TransAtlantic Petroleum Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Provides an Operations Update

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. TNP (NYSE American: TAT) (the "Company" or "TransAtlantic") today announced the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, and provided an operations update. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.transatlanticpetroleum.com.

TransAtlantic License Outline
A map showing the new field discovery (outline based on seismic closure).




Summary

  • The Company drilled the Cavuslu-1 well, resulting in a new field discovery in the initial tested Bedinan zone.



  • As of June 30, 2017, the Company had no long-term debt and $26.5 million in short-term debt, as compared to $3.8 million in long-term debt and $38.2 million in short-term debt as of December 31, 2016. During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company repaid $4.1 million in debt as it continues to focus on deleveraging its balance sheet. Additionally, on July 3, 2017, the Company retired the remaining $10.0 million of its 13.0% Convertible Notes due 2017, reducing its debt to $16.5 million.



  • Revenues for the second quarter of 2017 were $12.3 million, as compared to $16.4 million for the first quarter of 2017 and $17.7 million for the second quarter of 2016.



  • Operating income for the second quarter of 2017 was $2.1 million, as compared to $4.5 million for the first quarter of 2017 and $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2016.



  • Net income from continuing operations was $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2017, as compared to a net loss of $16.0 million in the first quarter of 2017, and $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.



  • Adjusted EBITDAX from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2017 was $6.8 million, as compared to $9.4 million for the first quarter of 2017 and $10.1 million for the second quarter of 2016.1



  • The Company's average daily net sales volumes from continuing operations were approximately 3,308 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("Boepd") in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to 3,833 in the first quarter of 2017 and 4,335 in the second quarter of 2016.

                                             

1 Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See the reconciliation at the end of the press release.

 
Second Quarter 2017 Results of Continuing Operations
 
 For the Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2017  March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016
Net Sales:          
Oil (Mbbl) 290   314   329
Natural gas (Mmcf) 66   184   391
Total net sales (Mboe) 301   345   395
Average net sales (Boepd) 3,308   3,833   4,335
Realized Commodity Prices:          
Oil ($/Bbl unhedged)$41.27  $47.26  $40.67
Oil ($/Bbl hedged)$41.38  $47.26  $41.38
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$4.77  $4.96  $7.08

Total revenues were $12.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $16.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and $17.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company had net income from continuing operations of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share (basic and diluted), compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $16.0 million, or $0.34 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and a net loss from continuing operations of $6.5 million, or $0.16 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Capital expenditures totaled $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

Adjusted EBITDAX from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $6.8 million, compared to $9.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and $10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

Operational Update

The following summarizes the Company's operations by location during the second quarter of 2017:

Southeastern Turkey

Exploration. The Company drilled the Cavuslu-1 well to a total depth of 11,350 feet for a drilling cost of approximately $1.7 million. The Company encountered two benches of Bedinan as well as Hazro and Mardin.  The lower Bedinan began flowing high gravity oil and gas upon perforating.  The Company is currently conducting tests to determine appropriate stimulation design. A map showing the new field discovery (outline based on seismic closure) is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aa03d8e9-ae4d-47cc-9a88-cd1e3369c44d.

The Company drilled the Bahar-11 well, which was initially planned as a horizontal well but ultimately completed as a vertical well, to a total depth of 10,750 feet for a drilling cost of approximately $4.8 million. The Company encountered good quality sand with hydrocarbon shows in the primary target of the Bedinan, which tested at a rate of 120 Bopd. The Company also encountered Dadas sand, which tested at a rate of 30 Bopd.  The Company is currently conducting completion and testing of the Hazro zone.  The Company expects to comingle these completions and commence long-term production this month.  The Company expects that additional Hazro and Mardin zones will be completed at a later date.

The Company drilled the Pinar-1ST well to a total depth of 11,650 feet for a drilling cost of approximately $2.0 million. The Company encountered two benches of Bedinan, the lower of which tested non-commercial amounts of hydrocarbons and the upper of which it expects to test in the third quarter of 2017. The Company also encountered Mardin and Hazro zones, which it expects to test at a later date.

Recompletions. In the Selmo and Arpatepe fields, several recompletions were executed, which resulted in incremental production of 275 Bopd for an estimated capital expenditure of $0.2 million. Additional recompletions are planned for the second half of 2017.

Facilities. The Company has also continued construction of an enhanced production facility in the Bahar field and the electrification of the field via natural gas-powered generation.  The facility began operation in early August.  Once fully commissioned, the Company expects an estimated 25% to 30% decrease in production expenses in the Bahar field.

Northwestern Turkey

The Company did not engage in any new drilling activities during the second quarter of 2017.

Bulgaria

The Company continues to evaluate its position in Bulgaria with updated geologic models and continues to market a joint venture exploration program for its assets in Bulgaria.

