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[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy ist ein unabhängiges, oil-focussiertes Explorations- und Produktionsunternehmen,
aktiv im Golf von Mexiko und offshore in Angola und Gabun in Westafrika.
Die Aktie wird in NY unter CIE gehandelt, in D/FFM unter WKN A0YGFG.
Vielleicht ist schon jemand investiert und kann über seine Erfahrungen berichten.

[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Sub-Let of the ENSCO 8503 Ultra-Deepwater Semisubmersible Drilling Rig



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) today announced that a subsidiary of Ensco plc has sub-let the ENSCO 8503, a new ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig currently under contract to Cobalt. The ENSCO 8503 was recently mobilized to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and is scheduled to begin sea trials shortly.

Under the sub-let agreement, once rig acceptance procedures have been completed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the ENSCO 8503 will mobilize to offshore French Guiana to commence drilling operations for a subsidiary of Tullow Oil plc on behalf of itself and its coventurers in the license (Shell, Total, and Northpet Investments). Acceptance procedures will be witnessed jointly by Cobalt and Tullow.

Mobilization to offshore French Guiana is scheduled to begin in early 2011. The combined mobilization and demobilization will be approximately 50 days in total and drilling operations in French Guiana are estimated to be up to three months in duration. During this sub-let period, Cobalt will be relieved from paying the contracted day-rate and the Cobalt contract for the ENSCO 8503 will be suspended. Following the sub-let period, the ENSCO 8503 will return to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico under its contract with Cobalt.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.




Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc



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[Nissie]

http://www.cobaltintl.com/assets/west-africa

Auf dieser Seite werden die Aktivitäten des Unternehmens in Westafrika ausführlich anhand von Kartenmaterial dargestellt.

[Nissie]

in NY sind das heute wahre WSV-Preise, umgerechnet 9,26 €

[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Conditional Award of Working Interest Position and Operatorship of Block 20 Offshore Angola



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) announced today that it has been conditionally awarded a 40% working interest and has been indicated as operator of Block 20 offshore Angola. Eight other companies submitted bids to obtain a working interest in the block as part of Angola’s Pre-salt Licensing Bid Round.

Following this morning’s ceremony in Luanda, Angola, the respective successful companies will begin to work with Sonangol, E.P., Angola’s national oil company, to negotiate definitive agreements that will govern the exploration, development and production operations on the awarded blocks. Cobalt’s Block 20 award will not be final until the definitive agreements have been executed. Cobalt understands that such agreements are targeted to be finalized by the end of the second quarter of 2011.

“Cobalt is extremely pleased to have reached this milestone in our efforts to capture a working interest and indicated operatorship of Block 20” said Joseph H. Bryant, Cobalt’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Given our interests in Blocks 9 and 21, access to Block 20 would create an expanded operated position for Cobalt in the heart of Angola’s highly prospective Pre-salt play and, if awarded, will offer a tremendous value creation opportunity for our shareholders.”

Block 20 is approximately 1.2 million acres (4,900 square kilometers) in size (or the equivalent of approximately 200 U.S. Gulf of Mexico blocks) and is centered approximately 75 miles west of Luanda in the deepwater Kwanza Basin. It is located immediately north of Block 21.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.





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[Nissie]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.917.163 von Nissie am 24.01.11 22:28:21

im Gegensatz zu Cobalt scheint diese Nachricht die Anleger nicht zu erfreuen. Mit Bekanntgabe der news ging der Kurs in NY nach Süden.

[Nissie]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.918.992 von Nissie am 25.01.11 10:59:11

die news scheinen bei den Investoren doch positiv bewertet, anders kann ich mir den gestrigen Kursanstieg in NY nicht erklären

[Nissie]

der Marsch nach Norden geht in NY weiter.

[Nissie]

guter SK in NY mit 13,54 USD

[Nissie]

Performance Zeitraum Kurs %
1 Woche 9,09 +1,11%
1 Monat 8,97 +2,53%
6 Monate 6,30 +45,95%
Lfd. Jahr 8,97 +2,53%
1 Jahr 9,09 +1,17%

nicht überragend, aber wenn sich die nächsten 6 Monate genau so entwickeln, bin ich schon zufrieden

[Nissie]

es geht in NY munter weiter nach Norden. Derzeit 13,95 USD.

[Nissie]

der Marsch nach Norden geht weiter, z.Zt 14,16 USD in NY.

[Nissie]

auch ohne news geht es immer weiter nach Norden

z.Zt. 14,95 USD

[Nissie]

schätze dass die 15 USD heute halten

[Nissie]

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/newsheadlines.aspx?symbol=…

[Nissie]

15 USD plus scheint nachhaltig echt schwierig zu sein

[Nissie]

ein umfaasender Bericht der Credit Suisse

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9N…

[Nissie]

wieder im grünen Bereich über 15 USD

[Nissie]

Goldman Sachs' Top Holdings
1 comment | by: Osman Gulseven March 15, 2011 | about: AAPL / BAC / BAX / CIE / COST / CSCO / DG / EDMC / EEM / EFA / GE / GENZ / GOOG / GS / IWM / JNJ / JPM / KO / MA / MSFT / NFX / ORCL / OXY / PEP / PG / QCOM / SLB / SPLS / SPY / VWO / XOM Font Size: PrintEmail Recommend 0 Share this page
Share0 The investment banks which barely survived the financial crises are back on their feet. In 2010, the total fees charged by the industry increased by almost 6% to $49.1 billion. Goldman Sachs (GS) was the third most profitable company in stock equities and bond underwriting. Last year, the company earned $3.60 billion in advisory fees. This year, earnings are expected to grow by 12.4%, and long-term consensus earnings growth is expected to be 12%. With $526.32 billion in current assets, Goldman Sachs is one of the largest institutional investors in the stock market. The investment titan offers 56 mutual funds managed by "professional" money managers. Thirty-nine of these funds invest in equity markets. Goldman Sachs' largest holdings are as below:

Stock / ETF
Value ($ million)
% of Portfolio
% Change
YTD Return

Spdr S&P 500 (SPY)
$5,345.29
3.80%
7.36%
4.05%

Microsoft (MSFT)
$2,434.50
1.73%
3.20%
-7.46%

Apple (AAPL)
$2,264.59
1.61%
21.87%
9.12%

Dollar General (DG)
$1,609.41
1.15%
-10.39%
-6.03%

Pepsico (PEP)
$1,583.29
1.13%
8.51%
-0.28%

Ishares Russell 2000 (IWM)
$1,574.55
1.12%
-29.36%
2.48%

Schlumberger (SLB)
$1,466.85
1.04%
15.18%
3.57%

JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
$1,329.08
0.95%
-2.84%
7.95%

