ADX Energy Ltd
ABN 50 009 058 646
ANNUAL REPORT
31 DECEMBER 2021
ADX ENERGY LTD
CONTENTS
Contents
Page
Corporate Directory………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Chairman’s Report………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Operations Report…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Reserves Report……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Directors’ Report……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Auditors’ Independence Declaration to the Directors…………………………………………………… 42
Directors’ Declaration……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income………………….. 44
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position………………………………………………………………….. 45
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity…………………………………………………………………. 46
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows……………………………………………………………………………. 47
Notes to the Financial Statements…………………………………………………………………………………… 48
Auditor’s Report………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 86
Additional Shareholder Information……………………………………………………………………………….. 91
Tenement Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 94
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ADX ENERGY LTD
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors
Ian Tchacos (Executive Chairman)
Paul Fink (Technical Director / CEO)
Andrew Childs (Non-Executive Director)
Edouard Etienvre (Non-Executive Director)
Company Secretaries
Peter Ironside
Amanda Sparks
Registered and Principal Office
Suite 14, 210 Bagot Road
Subiaco, Western Australia 6008
Telephone:
Web Page: www.adxenergy.com.au
Email: admin@adxenergy.com.au
+61 8 9381 4266
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Solicitors
Steinepreis Paganin
Level 4, The Read Buildings
16 Milligan Street
Perth Western Australia 6000
Bankers
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
1254 Hay Street
West Perth Western Australia 6005
Stock Exchange Listing
Australian Securities Exchange Ltd
2 The Esplanade
Perth Western Australia 6000
ASX Code: ADX
Auditors
Rothsay Auditing
Level 1, Lincoln Building
4 Ventnor Avenue
West Perth Western Australia 6005
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ADX ENERGY LTD
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
The year ended 31 December 2021 has been a transformative year for ADX Energy Ltd (ADX or the Company). The Company
has consolidated its oil and gas production and exploration position in Austria and initiated the development of synergistic
renewable energy projects. Austria will remain the focus of activities for the Company where ADX has made tangible
progress towards its strategic ambition of becoming a leading European energy producer as well as a provider of long-term
energy solutions for a low carbon society. In Austria, ADX is producing safe, low greenhouse gas emission energy now to
the highest environmental standards at its Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields in the Vienna Basin (Vienna Basin Fields). The
Vienna Basin fields, together with the extensive exploration opportunities adjacent to accessible infrastructure in Upper
Austria, are expected to provide the near term cash flow required to expand the Company’s hydrocarbon and green energy
production opportunities.
The safety of our people and our contractors, as well as the protection of the environment in which we work, is of
paramount importance. I am proud to advise that no lost time incidents (LTI) were recorded during the reporting period
for safety or environmental causes at ADX’s Vienna basin oil and gas fields. COVID-19 pandemic precautions continued to
be deployed effectively during 2021 ensuring the safety of our personnel and avoiding operational disruptions.
Operational activities in Romania have been curtailed following the default by Tamaska Oil and Gas Limited (Tamaska) in
September 2020 in relation to a farmin obligation to fund a 3D seismic program in the Parta exploration license. During
the year ADX continued to assess appraisal and exploration opportunities within its exploration and production licences in
the Pannonian basin however it is unlikely that further drilling will be undertaken without the acquisition of additional 3D
seismic.
ADX activities in Italy relating to the Nilde Oil Redevelopment Project remained on hold due to the suspension of
exploration activities by the Italian Senate to enable government authorities to evaluate the suitability of exploration areas
for sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. The suspension has been further extended due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. At this stage it is unclear when or whether the suspension of exploration activities will be lifted.
The Vienna Basin Fields provided increasing cash flow during the year having benefited from stable production rates and
substantially improved oil pricing conditions due to the gradual emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Production
during 2021 and 2020 averaged 285 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Sales revenue from oil and gas increased substantially
from A$ 5,384,283 in 2020 to A$ 9,096,981 in 2021 representing a 69% increase. Gas contributed to 10% of revenues in
2021 with an increase of 190% in sales revenue compared to 2020. The average oil price for dated Brent crude in 2021 was
US$ 70.73 per barrel versus US$ 43.10 per barrel in 2020. The price achieved for gas sales was EUR 65.81 per barrel of oil
equivalent versus EUR 15.90 per barrel of oil equivalent in 2020. The increasing oil and gas pricing trends have continued
in early 2022 which bodes well for production revenues to support company growth in the coming year.
In January 2021 ADX signed concession agreements for exploration, production and gas storage in Upper Austria (Upper
Austria AGS) with the Federal Ministry responsible for Mining (BMLRT) on behalf of the Republic of Austria. Finalisation of
the Upper Austria AGS followed a comprehensive federal approval process which involved the Finance Ministry. The award
of the Upper Austria exploration licenses (ADX-AT-I and ADX-AT-II shown below) demonstrates Austria’s continued
commitment to domestic energy sector investment. Austria’s energy policy is premised on a preference for oil and gas
produced in country where strict greenhouse gas emissions and environmental standards can be guaranteed. The Upper
Austria AGS licenses have provided a highly prospective drill ready exploration and appraisal portfolio which proximal to
infrastructure in a highly productive basin where historically an exploration success rate of 48% has been achieved.
The drilling of the first well in the ADX-AT-II license, Anshof-3, commenced in December 2021. After year end the well was
suspended as an oil and gas discovery penetrating a large high relief structure which will provide extensive appraisal and
development potential in the area as well as follow up exploration. The Eocene oil zone (which was the primary target) was
encountered as predicted, validating the pre-drill structural model as well as confirming the presence of a valid trap and a
large high relief structure. A shallow Miocene gas bearing zone was also intersected in the well. Testing of the Eocene oil
zone is expected to commence in April 2022 after which the well is expected to be placed on a long-term test which will
provide potentially valuable commercial production. Planning of a drilling program has commenced to appraise large Eocene
oil zone potential on the flank of the structure where thickening of the reservoir is expected based on 3D seismic mapping
and offset wells.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
ADX’ ability to secure a prospective license, exploration license and drill its first exploration well within a year is an
extraordinary achievement. It is a credit to our team on the ground in Austria as well as the Austrian licensing authorities.
ADX can now look forward to the ongoing appraisal and development of the Anshof discovery with a view to the
development of the Company’s second production operation in Austria in the near future.
Summary of Austrian Conventional & Green Energy Assets
ADX-AT-I
Exploration &
Geothermal
ADX-AT-II
Exploration &
Geothermal
GAISELBERG & ZISTERSDORF
FIELDS
Oil Production + H2
Production & Storage
GEOTHERMAL
PILOT PROJECT
ADX, Siemens & RED
A rare and unique jurisdiction
for conventional and green
energy projects
• Entry into a 75-year energy duopoly
• World-class oil & gas basins ~1 billion barrels
of oil and 2.7 Tcf of gas
• ADX is one of 3 production and 2 exploration
operators
• Excellent oil & gas and green energy
infrastructure
• Exceptional access to 3D seismic geotechnical
data
• Capable & experienced local team
• Government funding and regulatory support
A map summarising ADX’ conventional and renewable energy projects including Vienna Basin Fields, ADX-AT-I and
ADX-AT-II exploration licenses as well as renewable energy projects in the feasibility phase
Austria provides a unique opportunity for ADX to expand its oil and gas activities as well as redeploy its assets and people
for renewable energy projects. The ability to transition to a low carbon economy is made possible in Austria due to the
excellent availability of extensive oil and gas and renewable energy infrastructure in close proximity to our oil and gas
reservoirs which could be used for low carbon technologies such as hydrogen storage, geothermal power generation and
carbon storage.
Austria’s excellent physical attributes are complimented by government policy that recognises the need for hydrocarbons in
the immediate future as well as the requirement for stable renewable energy in the longer term. To enable this transition
there is extensive financial support in the form of subsidies and low-cost loans in Austria as well as the European Union (EU).
In January 2021 ADX initiated the feasibility of the Vienna Basin Green Hydrogen Production and Storage Project (Vienna
Basin H2 Project) announcing a co-operation agreement with highly reputed and experienced hydrogen experts Horváth &
Partners (Horvath) to evaluate the generation of hydrogen utilising nearby renewable power and the deployment of
reservoirs at the Vienna Basin Fields for green hydrogen storage. ADX has progressed the business case for green hydrogen
storage in the Vienna basin signing a memorandum of agreement in September 2021 with major wind power producer,
Windkraft Simonsfeld AG (WKS) for the potential supply of green power to generate green hydrogen from an abundant
supply of fresh water which can be stored in the Vienna Basin Fields. WKS and ADX have been in ongoing discussions
regarding the supply of green power and the feasibility of Vienna Basin H2 Project utilising the Vienna Basin Fields. In addition
to the sourcing of green power for the project, ADX has commenced identifying and undertaking discussions with potential
green hydrogen purchasers.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
It is intended that Vienna Basin H2 Project will be developed in two phases commencing with a pilot phase using an
electrolyser with a capacity of 2.5 MW and the subsequent scale up of the project with 30-50 MW electrolyser capacity
through the increasing availability of green power and by capturing rapidly developing green hydrogen markets.
ADX advanced its geothermal project aspirations in July 2021 by finalising a letter of intent with Siemens Energy and RED
Drilling & Services GmbH (RED) to build and operate a well test site (Geothermal Pilot Project) in Austria to evaluate a
potentially transformational geothermal to power technology. In September 2021 ADX announced the execution of
definitive agreements with Siemens Energy and RED. Under these agreements ADX is the responsible party for all licensing
and subsurface execution aspects of the project, including engineering, geological analysis, operational planning and
implementation.
The Geothermal Pilot Project is intended to provide the proof of concept of this alternative geothermal energy conversion
technology including substantially improved efficiencies in electricity generation compared to conventional geothermal
systems. Participation in the project is expected to provide ADX with increased knowledge, experience and credibility to
develop and deploy suitable geothermal power generation technologies on a large scale in ADX’ operated Austrian licenses
as well as other Central European jurisdictions where ADX has identified geothermal power generation opportunities.
The rapid development of our ADX asset base in Austria has been enabled by the establishment of a local operational and
technical team in Vienna, Austria. Our management team has been well placed to oversee production operations and
exploration activities as well as our green project initiatives in Austria. Of critical importance are the long-term relationships
with contractors, regulatory authorities and the ongoing collaborative relationship with RAG Exploration & Production GmbH
(RAG E&P); the previous owner of the Vienna Basin Fields.
Your Company is well placed to continue to build our conventional and renewable business enabling the transformation of
ADX in to a leading European energy producer as well as a provider of long-term energy solutions for a low carbon society.
During the coming year our Shareholders can expect the following important milestones in ADX’ development:
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the testing of the Anshof-3 discovery well and the expected completion of the well for long term commercial
production;
additional appraisal drilling of the Anshof discovery from the existing three well slot location which is expected to
add to ADX reserves and production growth;
further farmout activities focussed on drilling a high impact exploration well in Upper Austria;
expansion of the Company’s exploration license areas in Upper Austria to include further oil and gas exploration
and appraisal potential as well as already identified geothermal project opportunities;
progressing the Vienna Basin H2 Project to the financial investment stage and the establishment of a special purpose
company for renewable project investment; and
progressing the Geothermal Pilot Project with Siemens and RED as well as potential geothermal projects within our
Upper Austria exploration acreage position.
On behalf of the Board of ADX, I would like to thank our Shareholders for their ongoing support. We look forward to
reporting on the Company’s activities as we continue to transform ADX into a material European onshore producer and
renewable energy project developer.
IAN TCHACOS
Executive Chairman
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OPERATIONS REPORT
OPERATIONS REVIEW
Activities Overview
During the year ended 31 December 2021, ADX has concentrated its activities on production, exploration and renewable
energy projects in Austria where ADX Board believes the Company can most effectively increase hydrocarbon production
and reserves while transforming its asset base to low carbon energy production through complimentary investment in green
hydrogen production and storage as well as geothermal heating or power generation.
At the Vienna Basin Fields, ADX has been able to maintain stable production levels with no decline. With an increasing oil
price, the production from these fields has been central to the ongoing development of the Company’s asset base utilising
its Austrian based technical and operations team to maintain and develop the business. Of particular importance no safety
or environmental LTI were recorded during the year at the Vienna Basin Fields. COVID-19 pandemic precautions initiated in
2020 were continued in 2021 ensuring the safety of our personnel and avoiding disruption to operations.
Within a year of signing of concession agreements in January 2021 for the Upper Austria AGS, ADX has been able to
commence drilling operations on the Anshof-3 well (ANS-3) which has resulted in an oil and gas discovery. The earlier
agreement of an infrastructure access agreement to nearby oil and gas infrastructure at attractive tariffs will enable to ADX
to achieve rapid and cost effective development of ANS-3. In parallel with the rapid implementation of ADX’ exploration
strategy, ADX has continued to mature its portfolio of 3D seismic defined prospects for future drilling and potential funding
via farmout.
During the year ADX undertook commercial and technical project definition activities studies in relation to redeployment of
depleted reservoirs at Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf for the storage of green hydrogen to be produced using green electricity
from nearby windfarms. ADX signed a memorandum of agreement with a major local provider of green energy to potentially
supply green power to the Vienna Basin H2 Project in September 2021. ADX also commenced discussions with potential
purchasers of green hydrogen with a view to commercialising the first phase of the project in 2022.
On the 28th of September 2021, ADX announced that it had finalised commercial arrangements and secured a well site for
the implementation of a geothermal pilot project in cooperation with Siemens Energy and RED. Engineering, planning and
procurement work commenced during October 2021. The geothermal pilot project is intended to provide the proof of
concept of an alternative geothermal energy conversion technology including improved efficiencies in generating electricity
compared to conventional geothermal systems. Participation in the project provides a unique opportunity for ADX to
enhance its knowledge, capability and experience in anticipation of participation in commercial scale geothermal power
generation projects in Austria and Central Europe.
In Romania, the Company has focussed on side-track and infill potential within the Iecea Mare production license, which is
fully covered with reprocessed 3D seismic. A number of very low risk oil and gas infill and side-track opportunities were
identified within the license area. ADX has also commenced investigating geothermal opportunities within its Parta
Exploration and Iecea Mare licenses. This energy source is expected to receive increasing investment funding in Romania
from the EU.
Asset Activities Summary
Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf Production Assets, Vienna Basin - Onshore Austria
ADX is operator and holds a 100% interest in the production licenses
Production and Revenues
Production operations at the Vienna Basin Fields have maintained stable production rates averaging approximately 284
barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD). The fields experienced no production decline between in 2020 and 2021 however
revenues increased substantially from A$ 5,384,283 in 2020 to A$ 9,096,981 in 2021 as a result of increasing oil and gas
pricing.
Average oil pricing during 2021 for dated Brent crude was US$ 70.73 per barrel versus US$ 43.10 per barrel in 2020. Average
gas price for sales on an oil equivalent basis was EUR 65.81 per barrel versus EUR 15.90 per barrel in 2020.
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Monthly oil and gas production shown below on an oil equivalent basis peaked in April 2021 at the conclusion of a well
workover program to maximise well up time as well as the incremental oil production from behind pipe potential accessed
by the perforation of a previously not produced zone in an existing well. It should be noted that workover operations are
conducted on annual basis for well maintenance and access to behind pipe potential from existing wells when production
from existing producing zones becomes depleted. This is normal practice for maximising recovery from multi-layer
reservoirs such as ADX’ Vienna Basin Fields.
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The realised sales price for oil and gas shown below shows the steadily increasing oil price during 2021. During the same
period the realised gas prices have increased in excess of a factor of five. These pricing trends were established prior to the
conflict in Ukraine due to shortages in European gas supplies as a result of increased economic activity as COVID-19
restrictions were lifted.
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The combination of stable oil and gas production and increasing commodity prices has resulted in increasing monthly
revenue. As shown below, sales revenues increased during the last quarter
despite reduced oil production due to the substantial increase in gas pricing. A work over program commenced in
December 2021 to reinstate production from a number of wells and access further behind pipe potential.
