PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC. Announces Public Offering Of Shares Of Common Stock

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Panhandle Oil and Gas is initiating an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock, with a potential option for underwriters to purchase 750,000 additional shares. The company plans to use net proceeds for pending acquisitions and general corporate purposes. Stifel and Northland Capital Markets are the joint book-running managers. This offering is registered under a previous shelf registration statement with the SEC. Forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties that may affect actual results.

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• Intended use of net proceeds for pending acquisitions may enhance growth prospects.

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• Public offering may dilute existing shareholder value.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS, INC. (NYSE: PHX) ("Panhandle" or the "Company") announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock (the "Common Stock Offering").  Panhandle also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares of common stock.

Panhandle intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for pending acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. 

Stifel and Northland Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering with Stifel acting as representative of the underwriters. 

The offering of these securities is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement.  A copy of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to these securities may be obtained, when available, from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc., Attention: Syndicate Department, One South Street, 15th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by email: SyndProspectus@stifel.com or by telephone: (855) 300-7136.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "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. Words such as "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "should," "may" and similar expressions may be used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect Panhandle's current views about future events. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the results to differ materially from those expected by the Company's management. Information concerning these risks and other factors can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, available on the Company's website or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (NYSE: PHX) Oklahoma City-based, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. is an oil and natural gas mineral company with a strategy to proactively pursue the acquisition of additional minerals in our core areas of focus. Panhandle owns approximately 258,000 net mineral acres principally located in Oklahoma, North Dakota, Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas. Approximately 71% of this mineral count is unleased and undeveloped. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.panhandleoilandgas.com.  

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Panhandle Oil and Gas's public offering of stock?

The offering aims to raise funds for pending acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

How many shares is Panhandle Oil and Gas offering?

Panhandle Oil and Gas is offering 5,000,000 shares of its common stock, with a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional 750,000 shares.

Who is managing the offering for Panhandle Oil and Gas?

Stifel and Northland Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

What are the risks associated with the forward-looking statements in the press release?

The forward-looking statements are subject to various assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

How could the public offering impact shareholders of Panhandle Oil and Gas?

The public offering could lead to dilution of existing shareholder value if new shares are issued.