Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 21, 2025
Interim / Quarterly Report
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21 August 2025
| ABOUT PANORO 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| HIGHLIGHTS, EVENTS AND UPDATES 3 | ||
| First half Highlights and Events 3 | ||
| FINANCIAL INFORMATION 5 | ||
| Statement of Comprehensive Income review 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position review 5 | ||
| Risk and Uncertainties 7 | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 8 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 9 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cashflows 10 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 11 | ||
| NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12 | ||
| 1 | Corporate information 12 | |
| 2 | Basis of preparation 12 | |
| 3 | Segment information 13 | |
| 4 | Share buyback program 15 | |
| 5 | Loans and borrowings 15 | |
| 6 | Oil revenue advances 16 | |
| 7 | Income Tax 16 | |
| RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT 17 | ||
| OTHER INFORMATION 18 | ||
| Glossary and definitions 18 | ||
| Disclaimer 18 |
Panoro Energy ASA is an independent exploration and production company based in London and listed on the main board of the Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker PEN. Panoro holds production, exploration and development assets in Africa, namely interests in Block-G, Block S, Block EG-01 and Block EG-23 offshore Equatorial Guinea, the Dussafu Marin, Niosi Marin and Guduma Marin Licenses offshore southern Gabon, the TPS operated assets in Tunisia and onshore Exploration Right 376 in South Africa.
Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax is considered by the Group to be a useful Non-GAAP financial measure to help understand underlying operational performance. The foregoing analysis has also been performed including, on an adjusted basis, the Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax from continuing operations of the Group. A reconciliation with adjustments to arrive at the Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax from continuing operations is included in the table below:
| Q2 | Q1 | Q2 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Amounts in USD 000 | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| 21,289 | (5,390) | 16,099 | Net income/(loss) before tax - continuing operations | 10,709 | 42,271 |
| 519 | 496 | 410 | Share based payments | 906 | 953 |
| (1,026) | 260 | (387) | Non-recurring items | (127) | (737) |
| 20,782 | (4,634) | 16,122 | Underlying operating profit/(loss) before tax | 11,488 | 42,487 |
Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used by management and external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company defines Underlying Operating Profit/(loss) before tax as Net income (loss) from continuing operations before tax adjusted for (i) Share based payment charges, (ii) unrealised (gain) loss on commodity hedges, (iii) (gain) loss o n sale of oil and gas properties, (iv) impairments write-offs and reversals, and (v) similar other material items which management believes affect the comparability of operating results. We believe that Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax and oth er similar measures are useful to investors because they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in the oil and gas sector and will provide investors with a useful tool for assessing the comparability between periods, among securities analysts, as well as company by company. Because EBITDA and Underlying Operating Profit/(Loss) before tax excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income, these measures as presented by us may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The commentary that follows pertains only to the Group's continuing operations in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia and South Africa.
Panoro Energy reported EBITDA from continuing operations of USD 50.7 million in the first half of 2025, compared to USD 77.8 million in the first half of 2024. The lower EBITDA in the first half of 2025 is a result of a lower number of international liftings, with two in 2025 compared to six in 2024, together with the impact of lower realised oil prices of USD 66 per barrel in 2025 compared to USD 80 per barrel in 2024. It should be noted that lifting scheduling across the Group's production assets will vary and as such due to revenue recognition accounting standards, uneven financial results are to be expected quarter on quarter despite normal operational performance.
Total revenue from continuing operations in the first half of 2025 was USD 86 million compared to USD 142.8 million in 1H 2024, generated through the sale of 1,146,790 barrels during the first six months of 2025 (1H 2024: 1,681,894 barrels) with one international lifting for Dussafu and one international lifting for TPS (1H 2024: four at Dussafu, one each at TPS and Block G). Included in total revenue, is the gross-up of the State profit oil allocation under the terms of the Dussafu PSC, with a corresponding amount of USD 10.5 million shown as Income tax in 2025 (2024: USD 7.4 million). This presentation is consistent with oil and gas reporting standards and is a notional adjustment which is neutral to net income/loss on an overall basis.
