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VAALCO Energy reports news on its independent oil and gas business, including production, development and exploration activity across an African-focused portfolio. Recurring updates cover offshore Gabon operations at the Etame field and related drilling activity, portfolio developments in Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire, and broader operational results tied to crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales.
Company announcements also address quarterly earnings releases, conference calls, capital-structure matters, governance updates and capital allocation themes such as dividends and share repurchases. VAALCO’s news flow commonly links field activity, production performance and cash-generation priorities with its multi-country asset base.
VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) announced the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Prochnow, effective March 31, 2021. Her departure is unrelated to any financial or management issues. Prochnow, who joined VAALCO in 2015, played a key role in the company’s financial transformation and recent acquisition of additional interest in the Etame block. Following her retirement, Jason J. Doornik will serve as the principal financial officer until a successor is found. VAALCO continues its operations in the West African energy sector, holding a 63.6% interest in the Etame Marin block.
VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) announced participation in the Virtual 33rd Annual ROTH Conference from March 15-17, 2021. CEO Cary Bounds and CFO Elizabeth Prochnow will hold virtual one-on-one meetings with investors on March 15. A pre-recorded presentation by Bounds and an updated investor slide deck will be available on VAALCO's website the same day. VAALCO, established in 1985, operates primarily in West Africa, holding a 63.6% interest in the Etame Marin block offshore Gabon, which has produced over 120 million barrels of crude oil.
VAALCO Energy (EGY) reported its 2020 Q4 and full-year results, highlighting the completion of the Sasol acquisition, nearly doubling its net production and reserves. Q4 production reached 4,662 BOPD but incurred a net loss of $3.6 million due to a delayed lifting. The acquisition cost was $29.6 million, with reserves increasing by an estimated 2.7 MMBO. Adjusted EBITDAX for Q4 was $3.5 million, down from $10.4 million in Q4 2019. The firm maintained a strong balance sheet with $47.9 million in cash and planned a new drilling campaign for late 2021 or early 2022.
VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) announced the schedule for its fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings release, set for March 9, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss financial and operational results will follow on March 10, 2021, at 9 a.m. CT. Interested participants can join via toll-free numbers or through a webcast on VAALCO's website. The company operates in the West African region, notably holding a 58.8% interest in the Etame Marin Block offshore Gabon, which has produced over 120 million barrels of crude oil.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) has completed its acquisition of Sasol Gabon S.A.'s 27.8% working interest in the Etame Marin block, raising its total working interest to 58.8%. This strategic move nearly doubles VAALCO's production and reserves, with an expected increase in free cash flow starting in 2021. The acquisition, costing $29.6 million, was fully funded from cash on hand. A contingent payment of up to $5 million may apply if Brent oil prices exceed $60 per barrel for 90 consecutive days between July 2020 and June 2022.
VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) announced crude oil commodity swap agreements for 709,262 barrels at a Dated Brent price of $53.10 per barrel, covering February 2021 to January 2022. This hedging strategy aims to secure cash flow to fund its drilling program for 2021/2022. CEO Cary Bounds noted recent rises in oil prices could enhance free cash flow margins. The company anticipates reviewing its hedging positions after acquiring Sasol's interest in the Etame field, expected in February.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) announced the successful move forward with its acquisition of a 27.8% working interest in the Etame Marin block offshore Gabon from Sasol Gabon S.A. Following a lack of exercised pre-emptive rights by other joint owners, VAALCO is set to nearly double its production and reserves. The acquisition, valued at $44 million, will enhance free cash flow significantly in 2021, reducing operational costs while eliminating a $1 million contingency obligation. CEO Cary Bounds expresses confidence in the company's future growth potential.
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VAALCO Energy, Inc. announced a significant acquisition of Sasol Gabon S.A.'s 27.8% interest in the Etame Marin block, increasing VAALCO's working interest to 58.8%. The company will almost double its production and reserves, boosting daily output from 4,850 to 9,150 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and increasing SEC reserves from 5.0 million to 9.4 million barrels. The $44 million deal is expected to enhance free cash flow per barrel by 23% and is set to close within 90 days, funded through cash on hand and operations.
VAALCO Energy reported a net income of $7.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for Q3 2020, showcasing strong production of 4,405 BOPD despite maintenance shutdowns and OPEC+ mandates. The company sold 412,000 barrels of oil, up from 279,000 in Q3 2019. Per-unit production costs decreased by 35% year-over-year, supported by a cash balance of $42 million and no debt. VAALCO announced plans to acquire 3-D seismic data for future drilling optimization, indicating a focus on long-term growth while managing costs effectively.