Each one in plain English, with the numbers worked through for a shareholder.
27 July 2010quarterly activities report● Neutral
June 2010 quarter: the $500,000 Novus placement at 7c completed, final tranche on 26 July. Nagoorin EPM 7721 renewed to March 2011; native title deal signed, but MDL 234 grant is not expected soon because of the government review. Still awaiting technology test feedback.
After March 2010 quarter, Greenvale agreed with Novus Capital to raise $500,000 via a placement of 7,142,858 shares at 7c, for working capital. First 2,190,000 shares come shortly; the rest needs shareholder approval. Testing at the technology provider is delayed by a burner part.
What it means for a shareholder
7.1m new shares at A$0.070 to raise about A$500,000. That's 33% dilution: every existing holder's slice gets 33% smaller. If you held A$1,000 of shares (14,286 at the issue price), your slice goes from 0.0976% to 0.0656% of the company. To keep it you'd need 6,971 more shares - about A$488 at the issue price.
Half-year to 31 December 2009: loss of $284,908 (1.31c per share). Cash fell to $332,100 from $794,724; net assets $1.63M. Interest-bearing loan is $860,610 and Fayad is no longer a director.
ASX queried Greenvale after December 2009 quarter operating outflow of $384,000 and cash of $332,000. Company cited abnormal legal costs for a confidential, incomplete proposed acquisition and said it is reviewing capital raising. It says it complies with listing rules.
December 2009 quarter: the South African provider is building a bench-scale test plant for the 150 kg Alpha sample. Commissioning is expected late February, with testing from March. Robert Grover is now contact as Executive Chairman.
9 Nov 2009director officer appointment● NeutralMajor
Managing Director Vince Fayad resigned as a director. Reverses the management direction set when he took over on 31 December 2008; Robert Grover remains chairman.
September 2009 quarter: a larger Alpha shale sample was sent to the potential technology provider. The native title Ancillary Agreement for Nagoorin was finalised, signed after quarter end, allowing MDL 234 grant to proceed. Moratorium continues.
2009 annual report: chairman says the year focused on improving finances and simplifying investments, via the East Coast Minerals sale and the Minga sale. Talks and sample testing continue with a South African technology provider; the board hopes the moratorium ends favourably.
Boss Energy, which holds about 18% of Greenvale, bought 100% of Minga for $50,000 cash. Minga's main asset is a roughly $823,000 loan to Greenvale, which Boss agreed not to call before 1 October 2010 without Greenvale's agreement.
17 Aug 2009asset acquisition disposition▲ GoodMajor
Greenvale sold its 45% of Minga to Boss Energy for $22,500. Minga's loan to Greenvale is extended to 1 October 2010, giving more certainty on repayment, and non-cash repayment will be considered. Unwinds old arrangements with Esperance and East Coast.
June 2009 quarter: care and maintenance continues. A small Alpha sample went to a South African technology provider (inference: the new retort provider). Oil rose from US$50 to over US$60. Nagoorin renewal and MDL 234 grant still pending; moratorium continues.
March 2009 quarter: preliminary Alpha shale tests with a new vertical retort technology provider are positive. Native title claimants objected to Nagoorin MDL 234 grant; an agreement is being negotiated. Oil prices remain low and the moratorium continues.
Disclosure of Managing Director Vince Fayad's terms: seconded from PKF at a discounted hourly rate, capped at $5,000 a month without chairman approval, not linked to share price, terminable on 7 days' notice with no termination payments.
Half-year to 31 December 2008: loss of $421,096 (1.93c per share), versus $689,939 a year earlier. Cash fell from $1.41M to $1.08M, net assets to $2.35M. Auditor now shown as RSM Bird Cameron.
December 2008 quarter: testing of Alpha shale with Global Resources technology produced no meaningful results and the relationship is being re-evaluated, with new technology partners approached. Contradicts the earlier 3 barrels per tonne result. Nagoorin MDL 234 notice received; moratorium continues.
31 Dec 2008director officer appointment● NeutralMajor
Chairman Leslie White retired after 39 years, staying as consultant. Boss Energy's Robert Grover becomes Chairman and PKF partner Vince Fayad Managing Director. Board is now Grover, Lorentz, Obeid and Fayad; office moves to Melbourne.
23 Dec 2008asset acquisition disposition● NeutralMajor
Greenvale sold its East Coast Minerals shares (5,671,868 ordinary plus bonus partly paid) to related company Minga for $250,000, applied against the loan. The loan owed to Minga falls from $1,279,593 to $749,593, before interest.
September 2008 quarter cash flow: cash fell from $1.41M to $1.378M, after $280k from asset sales and a $253k commercial bill repayment. Operating outflow was $191k; next quarter exploration spend estimated at $30k.
September 2008 quarter: moratorium allows continued exploration; notice of intention to grant Nagoorin MDL 234 received, notification period ends 15 February 2009. Alpha yield of 3 barrels per tonne confirmed, final report awaited. Search for other technologies continues.
Amended notice of the annual general meeting to be held 25 November 2008, with proxy form including remuneration report and no-dividend resolutions. Text is largely garbled; administrative.
Annexure to the AGM notice with the proposed new company constitution (Resolution 9) to replace the replaceable rules. Text is largely garbled; administrative.
Queensland Mines Department advised that exploration and research can continue during the two-year oil shale moratorium, and asked for details of technologies being evaluated. Softens the earlier moratorium news.
Queensland government announced a two-year moratorium on oil shale projects. Greenvale says it has no official advice yet, and argues its inland tenements are far from the coast. A major regulatory threat to its projects.
June 2008 quarter: 20% Glassford JV interest sold for $30,000, and Mobotec rights terminated after the shale performed poorly for emissions use. Global Resources reports 3 barrels per tonne from Alpha shale. Resolves the Mobotec thread negatively.
Secretary Gary Douglas retired on 19 June 2008 after 30-odd years. Boss Energy's Winton Willesee was appointed Joint Company Secretary, continuing Boss's growing presence in management.
Boss Energy director Joseph Obeid joined the Greenvale board; Elizabeth Stoliar retired after 24 years. Adds a second Boss Energy figure to the board after Robert Grover.
March 2008 quarter: Global Resources says Alpha shale yields about US$319 of product per tonne and is interested in a joint venture, with a machine expected within 12 months. Imperial pilot plant delayed by approvals. Percentages under negotiation; not agreed.