Day: November 14, 2024

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steppe Gold Ltd. STGO STPGF (“Steppe Gold” or the “Company”) today reported strong financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2024.

Highlights:
(all figures in US$000‘s)

Strong Operational Performance: Both Boroo Gold LLC (“Boroo Gold”) and Steppe Gold delivered solid production and sales results. Total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $37,331 and $131,912, respectively.

• Revenue for Boroo Gold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $27,397 and $121,978 on sales of 12,607 and 57,114 gold ounces and 2,833 and 11,833 silver ounces.
• Steppe Gold’s revenue from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, amounted to $9,934 on sales of 3,769 gold ounces and 20,078 silver ounces.
• Average realized prices for Boroo Gold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $2,167 and $2,131 per gold ounce and $28 and $25 per silver ounce, respectively.
• Average realized prices for Steppe Gold for the period from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, were $2,623 per gold ounce and $24 per silver ounce.

Robust Financial Results: Revenue and earnings increased significantly compared to the previous quarter. Total operating income before depreciation and depletion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $21,487 and $88,148.

• Operating income from Boroo Gold’s mine operations for the three and nine months that ended September 30, 2024, were $16,786 and $83,447.
• Operating income from Steppe Gold’s mine operations for the period from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, was $4,701.

EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $19,453 and $82,687.

Low-Cost Production: All-in Sustaining Costs remained low, enhancing profitability.

• In Sustaining Costs for Boroo Gold were $1,095 and $961 per ounce sold for the three and nine months that ended September 30, 2024.
• All in Sustaining Cost for Steppe Gold from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, were $1,610 per ounce sold.

Company outlook:

The acquisition of Boroo Gold was a transformational step for the Company. It accelerates the path to a multi-asset Mongolia-focused mining group and, importantly, is projected to immediately provide strong cash flow to support growth plans, further improved with the recent strong gold prices.

The near-term focus for the Company is on maximizing production and cash flows at both producing mines and executing on successful completion of the Phase 2 Expansion.

The Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 have been filed on SEDAR+. The full version of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and associated management’s discussion & analysis can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.steppegold.com or under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Steppe Gold Ltd.

Steppe Gold is Mongolia’s premier precious metals company.

For Further information, please contact:

Bataa Tumur-Ochir, Chairman and CEO

Elisa Tagarvaa, Investor Relations        elisa@steppegold.com

Shangri-La office, Suite 1201, Olympic Street
19A, Sukhbaatar District 1,
Ulaanbaatar 14241, Mongolia
Tel: +976 7732 1914

Non-IFRS Performance Measures

The Company uses the following non-IFRS measures: Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA and AISC. EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. AISC is calculated using cash costs in addition to general and administration, asset retirement costs, and sustaining capital, less certain non-recurring costs (notably exploration costs at the Mungu deposit) to provide an overall company outlook on the total cost required to sell an ounce of gold.

Management believes that these non-IFRS measures provide useful information to investors in measuring the financial performance of the Company for the reasons outlined below. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies and should not be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The inclusion of these measures is meant to provide additional information and should not be used as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers. Further details of non-IFRS measures noted above can be found in the Company’s management’s discussion & analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to the Company that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company which may constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”) under applicable securities laws. All such statements and disclosures, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, or developments that the Company anticipates or expects may, or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “continued”, “focus”, “scheduled”, “will”, “projected”, “opportunity”, “expected”, “planned” and similar expressions. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the following: the anticipated cash flow and other benefits of the Boroo Gold transaction; the potential for value creation to Steppe Gold’s shareholders; the strengths, characteristics and potential of the resulting company and discussion of future plans, projections, objectives, estimates and forecasts and the timing related thereto, including with respect to the Phase 2 Expansion and the ATO gold mine.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of the Company including, without limitation: management team and board of directors of Steppe Gold; material adverse effects on the business, properties and assets of the Company; changes in business plans and strategies; market and capital finance conditions; risks inherent to any capital financing transactions; changes in world commodity markets; currency fluctuations; costs and supply of materials relevant to the mining industry; change in government and changes to regulations affecting the mining industry; discrepancies between actual and estimated production and test results, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries; and such other risk factors detailed from time to time in Steppe Gold’s public disclosure documents, including, without limitation, those risks identified in Steppe Gold’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2023, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca

Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date those statements are made. Except as required by applicable law, Steppe Gold assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements. If Steppe Gold updates any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Mayfair Gold Corp. (“Mayfair”, or the “Company”) MFG MFGCF is pleased to report its operating and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Mayfair is focused on the exploration and development of its 100% controlled Fenn-Gib gold project located in the Timmins region of Northeast Ontario (“Fenn-Gib” or the “Project”). The full version of the financial statements and accompanying management discussion and analysis can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.mayfairgold.ca or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are presented in Canadian dollars.

Mayfair’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Darren McLean commented,

“Dear Stakeholders,

I am pleased to provide an update on our recent progress at Mayfair Gold. Our pre-feasibility study and metallurgical test programs are progressing well, and we look forward to sharing updates in the new year. As we look ahead to 2025, the company remains well-funded and we continue to work towards bolstering our internal capital markets and technical capacity, allowing us to effectively navigate the transition into the development phase.

Thank you for your ongoing support.”

Corporate Highlights During the Quarter

• On June 20, 2024, the Company granted 50,000 stock options each to two directors of the Company, Zach Allwright and Christine Hsieh with an exercise price of $1.90. The options are exercisable for a five-year term expiring on June 20, 2029, and a third of the options will vest on the anniversary of the grant date for the next three years.
• On September 10, 2024, the Company announced an updated mineral resource estimate at the Company’s 100% controlled Fenn-Gib Gold Project. The updates resource estimate will form the basis of the Company’s Pre-Feasibility Study which is currently underway. Additionally, the Company announced an extension to its metallurgical test work for Fenn-Gib.
• On September 25, 2024, the Company announced its intention to complete a financing of common shares by way of a non-brokered private placement for aggregate proceeds of approximately $6 million, which closed on October 17, 2024 with 3,340,000 of common shares being issued at $1.80 for total gross proceeds of $6,012,000.
• Subsequent to the quarter, the Company appointed Nicholas Campbell as Vice President of Corporate Development, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the mining, minerals, and metals industry, and has held several leadership positions.

Technical Highlights During the Quarter

Mayfair updates Fenn-Gib Open-Pit Mineral Resource and Initiates an Expanded Metallurgical Test Program

September 10, 2024

• Indicated Mineral Resource of 4.31Moz Au (0.3g/t Au cut-off grade);
• 3.40Moz @ 1.00g/t Au (0.5g/t Au cut-off grade);
• Comprehensive metallurgical test program initiated with results expected in Q1 2025.
• This updated Mineral Resource will form the basis of the Company’s Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) which is currently underway

Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data is summarized from the Company’s financial statements and related notes thereto (the “Financial Statements”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

2024 Outlook

In the first quarter of 2024, the Company announced the commencement of a pre-feasibility study on the Fenn-Gib project. The study will build further on the metallurgical, geotechnical, hydrogeology, and environmental evaluations completed to date to develop a clearly defined project description in support of a potential environmental assessment. Mayfair Gold has engaged Richard Klue as Vice President of Technical Services to manage the entire Fenn-Gib project, who has included AGP Mining Consultants, Halyard Inc, Terracon Geotechnique and Environmental Applications Group (EAG) as lead engineers and scientists of a multi-disciplinary group to deliver the pre-feasibility study. The pre-feasibility study is a major milestone towards the development of the Fenn-Gib project.

About the Fenn-Gib Project

The Fenn-Gib Project comprises two property packages, referred to as the Fenn-Gib North and South Blocks, which are separated by approximately three kilometers. The Fenn-Gib Deposit is located on the North Block along the regional Contact Fault, an east-west to south-east trending shear zone on the Pipestone Fault, which is interpreted to be a splay off the Porcupine-Destor Fault. The Fenn-Gib Deposit hosts significant concentrations of gold mineralization within two zones: (i) the Main Zone, and (ii) the Deformation Zone. These two zones overlap completely. A third zone of mineralization, known as the Footwall Zone, is located approximately 100 meters to the northwest of the Fenn-Gib Deposit. A fourth zone of mineralization, known as the Contact Zone, is located at depth below the current pit-constrained resource.

September 3, 2024 Fenn-Gib Resource Estimate by Category Using 0.30 g/t Au Cut-Off

All mineral resources have been estimated in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Petroleum definitions, as required under NI 43-101. Ounce (troy) = metric tonnes x grade / 31.10348. All numbers have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate

QA/QC Controls

Mayfair employs a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Surface drilling was conducted by Major/Norex Drilling of Timmins, Ontario and was supervised by the Mayfair exploration team. Mayfair’s drill program includes descriptive logging and sampling of the drill core for analysis at Mayfair’s secure facility located in Matheson, Ontario. Sampled drill core intervals were sawn in half with a diamond blade saw. Half of the sampled core was left in the core box and the remaining half was bagged and sealed. Mayfair utilizes accredited laboratories that include, Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) and AGAT Laboratories Ltd. (AGAT) both located in Timmins, Ontario. Mayfair personnel transport the samples directly and deliver to Actlabs, and samples are collected by AGAT personnel directly from Mayfair’s secure core logging facility in Matheson, Ontario. Gold was analyzed by 30-gram fire assay with AA-finish. Certified reference material (CRM) standards and coarse blank material are inserted every twenty-five samples. Mayfair completes routine third-party check assays.

Qualified Person

Tim Maunula, P. Geo., of T. Maunula & Associates Consulting Inc, is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 and was responsible for the completion of the updated mineral resource estimation. Mr. Maunula has reviewed and approved the technical content with respect to the mineral resource estimate in this news release. Technical information with respect to diamond drilling in this news release has been reviewed by Ali Gelinas-Dechene, P.Geo., Senior Geologist for Mayfair Gold, who oversaw the Mayfair Gold drill program, QA/QC and serves as a Qualified Person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.

About Mayfair Gold

Mayfair Gold is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the 100% controlled Fenn-Gib gold project in the Timmins region of Northern Ontario. The Fenn-Gib gold deposit is Mayfair’s flagship asset and currently hosts an updated NI 43-101 open pit constrained mineral resource estimate with an effective date of September 3, 2024 with a total Indicated Resource of 181.3M tonnes containing 4.313M ounces at a grade of 0.74 g/t Au and an Inferred Resource of 8.92M tonnes containing 0.14M ounces at a grade of 0.49 g/t Au at a 0.30 g/t Au cut-off grade. The Fenn-Gib deposit has a strike length of over 1.5km with widths ranging over 500m. The gold mineralized zones remain open at depth and along strike to the east and west. Recently completed metallurgical tests confirm that the Fenn-Gib deposit can deliver robust gold recoveries of up to 94%.

Cautionary Notes to U.S. Investors Concerning Resource Estimates

This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the U.S. securities laws. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the terms “mineral reserve”, “proven mineral reserve”, “probable mineral reserve”, “inferred mineral resources,” “indicated mineral resources,” “measured mineral resources” and “mineral resources” used or referenced in this presentation are Canadian mineral disclosure terms as defined in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) under the guidelines set out in the 2014 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, Definitions and Guidelines, May 2014 (the “CIM Standards”). The CIM Standards differ from the mineral property disclosure requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in Regulation S-K Subpart 1300 (the “SEC Modernization Rules”) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As a foreign private issuer that is eligible to file reports with the SEC pursuant to the multijurisdictional disclosure system, the Company is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and will continue to provide disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Standards. Accordingly, the Company’s disclosure of mineralization and other technical information may differ significantly from the information that would be disclosed had the Company prepared the information under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization Rules.

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information which reflects management’s expectations regarding the Company’s growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s focus on the exploration and development of Fenn-Gib, the results of the comprehensive metallurgical test program being expected in Q1 2025, and statements in respect of the pre-feasibility study on the Fenn-Gib project. Forward-looking information is based on various reasonable assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management; the assumed long-term price of gold; that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour and that the political environment where the Company operates will continue to support the development and operation of mining projects. Should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or one or more of the risks and uncertainties described below materialize, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to foreign currency fluctuations; risks inherent in mining including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected geological formations, ground control problems and flooding; delays or the inability to obtain necessary governmental permits or financing; risks associated with the estimation of mineral resources and reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations; the potential for and effects of labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labor; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; actual ore mined varying from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution and metallurgical and other characteristics; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, gold price fluctuations; uncertain political and economic environments; changes in laws or policies.

