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Geopark Holdings Limited First Quarter Results (9777F)

31/05/2013 7:00am

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Geopark Holdings Limited

31 May 2013

1Q 2013 Earnings Release

Highlights

GEOPARK HOLDINGS LIMITED

   --      Production increased 39% averaging 13,426 boepd. 
   --      Colombia oil production increased 66% to 4,932 bopd (vs proforma 1Q2012). 
   --      Revenues increased 75% to US$89.8 million in 1Q2013, 93% from sales of oil. 
   --      Adjusted EBITDA increased 45% to US$49.7 million; Net income reached US$9.4 million. 
   --      Netbacks increased 6% to US$41 per boe produced. 

-- CAPEX totaled US$75 million including 5 wells drilled in Chile and 10 in Colombia. Total 3D seismic performed 1,000 Km(2) in Chile and 25 Km(2) in Colombia.

-- US$300 million bond issued in February 2013 (144A/RegS): more than 6 times oversubscribed, initial yield of 7 5/8%. Funds to be used for new investments; US$170 million used for refinancing.

   --      Momentum built into 2Q2013: 

o Exploration drilling commenced in Tierra del Fuego with the Chercán Well in the Flamenco Block following the 3D seismic campaign.

o Strategic acquisition in Brazil of a 10% working interest in the Manati Field, the largest natural gas producing field in Brazil. Manati's EBITDA from 2012 represented approximately 30% of GeoPark's Adjusted EBITDA for the same period. This asset will increase GeoPark production in approximately 4,000 boepd. (Acquisition is subject to Brazilian regulatory approval).

o Seven new onshore blocks awarded in the Brazilian Round 11 with an investment commitment of US$15 million during the first three years of the exploratory period. The new acreage added is approximately 54,850 acres.

For further information please contact:

 
 GeoPark Holdings Limited 
 Juan Pablo Spoerer 
  Pablo Ducci (Chile)                          +56 2 2242 9600 
 
 Oriel Securities - Nominated Adviser and 
  Joint Broker 
 Michael Shaw (London)                         +44 (0)20 7710 7600 
 Tunga Chigovanyika (London) 
 
 Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited - Joint 
  Broker 
 Jeffrey Auld (London)                         +44 (0)20 3037 2000 
 
 

INDEX

1. Financial and Operational Highlights 3

2. Summary of Financial Results 4

3. Analysis of Consolidated Results 6

4. Operational Update 7

5. Other Relevant Information 10

6. 2013 Outlook 12

7. Assets 13

8. Consolidated Financial Statements 14

9. Glossary 17

   1.   FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 
 
 (US$ million)                              1Q13     1Q12   % Chg.     2012 
---------------------------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 Revenues                                   89.8     51.3      75%    250.5 
---------------------------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 Oil                                        83.7     42.8      96%    221.6 
 Gas                                         6.1      8.6     -29%     28.9 
             Chile                          45.5     46.0      -1%    149.9 
             Colombia                       43.8      5.0     781%     99.5 
             Argentina                       0.4      0.4      20%      1.1 
---------------------------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                            49.7     34.3      45%    121.4 
       Chile                                29.2     32.5     -10%     93.9 
       Colombia                             22.0      2.7     707%     34.5 
         Argentina, Corporate & Others      -1.6     -0.9      66%      7.0 
---------------------------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)                55.3%    66.7%             48.5% 
 Net Income                                  9.4     24.3     -61%     18.4 
 Net Income Margin (%)                     10.5%    47.3%              7.4% 
 Net Cash Flow from Operations              82.7     37.5     120%    131.8 
 
 Weighted Avg. Shares (million)             43.5     42.5              42.7 
 EPS Diluted ($)                            0.15     0.46              0.27 
 Stock Price (GBP as of March)             660.0 
 Average Daily Traded Volume ($ 
  '000)                                     61.5     71.7              89.9 
 
 Production (average boepd)               13,426    9,682      39%   11,276 
             Chile                         8,436    9,099      -7%    7,802 
             Colombia                      4,938   518(1)     853%    3,411 
             Argentina                        52       64     -19%       63 
---------------------------------------  -------  -------  -------  ------- 
 % Oil / Revenues                          93.2%    83.3%             88.5% 
 % Gas / Revenues                           6.8%    16.7%             11.5% 
 
   (1)       Calculated as total production since the acquisition date divided by 90. 

-- Revenues up 75%: Total revenues increased to US$89.8 million in 1Q2013 from US$51.3 million in 1Q2012, mainly as a result of a significant increase in oil production and the incorporation of new production from Colombia. Oil revenues from Chilean operations increased by 5.3% to US$39.4 million and Colombian operations contributed additional oil revenues of US$43.8 million. Oil revenues represented 93% of total revenues.

