ypf , the initials of yacimientos petrolíferos fiscales ; english : " fiscal oilfields " , is a vertically integrated argentine energy company , engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas , and the transportation , refining , and marketing of gas and petroleum products .

founded in 1922 under president hipólito yrigoyen 's administration , ypf was the first oil company established as a state enterprise outside of the soviet union , and the first state oil company to become vertically integrated .

its founder and first director was enrique mosconi , who advocated economic independence and starting in 1928 , nationalization of oil supplies ; the latter , however , was never achieved due to a 1930 military coup backed , among others , by foreign oil trusts against yrigoyen .

ypf was privatized in 1993 and bought by the spanish firm repsol s.a. in 1999 ; the resulting merger produced ' repsol ypf ' .

the renationalization of 51 % of the firm was initiated in 2012 by president cristina fernández de kirchner .

the government of argentina eventually agreed to pay $ 5 billion compensation to repsol .

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investors need to pay close attention to ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) stock based on the movements in the options market lately .
investors in ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately .
ypf said tonight that its directors would hold an emergency meeting on friday . wall street analysts said they remained optimistic about ypf ' s prospects .
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in the ypf case , the question is whether public interest is best served by expropriating repsol’s investment in ypf . from a utilitarian point of view , expropriation of ypf is morally right if the overall wellbeing of society increases .
the spanish corporation repsol purchased 98 percent of ypf in 1999 . the union of the two companies took on the name repsol ypf . ypf represented 40 percent of the new firm’s reserves and more than 50 percent of its production .
ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) saw a big move last session , as its shares jumped more than 9 % on the day , amid huge volumes .
repsol took control of ypf in 1999 and owns 57 percent of its equity .
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tags : argentina , guillermo pereyra senator , tecpetrol , vaca muerta , ypf argentina .
the move for ypf is likely to have shaken other foreign investors currently in argentina .
a ypf station in buenos aires . the spanish oil company repsol is expected to agree to a compensation agreement with the argentine government for the 51 percent of ypf that argentina expropriated .
integrated energy losses this week : ypf , bp , su , rds . a and imo
ypf was nationalized about two years ago . was it a good idea ? what changed ?
news of the crash shook investors . on the buenos aires stock exchange , ypf fell 60 cents to $ 20 . 70 . on the new york stock exchange , where ypf is traded in the form of american depository receipts , ypf fell $ 1 , to $ 20 . 25 .
of the march meeting , with special focus on networking . the ypf will provide participants with :
more information regarding application submission , registration , and the program is available on the ypf webpage .
the development of vaca muerta , a top ypf priority , has already attracted about 10 private companies that are drilling exploratory wells , but only ypf has produced oil and gas there so far .
on april 16 , 2012 the argentine federal government decreed the intervention of ypf and expropriated of 51 % of the ypf shares owned by repsol . repsol had a 57 . 4 % stake . a tribunal will determine the compensation repsol will receive for its ypf shares . you are required to help the tribunal . what is your best estimation of the compensation that repsol should receive for its expropriated 51 % of ypf shares ? the case provides you with information and data to answer that question : transactions of ypf shares , analyst valuations of ypf , share price in the nyse .
on monday , ypf sa ( ypf : fra ) closed at 12 . 16 , 10 . 34 % above the 52 week low of 11 . 02 set on jul 03 , 2018 .
“the agreement is very positive for the country and ypf because it will permit improved investment in energy production in argentina , ” said ypf’s chief executive , miguel galuccio , in a statement on tuesday .
argentina ' s ypf sells one billion dollars in 10 - year bonds at 8 . 75 % rate
structuring repsol ' s acquisition of ypf s . a . ( a ) v . 2 . 5
in 2010 argentina started importing fuel for the first time since ypf was privatised in the early 1990s .
ms fernandez is almost certain to have been expecting such fury but nevertheless pressed on against repsol ypf .
tags : apache corp . , argentina , miguel galuccio , pluspetrol , vaca muerta , ypf argentina .
late on tuesday , moody’s investors service said it was downgrading ypf and keeping the company’s ratings on review .
ypf shares gained 23 % under darre , trailing the merval benchmark index’s return of 56 % . yields on ypf’s bonds due 2025 trade 44 basis points higher than an index of argentina’s corporate bonds compiled by jpmorgan .
ypf sociedad anonima ( ypf ) is an energy company . the company is operating a fully integrated oil and gas chain . the company operates through the segments , including exploration and production , downstream , and corporate and ot
argentina ' s ypf sells one billion dollars in 10 - year bonds at 8 . 75 % rate — mercopress
[ 4 ] “ la jueza ordenó que ypf entregue el contrato completo con chevron . ” infobae . march 2016
as of tuesday’s market close , ypf’s market capitalization was $ 10 . 4 billion , according to reuters data .
“we need ypf’s objectives to match argentina’s objectives . . . the state is the solution , ” kicillof said .
analysts say many investors are buying ypf stock because the company ' s assets far exceed the government ' s sale price . ypf accounts for 48 percent of argentina ' s oil production and 64 percent of its natural - gas production .
operator and joint venture partner ypf drilled 58 wells there in 2016 , and the project is now ramping up steadily .
ypf is working and investing to increase production with the aim of meeting the challenge of regaining energy self - sufficiency .
) . argentina took a 51 percent stake in ypf while the rest is traded on the new york stock exchange .
the results publication coincides with the day repsol is set to receive argentine dollar - denominated bonds for the ypf settlement .
[ 2 ] cristina fernandez de kirchner “ discurso del proyecto de ley de expropriacion de ypf . ” 17 april 2012 .
repsol owns 57 percent of ypf and said monday that it would study “all legal options available” to defend its interests and those of shareholders against a forced sale . it was not immediately clear how ypf’s shareholders , which include argentina’s eskenazi family , would be affected by the takeover . a tribunal would determine how much compensation that repsol and other shareholders would receive for their ypf shares .
spain has warned argentina that it will face retaliation over its decision to nationalise the spanish majority stake in the ypf oil company .
the government took over the management of ypf with immediate effect and the bill on expropriation is being presented to the argentine congress .
argentina ' s state - owned oil company ypf sa said on wednesday its electricity unit , which recently received investment from general electric , would invest $ 1 billion through 2020 , though talks with a potential third partner have stalled . in february , ypf announced it had sold a 24 . 99 percent stake in its ypf energia electrica unit to ge for $ 276 million .
we do not have an open process ,
ypf chairman miguel gutierrez told reporters , referring to the search for a third party .
ypf sociedad anónima announces commencement of tender offer for cash for any and all of its 8 . 875 % senior notes due 2018
during the european debt crisis in early 2012 , spain received upsetting news from argentina : president cristina fernandez kirchner announced the renationalization of the 51 percent of shares of ypf from spanish shareholder repsol . ypf is argentina’s largest oil and gas company . following ypf , other latin american countries , such as bolivia and venezuela , also announced plans to nationalize foreign - invested oil and gas companies .
under contract terms , ypf makes a down payment of 50 million dollars and the rest is delivered in 30 days . houston based apache corporation has interests in the provinces of neuquen , rio negro and tierra del fuego , which as of now come under ypf .
the ypf is specifically dedicated to early - career physicists who are working in the u . s . and brazil in any of the
supporters of the expropriation have been celebrating in buenos aires , waving placards that read
ypf - we ' re going for everything
.
ypf has so far invested about $ 8 billion in vaca muerta , mainly geared to de - risking the province through the pilot projects .
the governments have allowed transnational corporations to control the oil market since 1989 , handing over the country’s energy sovereignty . repsol ypf’s largest field in
the state - controlled company would lower its 2016 budget from this year’s $ 6 billion , mainly in operations at the vaca muerta shale formation , a ypf official said , asking not to be named as the company’s business plan has yet to be approved . the next administration plans to lower the nation’s crude price to $ 66 , triggering the ypf budget cut , said an official from provinces which own shares in ypf .
last year ypf produced about 270 , 000 barrels of oil a day . it has about 1 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and another 10 . 9 billion cubic feet of natural gas . in 1992 , ypf earned about $ 250 million on about $ 4 billion in sales .
ypf in collaboration with unions and oil field service companies devised the technical training and productivity program , which has already trained more than 45 , 000 workers directly or indirectly involved in ypf’s activities . new recruits and the personnel of contractors and suppliers working at ypf facilities are regularly trained either in the classroom or through the e - learning program . at ypf our people’s safety is a top priority that has been reflected in the management system through the “six golden rules” policy : shared commitment , safe driving , work permits , excavation works , work at heights and lifting operations .
for repsol , meanwhile , ypf has come to account for a third of its profits and 42 percent of its estimated reserves of crude oil .
shell has partnered ypf with a 50 % stake in the bajada de anelo area , committing to investing $ 300 million on a pilot project .
he said that securing control of ypf was central to fernandez fulfilling her reelection campaign promise of “deepening the model” for her state - centric policies .
as of june 27 , ypf ( ypf ) had fallen the most this week , by ~ 14 . 6 % from $ 16 . 74 to $ 14 . 30 , below its 50 - day and 200 - day moving averages of $ 19 . 23 and $ 21 . 85 .
this is a decisive moment for argentina : with the expropriation of ypf , it is confirming its isolation ,
says jorge castro , a political analyst in buenos aires .
the arbitrary confiscation of ypf from repsol , which broke international law , will alienate argentina from the world .
final thoughts despite the huge disruption in the stock price and the worries that followed expropriation , the overall impression is that the move was positive for ypf and argentina . it is hard to imagine how things would have evolved without these events , but certainly ypf ' s position keeps on improving .
