Touchstone Exploration Inc. (LON:TXP) has reported its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and provides an operational update. Selected financial information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with Touchstone’s June 30, 2026 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related Management’s discussion and analysis, both of which are available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+and website. Unless otherwise stated, all financial amounts presented herein are in United States dollars, and all production volumes disclosed herein are sales volumes based on Company working interest before royalty burdens.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights
· Funds flow from operations: Increased to $7.13 million from $1.85 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $4.07 million increase in operating netback.
· Net income: Delivered net income of $2.34 million ($0.01 per basic and diluted share), reversing the first quarter 2026 net loss of $2.38 million.
· Capital investments: Deployed $1.52 million in capital expenditures focused on high-impact development initiatives, including the FR-1836 crude oil development well and the Cascadura booster compression project.
· Production: Achieved 4,433 boe/d, representing a 5% decrease from 4,657 boe/d in the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to planned third-party infrastructure maintenance at Atlantic LNG that temporarily constrained natural gas production.
· Petroleum and natural gas sales: Totalled $17.47 million, a 39% increase from $12.54 million in the prior quarter, driven primarily by higher realized pricing across all commodity streams.
· Realized commodity pricing:
– Crude oil and liquids: Averaged $70.13 per barrel, a 19% improvement from $59.02 per barrel in the first quarter of 2026.
– Natural gas: Combined pricing averaged $4.93 per Mcf, up from $3.00 per Mcf in the preceding quarter. Ortoire block realized pricing remained steady at $2.55 per Mcf. Central block realized pricing increased 93% sequentially to approximately $6.56 per Mcf, as June natural gas volumes were redirected to Atlantic LNG Train 2/3 during the Train 4 downtime.
· Operating netback: Generated $24.37 per boe, representing a 77% improvement over the $13.73 per boe recorded in the previous quarter.
· Net debt and deleveraging: Reduced net debt by 10% sequentially to $68.71 million at quarter-end, supported by $3.55 million in bank debt principal repayments funded through cash flow and financing proceeds.
· Strategic financing and capital structure: Completed a multi-jurisdictional integrated financing in the quarter for net proceeds of $10.20 million, initially comprising an issuance of 26,631,330 common shares and an $8.40 million debenture. Subsequent to quarter-end, the $8.4 million debenture was repaid in full, and the repayment proceeds were redirected to the related subscription by Purebond for 89,765,000 common shares, fully converting the financing into equity and eliminating the debt obligation.
Paul R. Baay, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“Our second quarter financial and operating results demonstrate the strong underlying earning power of our assets when supported by favourable pricing and disciplined execution. Driven by a 77 percent quarterly improvement in operating netback to $24.37 per boe, we generated $7.13 million in funds flow from operations and delivered $2.34 million in net income, successfully reversing our first quarter loss.
Operationally, Touchstone exited the quarter with improved production capacity, enhanced infrastructure, and multiple near-term production optimization opportunities. With the Cascadura booster compressor operating reliably and delivering initial performance ahead of expectations, and several well intervention programs scheduled for the second half of 2026, the Company is well positioned to enhance production as regional pipeline constraints normalize following the planned Atlantic Train 4 outage.
Concurrently, we have taken decisive steps to strengthen our capital structure. Supported by cash flow and financing proceeds, we reduced quarterly net debt by 10 percent, while the post-quarter repayment of our $8.40 million debenture and redirection of proceeds into common shares provides Touchstone with a clearer financial runway to execute our growth strategy.“
Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results Overview
| Three months ended June 30, | % change | Six months endedJune 30, | % change | |||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||
| Operational | ||||||
| Average daily production | ||||||
| Crude oil(1) (bbls/d) | 1,032 | 1,142 | (10) | 981 | 1,152 | (15) |
| NGLs(1) (bbls/d) | 469 | 210 | 123 | 446 | 125 | n/m |
| Crude oil and liquids(1) (bbls/d) | 1,501 | 1,352 | 11 | 1,427 | 1,277 | 12 |
| Natural gas(1) (Mcf/d) | 17,590 | 18,282 | (4) | 18,708 | 18,489 | 1 |
| Average daily production (boe/d)(2) | 4,433 | 4,399 | 1 | 4,545 | 4,359 | 4 |
| Production mix (% of production) | ||||||
| Crude oil and liquids(1) | 34 | 31 | 31 | 29 | ||
| Natural gas(1) | 66 | 69 | 69 | 71 | ||
| Average realized prices(3) | ||||||
| Crude oil(1) ($/bbl) | 81.17 | 58.52 | 39 | 74.94 | 61.20 | 22 |
| NGLs(1) ($/bbl) | 45.83 | 35.40 | 29 | 42.79 | 39.80 | 8 |
| Crude oil and liquids(1) ($/bbl) | 70.13 | 54.93 | 28 | 64.89 | 59.11 | 10 |
| Natural gas(1) ($/Mcf) | 4.93 | 2.55 | 93 | 3.91 | 2.53 | 55 |
| Realized commodity price ($/boe)(2) | 43.30 | 27.50 | 57 | 36.48 | 28.04 | 30 |
| Operating netback ($/boe)(2) | ||||||
| Realized commodity price(3) | 43.30 | 27.50 | 57 | 36.48 | 28.04 | 30 |
| Royalty expense(3) | (10.50) | (6.63) | 58 | (8.87) | (6.94) | 28 |
| Operating expense(3) | (8.43) | (8.28) | 2 | (8.66) | (6.92) | 25 |
| Operating netback(3) | 24.37 | 12.59 | 94 | 18.95 | 14.18 | 34 |
| Financial | ||||||
| ($000’s except per share amounts) | ||||||
| Petroleum and natural gas sales | 17,466 | 11,007 | 59 | 30,009 | 22,120 | 36 |
| Cash from (used in) operating activities | 3,239 | (234) | n/a | 8,026 | 5,377 | 49 |
| Funds flow from operations | 7,128 | 1,433 | n/m | 8,976 | 4,013 | 124 |
| Net income (loss) | 2,340 | (710) | n/a | (36) | (669) | (95) |
| Per share – basic and diluted | 0.01 | (0.00) | n/a | (0.00) | (0.00) | – |
| Capital expenditures(3) | 1,515 | 4,659 | (67) | 4,739 | 11,332 | (58) |
| Acquisition expenditures | – | 28,400 | (100) | – | 28,400 | (100) |
| Principal balance of bank debt | 52,071 | 62,000 | (16) | |||
| Principal balance of convertible debenture | 12,500 | – | n/a | |||
| Net debt(3) | 68,709 | 63,887 | 8 | |||
| Share Information (000’s) | ||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic and diluted | 330,879 | 248,914 | 33 | 327,823 | 242,722 | 35 |
| Outstanding shares – end of period | 351,365 | 261,097 | 35 | |||
Notes:
(1) Refer to “Advisories – Product Type Disclosures” for further information.
