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RNS Number : 4680C Vaalco Energy Inc 13 June 2023
13 June 2023
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
("VAALCO" or the "Company")
PDMR dealings
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) ("VAALCO" or the "Company")
announces that, on 8 June 2023, restricted shares in the Company ("Restricted
Shares") were issued to persons discharging managerial responsibility in the
Company as listed below. For the awards to directors, the Restricted Shares
will remain restricted until the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the
grant date or (ii) the first annual meeting of stockholders of the Company
following the grant date. For non-directors, Restricted Shares will become
unrestricted in equal proportions on the anniversary of the date of grant over
the next three-year period, at a price per common stock of the Company
("Common Stock") of $4.19.
Name Role Nature of transaction Number of shares of Common Stock Price per share ($)
George Maxwell Chief Executive Officer and Director Award of Restricted Shares 98,449 $4.19
Ronald Bain Chief Financial Officer Award of Restricted Shares 35,800 $4.19
Thor Pruckl Chief Operating Officer Award of Restricted Shares 35,800 $4.19
Jason Doornik Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Award of Restricted Shares 11,198 $4.19
Matthew Powers Executive Vice President and General Counsel Award of Restricted Shares 20,883 $4.19
Andrew Fawthrop Chairman of the Board Award of Restricted Shares 20,286 $4.19
Edward LaFehr Director Award of Restricted Shares 20,286 $4.19
Fabrice Nze-Bekale Director Award of Restricted Shares 20,286 $4.19
Cathy Stubbs Director Award of Restricted Shares 20,286 $4.19
VAALCO also announces that on 8 June 2023, performance options ("Performance
Options") were granted to persons discharging managerial responsibility in the
Company as listed below. These will convert into Common Stock and will vest
over a three year period starting on the grant date, subject to the
performance conditions attached to each allocation or award being met. The
Performance Options were issued at the grant price indicated below.
Name Role Nature of transaction Number of shares of Common Stock Price per share ($)
George Maxwell Chief Executive Officer and Director Award of Performance Options 163,043 $4.19
Ronald Bain Chief Financial Officer Award of Performance Options 59,289 $4.19
Thor Pruckl Chief Operating Officer Award of Performance Options 59,289 $4.19
Jason Doornik Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Award of Performance Options 18,545 $4.19
Matthew Powers Executive Vice President and General Counsel Award of Performance Options 34,585 $4.19
About VAALCO
VAALCO, founded in 1985 and incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a
Houston, USA based, independent energy company with production, development
and exploration assets in Africa and Canada.
Following its business combination with TransGlobe in October 2022, VAALCO
owns a diverse portfolio of operated production, development and exploration
assets across Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea and Canada.
For Further Information
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (General and Investor Enquiries) +00 1 713 623 0801
Website: www.vaalco.com (http://www.vaalco.com/)
Al Petrie Advisors (US Investor Relations) +00 1 713 543 3422
Al Petrie / Chris Delange
Buchanan (UK Financial PR) +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Ben Romney / Jon Krinks VAALCO@buchanan.uk.com (mailto:VAALCO@buchanan.uk.com)
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name George Maxwell
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Executive Officer and Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 98,449
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Ronald Bain
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Financial Officer
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 35,800
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Thor Pruckl
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Operating Officer
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 35,800
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jason Doornik
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 11,198
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Matthew Powers
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 20,883
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Andrew Fawthrop
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chairman of the Board
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 20,286
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Edward LaFehr
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 20,286
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Fabrice Nze-Bekale
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 20,286
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Cathy Stubbs
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Restricted Shares
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 20,286
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name George Maxwell
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Executive Officer and Director
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Performance Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 163,043
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Ronald Bain
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Financial Officer
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Performance Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 59,289
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Thor Pruckl
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Operating Offcier
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Performance Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 59,289
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jason Doornik
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Performance Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 18,545
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1. Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Matthew Powers
2. Reason for the notification
a) Position / status Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction
platform or auctioneer
a) Name VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b) LEI 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Identification code
US91851C2017
b) Nature of the transaction Award of Performance Options
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Volume: 34,585
Price: US$4.19
d) Aggregated information N/A
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
e) Date of the transaction 8 June 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
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