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required under applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements reflect management’s beliefs, opinions and projections as of the date of this news release.

SOURCE Mayfair Gold Corp.

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KAPALUA, Hawai‘i, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. MLP today reported financial results covering the nine month period ended September 30, 2024.

“Our third-quarter results demonstrate strong momentum across all business segments, with an 18.6% increase in revenue compared to last year,” said CEO Race Randle. “We’re encouraged by this growth as we continue making strategic investments in our portfolio of commercial properties and landholdings. This includes progressing the planning on over 3,500 acres in West Maui and over 600 acres in Hali‘imaile, with improvements and value uplift to occur over the next several years. These initiatives reinforce our commitment to addressing community needs and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”

Strategic investments to elevate and enhance our commercial centers has contributed to an approximately 19% increase in leased area for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Due to this improved occupancy, a recent land sale of a non-strategic parcel, and operational improvements of resort amenities, the company has experienced an 18.6% growth in overall operating revenue. 

Business Segment Results:

• Land Development and Sales
  • Land development and sales revenue increased by $181,000 to $200,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $19,000 in 2023. This resulted from the first non-strategic parcel sale of an easement in West Maui. Non-strategic parcels are currently being marketed for sale to generate additional cashflow in support of strategic land improvements. Additionally, our first land development project in Hali’imaile, a partnership with a local community builder, began its marketing efforts. As noted in our annual shareholder presentation, while non-strategic parcels will be monetized in the near term, proceeds from improved land sales will generally require years to realize, as necessary improvements are required to enable their productive use.
  • Land development and sales related operating costs increased $161,000 year-over-year as we began to implement strategic land improvement efforts, including planning and engineering across ten projects in Upcountry and West Maui. Cash expended toward these active projects amounted to $984,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. These expenditures include planning, engineering, and site preparations to allow the land to be utilized for homes, businesses, farms, temporary housing, resort projects, and other active uses.
• Leasing
  • The leased area of our commercial properties increased 19% in 2024 as we continue to reposition and actively lease our portfolio to generate steady operational cashflow in a supply-constrained market.
  • Leasing revenues increased by $899,000 to $7,148,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $6,249,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, indicating that percentage rents and associated tenant sales have substantially recovered following the August 2023 wildfires. Approximately $169,000 of the increase was due to the 2023 common area maintenance adjustment realized in the third quarter of 2024. We anticipate revenue rising as occupancy continues to increase, improvements are completed, and new tenants open for business.
  • Cash expended on tenant improvements at our commercial centers amounted to $1,063,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and additional capital improvements are expected to continue as needed to support the profitable lease-up of our town centers.
• Resort Amenities and Other
  • Revenue from resort amenities and other, including the Kapalua Club, increased by $201,000 to $805,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period last year, due to acceptance of new Kapalua Club memberships and the recognition of additional club dues upon updates of membership levels and groups.

Overall Results:

• Operating Revenues – Operating revenues totaled $8,153,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1,281,000 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023, driven primarily by increases in leasing, and resort amenities and other.
• Operating Costs and Expenses – Operating costs and expenses totaled $13,669,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $2,895,000 compared to the same period in 2023. This was primarily driven by $4,676,000 in non-cash expenses related to share-based compensation compared to $1,742,000 for the same period in 2023 along with increased expenses related to the lease-up on vacant spaces in our commercial properties.
• Net loss – Net loss was $5,484,000, or ($0.28) per basic common share and ($0.27) per diluted common share, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net loss of $3,673,000 or ($0.19) per basic and diluted common share in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increased year-over-year net loss of $1,811,000 was primarily driven by non-cash expenses related to share-based compensation amounting to $4,676,000, and severance payments of $321,000 to the former CEO, which will extend through March 31, 2025.
• Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) – Adjusted EBITDA was ($138,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, after adjusting for net non-cash expenses totaling $5,346,000. Of the negative Adjusted EBITDA, ($321,000) was attributed to the former CEO severance, which will end after the first quarter of 2025.
• Cash and Investments Convertible to Cash (Non-GAAP) – Cash and investments convertible to cash totaled $9,239,000 on September 30, 2024, an increase of $404,000 compared to December 31, 2023. The increase includes a $3,000,000 draw on the Company’s credit facility to invest in strategic improvements to the Company’s portfolio of commercial properties and land.