bandurria sur , which borders the loma campana block where ypf is partnered with chevron , was one of 10 new vaca muerta areas targeted by ypf for pilot drilling programmes , mainly in the dry gas window . the argentine company’s upstream spending on natural gas overtook oil for the first time in 2016 .
) bid farewell on wednesday to 15 years of business in argentina with the $ 1 . 3 billion sale of a stake in energy firm ypf (
the spanish government has said the nationalisation of ypf could severely damage the
friendship ties
between both countries , and has warned it will retaliate .
the seizure of ypf follows this trend and for some analysts it could mark a precedent for the other foreign - run oil companies in the country .
the other ypf operation with pluspetrol is the result of acquiring the apache assets , some of which are linked to the argentine private company . under the agreement with pluspetrol , ypf sells exploration and production rights over 1 . 240 square kilometers in the vaca muerta area for the price of 217 million dollars .
deputy economy minister axel kicillof - who has taken charge of ypf - told senators the government would not be meeting repsol ' s full demand for compensation .
ypf’s cost of drilling vertical wells could drop by more than 20 percent over the next few years to around $ 5 . 5 million , he said .
last year repsol sold its liquefied natural gas ( lng ) business , under pressure from credit rating agencies to shore up capital after the loss of ypf .
the $ 16 billion acquisition of argentina ' s ypf sa by repsol sa , the spanish oil company — is nearing the halfway mark in its month - long tender period . repsol already owns 15 percent of ypf ' s shares , purchased from the argentine government in january for $ 2 . 01 billion .
likewise ypf announced it had sold pluspetrol exploration and production rights over 1 . 240 square kilometers at the vaca muerte shale deposits area for 217 million dollars .
, energy development , and the public interest , argentina may yet have violated the bilateral investment treaty with spain . it is not a coincidence and is unjustifiable that argentina took control of its natural resources immediately after repsol ypf announced its new discovery of shale oil and gas . however , despite the arguments against nationalization , most argentinians support the renationalization of ypf . some may have been manipulated by government propaganda , but most genuinely believe the state should take ypf back from repsol .
the bond issuance is ypf’s third major bond sale since october when it sold 150 million , followed by 500 million of five - year global bonds in december .
and for some economic analysts , the decision to put ypf back into state control could bring more woes than real solutions for the country ' s energy crisis .
before privatisation , ypf was argentina ' s flagship oil company . the move to bring it back under state - control will prove popular amongst the government supporters .
ypf , like many of argentina ' s state - owned companies , was a bloated and inefficient enterprise that lost an average of $ 1 billion annually in the 1980s . to prepare the company for sale , argentina cut ypf ' s work force from 52 , 000 to 10 , 600 and decentralized many of its operations .
for months , the central government and provincial officials have pressured ypf to raise its investments in argentine production . the government’s tactics had included revoking concessions for coveted fields .
madrid - based repsol has been seeking growth opportunities in exploration and production as it tries to increase hydrocarbons output . ypf had accounted for over half of repsol’s production .
buenos aires ( bloomberg ) - - ypf , argentina’s state - controlled energy firm , named total managing director ricardo darre as ceo to lead the country’s biggest company .
mr . estenssoro restructured ypf from top to bottom , engineering its $ 3 billion privatization in 1993 , installing a team of expert managers and reducing its work force to 5 , 600 employees from 52 , 000 . his death came at a critical time for ypf , the world ' s 13th - largest investor - owned oil company .
when president hipolito yrigoyen founded ypf in 1922 , it was the first entirely state - owned oil company in the world . due to mismanagement and embezzlement in the 1970s and 80s , the company suffered significant annual losses , and many employees were fired . to reverse the situation , president carlos menem initiated the privatization of ypf in 1993 .
little more than a year ago president cristina fernández de kirchner announced the nationalisation of ypf , an oil company owned by spain’s repsol . ms fernández called it a victory for “energy sovereignty” , claiming that repsol had plundered its argentine holding for quick profits without investing in exploration or development . but on july 16th , after a year in which ypf’s oil and gas production continued to disappoint , the government announced that it had agreed on a big joint venture between ypf and a different foreign oil giant , chevron .
analysts at rbc capital markets in london said in a note to clients that a deal with ypf would be “strongly positive” and would give repsol cash to pursue potential acquisitions .
repsol ' s argentine partner , the eskenazi family ' s grupo petersen , has a 25 . 5 % stake in ypf which will not be affected by the nationalisation .
argentine president cristina fernandez seized a 51 % stake in ypf from spain’s repsol sa in 2012 after she claimed the spanish oil company hadn’t invested enough in exploration and production .
ypf has a promising tight gas project of its own in development in the shape of sierra barrosa , within the older concession of the mature gas giant loma la lata .
on thursday , ypf signed a non - commercial memorandum of understanding with mexico’s national oil company pemex [ pemx . ul ] and malaysia’s petronas [ petra . ul ] .
in the next months , the parties will negotiate the definite agreements . schlumberger will acquire a 49 % interest in the joint venture , while ypf will retain 51 % .
problem : argentina has destroyed its chances of not only regaining energy self - sufficiency but also of developing its significant hydrocarbon resources due to the nationalization of ypf - repsol .
rio de janeiro — argentina’s president , cristina fernández de kirchner , announced on monday that the government would seize a majority stake in ypf , the nation’s largest oil company .
ypf has been under pressure from fernandez’s center - left government to boost oil production , and its share price has plunged in recent months on speculation about a state takeover .
brufau’s predecessor , alfonso cortina , bought 98 percent of ypf in 1999 with a view to turning refining - focused repsol into a big league integrated oil and gas player .
government officials contend ypf could earn $ 600 million in profits this year and $ 1 billion in 1994 , when an oil pipeline is completed linking argentina and chile . market sources say that investors realize these figures are probably inflated but that they expect the company to be highly profitable . ypf earned about $ 70 million in the first quarter of 1993 .
he accused argentina of running a campaign of
harassment
in recent weeks in order to push down the price of ypf shares and get a bargain price for the expropriation .
the ypf takeover was one of several forays by spain’s largest banks and industrial companies into latin america . these investments have recently helped soften the blow of crumbling earnings at home .
in march , ypf acquired the maxus energy corporation of dallas for $ 740 million . the purchase of maxus , which was struggling with a burden of about $ 1 billion in debt , was part of mr . estenssoro ' s strategy to build ypf into an international oil and natural gas enterprise . he had announced plans to spend about $ 1 billion on exploration and development to increase ypf ' s oil production to 450 , 000 barrels a day by the end of this year , or nearly twice the level of 1992 .
services giant schlumberger also signed a memorandum of understanding with ypf , showing interest in taking equity in the bandurria sur area and investing $ 390 million through an integrated management project .
repsol’s brufau said he suspected nationalization of ypf was imminent when he tried to contact fernandez last friday and was told that the president “was angry” and did not want to speak .
energy experts warned that the expropriation of ypf could curb the activities of companies seeking to replicate in argentina the rapid increase in shale oil production that is happening in the united states .
ypf paid a $ 50 million deposit on the transaction , which is expected to be completed in the next 30 days . the transaction is subject to customary post - closing adjustments .
last month , repsol agreed to end its legal battle with argentina over the expropriation of its ypf stake in exchange for argentine government bonds valued at about 5 billion . ypf officials are hopeful the deal will clear the path for the argentine company to attract fresh investment in the country’s vast and largely untapped shale - oil and gas fields in vaca muerta , neuquén province .
) , which follows a $ 5 billion settlement with argentina over its 2012 expropriation of a 51 percent stake in ypf from repsol , ends a thorny chapter in the spanish company’s history .
“mr . brufau has executed everything he had set out to do after ypf was expropriated , from making asset disposals to strengthening the balance sheet , ” raymond james analyst bertrand hodee said .
argentina ' s ypf agreed on wednesday to pay 852 million dollars for all of apache operations and assets in the country , making the government managed company the largest operator of natural gas .
paid to overseas investors , and declining investment in further exploration , as the reasons for nationalizing ypf . the president further claimed repsol had taken most of the company’s profits back to spain , leaving argentina without resources to develop new energy sources . argentina’s senate approved the takeover of ypf on april 26 , 2012 , with 63 votes in favor of the measure , three opposing , and four abstentions . the chamber of deputies in turn approved the bill on may 4 with 208 votes out of 257 . president kirchner signed ypf’s renationalization into law on may 5 , 2012 .
the agreement , signed in ypf´s offices in buenos aires involves a usd 390 million phased investment by schlumberger , which includes a material contribution in kind of its services at market price . the block will continue to be operated by ypf . in addition , the commitment foresees the execution of different technical studies , the drilling of 26 pilot wells , and the construction of new infrastructure .
to address repsol’s concerns , argentina agreed that the debt it owes for the ypf expropriation would not be extinguished until the bonds are paid off or repsol makes $ 5 billion selling the bonds .
argentina’s nationalized oil and gas producer , ypf , sold 1 billion dollars in a bond sale on tuesday , the company said in a statement . the 10 - year bonds will pay 8 . 75 % interest and were five times oversubscribed , ypf said . the u . s . dollar - denominated securities were issued under argentine law and was considered a great success by the company .
argentina ' s oil corporation ypf said it reached a preliminary deal with shell last month to develop oil and gas assets in the vaca muerta involving a us $ 300 million investment from shell .
morgan stanley placed the ypf stake in a block trade in the market overnight , spokesman michael wang said . earlier , repsol issued a statement saying it had sold the stake to morgan stanley .
the ypf takeover sends a chilling message , says boris segura , a latin america analyst at new york investment bank nomura .
the hostile business environment in argentina has kept investors away for a while ,
