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Ryan Thompson

Regina,SK

Summary

Dynamic investment professional with extensive experience at Lex Capital Management Inc., underwriting over $430 million in oil and gas investments. Proven track record in advanced financial modeling and exceptional communication skills, driving strong fund performance and maximizing shareholder value through strategic deal structuring and governance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner & VP, Investments

Lex Capital Management Inc.
Regina, Saskatchewan
03.2010 - Current

• Underwrote over $430 million of oil and gas investments – initial screening, due diligence, financial modeling, deal structuring, documentation, and evaluation of exit strategies

• Strong investment fund performance (2018 vintage ranked in the upper quartile according to benchmarking from Cambridge Associates, LLC)

• Managing investments including sitting on the board of directors and advising in the areas of A&D, ESG, accounting, strategic planning, risk management, capital budgeting, and raising capital

• Prepare quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, fair valuing investments, post-investment monitoring, and presentations

• Strong understanding of the technical aspects in evaluating oil and gas assets and plays

• Participation in marketing presentations and responding to ad-hoc requests from limited partners

• Prepare marketing materials such as private placement memorandums, term sheets, presentations, and due diligence portals

• Co-ordinate legal documentation with counsel on closing deals (i.e., arrangement agreements, employment contracts, investment agreements, and subscription documents)

Senior Analyst

Ross Smith Energy Group Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
02.2006 - 02.2025

• Publishing Analyst with comprehensive reports on oil and gas companies (exploration & production and oil sands), conventional and unconventional plays, peer-company comparisons, A&D, hedging, and macro-related topics

• Created and maintained complex financial models including historic and forecasted financial statements, A&D, accretion and dilution analysis, net asset value calculations, relative valuation and single-well and development economics

• Gained an in-depth understanding of the engineering, geological and financial characteristics to be successful in analyzing oil and gas assets as well as plays

• Developed and maintained sector-specific databases on public company comparatives, precedent transactions, hedging portfolios, financings, and well data

• Participation in marketing presentations and jointly responsible for a book of Canadian- and U.S.-based clients

• Responsible for training and managing associates and delegating requests from executives

Account Manager

Royal Bank of Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan
01.2005 - 02.2006

• Provided clients with financial advice and consultation on investments and debt management

• Responsible for a sales target of $5.0 million per annum

• Maintained broad knowledge of all financial planning products and strategies involved in various investment strategies, debt management, retirement needs, and estate planning

• Prepared and conducted seminars on financial solutions and investment management to staff

Education

Certified Public Accountant Designation

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Grand Forks, North Dakota
01-2024

Chartered Business Valuator Designation

Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators
York, Ontario
01-2012

Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

CFA Institute
Charlottesville, Virginia
01-2007

Bachelor of Administration

University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
01-2003

Skills

  • Completed hundreds of evaluations of oil and gas assets, plays, and companies
  • Well-versed in corporate governance through current and past directorships
  • Solid understanding of maximizing shareholder value via buy- and sell-side experience
  • Extensive deal structuring (A&D as well as equity and debt financings)
  • Advanced financial modeling capabilities (valuation, budgeting, and strategic planning)
  • Ability to work under time constraints with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking capabilities
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
  • Proficient utilization of various computer-based applications (AccuMap, geoSCOUT, Office, etc)
  • Willingness to travel intra-provincially, within Canada, and internationally (NEXUS)

Past and Present Directorships

• Former Director/Current Observer, PointBreak Resources Inc.

• Former Director, Fire Sky Energy Inc.

• Former Board Observer, Blackspur Oil Corp.

• Former Director, Hope’s Home Inc.

• Former Director/Treasurer, CFA Society of Saskatchewan

Timeline

Partner & VP, Investments

Lex Capital Management Inc.
03.2010 - Current

Senior Analyst

Ross Smith Energy Group Ltd.
02.2006 - 02.2025

Account Manager

Royal Bank of Canada
01.2005 - 02.2006

Certified Public Accountant Designation

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Chartered Business Valuator Designation

Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators

Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

CFA Institute

Bachelor of Administration

University of Regina
Ryan Thompson