The total oil sales revenue from continuing activities was USD 75.7 million for the first half of 2025, USD 61.1 million from Dussafu and USD 14.5 million from the TPS assets. This compares to USD 135.2 million during the first half of 2024, USD 62.8 million from Dussafu, USD 54.6 million from Block G and USD 17.8 million from the TPS assets.
Operating and other costs attributable to continuing operations of the Group were USD 27.5 million in the first half of 2025 compared to USD 59.1 million in 1H 2024, a decrease of USD 31.6 million due to higher inventories as a result of lower liftings during 2025 compared to 2024.
General and Administrative (G&A) costs from continuing operations increased to USD 7.9 million (2024: USD 6.7 million) as a result of higher activity levels, cyclicality, inflationary increases and exchange rate movements.
DD&A charge for the Group's assets attributable to continuing operations increased by USD 2.4 million to USD 27.5 million in the current period compared to USD 25.1 million in the first half of 2024. The increase is primarily driven by higher production levels at Dussafu following the ESP replacement programme, higher uptime and continued strong reservoir performance.
EBIT from continuing operations for the first six months of 2025 was thus USD 22.3 million compared to USD 51.7 million in 1H 2024.
Net financial items from continuing operations amounted to a cost of USD 11.6 million in the first half of 2025, compared to USD 9.5 million in the first half of 2024, an increase of USD 2.1 million. Increased loans and borrowings levels between 2024 and 2025 of USD 73.6 million (see note 5), accounts for a USD 3.4 million increase in interest cost. This is offset by realised gains on commodity hedges of USD 0.7 million and foreign exchange gains of USD 0.6 million.
Profit before tax for the first half from continuing operations was therefore USD 10.7 million compared to USD 42.3 million in the first half of 2024.
First half net loss after tax from continuing operations was USD 2 million, compared to USD 24.2 million profit in 2024.
Income taxes increased to USD 12.7 million for the first six months of 2025 compared to USD 18.1 million in the same period of 2024. These tax charges consisted of USD 10.5 million (2024: USD 7.4 million) representing State profit oil under the terms of the Dussafu PSC and USD 2.2 million (2024: USD 10.7 million) for taxes on profits for the Group's Equatorial Guinea and Tunisian Operations. The lower taxes in the current period are mainly due to the decrease in liftings and associated taxable income during the period.
Underlying operating profit before tax from continuing operations for first six months of 2025 was USD 11.5 million compared to USD 42.5 million for the same period 2024.
Movements in the Group statement of financial position during the first half of 2025 were a combination of the following:
Non-current assets amount to USD 558.2 million at 30 June 2025, a decrease of USD 4.2 million from USD 562.4 million at 31 December 2024. This is a result of investment in exploration assets of USD 6.2 million and production and development assets of USD 17.1 million, offset by depreciation of USD 27.3 million.
Current assets amount to USD 143.9 million at 30 June 2025 compared to USD 153.1 million at 31 December 2024.
The USD 9.2 million decrease relates to a reduction in trade receivables of USD 22.8 million and a reduction in cash and cash equivalents of USD 17.5 million, offset by an increase in oil inventory of USD 31.1 million.
Inventories, trade and other receivables at 30 June 2025 of USD 88.5 million (31 December 2024: USD 80.2 million) consists of crude oil and materials inventory of USD 72.8 million (31 December 2024: USD 41.7 million) and trade and other receivables of USD 15.7 million (31 December 2024: USD 38.6 million).
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2025 was USD 55.4 million compared to USD 72.9 million at 31 December 2024. The decrease of USD 17.5 million is a result of cash inflows from operations of USD 17 million and oil revenue advances of USD 20 million. This is offset by investment in exploration and production assets of USD 26.2 million, bond interest payments of USD 7.8 million, distributions to shareholders of USD 14.7 million and share buybacks of USD 5.8 million.
Equity as at 30 June 2025 amounts to USD 250.8 million compared to USD 274.1 million at the end of December 2024, a decrease of USD 23.3 million for the six months. This decrease is a result of net loss for the period USD 2 million, the buyback of own shares of USD 5.8 million, distributions to shareholders of USD 14.7 million and movement in employee share option reserve of USD 0.8 million. During the period 3.5 million shares were cancelled.
Total non-current liabilities are USD 376.2 million as at 30 June 2025 compared to USD 378.4 million at 31 December 2024, a decrease of USD 2.2 million.