Genzyme (GENZ)
$1,275.98
0.91%
1946.10%
6.73%

Qualcomm (QCOM)
$1,274.05
0.91%
13.50%
8.68%

Ishares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA)
$1,255.19
0.89%
-47.03%
1.92%

General Electric (GE)
$1,241.82
0.88%
24.59%
12.11%

Ishares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM)
$1,240.73
0.88%
16.55%
-3.38%

Oracle (ORCL)
$1,192.37
0.85%
-9.64%
2.11%

Google (GOOG)
$1,161.49
0.83%
2.88%
-2.91%

Occidental (OXY)
$1,035.36
0.74%
-16.22%
1.12%

Bank of America (BAC)
$1,001.96
0.71%
13.25%
7.88%

Cisco (CSCO)
$984.12
0.70%
-18.32%
-11.27%

Education Management (EDMC)
$982.27
0.70%
-0.02%
3.98%

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock ETF (VWO)
$980.36
0.70%
0.54%
-3.70%

Baxter International (BAX)
$969.01
0.69%
-16.16%
4.53%

Procter & Gamble (PG)
$955.54
0.68%
-4.75%
-3.71%

Exxon Mobil (XOM)
$922.05
0.66%
-14.72%
12.90%

Cobalt International (CIE)
$914.14
0.65%
0.00%
21.62%

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
$847.99
0.60%
-26.72%
-2.63%

Coca-Cola (KO)
$826.88
0.59%
76.45%
-0.75%

Costco Wholesale (COST)
$825.18
0.59%
6.06%
0.75%

Newfield Exploration (NFX)
$824.48
0.59%
-2.78%
-2.39%

Staples (SPLS)
$819.91
0.58%
-1.62%
-10.94%

Mastercard (MA)
$753.02
0.54%
30.00%
10.92%

Total / Average
$39,891.45
28.40%
2.23%


The year-to-date weighted-average performance of top 30 holdings is 2.23%, which is well below the S&P 500 return of 4.05%. JPMorgan's equity holdings performance is not much different. For individual investors, that is a strong incentive to invest in low-cost, index-tracking ETFs instead of high-cost mutual funds. Some of Goldman Sachs' mutual funds charge up to 3.66% in management expenses.

A quick snapshot of the top holdings shows that Goldman Sachs reduced 12 of its current holdings. The average year-to-date return of these 12 holdings was 1.44%. Goldman Sachs reduced Dollar General holdings by 10.39% and Cisco holdings by 18.32%. That was a wise decision; Dollar General lost 6.03%, and Cisco lost 11.27% since January.

There is one stock that the investment titan is extremely bullish about: Goldman Sachs increased Genzyme holdings by 1,946% listing it among the top 10 holdings. Genzyme is a biotechnology company that focuses on rare genetic disease disorders, renal diseases, orthopedics, cancer, transplant and immune diseases. After posting losses for three consecutive quarters, Genzyme reported $472 million profit in the last quarter. While Genzyme's balance sheet is not that impressive, analysts have insanely optimistic opinions on its future earnings. According to Zacks research, next year's expected earnings growth is 17% with a long-term consensus earnings growth rate of 22%. One might want to keep an eye on that company.

Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours

[Nissie]

wir sind wieder bei 15,04 USD.

[Nissie]

ob 15 USD nach gestern mit 15,49 nun endlich Geschichte sind

[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Howard Weil Energy Conference



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph H. Bryant, will present at the 2011 Howard Weil Energy Conference on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

The slide presentation to be used by Mr. Bryant will be available on Cobalt's website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors-Presentation and Publications section.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.


Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.



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[Nissie]

http://seekingalpha.com/article/260611-15-stocks-goldman-sac…

[Nissie]

die geht ja in NY ab wie Schmitz Katze

[Nissie]

5,37 % plus gleich 0,85 USCt.ist für heute ein hervorragender Abschluss.

[Nissie]

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=de&sl=en&tl=de&u=ht…

Schon etwas älter, aber lesenswert

[Nissie]

und es geht auch heute weiter nach Norden

[Nissie]

eben mit 17 USD gestartet

[Nissie]

Cobalt Intl Commences Public Offering Of 27 Mln Common Shares



(RTTNews) - Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (CIE) said it has commenced a registered underwritten public offering of 27 million shares of its common stock.

Cobalt International said it has granted the underwriters of this offering an option, exercisable within thirty days, to buy up to an extra 4.05 million shares of its common stock on the same terms and conditions to cover overallotments, if any.

The company said it plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund its capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes.

For comments and feedback: contact [e-mail]



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[Nissie]

Cobalt To Sell 31 Mln Common Shares At Public Offering Price Of $14/share



(RTTNews) - Cobalt International Energy Inc. (CIE) announced the pricing of registered underwritten public offering of 31 million common shares at $14.00 per share for $434.0 million. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on April 15, 2011.

The company granted underwriters an option, exercisable within 30 days, to buy additional 4.65 million shares to cover overallotments. Should this option be exercised in full, the total size of this registered underwritten public offering would be $499.1 million.

Cobalt intends to use offering proceeds to fund capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes.

For comments and feedback: contact [e-mail]



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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Timing of First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) today announced that it will release its first quarter results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. This release will be followed by a conference call for investors at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Cobalt’s first quarter results. Hosting the call will be Joseph H. Bryant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John P. Wilkirson, Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone]. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone]. The passcode for the replay is 370846. The replay will be available until May 17, 2011.

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Cobalt’s website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors–Presentations and Publications section. A replay of the conference call will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.





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[Nissie]

Quartalszahlen und Update auf Drilling Programm Westafrika hier:

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/company-news-story.aspx?storyid=2…

[Nissie]

der nächste Versuch, die 15 USD mit Erfolg anzugreifen

[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph H. Bryant, will be participating in the upcoming RBC Capital Markets’ Global Energy & Power Conference being held in New York, New York on June 6 and 7, 2011, and also will present at the upcoming Credit Suisse Oil and Gas Conference being held in London, England on June 9, 2011.

