February 2013
Creating Value at SandRidge Energy
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
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A few Warren Buffett quotes…
Ø Time is the friend of the wonderful business. It's the enemy of the lousy business. If you're in a
lousy business for a long time, you're going to get a lousy result, even if you buy it cheap.
lousy business for a long time, you're going to get a lousy result, even if you buy it cheap.
Ø Whenever I read about some company undertaking a cost-cutting program, I know it's not a
company that really knows what costs are all about. Spurts don't work in this area. The really good
manager does not wake up in the morning and say, "This is the day I'm going to cut costs," any
more than he wakes up and decides to practice breathing.
company that really knows what costs are all about. Spurts don't work in this area. The really good
manager does not wake up in the morning and say, "This is the day I'm going to cut costs," any
more than he wakes up and decides to practice breathing.
Ø A company that wants to use its own stock as currency for an acquisition has no problems if the
stock is selling in the market at full intrinsic value. But suppose it is selling at only half intrinsic
value. In that case it is faced with the unhappy prospect of using a substantially undervalued
currency to pay for a fully valued property [the negotiated price of the target company]. In effect the
acquirer must give up $2 of value to receive $1 of value. Under such circumstances, a marvelous
business purchased at a fair sales price becomes a terrible buy. For gold valued as gold cannot be
purchased intelligently through the utilization of gold valued as lead.
stock is selling in the market at full intrinsic value. But suppose it is selling at only half intrinsic
value. In that case it is faced with the unhappy prospect of using a substantially undervalued
currency to pay for a fully valued property [the negotiated price of the target company]. In effect the
acquirer must give up $2 of value to receive $1 of value. Under such circumstances, a marvelous
business purchased at a fair sales price becomes a terrible buy. For gold valued as gold cannot be
purchased intelligently through the utilization of gold valued as lead.
Ø It has become fashionable at public companies to describe almost every compensation plan as
aligning the interests of management with those of shareholders. In our book, alignment means
being a partner in both directions, not just on the upside. Many 'alignment' plans flunk this basic
test, being artful forms of 'heads I win, tails you lose.‘
aligning the interests of management with those of shareholders. In our book, alignment means
being a partner in both directions, not just on the upside. Many 'alignment' plans flunk this basic
test, being artful forms of 'heads I win, tails you lose.‘
Ø I look for businesses in which I think I can predict what they're going to look like in ten to fifteen
years time.
years time.
Ø Should you find yourself in a chronically-leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely
to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.
to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.
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…as applied to SandRidge Energy
Ø Time is the friend of the wonderful business. It's the enemy of the lousy business. If you're in a lousy business for a long
time, you're going to get a lousy result, even if you buy it cheap.
time, you're going to get a lousy result, even if you buy it cheap.
Ø SandRidge has valuable assets, but its high cost structure make it a lousy business as
currently configured. Time is not our friend, since the drain from high financing and
overhead costs are a severe impediment to value creation.
currently configured. Time is not our friend, since the drain from high financing and
overhead costs are a severe impediment to value creation.
Ø Whenever I read about some company undertaking a cost-cutting program, I know it's not a company that really knows
what costs are all about. Spurts don't work in this area. The really good manager does not wake up in the morning and
say, "This is the day I'm going to cut costs," any more than he wakes up and decides to practice breathing.
what costs are all about. Spurts don't work in this area. The really good manager does not wake up in the morning and
say, "This is the day I'm going to cut costs," any more than he wakes up and decides to practice breathing.
Ø Overhead costs are massive in any context, and many appear extravagant and unrelated to
necessary operations. Management has been increasing overhead spending, rather than
reducing it, despite financing pressures. This ‘tax’ on the company is destroying value.
necessary operations. Management has been increasing overhead spending, rather than
reducing it, despite financing pressures. This ‘tax’ on the company is destroying value.
Ø A company that wants to use its own stock as currency for an acquisition has no problems if the stock is selling in the
market at full intrinsic value. But suppose it is selling at only half intrinsic value. In that case it is faced with the unhappy
prospect of using a substantially undervalued currency to pay for a fully valued property [the negotiated price of the target
company]. In effect the acquirer must give up $2 of value to receive $1 of value. Under such circumstances, a marvelous
business purchased at a fair sales price becomes a terrible buy. For gold valued as gold cannot be purchased intelligently
through the utilization of gold valued as lead.
market at full intrinsic value. But suppose it is selling at only half intrinsic value. In that case it is faced with the unhappy
prospect of using a substantially undervalued currency to pay for a fully valued property [the negotiated price of the target
company]. In effect the acquirer must give up $2 of value to receive $1 of value. Under such circumstances, a marvelous
business purchased at a fair sales price becomes a terrible buy. For gold valued as gold cannot be purchased intelligently
through the utilization of gold valued as lead.
Ø SandRidge stock trades at a significant discount to estimated NAV. Repeated deals, using
stock as currency, have resulted in 70% dilution of stockholder ownership - the highest of
its peer group to a dramatic degree.
stock as currency, have resulted in 70% dilution of stockholder ownership - the highest of
its peer group to a dramatic degree.
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…as applied to SandRidge Energy (continued)
Ø It has become fashionable at public companies to describe almost every compensation plan as aligning the interests of
management with those of shareholders. In our book, alignment means being a partner in both directions, not just on the
upside. Many 'alignment' plans flunk this basic test, being artful forms of 'heads I win, tails you lose.‘
management with those of shareholders. In our book, alignment means being a partner in both directions, not just on the
upside. Many 'alignment' plans flunk this basic test, being artful forms of 'heads I win, tails you lose.‘
Ø We believe management incentives are completely misaligned with the interests of
shareholders. Management compensation and rewards have been extraordinary, and
grown dramatically, even as shareholder value has been dramatically destroyed. Related
party transactions also raise significant concerns regarding ethics, incentives and
alignment. It is simply appalling that the CEO’s family is one of the most significant
competitors to the company, and has bought enormous amount of mineral rights and land,
alongside, or even in advance of, SandRidge.
shareholders. Management compensation and rewards have been extraordinary, and
grown dramatically, even as shareholder value has been dramatically destroyed. Related
party transactions also raise significant concerns regarding ethics, incentives and
alignment. It is simply appalling that the CEO’s family is one of the most significant
competitors to the company, and has bought enormous amount of mineral rights and land,
alongside, or even in advance of, SandRidge.
Ø I look for businesses in which I think I can predict what they're going to look like in ten to fifteen years time.
Ø Repeated deals have resulted in significant oscillation in the company focus and asset mix
- from high-cost gas and CO2 to oil, from offshore to onshore, from vertical drilling to
horizontal drilling, from proven to unproven to mature profiles. The company now
professes a focus on the Mississippian, but its track record suggests that there can be little
predictability regarding what assets shareholders will own in the future.
- from high-cost gas and CO2 to oil, from offshore to onshore, from vertical drilling to
horizontal drilling, from proven to unproven to mature profiles. The company now
professes a focus on the Mississippian, but its track record suggests that there can be little
predictability regarding what assets shareholders will own in the future.
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SandRidge is a ‘chronically leaking boat’ - change is necessary!
“Should you find yourself in a chronically-leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is
likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.”
likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.”
Ø SandRidge performance since its IPO in 2007, and under the watch of the current Board, has been
a tragedy for shareholders. Value has been destroyed to an extraordinary degree, on both an
absolute and relative basis
a tragedy for shareholders. Value has been destroyed to an extraordinary degree, on both an
absolute and relative basis
Ø Corporate governance is appalling - management compensation and related party transactions
create significant concerns about ethics, incentive, and efficiency
create significant concerns about ethics, incentive, and efficiency
Ø As the company is currently run, we believe there will be little upside/return to shareholders in
coming years. Costs (financing costs and overhead expenditures) are simply too high, and burn
tremendous value, particularly given the strain of massive financing needs for years to come
coming years. Costs (financing costs and overhead expenditures) are simply too high, and burn
tremendous value, particularly given the strain of massive financing needs for years to come
Ø BUT, if the company were operated in a more efficient and focused manner, we believe there would
be very significant potential upside and return. With efficient and disciplined oversight and
leadership, we believe value can be restored and grown
be very significant potential upside and return. With efficient and disciplined oversight and
leadership, we believe value can be restored and grown
Ø Given the track record since 2007, shareholders cannot rely upon current directors to provide
necessary oversight and leadership. Therefore, change is necessary, and fortunately there is a path
to effect that change.
necessary oversight and leadership. Therefore, change is necessary, and fortunately there is a path
to effect that change.
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Our action plan can restore and build value for shareholders
Ø Exhaustive analysis and planning for the ‘first 100 days’ has already begun, including plans
regarding formation of Board Committees, hiring of external advisors, etc.
regarding formation of Board Committees, hiring of external advisors, etc.
Ø Replace CEO Tom Ward with a well-regarded, experienced CEO. We have initiated a search
process, and we believe there are strong external, and possibly internal, candidates. We do not
want to replace the value-added operational leaders of the company - we want to replace Tom
Ward.
process, and we believe there are strong external, and possibly internal, candidates. We do not
want to replace the value-added operational leaders of the company - we want to replace Tom
Ward.
Ø Reduce overhead significantly, freeing up valuable cashflow for debt reduction.
Ø Continue exhaustive analysis, with an expectation of reducing overhead spending from $200+ million to $50 - 75
million.
million.
Ø Management compensation, travel, advertising and promotion, and excessive real estate offer obvious and
substantial targets for reduction
substantial targets for reduction
Ø Reduce debt through sale and monetization of non-core assets
Ø Examine a sale of the Dynamic Offshore Assets purchased last year
Ø Pursue a monetization of infrastructure assets
Ø Pursue additional reductions in or sale of working interests in the Mississippian to reduce the
massive capital expenditure needs of the company
massive capital expenditure needs of the company
Ø Consider a sale of the company, but plan and assume that long term value will be maximized
through efficient and focused development of the Mississippian assets
through efficient and focused development of the Mississippian assets
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The status quo will yield little value for stockholders, but
significant value creation is possible with change
significant value creation is possible with change
Value is drained by overhead and
financing costs…little equity value left
despite the massive investment
financing costs…little equity value left
despite the massive investment
Company emerges as a well-capitalized,
high-growth energy company that could
enable stockholders to realize
NAV per share of $10 - 12 +
high-growth energy company that could
enable stockholders to realize
NAV per share of $10 - 12 +
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The company claims it is moving in the right direction…we disagree!
Ø Is this progress? Consider the following recent developments…
Ø 9 recent rating downgrades from research analysts
Ø Significant recent decline in the stock
Ø Reduced management guidance for Mississippian returns
Ø Weaker than expected Mississippian results from producing wells in the SandRidge Royalty
Trusts
Trusts
Ø Have the Board of Directors and Management changed their ways? Consider their
actions over the past year or so…
actions over the past year or so…
Ø Announced $21 million in compensation for Tom Ward for 2012; yet again, an extraordinary
amount relative to peers, and outrageous relative to the poor stock performance of the company
amount relative to peers, and outrageous relative to the poor stock performance of the company
Ø Amended Tom Ward’s employment agreement (December 2011) to actually expand the ability for
Tom Ward to compete with the company!
