RE: Target price10 Aug 2020 18:36
Fit like OB,
Firstly, I don't think that 4.3M buy was just an 'educated punt'.
I would be happy for a steady increase towards the 15th August...then the fireworks will really start when the expected news drops.
Secondly, on the Rig front, IMHO wouldn't expect JA to throw away £200k+ on another rig survey (even though 'if' the 'Jack-up' was of the same design: 'spud-can' forces will be different (different 'deck plans' from 'non-fixed' equipment etc..) from the original COSL Seeker survey.
I'm sure JA has probably negotiated a 'cheaper' deal with the Chinese owners - who knows, they (COSL) may want a foothold in Namibia also? and could possibly be the other JV partner for NJOM-3 well.
However JA has stated "We are pleased that this transaction is still on track, and we look forward to having funds in hand in good time for the resumption of normal oil and gas operations. We are using this time to get as fully prepared as we can for drilling and testing the NJOM-3 well."
ATB.