Twittergate, Emails.....and New CEOs?13 Sep 2019 07:33
We've had a multitude of alleged emails & private communications from the company to ' select' posters on this BB, often communicated to the wider community in ways that seemed to facillitate the motives of those individuals. I decided to contact the company myself and here's both the initial enquiry & response I received.
Please note, all such communications can be easily fabricated as can Twitter feeds, hence caution is always advised on such feedback. However, this is the complete transcript, with no effort made to try to imply any 'secret' info protected by any sort of supposed 'special relationship'.
Sent:
Dear Ms Hume,
We have a significant investment in Canadian Overseas Petroleum Ltd and as part of the larger investment private investor holding the stock.
We are relatively new to this particular shareholding but are fairly experienced with the sector itself with other previous and current investments.
It is with some concern that we note the trading patterns of late, suggesting some significantly large offloading of stock and moreso after the recent placing, that was indicated to cover general administration expenses and to bridge the gap towards the requisite permissions being sought.
Please would you clarify the progress on the current beauracratic processes and the timeframes for such to be completed?
Could you also shed light on whether the company itself is indeed in a position to continue trading as a going concern or whether there are real & tangable concerns for its nearer term future.
As an investor in the company, I am sure you can appreciate our concern at this time and any reassurance or information you can provide on the above.
Thank you in advance for any such feedback.
Regards,
Reply:
Dear Mr. ............:
Thank you for your email and questions on COPL. We are unable to discuss government processes and goings-on in Nigeria. Like in any country where permission is needed to get this and that done, one cannot predict when approvals will come. It’s not in COPL’s control.
Your question about the viability is certainly a reasonable one however, it appears that they are close to completing the things needed to move forward, like the bond, govt consent, etc.
They have no key creditors just some payables that are late. I hope this helps somewhat.
Kind Regards,
Cathy Hume
Chief Executive Officer
E: cathy@chfir.com
T: 416-868-1079 x 231