Non-current portion of bond liability increased by USD 0.7 million from USD 146.5 million at 31 December 2024 to USD 147.2 million at 30 June 2025 as a result of build-up of accrued interest (see note 5).
Decommissioning liabilities of USD 142.7 million were USD 1 million lower than at 31 December 2024 as a result of updated estimates of asset retirement obligations of USD 4.3 million, offset by the usual unwinding of discount on such liabilities of USD 3.3 million during this period.
Other non-current liabilities remained largely consistent with balances of USD 26 million on 31 December 2024 and USD 25.7 million on 30 June 2025.
Deferred tax liabilities decreased from USD 62.2 million on 31 December 2024 to USD 60.6 million at 30 June 2025, mainly a result of estimated timing and transfers of tax liabilities between current and non-current.
Current liabilities amounted to USD 75 million at 30 June 2025 compared to USD 63.1 million at the end of December 2024, an increase of USD 11.9 million, a result of an increase in advances taken against oil revenues of USD 20 million and an increase in trade and other current liabilities of USD 9.8 million, which includes USD 6.9 million for the purchase of oil to comply with the domestic market obligation and USD 2.9 million cyclical movements in joint venture balances and other trading liabilities. This was offset by a decrease in current and deferred tax liabilities of USD 17.9 million as a result of tax payments in Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea during the period.
Investment in Panoro Energy involves risks and uncertainties as described in the Company's Annual Report for 2024.
As an oil and gas company operating in multiple jurisdictions in Africa, exploration results, reserve and resource estimates and estimates for capital and operating expenditures are associated with uncertainty. The field's production performance may be uncertain over time.
The company is exposed to various forms of financial risks, including, but not limited to, fluctuation in oil prices, exchange rates, interest rates and capital requirements; these are described in the Company's 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, and in Note 2 to the half year financial statements. The Company is also exposed to uncertainties relating to the international capital markets and access to capital and this may influence the speed with which development projects can be accomplished.
The development of oil and gas fields in which the Company is involved is associated with technical risk, reservoir performance, alignment in the consortiums with regards to development plans and on obtaining the necessary licenses and approvals from the authorities. Such operations might occasionally lead to cost overruns and production disruptions, as well as delays compared to the plans laid out by the operator of these fields. Furthermore, the Company has limited influence on operational risk related to exploration success and development of industry cost.
| Q2 | Q1 | Q2 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Amounts in USD 000 Note |
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| 73,854 | 19,006 | 66,990 | Total revenues | 85,996 | 142,789 |
| (20,274) | (25,633) | (26,650) | Operating expenses | (52,283) | (41,930) |
| (2,161) | (3,812) | (2,881) | Royalties | (6,693) | (3,582) |
| (9,977) | 29,985 | 1,514 | Inventory movements * | 31,499 | (13,600) |
| 1,026 | (260) | 387 | Non-recurring items | 127 | 737 |
| (3,356) | (3,989) | (3,940) | General and administrative costs | (7,929) | (6,647) |
| 39,112 | 15,297 | 35,420 | EBITDA | 50,717 | 77,767 |
| (11,849) | (14,445) | (13,039) | Depreciation, depletion and amortisation | (27,484) | (25,079) |
| (519) | (496) | (410) | Other non-operating items | (906) | (953) |
| 26,744 | 356 | 21,971 | EBIT - Operating income | 22,327 | 51,735 |
| (5,455) | (5,746) | (5,872) | Financial costs net of income | (11,618) | (9,464) |
| 21,289 | (5,390) | 16,099 | Profit before tax | 10,709 | 42,271 |
| (9,188) | (7,740) | (4,926) | Income tax expense 8 |
(12,666) | (18,112) |
| 12,101 | (13,130) | 11,173 | Net profit for the period | (1,957) | 24,159 |
| - | - | - | Other comprehensive income | - | - |
| 12,101 | (13,130) | 11,173 | Total comprehensive income for the period (net of tax) |
(1,957) | 24,159 |
| NET INCOME /(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
