Certain Stakeholders Convert to Equity
HOUSTON, TX, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Viking Energy Group, Inc. (OTCQB: VKIN) (“Viking” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that between June 30, 2020, and July 31, 2020, the Company reduced its overall debt by approximately $7,808,661.
Approximately $1,705,982 of such reduction was on account of scheduled principal payments made on or about June 30th and July 31st by Viking’s subsidiaries under senior secured credit facilities, using cash on hand in the applicable subsidiary. Details regarding the senior credit facilities to which Viking’s subsidiaries are party were included in Viking’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2020, for the year ended December 31, 2019, which is available under "Investors -- SEC Filings" at www.vikingenergygroup.com.
Approximately $6,102,679 of the reduction was achieved, through a series of separate transactions, via the conversion of all or a portion of amounts owing by the Company to certain stakeholders into common stock in the capital of Viking. Viking has issued, or is in the process of issuing, 53,219,677 common shares, in the aggregate, in connection with the debt conversions.
James Doris, President & CEO of Viking commented, “Deleveraging is critical, especially in the current environment. Reducing our debt by such an amount in a short period of time is in my view a testament to the belief key stakeholders have in our team and overall business strategy. We are grateful for their support and remain committed to being as responsible and prudent as possible as we advance our initiatives.”
About Viking:
Viking is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent region. The company owns oil and gas leases in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kansas. Viking targets undervalued assets with realistic appreciation potential.
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