Obsidian Energy Announces Closing of Sale of Common Share Position in InPlay Oil Corp.
Obsidian Energy (NYSE American: OBE) has completed the sale of its entire common share position in InPlay Oil Corp. The transaction involved 9,139,784 InPlay shares, representing approximately 32.70% of InPlay's outstanding shares, sold to Delek Group Ltd. at $10.00 per share.
The total transaction value was $91,397,840, adjusted down by $29,563.49 for certain filing fees. The sale was executed under the private agreement exemption of National Instrument 62-104. Obsidian Energy plans to use the proceeds to reduce existing debt. Following the transaction, Obsidian retains only 20,834 restricted awards in InPlay, which are expected to be forfeited within 30 days.
Obsidian Energy (NYSE American: OBE) ha completato la vendita dell'intera partecipazione azionaria ordinaria in InPlay Oil Corp. L'operazione ha riguardato 9.139.784 azioni InPlay, pari a circa il 32,70% del capitale sociale di InPlay, cedute a Delek Group Ltd. al prezzo di 10,00 $ per azione.
Il valore complessivo della transazione è stato di 91.397.840 $, al netto di una riduzione di 29.563,49 $ dovuta a determinate spese di deposito. La vendita è stata effettuata in conformità all'esenzione prevista dall'accordo privato del National Instrument 62-104. Obsidian Energy intende utilizzare i proventi per ridurre il debito esistente. Dopo l'operazione, Obsidian mantiene solo 20.834 premi vincolati in InPlay, che si prevede saranno annullati entro 30 giorni.
Obsidian Energy (NYSE American: OBE) ha completado la venta de toda su participación en acciones ordinarias de InPlay Oil Corp. La transacción involucró 9,139,784 acciones de InPlay, que representan aproximadamente el 32.70% de las acciones en circulación de InPlay, vendidas a Delek Group Ltd. a $10.00 por acción.
El valor total de la transacción fue de $91,397,840, ajustado a la baja en $29,563.49 por ciertas tarifas de presentación. La venta se realizó bajo la exención de acuerdo privado del National Instrument 62-104. Obsidian Energy planea usar los ingresos para reducir la deuda existente. Tras la transacción, Obsidian retiene solo 20,834 premios restringidos en InPlay, que se espera sean perdidos en un plazo de 30 dÃas.
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Obsidian Energy (NYSE American : OBE) a finalisé la vente de l'intégralité de sa participation en actions ordinaires dans InPlay Oil Corp. La transaction portait sur 9 139 784 actions InPlay, représentant environ 32,70 % des actions en circulation d'InPlay, vendues à Delek Group Ltd. au prix de 10,00 $ par action.
La valeur totale de la transaction s'est élevée à 91 397 840 $, ajustée à la baisse de 29 563,49 $ pour certains frais de dépôt. La vente a été réalisée conformément à l'exemption d'accord privé prévue par le National Instrument 62-104. Obsidian Energy prévoit d'utiliser le produit de la vente pour réduire sa dette existante. Suite à la transaction, Obsidian ne conserve que 20 834 attributions restreintes dans InPlay, qui devraient être annulées dans un délai de 30 jours.
Obsidian Energy (NYSE American: OBE) hat den Verkauf seiner gesamten Stammaktienposition an InPlay Oil Corp. abgeschlossen. Die Transaktion umfasste 9.139.784 InPlay-Aktien, was etwa 32,70% der ausstehenden Aktien von InPlay entspricht, verkauft an Delek Group Ltd. zu 10,00 $ pro Aktie.
Der Gesamtwert der Transaktion betrug 91.397.840 $, abzüglich 29.563,49 $ für bestimmte Einreichungsgebühren. Der Verkauf erfolgte unter der Ausnahmeregelung für private Vereinbarungen gemäß National Instrument 62-104. Obsidian Energy plant, die Erlöse zur Reduzierung bestehender Schulden zu verwenden. Nach der Transaktion behält Obsidian nur noch 20.834 eingeschränkte Awards bei InPlay, die voraussichtlich innerhalb von 30 Tagen verfallen werden.
- Substantial cash proceeds of $91.4 million from the sale
- Strategic debt reduction through proceeds utilization
- Clean exit from InPlay investment, simplifying corporate structure
- Loss of significant equity position (32.70%) in InPlay Oil Corp
- Forfeiture of remaining restricted awards within 30 days
Insights
Obsidian Energy's $91.4M sale of InPlay Oil stake strengthens balance sheet by reducing debt, completing its Pembina assets monetization strategy.
Obsidian Energy has successfully completed the $91.4 million disposition of its entire 32.7% stake in InPlay Oil Corp. to Delek Group Ltd. at $10.00 per share. This transaction represents a strategic financial move to monetize the equity consideration received from Obsidian's earlier Pembina assets sale in April 2025.