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| 12,101 | (13,130) | 11,173 | Equity holders of the parent | (1,957) | 24,159 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
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| 12,101 | (13,130) | 11,173 | Equity holders of the parent | (1,957) | 24,159 |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||||
| 0.10 | (0.11) | 0.10 | Basic EPS on profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent (USD) - Total |
(0.01) | 0.21 |
| 0.10 | (0.11) | 0.10 | Diluted EPS on profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent (USD) - Total |
(0.01) | 0.20 |
* Crude oil inventory and over/underlift movements form part of cost of sales and are valued using a cost per barrel that inc ludes operating costs and depreciation, resulting in negative cost of sales during periods of limited or no liftings.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| As at 30 June 2025 |
As at 31 March 2025 |
As at 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 000 Note |
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) |
| Tangible and intangible assets | 557,619 | 554,258 | 561,900 |
| Other non-current assets | 554 | 546 | 542 |
| Total Non-current assets | 558,173 | 554,804 | 562,442 |
| Inventories | 72,780 | 72,107 | 41,660 |
| Trade and other receivables 6 |
15,737 | 25,376 | 38,586 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 55,358 | 51,836 | 72,868 |
| Total current assets | 143,875 | 149,319 | 153,114 |
| Total Assets | 702,048 | 704,123 | 715,556 |
| Total Equity | 250,818 | 251,165 | 274,113 |
| Decommissioning liability | 142,730 | 141,087 | 143,653 |
| Loans and borrowings 5 |
147,209 | 146,848 | 146,488 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 25,737 | 24,726 | 25,969 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 60,567 | 61,559 | 62,239 |
| Total Non-current liabilities | 376,243 | 374,220 | 378,349 |
| Loans and borrowings - current portion | (551) | 3,292 | (553) |
| Oil revenue advances 7 |
20,000 | 16,000 | - |
| Trade and other current liabilities | 48,912 | 50,431 | 39,110 |
| Current and deferred taxes | 6,626 | 9,015 | 24,537 |
| Total Current liabilities | 74,987 | 78,738 | 63,094 |
| Total Liabilities | 451,230 | 452,958 | 441,443 |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 702,048 | 704,123 | 715,556 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Q2 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
YTD 2025 |
YTD 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Cash inflows / (outflows) (USD 000) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| 21,289 | (5,390) | 16,099 | Net (loss)/income for the period before tax | 10,709 | 42,271 |
| ADJUSTED FOR: | |||||
| 11,849 | 14,445 | 13,039 | Depreciation | 27,484 | 25,079 |
| 26,263 | (6,805) | 6,054 | Increase/(decrease) in working capital | (751) | 20,853 |
| (4,065) | (5,760) | (4,732) | State share of profit oil | (10,492) | (8,130) |
| (435) | (18,182) | (3,575) | Taxes paid | (21,757) | (4,673) |
| 3,943 | 5,518 | 7,086 | Net finance costs and losses/(gains) on commodity hedges | 12,604 | 7,886 |
| (675) | 493 | (1,324) | Other non-cash items | (831) | (233) |
| 58,169 | (15,681) | 32,647 | Net cash (out)/inflow from operations | 16,966 | 83,053 |
| CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| (5,358) | - | - | Cash outflow related to acquisition(s) | - | (5,358) |
| (20,510) | (10,977) | (15,178) | Investment in exploration, production and other assets | (26,155) | (47,771) |
| (25,868) | (10,977) | (15,178) | Net cash (out)/inflow from investing activities | (26,155) | (53,129) |
| CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| - | - | - | Gross proceeds from loans and borrowings | - | 10,000 |
| 25,856 | - | - | MaBoMo sale and leaseback arrangement proceeds | - | 25,856 |
| (17,900) | 16,000 | 4,000 | Oil revenue advances | 20,000 | (23,780) |
| (10,175) | - | - | Repayment of Senior Secured loans | - | (10,175) |
| (2,501) | - | (7,688) | Borrowing costs, including bank charges | (7,688) | (4,880) |
| (2,110) | (3,283) | (2,527) | Cost of buy-back of own shares | (5,810) | (2,110) |
| (59) | (63) | (63) | Lease liability payments | (126) | (118) |
| (4,643) | (7,028) | (7,669) | Distributions to shareholders | (14,697) | (9,332) |
| (11,532) | 5,626 | (13,947) | Net cash (out)/inflow from financing activities | (8,321) | (14,539) |
