Magellan Petroleum Corp. (MPET) Announces $15.6 Equity Agreement with Young Energy Prize
Magellan Petroleum Corp. recently announced a term sheet agreement with Young Energy Prize S.A. (YEP), outlining an agreement in principle for an additional investment of $15.6 million from YEP in Magellan. Currently, YEP owns approximately 27 percent of the outstanding shares of Magellan’s common stock; upon closing of the transaction announced, YEP will own approximately 33 percent of the Magellan’s Common Stock. Magellan’s president and CEO William H. Hastings said part of the equity will be used for its offshore work in Australia, with other portions contributing to various projects. “This is the first step in the financing process for…