The company presentation to be used by Mr. Bryant in both conferences will be available on Cobalt's website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors-Presentation and Publications section on June 6, 2011.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.




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[Nissie]

http://www.thestreet.com/_nasdaq/story/11158267/1/peabody-pa…

[Nissie]

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Provides Update on its West Africa and U.S. Gulf of Mexico Drilling Programs



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) today provided the following update on its West Africa and U.S. Gulf of Mexico drilling programs.

West Africa Drilling Program

Cobalt has received notification that the Ocean Confidence drilling rig, which is currently under assignment to an Angolan affiliate of Total S.A., will be returned to Cobalt on Block 21 on or about July 12. Upon its return, Cobalt will immediately commence its initial two well pre-salt deepwater exploration drilling program on Block 21 offshore Angola. Given the proximity of the two exploratory well locations, Cobalt plans to drill the surface hole of the Bicuar #1 exploratory well, move the drilling rig to the Cameia #1 exploratory well to drill and evaluate that prospect, then return to the Bicuar #1 exploratory well to drill and evaluate it. Cobalt expects each well to take 80 to 100 days to drill and an additional 10 to 20 days to evaluate if successful. Cobalt is the operator of Cameia and Bicuar and has a 40% working interest in each prospect.

In addition, Cobalt anticipates the execution of the production sharing agreement for its 40% working interest and operatorship of Block 20 offshore Angola will occur early in the third quarter of 2011.

U.S. Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program

Ensco Settlement Agreement. On June 8, 2011, Ensco Offshore Company entered into a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (“BOEMRE”) among other federal defendants. As part of the settlement agreement, the BOEMRE agreed to “take action” with respect to a number of drilling permits, including Cobalt’s Application for Permit to Drill (“APD”) for its North Platte #1 exploratory well and its APD for its Ligurian #2 exploratory well, which means that the BOEMRE must initially either approve the APDs, deny the APDs or return the APDs to Cobalt with a statement specifically identifying all then-existing deficiencies within 30 days of the settlement agreement. If an APD is returned with deficiencies and is thereafter resubmitted by Cobalt, the BOEMRE must again take action within 30 days. As part of the agreement, the BOEMRE is not permitted to identify additional deficiencies during its review of the resubmission that existed during, but had not been identified in, the initial review.

North Platte #1. Cobalt formally submitted the North Platte #1 APD on June 3, 2011. Subsequent to the execution of the settlement agreement, Cobalt has been advised by the BOEMRE that Cobalt’s APD for its North Platte #1 exploratory well, Garden Banks 959 #1, is complete. The BOEMRE has identified two remaining deficiencies or further requirements that must be satisfied prior to it approving the APD. The first requirement is that the Ensco 8503 drilling rig obtain an American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification. This certification has been obtained. The second requirement is that Cobalt obtain a Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance for the Ensco 8503 drilling rig. The inspection required to obtain this certificate will take place upon the Ensco 8503’s return to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Cobalt does not anticipate any issues related to obtaining this routine Coast Guard certification.

As previously announced, the Ensco 8503 drilling rig is currently drilling a well in French Guiana pursuant to a sublet agreement between an affiliate of Ensco Offshore Company and a subsidiary of Tullow Oil plc. Cobalt expects that the Ensco 8503 drilling rig will be released and returned to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico late in the third quarter of 2011. As noted previously, Cobalt believes that it will have satisfied all requirements stipulated by the BOEMRE for issuance of the APD. Based on information available today, Cobalt believes that it should be able to spud its North Platte well by the end of the third quarter depending on when the Ensco 8503 returns to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Cobalt expects the North Platte #1 exploratory well to take approximately six months to drill. Cobalt is the operator of North Platte and has a 60% working interest in the prospect. TOTAL E&P USA, INC. owns the remaining 40% working interest.

Ligurian #2. Cobalt formally resubmitted the Ligurian #2 APD on June 9, 2011. Under the terms of the above-mentioned settlement agreement, Cobalt expects the BOEMRE to provide Cobalt with any remaining requirements with respect to the APD for its Ligurian #2 exploratory well, Green Canyon 814, on or before July 10, 2011. Cobalt expects that any such remaining requirements will be promptly addressed and resubmitted to the BOEMRE for it to take action on the Ligurian #2 APD within 30 days thereafter. If the BOEMRE approves the Ligurian #2 APD prior to the return of the Ensco 8503 drilling rig and spud of the North Platte #1 exploratory well, then Cobalt plans to drill the Ligurian #2 exploratory well prior to drilling the North Platte #1 exploratory well.

Cobalt expects the Ligurian #2 exploratory well to take approximately six months to drill. Cobalt is the operator of Ligurian and has a 45% working interest in this prospect. TOTAL E&P USA, INC. owns a 30% working interest and Sonangol Exploration and Production International, LTD. owns the remaining 25% working interest.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.

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Cobalt hat eine Benachrichtigung, dass die empfangenen Ozean Confidence Bohrgerät, das derzeit die Zuordnung zu einer angolanischen Tochtergesellschaft von Total SA wird an Cobalt auf Block 21 werden am oder um den 12. Juli zurückgegeben. Nach seiner Rückkehr wird Cobalt sofort beginnen seine ersten beiden auch pre-Salz Erforschung der Tiefsee-Bohrprogramm auf Block 21 vor der Küste Angolas. Angesichts der Nähe der beiden Erkundungsbohrung Standorten, Cobalt Pläne an die Oberfläche Loch des Bicuar Nr. 1 Erkundungsbohrung bohren, bewegen Sie die Bohranlage auf die Cameia Nr. 1 Erkundungsbohrung zu bohren und zu bewerten, dass Aussicht, dann auf die Bicuar Rückkehr # 1 Erkundungsbohrung zu bohren und zu bewerten. Cobalt erwartet jede Vertiefung zu nehmen von 80 bis 100 Tage, um Bohrungen und zusätzlich 10 bis 20 Tage, um zu bewerten, wenn erfolgreich. Cobalt ist der Betreiber des Cameia und Bicuar und
hat eine 40% Beteiligung an jeder Perspektive.

Darüber hinaus rechnet Cobalt die Ausführung des Production Sharing Agreement für seine 40% Working Interest und Betriebsführer von Block 20 vor der Küste Angolas in den frühen dritten Quartal 2011 erfolgen wird.