In furtherance of our stated mission to productively use our assets to meet the community’s critical needs, we agreed to lease approximately 50 acres of vacant land to the State of Hawai‘i in an area known as Honokeana, near Napili in Lahaina, Maui, to construct temporary housing for individuals and families displaced by the Maui wildfires on August 8, 2023. The lease is at no cost for five years, plus the duration of time necessary to construct the temporary homes. 

The State will fund all costs to complete the project, including approximately $35,500,000 to complete the necessary infrastructure improvements, and we have agreed to administer the construction of such improvements and, at the State’s election, the subsequent housing construction. Our administration services will be at cost and will not contribute to our profits.

We continue to prioritize the revitalization of our commercial centers in West Maui and Hali‘imaile. As part of these efforts, we have been actively pursuing new opportunities to optimize existing tenancy and execute new leases for available commercial space.

Hali‘imaile Pineapple Company, well known for their Maui Pineapple Tours and the Maui Gold pineapple farm, has progressed with updates to their flagship store and plans to open before year end. Aloha Training has also signed a lease in Hali‘imaile commercial space and has ramped up activity in the town with their daily jiu jitsu classes.

In West Maui, Kapalua Ziplines has renewed their long-term commercial lease and land license to continue their unique operations and tours in the West Maui mountains. Their commercial space has relocated to the Kapalua Adventure Center, allowing for growth and an improved experience for their visitors. Honolua Store has also renewed their long-term lease to continue their historic location as a visitor destination and general store for the area. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain non-GAAP financial measures are presented in this press release, including Adjusted EBITDA and Cash and Investments Convertible to Cash, to provide information that may assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results and financial condition and assessing its prospects for future performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator of our operating performance because it excludes items that are unrelated to, and may not be indicative of, our core operating results. We believe Cash and Cash Investments Convertible to Cash are important indicators of liquidity because it includes items that are convertible into cash in the short term. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to represent and should not be considered more meaningful measures than, or alternatives to, measures of operating performance or liquidity as determined in accordance with GAAP. To the extent we utilize such non-GAAP financial measures in the future, we expect to calculate them using a consistent method from period to period.

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is further adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense and pension and post-retirement expenses. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by the Company to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions for the allocation of capital. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA to provide information that may assist investors in understanding its financial results. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for net income (loss). A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided further below.

Cash and investments convertible to cash is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash and investments. Cash and cash investments convertible to cash is a key measure used by the Company to evaluate internal liquidity. The inclusion of the convertible investments to cash better describes the overall liquidity of the company as convertible investments convert to cash within forty-eight hours of authorization to liquidate the investment portfolio.

Additional Information

More information about the Company’s fiscal year 2023 operating results and the Company’s quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 operating results are available in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, and the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024, each of which are posted at mauiland.com.

About Maui Land & Pineapple Company 

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. MLP is dedicated to the thoughtful stewardship of its portfolio including over 22,400 acres of land and 247,000 square feet of commercial real estate. The Company envisions a future where people can thrive in resilient communities with sufficient housing supply, economic stability, food and water security and deep connections between people and place. For over a century, the Company has built a legacy of authentic innovation through conservation, agriculture, community building and land management. The Company continues this legacy today with a mission to thoughtfully maximize the productive use of its assets to meet the current critical needs and those of future generations.