| 20,769 | (21,032) | 3,522 | Change in cash and cash equivalents during the period | (17,510) | 15,385 |
| 22,437 | 72,868 | 51,836 | Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 72,868 | 27,821 |
| 43,206 | 51,836 | 55,358 | Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 55,358 | 43,206 |
| For the six months ended 30 June 2025 Amounts in USD 000 |
Issued capital |
Share premium |
Treasury shares |
Additional paid-in capital |
Retained earnings |
Other reserves |
Currency translation reserve |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2025 (Audited) | 738 | 415,647 | (4,348) | 122,102 | (216,618) | (37,647) | (5,761) | 274,113 |
| Net income/(loss) for the period - continuing operations |
- | - | - | - | (13,130) | - | - | (13,130) |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
- | - | - | - | (13,130) | - | - | (13,130) |
| Buyback of own shares | - | - | (3,283) | - | - | - | - | (3,283) |
| Employee share options charge | - | - | - | 493 | - | - | - | 493 |
| Distributions to shareholders | - | (7,028) | - | - | - | - | - | (7,028) |
| At 31 March 2025 (Unaudited) | 738 | 408,619 | (7,631) | 122,595 | (229,748) | (37,647) | (5,761) | 251,165 |
| Net income/(loss) for the period - continuing operations |
- | - | - | - | 11,173 | - | - | 11,173 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
- | - | - | - | 11,173 | - | - | 11,173 |
| Settlement of Restricted Share Units | - | - | - | (1,734) | - | - | - | (1,734) |
| Buyback of own shares | - | - | (2,527) | - | - | - | - | (2,527) |
| Bought back shares cancellation and utilisation under RSU plan |
(22) | (12,988) | 10,043 | - | 2,967 | - | - | - |
| Employee share options charge | - | - | - | 410 | - | - | - | 410 |
| Distributions to shareholders | - | (7,669) | - | - | - | - | - | (7,669) |
| At 30 June 2025 (Unaudited) | 716 | 387,962 | (115) | 121,271 | (215,608) | (37,647) | (5,761) | 250,818 |
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
| For the six months ended 30 June 2024 Amounts in USD 000 |
Issued capital |
Share premium |
Treasury shares |
Additional paid-in capital |
Retained earnings |
Other reserves |
Currency translation reserve |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2024 (Audited) | 738 | 433,969 | - | 122,038 | (277,300) | (37,647) | (5,761) | 236,037 |
| Net income/(loss) for the period - continuing operations |
- | - | - | - | 12,058 | - | - | 12,058 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
- | - | - | - | 12,058 | - | - | 12,058 |
| Employee share options charge | - | - | - | 434 | - | - | - | 434 |
| Distributions to shareholders | - | (4,689) | - | - | - | - | - | (4,689) |
| At 31 March 2024 (Unaudited) | 738 | 429,280 | - | 122,472 | (265,242) | (37,647) | (5,761) | 243,840 |
| Net income/(loss) for the period - continuing operations |
- | - | - | - | 12,101 | - | - | 12,101 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
- | - | - | - | 12,101 | - | - | 12,101 |
| Settlement of Restricted Share Units | - | - | - | (1,230) | - | - | - | (1,230) |
| Buyback of own shares | - | - | (2,110) | - | - | - | - | (2,110) |
| Employee share options charge | - | - | - | 547 | - | - | - | 547 |
| Distributions to shareholders | - | (4,643) | - | - | - | - | - | (4,643) |
The holding Company, Panoro Energy ASA, was incorporated on 28 April 2009, as a public limited company under the Norwegian Public Limited Companies Act of June 19, 1997 No. 45. The registered organisation number of the Company is 994 051 067 and its registered address is c/o Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS, Tordenskiolds gate 12 0201 Oslo, Norway.
The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas resources in Africa. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the period ended 30 June 2025 were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 20 August 2025.
The Company's shares are traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PEN.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the EU. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial information and the risk factors contained in the Company's 2024 Annual Report which is available on the Company's website www.panoroenergy.com.
The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars (USD 000), except when otherwise stated.
The accounting policies adopted in preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's 2024 Annual Report.