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The Vienna Basin Fields are located approximately 70kms from Vienna. The map below shows their proximity to Vienna
where oil production is delivered by pipeline for processing under a long term sales contract with the OMV. Crude oil is
sold at an 8% discount to Brent crude oil prices. Gas is sold directly into the local gas network achieving Central European
Gas (CEGH) pricing.
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OPERATIONS REPORT
ADX has continued to focus on increasing the profitability of the Vienna Basin Fields production business with increasing
commodity price by maintaining high levels of production uptime. The ability to execute planned well maintenance during
work over operations as well as a number of facilities enhancements and maintenance programs has enabled ADX to
maintain field production rates without depletion.
The RED workover rig W-102 which has been utilised for workovers in ADX’ Vienna Basin Oil fields
Safety and Environment
Safety and environment are key performance targets for ADX personnel. During 2021 no LTI’s were recorded from safety
or environmental causes at the Vienna Basin Fields. Managing potential health issues and operational disruptions due to
COVID-19 pandemic was an ongoing issue in 2021. In order to ensure operational continuity and the safety of its personnel,
ADX maintained its COVID-19 pandemic precautions including subdivision of field operations into two separated shifts to
ensure continued operations, maintenance work and workover work. All workspaces were set up to allow individual
personal isolation. As a result of the precautions taken, there was no interruption to production, well work or facility
enhancement projects.
Reserves reporting for Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields
A competent person’s report was undertaken by independent consultants RISC Advisory Pty Ltd (RISC) (RISC CPR) at the
Vienna Basin Fields. RISC was engaged to audit the Vienna Basin Fields developed Reserves held by the ADX Energy Ltd
Group (ADX) in which ADX holds a 100% operated interest. The results of the CPR where announced on the ASX on 4
November 2021.
The effective date of the RISC CPR is 1 July 2021. The developed Reserves have been classified as producing and non-
producing. The developed producing Rreserves comprise oil and gas quantities from existing producing wells and non-
producing developed Rreserves are from behind pipe reservoirs in existing wells which will become producing reserves
once these wells have been perforated to access and produce intersected oil and gas.
A comparison of the RISC CPR assessment to the previous CPR assessment with an effective date of 31 December 2019,
reported on 5 November 2020, is shown in the table below. The equivalent previously reported reserves adjusted to 1 July
2021 are calculated by deducting production from 31 December 2019 to 1 July 2021. A positive variance of 215% and 154%
respectively is estimated for the 1P and 2P developed reserves categories between the new RISC CPR reserves and the ADX
previously reported CPR on 5 November 2020. The RISC CPR net present values (“NPV”) are shown for future Ffield cash
flows for the corresponding reserves cases. All Rreserves are based on PRMS Reserves classifications refer below.
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Table Showing RISC CPR versus Previous CPR Reserves Comparison for ADX Vienna Basin Fields
1P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
2P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
3P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
1,510,000
162,000
1,348,000
Reserves @ 31/12/2019 (Previous CPR)
LESS Production (18 months)
Previous reported reserves @ 1 July 2021
RISC CPR reserves @ 1 July 2021
Reserves increase
RISC CPR NPV 8 (million)
Notes:
540,000
162,000
378,000
1,190,000
215%
EUR 5.7
890,000
162,000
728,000
1,850,000
154%
EUR 15.9
1. ADX holds a 100% working interest in the fields
2. The notional reference point for reserves is the permit boundary or export line inlet.
3. Deterministic evaluation methods have been used.
4. Associate gas resources includes inerts sold with the gas.
5. There is no fuel & flare consumption for the Fields.
6. BOE means barrels of oil equivalent including solution gas
7. Conversion factors are 1.124 m3/tonne oil, 165.4 sm3 gas per boe and a gas Higher Heating Value of 40.7 MJ/sm3
8. Oil price forecast of US$65/bbl (€55/bbl) flat from 2021 onwards.
9. Gas pricing forecast - summer price forecast is €0.14/m3 and the winter price is €0.16/m3
10. Corporate income tax rate in Austria of 25% has been applied.
11. A currency conversion of 1.18 Euro per US$ is used
Refer to the Reserves Report for further information in relation to Reserves Classifications used in above table and the
scope of the RISC CPR.
Field depletion studies
The Vienna Basin Fields consist of approximately 50 multi stacked sandstone hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs. The oil bearing
intervals have largely been developed from the bottom up. The main drive mechanism is edge water supplemented with
water injection. ADX have identified at least 32 recompletions of the existing wells to further develop the additional zones
in existing wells.
The Gaiselberg field structural model is shown below highlighting the main Neogene Sarmatian age oil producing reservoir
sandstone units. The reservoirs are bounded by the regional scale Steinberg fault at the base, and there are intra field faults
modelled, both of which are shown. The field is well appraised with a large number of production wells drilled and
production performance data since 1938. The Gaiselberg field production license outline is shown in orange. Some of the
ADX Zistersdorf field “RAG” wells can be seen to the north of the field model.
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The Gaiselberg field structural model highlighting the main Neogene Sarmatian age oil producing reservoir
sandstone units
ADX simulation model estimates consist of developed producing resources and developed non-producing resources from
well re-completions to shallower zones. The majority of re-completions will occur within the next 10 years, however, the last
re-completion is scheduled for 2042. Re-completing wells to access shallower zones would not be done before production
from the current zone has declined. This explains the extended re-completion timing in the Vienna Basin Fields.
Vienna Basin Green Hydrogen Production and Storage Project
ADX is well positioned to potentially redeploy already identified depleted reservoirs in the Vienna Basin Fields for green
hydrogen storage. The Vienna Basin Fields are very suitable for green hydrogen production and storage due to their close
proximity to Austria’s largest renewable electricity sources that can be used for electrolysis utilising increasingly efficient
electrolyser technology to produce green hydrogen.
Reservoir storage
The Vienna Basin Fields have high-quality reservoirs at suitable depth which have proven their safe storage properties for
millions of years as gas reservoirs, as well as excellent gas export infrastructure that can be used to bring green hydrogen to
market.
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Schematic showing the potential use of available green power from wind parks which are proximal to the Vienna Basin
Fields to generate and store hydrogen
A number of Pannonian age high quality reservoirs have been identified which have historically contained methane. The
reservoirs are ideally suited for the safe storage of green hydrogen. It is estimated that a single reservoir could hold on
average around 60 GWh of energy in the form of hydrogen. This is the energy equivalent of powering approximately 20,000
households in Austria for an entire year. The business case for underground energy storage is enhanced by the ever-
increasing capacity of intermittent wind and solar energy. In Austria alone a six-fold increase from currently 3.8 GW in wind
and solar energy is necessary to meet the minimum EU renewable energy targets by 2030. The largest wind and solar power
generation capacity in Austria, Slovakia and Czech Republic is located close to the Vienna Basin Fields.
The availability of low-cost, safe reservoir storage is key because it allows intermittent green power to be converted to
hydrogen and stored. Stored hydrogen can then be sold at appropriate rates to suit hydrogen market demand or pipeline
capacity. The Vienna Basin Fields are already connected to the local pipeline network into which ADX currently supplies
natural gas production. The local pipeline network, since 1 July 2021, has been designated by the Austrian regulatory
authorities to receive up to 10% hydrogen by volume. There is a clear commitment from the EU to further increase the
proportion of hydrogen in existing natural gas pipeline networks and in some countries, such as The Netherlands, dedicated
hydrogen pipelines are being built or have already been completed.
The Vienna Basin H2 Project has the following positive and unique attributes:
1. Availability of green power and water for green hydrogen production at our fields;
2. ADX owned land and facilities for the installation of off the shelf electrolyser equipment;
3. The ability to store large quantities of hydrogen economically in depleted Vienna Basin Field reservoirs;
4. The availability of an existing local pipeline network where ADX can deliver hydrogen for use by the local industry and
the community (green energy transformation) ; and
5. Proximity to the city of Vienna where there are substantial high value market development opportunities.
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Project structure and phasing
The abovementioned set of circumstances means that ADX has everything it needs to immediately pursue a hydrogen pilot
project (Phase 1) focusing on the delivery of green hydrogen to the local community via the existing gas network, mobility
and industrial users. Phase 1 is expected to be based on a 2.5 MW electrolyser capable of supplying approximately 370
tonnes of green hydrogen per annum.
Vienna Basin Hydrogen Project Structure
Project scope and phasing
Phase 1 (2.5 MW / 370 t of H2 prod. p.a. cap)
Pilot project to demonstrate viability and position project in the
Green H2 value chain
Phase 2 (30 to 50 MW / 8,800 t of H2 prod. p.a. cap)
Project upscaling to commercial capacity with increasing market
demand for Green H2 and availability of green power
Green Wind Power
(available)
H2 Production with
Electrolyser (new)
Underground Reservoir
Storage (available)
Pipeline Export
Infrastructure (available)
Phase 2
Deblending H2 from
methanised H2 (new) for
power or industrial
markets
Direct sales
of pure H2
“A phased approach enables the initial establishment of project to demonstrate viability
while further green power supply is sourced and hydrogen markets are developed”
With Phase 1 in place, ADX can then credibly build the scale of the project to provide green hydrogen for regional fuel
switching including power generation and transportation. The upscaled project is expected to be based on an electrolyser
capacity of approximately 30 to 50 MW.
In addition to the positive physical attributes for the Vienna Basin H2 Project, ADX is very well placed in Austria where there
is government support for substantial growth in green power production which is needed for green hydrogen production.
The mandated Austrian government policy is to increase renewable power by factor of 6 by 2030. In addition, there is
strong financial support for hydrogen projects, including subsidies and favourable funding terms, for renewable projects
within the EU.
Project Commercialisation
On 20 January 2021 ADX announced a cooperation agreement with Horváth, an advisory group with extensive hydrogen
project commercialisation experience. The objective of the agreement was to support the establishment of a viable hydrogen
business enabling ADX to become a provider of large-scale green hydrogen production and underground storage as well as
providing introductions to established renewable energy industry participants.
During 2021 ADX continued commercial and technical project definition activities, focussing on sourcing a green power
provider for the production of green hydrogen as well as potential purchasers of green hydrogen. ADX is currently focussed
on the implementation of Phase I of the Vienna Basin H2 Project with a view to the subsequent scale up of the project when
additional green power and green hydrogen markets become available in the middle of this decade.
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A WKS operated wind park close to ADX Vienna Basin fields
On the 5th of October 2021, ADX announced it had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with WKS for the supply of
green electricity and the joint development of the Vienna Basin H2 Project. Discussions between WKS and ADX are ongoing
in relation to green power supply and project formation. The parties intend to invest in the project and collaborate to secure
dedicated financial incentives from the Austrian Government and the EU to provide funding for the Project.
WKS is a major Austrian based European wind power producer operating 91 wind power plants, is forecast to generate
approximately 640 million kilowatt hours per year (equivalent to the power demand of 160,000 Austrian households). WKS
operates and builds wind power plants near the Vienna Basin Fields.
In addition to the value development potential of Vienna Basin H2 Project the ability to potentially utilise the Vienna Basin
Fields for renewable energy production and storage can add significant value to the fields through shared operations and
the likely deferment of abandonment liability later in field life.
Upper Austria Exploration Licenses, Molasse Basin - Onshore Austria
ADX is operator and holds a 100% interest in the exploration licenses ADX-AT-I and ADX-AT-II.
ADX signed concession agreements for the Upper Austria AGS on the 8th of January 2021 with the BMLRT on behalf of the
Republic of Austria. In addition to the Upper Austria AGS, ADX finalised an infrastructure access agreement with RAG E&P
which enables access to nearby RAG E&P owned oil and gas infrastructure at attractive tariffs.
Access to a high-quality 3D seismic and well data in Upper Austria with a replacement value of EUR 90 million resulting
from a data trade agreement with RAG executed in July 2019, has enabled ADX to high grade an area of 450 km² that
includes 10 “drill ready” exploration prospects and 5 appraisal drilling opportunities.
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Map showing ADX Upper Austria AGS licenses (ADX-AT-I & ADX-AT-II) proximal to the RAG E&P oil and gas production
area of the Molasse Basin East of Munich
The Upper Austria AGS prospect portfolio is summarised below. The portfolio includes multiple play types with outstanding
resource upside potential and access to infrastructure on agreed terms which enables rapid development on attractive
terms. Several prospects have a geothermal play option, providing further upside potential and an increased probability of
commercial success.
On 30 March 2021 ADX announced an upgraded technical assessment for 10 “drill ready” exploration prospects volumes
within the ADX-AT-I and ADX-AT-II licences to 58 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE) combined best technical case
prospective resources. Note 2
Activities during the year focused on prospect maturation and peer reviews, preparation of a data base for farmout
discussions and the drilling the Anshof prospect targeting 6.6 million barrels (MMBBL) of best technical recoverable
resources (crude oil) “ASX Reporting Date 30/3/2021”.
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PROSPECT NAME
fluid
Map Name
Best Technical
Recoverable
[mmboe]
well TD
[m TVD]
Exploration
Well Cost
[MM Euro]
Σ HIGH IMPACT EXPLORATION
OHO
ZELL AM MOOS
gas (oil)
gas (oil)
OHO
ZAM
20,4
14,6
Σ TREND EXPLORATION
LICHTENBERG
IRRSDORF
TERNBERG
WOLFSGRUB
PERGERN
ANSHOF
ARD (LP gas only)
SIERNING IMB
Σ APPRAISAL / SIDE TRACK
STEYR 3 (APPR)
BAD HALL - LIND (appr.)
BAD HALL - STEIN (appr.)
BRUNN (sidetrack)
KLE 1A (Sidetrack)
TOTAL EXPLORATION [mmboe]
TOTAL [mmboe]
gas
gas
oil
oil
oil
oil
gas
gas
gas
oil
oil
gas
oil
LIC
IRR
TER
WOL
PER
ANS
ARD-BR
SIE
STE
LIN
SGB
ARD-BR
KLE
2,7
3,0
3,2
2,2
2,5
6,6
2,2
1,0
0,5
0,8
0,8
0,8
0,6
58
62
4 365
5 400
3 010
2 950
2 890
3 150
1 790
2 250
2 700
1 100
1 270
2 150
2 200
2 100
2 260
6,6
7,3
3,6
2,9
5,0
5,1
2,2
1,8
2,1
1,4
1,5
1,8
1,8
1,2
1,3
The above table summarises the current prospect portfolio including the two prospects which have been high graded
for drilling (Anshof and OHO) highlighted in red (ASX Reporting Date 30/3/2021)
Note 1:
Prospective Resources are those estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future
development project(s) related to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of
development. Further explorations appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially
moveable hydrocarbons.
Note 2:
The prospective resource estimates in this release are classified and reported in accordance with the PRMS – SPE Guidelines for the
exploration licenses ADX-AT-I and ADX-AT-II, in the Molasse Basin, Austria. Refer to the end of this release for an explanation of prospective
resource classifications used and the Basis on which the prospective resources were estimated. Prospective Resources are those estimated
quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future development project(s) related to undiscovered
accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further explorations appraisal and
evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.
Anshof and OHO Prospect Independent Resources Review
ADX announced the results of an independent resources review of the Anshof and OHO prospects in the ADX-AT-II and
ADX-AT-I exploration licenses in Upper Austria on 10 November 2021. The independent review was conducted by RISC
opining on ADX resources assessments and risking for the prospects. RISC reviewed the prospective resource and risk
assessment for the Anshof and OHO Prospects and found them to be reasonable. A summary of RISC’s findings are shown
in the table below.
RISC assessed that the mean un-risked Prospective Resource* for the Anshof prospect is 6.6 million barrels of oil equivalent
(“MMBOE”) (including the primary Eocene target only) and the probability of success is 43%. RISC has also assessed that
the mean un-risked Prospective Resource* for the OHO prospect is 17.0 MMBOE for the oil case and 20.4 MMBOE for the
gas case with a probability of success is 24%.
