HOUSTON, April 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. ("Energy XXI") (Nasdaq: EXXI ) (AIM:EXXI) announced today the requisite holders of the 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 of EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. ("EPL") (CUSIP No. 29270U AN5) (the "Notes") have consented to the proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes (the "Proposed COC Amendments"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement dated April 7, 2014 (the "Statement").
As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 17, 2014 (the "Consent Time"), Energy XXI had received valid consents in respect of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes. Accordingly, EPL and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, entered into a supplemental indenture reflecting the Proposed COC Amendments. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement, Energy XXI will pay an aggregate cash payment equal to $2.50 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for which consents to the Proposed COC Amendments are validly delivered and unrevoked (the "Consent Fee") to the Paying Agent (as defined in the Statement) on behalf of the holders who delivered such valid and unrevoked consents to the Proposed COC Amendments on or prior to the Expiration Date (as defined in the Statement).
The Consent Fee will only be payable upon, among other things, closing of the Merger (as defined in the Statement) and the satisfaction of other conditions set forth in the Statement. The Proposed COC Amendments will cease to be operative if the Merger is not consummated or payment of the Consent Fee is not made.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the proposed transaction, its financial and business impact, management's beliefs and objectives with respect thereto, and management's current expectations for future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words "anticipates," "may," "can," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "intends," "likely," "will," "should," "to be," and any similar expressions or other words of similar meaning are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether the events anticipated will transpire, or if they do occur, what impact they will have on the results of operations and financial condition of Energy XXI, EPL or of the combined company. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including but not limited to the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions precedent and consummate the proposed transaction, the timing of consummation of the proposed transaction, the ability of the parties to secure regulatory approvals in a timely manner or on the terms desired or anticipated, the ability of Energy XXI to integrate the acquired operations, the ability to implement the anticipated business plans following closing and achieve anticipated benefits and savings, and the ability to realize opportunities for growth. Other important economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties are identified in the documents filed with the SEC by Energy XXI and EPL from time to time, including their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Neither Energy XXI nor EPL undertakes any obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
About Energy XXI
Energy XXI is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose growth strategy emphasizes acquisitions, enhanced by its value-added organic drilling program. The company's properties are located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico waters and the Gulf Coast onshore. Cantor Fitzgerald Europe is Energy XXI's listing broker in the United Kingdom. To learn more, visit the Energy XXI website at www.EnergyXXI.com .
About EPL
Founded in 1998, EPL is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas with an office in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Company's operations are concentrated in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shelf, focusing on the state and federal waters offshore Louisiana. For more information, please visit www.eplweb.com .
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC
In connection with the proposed Merger and related transactions, Energy XXI has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a joint proxy statement of Energy XXI and EPL that also constitutes a prospectus of Energy XXI. Each of Energy XXI and EPL also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions. Energy XXI and EPL will mail the final joint proxy statement to their respective equity holders. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. You may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed by Energy XXI and EPL with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . You may also obtain these documents by contacting Energy XXI's Investor Relations department at (713) 351-3175 or via e-mail at IR@energyxxi.com or by contacting EPL's Investor Relations department at (713) 228-0711 or via email at mjensen@eplweb.com .
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
Energy XXI and EPL and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed Merger and related transactions. Information about Energy XXI's directors and executive officers is available in Energy XXI's proxy statement dated October 7, 2013, for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information about EPL's directors and executive officers is available in EPL's Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2013, dated April 15, 2014. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement, Energy XXI proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions when they become available. Investors should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from Energy XXI or EPL using the sources indicated above.
This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Energy XXI Stewart Lawrence Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications 713-351-3006 Greg Smith Director, Investor Relations 713-351-3149 Cantor Fitzgerald Europe Nominated Adviser: David Porter, Rick Thompson Corporate Broking: Richard Redmayne Tel: +44 (0) 20 7894 7000 Pelham Bell Pottinger James Henderson Mark Antelme +44 (0) 20 7861 3232