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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Timing of Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) today announced that it will release its second quarter results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. This release will be followed by a conference call for investors at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Cobalt’s second quarter results. Hosting the call will be Joseph H. Bryant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John P. Wilkirson, Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone]. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone]. The passcode for the replay is 375433. The replay will be available until August 10, 2011.

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Cobalt’s website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors–Presentations and Publications section. A replay of the conference call will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



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07/27/11 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Cobalt is an independent, oil-focused exploration and production company with a world-class below salt prospect inventory in the deepwater of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon in West Africa. Cobalt believes that it is now well-positioned, through its prospect maturation efforts, commencement of an active drilling program and long-term strategic alliances with key industry participants, to unlock the potential of and de-risk our prospects on an accelerated basis, which Cobalt believes will create significant shareholder value

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4. Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (CIE): $14.78

Shares of this oil exploration company were sold by 4 insiders:

General Counsel Samuel H. Gillespie sold 226,223 shares for $14.32, generating $3.2 million from the sale.
Chief Exploration Officer James W. Farnsworth sold 30,300 shares for $14.59, generating $442,064 from the sale.
EVP, Operations & Development Van P. Whitfield sold 6,600 shares for $14.51, generating $95,766 from the sale. 3,600 of these shares were sold indirectly through a trust.
Vice President, Gov’t and Land Lynne L. Hackedorn sold 2,320 shares for $14.51, generating $33,663 from the sale.
You can view the list of recent insider transactions for Cobalt International Energy, Inc. here.

P/E: N/A Forward P/E: N/A Industry P/E: 21.07
P/S: N/A Price/Book: 3.02 EV/EBITDA: -38.06
Market Cap: $5.19B Avg. Daily Volume: 943,214 52 Week Range: $7.14 – $17.22


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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. informiert über seine Westafrika Drilling Program



HOUSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Cobalt International Energy, Inc. ("Cobalt") (NYSE: CIE ) gab heute das folgende Update auf seiner Westafrika-Bohrprogramm.

Cobalt hat begonnen Bohrarbeiten auf seinem Cameia Nr. 1 auch in Block 21, Offshore Angola. Nun Operationen werden mit dem Diamant-Ozean Confidence Bohranlage durchgeführt. Nach dem Bohren und Auswertung der Cameia-1 Aussicht, wird Cobalt den Bicuar-1A gut zu bohren, um die Bicuar Aussicht Test, auch in Block 21. Beide Bohrungen zielen auf pre-Salz Ziele.

Wie bereits angekündigt, erwartet Cobalt jede Vertiefung zu nehmen von 80 bis 100 Tage, um Bohrungen und zusätzlich 10 bis 20 Tage, um zu bewerten, wenn sie erfolgreich sind. Cobalt ist der Betreiber des Cameia und Bicuar und hat eine 40% Working Interest in jeder Perspektive.

Über Cobalt

Kobalt ist ein unabhängiges Öl-Explorations-und Produktionsunternehmen mit Schwerpunkt auf der Tiefsee-amerikanischen Golf von Mexiko und Offshore Angola und Gabun. Cobalt wurde 2005 gegründet und befindet sich in Houston, Texas.

Zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen

Diese Pressemitteilung enthält "zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen" im Sinne der Safe-Harbor-Bestimmungen des United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act von 1995 - also Aussagen über Vorgänge, nicht auf vergangene Ereignisse. Zukunftsbezogene Aussagen basieren auf aktuellen Erwartungen und beinhalten keine Aussage, die nicht direkt auf eine aktuelle oder historische Tatsache beziehen. In diesem Kontext beziehen sich zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen oft auf Cobalt die erwarteten künftigen Geschäft und finanzielle Performance und enthalten häufig Wörter wie "antizipieren", "glauben", "beabsichtigen", "erwarten", "planen", "werden" oder ähnliche Worte. Diese zukunftsbezogenen Aussagen beinhalten bestimmte Risiken und Unsicherheiten, die letztlich nicht beweisen kann genau zu sein. Die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse und zukünftigen Ereignisse könnten wesentlich von den in derartigen Aussagen vorweggenommen werden. Für die weitere Diskussion von Risiken und Unsicherheiten, sollten die Betroffenen zu Cobalt der SEC eingereichten Unterlagen entnehmen. Cobalt ist nicht verpflichtet und beabsichtigt nicht, diese zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen zu aktualisieren, um Ereignisse oder Umstände nach dieser Pressemitteilung eintreten. Sie sind davor gewarnt, übermäßiges Vertrauen auf solche zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen, die nur zum Datum dieser Pressemitteilung zu sprechen statt. Alle zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen werden in ihrer Gesamtheit durch diesen Warnhinweis eingeschränkt.



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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) today announced that Van P. Whitfield has been promoted to the new position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Whitfield previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Operations and Development.

Joseph H. Bryant, Cobalt Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, “Van has been an indispensable member of Cobalt’s management team from the earliest days of the company, and I believe this new role will take advantage of the full range of his management talent and experience. Van’s many years of senior management experience in worldwide operations will serve him well in his expanded role. As Cobalt executes its deepwater exploration program in two of the world’s highest potential basins, the Board of Directors and I are very pleased that Van has accepted this position, and are confident that he will excel in this new role.”

Mr. Whitfield joined Cobalt in May 2006. Mr. Whitfield has 37 years of experience leading oil and gas production operations and marketing activities in North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Prior to joining Cobalt, Mr. Whitfield served in executive positions at CDX Gas LLC, BP Exploration (Angola) Limited, and was seconded to ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia (Southern Ghawar) Ltd in the position of Vice President, Power and Water. Mr. Whitfield has also held the positions of Senior Vice President of BP Global Power, President and General Manager of Amoco Netherlands BV and Production Manager of Amoco (U.K.) Exploration Company. In addition, he has held numerous operational and technical leadership positions in various Amoco Production Company locations throughout the globe. Mr. Whitfield has a Bachelor of Science Degree—Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University and is a graduate of the Executive Program at Stanford University.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.


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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Timing of Third Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) today announced that it will release its third quarter results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. This release will be followed by a conference call for investors at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Cobalt’s third quarter results. Hosting the call will be Joseph H. Bryant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John P. Wilkirson, Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing [phone] begin_of_the_skype_highlighting [phone] end_of_the_skype_highlighting, or for international callers, [phone] begin_of_the_skype_highlighting [phone] end_of_the_skype_highlighting. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing [phone] begin_of_the_skype_highlighting [phone] end_of_the_skype_highlighting, or for international callers, [phone] begin_of_the_skype_highlighting [phone] end_of_the_skype_highlighting. The passcode for the replay is 380493. The replay will be available until November 15, 2011.

