Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.NYSE: GRNT

Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Press Release

· Issued by Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. via Business Wire

NEWS RELEASE

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter

and Full-Year 2024 Results and Provides Outlook for

2025

2025-03-06

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (NYSE: GRNT) ("Granite Ridge" or the

"Company") today reported

provided initial guidance for 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

Increased total production by 7% to 27,734 Boe/day (53% oil) driven by a 20% increase in oil production

Reported Net Loss of $11.6 million, or $(0.09) per share, and Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) of $22.7

million, or $0.17 per diluted share

Generated Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) of $82.6 million

Invested $93.3 million of capital, placing online 86 gross (4.08 net) wells

Declared a dividend of $0.11 per share

Ended the year with total liquidity of $129.1 million and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX of 0.7x

See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for descriptions of the above non-GAAP measures as well

as a reconciliation of these measures to the associated GAAP (as de

Luke Brandenberg, President and CEO of Granite Ridge, commented, "Granite Ridge concluded 2024 with

outstanding performance across our portfolio, achieving a corporate record for total production driven by a 10%

increase over the third quarter. Our disciplined investment strategy enabled us to e

completing 86 gross wells and executing nearly two dozen transactions across the Permian and Appalachian basins.

These actions have bolstered our asset base while maintaining

liquidity position at year-end and conservative leverage of 0.7x Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX."

Mr. Brandenberg concluded, "Our Operated Partnership portfolio surpassed expectations in 2024, reinforcing our

con

highly aligned management teams to source, acquire, and develop high-quality assets, we are generating signi

value in today's market. We look forward to keeping our investors informed as we continue to execute our

strategy."

"Looking ahead, we remain committed to driving sustainable growth and delivering shareholder returns. Our 2025

outlook projects a 16% increase in production at the midpoint, and our declared dividend implies a current yield of

over 7%, highlighting the strength of our strategy. With a robust portfolio of high-quality assets, strong

partnerships, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, we are well-positioned to build on our momentum in

the coming year."

Financial Results

Net loss for the quarter was $11.6 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share of common stock. Excluding non-cash and

special items, Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) was $22.7 million for the quarter, or $0.17 per diluted share of

common stock. Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) and cash

million and $68.2 million, respectively.

Net income for the year was $18.8 million or $0.14 per diluted share of common stock. Excluding non-cash and

special items, Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) was $73.8 million or $0.57 per diluted share of common stock.

Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) and cash

million, respectively.

Production Results

Total production for the quarter increased 7% from the prior year quarter to 27,734 Boe per day (53% oil), including

a 20% increase in oil production to 14,717 barrels ("Bbls") per day. Natural gas production for the quarter totaled

78,104 thousand cubic feet of natural gas ("Mcf") per day.

Total production for the year increased 3% to 24,973 Boe per day (49% oil), including a 8% increase in oil production

to 12,248 Bbls per day. Natural gas production for the year totaled 76,350 Mcf per day.

Oil, Natural Gas and Related Product Sales

During the quarter, NYMEX West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") crude oil averaged $70.69 per Bbl, and NYMEX natural

gas at Henry Hub averaged $2.44 per Mcf. The Company's average realized price for oil and natural gas, excluding

the e

realization of Henry Hub), respectively.

Operating Costs

Lease operating expenses were $15.3 million for the quarter, or $5.99 per Boe, a 7% decrease on a per unit basis

compared to the prior year quarter. Production and ad valorem taxes were $7.0 million for the quarter, or 6.6% of

oil and natural gas sales. During the quarter general and administrative ("G&A") costs totaled $5.9 million, inclusive

of $0.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation.

Lease operating expenses were $57.5 million for the year, or $6.29 per Boe, an 8% decrease on a per unit basis

compared to the prior year. Production and ad valorem taxes were $26.0 million for the year, or 6.8% of oil and

natural gas sales. G&A costs for the year totaled $24.6 million, inclusive of $2.3 million of non-cash stock-based

compensation.

Capital Expenditures and Operational Activity

Capital expenditures for the quarter were $93.3 million comprised of $83.5 million of drilling and completion

("D&C") capital and $9.8 million of property acquisition costs. Total 2024 capital expenditures were $354.4 million

comprised of $290.3 million of D&C capital and $64.2 million of property acquisition costs.