The Group's activities expose it to a number of risks and uncertainties, which are continuously monitored and reviewed. The main risks and uncertainties are the operational and financial risks described below.
At its current stage of development, Panoro is commercially producing oil and also exploring for and appraising undeveloped known oil and/or natural gas accumulations from its continuing activities in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia and South Africa.
The main operational risk in exploration and appraisal activities is that the activities and investments made by Panoro will not evolve into commercial reserves of oil and gas. The oil price is of significant importance in all parts of operation s as income and profitability is and will be dependent on prevailing prices. Significantly lower oil prices will reduce current and expected cash flows and profitability in projects and can make projects sub economic. Panoro operates a commodity hedging program to strategically hedge a portion of its 2P oil reserves to protect against a fall in oil prices and consequently, to protect the Group's ability to service its debt obligations and to fund operations including planned capital expenditure.
Another operational risk factor is access to equipment in Panoro's projects. In the drilling/development phase of a project the Group is dependent on advanced equipment such as rigs, casing, pipes etc. A shortage of these supplies can present difficulties for Panoro to complete projects. Through its operations, Panoro is also subject to political risk, environmental risk and the risk of not being able to retain key personnel.
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, mainly categorised as exchange rate and liquidity risk. The Group's risks are continuously monitored and analysed by the management and the Board. The aim is to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group's financial performance.
A more detailed analysis of the Group's risks and uncertainties, and how the Group addresses these risks, are detailed in the 2024 Annual Report which is available on www.panoroenergy.com.
The Group operated predominantly in four business segments being the exploration and production of oil and gas in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia and South Africa.
The Group's reportable segments, for both management and financial reporting purposes, are as follows:
Management monitors the operating results of business segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resources to be allocated and of assessing performance. Segment performance is evaluated based on capital and general expenditure.
| Q2 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
YTD 2025 |
YTD 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | All amounts in USD 000 unless otherwise stated | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| OPERATING SEGMENTS - GROUP NET SALES | |||||
| 3,455 | 3,661 | 3,136 | Net average daily production - Block G (bopd) | 3,397 | 3,472 |
| 3,712 | 6,841 | 6,336 | Net average daily production - Dussafu (bopd) | 6,587 | 4,027 |
| 1,562 | 1,492 | 1,593 | Net average daily production - TPS assets (bopd) | 1,542 | 1,670 |
| 8,729 | 11,993 | 11,065 | Total Group Net average daily production (bopd) | 11,526 | 9,169 |
| 682,415 | - | - | Oil sales (bbls) - Net to Panoro - Block G, Equatorial Guinea | - | 682,415 |
| 174,492 | - | 933,136 | Oil sales (bbls) - Net to Panoro - Dussafu, Gabon | 933,136 | 783,144 |
| 25,588 | 189,443 | 24,211 | Oil sales (bbls) - Net to Panoro - TPS assets, Tunisia | 213,654 | 216,335 |
| 882,495 | 189,443 | 957,347 | Total Group Net Sales (bbls) - continuing operations | 1,146,790 | 1,681,894 |
| OPERATING SEGMENT - WEST AFRICA - EQUATORIAL GUINEA |
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| 26,278 | 3,592 | 2,595 | EBITDA | 6,187 | 30,127 |
| 4,977 | 3,810 | 3,316 | Depreciation and amortisation | 7,126 | 9,766 |
| 266,352 | 281,020 | 320,985 | Segment assets | 320,985 | 266,352 |
| OPERATING SEGMENT - WEST AFRICA - GABON | |||||
| 11,772 | 11,670 | 34,112 | EBITDA | 45,782 | 40,922 |
| 5,313 | 8,512 | 7,843 | Depreciation and amortisation | 16,355 | 11,570 |
| 268,722 | 302,676 | 278,033 | Segment assets | 278,033 | 268,722 |
| OPERATING SEGMENT - NORTH AFRICA - TUNISIA | |||||
| 2,548 | 3,822 | 350 | EBITDA | 4,172 | 10,793 |
| 1,500 | 2,075 | 1,798 | Depreciation and amortisation | 3,873 | 3,637 |
| 102,928 | 102,965 | 91,462 | Segment assets | 91,462 | 102,928 |
| OPERATING SEGMENT - SOUTH AFRICA | |||||
| (45) | 1 | (15) | EBITDA | (14) | (49) |
| 151 | 164 | 161 | Segment assets | 161 | 151 |
| CORPORATE | |||||
| (1,441) | (3,788) | (1,622) | EBITDA | (5,410) | (4,026) |
| 59 | 48 | 82 | Depreciation and amortisation | 130 | 106 |
| 8,366 | 17,298 | 11,407 | Segment assets | 11,407 | 8,366 |
| TOTAL - CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||||
| 39,112 | 15,297 | 35,420 | EBITDA | 50,717 | 77,767 |
| 11,849 | 14,445 | 13,039 | Depreciation and amortisation | 27,484 | 25,079 |
| 646,519 | 704,123 | 702,048 | Segment assets | 702,048 | 646,519 |
The segment assets represent position as of quarter ends and the Statement of Comprehensive Income items represent results for the respective quarters presented. There are no differences in the nature of measurement methods used on segment level compared with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. There are no inter-segment adjustments and eliminations for the periods presented. The segment information only includes net results from DMO operations in Gabon.