mr . segura says .
even if ypf does not represent the beginning of a politics of expropriation , the damage is done : argentina is perceived as a risk .
another goal was to draw international investments , and the company managed to do so despite the circumstances . ypf made its first deal in the midst of the argentine government ' s dispute with repsol
amid applause and cheers , argentina ' s president cristina fernandez de kirchner put an end to months of speculation when she announced moves to nationalise ypf , the country ' s biggest oil company .
apache has a daily production of 46 . 800boe and proven reserves of 135 million boe , a staff of 350 and an important infrastructure . for ypf this means a 14 % increase of its hydrocarbons reserves and a 15 % increase in natural gas production . particularly interesting is the medanito light oil , excellent for refineries , and the fact that ypf can now return to the austral basin
but ypf cites two reasons why it has had to pay money out , rather than spend it on drill - heads . the first is that in 2007 the government concocted a scheme in which enrique eskenazi , a bank owner who had previously dealt with kirchner , would buy a 15 % stake in ypf ( later raised to 25 % ) . because he put up precious little cash , the company and a group of banks lent him the money . ypf then agreed to dole out 90 % of its subsequent profits in dividends so that he could afford to pay it back .
in this morning ' s lineup are three major industry players , namely : royal dutch shell plc ( nyse : rds - b ) , total s . a . ( nyse : tot ) , and ypf sociedad anonima ( nyse : ypf ) . on thursday , shares in the hague , the netherlands headquartered royal dutch shell plc recorded a trading volume of 1 . 30 million shares .
this is an excellent opportunity to add to ypf assets an active operation with significant reserves of conventional gas and non conventional resources , said miguel galuccio , the company ' s ceo in a release .
the takeover of ypf in 1999 by repsol , spain’s former national oil company , helped turn repsol into a sizable international player . while repsol subsequently made investments in other emerging markets , it also sold part of its brazilian business to sinopec of china in 2010 . over all , ypf accounts for about two - fifths of repsol’s estimated reserves of crude oil and one - third of the company’s profits .
taking over ypf offers ms fernández both financial and political benefits . she can divert its $ 1 . 3 billion a year in profits , burden its minority shareholders with 49 % of the losses from the government ' s energy imports , stuff it with patronage jobs and choose its suppliers . she may have visions of an oil boom fuelled by ypf ' s huge recent finds of shale oil and gas . and , like the falkland islands , ypf is seen as a symbol of national sovereignty . argentines will surely rally to the cause , and the bill is expected to pass congress by a landslide .
ypf ' s track record has been somewhat mixed of late . last year , the oil company failed to meet analysts ' expectations when it reported net income of $ 538 million , down from $ 743 million in 1993 , and $ 4 . 2 billion in revenues . for this year ' s first quarter , ypf reported net income of $ 177 million on sales of $ 1 . 05 billion .
while the company’s main focus is boosting oil and gas production at home , galuccio said ypf may seek to invest in mature fields in mexico following a major energy overhaul in that country earlier this year .
galuccio said ypf has taken on exploratory blocks in bolivia and plans to drill an offshore well in uruguay next year . the firm will “probably” sign a joint venture in ecuador next week , he added .
repsol officials maintain company statutes state that if any one party acquires a 15 percent stake of the stock held by repsol , the acquisition triggers a mandatory purchase of repsol’s entire 57 percent stake , rather than the 51 percent sought by the argentines . repsol officials calculate compensation by multiplying ypf’s highest price earnings ratio from the previous two years using its earnings per share in 2011 and arrive at a price of us $ 10 . 5 billion for 57 percent of ypf . argentine deputy economy minister axel kicillof rejected these demands , claiming that with debts of nearly $ 9 billion , the book value of ypf was us $ 4 . 4 billion at the end of 2011 . ypf’s total market capitalization on the day of the nationalization announcement was $ 10 . 4 billion . repsol claims that argentina’s government drove down ypf shares ahead of the announcement ( market price of the shares declined by more than half from february to april 2012 ) , and repsol chairman antonio brufau estimates the company’s potential loss at $ 7 . 5 billion .
mr . estenssoro was the chief executive and president of ypf s . a . of argentina . he was widely respected throughout latin america for transforming ypf , which was a heavily subsidized state monopoly when he assumed control in 1990 , into a model of efficiency . that model is expected to be imitated as other latin countries privatize their oil companies , which long have been important symbols of national pride and heritage .
under mrs . kirchner’s plan , which she announced on national television , argentina’s government would take a 51 percent controlling stake in ypf , which is now majority - owned by a spanish energy company , repsol ypf . of that new stake , argentina’s central government would get 51 percent and the country’s provinces 49 percent . the plan is part of a bill submitted to argentina’s congress that is widely expected to be approved .
management when you ' re looking into a potential investment , management is a key consideration . ypf ' s ceo , miguel galuccio , is a former schlumberger executive and was appointed by argentina ' s president .
ricardo darre , ceo of ypf sa , has resigned as argentina’s largest oil producer prepares to sell at least $ 1 billion in assets and focus on developing the world’s second - biggest reserve of shale gas .
when ypf was expropriated , the government appealed to argentina’s popular sentiment that it was done in the national interest of recovering energy independence . at that time i had written that this was akin to putting the cart ahead of the horse . the country had lost energy self - sufficiency as a result of wrong energy policies . to recover self - sufficiency you first have to change energy policies — not just for ypf , but for the remaining actors as well that represent the other two thirds of hydrocarbon production . if you take control of ypf and apply the same misguided energy policies you will have a chronicle of a failure foretold .
likewise , the relationships formed at this conference have the potential to last throughout the participants’ professional lives . as the ypf participants will have already begun attending the annual aps march meeting , they are likely to maintain connections over the years , as they continue to attend these aps meetings and international conferences in related subfields . consequently , the ypf has the potential to lead to many fruitful interdisciplinary and / or international networks and collaborations .
madrid ( reuters ) - an incensed spain threatened swift economic retaliation against argentina on tuesday after it unveiled plans to seize ypf , the south american nation’s biggest oil company which is controlled by spanish energy group repsol .
shares of ypf were trading friday at $ 43 . 30 , up from $ 33 just before repsol made its bid , but they have also been boosted by a surge in crude oil prices that should translate into higher earnings for oil producers . that ' s another reason the offer looks good , because should oil prices weaken again , some of ypf ' s recent gains could
evaporate ,
mr . panigrahi said .
in the ypf case , argentina’s government emphasized the utilitarian and rawlsian arguments . the government restricted imports of countless other products to cope with the energy industry’s effects on its trade balance , making it harder for citizens to
we are very pleased to become partners with a company like pluspetrol which is highly professional and which was the only company that together with ypf reversed the decline of oil and gas output in 2013 , underlined galuccio .
darre , the head of the u . s . exploration and production unit since august 2014 at france’s largest oil company , will start july 1 , according to an emailed statement from buenos aires - based ypf .
according to the agreement , repsol would receive $ 5 billion worth of guaranteed argentine government bonds for the 51 percent of the energy company ypf that argentina expropriated . in return , it would drop its legal claims over the matter . the legal claims include lawsuits in the united states and spain against chevron , which invested in an argentine shale gas joint venture with ypf in an area of argentina called vaca muerta , or dead cow .
shares of repsol ypf fell 49 euro cents on friday , or 2 . 73 percent , to 17 . 47 euros . the stock has been tumbling since the start of the year , in large part reflecting concerns among investors about the future of ypf , as the government in buenos aires gradually intensified its criticism of repsol , accusing the company of not investing enough in argentina and instead paying too much of its profits in dividends .
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argentina’s latest debt default earlier this year will not impact ypf’s ability to seal deals with other oil companies or negatively affect its upcoming 1 . 3 billion peso ( $ 154 million ) local bond issuance , galuccio emphasized .
ypf is the leading energy company of argentina , producing 43 % of the total oil and gas in the country and supplying 56 % of the fuel markets through a network of 1500 gas stations and other assets . ypf is leader in the production of unconventional resources . it is an integrated energy company that generates a large offering consisting of natural gas , electricity , fuels , petrochemicals , lubricants and products for agriculture , among others . urltoken
n ationalizing ypf has strong parallels with the policies pursued by cristina fernández de kirchner and , before her , by her husband ( since deceased ) néstor kirchner in regard to agriculture . the ft’s front page article claimed :
the move to renationalize ypf , which was privatized in 1992 , spurred the european union to announce it would limit imports of argentine biodiesel . the us and other countries condemned the expropriation : even neighboring brazil expressed concern .
“this is an extraordinarily high dividend in the world oil industry . in the past decade , ypf’s reserves diminished significantly , along with those of most oil companies operating in argentina , because investment in exploration was greatly reduced . ”
houston , april 12 , 2017—schlumberger president of operations , patrick schorn , and ypf chairman , miguel ángel gutiérrez , signed today an agreement to start a shale oil pilot project in bandurria sur block in vaca muerta , neuquén .
fernandez said on monday the government would ask congress , which she controls , to approve a bill to expropriate a controlling 51 percent stake in ypf by seizing shares held exclusively by repsol , saying energy was a “vital resource” .
ypf will turn more to natural gas as it pulls back from shale , two provincial officials said , asking not to be named as the adjustments will be announced in december when a new president replaces cristina fernandez de kirchner .
cquired control of ypf in 1999 and managed to hold 99 % of ypf ' s capital stock until 2008 , when , by the initiative of then - president nestor kirchner , argentine company petersen energia bought 25 % of the capital stock . then , two years ago , argentina issued the expropriation law and took 51 % of repsol ' s stock by declaring it of
