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METGASCO LTD — Investor Presentation 2021
Jul 5, 2021
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L14 – Cervantes Oil Exploration project
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ATP2021 – Three Vali gas discoveries in CY20 & CY21 PRL211 – Odin-1 gas discovery in CY21 Potential significant gas production hub emerging to assist east coast gas shortage
Company snapshot
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Metgasco’s gas exploration success allows line of sight to profitable business in H1CY22
Company overview
Substantial shareholders & Board
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ASX listed energy exploration company (ASX code: MEL)
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Experienced team focused on creating shareholder value.
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An exploration focus in the prolific onshore Australian Cooper/Eromanga and Perth basins.
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100% success rate in discovering gas in first four wells drilled in ATP2021 and PRL211 licences. CY21 successful drilling program anticipated to build reserves in production hub.
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Anticipated FID to commercialise Vali Q3 CY21 and gas
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production of gross 12mmscf/d targeted in H1 CY22. Odin gas discovery highly likely to be developed via Vali facilities.
| Substantial shareholders & Board | ||
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| Melbana Energy Limited | 20.00% | |
| Keybridge Capital Limited & Aurora Funds | 14.77% | |
| Board and Senior Management | 2.59% | |
| Top 20 | 50.15% | |
| Total shareholders | 1,973 |
Source: Link Market Services ( 29 June 2021)
Quality exploration portfolio in Cooper and Perth basins
- Currently planning the drilling of high impact oil exploration well Cervantes-1 onshore in Perth Basin.
Financial information
| Financial information | |
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| Share price (29 June 2021) | A$0.029 |
| Number of shares | 549.6m |
| Bonus Options (4c expiring 31/12/2021) | 182.5m |
| Employee Performance Rights | 10.4m |
| Market capitalisation | A$15.94m |
| Cash1 | A$0.55m |
| BYE Shares2 Debt |
A$0.18m A$nil |
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1 As at 30 June 2021
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2 As at 29 June 2021
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Gas focus
Oil focus
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Metgasco’s Strategy is to deliver shareholder returns from current and new E&P assets/investments and be the partner of choice
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Achievements over the past 36 months
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Significant achievements have been made in the last 36 months in 3 key focus areas
Perth Basin
Cooper Eromanga
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✓ September 2019: signed Perth Basin exploration farm-in deal with RCMA in the Western Flank of the Perth Basin. Deal terms allow up to two exploration wells to be drilled.
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✓ In CY2019 ATP2021 successfully farmed-out to Vintage Energy and Bridgeport.
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✓ MEL free carried on Vali-1 exploration well retaining 25% interest in ATP2021
✓ September 2019: large oil prospect Cervantes identified by Metgasco & Prospective resources announced.
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✓ 1[st] JV well Vali-1 spud in Dec19 and discovered gas in Permian sands
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✓ Vali-1 ST1 successfully stimulated and ✓ tested at stabilised rate = 4.3 mmscf/d at 942 psi FWHP in Q3 CY2020.
15 Nov 2019: Vintage Energy farms-in to the Cervantes prospect, paying 50% of well costs for 30% interest. Right for 2[nd] well farm-in L14 at same terms.
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✓ In Dec CY2020 Independent reserve assessment determines gas in Vali field 2P Gross 33.2PJ and Net 8.3PJ
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✓ CY2020 appoint highly experienced drilling consultancy Aztech appointed .
Corporate
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✓ Following Dec CY2020 AGM approval 20 million shares in Byron Energy(ASX “BYE”) In SpecieDistribution completed to MEL eligible shareholders.
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Metgasco continue to assess value adding corporate and asset opportunities in the Cooper and Perth Basins.
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✓ Vali-2 drilled in Apr21- 150 m net gas pay . Gas sample from the Toolachee
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✓ Government regulatory approvals now expected by end Q3 CY21
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✓ Vali-3 drilled successfully in Jun 21
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✓ PRL211- Odin-1 well drilled in May21 172.5 m gas pay in Toolachee,Epsilon and Patchawarra foramtions. Gas samples recovered from Toolachee and Epsilon.
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✓ Well planning significantly advanced including purchase of long lead items.
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✓ Cervantes well timing dependent on securing suitable drilling rig. Discussions underway on two suitable rigs active in WA.