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Table 1: OHO Prospective Resource and Geological Risk Asssessment
(ADX 100% Equity Interest)
Unrisked Prospective
Resource 1
Oil Case
Gas Case
P(90)2 (MMBOE) P(50)3 (MMBOE) P(10)4 (MMBOE) Mean5 (MMBOE)6 Probability of
Success
3.50
5.90
11.90
16.10
36.40
39.40
17.00
20.40
24%
24%
Table 1a: Anshof Prospective Resource and Geological Risk Asssessment
(ADX 100% Equity Interest)
P(90)2 (MMBOE) P(50)3 (MMBOE) P(10)4 (MMBOE) Mean5 (MMBOE)6 Probability of
0.50
3.30
16.20
6.60
Success
43%
Unrisked Prospective
Resource 1
Oil Case
Notes to Table 1 and 1a;
1. *Prospective Resources are those estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the
application of a future development project(s) related to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both
an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further explorations appraisal and evaluation is required
to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.
2. At least a 90% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.
3. At least a 50% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.
4. At least a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.
5. The arithmetic average of the probability distribution.
6. BOE means barrels of oil equivalent.
RISC was not provided with an assessment of the deeper Cenomanian secondary objective for Anshof.
RISC has reviewed the resources in accordance with the Society of Petroleum Engineers internationally recognised
Petroleum Resources Management System 2018 (PRMS). RISC’s methodology was to review the evaluation, probabilistic
resource evaluation and geologic risking carried out by ADX.
ADX-AT-II License: Anshof (ANS- star symbol) prospect for which drilling was undertaken in December 2021/January
2022. Follow up prospects are shown in yellow together with producing fields, pipeline network and processing
facilities
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ADX-AT-I License: OHO (red star symbol) prospect for which a drill site already exists. Follow up prospects are shown
in yellow together with producing fields and pipeline network
Anshof Farmin by Xstate Resources Limited
On 22 November 2021 ADX announced a farmout to ASX listed Xstate Resources Limited (Xstate) to fund 40% of the Anshof-
3 well costs to earn a 20% participating interest in the Anshof Prospect Area. By the time of conclusion of drilling the Anshof-
3 well in January 2022 Xstate had funded 40% of the Anshof well up to a cap at EUR 1,800,000 (EUR 720,000 net to Xstate)
and paid 20% of well costs thereafter to earn a 20% equity interest in the Anshof Prospect Area. Xstate may elect to fund
40% of a second well on the Anshof Prospect or the Anshof Farmin Area to earn a 20% interest in the Anshof Farmin Area
within the ADX-AT-II exploration license. Refer to ADX-AT-II map on the previous page.
Summary of Anshof- 3 discovery results
The Anshof-3 well was spudded at 00.30 hours on the 18th of December 2021. The Anshof-3 well is located in the ADX-AT-
II license in Upper Austria. The Anshof well site has provision for up to 3 drilling slots (the well name Anshof-3 is due to the
fact that the physical surface location number 3 was the first that was approved by all necessary authorities to allow
spudding of the well). Well operations were concluded following the running and cementing of 7 inch casing to a total
depth (TD) of 2499m. The RED E-200 rig was released on 15 January 2022. The well has been suspended in preparation for
completion with production tubing utilising a workover rig prior to testing and potential long-term production.
The Anshof-3 well intersected 3 hydrocarbon bearing zones of interest in a large, high relief structure providing very
significant appraisal and development potential in an onshore setting adjacent to readily available gathering, production
and export infrastructure. The Anshof-3 well is expected to yield a second production asset in Austria for ADX during 2022.
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Running casing using the RED E-200 rig at the Anshof-3 drill site
The well was open hole logged with an extensive suite of logs acquiring a comprehensive dataset enabling detailed
quantification of reservoir parameters. Petrophysical analysis from drilling data as well as logs from top to bottom in the
well can be summarised as follows:
1. Approximately 20m gross gas reservoir zone at around 800m of measured depth (MD) within the overthrust Miocene
aged imbricates in a finely laminated deep water turbidites clastic section which has an estimated 14m of gas pay. The
finely laminated thin bedded nature of gas sands was further evidenced by FMI logs. It is expected that these sands
will contribute significantly to gas flow rates over an anticipated 20m perforation interval.
2. An Eocene reservoir section starting around 2302m MD with oil shows across a 6m zone of which between 2.5 to 4m
are expected to be productive net pay. This is comparable with nearby production wells.
3. The Cretaceous (Cenomanian) section has been interpreted to contain about 11m of reservoir section with oil
saturation in line with the oil shows seen while drilling the well. Porosity logs (density, neutron and sonic) together
with FMI data and cuttings data suggest that this zone at the Anshof-3 drilling location is unlikely to achieve economic
oil flow rates and will not be tested. However, it is encouraging that oil presence was proven. Reservoir quality is
known to be variable for this section and better reservoir quality may be encountered elsewhere on the large Anshof
structure.
The testing of the Anshof-3 well will be undertaken during the second quarter of 2022. The deeper Eocene oil reservoirs
will be tested first and the shallower Miocene sandstone gas zone will be tested subsequently.
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Geological Cross Section schematic along the Anshof-3 well path, highlighting the two hydrocarbon zones which will be
tested. The oil zone will be tested first
Eocene oil reservoir testing and development strategy
Based on well results to date, ADX believes the previously announced pre-drill most likely Eocene oil resources estimates
do not warrant revision. The current understanding of the Eocene resources is considered to be in line with ADX reported
resources and that independently assessed by RISC predrill for the following reasons:
1. The Anshof-3 exploration well intersected the Top Eocene oil zone as predicted by the 3D seismic pre-drill
interpretation, approximately 4m higher than prognosed making the potential oil column slightly larger by an
equivalent amount. This excellent result validates the predrill structural model and confirms the presence of a large
structure. A major contribution to the oil resource calculation stems from the structural configuration of the oil pool
gross rock volume (GRV), which remains largely unchanged.
Top oil (Eocene sandstone) post drill depth map (meters TVDSS), incorporating all well results available. The dark green
shaded area shows minimum case (P90), light green area showing the maximum case (P10)
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2. The presence of reservoir was the main geological risk prior to drilling which has now been mitigated by the
intersection of a 6m gross oil column in the Anshof-3 well with at least 2.5m to 4m being high quality reservoir net pay.
No free water or an oil water contact was intersected in the well. This result is within the predrill prediction expectation
supported by RISC in its independent resource assessment. Future field appraisal and development wells will focus on
drilling locations with the potential for optimal reservoir thickness in contrast to the Anshof-3 well which targeted the
crest of the structure to prove the presence of a valid trap and a large, high relief structure. The figure below shows
the Anshof structure outline in green with an overlay of expected Eocene gross reservoir thickness based on 3D seismic,
nearby well data as well as latest Anshof-3 well results. The map indicates areas to the East of the Anshof-3 well where
a much thicker Eocene reservoir section can be expected. With the structural risk eliminated by the Anshof-3 well
results, these areas can be specifically targeted for high productivity development wells. In addition to the optimal
Eocene potential, it is likely that areas away from the Late Cretaceous paleo high as mapped on 3D seismic (see below)
may also contain better quality and potentially more productive Cenomanian oil reservoir sections as has been the
case in other nearby oil fields in the area.
Eocene reservoir gross thickness map, with the Anshof structure outline shown in transparent green
Subject to the Eocene sandstone producing at commercial rates during testing, the Anshof-3 well will be placed on long
term test production by trucking oil a short distance to a nearby oil loading facility where it can be loaded for rail
transportation to the OMV refinery in Vienna. Upon establishment of a multi well facility and production license, a pipeline
tie-in has already approved by the Austrian regulators.
Miocene gas reservoir testing and development strategy
The Miocene gas reservoir has been intersected at a depth of around 800m (MD) within the overthrust imbricates of the
Miocene aged finely laminated deep water turbidites clastic section (Refer to geological cross section above). The
estimated total 14m of gas pay is expected to flow at commercial rates based on offset wells in a similar geological setting.
ADX is planning to test the gas zone following testing of the deeper Eocene oil zone.
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Upper Austria Acreage Expansion
During the reporting period ADX has undertaken a review of the prospectivity of surrounding areas to its existing ADX-AT-
I and ADX-AT-II exploration licenses in Upper Austria. The Austrian licensing legislation allows the extension of existing
license positions providing prior commitments have been met by the licensee. ADX is in consultation with Austrian Licensing
Authorities to expand its acreage position to access further exploration potential, brown field opportunities and
geothermal potential. ADX expects a response from the Austrian licensing authorities during the first half of 2022.
Iecea Mare Production License and Parta Exploration License - Onshore Romania
ADX holds a 49.2% shareholding in Danube Petroleum Limited (Danube). The remaining shareholding in Danube is held by
Reabold Resources Plc. Danube via its‘ wholly owned subsidiary, ADX Energy Panonia srl, holds a 100% interest in the Parta
Exploration license (including a 100% interest in the Parta Appraisal Sole Risk Project) and a 100% interest in the Iecea Mare
Production license. ADX is the operator of the permit pursuant to a Services Agreement with Danube.
During the year ADX has focussed on an integrated study of the Iecea Mare Production License considering the well results
of its IMIC-1 gas discovery and the newly reprocessed 3D seismic which has resulted in significant improvements in data
quality. As a result of this work, ADX has identified a number of low risk and relatively low cost sidetrack and drilling
opportunities. The opportunities are shown in the map below and summarized in the following table.
Depth Map of so called sandstone reservoir “PA V” which is a significant oil and gas bearing reservoir of Pliocene age in
the Iecea Mara and Parta licenses
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Table showing prospective resources estimates for the side-track and infill opportunities on the IM-40 structures
Table showing prospective resources estimates for the side track and infill opportunities on the IM-31 structures
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In addition to the infill and sidetrack opportunities within the IM 31 and IM 40 oil field areas, 3D Amplitude-variation-with-
offset (AVO) work has further confirmed the validity of the shallow gas target (PA III) at the IMIC-2 well site and provided
further derisking.
AVO attribute maps at Pa III gas reservoir level over entire Iecea Mare 3D area, showing that only the area around the
ADX IMIC-2 well site south of well Carpinis 55 is likely to be gas bearing. This further de-risks the shallow gas play at
the IMIC-2 site, which is within the Parta Exploration license
Further work was undertaken on the IMIC-1 discovery at Pa IV level pointing towards an up dip appraisal location to the
south. This area, however, requires new 3D seismic coverage to be considered as a mature drilling location. Despite the
encouraging long-term pressure build up observed at IMIC-1, no further drilling work is considered unless new 3D seismic
data set is acquired . Due to the default of Tamaska in relation to a farmin obligation to fund a 3D seismic program in the
Parta exploration license, no further activity has yet been undertaken.
Parta license exploration
Operational activities in the Parta License were curtailed following the default by Tamaska in September 2020 in relation to
a farmin obligation to fund a 3D seismic program in the Parta exploration license. During the year ADX continued to assess
appraisal and exploration opportunities such as the IMIC-2 AVO work (detailed above), which further de-risked the shallow
PA III gas play. It is however unlikely that further exploration drilling will be undertaken prior to the acquisition of additional
3D seismic data.
Nilde Oil Field Redevelopment d 363C.R-.AX PERMIT - Offshore Italy
ADX is operator and holds 100% interest in the d 363C.R-.AX Exploration Permit
ADX has commenced a process with the Italian Designated Authority to convert the exclusively awarded application to a
ratified license. This process was commenced after the award by the Ministry of Industry.
No further activities have been undertaken since ADX was advised on the 4th of February 2019 that the Italian Parliament
passed legislation to suspend exploration activities in all permits that have been approved or are in the process of being
approved for a period of up to 18 months to enable the government authorities to evaluate the suitability of exploration
areas for sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the suspension of
exploration activities has been extended until further notice. At this stage it is unclear when the suspension of exploration
activities will be lifted.
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RESERVES REPORT - Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf Production Assets, Vienna Basin - Onshore Austria
ADX purchased the Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf oil and gas fields in the Vienna basin, Austria in December 2019 from RAG E&P.
The fields have been continuously producing since that time.
Since purchase of the fields, two Competent Person’s Reports (CPR) have been undertaken by independent consultants
engaged by ADX to undertake an audit for the developed reserves at the Vienna Basin Fields. The first CPR had an effective
date of 31 December 2019 and the most recent CPR undertaken by RISC has an effective date of 1 July 2021. The results of
the RISC CPR were announced on the ASX on 4 November 2021.
The developed reserves have been classified as producing and non-producing. The developed producing reserves comprise
oil and gas quantities from existing producing wells and non-producing developed Reserves are from behind pipe reservoirs
in existing wells which will become producing reserves once these wells have been perforated to access and produce
intersected oil and gas.
A summary of the Austrian licence interests held by ADX is summarised below.
ADXs Licence Interests, Vienna Basin, Austria
Block
Working
Interest
Licence
Expiry
Field(s)
Zistersdorf Field
Gaiselberg Field
100%
100%
NA
NA
Zistersdorf
Gaiselberg
Note: Both licence areas are covered by an Austrian mining law by which production rights are granted indefinitely.
A comparison of the RISC CPR assessment to the previous CPR assessment with an effective date of 31 December 2019,
reported on 5 November 2020 is shown in the table below. The equivalent previously reported Reserves adjusted to 1 July
2021 are calculated by deducting production from 31 December 2019 to 1 July 2021. A positive variance of 215% and 154%
respectively was estimated for the 1P and 2P developed reserves categories between the new RISC CPR reserves and the
ADX previously reported CPR on 5 November 2020. The RISC CPR net present values (NPV) are shown for future Field cash
flows for the corresponding reserves cases. All Reserves are based on PRMS Reserves classifications.
Table Showing RISC CPR versus Previous CPR Reserves Comparison for ADX Vienna Basin Fields
1P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
2P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
3P Developed Producing
and Non-Producing
Reserves
(BOE)
1,510,000
162,000
1,348,000
Reserves @ 31/12/2019 (Previous CPR)
LESS Production (18 months)
Previous reported reserves @ 1 July 2021
RISC CPR reserves @ 1 July 2021
Reserves increase
RISC CPR NPV 8 (million)
Notes:
540,000
162,000
378,000
1,190,000
215%
EUR 5.7
890,000
162,000
728,000
1,850,000
154%
EUR 15.9
1. ADX holds a 100% working interest in the fields
2. The notional reference point for reserves is the permit boundary or export line inlet.
3. Deterministic evaluation methods have been used.
4. Associate gas resources includes inerts sold with the gas.
5. There is no fuel & flare consumption for the Fields.
6. BOE means barrels of oil equivalent including solution gas
7. Conversion factors are 1.124 m3/tonne oil, 165.4 sm3 gas per boe and a gas Higher Heating Value of 40.7 MJ/sm3
8. Oil price forecast of US$65/bbl (€55/bbl) flat from 2021 onwards.
9. Gas pricing forecast - summer price forecast is €0.14/m3 and the winter price is €0.16/m3
10. Corporate income tax rate in Austria of 25% has been applied.
11. A currency conversion of 1.18 Euro per US$ is used
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Scope of RISC CPR
RISC conducted an independent audit of ADX‘ field evaluations, including production forecasts, cost estimates and project
economics. Production from existing wells is classified as Developed Producing. Production from planned recompletion of
the existing wells to new intervals is classified as Developed Non-Producing.
The CPR provides an independent audit of the reserve and resource evaluation conducted by ADX including:
1P and 2P developed producing reserves;
1P and 2P developed non-producing reserves from upward recompletion of wells;
2C contingent resources if applicable; and
Project economics and NPV.
RISC has also provided an assessment in relation to the validity ADX simulation case forecasts shown below.
Comparison of RISC CPR results and ADX Reservoir Simulation Model
ADX provided RISC with their full field geological and history matched dynamic models for the Neogene Sarmatian
reservoirs in the Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf oil fields. This included the production history to end April 2021, the forecast
schedule of workovers and activities, and forecasts for the smaller Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf reservoirs.