The table below provides capital expenditures incurred for oil and natural gas producing activities for the periods

indicated:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Property acquisition costs:

Proved

$

612

$

9,365

$

3,436

$

36,824

Unproved

9,207

18,172

60,721

42,225

Development costs

83,522

50,844

290,283

283,915

Total costs incurred for oil and natural gas properties

$

93,341

$

78,381

$

354,440

$

362,964

The table below provides a summary of gross and net wells completed and put on production for the three months

and year ended December 31, 2024:

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2024

Gross

Net

Gross

Net

Permian

31

3.24

133

16.81

Eagle Ford

5

0.26

18

3.36

Bakken

19

0.40

56

1.00

Haynesville

-

-

6

0.34

DJ

25

0.04

80

1.78

Appalachian

6

0.14

6

0.14

Total

86

4.08

299

23.43

On December 31, 2024, the Company had 202 gross (14.85 net) wells for which drilling was either in-progress or

were pending completion.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2024, Granite Ridge had $205.0 million of debt outstanding under its Credit Agreement and

$129.1 million of liquidity, consisting of $119.7 million of committed borrowing availability and $9.4 million of cash

on hand. On November 1, 2024, the Company and its lenders entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit

Agreement, which amended the Credit Agreement to, among other things, increase the borrowing base and

aggregate elected commitments from $300.0 million to $325.0 million.

2024 Proved Reserves

As of December 31, 2024, Granite Ridge's estimated proved reserves totaled 54,315 MBoe, compared to 53,472

MBoe December 31, 2023. The Company's proved reserves are approximately 52% oil and 48% natural gas. Proved

developed reserves totaled 38,953 MBoe, or 72% of total proved reserves. The table below provides a summary of

changes in total proved reserves for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as the proved developed reserves

balance at the beginning and end of the year.

Oil

Natural Gas

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves at

(MBbl)

(MMcf)

MBoe

December 31, 2023

27,317

156,928

53,472

Revisions of previous estimates

(1,992)

(1,860)

(2,302)

Extensions and discoveries

3,545

20,043

6,885

Divestiture of reserves

(1,718)

(10,840)

(3,525)

Acquisition of reserves

5,518

20,442

8,925

Production

(4,483)

(27,944)

(9,140)

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves at

December 31, 2024

28,187

156,769

54,315

Oil

Natural Gas

(MBbl)

(MMcf)

MBoe

Proved developed reserves:

December 31, 2023

14,972

96,833

31,111

December 31, 2024

19,269

118,103

38,953

Proved undeveloped reserves:

December 31, 2023

12,345

60,095

22,361

December 31, 2024

8,918

38,666

15,362

2025 Guidance

The Company provides initial 2025 guidance and anticipates approximately 28,000 to 30,000 Boe per day of

production for 2025, an increase of approximately 16% from 2024.

The following table summarizes the Company's operational and

Annual production (Boe per day)

2025 Guidance

28,000 - 30,000

Oil production (% of total production)

51% - 53%

Total capital expenditures ($ in millions)

$300 - $320

Lease operating expenses (per Boe)

$6.25 - $7.25

Production and ad valorem taxes (% of total revenue)

6% - 7%

Cash general and administrative expense ($ in millions)

$25 - $27

Conference Call

Granite Ridge will host a conference call on March 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT (11:00 AM ET) to discuss its fourth

quarter and full-year 2024

immediately follow the discussion. The telephone number and passcode to access the conference call are provided

below:

Dial-in: (888) 660-6093

Intl. dial-in: (929) 203-0844

Participant Passcode: 4127559

To access the live webcast visit Granite Ridge's website at www.graniteridge.com. Alternatively, an audio replay will

be available through March 21, 2025. To access the audio replay dial (800) 770-2030 and enter con

4127559.

Upcoming Investor Events

Granite Ridge management will also be participating in the following upcoming investor events:

2025 Louisiana Energy Conference - May 28, 2025

Any investor presentations to be used for such events will be posted prior to the respective event on Granite

Ridge's website. Information on Granite Ridge's website does not constitute a portion of, and is not incorporated by

reference into this press release.

About Granite Ridge

Granite Ridge is a scaled energy company which aims to provide shareholders with exposure similar to energy

private equity through operated partnerships and traditional non-operated assets. We own assets in six proli

unconventional basins across the United States. We aim to deliver a diversi

returns by investing in a large number of high-graded deals developed by proven public and private operators. We

focus on success as measured by total shareholder returns, which we seek to balance with a low leverage pro

For more information, visit Granite Ridge's website at www.graniteridge.com.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results that are subject

to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,

as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding,

without limitation, Granite Ridge's 2025 outlook,

strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, industry conditions, and indebtedness

covenant compliance are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, forward-looking statements are

generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as "estimate," "project," "predict," "believe," "expect," "continue,"