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Entitlement Offer
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• A underwritten non-renounceable rata Entitlement Offer with an fully pro opportunity to acquire 1 New Share for every 3 Existing Shares held as at the Record Date at an offer price of $0.025 per New Share (Offer Price) to raise up to approximately $4.58 million. Attaching options on a 1 for 3 basis with a strike price of $0.031 expiring 31 December 2022
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Issue price:
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➢ representing a discount of 7.4% on the closing price of Metgasco on 1 July 2021
➢ representing a discount of 13.5% on the 30-day VWAP of Metgasco to 1 July 2021
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Use of Funds
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| Appraisal, Well Completion, Well Testing, Geophysics and Commercialisation activities in relation to the Company's Cooper Basin portfolio |
$2.36M |
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| Pipeline and Service Infrastructure in relation to commercialisation of the Company's Cooper Basin portfolio, subject to Joint Venture FID |
$0.62M |
| Pre-drill preparation, Civil works and Rig contracting at Cervantes | $0.83M |
| New business appraisal and evaluation, and for general working capital | $0.55M |
| Legal, Underwriting and Capital Raising costs of the offer (best estimate)1,2 | $0.22M |
| Total | $4.58M |
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1 Lead Manager Underwriting fees pursuant to the offer are three (3) percent ($137,412). Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement and Lead Manager Mandate, a further three (3) percent fee will be paid to the Lead Manager (up to a maximum of $137,412, assuming 100% shortfall) on shortfall shares placed in relation to any shortfall under the Entitlement offer. Legal fees of $15,000 have been estimated in relation to the Entitlement offer and related Underwriting documentation.
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2 Application of funds raised pursuant to the Entitlement offer are best estimates only and may necessarily vary subject to operation developments.
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Share Capital Structure
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Current ordinary shares on issue
Current ordinary shares on issue 549,649,424 Entitlement Offer (1 New Share for every 3 Existing Shares) 183,216,475 Total ordinary shares on issue post Entitlement Offer 732,865,899 Entitlement Offer Options (expiry 31 December 2022) 61,072,158 Underwriter Options (expiry 31 December 2022) 6,000,000 Bonus Options (expiring 31 December 2021) 182,476,936 Employee Performance Rights 10,418,411
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Entitlement Offer Indicative Timeline*
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| Announcement of Entitlement Offer | Tuesday 6 July 2021 |
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| Record Date for Entitlement Offer | Friday 9 July 2021 |
| Entitlement Offer opens and dispatch of offer booklet | Wednesday 14 July 2021 |
| Entitlement Offer closes | Wednesday 28 July 2021 |
| Results announced | Monday 2 August 2021 |
| Quotation of Entitlement Offer shares sought | Wednesday 4 August 2021 |
*All dates are indicative and subject to change at the discretion of the issuer.
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Quality Onshore Australia Exploration Asset Portfolio
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East Coast Gas - Cooper/Eromanga Basin – Vali gas discovery, stimulated and tested. ERCE certification of net 8.3PJ** gas reserves. Reserve upgrade likely following CY21 drilling.
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West Coast Oil - Perth Basin - Cervantes shallow oil prospect - Hovea Oil field lookalike.
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Cooper/Eromanga Basin- “String of Pearls”
Perth Basin
ATP2021 – In Q3 CY2020 Vali-1 ST1 stimulated and tested at 4.3MMscfd. CY21-Vali-2 and Vali-3 gas discoveries. PRL211 CY21 gas discovery ATP2020 Farm-out process underway
L14 -15mmbo* 2P Cervantes oil prospect located between the Hovea, Jingemia and Cliff Head oil fields .
Exploration focus on prolific Australian onshore basins
- *Ref slide 15/19 resource notes
** Ref slide 10/19 reserves
notes
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Metgasco: Strategy / Asset Overview
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Strategy - Deliver shareholder returns from current and new E&P assets/investments and be the partner of choice
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Cooper/Eromanga Basin QLD
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2 permits - 1 non-op /1 operated.
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ATP2021 (25%) Vali-1 ST1 gas
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discovery, independent Net Reserve 2P Reserves of 8.3PJ*.
