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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 8-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>October 3, 2012</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>Armada Oil, Inc.</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>Nevada</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>333-52040</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Commission File Number)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>98-0195748</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>10777 Westheimer Rd.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Suite 1100</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>Houston, Texas 77042</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Address of principal executive offices)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>(800) 676-1006</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Registrant&rsquo;s telephone number, including
area code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&uml;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P>

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</FONT></P>

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</FONT></P>

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>SECTION 7. Regulation FD</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On October 3, 2012, Armada Oil, Inc. (&ldquo;<B>Armada
Oil</B>&rdquo;) and Mesa Energy Holdings, Inc. (&ldquo;<B>Mesa Energy</B>&rdquo;) announced that they have entered into a non-binding
Letter of Intent to pursue a business combination. The closing of the business combination is subject to further due diligence,
negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, as well as necessary consents and approvals. The Board of Directors of both
Armada Oil and Mesa Energy have unanimously approved the key terms of the proposed transaction and have authorized their respective
management to pursue the transaction.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: black">The non-binding
Letter of Intent provides that Armada Oil would issue 0.325 shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Mesa Energy in exchange
for each Mesa Energy common share, representing an approximately 134% premium to Mesa Energy&rsquo;s most recent close of $0.168
on October 3<SUP>rd</SUP>, 2012.</FONT> The proposed transaction would result in the current holders of equity securities of Mesa
Energy owning approximately 57% of the combined company common stock, and the equity holders of Armada Oil owning approximately
43% of the combined company common stock (each on an actual basis, without giving effect to conversion or exercise of any convertible
securities, options or warrants), prior to the effect of any future capital financing transactions by either company. <FONT STYLE="color: black">The
surviving entity will retain the name of Armada Oil, Inc. and will be headquartered in Dallas, TX.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">In addition, it is contemplated that:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Executive management will consist of three senior management members
from Mesa Energy (Mr. Randy M. Griffin, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Ray L. Unruh, Chief Operating Officer; and Ms. Rachel L. Dillard,
Chief Financial Officer) and one senior management member from Armada Oil (Mr. James J. Cerna, Jr., President).</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">The new Board of Directors will consist of five legacy directors:
Mr. Randy M. Griffin (Chairman), Mr. Ray L. Unruh, Mr. James J. Cerna, Jr., Mr. David J. Moss, Mr. Kenneth T. Hern, and two independent
members to be mutually agreed on and selected.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">It is anticipated that following the closing of the merger Armada
Oil will conduct a reverse stock split to the extent necessary to facilitate the listing of Armada Oil&rsquo;s common shares on
a national exchange such as the NYSE MKT (formerly the NYSE-AMEX).</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The terms of the letter of intent are non-binding
and subject to change.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">C. K. Cooper &amp; Company is serving as
financial advisor on the transaction. It is the goal of both Armada Oil and Mesa Energy to close this anticipated transaction by
the end of this year.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The completion of the described transactions
is conditioned on, among other things, the parties being satisfied with the results of their respective due diligence, each party
obtaining all required consents and approvals, including all legal and regulatory approvals and all applicable shareholder and
board of directors approvals and any necessary approvals from third parties, agreement on all final terms and conditions and negotiation
of definitive agreements, and there having occurred no material adverse change in the business or condition, financial or <FONT STYLE="color: black">otherwise</FONT>,
of either party. Armada Oil and Mesa Energy can provide no assurances that these conditions will be satisfied. Management cautions
investors against making investment decisions based on any expectation that the proposed transaction will be consummated, because,
in its view, such expectations are speculative.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Investor Conference Call</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Armada Oil and Mesa Energy will host a joint
conference call on October 4<SUP>th</SUP>, 2012 to discuss the proposed transaction at 2:00PM EDT / 1:00PM CDT / 11:00AM PDT. Investors
may participate in the conference call via telephone by dialing (877) 266-0479 for domestic callers or (678) 894-3048 for international
callers, in both cases using conference ID 37896137, and asking for the &ldquo;Armada Oil / Mesa Energy Call&rdquo; a few minutes
prior to the start time. A copy of the slide presentation to be used for the call is attached as <B><U>Exhibit 99.1</U></B> hereto
and can also be found on either Company&rsquo;s website.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">A replay of the call will be available at
(855) 859-2056 for domestic callers or (404) 537-3406 for international callers until October 12<SUP>th</SUP>, 2012 using the same
conference ID of 37896137.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Forward-Looking Statements</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">This Form 8-K contains forward-looking
statements, including with respect to the negotiation, implementation and effects of a proposed business combination between Mesa
Energy and Armada Oil that may result from the non-binding term sheet. Those statements and statements made in this release that
are not historical in nature, including those related to future synergies, competitive advantages and profitability, constitute
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as &ldquo;expects,&rdquo; &ldquo;projects,&rdquo;
&ldquo;plans,&rdquo; &ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;anticipates,&rdquo; believes,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo; &ldquo;intends,&rdquo;
&ldquo;estimates,&rdquo; and other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections,
and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot
be predicted or quantified, and Mesa Energy&rsquo;s or Armada Oil&rsquo;s actual results may differ materially from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties, including: difficulties,