public interest .
repsol still holds a 12 % stake in the company .
on december 9 th , 2012 , ypf announced it was in talks with norway’s statoil to start a potential partnership . argentina is close to signing deals with chevron , the us oil major , and bridas corp , the sino - argentine joint venture . these deals are crucial if argentina , lacking its own capital , is to develop its massive energy reserves . will argentina succeed in securing these deals after the country nationalized ypf from spanish oil company repsol ?
madrid — the spanish government warned on friday that it would take unspecified retaliatory measures against argentina if it proceeded with plans to take back control of ypf , the large oil and gas producer , from repsol , its spanish parent .
“ypf and its [ joint venture ] partners continue to decrease drilling and completion costs aiming to move into ramp - up and development phases , ” horacio cuenca , wood mackenzie research director for latin america , said in a statement .
seizing ypf appears to be a popular move in argentina , where caps on residential energy prices and a growing economy have helped push energy demand to new highs . argentina’s oil production has declined in the last decade as regulatory uncertainty persisted over price caps and the policies over profit remittances . many argentines still resent the privatization of state - owned companies in the 1990s , so taking on ypf gives mrs . kirchner the opportunity to go after a symbol of that time .
“bringing a new partner like schlumberger to vaca muerta is strategic for ypf because they offer vast experience in the most important unconventional plays around the globe and a work team that facilitates strengthening our know - how , ” stated gutiérrez when signing the agreement . he also highlighted : “this joint venture , in addition to those signed with other large corporations , reaffirms ypf’s leadership in developing unconventional resources and our commitment to continue working in the pursuit of energy self - sufficiency . ”
the government needs the ypf sale to be a success not only for economic reasons but for political reasons . menem needs it for re - election ,
said carlos orda , an oil expert with ipfua , an argentine brokerage firm .
if you plan to attend the aps march meeting 2016 , there should be no additional travel expenses beyond two extra nights at your hotel , and financial support for those expenses is available . see the ypf website and application for full details .
for foreign investors , the fight with repsol has loomed large : not only did it serve as a cautionary tale , but repsol issued legal threats against other oil companies interested in the asset , which was discovered while ypf was its subsidiary .
fernandez , pablo , valuation of an expropriated company : the case of ypf and repsol in argentina ( november 21 , 2015 ) . iese business school working paper no . wp - 1055 - e . available at ssrn : urltoken or urltoken
however , argentina’s financial crisis in 2001 and 2002 , and the election of populist president nestor kirchner in 2003 , led to higher taxes and price caps , which meant ypf received well below world prices for the oil and gas it pumped .
retail gasoline prices have subsequently nearly doubled from 5 . 50 pesos per liter at the time of the expropriation to 10 . 6 pesos now . ypf ' s retail gasoline pricing is now in line with prevailing international and regional market prices .
the argentinian government moved to expropriate the controlling share of spanish repsol in ypf through the ley de soberanía hidrocarburífera , promulgated in 2012 . ostensibly , the purpose of the nationalization , as stated by cfk herself , was to secure state control over energy resources in the public interest and ensure investment in production , rather than dividends . [ 2 ] despite the rhetoric , nationalized ypf entered into joint ventures with both chevron and dow chemical , as well as petronas , gazprom , and sinopec , to develop separate concessions in neuquén . [ 3 ] private spending in argentina’s energy sector actually increased in 2012 and 2013 as presented in figure 2 . in total , ypf and chevron have invested $ 2 . 5 billion usd since 2012 .
the sale is a magnificent success ,
said chris ecclestone , a stock - market analyst in buenos aires .
this has exceeded all expectations . foreign investors obviously think that ypf ' s future earnings are going to be high .
by law , the argentine government must use about $ 2 billion from the ypf sale to pay off debt owed more than 1 million pensioners . paying off the pensioners before the october elections is a key part of menem ' s political strategy .
ms fernández accused repsol of “emptying” ypf . but analysts and industry executives said the real culprit for argentina’s loss of energy self - sufficiency and ballooning imports bill was the government’s failed energy policy , which set domestic prices at well below international levels .
a chinese website said sinopec was in talks with repsol to buy ypf for more than $ 15 billion , although other sources said the nationalization move would probably get in the way of such a deal . sinopec dismissed the report as a rumor .
the policies after the expropriation , the first policy applied to ypf and the industry in general was to increase all prices , from upstream to downstream . the reasoning is simple : better pricing helps bring profitability , increase production , and attract investments .
meanwhile , the price at which ypf sells natural gas in argentina ( particularly to the residential sector ) is substantially lower than regional market prices for natural gas . however , prices are rising as the government progressively reduces subsidies and raises price caps .
buenos aires , argentina ( bloomberg ) - - argentina’s ypf sa will cut spending by as much as 20 % next year if a new administration lowers the domestic oil price nearer to international levels , according to three people familiar with the plans .
if ypf’s policy continues—draining fields dry , no exploration , and practically no investment— the country will end up having no viable future , not because of a lack of resources but because of business policies . . . . our goal is for ypf to be aligned with the interests of the country . when corporate interests are not aligned with national interests , when companies are concerned only with profits , that’s when economies fail , which is what happened globally in 2008 and what happened to argentina in 2002 .
buenos aires , argentina , april 24 , 2018 - - ypf sa announced that it has filed its annual report on form 20 - f for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2017 , with the us securities and exchange commission , . . .
fernández framed the ypf renationalization as central to fulfill her campaign pledges to tighten the interventionist policies in order to rescue the economy . ypf was an iconic symbol of national pride , and the cash - strapped government would love to have its revenues , estimated at $ 1 . 3 billion a year . fernández’s measures were popular with ordinary argentines . many of them blamed free market reforms such as privatization of the 1990s to be a cause of the economic devastation of the 2000s . not surprisingly , the ypf renationalization bill passed congress by a landslide . in may 2012 , fernández signed the measure into law and formally ( re ) nationalized— for the time being without compensation—repsol’s assets , which according to repsol would be valued at more than $ 9 . 3 billion .
ypf sa engages in the exploration , production and distribution of oil and gas . it operates through the following segments : exploration and production , downstream , gas & power , and corporate and other . the exploration and production segment includes contractual purchases . . .
the governments of president cristina fernandez de kirchner and her late husband nestor kirchner have undoubtedly held back shale investment . in 2012 president cristina kirchner nationalized ypf , an oil company that was majority owned by the spanish oil company repsol . in a brutal expropriation , the argentinian government seized repsol’s majority stake in ypf , which culminated in a $ 5 billion settlement last year . at the same time , bad memories from a wave of industry privatization in the 1990s made kirchner’s decision to reclaim “energy sovereignty” a popular move .
oil and gas companies will welcome the change in government , as they weigh investments in the vaca muerta . the timing of political change could be fortuitous , as the billions of dollars in investment from ypf and chevron have already demonstrated the formation’s tremendous potential .
p resident cristina fernández de kirchner has continued populist policies with the oil industry , and with petrochemicals priced below market rates they are being used unsustainably . now that spain’s repsol management has been ousted , and even banned from the ypf building , not merely the prices but the actual operations of ypf will be politicized . the model for this is the politicization of the administration of pdvsa after the failed coup against hugo chavez , which latter oil company has declined in efficiency continuously since the ouster of its experienced management .
ypf faces obstacles to attracting more collaborators . for one thing there is runaway inflation and a distorted exchange rate . more pressing is the government’s unfinished business with repsol . argentina has yet to compensate the company a peso for the $ 10 . 5 billion it claims it is owed . last year , anticipating its deal with ypf , repsol sued chevron in spain and the united states ; on july 24th it sought an injunction to halt the deal . keeping the lights on in argentina is not getting any easier .
the warning came as josé manuel garcia - margallo , the spanish foreign minister , also announced that spain had called on the european commission , the united states treasury and other governments in latin america to support spain in its efforts to prevent the nationalization of ypf .
mrs . kirchner has already nationalized argentine airlines and pension funds , while also pressuring companies here to repatriate export proceeds in an effort to slow capital flight . seizing control of ypf sends a new signal about argentina’s policies toward foreign investment , especially in the energy sector .
fadel gheit , a senior oil analyst at oppenheimer & company in new york , said the perception of financial risk associated with argentina had increased considerably after mrs . kirchner’s move to take over ypf , particularly in comparison with other countries where companies are pursuing shale deposits .
“i’m proud and excited to have been selected to contribute to ypf’s development , ” darre said in the statement . “the company has great geological areas and a solid industrial base that is highly competitive in all stages of the process , from wells to our clients . ”
despite the fact argentina is rich in natural resources , the country has gone from being a net exporter to a net importer of energy in recent years . its international energy trade experienced an imbalance of $ 3 billion in 2011 , the first negative figure since 1987 . the government blamed repsol for underinvestment in exploration at ypf . indeed , repsol’s investments into ypf were lower than in its other subsidiaries , falling from 30 new wells in 1998 to eight in 2010 . its reserves of crude and natural gas also fell 67 percent in 2011 .
patrick schorn commented , “we are very pleased with the opportunity of working more closely with ypf . by leveraging our reservoir knowledge and track record in unconventional completions , we expect to create operational efficiencies and further reduce development costs in the world - class vaca muerta play . ”