The RISC CPR is based on a review of new work undertaken by ADX in 2021 as follows:
• both historical and ongoing field and well production data;
• a reprocessed 3D data seismic dataset, revised petrophysics and the extensive field well data base incorporated
into a 3D geological model for the field;
• a history matched reservoir simulation model; and
•
the utilisation of a reservoir simulation model to forecast future production and reserves estimates (ADX
Simulation Model).
The Table below shows a breakdown of producing versus producing and non-producing reserves as well as a comparison.
Non-producing or behind pipe reserves comprise approximately 50% of the reserves and represent a significant value driver
for Field cash flow and economics.
Table below shows a breakdown of RISC CPR and ADX Simulation Model Results
1P Reserves (RISC)
2P Reserves (RISC)
ADX Simulation Model
Results (Note 1)
Developed producing (BOE)
Developed non-producing (BOE)
Total Developed (BOE)
Economic Life
(Producing / Producing + non-producing)
NPV 8 (Euro million) Note 2
440,000
750,000
1,190,000
2028/2039
5.70
960,000
900,000
1,850,000
2036/2041
15.90
1,760,000
1,460,000
3,220,000
2049/2055
25.90
Note 1: RISC consider the ADX simulation model is fit for purpose and useful for quantifying recompletion opportunities. RISC
consider the simulation forecast to be a high case unless validated by further performance and an intermediate case is used
as 2P.
Note 2: NPV shown are post tax and based on an oil price of US$ 65 per barrel flat from 2021 onwards. NPV shown are
discounted at 8% real (approximately 10% nominal). NPV shown does not necessarily equate to fair market value.
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2021 Oil and Gas Production
The following table shows oil and gas production from the Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields during the entire 2021 Calendar
and the production for the last 6 months since the RISC CPR effective date of 1 July 2021.
Table below shows oil and gas production for full year 2021 and second half of 2021
Oil Production (BOE)
Gas Production (BOE)
Total Production (BOE)
Full Year
July 1 to December 31
95,163
8,604
103,767
44,280
4,090
48,370
2021 Year End Reserves Reconciliation.
The following table summarise ADX’s unaudited estimates of developed Reserves as of 31 December 2021, based on the RISC
CPR audited developed Reserves as of 1 July 2021 less production from the Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields during the
intervening 6 month period.
ADX‘s unaudited developed Reserves as of 31 December 2021
1P Reserves (RISC)
2P Reserves (RISC)
Developed producing (BOE)
Developed non-producing (BOE)
Total Developed (BOE) @ 1 July 2021
Production - 1 July to 31 December 2021
Total Developed (BOE) @ 31 December
2021
440,000
750,000
1,190,000
48,370
1,141,630
960,000
900,000
1,850,000
48,370
1,801,630
Notes
1. Reserves are based on the working interest share of the field gross Reserves and are prior to deduction of any
royalties.
2. Developed Producing Reserves comprise production from existing producing wells.
3. Developed Non-Producing Reserves comprise production from future completions of behind pipe reservoirs.
4. Totals may not sum arithmetically due to rounding.
5. The term Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) allows for a single value to represent the sum of all the hydrocarbon products
that are forecast as resources. Gas quantities are converted to an oil equivalent based on a conversion factor that is
recommended to be based on a nominal heating content or calorific value equivalent to a barrel of oil.
Reporting Standards
Reserves and resources are reported in accordance with the definitions of reserves, contingent resources and prospective
resources and guidelines set out in the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) prepared by the Oil and Gas
Reserves Committee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and reviewed and jointly sponsored by the American
Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), World Petroleum Council (WPC), Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers
(SPEE), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) and European
Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), revised June 2018.
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PRMS Reserves Classifications Used
1P Denotes low estimate of Reserves (i.e., Proved Reserves). Equal to P1.
2P Denotes the best estimate of Reserves. The sum of Proved plus Probable Reserves.
3P Denotes high estimate of Reserves. The sum of Proved plus Probable plus Possible Reserves.
1. Developed Reserves are quantities expected to be recovered from existing wells and facilities.
a. Developed Producing Reserves are expected to be recovered from completion intervals that are open and
producing at the time of the estimate.
b. Developed Non-Producing Reserves include shut-in and behind-pipe reserves with minor costs to access.
2. Undeveloped Reserves are quantities expected to be recovered through future significant investments.
A. Proved Reserves are those quantities of Petroleum that, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be
estimated with reasonable certainty to be commercially recoverable from known reservoirs and under defined technical
and commercial conditions. If deterministic methods are used, the term “reasonable certainty” is intended to express a
high degree of confidence that the quantities will be recovered. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least
a 90% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.
B. Probable Reserves are those additional Reserves which analysis of geoscience and engineering data indicate are less
likely to be recovered than Proved Reserves but more certain to be recovered than Possible Reserves. It is equally likely
that actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater than or less than the sum of the estimated Proved plus Probable
Reserves (2P). In this context, when probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 50% probability that the
actual quantities recovered will equal or exceed the 2P estimate.
C. Possible Reserves are those additional Reserves that analysis of geoscience and engineering data suggest are less likely
to be recoverable than Probable Reserves. The total quantities ultimately recovered from the project have a low probability
to exceed the sum of Proved plus Probable plus Possible (3P) Reserves, which is equivalent to the high-estimate scenario.
When probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 10% probability that the actual quantities recovered will
equal or exceed the 3P estimate. Possible Reserves that are located outside of the 2P area (not upside quantities to the 2P
scenario) may exist only when the commercial and technical maturity criteria have been met (that incorporate the possible
development scope). Standalone Possible Reserves must reference a commercial 2P project.
Persons compiling information about Hydrocarbons. Pursuant to the requirements of the ASX Listing Rule 5.31, the
unaudited technical and reserves information contained in this report has been prepared under the supervision of Mr Paul
Fink. Mr Fink is Technical Director of ADX Energy Limited, is a qualified geophysicist with 23 years of technical, commercial
and management experience in exploration for, appraisal and development of oil and gas resources. Mr. Fink has consented
to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr. Fink is a member of the EAGE (European
Association of Geoscientists & Engineers) and FIDIC (Federation of Consulting Engineers).
RISC has conducted an independent audit of the developed Reserves and consented to the inclusion of information specified
as RISC audited values in this report.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your Directors present their report for the year ended 31 December 2021.
DIRECTORS
The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company in office during the year and up to the date of this report were
as follows. Directors were in office for the entire year unless otherwise stated.
Ian Tchacos
B.Eng (Mech.)
Executive Chairman (Appointed 2 March 2010)
Mr Tchacos was appointed as Non Executive Chairman of ADX on 2 March 2010 and appointed as Executive Chairman on
28 September 2015. He is a Petroleum Engineer with over 30 years international experience in corporate development
and strategy, mergers and acquisitions, petroleum exploration, development and production operations, commercial
negotiation, oil and gas marketing and energy finance. He has a proven management track record in a range of
international oil company environments. As Managing Director of Nexus Energy he was responsible for this company’s
development from an onshore micro cap explorer to an ASX top 200 offshore producer and operator.
Other directorships of listed companies in the last three years: 3D Oil Limited (current).
Paul Fink
MSc (Geophysics)
Executive Director (Appointed 25 February 2008)
Mr Fink has over 30 years of petroleum exploration and production industry experience in technical and management
positions. He is a graduate from the Mining University of Leoben, Austria and started his career as a seismic data processing
geophysicist and then worked predominantly on international exploration and development projects and assignments in
Austria, Libya, Bulgaria, UK, Australia and Pakistan as Exploration and Reservoir Manager for OMV. In 2005 Paul started his
own petroleum consultancy working on projects in Romania and as Vice President for Focus Energy, leading their highly
successful exploration and development campaign in Western India. Paul was a key team member for the resulting highly
successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange (Indus Gas) which lead to a market capitalisation of over GBP 1.5 MM, partly
due to 3rd party reserves audits managed by Paul.
Other directorships of listed companies in the last three years: Nil.
Andrew Childs
BSc (Geology and Zoology)
Non-Executive Director (Appointed 11 November 2009)
Mr Childs graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Zoology.
Having started his professional career as an Exploration Geologist in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, Mr Childs
moved to petroleum geology and geophysics with Perth based Ranger Oil Australia (later renamed Petroz NL). He gained
technical experience with Petroz as a Geoscientist and later commercial experience as the Commercial Assistant to the
Managing Director. Mr Childs is Chairman of Sacgasco Limited and Managing Director of Petroleum Ventures Pty Ltd.
Other directorships of listed companies in the last three years: Sacgasco Limited and Xstate Resources Limited (both
current).
Edouard Etienvre
MSc (Management)
Non-Executive Director (Appointed 7 January 2020)
Mr Etienvre is an energy and natural resources executive and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the oil and
gas, mining, shipping and offshore facilities sectors initially with banks including sell-side equity research and reserve-based
lending. More recently his experience has included positions with private and public E&P companies, ship owners and
offshore facilities owners, mining companies and a mid-size trading group managing investments in companies active in
the oil and gas sector. Mr Etienvre has extensive commercial, business development, risk assessment, management and
project management experience and expertise including deal sourcing, transaction structuring, commercial negotiations
and financing including debt, equity, off-take finance, vendor finance and reverse take-overs with TSX-V and LSE listed
companies.
Other directorships of listed companies in the last three years: Nil.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
COMPANY SECRETARIES
Peter Ironside B.Com, CA
Appointed 8 March 1995
Mr Ironside has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and is a Chartered Accountant and business consultant with over 40
years’ experience in the exploration and mining industry. Mr Ironside has a significant level of accounting, financial
compliance and corporate governance experience including corporate initiatives and capital raisings. Mr Ironside has been
a Director and/or Company Secretary of several ASX listed companies including Integra Mining Limited and Extract
Resources Limited (before $2.18bn takeover) and is currently a non-executive director of E79 Gold Mines Limited and
Stavely Minerals Limited.
Amanda Sparks B.Bus, CA, F.Fin
Appointed 6 October 2015
Ms Amanda Sparks is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of resources related financial experience, with explorers
and producers. Ms Sparks has extensive experience in company secretarial, financial management, capital raisings,
corporate transactions, corporate governance and compliance for listed companies and is currently a non-executive
director of Stavely Minerals Limited.
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
During the year, 1 meeting of directors was held. The number of meetings attended by each director during the year is
as follows:
Name of Director
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
E Etienvre
Meeting
Held
1
1
1
1
Meetings
Attended
1
1
1
1
Circular Board
Resolutions
20
20
20
20
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SHARES AND OPTIONS
The following table sets out each director’s relevant interest in shares and options in shares of the Company as at the date
of this report.
Shares
Ordinary fully paid shares
Options
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/10/2023
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/1/2024
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 26/6/2024
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/7/2024
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/10/2024
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/1/2025
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/5/2025
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/7/2025
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/10/2025
Unlisted Options, Ex Price $Nil, Expiry 31/1/2026
Total Options
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
E Etienvre
80,022,999
93,879,962
25,388,524
10,750,260
3,954,545
4,106,250
6,000,000
6,078,125
5,116,071
7,250,000
3,145,833
2,456,250
3,294,642
1,857,954
43,259,670
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,026,785
943,525
3,970,310
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Corporate Structure
ADX Energy Ltd is a limited liability company that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. ADX Energy Ltd has prepared
a consolidated financial report incorporating the entities that it controlled during the year as follows:
-
ADX Energy Ltd
-
AuDAX Energy Srl
-
Bull Petroleum Pty Ltd
-
Terra Energy Limited
ADX VIE GmbH
-
Danube Petroleum Limited -
-
ADX Energy Panonia Srl
-
Kathari Energia Limited
parent entity
100% owned Italian controlled entity
100% owned Australian controlled entity (dormant)
100% owned UK controlled entity
Terra Energy Limited owns 100% of this Austrian controlled entity
49.18% owned UK controlled entity
Danube Petroleum Limited owns 100% of this Romanian controlled entity
100% owned UK controlled entity
Subsequent to year end, Kathari Energia Limited incorporated a new Austrian subsidiary, Kathari Energia GmbH.
Principal Activity
The principal activities of the Group during the year were oil and gas production, appraisal and exploration.
Operations review
Refer to the Operations Review preceding this report.
Summary of Financial Position, Asset Transactions and Corporate Activities
A summary of key financial indicators for the Group, with prior year comparison, is set out in the following table:
Cash and cash equivalents held at year end
Net profit/(loss) for the year after tax
Non-controlling interest in loss for the year
Included in loss for the year:
Operating revenue
Cost of sales – operating costs
Cost of sales – depreciation/amortisation
Exploration expensed
Basic profit/(loss) per share from continuing operations
Net cash (used in) operating activities
Net cash (used in) investing activities
Net cash from financing activities
During the year:
Consolidated
Consolidated
31 December 2021 31 December 2020
$
5,938,517
(4,346,264)
(174,666)
9,637,007
(5,705,718)
(2,828,081)
(2,455,477)
(0.16) cents
(2,253,107)
174,011
5,971,827
$
2,144,469
(4,486,676)
(206,611)
6,833,016
(5,035,455)
(3,004,005)
(1,231,427)
(0.25) cents
(1,451,154)
(3,777,049)
2,302,214)
- Exploration expenditure was $2,455,477. This was expenditure primarily for Austria $1,532,778, new ventures
$773,913 and Romania $148,786.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Production from ADX’s Zistersdorf and Gaiselberg Fields in Austria was as follows:
Crude Oil Sold (Barrels)
Gas Sold (Boe)
Total Oil Equivalent (Boe)
Average Production Rate (Boepd)
Share Purchase Plan
31 December
2021
95,163
31 December
2020
92,487
8,604
103,767
284
11,717
104,204
285
On 29 January 2021, the Share Purchase Plan (SPP) closed significantly oversubscribed, with the Company receiving
applications totalling approximately A$ 3.6 million, well in excess of the targeted amount of A$ 1 million. In recognition of
the strong show of support by shareholders for the Company’s recently announced growth initiatives, the ADX Board has
resolved to use its discretion to accept oversubscriptions and increase the size of the SPP to approximately A$ 3.0 million and
to issue 500,000,951 shares.
Under the SPP, each Eligible Shareholder was entitled to subscribe for up to A$ 30,000 of new fully paid ordinary shares in
the Company at the issue price of A$ 0.006 per share, subject to scale back. The SPP forms part of the capital raising as
announced on 15 December 2020, which also comprised a Placement to institutional and sophisticated investors raising A$
1.3 million at A$ 0.006 per share.
In addition, one (1) free attaching unlisted option was offered for every two (2) shares issued under the SPP (“SPP Options”).
The exercise price of the SPP Options is A$ 0.008 with an expiry date of 15 June 2021. The offer of SPP Options was made
separately under a prospectus (Prospectus). The issue of the SPP Options under the Prospectus was approved by
Shareholders at a General Meeting held on Friday 19 February 2021.
Funds raised by the Placement and the SPP are being used to supplement ADX’s cash requirements for the Company’s key
projects as well as growth opportunities in Austria and for working capital purposes. The Austrian growth opportunities
include the payment of a bank guarantee to the Austrian Mining Authority for the recently announced Molasse basin
exploration and appraisal licenses in Upper Austria as well as well work overs on its producing Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf
fields in the Vienna basin. Funds were secured during the quarter for this bank guarantee.
Placement Raising A$ 2.8 million
On 8 December 2021, ADX advised it had successfully raised $ 2.8 million from a placement of 284,700,000 shares at a
price of $ 0.01 per share to sophisticated, institutional and professional investors (the Placement). One (1) free attaching
unlisted option was issued for every two (2) Placement Shares. The exercise price of the Placement Options is $ 0.015 with
an expiry date of 30 June 2022.
Funds raised by the Placement will be used to supplement ADX’ cash requirements for the Company’s ongoing exploration
activities including testing the successful Anshof-3 well, feasibility work relating to the Vienna Basin green hydrogen (H2)
production and storage project, the Geothermal Pilot Project in collaboration with Siemens Energy and RED as well as
license fees for the extension of ADX’ exploration licences in Upper Austria.
