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Tamboran Resources Corp. 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Tamboran Resources Corporation (TBN)

Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY2026)

Business Stage: Early-stage exploration and appraisal natural gas company focused on the Beetaloo sub-basin in Australia's Northern Territory. The company has not yet commenced commercial production or generated revenue.

Key Developments: The company is actively constructing the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF), which was 86% complete as of March 31, 2026. Tamboran is also in the final stages of acquiring Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd., with court approval received in April 2026 and regulatory clearance obtained in May 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: The company reported a foreign exchange gain of $15.5 million in Q1 2026 due to the strengthening of the Australian Dollar, which significantly impacted comprehensive income but not net loss from operations.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Debt Financing: The company drew down $45.8 million in long-term debt under a Syndicated Facility Agreement to fund the SPCF construction, compared to zero debt in the prior year.
• Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents increased by $48.7 million to $88.2 million, driven by equity issuances (including a PIPE and public offerings) and debt drawdowns, offset by significant capital expenditures.
• Capital Expenditures: Investing cash outflows increased to $112.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $73.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to exploration drilling ($79.7 million) and SPCF construction ($24.4 million).
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses decreased slightly year-over-year for the nine-month period ($24.4M vs $30.8M), largely due to the absence of a one-time $6.0 million "Checkerboard fee" expense in the current period and the capitalization of drilling costs.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Guidance:

• Production Timeline: The company does not expect to generate revenue from production until the second half of calendar year 2026, contingent on successful drilling and infrastructure completion.
• Liquidity: Management estimates a need for approximately $30.2 million to progress development plans for the remainder of the fiscal year. Proceeds from recent equity raises (April/May 2026) and existing cash are expected to fund remaining stimulation costs and SPCF construction.
• Falcon Acquisition: Expected to close in Q2 2026. The transaction involves issuing ~6.5 million shares and $23.7 million in cash. Post-acquisition, Tamboran stockholders are expected to own ~81.2% of the combined entity.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Going Concern: The filing notes substantial doubt regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and negative cash flows, though recent capital raises have alleviated immediate liquidity concerns.
• Regulatory and Legal: An application for EP 143 permit extension was denied in April 2026. Additionally, "Lock the Gate Alliance" has lodged an application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking to restrain the Shenandoah South Pilot Project.
• Internal Controls: The company disclosed a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to insufficient evidence of control performance, inadequate segregation of duties, and IT general controls. Remediation is underway.
• Acquisition Risks: Risks include failure to realize anticipated benefits, integration challenges, potential litigation, and the possibility of the Falcon Acquisition being terminated, which could result in termination fees.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Capital Sufficiency: Verify if the $180.4 million raised in April/May 2026 is sufficient to cover the estimated $30.2 million remaining spend for FY2026 and future capital calls for the Beetaloo Joint Venture.
• Acquisition Closing: Confirm the final closing date of the Falcon Acquisition and any remaining regulatory conditions or dissenting shareholder payments.
• Permit Status: Monitor the status of the EP 143 permit application following the April 2026 denial and the outcome of the "Lock the Gate" legal challenge.
• Internal Controls: Review future filings for updates on the remediation of the material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting.
• Debt Covenants: Verify compliance with the Syndicated Facility covenants, specifically the minimum liquidity threshold (recently reduced to A$10.0 million) and interest coverage requirements.