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Cobalt’s website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors–Presentations and Publications section. A replay of the conference call will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.



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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Provides Update on West Africa and Gulf of Mexico Operations



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) today announced a net loss of $47 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share for the third quarter of 2011, compared to a net loss of $35 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010. The current quarter includes a total of $29 million in charges for the impairment of drilling-related expenditures associated with the Criollo #1 and Bicuar #1 wells.

Cash expenditures (excluding changes in working capital) for the quarter ending September 30, 2011 were approximately $60 million and about $93 million year-to-date. The increase in quarterly expenditures compared to the first six months of 2011 corresponds with the initiation of the Cobalt-operated Pre-salt exploration drilling program offshore Angola. For the full year 2011, Cobalt now expects to spend $170 to $190 million. The range depends principally on when Cobalt recommences the Cobalt-operated Gulf of Mexico drilling activities. The decrease in 2011 expected cash expenditures from prior estimates is due to the now anticipated timing of payments associated with the Production Sharing Agreement for Block 20 offshore Angola.

Cash, cash equivalents and investments at the end of the third quarter were approximately $1.62 billion. This includes about $339 million designated for future operations held in escrow and collateralizing letters of credit, but excludes approximately $196 million in the TOTAL drilling fund for the Gulf of Mexico. Cobalt anticipates having sufficient cash to execute on its planned exploration and appraisal program, including expenditures relating to Block 20 offshore Angola, through the end of 2013. Cobalt continues to have no outstanding debt.

Operational Update

In West Africa, Cobalt spud its Cameia #1 exploratory well on Block 21 offshore Angola on August 29, 2011. Cobalt expects Cameia #1 well results in December. After drilling and evaluating the Cameia #1 exploratory well, Cobalt will then move the Ocean Confidence drilling rig to drill and evaluate the Bicuar #1 exploratory well. Cobalt expects this well to take 80 to 100 days to drill and an additional 10 to 20 days to evaluate if warranted. Cobalt is the operator of Block 21 and owns a 40% interest in the block.

Cobalt, on behalf of the Block 20 partners, received the necessary approvals and has begun the acquisition of approximately 4,200 square kilometers of 3D seismic data on Block 20 offshore Angola.

In the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the Heidelberg #2R appraisal well was spud on October 27, 2011, thereby resuming the appraisal drilling program of the previously announced Heidelberg discovery. The Heidelberg #2R appraisal well represents the resumption of Cobalt’s partner-operated U.S. Gulf of Mexico drilling program following the Deepwater Horizon incident. Cobalt has a 9.375% working interest in Heidelberg.

Cobalt expects the Ensco 8503 drilling rig to return to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in December, 2011. Upon its return and obtaining the U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance, the BOEM will issue Cobalt’s approved applications for permit to drill (APDs) for the Ligurian #2 and North Platte #1 exploratory wells. Cobalt will then drill Ligurian #2, followed by North Platte #1. Cobalt anticipates that each of these wells will take approximately six months to drill. Cobalt is the operator of Ligurian #2 and North Platte #1 and owns a 45% working interest and 60% working interest, respectively, in these prospects.

Conference Call

A conference call for investors will be held today at 10 a.m. Central Time (11 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Cobalt’s third quarter results and operations activity. Hosting the call will be Joseph H. Bryant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John P. Wilkirson, Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone] . A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing [phone], or for international callers, [phone] . The passcode for the replay is 380493. The replay will be available until November 15, 2011.

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by accessing the Investors- Presentations and Publications section of Cobalt’s website at www.cobaltintl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.














Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:















For Three Months Ended


For Nine Months Ended






September 30,


September 30,






2011



2010


2011



2010






(Unaudited)
($ in thousands except per share data)




Oil and gas revenue


$

—



$

—



$

—



$

—





Operating costs and expenses:












Seismic and exploration



4,757




20,178




12,010




30,180





Dry hole expense and impairment



31,840




2,852




36,859




42,593





General and administrative



11,459




12,343




36,115




34,047





Depreciation and amortization




186






216






549






593






Total operating costs and expenses




48,242






35,589






85,533






107,413






Operating income (loss)



(48,242

)



(35,589

)



(85,533

)



(107,413

)




Other income (expense):












Interest income (expense), net




1,255






407






3,010






733






Total other income (expense)




1,255






407






3,010






733






Net income (loss) before income tax



(46,987

)



(35,182

)



(82,523

)



(106,680

)




Income tax expense




—






—






—






—






Net income (loss)


$

(46,987

)


$

(35,182

)


$

(82,523

)


$

(106,680

)

















Basic and diluted income (loss) per share


$

(0.12

)


$

(0.10

)


$

(0.22

)


$

(0.31

)




Weighted average common shares outstanding




386,826,845






349,781,588






373,073,307






349,048,660







































Consolidated Balance Sheet Information:















September 30, 2011


December 31, 2010






(Unaudited)
($ in thousands)




Cash and cash equivalents


$

192,640


$

302,720




Short-term restricted cash



64,125



—




Short-term investments



767,140



534,933




Total current assets



1,095,144



889,632




Total property, plant and equipment



478,954



463,769




Long-term restricted cash



275,186



338,515




Long-term investments



316,736



40,003




Total assets



2,183,353



1,746,443




Total current liabilities



54,423



24,559




Total long-term obligations



2,850



2,850





Total stockholders’ equity (386,905,833 and 350,733,998 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)



2,126,080



1,719,034




Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity



2,183,353



1,746,443
























Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Information:













Nine Months Ending September 30,








2011





2010






(Unaudited)






($ in thousands)




Net cash provided by (used in):








Operating activities


$

(35,544

)


$

(95,835

)




Investing activities



(552,740

)



(719,886

)




Financing activities



478,204




101,256




















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Cobalt International Energy Q3 Net Loss Widens - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (CIE) announced a wider net loss of $47 million, or $0.12 per share for the third quarter, compared to a net loss of $35 million, or $0.10 per share last year. The current quarter includes a total of $29 million in charges for the impairment of drilling-related expenditures.

On average, 9 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected loss per share of $0.07 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude one-time items.