Tom Ward to compete with the company!
Ø Purchased a new, and even better, private jet for Tom Ward’s personal use - a Falcon 900EX
(which has 6,000 mile flying range and lists for $35 million)
(which has 6,000 mile flying range and lists for $35 million)
Ø Engaged in more unexpected M&A, including the acquisition of Dynamic Offshore
Ø Enacted a poison pill
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The consent solicitation process
Ø Proposal 1: amend bylaws — amended bylaws are necessary for the removal of existing Board members
Ø (i) De-stagger the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") by providing that directors will be elected for one-
year terms beginning with the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders,
year terms beginning with the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders,
Ø (ii) Provide that the size of the Board may be fixed by either a majority vote of the Board or vote of the stockholders,
Ø (iii) Provide that vacancies on the Board may be filled by the stockholders or by a majority vote of the remaining
directors of the Board, and
directors of the Board, and
Ø (iv) Provide that directors may be removed with or without cause.
Ø Proposal 2: remove existing Board — removal of current Directors is needed to effect change
Ø Remove all seven current members of the Board: Jim J. Brewer, Everett R. Dobson, William A. Gilliland, Daniel W.
Jordan, Roy T. Oliver, Jr., Jeffrey S. Serota and Tom L. Ward (and any person or persons, other than those elected by
our Consent Solicitation, elected, appointed or designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to fill any vacancy
or newly created directorship since December 26, 2012 and prior to the time that any of the actions proposed to be
taken by our Consent Solicitation become effective)
Jordan, Roy T. Oliver, Jr., Jeffrey S. Serota and Tom L. Ward (and any person or persons, other than those elected by
our Consent Solicitation, elected, appointed or designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to fill any vacancy
or newly created directorship since December 26, 2012 and prior to the time that any of the actions proposed to be
taken by our Consent Solicitation become effective)
Ø Proposal 3: elect independent Nominees — we believe independent Nominees will work to drastically reduce
overhead and waste, sell extraneous assets, reduce future funding needs and consider a sale of entire company
overhead and waste, sell extraneous assets, reduce future funding needs and consider a sale of entire company
Ø Elect Stephen C. Beasley, Edward W. Moneypenny, Fredric G. Reynolds, Peter H. Rothschild, Dinakar Singh, Alan J.
Weber and Dan A. Westbrook (the "Nominees") as directors to fill the resulting vacancies on the Board (or if any
Nominee becomes unable or unwilling to serve as a director of the Company or if the size of the Board is increased, in
either case prior to the effectiveness of this Proposal, any other person who is not a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of TPG-Axon, designated as a Nominee by TPG-Axon)
Weber and Dan A. Westbrook (the "Nominees") as directors to fill the resulting vacancies on the Board (or if any
Nominee becomes unable or unwilling to serve as a director of the Company or if the size of the Board is increased, in
either case prior to the effectiveness of this Proposal, any other person who is not a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of TPG-Axon, designated as a Nominee by TPG-Axon)
Ø To be successful, we need to deliver to SandRidge consents from stockholders representing more than 50% of
outstanding shares by March 15, 2013
outstanding shares by March 15, 2013
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
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Three eras of energy over the past 25 years
1990s
Is there
demand growth?
demand growth?
► US Recession… Japanese
bubble bursts… Collapse of the
Soviet Bloc… Asian Crisis
bubble bursts… Collapse of the
Soviet Bloc… Asian Crisis
► Persistently low energy prices
► Modest focus on reserve
replacement; capital
expenditure / investment
budgets were low and did not
grow for a decade
replacement; capital
expenditure / investment
budgets were low and did not
grow for a decade
► Focus was on costs (low cost of
production, and low cost of
reserve replacement)
production, and low cost of
reserve replacement)
Now
Plenty of both, but costs
and price matter!
and price matter!
► Plenty of potential supply, in
both oil and gas
both oil and gas
► Massive investment began to
bear fruit
bear fruit
► Collapse in the gas market,
since markets are local
since markets are local
► Oil has fared better, but supply
response is substantial, so
costs matter
response is substantial, so
costs matter
► Focus is now on supply…at
the right price. Efficiency
matters!
the right price. Efficiency
matters!
2003-2008
Is there
enough supply?
enough supply?
► Global synchronized
growth…booming BRICS and
other emerging markets
growth…booming BRICS and
other emerging markets
► Years of low investment
resulted in slow supply
response
resulted in slow supply
response
► Surging prices for both oil and
gas - dreams of $200 oil
gas - dreams of $200 oil
► New technologies led to a
mad rush to develop new
supplies
mad rush to develop new
supplies
► Focus was on acquiring
reserves…the more the better,
at almost at any price
reserves…the more the better,
at almost at any price
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Ø Use of significant leverage to acquire assets, even to the extent it resulted in low credit ratings and
high cost of capital
high cost of capital
Ø After all, if prices were going to perpetually rise, the more assets the better!
Ø Likewise, financing costs don’t matter if one assumes asset values will rise dramatically
Ø But what about the risk to shareholders if the outlook changed? Or the drain on value from high
financing costs if asset values did not keep rising?
financing costs if asset values did not keep rising?
Ø Spending well in excess of organic cashflow
Ø Primary focus on acquiring early-stage assets resulted in a chronic need to seek external financing to then develop
those assets
those assets
Ø Highly reliant upon capital markets to fund cashflow deficits, including repeated issuances of equity
Ø But how can value be created when capital expenditures are funded with extremely expensive debt
capital, and shareholders are constantly diluted?
capital, and shareholders are constantly diluted?
Ø Lavish overhead spending, particularly on compensation, and CEO related party transactions
Ø Overhead spending - compensation, administration, promotional expenses, real estate, perquisites - were, and remain,
staggeringly high. As a % of market capitalization, overhead spending for SandRidge is the highest of its peer
group…only Chesapeake comes close!
staggeringly high. As a % of market capitalization, overhead spending for SandRidge is the highest of its peer
group…only Chesapeake comes close!
Ø Personal payments and related-party transactions are a distasteful hallmark of both companies…but we believe the
SandRidge related-party land transactions are particularly troubling
SandRidge related-party land transactions are particularly troubling
Chesapeake and SandRidge are the poster-children for the ‘costs do
not matter’ era
not matter’ era
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SandRidge overview
Ø SandRidge Energy is an oil & gas
exploration and production company
exploration and production company
Ø Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK
Ø Public since 2007 (NYSE: SD)
Ø ~$3bn market capitalization, ~$9bn
enterprise value
enterprise value
Ø SandRidge has been run by Chairman
and CEO Tom Ward since 2006
Ø Mr. Ward was the co-founder and
former COO of Chesapeake Energy
former COO of Chesapeake Energy
Ø SandRidge produces ~100 mboe/d of
oil & gas across four plays
Ø Mississippian. 1.85mm net acres
across Oklahoma and Kansas
across Oklahoma and Kansas
Ø Permian. Acquired Forest Oil’s assets
and Arena Resources in 2009 and
2010. Sold ~80% of Permian position
in December 2012 for $2.6bn
and Arena Resources in 2009 and
2010. Sold ~80% of Permian position
in December 2012 for $2.6bn
Ø GOM. Acquired Dynamic Offshore in
February 2012 for $1.3bn
February 2012 for $1.3bn
Ø WTO. Legacy high-cost gas field
Source: SandRidge filings, TPG-Axon analysis of value
Sold ~80% in
December 2012
December 2012
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Massive destruction of shareholder value
Ø SandRidge has declined almost 80% from its IPO level in 2007, and is the single worst
performing energy stock over that period in the Russell 1000 Index
performing energy stock over that period in the Russell 1000 Index
Stock Performance Since IPO
Performance Versus Russell 1000 Energy Stocks
Source: Bloomberg
Performance from November 6, 2007 ($26.00) to February 6, 2013 ($6.15)
Relative performance based on 70 energy stocks currently in Russell 1000 Index
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Severe and ongoing stock underperformance
Ø This underperformance is not just a function of 2008. SandRidge stock has significantly
underperformed its peer group average on a 1-Year and 3-Year and 5-Year basis
underperformed its peer group average on a 1-Year and 3-Year and 5-Year basis
1 Year Return
3 Year Return
5 Year Return
Source: Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Peers based on SandRidge consent revocation statement on January 18, 2013
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Massive destruction of company value under current management
Destruction of Book Value Per Share
Destruction of Net Asset Value Per Share
Ø Book value has declined a staggering 77% since the IPO, and to a degree greater than
any of its peers over this period
any of its peers over this period
Ø Net asset value has also declined dramatically since the IPO
Source: SandRidge filings, JPMorgan
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Poor strategic choices and repeated shifts in strategy
Ø To many in the investment community, SandRidge has often appeared to behave in an
unpredictable manner. SandRidge has gone through at least 5 strategic changes since going
public in 2007!
unpredictable manner. SandRidge has gone through at least 5 strategic changes since going
public in 2007!
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Developing high cost natural gas in the
West Texas Overthrust
West Texas Overthrust
Acquired mature, conventional oil and gas
production in the Permian Basin
production in the Permian Basin
Acquired high declining, offshore assets
in the Gulf of Mexico
in the Gulf of Mexico
Sold Permian assets to re-focus company
on Mississippian Lime
on Mississippian Lime
What’s next?
Developing unconventional oil and gas
production in Mississippian Lime
production in Mississippian Lime
SandRidge share price since IPO
Source: Bloomberg
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Many analysts have been surprised, confused, and disturbed by
management actions
management actions
Ø “At the end of the day, the biggest casualty of a Permian sale may be investors’ confidence in
management, with its second significant strategic change in less than a year”.
Ryan Todd, Deutsche Bank, 11/13/2012
management, with its second significant strategic change in less than a year”.
Ryan Todd, Deutsche Bank, 11/13/2012
Ø “Since the market seems to lack confidence in the company’s financial position and strategy, we think the
company will trade at a discount to the group median until that confidence grows”.
Joseph Allman, JPMorgan, 11/16/2012
company will trade at a discount to the group median until that confidence grows”.
Joseph Allman, JPMorgan, 11/16/2012
Ø “SD’s decision to sell the Permian comes as a bit of a surprise… At this point, with the switch in strategy
and significant moving parts we are unsure if it is prudent to give SD the benefit of the doubt”.
Stephen Shepherd, Simmons, 11/9/2012
and significant moving parts we are unsure if it is prudent to give SD the benefit of the doubt”.
Stephen Shepherd, Simmons, 11/9/2012
Ø “We remain perplexed as to why a land-based E&P company would go so far out of its operating model [to
acquire Dynamic Offshore], only to several months later entertain selling a core asset with a much lower
operating risk profile”.
Curtis Trimble, Global Hunter, 11/12/2012
acquire Dynamic Offshore], only to several months later entertain selling a core asset with a much lower
operating risk profile”.