"anticipate," "target," "could," "plan," "intend," "seek," "goal," "will," "should," "may" or other words and similar

expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Items contemplating or making assumptions

about actual or potential future production and sales, market size, collaborations, cash

operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are

beyond Granite Ridge's control) that could cause actual results to di

forward-looking statements, including the following: Granite Ridge's

combination, changes in Granite Ridge's strategy, future operations,

losses, projected costs, prospects and plans, changes in current or future commodity prices and interest rates,

supply chain disruptions, infrastructure constraints and related factors a

additional development opportunities and potential or pending acquisition transactions, as well as the e

such acquisitions on the Company's cash position and levels of indebtedness, changes in reserves estimates or the

value thereof, operational risks including, but not limited to, the pace of drilling and completions activity on our

properties, changes in the markets in which Granite Ridge competes, geopolitical risk and changes in applicable

laws, legislation, or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters, cyber-related risks, the fact that

reserve estimates depend on many assumptions that may turn out to be inaccurate and that any material

inaccuracies in reserve estimates or underlying assumptions will materially a

of the Granite Ridge's reserves, the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings,

limited liquidity and trading of Granite Ridge's securities, acts of war, terrorism or uncertainty regarding the e

and duration of global hostilities, including the Israel-Hamas con

in the Middle East, and any associated armed con

and create instability in the

economic factors beyond Granite Ridge's control, including the potential adverse e

a

operations, increasing regulatory and investor emphasis on, and attention to, environmental, social and

governance matters, Granite Ridge's ability to establish and maintain e

reporting, and the other risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Granite Ridge's Annual Report

on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 to be

("SEC"), as updated by any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which Granite Ridge

Granite Ridge has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about

future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are

inherently subject to signi

uncertainties, most of which are di

more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results

may vary materially from those expected or projected. Granite Ridge does not undertake any duty to update or

revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by the federal securities laws.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the presentation of the Company's

Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), this press release contains certain

prepared in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted EBITDAX,

and Net Debt.

See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a description and reconciliation of each non-GAAP

measure presented in this press release to the most directly comparable

accordance with GAAP.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except par value and share data)

December 31,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash

$

9,419

$

10,430

Revenue receivable

69,692

72,934

Advances to operators

19,959

4,928

Prepaid and other current assets

3,831

1,716

Derivative assets - commodity derivatives

537

11,117

Equity investments

31,783

50,427

Total current assets

135,221

151,552

Property and equipment:

Oil and gas properties, successful e

1,540,021

1,236,683

Accumulated depletion

(643,051)

(467,141)

Total property and equipment, net

896,970

769,542

Long-term assets:

Derivative assets - commodity derivatives

-

1,189

Other long-term assets

4,288

4,821

Total long-term assets

4,288

6,010

Total assets

$

1,036,479

$

927,104

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

99,440

$

60,875

Other liabilities

546

1,204

Derivative liabilities - commodity derivatives

1,822

-

Total current liabilities

101,808

62,079

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

205,000

110,000

Derivative liabilities - commodity derivatives

3,679

-

Asset retirement obligations

10,693

9,391

Deferred tax liability

79,946

73,989

Total long-term liabilities

Total liabilities

Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 431,000,000 shares authorized, 136,417,677 and 136,040,777 issued at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Treasury stock, at cost, 5,683,921 and 5,677,627 shares at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

Total stockholders' equity

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

299,318193,380

401,126255,459

1414

655,472653,174

16,04754,782

(36,180)(36,325)

635,353671,645

$ 1,036,479 $ 927,104

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

(in thousands, except per share data)

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

Oil and natural gas sales

$ 106,307

$

106,798

$ 380,030

$

394,069

Operating costs and expenses:

Lease operating expenses

15,287

15,408

57,461

60,521

Production and ad valorem taxes

7,032

7,897

26,007

27,707

Depletion and accretion expense

49,847

47,574

176,529

160,662

Impairments of long-lived assets

35,637

26,496

36,369

26,496

General and administrative

5,944

6,081

24,649

27,920

Other, net

(524)

(1,384)

(241)

176

Total operating costs and expenses

113,223

102,072

320,774

303,482

Net operating income (loss)

(6,916)

4,726

59,256

90,587

Other income (expense):

Gain (loss) on derivatives - commodity derivatives

(8,803)

19,129

(908)

25,544

Interest expense, net

(4,673)

(2,409)

(18,470)

(5,315)

Gain (loss) on derivatives - common stock warrants

-

-

-

(5,742)

Gain (loss) on equity investments

4,132

508

(15,183)

508

Other income

-

-

271

-

Total other income (expense)

(9,344)

17,228

(34,290)

14,995

Income (loss) before income taxes

(16,260)

21,954

24,966

105,582

Income tax expense (bene

(4,638)

4,415

6,207

24,483

Net income (loss)

$

(11,622)

$

17,539

$

18,759

$

81,099

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

(0.09)

$

0.13

$

0.14

$

0.61

Diluted

$

(0.09)

$

0.13

$

0.14

$

0.61

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

Basic

130,210

132,105

130,189

133,093

Diluted

130,210

132,129

130,227

133,109

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Year Ended

December 31,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

Operating activities:

Net income

$

18,759

$

81,099

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depletion and accretion expense

176,529

160,662

Impairments of long-lived assets

36,369

26,496

(Gain) loss on derivatives - commodity derivatives

908

(25,544)

