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HORIZON PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES AMENDED DEAL TERMS AND FINAL CLOSING FOR ACQUISITION OF 100% OWNERSHIP OF IT'S POLISH ASSETS

San Leon overhang cleared, but pre-revenue cash burn and going concern risks remain the dominant narrative.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 15, 2026 · 07:30 HPL · 0.2 Horizon Petroleum Ltd.
Executive Summary
  • Horizon Petroleum has officially closed its acquisition of 100% ownership of its Polish subsidiaries (EKZ) from San Leon Energy, effective June 10, 2026.
  • The transaction was amended to an all-cash structure: $1.6M USD paid to San Leon, complete termination of a 6% Net Profits Interest (NPI), and transfer of the Kety well site for $1 CAD.
  • The amended terms eliminate prior share dilution, reduce corporate debt, and unlock significant natural gas reserve value across Horizon's 1,100 km² Polish land base.
  • The company is now clear to advance the Lachowice gas development, targeting first gas/electricity sales and initial cash flow by late H1 2027.
Material Impact
  • The closing resolves a major contractual and legal overhang. The Feb 2026 MD&A explicitly flagged the San Leon payment as overdue and noted the concessions were at risk of reverting to the Polish government.
  • Removing the 6% NPI and share-based consideration improves the long-term reserve valuation and eliminates future equity dilution from that specific deal.
  • The $1.6M USD cash outflow was funded by the $4M convertible debenture and $300k private placement closed in April/May 2026. It does not alter the fundamental cash burn rate or the timeline to first production.
  • The operational milestone (civil works started June 10) aligns with the previously communicated development plan. The core risk profile (pre-revenue, high capex, regulatory dependency) remains unchanged.
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Company Overview
  • Horizon Petroleum is a junior oil and gas explorer operating in southern Poland.
  • Core assets: Bielsko-Biala and Cieszyn Concessions covering 1,100 km².
  • Primary initiative: Lachowice gas development, focusing on reactivating the Lachowice 7 well and testing naturally fractured Devonian limestone/dolomite reservoirs.
  • The company is in the pre-revenue, early development phase, targeting first gas/electricity sales and cash flow by late H1 2027.
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