Gulf Keystone Petroleum

Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s shares rose sharply after the company reported better‑than‑expected half‑year results: adjusted EBITDA climbed to $51.7 million on revenue of $82.8 million. Despite a precautionary production shutdown in Kurdistan that cut average output to about 14,600 bpd, production after the June restart has at times exceeded 43,000 bpd; the annual guidance is 37,000–41,000 bopd. Gulf Keystone announced an interim dividend of $0.046 per ordinary share (totaling $10 million) and highlighted a robust, debt‑free balance sheet, which further boosted investor sentiment. » Mere på de.investing.com

Gulf Keystone reports adjusted EBITDA of USD 51.7m for H1 2026 (prior year USD 41.1m), supported by significantly higher realized oil prices (USD 83.5/barrel) and 25% lower operating costs. Average gross production fell from 44,100 to 14,600 bopd due to precautionary shutdowns, but was ramped up again in mid‑August and is currently approaching ~40,000 bopd. The company is debt‑free, holds USD 63.5m in cash and, after an April payment of USD 12.5m, has announced an interim dividend of USD 10m (USD 0.046 per share); payment on 28 September. » Mere på de.investing.com

Gulf Keystone will pay an interim dividend of $10 million, or $0.046 per ordinary share. Ex-dividend date is 10 September, record date is 11 September and payment date is 28 September; the dividend was approved on 24 August. Shareholders on Euronext Growth Oslo will receive payments in NOK; London CREST holders are subject to currency and payment rules via Euroclear/CREST; physical holders can elect to receive GBP or USD. » Mere på de.investing.com

At the annual general meeting, Gulf Keystone passed all ten resolution proposals with approval rates above 99.5%. BDO LLP was appointed as auditor until the next AGM with 99.99% support, and eight directors were re-elected (approvals mostly above 99.97%; Julien Balkany 99.78%). Shareholders also approved a share buyback with 99.95% and adopted the 2025 remuneration report with 99.50%. Participation was about 39.3% of issued share capital. » Mere på de.investing.com

Gulf Keystone has announced the exchange rates for the $12.5 million interim dividend ($0.0575 per ordinary share). Payment will be made on 27 April 2026 to shareholders on the register as of 10 April 2026; Oslo exchange participants will receive NOK 0.5368 per share (USD/NOK 9.3350). CDIs will be paid in EUR, GBP or USD depending on preference (default EUR, otherwise GBP, otherwise USD); holders of physical certificates can choose GBP or USD (GBP £0.0425 at USD/GBP 0.7399). » Mere på de.investing.com