Kosmos Energy Announces Sale of Equatorial Guinea Production Assets to Panoro Energy for up to $219.5 Million

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Optimizes portfolio, high grades capital allocation, lowers costs and enhances liquidity

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) (“Kosmos” or the “Company”) has entered into an agreement to sell its 40.375% non-operating working interest in the Ceiba Field and Okume Complex production assets offshore Equatorial Guinea to Panoro Energy (“Panoro”) for $180 million, plus future contingent payments of up to $39.5 million.

Under the terms of the agreement, Panoro will acquire the Kosmos subsidiary that owns an interest in Block G where the Ceiba and Okume production assets are located (the “Assets”). The consideration consists of an upfront cash payment of $180 million, subject to certain adjustments, plus contingent payments of $12.5 million linked to production performance at the Ceiba field and $9 million payable in each of 2027, 2028 and 2029, which are subject to certain oil price and production thresholds.

The transaction enhances liquidity from monetizing non-core assets and accelerates debt reduction. Proceeds will be used to reduce borrowings outstanding under the reserves-based lending (RBL) credit facility.

The transaction has an effective date of January 1, 2025, and is expected to close mid-year 2026, The transaction has received approval from the Government of Equatorial Guinea, and completion only remains subject to CEMAC customary approval. Over the two-year period post completion of the transaction, Kosmos expects to realize approximately $100 million in total savings across capital expenditures and general and administrative expenses.

Andrew G. Inglis, Kosmos Energy’s chairman and chief executive officer said: “This transaction reflects our continued focus on capital discipline and balance sheet resilience. The high-grading of the portfolio by accelerating the monetization of later-life, non-operated production assets enables Kosmos to focus our capital and expertise on our world-class assets where we can add the most value for our stakeholders over the long-term. The proceeds from the transaction enhance liquidity and accelerate debt reduction, while the contingent payments ensure we retain exposure to future upside.”

About Kosmos Energy

Kosmos Energy is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. We have diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. Additionally, in the proven basins where we operate, we are advancing high-quality development opportunities, which have come from our exploration success. Kosmos is listed on the NYSE and LSE and is traded under the ticker symbol KOS. As an ethical and transparent company, Kosmos is committed to doing things the right way. The Company’s Business Principles articulate our commitment to transparency, ethics, human rights, safety and the environment. Read more about this commitment in the Kosmos Sustainability Report. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.

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