RE:Hmmm, don't think it wasThanks for posting that - it was the first I've seen of it.
It was an interesting read and I had a couple of takeaways:
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a proprietary land acquisition strategy that effectively blocks larger producers" - Not only was this great business, but it makes us very attractive to one of the larger players if we decide to sell out; or if we need quick cash, something to sell to raise it.
This was confirmed with "A takeover is not so much a question of whether it happens, but when it will happen."
- "if results are positive on these first two wells, our team will have the ability to raise capital and grow, which is what I believe investors need to know." - If that isn't confidence, I don't know what is. It is also where the risk appears to be. They are banking on the type of results we all expect in order to raise cash to move forward (beyond the next two wells).
- "First we have to build a battery that can handle the volume of high liquids associated with these wells, and then we have to tie into a pipeline. We see this all being completed by Q4/15 or Q1/16. We see this timeline as positioning the company exceptionally well for a rebound in commodity prices." - Assuming good results later this month, it appears Christmas will be the next bit of encouraging news.
And finally, his opinion on the look ahead:
"One near-term catalyst is the completion of, and announcement of results from, our first two wells in the Elmworth area, being our midland and upper Montney wells. But even prior to that, I think investors should be aware that as CEO of the company, I have been actively recruiting coverage or initiation of coverage on Blackbird by a number of financial institutions. We want to have more eyes on our company, more institutions to be aware of us, and more independent analysts to have formed their own opinions on Blackbird’s assets and where the company will go. I think, even prior to announcement of our well results, you will see institutions beginning to initiate more coverage on Blackbird.
Next, I think you will see the results from our first two wells. Once the wells are completed, you’ll see me proceed immediately to have those wells reserved. Third, once I get that reserve report, we’ll announce the result, and that will be the last remaining requirement for us to make application to move from the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX.V) exchange to the TSX, which is the big board in Canada. That’s critical, because it opens up a whole new corridor of institutions that may be limited to investing only in TSX companies. Once you’re on the big-time board, you’re open for them to evaluate and invest in you."