approximate 1,396 Boe/d decrease in average daily production. Excluding the impact of hedges, Battalion realized 98.4% of the average NYMEX oil price during the second quarter of 2024. Realized hedge losses totaled approximately $3.2 million during the second quarter of 2024.
Lease operating and workover expense was $10.22 per Boe in the second quarter of 2024 versus $10.79 per Boe in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in lease operating and workover expense per Boe year-over-year is primarily a result of savings on chemicals and lower SWD costs. Gathering and other expense was $10.36 per Boe in the second quarter of 2024 versus $12.97 per Boe in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in gathering and other expenses per Boe is primarily related to the start-up of the AGI facility and lower treating fees associated versus the Valkyrie (liquid redox) plant. General and administrative expenses were $2.85 per Boe in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $4.04 per Boe in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in general and administrative expense is primarily attributable to a decrease in payroll and benefits compared with the prior year period as a result of the headcount reduction in 2023 partially offset by an increase in audit, legal and transaction costs associated with the potential merger with Fury Resources.
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $8.7 million or a net loss of $0.53 per share available to common stockholders. After adjusting for selected items, the Company reported an adjusted diluted net loss available to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2024 of $13.2 million or an adjusted diluted net loss of $0.80 per common share (see Reconciliation for additional information). Adjusted EBITDA during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $15.6 million as compared to $16.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 (see Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table for additional information).
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $160.2 million of indebtedness outstanding and approximately $0.3 million of letters of credit outstanding. Total liquidity on June 30, 2024, made up of cash and cash equivalents, was $54.4 million.
On May 13, 2024, 20,000 shares of preferred equity were sold for proceeds of $19.5 million, net of discount. On May 14, 2024, the Company used $17.3 million of the proceeds from the sale of the preferred equity to pay down debt.
For further discussion on our liquidity and balance sheet, as well as recent developments, refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Risk Factors in the Company’s Form 10-Q.
Merger Agreement with Fury Resources
Fury Resources, Inc. (“Fury”) has requested a further amendment of the previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 14, 2024, as amended (the “Merger Agreement”), such that the amount of merger consideration payable to the Company’s stockholders in connection with the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement would be reduced from $9.80 per share to $7.00 per share. The modified offer is contingent on the existing holders of the Company’s Series A through Series A-4 preferred equity rolling 100% of their preferred equity into new preferred equity in the surviving company following the merger in order to help support the transaction. The Company’s Special Committee and its Board of Directors are reviewing Fury’s proposal. The Company has been advised by the holders of the Company’s preferred stock that they are also reviewing Fury’s proposal. The Company does not intend to comment further on this matter until such reviews are complete.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving the Company and Fury Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation. In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company intends to file, or has filed, the relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission