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Hallador Energy Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

– Q1 Total Revenue up 6% YoY to $117.8 Million –
– Q1 Net Income up Materially YoY to $10.0 Million or $0.23 Earnings per Share –
– Q1 Operating Cash Flow up ~2x YoY to $38.4 Million –
– Q1 Adjusted EBITDA up ~3x YoY to $19.3 Million –

/EIN News/ -- TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) (“Hallador” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

“We are pleased with our first quarter performance as we returned to top line growth and saw material improvements to our bottom line and cash flow generation, underscoring the strength of our strategic shift to a vertically integrated independent power producer (‘IPP’),” said Brent Bilsland, President and Chief Executive Officer. “January and February offered a strong backdrop as the combination of colder weather and higher pricing enabled us to benefit from increased dispatch volumes.”

“We are making meaningful progress in our negotiations with a leading global data center developer for the long-term supply of capacity and energy from our facility. Our partner has demonstrated their commitment through significant investments, including securing land, transmission capacity and equipment, in addition to the previously announced exclusivity agreement with us that runs through early June 2025. Given the inherent complexity of these multi-party agreements, it is uncertain that we will finalize terms before the exclusivity expires. However, we remain confident that we will execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders.”

Bilsland continued, “We continue to see rising demand for reliable power, particularly as grid volatility grows with the retirement of dispatchable generation. That demand, paired with supportive regulatory sentiment and Hallador’s ability to deliver dependable energy, positions us well for sustained growth. Our evaluation of dual-fuel capabilities and potential acquisitions of other dispatchable generation assets reflect our confidence in the long-term economics and viability of our platform. With a robust contracted sales book, strengthening fundamentals, and ongoing interest from high-demand end users, we believe we are well-positioned to materially strengthen our opportunities for growth and cash flow generation for many years to come.”

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Hallador returned to growth on both the top and bottom line.
    • Total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and 24% quarter-over-quarter to $117.8 million, driven by a strong increase in electric sales to $85.9 million. Electric sales are currently 73% of the Company’s revenue mix, underscoring Hallador’s commitment to emphasizing electric sales as an IPP.
    • Net income increased materially to $10.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA up ~3x year-over-year and 78% quarter-over-quarter to $19.3 million.
  • The Company generated $38.4 million in operating cash flow during the first quarter, which partially supported the repayment of debt and funding capex.
    • Total bank debt was reduced to $23.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $44.0 million at December 31, 2024, and $77.0 million at March 31, 2024.
    • Total liquidity was $69.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $37.8 million at December 31, 2024, and $39.5 million at March 31, 2024.
    • Capital expenditures in the first quarter were $11.7 million compared to $14.9 million in the year-ago period.
  • Hallador continues to focus on forward sales to secure its energy position.
    • At quarter-end, Hallador had total forward energy, capacity and coal sales to 3rd party customers of $1.1 billion through 2029.

Financial Summary ($ in Millions and Unaudited)

    Q1 2024   Q4 2024   Q1 2025
Electric Sales   $ 60.7     $ 69.7     $ 85.9  
Coal Sales – 3rd Party   $ 49.6     $ 23.3     $ 30.2  
Other Revenue   $ 1.3     $ 1.8     $ 1.7  
Total Sales and Operating Revenue   $ 111.6     $ 94.8     $ 117.8  
Net Income (Loss)   $ (1.7 )   $ (215.8 )   $ 10.0  
Operating Cash Flow   $ 16.4     $ 32.5     $ 38.4  
Adjusted EBITDA*   $ 6.8     $ 6.2     $ 19.3  
___________________________
Non-GAAP financial measure, defined as EBITDA plus effects of certain subsidiary and equity method investment activity, less other amortization, plus certain operating activities including stock-based compensation, asset retirement obligations accretion, less gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, plus other reclassifications such as special non-recurring project expenses.


Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, income from operations, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Our method of computing Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same method used to compute similar measures reported by other companies.

