UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2025

Commission File No. 001-39000

 

 

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.

(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in the Charter)

 

 

N.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Pedregal 24, Floor 4,

Colonia Molino del Rey, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo

Mexico City, 11040

Mexico

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒    Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Yes ☐    No ☒

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable.

 

 

 


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Contents of this Form 6-K

This Form 6-K for Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Vista” or the “Company”) contains the following exhibit:

Exhibit 1: 2024 Full Year and 4th Quarter Results.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements contained herein or in the attachments hereto regarding Vista that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements convey Vista’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements regarding Vista involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Vista’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the “Risk Factors,” “Forward-Looking Statements” and other applicable sections of Vista’s annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F and other applicable filings with the SEC and Vista’s latest annual report available on the Mexican Stock Exchange’s (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V.) website: www.bmv.com.mx, the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores) website: www.gob.mx/cnbv and our website: www.vistaenergy.com.

Enquiries:

Investor Relations:

ir@vistaenergy.com

Argentina: +54 11 3754 8500

Mexico: +52 55 8647 0128


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 26, 2025

 

VISTA ENERGY, S.A.B. DE C.V.
By:  

/s/ Alejandro Cherñacov

Name:   Alejandro Cherñacov
Title:   Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Officer

Exhibit 1

 

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Vista fourth quarter and full year 2024 results

February 26, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Vista” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VIST; BMV: VISTA) reported today its financial and operational results corresponding to Q4 2024 and full year 2024.

Q4 2024 highlights:

 

   

Total production in Q4 2024 was 85,276 boe/d, a 17% increase q-o-q and a 51% increase compared to Q4 2023. Oil production in Q4 2024 was 73,491 bbl/d, a 16% sequential increase, mainly driven by the tie-in of 25 wells between mid-August and early December, and a 52% increase y-o-y.

 

   

In Q4 2024, the average realized crude oil price was 67.1 $/bbl, a 2% decrease compared to the average realized crude oil price in Q3 2024, and a 1% decrease compared to Q4 2023, mainly driven by softer international prices.

 

   

The realized natural gas price for Q4 2024 was 2.3 $/MMBtu, a 3% increase y-o-y, mainly driven by higher industrial gas prices.

 

   

Total revenues in Q4 2024 were 471.3 $MM, 52% above Q4 2023, mainly driven by oil production growth. Total revenues were 2% above Q3 2024, reflecting a normalization of oil inventories from below-average levels in the previous quarter and linepack required for the Oldelval expansion pipeline. Net revenues during the quarter were 451.9 $MM. Net oil revenues from sales at export parity prices, combining both international and domestic markets, were 316.1 $MM, or 73% of total net revenues. Net revenues from oil and gas exports were 246.7 $MM, representing 55% of total net revenues.

 

   

Lifting cost in Q4 2024 was 4.7 $/boe, 1% below the previous quarter, driven by the dilution of fixed costs due to production growth, partially offset by inflation in U.S. Dollars impacting peso-dominated expenditures.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was 273.3 $MM, a 5% decrease y-o-y, mainly driven by lower income from the Exports Increase Program, which was 8.9 $MM in Q4 2024, down from 81.2 $MM in Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was 12% below Q3 2024, driven by lower sales volumes compared to production volumes, as described above, and additional trucking expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 57%, 16 p.p. below Q4 2023 and 8 p.p. below Q3 2024.

 

   

Net income in Q4 2024 was 93.8 $MM, compared to 132.9 $MM during Q4 2023, implying a quarterly EPS of 1.0 $/share, mainly driven by higher depreciation, depletion and amortization. Adjusted Net Income during Q4 2024 totaled 22.1 $MM, compared to 239.6 $MM during Q4 2023, implying a quarterly adjusted EPS of 0.2 $/share. This was mostly driven by a 146.5 $MM interannual increase in Current income tax expense, from a benefit of 39.6 $MM in Q4 2023 (in turn driven by the devaluation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. Dollar in December 2023) to an expense of 106.9 $MM in Q4 2024.

 

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Capex during Q4 2024 was 340.1 $MM. The Company invested 251.3 $MM in drilling, completion and workover of Vaca Muerta wells (mainly in connection with the drilling of 11 wells and the completion of 13 wells), 64.2 $MM in development facilities, and 24.6 $MM in G&G studies, IT and other projects.

 

   

In Q4 2024, the Company recorded a free cash flow of 57.1 $MM. Cash flow generated by operating activities was 369.5 $MM, reflecting a decrease in working capital of 132.9 $MM and advanced payments of midstream expansions of 26.7 $MM. Cash flow used in investing activities reached 312.4 $MM for the quarter, reflecting accrued capex of 340.1 $MM, partially offset by a 33.6 $MM decrease in capex-related working capital. Cash flow from financing activities totaled 451.2 $MM (1), mainly driven by proceeds from borrowings of 835.9 $MM to finance 2025 development plan, partially offset by the repayment of borrowings of 339.7 $MM.

Full year 2024 highlights:

 

   

During 2024, the Company completed and tied-in 50 new wells. Nine pads were completed and tied-in in Bajada del Palo Oeste (BPO-22 to BPO-30), which added 34 new wells on production. Four pads were completed and tied-in in Bajada del Palo Este (BPE-4 to BPE-7), which added 13 new wells on production. Finally, a 3-well pad was tied-in in Aguada Federal. Total shale production averaged 64,134 boe/d in 2024. The number of cumulative shale wells tied-in increased to 117 in Bajada del Palo Oeste, 17 in Bajada del Palo Este, 13 in Aguada Federal and 2 in Águila Mora, for a total of 149 cumulative shale wells tied-in in Vaca Muerta by year-end.

 

   

Total proved reserves as of December 31, 2024, totaled 375.2 MMboe, a 18% increase compared to 318.5 MMboe as of December 31, 2023. The increase was mainly driven by increased drilling and completion activity and strong well performance in the Vaca Muerta development hub. The implied reserves replacement ratio was 323%, while the oil reserves replacement ratio was 339%.

 

   

During 2024, total production was 69,660 boe/d, composed of 60,418 bbl/d of oil, representing 86.7% of the total production, 1.42 MMm3/d of natural gas, representing 12.8% of the total production, and 300 boe/d of NGL, representing the remaining 0.4%. Total production in 2024 increased 36% vis-à -vis 2023. The Company exported 10.6 MMbbl of oil, a 29% increase y-o-y, which represented 49% of oil sales volumes.

 

   

During 2024, the average realized crude oil price was 69.2 $/bbl, a 4% increase compared to 2023. The average realized natural gas price during 2024 was 3.2 $/MMBtu, a 9% decrease compared to 2023.

