Who we are

Source Rock is a pure-play oil and gas royalty company that has been actively implementing and executing on its business model since inception in 2013. All of Source Rock's royalties are located within the WCSB. Source Rock's existing royalties are predominantly light oil focused, and Source Rock continues to target royalty acquisitions in oil assets. Source Rock is focused on the acquisition of already existing royalties as well as creating new royalties in the working interests of exploration and production companies (and establishing ongoing working relationships).

Our Strategy

Source Rock's strategy is premised on being a sustainable and scalable business. Source Rock strives to execute on a balanced growth and yield business model. While top-line royalty revenue and royalty production growth are important to the long-term success of Source Rock's business, management views a strong operating netback per barrel as the key metric for the success and sustainability of the business.

Our Impact

Source Rock’s low-cost structure provides insulation from macro and industry specific inflationary pressures and positions the business to maximize bottom-line growth when royalty production and revenue increase via new drilling, accretive acquisitions or higher commodity prices. Maintaining low costs also provides insulation from decreases in production volumes and commodity prices. Source Rock further protects itself from industry volatility by having a strong balance sheet and no debt .

 
 
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Investment Highlights

Source Rock has a track-record of executing on its business model and presents a unique opportunity to invest in a junior oil and gas royalty company in Canada. 

Owning oil and gas royalties is a strategic approach to gaining exposure to oil and gas production:

 
 
 
 

Existing Royalty Revenue from Light Oil Focused Royalties in Saskatchewan and Alberta

Source Rock owns varying royalties in lands that are primarily producing and prospective for light oil. Light oil exposure allows for a strong netback per barrel even during periods of depressed prices.

Nearly a Decade of Experience Identifying, Structuring and Executing on Non-Marketed Royalty Acquisitions 

Source Rock has consistently acquired royalties since inception, despite a high degree of energy market volatility. Source Rock has almost entirely focused on non-marketed royalty acquisitions, as compared to royalty opportunities marketed through formalized third-party processes. Source Rock has strong relationships in the oil and gas sector in the WCSB and leverages these relationships to identify and access non-marketed royalty acquisitions.

History of Positive Funds from Operations During All Market Cycles

Despite multiple oil price crashes and very volatile energy markets since inception, Source Rock has consistently achieved positive funds from operations (cash flow).

History of Dividend Payments Despite Volatile Market Conditions

Except for two quarters during the COVID pandemic, Source Rock has paid a quarterly dividend to shareholders in every quarter since Q1 2014.

Vested, Aligned and Experienced Management and Board of Directors

Source Rock's management and the board of directors have decades of experience in the Canadian oil and gas industry and capital markets, and own approximately 9.5% of Source Rock’s common shares on a non-diluted basis. Further, approximately 5% of Source Rock’s common shares are owned by the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Low-Cost Operating Platform Allows for Sustainability, Scalability & Positive Funds from Operations Per Share

Source Rock strives to keep administrative expenses low to maximize funds from operations. Since inception, the only fixed fee personnel that Source Rock has had are its: (i) President and Chief Executive Officer; and (ii) Chief Financial Officer.  Source Rock engages other personnel and professionals as consultants on an as-needed hourly basis. Source Rock currently only has 1 full-time employee.

No Exposure to Drilling & Operating Costs, Abandonment Liabilities or Reclamation Costs

As a pure-play royalty business Source Rock does not have any exposure to the cost of: (i) drilling, producing and optimizing wells on its royalty lands; (ii) abandoning wellbores on its royalty lands; or (iii) remediating and completing reclamation work on its royalty lands.

Key Institutional Shareholder

CN Rail Pension Fund has been a shareholder since July 2014 and currently owns approximately 21% of Source Rock’s common shares.


Growth Strategy
Oil & Gas Royalty Acquisition Landscape in Canada

Numerous paths available for growth and asset diversification

ROYALTY PARTNERSHIPS

Royalty Capital 

» “GORR” is no longer a 4-letter word acceptance is evident in recent transactions 

» Off balance sheet capital that is attached to the mineral leases (“interest in land”) 

» Non-dilutive and passive capital without post-transaction review obligations 

» Mutually beneficial arrangements with both parties vested to see profitable asset development 

Equity

» Fairly unavailable for junior/mid-cap producers very dilutive if it is 

» Despite recent commodity price strength valuations are near historical lows 

Debt

» Lenders are broadly backing away from junior/mid-cap Canadian oil and gas producers 

» Junior/mid-cap producers have become debt averse - several guiding to a goal of $0 debt 

» Constant review of facilities is burdensome on junior/mid-cap producers (strict covenants) 

» Relationships between lenders and junior/mid-cap producers are strained (interests not aligned) 

» “DEBT” is the new 4-letter word in Canadian oil & gas 


EXISTING ROYALTIES

» No database = barrier to entry 

» 8+ years of boots on the ground = royalty intel 

» Niche relationships = embedded deal-flow 

» Many royalties are commingled in non-royalty platforms 

FEE TITLE & MINERAL INTERESTS

» Industry relationships = partners for land development 

» ‘Land fund capital’ is a proven strategy 

» Pursue targeted mineral acquisitions to farm-out 

» Layer in highly prospective undeveloped land as cash flow scales