JED Oil Inc. (JDO), an oil and natural gas company, on Friday announced that its loss in the first quarter narrowed compared to a year ago, helped by 68 percent increase in average production.
The shares gained nearly 22 percent in the pre-market session.
Net loss for the quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.23 per share, in the same period last year.
Funds from operations rose more than five times to $1.46 million, or $0.07 per share for the quarter, compared to $292 thousand, or $0.02 per share, a year ago.
The Didsbury, Canada-based company's revenues more than doubled to $9.7 million for the quarter from $3.33 million reported in the prior year period, as a result of improved oil production.
Oil production rose to 1,068 billion barrels per day or Bbls during the quarter from $257 Bbls in the corresponding period last year. Gas production declined 29% to 2,817 million cubic feet or mcf per day from 3,942 mcf per day last year.
The company extended again the maturity date for the redemption of $40.24 million principal amount of 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
JED appointed its senior geologist Jeff Huckle Vice-President, Operations. Huckle has worked with the company since its inception and was appointed Exploration Manager during JED's management restructuring in October 2006.
JDO gained $0.29 or 22.32% at $1.59 on a volume of 2,000 shares.
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