CRC
Published on 06/03/2025 at 13:37
June 2025
Corporate Presentation
1Q25 Key Takeaways - Execution, Execution, Execution
STRONG FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Generated $328MM of Adj. EBITDAX*, exceeding guidance
Delivered strong reservoir performance: flat QoQ net production - above guidance midpoint
7% QoQ decrease in non-energy operating costs1, realized 74% of Aera merger-related synergies
RECORD QUARTERLY SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
Returned $135MM or 103% of 1Q25 FCF* to shareholders2 Attractive fixed dividend yield of ~4.3% vs. market and peers3
BALANCE SHEET & HEDGE BOOK STRENGTH REDUCE 2025 RISK
~70% of remaining 2025E net production hedged at a floor price of ~$67/bbl Brent drives cash flow stability Integrated strategy provides revenue diversification (power and natural gas marketing with CMB in development)
Strengthened financial position - 0.7x 2025E Net Leverage*, 4: redeemed $123MM of 2026 Senior Notes in February 2025, targeting to address the balance in 2025
$186MM
1Q25 OPERATING CASH FLOW
$131
$55
$135MM
1Q25 TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN2
$100
$35
141MBOE/D
1Q25 NET PRODUCTION
14%
7%
79%
See slide 33 for "Assumptions, Estimates and Endnotes". 2
Robust 2025 Outlook, Strong Balance Sheet, Focus on Shareholder Returns
REAFFIRMING 2025E ADJ.
EBITDAX* GUIDANCE1
DESPITE A ~16% DECREASE IN 2025 BRENT EXPECTATIONS
$1,100 - $1,200MM
~15%
2025E CONTROLLABLE COST STRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT VS PRO FORMA 2023 BASELINE2
TARGETING TO REALIZE $185MM OF THE $235MM OF AERA MERGER RELATED SYNERGIES BY YE25 AND THE REMAINDER IN EARLY 2026
ADVANCING CMB AND POWER PORTFOLIO
TARGETING FIRST CO2SEQUESTRATION FROM ELK HILLS CRYOGENIC GAS PLANT
YE25 Targets
EXPECTING A LONG TERM, THIRD PARTY, BEHIND THE METER PPA AT EHPP BY YE25
LINE OF SIGHT TO WELL PERMITTING PROGRESSION IN
2H25
EXPECTED TO INCREASE ACTIVITY IN 2026, IF CONDITIONS WARRANT
CASH FLOW
CARBON
CALIFORNIA
See slide 33 for "Assumptions, Estimates and Endnotes". 3
Strong 1Q25
Execution, Execution, Execution
Demonstrating Strong 1Q25 Results
Commodity
1Q25E1
1Q25A
Brent ($/Bbl)
$76.54
$74.92
Brent realized price with hedge ($/Bbl)
N/A
$72.01
Oil without derivative settlements (% of Brent)
94% - 98%
98%
Operational and Financial
Stability of Cash Flows
Net Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital* ($MM)
$275
$250
$225
Net Production (MBoe/d)
138 - 142
141
Net Oil Production (%)
79%
79%
Operating Costs ($MM)
$320 - $340
$316
G&A ($MM)
$80 - $84
$72
Adj. G&A* ($MM)
$75 - $80
$66
Taxes Other Than on Income ($MM)
$70 - $78
$70
Other Operating Revenue and Expenses, net2 ($MM)
$10 - $30
($27)
Total Capital ($MM)
$60 - $70
$55
Adjusted EBITDAX* ($MM)
$275 - $295
$328
$200
3Q24 4Q24 1Q25
Margin from Purchased Commodities3 ($MM)
$10 - $15
Electricity Margin4 ($MM)
$0 - $5
Transportation Expense ($MM)
$18 - $22
$14
$12
$20
Other Items
Net Production (MBoe/d)
150
145
140
Maintaining Capital Efficiency
D&C and Workover Capital ($MM)
$40
$35
Dividends Paid ($MM)
Shares Repurchased ($MM)
135
130
3Q24 4Q24 1Q25
$30
$100
$35
$135
See slide 33 for "Assumptions, Estimates and Endnotes".
Production
Capex
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