Hillcrest Appoints Chief Operating Officer and is Approved as Operator in Saskatchewan
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: June 13 2018
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale Miller to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Miller brings over 35 years of Canadian oil and gas operating experience across the Western Canadian Sedimentary basin, building oil and gas companies through production and field development as well as acquisitions and divestments.
Mr. Miller has been engaged to establish and manage Hillcrest’s Canadian oil and gas operations, including the West Hazel field re-activation and additional potential producing Canadian oil and gas properties that may be acquired under the recently announced Strategic Alliance with a private company currently sourcing up to US$50,000,000 funding exclusively for oil and gas acquisitions in Canada with Hillcrest.
Under the terms of the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest will identify, screen and offer potential acquisitions to the private company. If accepted, Hillcrest will facilitate acquisitions, be assigned a 25% carried interest and will operate oil and gas properties acquired, as well as receive management fees and performance bonuses.
As part of his engagement arrangements with the Company, Mr. Miller has been granted 350,000 incentive stock options exercisable at $0.065 per share until June 13, 2022.
In addition, Hillcrest’s wholly owned Saskatchewan subsidiary has been approved as an operator of oil and gas assets in Saskatchewan. Being approved as an operator enables the Company to conduct oil and gas operations in Saskatchewan starting with the West Hazel field reactivation to restore previous production of over 200 bbl/day of oil under the terms of a previously announced Joint Venture Agreement (“JVA”). Pursuant to the JVA Hillcrest earns a 75% working interest in exchange for incurring 100% of the reactivation costs.
For more information on Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd, contact Don Currie toll free at 1-855-609-0006 or visit the Company’s website at www.hillcrestpetroleum.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Donald Currie
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Hillcrest Signs Binding Agreements Forming Strategic Alliance to Pursue Oil and Gas Acquisitions in Western Canada
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: May 29 2018
Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd . (the “Company” or “Hillcrest”) is pleased to announce that it has signed binding agreements creating a Strategic Alliance (the “Strategic Alliance”) with a private company (the “Partner”) to pursue oil and gas acquisitions in Western Canada. Under the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest will grant the Partner an exclusive right of first refusal on pre-screened acquisition opportunities to be operated and managed by Hillcrest and will be assigned a 25% carried interest in any acquired assets in exchange for access to its acquisition opportunity register and oil and gas business management services. The Partner will fund 100% of acquisition and development costs.
Hillcrest has compiled a register of potential oil and gas acquisition targets in Western Canada, selected based on criteria including positive operating cash flow from current production operations and the potential to increase the market value of the assets by more than 3x through field development activities. Hillcrest is currently in various stages of discussions with a number of vendors regarding these acquisition targets.
Under the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest will offer acquisition opportunities to the Partner. Should the Partner elect to pursue one or more of the acquisition opportunities, Hillcrest will facilitate the acquisition on behalf of the Partner, operate the acquired assets under joint venture agreements and implement field development plans intended to maximize the market value of the acquired assets with capital funding provided by the Partner.
The Partner intends to raise up to $50,000,000 to fund potential acquisition and subsequent development of oil and gas assets through an asset secured token offering attached to the acquired oil and gas assets. The Partner has engaged an investment banking and financial services group with specialist expertise in block chain tokens and has initiated activities with them in preparation to market the tokens in the coming weeks.
As previously announced on May 22 nd , and consistent with the terms of the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest continues to focus on its core business as an oil and gas company with activities directed toward the acquisition, development and management of oil and gas assets.
Highlights of the Strategic Alliance are:
-The Partner has an exclusive first right of refusal to partner with Hillcrest on oil and gas acquisitions in Western Canada identified by Hillcrest.
-The Partner will fund 100% of the acquisition and development costs associated with oil and gas assets.
-Hillcrest will provide oil and gas business management services and will manage and operate assets acquired under the terms of agreements related to the Strategic Alliance between Hillcrest and the Partner.
-Hillcrest will receive a direct 25% carried ownership interest in any assets acquired.
-Hillcrest will receive a management fee and full cost recovery for providing oil and gas business management services to identify, acquire and manage Canadian oil and gas assets, as well as milestone based bonuses and operational performance based bonuses to be agreed with the Partner after assets are acquired.
– The term of the agreements are 5 years, with options to extend.