-- Adjusted EBITDA up 45% reaching US$49.7 million compared to US$34.3 million in 1Q2012, again mainly due to the incorporation of Colombian operations and a higher oil composition in our production. As at 31 March 2013, Colombian operations accounted for 44% of Adjusted EBITDA.

-- Netbacks increased 6% to US$41 per boe compared to US$38.9 per boe in 1Q2012 reflecting the higher weighting of oil in the production mix, as well as the incorporation of Colombian operations into the portfolio.

   2.   SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS 

STATEMENT OF INCOME

 
 (US$ million)                              1Q13                1Q12   % Chg.              2012 
------------------------------  ----------------  ------------------  -------  ---------------- 
 Revenues                                   89.8                51.3    74.9%             250.5 
 Production Costs                         (38.3)              (19.4)    97.9%           (129.2) 
 Gross Profit                               51.5                32.0    61.0%             121.2 
 Operating Profit                           26.5                24.9     6.5%              40.7 
 Financial Income                            0.3                 0.3   -10.3%               0.9 
 Financial Expenses                       (12.9)               (4.2)   206.2%            (17.2) 
 Gain on Acquisition                           -                 8.4                        8.4 
 Profit Before Income Tax                   13.9                29.4   -52.8%              32.8 
 Income Tax                                (4.4)               (5.1)   -13.4%            (14.4) 
 Profit for the Period/Year                  9.4                24.3   -61.1%              18.4 
------------------------------  ----------------  ------------------  -------  ---------------- 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the Parent 
  Company                                    6.5                20.4   -68.3%              11.9 
 Non-controlling Interest                    3.0                 3.9   -25.1%               6.6 
------------------------------  ----------------  ------------------  -------  ---------------- 
 

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH

 
 (US$ million)                   2013                        2012                                        2013       2012 
---------------  --------------------  --------------------------  ------  -----------------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 Non-Current 
  Assets                                 540                  404    Non-Current Liabilities              342        167 
 
 PP&E                                    511                  376    Borrowings                           291        135 
                                                                     Other Non-Current 
 Other Non-Current                        29                   28     Liabilities                          51         32 
 
 Current Assets                          268                  167    Current Liabilities                  143        108 
 
 Cash and Cash 
  Equivalents                            176                   79    Borrowings                             8         34 
 Prepayment and 
  Other Receivables                       43                   40    Trade and Other Payable              123         70 
 Trades Receivables                       40                   32    Other Current Liabilites              11          5 
 Inventories                               4                   13    TOTAL LIABILITIES                    485        275 
 Other Current 
  Assets                                   6                    4    Equity Owners Company                248        245 
                                                                     Non-controlling Interest              76         51 
                                                                     TOTAL EQUITY                         323        296 
 TOTAL ASSETS                            808                  572    TOTAL EQUITY + LIABILITIES           808        572 
 
 

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

 
                                                   As at 31               As at 31 
                                         Units       Mar 13                 Mar 12   Covenant Limit 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ---------------------  --------------- 
 Gross Financial Debt                $ million          299                    168 
 Net Financial Debt                  $ million          123                     89 
 Net Financial Debt / Equity             times         0.4x                   0.3x 
 Net Financial Debt / Adjusted 
  EBITDA(1)                              times         0.9x                   -(2) 
 Gross Debt / Adjusted EBITDA(1)         times         2.2x                   -(2)           <2.75x 
 Coverage Ratio(1)                       times         5.3x                   -(2)           >3.50x 
 Liabilities / Equity                    times         1.5x                   0.9x 
 Current Liabilities                         %          29%                    39% 
 Non-Current Liabilities                     %          71%                    61% 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents           $ million          176                     79 
 CAPEX                               $ million           75                     48 
 
   (1)    Based on trailling 12 month financial results 
   (2)    Not available information for March 2011 
   3.   ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS 

Revenues amounted to US$89.8 million, a 75% increase compared to 1Q2012, driven mainly by the acquisition of our Colombian assets in 1Q2012 and the change in mix towards oil in the Chilean operations. In Chile, total oil production increased 21.6% to an average of 5,507 bopd. Revenues from the Colombian business amounted to US$43.8 million. Revenues for the Colombian subsidiaries were accounted since their acquisition dates (February and March 2012).

Gross profit for the period was US$51.5 million an increase of 61% and a gross margin of 57.7%. The gross margin slightly decreased from 62.4% in 1Q2012 due to consolidation of the Colombian acquisitions, (higher royalties and depreciations charges in Colombia).

Exploration costs increased from US$1.3 million to US$7.3 million, explained mainly by the write-offs of US$5.9 million related to unsuccessful exploration wells, (one in Chile and two in Colombia) compared to no unsuccessful wells in 1Q2012.

Administrative expenses reached US$9.6 million as a result of an increase in staff costs of US$3.1 million and higher costs associated with new business developments.

Selling expenses amounted to US$7.9 million, an increase of US$6.2 million; explain by the transportation costs in our Colombian operations.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to US$49.7 million compared to US$34.3 million in 1Q2012. The 1Q2012 Adjusted EBITDA figure includes the EBITDA generated from the two Colombian acquisitions made in 2012 since their acquisition dates. Chilean operations accounted for US$29.2 million and Colombia accounted for US$22.0 million, minus amounts relating to losses from the Argentine operations and corporate expenses.

Depreciation and amortization increased to US$15.8 million mainly due to the inclusion of charges for the Colombian operations. In Chile, in the Fell block the depreciation charge represents approximately US$10.5 per boe produced. In Colombia, the depreciation charge ranges from US$14 to US$19 per boe in the different operated fields.

Net income decreased 61% to US$9.4 million. The difference being principally due to two non-recurring items:

o Early redemption fees of US$ 8.6 million incurred on the 2010 RegS Bond in 1Q2013 following the issuance of the RegS/144A Bond in February 2013. Final maturity of the new bond will be February 2020, part of the proceeds were used to repay existing debt with short maturity periods.

o A gain on acquisition of approximately US$8.0 million recognized in 1Q2012 as a result of the acquisition of our Colombian assets.

Total Equity increased to US$323 million as at 31 March 2013 compared to US$296 million as at 31 March 2012.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$176 million at 31 March 2013 and total financial debt of US$299.4 million.

   4.   OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Key achievements during 1Q2013 include:

a) Higher Production: New discoveries and incorporation of Colombia

operations

Oil and gas production increased by 39% to 13,426 boepd in 1Q2013 from 9,682 boepd in 1Q2012. Crude oil production increased by 103% to 10,480 bopd in 1Q2013 from 5,164 bopd in 1Q2012.

 
                                                                                              First Quarter 
                                         First Quarter 2013                                        2012 
                       Total (boepd)           Oil (Bopd)          Gas (mcfpd)            Total (boepd)        % Chg. 
----------------  -----------------------  -----------------  --------------------  ------------------------  ------- 
 Chile                              8,436              5,507                17,573                     9,099      -7% 
 Colombia                           4,938              4,932                    34                    518(1)     853% 
 Argentina                             52                 41                    64                        64     -19% 
          TOTAL                    13,426             10,480                17,671                     9,682      39% 
----------------  -----------------------  -----------------  --------------------  ------------------------  ------- 
 
   (1)       Calculated as total production since the acquisition date divided by 90. 

b) Drilling and Work Program

GeoPark's 2013 work program includes the drilling of 35-45 new wells (gross) with a capital expenditure of US$200-230 million. The drilling program in 1Q2013 was mainly focused on reserve appraisal and development in Chile and Colombia. Results are set out below:

 
 Country           Block        WI        Well         Type of      Geological        Depth       Principal     Status at 31 
                                                         Well        Formation       (Meters)    Hydrocarbon        March 
------------  --------------  -----  -------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  --------------- 
 Wells Drilled in 1Q2013 
                                      Yagan 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Norte-5D       Development   Tobífera         3,044       Oil       On Production 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Yagan-3D       Development   Tobífera         3,063       Oil       On Production 
                                      Yagan 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Norte-6D       Development   Tobifera              3,144       Oil       On Production 
                                                     Deepining                                                 Waiting for 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Sauce -x1       (Explo)      Tobífera         3,260       Oil        facilities 
                                                     Deepining 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Molino-5        (Explo)      Tobífera         3,117       Oil       On Production 
               Llanos 
 Colombia       34             45%    Max-2          Appraisal     Guadalupe             3,312       Oil       On Production 
               Llanos                                              Gachetá                                Drilling @ 
 Colombia       34             45%    Tua-4          Appraisal      / Guadalupe                                 2187 meters 
               Llanos 
 Colombia       34             45%    Tua-5          Appraisal     Guadalupe             3,416       Oil       Producing 
 Colombia      Cuerva          100%   Cuerva-3B      Exploratory                         1,268                 Dry- Abandoned 
                                      Cuerva-CH                    Carbonera 
 Colombia      Cuerva          100%    NE 1          Exploratory    C5                   1,279       Oil       Producing 
                                                                   Carbonera 
 Colombia      Cuerva          100%   Cuerva-B       Exploratory    C3                   1,299       Oil       Producing 
                                                                   Carbonera                                   Drilling @ 
 Colombia      Yamú       75%    Potrillo-1     Exploratory    C7                                          2840 meters 
               Arrendajo(1)                                        Carbonera 
 Colombia       (2)            10%    Yaguazo-1      Exploratory    C5                   2,134       Oil       On Production 
               Llanos 
 Colombia       32(1)          10%    Bandola-1      Exploratory   Mirador               3,524       Oil       On Production 
               Llanos 
 Colombia       32(1)          10%    Llanita-1      Exploratory   Mirador               3,383       Oil       Dry 
 
