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Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE/TSX: GFR) is a thermal oil sands producer focused on sustainable resource development in Canada's Athabasca region. This page aggregates official company announcements, operational updates, and strategic developments for investors tracking the energy sector.
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Greenfire Resources reported strong Q3 2024 results with consolidated production of 19,125 bbls/d, up 30% year-over-year. The company generated oil sales of $193.6M, adjusted EBITDA of $53.4M, and net income of $58.9M. November 2024 production is estimated at 21,275 bbls/d. The company redeemed $84.3M of its 2028 Notes in July, leaving $322.6M outstanding. Capital expenditures totaled $21.2M in Q3. The Board initiated a strategic review process to explore value-maximizing options, with Waterous Energy Fund acquiring 43.3% of outstanding shares. Annual production for 2024 is expected to average 19,500 bbls/d, slightly below guidance due to regulatory delays and extended steam circulation requirements.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has deferred consideration of its new shareholder protection rights plan agreement from November 2024. The deferral will remain until the TSX is satisfied that securities commissions won't intervene under National Policy 62-202. This new plan was adopted following the Alberta Securities Commission's cease trade order on November 6, 2024, affecting all securities under Greenfire's previous rights plan from September 18, 2024. Despite the TSX's deferred consideration, the new rights plan remains in effect.
Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. has closed its acquisition of 43.3% of Greenfire Resources 's shares. The transaction involved purchasing 29,988,854 common shares for USD$8.05 per share, totaling approximately USD$241,261,721. The acquisition follows a decision by the Alberta Securities Commission on November 6, 2024, which granted WEF's application to cease trade Greenfire's initial shareholder rights plan and dismissed Greenfire's cross-application to cease trade the transaction.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) has filed an injunction to halt the sale of 43.3% of shares to Waterous Energy Fund Management (WEF) following Alberta Securities Commission's decision to cease trade the company's shareholder rights protection plan. The company believes WEF's ownership could hinder its strategic review process and value maximization efforts. Several interested parties have indicated reduced interest in pursuing deals with Greenfire if the WEF transaction completes.
In response, Greenfire has adopted a new -purpose shareholder protection rights plan to ensure fair treatment of shareholders and protect the strategic review process. The company is also pursuing growth initiatives, including plans to utilize unused production capacity and implement facility expansions at its Hangingstone assets.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE/TSX: GFR) provides updates on its strategic review process initiated in July 2024. TD Securities was engaged as financial advisor, and the company is exploring a corporate sale with interest from multiple parties. The Special Committee has also engaged TPH&Co to support the evaluation of strategic alternatives. The company's updated reserves report by McDaniel & Associates is expected in the second half of November 2024, which will assess modern drilling practices, SAGD technologies, and development plans. Q3 2024 financial results will be released after markets close on November 14, 2024, followed by a conference call on November 15.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) has announced future growth plans aimed at increasing net facility production capacity by 74%, potentially adding significant value for shareholders. The company plans to implement a modernized SAGD drilling strategy, consolidate well pads into a Super Pad design, and expand existing facilities. Key highlights include:
- Potential brownfield expansion of the Expansion Asset to add 11,300 bbls/d capacity
- Relocation of a recently acquired SAGD facility to add another 11,300 bbls/d
- Increase production capacity at the Demo Asset by 2,500 bbls/d to 10,000 bbls/d
These initiatives are expected to increase Greenfire's production capacity to approximately 58,800 bbls/d (75,000 bbls/d, 100% working interest). The company anticipates cost structure improvements and increased free cash flow generation potential from these plans.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) announces that the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has set November 5, 2024 for a hearing regarding an application by Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. (WEF) and certain shareholders. The application seeks to cease trade Greenfire's shareholder protection rights plan agreement, which was adopted following WEF's announcement to acquire 43.3% of Greenfire's outstanding common shares.
Greenfire intends to defend its Rights Plan at the hearing to ensure fair treatment of all shareholders and allow the Board to explore value-enhancing alternatives. Additionally, Julian McIntyre and Venkat Siva, principals of selling shareholders Allard Services and Annapurna respectively, have resigned as directors of the company.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) is facing a challenge to its shareholder protection rights plan agreement (Rights Plan) from Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. (WEF) and certain shareholders. The challenge comes after WEF announced plans to acquire 43.3% of Greenfire's common shares on September 16, 2024. Greenfire intends to defend the necessity of its Rights Plan at an Alberta Securities Commission hearing.
The company adopted the Rights Plan to ensure fair treatment of all shareholders in case of unsolicited take-over bids or control acquisitions, and to give the board sufficient time to explore value-enhancing alternatives. Greenfire believes WEF is attempting to opportunistically acquire shares at a substantial discount to its oil sands peers, undermining the ongoing strategic review process to maximize shareholder value.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR), a Calgary-based energy company, has announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has deferred consideration of its shareholder protection rights plan agreement (Rights Plan). This deferral will continue until the TSX is satisfied that the appropriate securities commission will not intervene under National Policy 62-202.
The Rights Plan was adopted in response to the September 16, 2024 announcement that Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. (WEF) had entered agreements to acquire 43.3% of Greenfire's outstanding common shares. The TSX typically defers acceptance of shareholder rights plans adopted in response to specific take-over bids.
The full text of the Rights Plan will be available on SEDAR+ and SEC websites.
Greenfire Resources (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) has announced significant developments in response to Waterous Energy Fund's (WEF) agreement to acquire 43.3% of Greenfire's shares. Key points include:
1. Appointment of Matthew Perkal as Interim Chairman and establishment of a Special Committee to oversee strategic alternatives.
2. Adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan to ensure fair treatment of all shareholders and protect the integrity of the strategic alternatives process.
3. Ongoing evaluation of strategic alternatives with TD Securities, including an updated reserve report expected by year-end.
4. Concern over WEF's acquisition price, which Greenfire believes does not reflect the intrinsic value of its shares.
5. Implementation of measures to prevent unintended 'change of control' that could impact Greenfire's outstanding senior secured notes.
