http://www.gulfkeystone.com/ The firms exploration programme in Algeria is going well and "the shares look good value", say the Investors Chronicle. Your comments please. goal.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-3026515/SUNDAY-NEWSPAPER-SHARE-TIPS-Lookers-Gulf-Keystone-Marks-Spencer.html

THE SUNDAY TIMES
What now for Gulf Keystone Petroleum? The £321m explorer unveiled a $41m (£27m) rescue rights issue that means the company, which was fast running out of cash, can keep the lights on for now.
Shareholders didn’t just roll over. Fund giants M&G and Capital supported the move only on condition that chairman Simon Murray walks the plank. On his way out, the former legionnaire and Glencore chairman called it a “panic-mode decision”.
Either way, he’s off, and investors seem pleased. Rightly or wrongly, some were convinced Murray had become an impediment and had failed to unite a fractious board. Expect other heads to roll soon.
The Kurdish govern- ment could help. It owes the company more than $200m in back payments. This is due to a bitter disagreement involving the federal government in Baghdad, which was infuriated by the Kurds developing and marketing their own oil. Tankers were stranded last year after Baghdad threatened to sue anyone who took Kurdish crude. Erbil and Baghdad have only recently reached an accord and it remains shaky.
Given recent history, only the bravest investors will be ready to call the bottom for Gulf Keystone.
But I leave you with this bit of intrigue. Jeremy Asher, the former Glencore oil trader who has twice served on Gulf Keystone’s board, remains a big investor. He owns 15m shares.
Until December 31, he was also on the board of Oil Refineries Ltd, owner of Israel’s biggest refinery, in Haifa. He is still an adviser. The Haifa refinery was one of those brave enough to take Kurdish crude last year, which was vital for Erbil and may also prove to be so for Gulf Keystone. Coincidence, surely.

RNS

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (LSE: GKP)

("Gulf Keystone" or "the Company")

Admission of Shares to Trading and Listing

As per the Company's RNS of 31 March 2015, Gulf Keystone is pleased to announce that further to the successful placing of 85,900,000 new Common Shares of US$ 0.01 each in the Company (the "Placing Shares") at a placing price of 32p per share (the "Placing"), which resulted in the gross proceeds of US$ 40,693,235, the Admission of the Placing Shares will become effective and dealings in the Placing Shares will commence at 8.00 a.m. on 7 April 2015.

The total number of Common Shares in issue following completion of the Placing, and the total number of voting rights, is 978,138,061, which may be used by shareholders in the Company as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Gulf Keystone under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Mirabaud Securities LLP and Pareto Securities Limited acted as joint bookrunners for the Placing

Niceone

try to remember your posting, as you are doing them double 5270 and 5273 are the same

Big Malcy put down the cappa and bacon bap for a minute and dropped this out this morning

"With the arrival this morning of another 85.9m new shares in the company being a stockholder of GKP doesnt make one part of an endangered species, you are one of nearly a billion, 978m to be precise. But, as I said last week there are grounds for optimism as I believe (as does Tony Hayward, see below) that payments from the Government are likely to become more regular and GKP might expect around $15m a month which is a start at least. Also, again as I mentioned last week, I am convinced that something corporate is going on and although I sound like a broken record I think the risk here is not being involved."

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Ops,for some reason the posts of last night didn't show as accepted?

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RNS Number : 5519J

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.

08 April 2015

Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part in or into the United States or any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom and Bermuda where to do so would constitute a contravention of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. This announcement (and the information contained herein) does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale would constitute a contravention of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction.

8 April 2015

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (LSE: GKP)

("Gulf Keystone" or "the Company")

Results of Consent Solicitation

US$250 million 13.0 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 2017

(Regulation S Notes: ISIN XS1056559245 / Common Code 105655924;

Rule 144A Notes: ISIN XS1056559088 / Common Code: 105655908)

(the "Notes")

Further to the Company's RNS of 2 April 2015, Gulf Keystone, the operator of the world class Shaikan field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, today announces that it has successfully completed the consent solicitation to remove the book equity ratio covenant from the Trust Deed constituting the Notes and from the Conditions contained therein (the "Consent Solicitation").

Holders representing over 89% of the principal amount of Notes outstanding participated in the Consent Solicitation, with over 99% of votes cast in favour of the Proposed Amendments. The Extraordinary Resolution was therefore duly passed at the noteholder meeting which took place at 2.00 p.m. (London time) on 7 April 2015, and the Proposed Amendments have been implemented.