Curtis Trimble, Global Hunter, 11/12/2012
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SandRidge expenditures put in context
Source: company filings, Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Ø SandRidge has massive operating and financial leverage
Ø Market capitalization is a ‘sliver’ of future expenditures in overhead, interest and capital expenditures. In
just the next year, expenditures on these three will represent over 70% of the entire current market
capitalization of the company!
just the next year, expenditures on these three will represent over 70% of the entire current market
capitalization of the company!
Ø Unless all three are reduced, the risk to shareholders will be enormous, and the stock could
become the equivalent of an out-of-the-money option
become the equivalent of an out-of-the-money option
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Chronic spending in excess of organic cashflow and lack of financial
discipline…
discipline…
Ø The company’s capital expenditure budgets have been frequently exceeded,
damaging management credibility.
damaging management credibility.
Ø Capital expenditure guidance has been raised five times in the last two years!
Source: SandRidge filings
2011 Capital Expenditure Guidance
2012 Capital Expenditure Guidance
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…Has resulted in severe damage to credit ratings and massive dilution
Lowest Credit Rating Among Peers
Most Equity Dilution Among Peers
Ø Management decisions have left the company vulnerable to market and economic shifts, resulting in
severe damage during economic and market downturns
severe damage during economic and market downturns
Ø Shareholder value has been drained by high financing costs, massive dilution from equity issuances,
and the sale of good assets to fund shortfalls in cashflow
and the sale of good assets to fund shortfalls in cashflow
Source: Bloomberg, Standard & Poor’s
Peers based on SandRidge consent revocation statement on January 18, 2013
S&P issuer
credit rating
credit rating
Change in shares
outstanding since
Q4 2007
outstanding since
Q4 2007
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Leakage of value from high cost of capital and extraordinary overhead
spending
spending
Ø High cost of debt is an enormous tax on shareholders. Example: the difference in incremental cost of debt
between Devon Energy and SandRidge represents $100 million per year in drain to the company!
between Devon Energy and SandRidge represents $100 million per year in drain to the company!
Ø Overhead spending is the highest of any peer company, and as much as triple that of some peers.
Corporate overhead is over $200 million per year, more than 7% of its market capitalization
Corporate overhead is over $200 million per year, more than 7% of its market capitalization
Highest Cost of Debt Among Peers
Highest Overhead Costs Among Peers
Source: Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Peers based on SandRidge consent revocation statement on January 18, 2013
Yield to maturity of
benchmark 8-10 year
senior notes
benchmark 8-10 year
senior notes
G&A expense (YTD 2012
annualized), as percentage
of market cap
annualized), as percentage
of market cap
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
Where do stockholder interests fit in this puzzle?
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Extraordinary
Compensation
Massive
payments for
personal assets
payments for
personal assets
Lavish Perks
Side-dealing and competition
Management, or their families, should not be competing
with shareholders!
with shareholders!
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Ø We believe the management and Board of Directors of any company -
including SandRidge - should have one overriding objective…creating
value for shareholders
including SandRidge - should have one overriding objective…creating
value for shareholders
Ø As a general business principle, we believe it is inappropriate and
unethical for any management or their immediate family members to
compete with the shareholders they are paid to serve
unethical for any management or their immediate family members to
compete with the shareholders they are paid to serve
Ø At SandRidge, are company management and resources focused
exclusively on building shareholder value, or have they also been used
for the benefit of others, even sometimes in direct competition with the
company?
exclusively on building shareholder value, or have they also been used
for the benefit of others, even sometimes in direct competition with the
company?
Entities related to Tom Ward have bought massive amounts of land
and mineral rights, alongside or often even in advance of, SandRidge
and mineral rights, alongside or often even in advance of, SandRidge
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Ø Various entities controlled by trusts established by Mr. Ward, for the benefit of his children, have been
significant acquirers of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
significant acquirers of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
Ø The company implies these purchases are modest and coincidental; this is simply not true. These
acquisitions are vast in quantity and breadth of overlap, and extend across a majority of the relevant
counties in the Mississippian formation
acquisitions are vast in quantity and breadth of overlap, and extend across a majority of the relevant
counties in the Mississippian formation
Ø While we are still early in our analysis, from what we have seen, we believe the Ward Family has
acquired hundreds of thousands of acres, making it one of the most significant owner of mineral
rights in the Mississippian.
acquired hundreds of thousands of acres, making it one of the most significant owner of mineral
rights in the Mississippian.
Ø These acquisitions are not historical legacies; they have occurred in recent years, and appear to be
continuing.
continuing.
Ø Family controlled entities acquire land and mineral rights, often in advance of SandRidge ‘coincidentally’
developing an interest in the same area. They then either keep the rights, or sell them to third party
competitors! In some instances, they have even flipped the rights to SandRidge, just weeks or months
after acquiring them!
developing an interest in the same area. They then either keep the rights, or sell them to third party
competitors! In some instances, they have even flipped the rights to SandRidge, just weeks or months
after acquiring them!
Ø In the Appendix, we have included our original presentation from January 23, 2013. Since then, we have
uncovered additional information across many additional counties, encompassing what we believe are
hundreds of thousands of acres. We will be updating the land presentation in the near future with our
updated information
uncovered additional information across many additional counties, encompassing what we believe are
hundreds of thousands of acres. We will be updating the land presentation in the near future with our
updated information
How can this behavior be permissible?
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Ø We believe it is unethical and appalling for a CEO or his family to be a direct competitor to the
company he is paid to serve
company he is paid to serve
Ø The conflicts of interest, and potential for misuse of information, are vast and unacceptable
Ø Presumably, the SandRidge Board of Directors agreed, which is why Tom Ward’s 2006
employment agreement prohibited him from competing with the company (including in the
accquisition of new mineral rights and land)
employment agreement prohibited him from competing with the company (including in the
accquisition of new mineral rights and land)
Ø So, how could these transactions have taken place? The company claims the entities (especially
WCT Resources as the most significant) that have acquired the land are “independent”…this is the
rationale under which the Ward Family has emerged as a major competitor to SandRidge, with the
Board’s blessing
WCT Resources as the most significant) that have acquired the land are “independent”…this is the
rationale under which the Ward Family has emerged as a major competitor to SandRidge, with the
Board’s blessing
Ø However, the Board then expanded the flexibility given Mr. Ward in an updated employment
agreement (December 2011), which gives him significantly more room to participate directly in
other competing businesses
agreement (December 2011), which gives him significantly more room to participate directly in
other competing businesses
Are these entities really “independent”?
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Ø WCT Resources is owned by trusts established by Tom and Sch’ree Ward for the benefit of Tom
Ward’s children (Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman,
who we believe is a SandRidge employee
Ward’s children (Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman,
who we believe is a SandRidge employee
Ø The company states that WCT Resources is currently run by Trent Ward, Tom Ward’s son
Ø WCT Resources appears to have a fraction of the approximately 2,500 full-time employees that
SandRidge Energy does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its
directory
SandRidge Energy does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its
directory
Ø The address of WCT Resources was the same as SandRidge’s headquarters until last year
Ø In some prior years, based on a comparison of signatures, it appears that Tom Ward signed
company documents
company documents
Ø The current Chief Operating Officer of WCT Resources, Scott White, appears to have been a land
manager at SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
manager at SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
Ø There have been numerous transactions between Ward family members, or entities associated
with Ward family members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between
TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree Ward, Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
with Ward family members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between
TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree Ward, Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
Ø WCT Resources is just one of several entities controlled by members of the Ward family which
appear to be active participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the
Mississippian
appear to be active participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the
Mississippian
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Extraordinary payments to CEO Tom Ward
Ø Despite the 80% collapse in the stock, CEO Tom Ward has received $150 million in
direct payments over the past five years, including $67 million for his interests in oil and
gas wells
direct payments over the past five years, including $67 million for his interests in oil and
gas wells
Ø Mr. Ward’s employment agreement guarantees him $18 million in annual compensation. In
2012 Mr. Ward made another $21 million, despite SandRidge stock falling 22%
2012 Mr. Ward made another $21 million, despite SandRidge stock falling 22%
Source: Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Peers from S&P Oil & Gas index (XOP Equity)
2008 - 2011 CEO compensation, as
percentage of current market cap
percentage of current market cap
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$67 million buyout payment to Mr. Ward at the peak of the crisis!
Ø In addition to extraordinary compensation, payments included the appalling buyout of
Mr. Ward’s oil & gas well interests in the Executive Well Participation Plan in
October 2008
Mr. Ward’s oil & gas well interests in the Executive Well Participation Plan in
October 2008
Ø The Executive Well Participation Plan allowed Tom Ward to directly participate as a
working interest owner in wells
working interest owner in wells
Ø When concerns regarding Mr. Ward’s ties to Chesapeake Energy arose this spring, Mr. Ward
repeatedly asserted to us, other shareholders, and the media that SandRidge was different
and that over time he and SandRidge recognized the inappropriateness of this practice and
eliminated it to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
repeatedly asserted to us, other shareholders, and the media that SandRidge was different
and that over time he and SandRidge recognized the inappropriateness of this practice and
eliminated it to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
Ø We investigated his claims, and were appalled by what we found. It is true that SandRidge
has eliminated their Executive Well Participation Plan, but…
has eliminated their Executive Well Participation Plan, but…
Ø …They did so by paying over $67 million to Mr. Ward, even as (1) markets were collapsing in
October 2008, and (2) the company had less than $1 million in cash and was facing a real risk
of bankruptcy.
October 2008, and (2) the company had less than $1 million in cash and was facing a real risk
of bankruptcy.
Ø Adding insult to injury, the wells that the company re-purchased from Mr. Ward were natural
gas wells, despite public proclamations by Mr. Ward and the company of the company’s the
need to abandon their natural gas focus and shift towards oil exploration and development
gas wells, despite public proclamations by Mr. Ward and the company of the company’s the
need to abandon their natural gas focus and shift towards oil exploration and development
Ø We believe the Well Participation Plan repurchase was an unconscionable indirect
transfer of wealth from stockholders to Mr. Ward
transfer of wealth from stockholders to Mr. Ward
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Extraordinary compensation for all top management and directors
Ø The excess compensation extends beyond Tom Ward. The COO and CFO are among the highest paid
executives of any of its peer companies, all of which have outperformed SandRidge
executives of any of its peer companies, all of which have outperformed SandRidge
Ø Even the Board is well rewarded. SandRidge directors make $360k per year. For comparison, directors at
ExxonMobil, a company 150 times larger than SandRidge, make only $285k per year.
ExxonMobil, a company 150 times larger than SandRidge, make only $285k per year.
