Arrow Exploration – Q1 2025 Interim Results and Operational Update

Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to announce the filing of its Interim Condensed (unaudited) Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and will also  be available shortly on Arrow’s website at www.arrowexploration.ca, and to provide an update on operational activity.

Q1 2025 Highlights:

·    Recorded $19.5 million of total oil and natural gas revenue, net of royalties, representing a 36% increase when compared to the same period in 2024 (Q1 2024: $14.4 million).

·    Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $11.5 million, a 15% increase when compared to Q1 2024 (Q1 2024: $10 million).

·    Average corporate production of 4,085 boe/d (Q1 2024: 2,730 boe/d).

·    Realized corporate oil operating netbacks⁽¹⁾ of $38.66/bbl. 

·    Cash position of $24.9 million at the end of Q1 2025.

·    Generated operating cashflows of $14.4 million (Q1 2024: $8.6 million).

·    Drilled two additional development wells (AB 2 and AB 3) in the Alberta Llanos field in the Tapir block.

·    Net income of $2.7 million.

·    Completed shooting 90 km2 of new seismic data on the southeast section of the Tapir Block to identify and confirm existing prospects.

⁽¹⁾Non-IFRS measures – see “Non-IFRS Measures” section within the MD&A

Post Period End Highlights:

·    Spud the first horizontal well, AB HZ4, in the Alberta Llanos field in the Tapir block.

·    CN HZ 10 and CN 11 brought on production.

·    Entered into a $20 million prepayment agreement with an integrated energy company.

Upcoming Drilling

The rig has spud the AB HZ 4 well, the first horizontal well in the Alberta Llanos field, which is expected to be on production in June. Thereafter, the Company expects to drill another horizontal well on the Alberta Llanos pad.

Arrow has also secured a second rig that will mobilize to the Rio Cravo Este (RCE) field to drill up to four development wells in RCE and will then mobilize to the Carrizales Norte pad for further development drilling. The first RCE well is expected to spud in early June.

Total budgeted capital expenditures planned for 2025 is approximately $50 million, net to Arrow, of which $11.4 million was spent in Q1 2025.  The capital program is expected to result in production for 2025 being significantly higher than current levels.

Prepayment Agreement

The Company has entered into a two-year crude prepayment agreement with an integrated energy major to market its oil production in Colombia.  In exchange for the exclusive right to market the Company’s oil production, the agreement provides access of up to US$20 million in prepaid crude sales in year one with the limit reducing to US$15 million in prepaid sales in year two at attractive interest rates.

As at May 1, the Company’s cash balances were $24 million. 

Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp., commented:

“The first quarter of 2025 has been exciting for Arrow. The two wells, AB 2 and AB 3 at Alberta Llanos, have highlighted the potential for horizontal development in the Ubaque as well as follow up zones in the C7 and Guadalupe.”

“During the dry summer months in the Llanos basin, the Company has developed a new road system from the Carrizales Norte pad to the Capullo pad, the Mateguafa Oeste pad and the Mateguafa Attic pad.  These pads will be utilized in the Company’s planned drilling program for the remainder of 2025. The Company has secured a second rig which is expected to spud the first of four wells at RCE in early June.”

“The Company completed a 90 km2 3D seismic program in the southeast section of the Tapir block.  The seismic has been processed and is now being analyzed to help develop prospects for the 2026 drilling program.”

“In the first quarter of 2025, the Company put in place additional water disposal infrastructure in the form of the conversion of AB 2 into a water disposal well and the workover of RCE 1 and CN 4.  We are also working towards the conversion of CN 5 into a water disposal well.  AB 2 should be in operation in late Q2 and CN 5 in Q3.  The wells at Carrizales Norte and Alberta Llanos have begun to produce more water than previously modeled, resulting in curtailment of production.  The new water infrastructure is expected to create excess disposal capacity to allow for increases in pump speed on currently curtailed production and for the next development stage of 2025 budgeted projects.”

“Arrow is pleased to announce that it has entered into a prepayment financing agreement with an integrated energy major. The two-year agreement provides Arrow with access to up to US$20 million in prepaid crude sales, with the limit reducing to US$15 million after the first year. This facility provides Arrow with significant financial flexibility, allowing Arrow to pursue growth opportunities from acquisitions to expanded capital programs. In conjunction with the financing, the integrated energy major, through its Colombian subsidiaries, will become the exclusive marketer for all of Arrow’s oil production.”

“Both Brent and AECO prices have been impacted by the volatility experienced in early 2025 but the Company still has very healthy netbacks from its Colombian oil production.  Arrow’s 2025 capital budget is expected to be paid for by available cash and cash flow from operations. Our focus for the remainder of 2025 will be to grow production, continue development at the Carrizales Norte, Rio Cravo Este and Alberta Llanos fields and explore low risk new prospects in the Tapir block.” 

FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

⁽¹⁾Non-IFRS measures – see “Non-IFRS Measures” section of the MD&A

^{(2)Long term restricted cash not included in working capital}

Discussion of Operating Results

During Q1 2025, the Company’s production has decreased due to natural declines and increasing water cuts across its fields in the Tapir block. Production growth is expected to resume once the Company develops additional water handling capacity and executes on the 2025 budget.   Nevertheless, the Company has maintained good operating results and healthy EBITDA. 

Average Production by Property

The Company’s average production for the three months March 31, 2025 was 4,085 boe/d which consisted of crude oil production in Colombia of 3,770 bbl/d, natural gas production of 1,851 Mcf/d, and minor amounts of natural gas liquids. The Company’s Q1 2025 production was 50% higher than its Q1 2024 production and 14% lower than Q4 2024 due to natural declines and water handling capability.

Discussion of Financial Results

During Q1 2025 the Company experienced a reduction in both crude oil and gas prices, as summarized below:

^{(1)Non-IFRS measure}

Operating Netbacks

The Company also continued to realize good oil operating netbacks, as summarized below:

⁽¹⁾Non-IFRS measure

The operating netbacks of the Company have been affected in 2025 due to increasing water production from its Colombian assets and decreased crude oil prices.

During Q1 2025, the Company incurred $11 million of capital expenditure, primarily in connection with the drilling of additional Alberta Llanos wells in the Tapir block. This tempo is expected to continue during the remainder of 2025, funded by cash on hand and cashflow.

The Company also confirms that its audited financial statements and MD&A for the year ended 31 December 2024 were posted to UK shareholders on May 29, 2025 and are also available on its website.

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