RNS Significant bits - Summary28 Jun 2019 21:25
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Selling Ruvuma? - excess of 190 bcf (over 30 million barrels oil equivalent ("mmboe") to SOLO
Aminex selling 50% of its interest in Ruvuma. The transaction represents a very significant milestone for Solo as it validates the commercial attractiveness of the project. Aminex's transaction emphasised the significant discount of value currently ascribed to Solo's material interest in this project. The transaction has galvanised Solo's confidence in its ability to divest its interest at a significant premium to the value currently assigned by the market, and the Company's efforts to realise value from this core investment have intensified. But are fully funded for the Chikumbi well if required.
I hope that this is the last report that I will write for the Company in its current form. We are on the cusp of true transformation that is not reliant on outcomes outside of our control, such as success with the drill-bit or government approvals.
Solo now has a very clear strategic vision; set a net production target of at least 5,000 boepd within the next three years.
We recognise that our success will ultimately be judged on delivery of this stated strategy and we are confident that 2019 will be a transformational year for the Company and its shareholders.
Company is debt free. Board of Directors hold 7% of the shares in issue. Cost discipline is a key focus for the Board, with cash of £2,999,000 at period-end.
We are encouraged by the discussions that we are having. We are looking to move on acquisition opportunities that provide the Company with cash flow. We are very mindful that we wish to achieve this growth without raising substantial equity and thereby diluting existing shareholders
Helium One continues to represent one of the core investments that the Board believes will deliver a significant return on investment, given the strong underlying fundamentals in the global supply / demand balance of helium. Helium One is capitalised through to the drilling of the exploration well, currently anticipated to commence later this year, subject to rig availability and certain licencing conditions. We expect to see further progress during 2019 in delivering a route to liquidity