Source: Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Peers based on SandRidge consent revocation statement on January 18, 2013
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Major proxy advisory services have criticized SandRidge’s excessive
compensation
compensation
ISS
Glass Lewis
Source: ISS Proxy Advisory Services (May 19, 2012);
Glass Lewis & Co (May 8, 2012); GMI Ratings (January 25, 2013)
GMI Ratings
“The rating for SandRidge Energy, Inc.
has been downgraded from D to F due
to serious concerns related to board
composition and executive
compensation”
has been downgraded from D to F due
to serious concerns related to board
composition and executive
compensation”
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Lavish perks in addition to compensation and other payments
Ø Staggering level of perquisites, which comprise a significant drain on shareholder value
Ø SandRidge provides him with unlimited personal use of the company’s four corporate jets
Ø Mr. Ward has used the planes for frequent trips to his vacation home in Scottsdale and weekend
trips to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and the Bahamas
trips to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and the Bahamas
Ø The planes include a Falcon 900EX, one of the most expensive private business jets made
Ø SandRidge employs over 15 full time employees to maintain and fly the jets
Ø SandRidge provides support for the Oklahoma City Thunder, an NBA basketball franchise
of which Mr. Ward owns 19%
of which Mr. Ward owns 19%
Ø SandRidge pays an annual $3.3 million sponsorship fee and licenses a suite for $0.2 million per
year
year
Ø And when Mr. Ward doesn’t use his tickets, he sells them to the company! SandRidge paid him
$0.3 million for tickets in 2012
$0.3 million for tickets in 2012
Ø SandRidge spends almost $1 million per year to provide personal accounting services to
Mr. Ward
Mr. Ward
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SandRidge Board of Directors
Ø Current directors have overseen the value destruction since SandRidge’s IPO - most
have been there for the entire time!
have been there for the entire time!
Ø William Gilliland, Daniel Jordan, Roy Oliver and Jeffrey Serota have been Board
members since the IPO
members since the IPO
Ø Everett Dobson joined in 2010, Jim Brewer in 2011
Ø Many directors have personal ties to CEO Tom Ward or have conducted personal
transactions with SandRidge
transactions with SandRidge
Ø Everett Dobson owns 3.8% of the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside Tom Ward
Ø Roy Oliver leases real estate to SandRidge and has co-invested alongside Tom Ward in
his personal investments
his personal investments
Ø Dan Jordan was a former senior executive at Riata Energy, the predecessor to
SandRidge. He has sold at least $12 million of personal assets to SandRidge in 2006 and
2007
SandRidge. He has sold at least $12 million of personal assets to SandRidge in 2006 and
2007
Ø Only one director has experience as a director of a major publicly-traded company
Source: SandRidge filings
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The Board’s Response…
Ø SandRidge’s response to our process has been to take actions that serve to entrench
themselves
themselves
Ø A poison pill was adopted to prevent investors from accumulating more than 10% of the
shares
shares
Ø The bylaws were amended to require a vote of more than 50% of outstanding shares,
instead of the previous requirement of a majority of those shares voting
instead of the previous requirement of a majority of those shares voting
Ø SandRidge attempted to manipulate the 60-day consent solicitation period to reduce the
amount of time stockholders would have to cast their votes
amount of time stockholders would have to cast their votes
Ø SandRidge also declared that Mr. Ward’s compensation would be over $20 million for
2012
2012
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
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Significant asset value remains!
Ø Despite the massive destruction of shareholder value under current management,
significant asset value remains. We believe SandRidge shares are dramatically
undervalued, as long as the Mississippian Lime can be sensibly developed
significant asset value remains. We believe SandRidge shares are dramatically
undervalued, as long as the Mississippian Lime can be sensibly developed
Source: Analyst reports, Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
Upside to Analyst NAVs
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…if the Mississippian Lime can be sensibly developed
Ø The Mississippian Lime remains one of the highest return plays in the US, and will be
economic to develop under most reasonable commodity price scenarios
economic to develop under most reasonable commodity price scenarios
Source: Credit Suisse; January 2, 2013
Based on NYMEX futures, using $85.26 WTI oil and $4.68 Henry Hub gas
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The Mississippian Lime is a growth asset
Ø SandRidge’s position in the Mississippian Lime is large, scalable and repeatable, with
significant development potential
significant development potential
Source: TPG-Axon analysis.
Assumes 40 gross rigs, 16 wells per rig-year, 65% working interest, 422 Mboe type curve
Mississippian Production
Ø With decades of drilling inventory, we
anticipate SandRidge’s production in
the Mississippian will continue to grow
anticipate SandRidge’s production in
the Mississippian will continue to grow
Ø The chart on the left shows
SandRidge’s Mississippian production
over time. The colors represent
production from wells drilled in different
years, with the height of each “stack”
representing production in a specific
calendar year
SandRidge’s Mississippian production
over time. The colors represent
production from wells drilled in different
years, with the height of each “stack”
representing production in a specific
calendar year
Ø We expect SandRidge’s capital
efficiency will improve over time, as it
“stacks” production and gains scale
efficiency will improve over time, as it
“stacks” production and gains scale
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Asset value is highly dependent on costs and spending
Ø The key, as with any development, is minimizing the period of cash outflows and
lowering the cost of capital
lowering the cost of capital
Source: TPG-Axon analysis. Field level, before overhead and financing costs
Assumes 40 gross rigs, 16 wells per rig-year, 65% working interest, $3.25 million well
costs, $90 WTI oil, $4.50 Henry Hub, 422 Mboe type curve
costs, $90 WTI oil, $4.50 Henry Hub, 422 Mboe type curve
Mississippian Cash Flows
Ø The chart on the right shows estimated
SandRidge Mississippian cash flows in
future years. The cash flows are field
level, before overhead and financing
costs
SandRidge Mississippian cash flows in
future years. The cash flows are field
level, before overhead and financing
costs
Ø The present value of these
Mississippian cash flows could be
substantial for an efficient, well
capitalized company
Mississippian cash flows could be
substantial for an efficient, well
capitalized company
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Free cash flow breakeven
Ø The type curve revision on the Q3 2012 call highlighted a problem: with lower growth
from its core asset, free cash flow breakeven was pushed out by at least a year…The
Mississippian is a solid asset, but was previously overestimated by management
from its core asset, free cash flow breakeven was pushed out by at least a year…The
Mississippian is a solid asset, but was previously overestimated by management
Source: TPG-Axon analysis. Field level, before overhead and financing costs
Assumes 40 gross rigs, 16 wells per rig-year, 65% working interest, $3.25 million well costs,
$90 WTI oil, $4.50 Henry Hub
$90 WTI oil, $4.50 Henry Hub
Old Type Curve, before Q3 call
New Type Curve, after Q3 call
456 mmboe, 45% oil
422 mmboe, 37% oil
2014 breakeven
2015 breakeven
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What is the problem?
Ø Despite owning a valuable Mississippian asset, without change we fear shareholder
value will continue to be destroyed!
value will continue to be destroyed!
Source: TPG-Axon analysis. Based on forward curve on February 6, 2013.
Pro forma for Permian sale, with proceeds used to pay down debt and fund future capex.
Assumes current cost structure, no joint ventures and no further asset sales.
Assumes current cost structure, no joint ventures and no further asset sales.
Status Quo
Ø Attractive field level economics are
burdened by massive overhead and
financing costs, each and every year
burdened by massive overhead and
financing costs, each and every year
Ø Without restructuring, the debt-adjusted
cash flow growth is unattractive. Debt,
and the associated interest expense,
grows faster than Mississippian cash
flows
cash flow growth is unattractive. Debt,
and the associated interest expense,
grows faster than Mississippian cash
flows
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What can be done?
Restructure both
the Board of
Directors and
management team
the Board of
Directors and
management team
Drastically
reduce overhead
and waste
reduce overhead
and waste
Reduce future
funding needs
funding needs
Sell Extraneous
Assets
Assets
þ
þ
þ
þ
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What can be done?
ü The current Board has presided over a remarkable
destruction of value, and the transfer of wealth from
the company to Mr. Ward and entities associated
with Mr. Ward’s immediate family
destruction of value, and the transfer of wealth from
the company to Mr. Ward and entities associated
with Mr. Ward’s immediate family
ü They must be replaced with directors with proven
records of strong corporate governance and true
independence from the company
records of strong corporate governance and true
independence from the company
ü Without dramatic changes at the top, we do not
believe the company can restore the confidence of
the capital markets (necessary to reduce cost of
capital) or seriously address profligacy in expenses
believe the company can restore the confidence of
the capital markets (necessary to reduce cost of
capital) or seriously address profligacy in expenses
ü Our consent solicitation is the first step
• Amend bylaws to, among other things, de-stagger Board of
Directors and provide that directors can be removed with or
without cause
Directors and provide that directors can be removed with or
without cause
• Remove existing Board members
• Elect independent Nominees
ü Replacing CEO Tom Ward would be the second step
• We have actively engaged an executive search firm to search for
a replacement. There is significant interest in the position
a replacement. There is significant interest in the position
Restructure both
the Board of
Directors and
management team
the Board of
Directors and
management team
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Independent Nominees
Stephen C. Beasley | Ø Former President of El Paso Eastern Pipeline Group (1987-2007) Ø CEO of Eaton Group, privately held consultancy (2008 - current) Ø Director of BPZ Resources (BPZ, 2009 - current), Williams Pipeline Partners (WMZ, 2007-2009) and Southern Union (SUG, 2009) | |
Edward W. Moneypenny | Ø Former CFO of Oryx Energy (1988-1999), the legacy Sunoco E&P sold to Kerr McGee in 1999 Ø Former CFO of Florida Progress (1999-2000), Covanta Energy (2001) and 7-Eleven (2002-2006) Ø Director of New York & Company (NWY, 2006-2012) and Timberland (TBL, 2005-2011) | |
Fredric G. Reynolds | Ø Former CFO of CBS Corporation (1994-2009) Ø Director of Kraft Foods (MDLZ, 2007 - current) and AOL (AOL, 2009 - current) | |
Peter H. Rothschild | Ø CEO of Daroth Capital Advisors (2002 - current) Ø Former Managing Director at Drexel Burnham Lambert (1984-1990), Bear Stearns (1990-1996), and Wasserstein Perella (1996-2001) Ø Director of Wendy’s (WEN, 2006-2008 and 2010 - current) and CIFC Corp (DFR, 2004 - 2011) | |
Dinakar Singh | Ø Founder of TPG-Axon Capital (2004 - current) Ø Former partner and co-head of Principal Strategies at Goldman Sachs (1990 - 2004) | |
Alan J. Weber | Ø Former CEO of US Trust (2002-2005) Ø Former Vice Chairman and CFO of Aetna (1998-2001) Ø Former senior banker at Citicorp (1971-1998) Ø Director of Broadridge Financial (BR, 2005 - current) and Diebold (DBD, 2007 - current) | |
Dan A. Westbrook | Ø Former senior executive at BP (1999 - 2005) and Amoco (1986 - 1999), with responsibility for operations in China (2001 - 2005), Argentina (1999 - 2001), North Sea / Africa / Middle East (1997 - 1999) and Russia (1994 - 1997) Ø Director of Ivanhoe Mines (IVN, 2010-2012), Synenco Energy (SYN, 2007-2008) and Enbridge Energy (general partner of EEP, 2007 - current) |
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Independent Nominees
SandRidge Director Criteria | “Significant senior management experience” | “Experience overseeing public company financial management matters” | “Substantial experience in varied facets of the oil and natural gas industry” | “A background in investing and capital raising” |
Stephen C. Beasley | Former President of El Paso Eastern Pipeline Group | Director of BPZ Resources (audit, chair compensation), Williams Pipeline Partners (audit, chair conflicts) and Southern Union | Midstream experience at El Paso, Williams and Southern Union. Upstream experience at BPZ Resources | CEO of Eaton Group, experience as senior executive and Director |
Edward W. Moneypenny | Former CFO of Oryx Energy, Florida Progress, Covanta Energy and 7-Eleven | Director of New York & Company (audit) and Timberland (chair audit); Certified Public Accountant | CFO of Oryx Energy (1988-1999), the legacy Sunoco E&P sold to Kerr McGee in 1999 | Experience as CFO and Director |
Fredric G. Reynolds | Former CFO of CBS Corporation | Director of Kraft Foods (chair audit) and AOL (audit, chair executive committee); Certified Public Accountant | Experience as CFO and Director | |
Peter H. Rothschild | CEO of Daroth Capital Advisors | Director of Wendy’s (audit) and CIFC Corp (former Chairman) | Energy investment banker | CEO of Daroth Capital Advisors, Former Managing Director at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Bear Stearns, and Wasserstein Perella |
Dinakar Singh | Founder and President of TPG-Axon Capital | 20 years of investing experience in the oil & gas industry | Founder of TPG-Axon Capital, Former partner and co-head of Principal Strategies at Goldman Sachs | |
Alan J. Weber | Former CEO of US Trust, Vice Chairman and CFO of Aetna | Director of Broadridge Financial (audit, chair compensation) and Diebold (audit, chair investment) | Former senior banker at Citicorp, CEO of Weber Group | |
Dan A. Westbrook | Former senior executive at BP and Amoco | Director of Ivanhoe Mines (chair SH&E), Synenco Energy (chair strategic review) and Enbridge Energy | Responsibility for upstream operations in China (2001 - 2005), Argentina (1999 - 2001), North Sea / Africa / Middle East (1997 - 1999) and Russia (1994 - 1997) | Experience as senior executive and Director |
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What can be done?
