Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was close to $100 million, representing a strong 63% margin. The adjusted EBITDA for the first 9 months of 2024 amounted to $339 million, a 2% increase compared to the same period of 2023.
Significant Cash Flow Generation
Cash flow generation led to a cash build of more than 2x compared to 3 months before, with $66 million in June increasing to $123 million in September and $140 million in October.
Low Net Leverage and No Near-Term Debt Maturities
The company's net leverage ratio remains low at 0.8x with no principal debt maturities until 2027.
Vaca Muerta Expansion
Recent acquisition in the Vaca Muerta unconventional oil play marked a key milestone, achieving a gross average production of 12,600 barrels per day during the quarter and reaching 15,400 barrels per day in August.
Shareholder Returns
Quarterly dividends of $7.5 million were maintained, with total cash distributed to shareholders during the year amounting to $73 million, representing approximately an 18% capital return yield.