Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
30 Mar, 2026Capital raise structure and objectives
Two-tranche placing and open offer aims to raise up to $150 million, with $115 million in firm placing and $25 million conditional on shareholder approval; open offer up to €8 million ($9.5 million) at 53p per share for existing shareholders.
Funds will be held in escrow pending financial close for Sea Lion phase 1 development, providing full funding for FID costs and contingencies.
Warrants are included in the placing but not in the open offer; one underwriting warrant for every four shares at 80p.
The capital raise is designed to minimize the likelihood of further equity dilution and ensure project completion.
Sea Lion project and financials
Sea Lion is the main asset, with 2C net contingent resources of 255 mmbbls and NPV10 of $1.8 billion at $70/bbl Brent.
Phase 1 development targets 170 mmbbls with 11 wells and project costs of $2.058 billion; senior secured financing expected at $1 billion.
Rockhopper's equity requirement for Phase 1 is $127 million, including $102 million for project costs and $25 million for early decommissioning.
All Falkland Islands licences extended to December 2026.
Commercial arrangements and partnerships
Navitas Petroleum holds 65% and operates Sea Lion, with Rockhopper at 35%.
Navitas funds 100% of Rockhopper's pre-FID costs (repaid from 85% of Rockhopper's free cash flow at 8% interest); post-FID, Navitas funds 66.667% interest-free.
Technical and lending bank appointed to lead project financing; positive feedback from potential capital providers.
Latest events from Rockhopper Exploration
- Sea Lion advances, Ombrina Mare monetised, and board succession completed amid key risks.RKH
AGM 202430 Mar 2026 - Sea Lion project advances toward FID as Italian exit reduces liabilities and insurance claim proceeds.RKH
AGM 202530 Mar 2026 - Sea Lion project nears FID with robust funding, phased development, and strong financial backing.RKH
Corporate presentation30 Mar 2026 - Sea Lion project advanced, Ombrina Mare monetisation agreed, strong cash, key risks remain.RKH
H2 202330 Mar 2026 - 2024 profit surged to $47.6 million as Sea Lion financing advanced and Italian assets exited.RKH
H2 202430 Mar 2026 - H1 2024 profit of $16.5 million reflects Award monetisation and strong Sea Lion project progress.RKH
H1 202430 Mar 2026 - $140 million raised for Sea Lion, Ombrina Mare insurance received, H1 loss $51 million.RKH
H1 202530 Mar 2026