A bit of light reading4 Jul 2017 16:43
Magnolia is the new black, as US-focused onshore operator receives boost from Western Energy Development
Investors piled into Magnolia Petroleum PLC (LON:MAGP) this morning as it revealed it had landed a major new shareholder.
Privately owned Western Energy Development LLC is taking a 29% stake in Magnolia in return for putting a pile of business Magnolia’s way.
The two companies have a capital management agreement, whereby Magnolia will be responsible for acquiring oil and gas assets across 27 Oklahoma counties in return for certain fees and interests.
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Magnolia Petroleum gains major new shareholder as part of deal to invest & manage up to US$18.5m under US Immigrant Investor Program #MAGP
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“For Western Energy to entrust us with the management of up to US$18.5 million of their clients’ funds, together with their agreement to receive shares in lieu of a cash fee for the deal, represents a major endorsement of the current board and management team,” said Rita Whittington, Magnolia’s chief executive officer.
The shares were up 31% in mid-morning trade.