 
 Country       Block            WI    Well           Type of       Geological            Depth    Principal    Status at 31 
                                                      Well          Formation         (Meters)   Hydrocarbon    March 
------------  --------------  -----  -------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  --------------- 
 Completions/Workovers Perfomed in 1Q2013 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Manekenk-2D    Completion    Tobifera               3046       Oil       On Production 
                                                                                                               Waiting for 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Alakaluf-3     Workover      Springhill            2,256       Oil        Workover 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Manekenk-2D    Workover      Tobifera               3046       Oil       On Production 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Maku-x1        Workover      Tobífera         3,026       Gas       On Production 
                                                                                                               Waiting for 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Ovejero-2      Workover      Tobífera         3,180       Oil        facilities 
                                      Yagan 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Norte-4        Workover      Tobífera         3,032       Oil       On Production 
 Chile         Fell            100%   Martin-2       Workover 
                                      Ma. 
 Chile         Otway           25%    Antonieta-x1   Completion                                      Gas 
                                      Palos                        El Salto                                    Waiting for 
 Chile         Tranquilo       29%    Quemados       Completion     Sup.                 1,595       Gas        facilities 
 
 
                          (1)       Non Operated 
                          (2)       Subject to submission and approval by ANH of certain assignments 

Highlights:

Chile

-- Development well Yagan Norte 5D on the Fell Block (GeoPark operated with a 100% WI) was put into production from the Tobifera formation in March 2013 and is currently producing approximately 348 bopd.

-- Development well Yagan Norte 6D on the Fell Block (GeoPark operated with a 100% WI) was put into production from the Tobifera formation in April 2013 and is currently producing approximately 145 bopd.

-- Exploration gas well Palos Quemados on the Tranquilo Block (GeoPark operated with a 29% WI) was drilled and completed in February 2013. The well is currently producing approximately 2.8 mmcfpd at 100% WI.

-- Seismic Acquisition: GeoPark plans to acquire a total of 1,500 km2 of 3D seismic on the Tierra del Fuego Blocks during 2013. Approximately 70% of this program has been completed as of 31 March 2013. The remaining seismic will be completed in the upcoming summer of the southern hemisphere.

-- In addition, in April 2013 GeoPark started exploration drilling in Tierra del Fuego with the Chercán 1 well on the Flamenco Block (GeoPark operated with a 50% WI). The well is currently waiting for completion.

Colombia

-- Development well Max 2 on the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark operated with a 45% WI) was put into production from the Guadalupe formation in March 2013 and is currently producing approximately 1,320 bopd gross.

-- Development well Tua 5 on the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark operated with a 45% WI) was put into production from the Guadalupe formation in March 2013 and is currently producing approximately 1,150 bopd gross.

-- Exploratory well Cuerva CH-NE on La Cuerva Block (GeoPark operated with a 100% WI) was put into production from the Carbonera C5 formation in March 2013 and is currently producing approximately 220 bopd gross.

-- Exploratory well Cuerva B, on la Cuerva block (GeoPark operated with a 100% WI) was put into production from the Carbonera C5 formation in March 2013 and is currently producing approximately 80 bopd gross.

-- Seismic acquisition: GeoPark plans to acquire 250 km2 of 3D seismic on the Llanos 34 Block during 2013. Operations began on February 26th. As of 31 March 2013, approximately 10% of this program had been completed.

c) Outlook and Key Wells

The Company's 2013 drilling program is designed to increase oil and gas production and reserves, increase cash flow, improve project economics and performance and manage risk through a mix of exploration and development wells drilling program.