Net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives

16,363

22,895

Stock-based compensation

2,298

2,162

Amortization of loan origination costs

3,540

1,260

Loss on derivatives - common stock warrants

-

5,742

(Gain) loss on equity investments

15,183

(508)

Deferred income taxes

5,958

24,274

Other

(1,034)

(313)

Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Revenue receivable

3,288

(846)

Other receivable

183

103

Accrued expenses

(1,153)

4,550

Prepaid and other current assets

(1,411)

485

Other payable

(47)

350

Net cash provided by operating activities

275,733

302,867

Investing activities:

Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties

(285,796)

(282,390)

Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties

(61,197)

(76,810)

Deposit on acquisition

(887)

-

Refund of advances to operators

19,655

2,464

Proceeds from the disposal of oil and natural gas properties

13,995

60

Proceeds from the sale of equity investments

3,462

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(310,768)

(356,676)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities

110,000

162,500

Repayments of borrowing on credit facilities

(15,000)

(52,500)

Deferred

(3,340)

(2,616)

Payment of expenses related to formation of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

-

(43)

Purchase of treasury shares

(442)

(35,353)

Payment of dividends

(57,494)

(58,587)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

-

5

Net cash provided by

33,724

13,406

Net change in cash and restricted cash

(1,311)

(40,403)

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of year

10,730

51,133

Cash and restricted cash at end of year

$

9,419

$

10,730

Supplemental disclosure of cash

Cash paid during the year for interest

$

(14,472)

$

(4,825)

Cash paid during the year for income taxes

$

(197)

$

(742)

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:

Oil and natural gas properties divested in exchange for equity securities

$

-

$

49,920

Oil and natural gas property development costs in accrued expenses

$

36,736

$

(12,325)

Advances to operators applied to development of oil and natural gas properties

$

121,922

$

98,224

Cash and restricted cash:

Cash

$

9,419

$

10,430

Restricted cash included in other long-term assets

-

300

Cash and restricted cash

$

9,419

$

10,730

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Summary Production and Price Data

The following table sets forth summary information concerning production and operating data for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Sales (in thousands):

Oil sales

$

88,730

$

86,345

$

327,491

$

317,099

Natural gas sales

17,577

20,453

52,539

76,970

Total revenues

106,307

106,798

380,030

394,069

Net Production:

Oil (MBbl)

1,354

1,130

4,483

4,162

Natural gas (MMcf)

7,186

7,592

27,944

28,266

Total (MBoe)(1)

2,552

2,395

9,140

8,873

Average Daily Production:

Oil (Bbl)

14,717

12,280

12,248

11,404

Natural gas (Mcf)

78,104

82,525

76,350

77,442

Total (Boe)(1)

27,734

26,034

24,973

24,311

Average Sales Prices:

Oil (per Bbl)

$

65.53

$

76.43

$

73.06

$

76.18

E

0.85

0.59

0.34

1.10

Oil net of settled oil derivatives (per Bbl) (2)

66.38

77.02

73.40

77.28

Natural gas sales (per Mcf)

2.45

2.69

1.88

2.72

E

0.39

0.45

0.53

0.65

Mcf)

Natural gas sales net of settled natural gas derivatives (per Mcf) (2)

2.84

3.14

2.41

3.37

Realized price on a Boe basis excluding settled commodity derivatives

41.66

44.60

41.58

44.41

E

1.56

1.70

1.79

2.58

Boe)

Realized price on a Boe basis including settled commodity derivatives (2)

43.22

46.30

43.37

46.99

Operating Expenses (in thousands):

Lease operating expenses

$

15,287

$

15,408

$

57,461

$

60,521

Production and ad valorem taxes

7,032

7,897

26,007

27,707

Depletion and accretion expense

49,847

47,574

176,529

160,662

Impairments of long-lived assets

35,637

26,496

36,369

26,496

General and administrative

5,944

6,081

24,649

27,920

Costs and Expenses (per Boe):

Lease operating expenses

$

5.99

$

6.43

$

6.29

$

6.82

Production and ad valorem taxes

2.76

3.30

2.85

3.12

Depletion and accretion

19.53

19.87

19.31

18.11

Impairments of long-lived assets

13.96

11.06

3.98

2.99

2.33

2.54

2.70

3.15

General and administrative

Net Producing Wells at Period-End:

202.40

176.50

202.40

176.50

  1. Natural gas is converted to Boe using the ratio of one barrel of oil to six Mcf of natural gas.
  2. The presentation of realized prices including settled commodity derivatives is a result of including the net cash receipts from (payments on) commodity derivatives that are presented in our consolidated statements of cash
    means by which to re
    with derivatives in a manner consistent with the presentation generally used by the investment community.

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Derivatives Information

The table below provides data associated with the Company's current derivatives, for the periods indicated: