I sometimes wonder where people's logic lies!29 Jun 2022 09:52
It's obvious that DB wants to see Union Jack Oil a raving success. He has invested, with the agreement of the board of directors, in a number of assets he/they believe will bring value to the company. The job he is tasked to do on behalf of investors.
To date, he has through one investment alone and with his increasing of the percentage interest, brought the company to profitability. Yes, it's taken time, it's taken placings, but that time taken has been down to the operator of the asset and in this industry, especially onshore exploration, is beset with planning delays and disappointment. The operations delayed by activists, you name it, every stage is a battle. In the meantime, the company must continue to invest and survive and, as anyone who invests in AIM will know, this costs money, it is high risk and a lot of companies fail miserably.
Like it or not, Biscathorpe, West Newton and Wressle were all gambles based mostly on the experience and skill of the company's own geologist, Graham Bull, another of Union Jacks' greatest assets!
Shareholders here have been patient, they have been diluted, they have been caught out on leaked placings, sadly part of the risks of investing. BUT, for the first time in the company history, that long awaited period has arrived. In 12 months, the company has achieved profitability. It is debt free. It is going to do a share buy back or a dividend payment/both. It has an interest in the biggest gas discovery in the UK in over half a century, it has an interest (major interest) in what is described as the biggest un-appraised onshore hydrocarbon discovery in the UK, throw in the royalties which are money for nothing, add on Keddington and Fiskerton production along with some other potentially good producing assets pending, for me, Union Jack is in a good place, a place that will not only weather any recession, but will remain in a healthy position for many years to come.
Now if all that is worthy of slating the management day in day out, then some people need a wake up call. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the company will now progress to DB's 'mid-tier' hopes. Maybe not this year, but I believe it will happen. I know it's easy to say be patient, many have been patient for longer than they ever expected, but 2021/2022 has been the period of change. Loads of news to come including two important reserves updates.
Thats me done for today, I will sit back now and watch the activists, antagonists and non-shareholders pull this to pieces. Have a great day everyone.