The Company initiated a share buyback programme on 23 May 2024 to repurchase up to NOK 100 million in value of the Company's common shares in open market transactions on the Oslo Stock Exchange (the "2024/25 Programme"). The 2024/25 Programme was completed on 19 May 2025 with 3,500,000 shares bought back at an average price of NOK 28.48 per share. These shares were cancelled following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 May 2025.
On 2 June 2025, the Company initiated a new share buyback programme to repurchase up to NOK 100 million in value of the Company's common shares in open market transactions on the Oslo Stock Exchange (the "2025/26 Programme"). Up to and including 19 August 2024 the Company has purchased 644,250 of its own shares at an average price of NOK 24.1042 per share, corresponding to a total transaction value of NOK 15.5 million and 0. 5679 percent of the Company's share capital. Of these, 309,870 shares were used to settle obligations under the Company's long-term incentive plan (RSU plan) on 13 June 2025.
Current and non-current portion of the outstanding balance of the Senior Secured Bond facility as of the date of the statement of financial position is as follows:
| 30 June 2025 | 31 March 2025 | 31 December 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 000 | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) |
| Bond facility - Non-current | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Bond interest accrued - Current | 854 | 4,698 | 854 |
| Total Bond | 150,854 | 154,698 | 150,854 |
| Borrowing Base Unamortised borrowing costs - Non-current | (2,791) | (3,152) | (3,512) |
| Borrowing Base Unamortised borrowing costs - Current | (1,405) | (1,406) | (1,407) |
| Total Unamortised borrowing costs | (4,196) | (4,558) | (4,919) |
| Total Bond facility | 146,658 | 150,140 | 145,935 |
On 27 November 2024, the Company issued a 5-year Senior Secured Bond of USD 150 million at 99.2% of nominal value with a coupon rate of 10.25%. Proceeds of the bond issue were received on 19 December 2024 and used in part to fully repay the principal and accrued interest amount outstanding under the Senior Secured Borrowing Base facility. The Bond is repayable in three annual instalments of USD 25 million starting on 11 December 2026 with the final balance of USD 75 million to be settled on 11 December 2029. Interest is payable twice a year on 11 June and 11 December.
Key financial covenants are required to be tested each quarter. These covenants, applicable at levels of the borrower group as defined in the loan documentation, include the following:
The Company was not in breach of any financial covenants as at 30 June 2025. Un-amortised borrowing costs include structuring fees and directly attributable third-party costs. These costs are expensed using an effective interest rate of 11.6% per annum over the remaining term of the facility.
During 2024, the operator of the Dussafu Marin Permit, following regulatory approvals, executed a sale and lease back agreement with Minsheng Financial Leasing Co ("MSFL") for the BW MaBoMo production facility under a ten-year lease term with an option to repurchase the unit from the end of year seven. Gross sales proceeds of USD 150 million was realised to the joint venture and Panoro received net sales proceeds of USD 25.9 million. The transfer of an asset does not satisfy the requirements of IFRS 15 to be accounted for as a sale of the asset and continues to recognise the transferred asset and a financial liability equal to the transfer proceeds of USD 25.9 million as a financial liability under IFRS 9. Under the PSC, the proceeds have been considered as an accelerated cost recovery.