The Company’s assets include land for future residential and mixed-use projects within the world-renowned Kapalua Resort, home to luxury hotels, such as The Ritz-Carlton Maui and Montage Kapalua Bay, two championship golf courses, pristine beaches, a network of walking and hiking trails, and the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed, the largest private nature preserve in Hawai‘i. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company’s ability to repurpose its land for productive use, increase Maui’s housing supply, improve tenanting of the village centers, and fill vacancies in our commercial properties. These forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results discussed in these forward-looking statements because of possible uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in the Company’s reports (such as Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Arctic Energy Services Inc. HWO (the “Corporation” or “High Arctic”) has released its’ third quarter financial and operating results. The unaudited consolidated financial statements and management discussion & analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 will be available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on High Arctic’s website at www.haes.ca. All amounts are denominated in Canadian dollars (“CAD”), unless otherwise indicated.

Mike Maguire, Interim Chief Executive Officer commented on the Corporation’s third quarter 2024 financial and operating results:

“I am very pleased that we completed the strategic re-organization of the Corporation in the third quarter, returning a sizeable amount of capital to our shareholders and spinning out the PNG Business to shareholders via High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

The acquisition and integration of Delta Rental Services has delivered positive adjusted EBITDA and cash generation. We have commenced cost rationalization, particularly focussed on general and administrative costs along with overhead cost reduction initiatives. Combined with our equity investment in Team Snubbing and owned real estate, High Arctic is positioned as an attractive vehicle for future growth and transactions.”   

2024 THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

• Completed the re-organization of High Arctic including the return of $37.8 million to shareholders and the spin-out of the PNG Business as High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp., independently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. 
• Increased revenue from operations from $2.3 million to $8.0 million year to date on a comparative basis as a result of the Delta Acquisition. 
• Exited Q3 2024 with net positive working capital of $4.9 million and access to $4.1 million of cash at bank. 
• Reconciled and took action to reduce general and administrative costs, including a sizeable reduction in board cost and director compensation. 
• Progressed post-reorganization transitional arrangements towards establishing dedicated stand-alone leadership of the Corporation. 

2024 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

• Increased revenue from continuing operations by $1,491 or 147% in the quarter when compared to revenue of $1,015 from Q3 2023 as a result of the impact of the Delta Acquisition on the 2024 results.
• Generated net income from continuing operations of $125 in the quarter as compared to $498 in Q3 2023. The decrease is primarily due to the 2023 $615 gain on sale of the nitrogen business, $373 lower interest income with the return of capital to shareholders, and $403 lower equity investment income from Team Snubbing in the quarter.
• Achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $383 in the quarter versus negative Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2023 of $700.
• Production Service’s 42% equity investment share of Team Snubbing Services Inc. (“Team Snubbing”) net income returned to positive earnings of $105 in the quarter compared to a loss of $889 in Q2 2024 and earnings of $508 in the comparative third quarter of 2023.

2024 YEAR TO DATE RESULTS

• Similar to the discrete quarter results, High Arctic’s revenue from continuing operations increased 242% to $8,027 compared to revenue of $2,347 achieved in the first nine months of 2023 as a result of the Delta Acquisition on 2024 results.
• Generated a net loss from continuing operations of $1,402 in the quarter as compared to $1,208 in Q3 2023. The higher loss, despite an improvement of $1,323 in operating income, is primarily due to the 2023 $615 gain on sale of the nitrogen business, $262 lower interest income with the July 2024 return of capital to shareholders, and $745 lower equity investment income from Team Snubbing in the year-to-date period.
• Achieved strong oilfield services operating margins from continuing operations of 50.6% for the nine months in 2024.
• Production Service’s 42% equity investment share of Team Snubbing Services Inc. net loss was $294 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to positive net income of $451 in the comparative period in 2023. Regional expansion into Alaska has weighed on earnings during the past twelve months.
• Cash from operating activities from continuing operations was $487 in the quarter and a use of $42 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an improvement for the quarter as compared to the respective prior year comparatives of $172 and $359.
• Significantly lowered the use of funds flow from operations from continuing operating activities as the nine months of 2024 generated a use of funds of $46 compared to a use of funds of $957 for the nine months of 2023 driven by strong operational performance from the Delta Acquisition partially offset by the significant additional G&A expenses incurred in 2024 due to the corporate reorganization initiatives.