The Company will pay a consent fee of US$5.00 for each US$1,000 in principal amount of Notes to holders whose Consent was validly delivered prior to 3.00 p.m. (London time) on 2 April 2015 and accepted pursuant to the terms of the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.

The complete terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation were described in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum dated 12 March 2015 issued by the Company, as supplemented by the Supplements dated 24 March 2015 and 30 March 2015 (together, the "Consent Solicitation Memorandum"). Capitalised terms have the meanings assigned to them elsewhere in this release or in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum, as applicable.

This RNS is for informational purposes only, and the Consent Solicitation was made only pursuant to terms of the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.

Enquiries:

Shell bid for BG,brings an earlier post to mind,on how they saw the future of the industry,including the price of oil?

Post 5149.

Broker Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates BUY Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP).

Says GKP has announced that it has successfully completed the consent solicitation to remove the book equity ratio covenant from the $250m loan notes. This effectively means that it will no longer have to pay the full liability 60 days following publication of its full year results (expected end of April).

The company received overwhelming support, with over 99% of votes cast in favour of the removal, and will pay a consent fee of US$1.25m. This will come as welcome news for GKP and its shareholders, and follows the successful equity placing last month.

In terms of the company’s medium-term corporate outlook, GKP is currently engaged in discussions with a number of parties in relation to possible asset transactions or a full company sale.

In terms of the company’s asset portfolio, the non-core Akri Bijeel block (GKP 12.8% fully diluted interest, 5MMbbl 2C net) has been up for sale for over three years without success. Other assets include Ber Bahr (GKP 40% WI, 9MMbbl 2C net) and Sheikh Adi (GKP 80% WI, 127MMbbl 2C net).

Clearly, outside of Shaikan, Sheikh Adi would be the most attractive asset from a purchaser’s perspective, given the high interest position, material resource estimate, sole partnership with the KRG (20% WI), and the absence of any dilutive back in rights.

From an operational perspective, Shaikan is performing well with current production standing at nearly 40,000bopd. With recent encouraging results from Shaikan-10 in addition to the completed Shaikan-11 well, we believe the company is on track to meet its 100,000bopd phase 1 target once a decision is made on further investment.

Price target 101p.

Not rising like others but is rising nevertheless
did reached again 40p, but it seems there is some resistance at this point

Results are out tomorrow not the end of April!!!

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9 April 2015
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (LSE: GKP)
("Gulf Keystone" or "the Company")

2014 Results Announcement
Gulf Keystone, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2014.

HIGHLIGHTS
Operational

· 2014 gross production of 6,484,391 barrels of oil (2013: 496,921 barrels of oil) with significant growth expected in 2015

· Gulf Keystone's operations in the Kurdistan Region remained secure with production operations and crude oil export deliveries from the Shaikan field uninterrupted throughout 2014

· The first production milestone of 40,000 barrels of oil per day ("bopd") reached in December 2014 following a gradual ramp-up during the year

· Current production in excess of 37,000 bopd is being delivered against the pre-payment of US$ 26 million gross (US$20.8 million net to Gulf Keystone) received for Shaikan crude oil sales on 25 February 2015, with further payments of a similar nature anticipated

Financial - as at 31 December 2014

· Revenues of US$38.6 million achieved (FY13: US$6.7 million); additional revenue in the region of US$100 million owed but not yet recognised for crude oil export sales

· Loss after tax of US$248.2 million (FY13: US$32.0 million)

· Net proceeds of US$240 million raised from the issue of debt securities and associated warrants in April 2014

Financial - post period end

· US$26 million gross (US$20.8 million net) received as pre-payment for Shaikan crude oil sales in February 2015

· Successful placing of 85.9 million shares on 31 March 2015, raising gross proceeds for the Company of US$40 million

· Discussions ongoing with a number of parties in relation to possible asset transactions or corporate sale

· Book Equity Ratio Put Option successfully removed from the Trust Deed and Conditions of the US$250 million 13.0 per cent Guaranteed Notes due 2017 at the noteholder meeting on 7 April 2015

· Cash balance at 8 April 2015 of US$84.7 million (31 Dec 2014: US$87.8 million) excluding recent share placing proceeds

Outlook

· Establish a regular payment cycle for past and future Shaikan crude oil export sales

· Finalise and implement a pipeline access solution for the Shaikan crude

· Achieve stable Shaikan production rates of 40,000 bopd aiming to maintain a daily average of 36,000 bopd throughout 2015

