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HOUSTON - Black Stone Minerals , L.P. (NYSE:BSM), a $3.16 billion market cap company specializing in crude petroleum and natural gas, has announced a change in its certifying accountant. The company, which boasts an impressive 86% gross profit margin and maintains a strong financial health rating according to InvestingPro analysis, is currently trading slightly below its Fair Value. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors decided on Monday not to renew the engagement with Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the company.
The reports from Ernst & Young for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, did not contain any adverse opinions or disclaimers. Furthermore, there were no disagreements or reportable events between the company and Ernst & Young during those periods.
Following the non-renewal decision, the Audit Committee appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to audit the company’s financial statements starting with the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
Black Stone Minerals has confirmed that there were no consultations with Deloitte regarding accounting principles or transactions, disagreements, or reportable events in the fiscal years before the appointment.
Ernst & Young has been requested to provide a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to confirm their agreement with the statements made by Black Stone Minerals regarding their dismissal. This letter, dated February 28, 2025, has been filed as an exhibit with the company’s Form 8-K filing.
This change comes as Black Stone Minerals continues its operations in the energy sector from its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company has not disclosed reasons for the change in its filing. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis with 8 additional ProTips and detailed metrics, including the company’s impressive 11-year track record of consistent dividend payments and strong cash flow performance.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement filed with the SEC.
In other recent news, Black Stone Minerals reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing that the company’s revenue of $83.73 million fell short of the forecasted $114.73 million. The earnings per share (EPS) aligned with analyst expectations at $0.18. Despite the revenue miss, Black Stone Minerals maintained its distribution at $0.375 per unit, indicating stable cash flow. The company reported a net income of $46.3 million for the quarter and an adjusted EBITDA of $90.1 million. Black Stone Minerals continues to focus on its acquisition strategy, particularly in the Gulf Coast region, adding $43 million in minerals and royalty acquisitions during the quarter. Analysts from firms like Texas Capital and KeyBanc Capital Markets have shown interest in the company’s acquisition strategy and its ability to maintain production predictability. The company expects increased production levels in 2025 and anticipates a slight increase in general and administrative expenses due to hiring and promotions. Despite challenges with natural gas prices, Black Stone Minerals projects a positive outlook for 2025.
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