Acquisition7 Jul 2021 16:54
Folks, First of all let me state that I agree the Acquisition Funding could have been handled much better, a fixed allocation for Primary Bid and an element of debt funding would have been desirable. But all is not lost, in many placing situations the share price falls to the placing price or below permitting purchase opportunities in the Open Market.
Funding issues aside I believe this is an attractive acquisition for both existing and new shareholders. The company is issuing 50% more shares and in return we get:
1. A 84% increase in Production
2. A 70% increase in Operating Income
3. A >150% increase in 2P reserves.
This should translate into an increased 2nd half dividend, albeit H1 likely reduced, but who knows, BOD might compensate for for the acquisition. :-)
Regarding Serenity farm-out, yes existing shareholders will have a lower share if a farm-out is successful but not sure it will have a great impact in the short term share price as any revenue from Serenity would be likely 2+ years ahead.