Don Currie, Hillcrest CEO, states: “The execution of the binding agreements forming this Strategic Alliance with a funding partner is a substantial development for Hillcrest and one that has the ability to fast track our acquisition and development plans. The relationship between the parties will see their capital back our Western Canadian acquisition opportunities, with both parties benefiting as acquisitions are completed and further field development is undertaken to unlock the value in the assets. Assuming the Partner is successful in its financing activities over the coming weeks, Hillcrest would expect to accrue significant short term value increases, at no cost to Hillcrest, through our through carried interest interests in quality oil and gas assets that we have identified and commenced discussions on over the last several months. Further value to Hillcrest could be expected as value is delivered from acquired assets through field development activities managed by Hillcrest and from management fees and various bonus structures under the agreements related to the Strategic Alliance. Another significant benefit, is that Hillcrest will no longer have to consider equity capital raises and/or debt to fund acquisition and development opportunities for growth. We are excited to be aligned with a financial group who recognize and are prepared to invest based on our management team’s extensive experience and track record delivering value from upstream oil and gas projects and who share our belief that this is an excellent time to be acquiring assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.”
For more information on Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd, contact Don Currie toll free at 1-855-609-0006 or visit the Company’s website at www.hillcrestpetroleum.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Donald Currie
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Hillcrest Signs Letter Agreement to Negotiate a Strategic Alliance to Pursue Oil and Gas Acquisitions in Western Canada
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: May 22 2018
Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd. (the “Company” or “Hillcrest”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with a private company (the “Partner”) to negotiate and form a strategic alliance (the “Strategic Alliance”) for the purpose of pursuing oil and gas acquisitions in Western Canada. It is anticipated that under the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest will introduce the Partner to pre-screened acquisition opportunities to be operated and managed by Hillcrest, and the Partner would fund the acquisition and development thereof.
Hillcrest has compiled a register of potential acquisition targets in Western Canada, selected based on criteria including positive operating cash flow from current production operations, and the potential to increase the market value of the assets by more than 3x through field development activities. Hillcrest is currently in discussions with a number of these acquisition targets.
Under the proposed Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest will make these acquisition opportunities available to the Partner. Should the Partner elect to participate in one or more of the acquisition opportunities, Hillcrest will facilitate the acquisition and development of the assets with funding provided by the Partner and operate the acquired assets under joint venture agreements. The Partner intends to raise up to $50,000,000 of funding for potential acquisitions and subsequent development of oil and gas assets through an asset backed token offering attached to the acquired oil and gas assets.
As a result of the Strategic Alliance, Hillcrest is no longer considering asset backed token financings in its own right and will continue focusing on its current business as an oil and gas company with its activities directed toward the acquisition, development and management of oil and gas assets.
It is anticipated that the Strategic Alliance will provide for the following:
- – The Partner will have an exclusive first right of refusal to partner with Hillcrest and fund 100% of the acquisition and development costs associated with oil and gas assets identified by Hillcrest during the term of the Strategic Alliance.
– For any assets which the Partner elects to fund, Hillcrest will manage and operate those assets under the terms of joint venture agreements between Hillcrest and the Partner.
– Hillcrest will receive a 25% carried interest in any assets acquired.
– Hillcrest will receive a management fee and be entitled to recover its out-of-pocket costs for managing the assets.
The parties expect to complete a binding definitive agreement to give effect to the terms of the Letter Agreement by the end of May 2018.
Don Currie, Hillcrest CEO, states: “Hillcrest is excited to have created a working relationship with our potential new partner. The relationship between the parties will see their capital back our Western Canadian acquisition opportunities, with both parties benefiting as acquisitions are completed and further field development is commenced. The immediate value to Hillcrest is that we expect to be able to acquire significant interests in quality oil and gas assets we have identified and commenced discussions on over the last several months without significant equity capital raises, thus minimising shareholder dilution or avoiding it altogether. Our management team has an extensive track record of delivering value from upstream oil and gas projects and we believe this is an excellent time to be acquiring assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.”
The Company has granted an aggregate of 300,000 incentive stock options to a director of the Company for the purchase of common shares exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share until May 1, 2022.
For more information on Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd, contact Don Currie toll free at 1-855-609-0006 or visit the Company’s website at www.hillcrestpetroleum.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Donald Currie
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Hillcrest Engages Torrey Hills Capital
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: April 11, 2018
Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd. (the “Company” or “Hillcrest”) (Trading symbol HRH:TSX.V HLRTF:OTCQB) is pleased to announce that it has engaged San Diego Torrey Hills Capital, Inc. (“Torrey Hills Capital”), a Rancho Santa Fe, California based investor relations firm, to provide market awareness and investor relations services to the Company, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.