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Successful Stimulation and gas test completed July / August CY2020
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Vali-2 & 3 gas discoveries CY2021
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ATP2020 (100% operated) Farm-out campaign re-launched Q1 CY2021
Cooper/Eromanga Basin SA
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2 non-operated permits.
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PRL211 farm-in pay 25% for 21.25%
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PRL211 adjacent to ATP2021.
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Odin-1 gas discovery announced 31May 2021
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PRL 237 (20%) – No near term activity planned . Senex sold asset to Beach Energy in Q4 CY20.
Onshore Perth Basin
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Basin entry farm-in to drill Cervantes exploration prospect in L14 Licence by paying 50% to earn 30% equity.
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2[nd] Farm-in exercise right
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Vintage Energy secured as equivalent funding partner.
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Planning of well significantly advanced
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Well timing subject to HSE approvals and rig contract
*Ref Slide 19 reserves notes
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ATP2021- Vali Hub Reserves ….how big is the upside?
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Vali-2 delivered greater net gas pay than Vali-1 ST1 and is cased for future production. Vali-3 gas pay in-line with pre-drill expectations . Reserve increase anticipated.
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Vali-2 drilled to appraise Patchawarra gas discovery and assess potential for gas in a Toolachee formation four-way dip closure(not tested in Vali-1)
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150 metres of net gas pay in Vali-2 interpreted primarily in Toolachee and Patchawarra formations
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Vali-2 Toolachee gas sample recovered to surface
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Toolachee in Vali-2 six metres up-dip of Vali-1 ST1
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Vali-3 wireline logging confirmed net gas pay in Patchawarra in line with pre-drill expectations
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Vali-2 similar to Vali-1 ST1 stacked gas pay in Toolachee and Patchawarra formations
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Vali 2 and Vali-3 Cased for future perforation, fracture stimulation and production
| Gross ATP 2021 Vali Gas Field Patchawarra Formation (1 December 2020) | Gross ATP 2021 Vali Gas Field Patchawarra Formation (1 December 2020) | Gross ATP 2021 Vali Gas Field Patchawarra Formation (1 December 2020) | |
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| Reserves (Bscf) | 12.3 | 30.3 | 78.9 |
| Reserves (PJ) | 13.4 | 33.2 | 86.6 |
| Net ATP 2021 Vali Gas Field Patchawarra Formation (1 December 2020) | |||
| 1P | 2P | 3P | |
| Reserves (Bscf) | 3.1 | 7.6 | 19.7 |
| Reserves (PJ) | 3.4 | 8.3 | 21.6 |
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*Resources prior to drilling Vali-2 and Vali-3 Refer to Reserve Notes on Page 19
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String of Pearls-Building a sizeable gas production hub
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Potential nine well Vali development - field life approx 20 years - 12mmscf/day average rate
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By assessing the resource upside ahead of first gas there is the potential to optimise the value of the ATP2021and PRL211 assets, with the following benefits expected to be realised:
– Appropriately sized flowline by better defining field volumes via further successful drilling.
Vali-1 ST1 test proved gas rate of circa 5 MMscf/day Targeting plateau field gas flow-rate of 12 MMscf/day The success of Vali-2 & 3 + Odin-1 should deliver reserve & resource upside building the size of the gas production hub. This could add significant value to the Vali Field as Odin-1 could be tied into the Vali pipeline infrastructure Preferred pipeline connection point at Santos operated Beckler field.
Gas marketing advantages – the Joint Venture will be in a stronger position to market larger volumes of gas, with the potential for improved terms and pricing.
– Exposure to rising gas prices gas prices are increasing, with forecasters and market commentators expecting this trend to continue.
The success to date on the CY21 drilling program is likely to increase the size of the prize . Anticipate JV FID approval Q3 CY2021 of new gas production hub development - First Gas anticipated H1 CY2022.
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*Subject to JV approval ,GSA signing ,tie-in tariff and regulatory approvals
Cooper Basin PRL211- Strategic Odin Farm-in
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• Odin-1 cased for production with gas shows in Toolachee, Epsilon and Patchawarra formations.
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Metgasco (21.25%), Vintage(operator with 42.5%) Bridgeport(21.25%) free carry Beach Energy(15%) for Odin-1 drilling
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Odin-1 cased early June as a gas discovery for future production
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Wireline logging estimated 172.5m of net gas pay primarily in primary target Toolachee and Patchawarra formations, with gas pay also discovered in Epsilon formation
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Gas samples recovered from the Toolachee and Epsilon formations
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Future potential production from the Odin field could be tied-in to the Vali production network
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Presence of gas in Odin-1 a clear indication that hydrocarbons are still discoverable in areas previously worked over by other companies
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Upside stratigraphic potential
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Prospective resources anticipated to be converted to contingent resource following independent reserve study
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• Odin-1 well results indicate potential resource upgrade closer to high estimate
ASX: MEL 1 Prospective resources prior to drilling .Refer to MEL ASX release 22 Nov 2019
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Cooper Eromanga Basin ATP-2020
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• Farm-out process underway . Companies reviewing data room
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2015 bid won by MEL
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ATP granted May 2018
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Located in SW QLD Cooper Eromanga Basin
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In close proximity to areas of hydrocarbon source and existing oil & gas fields
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535 km[2] , 100% interest. Farmout process underway
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Underexplored region. MEL reprocessed 2D seismic
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Gas pipeline traverses permit & oil refinery only 100km away
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Primary gas target: Toolachee sands
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Primary Oil targets: Jurassic-Cretaceous sands
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Key prospect Loki . Shallow well - 1750 m. Low cost well
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Metgasco planning to drill well carried by farminee in CY22
Loki Prospective resources* – ASX release 31 March CY2021
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| Eromanga OIL | Loki Prospect–Hutton and Wyandra Sands | Loki Prospect–Hutton and Wyandra Sands | Loki Prospect–Hutton and Wyandra Sands | Loki Prospect–Hutton and Wyandra Sands |
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| Low (P90) | Best (P50) | High (P10) | COS(%) | |
| OOIP MMbbl | 7.5 | 26.7 | 57.8 | Wyandra 15 Hutton 13 |
| Recoverable Oil MMbbl | 1.8 | 6.4 | 14.8 |
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Perth Basin – Cervantes – L14- Hunting for Oil in Kingia
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Kingia/High Cliff
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Jingemia-1 intersected a 26m water bearing good porosity sand of Kingia/High Cliff Sand(outside of structural closure) reducing the risk of sand presence in Cervantes.
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Cervantes structure significantly shallower than Jingemia.
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Cervantes structure located in the gap between the oil discovery trend of the Hovea, Jingemia and Cliff Head Oil fields
Cervantes well COS of 28% with high chance of development due to proximity(3Km) to Jingemia production facility.
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Permian sandstone reservoir targets prolific producers in the Perth Basin
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Total oil produced from nearby fields in excess of 27 MMbbl of oil
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Perth Basin – Cervantes – L14
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Potentially one of the largest undrilled oil opportunities in the Perth Basin (Gross P50 OOIP 35mmbo), with geological similarities to nearby discoveries
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Dongara
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| ties in the Perth Basin (Gross P50 y discoveries |
ties in the Perth Basin (Gross P50 y discoveries |
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| Exploration Key Data | |
| Country | Australia |
| Basin | Perth Basin |
| Licence | L14 Western Flank Cervantes |
| Prospect Targets | Cervantes-1 + right to second expfarm-in |
| Farm-in Promote | Farm in for 30% for funding 50% of 1st well- 2nd welloptiononsame terms. |
| Cervantes Owners | MEL 30%(well op),RCMA 40%,VEN 30% |
| Target Information | TD: ~2500-2700 Md Primary Targets: Kingia/HCSS/Dongara |
| Gross Prospective Resource-see table |
P50: OOIP 35mmbo and Recoverable 15.6 mmbo,(arithmetic sum of Permian Zones) |
| Estimated spud date |
Subject to rig availability & government regulatory approvals. |
| Proximity to Infrastructure |
3km to Jingemia Plant – oil processing deal already in place |
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Locally prolific Kingia Sandstone at shallowest depth in onshore Perth Basin and potential oil bearing.
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An independent report by RISC (refer Metgasco announcement 4 October 2019) calculated the Mid/P50 prospective resources on the Cervantes prospect of gross 17.4 mmbo representing a 14% increase on the P50 estimate of Metgasco.
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The regional cross section illustrates the tilted fault blocks of the hydrocarbon bearing Perth Basin
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Cervantes-1 similar structural features with successful wells due east
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High Gas demand in East Coast + Oil Price at 3yr High
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East Coast - New gas discoveries required to meet forecast demand
Perth Basin or Cooper Oil discovery a company game changer as oil prices at 3yr high
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Federal Govt has identified gas companies and the delivery of gas to market as an essential service.
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Forecast demand underpinned by LNG, expected to be steady over the long-term.
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Significant investment, needed to meet forecast demand, required for:
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Development of 2P undeveloped.
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Development of ‘anticipated developments.
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Development of new discoveries.
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Exploration and appraisal.
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Domestic gas prices are independent of the volatility of global oil prices.
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Recent ACCC papers indicate contract gas pricing in the $9-10/GJ range.
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AEMO states in its March 2020 Gas Statement of opportunities that: ”Actual operational constraints, particularly within the Victorian DTS, may lead to transportation limitations throughout the system, creating potential supply gaps during peak winter days from 2024”.
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2021/2022 Indicative Key Activity Timeline
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Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022
| Vali 2/3 and Odin-1 planning/approvals Procure/Construct / Install Pipeline/flowlines to Gas Wells Drill Vali-3 Secure Gas sale and tariff deal JV FID Agreement Drill Vali-2 Drill Odin-1 Stimulate & Complete/test Vali/Odin wells First Gas Production Plan/ land access for ATP 2021 3D seismic program_**_ ERCE Reserve resource study |
Vali 2/3 and Odin-1 planning/approvals Procure/Construct / Install Pipeline/flowlines to Gas Wells Drill Vali-3 Secure Gas sale and tariff deal JV FID Agreement Drill Vali-2 Drill Odin-1 Stimulate & Complete/test Vali/Odin wells First Gas Production Plan/ land access for ATP 2021 3D seismic program_**_ ERCE Reserve resource study |
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| ATP2021/PRL211 Oil & Gas Cooper Basin |
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| ATP2020 Oil & Gas Cooper Basin |
Restart Farm-out process-secure quality partner Farm-in agreement data room discussions Loki Drilling or seismic survey , planning & approvals Drill shallow Loki prospect or complete seismic program Sign Farm-in agreement?** |
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| L14 - Cervantes Oil Perth Basin |
Well planning, HSE approvals, secure Rig provider, procure equipment contractor selection |
Drill Cervantes Complete/ Test Well? HSE/ Well Plans Reserve Bookin** |
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Past/future committed milestone
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Milestone dependent on discovery/ JV approval / new partner and/or funding.
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*Subject to regulatory approvals and rig availability
**Subject to regulatory and JV approvals and rig availability
Conclusions - Upcoming investment highlights
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Near term operational, corporate and macro news flows will provide a number of share price catalysts
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Independent Reserve CY2021 well results on Vali-2 /Vali-3 and Odin-1 being reviewed by Assessment Increase independent reserve auditor to assess upside gas reserve potential ATP-2021 /PRL211 and estimate gas production rate to optimise flowline size & route.
Milestones to achieve Secure gas sales agreement. Agree funding options on pipeline. FID on Vali Prod Hub Agree processing tariff with Santos. JV approve FID . ATP-2021/PRL211
Complete ATP2020 farm-out process . Farm-out up-to 75% of the ATP2020 licence. Leading to drilling Loki or seismic in CY2022.
Farm-out of ATP-2020
Secure Cervantes-1 Sign drilling contract in 2[nd] Half CY2021. Finalise drilling plans Drilling Rig and regulatory approvals targeting spudding well in late Q4 Perth Basin L14 CY2021 or Q1 CY2022 subject to rig availability & govt approvals
1[st] Gas Production Install and commission gas pipeline and associated infrastructure Vali Production Hub to target 1[st] gas sales in H1 CY2022.
Review potential to drill additional gas and shallow oil prospects in ATP2021/PRL211 and select new drilling targets by Q2 CY2022. Review need for further 3D seismic.