ü We believe it would be not just possible, but
necessary, to reduce overhead by up to 75%
necessary, to reduce overhead by up to 75%
• Compensation for remaining employees should be reduced to
sensible levels
sensible levels
• Extraneous assets should be sold: planes, buildings, etc.
• Extraneous expenses should be terminated: personal services
payments, advertising, luxury suites, etc.
payments, advertising, luxury suites, etc.
ü Seek to emerge as one of the leanest and
most efficient companies in the industry, in
keeping with the focused and concentrated
nature of its assets
most efficient companies in the industry, in
keeping with the focused and concentrated
nature of its assets
• If SandRidge had peer-average G&A, overhead could be
reduced by ~60%, from $220 million to $90 million. As a
focused company, with a single asset within driving distance of
Oklahoma City, SandRidge should be able to drive costs even
lower
reduced by ~60%, from $220 million to $90 million. As a
focused company, with a single asset within driving distance of
Oklahoma City, SandRidge should be able to drive costs even
lower
• As recently as 2009, G&A expenses were $100 million. The
increases since then include at least $22 million more for senior
executive compensation, $15 million more for legal and
consulting expenses, and $4 million more for advertising
increases since then include at least $22 million more for senior
executive compensation, $15 million more for legal and
consulting expenses, and $4 million more for advertising
• SandRidge has approximately 700 employees in Oklahoma
City, up from 335 HQ employees at the time of the IPO. We
note that while overall headcount has stayed stable at
approximately 2,500 employees, the headquarters headcount
has doubled - this increase in staffing at the company’s HQ has
been all corporate overhead!
City, up from 335 HQ employees at the time of the IPO. We
note that while overall headcount has stayed stable at
approximately 2,500 employees, the headquarters headcount
has doubled - this increase in staffing at the company’s HQ has
been all corporate overhead!
Drastically
reduce overhead
and waste
reduce overhead
and waste
ü The company should
dramatically reduce the
extravagance and waste that
has led to extraordinary levels
of overhead for the company
dramatically reduce the
extravagance and waste that
has led to extraordinary levels
of overhead for the company
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Source: SandRidge filings
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What can be done?
ü Sell Dynamic Offshore
• We believe the Dynamic Offshore assets were a
mistake to have acquired, and make little sense for
the company to keep
mistake to have acquired, and make little sense for
the company to keep
• Sadly, while we do not believe the company can
recover what it paid for the assets, it is best to recover
what is possible now and move on
recover what it paid for the assets, it is best to recover
what is possible now and move on
ü Use the proceeds to improve the balance
sheet and funding needs, as opposed to
engage in further acquisitions
sheet and funding needs, as opposed to
engage in further acquisitions
ü Consider a sale of the company
• While we do not believe a sale of the company is
required to create significant value for shareholders,
we believe it is an option that the Board should
carefully consider
required to create significant value for shareholders,
we believe it is an option that the Board should
carefully consider
• The value of the Mississippian is extraordinary, but
so is the investment and time required to developed
those assets
so is the investment and time required to developed
those assets
• The assets may be worth the most to a company with
the cheapest cost of capital, and potentially significant
synergies
the cheapest cost of capital, and potentially significant
synergies
Sell
extraneous
assets
extraneous
assets
ü The company should both
unlock value, and improve
balance sheet and funding
needs, by selling non-core
assets
unlock value, and improve
balance sheet and funding
needs, by selling non-core
assets
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What can be done?
ü Monetize Mississippian acreage
• The company should seek to monetize a significant portion of
its undeveloped Mississippian acreage, either through a sale or
additional joint venture
its undeveloped Mississippian acreage, either through a sale or
additional joint venture
• It does not add value to have acreage we cannot efficiently
develop…if we bite off more than we can chew, stockholder value
is choked by spiraling debt and interest expense
develop…if we bite off more than we can chew, stockholder value
is choked by spiraling debt and interest expense
ü Consider monetization of water disposal
infrastructure
infrastructure
• The company should consider monetizing its water disposal
system, either through a sale to an infrastructure investor or as a
publicly traded MLP
system, either through a sale to an infrastructure investor or as a
publicly traded MLP
• Monetizing the water disposal system would: (1) provide an
efficient way of financing Mississippian development; (2) reduce
future funding requirements; and (3) support the growth of third
party volumes to leverage the existing system
efficient way of financing Mississippian development; (2) reduce
future funding requirements; and (3) support the growth of third
party volumes to leverage the existing system
• However, we recognize it is important for SandRidge to retain
control of this core asset
control of this core asset
Reduce future
funding needs
funding needs
ü Ownership in the Mississippian
should be of a size that the
company can develop
economically and efficiently
using its own balance sheet
and cash flow
should be of a size that the
company can develop
economically and efficiently
using its own balance sheet
and cash flow
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Restructuring is necessary… but can create significant value
Status Quo
TPG-Axon Plan
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TPG-Axon plan - modeling assumptions
Ø Reduce G&A by $140 million, phased in over 2 years
Ø Reduce “midstream and other” capital expenditures by $50 million immediately
Ø Restructuring charge of $500 million for debt tenders, employee severance and
real estate expenses
real estate expenses
Drastically
reduce
overhead and
waste
reduce
overhead and
waste
Sell
extraneous
assets
extraneous
assets
Reduce future
funding needs
funding needs
Ø Sell Dynamic Offshore for $1.3 billion by YE 2013
Ø Use proceeds to pay down debt
Ø Joint venture 30 - 50 % of Mississippian acreage for $2,500/acre by YE 2013
Ø Sell water infrastructure for $1.0bn, adding $5/boe to LOEs by YE 2013
Our plan could dramatically improve stockholder value
Source: TPG-Axon analysis. (1) Cut G&A by $140mm, “midstream and other” capex by
$50mm; (2) sell Dynamic Offshore for $1.3bn; (3) joint venture 40% of Mississippian acreage
for $2,500/acre; (4) sell water infrastructure for $1.0bn, adds $5/boe to LOEs
$50mm; (2) sell Dynamic Offshore for $1.3bn; (3) joint venture 40% of Mississippian acreage
for $2,500/acre; (4) sell water infrastructure for $1.0bn, adds $5/boe to LOEs
Status Quo
Our Alternative
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Ø The status quo will destroy stockholder value
Ø Without restructuring, the debt-adjusted cash flow growth is unattractive. Debt, and
the associated interest expense, grows faster than Mississippian cash flows
the associated interest expense, grows faster than Mississippian cash flows
Ø Our plan would create a well-capitalized, self-funding company with a high-growth
profile
profile
Ø The company would emerge with a clean balance sheet, sustainable funding, strong
growth profile and a 15-20 year drilling inventory in the Mississippian…a premier
company that we believe would likely receive a premier valuation!
growth profile and a 15-20 year drilling inventory in the Mississippian…a premier
company that we believe would likely receive a premier valuation!
Ø We believe our actions would enable shareholders to realize NAV of at least
$10-12/share¹
$10-12/share¹
Ø As shown on the previous page, debt would rapidly shrink. While we show debt
running down completely, equity value could be enhanced by accelerating
activity or returning excess capital to stockholders in the form of buybacks or
dividends while maintaining debt at a sensible level ... thus significantly boosting
stockholder value beyond levels shown
running down completely, equity value could be enhanced by accelerating
activity or returning excess capital to stockholders in the form of buybacks or
dividends while maintaining debt at a sensible level ... thus significantly boosting
stockholder value beyond levels shown
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Our plan could dramatically improve stockholder value
¹ Based on a 8x multiple applied to ~$700mm of operating cash flows in 2015, adjusting for
deployment of balance sheet cash
deployment of balance sheet cash
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The ‘New SandRidge’ would be a premier company
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Ø Pure play Mississippian Lime E&P
Ø 15 - 20 years of high quality, low-risk drilling inventory
Ø More than 1 million acres in the Mississippian
Ø Rapidly growing EBITDA and operating cash flow
Ø 20-30% annual operating cash flow growth over the next few years
Ø Self-funding
Ø Operating cash flow sufficient to run 20-25 rigs in the Mississippian
Ø Strong balance sheet
Ø Net cash balance that could be deployed in accelerating activity or returned to
shareholders in the form of buybacks or dividends
shareholders in the form of buybacks or dividends
SandRidge would be viewed - and valued -
as a premier E&P company
as a premier E&P company
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “Your Board and management team has taken - and is committed to taking - substantial steps to enhance
performance and increase stockholder value going forward”
performance and increase stockholder value going forward”
Ø Our response: There is no defense for the destruction of value suffered by SandRidge shareholders under the current
management team.
management team.
Ø Since the IPO in 2007, net income available to stockholders has been a massive loss of $2.6 billion. Despite
management claims, recent activities have not resulted in significant profit for stockholders, net of costs and losses
management claims, recent activities have not resulted in significant profit for stockholders, net of costs and losses
Source: SandRidge filings. “Financing and overhead costs” represent interest
expense, preferred dividends, minority interest payments and G&A costs
expense, preferred dividends, minority interest payments and G&A costs
Stock Performance Since IPO
Value Creation?