(2) In the table above and elsewhere in this announcement, references to “boe” mean barrels of oil equivalent that are calculated using the energy equivalent conversion method. Refer to “Advisories – Oil and Natural Gas Measures” for further information.
(3) Specified or supplementary financial measure. Refer to “Advisories – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” for further information.
Operational Update
Operational execution during the second quarter of 2026 was highlighted by the successful commissioning of the Cascadura booster compressor, the completion and startup of two development crude oil wells on the WD-8 block, and the successful Baraka East 1 (“BRE-1”) recompletion on the Central block. While planned third-party infrastructure maintenance at Atlantic LNG temporarily constrained production across the Company’s natural gas assets, Touchstone continued to advance key production optimization initiatives and strategic development projects.
Cascadura Area (Ortoire Block)
The Cascadura compressor was commissioned in late June and entered service on July 9, 2026. Following minor post-commissioning troubleshooting and the replacement of a faulty engine oil cooler, the unit is operating reliably and consistently within design expectations. Initial performance has exceeded expectations, with field-estimated gross natural gas production averaging approximately 16.5 MMcf/d, despite the wells remaining choke-restricted while flowing reservoir pressures are gradually reduced.
Natural gas production from the Cascadura and Coho fields during the second quarter was impacted by elevated third-party pipeline pressures associated with the planned 69-day Atlantic LNG Train 4 maintenance outage. Despite these third-party constraints, the Company continued to advance several production optimization initiatives, including the Cascadura-3ST1 workover, the planned Cascadura-5 recompletion, and the planned Cascadura-2ST1 solvent squeeze, all of which are expected to support future production growth.
Central Block
The BRE-1 gas and liquids recompletion was completed in June and exceeded expectations, achieving field- estimated gross production of approximately 2.3 MMcf/d of natural gas and 72 bbls/d of liquids over the first thirty days of operation.
At the Carapal Ridge 3 (“CR-3”) well, Touchstone has designed a targeted coiled tubing cleanout and acid stimulation program to combat a localized inflow restriction within the formation. The local service provider has resolved mechanical issues with its coiled tubing unit and is currently function testing. The CR-3 workover is scheduled for execution by late August 2026.
Preparations for the next development well continued during the quarter, including construction of a drilling lease at Baraka.
Atlantic LNG Train 4 underwent planned maintenance from May 26, 2026 through August 3, 2026. During this outage, Touchstone’s natural gas volumes from the Central block were redirected to Atlantic LNG Train 2/3, realizing higher LNG pricing due to a structurally higher price formula relative to Train 4.
WD-8 Block
The FR-1835 and FR-1836 development wells were completed and brought onstream in May 2026, performing in line with internal expectations. Production optimization activities are ongoing, including the planned installation of artificial lift on the FR-1836 well, which has been flowing since coming onstream.
Liquidity Update
As at June 30, 2026, the Company reported a working capital deficit of $28.7 million. This figure includes two financing-related current liabilities:
· $10.3 million carrying value of the convertible debenture maturing in August 2028, which is classified as a current liability solely due to the holder’s conversion rights; and
· $8.4 million short-term debenture issued during the second quarter of 2026. Subsequent to June 30, 2026, this $8.4 million debenture was repaid with the proceeds redirected into a common share subscription, fully eliminating the liability.
Management continues to proactively execute initiatives to further strengthen Touchstone’s financial posture and capital structure. Year-to-date accomplishments include:
· Successfully closing an integrated financing that generated net proceeds of $10.2 million;
· Securing a waiver of the annual debt service coverage ratio covenant under the Company’s loan agreement for the year ending December 31, 2026; and
· Expanding operating cash flows supported by stronger realized commodity pricing.
Touchstone has scheduled bank debt principal repayments of approximately $14.2 million over the next 12 months and continues to pursue recovery of approximately $11.1 million in outstanding value added tax (“VAT”) receivables.
As detailed in the Company’s June 30, 2026 unaudited interim condensed financial statements and accompanying Management’s discussion and analysis, management’s cash flow projections remain tied to prevailing commodity prices, field production performance, and the timing of capital programs, including certain discretionary development capital. Consequently, the interim financial statements include a note disclosure regarding a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Touchstone remains focused on maintaining operational momentum, optimizing its cost structure, advancing development activities, recovering VAT balances, and working constructively with its existing lenders to ensure appropriate liquidity over the next twelve months and beyond.
