Gold Reserve
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Gold Reserve Clarifies Amber Energy’s Lower Bid Consideration
Gold Reserve Ltd. clarified that Amber Energy’s bid in Venezuelan asset legal proceedings does *not* include a $500 million cash payment to Gold Reserve, contrary to recent speculation. The offer proposes only a 15% recovery on a potential $500 million claim, subject to court and company approvals. Gold Reserve emphasized that any suggestion of a $500 million cash payment is misleading. The company cautioned investors regarding forward-looking statements and uncertainties impacting potential outcomes. This clarification highlights the importance of scrutinizing details in complex financial proposals.
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Special Master Recommends $2 Billion Lower Bid from Amber Energy in CITGO Sale
Gold Reserve Ltd.’s subsidiary, Dalinar Energy, lost the auction for PDV Holding, Inc. (CITGO’s parent company) to Amber Energy Inc., despite a higher revised bid of $7.9 billion. Gold Reserve plans to challenge the decision, citing grounds for objection after Amber Energy’s winning bid of $5.9 billion. Dalinar Energy claims its bid offered superior economic value, including debt financing and consideration for junior creditors. An objection deadline is set for September 6, 2025, followed by a hearing on September 15, 2025.
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Delaware Court Extends Citgo Sale Process Topping Period to June 18, 2025, and Confirms Other Deadlines
Gold Reserve Ltd. announced a deadline extension in the Citgo Petroleum sale linked to Venezuela. The U.S. District Court granted the Venezuelan parties more time to submit bids for PDVH, Citgo’s holding company, with a new “Topping Period” deadline of June 18, 2025. Key dates for legal proceedings were also outlined, including a final recommendation by June 27, 2025, and a sale hearing on July 22, 2025. Gold Reserve anticipates bidding but acknowledges the deal faces significant risks, including potential regulatory challenges.