 
        Block         Country     WI   Operator       Prospect     Unrisked   CoS(*)         Well 
                                                                   Resources              Status / 
                                                                                           Comment 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========                              =======  =========== 
                                                           Name   P90-P10(*) 
                                                                       MMbbl 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         Fell          Chile     100%    GeoPark   Various 
                                                   Tobifera 
                                                   Wells 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
                                                                                           Drilled 
                                                                                               and 
                                                                                           waiting 
                                                                                               for 
         Flamenco      Chile      50%    GeoPark   Chercán    1.1 - 0.1      32%   completion 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
                                                                                           Drilled 
                                                                                               and 
                                                                                           waiting 
                                                                                               for 
         Flamenco      Chile      50%    GeoPark   Yakamush        0.2 - 2.1      36%   completion 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         Flamenco      Chile      50%    GeoPark   Omeling         0.2 - 2.1      25%     Drilling 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         Llanos                                                      22.58 - 
          34         Colombia     45%    GeoPark   Taro Taro            1.63      43%     Drilling 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
                                                                                           Will be 
                                                                                        drilled on 
                                                                                            fourth 
         Llanos                                                      17.99 -               quarter 
          34         Colombia     45%    GeoPark   Tigana               1.21      40%         2013 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         Llanos      Colombia     45%    GeoPark   Max 3                                   Will be 
          34                                                                            drilled on 
                                                                                            second 
                                                                                           quarter 
                                                                                              2013 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         Llanos      Colombia     45%    GeoPark   Tua 6                                   Will be 
          34                                                                            drilled on 
                                                                                             third 
                                                                                           quarter 
                                                                                              2013 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
         La Cuerva   Colombia    100%    GeoPark   8C                                     Drilling 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
                                                                      0.67 - 
         La Cuerva   Colombia    100%    GeoPark   1C                   0.20      40%     Drilling 
        ==========  ==========  =====  =========  =============  ===========  =======  =========== 
        (*) Only for exploratory wells 
 
   5.   OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION 

Portfolio Restructuring

In Chile in January 2013, GeoPark formally advised the Ministry of Energy of a decision taken by the Tranquilo Block JV partners to not proceed with the Second Exploratory Period of the Tranquilo Block CEOP. GeoPark and its partners will relinquish the Tranquilo Block, except for an area of 92,417 acres consisting of protected exploitation zones for the Cabo Negro, Marcou Sur, Maria Antonieta and Palos Quemados prospects.

Notes Issuance

During February 2013, the Company successfully placed US$300 million notes which were offered under Rule 144A and Regulation S exemptions of the United States Securities laws.

The Notes, issued by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary GeoPark Latin America Limited Agencia en Chile ("the Issuer"), were priced at 99.332% and carry a coupon of 7.50% per annum to yield 7.625% per annum. Final maturity of the notes will be 11 February 2020.

The Notes are guaranteed by GeoPark and secured with a pledge of all of the equity interests of the Issuer in GeoPark Chile S.A. and GeoPark Colombia S.A. and a pledge of certain intercompany loans. Notes were rated single B by both Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings.

The net proceeds of the notes will be used to finance the Company's expansion plans in South America and also were used to repay existing debt of approximately US$170 million, including the Reg S Notes due 2015. The transaction extended GeoPark's debt maturity significantly, allowing the Company to allocate more resources to its investment programs and inorganic growth in the coming years.

Acquisition in Brazil

On May 14, 2013, GeoPark announced a stock purchase agreement ("SPA") with Panoro Energy do Brasil Ltda., the subsidiary of Panoro Energy ASA, ("Panoro"), a Norwegian listed company with assets in Brazil and Africa, to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Rio das Contas Produtora de Petróleo Ltda ("Rio das Contas"), the direct owner of 10% of the BCAM-40 block (the "Block"), which includes the shallow-depth offshore Manati Field in the Camamu-Almada basin.

The Manati Field is a strategically important, profitable upstream asset in Brazil and currently provides approximately 50% of the gas supplied to the northeastern region of Brazil and more than 75% of the gas supplied to Salvador, the largest city and capital of the northeastern state of Bahia. The field is largely developed with existing producing wells and an extensive pipeline, treatment and delivery infrastructure and is not expected to require significant future capital expenditures to meet current production estimates. Additional reserve development may be possible.

The Manati Field is operated by Petrobras (35% working interest), the Brazilian national company, the largest oil and gas operator in Brazil and an internationally-respected offshore operator. Other partners in the block are Queiroz Galvao Exploracao e Producao (45% working interest) and Brasoil Manati Exploracao Petrolifera S.A. (10% working interest).

GeoPark has agreed to pay a cash consideration of US$140 million at closing, which will be adjusted for working capital with an effective date of 30 April 2013. The consideration will be funded from existing cash resources. The agreement also provides for possible future contingent payments by GeoPark over the next five years, depending on the economic performance and cash generation of the Block. The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including approval by the Brazilian National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency and the Brazilian antitrust authorities.

In 2012 Rio das Contas generated revenues of US$45.9 million, EBITDA of US$37.2 million and net income of US$23.2 million. Rio das Contas' interest in the Manati Field includes P1 reserves of 10 mmboe and 2P reserves of 10.7 mmboe as independently certified for Panoro by Gaffney Cline & Associates as of December 2012. Net production to Rio das Contas during FY2012 and 1Q2013 averaged 3,686 boepd and 4,140 boepd respectively.

The Manati Field acquisition provides GeoPark with:

-- A solid foundational platform in Brazil to support future growth and expansion in Brazil - one of the world's most attractive hydrocarbon regions.

