**Summary**
Prospex Energy PLC, an AIM-quoted investment company in the oil and gas sector, released its final results for the year ended 31 December 2025 and announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 June 2026. The company reported a loss of ยฃ2,795,169, primarily due to an unrealized loss on revaluation of investments related to reserve depletion and lower gas prices. Key highlights include the acquisition of Tarba Energรญa S.L., new gas sales agreements, successful funding activities, and strategic appointments. Post-period, the company strengthened its board, conducted a strategic review, raised additional funds via Convertible Loan Notes, and expanded into Poland with new exploration licenses. Despite operational challenges, Prospex remains focused on shareholder value creation, with stable production from its Selva Field and progress in Spain and Poland. The company is fully funded for its 2026 capex commitments and anticipates leveraging European energy security trends to enhance investor exposure.
Here is the comparison of financials and debt year on year presented as an HTML table:
| Financial Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|
| Loss for the Year | ยฃ46,759 | ยฃ2,795,169 | Increase by ยฃ2,748,410 |
| Unrealized Loss on Revaluation of Investments | ยฃ713,583 (Gain) | ยฃ2,541,311 (Loss) | Increase in Loss by ยฃ3,254,894 |
| Shareholder Equity (Net Asset Value) | ยฃ24,590,154 | ยฃ22,939,921 | Decrease by ยฃ1,650,233 |
| Total Assets | ยฃ25,757,867 | ยฃ24,509,190 | Decrease by ยฃ1,248,677 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | ยฃ1,185,386 | ยฃ38,935 | Decrease by ยฃ1,146,451 |
| Total Liabilities | ยฃ1,167,713 | ยฃ1,569,269 | Increase by ยฃ401,556 |
| Financial Liabilities - Borrowings (Unsecured Loan Notes) | ยฃ0 | ยฃ536,971 | Increase by ยฃ536,971 |
### Key Observations:
1. **Loss for the Year**: The loss increased significantly from ยฃ46,759 in 2024 to ยฃ2,795,169 in 2025, primarily due to an unrealized loss on revaluation of investments.
2. **Unrealized Loss on Revaluation of Investments**: There was a substantial increase in the unrealized loss from a gain of ยฃ713,583 in 2024 to a loss of ยฃ2,541,311 in 2025.
3. **Shareholder Equity**: Shareholder equity decreased by ยฃ1,650,233, reflecting the impact of the increased loss and reduced asset valuation.
4. **Total Assets**: Total assets decreased by ยฃ1,248,677, primarily due to a decline in the valuation of investments.
5. **Cash and Cash Equivalents**: Cash holdings decreased significantly from ยฃ1,185,386 to ยฃ38,935, indicating increased cash utilization or outflow.
6. **Total Liabilities**: Total liabilities increased by ยฃ401,556, driven by the issuance of unsecured loan notes.
7. **Financial Liabilities - Borrowings**: New unsecured loan notes were issued in 2025, amounting to ยฃ536,971, reflecting increased debt.