Petrus renewed its NCIB to buy back 5% of shares over 12 months, with daily limits and an automatic plan for blackout periods. The previous buyback saw minimal activity at C$1.48.
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Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ) received TSX approval to renew its normal course issuer bid. The Calgary oil and gas company can buy up to 7,424,183 common shares, or 5% of the 148,483,679 shares outstanding as of June 19. The new NCIB starts June 30, 2026, and expires June 29, 2027. All repurchased shares will be cancelled.
Daily purchases are capped at 25,256 shares, which is 25% of the average daily trading volume of 101,026 shares calculated over the six months through May 31. One block purchase per week can exceed that daily limit. The company also set up an automatic share purchase plan with a designated broker. The ASPP allows the broker to buy shares during blackout periods when Petrus management would normally be restricted from trading. The broker makes independent decisions based on pre-set criteria. The plan has been pre-cleared by the TSX.
Petrus said the buyback reflects its view that the stock sometimes trades below underlying value. The release stated: "The repurchase of its common shares for cancellation represents an attractive opportunity to enhance Petrus' per share metrics and thereby increase the underlying value of Petrus' common shares to its shareholders."
The previous NCIB ran from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, with authorization to buy up to 6,448,237 shares. As of June 19, Petrus had repurchased only 65,900 shares at a weighted average price of C$1.48 per share. That left more than 6.3 million shares unrepurchased, suggesting management was unwilling to chase the stock above that level. The new authorization is about 15% larger in absolute terms, partly reflecting an increase in outstanding shares.
Petrus operates Alberta oil and gas properties. The company pursues acquisitions and exploration.
The daily limit of 25,256 shares means the buyback can absorb only about one-quarter of the typical daily volume. That limits the program's price impact but also means Petrus could sustain purchases for months without exhausting the authorization. The ASPP ensures buys can occur during blackout periods, giving the program continuity through earnings seasons and other restricted windows.
The NCIB expires June 29, 2027.
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