 

   

Total revenues during 2024 were 1,647.8 $MM, a 41% increase compared to 1,168.8 $MM during 2023, mainly driven by oil production growth. Net oil revenues from sales at export parity prices, combining both international and domestic markets, were 1,058.0 $MM, or 70% of total net oil revenues. Net revenues from oil and gas exports were 767.9 $MM in 2024, a 25% increase y-o-y and representing 48% of total net revenues.

 

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Lifting cost in 2024 was 4.6 $/boe, down from 5.1 $/boe in 2023, reflecting the Company low-cost asset base and continuous focus on efficiency.

 

   

During 2024, the Company reduced scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 44%, from 15.6 kg CO2e/boe to 8.8 kg CO2e/boe.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was 1,092.4 $MM, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 65%, and a 25% increase compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of 870.7 $MM during 2023.

 

   

Net income during 2024 totaled 477.5 $MM, compared to 397.0 $MM in 2023, driven by higher Profit before income tax and a lower Income tax expense. Adjusted Net Income during 2024 totaled 193.9 $MM, compared to 491.4 $MM during 2023, driven by a higher Current income tax expense. EPS was 5.0 $/share in 2024, compared to 4.2 $/share in 2023. Adjusted EPS was 2.0 $/share in 2024, compared to 5.2 $/share in 2023.

 

   

Total CAPEX for 2024 was 1,296.8 $MM, of which 996.3 $MM were invested in the Company’s shale oil wells, 228.8 $MM in development facilities, and 71.6 $MM in G&G studies, IT and other projects.

 

   

In 2024, the Company recorded a negative free cash flow of 92.9 $MM. Cash flow generated by operating activities was 959.0 $MM (including advanced payments for the Oldelval pipeline expansion of 106.8 $MM), while cash flow used in investing activities reached 1,051.9 $MM for the year. Cash flow generated by financing activities totaled 643.9 $MM (2), mainly driven by proceeds from borrowings of 1,320.9 $MM, partially offset by payment of borrowings principal of 470.4 $MM and the repurchase of shares of 99.8 $MM.

 

   

Cash at the end of 2024 was 764.3 $MM. Gross debt totaled 1,448.6 $MM as of year-end, resulting in a net debt of 684.3 $MM and a net leverage ratio of 0.63x Adjusted EBTIDA.

 

(1)

Q4 2024 Cash flow from financing activities is the sum of: (i) cash flow generated by financing activities for 447.7 $MM; (ii) effect of exposure to changes in the foreign currency rate of cash and cash equivalents and other financial results for 1.8 $MM; and (iii) the variation in Government bonds for 1.7 $MM.

(2)

2024 Cash flow from financing activities is the sum of: (i) cash flow generated by financing activities for 641.2 $MM; (ii) effect of exposure to changes in the foreign currency rate of cash and cash equivalents and other financial results for –2.3 $MM; and (iii) the variation in Government bonds for 5.0 $MM.

 

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Vista FY 2024 and Q4 2024 results

P1 Reserves

Proved (“P1”) reserves as of December 31, 2024, were 375.2 MMboe, an interannual increase of 18% or 56.7 MMboe. P1 reserves additions totaled 82.2 MMboe, implying a reserves replacement ratio of 323%. The proved oil and gas reserves in Vista’s flagship Bajada del Palo Oeste project were estimated at 242.3 MMboe.

The Company has booked 400 proved well locations, of which 156 are booked as Proved developed and 244 are booked as Proved undeveloped. The table below shows the certified P1 reserves breakdown:

 

Proved reserves breakdown by type (MMboe)

   2024      2023      p y/y (MMboe)      p y/y (%)  

Proved developed reserves

     129.2        88.7        40.5        46

Oil

     109.1        72.7        36.4        50

Natural Gas

     20.1        16.0        4.1        26

Proved undeveloped reserves

     246.0        229.7        16.3        7

Oil

     213.5        196.8        16.6        8

Natural Gas

     32.5        32.9        -0.4        -1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total proved reserves

     375.2        318.5        56.7        18
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Considering a total production of 25.5 MMboe for 2024, the implied P1 reserves life was 14.7 years, as shown below:

 

Reserves replacement ratio

   Oil (MMbbl)     Natural Gas (MMboe)     Total (MMboe)  

Proved reserves YE 2023

     269.6       48.9       318.5  

(-) Production

     (22.2     (3.3     (25.5

(+) Additions

     75.2       7.0       82.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Proved reserves YE 2024

     322.6       52.7       375.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reserves replacement ratio

     339     214     323
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reserves life (years)

     14.5       16.1       14.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The table below shows the certified P1 reserves breakdown by concession:

 

Proved net reserves by concession

   Oil (MMbbl) (1)      Natural Gas (MMboe)      Total (MMboe)  

Bajada del Palo Oeste

     206.6        35.6        242.3  

Bajada del Palo Este

     67.5        5.8        73.4  

Aguada Federal

     38.7        6.4        45.1  

CS-01

     7.4        2.4        9.8  

Entre Lomas Rio Negro (2)

     0.7        1.2        2.0  

Jagüel de los Machos (2)

     0.4        0.3        0.8  

25 de Mayo–Medanito SE (2)

     0.5        0.1        0.6  

Aguila Mora

     0.4        0.1        0.5  

Acambuco

     0.1        0.5        0.5  

Entre Lomas Neuquén (2)

     0.1        0.1        0.2  

Charco del Palenque (2)

     0.1        0.0        0.1  

Jarilla Quemada (2)

     0.0        0.0        0.0  

Coirón Amargo Norte

     0.0        0.0        0.0  

Bandurria Norte

     0.0        0.0        0.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     322.6        52.7        375.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Oil includes crude oil and condensate and NGL; NGLs represent less than 1% of total reserves of the Company.

(2)

Transferred Conventional Assets operated by Aconcagua as of March 1, 2023. Under the agreement, Vista is entitled to 40% of crude oil production and reserves and 100% of natural gas and LPG and condensates production and reserves of the Transferred Conventional Assets.

P1 reserves valuation

The estimate of future net cash flows attributable to Vista’s interests in the certified P1 reserves as of December 31, 2024, evaluated in accordance with the regulations of the SEC and discounted at 10% per annum, amounted to 4,032 $MM in 2024.

The information included regarding estimated quantities of proved reserves is derived from estimates of the proved reserves as of December 31, 2024, from the reports dated January 27, 2025 for Argentina, and January 29, 2025 for Mexico, prepared by D&M for Vista’s concessions located in Argentina and Mexico.

