Vermilion Energy Reduces Coelacanth Stake Through Significant Share Divestment

Vermilion Energy Inc. has executed a major reduction in its Coelacanth Energy holdings, offloading 26 million common shares via private transactions across multiple counterparties. The deal was structured at $0.76 per share, totaling approximately $19.76 million in transaction value.

Impact on Ownership Structure

This divestment marks a substantial shift in Vermilion’s investment posture. Before the transaction, the company maintained an 80.18 million share position—roughly 15.0% of Coelacanth’s total outstanding shares. Post-transaction, Vermilion’s stake contracted to 54.18 million shares, now representing 10.2% ownership. The magnitude of the sale, exceeding 2% of Coelacanth’s issued shares, triggered mandatory disclosure requirements under securities regulations.

Operational Constraints Going Forward

The transaction came with specific operational guardrails. Going forward, Vermilion faces restrictions on further asset sales, with new agreements limiting any additional Coelacanth share dispositions to no more than 4 million shares without explicit approval from Coelacanth Energy management.

The divestment signals a potential shift in Vermilion’s portfolio allocation strategy while maintaining a meaningful stake in the Coelacanth platform.