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CALGARY, Nov. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Raise Production Inc. (TSX-V: RPC;)
("Raise" or the "Company" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce
its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended
September 30, 2012.
Eric Laing, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "During the
third quarter, the Company achieved several significant strategic
events in accordance with planned timelines of the Corporation. These
events are:
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Please note that we are now using the term "horizontal well bore
production system" instead of previously named "TDSP Horizontal Pump".
We have decided to use the term, "production system" as we believe it
serves as a better description of the multiple technology development
and the production methods these new technologies will encompass.
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We completed a private placement of funds totaling $3,500,000 through
the private wealth division of a global investment dealer. The funds
are specific in their use for ongoing operations and funding of the new
horizontal well bore production system. The Company closed its Edmonton
facility along with its downtown Calgary offices and all Company
functions are now in one location in the SE industrial area of Calgary.
This consolidation adds efficiency into product development,
engineering segments and ensures seamless communication and execution
of our business development plans.
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The composition and skill set of the board of directors was changed to
reflect the new direction of the company. New board members joining the
Company are Ken Zinger and Rod Graham, both of whom bring diverse
business backgrounds and strong financial and service company
experience to the board of directors.
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The Company has hired Mr. Scott Riddell as V.P. Business Development.
Mr. Riddell brings many years of investment and investor relations
experience with strong strategic market planning to the Company. The
addition of Mr. Riddell is a necessary step for the Company as it
advances toward beta testing and potential commercialization of the
horizontal well bore production system. Building customer
relationships, establishing business agreements and bridging investor
expectations with solid planning from other segments of the Company
will be a critical ingredient of our success.
Based on the potential of the horizontal well bore production system,
the Company has made the strategic decision to commit its full efforts
to the development of this technology. Raise will continue to support
existing customers who have its "Activator" HSP pump and the gas well
optimization products installed, but the Company will no longer pursue
growth in these markets. The Company believes that the future success
will be with new product development.
Please note that we are now using the term "horizontal wellbore
production system" instead of previously named "TDSP Horizontal Pump".
We have decided to use the term, "production system" as we believe it
serves as a better description of the multiple technology development
and the production methods these new technologies will encompass.
Mr. Bill Petrie resigned from the Board to focus on development of his
other business interests. Mr. Tim Hoar retired from the board after
being a member for over 15 years. The Company is deeply appreciative of
the contributions both of these directors have made to the Company.
We will continue to manage our budgets and costs, direct our resources
to ensure continued commitment to the technology development growth
path and build shareholder value. We remain confident of the future."
QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the third quarter included:
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Significant progress has been made on the conceptual design and material
testing for the horizontal well bore production system. The
Corporation plans to conduct prototype testing at the field level in
early 2013.
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The Corporation entered into an Agency Agreement with the private wealth
division of a global investment dealer (the "Agent") dated effective
July 10, 2012 for a private placement up to an initial amount of
$3,500,000. The purpose of the private placement is for the development
and commercialization of the horizontal well bore production system.
This transaction closed on August 14, 2012. The Corporation issued
23,333,333 units (the "Units") for net proceeds of $3,244,637. Each
Unit is comprised of one Common Share of the Corporation at a price of
$0.15 and one non-transferrable Common Share Purchase Warrant
exercisable to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.225 until
February 14, 2014. The Corporation paid the Agent a cash consideration
equal to 7% of the total aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering plus
certain expenses. The Corporation also issued 1,633,333 compensation
options to the Agent. Each Compensation Option is exercisable to
acquire one Unit at a price of $0.15 per Unit until February 14, 2014.
OUTLOOK
As at November 26, 2012, the Corporation has continued to maintain its
financial liquidity and is focused on developing its horizontal well
bore production system. Raise continues to believe a large potential
market exists in commercializing these systems for deployment in light
oil reservoirs. The Company is planning on field testing the system in
the first quarter of 2013. Such testing is contingent on securing an
oil & gas industry partner, and the Company is endeavoring to conclude
such an agreement. Based on current projections the Corporation's cash
balance is expected to fund operations and development of the
horizontal well bore production system until the end of 2013.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table is a summary of selected financial and operational
information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 with
comparative 2011 figures.
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Selected comparative information
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For the three months
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For the nine months
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ended September 30
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ended September 30
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2012
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2011
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2012
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2011
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$
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$
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$
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$
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Total revenue
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20,067
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264,725
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225,156
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561,203
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Direct Costs
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33,550
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279,443
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188,234
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553,186
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Gross Profit
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(13,483)
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(14,718)
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36,922
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8,017
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Expenses
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Sales and marketing
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10,828
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31,788
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46,758
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105,891
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Facilities
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44,469
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29,710
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179,923
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82,624
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Engineering
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192,907
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722
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374,180
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72,011
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Administration
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181,353
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289,303
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552,155
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657,938
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Amortization of capital and intangible assets
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28,842
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25,746
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81,526
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60,975
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Interest and bank charges
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5,659
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14,594
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Stock based compensation
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325,983
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14,637
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351,095
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34,443
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Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
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(797,865)
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(412,283)
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(1,548,715)
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(1,020,459)
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Provision (recovery) for income taxes
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Current income taxes
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-
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Deferred incomes taxes
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(27,681)
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(19,000)
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Net loss from continuing operations
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(797,865)
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(384,602)
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(1,548,715)
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(1,001,459)
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Discontinued operations
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337,074
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855,884
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Net loss for the period
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(797,865)
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(47,528)
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(1,548,715)
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(145,575)
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Loss per share, basic and diluted
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(0.019)
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(0.002)
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(0.047)
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(0.005)
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Raise Production Inc.'s complete unaudited, consolidated financial
statements, accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis
for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 will be available on Raise's
website at www.raiseproduction.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
About Raise Production Inc.
The Company is an innovative oilfield service company that focuses its
efforts on the production service sector, the production services
segment utilizes its patented products to enhance and increase ultimate
production in both conventional and unconventional gas, oil, and CBM
wells. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the
trading symbol RPC: TSX-V.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements, including
statements regarding the Private Placement and the use of proceeds from
the Private Placement and other statements that are not historical
facts. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions
and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results
may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such
statements. Such information is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or
events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from
those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking
information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking information, as no assurances can be given as to future
results, levels of activity or achievements.
SOURCE: Raise Production Inc.