 

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Production

Total average net daily production

 

     Q4-24      Q3-24      Q4-23      p y/y     p q/q     2024      2023      p y/y  

Total (boe/d)

     85,276        72,825        56,353        51     17     69,660        51,149        36

Oil (bbl/d)

     73,491        63,499        48,469        52     16     60,418        43,313        39

Natural Gas (MMm3/d)

     1.81        1.42        1.19        52     27     1.42        1.18        20

NGL (boe/d)

     432        414        409        6     4     300        418        (28 )% 

Average daily production during Q4 2024 was 85,276 boe/d, a 17% increase q-o-q, driven by the tie-in of 25 wells between mid-August and early December, and 51% increase y-o-y driven by the acceleration of capital deployment in our development hub, having tied-in 50 new wells during 2024 compared to 31 new wells in 2023. Oil production was 73,491 bbl/d during Q4 2024, a 16% increase on a sequential basis. Natural gas production in Q4 2024 was 1.81 MMm3/d, 27% above the previous quarter.

Q4 2024 Average net daily production by asset

 

     Target    Interest     Oil
(bbl/d)
     Natural Gas
(MMm3/d)
     NGL
(boe/d)
     Total
(boe/d)
 

Total WI production per concession

          73,491        1.81        432        85,276  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Aguada Federal

   Shale      100     4,940        0.12        —         5,687  

Águila Mora

   Shale      90     459        0.03        —         670  

Bajada del Palo Este

   Shale      100     8,812        0.05        34        9,142  

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   Shale      100     56,094        1.34        87        64,608  

Bandurria Norte

   Shale      100     26.937        —         —         26.937  

Bajada del Palo Este

   Conventional      100     3        0.01        4        87  

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   Conventional      100     44        0.04        —         275  

Coirón Amargo Norte

   Conventional      84.6     31        —         —         31  

CS-01 (México)

   Conventional      100     501        0.00        —         516  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operated production

          70,911        1.59        126        81,042  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

25 de Mayo–Medanito SE (1)

   Conventional      —        658        0.02        —         763  

Acambuco

   Conventional      1.5     15        0.02        —         138  

Agua Amarga (1)

   Conventional      —        82        0.01        —         152  

Entre Lomas (1)

   Conventional      —        1,184        0.09        306        2,034  

Jagüel de los Machos (1)

   Conventional      —        640        0.08        —         1,146  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-operated production

          2,580        0.21        306        4,233  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shale production

          70,332        1.54        121        80,134  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total conventional production

          3,158        0.27        310        5,142  
  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Transferred Conventional Assets operated by Aconcagua as of March 1, 2023. Under the agreement, Vista is entitled to 40% of crude oil production and reserves and 100% of natural gas and LPG and condensates production and reserves of the Transferred Conventional Assets.

 

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Revenues

Total revenues per product

 

Revenues per product - in $MM

   Q4-24     Q3-24     Q4-23     p y/y     p q/q     2024     2023     p y/y  

Revenues

     471.3       462.4       309.2       52     2     1,647.8       1,168.8       41

Export Duties

     (19.3     (18.8     (12.4     56     3     (59.5     (48.1     24

Net Revenues

     451.9       443.6       296.8       52     2     1,588.3       1,120.7       42

Oil

     435.4       422.3       283.8       53     3     1,513.5       1,049.0       44

Export market

     242.8       237.9       150.8       61     2     748.0       593.8       26

Domestic market

     192.6       184.4       133.1       45     4     765.5       455.2       68

Domestic market at export parity

     73.3       75.8       37.4       96     (3 )%      310.1       52.8       488

Natural Gas

     15.2       20.2       12.0       27     (25 )%      71.8       67.5       6

Export market

     3.9       2.9       3.9       0     32     19.9       20.6       (3 )% 

Domestic market

     11.3       17.2       8.1       39     (34 )%      51.9       46.9       11

NGL

     1.4       1.1       1.0       40     23     2.9       4.2       (29 )% 

Average realized prices per product

 

Product

   Q4-24      Q3-24      Q4-23      p y/y     p q/q     2024      2023      p y/y  

Oil ($/bbl)

     67.1        68.4        67.8        (1 )%      (2 )%      69.2        66.7        4

Export market

     66.6        68.8        74.2        (10 )%      (3 )%      70.3        72.0        (2 )% 

Domestic market

     67.8        67.8        61.8        10     0     68.1        60.8        12

Domestic market at export parity

     68.1        75.4        78.0        (13 )%      (10 )%      74.8        78.2        (4 )% 

Natural Gas ($/MMBTU)

     2.3        3.8        2.2        3     (40 )%      3.2        3.5        (9 )% 

Export market

     6.5        7.0        7.6        (15 )%      (7 )%      7.1        8.4        (16 )% 

Domestic market

     1.9        3.5        1.7        13     (47 )%      2.6        2.8        (6 )% 

NGL ($/tn)

     360        315        271        33     14     324        351        (8 )% 

Total sales volumes per product

 

Product

   Q4-24     Q3-24      Q4-23      p y/y     p q/q     2024      2023      p y/y  

Oil (MMbbl)

     6.5 (1)      6.2        4.2        55     5     21.9        15.7        39

Export market

     3.6       3.5        2.0        79     6     10.6        8.2        29

Domestic market

     2.8       2.7        2.2        32     4     11.2        7.5        50

Domestic market at export parity

     1.1       1.0        0.5        124     7     4.1        0.7        514

Natural Gas (millions of MMBTU)

     6.6       5.3        5.4        23     25     22.8        19.4        17

Export market

     0.6       0.4        0.5        17     41     2.8        2.5        15

Domestic market

     6.0       4.9        4.9        23     24     19.9        17.0        18

NGL (Mtn)

     3.8       3.5        3.6        6     7     9.1        13.7        (34 )% 

 

(1)

Inventory build-up of 0.28 MMbbl, resulting from a production of 6.76 MMbbl and sales of 6.48 MMbbl.

 

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During Q4 2024, total revenues were 471.3 $MM, 52% higher than Q4 2023 and 2% higher than Q3 2024. Net revenues from oil and gas exports during the quarter were 246.7 $MM, representing 55% of total net revenues, which were 451.9 $MM.

