RE: Risk/reward18 Jul 2018 13:08
Potential divi, if successful too..
http://www.valuethemarkets.com/index.php/2017/12/22/shareholders-put-questions-aaog-exec-chairman-david-sefton/
VTM: Assuming that TLP-103 proves to be successful, could you describe AAOG’s future strategy and any planned dividend structure if the company hits its >1,000bopd production target.
DS: On TLP-103 being a success, which would be the case on either the Mengo or the Djeno being brought in to production, the strategy is to roll out a full field development plan for Tilapia, as well as looking at nearby assets which are complementary and can be brought into production in the near term. In such circumstances, AAOG will look to acquire scale and cashflow on a rapid basis, while maintaining a focus on the Republic of the Congo and keeping all options open as regards the delivery of value to shareholders.
The intentions on dividends have not changed from those set out in the offering circular which is that, should the drilling from the Mengo and/or the Djeno be a success, then the Company would distribute free cash to Shareholders through regular dividends once production reaches a sustained level of 1,000 bopd and if oil prices are not less than US$30. In such circumstances, the level of the dividend will be at least 50 per cent. of net profits (subject to the availability of distributable reserves).
If production reaches 5,000 bopd and also provided that oil prices are not less than US$30, the level of the dividend will be at least 75 per cent. of net profits (subject to the availability of distributable reserves).