The Company's 2017 year-to-date average daily sales have been approximately 3,550 Boepd; comprised of 3,320 Bopd and 1.4 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

Discontinued Operations in Albania

On August 9, 2017, due to continued failures by the Company's joint venture partners to timely meet their obligations, uncompleted local governmental ratifications, and the Company's prioritization of funds, TransAtlantic Holdings B.C. Ltd. ("TransAtlantic B.C."), a subsidiary of the Company, transferred its 25% equity interest in Delvina Gas Company Ltd. ("DelvinaCo") to Delvina Investment Partners Ltd. in exchange for a release of all claims with respect to DelvinaCo and a cash payment of $300,000 for amounts owed to TransAtlantic B.C. under agreements entered into in connection with the DelvinaCo joint venture transaction. Additionally, TransAtlantic B.C. terminated all of its responsibilities as operator and its obligations to pay any operating costs or any other expenditures with respect to DelvinaCo.  This divestiture completes the Company's departure from all Albanian operations and assets.

Conference Call                     

The Company will host a live webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. Central time (9:00 a.m. Eastern time) to discuss second quarter 2017 financial results and provide an operations update. Investors who would like to participate in the conference call should call (877) 878-2762 or (678) 809-1005 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask for the TransAtlantic conference call. The conference ID is 65300761.

A live webcast of the conference call and replay will be available through the Company's website at www.transatlanticpetroleum.com. To access the webcast and replay, click on "Investors," select "Events and Presentations'" and click on "Listen to webcast" under the event list. The webcast requires IOS, Microsoft Windows Media Player, or RealOne Player.

A telephonic replay of the call will be available through August 11, 2017, and may be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406. The conference ID is 65300761.

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

On August 9, 2017, the Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

 

 
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
(U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
 June 30,

2017
  June 30,

2016
  June 30,

2017
  June 30,

2016
 
Revenues:               
Total revenues$12,341  $17,698  $28,777  $33,264 
Costs and expenses:               
Production 2,714   3,069   5,801   5,955 
Exploration, abandonment and impairment 2   128   108   1,433 
Cost of purchased natural gas    1,341   568   2,237 
Seismic and other exploration 65   15   80   81 
General and administrative 3,181   3,899   6,771   8,742 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 4,255   7,807   8,752   15,773 
Accretion of asset retirement obligations 47   96   95   188 
Total costs and expenses 10,264   16,355   22,175   34,409 
Operating income (loss) 2,077   1,343   6,602   (1,145)
Other (expense) income:               
Loss on sale of TBNG       (15,226)   
Interest and other expense (2,288)  (2,614)  (4,659)  (5,270)
Interest and other income 188   190   481   402 
Gain (loss) on commodity derivative contracts 676   (3,003)  1,664   (2,232)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 1,116   (611)  (1,007)  (269)
Total other expense (308)  (6,038)  (18,747)  (7,369)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income

taxes
 1,769   (4,695)  (12,145)  (8,514)
Income tax expense (1,203)  (1,849)  (3,338)  (3,596)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 566   (6,544)  (15,483)  (12,110)
Loss from discontinued operations    (118)     (1,056)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations          749 
Income tax benefit          204 
Net loss from discontinued operations    (118)     (103)
Net income (loss) 566   (6,662)  (15,483)  (12,213)
Other comprehensive income (loss):               
Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,132   (2,265)  23,051   709 
Comprehensive income (loss)$2,698  $(8,927) $7,568  $(11,504)
                
Net income (loss) per common share               
Basic net income (loss) per common share               
Continuing operations$0.01  $(0.16) $(0.33) $(0.30)
Discontinued operations$(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
Weighted average common shares outstanding 47,412   41,001   47,355   40,870 
Diluted net income (loss) per common share               
Continuing operations$0.01  $(0.16) $(0.33) $(0.30)
Discontinued operations$(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
Weighted average common and common equivalent

shares outstanding
 47,826   41,001   47,355   40,870 



 
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.
Summary Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations$13,577  $11,596 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations(1) 2,639   (6,720)
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (15,555)  (10,535)
Net cash used in discontinued operations -   (202)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 7   (19)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$668  $(5,880)
        
(1) Includes changes in the Company's restricted cash balance.



 
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.
Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share data)
 
 June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
ASSETS(unaudited)     
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$12,253  $10,034 
Restricted cash 5,219   2,555 
Accounts receivable, net       
Oil and natural gas sales 10,935   17,885 
Joint interest and other 2,388   3,230 
Related party 790   762 
Prepaid and other current assets 3,158   4,756 
Derivative asset 794    
Inventory 3,659   3,647 
Assets held for sale    25,217 
Total current assets 39,196   68,086 
Property and equipment:       
Oil and natural gas properties (successful efforts methods)       
Proved 200,686   197,214 
Unproved 30,033   21,109 
Equipment and other property 19,264   20,273 
Total property and equipment 249,983   238,596 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (130,231)  (120,638)
Property and equipment, net 119,752   117,958 
Other long-term assets:       
Other assets 2,671   2,725 
Note receivable - related party 7,185   7,624 
Derivative asset     
Total other assets 9,856   10,349 
Total assets$168,804  $196,393 
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts payable$4,878  $7,036 
Accounts payable - related party 2,138   1,844 
Accrued liabilities 8,359   12,492 
Derivative liability    596 
Loans payable 25,950   34,750 
Loan payable - related party 525   3,444 
Liabilities held for sale    15,938 
Total current liabilities 41,850   76,100 
Long-term liabilities:       
Asset retirement obligations 4,937   4,833 
Accrued liabilities 8,860   8,126 
Deferred income taxes 20,725   18,806 
Loans payable    3,750 
Derivative liability    242 
Total long-term liabilities 34,522   35,757 
Total liabilities 76,372   111,857 
Commitments and contingencies       
Series A preferred shares, $0.01 par value, 950,000 shares authorized; 426,000 shares issued and