Crude oil net revenues in Q4 2024 totaled 435.4 $MM, representing 96.3% of total net revenues and a 53% increase compared to Q4 2023, driven by oil production growth and partially offset by lower realized oil prices. On a sequential basis, oil net revenues increased by 3% compared to the 16% oil production increase, reflecting the normalization of oil inventories from below-average levels in the previous quarter and the commissioning of the Oldelval expansion pipeline, which required 70 Mbbl for the linepack. Combining both effects, 280 Mbbl of oil production were not sold during the quarter. Average realized oil price during the quarter was 67.1 $/bbl, 1% below Q4 2023 and 2% below Q3 2024. During Q4 2024, the Company exported 56% of crude oil sales volumes at a realized price of 66.6 $/bbl. Net revenues from the oil export market accounted for 56% of net oil revenues, reaching 242.8 $MM. During the quarter, 38% of domestic volumes were sold at export parity-linked pricing, leading to 73% of total oil sales sold at export parity, combining sales to international buyers and domestic buyers paying export prices.

Natural gas net revenues in Q4 2024 were 15.2 $MM, representing 3.4% of total net revenues. The average realized natural gas price for the quarter was 2.3 $/MMBtu, a 3% increase compared to Q4 2023. Plan GasAr represented 34% of total natural gas sales volume, with an average realized price of 2.8 $/MMBtu during the quarter. Sales to industrial clients represented 57% of total natural gas sales volume at an average realized price of 1.4 $/MMBtu. The remaining 9% of total natural gas sales volume was exported at an average realized price of 6.5 $/MMBtu.

NGL net revenues were 1.4 $MM during Q4 2024, representing 0.3% of total net revenues. NGL average price was 360 $/tn.

Lifting Cost

 

     Q4-24      Q3-24      Q4-23      p y/y     p q/q     2024      2023      p y/y  

Lifting Cost ($MM)

     36.6        31.6        22.3        64     16     116.5        94.7        23

Lifting cost ($/boe)

     4.7        4.7        4.3        8     (1 )%      4.6        5.1        (10 )% 

Lifting cost during Q4 2024 was 36.6 $MM, a 16% increase q-o-q. On a per-unit basis, lifting cost in Q4 2024 was 4.7 $/boe, 1% below the previous quarter, reflecting the dilution of fixed costs due to production growth, partially offset by inflation in U.S. Dollars impacting peso-dominated expenditures. On an interannual basis, Q4 2024 lifting cost per boe increased by 8%, driven by inflation in U.S. Dollars impacting peso-denominated expenditures and higher oilfield activity to accommodate current production and future growth, partially offset by the dilution of fixed costs as the Company continues to ramp-up production.

 

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Selling Expenses

 

     Q4-24      Q3-24      Q4-23      p y/y     p q/q     2024      2023      p y/y  

Selling expenses ($MM)

     62.5        36.8        19.2        226     70     140.3        68.8        104

Selling expenses ($/boe)

     8.0        5.5        3.7        116     45     5.5        3.7        49

Selling expenses during Q4 2024 were 62.5 $MM, a 226% increase y-o-y, and a 70% increase q-o-q, mainly driven by higher oil transportation costs, impacted by a temporary increase in the transportation of crude oil by trucks during the quarter.

Midstream oil trucking costs

During Q4 2024, the Company trucked 20.3 Mbbl/d of crude oil for total selling expenses of 41.4 $MM. During Q3 2024, the Company trucked 12.3 Mbbl/d of crude oil of which 69% accounted for as Selling expenses for a total of 16.4 $MM, and 31% was deducted from sales price in the oil revenues for a total of 6.7 $MM. During Q4 2023, the Company trucked 1.9 Mbbl/d of crude oil, which were entirely deducted from sales price in the oil revenues for a total of 2.8 $MM.

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation ($MM)

   Q4-24     Q3-24     Q4-23     p y     p q     2024     2023     p y  

Net profit for the period

     93.8       165.5       132.9       (39.2     (71.7     477.5       397.0       80.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(+) Income tax expense / (benefit)

     30.9       29.1       34.5       (3.6     1.8       113.3       148.4       (35.1

(+) Financial results, net

     4.7       (7.2     9.1       (4.3     12.0       34.6       86.1       (51.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     129.4       187.3       176.5       (47.1     (57.9     625.4       631.5       (6.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(+) Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     139.6       114.7       79.0       60.6       24.9       437.7       276.4       161.3  

(+) Restructuring and Reorganization expenses and other adjustments

     —        —        —        —        —        —        0.3       (0.3

(+) Reversal / (Impairment) of long-lived assets

     (4.2     —        24.6       (28.8     (4.2     (4.2     24.6       (28.8

(+) Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets

     —        —        —        —        —        —        (89.7     89.7  

(+) Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets

     8.5       8.2       8.0       0.5       0.4       33.6       27.5       6.0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

     273.3       310.2       288.1       (14.7     (36.8     1,092.4       870.7       221.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) (2)

     57     65     73     (16 )p.p.      (8 )p.p.      65     69     (5 )p.p. 

 

(1)

Adj. EBITDA = Profit for the year, net + Income tax (expense) / benefit + Financial income (expense), net + Depreciation, depletion and amortization + Transaction costs related to business combinations + Restructuring and reorganization expenses + Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets + Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets + Impairment (reversal) of long-lived assets.

(2)

Adj. EBITDA Margin = Adj. EBITDA / (Total Revenues + Gain from Exports Increase Program). Adj. EBITDA Margin for Q4-24 (57%) = Adj. EBITDA (273.3 $MM) / (Total Revenues (471.3 $MM) + Gain from Exports Increase Program (9.4 $MM)).

 

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Adjusted EBITDA was 273.3 $MM in Q4 2024, a 5% decrease compared to 288.1 $MM in Q4 2023, which included 81.2 $MM, accounted for as Other operating income, corresponding to the repatriation of 27% of export proceeds at the blue-chip swap FX, compared to 8.9 $MM in Q4 2024. Excluding this effect, Adj. EBITDA grew 27% y-o-y.

On a sequential basis, Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 12% in Q4 2024, driven by lower sales compared to the production of the quarter, due to the normalization of oil inventories and linepack for the Oldelval pipeline expansion, and additional trucking expenses (as explained above). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 57%, 16 p.p. below compared to Q4 2023.

