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Entities that intend to pre-qualify as non-operators must submit:

a) Their firm or business name;


b) Place of the company or firm’s incorporation, and/or countries of registration, and address of the main office;


c) The company’s primary business activity or key focus;


d) Details of their assets structure, namely the value of equity capital, current assets and investment in current assets, as well as the value of current liabilities;


e) References from reputable banking institutions endorsing their financial capability;


f) Annual activity reports, including balance sheets and accounts for the last three years (or since inception if the investing company has existed for less than three years). Such accounts must be audited by a proven, experienced and independent auditing firm;


g) Details of their experience in the field of exploration and production, including details regarding reserves and production;


h) Number of workers employed and professional experience of management staff in the field of exploration and production;


i) Details regarding court cases and arbitrations during the last five years which have involved the bidder;


j) Details of existing plans, future commitments, including work programs or risks that might impact their ability to implement any future work programs relating to the Angolan concessions in which they may become parties;


k) Details of business activity conducted in Angola to date.