RE: So are we getting a placing18 Mar 2019 12:34
Hi wizard125.
I suppose, as someone previously pointed out; the use of the word "depend" is significant.
To raise conventional funds UKOG need to produce good CPR's. Normal conventional lenders will need to see the reports and likely protect their loan by lending against the asset.
In fairness, UKOG to address conventional lending in this paragraph;
"We are optimistic that Horse Hill's horizontal production targets of 720-1,080 bopd per well can be met and that subject to these production rate and regulatory approval, Horse Hill will be able to generate fee cash flow in 2020. The addition of proven and probable reserves at Horse Hill will could also facilitate possible reserve-based lending (i.e. debt facilities) which can further help reduce the need for equity dilution."
"will could"
"reduce the need"
That's clear then.
My interpretation; UKOG hope they MIGHT be able to get some reserve based lending but, its unlikely to be enough to finance their ambitions.
"Reduce the need" is not the same as negating.
They could have completely ruled out more share issues. They did not.