Exercise of Options
During the year, 167,605,653 shares were issued upon exercise of unlisted options ($0.008/share, expiring 15 June 2021).
Proceeds from the exercise of these options was $1,340,847.
DIVIDENDS
No dividends were paid or declared during the year. The Directors do not recommend payment of a dividend.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Company’s environmental obligations are regulated by the laws of the countries in which ADX has operations. The
Company has a policy to either meet or where possible, exceed its environmental obligations. No environmental breaches
have been notified by any governmental agency as at the date of this report.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
Significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company during the year are detailed in the Operations Report and Financial
Summary in this report.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Company intends to continue its production operations in Austria and continue its’ exploration and development
programme on its existing permits, and to acquire further suitable permits for exploration and development. Additional
comments on likely developments are included in the Operations Report.
SHARES UNDER OPTION
Unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option at the date of this report are as follows:
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Total Options
Number
67,500,020
146,737,500
3,954,545
67,500,020
4,106,250
6,000,000
6,078,125
5,116,071
7,250,000
3,145,833
2,456,250
6,321,427
2,801,479
328,967,520
Exercise Price
1.0 cents
1.5 cents
Nil cents
1.5 cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Expiry Date
26/05/2022
30/06/2022
31/10/2023
26/11/2023
31/01/2024
26/06/2024
31/07/2024
31/10/2024
31/01/2025
31/05/2025
31/07/2025
31/10/2025
31/01/2026
No optionholder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other related
entity. No share options were exercised by employees or Key Management Personnel during the year.
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
Unlisted Performance Rights
Number
46,086,012
In September 2021, ADX issued 46,086,012 performance rights to its employees in Austria. Performance criteria have been
attached to these rights for the period to 31 December 2021. The quantum of shares that will be issued will be determined
in quarter one of 2022 after the Board has reviewed the Performance Targets on each employee’s score card and
determined the percentage of each target met.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS
The Company has paid a premium to insure the Directors and Officers of the Company and its controlled entities. Details of
the premium are subject to a confidentiality clause under the contract of insurance.
The liabilities insured are costs and expenses that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be
brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of entities in the group.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
The Directors present the 2021 Remuneration Report, outlining key aspects of ADX’ remuneration policy and framework,
together with remuneration awarded this year.
The report is structured as follows:
A. Key management personnel (KMP) covered in this report
B. Remuneration policy, link to performance and elements of remuneration
C. Contractual arrangements of KMP remuneration
D. Remuneration awarded
E. Equity holdings and movement during the year
F. Other transactions with key management personnel
G. Use of remuneration consultants
H. Voting of shareholders at last year’s annual general meeting
A. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COVERED IN THIS REPORT
For the purposes of this report key management personnel of the Group are defined as those persons having authority
and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including
any Director (whether Executive or otherwise).
Key Management Personnel during the Year
Directors
Ian Tchacos
Paul Fink
Andrew Childs
Edouard Etienvre
-
-
-
-
Executive Chairman
Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
B. REMUNERATION POLICY, LINK TO PERFORMANCE AND ELEMENTS OF REMUNERATION
The objective of the Group’s executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and
appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with achievement of strategic objectives and
the creation of value for shareholders.
The Board ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key criteria for good reward corporate governance
practices:
•
•
•
•
Competitiveness and reasonableness;
Acceptability to shareholders;
Transparency; and
Capital management.
Remuneration Philosophy
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its Directors and Executives. To prosper, the Company must
attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and Executives.
To this end, the Company embodies the following principles in its remuneration framework:
•
•
provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre Executives; and
if required, establish appropriate, demanding performance hurdles in relation to variable Executive remuneration.
The Group has structured an executive framework that is market competitive and complementary to the reward strategy
for the organisation.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Both Executive and Non-Executive Directors may elect, subject to Shareholder approval, to reduce their cash director fees
and consulting fees in lieu of Shares in accordance with the Company’s Directors’ Share Plan (Salary Sacrifice). The Shares
are issued on a quarterly basis according to the Directors’ fees owing to each of the Directors at that time, at an issue price
of no less than the volume weighted average sale price of Shares sold on ASX during the 90 days prior to the expiration of
the corresponding calendar quarter in which the Directors’ fees were incurred. The Executive Directors may also elect,
subject to Shareholder approval, to reduce their cash consulting fees in lieu of Options in accordance with the Company’s
Performance Rights and Option Plan. The Options are issued on a quarterly basis according to the consulting fees owing to
each of the Directors at that time, using a deemed price of no less than the volume weighted average sale price of Shares
sold on ASX during the 90 days prior to the expiration of the corresponding calendar quarter in which the consulting fees
were incurred.
Remuneration Committee
Due to the limited size of the Company and of its operations and financial affairs, the use of a separate remuneration
committee is not considered efficient for ADX. The Board has taken a view that the full Board will hold special meetings or
sessions as required. The Board are confident that this process for determining remuneration is stringent and full details
of remuneration policies and payments are provided to shareholders in the annual report and on the web. The Board has
adopted the following policies for Directors’ and executives’ remuneration.
Non-Executive directors’ remuneration
Non-executive Directors’ fees are paid within an aggregate limit which is approved by the shareholders from time to time.
Retirement payments, if any, are agreed to be determined in accordance with the rules set out in the Corporations Act as
at the time of the Director’s retirement or termination. Non-executive Directors’ remuneration may include an incentive
portion consisting of options or similar instruments, as considered appropriate by the Board, which may be subject to
shareholder approval in accordance with ASX listing rules.
The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned
amongst Directors is reviewed annually. The Board considers the amount of Director fees being paid by comparable
companies with similar responsibilities and the experience of the Non-executive Directors when undertaking the annual
review process. Fees for Non-Executive directors are not linked to the performance of the Group.
Executive Director Remuneration
In determining the level and make-up of Executive remuneration, the Board negotiates a remuneration to reflect the
market salary for a position and individual of comparable responsibility and experience. Remuneration is compared with
the external market by reviewing industry salary surveys and during recruitment activities generally. If required, the Board
may engage an external consultant to provide independent advice in the form of a written report detailing market levels
of remuneration for comparable Executive roles.
Remuneration consists of a fixed remuneration and may include a long term incentive portion as considered appropriate.
Executives remuneration is currently a fixed consulting fee based on a daily rate for actual days worked.
Long term incentives granted to Executives are delivered in the form of options. The option incentives granted are aimed
to motivate Executives to pursue the long term growth and success of the Company within an appropriate control
framework and demonstrate a clear relationship between key Executive performance and remuneration. Director options
are granted at the discretion of the Board and approved by shareholders. Performance hurdles are not attached to vesting
periods; however the Board may determine appropriate vesting periods to provide rewards over a period of time to key
management personnel. During the year there were no performance related payments made.
C. CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS OF KMP REMUNERATION
On appointment to the board, all Non-Executive directors enter into a service agreement with the Company in the form of
a letter of appointment. The letter summarises the board policies and terms, including compensation, relevant to the office
of director. Non-Executive Directors are paid a fee of $ 33,000 per annum, inclusive of any superannuation if applicable. In
accordance with the Company’s Directors’ Share Plan (Salary Sacrifice), part may be paid in cash, and part in shares.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Remuneration and other terms of employment for the executive directors and the other key management personnel are
also formalised in consultancy agreements. The major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out
below.
Name
I Tchacos – Executive Chairman
– Technical Consultancy
I Tchacos – Executive Chairman
– Corporate Consultancy
Term of
agreement
Term of 2 years
commencing 1
July 2020
Ongoing
P Fink – Executive Director –
Consultancy with ADX Energy
Ltd
Term of 2 years
commencing 1
July 2020
P Fink – Executive Director –
Consultancy with ADX VIE
GmbH
E Etienvre – Non-Executive
Director – Consultancy with
ADX Energy Ltd
No written
agreement
Base annual remuneration inclusive of
superannuation at 31/12/21
Technical consulting - $1,500 per day (cash)
Corporate consulting - $500/month (cash)
plus options subject to Board and Shareholder
approval for additional work at a value of
$1,500 per day
In addition, I Tchacos receives Directors fees
of $25,000 pa. 80% paid in cash, 20% paid in
equity (subject to Shareholder approval)
Retainer of $500 per month (cash) plus
consulting at $1,500 per day
(50% cash and 50% equity (options), subject to
shareholder approval)
Termination
benefit
2 months (up
to $18,000)
2 months (up
to $18,000)
2 months (up
to $18,000)
In addition, P Fink receives Directors fees of
$25,000 pa. 80% paid in cash, 20% paid in
equity (subject to Shareholder approval)
Consulting at EUR 900 per day
None
Term of 2 years
commencing 1
July 2020
Consulting at $1,500 per day
(50% cash and 50% equity (shares), subject to
shareholder approval)
1 month (up
to $7,500)
In addition, E Etienvre receives non-executive
Directors fees of $33,000 pa. 61% paid in cash,
39% paid in equity (subject to Shareholder
approval). E Etienvre also receives Director
fees from 49% owned subsidiary, Danube
Petroleum Limited of GBP 12,000 per annum
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
D. REMUNERATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Details of the remuneration of each Director and named executive officer of the Company, including their personally-related
entities, during the year was as follows:
Post
Employment
Share Based
Share Based
2021
Directors
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
E Etienvre
TOTAL 2021
Cash salary,
directors fees
and consulting
fees, including
accruals*
$
290,372
318,297
30,069
82,518
721,256
Superannuation
$
Shares (in lieu of
cash fees) (1)
$
Options (in lieu
of cash
consulting fees)
(1)
$
Total
$
2,754
-
2,931
-
5,685
3,750
3,750
-
36,094
43,594
75,938
63,328
-
-
139,266
372,814
385,375
33,000
118,612
909,801
(1) Share based payments. These represent the amount expensed in the year for shares issued under the Directors Share Plan (Salary
Sacrifice) and Options in lieu of cash consulting fees.
* Includes accruals of fees paid subsequent to year end via equity.
2020
Directors
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
E Etienvre(2)
R Brown(2)
P Haydn-Slater(2)
TOTAL 2020
Cash salary,
directors fees
and consulting
fees, including
accruals*
$
255,301
297,417
30,137
82,082
330
16,948
682,215
Post
Employment
Share Based
Share Based
Share Based
Superannuation
$
Shares (in lieu of
cash fees) (1)
$
Options (in lieu
of cash
consulting fees)
(1)
$
Options
(sign-on) (3)
$
Total
$
2,665
-
2,863
-
55
-
5,583
3,750
3,750
-
9,505
250
-
17,255
114,281
89,775
-
-
-
-
204,056
-
-
-
14,688
-
-
14,688
375,997
390,942
33,000
106,275
635
16,948
923,797
(2) Edouard Etienvre was appointed 7 January 2020. Robert Brown resigned 7 January 2020, and Philip Haydn-Slater resigned 7 April
2020.
(3) Other Options. These represent the amount expensed for options granted and vested in the 2020 year.
There were no performance related payments made during the year. Performance hurdles are not attached to
remuneration options.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Share-based Compensation
Shares:
The Company’s Directors’ Share Plan (Salary Sacrifice), allows for shares to be issued on a quarterly basis according to the
Directors’ fees owing to each of the Directors at that time, at an issue price of no less than the volume weighted average
sale price of Shares sold on ASX during the 90 days prior to the expiration of the corresponding calendar quarter in which
the Directors’ fees were incurred. The shares are issued after Shareholder approval.
The following shares were granted as equity compensation benefits (in lieu of cash remuneration) to Directors during the
year.
Date Issued
16/02/2021
1/06/2021
1/06/2021
4/08/2021
23/11/2021
Issued Subsequent to Year End
8/02/2022
Not yet issued
Summarised as:
Director
Ian Tchacos
Paul Fink
Andrew Childs
Edouard Etienvre
Issued during the year
Options:
Number of Shares
958,332
3,710,937
1,771,699
1,310,935
2,077,005
9,828,908
902,728
112,184
2021
Number of Shares
650,790
650,790
-
8,527,328
9,828,908
Value based on
90 Day VWAP $
5,750
22,266
15,945
13,109
14,539
In lieu of part remuneration for
the quarter ended
31/12/2020
2020 Year (E Etienvre)
31/03/2021
30/06/2021
30/09/2021
31/12/2021
31/12/2021
71,609
9,930
1,234
2021
$
5,000
5,000
-
61,609
71,609
The Executive Directors may also elect, subject to Shareholder approval, to reduce their cash consulting fees in lieu of
Options in accordance with the Company’s Performance Rights and Option Plan. The Options are issued on a quarterly
basis according to the consulting fees owing to each of the Directors at that time, using a deemed price of no less than the
volume weighted average sale price of Shares sold on ASX during the 90 days prior to the expiration of the corresponding
calendar quarter in which the consulting fees were incurred.
The following options were granted as equity compensation benefits (in lieu of cash remuneration) to Directors during the
year.
Date Issued
16/02/2021
1/06/2021
4/08/2021
23/11/2021
Number of Options
9,882,811
5,302,085
4,729,688
6,321,427
Value based on
90 Day VWAP $
59,297
47,719
47,297
44,250
In lieu of part remuneration for
the quarter ended
31/12/2020
31/03/2021
30/06/2021
30/09/2021
Issued Subsequent to Year End
8/02/2022
Not yet issued
26,236,011
198,563
2,801,479
543,691
30,816
5,981
31/12/2021
31/12/2021
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Summarised as:
Director
Ian Tchacos
Paul Fink
ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
2021
Number of Options
16,146,725
10,089,286
2021
$
119,438
79,125
26,236,011
198,563
No other options were granted as equity compensation benefits to Directors and other Key Management Personnel.
Shares issued to Key Management Personnel on exercise of compensation options
During the year to 31 December 2021, 26,369,420 compensation options exercised by Directors or other Key Management
Personnel (2020: 32,405,165). A summary of options exercised by Directors is as follows:
Ian Tchacos
Unlisted Options
Paul Fink
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Total exercised
Number
Exercise Price
Expiry Date
6,000,000
Nil cents
31/05/2023
6,578,571
3,373,438
3,354,910
2,632,811
2,156,252
2,273,438
26,369,420
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
26/06/2024
31/07/2024
31/10/2024
31/01/2025
31/05/2025
31/07/2025
E. EQUITY HOLDINGS AND MOVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR
(a) Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel
Year ended
31 Dec 2020
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
E Etienvre
Balance at
beginning of
the year
Options
exercised
Granted as
remuneration
Share
Purchase Plan
On-market
Trades
(purchases)
On-market
Trades
(sales)
60,095,625
6,000,000
70,802,209
20,369,420
25,388,524
1,435,290
-
-
650,790
650,790
-
8,527,328
2,000,000
2,000,000
-
-
157,721,648
26,369,420
9,828,908
4,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
Balance at
end of the
year
68,746,415
93,822,419
25,388,524
9,962,618
197,919,976
-
-
-
-
-
(b) Option holdings of Key Management Personnel
Year ended
31 Dec 2020
I Tchacos
P Fink
A Childs
Balance at
beginning of
the year
42,474,032
13,306,919
-
E Etienvre
5,000,000
Granted as
remuneration
16,146,725
Share
Purchase Plan
- Options
1,000,000
Options
exercised
Options
expired
(6,000,000)
(1,000,000)
10,089,286
1,000,000
(20,369,420)
(1,000,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,000,000)
Balance at
end of the
year
52,620,757
3,026,785
-
-
60,780,951
26,236,011
2,000,000
(26,369,420)
(7,000,000)
55,647,542
Not
exercisable
-
-
-
-
-
Exercisable
52,620,757
3,026,785
-
-
55,647,542
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
F. OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
There were no other transactions with key management personnel during the year.
G. USE OF REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS
No remuneration consultants were engaged by ADX during the year.