Net Income and Adjusted Net Income

 

Adjusted Net Income reconciliation ($MM)

   Q4-24     Q3-24     Q4-23      p y     p q     2024     2023     p y  

Net profit for the period

     93.8       165.5       132.9        (39.2     (71.7     477.5       397.0       80.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustments:

            —        —         

(+) Deferred Income tax

     (76.0     (120.9     74.1        (150.1     44.9       (313.0     132.0       (445.0

(+) Changes in the fair value of Warrants

     —        —        —         —        —        0.0       0.0       0.0  

(+) Impairment (reversal) of long-lived assets

     (4.2     —        24.6        (28.8     (4.2     (4.2     24.6       (28.8

(+) Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets

     —        —        —         —        —        0.0       (89.7     89.7  

(+) Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets

     8.5       8.2       8.0        0.5       0.4       33.6       27.5       6.0  

Adjustments to Net Income

     (71.7     (112.8     106.6        (178.3     41.1       (283.6     94.5       (378.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income

     22.1       52.7       239.6        (217.5     (30.6     193.9       491.4       (297.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS ($/share) (1)

     0.23       0.55       2.52        (2.3     (0.3     2.02       5.25       (3.2

EPS ($/share) (1)

     0.98       1.73       1.40        (0.4     (0.7     4.98       4.24       0.7  

Net income in Q4 2024 was 93.8 $MM, compared to 132.9 $MM in Q4 2023, mainly driven by (a) lower Adjusted EBITDA of 273.3 $MM in Q4 2024 compared to 288.1 $MM in Q4 2023, (b) higher depreciation, depletion and amortization for 139.6 $MM in Q4 2024 compared to 79.0 $MM in Q4 2023, partially offset by (c) Financial expense net of 4.7 $MM in Q4 2024, compared to 9.1 $MM in Q4 2023, and (d) Income tax expense of 30.9 $MM in Q4 2024 compared to 34.5 $MM in Q4 2023. Adjusted Net Income in Q4 2024 was 22.1 $MM, compared to an Adjusted Net Income of 239.6 $MM in Q4 2023, mainly driven by a Current income tax expense of 106.9 $MM in Q4 2024 compared to a Current income tax benefit of 39.6 $MM in Q4 2023.

EPS (1) was 0.98 $/share in Q4 2024, compared to 1.40 $/share in Q4 2023 and 1.73 $/share in Q3 2024. Adjusted EPS (1) was 0.23 $/share in Q4 2024, compared to 2.52 $/share in Q4 2023 and 0.55 $/share in Q3 2024.

 

(1)

EPS (Earnings per share): Profit for the period, net divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares. Adjusted EPS (Earnings per share): Adjusted Net Income/Loss divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares. The weighted average number of ordinary shares for Q4 2024, Q3 2024, Q4 2023, 2024 and 2023 were 95,223,600, 95,745,288, 95,218,119, 95,906,449, and 93,679,904 respectively.

 

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Capex

Capex during Q4 2024 was 340.1 $MM. The Company invested 251.3 $MM in drilling, completion and workover of Vaca Muerta wells (mainly in connection with the drilling of 11 wells and the completion of 13 wells), 64.2 $MM in development facilities, and 24.6 $MM in G&G studies, IT and other projects.

Wells tied-in during Q4 2024

 

Concession

   Well name   

Pad number

  

Landing zone

   Lateral length (mts)    Total frac stages

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   21021    BPO-29    La Cocina    3,417    59

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   21022    BPO-29    Organic    3,388    59

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   21023    BPO-29    La Cocina    2,837    49

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   2652    BPO-30    La Cocina    584    7

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   2653    BPO-30    Organic    2,376    39

Bajada del Palo Oeste

   2654    BPO-30    La Cocina    2,856    48

Bajada del Palo Este

   2132    BPE-6    La Cocina    510    9

Bajada del Palo Este

   2133    BPE-6    La Cocina    118    3

Bajada del Palo Este

   2134    BPE-6    La Cocina    2,834    49

Bajada del Palo Este

   2341    BPE-7    La Cocina    2,718    47

Bajada del Palo Este

   2342    BPE-7    La Cocina    2,950    51

Bajada del Palo Este

   2343    BPE-7    La Cocina    3,154    55

Bajada del Palo Este

   2344    BPE-7    La Cocina    3,154    55

Financial overview

During Q4 2024, Vista maintained a solid balance sheet, with a cash position at the end of the quarter of 764.3 $MM. Cash flow generated by operating activities was 369.5 $MM, reflecting a decrease in working capital of 132.9 $MM and advanced payments for midstream expansions of 26.7 $MM. The decrease in working capital was mainly driven by revenue collections from Q3 2024 for 63.3 $MM, shortened revenue collection cycle for 37.7 $MM, and longer supplier payment cycle for 23.4 $MM. Cash flow used in investing activities reached 312.4 $MM for the quarter, reflecting accrued capex of 340.1 $MM, partially offset by a 33.6 $MM decrease in capex-related working capital. In Q4 2024, the Company recorded a positive free cash flow of 57.1 $MM.

In Q4 2024, cash flow from financing activities totaled 451.2 $MM (1), mainly driven by proceeds from borrowings of 835.9 $MM, partially offset by the repayment of borrowings principal of 339.7 $MM.

Gross debt totaled 1,448.6 $MM as of quarter end, resulting in a net debt of 684.3 $MM. At the end of Q4 2024, net leverage ratio decreased to 0.63x Adj. EBTIDA.

 

(1)

Q4 2024 Cash flow from financing activities is the sum of: (i) cash flow generated by financing activities for 447.7 $MM; (ii) effect of exposure to changes in the foreign currency rate of cash and cash equivalents and other financial results for 1.8 $MM; and (iii) the variation in Government bonds for 1.7 $MM.

 

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Profit for the period

(Amounts expressed in thousand U.S. Dollars)

 

     Q4 2024     Q3 2024     Q4 2023     2024     2023  

Total Revenues (1)

     471,318       462,383       309,196       1,647,768       1,168,774  

Oil

     454,703       441,193       296,180       1,573,069       1,097,316  

Natural Gas

     15,257       20,082       12,048       71,756       67,290  

NGL and others

     1,358       1,108       968       2,943       4,168  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Sales

     (254,678     (230,007     (154,103     (830,025     (577,525
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

     (36,556     (31,614     (22,270     (116,526     (94,685

Crude oil stock fluctuation

     3,913       (7,056     1,743       1,720       (2,058

Royalties and others (1)

     (73,896     (68,482     (46,593     (243,950     (176,813

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     (139,618     (114,703     (79,011     (437,699     (276,430

Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets

     (8,521     (8,152     (7,972     (33,570     (27,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     216,640       232,376       155,093       817,743       591,249  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Selling expenses

     (62,527     (36,828     (19,170     (140,334     (68,792

General and administrative expenses

     (35,207     (29,247     (18,665     (108,954     (70,483

Exploration expenses

     (102     (3     352       (138     (16

Other operating income

     6,467       21,176       83,639       54,127       203,812  

Other operating expenses

     (64     (174     (143     (1,261     302  

Impairment of long-lived assets

     4,207       —        (24,585     4,207       (24,585
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     129,414       187,300       176,521       625,390       631,487  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

     1,375       1,360       433       4,535       1,235  

Interest expense

     (25,361     (21,022     (5,674     (62,499     (21,879

Other financial income (expense)