The company's decision to immediately apply these proceeds toward debt reduction demonstrates a deliberate balance sheet strengthening strategy. This deleveraging approach should improve Obsidian's financial flexibility and potentially enhance its debt-to-equity ratio, providing greater financial maneuverability for future operations or acquisitions.
The transaction was executed through the private agreement exemption under securities regulations, allowing Obsidian to divest its substantial position without initiating a formal take-over bid. This approach was compliant with regulatory requirements where the purchase price didn't exceed 115% of InPlay's market price.
Following this divestiture, Obsidian completely exits its equity position in InPlay, retaining only 20,834 restricted awards (representing a negligible 0.07% of InPlay shares on a fully diluted basis), which are expected to be forfeited within 30 days. This clean exit completes Obsidian's apparent strategy to convert its Pembina asset sale proceeds from equity into cash for debt reduction, potentially improving its credit profile and financial health.
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2025) - OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) ("Obsidian Energy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the previously announced disposition of the Company's common share position in InPlay Oil Corp. ("InPlay"), consisting of 9,139,784 InPlay common shares ("InPlay Shares") and representing approximately
The purpose of the Disposition Transaction was to monetize the equity consideration received by the Company in connection with the disposition of the Company's Pembina assets in April 2025 and the Company expects to initially use the proceeds of the Disposition Transaction to repay existing indebtedness.
Early Warning Disclosure
Pursuant to the definitive agreement with the Purchaser, the aggregate purchase price for the Company's InPlay Shares was reduced by
Following closing of the Disposition Transaction, Obsidian Energy does not own any InPlay Shares and owns 20,834 restricted awards ("InPlay RAs") granted under InPlay's incentive award plan (representing
As of the date of this report, Obsidian Energy does not have any plans or future intentions which relate to or would result in any of the matters described in clauses (a) through (k) of Item 5 of Form 62-103F1.
The Disposition Transaction was completed in reliance on the "private agreement exemption" contained in Section 4.2 of National Instrument 62-104 - Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids ("NI 62-104"), on the basis that (i) the purchase of the InPlay Shares was not made from more than five persons in the aggregate, (ii) the offer to purchase was not made generally to all holders of InPlay Shares, and (iii) the value of the consideration paid for the InPlay Shares by the Purchaser pursuant to the definitive agreement with the Purchaser, including any brokerage fees and commissions, was not greater than
An early warning report in respect of the Disposition Transaction will be electronically filed with the applicable securities commission in each jurisdiction where InPlay is a reporting issuer and will be available on InPlay's SEDAR+ profile at . For further information or to obtain a copy of the early warning report, please contact our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Peter Scott, at (403) 777-2500 or [email protected]. InPlay's head office is located at Suite 2000, 350 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N9.
About Obsidian Energy
Obsidian Energy is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, primarily in the Peace River, Willesden Green and Viking areas in Alberta. The Company's business is to explore for, develop and hold interests in oil and natural gas properties and related production infrastructure in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.
Obsidian Energy is headquartered in Calgary and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE). To learn more, visit Obsidian Energy's .
All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "budget", "may", "will", "project", "could", "plan", "intend", "should", "believe", "outlook", "objective", "aim", "potential", "target" and similar words suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, without limitation: the Company's expectation regarding the use of proceeds of the Disposition Transaction, and statements regarding the proposed timing for forfeiture of the Company's InPlay RAs.