H. VOTING OF SHAREHOLDERS AT LAST YEAR’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Company received more than 98.9% of “yes” votes on its Remuneration Report for the 2020 year. The Company did
not receive any specific feedback at the AGM or throughout the year on its remuneration practices.
END OF THE AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Equity Issues in Lieu of Remuneration
Subsequent to year end, on 8 February 2022, ADX issued the following shares and options. These amounts were accrued
in the 31 December 2021 financial statements:
a.
b.
c.
902,728 shares issued pursuant to ADX’ Directors’ Share Plan, approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021. The shares
were issued to directors in consideration of remuneration elected to be paid via shares for the quarter ended 31
December 2021 ($9,930).
4,063,751 shares issued to ADX’s Company Secretaries and consultants in consideration of remuneration elected to
be paid via shares for the quarter ended 31 December 2021 ($42,847).
2,801,479 Options granted to Directors Ian Tchacos and Paul Fink, as approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021. The
options were granted in consideration of consultancy fees remuneration elected to be paid via options for the quarter
ended 31 December 2021 (value $30,816). The options have a nil exercise price and expire on 31 October 2025.
Additional Hedging
In January 2022, ADX executed further hedging transactions with Britannic Trading Limited (trading entity of BP) (“BTL”)
for a zero collar contract with a pricing floor at USD 73.00 per barrel (put option strike price) and a cap at USD 82.60 per
barrel (call option strike price). The contracted volumes represent approximately 35% of the 1P production between 1
January 2022 and 31 March 2022 then 60% of the 1P production for April 2022 from its Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields
in the Vienna basin. The total volume of oil production covered by the zero collar contract is 11,210 barrels during the 4-
month period of hedging from January to April 2022 inclusive (the Hedge Period). With the new zero cost collar contract,
ADX will receive for these 11,210 barrels a Brent price of no less than USD 73.00 per barrel and up to USD 82.60 per
barrel based on the average Brent price for each month over the Hedge Period.
Exercise of Unlisted Options
On 8 February 2022, Director Ian Tchacos exercised 11,219,041 unlisted options with a nil exercise price.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which commenced on 20 February 2022, is restricting global supply of oil and
gas, thereby contributing to increased upward pressure on oil and gas price volatility. The situation is ongoing and
dependent upon a resolution to the conflict and the associated trade embargoes that are continuing to emerge.
COVID-19
The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and it is not practicable to estimate the potential future
impact after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures imposed by the
governments, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic
stimulus that may be provided.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since 31 December 2021 that have or may significantly affect
the operations, results, or state of affairs of the Group in future years.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Directors of the Company support and adhere to the principles of corporate governance, recognising the need for the
highest standard of corporate behaviour and accountability. Please refer to the Company’s website for details of corporate
governance policies:
http://adx-energy.com/en/investors/corporate-governance.php
AUDIT INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
Auditor’s independence - section 307C
The Auditor’s Independence Declaration is included on page 42 of this report.
Non-Audit Services
There were no non-audit services provided during the year.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Ian Tchacos
Executive Chairman
Dated this 31st day of March 2022
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE
CORPORATIONS ACT 2001
As lead auditor of the audit of ADX Energy Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2021, I
declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act
2001 in relation to the audit; and
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the
audit.
This declaration is in respect of ADX Energy Ltd and the entities it controlled during the
year.
Rothsay Auditing
Donovan Odendaal
Partner
31 March 2022
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
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ADX ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
1.
In the opinion of the directors:
a)
The financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
i)
ii)
giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2021 and of its performance
for the year then ended; and
complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and
the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
iii) complying with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as stated in note 1 of the financial
statements; and
b)
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become
due and payable.
2.
This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in accordance
with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 31 December 2021.
This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Ian Tchacos
Executive Chairman
Dated this 31st day of March 2022
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
ADX ENERGY LTD
Operating revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other income
Other Expenses:
Administration, staff and corporate expenses,
net of recoveries from exploration projects
Exploration expensed
Finance costs
Loss on windup of subsidiary
Reversal of provision for abandonment - Tunisia
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment
Profit/(loss) before income tax
Income tax benefit/(expense)
Profit/(loss) after income tax
Profit/(loss) is attributable to:
Owners of ADX Energy Ltd
Non-Controlling Interest
Note
2
2
2
2
13
Consolidated
Year ended
31 Dec 2021
$
9,637,007
(8,533,799)
1,103,208
78,248
Year ended
31 Dec 2020
$
6,833,016
(8,039,460)
(1,206,444)
454
(3,283,744)
(2,902,152)
(2,455,477)
(1,231,427)
(272,374)
(286,051)
-
-
(8,652)
(51,885)
258,184
(26,602)
(4,838,791)
(5,445,923)
4
492,527
959,247
(4,346,264)
(4,486,676)
(4,171,598)
(174,666)
(4,280,065)
(206,611)
16
(4,346,264)
(4,486,676)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Hedge accounting
Income tax relating to items of other comprehensive income/(loss)
17
(433,977)
143,081
-
139,113
(250,470)
-
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax
(290,896)
(111,357)
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year
(4,637,160)
(4,598,033)
Total comprehensive loss is attributable to:
Owners of ADX Energy Ltd
Non-Controlling Interest
(4,278,568)
(358,592)
(4,375,599)
(222,434)
(4,637,160)
(4,598,033)
Earnings per share for loss attributable to the ordinary equity
holders of the Company:
Basic earnings/(loss) per share
5
Cents Per
Share
(0.16)
Cents Per
Share
(0.25)
The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other receivables
Inventories
Total Current Assets
Non-Current Assets
Other receivables
Oil and gas properties
Right of Use Assets
Deferred tax assets
Total Non-Current Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Lease liabilities – right of use assets
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities – right of use assets
Provisions
Total Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Capital and reserves attributable to owners of ADX Energy Ltd
Non-controlling interests
Total Equity
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
Note
6
7
8
7
9
10
4
11
12
10
13
4
12
10
13
14
15
16
5,938,517
2,820,819
1,086,842
9,846,178
2,144,469
1,619,229
999,446
4,763,144
830,976
23,866,044
356,545
1,237,277
190,914
23,952,807
484,880
1,404,728
26,290,842
26,033,329
36,137,020
30,796,473
4,885,542
3,212,532
129,700
312,203
8,539,977
1,948,686
902,654
121,870
294,585
3,267,795
-
1,175,064
273,607
14,463,215
556,141
3,945,489
364,524
13,969,628
15,911,886
18,835,782
24,451,863
22,103,577
11,685,157
8,692,896
81,435,632
3,675,722
(81,904,875)
3,206,479
8,478,678
74,334,593
6,419,852
(80,898,819)
(144,374)
8,837,270
11,685,157
8,692,896
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Issued
Capital
$
Reserves
$
Accumulated
Losses
$
Non-
controlling
Interest
Total
Equity
$
At 1 January 2020
71,889,435
6,189,581
(76,618,754)
9,059,704
10,519,966
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
(4,280,065)
(206,611)
(4,486,676)
(95,534)
-
(15,823)
(111,357)
(95,534)
(4,280,065)
(222,434)
(4,598,033)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as
owners:
Issue of share capital
Cost of issue of share capital
Share based payments
2,570,927
(125,769)
-
-
-
325,805
2,445,158
325,805
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,570,927
(125,769)
325,805
2,770,963
As at 31 December 2020
74,334,593
6,419,852
(80,898,819)
8,837,270
8,692,896
At 1 January 2021
74,334,593
6,419,852
(80,898,819)
8,837,270
8,692,896
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax
Transfer of reserves to accumulated losses
Transactions with owners in their capacity as
owners:
Issue of share capital
Cost of issue of share capital
Share based payments
-
-
-
-
-
(4,171,598)
(174,666)
(4,346,264)
(106,970)
-
(183,926)
(290,896)
(106,970)
(4,171,598)
(358,592)
(4,637,160)
(3,165,542)
3,165,542
7,466,376
(365,337)
-
-
-
528,382
7,101,039
528,382
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,466,376
(365,337)
528,382
7,629,421
As at 31 December 2021
81,435,632
3,675,722
(81,904,875)
8,478,678
11,685,157
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts in the ordinary course of activities
Payments to suppliers and employees, including for
exploration expensed
Government subsidies
Interest received
Interest paid
Consolidated
Year ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year ended
31 Dec 2020
$
Note
10,131,820
7,657,058
(12,350,509)
(9,035,377)
171,688
258
(206,364)
195,050
454
(268,339)
Net cash flows used in operating activities
6(i)
(2,253,107)
(1,451,154)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for oil and gas properties
Government subsidies for oil and gas properties
Payments for exploration appraisal/development
Receipts from exploration partners and operations
Refund – Austrian final acquisition price
Net cash flows used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares and options
Payment of share issue costs
Loan notes repaid
Convertible loan note repayments
Bank loans
Cash secured for bank loans
Cash secured for permits
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held
Net foreign exchange differences
Add opening cash and cash equivalents brought forward
(679,887)
(1,531,228)
14,808
(146,079)
985,169
-
174,011
7,448,364
(522,848)
(875,000)
-
462,036
-
(540,725)
5,971,827
3,892,735
(98,687)
2,144,469
-
(2,447,818)
-
201,997
(3,777,049)
1,330,000
(107,361)
-
(50,000)
1,320,489
(190,914)
-
2,302,214
(2,925,989)
116,699
4,953,759
Closing cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
6
5,938,517
2,144,469
The above consolidated statement of cashflows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(i)
Basis of Preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and authoritative pronouncements of
the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis.
ADX Energy Ltd is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is the group’s presentation currency.
Functional and presentation currency
The functional currency of the parent entity is Australian Dollars. ADX has identified Australian dollars as its
functional currency on the basis that all fundraising is in Australian dollars, and loans to subsidiary companies are
made from Australian dollars.
ADX’s subsidiaries have the following functional currencies:
AuDAX Energy Srl – EUR
Bull Petroleum Pty Ltd – AUD
Terra Energy Limited – GBP
ADX VIE GmbH – EUR
Danube Petroleum Limited – GBP
ADX Energy Panonia Srl – EUR
Kathari Energia Limited – GBP
The presentation currency of the Group is Australian dollars.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue to meet its commitments
and can therefore continue normal business activities and realise assets and settle liabilities in the ordinary course
of business.
As a producer in Austria, the Group expects to generate cash flows, however with a focus on exploration and
development in other parts of Europe, the Group may need additional cashflows to finance these activities. As a
consequence, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern may require additional capital fundraising,
farmouts of projects or other financing opportunities. The Directors believe that the Company will continue as a
going concern. As a result the financial information has been prepared on a going concern basis. However, should
fundraising, farmouts or any alternative financing opportunities be unsuccessful, the Company may not be able to
continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made relating to the recoverability and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should the Company not continue as a going concern.
(ii)
Statement of Compliance
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS).
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
(iii) Adoption of new and revised standards
Early adoption of accounting standards
The Group has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their operative date in the annual reporting year
beginning 1 January 2021.
New and amended standards adopted by the Group
There were no material new or amended standards implemented that had a material impact on the financial
statements during the year.
(iv)
Significant Accounting Estimates and Judgements
Significant accounting judgements
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, apart
from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial
statements.
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of
future events. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to
the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting year are:
Share-based payment transactions
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments
at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using the value of the services, or a Black-Scholes
model.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or
may have, on the Group based on known information. Currently there is no significant impact upon the financial
statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the Group
unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Commitments - Exploration
The Group has certain minimum exploration commitments to maintain its right of tenure of its permits. These
commitments require estimates of the cost to perform exploration work required under these permits.
Deferred Appraisal Costs
The Group capitalises acquisition expenditure and appraisal costs relating to its permits where it is considered likely
to be recoverable or where the activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the
existence of reserves. While there are certain areas of interest from which no reserves have been extracted, the
Directors are of the continued belief that such expenditure should not be written off since exploration activities in
such areas have not yet concluded.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued
(v)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of ADX Energy Ltd (“Company” or “Parent
Entity”) and its subsidiaries as at 31 December each year (the Group). Subsidiaries are all entities over which the
group has control. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its
involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.
Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has:
-
-
-
Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities
of the investee);
Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same period as the parent entity, using consistent
accounting policies.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intercompany balances and transactions, income and
expenses and profit and losses resulting from intra-group transactions have been eliminated in full. Subsidiaries are
fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the
date on which control is transferred out of the Group. Control exists where the company has the power to govern
the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
The acquisition of subsidiaries has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase
method of accounting involves allocating the cost of the business combination to the fair value of the assets acquired
and the liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. Accordingly, the consolidated financial
statements include the results of subsidiaries for the period from their acquisition.
(vi)
Business combinations
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations regardless of whether equity
instruments or other assets are acquired. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, shares issued or
liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange plus costs directly attributable to the combination. Where
equity instruments are issued in a business combination, the fair value of the instruments is their published market
price as at the date of exchange, adjusted for any conditions imposed on those shares. Transaction costs arising on
the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity.
All identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are
measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the business combination over
the net fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recognised as goodwill. If the cost of
acquisition is less than the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable net assets of the subsidiary, the
difference is recognised as a gain in the income statement, but only after a reassessment of the identification and
measurement of the net assets acquired.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
(vii)
Foreign currency translation
The presentation currency of the Group is Australian Dollars. The functional currency of ADX Energy Ltd is Australian
Dollars. ADX’s subsidiaries have the following functional currencies:
Danube Petroleum Limited – GBP
Bull Petroleum Pty Ltd – AUD
Terra Energy Limited – GBP
Kathari Energia Limited – GBP
AuDAX Energy Srl – EUR
ADX VIE GmbH – EUR
ADX Energy Panonia Srl – EUR
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the exchange rates ruling at the
date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted at the rate
of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.
As at the reporting date the assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated into the presentation currency of
ADX Energy Ltd at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the income statements are translated
at the weighted average exchange rates for the year.
The exchange differences arising on the retranslation are taken directly to a separate component of equity. On
disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign
operation is recognised in the income statement.
(viii) Other taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of Goods & Services Tax (GST) except:
when the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in
which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as
applicable; and
receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or
payables in the Statement of Financial Position.
Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising
from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are classified
as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from,
or payable to, the taxation authority.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 2 –INCOME AND EXPENSES
Revenue
Revenue is recognised when or as the Group transfers control of goods or services to a customer at the amount to
which the Group expects to be entitled. If the consideration promised includes a variable component, the Group
estimates the expected consideration for the estimated impact of the variable component at the point of recognition
and re-estimated at every reporting period. Revenue from the sale of oil and gas is recognised and measured in the
accounting period in which the goods and/or services are provided based on the amount of the transaction price
allocated to the performance obligations. The performance obligation is the supply of oil and gas over the contractual
term; the units of supply represent a series of distinct goods that are substantially the same with the same pattern of
transfer to the customer. The performance obligation is considered to be satisfied as the customer receives the supply
through the pipeline, based on the units delivered. Hence revenue is recognised over time.
Exploration, evaluation and appraisal expenditure
Exploration expenditure is expensed to the profit or loss statement as and when it is incurred and included as part of
cash flows from operating activities.
Evaluation/appraisal and development expenditure is capitalised to the Statement of Financial Position as oil and gas
properties. Evaluation/appraisal is deemed to be activities undertaken following a discovery from the beginning of
appraisal and pre-feasibility studies conducted to assess the technical and commercial viability of extracting a resource
before moving into the Development phase. The criteria for carrying forward the costs are:
- Such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest,
or alternatively by its sale; or
- evaluation activities in the area of interest which has not yet reached a state which permits a reasonable
assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant
operations in, or in relation to, the area are continuing.
Costs carried forward in respect of an area of interest which is abandoned are written off in the year in which the
abandonment decision is made.
