Filed by Westport Resources Corporation
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
And deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Belco Oil & Gas Corp.
Commission File No.: 001-14256
Investor Notices
This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements are those concerning Westport’s and the combined company’s merger and strategic plans, expectations and objectives for future operations. All statements included in this presentation that address activities, events or developments that Westport expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. This includes completion of the proposed merger, reserve estimates, production, cash flow and EBITDAX estimates, future financial performance and other matters. These statements are based on certain assumptions made my Westport based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Westport and Belco Oil & Gas Corp. Statements regarding future production are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the exploration for and development and production of oil and gas. These risks include, but are not limited to, inflation or lack of availability of goods and services, environmental risks, drilling risks and regulatory changes. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus that is included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by Westport and Belco with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Westport and Belco with the SEC at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents relating to Westport may also be obtained for free from Westport by directing such request to: Westport Resources Corporation,410 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202-4436, Attention: Investor Relations; telephone: (303) 573-5404; e-mail: lmccain@westportog.com.
Westport, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management and employees may be considered “participants in the solicitation” of proxies from Westport’s shareholders in connection with the merger. Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in the merger is contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-4.
The following slide presentation was made by Westport Resources Corporation.