delays, unexpected costs or the inability to reach definitive documents with respect to, or consummate, the proposed business combination
and other transactions referred to in this Form 8-K and those described in the documents we file with the U. S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, and risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of Mesa Energy&rsquo;s and Armada Oil&rsquo;s future financial
results, Mesa Energy&rsquo;s or Armada Oil&rsquo;s ability to locate and acquire suitable interests in oil and gas properties on
terms acceptable to them and to integrate and successfully exploit any resulting acquisitions, the availability and pricing of
additional capital to finance their respective operations and leasehold acquisitions, their respective ability to build and maintain
successful operations infrastructures, the intensity of competition, changes and volatility in energy prices and general economic
conditions. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date of this Form 8-K, and neither Mesa
Energy nor Armada Oil assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Statement Regarding Additional Information
That May Become Available</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">If a transaction is to be proposed to the
stockholders of Mesa Energy, Mesa Energy and Armada Oil would file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and distribute a
Registration Statement on Form S-4 covering securities to be issued in the transaction. It is expected that Mesa Energy shareholders
would receive a prospectus and proxy statement or information statement, as applicable, in connection with such transaction. The
final terms of the prospective transaction remain subject to change and would only be reflected in a binding definitive agreement
that remains to be negotiated between the companies. A copy of the definitive merger agreement would be filed along with the prospectus
and proxy statement /information statement. Mesa Energy stockholders would be urged to read these and any other related documents
the corporation may issue. If and when these documents are filed, they will be available for free at the SEC&rsquo;s website, <U>www.sec.gov</U>.
Additional information on how to obtain these documents from Mesa Energy would be made available to stockholders if and when a
transaction is to occur. Such documents are not currently available.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>No Offer or Solicitation to Sell</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">This communication shall not constitute
an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Mesa Energy, its directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in
the solicitation of proxies or consents from Mesa Energy&rsquo;s stockholders in connection with any transaction that might be
proposed to such stockholders. Information about the directors and executive officers of Mesa Energy and their ownership of Mesa
Energy and Armada Oil stock will be included in the prospectuses and proxy/consent solicitation statements if and when they become
available.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Note: Information in
this report furnished pursuant to Item 7 shall not be deemed to be &ldquo;filed&rdquo; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this current report
shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
furnishing of the information in this current report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing
is required by Regulation FD or that the information this current report contains is material investor information that is not
otherwise publicly available.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>SECTION 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">The following exhibit
is being furnished and shall not be deemed &ldquo;filed&rdquo; with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or
otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under
the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference:</P>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD>99.1</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Investor Presentation dated October 3, 2012</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SIGNATURES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized
on October 3, 2012.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: bold">Armada Oil, Inc.</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 50%; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: bold">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 3%">By:</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 47%; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold">/s/ James J. Cerna, Jr.</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 50%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%">James J. Cerna, Jr.</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 50%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
October 3, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Armada Oil, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
333-52040
(Commission File Number)
98-0195748
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10777 Westheimer Rd.
Suite 1100
Houston, Texas 77042
(Address of principal executive offices)
(800) 676-1006
(Registrant's telephone number, including
area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 7. Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 3, 2012, Armada Oil, Inc. ("
Armada
Oil
") and Mesa Energy Holdings, Inc. ("
Mesa Energy
") announced that they have entered into a non-binding
Letter of Intent to pursue a business combination. The closing of the business combination is subject to further due diligence,
negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, as well as necessary consents and approvals. The Board of Directors of both
Armada Oil and Mesa Energy have unanimously approved the key terms of the proposed transaction and have authorized their respective
management to pursue the transaction.
The non-binding
Letter of Intent provides that Armada Oil would issue 0.325 shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Mesa Energy in exchange
for each Mesa Energy common share, representing an approximately 134% premium to Mesa Energy's most recent close of $0.168
on October 3
rd
, 2012.
The proposed transaction would result in the current holders of equity securities of Mesa
Energy owning approximately 57% of the combined company common stock, and the equity holders of Armada Oil owning approximately
43% of the combined company common stock (each on an actual basis, without giving effect to conversion or exercise of any convertible
securities, options or warrants), prior to the effect of any future capital financing transactions by either company.
The
surviving entity will retain the name of Armada Oil, Inc. and will be headquartered in Dallas, TX.
In addition, it is contemplated that:
·
Executive management will consist of three senior management members
from Mesa Energy (Mr. Randy M. Griffin, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Ray L. Unruh, Chief Operating Officer; and Ms. Rachel L. Dillard,
Chief Financial Officer) and one senior management member from Armada Oil (Mr. James J. Cerna, Jr., President).
·
The new Board of Directors will consist of five legacy directors:
Mr. Randy M. Griffin (Chairman), Mr. Ray L. Unruh, Mr. James J. Cerna, Jr., Mr. David J. Moss, Mr. Kenneth T. Hern, and two independent
members to be mutually agreed on and selected.
