RE: Reality of Likely Existing Equity Holder Wipeout15 Dec 2025 11:30
Ah ... so "the prevailing opinion" is yours, as ChatGPT thinks.....
TULLOW 2026 REFINANCING — PROBABILITY MATRIX (Realistic)
1️⃣ Full refinancing with no equity dilution
(e.g., new bond(s), amend & extend, plus hedging package, possibly Glencore-led)
Probability: 35%
2️⃣ Refinancing with mild equity dilution
(e.g., warrants to creditors, small equity raise, or part of a liability mgmt exercise)
Probability: 30%
3️⃣ Heavy equity dilution / debt-for-equity recapitalisation
(major restructuring, creditors take large share, equity largely wiped)
Probability: 20%
4️⃣ Asset sale or partial farm-out (reducing debt materially)
(monetizing Jubilee/TEN minority interests or future barrels)
Probability: 10%
5️⃣ Failure to refinance → distressed exchange → formal restructuring
(admin-like process but via scheme/CVA-equivalent)
Probability: 5%