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CKX(CKX) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
CKXCKX(CKX)2025-03-25 16:34

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a net income of 250,224,anincreasefrom250,224, an increase from 142,961 in 2023, driven by a 35,519increaseintotalrevenueanda35,519 increase in total revenue and a 30,155 decrease in general and administrative expenses[102]. - Total revenues for 2024 were 1,521,124,reflectinga2.41,521,124, reflecting a 2.4% increase compared to 1,485,605 in 2023, with oil and gas revenues contributing 417,846,timbersalesat417,846, timber sales at 22,225, and surface revenues at 1,081,053[103].Oilrevenuesincreasedby17.31,081,053[103]. - Oil revenues increased by 17.3% to 354,821, while gas revenues surged by 108.1% to 66,672,withtotaloilandgasrevenuesaccountingfor2766,672, with total oil and gas revenues accounting for 27% of total revenues in 2024[106]. - The company experienced a decline in timber revenues, which fell by 131,922, representing 1% of total revenues in 2024 compared to 10% in 2023, attributed to timber harvest timing[112]. - Surface revenues increased by 130,249,makingup71130,249, making up 71% of total revenues in 2024, driven by robust economic activity in the region, including industrial project development[113]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively evaluating strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including potential acquisitions and divestitures, and has received preliminary indications of interest from multiple parties regarding the acquisition of the company or its assets[95][96]. - The company plans to continue evaluating commercial, agricultural, and timber lands for acquisition and may consider developing properties for commercial or residential purposes[117]. - The Company is exploring strategic alternatives for growth, including land acquisitions and business combinations[122]. Land and Asset Management - The company has completed and recorded plans for three ranchette-style subdivisions, totaling approximately 575 acres, with 22 out of 39 lots sold as of December 31, 2024[100]. - The company reported a gain on the sale of land of 85,636 in 2024, down from 149,992in2023,indicatingadecreaseinlandsaleactivity[116].CashFlowandFinancialPositionAsofDecember31,2024,theCompanyhadcurrentassetsof149,992 in 2023, indicating a decrease in land sale activity[116]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, the Company had current assets of 9,579,388 and current liabilities of 264,183[119].Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesdecreasedby264,183[119]. - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 672,192 to 204,761fortheyearendedDecember31,2024,comparedto204,761 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 876,953 for 2023[123]. - Net cash used in investing activities increased significantly to 4,121,020fortheyearendedDecember31,2024,from4,121,020 for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 391,315 in 2023[124]. - The Company had no outstanding debt as of December 31, 2024, and 2023[120]. - Cash and cash equivalents are deemed adequate for projected operations and potential land acquisitions[121]. - Net cash used in financing activities was 208,854fortheyearendedDecember31,2024,comparedto208,854 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 87,156 for 2023[125]. - The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a $459,337 decrease in current liabilities[123]. - The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or relationships with special purpose entities[127]. Accounting Policies - Significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 of the audited financial statements[126].