The company has recorded no revenue for the quarter. Cash expenditures for the quarter were around $60 million.
For the full year 2011, Cobalt now expects to spend $170 to $190 million
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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Capital One Southcoast Energy Conference



HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) announced today that Van P. Whitfield, Cobalt’s Chief Operating Officer, will present at the 2011 Capital One Southcoast Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 3:40 p.m. Central Time (4:40 p.m. Eastern).

The presentation and slides will be webcast live on the Investors-Presentations and Publications section of Cobalt’s website at www.cobaltintl.com. A replay will also be available for approximately 90 days following the presentation.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.


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Cobalt International Energy ( CIE _ ) moved up by 4.7% last week after it extended its $360,000 per day lease on Diamond Offshore Drilling's Ocean Confidence rig by as much as two weeks to mid-March 2012

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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. kündigt Execution of Production Sharing Contract für Block 20 Offshore Angola und gibt Update zur Cameia-1 Well, Offshore Angola

HOUSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Cobalt International Energy, Inc. ("Cobalt") (NYSE: CIE ) gab bekannt, dass bei einer offiziellen Zeremonie heute in Luanda, Sonangol und Cobalt Führungskräfte unterzeichneten Production Sharing Contract für Block 20 vor der Küste Angolas . Cobalt benannt wurde dem Betreiber des Block 20 und hat eine 40% Working Interest in den Block im Rahmen dieser Vereinbarung. Weitere Partner in Block 20 gehören Sonangol Fortgeschrittenen e Produção, SA (30%), BP Exploration Angola (Kwanza Benguela) Limited (20%) und China Sonangol International Holding GmbH (10%).

Chairman und Chief Executive Officer Joseph H. Bryant sagte: "Cobalt extrem freut sich ausgezeichnet Betriebsführerschaft von Block 20, der die meisten nach dem Block von der Industrie in der Pre-Salz Bid Round beantragt worden sei. Gemeinsam mit unseren aktuellen Positionen in Blöcke 9 und 21 und die Diaba Block in Gabun hat Cobalt die herausragende Pre-Salz-Portfolio in West Afrika. "Bryant fügte hinzu:" Der Block 20 Partnerschaft hat bereits die Übernahme von eine 4.100 km ² initiiert (1.575 quadratische Meile) seismische 3D-Programm folgende bedingte Auszeichnung Sonangol ist der Block 20 in diesem Jahr. Wir planen unseren ersten und in Block 20 im Jahr 2013. "

Block 20 befindet sich unmittelbar nördlich und angrenzend an 21 und 12 km (7,5 Meilen) von der Cobalt-betrieben Cameia-1 und Standort Block. Block 20 ist Cobalt dritte betrieben Block in der angolanischen Pre-Salz Kwanza Basin, zusammen mit den Blöcken 21 und 9.

Kobalt ist derzeit die Ergebnisse der Cameia-1 in Block 21. Die bisherigen Ergebnisse bestätigen die Existenz von Kohlenwasserstoffen und sind sehr ermutigend.

Nach Cameia-1 abgeschlossen sind, wird Cobalt spud seine Bicuar-1 auch auf Angola Block 21 mit der Diamond Offshore Ozean Confidence Bohranlage. Weitere Partner in Block 21 und Cameia-1 gehören Sonangol Fortgeschrittenen e Produção, SA (20%), Nazaki Oil and Gaz, SA (30%) und Alper Oil, Limitada (10%).

Über Cobalt

Kobalt ist ein unabhängiges Öl-Explorations-und Produktionsunternehmen mit Schwerpunkt auf der Tiefsee-amerikanischen Golf von Mexiko und Offshore Angola und Gabun. Cobalt wurde 2005 gegründet und befindet sich in Houston, Texas.

Zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen

Diese Pressemitteilung enthält "zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen" im Sinne der Safe-Harbor-Bestimmungen des United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act von 1995 - also Aussagen über Vorgänge, nicht auf vergangene Ereignisse. Zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen basieren auf aktuellen Erwartungen und beinhalten keine Aussage, die nicht direkt auf eine aktuelle oder historische Tatsache beziehen. In diesem Kontext beziehen sich zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen oft auf Cobalt die erwarteten künftigen Geschäft und finanzielle Performance und enthalten häufig Wörter wie "antizipieren", "glauben", "beabsichtigen", "erwarten", "planen", "werden" oder ähnliche Worte. Diese vorausschauenden Aussagen beinhalten bestimmte Risiken und Unsicherheiten, die letztlich nicht beweisen kann genau zu sein. Die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse und zukünftigen Ereignisse könnten wesentlich von den in derartigen Aussagen vorweggenommen werden. Für die weitere Diskussion von Risiken und Unsicherheiten, sollten Individuen Cobalt der SEC eingereichten Unterlagen entnehmen. Cobalt übernimmt keine Verpflichtung und beabsichtigt nicht, diese zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen zu aktualisieren, um Ereignisse oder Umstände nach dieser Pressemitteilung widerspiegeln. Sie sind aufgefordert, sich nicht unangemessen auf diese zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen, die nur zum Datum dieser Pressemitteilung Bestand hat. Alle zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen werden in ihrer Gesamtheit durch diesen Warnhinweis eingeschränkt.

Quelle: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.

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Company News
CIE
Cobalt International Energy, Inc. NYSE

UPDATE: Angola To Sign Final Presalt Oil License Deals Tuesday Sonangol

(Adds reference to ConocoPhillips and Cobalt International Energy Inc.)

LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Angola is to sign final deals Tuesday with oil companies for a new exploration frontier called "presalt," a spokesman for state oil company Sonangol said, as buoyant prices fuel an appetite for risky oil plays.

"They are signing tomorrow" at an official ceremony, the spokesman for Sonangol said Monday.

The licensing round was the first one to focus on Angola's presalt -- a layer of salt accumulated millions of years ago under the sea -- that mirrors giant finds offshore Brazil. Angola said in January it had granted those oil rights to several oil giants, including ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cobalt International Energy Inc. (CIE), Eni SpA (E), BP PLC (BP), Total SA (TOT, FP.FR) and Repsol YPF (REP.MC).

The Sonangol spokesman said the January announcements were "preliminary" and subject to further negotiations and added that the contracts Tuesday will be " final."

The international companies either declined to comment or didn't respond to request for comment.

The licensing in the new frontier exploration underscores that international companies haven't lost the appetite for oil exploration in deep water despite last year's spill in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Though Angola's offshore has yielded prolific oil discoveries in recent years, Africa's second-largest oil producer suspended a previous bidding round in late 2008 amid crumbling oil prices. A rebound in crude futures and technologies easing exploration in riskier geologies have renewed interest in the area.

