UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2016
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32167 |
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76-0274813 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 700 Houston, Texas |
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77042 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 623-0801
Not Applicable
(Former Name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD.
On August 1, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the execution of the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement with Sojitz Etame Limited, as described in Item 8.01 below. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 28, 2016, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, VAALCO Gabon (Etame), Inc. (“VAALCO Gabon”), entered into an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement with Sojitz Etame Limited (“Sojitz”), pursuant to which VAALCO Gabon agreed to acquire all of Sojitz’ approximately 3.2% participating interest in the Etame Marin Block G4-160, located in the offshore waters of the Republic of Gabon. The acquisition would supplement VAALCO Gabon’s existing 30.35% participating interest in the Etame Marin Block G4-160. The acquisition is subject to certain customary consents and approvals.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 1, 2016 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: August 2, 2016
By: /s/ Eric J. Christ
Name: Eric J. Christ
Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 1, 2016 |
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