In the above results discussion, the three months ended September 30, 2024 may be referred to as the “quarter” or “Q3 2024” and the comparative three months ended September 30, 2023 may be referred to as “Q3 2023”. References to other quarters may be presented as “QX 20XX” with X/XX being the quarter/year to which the commentary relates. Additionally, the nine months ended September 30, 2024 may be referred to as “YTD” or “YTD 2024”. References to other nine-month periods ended September 30 may be presented as “YTD 20XX” with XX being the year to which the nine-month period ended September 30 commentary relates. All amounts are expressed as thousands of Canadian dollars.

RESULTS OVERVIEW

The following is a summary of select financial information of the Corporation:

Operating Results

Rental Services segment (previously “Ancillary Services”)

The Rental Services segment consists of High Arctic’s oilfield rental equipment in Canada centred upon pressure control equipment and equipment supporting the high-pressure stimulation of oil and gas wells in the WCSB.

The significant increase in revenue for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 versus the comparable periods in 2023 is a direct result of the contribution from the Delta business that was acquired in late 2023. Specifically, revenues increased $1,491 or 147% in the quarter when compared to Q3 2023 and increased $5,680 or 242% when compared to year-to-date revenues from 2023. Operating margins of 53.3% and 50.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, are approximately nine percent lower to the comparable periods in 2023 due to the impact of the Delta Acquisition as Delta utilizes some third-party rental equipment in its operations, increasing operating expenses.

Production Services segment
The Production Services segment operations consist of High Arctic’s idled snubbing units in Colorado, U.S., and its equity investments in the Seh’ Chene Partnership and Team Snubbing in Canada. Though the Seh’ Chene Partnership has experienced limited business activity since the 2022 Canadian sales transactions, the partnership is still active and the Corporation together with its partner look to reposition its customer offerings and explore other avenues for business activity.

Liquidity and capital resources Liquidity and capital resources

Operating Activities
In Q3 2024, cash from operating activities from continuing operations was $487, as compared with $172 from operating activities from continuing operations in Q3 2023. Funds flow from operating activities from continuing operations totaled $640 in the quarter, versus funds used of $331 for Q3 2023 (see “Non-IFRS Measures”). In Q3 2024, changes in non-cash operating working capital from continuing operations totaled an outflow of $153 versus an inflow of $503 in Q3 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $42, as compared with $359 of cash flow from operating activities from continuing operations in 2023. Funds used in operating activities from continuing operations totaled $46 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, versus a use of funds of $957 for the same period in 2023. Over the nine months ended September 30, 2024, changes in non-cash operating working capital from continuing operations totaled an inflow of $4 versus $1,316 for the comparable period in 2023.

The general increase in cash from operating activities from continuing operations for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, when compared to the same periods in 2024, was largely the result of the positive impact on the business from the Delta Acquisition, partially offset by higher G&A costs related to the Corporation’s reorganization that was completed in the quarter.

Investing Activities
During the quarter, the Corporation’s cash spent on investing activities from continuing operations totaled $461, compared to $1,155 generated from investing activities for the same period the year prior mainly due to proceeds from asset sales of $1,350 in 2023. In addition to sustaining and growth capital spending related to its rental business, the Corporation’s Q3 2024 investing activity also included spending on new information systems and information technology infrastructure necessary to support the Canadian business going forward after the completion of the Arrangement. Year-to-date spending through September 30, 2024 totaled $1,445 on these same projects.

Financing Activities
During the quarter, the Corporation’s cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was an elevated $37,382, primarily a result of the $37,842 return of capital distribution High Arctic paid to its shareholders in the quarter. In addition, Team Snubbing began making its scheduled repayments in the quarter on the note receivable amounts owed to High Arctic. These payments totaled $589 in the quarter (Q3 2023 – nil). The Corporation also paid $43 (Q3 2023: $544) towards principal payments on its mortgage financing (see “Long-term debt” below) and $86 in lease liability payments (Q3 2023: $62).

