Regarding the Hedging RNS and assuming the period indicated is April 26 to June 27 (15 months) then the 44% 12.9M therms hedged would equate to approx 30M therms total over the same period - ie 2m therms/month.
This absolute confidence in production is considerable and whilst they do not say with whom they are partnered in this hedge we can only assume it to be Trafigura, then if they can agree on hedging why can they not agree on debt reconfiguration ??
At the very least the hedging demonstrates Trafigura confidence in an Angus future in the industry.
Time for the annual report -. we might learn something although I think we know the answers.
I would be surprised if the major shareholders are not putting pressure on for an immediate return to trading again - as with current conditions I can see the SP doubling.
I suspect that Trafigura is soft pedalling with Angus as they are anticipating a windfall payment coming from the current negotiations (RTO) that will cover all the outstanding debt and interest. Basically from selling a hole in the ground.
Unfortunately Trafigura’s acceptance may not concur with PI’s valuation.
Personally as I am in at 1.12pence - it would need to be around £80M for me to break even.
It has all the hallmarks of Sirius and Hurricane Energy - thankfully the main market keeps me afloat.
It appears to me that the only real asset that Angus have is the potential for a hole in the ground. Any RTO negotiation must be focussed on the value of this asset.
In essence Angus is seen as a gas producer but unfortunately the cost of extraction negates any profitability and possibility to pay back any debt or dare I say it dividends.
Angus have achieved the Gold Star award for standing still.
HITS - yes true I was ignoring Q2 production numbers - and I am being a little optimistic - but I believe your numbers are TOO pessimistic. Time will reveal all - I want you to be wrong as I have a substantial investment here - unlike your good self. All the best.