Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, Dated June 28, 2011
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Relating to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement
Dated June 23, 2011 and
Registration Statement No. 333-168107
220,000 Shares
Evolution Petroleum Corporation
8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock
June 28, 2011
This issuer free writing prospectus is being filed pursuant to Rule 433 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relates to the preliminary prospectus supplement filed by Evolution Petroleum Corporation (the Company) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on June 23, 2011 and the Companys Registration Statement (File No. 333-168107). This issuer free writing prospectus sets forth the final pricing information related to the offering of the Companys 8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, including the final size of the offering, which is 220,000 shares of 8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock.
PRICING TERM SHEET
Issuer: |
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Evolution Petroleum Corporation, a Nevada corporation |
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Securities: |
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8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the Shares) |
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Offering Size: |
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220,000 Shares |
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Best Efforts: |
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The underwriters are selling the shares of 8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock on a best efforts basis and are not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of securities, but will use their best efforts to sell the securities offered in the prospectus supplement |
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Ticker/Exchange: |
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Anticipated to be EPM.PR.A / NYSE Amex |
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Public Offering Price: |
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$23.00 per Share |
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Liquidation Preference: |
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$25.00 per Share |
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Stated Dividend Rate: |
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8.5% per annum, payable monthly |
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Equivalent Annual Payment at Stated Rate: |
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$2.125 per Share |
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Penalty Dividend Rate: |
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10.5% |
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Equivalent Annual Payment at Penalty Rate: |
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$2.625 per Share |
Dividend Dates: |
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The last day of each month. |
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First Dividend Payment Date: |
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At the end of July 2011 |
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First Optional Call Date: |
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July 1, 2014, unless subject to a special redemption upon a Change of Ownership or Control, in which case securities are redeemable at any point within 90 days from such Change of Ownership or Control, as described in the prospectus supplement |
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Voting Rights: |
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Only with respect to adverse material changes to the terms of the Shares. In addition, during the pendency of a penalty dividend period (resulting from the failure to pay dividends or maintain the listing of the Shares), the right to elect two directors, as described in the prospectus supplement |
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Maturity: |
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None (perpetual, subject to discretionary redemption by us after July 1, 2014 or at any time within 90 days of change of ownership or control, as described in the preliminary prospectus supplement) |
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Underwriting Commissions: |
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$253,000 |
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Per Share Proceeds to Issuer: |
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$21.85 per Share or an aggregate of approximately $4.8 million |
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Aggregate Proceeds to Issuer: |
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We will receive net proceeds of approximately $4.6 million from our sale of 220,000 Shares of 8.5% Series A Preferred Stock in this offering, after deducting the underwriting commissions and $200,000 estimated offering expenses payable by us |
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Use of Proceeds: |
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We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by us under this prospectus supplement for general corporate purposes, which may include without limitation, capital expenditures on oil and gas properties. Pending any specific application, we may initially invest funds in short-term marketable securities. |
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Trade Date: |
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July 1, 2011 |
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Settlement Date: |
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July 1, 2011 |
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Book Running Manager: |
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McNicoll, Lewis & Vlak LLC |
THE ISSUER HAS FILED A REGISTRATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING A PROSPECTUS) WITH THE SEC FOR THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS COMMUNICATION RELATES. BEFORE YOU INVEST, YOU SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUS IN THAT REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS THE ISSUER HAS FILED WITH THE SEC FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUER AND THIS OFFERING. YOU MAY GET THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FREE BY VISITING EDGAR ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV OR BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION, 2500 CITY WEST BLVD., SUITE 1300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042. ALTERNATIVELY, THE ISSUER, UNDERWRITER OR ANY DEALER PARTICIPATING IN THE OFFERING WILL ARRANGE TO SEND YOU THE PROSPECTUS IF YOU REQUEST IT BY CALLING 212-542-5881.