News and press
Shareholder presentation - May 2012
16 May 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that following the recent release of its Q1 2012 Results, the Company has also today released a new Presentation to Shareholders
Share purchase by Directors
16 May 2012
Q1 2012 Results
11 May 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, today announces its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2012. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
Serica commences extensive 3D seismic survey in Luderitz Basin, offshore Namibia
01 May 2012
London, 1 May 2012 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that the Polarcus Nadia, a 10-streamer seismic vessel under contract with Polarcus Seismic Limited, has arrived on station in Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A (part), located offshore Namibia.
Share purchase by Directors
18 April 2012
Allotment of shares
02 April 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that 110,000 new Ordinary Shares of $0.10 each have been issued as a result of the exercise of share options held by option holders under the Serica Energy plc Option Plan 2005. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for these shares to be admitted for trading. Admission to AIM is expected on Wednesday 4th April 2012.
2011 Annual Report to Shareholders
30 March 2012
London, 30 March 2012 – Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2011. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
Share purchase by Directors
15 March 2012
Serica awards 3D seismic contract in Luderitz Basin Blocks, offshore Namibia
15 March 2012
London, 15 March 2012 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that, it has signed a contract with Polarcus Seismic Limited utilising the 10-streamer vessel Polarcus Nadia for an extensive 3D seismic acquisition survey in Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A (part), located offshore Namibia.
BP to farm-in to Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks, offshore Namibia
15 March 2012
London, 15 March 2012 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that, subject to the consent of the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia, BP will be joining Serica in the exploration of Licence 0047 offshore Namibia by farming-in to Serica’s interest.
APPEX Prospect and Property Expo presentation
06 March 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that at the APPEX Prospect and Property Expo, to be held in London, March 6th to 8th 2012, the Company will be giving a presentation
NAPE Expo presentation
17 February 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that at the NAPE Expo to be held in Houston, Texas during February, the Company will be presenting farm-out opportunities in its Foum Draa and Sidi Moussa Licences, Offshore Morocco and its Rockall Basin Licences, Offshore Ireland.
Share purchase by Directors
14 February 2012
Notification of major shareholding
14 February 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Company has been informed that, following the sale of 700,000 shares at 27.5p on 13th February 2012, Mr Paul Curtis holds less than 3% of the Company’s issued share capital and he is no longer considered to have a notifiable interest.
Share purchase by Directors
18 January 2012
Award of share options
13 January 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that on Wednesday 11 January 2012, the following share option awards were made under the Company’s Share Option Plan 2005 as amended:
Notification of major shareholding
11 January 2012
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Company has been informed that, on 6th January 2012, Mr Paul Curtis has decreased his holding in the Company to 6,755,728 shares representing 3.82% of the issued share capital.
The Company has 176,660,311 shares issued and outstanding.
TR-1 Notification of major interest in shares
11 January 2012
Offshore Licence Awards in UK 26 Round
04 January 2012
Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) is pleased to announce that the Company has been offered a further two Production Licences in the final stage of the 26th Round of UK Offshore Licensing announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Signature of Petroleum Agreement in Luderitz Basin, Namibia
04 January 2012
Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that the Petroleum Agreement relating to the award of Licence Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A ("the Licence") between the Government of the Republic of Namibia, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Pty) Limited ("NAMCOR"), Serica Energy Namibia B.V. a wholly owned subsidiary of Serica) and Indigenous Energy (Pty) Limied, has been signed by The Honourable Isak Katali, Minister of Mines and Energy.
Share Purchase by Directors
14 December 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 4,164 shares on 13 December 2011, as follows:
TR-1 Notification of Major Interest in Shares
01 December 2011
Share Purchase by Directors
14 November 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 4,110 shares on 14 November 2011, as follows:
Q3 2011 Results
14 November 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, today announces its financial results for the three and nine months ending 30 September 2011. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
Award of Exploration Interests in Namibia
03 November 2011
Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) is pleased to confirm the announcement made yesterday by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy at the 18th Africa Upstream Conference being held in Cape Town that Serica has been awarded an 85% interest in a Petroleum Agreement covering four large blocks and part blocks in the prospective Luderitz Basin, offshore Namibia.
Response to Market Speculation
02 November 2011
In light of recent market speculation Serica confirms that it is in advanced discussions about the award of significant licence areas in Namibia. Agreements are in the process of being finalised and a further announcement will be made in due course.
Award of Licence in Rockall Basin, offshore Ireland
17 October 2011
Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that it has been awarded a Licensing Option 11/1 (the "Licence") covering six blocks in the Irish Rockall Basin under the Irish 2011 Atlantic Margin Licensing Round.
Share Purchase by Directors
17 October 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 4,170 shares on 13 October 2011, as follows:
Sale of Exploration Interests in Indonesia
11 October 2011
Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) announces that it has sold its wholly owned subsidary, Serica Indonesia Holdings BV, to Kris Energy Limited. Serica Indonesia Holdings BV holds Serica's Indonesian operating subsidiaries and the following exploration properties:
Notification of Major Shareholding
06 October 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Company was informed on 4 October 2011 that Mr Paul Curtis has increased his holding in the company to 7,281,000 shares representing 4.12% of the issued share capital. The Company has 176,660,311 shares issued and outstanding.