kidrobot is a producer and retailer of designer toys , vinyl art toys and collectibles founded in 2002 by paul budnitz , specializing in artist-created toys and imports from japan , hong kong , and europe .

kidrobot also makes kidrobot mascots , which are figures of their main logo .

these figures are usually nicknamed kr ( kidrobot 's common nickname ) and the number of the mascot .

for example , the first mascot was kr1 .

some figures also have names ; for example , kr1 was called brooklyn .

in august 2008 , kidrobot collaborated with jewelry designer , tarina tarantino , to launch a limited edition jewelry line , kidrobot by tarina tarantino .

in november 2014 , national entertainment collectibles association inc. ( neca ) acquired boulder-based art toy company kidrobot .

terms were not disclosed .

artist-driven kidrobot remains headquartered in boulder , co . frank kozik , the famed concert-poster artist and creator of kid robot 's labbit vinyl toy products , joined the company as creative director in 2014 .

the company has since closed its retail stores in boulder , new york , london , and los angeles .

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kidrobot recently teased this image of sketracha t - shirts , which begs the question : is kidrobot getting back into apparel ? longtime fans will remember kidrobot ' s neon hoodies and even their . . .
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kidrobot is closing in soho . where will labbits go ? ! - racked ny
toy maker kidrobot has been sold , and designer frank kozik will lead the company .
kidrobot is the world’s premier designer and retailer of limited edition art toys and apparel .
kidrobot boulder will say goodbye to their beloved friends , artists and fellow toy lovers with one final event . please join the entire staff of kidrobot boulder tomorrow , friday , august 8 th at 7 pm to celebrate the past , present and future of kidrobot !
in the meantime , you will continue to find kidrobot items at the amazing specialty stores throughout new york . and of course , we invite you to visit kidrobot retail locations in san francisco , los angeles , las vegas , and boulder or online at kidrobot . com .
kidrobot creates and retails limited - edition art toys , apparel and accessories . kidrobot ' s products , a cross between sculpture and conceptual art , have become a medium for international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , merging street trends and pop art . kidrobot operates stores in new york city , san francisco , los angeles and miami . kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at kidrobot . com .
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perfect for comic con season the kidrobot x dc comics harley quinn medium art figure . . .
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new releases of designer vinyl art toys & collectibles designed by kidrobot . shop kidrobot ' s newest art toys including dunny , munny , labbit , vinyl art toys , phunny , yummy world , signature apparel & more .
at the end of the day , doesn ' t everyone want to be a dunny ? kidrobot and luke chueh sure think so , and they ' re ready to prove it with the kidrobot . . . read more
the store is located at a prime spot— 118 prince street between wooster and greene—so it probably won ' t be long until somebody scoops it up . · dear kidrobot community . a letter from the president [ kidrobot ]
) - - feb . 28 , 2006 - - wild brain , a leading independent animation studio , today announced a majority stake acquisition of new york - based , limited edition art toy creator and pop - culture phenomenon kidrobot . wild brain and kidrobot plan to develop animated television , feature film , direct - to - video and other entertainment properties , utilizing the existing popularity of kidrobot characters and the
kidrobot style
to develop future projects .
get creative with your ‘bot design , but remember , the final artwork must still be recognizable as the kidrobot mascot .
kidrobot is the world’s premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys , apparel and accessories . kidrobot’s limited edition products , a cross between sculpture and conceptual art , have become the perfect medium for international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , merging street trends and pop art . kidrobot operates stores in new york city , san francisco , los angeles and miami . kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at urltoken .
kidrobot is the premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys . the toys sold at kidrobot feature urban street trends mixed with creative design and fine art to produce limited edition , collectible pieces of art . world - renowned artists design many kidrobot toys with backgrounds in graffiti art , fine art , industrial design , graphic design , illustration , and music . kidrobot operates three store - galleries , one at 126 prince street in soho , new york city , another at 1512 haight street in san francisco and a third at 1407 third street promenade in santa monica . kidrobot is also online at urltoken .
wild brain provides kidrobot with the opportunity to extend its creative energy into the world of digital animation . this is a logical next step for kidrobot , as much of our inspiration comes from animated media . wild brain is bringing cutting - edge technology and the very best production team to the mix ,
said paul budnitz , owner and founder of kidrobot .
kidrobot is thriving , thanks to you . we will continue to bring you exciting new product and the kind of experiences only kidrobot can provide in the most effective way possible . this means through a growing variety of outlets , rather than only through a few select ways . so look for us at new locations and kidrobot pop up stores in cities everywhere…even near you !
paul budnitz is the founder of kidrobot , the world ' s premiere creator of art toys , fashion apparel and accessories .
in 2006 budnitz co - designed much of kidrobot ' s acclaimed limited edition apparel line . with clothing pieces priced between $ 175 and $ 3000 , kidrobot apparel can be found in barneys new york and many other high - end retailers worldwide .
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founded in 2002 , kidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys , signature apparel , and lifestyle accessories . an innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art , kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today ' s international fashion designers , illustrators , and graffiti artists , but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art . kidrobot showcases and sells its unique take on contemporary culture at specialty stores in new york , san francisco , los angeles , miami beach , boulder , and las vegas . kidrobot can also be found at numerous retailers around the world and online at kidrobot . com .
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kidrobot and jordan elise collaborate to create the horrible adorables collection ! this blind box collection features strange and wonderful wonders . . . read more
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budnitz has also co - designed all of kidrobot ' s retail stores and the kidrobot room bar ( within peter gatien ' s circa mega - nightclub in toronto ) . he has authored i am plastic : the designer toy explosion and i am plastic , too published by harry abrams press .
kidrobot has a long history with amanda visell , most recently working together on the 10
scaredy labbit & ferals 3
blind box mini series .
kidrobot headquarters will remain in boulder and continue to produce unique , art driven product that we and our loyal fans have a passion for . as we look to the future , kidrobot is excited to continue to bring art to life through our website , urltoken and through specialty retailers found all over the world !
unfortunately we have some sad news to announce . but it’s true…our awesome kidrobot location in miami is closing at the end of the month . this was not a fun decision , but as part of our plan to build our brand and get kidrobot in more hands in more places , we’ve made the tough decision to close our kidrobot miami location . kidrobot miami has been a fantastic store , and a real asset to the brand . the miami staff is phenomenal and have worked tirelessly to create a vibrant venue and artistic outlet in miami . from gallery shows to release parties and beyond , they have cultivated a vital community of talented artists , dedicated fans and a passionate network of customers and collectors . we thank them for their tenacity , talent and time . you are kidrobot family forever .
where would crash be without his little sister coco ? kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite highly intelligent and spirited bandicoot . . . read more
after an amazing decade - plus year run , our beloved kidrobot new york city location will be regretfully closing its doors at the end of this month . kidrobot new york is an iconic store , a global destination for kidrobot fans worldwide , and a tremendous asset to our brand . the incredible staff ( both past and present ) , whom we are so thankful for , engaged with a talented network of artists and a passionate community of fans and collectors that we have grown to call family .
founded in 2002 by designer paul budnitz , kidrobot is the world ' s premier creator of limited edition art toys and apparel . kidrobot creates toys , apparel , accessories , and other products in collaboration with many of the world ' s most talented artists and designers , and the company also regularly collaborates with many of the world ' s top brands to create unique limited edition items . kidrobot ' s products are the centerpieces of a global movement that exemplifies the cutting edge of both pop art and mass culture
sega and kidrobot pair up to present the sonic the hedgehog key chain series ! this blind box series celebrates the legacy of the classic sega genesis . . . read more
kidrobot introduces the street fighter v vinyl mini - figures ! this series of mini - figures features classic characters like chun - li and bison and . . . read more
mgm has tapped robert rugan to direct a film based on popular toy brand kidrobot , sources confirmed for variety . “the last airbender” producer scott aversan is producing the project .
paramount pictures has teamed with w ! ldbrain to develop a feature film based on the popular kidrobot characters for its nickelodeon movies family label , the first in a planned series of projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys . the feature film will be produced by former paramount exec scott aversano , as part of his overall production deal for the studio .
kidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys , signature apparel and lifestyle accessories . an innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art , kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today ' s international fashion designers , illustrators and artists , but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art . kidrobot toys retail anywhere from $ 5 to $ 25 , 000 , and many appreciate in value over time . our products can be found online at urltoken and in select retailers worldwide .
behold the mysterious kuba ! limited to only 1 , 300 pieces worldwide , this remarkable kidrobot kuba dunny by mike fudge 5 - inch vinyl figure presents . . . read more
kidrobot and madballs have teamed up to introduce the madballs 4 - inch foam figures ! featuring the eye ball with no focus and bloodshot veins , occulus . . . read more
andy warhol and kidrobot meet ! 8 - inch tall dunny warhol masterpiece vinyl figure . packaged in a flocked window box with a magnetic closable flap . . . . read more
kidrobot relocated to boulder from new york in 2010 . the company closed its retail stores in boulder , new york and los angeles this year . paul budnitz , who created the toys in his garage in 2002 , no longer works at kidrobot . he started budnitz bicycles in vermont in 2010 and co - founded boulder - based social network ello this year .
why just play with your madballs when you can also wear them ? madballs and kidrobot are ready to show you our pin game is strong with the madballs . . . read more
alien and kidrobot teams up to take your breath away with the alien facehugger hugme plush ! the first stage of the alien life cycle for you to hold . . . read more
alien and kidrobot teams up to take your breath away with the alien xenomorph hugme plush . the second stage of the alien life cycle for you to hold . . . read more
who ' s ready for the care bear stare from the commander of care - a - lot himself ? from kidrobot and artist tara mcpherson comes this spectacular care . . . read more
“it was impossible to explain to people what i was doing with kidrobot . people would ask , ‘are they art or are they toys ? ’ , and i’d say , ‘both . ’”
pour some extra nostalgia into your vinyl collection with the new kidrobot x nick 90 ' s green rugrats reptar medium art figure . available this friday , july 6th at 10 : 00am mst on
slide your way over to the thirsty step to celebrate the next adult swim x kidrobot wild ride ! standing at 7 - inches inches tall , rick and morty hitch . . . read more
kidrobot x south park is so excited to introduce the south park vinyl series 2 mini - figures display tray , featuring new figures of
the boys
, as . . . read more
artist - driven kidrobot will remain headquartered in boulder . frank kozik , the famed concert - poster artist and creator of kid robot’s labbit vinyl toy products , will join the company as creative director .
adult swim time ! all kids out of the pool ! ready to tackle your insomnia with a series of blind box buddies ? adult swim x kidrobot are back at it . . . read more
crash is back and that means the evil dr . neo cortex is up to his old tricks . kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite villain with the . . . read more
not the same store , the selection was mediocre and quite strange . this is not a store for kids . i use to visit the height mainly for kidrobot . i will not be back .
kidrobot x south park is so excited to introduce the south park vinyl series 2 mini - figures random 4 - pack , featuring new figures of
the boys
, as . . . read more
yee - haw ! crash is back and he ' s enhanced , entranced and ready to dance ! kidrobot is ready to rock with everyone ' s favorite bandicoot with the crash . . . read more
executive producers on the project are paul budnitz , president and founder of kidrobot ; bob higgins , head of creative , w ! ldbrain ; and charles rivkin , president and ceo , w ! ldbrain .
exec producers on the project are paul budnitz , president and founder of kidrobot ; bob higgins , head of creative , w ! ldbrain ; and charles rivkin , president and ceo , w ! ldbrain .
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that combination of entrepreneurial spirit , a keen aesthetic sense and encyclopedic love for global popular culture , and a well - developed talent for hacking would characterize all of budnitz ' s future ventures , including kidrobot .
dunny is a collectible pop art toy created by kidrobot . kidrobot has released collectible dunny designer art toys featuring the art of the worlds most groundbreaking artists , graffiti artists , fashion designers and the dunny has become an iconic art platform to bring the artistry of emerging artists to the public eye with limited edition runs offered on urltoken and select retailers world - wide . browse our collection of limited edition dunnys now at urltoken .
just in time for the grand re - re - re - opening of bob ' s burgers comes the bob ' s burgers x kidrobot blind box vinyl mini series ! collect all your . . . read more
kidrobot broke some sad news on its blog today : after ten - plus years in business , the soho boutique is closing up shop . ( hat tip to an eagle eye tipster . ) the letter explains :
kidrobot and otto björnik ' s collaboration culminates today with the release of the 20 - inch reyna dunny and a brand new t - shirt design . the reyna dunny is an enormous version of björnik ' s black . . .
budnitz called upon the talents of friend tristan eaton , the illustrator he ' d worked with on his previous animated films . together they created dunny and munny , two of kidrobot ' s best selling characters . with a philosophy of collaboration , budnitz brought in dozens of other fine artists , graffiti artists , and illustrators to work on toy projects with him . kidrobot produces roughly 60 new toy projects each year and its toys are sold in thousands of stores worldwide .
i am reptar . hear me roar !
scary , isn ' t he ? yay or nay , it ' s time to take home tommy pickle ' s favorite tyrannosaurus rex . kidrobot and nickelodeon . . . read more
so the kidrobot store just opened on the beach ! if you know kidrobot , i ' m sure your going to be as excited as i was . kidrobot is a relatively new company with a massive following . think edgy , urban , designer toys and apparel . i think this is their third or fourth store and growing . they have a pretty cult - ish following and i ' m sure more people down here are going to know their name now that they just opened their miami store . most of the toys are limited edition pieces , so kidrobot gets my vote for . . .
best place to get a gift for someone who has everything !
some items can get pricey . . . but how can you put a price on art . . . wait , i mean limited edition pieces . no , i mean toys . . . no , art ! oh never mind . you guys get the idea .
the mishka dunny series may have dropped last month , but kidrobot keep bringing the goods , this time with two new t - shirt designs . a black shirt sporting l ' amour supreme ' s eyeball design and a . . .
paramount pictures has teamed with w ! ldbrain , the award - winning entertainment company that develops and produces television programming , motion pictures , commercial content and licensed merchandise , to develop a feature film based on the wildly popular kidrobot characters for its nickelodeon movies family label , the first in a planned series of projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys . the feature film will be produced by former paramount exec scott aversano , as part of his overall production deal for the studio .
my girlfriend is like a kid in a candy store in kidrobot . she wants everything . i think its the creative outlet the toys provide as a blank canvas . it is great to take inspiration from the overpriced collectibles . last time we went we ended up getting a lovely bunny with bubble gum , which i plan to paint as a cherry blossom tree . kidrobot toys have been used all around the world for exhibitions in malls and art galleries . fantastic gift for any age .
kidrobot is excited to release south park : the fractured but whole mini series & the coon 7″ medium figure ! the brand new mini series features the superhero group assembled by the coon . each mini figure stands 3″ tall and comes packaged in a … continued
the collaboration reinforces wild brain ' s commitment to becoming a leading digital animation studio and a haven for the industry ' s most talented artists and executives . budnitz will continue as both president of kidrobot and as an executive producer at wild brain animation studios .
in addition to developing projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys , w ! ldbrain produces the hit series yo gabba gabba ! , now entering its second season on nick jr . w ! ldbrain has offices in los angeles , new york , and san francisco .
well , what do you see ?
a pretty butterfly
? i see kidrobot ' s slow but sure return to the apparel game . titled
rorschach dunny ,
their newest shirt is an ink - blot - style illustration of a dunny . . .
uhm , i have always , always loved kidrobot . it basically embodies some major things i love - - good design , quirkiness , and art , in the form of figurines and keychainsssss . sooo basically being in a kidrobot store irl was super exciting for me ! ! ! it ' s fun to check out all the bizarre but awesome things so many artists end up creating and i think it represents so much of what haight is . check it outttt and bring money if you ' re like me and love these things . . . .
part art gallery , part store , if you ' re interested in art , design , toys , or are just nearby and bored ( or any combo of the above ) , be sure to stop by ! it ' s a small space but it ' s still definitely full of all the latest kidrobot merchandise and collections . i love spending time going from piece to piece and observing all the details . kidrobot designer toys can be cute , quirky , or just plain weird . i thought the workers there were really informative and happy to talk to you about any of the stuff in store . i came here specifically to buy something since kidrobot merchandise isn ' t readily available in my home town and i didn ' t want to buy online . i was really happy to see they had the item i wanted in stock .
most of all , we thank you , the kidrobot cult in miami . your support has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated . we’ll miss your boundless energy , the creativity of the local customizers , and the many artists who brought imagination and art to our miami events over the last 6 years .
