Hallador Energy Company

11/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 15:56

Hallador Energy Company Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results Form 8 K

Hallador Energy Company Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

- Signs Non-binding Term Sheet with Leading Global Data Center Developer to Supply Power for 10+ years -

- Q3 Total Revenue of $105.0 Million -

- Q3 Net Income of $1.6 Million or $0.04 Earnings per Share -

- Q3 Operating Cash Flow of ($12.9) Million -

- Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $9.6 Million -

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., November 12, 2024 - Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) ("Hallador" or the "Company"), today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

"During the quarter, we reached an important milestone in our transformation to an independent power producer as we signed a non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer," said Brent Bilsland, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our team is working diligently to finalize definitive agreements with this partner and the relevant utility that will support the delivery of our energy and capacity to the large load end user. The proposed transaction involves selling the energy and capacity to the end-user through a utility or cooperative, which would be an "in front of the meter" transaction in contrast to the "behind the meter" structures that have created recent regulatory challenges for others. If we are successful in executing definitive agreements, the proposed transaction would contract the majority of our plant's energy and capacity at prices higher than the forward curve for more than a decade to come.

"While we have not yet reached binding agreements, we are encouraged by our progress with this partner and by the strong interest we continue to see from other potential counterparties in our energy and capacity offerings, which have been bolstered by Indiana's efforts to attract datacenters and other high density power users with its business-friendly climate and favorable tax policy. We believe we hold a considerable portion of the remaining unsold accredited capacity in MISO Zone 6, covering Indiana and parts of western Kentucky and we are well positioned to take advantage of the significant demand for our capacity."

Bilsland continued, "Additionally, we have made considerable strides in strengthening our balance sheet in recent months. Subsequent to quarter end, we executed a $60 million prepaid power purchase agreement (PPA) and utilized $20 million of the proceeds to pay down bank term debt and $34 million to pay down the revolver. At the end of October our bank debt balance was $23.5 million compared to $91.5 million outstanding at the end of 2023. Between our strengthened balance sheet and an improving environment for both coal and power sales, we are poised to exit 2024 on strong footing which should allow us to capitalize on the long-term multi-year growth opportunities ahead."

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

Hallador returned to growth on both the top and bottom line compared to the second quarter.
o Total revenue increased 12% to $105 million, driven by a 21% increase in electric sales to $71.7 million. This marks a near Company record for electric sales revenue mix, as Hallador continues to emphasize electric sales as an independent power producer.
o Net income increased to $1.6 million compared to $(10.2) million in the second quarter, with adjusted EBITDA up significantly to $9.6 million compared to $(5.8) million as the Company returned to profitability through improved power pricing and lower costs per MWh at its Merom Power Plant.
The Company is now strengthening its balance sheet (post quarter-end) without equity dilution.

o Total bank debt was $70.0 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $45.5 million at June 30, 2024 and $91.5 million at December 31, 2023.
o Total liquidity was $34.9 million at September 30, 2024 compared to $60.7 million at June 30, 2024 and $26.2 million at December 31, 2023.
o Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company secured a $60 million prepaid PPA and utilized $20 million of the proceeds to pay down bank term debt and $34 million to pay down its revolver. At October 31, 2024, total bank debt was $23.5 million and total liquidity was $53.8 million.
o The Company did not utilize its ATM program in the third quarter or subsequent to quarter-end.
Hallador continues to focus on forward sales to secure its energy position.
o At quarter-end, Hallador had total forward energy, capacity and coal sales to 3rd party customers of $937.2 million through 2029, up from $871.7 at the end of the second quarter.
o Hallador signed a non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer to support the delivery of energy and capacity to a large load end user customer for 10+ years. The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to, among other matters, the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements and there can be no assurance that definitive agreements will be entered into or that the proposed transaction will be consummated on the terms or timeframe currently contemplated, or at all.

Financial Summary ($ in Millions and Unaudited)

Q3 2023

Q1 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Electric Sales

$

67.4

$

58.8

$

56.8

$

71.7

Coal Sales - 3rd Party

$

97.4

$

49.6

$

32.8

$

31.7

Other Revenue

$

1.0

$

1.3

$

1.3

$

1.6

Total Revenue

$

165.8

$

109.7

$

90.9

$

105.0

Net Income (Loss)

$

16.1

$

(1.7)

$

(10.2)

$

1.6

Operating Cash Flow

$

35.3

$

16.4

$

23.5

$

(12.9)

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

35.9

$

6.8

$

(5.8)

$

9.6

* Non-GAAP financial measure, defined as operating cash flows less effects of certain subsidiary and equity method investment activity, plus bank interest, less effects of working capital period changes, plus other amortization

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 liquidity and is a key component of certain material covenants contained within our Credit Agreement, specifically the minimum quarterly EBITDA. Noncompliance with the covenants could result in our lenders requiring the Company to immediately repay all amounts borrowed. If we cannot satisfy these financial covenants, we would be prohibited under our Credit Agreement from engaging in certain activities, such as incurring additional indebtedness, making certain payments, and acquiring and disposing of assets. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA is critical to the assessment of our liquidity. The required amount of Adjusted EBITDA is a variable based on our debt outstanding and/or required debt payments at the time of the quarterly calculation based on a rolling prior 12-month period.

Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, to cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Cash provided by (used in) operating activities" to non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA"

(In $ Thousands and Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash provided by operating activities

$

(12,906)

$

35,284

$

26,985

$

79,527

Current income tax expense

-

(178)

-

315

Loss from Hourglass Sands

-

1

1

3

Loss from Sunrise Indemnity

-

-

12

-

Distribution from Sunrise Energy

-

-

-

(625)

Bank and convertible note interest expense

2,254

2,428

9,113

7,632

Working capital period changes

18,821

(8,285)

(24,659)

8,105

Other long-term asset and liability changes

51

(210)

(1,352)

(914)

ASC 606 Capacity Adjustment

-

3,703

(3,703)

3,703

Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation

218

1,355

820

2,286

Other amortization

1,119

1,822

3,367

5,200

Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,557

$

35,920

$

10,584

$

105,232

Cash (used in) provided by investing activities

$

(10,663)

$

(18,136)

$

(36,233)

$

(48,684)

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

$

22,482

$

(16,802)

$

11,766

$

(30,553)

Solid Forward Sales Position - Segment Basis, Before Intercompany Eliminations (unaudited):

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

Total

Power

Energy

Contracted MWh (in millions)

0.81

2.56

1.83

1.78

1.09

0.27

8.34

Average contracted price per MWh

$

35.51

$

35.81

$

55.37

$

54.65

$

53.07

$

51.33

Contracted revenue (in millions)

$

28.76

$

91.67

$

101.33

$

97.28

$

57.85

$

13.86

$

390.75

Capacity

Average daily contracted capacity MW

716

801

744

623

454

100

Average contracted capacity price per MW

$

205

$

198

$

230

$

226

$

225

$

230

Contracted capacity revenue (in millions)

$

13.54

$

57.89

$

62.46

$

51.39

$

37.39

$

3.47

$

226.14

Total Energy & Capacity Revenue

Contracted Power revenue (in millions)

$

42.30

$

149.56

$

163.79

$

148.67

$

95.24

$

17.33

$

616.89

Coal

Priced tons - 3rd party (in millions)

0.66

1.78

1.50

1.50

0.50

-

5.94

Avg price per ton - 3rd party

$

48.02

$

50.04

$

56.17

$

57.17

$

59.00

$

-

Contracted coal revenue - 3rd party (in millions)

$

31.69

$

89.07

$

84.26

$

85.76

$

29.50

$

-

$

320.28

Committed and unpriced tons - 3rd party (in millions)

-

1

1

1

-

-

3

Total contracted tons - 3rd party (in millions)

0.66

2.78

2.50

2.50

0.50

-

8.94

TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - CONSOLIDATED

$

73.99

$

238.63

$

248.05

$

234.43

$

124.74

$

17.33

$

937.17

Priced tons - Merom (in millions)

0.27

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

-

9.47

Avg price per ton - Merom

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

51.00

$

-

Contracted coal revenue - Merom (in millions)

$

13.77

$

117.30

$

117.30

$

117.30

$

117.30

$

-

$

482.97

TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - SEGMENT

$

87.76

$

355.93

$

365.35

$

351.73

$

242.04

$

17.33

$

1,420.14

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 "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to our ability to execute definitive agreements with respect to the non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer. 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, 2023, 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 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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.

Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,829

$

2,842

Restricted cash

5,812

4,281

Accounts receivable

11,908

19,937

Inventory

31,077

23,075

Parts and supplies

39,663

38,877

Prepaid expenses

5,964

2,262

Assets held-for-sale

1,544

1,611

Total current assets

99,797

92,885

Property, plant and equipment:

Land and mineral rights

115,486

115,486

Buildings and equipment

529,818

537,131

Mine development

167,077

158,642

Finance lease right-of-use assets

19,869

12,346

Total property, plant and equipment

832,250

823,605

Less - accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

(360,173)

(334,971)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

472,077

488,634

Investment in Sunrise Energy

2,071

2,811

Other assets

5,785

5,450

Total assets

$

579,730

$

589,780

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of bank debt, net

$

24,095

$

24,438

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

42,915

62,908

Current portion of lease financing

6,248

3,933

Deferred revenue

57,293

23,062

Contract liability - power purchase agreement and capacity payment reduction

41,049

43,254

Total current liabilities

171,600

157,595

Long-term liabilities:

Bank debt, net

42,918

63,453

Convertible notes payable

-

10,000

Convertible notes payable - related party

-

9,000

Long-term lease financing

9,234

8,157

Deferred income taxes

5,846

9,235

Asset retirement obligations

15,746

14,538

Contract liability - power purchase agreement

13,456

47,425

Other

2,133

1,789

Total long-term liabilities

89,333

163,597

Total liabilities

260,933

321,192

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

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

-

-

Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 42,599 and 34,052 issued and outstanding, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

426

341

Additional paid-in capital

188,018

127,548

Retained earnings

130,353

140,699

Total stockholders' equity

318,797

268,588

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

579,730

$

589,780

Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:

Electric sales

$

71,715

$

67,403

$

191,861

$

230,812

Coal sales

31,662

97,420

114,093

280,596

Other revenues

1,667

945

4,221

3,888

Total sales and operating revenues

105,044

165,768

310,175

515,296

EXPENSES:

Fuel

13,176

11,345

31,674

99,959

Other operating and maintenance costs

33,320

65,551

106,714

139,979

Cost of purchased power

3,149

-

7,694

-

Utilities

3,185

4,507

10,955

13,347

Labor

26,721

37,639

88,444

114,698

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

13,838

16,230

42,930

51,375

Asset retirement obligations accretion

410

468

1,208

1,380

Exploration costs

62

171

179

682

General and administrative

6,471

6,054

20,218

18,596

Total operating expenses

100,332

141,965

310,016

440,016

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

4,712

23,803

159

75,280

Interest expense (1)

(2,692)

(3,030)

(10,364)

(10,470)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

(1,491)

(2,790)

(1,491)

Equity method investment (loss)

(234)

(177)

(740)

(325)

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

1,786

19,105

(13,735)

62,994

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):

Current

-

(178)

-

315

Deferred

232

3,208

(3,389)

7,638

Total income tax expense (benefit)

232

3,030

(3,389)

7,953

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

1,554

$

16,075

$

(10,346)

$

55,041

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:

Basic

$

0.04

$

0.49

$

(0.27)

$

1.66

Diluted

$

0.04

$

0.44

$

(0.27)

$

1.52

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic

42,598

33,140

38,455

33,088

Diluted

43,018

36,848

38,455

36,748

Hallador Energy Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

(10,346)

$

55,041

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

Deferred income tax (benefit)

(3,389)

7,638

Equity loss - Sunrise Energy

740

325

Cash distribution - Sunrise Energy

-

625

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

42,930

51,375

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2,790

1,491

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

(536)

78

Amortization of debt issuance costs

1,251

2,838

Asset retirement obligations accretion

1,208

1,380

Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation

(820)

(2,286)

Stock-based compensation

3,320

2,774

Amortization of contract asset and contract liabilities

(36,174)

(32,444)

Other

1,352

914

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

8,029

9,197

Inventory

(8,002)

14,874

Parts and supplies

(786)

(8,717)

Prepaid expenses

(1,098)

1,116

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(7,715)

(11,419)

Deferred revenue

34,231

(15,273)

Net cash provided by operating activities

26,985

79,527

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures

(39,606)

(48,746)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

3,373

62

Net cash used in investing activities

(36,233)

(48,684)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payments on bank debt

(86,500)

(56,463)

Borrowings of bank debt

65,000

33,000

Payments on lease financing

(4,105)

-

Proceeds from sale and leaseback arrangement

3,783

-

Issuance of related party notes payable

5,000

-

Payments on related party notes payable

(5,000)

-

Debt issuance costs

(654)

(5,940)

ATM offering

34,515

-

Taxes paid on vesting of RSUs

(273)

(1,150)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

11,766

(30,553)

Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2,518

290

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

7,123

6,426

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

$

9,641

$

6,716

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,829

$

2,573

Restricted cash

5,812

4,143

$

9,641

$

6,716

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid for interest

$

8,679

$

8,069

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and prepaid expense

$

(7,825)

$

3,214

Stock issued on redemption of convertible notes and interest

$

22,993

$

-

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 www.halladorenergy.com.

Company Contact

Marjorie Hargrave

Chief Financial Officer

(303) 917-0777

[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA

Elevate IR

(720) 330-2829

[email protected]