Global Hunter Securities Starts Cobalt International Energy (CIE) at Buy

December 14, 2012 8:53 AM EST
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Global Hunter Securities initiates coverage on Cobalt International Energy (NYSE: CIE) with a Buy. PT $35.00.

The firm comments, "Cobalt International Energy (CIE) has proven to be an exceptional explorer, in our opinion, with large-scale discoveries under its belt in both the GOM and Angola. 2013 and 2014 should see a series of wells being drilled that, while high risk, could hold a net 1.4 Bboe in aggregate – not to mention near-term appraisals of discoveries at Cameia in Angola and Shenandoah in the GOM that are prospective for another 400-plus MMboe. A recent discovery at the North Platte prospect, with a mean 400 MMboe potential estimate, adds to the inventory. With ~$2.3B in pro forma working capital following a recent $1.38B debt raise, we see CIE funded for exploration through 2014. CIE is set for a string of shots at the deepwater pre-salt, any one of which could be a material discovery. We are initiating coverage of CIE with a Buy rating and a $35 price target, which represents 96% of our risked NAV estimate."

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Shares of Cobalt International Energy closed at $25.04 yesterday.


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