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “TPG-Axon is an opportunistic investor with short-term interests”
Ø Our response: We are a long-term, fundamental investor, focused on creating value for all shareholders. As a common
stockholder, our interests are aligned with all shareholders.
stockholder, our interests are aligned with all shareholders.
Ø We established our SandRidge position in November 2011, and have increased our position nearly every month since
Importantly, since writing our first letter on November 8, 2012, we have increased our ownership from 4.5% to 6.7%
Importantly, since writing our first letter on November 8, 2012, we have increased our ownership from 4.5% to 6.7%
Ø We have nominated Dinakar Singh, our founder and CEO, to the Board, demonstrating our long-term commitment
to SandRidge
to SandRidge
TPG-Axon ownership of SandRidge common stock, by month
Source: TPG-Axon
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “TPG-Axon is an opportunistic investor with short-term interests”
Ø Our response: Tom Ward has significantly reduced his percentage ownership of the company - from 24% to under 5% !
Ø While our ownership increased to 6.7%, Mr. Ward sold 20 million shares since 2008. Since 2008, Mr. Ward has
sold most of the shares he received as compensation, for over $135 million in proceeds!
sold most of the shares he received as compensation, for over $135 million in proceeds!
Ø In fact, on November 9, 2012, Tom Ward settled a claim for violating Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act - a law
enacted to prevent a company’s insiders from profiting from trading in the company’s securities based on inside
information. He will pay SandRidge $5 million to settle the claim relating to his sales of SandRidge stock and
derivative securities in 2008 and 2009…yet the company picked up the tab for his legal bills!
enacted to prevent a company’s insiders from profiting from trading in the company’s securities based on inside
information. He will pay SandRidge $5 million to settle the claim relating to his sales of SandRidge stock and
derivative securities in 2008 and 2009…yet the company picked up the tab for his legal bills!
Source: SandRidge filings, Bloomberg
Shares Sold by Tom Ward (# of shares)
Shares Sold by Tom Ward ($ in millions)
20,598,483 shares sold since 2008
Over $135 million in proceeds
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “The TPG-Axon Consent Proposals, if successful, would constitute a ‘change of control’ under certain of the
Company’s material agreements, requiring the Company, among other things, to offer to buy back over $4.3 billion of its
senior notes”
Company’s material agreements, requiring the Company, among other things, to offer to buy back over $4.3 billion of its
senior notes”
Ø Our response: The current Board could choose to approve the election of our nominees as directors of the
company, which would not trigger the change of control repurchase obligation in the company’s Indenture
company, which would not trigger the change of control repurchase obligation in the company’s Indenture
Ø In the event of a ‘change of control’, SandRidge’s indentures require the company to offer to purchase all of its outstanding
notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of par.
notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of par.
Ø The notes are currently trading at 105-110% of par. At current market prices, we don’t believe bondholders will
tender!
tender!
Ø In fact, any bondholder that tenders would be doing the Company a favor. Following the sale of Permian assets for
$2.6 billion, SandRidge is considering calling a portion of the senior notes, which it will be able to do starting in May
2013, at 104-105% of par.
$2.6 billion, SandRidge is considering calling a portion of the senior notes, which it will be able to do starting in May
2013, at 104-105% of par.
Ø We believe our strategic alternatives (either selling non-core assets to focus on the development of the Mississippian,
or a sale of the entire company) would be credit positive, supporting current bond prices
or a sale of the entire company) would be credit positive, supporting current bond prices
Source: Bloomberg; market data as of February 6, 2013
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “If the TPG-Axon Group were successful in replacing the current Board and subsequently
removed the Company’s executive officers, the Company would be required to make significant cash
payments to such individuals”
removed the Company’s executive officers, the Company would be required to make significant cash
payments to such individuals”
Ø Our response: In the event Tom Ward is terminated without cause within two years of a ‘change in
control’, he would be entitled to a $97 million payment.
control’, he would be entitled to a $97 million payment.
Ø We believe this argument is reprehensible - after all the damage done to stockholders, it is
astonishing that a primary argument in their defense would be that they will inflict even more
damage upon us in leaving
astonishing that a primary argument in their defense would be that they will inflict even more
damage upon us in leaving
Ø We would further note that the company could and should explore if grounds exist to terminate
Mr. Ward for cause, in which case he would not be entitled to any payments
Mr. Ward for cause, in which case he would not be entitled to any payments
Ø We are looking to replace the Board of Directors and CEO Tom Ward, not the entire management team
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “TPG-Axon Group has not identified a senior management team to operate the Company”
Ø Our response: We are looking to replace the Board of Directors and CEO Tom Ward, not the entire
management team
management team
Ø SandRidge has strong operating capabilities in the Mississippian Lime, and we intend to keep it
that way. This is about change at the top, not change at the bottom
that way. This is about change at the top, not change at the bottom
Ø The new Board’s first priority is to recruit a strong, capable, and trustworthy CEO to replace Tom
Ward. This process is already well underway
Ward. This process is already well underway
Ø In terms of oversight, several of our board members have run E&P divisions larger than SandRidge
- that is not the case for any of the existing ‘independent’ directors
- that is not the case for any of the existing ‘independent’ directors
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “The TPG-Axon Group Nominees possess almost no relevant upstream energy experience”
Ø Our response: The TPG-Axon Nominees have significant energy experience.
Ø Stephen Beasley, the former president of El Paso Eastern Pipeline Group. Midstream experience as executive at El
Paso and Director at Williams and Southern Union, upstream experience as Director at BPZ Resources
Paso and Director at Williams and Southern Union, upstream experience as Director at BPZ Resources
Ø Edward Moneypenny, the former CFO of Oryx Energy, the legacy Sunoco E&P sold to Kerr McGee in 1999
Ø Peter Rothschild, an energy investment banker for Daroth Capital Advisors, Wasserstein Perella, Bear Stearns and
Drexel Burnham Lambert
Drexel Burnham Lambert
Ø Dan Westbrook, a former senior executive at BP and Amoco, responsible for upstream operations in China,
Argentina, North Sea / Africa / Middle East and Russia
Argentina, North Sea / Africa / Middle East and Russia
Ø Furthermore, our Nominees have other valuable experience that SandRidge has established as a criteria for directors
Ø “Significant senior management experience”
Ø 1 former public company CEO
Ø 2 former public company CFOs
Ø 2 former public company senior operating executives
Ø “Experience overseeing public company financial management matters”
Ø 6 with extensive public Board experience
Ø 5 on audit committees, of which 2 are chairman of audit committees
Ø 2 Certified Public Accountants
Ø “A background in investing and capital raising”
Ø 1 hedge fund manager
Ø 2 bankers
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SandRidge response to our consent solicitation
Ø Their claim: “WCT Resources is an independent oil & gas company”
Ø Our response: The facts below, along with the significant and curious overlap of activity should cause a reasonable person,
at the minimum, to be skeptical of claims of independence
at the minimum, to be skeptical of claims of independence
Ø WCT Resources is owned by trusts established by Tom and Sch’ree Ward for the benefit of Tom Ward’s children
(Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman, who is a SandRidge employee
(Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman, who is a SandRidge employee
Ø The company states that WCT Resources is currently run by Trent Ward, Tom Ward’s son
Ø WCT Resources appears to have a fraction of the approximately 2,500 full-time employees that SandRidge Energy
does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its directory
does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its directory
Ø The address of WCT Resources was the same as SandRidge’s headquarters until last year
Ø In some prior years, based on a comparison of signatures, it appears that Tom Ward signed company documents
Ø The current Chief Operating Officer of WCT Resources, Scott White, appears to have been a land manager at
SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
Ø There have been numerous transactions between Ward family members, or entities associated with Ward family
members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree Ward,
Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree Ward,
Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
Ø WCT Resources is just one of several entities controlled by members of the Ward family which appear to be active
participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
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Agenda
Ø Overview
Ø Company Background & Performance
Ø Management Compensation & Related Party Transactions
Ø The Path to Value
Ø Company Response
Ø Appendix: Related Party Transactions Presentation
January 2013
SandRidge Related-Party Land Transactions
SandRidge Related-Party Land Transactions
Ø SandRidge claims TPG-Axon has “engaged in a false and misleading campaign and "consent solicitation” filled
with half-truths and unsubstantiated statements regarding management, the Board and the Company. TPG-Axon
has repeatedly made inflammatory and false statements with one simple goal - they want to distract you from the
facts regarding SandRidge and its strategy for creating value…”
with half-truths and unsubstantiated statements regarding management, the Board and the Company. TPG-Axon
has repeatedly made inflammatory and false statements with one simple goal - they want to distract you from the
facts regarding SandRidge and its strategy for creating value…”
Ø Most of the observations we have made about, and criticism we have directed at, the company are based
on publicly available facts - the performance of the company’s stock, financial performance of the
company, and actions taken by the company
on publicly available facts - the performance of the company’s stock, financial performance of the
company, and actions taken by the company
Ø Therefore, presumably, management objects to allegations we have raised regarding related-party
transactions that we believe have damaged shareholder interests
transactions that we believe have damaged shareholder interests
Ø As a result, we are sharing with all shareholders some of the facts that support our concerns regarding
“the facts regarding SandRidge and its strategy for creating value”
“the facts regarding SandRidge and its strategy for creating value”
Ø We believe the management and Board of Directors of any company - including SandRidge - should have
one overriding objective…creating value for shareholders
one overriding objective…creating value for shareholders
Ø As a general business principle, we believe it is inappropriate and unethical for any management to
compete with the shareholders they are paid to serve
compete with the shareholders they are paid to serve
Ø In the case of SandRidge, our examination of the facts regarding related party transactions and
competition cause us enormous concern, and lead us to question whether company management and
resources are focused exclusively on building shareholder value, or instead have also been used for the
benefit of others, even sometimes in direct competition with the company
competition cause us enormous concern, and lead us to question whether company management and
resources are focused exclusively on building shareholder value, or instead have also been used for the
benefit of others, even sometimes in direct competition with the company
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SandRidge Related-Party Land Transactions
Ø The primary business of the company, as espoused by management, has been the acquisition and
development of mineral rights in the areas of the Mississippian Lime formation, in various parts of
Oklahoma and Kansas
development of mineral rights in the areas of the Mississippian Lime formation, in various parts of
Oklahoma and Kansas
Ø “Over the last several years, your Board and management team have taken strategic actions to transform
SandRidge into the leading operator in the Mississippian Lime play of northern Oklahoma and western Kansas.
These actions have established SandRidge as an industry leader in what is widely considered to be one of the most
valuable oil-rich basins in the United States.”
SandRidge into the leading operator in the Mississippian Lime play of northern Oklahoma and western Kansas.
These actions have established SandRidge as an industry leader in what is widely considered to be one of the most
valuable oil-rich basins in the United States.”