your challenge is to bring kidrobot’s ‘bot to an original t - shirt design . take cues from the cheeky , fresh , hard - living , and artist - inspired style of the ' bot to create your own ' bot infused work of wearable art that will proudly hang in any scene .
budnitz has designed or art directed virtually every product created by kidrobot since the company ' s inception . budnitz ' s original creations include dunny & munny with tristan eaton , zoomies , moochypooty ( animated for wildbrain ' s brilliant yo gabba gabba on nick jr . ) , and many others .
andy warhol and kidrobot meet to create a limited edition collection of andy warhol vinyl art toys and plush based on iconic andy warhol art pieces from campbell ' s inspired art to the velvet underground banana . shop andy warhol keychains , andy warhol plush , andy warhol art figures and andy warhol collectibles .
if you are a kidrobot fan , this is a slice of nirvana . everyone in the store knows the products , understands why we collect them , and are super helpful . the same is true of the los angeles store on melrose . really great customer service . i am plastic too . . .
kidrobot turns playing with your toys into an artistic endeavor , cranking out vinyl figurines with cutting - edge flair and undecorated creatures waiting for your unique stamp to make them pop . and overseeing every sinister hop of a dunny or bare glare of a munny is their shape - shifting mascot , the ‘bot .
in 2010 , 10 dunny toys and 3 munny toys created by budnitz & eaton , with paints by various artists , were accepted into the permanent collection of the museum of modern art in new york city . kidrobot’s innovative toys were also the centerpiece of the 2008 cooper - hewitt smithsonian museum design triennial .
last week , kidrobot relaunched their store featuring their own brand new apparel collection . similar to most of their toy and figure designs , a lot of the kidrobot clothing line features playful and colorful prints , such as their logo , rainbow colors , and even their figures . the new line consists of hoodies and tees , as well as bags and fitted caps . the mob that formed in front of the store during their re - launch should signify that some of these pieces are highly sought after , especially the limited edition items . so hurry on up , if you’re trying to get your hands on some of these items .
in december 2007 , 10 dunny toys and 3 munny toys created by budnitz & eaton , with paints by various artists , were accepted into the permanent collection of the museum of modern art in new york city . kidrobot ' s innovative toys were also the centerpiece of the 2006 cooper - hewitt smithsonian museum design triennial .
last week , kidrobot relaunched their store featuring their own brand new apparel collection . similar to most of their toy and figure designs , a lot of the kidrobot clothing line features playful and colorful prints , such as their logo , rainbow colors , and even their figures . the new line consists of hoodies and tees , as well as bags and fitted caps . the mob that formed in front of the store during their re - launch should signify that some of these pieces are highly sought after , especially the limited edition items . so hurry on up , if you’re trying to get your hands on some of these items . info : freshness
from october 24 - 28 , get 25 % off selected hoodies , jackets , tees , hats , & more at all our kidrobot locations . and check us out online at urltoken from october 26 - 30 for even more outrageous bargains and astounding savings ! don’t sleep–once this sale’s over , these deals will be gone forever !
the attempt to turn the popular wildbrain - backed brand into a film began at paramount , which several years ago optioned the property with aversano the catalyst . kidrobots are branded collectible character creations . the limited - edition vinyl figures are designed by kidrobot founder paul budnitz and then painted by a group of graffiti and graphic artists and musicians . the figures , along with an apparel line , are sold in high - end stores around the country . in this franchise - hungry climate , where we are getting more teenage mutant ninja turtles , a power rangers film and a play - doh feature being molded by paul feig at fox , why not a kidrobot feature ?
shop limited edition designer vinyl and resin art toys and customs from kidrobot and artists across the world . featured artists include andy warhol , frank kozik , j * ryu , ron english , horrible adorables , amanda visell , jason freeny , mark dean veca , brandt peters , scott tolleson , jeremyville and shiffa , just to name a few .
in addition to developing projects based on kidrobot limited edition toys , w ! ldbrain produces the hit series “yo gabba gabba ! , ” now entering its second season on nick jr . and has been recognized for over a decade as a leader in animation . w ! ldbrain has offices in los angeles , new york , and san francisco .
budnitz called upon the talents of friend tristan eaton , the illustrator he’d worked with on his previous animated films . together they created dunny and munny , two of kidrobot’s best selling characters . with a philosophy of collaboration , budnitz brought in dozens of other fine artists , graffiti artists , and illustrators to work on toy projects with the brand .
aligning wild brain ' s award - winning animation with kidrobot ' s cutting - edge art and design opens up a whole new world of possibilities ,
said charles rivkin , chief executive officer of wild brain .
paul budnitz is a creative genius and a brilliant entrepreneur . we look forward to helping him realize the enormous potential of his vision .
wild brain is a sanctuary for independent artists that value creativity and innovation ,
added budnitz .
at kidrobot , we strive to elevate toys to the level of art . charlie and the wild brain team have a similar philosophy . of all the studios that have approached us about creative partnerships , we feel that wild brain is the perfect home .
mgm has tapped robert rugan to direct a film based on popular toy brand kidrobot , sources confirmed for variety . “the last airbender” producer scott aversan is producing the project . plot details are being kept under wraps , but sources say the robot - focused project will be live action — not animated . matt ember and tom astle , whose recent work consists of animated [ … ]
he recognized the quirky , intricate toys as works of popular - art that mixed many aesthetic movements he loved — including fashion , cartoons , graffiti , comics , music , and fine art . budnitz sold minidisco and sunk the proceeds into founding kidrobot in a california garage in 2002 , leveraging the technology he’d developed for his older businesses . he moved the new company to new york city in 2003 .
i feel like this kidrobot store is very similar to other kidrobot stores , except the employees are cooler , less stuck up and way friendlier . they even allowed us to take a picture of an art piece they had which they were not selling but was a collections edition art piece . they had sales . i feel like that alone qualifies the five stars aside from the sheer selection they had which i thought was better than other stores . they also had a ton of archived items which were super awesome because you couldn ' t get them anywhere else anymore . this store is centrally located in the shopping area on collins , so it ' s easy to browse and find other stores in nearby areas . it ' s also right next to a parking garage , which thankfully wasn ' t super pricey !
paul budnitz is an american artist , designer , and entrepreneur . he is well known as the founder & ceo of superplastic , the world’s premiere creator of art toys & accessories . he is also the founder of budnitz bicycles , the luxury city bicycle brand , and is co - founder of social network ello . in 2002 budnitz created the designer toy brand kidrobot ( which he sold in 2012 ) .
i collect a lot of kidrobot stuff , so naturally i decided to give kr sf a visit while i was in the area . i expected a lot from this store , rare items i can ' t get online , great customer service , great prices . a lot of what i get from the online store or dealing with the kr message board . i was sadly wrong though . the place was definitely rammed inside with tourists and collectors alike . i was hard to get a good look at all the items let alone find an employee to help out . as i searched through the store though , i found nothing out of the ordinary . there wasn ' t anything that i wasn ' t about to buy at my local retailers back home or just simply order online . also i noticed the prices were fairly high for non kidrobot stuff . there were a few kaws pieces and they were marked up significantly higher than normal . overall if you ' re a hardcore kidrobot fan there ' s nothing really any different at this location other than the fact there are a few giant dunny and labbit sculptures throughout the store . also there are opportunities to visit signings by artists and things like that . unfortunately none of that was going on when i was in sf , but maybe next time !
i love this place . chance is the name of the game at kidrobot . you never know what toy you are going to get because it is random with each box . i been collecting the bunny ' s and i got the one with a knife in its back super rare ! as lucky as i might have been , i have seen the opposite . i saw a grown man cussing and screaming
why , why , why , i already have this one .
he demanded they take it back , but they do not do that at kidrobot . another collection i love is
the things that hurt
zipper pull collection . i got the gun zipper pull and use to wear in on my pants zipper . the girlfriend hated it , but i thought it was hilarious . as an adult , it definitely brings me back to my childhood or is it i never grew up ? not sure .
he recognized the quirky , intricate toys as works of popular - art , pieces that mixed many aesthetic movements he loved - - including fashion , cartoons , graffiti , comics , music , and fine art . budnitz sold minidisco and sunk the proceeds into founding kidrobot in a california garage in 2002 . leveraging the technology he ' d developed for his older businesses and moved the new company to new york city in 2003 , and then to boulder , co in 2010 .