With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this document, the Company has made assumptions regarding, among other things: the duration and impact of tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada, and that other than the tariffs that are currently in effect, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, reenacts tariffs that are currently suspended, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; that regional and/or global health related events will not have any adverse impact on energy demand and commodity prices in the future; global energy policies going forward, including the continued ability and willingness of members of OPEC and other nations to agree on and adhere to production quotas from time to time; our ability to qualify for (or continue to qualify for) new or existing government programs, and obtain financial assistance therefrom, and the impact of those programs on our financial condition; our ability to execute our plans as described herein and in our other disclosure documents, and the impact that the successful execution of such plans will have on our Company and our stakeholders, including our ability to return capital to shareholders and/or further reduce debt levels; future capital expenditure and decommissioning expenditure levels; expectations and assumptions concerning applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to environmental, safety and tax matters; future operating costs and G&A costs and the impact of inflation thereon; future oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas prices and differentials between light, medium and heavy oil prices and Canadian, WTI and world oil and natural gas prices; future hedging activities; future oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production levels; future exchange rates, interest rates and inflation rates; future debt levels; our ability to execute our capital programs as planned without significant adverse impacts from various factors beyond our control, including extreme weather events such as wild fires, flooding and drought, infrastructure access (including the potential for blockades or other activism) and delays in obtaining regulatory approvals and third party consents; the ability of the Company's contractual counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; our ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out development activities and the costs thereof; our ability to market our oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, including our ability (if necessary) to extend the revolving period and term out period of our credit facility, our ability to maintain the existing borrowing base under our credit facility, our ability (if necessary) to replace our syndicated bank facility and our ability (if necessary) to finance the repayment of our senior unsecured notes on maturity or pursuant to the terms of the underlying agreement; the accuracy of our estimated reserve volumes; and our ability to add production and reserves through our development and exploitation activities.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the forward-looking statements contained herein will not be correct, which may cause our actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the risk that (i) the tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada continue in effect for an extended period of time, the tariffs that have been threatened are implemented, that tariffs that are currently suspended are reactivated, the rate or scope of tariffs are increased, or new tariffs are imposed, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by the U.S. on other countries and retaliatory tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by other countries on the U.S., will trigger a broader global trade war which could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Company, including by decreasing demand for (and the price of) oil and natural gas, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs, causing volatility in global financial markets, and limiting access to financing; the possibility that we change our budgets (including our capital expenditure budgets) in response to internal and external factors, including those described herein; the possibility that the Company will not be able to continue to successfully execute our business plans and strategies in part or in full, and the possibility that some or all of the benefits that the Company anticipates will accrue to our Company and our stakeholders as a result of the successful execution of such plans and strategies do not materialize (such as our inability to return capital to shareholders and/or reduce debt levels to the extent anticipated or at all); the possibility that the Company ceases to qualify for, or does not qualify for, one or more existing or new government assistance programs, that the impact of such programs falls below our expectations, that the benefits under one or more of such programs is decreased, or that one or more of such programs is discontinued; the impact on energy demand and commodity prices of regional and/or global health related events and the responses of governments and the public thereto, including the risk that the amount of energy demand destruction and/or the length of the decreased demand exceeds our expectations; the risk that there is another significant decrease in the valuation of oil and natural gas companies and their securities and in confidence in the oil and natural gas industry generally, whether caused by regional and/or global health related events, the worldwide transition towards less reliance on fossil fuels and/or other factors; the risk that the financial capacity of the Company's contractual counterparties is adversely affected and potentially their ability to perform their contractual obligations; the possibility that the revolving period and/or term out period of our credit facility and the maturity date of our senior unsecured notes is not extended (if necessary), that the borrowing base under our credit facility is reduced, that the Company is unable to renew or refinance our credit facilities on acceptable terms or at all and/or finance the repayment of our senior unsecured notes when they mature on acceptable terms or at all and/or obtain new debt and/or equity financing to replace our credit facilities and/or senior unsecured notes or to fund other activities; the possibility that we are unable to complete one or more repurchase offers pursuant to our senior unsecured notes when otherwise required to do so; the possibility that we are forced to shut-in production, whether due to commodity prices decreasing, extreme weather events such as wild fires, inability to access our properties due to blockades or other activism, or other factors; the risk that OPEC and other nations fail to agree on and/or adhere to production quotas from time to time that are sufficient to balance supply and demand fundamentals for oil; general economic and political conditions in Canada, the U.S. and globally, and in particular, the effect that those conditions have on commodity prices and our access to capital; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas, price differentials for oil and natural gas produced in Canada as compared to other markets, and transportation restrictions, including pipeline and railway capacity constraints; fluctuations in foreign exchange, including the impact of the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate on our revenues and expenses; fluctuations in interest rates, including the effects of interest rates on our borrowing costs and on economic activity, and including the risk that elevated interest rates cause or contribute to the onset of a recession; the risk that our costs increase due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, scarcity of labour and/or other factors, adversely affecting our profitability; unanticipated operating events or environmental events that can reduce production or cause production to be shut-in or delayed (including extreme cold during winter months, wild fires, flooding and droughts (which could limit our access to the water we require for our operations)); the risk that wars and other armed conflicts adversely affect world economies and the demand for oil and natural gas, including the ongoing war between Russian and Ukraine and/or hostilities in the Middle East; the possibility that fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for alternatives to hydrocarbons, government mandates requiring the sale of electric vehicles and/or electrification of the power grid, and technological advances in fuel economy and renewable energy generation systems could permanently reduce the demand for oil and natural gas and/or permanently impair the Company's ability to obtain financing and/or insurance on acceptable terms or at all, and the possibility that some or all of these risks are heightened as a result of the response of governments, financial institutions and consumers to a regional and/or global health related event and/or the influence of public opinion and/or special interest groups.
Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Obsidian Energy, or its operations or financial results, are included in the Company's Annual Information Form (see 'Risk Factors' and 'Forward-Looking Statements' therein) which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (), EDGAR website () or Obsidian Energy's website. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
Unless otherwise specified, the forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Obsidian Energy shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the NYSE American in the United States under the symbol "OBE".
All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
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