-- Participation in an economically-attractive and strategic asset representing the largest non-associated gas producing field in Brazil -- with a gross production of over 211 million cubic feet per day of gas and a secure attractively-priced long term off take contract that covers 75% of proven reserves (100% of proven developed reserves).

-- An increase in GeoPark's 2012 Adjusted EBITDA by approximately 30% by adding stable new cash-flow with US$37.2 million of EBITDA generated in 2012 (3.9x of purchase price).

-- A low-risk and fully-developed producing gas field with no significant drilling or capital expenditure investments expected.

   --      A valuable partnership with Petrobras, the largest operator in Brazil. 

-- An established geoscience and administrative team to manage the assets - and seek new growth opportunities.

New operations in Brazil

On 14 May 2013, the Company announced it had been awarded seven new licenses in the Brazilian Round 11 of which two are in the Reconcavo Basin in the State of Bahia and five are in the Potiguar Basin in the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

The licensing round was organized by the Brazilian National Petroleum, National Gas and Biofuels Agency, and all proceedings and bids have been made public. The winning bids are subject to confirmation of qualification requirements.

For its winning bids on the seven blocks, GeoPark has committed to invest a minimum of US$15.3 million (including bonus and work program commitment) during the first three years of the exploratory period. The new blocks cover an area of approximately 54,850 acres.

Drilling operations start-up in Tierra del Fuego

In April 2013, the Company commenced exploration drilling in Tierra del Fuego in Chile in its partnership with Empresa Nacional de Petroleo de Chile ("ENAP") with the spudding of the Chercán 1 well on the Flamenco Block. Chercán 1, currently waiting for completion,is the first of 21 exploratory wells on the Flamenco, Campanario and Isla Norte Blocks in Tierra del Fuego as part of an approximately US$100 million investment commitment during the First Exploration Period. As of the date of this interim consolidated financial report, approximately 1,200 Km(2) of 3D seismic have been carried out over the three blocks; out of a total 3D seismic program of approximately 1,500 Km(2) .

   6.   2013 OUTLOOK 

GeoPark has begun 2013 with strong fundamentals in place:

   --      Continuous track record of execution and growth performance, 
   --      Improved capabilities and organization, 

-- Healthy financial position resulting from significant cash reserves and supporting operating cash flows, and

-- Increased portfolio of new project opportunities, including the recent Brazilian acquisition.

During 2013, the Company expects to realize important operational and financial performance gains following an aggressive investment plan, which will include:

-- Risk-balanced production, development and exploration work programs on 16 blocks in 2 countries (Chile and Colombia),

   --      Capital expenditures of US$200-230 million, 

-- Drilling of 35-45 new wells - with approximately 40% representing exploration for new reserves,

-- Adjusted EBITDA projection for 2013 in the range of US$160 million - $170 million, before the contribution from the Manati acquisition.

-- Average daily production for 2013 currently expected to be approximately 13,500 boepd (before the contribution from the Manati acquisition), an increase of 20% over 2012.

   7.    ASSETS 

A summary table of GeoPark interests in oil and gas blocks follows:

 
  Country        Block       Operator     WI(1)        Basin         Gross           Net 2P             Net Production        % oil     Concession 
                                                                     Area            Reserves              (boepd)(3)                   Expiration 
                                                                   (thousand        (mmboe)(2)                                             Date 
                                                                    acres) 
-----------  ------------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ----------  --------------------  ----------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 Chile        Fell           GeoPark         100%    Magallanes       368             45.4                         8,436       65%         2032 
 Chile        Tranquilo      GeoPark          29%    Magallanes      92.4               -                               -           -   2013/2043 
 Chile        Otway          GeoPark          25%    Magallanes      1,474              -                               -           -   2017/2044 
 Chile        Isla Norte     GeoPark          60%    Magallanes       130               -                               -           -   2019/2044 
 Chile        Campanario     GeoPark          50%    Magallanes       192               -                               -           -   2020/2045 
 Chile        Flamenco       GeoPark          50%    Magallanes       141               -                               -           -   2019/2044 
 