Ø “While the Mississippian formation in Oklahoma and Kansas had been developed with vertically drilled wells for
many decades, its potential had gone largely unnoticed and untapped until the Company quietly and inexpensively
leased millions of acres, which it is now aggressively developing. As results were realized by the Company in the
play, large independent producers and major integrated multinational companies turned their attention to the area
and invested significant amounts of their own capital, driving up acreage costs after the Company had completed the
large bulk of its planned acreage purchases.”
many decades, its potential had gone largely unnoticed and untapped until the Company quietly and inexpensively
leased millions of acres, which it is now aggressively developing. As results were realized by the Company in the
play, large independent producers and major integrated multinational companies turned their attention to the area
and invested significant amounts of their own capital, driving up acreage costs after the Company had completed the
large bulk of its planned acreage purchases.”
Ø The company clearly states that the Mississippian is now (after repeated shifts in strategy over the past
five years) the primary focus of the company
five years) the primary focus of the company
Ø The company notes the importance of “quietly and inexpensively” acquiring mineral rights before others
start “driving up acreage costs”, suggesting that the acquisition of mineral rights as quietly and
inexpensively as possible is important to creating value for shareholders
start “driving up acreage costs”, suggesting that the acquisition of mineral rights as quietly and
inexpensively as possible is important to creating value for shareholders
Ø Is it not obvious, then, that companies or entities that repeatedly acquired mineral rights in similar areas
at similar times would be obvious competitors to SandRidge? Particularly if they often moved ahead of
SandRidge in identifying attractive land and mineral rights? And particularly if they then sold those
rights to other large, well-financed rival energy companies? Or even to SandRidge itself?
at similar times would be obvious competitors to SandRidge? Particularly if they often moved ahead of
SandRidge in identifying attractive land and mineral rights? And particularly if they then sold those
rights to other large, well-financed rival energy companies? Or even to SandRidge itself?
Ø If such a competitor were none other than the CEO’s family, shouldn’t stockholders be deeply
concerned?
concerned?
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What SandRidge has already disclosed…
Ø SandRidge has disclosed certain transactions between SandRidge and entities related to Tom Ward and
the Ward family, including TLW Land & Cattle and WCT Resources
the Ward family, including TLW Land & Cattle and WCT Resources
Ø TLW Land & Cattle LP - “an entity in which Mr. Ward has an ownership interest”
Ø From the 2012 proxy: “We own wells on certain areas of land in northwest Oklahoma under which TLW
Land & Cattle LP (“TLW LC”), an entity in which Mr. Ward has an ownership interest, owns a royalty
interest. In 2011, we paid royalties totaling $925,735 to TLW-LC in connection with the production of oil
and natural gas from these properties.”
Land & Cattle LP (“TLW LC”), an entity in which Mr. Ward has an ownership interest, owns a royalty
interest. In 2011, we paid royalties totaling $925,735 to TLW-LC in connection with the production of oil
and natural gas from these properties.”
Ø WCT Resources - “a limited liability company owned by trusts established for the benefit of Mr. Ward’s
children”
children”
Ø From the 2012 proxy: “In January 2011, we purchased a portion of the working interest in leases covering
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources, L.L.C., a limited liability company formed in 2002
and owned by trusts established in 1989 for the benefit of Mr. Ward’s children (“WCT”), for $391,955. WCT
also participates as a working interest owner in wells we operate in northwest Oklahoma, and during 2011,
we paid revenue of $168,196 to WCT as a working interest owner.”
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources, L.L.C., a limited liability company formed in 2002
and owned by trusts established in 1989 for the benefit of Mr. Ward’s children (“WCT”), for $391,955. WCT
also participates as a working interest owner in wells we operate in northwest Oklahoma, and during 2011,
we paid revenue of $168,196 to WCT as a working interest owner.”
Ø Since 2008, SandRidge has disclosed $9.5 million of payments to entities related to Tom Ward and the
Ward family
Ward family
Ø $3.9 million to TLW Land & Cattle
Ø $5.6 million to WCT Resources
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…but what they have NOT disclosed is startling
Ø Company disclosures have been limited
Ø In order to better understand the related party transactions of SandRidge, we engaged investigators to
gather additional information for us
gather additional information for us
Ø To obtain this information, it was necessary to directly gather lease information from court houses and
record offices across Kansas and Oklahoma
record offices across Kansas and Oklahoma
Ø We are still early in the process and have much more ground to cover
Ø The Mississippian Lime is a vast play covering over 17 million acres, in which SandRidge has leased over
2 million acres
2 million acres
Ø To date, we have examined only a small percentage of SandRidge’s total acreage
Ø Yet, already, it seems clear to us that entities related to the Ward family have been active competitors to
SandRidge Energy in the acquisition and sale of mineral rights
SandRidge Energy in the acquisition and sale of mineral rights
Ø In the interest of transparency, we are providing examples of transactions we have discovered to help
illustrate the nature of activity we are observing
illustrate the nature of activity we are observing
Ø Our investigation continues, and we expect to update stockholders as we learn more
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SandRidge Related-Party Land Transactions
Ø To date, we have discovered that many entities affiliated with the Ward family have been active in
acquiring acreage and mineral rights in the Mississippian Lime
acquiring acreage and mineral rights in the Mississippian Lime
Ø In particular, TLW Land & Cattle, WCT Resources and 192 Investments are entities that have acquired
meaningful acreage in the Mississippian Lime.
meaningful acreage in the Mississippian Lime.
Ø Each of these entities is related to Tom Ward or his immediate family, and has shared an address with
SandRidge at various points in the past
SandRidge at various points in the past
Ø We have found many occurrences of flipping and purchases in the same areas where SandRidge acquires
mineral rights
mineral rights
Ø In a number of instances, WCT Resources has moved ahead of the company to acquire mineral rights from
third parties, and then flipped them to SandRidge just weeks or months later
third parties, and then flipped them to SandRidge just weeks or months later
Ø More worryingly, it appears that WCT Resources has acquired acreage in advance of purchases by
SandRidge in the same area, and then either sold it to third parties or kept it
SandRidge in the same area, and then either sold it to third parties or kept it
Ø We call on the Board of Directors to conduct an investigation of CEO Tom Ward and this conduct
Ø We also demand that the company provide shareholders with all available information regarding the nature
of the interaction between the various entities controlled by members of the Ward family and SandRidge
of the interaction between the various entities controlled by members of the Ward family and SandRidge
Ø We believe the fact pattern suggests that SandRidge shareholders may have been disadvantaged by the
actions of Mr. Ward and his family
actions of Mr. Ward and his family
Ø We believe the company may not have fully properly disclosed the nature of these transactions to
stockholders. In addition, if Mr. Ward did not disclose the full extent of these transactions to the company,
we believe this may be cause for termination.
stockholders. In addition, if Mr. Ward did not disclose the full extent of these transactions to the company,
we believe this may be cause for termination.
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What is WCT Resources?
Ø In response to our investigation and statements regarding our beliefs on this matter, SandRidge added
additional disclosure in their consent revocation statement filed on January 7, 2013.
additional disclosure in their consent revocation statement filed on January 7, 2013.
Ø “WCT is an independent oil and gas company in which Mr. Ward retains no financial interest nor has any
management or operational involvement.”
management or operational involvement.”
Ø What we have learned about WCT Resources:
Ø WCT Resources was established in January 2002
Ø WCT Resources is owned by trusts established by Tom and Sch’ree Ward for the benefit of Tom Ward’s children
(Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman, who we believe is a
SandRidge employee
(Ward Children’s Trust). The trustee of Ward Children’s Trust is Scott C. Hartman, who we believe is a
SandRidge employee
Ø The company states that WCT Resources is currently run by Trent Ward, Tom Ward’s son
Ø WCT Resources appears to have a fraction of the approximately 2,500 full-time employees that SandRidge
Energy does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its directory
Energy does. The company’s phone voicemail lists just seven total employees in its directory
Ø The address of WCT Resources was the same as SandRidge’s headquarters until last year
Ø In some prior years, based on a comparison of signatures, it appears that Tom Ward signed company documents
Ø The current Chief Operating Officer of WCT Resources, Scott White, appears to have been a land manager at
SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
SandRidge Energy until as recently as 2011
Ø There have been numerous transactions between Ward family members, or entities associated with Ward family
members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree
Ward, Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
members, and WCT Resources. We have documented transactions between TLW Cattle & Land or Sch’ree
Ward, Tom Ward’s wife, and WCT Resources
Ø WCT Resources is just one of several entities controlled by members of the Ward family which appear to be
active participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
active participants in the purchase and sale of land and mineral rights in the Mississippian
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Shareholders demand to know!
Ø What is the exact relationship between SandRidge and WCT Resources, and how has it evolved over time?
Ø What resources does WCT have to actively prospect, evaluate and purchase mineral rights in the Mississippian?
Ø What information has SandRidge shared with Trent Ward, WCT Resources or other entities related to the Ward
Family? Is it a coincidence that WCT Resources appears frequently alongside, or even ahead of, SandRidge in the
acquisition of various parcels of land or mineral rights?
Family? Is it a coincidence that WCT Resources appears frequently alongside, or even ahead of, SandRidge in the
acquisition of various parcels of land or mineral rights?
Ø If WCT has no involvement with SandRidge, why do they often show up in the same places? How can this
apparently small company repeatedly beat SandRidge and its 2,500 full time employees to the punch?
apparently small company repeatedly beat SandRidge and its 2,500 full time employees to the punch?
Ø Has SandRidge provided resources or services to WCT Resources, or other entities related to the Ward family?
Ø How many former SandRidge employees have worked for WCT Resources or other entities related to the Ward
family? What steps did the company take to prevent SandRidge information from being used by former employees
for the benefit of other entities?
family? What steps did the company take to prevent SandRidge information from being used by former employees
for the benefit of other entities?
Ø What other entities or individuals that appear frequently alongside SandRidge (such as 192 Investments and
Sch’ree Ward) have relationships to Tom Ward or the Ward family? What company information or resources have
been shared with such entities?
Sch’ree Ward) have relationships to Tom Ward or the Ward family? What company information or resources have
been shared with such entities?
Ø What is the relationship between SandRidge or entities related to the Ward family, and the land companies that
have assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources (such as Bent Tree Properties)?
have assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources (such as Bent Tree Properties)?
Ø How much did the SandRidge Board of Directors know about these transactions? Why were many of them not
disclosed to shareholders?
disclosed to shareholders?
Ø How is it appropriate that the family of the CEO is a frequent competitor to SandRidge, in the company’s
primary business?
primary business?
