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HORIZON PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF UNITS

Horizon Petroleum Secures Working Capital Amidst Continuous Dilution and Project Execution Risks

Executive Summary
  • Horizon Petroleum announced a non-brokered private placement of 2,728,181 Units on May 13, 2026.
  • The offering generated gross proceeds of CAD $300,100 at a price of $0.11 per unit.
  • Each Unit consists of one common share and one transferable half warrant exercisable at $0.15 for 36 months.
  • Proceeds are designated for general working capital and advancing projects in Poland.
  • The placement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance and carries a four-month hold period on securities.
  • This follows the closure of a larger $4,000,000 convertible debenture offering on April 27, 2026.
Material Impact
  • Capital Raise Size: The $300,100 raise is immaterial relative to the company's recent $4 million debenture financing and overall capital needs for the Lachowice project. It does not fundamentally alter the company's financial runway or strategic direction.
  • Pricing Impact: Units were sold at $0.11 while the market price was approximately $0.16-$0.19 prior to the announcement, indicating a significant discount that dilutes existing shareholders without premium valuation.
  • Stock Reaction: The stock closed at $0.16 on May 13, down from an intraday high of $0.19 on May 12, suggesting the market viewed the discounted pricing negatively despite the capital injection.
  • Project Progress: Funds are earmarked for working capital and project advancement in Poland, which is consistent with previous financing rounds aimed at the Lachowice-7 well re-entry. No new milestones or production data were announced alongside this financing.
  • Overall Verdict: The news is Routine - Neutral as it provides necessary liquidity but adds dilution without material operational breakthroughs.
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Company Overview
  • Company: Horizon Petroleum Ltd., focused on natural gas exploration in Poland.
  • Flagship Project: Lachowice gas development, specifically the Lachowice-7 wellsite re-entry and testing.
  • Development Stage: Pre-production; currently funding civil works and long-lead equipment for well testing.
  • Geography: Southern Poland (Bielska-Biala & Cieszyn concessions).
  • Strategic Goal: Establish early production to increase domestic gas supplies in Poland.
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