     19,259       26,902       (3,827     23,401       (65,484
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other financial income (expense), net

     (4,727     7,240       (9,068     (34,563     (86,128
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income tax

     124,687       194,540       167,453       590,827       545,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current income tax (expense)/benefit

     (106,897     (149,989     39,570       (426,288     (16,393

Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit

     75,981       120,908       (74,085     312,982       (132,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax (expense)/benefit

     (30,916     (29,081     (34,515     (113,306     (148,404
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period, net

     93,771       165,459       132,938       477,521       396,955  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of Q4 2023, “Export Duties” will be included in the “Royalties and others” line and added to “Revenues” line. Previously, “Revenues” line was presented net of export duties. 2023 values were adjusted accordingly in the tables shown in this document. This adjustment had no effect on Adjusted EBITDA nor Net profit/loss.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Amounts expressed in thousand U.S. Dollars)

 

     As of December 31, 2024      As of December 31, 2023  

Property, plant and equipment

     2,805,983        1,927,759  

Goodwill

     22,576        22,576  

Other intangible assets

     15,443        10,026  

Right-of-use assets

     105,333        61,025  

Biological assets

     10,027        — 

Investments in associates

     11,906        8,619  

Trade and other receivables

     205,268        136,351  

Deferred income tax assets

     3,565        5,743  

Total noncurrent assets

     3,180,101        2,172,099  

Inventories

     6,469        7,549  

Trade and other receivables

     281,495        205,102  

Cash, bank balances and other short-term investments

     764,307        213,253  

Total current assets

     1,052,271        425,904  

Total assets

     4,232,372        2,598,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

     64,398        383,128  

Lease liabilities

     37,638        35,600  

Provisions

     33,058        12,339  

Borrowings

     1,402,343        554,832  

Employee benefits

     15,968        5,703  

Total noncurrent liabilities

     1,553,405        991,602  

Provisions

     3,910        4,133  

Lease liabilities

     58,022        34,868  

Borrowings

     46,224        61,223  

Salaries and payroll taxes

     32,656        17,555  

Income tax liability

     382,041        3  

Other taxes and royalties

     47,715        36,549  

Trade and other payables

     487,186        205,055  

Total current liabilities

     1,057,754        359,386  

Total liabilities

     2,611,159        1,350,988  

Total equity

     1,621,213        1,247,015  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

     4,232,372        2,598,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated Income Statement

(Amounts expressed in thousand U.S. Dollars)

 

     For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2024
    For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2023
    For the year 2024     For the year 2023  

Revenue from contracts with customers

     471,318       309,196       1,647,768       1,168,774  

Revenues from crude oil sales

     454,703       296,180       1,573,069       1,097,316  

Revenues from natural gas sales

     15,257       12,048       71,756       67,290  

Revenues from LPG sales

     1,358       968       2,943       4,168  

Cost of sales

     (254,678     (154,103     (830,025     (577,525

Operating costs

     (36,556     (22,270     (116,526     (94,685

Crude oil stock fluctuation

     3,913       1,743       1,720       (2,058

Royalties and others

     (73,896     (46,593     (243,950     (176,813

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     (139,618     (79,011     (437,699     (276,430

Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets

     (8,521     (7,972     (33,570     (27,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     216,640       155,093       817,743       591,249  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Selling expenses

     (62,527     (19,170     (140,334     (68,792

General and administrative expenses

     (35,207     (18,665     (108,954     (70,483

Exploration expenses

     (102     352       (138     (16

Other operating income

     6,467       83,639       54,127       203,812  

Other operating expenses

     (64     (143     (1,261     302  

Reversal (impairment) of long-lived assets

     4,207       (24,585     4,207       (24,585
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     129,414       176,521       625,390       631,487  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

     1,375       433       4,535       1,235  

Interest expense

     (25,361     (5,674     (62,499     (21,879

Other financial income (expense)

     19,259       (3,827     23,401       (65,484
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial income (expense), net

     (4,727     (9,068     (34,563     (86,128
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income tax

     124,687       167,453       590,827       545,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current income tax (expense)

     (106,897     39,570       (426,288     (16,393

Deferred income tax benefit (expense)

     75,981       (74,085     312,982       (132,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax (expense)

     (30,916     (34,515     (113,306     (148,404
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/ period, net

     93,771       132,938       477,521       396,955  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income for the year/ period

     3,044       4,909       (6,630     4,267  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive profit for the year/ period

     96,815       137,847       470,891       401,222  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Vista Energy S.A.B. de C.V.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Amounts expressed in thousand U.S. Dollars)

 

     For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2024
    For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2023
    For the year 2024     For the year 2023  

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Profit for the year / period, net

     93,771       132,938       477,521       396,955  

Adjustments to reconcile net cash flows

        

Items related to operating activities:

        

Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets

     8,521       7,972       33,570       27,539  

Share-based payments

     6,285       5,858       34,923       23,133  

Net increase (decrease) in provisions

     64       143       1,261       (578

Net changes in foreign exchange rate

     (1,852     (7,927     453       (18,458

Discount of assets and liabilities at present value

     (1,341     806       (933     (2,137

Discount for well plugging and abandonment

     449       599       1,312       2,387  

Income tax expense

     30,916       34,515       113,306       148,404  

Employee benefits

     266       176       489       300  

Items related to investing activities:

        

Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets

     —        —        —        (89,659

Reversal (impairment) of long-lived assets

     (4,207     24,585       (4,207     24,585  

Gain from farmout agreement

     —        —        —        (24,429

Interest income

     (1,375     (433     (4,535     (1,235

Changes in the fair value of financial assets

     (7,103     (31,659     (14,120     (19,437

Depreciation and depletion

     137,824       77,894       431,788       272,371  

Amortization of intangible assets

     1,794       1,117       5,911       4,059  

Items related to financing activities:

        

Interest expense

     25,361       5,674       62,499       21,879  

Amortized cost

     589       525       1,649       1,810  

Interest expense on lease liabilities

     835       757       3,093       2,894  

Remeasurement in borrowings

     —        23,077       —        72,044  

Other financial income (expense)

     (10,836     17,649       (14,855     26,381  

Changes in working capital:

        

Trade and other receivables

     16,238       35,460       (210,622     (81,260

Inventories

     (3,913     (1,743     (1,720     2,058  

Trade and other payables

     78,576       28,593       109,334       61,230  

Payments of employee benefits

     (133     (74     (424     (283

Salaries and payroll taxes

     4,581       (253     (16,247     (26,441

Other taxes and royalties

     (2,770     (2,673     (23,396     (43,507

Provisions

     3,330       (89     2,295       (1,359

Income tax payment

     (6,385     (6,782     (29,319     (67,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     369,485       346,705       959,026       712,033  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Payments for acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     (306,486     (228,910     (1,052,530     (688,437