Plan seismic program and/ or drill drilling targets in ATP2021 /PRL211
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Disclaimer / Reserves and Resource Notes
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This presentation is being provided for the sole purpose of providing the recipients with background information about Metgasco Ltd (Metgasco) which is current only at the date of this presentation. No representation, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of information contained in this presentation, including the accuracy, likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forecasts, prospects, returns or statements in relation to future matters contained in the presentation (“forward-looking statements”). Such forward-looking statements are neither promises or guarantees and involve unknown risks and uncertainties and are by their nature subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies and are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that are subject to change (and in many cases are outside the control of Metgasco, its Directors and Officers) which may cause the actual results or performance of Metgasco to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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This presentation provides information in summary form only and is not intended to be complete. It is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor.
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Due care and consideration should be undertaken when considering and analysing Metgasco’s financial performance. All references to dollars are to Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated.
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Metgasco nor its related corporations, Directors, employees or agents, nor any other person, accepts any liability, including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence, for any loss arising from the use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it.
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This presentation should be read in conjunction with other publicly available material. Further information including historical results and a description of the activities of Metgasco is available on our website, www.metgasco.com.au.
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Cautionary statement prospective resources: the estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future development project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further exploration appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons. The prospective resource volumes quoted in this presentation for the Cervantes Prospect reference Metgasco ASX release of 10 September 2019 . The prospective resource volumes for the Odin exploration prospect reference Metgasco ASX release 22 November 2019. The reserves for Vali quoted in this presentation were independently certified by ERCE Equipoise Pte Ltd(ERCE) and were detailed in Metgasco ASX release 14 December 2021. The prospective resource volumes for the Loki prospect in ATP2020 reference release 31 March 2021.The reserves and resources have been classified and estimated in accordance with the Petroleum Resource Management System (PRMS). Metgasco has required material new data with the drilling of Vali-2, Vali-3 and Odin-1 ,however this data has not been fully interpreted and analysed at the date of this presentation. When this data has been incorporated into a resource revision a further announcement will be made.Resource estimates are net of shrinkage.
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Competent Person Statement: The reported Perth Basin prospective resource estimates are based on information compiled or reviewed by Dr. R. Willink who holds a PhD and a BSc (Hons) in Geology and is a member of AAPG and PESA. Dr. Willink is a Non-Executive director of Metgasco and is currently an Advisor on Exploration of the privately-owned Timor Resources and has worked in the petroleum industry as a practicing geologist for over 40 years. Dr. Willink has consented to the inclusion in this report of matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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Competent Person Statement : The reported Vali Gas field contingent reserve estimates are based on information compiled or reviewed by Adam Becis , Principal Reservoir Engineer with ERCE. ERCE is an independent consultancy specialising in petroleum reservoir evaluation. Except for the provision of professional services on a fee basis, ERCE has no commercial arrangement with any other person or company involved in the interests that are the subject of this contingent resource evaluation.
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Investment risks
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Potential investors should be aware that there are risks associated with investing in Metgasco. Certain risks are beyond the control of Metgasco and its Directors and Management and may have a material impact on Metgasco’s future operating and financial performance, and/or the financial position of Metgasco, its prospects and/or the value of the Shares. Some of the key risks associated with an investment in Metgasco are described as follows.
Development risk
Oil & gas development is a high risk undertaking and successful development cannot be guaranteed. The Company’s financial performance will substantially depend on the accuracy of its sub-surface analysis, the production flow rates achieved and from cost estimates for its exploration well, project development costs and production facilities activities, working capital requirements and the duration of its works program. Due to individual prospect geological risk there can be no assurance that the Company’s exploration activities, projects, tenements or databases that the Company holds or may acquire in future, will result in profitable outcomes for the Company. In the event that the Company’s exploration and development proves to be unsuccessful, this could lead to a diminution in value of its projects, a reduction in the cash reserves of the Company and the possible relinquishment of one or more of its tenements.
