Seplat Energy: 1Q24 results - operations strong, financials skewed
Seplat delivered an encouraging operating performance in 1Q24 including production of 49.3kboed, towards the upper end of guidance (44-52kboed). All current guidance was maintained but good progress on the ANOH export infrastructure and an earlier than expected resumption of exports through Zone 6 of the Trans Niger Pipeline improve confidence that guidance will be at least met. Financial performance for the quarter was skewed by a substantial underlift, FX effects, and a high deferred tax charge, much of which should rebalance in subsequent quarters; the dividend was maintained at USc 3. We have revised our forecasts to reflect guidance and despite the strong performance of the share price, the rating remains attractive, with debt adjusted cash flow of under 4x for FY24 and falling rapidly. Completion of the MPNU acquisition would approximately halve current ratings, we estimate.
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