-By Benoit Faucon, Dow Jones Newsires; [phone]

(Alexis Flynn in London and Ilan Brat in Madrid contributed to this article.)
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
12-19-111743ET
Copyright (c) 2011 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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vorbörslich in NY schon 12 % plus
nach diesen news wird es heute mit Sicherheit noch höher gehen. nur meine Meinung

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jetzt also schon bei 32 % plus, das 52 Wochen-Hoch liegt bei 17,22 USD.
Schaun mer mal

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SK NY 13,85 USD, ein Plus von fast 38 Prozent

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vorbörslich geht es in NY mit 14,50 USD weiter.

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Cobalt International Energy (CIE) Surged To Nearly A 5-Month High
(RTTNews.com) - Cobalt International Energy (CIE) announced Tuesday morning that company executives signed the Production Sharing Contract for Block 20 offshore Angola.

Cobalt International Energy gapped up Tuesday and spiked higher in early trade. The stock took out the session highs around mid-afternoon and closed up by 3.75 at $13.85, with volume at an 8-month high. Cobalt International Energy surged to nearly a 5-month high and re-crossed its 200-day moving average.

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auch heute geht es weiter nach norden

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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Announces Resumption of Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program and 2012 Cash Expenditure Forecast

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) announced today that the Ensco 8503 drilling rig, contracted to Cobalt, has returned to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico following a sublet of the rig to drill a well in French Guiana. Cobalt received the required U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance and has subsequently received APD approval from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for the Ligurian #2 exploratory well. Cobalt plans to spud Ligurian #2 by year end. Ligurian is located in the Southern Green Canyon Area immediately adjacent to the 2009 Heidelberg discovery in which Cobalt is a part owner. After drilling Ligurian #2, Cobalt plans to move the rig to the North Platte #1 well location in the Garden Banks Area to drill that prospect. Cobalt anticipates that each of the Ligurian #2 and North Platte #1 exploratory wells will take approximately six months to drill.

“Obtaining the approved APD for Ligurian #2 represents another significant milestone for Cobalt”, said Van P. Whitfield, Cobalt’s Chief Operating Officer. “Ligurian #2 will be our first company-operated well drilled in the Gulf of Mexico since the deepwater drilling moratorium was enforced in May 2010. We are definitely excited about our return to drilling and are confident in our ability to drill this well safely. Additionally, we look forward to obtaining the additional permits required to drill and evaluate the multiple other significant world class prospects we have in our Gulf of Mexico portfolio.”

Cobalt is the operator of the Ligurian #2 well located in Green Canyon Block 814, with a 45% working interest. Other working interest owners include TOTAL E&P USA, INC. with a 30% working interest and Sonangol Exploration & Production International, Ltd. with a 25% working interest.

2012 Cash Expenditure Forecast

Cobalt also announced that its 2012 cash expenditures will be $500-$550 million. This range is consistent with previous guidance for 2011-13 cash expenditures of $1.3-$1.4 billion and compares with $170-$190 million recently estimated for 2011. The increased cash expenditures for 2012 relative to 2011 anticipates increased U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola drilling activity and the payment of the first social bonus contribution associated with Angola Block 20. Cobalt’s net expenditures for 2012 exploration and appraisal drilling are forecasted at $250-$300 million. Each range of cash expenditures excludes changes to restricted cash items such as escrow agreements and collateralized letters of credit.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 — that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address Cobalt’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Cobalt’s SEC filings. Cobalt undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc.

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aus http://seekingalpha.com/article/315700-analyzing-thursday-s-…

Cobalt International Energy (CIE): CIE is engaged in the exploration and production of oil primarily in the deepwater of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and in offshore Angola and Gabon in West Africa. Insiders currently hold 45.0 million or 11.6% of outstanding shares. On Thursday, Chief Exploration Officer James Farnsworth reported that he sold 80,000 shares for $1.1 million, ending with 2.3 million shares. This is significant in that it is a large sale, and the last time insiders sold was in August. CIE shares have rallied strongly recently, up 78% in the past five trading days after the company reported major developments in its activities in West Africa. Specifically, on Friday, Diamond Offshore (DO) disclosed in its 8-K that CIE had extended a $360,000/day lease for DO's Confidence oil rig, indicating that the rig was being used to search for crude oil in Angolan waters. And then this Tuesday, it reported signing a deal with Angola's government to explore for oil off its coast, which was followed by even more positive news on Wednesday when Goldman added CIE to its "Americas Buy" list and raised its price target of $21 from $14, well above where it traded at that time

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An die Moderatoren von Wallstreet-Online

Herzlichen Dank für Eure Arbeit in diesem zu Ende gehenden Jahr 2011 und vielfache Hilfe und Unterstützung.

Ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest und ein gesundes und erfolgreiches Jahr 2012 wünscht Euch
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http://seekingalpha.com/article/315837-positive-results-star…

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Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Releases Updated Investor Presentation


HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE: CIE) today released an updated Investor Presentation, providing additional information regarding its West Africa and Gulf of Mexico drilling program. This Investor Presentation is available on Cobalt's website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investors-Presentation and Publications section.

About Cobalt

Cobalt is an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Source: Cobalt International Energy, Inc

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die Aktie geht im Moment ab wie Schmitz Katze

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Gemischte Signale aus Kobalt Exploration Kampagne und Insider Activity
von: Devon Shire 10. Januar 2012 | about: CIE , beinhaltet: SGY inShare0 Share0

Als Investoren sind wir alle hart arbeiten, um einen Vorsprung auf Mr. Market zu gewinnen. Wir freuen lang und schwer zu Informationen, die nicht von jemand anderem vielleicht bekannt sein, und die geben uns einen Vorsprung bei der Bewertung eines Unternehmens zu finden. Heute, mit dem Internet machen alle Arten von Informationen für jedermann zugänglich, gewinnt eine solche Kante ist viel schwieriger, als es in die glorreichen Tage von Warren Buffett war in den 1950er Jahren.

Es ist eine Art von Investor, der immer eine Kante auf Mr. Market. Und diese Art von Investor ist jemand, der in Aktien der Gesellschaft, die er / sie arbeitet investiert. Das kann ich hunderte von Stunden der Forschung auf ein Unternehmen, aber es wird immer Stücke von Informationen sein, dass ein Insider hat, dass ich das nicht tun.