Trade and other receivables as of the date of the statement of financial position, were as follows:
| 30 June 2025 | 31 March 2025 | 31 December 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 000 | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) |
| International oil sales | - | - | 13,340 |
| Domestic oil sales | 14,354 | 24,342 | 23,717 |
| Joint venture accounts | 6 | - | 118 |
| Other prepayments and receivables | 1,377 | 1,034 | 1,411 |
| Total trade and other receivables | 15,737 | 25,376 | 38,586 |
The Group has an advance facility of USD 25 million with Trafigura which is short term and settled from upcoming crude liftings proceeds. At 30 June 2025, USD 20 million was owing under this facility (31 March 2025: USD 16 million; 31 December 2024: nil).
Corporation tax charge for the respective quarters presented is split as follows:
| Q2 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
YTD 2025 |
YTD 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Amounts in USD 000 | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| 3,370 | 5,760 | 4,732 | Effect of taxes under PSA arrangements - Gabon | 10,492 | 7,435 |
| 6,360 | 2,660 | 1,186 | Current income tax charge/(credit) | 3,846 | 12,484 |
| - | - | - | Other Corporate | - | 2 |
| (542) | (680) | (992) | Deferred tax charge/(credit) | (1,672) | (1,809) |
| 9,188 | 7,740 | 4,926 | Total tax charge | 12,666 | 18,112 |
Deferred tax liability has arisen on temporary differences between tax base and accounting base of production assets and has been calculated using the effective tax rates applicable in the respective licences and concessions.
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the condensed set of interim consolidated financial statements as of 30 June 2025 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and gives a true and fair view of the Company's assets, liabilities, financial position and result for the period viewed in their entirety, and that the interi m management report in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 5-6 fourth paragraph includes a fair review of any significant events that arose during the six-month period and their effect on the half-yearly financial report, and any significant related parties transactions, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year.
| JULIEN BALKANY | TORSTEIN SANNESS | CHRISTOPHE SALMON |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | Deputy Chairman of the Board | Non-Executive Director |
| ALEXANDRA HERGER | GUNVOR ELLINGSEN |
|---|---|
| Non-Executive Director | Non-Executive Director |
| Bbl | One barrel of oil, equal to 42 US gallons or 159 liters |
|---|---|
| Bopd | Barrels of oil per day |
| Kbopd | Thousands of barrels of oil per day |
| Bcf | Billion cubic feet |
| Bm3 | Billion cubic meter |
| BOE | Barrel of oil equivalent |
| Btu | British Thermal Units, the energy content needed to heat one pint of water by one degree Fahrenheit |
| IP | Initial production |
| Mcf | Thousand cubic feet |
| MMcf | Million cubic feet |
| MMbbl | Million barrels of oil |
| MMboe | Million barrels of oil equivalents |
| MMBtu | Million British thermal units |
| MMm3 | Million cubic meters |
| Tcf | Trillion cubic feet |
| EBITDA | Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation |
| EBIT | Earnings before Interest and Taxes |
| TVDSS | True Vertical Depth Subsea |
This report does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares or other financial instruments of Panoro Energy ASA ("Company"). This report contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements", which include all statements other than statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve making certain assumptions based on the Company's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual events or results may differ materially from those projected or implied in such forward-looking statements due to known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties in the exploration for and development and production of oil and gas, uncertainties inherent in estimating oil and gas reserves and projecting future rates of production, uncertainties as to the amount and timing of future capital expenditures, unpredictable changes in general economic conditions, volatility of oil and gas prices, competitive risks, counter-party risks including partner funding, regulatory changes including country risks where the Group's assets are located and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's periodic reports. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "believe", "budget", "potential", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan" and other similar terms and phrases. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of this information.

For further information, please contact:
Panoro Energy ASA/ Panoro Energy Limited [email protected] Tel: +44 20 3405 1060
Qazi Qadeer, Chief Financial Officer Panoro Energy ASA/ Panoro Energy Limited [email protected] Tel: +44 20 3405 1060
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