Geodrill Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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May 13, 2024

Key Takeaways

  • GeoDrill returned to profitability in Q1 2024 after losses in Q3/Q4 2023, generating $34.7 million in revenue and net income of $2.1 million ($0.04 per share) despite an 8% year-over-year revenue decline.
  • Gross profit margin narrowed to 21% in Q1 2024 (down from 32% a year ago), with EBITDA of $6.7 million (19% of revenue) versus $10.5 million (28%) in Q1 2023.
  • Ended the quarter with 89 rigs (an increase of 6) and achieved a new safety milestone of 16.2 million hours without a lost time injury.
  • Secured over US$150 million in new multi-rig, multi-year contracts—including two significant long-term agreements with Tier 1 mining companies—driven by robust gold and copper market fundamentals.
  • Maintains a strong outlook for 2024, supported by a solid order book in key markets, net debt of $2.7 million after drawing a medium-term facility, and strategic initiatives to expand geographically and diversify commodities.
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Earnings Conference Call
Geodrill Q1 2024
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There are 3 speakers on the call.

Operator

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by for today's call. Phone participants are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session and instructions will be provided at that time for you. I would like to remind everyone that this conference call is being recorded on Monday, May 13, at 10:30 a.

Operator

M. Eastern Time and is being broadcast live via the Internet. During today's call, management will make statements regarding management's expectations for the company's future financial and operational performance. These statements are considered forward looking statements. Each forward looking statement speaks only as of the day of this call and actual results may differ materially from management expectations for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions and the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's SEDAR filings.

Operator

I will now turn the call over to President and CEO of GeoDrill Limited, Mr. Dave Harper.

Speaker 1

Thank you, operator. Good morning, and welcome to GeoDrill's Q1 2024 Financial Results Call. I'll begin with an overview of our operations and performance for the quarter, after which Greg Blawskiel, Chief Financial Officer, will present a comprehensive overview of our financial performance for the Q1 period. I will then share an outlook for the remainder of quarter 2. In quarter 1, CUDL returned to a profitable status, marking a turnaround from the losses incurred in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2023.

Speaker 1

Despite a slow January, we ended quarter 1 with impressive growth both in terms of revenue and profitability. Also noteworthy is that we ended the quarter with an upsized total rig count of 89 drills after adding 6 drills to meet our recent increase in demand for our services. We also reached a new safety record, achieving 16,200,000 hours without a lost time injury. Our drilling services continue to be in high demand across all sectors and this is evidenced by the securing of new multi rig, multi year contracts worth US150 $1,000,000 Significantly, included among these are 2 substantial long term agreements with Tier 1 minuteing companies. Our operations in Ghana, Cote D'ivoire and Egypt continued to excel backed by long term standing contracts with Tier 1 minuteing companies and multiyear contracts.

Speaker 1

The robust gold and copper markets continue to bolster demand. With an upward trend in demand, we remain optimistic about the enduring strength of the mineral drilling industry. Our strategic initiatives are aligned to capitalize on these market conditions, ensuring sustained growth and success and consistent with our business strategy of reinforcing market leadership while broadening our geographical footprint and diversifying across a range of commodities and resources. I'll now turn the call to Greg Borisk, our Chief Financial Officer, to review the financial results in detail. Thank you.

Speaker 1

Thank you, Greg.

Speaker 2

Thank you, Dave. The company generated revenue of $34,700,000 for Q1 2024, a decrease of $2,900,000 or 8% when compared to $37,600,000 for Q1 2023. The decrease in revenue is a result of a slower January in Q1 2020 4 compared to Q1 2023 as certain clients took longer to resume drilling activities following the holiday season. The gross profit for Q1 2024 was $7,400,000 being 21 percent of revenue compared to a gross profit of $12,200,000 being 32% of revenue for Q1 2023. EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $6,700,000 or 19 percent of revenue compared to $10,500,000 or 28 percent of revenue for Q1 2023.

Speaker 2

The net income for Q1 2024 was $2,100,000 or $0.04 per share compared to net income of $6,100,000 or $0.13 per share for Q1 2023. We ended the quarter with net debt of $2,700,000 as we were able to draw down on our new medium term facility to support rig purchases and other ancillary equipment for a new underground contract. We are well positioned to meet the demand of numerous multi rig, multi year contracts with Tier 1 minuteers, which will drive revenue and profits over the next few years. Echoing Dave's comments with gold prices approximating $2,400 during Q1 2024, global exploration spending continues to be strong and provide strong fundamentals for GeoDryl going forward. At this point, I will turn the call back to Dave.

Speaker 1

Thank you, Greg. Before we move to the Q and A segment of the call, allow me to share an outlook and highlight key growth opportunities for the remainder of Q2 2024 and beyond. Looking ahead, the outlook for 2024 is strong with a solid order book in our key markets that will be key drivers for our earnings. We have commenced 2024 on a positive trajectory. Our key operations in Africa continued to excel, bolstered by partnerships with Tier 1 Mining Companies and robust multi rig, multiyear contracts.

Speaker 1

As we move forward, we are confident that the difficulties of the past quarters are behind us. Our strategic realignments have set us on an upward path. Our ongoing success is fueled by decades of industry expertise and operational excellence. And our corporate philosophy is to remain adaptable to the ever changing business landscape, all while steadfastly upholding our foundational principles and dedication to our shareholders. This concludes our prepared remarks.

Speaker 1

I now hand the call back to the operator. Thank you very much.

Operator

Thank There are no questions at this time. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes your conference call for today. We thank you for participating in us that you please disconnect your lines.

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