Und deshalb habe ich es sehr schwierig, nicht achten Sie genau auf, was die Insider eines Unternehmens im Hinblick auf ihre Eigentumsverhältnisse zu tun finden. Sind sie zu kaufen? Sind sie zu verkaufen? Sicher, mit den riesigen Informationsvorsprung, dass Insider, hat ihre An-und Verkauf werden enorm wichtig und hat uns Außenstehenden einen Eindruck davon, wie attraktiv bewertet ein Unternehmen ist.

Doch nach vielen Jahren zu beobachten Insider-Verhalten, ich bin nicht sicher, dass gerade Insider-Aktivität hat mir geholfen, sehr viel, wenn überhaupt. Was ich schon immer als eine perfekte Möglichkeit für einen Insider, um reich vorgesehen ist, wenn der Investment-Welt ist in Panik. Wir haben alle Aktienkurse gesehen, dass auf unimagineable Tiefs Tropfen auf ein Gerücht oder Panik am Markt, nur um später zu einer normalen Wertung zurück. Ich habe immer gedacht, ein solches Szenario wäre ideal für einen Insider reich zu werden.

Während die Welt in Panik über ein bestimmtes Unternehmen, einen Insider, zur Arbeit zu kommen jeden Tag und zu sehen, business as usual könnte step up und kaufen auf dem Höhepunkt der Panik. Als Außenstehende ist es schwer zu intensivieren und zu kaufen inmitten wirbelnder Gerüchte oder sinkenden Aktienkursen, da können wir einfach nicht 100% sicher, es gibt nichts, was wir nicht kennen. Ein Insider der Lage sein sollten, um mit Überzeugung zu kaufen, wenn alle anderen verlieren ihren Köpfen.

Aber Insidern oft nicht nutzen solche Gelegenheiten. Ein Beispiel, dass ich nicht aus meinem Gedächtnis zu schütteln ist Stone Energy ( SGY ). Im Jahr 2008 Stone war so hoch wie $ 69 pro Aktie. In weniger als neun Monaten der Aktienkurs sank auf 1,81 $, da der Markt in Panik über alles, und vor allem über die Verschuldung Stein hatte für eine unzeitige 2008 Übernahme übernommen.

Ich schaute auf Stein, wie es unter 2 $ fiel, weil ich dachte, das betrifft den Markt hatte, waren übertrieben. Ich überlegte, Kauf, aber nicht - und ich habe auf was 15-mal mein Geld verpasst. Warum habe ich am Stein vorbei? Da nicht ein einziger Insider gekauft haben, haben einen Anteil an den niedrigen Preisen. Ich konnte nicht an die Idee, dass ein Insider nicht kaufen, wenn er / sie dachte, das Unternehmen wäre OK bekommen.

Und das bringt mich zu Cobalt International ( CIE ), die ich schrieb über ein paar Wochen. Cobalt ist Bohren Explorationsbohrungen in Deepwater der Suche nach riesigen Ölfunde. Wenn ich eine Person innerhalb von Cobalt holen könnte, um über die Perspektiven reden, würde ich wahrscheinlich wählen Sie die Leiter der Exploration. Da kann ich wahrscheinlich nicht an den Leiter der Exploration zu sprechen, könnte die nächste beste Sache sein, um zu sehen, ob er kauft oder verkauft Anteile an Cobalt.

Hier ist die jüngste Insider-Aktivität für Cobalt:

Insider
Titel
Verkauft
Preis
Höhe

James Farnsworth
Chief Exploration Officer von
80.000
13,44
$ 1.075.200

Van Whitfield
COO
56.588
15,51
$ 877.680

James Farnsworth
Chief Exploration Officer von
320.000
14,92
$ 4.774.400

Gesamt
$ 6.727.280


Der Chief Exploration Officer hat fast 6.000.000 $ in Aktien verkauft.

Heute Cobalt sofern ein Update auf Bohrungen von seinem Cameia-1 Explorationsziel Offshore Westafrika. Da die Chief Exploration Officer über $ 6.000.000 Aktien im Wert von unbelasteten letzten Monat, könnte man erwarten, einige enttäuschende Explorationsergebnisse. Aber das ist nicht der Fall. Die wichtigsten Punkte aus dem Cobalt Präsentation auf Cameia-1 waren:

Die Bohrergebnisse bestätigen die geologische Modell
Die Ergebnisse waren sehr ermutigend
Ein wesentlicher Säule von hochwertigen ätherischen Öls wurde gewonnen
Net Pay Schätzungen waren besser als erwartet
Kein Öl / Wasser-Kontakt wurde entdeckt
Cobalt hat herausgefunden, was sie hofften zu finden, und vielleicht mehr. Der nächste Schritt wird einige fließen Testergebnisse werden.

Die Cameia-1 Aussicht hatte Potenzial für 1 Mrd. Barrel Öl vorhanden. Die jüngsten Bohrergebnisse haben massiv die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Cobalt hat etwas Großes gefunden erhöht. Und eine Milliarde Barrel ist natürlich sehr groß. Hätte ich ein Aktionär und verkaufte auf der Grundlage der Chief Exploration Officer von Verkauf, würde ich die falsche Entscheidung getroffen zu haben.

Cobalt wird eine Vielzahl von Informationen kommt im Jahr 2012, als sie jetzt vollständig in ihre Erforschung Kampagne, die durch den Golf von Mexiko Verlangsamung verlangsamt wurde, sind zu haben. Ich persönlich besitze keine Aktien, weil das Unternehmen ist praktisch unmöglich, Wert. Wenn ich selbst etwas würde ich versucht sein, ein wenig zu verkaufen, wenn der Aktienkurs weiter nach oben auf dieser guten Nachrichten, auch wenn Sie wollen, können für den Fluss Testergebnisse, die ein weiterer positiver Katalysator sein könnte warten.

Disclosure: Ich habe keine Positionen in Aktien genannt, und keine Pläne, Positionen innerhalb der nächsten 72 Stunden einzuleiten.
Dieser Artikel ist mit dem Stichwort: Long & Short Ideen , Insider Ownership , Basic Materials , Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration , United States

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US probes Cobalt’s links in Angola

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=us%20probes%20cobalt&s…

[Ikar]

US probes Cobalt’s links in Angola

By Tom Burgis and Cynthia O’Murchu in London

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=us%20probes%20cobalt&s…