California Resources (CRC) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
4 Mar, 2026Strategic positioning and portfolio highlights
Operates California's largest oil and gas platform with 138 MBoe/d net production, 79% oil, and a low 8–13% PDP decline rate.
Market capitalization of $5.4B and enterprise value of $6.5B as of March 2026.
Maintains a diversified energy platform including oil, gas, geothermal, solar, and carbon capture.
Robust development inventory and existing midstream network support long-term growth.
Uinta Basin assets provide additional upside with multi-bench development and high working interest.
Financial and operational performance
Achieved record adjusted EBITDAX of $1,241MM (23% YoY growth) and free cash flow of $543MM (53% YoY growth) in 2025.
Delivered $513MM in shareholder returns, representing 94% of free cash flow, with $377MM in share repurchases and a 5% dividend increase.
2025 net production reached 138 MBoe/d, up 25% YoY.
2026 guidance: adjusted EBITDAX of $970–$1,070MM, 12% production growth to 152–157 MBoe/d, and $430–$470MM in total capital.
Berry merger synergies expected to contribute $80–$90MM in 2026.
Reserves and asset longevity
Proved reserves at 654 MMBOE and probable reserves at 526 MMBOE as of year-end 2025.
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves grew 7% and 190% YoY, respectively, despite a 14% Brent price decline.
Reserve replacement ratio of 368% and a long 13-year proved reserves/production ratio.
Low base decline rates (8–13%) reduce capital intensity and support stable production.
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Proxy Filing18 Mar 2026 - Record 2025 production, free cash flow, and CCS progress drive strong 2026 outlook.CRC
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Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Q3 2024 saw $345M net income, strong cash flow, and major Aera and carbon milestones.CRC
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Record 2024 cash flow, CCS milestones, and 85% of FCF returned to shareholders.CRC
Q4 202424 Dec 2025 - All-stock merger forms California's top energy platform, targeting $80–90M in annual synergies.CRC
M&A Announcement16 Dec 2025 - $600M in senior notes issued, contingent on Aera Merger, with robust investor protections.CRC
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Aera merger, strong financials, and ESG leadership drive value; board urges support for all proposals.CRC
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