COVID-19 risk
The Company has observed that in response to COVID 19, governments globally have imposed restrictions on the movement of citizens and limited non essential services and activities. Governments around the world have also recommended or enforced restrictions on both domestic and international travel in order to slow the spread of COVID 19. Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID 19 restrictions, it is not currently possible to assess the full impact of COVID 19 on the Company’s business. However, a prolonged financial reduction may impact on the commodity price and the availability of labour or other costs associated with the Company’s business. These effects may be felt both domestically and internationally, for an unspecified duration. A number of aspects of the Company’s business may also be directly or indirectly impacted by government, regulatory or health authority actions, work stoppages, lockdowns, quarantines and interstate travel restrictions associated with COVID 19.
Operational risk
Operations may be affected by various factors, including exploration well dry holes and failure to achieve field development timetables, and associated lower production rates than predicted. Rig mechanical failure or equipment breakdown, adverse weather conditions, industrial and environmental accidents, industrial disputes, and unexpected shortages or increases in the costs of consumables, spare parts, plant, and equipment. Losses resulting from any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial resources or could result in a total loss of the assets affected, and accordingly, may affect the market price of the Shares.
Oil and gas prices risk
Estimating hydrocarbon reserves and resources is subject to significant uncertainties associated with technical data and the interpretation of that data, future commodity prices, and development and operating costs. There can be no guarantee that Vintage will successfully produce the volume of hydrocarbons that it estimates as reserves or that hydrocarbon resources will be successfully converted to reserves. Estimates may alter significantly or become more uncertain when new information becomes available due to for example, additional drilling or production tests over the life of field. As estimates change, development and production plans may also vary. Downward revision of reserves and resources estimates may adversely affect Vintage’s operational or financial performance.
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Investment risks (continued)
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Financing risks
The Company may need to raise additional funds in the future. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to secure additional funding, whether debt, equity or otherwise, on acceptable terms, or at all. Any additional equity financing will dilute shareholdings.
Economic risks
General economic conditions, movements in interest and inflation rates and currency exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the Company’s exploration, development and production activities, as well as on its ability to fund those activities. If activities cannot be funded, there is a risk that tenements may have to be surrendered or not renewed. Furthermore, share market conditions may affect the value of the Company’s quoted securities regardless of the Company’s operating performance. Share market conditions are affected by many factors such as general economic outlook, interest rates and inflation rates, currency fluctuations, changes in investor sentiment toward particular market sectors, the demand for, and supply of capital, terrorism or other hostilities; and government fiscal, monetary and regulatory policies. None of Metgasco Ltd, its Directors or officers warrant the future performance of the Company or any return on an investment in the Company.
Environmental risks
The operations and proposed activities of the Company are subject to State and Commonwealth laws and regulations concerning the environment. As with most exploration and development projects, the Company’s activities are expected to have an impact on the environment, particularly if advanced exploration or mine development proceeds. It is the Company’s intention to conduct its activities to the highest standard of environmental obligation, including compliance with all environmental laws, in order to minimise damage to the environment and risk of liability. Nevertheless, there are certain risks inherent to Metgasco’s activities which could subject the Company to potential liability.
Title risk
Interests in tenements in Australia are governed by Commonwealth and State legislation and are evidenced by the granting of licences or leases. Each licence or lease is for a specific term and carries with it annual expenditure and reporting commitments, as well as other conditions requiring compliance. Consequently, the Company could lose title to or its interest in tenements if licence conditions are not met or if insufficient funds are available to meet expenditure commitments as and when they arise. Further, exploration tenements are subject to periodic renewal. There is no guarantee that current or future tenements will be renewed or approved. Renewal of the term of a granted tenement is at the discretion of the relevant government authority. Renewal conditions may include increased expenditure or work commitments or compulsory relinquishment of the areas comprising the Company's projects. The imposition of new conditions or the inability to meet those conditions may adversely affect the operations, financial position and/or performance of the Company.
Reliance on key personnel
The responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations and the strategic management of the Company depends substantially on its Directors and its key personnel. The loss of the services of certain personnel could adversely affect the Company and its activities.
Trading liquidity risk
The Company is a small company in terms of market capitalisation, and it may not be covered by a broad base of research analysts. As a consequence, there may be relatively few buyers and sellers of securities on the ASX at any given time and the market price may be highly volatile, particularly in times of share market turbulence or negative investor sentiment. This may present difficulties for Shareholders seeking to liquidate their holdings.