For the nine months ended 2024, the Corporation’s cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was also an elevated amount totaling $37,640. The reasons for the elevated amount of cash used in financing activities from continuing operations are the same as above with additional mortgage and lease payments for nine months increasing the total amount of cash used.

Long-term debt

The Corporation has mortgage financing secured by lands and buildings owned by High Arctic located within Alberta, Canada. The mortgage has a remaining initial term of under three years with a fixed interest rate of 4.30% with payments occurring monthly. The Corporation’s mortgage financing contains certain non-financial covenants requiring lenders’ consent including changes to the underlying business. At September 30, 2024, the Corporation was compliant with all covenants associated with the mortgage financing.

Outlook
With the spinoff of the PNG business complete, the resultant High Arctic operations now consist of a high-margin equipment rental business centered upon pressure ‎control and well stimulation, a minority interest in Canada’s largest oilfield snubbing services business, Team Snubbing ‎ and industrial properties at Clairmont and Whitecourt in Alberta. With the current equipment rental business generating steady funds flow from operations combined with the Corporation’s working capital position, High Arctic is positioned to begin executing on an exciting new chapter in its corporate history.

The 2024 transformational developments returned capital to shareholders and enabled a reset of the Corporation’s strategic direction. High Arctic looks to grow its Canadian business and position itself to benefit from positive industry developments. These developments are principally underpinned by upstream activity dynamics to meet, and then sustain, growing oil and natural gas export capacity. This capacity expansion is evident in the commercial start-up of the TransMountain oil pipeline expansion during 2024 and the widely-anticipated LNG expansion in 2025 through tidewater access.

The Corporation has begun executing on its strategic business plan as it has recently made selective investments in its rental business and has started the process of identifying new leadership and potential acquisition candidates for High Arctic.

NON-IFRS MEASURES
This press release contains references to certain financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and may not be comparable to the same or similar measures used by other companies. High Arctic uses these financial measures to assess performance and believes these measures provide useful supplemental information to shareholders and investors. These financial measures are computed on a consistent basis for each reporting period and include Oilfield services operating margin, EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, Operating loss, Funds flow from operating activities, Working capital and Net cash. These do not have standardized meanings.

These financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), cash from operating activities, current assets or current liabilities, cash and/or other measures of financial performance as determined in accordance with IFRS.

For additional information regarding non-IFRS measures, including their use to management and investors and reconciliations to measures recognized by IFRS, please refer to the Corporation’s MD&A, which is available online at www.sedarplus.ca and through High Arctic’s website at www.haes.ca.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “seek”, “propose”, “estimate”, “expect”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors could cause the Corporation’s actual results, performance, or achievements to vary from those described in this press release.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements pertaining to: general economic and business conditions which will include, among other things, the outlook for energy services; right sizing of the general and administrative infrastructure; the performance of the Corporation’s investment in Team Snubbing, and whether Team Snubbing can realize high utilization in its Canadian operations and for its snubbing packages in Alaska in 2024; demand for the Corporation’s Canadian rental equipment in 2024, scaling the Canadian business, executing on one or more corporate transactions; and estimated credit risks.

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Corporation has made assumptions regarding, among other things, its ability to: maintain its ongoing relationship with major customers; successfully market its services to current and new customers; devise methods for, and achieve its primary objectives; source and obtain equipment from suppliers; successfully manage, operate, and thrive in an environment which is facing much uncertainty; remain competitive in all its operations; attract and retain skilled employees; obtain equity and debt financing on satisfactory terms and manage its liquidity risk.

The Corporation’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth above and elsewhere in this press release, along with the risk factors set out in the most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are given only as of the date of this press release. The Corporation does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About High Arctic Energy Services
High Arctic is an energy services provider. High Arctic provides pressure control equipment and equipment supporting the high-pressure stimulation of oil and gas wells and other oilfield equipment ‎on a rental basis to exploration and production companies, from its bases in Whitecourt and Red Deer, Alberta‎.

For further information, please contact:

Lonn Bate
Chief Financial Officer  
P: 587-318-2218
P: +1 (800) 688 7143 

High Arctic Energy Services Inc.
Suite 2350, 330 – 5^th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0L4
website: www.haes.ca
Email: info@haes.ca