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MESA INC.
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Schedule 14A
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3) Filing Party:
MESA Inc.
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4) Date Filed:
April 29, 1996
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[MESA LETTERHEAD]
June 14, 1996
Dear Stockholder:
As a reminder, MESA is conducting a special stockholders' meeting in
Dallas at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 at the Fairmont Hotel. The purpose
of this meeting is to vote on three proposals related to the issuance of $265
million in new equity, the cornerstone of a comprehensive corporate
recapitalization program recommended by a majority of MESA's Board of
Directors.
These proposals are of fundamental importance to your company, and
your vote is critical. Even if you have previously voted, please take the time
to sign and return the enclosed proxy.
We have received a number of questions from stockholders regarding
these proposals. Printed on the back of this letter are some of those
questions, together with management's responses. This should helpful in
preparing your proxy.
Sincerely,
/s/ BOONE PICKENS
Boone Pickens
REMEMBER, VOTE FOR ALL THREE PROPOSALS
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SELECTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT MESA'S
JUNE 25 SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
1. WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE UPON?
MESA is asking stockholders to approve the issuance of $265 million in new
convertible preferred stock. The preferred stock sale is the focal point of a
comprehensive recapitalization plan proposed by the company. A partnership
controlled by Richard Rainwater has pledged to purchase $133 million of the
shares in the proposed equity offering and to purchase any stock not acquired
by MESA stockholders in a $132 million rights offering. MESA stockholders will
be able to purchase the new stock at the same $2.26 per share price as the
Rainwater group. The equity issuance is the cornerstone of MESA's
recapitalization plan. If approved, MESA plans to repay debt with the proceeds
and refinance the balance at lower interest rates.
In addition, MESA also is asking for stockholder approval of a 1-for-4 reverse
stock split.
2. WHY IS THIS A GOOD DEAL FOR MESA AND FOR ME?
MESA's $1.2 billion debt restricts the growth potential of the company.
Completion of the recapitalization program will improve MESA's financial
condition by:
1) Reducing total debt by about $360 million
2) Reducing annual cash interest expense by about $75 million
3) Extending debt maturities
4) Resolving liquidity concerns
MESA's ability to compete in the oil and gas industry will improve because of
increased cash flow available for exploration, development and acquisitions.
Further, the recapitalization plan will enhance MESA's ability to attract
capital. Such growth would benefit all shareholders.
3. I'M BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON THREE SEPARATE PROPOSALS. WHAT DOES EACH
ACCOMPLISH?
Proposals 1 and 2 are critical elements of the recapitalization plan and
approval of both is required for the recapitalization to proceed. Approval of
Proposal 1 authorizes MESA to issue and sell up to $265 million in new stock to
the Rainwater partnership. Proposal 2 will enable MESA to amend its Articles of
Incorporation to allow the new stock issue.
Proposal 3 is a 1-for-4 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split will
increase the price of a share of common stock by decreasing the total number of
shares outstanding. The reverse stock split will not change a holder's
proportionate ownership interest in MESA. A higher share price should make
MESA's stock more attractive to investors and brokers who generally avoid, or
are not permitted to purchase, lower-priced stocks. The holdings of all
stockholders (including the new preferred) would be adjusted for the split on
the same 1-for-4 basis.
THE MAJORITY OF MESA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS URGES
STOCKHOLDERS TO VOTE FOR EACH PROPOSAL
(IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, OR REQUIRE FURTHER ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR PROXY SOLICITOR, MORROW & CO., INC., AT 1-800-566-9061.)
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PROXY PROXY
MESA INC.
PROXY SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD JUNE 25, 1996
The undersigned stockholder hereby appoints Stephen K. Gardner and William D.
Ballew, jointly and severally, proxies, with full power of substitution, to
vote, as specified below, all shares of MESA Inc. (the "Company") that the
undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Stockholders of the
Company to be held at The Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
June 25th, 1996, or any adjournment or postponement thereof (the "Special
Meeting"), and directs said proxies to vote as instructed on the matters set
forth below AND OTHERWISE AT THEIR DISCRETION. Receipt of a copy of the Notice
of the Special Meeting and the accompanying Proxy Statement is hereby
acknowledged. This proxy revokes all prior proxies given by the undersigned.
Please sign EXACTLY as name(s)
appears hereon, and in signing as
Attorney,
Administrator, Guardian, Trustee or
Corporate Officer, please add your
title as such.
Signature___________________________
Title_______________________________
Date___________________1996
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 1, PROPOSAL 2 AND PROPOSAL
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Proposal 1. Approve the issuance and sale of a minimum of approximately 58.8
million shares and a maximum of approximately 117.3 million shares of Series B
8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to DNR-MESA Holdings, L.P., on the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Stock Purchase Agreement
dated April 26, 1996, between the Company and DNR-MESA Holdings, L.P.
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
Proposal 2. Approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Articles
of Incorporation to (i) increase the authorized shares of Common Stock to 600
million, (ii) increase the authorized shares of Preferred Stock to 500 million
and (iii) permit the taking of action by written consent of the holders of any
series of Preferred Stock if and to the extent provided in the resolution of the
Board of Directors establishing any such series.
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
Proposal 3. Approve an amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated Articles
of Incorporation to (i) effect a one-for-four reverse stock split of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) reduce the authorized shares of Common
Stock to 150 million and (iii) reduce the authorized shares of Preferred Stock
to 125 million.
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
NONE OF THE PROPOSALS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED UNLESS BOTH PROPOSAL ONE AND PROPOSAL
TWO ARE APPROVED. HOWEVER, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSALS ONE AND TWO IS NOT
CONDITIONED UPON THE APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL THREE . THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY
EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED HEREIN. WHERE NO VOTE IS
SPECIFIED FOR A PROPOSAL, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR SUCH PROPOSAL . THE
INDIVIDUALS NAMED HEREIN ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE IN THEIR DISCRETION ON ANY OTHER
MATTERS THAT PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING.