HOUSTON, Dec. 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) announced
today that it had received notification on November 30, 2016, from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the Company's market
capitalization had fallen below the NYSE's continued listing standard. VAALCO is considered below criteria established by the
NYSE because the Company’s average market capitalization fell below $50 million over a trailing consecutive 30 trading-day period
and its last reported stockholders’ equity was less than $50 million.
In accordance with NYSE procedures, the Company has 45 days from the receipt of the notice to submit a business
plan to the NYSE demonstrating the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards within 18
months. VAALCO is actively working to develop and submit such a business plan outlining the growth initiatives already
underway within the required time frame. Upon receipt of the plan, the NYSE has 45 days to review and determine if the plan
reasonably demonstrates the Company's ability to regain compliance with the minimum listing standards.
If the NYSE accepts the plan, the Company will be subject to quarterly monitoring for compliance with the
business plan and the Company’s common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE during the 18-month period, subject to the
Company’s compliance with other NYSE continued listing requirements. The NYSE may choose to shorten the usual compliance
period if prior to the end of the 18 months the Company’s market capitalization is over $50 million for two consecutive
quarters.
The NYSE notification does not affect the Company’s business operations or its SEC reporting requirements and
does not conflict with or cause an event of default under any of the Company’s material debt or other agreements.
As previously announced, VAALCO’s common stock trading price is also currently below the NYSE $1.00 per share
minimum price requirement. The Company is committed to working with the NYSE to regain compliance and maintain the listing of
its common stock.
About VAALCO
VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston-based independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition,
development and production of crude oil. The Company's properties and acreage are located primarily in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea
in West Africa.
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are those concerning VAALCO's plans,
expectations, and objectives for liquidity and capital resources, future drilling, completion, workover and other operations and
activities. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this release that address activities, events or
developments that VAALCO expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These
statements may include expected capital expenditures, future drilling plans, prospect evaluations, liquidity, negotiations with
governments and third parties, expectations regarding processing facilities, and reserve growth. These statements are based on
assumptions made by VAALCO based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future
developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of
assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond VAALCO's control. These risks include, but are not limited to oil
and gas price volatility, inflation, general economic conditions, the Company's success in discovering, developing and producing
reserves, lack of availability of goods, services and capital, environmental risks, drilling risks, foreign operational risks, and
regulatory changes. These and other risks are further described in VAALCO's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2015, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned that
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements. VAALCO disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
For further information: Investor Contact: Elizabeth Prochnow 713-623-0801