RE: Observations18 Oct 2019 12:44
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In September 2018 Frontera made counterclaim, claiming USD 3.5 billion as lost profits for the period 2012 through 2027 for certain alleged breaches of the PSA by the Company and SAOG. This counterclaim was not supported with any expert report calculation. The Company and SAOG consider the counterclaim to be without merit and intend to contest the counterclaim vigorously. In addition to the claim for the lost profits, Frontera asserted a claim for taxes (VAT and excise tax) in the amount of USD 3.5 million and claimed for legal costs allegedly incurred in obtaining land access to block XII in the amount of USD 74 thousand.
Management believe that the Company and SAOG have factual and legal bases to win the case, and that possibility for Frontera to win these claims is remote. The proceedings are in progress, next hearings are expected to take place in October 2019.