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International offer restrictions
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This document does not constitute an offer of new ordinary shares (New Share) of the Company in any jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful In particular, the document may not be distributed to any person, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold, in any country outside Australia except to the extent permitted below
Hong Kong
WARNING This document has not been, and will not be, registered as a prospectus under the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 32 of Hong Kong, nor has it been authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong pursuant to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong (the “ No action has been taken in Hong Kong to authorise or register this document or to permit the distribution of this document or any documents issued in connection with it Accordingly, the New Shares have not been and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong other than to "professional investors"(as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance)
No advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Shares has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue, in Hong Kong or elsewhere that is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to New Shares that are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to professional investors No person allotted New Shares may sell, or offer to sell, such securities in circumstances that amount to an offer to the public in Hong Kong within six months following the date of issue of such securities
The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any Hong Kong regulatory authority You are advised to exercise caution in relation to the offer If you are in doubt about any contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice
New Zealand
This document has not been registered, filed with or approved by any New Zealand regulatory authority under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the "FMC Act") The New Shares are not being offered to the public in New Zealand other than to existing shareholders of the Company with registered addresses in New Zealand to whom the offer of these securities is being made in reliance on the FMC Act and the Financial Markets Conduct (Incidental Offers) Exemption Notice 2016
Other than in the Entitlement Offer, the New Shares may only be offered or sold in New Zealand (or allotted with a view to being offered for sale in New Zealand) to a person who
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is an investment business within the meaning of clause 37 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act
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meets the investment activity criteria specified in clause 38 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act
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is large within the meaning of clause 39 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act
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is a government agency within the meaning of clause 40 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act or
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is an eligible investor within the meaning of clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act
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Singapore
This document and any other documents relating to the New Shares have not been, and will not be, lodged or registered as a prospectus in Singapore with the Monetary Authority of Singapore Accordingly, this document and any other document in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of New Shares may not be issued, circulated or distributed, nor may the New Shares be offered or sold, or be made subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than and in accordance with exemptions in Subdivision 4 Division 1 Part XIII of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the ' or as otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with, the conditions of any other applicable provisions of the SFA
This document has been provided to you on the basis that you are an existing holder of the Company's shares,( an 'institutional investor'(as defined in the SFA) or ( a 'relevant person'(as defined in section 275 2 of the SFA) In the event you are not such a shareholder, institutional investor or relevant person, please return this document immediately You may not forward or circulate this document to any other person in Singapore
Any offer is not made to you with a view to the New Shares being subsequently offered for sale to any other party There are on sale restrictions in Singapore that may be applicable to investors who acquire New Shares As such, investors are advised to acquaint themselves with the SFA provisions relating to the resale restrictions in Singapore and comply accordingly
Switzerland
The New Shares may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange or any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland Neither this document or any accompanying document relating to the New Shares i constitutes a prospectus or similar notice as such terms are understood under Article 652 a, Article 752 or Article 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or a listing prospectus within the meaning of Article 27 et seqq of the SIX Listing Rules or ( has been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of New Shares will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ( Neither this document nor any accompanying document relating to the New Shares may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland The New Shares will only be offered to regulated financial intermediaries such as banks, securities dealers, insurance institutions and fund management companies as well as institutional investors with professional treasury operations This document is personal to the recipient and not for general circulation in Switzerland
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United Kingdom
Neither this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and no prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 as amended (" has been published or is intended to be published in relation to the New Shares This document is issued on a confidential basis to 'qualified investors'(as defined in section 86 7 of the FSMA) in the United Kingdom The New Shares are not authorised to be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document, or any accompanying document, except in circumstances which do not require the publication of a prospectus pursuant to section 86 1 of the FSMA This document should not be distributed, published or reproduced, whether in whole or in part, nor may the recipients of this document disclose the contents to any other person in the United Kingdom
Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the New Shares has only been communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21 1 FSMA does not apply to the Company
In the United Kingdom, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons i who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19 5 of the FSMA (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 (the "FSMA Order") or ( high net worth entities who fall within the categories within Article 49 2 )( to ( of the FSMA Order or (to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated (together 'relevant persons') The investments to which this document relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to purchase will be engaged only with, relevant persons Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents
United States
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States The New Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1993 (the "US Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws
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