Pedevco (PED) Risk Analysis

If the actual amount of production is higher than we estimated, we will have greater commodity price exposure than we intended. If the actual amount of production is lower than the notional amount that is subject to our derivative instruments, we might be forced to satisfy all or a portion of our derivative transactions without the benefit of the cash flow from our sale of the underlying physical commodity, resulting in a substantial diminution of our liquidity. As a result of these factors, our hedging activities may not be as effective as we intend in reducing the volatility of our cash flows, and in certain circumstances may actually increase the volatility of our cash flows. To the extent that we have engaged, or in the future engage, in hedging activities to protect ourselves against commodity price declines, we may be prevented from fully realizing the benefits of increases in commodity prices above the prices established by our hedging contracts, similar to what occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2026. In addition, our hedging activities may expose us to the risk of financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances in which the counterparties to our hedging contracts fail to perform under the contracts. Derivative instruments also expose us to the risk of financial loss in some circumstances, including when: ·the counter-party to the derivative instrument defaults on its contract obligations;    ·there is an increase in the differential between the underlying price in the derivative instrument and actual prices received; or    ·the steps we take to monitor our derivative financial instruments do not detect and prevent transactions that are inconsistent with our risk management strategies. In addition, depending on the type of derivative arrangements we enter into, the agreements could limit the benefit we would receive from increases in oil and gas prices. It cannot be assumed that the hedging transactions we have entered into, or will enter into, will adequately protect us from fluctuations in commodity prices. Increases in the differential between the ceiling value for oil and natural gas prices set forth in our commodity derivative contracts and commodity derivative collar contracts is anticipated to affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. For more information regarding our current derivative instruments see “Part I. Item 1. Financial Statements” – “Note 9 – Derivatives”. We have recorded impairments in the past and may be required to record additional write-downs of our oil and natural gas properties in the future, including as a result of declining commodity prices and lease expirations, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We review our long-lived tangible and intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Historically, impairments have resulted primarily from declines in oil and natural gas prices. For example, for the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded a $19.3 million impairment related to our D-J Basin properties, and during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Acquired Companies recorded impairment charges of $3.9 million and $21.1 million, respectively, with respect to their proved and unproved oil and natural gas properties in the PRB for 2024 and both the PRB and D-J Basin for 2023. Aside from certain lease expirations, no significant impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025. In addition to commodity price volatility, our asset base is subject to the risk of lease expirations, which may result in the loss of leasehold interests and associated capitalized costs if we are unable to meet drilling commitments or obtain extensions. In our D-J Basin asset, 16,138 total net acres were scheduled to expire during 2026, of which 3,310 net acres expired during the first half of 2026, with an additional 2,133 and 638 net acres expiring in 2027 and 2028, respectively, and 8,081 net acres thereafter, in each case net to our direct ownership interest, if we do not satisfy applicable drilling or extension requirements. In the PRB, 4,822 total net acres were set to expire in 2026, of which 720 net acres expired during the first half of 2026, with 34,999 and 15,828 net acres expiring in 2027 and 2028, respectively. In the Permian Basin asset, approximately 200 net acres are scheduled to expire in 2026 (net to our direct ownership interest only). If these leases expire without being developed or extended, we may be required to write off the associated unproved property costs, which could result in material non-cash charges.