CALGARY, AB, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) announces that it has filed an early warning report (the "Early Warning Report") in respect of its holdings in Coelacanth Energy Inc. ("Coelacanth").
On February 27, 2024, Vermilion acquired ownership of, or control and direction over, 12,497,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of Coelacanth through a privately negotiated transaction with a single counterparty at a price of $0.75 per Common Share for a purchase price of $9,372,750 (the "Transaction"), representing an amount equal to more than 2% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares, thereby triggering the requirement to file an early warning report.
Prior to the Transaction, Vermilion had ownership of, or control and direction over, an aggregate of 97,682,604 Common Shares, representing approximately 18.55% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (and 104,682,604 Common Shares assuming exercise of 7,000,000 Common Share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") held by it, representing approximately 19.62% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis). Following the Transaction, Vermilion now has ownership of, or control and direction over, an aggregate of 110,179,604 Common Shares, representing approximately 20.84% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (and 117,179,604 Common Shares, assuming exercise of the Warrants, representing approximately 21.88% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis).
The Common Shares were acquired for investment purposes. Subject to applicable law, Vermilion will continue to review its holdings of Coelacanth's securities, and depending on market conditions, general economic conditions and industry conditions, Coelacanth's business and financial condition and prospects and/or other relevant factors, may increase or decrease its investment in the securities of Coelacanth.
This news release is being issued in accordance with National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues in connection with the filing of the Early Warning Report. The Early Warning Report has been filed under Coelacanth's profile on SEDAR+ and can be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca.
About VermilionVermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing assets in North America, Europe and Australia. Our business model emphasizes free cash flow generation and returning capital to investors when economically warranted, augmented by value-adding acquisitions. Vermilion's operations are focused on the exploitation of light oil and liquids-rich natural gas conventional and unconventional resource plays in North America and the exploration and development of conventional natural gas and oil opportunities in Europe and Australia.
Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings. We have been recognized by leading ESG rating agencies for our transparency on and management of key environmental, social and governance issues. In addition, we emphasize strategic community investment in each of our operating areas.
Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.
Vermilion's address is 3500, 520 - 3rd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R3
Coelacanth's address is 2110, 530 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3S8
SOURCE Vermilion Energy Inc.