Change of Name of Joint Broker
22 September 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Company's Joint Broker, which trades as RBC Capital Markets, has changed its registered name to RBC Europe Limited...
Share Purchase by Directors
15 September 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 3,654 shares on 13 September 2011, as follows:
Share Purchase by Directors
16 August 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 3,396 shares on 15 August 2011, as follows:
Notification of Major Shareholding
15 August 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Company has been informed that Mr Paul Curtis has increased his holding in the company to 5,996,752 shares representing 3.4% of the issued share capital. The Company has 176,660,311 shares issued and outstanding.
Q2 2011 Results
10 August 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, today announces its financial results for the three and six months ending 30 June 2011. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.sedar.com.
Share Purchase by Directors
18 July 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that two directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 315,763 shares on 15 July 2011, as follows:
Tony Craven Walker (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman) acquired 265,763 ordinary shares at a price of 25.956 pence per share through his pension fund taking his total beneficial shareholding to 5,970,236 shares representing 3.4% of the voting rights...
Share Purchase by Directors
11 July 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 2,856 shares on 13 July 2011, as follows:
Directors Dealings
11 July 2011
Serica Energy Plc (the Company) (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that on 11 July 2011, Luska Limited, an investment company owned by Neil Pike (Non-Executive Director) and members of his immediate family, transferred 100,000 shares to Neil Pike and 100,000 shares to Romayne Pike (Mr Pike's spouse) at a price of 26.5 pence per share.
Annual General Meeting Results
30 June 2011
London, 30 June 2011 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) is pleased to announce that all of the resolutions set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 16 May 2011 were duly passed at the Annual General Meeting held today. Serica also announces that a statement made by Tony Craven Walker, Chairman, given at the AGM today is available to view at...
Annual General Meeting Statement
30 June 2011
London, 30 June 2011 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) reports that the following announcements will be included in the statement to be made by Tony Craven Walker, Chairman, at today's AGM which is due to commence at 10am...
Licence Acquisition
30 June 2011
London, 30 June 2011 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX: SQZ) reports a Licence Acquisition. Serica has a 30% interest in Block 15/21g (P1655) and today EnCore Oil plc as operator made the following announcement regarding the adjoining Block 15/21a (P218): "Block 15/21a (P218) EnCore Oil plc (LSE: EO.) and its P1655 (Block 15/21g) partners, Nautical Petroleum plc and Serica Energy plc (the P1655 group), announce they have agreed terms to acquire a 70 per cent. interest in a part of adjoining Licence P218 (Block 15/21a)...
Notice to Shareholders in Canada
20 June 2011
Serica is required to deliver proxy materials to its registered shareholders and to intermediaries for delivery to those beneficial owners who have requested materials for annual meetings. On May 31, 2011, Serica mailed all required materials in respect of the 2011 Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting Materials") scheduled to be held on June 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (British Summer Time) at The Registry, Royal Mint Court, London EC3N 4QN, United Kingdom (the "Meeting") to its registered shareholders and to intermediaries for delivery to those beneficial owners who have requested materials for annual meetings...
Share Purchase by Directors
17 June 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 2,808 shares on 13 June 2011, as follows:
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011
02 June 2011
Serica Energy plc (Serica or the Company) announces that the 2011 Annual General Meeting of shareholders ('AGM') will be held on Thursday 30 June 2011 at 10am (British Summer Time) at The Registry, Royal Mint Court, London, EC3N 4QN, United Kingdom. Management will give a presentation to shareholders at the AGM to update them on the Company's exploration prospects, drilling activities and forward business strategy. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Company's website after the meeting for the benefit of those who are unable to attend.
Share Purchase by Directors
18 May 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan ("the Plan") have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 22,496 shares on 13 May 2011.
Q1 2011 Results
16 May 2011
London, 16 May 2011 - Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, today announces its financial results for the three months ending 31 March 2011. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies and available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
Q1 2011 Results
16 May 2011
London, 16 May 2011 - Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, today announces its financial results for the three months ending 31 March 2011. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies and available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
Share Purchase by Directors
18 April 2011
Serica Energy plc (TSX: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that the Trustees of the Serica Energy Share Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) have made purchases of Serica shares under the terms of the plan on behalf of employees and officers of the Company as a result of which certain directors increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 2,244 shares on 13 April 2011.
Award of Share Options to Executive Directors
08 April 2011
London, 7 April 2011 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) announces that on Tuesday 5 April 2011, the following share option award was made under the Company’s Share Option Plan 2005 as amended.
2010 Annual Report to Shareholders
31 March 2011
London, 31 March 2011 - Serica Energy plc (TSX & AIM: SQZ), the oil and gas exploration and production company, announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2010. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com.
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