Announces Second Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial ResultsArticle content Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – July 28, 2026) – Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX: CJ) (“Cardinal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net operating expense per boe is calculated as net operating expenses divided by total production for the trailing twelve-month period. Adjusted funds flow per boe is calculated using adjusted funds flow divided by total production for the applicable period. Adjusted funds flow per basic share is calculated using adjusted funds flow divided by the weighted average basic shares outstanding. Adjusted funds flow per diluted share is calculated using adjusted funds flow divided by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding.