Next Week November 20th 2014So these acquisitions are expected to close next week.
The Exoro Closing Date is expected to be on or about November 20, 2014. Completion of the Exoro Acquisition is subject to customary conditions and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exoro Shareholders and the TSXV. The Killam Asset Acquisition is expected to be completed on or about November 20, 2014. Completion of the Killam Asset Acquisition is subject to customary conditions and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSXV. Strategic Rationale for the Acquisitions and Key Attributes
The Acquisitions further advance Elkwater's stated business plan to focus predominantly on oil opportunities in Western Canada, promoting efficient growth through a targeted consolidation strategy complemented by development and exploitation drilling.
Upon completion of the Acquisitions, Elkwater will have an asset base with operating areas producing high netback crude oil and natural gas from a low decline production base and drilling inventory supporting Elkwater's high growth objectives.
The key benefits to Elkwater shareholders pro forma the Acquisitions and the Financing are as follows:
- Provides Elkwater with a foundation to provide for high growth through development and exploration activities, while continuing to source additional acquisition and farm-in opportunities;
- Adds an asset base focused in Killam, providing Elkwater an attractive platform for growth, both organically and through consolidating targeted acquisitions;
- Adds approximately 2,475 boe/d(1) (60% oil and NGLs(1)) of production with a base decline rate of approximately 28%(2) and attractive operating netbacks(7) of approximately $40.00 per boe(3);
- High working interest properties combined with company-owned infrastructure which ideally positions Elkwater to execute on its future growth plans;
- 11,254 MBOE of Proved plus Probable reserves, generating a reserve life index of approximately 12.5 years based on current production(2);
- Operational diversity and an extensive inventory of 65 (58.6 net)(4) drilling locations across assets that are typified by low risk, repeatable drilling and year round access; and
- Following the completion of the Acquisitions and the Financing, the Company is expected to have significant financial flexibility and anticipates exiting 2014 with no net debt(5)(6)(7)