i don ' t think there ' s a single thing to dislike about kidrobot . the novel combination of gambling and collectibles is sure to lure you in with a ravenous fury . my girlfriend ' s sister has been a fan of kidrobot for some time , but this was my first time actually going into the store and understanding what takes place . the sister took the lead , and marched us into the store . there are larger , and rarer collectibles available straight for purchase , but the main draw are the small boxes filled with random collectibles in a given line . some of the more recognizable series include the simpsons and futurama , but there ' s an array of other cute , strange , scary , and straight messed - up collections . i quickly got into the feel of the shop , and purchased a futurama collectible . opened the box , and got leela . but . . . but she looked so lonely . about 2 minutes later , i was back to the counter to buy another box - this time i got bender . i kept eyeing the boxes , tempted to buy more , but my wallet wouldn ' t let me at the time ( each box is about $ 10 - cheap , but i don ' t have the money to buy 20 boxes and hope for the best ) . i ' m sure this isn ' t the last time i ' ll be stopping by a kidrobot .
so they have a kid robot on haight in sf . . but here i am , going all across the nation to miami beach and buying stuff from this location . . why ? idk - i ' m a retard . . my husband and i love kidrobot ' s adult toy collection figurines munny - whatever you want to call them . depending on the collection you pay around 6 - 8 for a blind assortment . you pick a box and according to the odds on the box you get some awesome character to showcase on your desk or bookshelf . it totally reminds me of digging into the cereal box for a prize at the bottom . i love the smorkin labbit and munny dolls that you can draw on . i also love their plush yummy breakfast dolls . . the clothing is quirky and super fun looking , but too kiddie for my taste . lets just say kidrobot is random , creative and fantastic . this is not a place to bring toddlers - its not a kid ' s toy store , its an adult toy store - no sexual reference intended
i ' ve been a fan of kidrobot since the beginning and it was sad to see the store closed . i thought woot bear would be a good substitute , but after my first visit , it was just not the same . the store is small and just empty . i understand they want to keep things simple and clean , but there was nothing to buy . here ' s my wallet , i want to spend $ , but there were barely anything to browse . i guess i ' ll just have to shop online now .
exclusive : mgm has acquired the film rights to kidrobot , a collectible art - toy company , and the film company has hired matt ember & tom astle to write the script for a film that will mix animation and live action . they are coming off the dreamworks animation hit home . the film will be produced by scott aversano . the producer and scribes also worked together on the paramount film failure to launch , which starred matthew mcconaughey and sarah jessica parker . the writers’ other credits are get smart and the chris wedge - directed epic .
kidrobot is excited to announce their new line of collectibles , phunny ! not dunny , but phunny , a line of 8” squishable plush figures featuring creeps , monsters and frights . the first wave of phunny has a few familiar creatures you may remember from the 80’s . you may want to avoid feeding them after midnight , getting them wet , and exposing them to light . gizmo , stripe and mohawk are the first to join the phunny line and will soon be available at your favorite toy retailers in august . each plush figure will retail $ 16 . 99 a piece .
for the young to old , highly skilled to first - timers , each munny is a blank 3d canvas , ready for scribbling , painting , dressing up , and designing into whatever your imagination desires . this customizable figure is available in a variety of sizes , colors and styles , with some including fun accessories such as reusable markers or heroic stickers , making this the perfect artistic canvas for everyone from kids to professional artists . the essence of creation lies within . kidrobot’s munnyworld is a one - of - a - kind design experience that lets you create your own art toy !
kidrobot is probably one of the best toy makers in the business right now along with funko . this store even sells some funko products ! it ' s a very unique toy store and they really have some of the best quality figures you can find in the bay area . there is always a constant flux of new products so you might need to come here often if you ' re looking for a particular line . service is friendly and they really know their stuff . if you ' re a toy collector and are in sf , you need to check this place out .
as we scout our new location and go through this transition we want to thank all of you for your past , present and future support . we thank the fans and collectors that only new york can bring . we thank the committed artists and customizers who give of their time and talent and who have grown to be mentors and teachers . we thank the local partners , sponsors , and collaborators whose relationship and camaraderie we value working with . we could not be here without you and we will continue to bring you exciting new art , products and brands as well as the kind of experiences that only kidrobot can deliver .
only one word to describe kidrobot - one of the coolest store in the district with a distinct character , haight - ashbury . for those of us who grew up with the ninja turtles , futurama , simpsons , family guy , and gundams . this place has all the nostalgia and more . a store doubles a museum , one can spend hours in here peeking through the glass cabinets to find high quality figurines with flawlessly detailed paintwork . on my most recent expedition , i found the butters paladin from south park ' s stick of truth game . score ! having one of these guys being the resident of a corner of the room definitely adds something rocketeeriness to the atmosphere .
upon taking pictures of the storefront i was asked by another customer
are you a fan of kid robot
. . . . am i a fan ? words cannot explain my dorky inclinations to this store . in hawaii we don ' t have kidrobot or any other vinyls store , so when i get to stop by here i become like a kid in a candy store . pure excitement is flowing through my veins upon walking in and seeing the showcases of dunny ' s , labbits , blind boxes , and so on . i also noticed they had a impressive series of teenage mutant ninjas and marvel munny ' s , which i couldn ' t help but to buy a whole bunch . the selection of clothes is awesome , not a lot but what they do have is pretty sick . they have clothes for mostly mens but they do carry a few pieces for women ' s , kid ' s , and baby ' s . to my surprise there was a good selection of clothes that was on sale , i ended up buying a nice mens sweater for half the original price . everything is neatly displayed and organized , so things are easily accessible . which is unfortunate for those such as myself who lack self control in kidrobot and end up buying a ton of things they don ' t need . so if you ' re into pop art , street art , vinyls , japanese inspired trinkets , etc , then kid robot is definitely the place to go .
kidrobot is a dream for people like me , who love anime , comics , comfort tv , superheroes , scary - cute things , food personified , and mashups of any and / or all of the above . i wish the inventory would turn over a little faster - - often times i go months between visits and they still have mostly the same items . but i can usually count on them to have a new dunny series every few visits . dunnys are great , because the detail on many of them is striking , and at 3
you can collect dozens of them and they don ' t take up very much space . i ' m glad that they decided to keep this one open ( or rather , spin it off to someone who kept it open ) when almost all the other ones have been closed . fingers crossed .
not much by way of clothing but there are loads of
artwork
for sale . definitely a niche market . i used to subscribe to their email group , but opted out of the membership a few years ago . it ' s rare to come across a kidrobot store , so when walking along collins and noticing the store front , i was compelled to walk in . i knew that the clothing was going to be overpriced . yes , it ' s cool looking , but it ' s also not sophisticated . t - shirts in general aren ' t sophisticated as a genre . it ' s a cool spot to purchase a little gift for your hipster friend . they ' ll love it , obsess over the genre for a few months , and then be over it . but at least you kept them occupied for a while . . .
amanda visell grew up with a crazy love for vintage disney . mousketeers , war era cartoons , a different time . she spent her teens in the pacific northwest during the riot grrl music movement and was captivated by the large community of independent artists and their overall message of equality . she moved to los angeles to pursue a career in visual development for animation , eventually becoming a designer and sculptor on stop motion segments for shows like the simpsons and the feature film elf . her career took a sharp turn when she started showing her paintings publicly . since 2005 she has exhibited her work , lectured , and taught workshops at galleries and museums internationally ( not just canada ) . she has partnered with brands to develop product lines based on her artwork including disneyland u . s . a and kidrobot . in 2007 she formed her own design brand , switcheroo with notable artist michelle valigura . she currently lives in northern los angeles with chickens and dogs , she did not go to college .
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more importantly , we are human . we are a group of dreamers who want to create a space where art , design and surprise meet . in a store . on our website . in a conference room . or living room . where the conversations about art and design take place . but it ' s the element of surprise - the nod , the magic - that finds its way into all we do , which creates our point of difference . it keeps things interesting , making people want to stick around to see what ' s next .
between artists and collectors . parents and kids . stores and shoppers . between one another . about new products . emerging artists . the backstory behind a creation . we get people talking . we get them excited . we bring art to life .
that feeling when you come across something new , unexpected , shocking , offbeat . a raw reaction that drives you to keep exploring and discovering - it ' s pure childlike wonder that you can experience over and over . we want to make you react . positive or negative , but never indifferent .
boulder goes out in style with a special signing and toy release with san diego based artist colus ! the impundulu , a 7 - inch resin figure comes to life here in boulder with an early release of 20 figures . these eye - catching , beautiful pieces do not deviate from the strong , crisp black and white work we have all come to love from colus . the impundulu deserves a spot in your collection next to the hunted dunny and the harvester dunny and can be yours for $ 150 !