Proceeds from the transfer of conventional assets

     —        —        10,734       10,000  

 

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Payments for acquisitions of other intangible assets

     (6,190     (3,757     (11,328     (7,293

Payments for acquisitions of investments in associates

     (1,076     (1,544     (3,287     (2,176

Interest received

     1,375       433       4,535       1,235  

Proceeds from farmout agreement

     —        —        —        26,650  

Prepayment of leases

     —        (131     —        (14,292

Payments for the acquisition of AFBN assets

     —        (6,250     —        (25,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (312,377     (240,159     (1,051,876     (699,313
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from borrowings

     835,880       99,669       1,320,897       318,169  

Payment of borrowings principal

     (339,704     (141,225     (470,351     (211,499

Payment of borrowings interest

     (33,183     (4,239     (53,897     (22,993

Payment of borrowings cost

     (6,194     (80     (7,631     (1,779

Payment of lease

     (23,792     (6,343     (56,641     (36,780

Share repurchase

     —        —        (99,846     —   

Proceeds from (payments of) other financial results

     14,649       (17,649     8,680       (25,562
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities

     447,656       (69,867     641,211       19,556  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2024
     For the period from
October 1st to
December 31, 2023
     For the year
2024
    For the year
2023
 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     504,764        36,679        548,361       32,276  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     249,062        170,846        209,516       241,956  

Effect of exposure to changes in the foreign currency rate and other financial results of cash and cash equivalents

     1,784        1,991        (2,267     (64,716

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     504,764        36,679        548,361       32,276  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year / period

     755,610        209,516        755,610       209,516  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Vista’s historical operational and financial information is available on the Company’s website (www.vistaenergy.com/investors) in spreadsheet format.

 

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Glossary, currency and definitions:

 

   

Note: Amounts are expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Some of the amounts are unaudited. Amounts may not match with totals due to rounding up.

 

   

Conversion metrics:

 

   

1 cubic meter of oil = 6.2898 barrels of oil.

 

   

1,000 cubic meters of gas = 6.2898 barrels of oil equivalent.

 

   

1 million British thermal units = 27.096 cubic meters of gas.

 

   

p q/q: Represents the percentage variation quarter on quarter

 

   

p y/y: Represents the percentage variation year on year

 

   

p q: Represents the variation in million U.S. Dollars quarter on quarter

 

   

p y: Represents the variation in million U.S. Dollars year on year

 

   

$MM: Million U.S. Dollars.

 

   

$M: Thousand U.S. Dollars.

 

   

$/bbl: U.S. Dollars per barrel of oil.

 

   

$/boe: U.S. Dollars per barrel of oil equivalent.

 

   

$/MMBtu: U.S. Dollars per million British thermal unit.

 

   

$/tn: U.S. Dollars per metric ton.

 

   

Adj. EBITDA / Adjusted EBITDA: Profit for the year, net + Income tax (expense) / benefit + Financial income (expense), net + Depreciation, depletion and amortization + Transaction costs related to business combinations + Restructuring and reorganization expenses + Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets + Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets + Impairment (reversal) of long-lived assets.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA margin: Adjusted EBITDA divided by Total Revenues plus Gain from Exports Increase Program.

 

   

Adjusted EPS (Earnings per share): Adjusted Net Income/Loss divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares.

 

   

Adjusted Net Income/Loss: Profit for the year, net + Deferred Income Tax (expense) + Changes in the fair value of the warrants + Impairment (reversal) of long-lived assets + Gain related to the transfer of conventional assets + Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets.

 

   

boe: Barrels of oil equivalent (see conversion metrics above).

 

   

boe/d: Barrels of oil equivalent per day.

 

   

bbl/d: Barrels of oil per day.

 

   

CNBV: Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission.

 

   

Conventional Assets Transaction: assets transferred to Aconcagua, effective on March 1st, 2023. Under the agreement, Vista is entitled to 40% of crude oil production and reserves and 100% of natural gas and LPG and condensates production and reserves of the Transferred Conventional Assets.

 

   

CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent.

 

   

D&M: DeGolyer and MacNaughton.

 

   

EPS (Earnings per share): Net Income/Loss divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares.

 

   

FY 2024: Full (calendar) year 2024.

 

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Free cash flow is calculated as Operating activities cash flow plus Investing activities cash flow.

 

   

G&G: Geological and geophysical.

 

   

Lifting cost includes production, transportation, treatment and field support services; excludes crude oil stock fluctuations, depreciation, depletion and amortization, royalties and others, selling expenses, exploration expenses, general and administrative expenses and Other non-cash costs related to the transfer of conventional assets.

 

   

Mbbl: Thousands of barrels of oil.

 

   

MMboe: Million barrels of oil equivalent.

 

   

MMbbl: Million barrels of oil.

 

   

MMm3/d: Million cubic meters per day.

 

   

Mts: meters.

 

   

Plan GasAr: refers to the regulation set forth by Resolution No. 391/2020 whereby Vista was allocated 0.86 MMm3/d volume over a total of 67.4 MMm3/d at an average annual price of 3.29 $/MMBtu for a four-year term ending of December 31, 2025.

 

   

p.p: percentage points.

 

   

Proved reserves: the information included regarding estimated quantities of proved reserves is derived from estimates of the proved reserves as of December 31, 2024. The proved reserves estimates are derived from the reports dated January 27, 2025 for Argentina, and January 29, 2025 for Mexico, prepared by D&M, for Vista’s concessions located in Argentina and Mexico (“2024 Reserves Reports”). D&M is an independent reserves engineering consultant. The 2024 Reserves Reports prepared by D&M are based on information provided by Vista and presents an appraisal as of December 31, 2024 of oil and gas reserves located in the Bajada del Palo Oeste, Bajada del Palo Este, Aguada Federal, Entre Lomas Río Negro, Entre Lomas Neuquén, Jagüel de los Machos, 25 de Mayo – Medanito SE, Aguila Mora, Acambuco, Charco del Palenque, Jarilla Quemada, Coirón Amargo Norte and Bandurria Norte blocks in Argentina, and CS-01 block in Mexico.

 

   

Reserves life ratio: calculated as the proved reserves divided by the annual production.

 

   

Reserves replacement ratio: calculated as the proved reserves additions divided by the annual production.

 

   

Transferred Conventional Assets: Entre Lomas Río Negro, Entre Lomas Neuquén, Jarilla Quemada, Charco del Palenque, 25 de Mayo – Medanito SE and Jagüel de los Machos concessions operated by Aconcagua, effective as of March 1, 2023.

