The following table provides net asset value estimates at December 31, 2012 for all four reserve categories.
McDaniel PVBT 10% Net Asset Value Net Asset ValueReserves Category ($ million)(1) ($ million)(2) ($/basic share)(3)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Proved, developed, producing reserves 323.0 231.6 7.75Total proved reserves 337.8 246.3 8.25Proved and probable, developed producing reserves 409.2 317.8 10.64Proved and probable reserves 473.5 382.1 12.79----------------------------------------------------------------------------1. McDaniel's estimate of future before tax cash flow discounted at PV 10 percent.2. McDaniel's estimated value, adjusted for the following unaudited items at December 31, 2012: - Undeveloped land value as assessed by Seaton Jordan of $21.7 million; and - Net debt of $113.2 million, which includes full value of the convertible debenture of $57.5 million.3. Calculating using basic total shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 of 29.868 million shares.
Forward-Looking Statements - This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to our plans and operations as at February 20, 2013. Forward-looking statements typically use words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "may", "will", "project", "should", "plan", "intend", "believe" and similar expressions (including the negatives thereof). In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements relating, but not limited to: our business strategy, plans and management focus; the timing of release of our 2012 financial results, our 2013 and beyond capital expenditure program, the source of funding of our 2013 and beyond capital program, anticipated 2013 and beyond production guidance and product mix, drilling, completion, development and exploitation plans and the results therefrom, future drilling locations, plans to sell non-strategic assets and to review and implement cost saving opportunities, plans with respect to our Little Bow ASP project, anticipated netbacks, capital expenditures and other costs associated with the ASP project and the anticipated results from this project, and sources of funding for our capital expenditure program. In addition, all statements relating to reserves in this press release are deemed to be forward-looking as they involve an implied assessment, based on certain assumptions and estimates, that the reserves described, can be properly produced in the future.
By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, such as those relating to results of operations and financial condition, general economic conditions, industry conditions, changes in regulatory and taxation regimes, volatility of commodity prices, escalation of operating and capital costs, currency fluctuations, the availability of services, imprecision of reserve estimates, geological, technical, drilling and processing problems, environmental risks, weather, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility, the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and competition from other industry participants for, among other things, capital, services, acquisitions of reserves, undeveloped lands and skilled personnel. Risks are described in more detail in our Annual Information Form, which will be available on sedar and our website. Forward-looking statements are provided to allow investors to have a greater understanding of our business.
You are cautioned that the assumptions, including, among other things, future oil and natural gas prices; future capital expenditure levels; future production levels; future exchange rates; the cost of developing and expanding our assets; our ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out development activities; our ability to market our oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; the impact of increasing competition; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; and our ability to add production and reserves through our development and acquisition activities used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance, or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. We can give no assurance that any of the events anticipated will transpire or occur or, if any of them do, what benefits we will derive from them. The forward-looking information contained in this document is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Our policy for updating forward-looking statements is that Zargon disclaims, except as required by law, any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Other Advisories - Boe's may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. In addition, given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion ratio on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. The estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd. is a Calgary based oil and natural gas company working in the Western Canadian and Williston sedimentary basins that has delivered a long history of returns and dividends (distributions). Zargon's business is focused on oil exploitation projects that profitably increase oil production and recovery factors from existing oil reservoirs.
In order to learn more about Zargon, we encourage you to visit Zargon's website at www.zargon.ca where you will find a current shareholder presentation, financial reports and historical news releases.
Contacts:
C.H. Hansen
President and Chief Executive Officer
403-264-9992
J.B. Dranchuk
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
403-264-9992
Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd.
zargon@zargon.ca
www.zargon.ca
