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Viking Energy Group, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in North America. The company owns oil and gas leases in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Formerly known as Viking Investments Group, Inc., it changed its name to Viking Energy Group, Inc. in March 2017. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is positioned as a growth-oriented diversified energy company focusing on providing custom energy and power solutions to commercial and industrial clients.
One of its major recent achievements includes receiving a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent & Trademark Office for a utility patent application related to Electric Transmission Line Ground Fault Prevention Systems. This patent demonstrates its commitment to innovation and technological advancements in the energy sector.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) and Camber Energy (NYSE American:CEI) announced an amendment to their merger agreement on April 18, 2023. This amendment allows Viking to merge into Camber, with Viking becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. Shareholders of Viking will receive one share of Camber stock for each share they own, granting them access to a publicly traded entity with enhanced liquidity. The merger will enable Camber to consolidate financials by reporting Viking's revenues directly. Key assets include patented clean energy solutions and a medical waste treatment system. The next step involves filing Form S-4 with the SEC for regulatory approval. Both companies emphasize their growth-oriented strategies and shared interests in energy solutions.
Camber Energy (NYSE American:CEI) and Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) announced an amendment to their merger agreement on April 18, 2023. The merger will see Viking merging into a subsidiary of Camber, making Viking a wholly owned subsidiary of Camber. Viking shareholders will receive one share of Camber stock for each share of Viking stock held, offering them enhanced liquidity. The merger aims to consolidate the companies' resources, allowing Camber to report Viking's revenues directly and leverage its proprietary technologies, including a clean energy system and medical waste treatment capabilities. Following the merger, Camber plans to file a preliminary registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC. This move signals potential growth and diversification for Camber as it integrates Viking's assets.
Goldman Small Cap Research released a new report on Camber Energy, Inc. (CEI), highlighting its pending merger with Viking Energy Group Inc. (VKIN). The merger is expected to close in 3Q/4Q 2023 and may significantly enhance CEI's valuation, with forecasts indicating pro forma revenues of $31.0M for 2023 and $42.4M for 2024. The report suggests CEI's diversified business model and strategic focus on new opportunities could lead to substantial growth post-merger. Analysts project a targeted price increase reflective of a 4x multiple on 2024E revenue.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) and Camber Energy (NYSE American:CEI) announced progress on their Merger Agreement following the resolution of Camber's legacy accounting issues. Camber extinguished approximately 94% of its Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, allowing negotiations to resume. The merger will enable Viking to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Camber, which could enhance shareholder value by providing liquidity through a national stock exchange listing. The transaction remains subject to necessary approvals and potential modifications to the agreement.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) announced the issuance of U.S. Utility Patent No. 11,565,289 for its subsidiary, Viking Ozone Technology, titled Multi-Chamber Medical Waste Ozone-Based Treatment Systems and Methods. This patent pertains to proprietary ozone-based treatment methods for managing health-care waste, a significant concern highlighted by the World Health Organization. The technology is set to be utilized in various waste treatment systems across hospitals, laboratories, and military bases. An international patent application is also pending, aiming to expand patent protection worldwide.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) announced its subsidiary, Viking Ozone Technology, received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for patent application No. 17/576,801, concerning its Ozone-Based Treatment Systems. This patent, expected to be issued soon, targets waste treatment methods in various sectors, including healthcare. The global medical waste management market is projected to grow from USD 21.0 billion in 2016 to a CAGR of 5.4% by 2025, highlighting the significance of environmentally safe waste management solutions.
Viking Protection Systems, a subsidiary of Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN), filed a new patent application on August 23, 2022, with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. This application enhances its electric transmission line protection technology, addressing ground faults caused by line breakage. Unlike existing systems that react after contact with the ground, Viking's technology proactively terminates power before contact, aiming to prevent severe damage and fires. The patent focuses on high sensitivity parameter detection that operates in fractions of a second.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB: VKIN) announced that its subsidiary, Viking Ozone Technology, received an Office Action from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office regarding its patent application for multi-chamber medical waste treatment systems. Several claims in the application have been deemed allowable, indicating a likely upcoming patent issuance. This technology, utilizing ozone-based treatments, supports Viking's plans for international expansion in the medical waste treatment sector.
Viking Energy Group, Inc. (OTCQB:VKIN) announced the appointment of John McVicar as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Frank Barker, who will continue as a consultant. McVicar brings over 30 years of international business experience in finance and management consulting, previously serving in notable positions including CFO of a TSX-listed company. James Doris, CEO, highlighted McVicar's role in advancing the company's growth and profitability strategy, including new acquisitions and technology monetization.
Viking Energy Group (OTCQB:VKIN) announced the issuance of a new patent (No. 11,286,832) by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office related to carbon capture technology. The patent encompasses a Bottoming Cycle Power System, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in natural-gas power generation while improving carbon dioxide capture processes. This exclusive license for Canada and non-exclusive for select U.S. locations positions Viking strategically to meet regulatory carbon footprint requirements amid rising global energy demands. The advancement aligns with Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
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