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
8,201,903
895,078
(1,256,513)
1,237,155
559,384
5,076,159
308,124
567,317
195,050
686,366
9,637,007
6,833,016
5,705,718
2,622,626
205,455
5,035,455
2,786,536
217,469
8,533,799
8,039,460
OPERATING REVENUE
Oil sales
Gas sales
Hedging gains/(losses), net
Government subsidies
Other operating revenue (including reimbursements)
COST OF GOODS SOLD
Operating costs
Depreciation
Amortisation of asset retirement obligation assets
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
Note
NOTE 2 –INCOME AND EXPENSES - continued
OTHER EXPENSES – Administration and corporate expenses:
Share based payments – in lieu of cash remuneration
Share based payments – in lieu of other services
Share based payments – performance rights for employees
Share based payments – other
Less: prior period accrued share based payments
Add: accrued share based payments issued/to be issued after
period end
Net foreign exchange losses/(gains)
Operating lease rental expense
Depreciation – right of use assets
Other administration, personnel and corporate expenses
3(a)
Less: project cost recoveries
OTHER EXPENSES – Finance costs:
Interest expense
Accretion
Right of use assets – interest
NOTE 3 – EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS
358,971
18,114
322,602
-
699,687
(111,681)
90,808
14,724
47,257
120,066
3,733,158
4,594,019
412,921
70,000
-
14,688
497,609
(115,994)
111,681
16,680
69,743
121,220
3,621,198
4,322,137
(1,310,275)
(1,419,985)
3,283,744
2,902,152
202,049
68,647
1,678
272,374
213,278
70,207
2,566
286,051
Equity settled transactions:
The Group provides benefits to executive directors, employees and consultants of the Group in the form of share-based
payments, whereby those individuals render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled
transactions).
When provided, the cost of these equity-settled transactions with these individuals is measured by reference to the fair
value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value of options is determined either using
a Black-Scholes model, or in the case of consulting by directors, the number of options granted will be determined by
dividing the Directors’ consulting fees that the Company has agreed to pay to the Related Parties via equity using a deemed
price based on the volume weighted average sale price of Shares sold on ASX during the 90 days prior to the expiration of
the corresponding calendar quarter in which the Directors’ consulting fees were incurred. In valuing equity-settled
transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of
ADX Energy Ltd (market conditions) if applicable.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 3 – EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS – continued
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in
which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant individuals become
fully entitled to the award (the vesting date).
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
the grant date fair value of the award;
the extent to which the vesting period has expired; and
the number of awards that, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company, will ultimately vest taking into
account such factors as the likelihood of non-market performance conditions being met.
This opinion is formed based on the best available information at reporting date.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is only conditional upon
a market condition.
If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet
recognised for the award is recognised immediately. If an equity-settled award is forfeited, any expense previously
recognised for the award is reversed. However, if a new award is substituted for a cancelled award and designated as a
replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a modification
of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
(a) Value of equity based payments in the financial statements
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
Note
Expensed against issued capital:
Share-based payments – Options in lieu of capital raising costs
3(b)(iv)
7,217
18,409
Expensed in the profit and loss:
Share-based payments – Options to Directors on appointment
Share-based payments – Employee Performance Rights
Shares and Options issued in lieu of fees:
3(b)(vi)
3(b)(i)
Share-based payments – Shares Issued to Directors
Share-based payments – Options Issued to Directors
3(b)(ii)
Share-based payments – Shares Issued to Co Secs and consultants 3(b)(iii)
3(b)(v)
Share-based payments – Shares Issued for other services
-
322,602
71,609
198,563
88,799
18,114
699,687
14,688
-
34,505
291,994
86,422
70,000
497,609
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 3 – EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS – continued
(b) Summary of equity-based payments granted during the year:
(i)
Shares pursuant to ADXs’ Directors’ Share Plan, approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021 as follows:
Date Issued
16/02/2021
1/06/2021
1/06/2021
4/08/2021
23/11/2021
Issued Subsequent to
Year End
8/02/2022
Not yet issued
Summarised as:
Director
Ian Tchacos
Paul Fink
Andrew Childs
Edouard Etienvre
Rob Brown
Philip Haydn-Slater
Number of
Shares
958,332
3,710,937
1,771,699
1,310,935
2,077,005
9,828,908
902,728
112,184
2021
Number of
Shares
650,790
650,790
-
8,527,328
-
-
Issued during the year
9,828,908
Value based on
90 Day VWAP $
5,750
22,266
15,945
13,109
14,539
In lieu of part remuneration for
the quarter ended
31/12/2020
30/6/2020 to 31/12/2020
31/03/2021
30/06/2021
30/09/2021
71,609
9,930
1,234
2021
Remuneration
waived $
5,000
5,000
-
61,609
-
-
71,609
31/12/2021
31/12/2021
2020
Remuneration
waived $
5,000
5,000
3,250
9,505
3,500
8,250
34,505
2020
Number of
Shares
690,475
690,475
325,000
1,435,290
360,714
825,000
4,326,954
(ii)
Options pursuant to ADXs’ Performance Rights and Option Plan, approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021
as follows:
Date Issued
16/02/2021
1/06/2021
4/08/2021
23/11/2021
Issued Subsequent to
Year End
8/02/2022
Not yet issued
Summarised as:
Director
Ian Tchacos
Paul Fink
Number of
Options
9,882,811
5,302,085
4,729,688
6,321,427
26,236,011
Value based on
90 Day VWAP $
59,297
47,719
47,297
44,250
198,563
In lieu of part remuneration for
the quarter ended
31/12/2020
31/03/2021
30/06/2021
30/09/2021
2,801,479
543,691
30,816
5,981
31/12/2021
31/12/2021
2021
Number of
Options
16,146,725
10,089,286
26,236,011
2021
Remuneration
waived $
119,438
79,125
2020
Number of
Options
21,300,446
17,994,419
2020
Remuneration
waived $
155,344
136,650
198,563
39,294,865
291,994
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 3 – EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS – continued
(b)
Summary of equity-based payments granted during the year - continued:
(iii)
Shares to consultants and company secretaries in lieu of remuneration:
Date Issued
16/02/2021
1/06/2021
4/08/2021
23/11/2021
Number of Shares
4,388,536
3,328,074
2,942,557
1,942,634
12,601,801
In lieu of part remuneration for
the quarter ended
31/12/2020
31/03/2021
30/06/2021
30/09/2021
$
24,368
28,281
23,616
12,534
88,799
Issued Subsequent to
Year End
8/02/2022
4,063,751
42,847
31/12/2021
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
On 14 December 2021, ADX granted 4,387,500 options to the lead manager of ADX’s Placement in accordance
with the Lead Managers Mandate. Value $7,217. These options have an exercise price of 1.5 cents and expire
30 June 2022.
During the year, ADX issued 2,530,620 shares ($18,114) in consideration for investor relation services.
On 10 September 2021, ADX granted 46,086,012 performance rights to employees in Vienna, Austria. These
rights have various performance hurdles for the year ended 31 December 2021. Subsequent to year end, the
performance hurdles will be reviewed and the final quantum to vest will be determined. These rights were
valued at $322,602 (based on the share price of $0.007 at the date of grating the rights.
(c) Weighted average exercise price
The following table shows the number and weighted average exercise price (“WAEP”) of share options granted as share
based payments.
12 Months to
31 December
2021
Number
12 Months to
31 December
2021
WAEP $
12 Months to
31 December
2020
Number
12 Months to
31 December
2020
WAEP $
Outstanding at the beginning of year
Granted during the year
Granted during the year
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Exercisable at year end
68,680,951
26,236,011
4,387,500
-
(5,000,000)
(2,500,000)
(26,369,420)
(5,400,000)
60,035,042
60,035,042
0.0019
48,891,251
Nil
39,294,865
0.015
-
0.013
0.008
5,000,000
7,900,000
-
-
Nil
(32,405,165)
0.008
0.001
0.001
-
68,680,951
68,680,951
Nil
Nil
0.013
0.008
-
-
Nil
-
0.0019
0.0019
The weighted average share price for options exercised during the year was $0.0014 (2020: nil).
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 3 – EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS – continued
(d) Weighted average fair value
The weighted average fair value of equity-based payment options granted during the year was $0.0067 (2020: $0.0062).
(e) Range of exercise price
The range of exercise price for options granted as share based payments outstanding at the end of the year was $nil to
$0.015 (2020: $nil to $0.013).
(f) Weighted average remaining contractual life
The weighted average remaining contractual life of share based payment options that were outstanding as at the end of
the year was 2.31 years (2020: 2.83 years).
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered
from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets
and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:
when the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a
transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting
profit nor taxable profit or loss; or
when the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint
operations, and the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets
and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible
temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
when the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition
of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or
when the deductible temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in
joint operations, in which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the
temporary difference can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent
that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax
asset to be utilised.
Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognised to the extent
that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the balance sheet date.
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in profit or loss.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE - continued
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax
assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the
same taxation authority. The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on
the assumption that no adverse change will occur in income legislation and the anticipation that the Group will derive
sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility
imposed by the law.
(a) Income Tax Expense
The reconciliation between tax expense and the product of
accounting profit/(loss) before income tax multiplied by the
Company’s applicable income tax rate is as follows:
Profit/(loss) for year before tax
Prima facie income tax (benefit) @ 30%
Tax effect of non-deductible items
Tax rate differential
Translation differences
Deferred tax assets not brought to account
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
(4,838,791)
(1,451,637)
(5,445,923)
(1,633,777)
124,286
103,952
46,937
683,935
206,112
196,481
21,865
250,072
Income tax expense/(benefit) attributable to operating result
(492,527)
(959,247)
(b) Deferred tax assets not recognised relate to the following:
Tax losses
14,666,090
13,992,715
These deferred tax assets have not been brought to account as it is not probable that tax profits will be available against
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
(c) Deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Deferred tax assets:
Temporary differences - Asset retirement obligations
Temporary differences - Tax losses
Temporary differences - Other
Less: Offset Deferred Tax Liabilities
Temporary differences - Oil and gas properties
Temporary differences - Other
Deferred tax liabilities:
Temporary differences - Oil and gas properties
Temporary differences - Other
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281,092
1,309,604
109,821
(374,176)
(89,064)
1,237,277
-
-
-
313,859
861,489
229,380
-
-
1,404,728
434,890
121,251
556,141
ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE - continued
(d) Franking Credits
The franking account balance at year end was $nil (2020: $nil).
(e) Tax Consolidation Legislation
ADX Energy Ltd and its 100% owned Australian subsidiaries have not formed a tax consolidated group.
NOTE 5 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to exclude any costs
of servicing equity (other than dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any
bonus element.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for:
costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been
recognised as expenses; and
other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of
potential ordinary shares; divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary
shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to members of ADX Energy Ltd
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
Cents
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
Cents
(0.16)
$
(0.25)
$
Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company used in
calculating:
- basic earnings per share
(4,171,598)
(4,280,065)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year
used in the calculation of basic earnings per share
2,553,707,139
1,710,039,752
Number
of shares
Number
of shares
Diluted earnings per share is not disclosed because potential ordinary shares, being options granted, are not dilutive
and their conversion to ordinary shares would not demonstrate an inferior view of the earnings performance of the
Company.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 6 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash comprises cash at bank and in hand. Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments that are readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as
described above.
Cash at bank and on hand
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
5,938,517
2,144,469
Cash includes $0.43 million held by 49.18% owned subsidiary Danube Petroleum Limited.
(i) Reconciliation of loss for the period to net cash flows used in operating
activities
Loss after income tax
Non-Cash Items:
Depreciation and amortisation
Loss on sale of plant and equipment
Foreign exchange losses/(gains)
Share-based payments expensed
Accretion
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax assets
Increase/(decrease) in payables
Increase/(decrease) in income tax payable
Increase/(decrease) in lease liabilities
Increase/(decrease) borrowings
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
Increase/(decrease) in provisions
(4,346,264)
(4,486,676)
2,948,147
3,125,225
8,652
14,724
699,687
68,647
(1,074,543)
(97,918)
167,451
(151,641)
-
(83,086)
(27,655)
(639,388)
260,080
26,602
16,680
497,610
70,207
1,048,557
(205,226)
(1,067,654)
(327,885)
(64,339)
(119,706)
27,655
170,939
(163,143)
Net cash flows used in operating activities
(2,253,107)
(1,451,154)
(ii) Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities
- Fees paid to the lead manager of the placement included share options valued at $7,217 (refer note 14).
There were no other non-cash financing or investing activities during the year (2020: none). Non-cash operating
activities, consisting of shares and options granted in lieu of remuneration are disclosed in note 3.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 7 – OTHER RECEIVABLES
Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for
doubtful debts. Current receivables for GST are due for settlement within 30 days and other current receivables
(including VAT) within 12 months.
Current
Trade and other debtors
GST/VAT refundable
Prepayments
Cash secured for credit cards
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
1,190,387
63,635
239,904
20,000
560,518
789,214
65,898
-
Other, primarily foreign government subsidies receivable
1,306,893
203,599
Total current receivables
2,820,819
1,619,229
Information about the impairment of trade and other receivables, their credit quality and the group’s exposure to
credit risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk can be found in note 23. Receivables do not contain past due or
impaired assets as at 31 December 2021 (2020: none).
Non-Current
Cash secured for bank loans and licences
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
830,976
190,914
EUR 120,000 (AUD 187,178) is held as security for bank loans – refer note 12. The remaining EUR 412,739 (AUD
643,798) is secured for the Group’s AGS licences in Austria.
NOTE 8 – INVENTORIES
Inventories include hydrocarbon stocks, consumable supplies and maintenance and drilling spares. Inventories are
valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis and includes direct
costs and an appropriate portion of fixed and variable production overheads where applicable. Inventories determined
to be obsolete or damaged are written down to net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less selling costs.
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
761,640
21,412
303,790
1,086,842
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
772,163
20,964
206,319
999,446
Drilling inventories
Oil and gas inventories
Materials and consumables
Total current inventories
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 9 – OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
Oil and gas properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment charges. Oil and gas properties
include the costs to acquire, construct, install or complete production and infrastructure facilities such as pipelines,
capitalised borrowing costs, development wells and the estimated cost of dismantling and restoration. Subsequent
capital costs, including major maintenance, are included in the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that
future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be reliably
measured.
Oil and gas properties and other plant and equipment are depreciated to their estimated residual values at rates based
on their expected useful lives with a maximum period of 100 months. All items of oil and gas properties are depreciated
using the straight-line method over their useful life capped at 100 months. They majority of the Oil and Gas equipment
is depreciated over 8.3 years.