outstanding to third-parties with a liquidation preference of $50 per share as of June 30, 2017 and

December 31, 2016, respectively
 21,300   21,300 
Series A preferred shares-related party, $0.01 par value, 495,000 shares issued to related-parties

and outstanding with a liquidation preference of $50 per share as of June 30, 2017 and December

31, 2016, respectively
 24,750   24,750 
Shareholders' equity:       
Common shares, $0.10 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 47,705,336 shares and

47,220,525 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,

respectively
 4,771   4,722 
Treasury stock (970)  (970)
Additional paid-in-capital 573,557   573,278 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (117,265)  (140,316)
Accumulated deficit (413,711)  (398,228)
Total shareholders' equity 46,382   38,486 
Total liabilities, Series A preferred shares and shareholders' equity$168,804  $196,393 



 
Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDAX from Continuing Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
 
 For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2017  March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016  June 30, 2017  June 30, 2016 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$566  $(16,049) $(6,544) $(15,483) $(12,110)
Adjustments:                   
Interest and other, net 2,100   2,078   2,424   4,178   4,868 
Current and deferred income tax expense 1,203   2,135   1,849   3,338   3,596 
Exploration, abandonment, and impairment 2   106   128   108   1,433 
Seismic and other exploration expense 65   15   15   80   81 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (1,116)  2,123   611   1,007   269 
Share-based compensation expense 278   136   176   414   354 
(Gain) loss on commodity derivative contracts (676)  (988)  3,003   (1,664)  2,232 
Cash settlements on commodity derivative contracts 32   -   231   32   1,459 
Accretion of asset retirement obligation 47   48   96   95   188 
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 4,255   4,497   7,807   8,752   15,773 
Loss on sale of TBNG -   15,226   -   15,226   - 
Net other items -   30   293   30   518 
Adjusted EBITDAX from continuing operations$6,756  $9,357  $10,089  $16,113  $18,661 
                    

Adjusted EBITDAX from continuing operations ("Adjusted EBITDAX") is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents net income (loss) from continuing operations plus interest and other, net, current and deferred income tax expense, exploration, abandonment and impairment, seismic and other exploration expense, foreign exchange (gain) loss, share-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on commodity derivative contracts, cash settlements on commodity derivative contacts, accretion of asset retirement obligation, depreciation, depletion and amortization, loss on sale of TBNG, and net other items.

The Company believes Adjusted EBITDAX assists management and investors in comparing the Company's performance on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation, depletion and amortization, and impairment of oil and natural gas properties and exploration expenses, among other items, which can vary significantly from period to period. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDAX as a financial measure to evaluate the Company's operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDAX is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for net income or income from continuing operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Net income or income from continuing operations may vary materially from Adjusted EBITDAX. Investors should carefully consider the specific items included in the computation of Adjusted EBITDAX.

About TransAtlantic

TransAtlantic is an international oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. The Company holds interests in developed and undeveloped properties in Turkey and Bulgaria.

(NO STOCK EXCHANGE, SECURITIES COMMISSION, OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.)

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements concerning the drilling, completion and cost of wells, the production and sale of oil and natural gas, the holding of an earnings conference call, and the issuance of an operations update, as well as other expectations, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, and information about future events, conditions, results of operations, and performance that may constitute forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, access to sufficient capital; market prices for natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil products; estimates of reserves and economic assumptions; the ability to produce and transport natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil products; the results of exploration and development drilling and related activities; economic conditions in the countries and provinces in which the Company carries on business, especially economic slowdowns; actions by governmental authorities; receipt of required approvals; increases in taxes; legislative and regulatory initiatives relating to fracture stimulation activities; changes in environmental and other regulations; renegotiations of contracts; political uncertainty, including actions by insurgent groups or other conflict; outcomes of litigation; the negotiation and closing of material contracts; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Note on BOE

Barrels of oil equivalent, or Boe, are derived by the Company by converting natural gas to oil in the ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas ("Mcf") to one stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume ("Bbl"), of oil. A Boe conversion ratio of six Mcf to one Bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.

Contacts:

Chad D. Burkhardt
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
(214) 265-4705

TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.
16803 Dallas Parkway
Addison, Texas 75001
http://www.transatlanticpetroleum.com

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