                                                                                       45.4                          8,436 
  ------------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ----------  --------------------  ----------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 
 Colombia     La Cuerva      GeoPark         100%      Llanos         47               3.8                         1,837       100%     2014/2038 
              Llanos 
 Colombia      34            GeoPark          45%      Llanos         82               6.5                         2,219       100%     2015/2039 
              Llanos 
 Colombia      62            GeoPark         100%      Llanos         44                -                               -       -       2017/2041 
 Colombia     Yamú      GeoPark     54.5/75%      Llanos         11               0.8                            496      100%     2013/2036 
              Llanos 
 Colombia      17            Ramshorn      36.80%      Llanos         109               -                               -       -       2015/2039 
              Llanos 
 Colombia      32           P1 Energy         10%      Llanos         100              0.3                            136      100%     2015/2039 
 Colombia     Jagueyes       Columbus          5%      Llanos         61                -                               -       -       2014/2038 
 Colombia     Arrendajo      Pacific          10%      Llanos         78                -                             140      100%     2017/2041 
 Colombia     Abanico        Pacific          10%    Magdalena        32                -                             103      100%      2022(4) 
 Colombia     Cerrito        Pacific          10%    Catatumbo        10                -                                6      0%       2028(4) 
 
                                                                                       11.4                          4,938 
  ------------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ----------  --------------------  ----------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 Brazil(5)    BCAM-40       Petrobras         10%   Cam./Almada       5.4             10.7                   4,140              0% 
 Brazil 
  (6)         REC-T94        GeoPark         100%    Reconcavo        7.6                        -                      -           - 
 Brazil(6)    REC-T85        GeoPark         100%    Reconcavo        7.6                        -                      -           - 
              POT-T 
 Brazil(6)     664           GeoPark         100%     Potiguar        7.9                        -                      -           - 
              POT-T 
 Brazil(6)     665           GeoPark         100%     Potiguar        7.9                        -                      -           - 
              POT-T 
 Brazil(6)     619           GeoPark         100%     Potiguar        7.9                        -                      -           - 
              POT-T 
 Brazil(6)     620           GeoPark         100%     Potiguar        7.9                        -                      -           - 
              POT-T 
 Brazil(6)     663           GeoPark         100%     Potiguar        7.9                        -                      -           - 
 
                                                                                       10.7                          4,140 
  ------------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ----------  --------------------  ----------------------  ---------  ----------- 
              Del 
 Argentina     Mosquito      GeoPark         100%     Austral       17.3(5)             -                               52     79%         2016 
              C. 
               Doña 
 Argentina     Juana         GeoPark         100%   Neuquén      28                -                               -           -      2017 
              Loma 
 Argentina     Cortaderal    GeoPark         100%   Neuquén      20                -                               -           -      2017 
 
                                                                                                                        52 
  ------------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ----------  --------------------  ----------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 
 1 Working Interest 
 2 Million barrels of 
  Oil Equivalent 
 3 Barrels of oil equivalent 
  per day, 1Q 2013 avg. 
 4 Exploration phase has ended. 
  Currently in production phase 
 5 Manati acquisition announced in May 2013. First quarter production 
  not attributable to GPK and acquisition subject to regulatory approval 
 6 Blocks awarded in the Round 11 
 
 
   8.   CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 
                                                 Three-months    Three-months 
                                                  period ended    period ended    Year ended 
                                                    31 March        31 March      31 December 
 Amounts in US$ '000                      Note        2013            2012           2012 
 NET REVENUE                               2            89,774          51,321        250,478 
  Production costs                                    (38,313)        (19,362)      (129,235) 
 GROSS PROFIT                                           51,461          31,959        121,243 
  Exploration costs                                    (7,305)         (1,281)       (27,890) 
  Administrative costs                                 (9,606)         (3,231)       (28,798) 
  Selling expenses                                     (7,906)         (1,744)       (24,631) 
  Other operating (expense) / 
   income                                                (154)           (821)            823 
 OPERATING PROFIT                                       26,490          24,882         40,747 
  Financial income                         4               306             341            892 
  Financial expenses                       5          (12,918)         (4,219)       (17,200) 
  Bargain purchase gain on acquisition 
   of subsidiaries                         11                -           8,401          8,401 
 PROFIT BEFORE TAX                                      13,878          29,405         32,840 
  Income tax                                           (4,433)         (5,117)       (14,394) 
 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR                              9,445          24,288         18,446 
  Attributable to: 
  Owners of the parent                                   6,480          20,427         11,879 
  Non-controlling interest                               2,965           3,861          6,567 
 Earnings per share (in US$) 
  for profit attributable 
  to owners of the Company. 
  Basic                                                 0.1490          0.4809         0.2784 
 Earnings per share (in US$) 
  for profit attributable 
  to owners of the Company. 
  Diluted                                               0.1427          0.4552         0.2693 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 
                                                                          Year ended 
                                             At 31 March   At 31 March    31 December 
 Amounts in US$ '000                  Note       2013          2012          2012 
 ASSETS 
 NON CURRENT ASSETS 
 Property, plant and equipment         6         510,942       376,081        457,837 
 Prepaid taxes                                    12,690         8,650         10,707 
 Other financial assets                            2,657         6,531          7,791 
 Deferred income tax                              13,103        12,228         13,591 
 Prepayments and other receivables                   452           887            510 
 TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS                        539,844       404,377        490,436 
 CURRENT ASSETS 
 Inventories                                       3,506        12,681          3,955 
 Trade receivables                                39,939        31,952         32,271 
 Prepayments and other receivables                42,690        39,612         49,620 
 Prepaid taxes                                     6,026         4,035          3,443 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       176,005        78,869         48,292 
 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                            268,166       167,149        137,581 
 
