UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 28, 2016
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32167 |
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76-0274813 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 700 Houston, Texas |
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77042 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 623-0801
Not Applicable
(Former Name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 28, 2016, VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has closed on the purchase of an additional 3.23% participating interest (2.98% working interest) in the Etame Marin Permit located offshore of the Republic of Gabon from Sojitz Etame Limited, which represented the full interest owned by Sojitz Etame Limited in the concession. The transaction had an effective date of August 1, 2016.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated November 28, 2016 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: November 28, 2016
By:/s/ Elizabeth D. Prochnow
Name: Elizabeth D. Prochnow
Title:Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated November 28, 2016 |