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HOUSTON - U.S. Energy Corp . (NASDAQ:USEG), an energy company focused on asset consolidation in the United States, with a current market capitalization of approximately $68 million, has announced the extension of its share repurchase program. The Board of Directors authorized the continuation of the program, which allows for the repurchase of up to $5.0 million of its outstanding common stock. Originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, the program’s deadline is now extended to June 30, 2026. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has shown remarkable strength with a 128% return over the past six months.
Since the program’s initiation in April 2023, U.S. Energy has bought back 985,000 shares, equating to 2.8% of total shares outstanding, at an average price of $1.24 per share. Approximately $3.8 million remains available for future repurchases under this program. The company’s CEO, Ryan Smith, expressed that the extension of the buyback program aligns with a capital allocation strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder value and supporting the market price of U.S. Energy’s common stock. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, receiving a "FAIR" overall Financial Health score.
In a separate transaction following a recent underwritten offering, U.S. Energy repurchased 635,400 common shares from affiliates of Sage Road Capital, at a price equal to the net per-share price received from the offering.
The repurchase of shares will be subject to various factors, including capital needs, stock market price, and general market conditions. Management retains the discretion to conduct repurchases as they deem appropriate, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
The repurchased shares will be retired and returned to the company’s treasury. U.S. Energy highlighted its commitment to growth, low-risk development, and shareholder returns, as well as its dedication to environmental responsibility in its operations.
This announcement comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to manage its capital efficiently and is based on a press release statement from U.S. Energy Corp. Further details on the repurchase program and its conditions can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, U.S. Energy Corp has been making significant strides in its operations. The company recently announced the pricing of a public offering of over 4 million shares of common stock, projected to net approximately $10.5 million. This capital raise is intended to fund its industrial gas development project, including new gas well drilling and processing plant and equipment acquisitions. Roth Capital Partners (WA:CPAP), Johnson Rice & Company, and D. Boral (OTC:BOALY) Capital are managing the offering.
In addition to this financial move, U.S. Energy Corp has discovered high-quality helium in Montana, with concentrations up to 1.5%, as confirmed by independent laboratory results. This discovery enhances the economic potential of the company’s assets and positions it as a potential leader in carbon sequestration initiatives.
Furthermore, U.S. Energy Corp has cleared its debt and initiated a new development program in Northwest Montana, where it holds an 82.5% working interest. The company has also renewed its contract with CEO Ryan Smith until 2027. Other recent developments include U.S. Energy Corp regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement and the sale of its South Texas assets for an estimated $6.5 million in cash. The company’s mid-year 2024 SEC proved reserves report indicates 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent, with a present value discounted at 10% of $50.9 million.
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