· Manage expenditure in a responsible and prudent manner, continuing to review and control capital commitments

· Make decisions on investment in additional production facilities, development wells and infrastructure required to increase Shaikan production in line with the approved Shaikan Field Development Plan

· Make a decision regarding early production and development of the Sheikh Adi discovery


Commenting on the Full Year results, Andrew Simon, Interim Non-Executive Chairman, said:

"2014 was a pivotal year for Gulf Keystone as we completed the critical transition from explorer to producer. We started the year with our first crude oil export sales and ended the year by achieving our objective of producing 40,000 barrels of oil per day from the Shaikan field, our flagship asset in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This was a significant achievement for an independent E&P company in a country in the midst of a conflict.

We are committed to rebuilding shareholder value. All avenues for doing this are being considered, including expansion plans for Shaikan. As already announced, the Company is continuing to engage in discussions with interested parties in relation to possible asset transactions or a sale of the Company, as well as considering additional routes to secure further funding."

John Gerstenlauer, CEO, said:

"Hitting an important production milestone and achieving a year of regular crude oil export deliveries confirmed another step change year for our operational progress at Shaikan, verifying the presence of a robust international market for our production and demonstrating our commitment to meeting targets against a challenging geopolitical backdrop and low international oil prices.

Following a number of payments received for crude oil exports in 2014 and the most recent pre-payment of US$26 million in February 2015, the arrears amount for crude oil export sales has not increased significantly in the past six months and we believe that we are close to achieving a steady and stable payment cycle for present and future crude oil export sales."

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Nice bit of buying this morning....predators must be in the data room...:-)

much better day indeed

Its knocking on the door of 40p.....yet again.....

T5 set for summer deal with Gulf Keystone
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Saturday, April 11, 2015Geoff Percival
T5 Oil and Gas — the Dublin and London-based exploration firm headed up by former Tullow Oil directors — is expected to take control of loss-making UK explorer Gulf Keystone before the summer.


The transaction is likely to take the form of a $50m (€47m) reverse takeover, with Gulf paying that much in its own shares for T5 and the latter, through that shareholding, effectively taking control of the London firm and inserting its own board and management.

The much-touted deal was thought to have been sidelined by Gulf’s recent $40m capital raise and the departure of chairman Simon Murray who was in favour of talking to takeover or investment partners as the preferred rescue remedy for the business.

However, it is felt within the industry that Gulf — which has an attractive asset base in Kurdistan, but is debt-laden and loss-making — will need much more investment and that the capital raise is effectively just a ‘stop-gap’ measure.

T5 has remained firmly interested; with the firm’s chances apparently being further strengthened by supposed rival bidder Genel Energy becoming more of a target in the market itself. While Royal Dutch Shell’s near £50bn move for BG Group has stolen the headlines, it is felt M&A activity in a sector rocked by the slump in oil prices is only beginning.

Earlier this week, Gulf Keystone reported after-tax losses of $248.2m for 2014 (up from $32m), although revenues grew from almost $7m to just under $39m.

The company’s interim non-executive chairman, Andrew Simon said Gulf remains committed to rebuilding shareholder value.

“All avenues for doing this are being considered... the company is continuing to engage in discussions with interested parties, in relation to possible asset transactions or a sale of the company, as well as considering additional routes to secure further funding,” he said.

Speaking yesterday, T5’s head, former Tullow Oil chairman Pat Plunkett, declined to say if he was confident a deal would be done. According to one industry source, however, even though the likes of Exxon Mobil had been touted as possible suitors for Gulf, T5 and Genel were more realistic and T5 is now the most realistic. The same source suggested a deal could be completed this side of the summer.

Mr Plunkett said the process is not moving forward at present, but his company would like to see it progress. He added that the deal model would allow Gulf’s existing shareholders maintain their interest, whereas a traditional takeover obviously would not, and that T5 could broaden Gulf’s portfolio —both in terms of geographical spread and asset base. Gulf is, currently, very reliant on outstanding payments from the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Meanwhile, Mr Plunkett also said this year will see T5 become very active in the marketplace. The company is eyeing firms and assets in need of investment, from which it will build a portfolio of licences, and has identified around six investment/reverse takeover targets active in the African and Middle-Eastern regions.

Earlier this year, T5 distanced itself from speculation that it might look to seize control of London-based/African-focused explorer, Afren. The investment firm is not interested in mounting any hostile bids for potential targets.