 

   

Q#: Q followed by 1, 2, 3 or 4 represents the corresponding quarter of a certain year.

 

   

q-o-q: Quarter on quarter

 

   

SEC: U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.

 

   

y-o-y: Year on year

 

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DISCLAIMER

Additional information about Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., a sociedad anónima bursátil de capital variable organized under the laws of Mexico (the “Company” or “Vista”) can be found in the “Investors” section on the website at www.vistaenergy.com.

This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, in any jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC, the Mexican National Securities Registry held by the CNBV or an exemption from such registrations.

This presentation does not contain all of the Company’s financial information. As a result, investors should read this presentation in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and other financial information available on the Company’s website. Some of the amounts contained herein are unaudited.

Rounding of amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages included in this presentation have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this presentation have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage amounts in this presentation may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition, certain other amounts that appear in this presentation may not sum due to rounding.

This presentation contains certain metrics that do not have standardized meanings or standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been included herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the Company’s performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of future performance of the Company and future results may not be comparable to past performance.

No reliance should be placed for any purpose whatsoever on the information contained in this document or on its completeness. Certain information contained in this document has been obtained from published sources, which may not have been independently verified or audited. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is given or will be given by or on behalf of the Company or any of its affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, “Affiliates”), members, directors, officers, employees, or any other person (the “Related Parties”) as to the accuracy, completeness, or fairness of the information or opinions contained in this presentation or any other material discussed verbally, and any reliance placed on them will be at your sole risk. Any opinions presented herein are based on general information gathered at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice. In addition, no responsibility, obligation, or liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract, tort, or otherwise) is or will be accepted by the Company or any of its Related Parties in relation to such information or opinions or any other matter in connection with this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.

This presentation also includes certain non-IFRS financial measures, which have not been subject to a financial audit for any period. The information and opinions contained in this presentation are provided as of the date of this presentation and are subject to verification, completion, and change without notice.

This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” concerning the future. Words such as “believes,” “thinks,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “should,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and “future” or similar expressions are included with the intention of identifying statements about the future. For the avoidance of doubt, any projection, guidance, or similar estimation about future results, performance, or achievements is a forward-looking statement. Although the assumptions and estimates on which forward-looking statements are based are believed by our management to be reasonable and based on the best currently available information, such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.

 

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There will be differences between actual and projected results, and actual results may be materially greater or materially less than those contained in the projections. Projections related to production results, as well as cost estimations, are based on information as of the date of this presentation and reflect numerous assumptions, including assumptions with respect to type curves for new well designs and certain frac spacing expectations, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control and remain subject to several risks and uncertainties. The inclusion of the projected financial information in this document should not be regarded as an indication that we or our management considered or consider the projections to be a reliable prediction of future events. As such, no representation can be made as to the attainability of projections, guidance, or other estimations of future results, performance, or achievements. We have not warranted the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness, or completeness of the projections to anyone. Neither our management nor any of our representatives has made or makes any representation to any person regarding our future performance compared to the information contained in the projections, and none of them intends to or undertakes any obligation to update or otherwise revise the projections to reflect circumstances existing after the date when made or to reflect the occurrence of future events in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying the projections are shown to be in error. We may or may not refer back to these projections in our future periodic reports filed or furnished under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.These expectations and projections are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any expected or projected results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many important factors could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, including, among other things: uncertainties relating to future government concessions and exploration permits; adverse outcomes in litigation that may arise in the future; general political, economic, social, demographic, and business conditions in Argentina, Mexico, and other countries in which we operate; the impact of political developments and uncertainties relating to political and economic conditions in Argentina, including the policies of the newly elected government in Argentina; significant economic or political developments in Mexico and the United States; uncertainties relating to the new administration that took office in Mexico in October 2024; changes in laws, rules, regulations, and their interpretation and enforcement applicable to the Argentine and Mexican energy sectors and throughout Latin America, including changes to the regulatory environment in which we operate and changes to programs established to promote investments in the energy industry; any unexpected increases in financing costs or an inability to obtain financing and/or additional capital pursuant to attractive terms; any changes in the capital markets in general that may affect the policies or attitude in Argentina and/or Mexico, and/or Argentine and Mexican companies with respect to financings extended to or investments made in Argentina and Mexico or Argentine and Mexican companies; fines or other penalties and claims by the authorities and/or customers; any future restrictions on the ability to exchange Mexican or Argentine Pesos into foreign currencies or to transfer funds abroad; the revocation or amendment of our respective concession agreements by the granting authority; our ability to implement our capital expenditures plans or business strategy, including our ability to obtain financing when necessary and on reasonable terms; government intervention, including measures that result in changes to the Argentine and Mexican labor markets, exchange markets or tax systems; continued and/or higher rates of inflation and fluctuations in exchange rates, including the devaluation of the Mexican Peso or Argentine Peso; any force majeure events, or fluctuations or reductions in the value of Argentine public debt; changes to the demand for energy; the effects of pandemic or epidemic and any subsequent mandatory regulatory restrictions or containment measures; environmental, health and safety regulations and industry standards that are becoming more stringent; energy markets, including the timing and extent of changes and volatility in commodity prices, and the impact of any protracted or material reduction in oil prices from historical averages; our relationship with our employees and our ability to retain key members of our senior management and key technical employees; the ability of our directors and officers to identify an adequate number of potential acquisition opportunities; our expectations with respect to the performance of our recently acquired businesses; our expectations for future production, costs and crude oil prices used in our projections; uncertainties

 

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inherent in making estimates of our oil and gas reserves including recently discovered oil and gas reserves; increased market competition in the energy sectors in Argentina and Mexico; potential changes in regulation and free trade agreements as a result of U.S., Mexican or other Latin American political conditions; environmental regulations and internal policies to achieve global climate targets; the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine; and more recently, the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they were made, and we undertake no obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein because of new information, future events or other factors. In light of these limitations, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. Further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements and Vista’s business can be found in Vista’s public disclosures filed on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) or at the web page of the Mexican Stock Exchange (www.bmv.com.mx).

You should not take any statement regarding past trends or activities as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on these statements. This presentation is not intended to constitute and should not be construed as investment advice.

Other Information

Vista routinely publishes important information for investors in the Investor Relations support section on its website, www.vistaenergy.com. From time to time, Vista may use its website as a channel for distributing material information. Accordingly, investors should monitor Vista’s Investor Relations website, in addition to following Vista’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.

Enquiries:

ir@vistaenergy.com

Argentina: +54.11.3754.8500

Mexico: +52.55.8647.0128

 

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