Mr. Jean-Paul Lachance reports

PEYTO ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF REPSOL ACQUISITION, EXCHANGE OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS INTO COMMON SHARES, AN ISSUANCE OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Repsol Canada Energy Partnership, which holds the Canadian upstream oil and gas business of Repsol Exploracion SAU, including all related mid-stream facilities and infrastructure located predominantly in the Deep basin area of Alberta, for cash consideration of $468-million (U.S.) ($636-million (Canadian)) prior to closing adjustments. The acquisition increases Peyto's current production to 123,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (86 per cent natural gas and 14 per cent natural gas liquids), adds over 800 high-impact gross drilling locations, and includes extensive gas processing and pipeline infrastructure that complement Peyto's legacy assets in the Edson area. Peyto has plans to begin drilling operations on the Repsol lands, immediately.

Acquisition financing

The acquisition was partially financed by a previously closed bought deal financing whereby Peyto issued 16,916,500 subscription receipts at a price of $11.90 per subscription receipt for gross proceeds of approximately $201-million, which included the full exercise of the overallotment option granted to the underwriters.

On closing of the acquisition, the net proceeds from the sale of the subscription receipts were released from escrow to Peyto to partially finance the purchase price of the acquisition with the rest of the purchase price financed by drawing on Peyto's credit facilities, as described below. In addition, on closing of the acquisition, in accordance with the terms of the subscription receipts, each subscription receipt was exchanged for one common share of Peyto. Trading in the subscription receipts on the Toronto Stock Exchange is expected to be halted and the subscription receipts delisted before trading commences on Oct. 18, 2023.

Following the exchange of subscription receipts for common shares of Peyto, former holders of subscription receipts will be entitled to receive the dividend to be paid to holders of record of common shares on Oct. 31, 2023 (provided they have not transferred the common shares prior to such date), with payment occurring on Nov. 15, 2023.

Peyto is pleased to announce that in conjunction with the closing of the acquisition, the company amended and restated its credit facilities with a syndicate of banks, increasing the committed revolving facility from $800-million to $1-billion and adding a new $174-million two-year amortizing term loan.

Issuance of private placement of senior secured notes

The company is also pleased to announce that it has priced an issuance of $160-million of senior secured notes. The notes will have a coupon rate of 6.46 per cent and mature in October, 2030. The notes will be issued by way of a private placement pursuant to a note purchase agreement and rank equally with Peyto's obligations under its credit facility and existing note purchase and private shelf agreement. Interest will be paid semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the notes will be used to repay the $100-million in 3.70 per cent notes due Oct. 24, 2023, and to decrease Peyto's borrowings under its amended credit facility. Closing of the private placement is expected to occur on Oct. 24, 2023.

Hedging update

The company has been active in hedging future production with financial and physical fixed-price contracts to protect a portion of its future revenue from commodity price and foreign exchange volatility. Currently, Peyto has approximately 422 million cubic feet per day of natural gas locked in at $3.91 per thousand cubic feet for 2024 and approximately 373 million cubic feet per day locked in at $4.07 per thousand cubic feet for 2025. The company's fixed-price contracts combined with its diversification to the Cascade power plant and other premium market hubs in North America allow for revenue security and support continued shareholder returns through dividends and debt reduction.

Appointment of new director

Peyto is also pleased to announce the appointment of Nicki Stevens to its board of directors. Ms. Stevens is the senior vice-president of production, marketing, and environmental, social and governance for Hammerhead Energy Inc. Ms. Stevens has over 30 years of industry experience with a strong technical background in a variety of development and operational functions. Ms. Stevens holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta and serves on the board of governors for the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada.

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