·
It is anticipated that following the closing of the merger Armada
Oil will conduct a reverse stock split to the extent necessary to facilitate the listing of Armada Oil's common shares on
a national exchange such as the NYSE MKT (formerly the NYSE-AMEX).
The terms of the letter of intent are non-binding
and subject to change.
C. K. Cooper & Company is serving as
financial advisor on the transaction. It is the goal of both Armada Oil and Mesa Energy to close this anticipated transaction by
the end of this year.
The completion of the described transactions
is conditioned on, among other things, the parties being satisfied with the results of their respective due diligence, each party
obtaining all required consents and approvals, including all legal and regulatory approvals and all applicable shareholder and
board of directors approvals and any necessary approvals from third parties, agreement on all final terms and conditions and negotiation
of definitive agreements, and there having occurred no material adverse change in the business or condition, financial or
otherwise
,
of either party. Armada Oil and Mesa Energy can provide no assurances that these conditions will be satisfied. Management cautions
investors against making investment decisions based on any expectation that the proposed transaction will be consummated, because,
in its view, such expectations are speculative.
Investor Conference Call
Armada Oil and Mesa Energy will host a joint
conference call on October 4
th
, 2012 to discuss the proposed transaction at 2:00PM EDT / 1:00PM CDT / 11:00AM PDT. Investors
may participate in the conference call via telephone by dialing (877) 266-0479 for domestic callers or (678) 894-3048 for international
callers, in both cases using conference ID 37896137, and asking for the "Armada Oil / Mesa Energy Call" a few minutes
prior to the start time. A copy of the slide presentation to be used for the call is attached as
Exhibit 99.1
hereto
and can also be found on either Company's website.
A replay of the call will be available at
(855) 859-2056 for domestic callers or (404) 537-3406 for international callers until October 12
th
, 2012 using the same
conference ID of 37896137.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking
statements, including with respect to the negotiation, implementation and effects of a proposed business combination between Mesa
Energy and Armada Oil that may result from the non-binding term sheet. Those statements and statements made in this release that
are not historical in nature, including those related to future synergies, competitive advantages and profitability, constitute
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "projects,"
"plans," "will," "may," "anticipates," believes," "should," "intends,"
"estimates," and other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections,
and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot
be predicted or quantified, and Mesa Energy's or Armada Oil's actual results may differ materially from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties, including: difficulties,
delays, unexpected costs or the inability to reach definitive documents with respect to, or consummate, the proposed business combination
and other transactions referred to in this Form 8-K and those described in the documents we file with the U. S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, and risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of Mesa Energy's and Armada Oil's future financial
results, Mesa Energy's or Armada Oil's ability to locate and acquire suitable interests in oil and gas properties on
terms acceptable to them and to integrate and successfully exploit any resulting acquisitions, the availability and pricing of
additional capital to finance their respective operations and leasehold acquisitions, their respective ability to build and maintain
successful operations infrastructures, the intensity of competition, changes and volatility in energy prices and general economic
conditions. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date of this Form 8-K, and neither Mesa
Energy nor Armada Oil assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Statement Regarding Additional Information
That May Become Available
If a transaction is to be proposed to the
stockholders of Mesa Energy, Mesa Energy and Armada Oil would file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and distribute a
Registration Statement on Form S-4 covering securities to be issued in the transaction. It is expected that Mesa Energy shareholders
would receive a prospectus and proxy statement or information statement, as applicable, in connection with such transaction. The
final terms of the prospective transaction remain subject to change and would only be reflected in a binding definitive agreement
that remains to be negotiated between the companies. A copy of the definitive merger agreement would be filed along with the prospectus
and proxy statement /information statement. Mesa Energy stockholders would be urged to read these and any other related documents
the corporation may issue. If and when these documents are filed, they will be available for free at the SEC's website,
www.sec.gov
.
Additional information on how to obtain these documents from Mesa Energy would be made available to stockholders if and when a
transaction is to occur. Such documents are not currently available.
No Offer or Solicitation to Sell
This communication shall not constitute
an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Mesa Energy, its directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in
the solicitation of proxies or consents from Mesa Energy's stockholders in connection with any transaction that might be
proposed to such stockholders. Information about the directors and executive officers of Mesa Energy and their ownership of Mesa
Energy and Armada Oil stock will be included in the prospectuses and proxy/consent solicitation statements if and when they become
available.
Note: Information in
this report furnished pursuant to Item 7 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this current report
shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
furnishing of the information in this current report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing
is required by Regulation FD or that the information this current report contains is material investor information that is not
otherwise publicly available.
SECTION 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit
is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or
otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under
the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference:
Number
Description
99.1
Investor Presentation dated October 3, 2012
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized
on October 3, 2012.
Armada Oil, Inc.
By:
/s/ James J. Cerna, Jr.
James J. Cerna, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer