Ghana Transaction Update

Rhea-AI Summary

Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) has received notification from Tullow Oil plc and PetroSA regarding their intention to exercise pre-emption rights on the sale of Occidental Petroleum’s interests in the Jubilee and TEN fields in Ghana. The pre-emption would decrease Kosmos’ interest in Jubilee from 42.1% to 38.3% and in TEN from 28.1% to 19.8%. The purchase price consideration due to Kosmos is estimated at $150 million, contingent on definitive agreements and approvals. Kosmos plans to use proceeds for debt repayment if the sale is finalized.

Positive

• Potential receipt of approximately $150 million from the sale, aiding in debt repayment.

Negative

• Reduction of interest in Jubilee by 3.8% and in TEN by 8.3%, potentially impacting future revenue streams.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) (“Kosmos” or the “Company”) announced that it has received notice from Tullow Oil plc and PetroSA that they intend to exercise their pre-emption rights in relation to the sale of Occidental Petroleum’s interests in the Jubilee and TEN fields in Ghana to Kosmos, announced October 13, 2021.

The exercise of pre-emption rights is subject to finalizing definitive agreements with Kosmos/Anadarko WCTP Company and requires approval from GNPC and the Ghanaian Ministry of Energy. If completed, Kosmos’ ultimate interest in Jubilee would be reduced by 3.8% to 38.3% (Kosmos retains ~80% of the original acquired interest), and Kosmos’ ultimate interest in TEN would be reduced by 8.3% to 19.8% (Kosmos retains ~25% of the original acquired interest).

Consideration due to Kosmos would be approximately $150 million based on the headline purchase price of $550 million and is subject to certain closing adjustments. Kosmos would anticipate using any potential proceeds to accelerate debt repayment.

If pre-emption is completed, Kosmos will provide a further update to the market in due course.

About Kosmos Energy

Kosmos is a full-cycle deepwater independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused along the Atlantic Margins. Our key assets include production offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as a world-class gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Kosmos is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange and is traded under the ticker symbol KOS. As an ethical and transparent company, Kosmos is committed to doing things the right way. The Company’s Business Principles articulate our commitment to transparency, ethics, human rights, safety and the environment. Read more about this commitment in our Corporate Responsibility Report. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Kosmos expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Kosmos’ estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on its current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect its businesses and operations. Although Kosmos believes that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to Kosmos. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Kosmos, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Further information on such assumptions, risks and uncertainties is available in Kosmos’ Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. Kosmos undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or correct these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Management does not provide a reconciliation for forward looking non GAAP financial measures where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the occurrence and the financial impact of various items that have not yet occurred, are out of our control or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, management is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. Forward looking non GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

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Investor Relations

Jamie Buckland

+44 (0) 203 954 2831

jbuckland@kosmosenergy.com

Media Relations

Thomas Golembeski

+1-214-445-9674

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Source: Kosmos Energy Ltd.

FAQ

What are the implications of Kosmos Energy's pre-emption rights exercise notice from Tullow Oil plc and PetroSA?

The notice suggests a decrease in Kosmos' interests in the Jubilee and TEN fields in Ghana, affecting its revenue potential.

How much will Kosmos Energy's interest in Jubilee and TEN decrease post pre-emption?

Kosmos' interest in Jubilee will reduce by 3.8% to 38.3%, and in TEN by 8.3% to 19.8%.

What is the estimated consideration amount due to Kosmos Energy if the pre-emption is finalized?

The estimated consideration due to Kosmos is approximately $150 million, based on a purchase price of $550 million.

Why is Kosmos Energy planning to use proceeds from the sale for debt repayment?

Using the proceeds for debt repayment can strengthen Kosmos' financial position and reduce interest expenses.

When did Kosmos Energy announce the acquisition of Occidental Petroleum’s interests?

Kosmos Energy announced the acquisition on October 13, 2021.