Forest Oil Announces Sale of Permian Basin Acreage
Forest Oil Corp. (NYSE:FST) (Forest or the Company) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an undisclosed buyer to sell a portion of its largely undeveloped acreage position located in the Permian Basin of West Texas for proceeds of approximately $35 million. The transaction includes approximately 58,200 gross acres (52,350 net) located in Crockett County, Texas. The sale is expected to close on or before September 10, 2013 and is subject to customary purchase price adjustments and closing conditions. The Company intends to use the proceeds from this divestiture to reduce outstanding borrowings under its bank credit facility. Following the closing of this transaction, Forest will retain its Permian Basin acreage position of approximately 68,250 gross acres (63,500 net) located in Pecos and Reeves Counties, Texas.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Forest assumes, plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release are based on management's current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forest cautions that future natural gas and liquids production, revenues, cash flows, liquidity, plans for future operations, expenses, outlook for oil and natural gas prices, timing of capital expenditures, and other forward-looking statements relating to Forest are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to their exploration for and development and production and sale of liquids and natural gas.
These risks relating to Forest include, but are not limited to, liquids and natural gas price volatility, its level of indebtedness, its ability to replace production, its ability to compete with larger producers, environmental risks, drilling and other operating risks, regulatory changes, credit risk of financial counterparties, risks of using third-party transportation and processing facilities and other risks as described in reports that Forest files with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any of these factors could cause Forest's actual results and plans to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
Forest Oil Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and liquids in the United States and selected international locations. Forest's estimated proved reserves and producing properties are located in the United States in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. Forest's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FST. For more information about Forest, please visit its website at www.forestoil.com.
Contact
Forest Oil Corp.
Larry C. Busnardo, 303-812-1441
Director – Investor Relations
