8-K
SSBB Comments 5/31/09
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) May 27, 2009
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32145
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer |
Of incorporation)
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Identification No.) |
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CanArgo Energy Corporation
P.O. Box 291, St. Peter Port
Guernsey, British Isles
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code +(44) 1481 729 980
(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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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The matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K include forward-looking
statements, which are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward-looking
statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other
matters, the uncertainties inherent in oil and gas activities; the effects of the Companys
impaired financial condition; the effects of actions by third parties including creditors
and government officials; fluctuations in world oil prices and other risks detailed in the
Companys reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q previously filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to arrive at a
successful negotiation with its creditors and to prosecute, develop and consummate one
or more plans of reorganization with respect to any possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the
effects of any possible Chapter 11 filing on the Company and the interests of various
creditors, equity holders and other constituents; Bankruptcy Court rulings in any
possible Chapter 11 case and the outcome of any such proceedings in general; the length
of time the Company will operate under a possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the risks
associated with third party motions in any possible Chapter 11 proceeding, which may
interfere with the Companys ability to develop and consummate one or more plans of
reorganization; the potential adverse effects of a possible Chapter 11 proceeding on the
Companys liquidity or results of operations; continued compliance with conditions for
funding under any secured credit facility that may be obtained to fund the Company while
in any possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the ability to execute the Companys business
and restructuring plan; management of cash resources; restrictions imposed by, and as a
result of, the Companys substantial leverage; increased legal costs related to a possible
bankruptcy case and other litigation and the Companys ability to maintain contracts that
are critical to its operation, to obtain and maintain normal terms with customers,
suppliers and service providers and to retain key executives, managers and employees.
The forward-looking statements are intended to help shareholders and others assess the
Companys business prospects and should be considered together with all information
available. They are made in reliance upon the safe harbour provisions of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. The Company cannot give assurance that the results will be
attained.
Section 1Registrants Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On June 28, 2006 CanArgo Energy Corporation, (CanArgo), entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase
Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with Persistency, a Cayman Islands company with limited
liability (Persistency), relating to the purchase of CanArgos 12% Subordinated Convertible
Guaranteed Notes, due June 28, 2010 (the Subordinated Notes).
On May 27, 2009, CanArgo entered into a further agreement (the Agreement) with Persistency
whereby Persistency agrees and covenants that prior to August 31, 2009, absent the Companys
consent, or the Subordinated Notes becoming immediately due and payable, or a Change of Control as
defined in the Purchase Agreement (other than as a result of a transaction with Persistency or its
affiliate), it will not convert or exchange, or seek to convert or exchange, any or all of the
Subordinated Notes into shares of common stock of CanArgo, or into any other security convertible
or exchangeable into shares of common stock of CanArgo, pursuant to Section 11.7 of the Purchase
Agreement.
A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Section 2Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On
May 30, 2009, CanArgo Energy Corporation (CanArgo or
the Company) reported its unaudited financial results for the
three months ending March 31, 2009.
Operating Revenues from Continuing Operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2009
deteriorated to $1.5 million from $2.6 million for the corresponding period for 2008. This
deterioration was attributable to a decrease in the realised price for oil sold at the Ninotsminda
Field in Georgia despite there being higher volumes of oil sold.
The Company reported net income for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 of $1.9 million
compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in the corresponding period for 2008. This was attributable
to the Company recording Total Other Income of $2.9 million compared to Total Other Expense of
$1.0 million for the corresponding period for 2008. The improvement in net income attributable to
Total Other Income was offset partially by an increased Operating Loss from Continuing Operations.
Operating Loss from Continuing Operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2009
increased to $1.0 million compared to an Operating Loss of $0.2 million in the corresponding
period for 2008. This was due to the deterioration in Operating revenues from Continuing
Operations, increased Field Operating Expenses and Direct Project Costs offset partially by
reduced Selling, General and Administrative
Expenses and reduced Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization.
Total Other Income for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 of $2.9 million included a $3.9
million gain in Settlement of Accounts Payable. This gain was attributable to a Settlement
Agreement that the Company entered into on February 9, 2009 with WEUS Holding Inc (WEUS) a
subsidiary of Weatherford International Ltd as reported previously.
A copy of the unaudited consolidated results of operations and financial condition are attached to
the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information set forth herein and in the exhibit is preliminary in nature, has been prepared by
management and has not been reviewed or audited by the Companys auditors. Accordingly, such
information does not necessarily reflect results of the Companys operations and financial
condition that may be reportable after completion of a review or audit and, while management is
reasonably confident that such information is materially accurate, such preliminary results may be
subject to change and should not be regarded as a definitive report on results of operations and
financial condition of the Company as at March 31, 2009 and as at December 31, 2008 and for the
fiscal year then ended. Although these statements have been produced on a best effort basis and
management believes they are accurate, they may not be relied upon.
As previously reported, the Company is currently in default in making interest payments under its
outstanding Senior Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Notes due September 1, 2009 and its 12%
Subordinated Convertible Guaranteed Notes due June 28, 2010. The Company is continuing its
negotiations with certain of the Note holders with a view to addressing such defaults. The Company
is also currently in default under the terms of its Settlement Agreement with WEUS and is in
discussions to resolve this default as well. There can be no assurance, however, that such
negotiations and discussions will be successfully concluded.
Section 7Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
May 30, 2009 Guernsey, British Isles CanArgo Energy Corporation (CanArgo or the Company)
(OSE: CNR; Pink Sheets: CANR) today reported its unaudited financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2009.
CanArgo is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with its oil and gas
operations currently located in Georgia.
The information in this item 7.01 (including its exhibit) shall not be deemed to be filed for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or
otherwise subject to liability of that section. The information in this report (including its
exhibit) shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document
filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference
in such filing.
A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit Description |
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10.1
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Form of Agreement dated as of May 27, 2009 between CanArgo Energy
Corporation and Persistency |
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 30, 2009 issued by CanArgo Energy Corporation |
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
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Date: June 2, 2009 |
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/s/ Jeffrey Wilkins
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Jeffrey Wilkins, Corporate Secretary |
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