Torrey Hills Capital is a leading investor and financial public relations firm specializing in small and micro-cap companies. Torrey Hills Capital will increase awareness about Hillcrest through its established relationships with investment professionals, investment advisors, and money managers focused on the microcap market space. This will allow the Company to build and maintain an informed investor audience in both the U.S and Canadian marketplaces.
Torrey Hills Capital has been engaged for an initial term of 12 months at a rate of $3,000 in month one, $5,000 in month two, and $6,500 in month three and for all subsequent months. After the twelve months, the engagement will become month to month subject to a 30-day termination notice by either party after month three. In addition, Hillcrest has agreed to a one-time grant of 3 00,000 incentive stock options (the “Options”) exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share for a period of three years. The Options shall be subject to the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and will vest in accordance with the provisions therein and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Torrey Hills Capital currently has no direct or indirect interest in the securities of Hillcrest , or any right or intent to acquire such an interest except pursuant to the exercise of the above referenced Options.
The appointment of Torrey Hills Capital as an investor relations consultant of Hillcrest and the granting of the Options remain subject to regulatory acceptance of applicable filings with the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Torr ey Hills Capital
Torrey Hills Capital was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The team of professionals offers experience and expertise in investor relations, corporate communications, non-deal road shows, and market support activities. Torrey Hills Capital specializes in the development and marketing of emerging growth companies which trade in the United States (NYSE, AMEX, and OTC) and in Canada (TSX, TSX-V, and CSE). Marketing activities articulate key investment attributes, strategic direction, and financial expectations, which combine to ensure that client market value fully reflects past achievements and future opportunities. Further information is available at www.torreyhillscapital.com
For more information on Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd, contact Don Currie toll free at 1-855-609-0006 or visit the Company’s website at www.hillcrestpetroleum.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Donald Currie
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Cautionary Statement Regarding “Forward-Looking” Information
Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Saskatchewan Joint Venture Project Update
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: March 12 2018
Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd. (the ” Company ” or ” Hillcrest “) is pleased to announce that the Company has submitted the license documents to the Provincial Regulator that are required in order to commence the re-development of the West Hazel oil pool (“the Field”), located in Western Saskatchewan. Regulatory approval is expected before the end of April after which the Company will undertake field operations with the objective of restoring oil production from the Field to approximately 300 barrels of oil per day (“bopd”).
Further to previous announcements regarding Western Canada oil assets, the Company has executed an agreement where it, via a wholly owned subsidiary and as operator of record for the field, will earn up to a 75% Working Interest. Production restoration operations are expected to commence during the second quarter of this year. Hillcrest commissioned and received a 3 rd party technical report that identifies additional development opportunities within the Field. Both behind-pipe re-completions as well as in-fill drilling potential have been identified, and Hillcrest is planning to pursue production increases from within the Field during the 3 rd and 4 th quarters of 2018.
The primary terms of the agreement regarding the restoration of production of the Field are as follows:
- – The Company, as operator, will earn up to 75% Working Interest in the Field by contributing technical expertise and funding to restore production. Hillcrest’s Working Interest will revert to 50% once the Company has recovered all production restoration costs from the production revenues.- Hillcrest has arranged third party project funding which has been provided on a non-dilutive basis to Hillcrest shareholders. Project funding will be secured by the Assets and by the Company.
– Additional infield development opportunities, such as well re-completions or development drilling locations, are expected to be financed through cash flow from the assets.
“Hillcrest is very pleased that production restoration operations at the West Hazel field in Saskatchewan are imminent.” Don Currie, Hillcrest Petroleum CEO, states: “The project will provide near-term cash flow which may increase if and when we undertake further development operations. The Field was producing over 300 bopd when the former operators suspended production due to cyclically low oil prices. Hillcrest is confident production can be restored to previous levels after which further development will be considered. The Company has a majority working interest in the Field which was obtained at a very attractive cost level. Current commodity prices along with reduced operating expenses are expected to enhance the profitability of the Field. In addition to West Hazel, Hillcrest continues to review and pursue other Western Canada based opportunities and will inform our shareholders as material acquisitions or partnerships occur.,
For more information on Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd, contact Don Currie toll free at 1-855-609-0006 or visit the Company’s website at www.hillcrestpetroleum.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Donald Currie
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Cautionary Statement Regarding “Forward-Looking” Information
Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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