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

Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, to Income (Loss) before Income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Income (Loss) before Income Taxes" to non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA"
(In $ Thousands and Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31, 
    2025   2024
NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
Interest expense     3,723       3,937  
Income tax expense (benefit)           (610 )
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
EBITDA     28,679       17,074  
Other operating revenue           7  
Stock-based compensation     1,084       666  
Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
Other amortization (1)     (11,334 )     (12,401 )
(Gain) loss on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt           853  
Equity method investment (loss)     236       249  
Other reclassifications     239        
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 19,310     $ 6,823  
 
(1) Other amortization relates to the non-cash amortization of the Hoosier PPA entered into in connection with the acquisition of the Merom Power Plant in 2022.


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

    2025   2026   2027   2028   2029   Total
Power                                                
Energy                                                
Contracted MWh (in millions)     3.04       3.36       1.78       1.09       0.27       9.54  
Average contracted price per MWh   $ 37.20     $ 44.43     $ 54.66     $ 52.94     $ 51.33          
Contracted revenue (in millions)   $ 113.09     $ 149.28     $ 97.29     $ 57.70     $ 13.86     $ 431.22  
                                                 
Capacity                                                
Average daily contracted capacity MW     784       733       623       454       100          
Average contracted capacity price per MWd   $ 211     $ 230     $ 226     $ 225     $ 230          
Contracted capacity revenue (in millions)   $ 45.45     $ 61.54     $ 51.40     $ 37.33     $ 3.47     $ 199.19  
                                                 
Total Energy & Capacity Revenue                                                
                                                 
Contracted Power revenue (in millions)   $ 158.54     $ 210.82     $ 148.69     $ 95.03     $ 17.33     $ 630.41  
                                                 
Coal                                                
Priced tons – 3rd party (in millions)     2.21       2.50       2.50       0.50             7.71  
Avg price per ton – 3rd party   $ 50.95     $ 55.49     $ 56.74     $ 59.00     $          
Contracted coal revenue – 3rd party (in millions)   $ 112.60     $ 138.73     $ 141.85     $ 29.50     $     $ 422.68  
                                                 
TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - CONSOLIDATED   $ 271.14     $ 349.55     $ 290.54     $ 124.53     $ 17.33     $ 1,053.09  
                                                 
Priced tons – Intercompany (in millions)     1.82       2.30       2.30       2.30             8.72  
Avg price per ton – Intercompany   $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $          
Contracted coal revenue – Intercompany (in millions)   $ 92.82     $ 117.30     $ 117.30     $ 117.30     $     $ 444.72  
                                                 
TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) – SEGMENT   $ 363.96     $ 466.85     $ 407.84     $ 241.83     $ 17.33     $ 1,497.81  


Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible,or "probableor statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should,or "couldbe taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to our ability to execute definitive agreements with respect to the non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer, to execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders or to strengthen opportunities for growth and cash flow generation. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Hallador and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Hallador’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Hallador undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Conference Call and Webcast

Hallador management will host a conference call today, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Dial-in registration link: here
Live webcast registration link: here

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.halladorenergy.com.

About Hallador Energy Company

Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) is a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Company has two core businesses: Hallador Power Company, LLC, which produces electricity and capacity at its one-Gigawatt (GW) Merom Generating Station, and Sunrise Coal, LLC, which produces and supplies fuel to the Merom Generating Station and other companies. To learn more about Hallador, visit the Company’s website at http://www.halladorenergy.com/.

Company Contact

Marjorie Hargrave
Chief Financial Officer
MHargrave@halladorenergy.com

Investor Relations Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
HNRG@elevate-ir.com

Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
    March 31,   December 31,
    2025   2024
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,891     $ 7,232  
Restricted cash     9,316       4,921  
Accounts receivable     12,582       15,438  
Inventory     36,318       36,685  
Parts and supplies     40,137       39,104  
Prepaid expenses     1,808       1,478  
Total current assets     107,052       104,858  
Property, plant and equipment:            
Land and mineral rights     70,307       70,307  
Buildings and equipment     435,329       429,857  
Mine development     94,725       92,458  
Finance lease right-of-use assets     13,034       13,034  
Total property, plant and equipment     613,395       605,656  
Less – accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization     (360,624 )     (347,952 )
Total property, plant and equipment, net     252,771       257,704  
Equity method investments     2,370       2,607  
Other assets     3,904       3,951  
Total assets   $ 366,097     $ 369,120  
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Current liabilities:            
Current portion of bank debt, net   $ 16,965     $ 4,095  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     45,652       44,298  
Current portion of lease financing     7,067       6,912  
Contract liabilities – current     107,368       97,598  
Total current liabilities     177,052       152,903  
Long-term liabilities:            
Bank debt, net     4,000       37,394  
Long-term lease financing     6,921       8,749  
Asset retirement obligations     15,386       14,957  
Contract liabilities – long-term     42,539       49,121  
Other     4,851       1,711  
Total long-term liabilities     73,697       111,932  
Total liabilities     250,749       264,835  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)            
Stockholders' equity:            
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued            
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 42,978 and 42,621 issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively     430       426  
Additional paid-in capital     190,378       189,298  
Retained earnings (deficit)     (75,460 )     (85,439 )
Total stockholders’ equity     115,348       104,285  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 366,097     $ 369,120  


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2025   2024
SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:            
Electric sales   $ 85,943     $ 60,681  
Coal sales     30,185       49,630  
Other revenues     1,659       1,263  
Total sales and operating revenues     117,787       111,574  
EXPENSES:            
Fuel     15,210       8,059  
Other operating and maintenance costs     28,389       37,262  
Cost of purchased power     6,840       1,926  
Utilities     4,152       4,594  
Labor     27,029       35,168  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
Exploration costs     21       70  
General and administrative     6,825       5,944  
Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
Total operating expenses     103,849       108,841  
             
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS     13,938       2,733  
             
Interest expense (1)     (3,723 )     (3,937 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt           (853 )
Equity method investment (loss)     (236 )     (249 )
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES     9,979       (2,306 )
             
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):            
Current            
Deferred           (610 )
Total income tax expense (benefit)           (610 )
             
NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
             
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:            
Basic   $ 0.23     $ (0.05 )
Diluted   $ 0.23     $ (0.05 )
             
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING            
Basic     42,619       34,816  
Diluted     43,462       34,816  


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2025   2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net income (loss)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Deferred income tax (benefit)           (610 )
Equity method investment loss     236       249  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
Loss on extinguishment of debt           853  
Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
Amortization of debt issuance costs     497       404  
Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation     (156 )     (639 )
Stock-based compensation     1,084       666  
Amortization of contract liabilities     (35,669 )     (24,529 )
Accretion on contract liabilities     1,560        
Change in current assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable     2,856       5,709  
Inventory     367       (6,613 )
Parts and supplies     (1,033 )     (1,483 )
Prepaid expenses     (330 )     (37 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     3,124       (8,015 )
Contract liabilities     37,297       35,355  
Other     3,224       937  
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 38,419     $ 16,369  


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(continued)
(unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2025   2024
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Capital expenditures   $ (11,693 )   $ (14,874 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment     21       24  
Net cash used in investing activities     (11,672 )     (14,850 )
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Payments on bank debt     (33,000 )     (26,500 )
Borrowings of bank debt     12,000       12,000  
Payments on lease financing     (1,693 )     (1,238 )
Proceeds from sale and leaseback arrangement           1,927  
Issuance of related party notes payable           5,000  
Debt issuance costs           (38 )
ATM offering           6,580  
Taxes paid on vesting of RSUs           (1 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (22,693 )     (2,270 )
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     4,054       (751 )
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period     12,153       7,123  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period   $ 16,207     $ 6,372  
             
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,891     $ 1,635  
Restricted cash     9,316       4,737  
    $ 16,207     $ 6,372  
             
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:            
Cash paid for interest   $ 1,830     $ 3,083  
             
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH FLOW INFORMATION:            
Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and prepaid expense   $ (1,649 )   $ (5,290 )
Stock issued on redemption of convertible notes and interest   $     $ 9,721  

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