Examples of Related-Party Land Transactions
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2012 proxy: “In January 2011, we purchased a portion of the working interest in leases covering
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On November 30, 2010, WCT Resources leased mineral rights from the Berry family in Pawnee County,
Oklahoma¹
Oklahoma¹
Ø Two months later, on January 20, 2011, WCT Resources flipped those specific leases to SandRidge
Nov 2010 | Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | May 2011 | Jun 2011 | Apr 2012 |
WCT Resources acquires
mineral rights
in Pawnee County¹
mineral rights
in Pawnee County¹
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
SandRidge discloses
transaction in proxy
transaction in proxy
¹ Pawnee County: 19-21N-04E
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2011 proxy: “In September 2010, we purchased a portion of the working interest in leases covering
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
acreage in northeast Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On April 6, 2010, WCT Resources leased mineral rights from the Lushabaugh, Thomas, Rouwalk, Louwalk
and Goodfox families in Pawnee County, Oklahoma¹
and Goodfox families in Pawnee County, Oklahoma¹
Ø Then, on June 15, 2010 and September 28, 2010, WCT Resources was assigned additional mineral rights
from Jackfork Land Inc. in Pawnee County²,³
from Jackfork Land Inc. in Pawnee County²,³
Ø Three weeks later, on October 15, 2010, WCT Resources flipped certain of those specific leases to
SandRidge
SandRidge
¹ Pawnee County: 19-23N-04E; 30-23N-04E; 29-22N-04E; 20-22N-04E; 07-22N-04E; 07-22N-04E; 07-22N-04E
² Pawnee County: 03-21N-04E; 13-22N-03E; 03-22N-04E; 04-22N-04E; 05-22N-04E; 07-22N-04E; 08-22N-04E; 17-22N-04E; 18-22N-04E;
20-22N-04E; 21-22N-04E; 22-22N-04E; 31-23N-04E; 24-23N-03E; 25-23N-03E; 19-23N-04E; 30-23N-04E; 31-23N-04E
20-22N-04E; 21-22N-04E; 22-22N-04E; 31-23N-04E; 24-23N-03E; 25-23N-03E; 19-23N-04E; 30-23N-04E; 31-23N-04E
³ Pawnee County: 03-21N-04E; 7-21N-04E; 8-22N-04E; 31-23N-04E
Apr 2010 | May 2010 | Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 | Apr 2011 |
WCT Resources acquires
mineral rights
in Pawnee County¹
mineral rights
in Pawnee County¹
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
SandRidge discloses
transaction in proxy
transaction in proxy
WCT Resources acquires
mineral rights
in Pawnee County²
mineral rights
in Pawnee County²
WCT Resources acquires
mineral rights
in Pawnee County³
mineral rights
in Pawnee County³
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2013 consent revocation statement: “In May 2012 and August 2012, we purchased a portion of the
working interest in leases covering acreage in northern Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
working interest in leases covering acreage in northern Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On May 20, 2005, TLW Land & Cattle purchased land and mineral rights from Edwin Herslee in Woods County,
Oklahoma¹
Oklahoma¹
Ø On November 3, 2011, WCT Resources leased mineral rights from the TLW Land & Cattle in Woods County,
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Ø Six months later, on May 23, 2012, WCT Resources flipped those specific leases to SandRidge
¹ Woods County: 17-28N-18W; 18-28N-18W; 20-28N-18W
May 2005 | Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | Jan 2013 |
TLW Land & Cattle
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County¹
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County¹
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
SandRidge discloses
transaction in consent
revocation statement
transaction in consent
revocation statement
WCT Resources acquires
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2013 consent revocation statement: “In May 2012 and August 2012, we purchased a portion of the
working interest in leases covering acreage in northern Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
working interest in leases covering acreage in northern Oklahoma from WCT Resources”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On August 5, 2008, TLW Land & Cattle purchased land and mineral rights from the Joy family in Alfalfa County,
Oklahoma¹
Oklahoma¹
Ø On February 28, 2012, WCT Resources leased those mineral rights from the TLW Land & Cattle
Ø Seven months later, on August 29, 2012, WCT Resources flipped those specific leases to SandRidge
¹ Alfalfa County: 12-28N-10W
Aug 2008 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | Jan 2013 |
TLW Land & Cattle
purchases land and mineral
rights in Alfalfa County¹
purchases land and mineral
rights in Alfalfa County¹
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
SandRidge discloses
transaction in consent
revocation statement
transaction in consent
revocation statement
WCT Resources acquires
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2009 proxy: “WCT Resources L.L.C., a limited liability company for the benefit of Mr. Ward’s children,
participated as a working interest owner in our development of the area”
participated as a working interest owner in our development of the area”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On October 1, 2007, WCT Resources leased mineral rights from the TLW Land & Cattle in Woods County,
Oklahoma¹
Oklahoma¹
Ø Twelve months later, on October 21, 2008, WCT Resources flipped those specific leases to SandRidge with an
effective date of November 6, 2007
effective date of November 6, 2007
¹ Woods County: 17-24N-14W
Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 |
TLW Land & Cattle
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
those mineral rights
from WCT Resources
SandRidge discloses
transaction in proxy
transaction in proxy
WCT Resources acquires
mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle¹
mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle¹
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Examples of flipping
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø From the 2009 proxy: “In April 2007, we leased the minerals under a certain area in Woods County, Oklahoma
from TLW Land & Cattle”
from TLW Land & Cattle”
Ø What actually happened:
Ø On March 10, 2005, TLW Land & Cattle purchased land and mineral rights from Jane Purnell in Woods County,
Oklahoma¹
Oklahoma¹
Ø Two years later, on April 11, 2007, TLW Land & Cattle assigns working interest in those mineral rights to both
SandRidge and WCT Resources
SandRidge and WCT Resources
Ø On December 14, 2010, TLW Land & Cattle sells the land to Larry Noble
Ø On April 23, 2012, WCT Resources assigns wellbore rights in that specific acreage to Sch’ree Ward, the wife of
Tom Ward. On May 23, 2012, SandRidge starting drilling the Noble 1-16 well
Tom Ward. On May 23, 2012, SandRidge starting drilling the Noble 1-16 well
¹ Woods County: 16-28N-14W
Sep 2005 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2009 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 |
TLW Land & Cattle
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County¹
purchases land and mineral
rights in Woods County¹
SandRidge acquires
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
SandRidge discloses
transaction in proxy
transaction in proxy
WCT Resources acquires
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
those mineral rights
from TLW Land & Cattle
SandRidge spuds
Noble 1-16 well on acreage
Noble 1-16 well on acreage
WCT Resources assigns
wellbore rights
to Sch’ree Ward
wellbore rights
to Sch’ree Ward
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On June 20, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources in Barber County,
Kansas¹
Kansas¹
We believe Bent Tree Properties is a company that provides land acquisition services. Land acquisition companies generally work under
contract to secure land or mineral rights and then subsequently transfer those rights to the underlying investor or company. WCT
Resources frequently appears to work with Bent Tree Properties in the acquisition of land or mineral rights.
contract to secure land or mineral rights and then subsequently transfer those rights to the underlying investor or company. WCT
Resources frequently appears to work with Bent Tree Properties in the acquisition of land or mineral rights.
Ø (2) Four weeks later, on July 25, 2011, Continental Land Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Two months later, on October 26, 2011, WCT Resources assigned its mineral rights to Shell
¹ Barber County: 12-30S-11W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On June 6, 2011 to July 5, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Barber County, Kansas¹
Investments in Barber County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Two weeks later, on July 25, 2011, Continental Land Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Three months later, on October 26, 2011, WCT Resources assigned its mineral rights to Shell
¹ Barber County: 08-31S-10W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 12, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in adjacent
acreage
acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 29-06S-33W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources
and 192 Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
and 192 Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Two months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in adjacent
acreage
acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 26-07S-34W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 19, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192 Investments
in Thomas County, Kansas¹
in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on April 3, 2012 and July 1, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to
SandRidge in adjacent acreage
SandRidge in adjacent acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 05-09S-35W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On November 21, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Five months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in adjacent
acreage
acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 17-08S-35W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 19, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in adjacent
acreage
acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 34-08S-35W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 12, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in adjacent
acreage
acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 21-07S-33W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 19, 2011, Bent Tree Properties assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources and 192
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Investments in Thomas County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on April 3, 2012, Manhattan EnergyOne assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Thomas County: 34-07S-34W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On December 22, 2011, TS Dudley Land Company assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in Finney County,
Kansas¹
Kansas¹
Ø (2) Eleven months later, on November 13, 2012, Sullivan Land Resources assigned mineral rights to WCT
Resources in adjacent acreage
Resources in adjacent acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Finney County: 10-23-28W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On January 3, 2012, Bent Tree Properties acquired mineral rights in Sherman County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Two months later, on March 28, 2012, Stable Energy Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Two weeks later, on April 10, 2012, Bent Tree assigned those mineral rights to WCT Resources
Ø (4) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Sherman County: 09-08S-37W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On January 3, 2012, Bent Tree Properties acquired mineral rights in Sherman County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Two months later, on March 28, 2012, Stable Energy Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Four weeks later, on April 25, 2012, Bent Tree assigned those mineral rights to WCT Resources
Ø (4) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Sherman County: 28-08S-37W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On January 3, 2012, Bent Tree Properties acquired mineral rights in Sherman County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Two months later, on March 28, 2012, Stable Energy Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Four months later, on July 13, 2012, Bent Tree assigned those mineral rights to WCT Resources
Ø (4) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Sherman County: 05-08S-41W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On November 30, 2011, Continental Land Resources acquired mineral rights in Wallace County, Kansas¹
Ø (2) Four months later, on March 28, 2012, Stable Energy Resources assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) Five months later, on August 2, 2012, Continental assigned its mineral rights to WCT Resources
Ø (4) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Wallace County: 29-11S-40W and 28-11S-40W
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Examples of adjacent acquisitions
Ø SEC disclosure:
Ø None
Ø What actually happened:
Ø (1) On January 13, 2011, Sam B. Rose Oil & Gas assigned mineral rights to WCT Resources in Cowley County,
Kansas¹
Kansas¹
Ø (2) Nine months later, on September 28, 2011, the Kaufman family assigned mineral rights to SandRidge in
adjacent acreage
adjacent acreage
Ø (3) WCT Resources still retains this acreage
¹ Cowley County: 35-32-6
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Appendix: Oil & Gas Leases
Ø Oil & gas leases in Oklahoma and Kansas are organized by 640-acre sections, which are found within townships and
ranges
ranges
Ø The nomenclature is Section - Township - Range. For example, Barber County 12-30S-11W means Section 12,
Township 30 South, Range 11 West
Township 30 South, Range 11 West
Ø In our diagrams, we represented each 640-acre section with 16 40-acre grids
Ø For example, the Barber County example on page 16 covered parts of the 12-30S-11W section
Ø WCT Resources acquires acreage in the eastern part of the section
Ø Page 3 of the June 2011 assignment from Bent Tree Properties to WCT Resources: “Township 30 South,
Range 11 West, Section 12: SE/4, E/2 NE/4”. That is the southeast quarter and the eastern half of the
northeast quarter.
Range 11 West, Section 12: SE/4, E/2 NE/4”. That is the southeast quarter and the eastern half of the
northeast quarter.
Ø SD acquires adjacent acreage in northern part of the section
Ø Page 2 of the July 2011 assignment from Continental Land Resources to SandRidge: “W/2 NE/4 & E/2
NW/4 of Section 12, Township 30S, Range 11W”. That is the western half of the northeast quarter and the
eastern half of the northwest quarter.
NW/4 of Section 12, Township 30S, Range 11W”. That is the western half of the northeast quarter and the
eastern half of the northwest quarter.