 TOTAL ASSETS                                    808,010       571,526        628,017 
 EQUITY 
 Equity attributable to 
  owners of the Company 
 Share capital                         7              43            43             43 
 Share premium                                   116,817       113,478        116,817 
 Reserves                                        128,421       129,596        128,421 
 Retained earnings (losses)                        2,427         1,878        (5,860) 
 Attributable to owners 
  of the Company                                 247,708       244,995        239,421 
 Non-controlling interest                         75,630        51,062         72,665 
 TOTAL EQUITY                                    323,338       296,057        312,086 
 LIABILITIES 
 NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Borrowings                            8         290,913       134,639        165,046 
 Provisions for other long-term 
  liabilities                          9          28,209        19,137         25,991 
 Deferred income tax                              22,885        13,262         17,502 
 TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES                   342,007       167,038        208,539 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Borrowings                            8           8,472        33,706         27,986 
 Current income tax                               10,807         4,975          7,315 
 Trade and other payables              10        123,386        69,750         72,091 
 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                       142,665       108,431        107,392 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                               484,672       275,469        315,931 
 
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                    808,010       571,526        628,017 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

 
                                                   Three-months    Three-months 
                                                    period ended    period ended    Year ended 
                                                      31 March        31 March      31 December, 
 Amounts in US$ '000                                    2013            2012            2012 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit for the period/year                                9,445          24,288          18,446 
 Adjustments for: 
 Income tax for the period/year                            4,433           5,117          14,394 
 Depreciation of the period/year                          15,769           8,431          53,317 
 Loss on disposal of property, plant 
  and equipment                                                -               -             546 
 Write-off of unsuccessful efforts                         5,917             259          25,552 
 Amortisation of other long-term liabilities               (153)           (407)         (2,143) 
 Accrual of borrowing's interests                          5,354           2,990          12,478 
 Unwinding of long-term liabilities                          216             237           1,262 
 Accrual of share-based payment                            1,807           1,247           5,396 
 Deferred income                                               -               -           5,550 
 Income tax paid                                               -               -           (408) 
 Exchange difference generated by 
  borrowings                                                   4              30              35 
 Bargain purchase gain on acquisition 
  of subsidiaries (Note 11)                                    -         (8,401)         (8,401) 
 Changes in working capital                               39,940           3,752           5,778 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
  - net                                                   82,732          37,543         131,802 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment              (74,791)        (47,513)       (198,204) 
 Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net 
  of cash acquired (Note 11)                                   -       (105,303)       (105,303) 
 Cash flows used in investing activities 
  - net                                                 (74,791)       (152,816)       (303,507) 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from borrowings                                290,713           4,577          37,200 
 Proceeds from transaction with Non-controlling 
  interest                                                18,777           1,791          12,452 
 Principal paid                                        (175,036)         (5,897)        (12,382) 
 Interest paid                                           (4,728)           (174)        (10,895) 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
  - net                                                  129,726             297          26,375 
 Net (decrease) increase in cash and 
  cash equivalents                                       137,667       (114,976)       (145,330) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January                   38,292         183,622         183,622 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period/year                                 175,959          68,646          38,292 
 Ending Cash and cash equivalents 
  are specified as follows: 
 Cash in banks                                           175,987          78,855          48,268 
 Cash in hand                                                 18              14              24 
 Bank overdrafts                                            (46)        (10,223)        (10,000) 
 Cash and cash equivalents                               175,959          68,646          38,292 
 
   9.   GLOSSARY 

Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash

items such as write offs and share based payments

   boe                              Barrels of oil equivalent 
   boepd                          Barrels of oil equivalent per day 
   bopd                            Barrels of oil per day 

CEOP Contrato Especial de Operacion Petrolera (Special Petroleum Operations Contract)

   mmboe                        Million barrels of oil equivalent 
   mcfpd                          Thousands of cubic feet per day 
   mmcfpd                       Million of cubic feet per day 
   mm3/day                     Thousands of cubic metres per day 
   EPS                             Earnings per share 
   WI                               Working interest 

In accordance with the AIM Rules, the information in this announcement has been reviewed by Salvador Minniti, a geologist with 32 years of oil and gas experience and Director of Exploration of GeoPark.

Reserve estimates have been compiled in accordance with the 2011 Petroleum Resources Management System produced by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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