Words from Gil and comment by Malcy Gil Holzman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Atlantic, commented:
“We are very pleased to agree this transfer of a portion of our WI on the Block to our strategic alliance partner Africa Oil. The restructure of the WI will result in Africa Oil holding 26.25% and Eco 20% and will strengthen the JV position amid ongoing negotiations with third parties to farm into the Block and execute a drilling campaign. Since Africa Oil is already established as JV partner and Operator on the Block, receipt of the requisite regulatory approval for the transfer is expected to be straight forward.
“We look forward to continuing our work with the South African government and regulatory bodies in terms of our Environmental Authorisation process and in the active exploration of Block 3B/4B. The initial cash to be received from Africa Oil will enable Eco Atlantic to fund its growth opportunities elsewhere and with no shareholders dilution, while maintaining a strategic and considerable 20% working interest in this highly prospective Block (pre farm out to a third party).”
You can’t keep a good man down and Gil Holzman is one of those who regularly surprises with another deal which is just around the corner. Today he unveils a plan to raise some $10m+ without any dilution by admittedly bringing in fellow investors in the extremely prospective Block 3B/4B.
Myself and the international oil industry have been watching this acreage and of course I am also a huge fan of Africa Oil, a great company to be your partner here. Expect more deals as the time has now come for the partners to do more farm-outs and prepare to go to work on the Block.
The shares have fallen in the last few, quiet months, I do not expect this to continue as the excitement grows about 3B/4B where there is much potential, as I said, expect more surprises from Mr Holzman, Lechaim!