RE: Fully funded / Massively undervalued26 Jan 2025 22:46
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I take it any new bulls or stale bulls will have properly read and understood the interim results from EME (18/12/24), a few snippets copied here:
On August 2024 Empyrean has received a letter of demand from CNOOC alleging that Empyrean has outstanding obligations under the PSC. The Company disputes the letter and is endeavouring to settle the matter amicably under the dispute resolution clauses provided for in the PSC.
On 24 August 2024, the Company received a letter of demand from CNOOC's lawyers, King Wood & Mallesons, in relation to Block 29/11. The letter of demand alleges, inter alia, that Empyrean has outstanding obligations under the relevant Petroleum Contract entered into with CNOOC and that Empyrean has failed to pay certain amounts that CNOOC consider due and payable under the Petroleum Contract relating to the prospecting fee and exploration work. The Company rejects the outstanding amounts claimed, which total $12m, and has responded to the letter of demand requesting clarification of the basis for the demands made in the letter. At this time, it is too early for the Company to form any opinion on the merits of any demands made therein and the Company intends to continue dialogue with CNOOC and, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Contract, to settle amicably through consultation any dispute arising in connection with the performance or interpretation of any provision of the Petroleum Contract. However, it is acknowledged that, in the event that the amounts claimed are called, further funding would be required, over and above that required to meet the day to day cash demand of the business for the foreseeable future.
However, in order to meet the repayment terms of the Convertible Note (which was renegotiated in 2023), any further commitments at the Mako Gas Field, any potential further costs of cooperation on Block 29/11, any potential amounts payable to CNOOC that may crystalise and working capital requirements the Company is required to raise further funding either through equity or the sale of assets and as at the date of this report the necessary funds are not in place.
The Company therefore requires additional funding to fund the ongoing cash needs of the business for the foreseeable future and may require further funding should it be required to settle amounts claimed by CNOOC. The Directors acknowledge that this funding is not guaranteed. These conditions indicate that there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, the Company may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Given the above and the Company's proven track record of raising equity funds and advanced Mako sell-down process, which the Directors believe would be sufficient to meet all possible funding needs as set out above, the Directors have therefore concluded that it is appropriate
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