Gulf Keystone Petroleum Share Discussion Threads

[chinese_takeaway] 22/4/2020 14:58

GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . 

[pensioner2] 22/4/2020 14:56

It looks as though Trump's plan is to restore the oil price a different way?

[bigdog5] 22/4/2020 14:54

Astor filtered.

Anyone interested in investing here will note Chinese/Urals/Astor posts and realise they are deranged, run away and not invest. So they're really defeating their agendas in trying to con. But they're too stupid to understand innit.

[0ili0] 22/4/2020 14:42

602817 ... You tell us, Jeremy lol

[broadford bay] 22/4/2020 14:40

This strange in-between world we now have, somewhere between No-Capitalism and Full-On State Involvement, is going to take some working through when the Wuhan Virus thing has been dealt with.

The parallels with the Oil Market are not to be ignored either.

If you have a single-item economy, whether it's oil, iron ore, diamonds, or whatever, why on earth do you consider that your patch is worth saving at the expense of some others?

Waiting for the qualifications to the accounts.

Re the $15 Brent - just missed it early this morning, but the final word has yet to be spoken.

[urals] 22/4/2020 14:21

Price paid? I'm counting 2c as 2p, given a signature on the BUYERS FDPMakes it around 650m 2p minimum.#$ per 2P? Worst case $3 best $18. $1.95bn - 11. 5bn (£7--£42/share)Let's be very prudent say $5/2p = £ 11.80 /share

[urals] 22/4/2020 14:21

#GKP Sale implementation agreement made June 2019.Buyers China =Beijing based new CFO.Buyback ended 3/13 with $50m buying 19.6m sh = 8.54% shares which took out major shareholder of 2016 Restructure Capital pre agreed terms Straight after 3/13 to 1/4 in just 2 weeks Lansdowne buy further 2.1m shares and JPMorgan +4.65 mDeal incoming#GKP Sale implementation agreement made June 2019.Buyers China =Beijing based new CFO.Buyback ended 3/13 with $50m buying 19.6m sh = 8.54% shares which took out major shareholder of 2016 Restructure Capital pre agreed terms Straight after 3/13 to 1/4 in just 2 weeks Lansdowne buy further 2.1m shares and JPMorgan +4.65 mDeal incoming

[urals] 22/4/2020 14:21

GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . 

[sharesiq88] 22/4/2020 14:17

602825 - you'll need to show Paul how to do that. Will save his poor fingers from typing as he weeps in to his keyboard.

[chinese_takeaway] 22/4/2020 14:13

Price paid? I'm counting 2c as 2p, given a signature on the BUYERS FDPMakes it around 650m 2p minimum.#$ per 2P? Worst case $3 best $18. $1.95bn - 11. 5bn (£7--£42/share)Let's be very prudent say $5/2p = £ 11.80 /share

[chinese_takeaway] 22/4/2020 14:13

#GKP Sale implementation agreement made June 2019.Buyers China =Beijing based new CFO.Buyback ended 3/13 with $50m buying 19.6m sh = 8.54% shares which took out major shareholder of 2016 Restructure Capital pre agreed terms Straight after 3/13 to 1/4 in just 2 weeks Lansdowne buy further 2.1m shares and JPMorgan +4.65 mDeal incoming#GKP Sale implementation agreement made June 2019.Buyers China =Beijing based new CFO.Buyback ended 3/13 with $50m buying 19.6m sh = 8.54% shares which took out major shareholder of 2016 Restructure Capital pre agreed terms Straight after 3/13 to 1/4 in just 2 weeks Lansdowne buy further 2.1m shares and JPMorgan +4.65 mDeal incoming

[chinese_takeaway] 22/4/2020 14:12

GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . 

[bigdog5] 22/4/2020 14:10

Broadford, was it get the share price up by announcing dividends and buybacks, lol.

[chinese_takeaway] 22/4/2020 14:10

GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . GKP AND BUYERS implementation agreement Jun 2019, hence buybacks, and CFO change, were conditions of the agreement, EXECUTION of the agreement announced shortly. Initial ApproachThe first step in the scheme process will typically involve the bidder approaching the target with an indicative offer to propose a scheme under which bidder would acquire 100% of target.Due DiligenceIf the target is amendable to the bidder's offer, the target will typically grant the bidder a period of due diligence (either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis) so that the bidder can confirm its interest in the target and the amount of consideration to be offered by the bidder.Scheme implementation agreementBEFORE the scheme proposal is PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED , the bidder and the target will typically enter into a 'scheme implementation agreement' which: sets out the terms of the scheme and commits the bidder and the target to the scheme transaction;obliges the target to propose the scheme to target shareholders, and to ensure that the target directors recommend that target shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in the absence of a superior proposal; andsets out how the bidder and target will work together throughout the approval process.( New buyers CFO) The scheme implementation agreement will typically contain 'deal protection mechanisms' such as:'no shop', 'no talk' and 'no due diligence' obligations on the target to seek to prevent the target from proactively generating rival bidders;a notification and matching right for the bidder to be notified of and have the opportunity to match any third party offer for control of target before target directors may recommend that third party offer to target shareholders; anda break fee (generally not exceeding 1% of the equity value of the target) payable by target to bidder if a third party is successful in obtaining control of target or if the target directors change their recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme in certain circumstances.The scheme is typically publicly announced for the FIRST time when the scheme implementation agreement is EXECUTED . 

[broadford bay] 22/4/2020 14:02

What did the holders of the new, senior unsecured bonds have to say to JF at the last meeting?

[urals] 22/4/2020 13:23

Price paid? I'm counting 2c as 2p, given a signature on the BUYERS FDPMakes it around 650m 2p minimum.#$ per 2P? Worst case $3 best $18. $1.95bn - 11. 5bn (£7--£42/share)Let's be very prudent say $5/2p = £ 11.80 /share