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
331,264
176,351
333,519
4,460,030
6,527,211
1,446,983
2,473,884
31,501
381,308
190,835
391,087
5,392,632
8,078,874
1,685,278
69,647
15,631
8,085,301
23,866,044
7,747,515
23,952,807
381,308
-
(37,383)
(12,661)
331,264
190,835
-
(14,484)
176,351
312,912
102,282
(39,252)
5,366
381,308
-
180,317
10,518
190,835
Austria
Buildings
Undeveloped land
Field office fixtures and equipment
Plant and machinery
Wells
Retirement obligation assets
Construction in progress
Rights and other intangible assets
Romania
Appraisal costs
Reconciliation of the carrying amount of oil and gas assets:
Buildings – opening balance
Additions
Depreciation
Translation differences
Undeveloped Land – opening balance
Additions
Translation differences
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
391,087
27,576
(68,625)
(16,519)
333,519
5,392,632
16,599
-
-
(8,470)
(826,452)
(114,279)
4,460,030
8,078,874
259,458
-
-
283,372
153,249
(55,329)
9,795
391,087
5,229,189
789,490
291,754
1,785
-
(944,156)
24,570
5,392,632
9,490,449
189,120
142,815
(1,785)
(1,680,247)
(1,747,108)
(130,874)
6,527,211
1,685,278
-
-
(205,455)
(32,840)
1,446,983
69,647
2,434,687
-
-
(30,450)
2,473,884
5,383
8,078,874
1,873,795
56,313
(28,239)
(217,455)
864
1,685,278
444,092
56,053
(291,754)
(142,815)
4,071
69,647
NOTE 9 – OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES - continued
Field office fixtures and equipment – opening balance
Additions
Depreciation
Translation differences
Plant and machinery – opening balance
Additions
Transferred from Construction in Progress
Transferred from Wells
Disposals
Depreciation
Translation differences
Wells – opening balance
Additions
Transferred from Construction in Progress
Transferred to Plant and Machinery
Depreciation
Translation differences
Retirement obligation assets (Austria) – opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation
Translation differences
Construction in progress – opening balance
Additions
Transferred to Plant and machinery
Transferred to Wells
Translation differences
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 9 – OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES - continued
Rights and other intangible assets – opening balance
Additions
Depreciation
Translation differences
Appraisal costs – Romania – opening balance
Additions
Additions – rehabilitation and restoration provision
Translation differences
NOTE 10 – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
15,631
26,430
(10,098)
(462)
31,501
7,747,515
179,251
538,138
(379,603)
8,085,301
-
16,351
(679)
(41)
15,631
5,372,435
2,269,396
-
105,684
7,747,515
The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is
available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses,
adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-to-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities
recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease
incentives received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the
lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated
useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases (ie: those leases that have a lease
term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease
of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases that are considered of low value. Lease payments on short-term
leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease
payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives
receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual
value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be
exercised by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising
the option to terminate. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense
in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs. In calculating the present value of lease
payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit
in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to
reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease
liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease
payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 10 – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS - continued
Non-Current Assets
Right of use assets - properties
Lease Liabilities
Current
Non-Current
NOTE 11 – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
356,545
484,880
129,700
273,607
403,307
121,870
364,524
486,394
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised costs and represent liabilities for goods and services
provided to the Group prior to the end of the year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make
future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.
Current
Trade creditors and accruals
Accrued interest payable
Hedging liabilities (mark to market)
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 23.
NOTE 12 – BORROWINGS
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
4,766,865
1,595,757
12,945
105,732
17,260
335,669
4,885,542
1,948,686
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently
measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption
amount is recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. The
carrying amount of borrowings approximates their fair value.
Loan Notes
In November 2019, 35 loan notes of $100,000 each totalling A$ 3.5 million were issued. Interest is paid quarterly at
6% per annum.
Principal repayments are as follows:
• $1.75 million is repaid semi annually with 4 equal payments over 2 years commencing from 26 May 2021
and ending on 26 November 2022. To 31 December 2021, $875,000 has been repaid; and
• $1.75 million is repayable on 26 November 2022.
Upon receiving Shareholder approval at a General Meeting held on 19 February 2021, the Company cancelled existing
options previously issued in relation to the Loan Notes (having been granted a waiver of ASX Listing Rule 6.23.3) and
granted to the Loan Note holders 2 equal tranches of 67,500,020 options each, one tranche with an exercise price of
A$ 0.01 maturing on 26 May 2022 and the other tranche with an exercise price A$ 0.015 maturing on 26 November
2023 respectively.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 12 – BORROWINGS - continued
Bank Loans
As announced on 5 August 2020, ADX’s Austrian subsidiary, ADX VIE GmbH, secured banking facilities totalling EUR
1,130,000 from Volksbank and guaranteed by the Austria Wirtschafts (“Economy”) Service (the Innovation and Start
Up Financing bank of the Austrian state) (AWS), split between two loan facilities:
-
-
EUR 500,000 (AUD 779,910): interest-free until 31 July 2022, at which point interest will be charged at Euribor
plus 0.75%, with the rate to be at least 0%; and
EUR 630,000 (AUD 982,686): incurring interest at 1% per annum on the drawn down value.
• The Collateral for the loan facilities is EUR 120,000 (AUD 187,178) (held in an ADX VIE bank account with Volksbank).
• The loan is repayable between 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2024.
• Loan covenants restrict dividends and profit distributions but do not prevent payment of intercompany recharges
or loans. A negative pledge relating to other debt is limited to taking up further debt at a subsidiary level and does
not restrict servicing of existing debt.
As at the date of this report, these loans have been fully drawn down.
Current
Loan notes – interest bearing
Bank loans – interest bearing
Bank loans – non-interest bearing
Insurance funding – interest bearing
Non-Current
Loan notes – interest bearing
Bank loans – interest bearing
Bank loans – non-interest bearing
The Group’s exposure to liquidity and interest rate risk is discussed in Note 23.
Consolidated
Year Ended
31 Dec 2021
$
Year Ended
31 Dec 2020
$
2,625,000
327,562
259,970
-
3,212,532
875,000
-
-
27,654
902,654
-
2,625,000
655,124
519,940
525,014
795,475
1,175,064
3,945,489
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 13 – PROVISIONS
Obligations associated with exploration, development and production assets are recognised when the Group has a
present obligation, the future sacrifice of the economic benefits is probable, and the provision can be measured
reliably. The determination of the provision requires significant judgement in terms of the best estimate of the costs
of performing the work required, the timing of the cash flows and the appropriate discount rate. A change in any, or a
combination of, the key assumptions used to determine the provision could have a material impact on the carrying
value of the provision.
On an ongoing basis, the restoration will be remeasured in line with the changes in the time value of money (recognised
as an expense and an increase in the provision), and additional disturbances recognised as additions to the provision.
Key Estimates and Judgements
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation
at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a
provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present
value of those cash flows (where the effect of the time value of money is material). Asset retirement obligation costs
will be incurred by the Group at the end of the operating life of some of the Group’s facilities and properties. The
Group assesses its asset retirement obligations provision at each reporting date. The ultimate asset retirement
obligations costs are uncertain and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors, including changes to relevant
legal requirements, the emergence of new restoration techniques or experience at other production sites. The
expected timing, extent and amount of expense can also change. Therefore, significant estimates and assumptions are
made in determining the provision for asset retirement obligations. As a result, there could be significant adjustments
to the provisions established which would affect future financial results. The provision at reporting date represents
management’s best estimate of the present value of the future asset retirement obligations costs required.
Current
Provision for employee entitlements
Non-Current
Provision for employee entitlements
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
312,203
294,585
15,231
-
Provision for asset retirement obligations (ARO) – production assets
13,909,846
13,969,628
Provision for rehabilitation and restoration – Romania
538,138
-
14,463,215
13,969,628
Provision for asset retirement obligations (non-current) – opening balance
13,969,628
13,810,164
Additions
Accretion
Translation differences
227,409
68,647
(355,838)
13,909,846
81,451
70,207
7,806
13,969,628
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 14 – ISSUED CAPITAL
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options
are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
(a)
Issued Capital
Ordinary shares fully paid
(b) Movements in Ordinary Share Capital
Number of
Shares
Summary of Movements
1,525,312,281 Opening balance 1 January 2020
4,326,954
13,172,118
Issue of shares to Directors
Issue of shares to consultants and co secretaries
221,250,004 Placement at $0.006
11,666,666
32,405,165 Exercise of Unlisted Options
Issue of shares in lieu of services
166,666 Exercise of Listed Options
149,999,995 Conversion of convertible notes
Costs of share issues – cash
1,958,299,849 Closing Balance at 31 December 2020
Number of
Shares
Summary of Movements
1,958,299,849 Opening balance 1 January 2021
500,000,951
9,828,908
12,601,801
Issue of Shares under Share Purchase Plan
Issue of shares to Directors
Issue of shares to Co Secs and Consultants
1,500,000 Shares issued to advisor (non-cash)
1,030,620 Shares issued to advisor (non-cash)
12,500,000 Shares issued to advisor (cash) at $0.008
167,605,653 Exercise of Unlisted Options at $0.008
26,369,420 Exercise of Unlisted Options at Nil
284,700,000 Placement at $0.01
Costs of share issues – cash
Costs of share issues – non-cash
2,974,437,202 Closing Balance as at 31 December 2021
81,435,632
74,334,593
Note
14(b)(i)
3(b)(i)
3(b)(iii)
14(c)
14(c)(ii)
14(b)(ii)
2020
$
71,889,435
34,505
86,422
1,327,500
70,000
-
2,500
1,050,000
(125,769)
74,334,593
2021
$
74,334,593
3,000,006
71,609
88,799
8,839
9,276
100,000
1,340,848
-
2,847,000
(358,121)
(7,217)
81,435,632
(i) On 29 January 2021, ADX issued 500,000,951 shares under a share purchase plan (SPP) raising a total $3,000,006
before costs. For every two shares subscribed for under the SPP, ADX granted one free attaching unlisted Option
(exercisable at $0.008 each on or before 15 June 2021).
(ii) On 8 December 2021, ADX issued 284,700,000 shares under a placement raising a total $2,847,000 before costs.
For every two shares subscribed for under the placement, ADX granted one free attaching unlisted Option
(exercisable at $0.01 each on or before 30 June 2022).
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 14 – ISSUED CAPITAL - continued
(c) Options on issue at year end
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Total Options
During the year:
Note
14(c)(vi)
14(c)(v)
14(c)(vi)
Number
67,500,020
6,354,086
146,737,500
4,864,955
3,954,545
67,500,020
4,106,250
6,000,000
6,078,125
5,116,071
7,250,000
3,145,833
2,456,250
6,321,427
337,385,082
Exercise Price
$ 0.01
$ nil
$ 0.015
$ nil
$ nil
$ 0.015
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
$ nil
Expiry Date
26/05/2022
31/05/2022
30/06/2022
31/05/2023
31/10/2023
26/11/2023
31/01/2024
26/06/2024
31/07/2024
31/10/2024
31/01/2025
31/05/2025
31/07/2025
31/10/2025
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
26,236,011 unlisted options were granted in lieu of remuneration to Directors Ian Tchacos and Paul Fink. Refer
note 3(b)(ii).
26,369,420 unlisted options were exercised by Directors (exercise price was nil as these were previously granted
in lieu of remuneration).
250,000,473 unlisted options were issued for every two shares subscribed for in the January 2021 share
purchase plan. During the year, 102,302,516 of these options were exercised at $0.008, and the remaining
147,697,957 lapsed.
65,303,137 unlisted options from the prior year placement were exercised at $0.008 in addition to the
102,302,516 options exercised at $0.008 as noted above. The remaining 59,055,201 options lapsed.
142,350,000 unlisted options were issued for every two shares subscribed for in the December 2021 placement,
together with 4,387,500 options granted to the lead manager as part of the brokerage fees.
Upon receiving Shareholder approval at a General Meeting held on 19 February 2021, the Company cancelled
existing options previously issued in relation to the Loan Notes (having been granted a waiver of ASX Listing Rule
6.23.3) and granted to the Loan Note holders 2 equal tranches of 67,500,020 options each, one tranche with an
exercise price of A$ 0.01 maturing on 26 May 2022 and the other tranche with an exercise price A$ 0.015
maturing on 26 November 2023 respectively.
5,000,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of $0.013, and 135,000,005 unlisted options with an exercise
price of $0.018 lapsed during the year.
(d) Performance Rights on issue at year end
Unlisted Performance Rights
Number
46,086,012
In September 2021, ADX issued 46,086,012 performance rights to its employees in Austria. Performance criteria
has been attached to these rights for the period to 31 December 2021. The quantum of shares that will be issued
will be determined in quarter one of 2022 after the Board has reviewed the Performance Targets on each
employee’s score card and determined the percentage of each target met.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 14 – ISSUED CAPITAL - continued
(e)
(f)
Terms and conditions of contributed equity
Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one
vote per share at shareholders’ meetings. In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank
after all other shareholders and creditors are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidations.
Capital management
When managing capital, management's objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as
maintains optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain
a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the entity. Management may in the future
adjust the capital structure to take advantage of favourable costs of capital and issue further shares in the market.
Management has no current plans to adjust the capital structure. There are no plans to distribute dividends in the
next year.
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
5,489,429
(1,706,318)
(107,389)
-
-
4,961,047
(1,456,267)
(250,470)
2,915,542
250,000
3,675,722
6,419,852
4,961,047
528,382
5,489,429
4,635,242
325,805
4,961,047
(1,456,267)
(250,051)
(1,706,318)
(1,611,204)
154,937
(1,456,267)
NOTE 15 - RESERVES
Share-based payments reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Hedging reserve – refer note 17
Option premium reserve (a)
Asset revaluation reserve (a)
(a) The Option Premium Reserve and Asset Revaluation Reserve were
transferred to Accumulated Losses during the year.
Share-based payments reserve
Balance at the beginning of the year
Share-based payments (options granted)
Balance at the end of the year
Nature and purpose of the reserve:
The Share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of
options issued but not exercised.
Foreign currency translation reserve
Balance at the beginning of the year
Currency translation differences
Balance at the end of the year
Nature and purpose of the reserve:
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange
differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of
foreign subsidiaries.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 16 – NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Non-Controlling Interests
Movement during the year:
Balance at the beginning of the year
Capital invested by non-controlling interests in subsidiary
Share of loss for the period
Share of other comprehensive loss
Balance at the end of the year
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
8,478,678
31 December
2020
$
8,837,270
8,837,270
9,059,704
-
(174,666)
(183,926)
8,478,678
-
(206,611)
(15,823)
8,837,270
Non-controlling interests represent Reabold Resources Plc (LSE AIM:RBD) (Reabold) interest held in the Danube group.
The Danube Group consists of Danube Petroleum Limited (registered in England and Wales) and its wholly owned
Romanian subsidiary, ADX Energy Panonia Srl.
As at 31 December 2021, Reabold holds a 50.82% interest in Danube (2020: 50.82%). ADX Energy Ltd continues to
consolidate the Danube Group as it has control via day-to-day management, accounting and two out of three directors
on the board of Danube Petroleum Limited are directors of ADX Energy Ltd.
Summarised financial information for Danube Petroleum Limited and its’ 100% owned subsidiary ADX Energy Panonia
SRL is as follows. The amounts disclosed are before inter-company eliminations:
Summarised Statement of Financial Position
Current assets
Current liabilities
Current net assets
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
Non-current net assets
Net Assets
Summarised Statement of Comprehensive Income
Revenue
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total comprehensive loss
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
1,079,396
(26,613)
1,052,783
31 December
2020
$
1,885,168
(322,253)
1,562,915
14,505,560
14,701,065
-
-
14,505,560
14,701,065
15,558,343
16,263,980
-
(343,696)
(361,915)
(705,611)
-
(406,557)
(31,134)
(437,691)
Loss allocated to Non-Controlling Interests
(174,666)
(206,611)
Other comprehensive loss allocated to Non-Controlling Interests
(183,926)
(15,823)
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 16 – NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS - continued
Summarised Statement of Cash Flows
Cashflows from/(used in) operating activities (including VAT paid)
Cashflows from/(used in) investing activities
Cashflows from financing activities
Net foreign exchange differences
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
NOTE 17 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group’s accounting policy for cash flow hedges are as follows:
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
93,147
(179,346)
-
(11,914)
(98,113)
(290,568)
(2,442,252)
94,587
(181,974)
(2,820,207)
Cash flow hedges are a derivative or financial instrument designated to hedge the exposure to variability in cash flows
attributable to a particular risk associated with an asset, liability or forecast transaction.
•
Recognition date: At the date the instrument is designated as a hedging instrument.
•
• Measurement: Measured at fair value. The fair value of oil derivative contracts is determined by estimating the
difference between the relevant market prices and the contract price, for the volumes of the derivative contracts.
Changes in fair value: Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recognised
directly in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity in the hedging reserve to the extent that the
hedge is effective. Ineffectiveness is recognised on a cash flow hedge where the cumulative change in the
designated component value of the hedging instrument exceeds on an absolute basis the change in value of the
hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, changes in fair value are
recognised immediately in the income statement within other income or other expenses. Amounts accumulated
in equity are transferred to the income statement or the statement of financial position, for a non-financial asset,
at the same time as the hedged item is recognised. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or
exercised, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing
in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the underlying forecast transaction occurs. When
a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is
immediately transferred to the income statement.
Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through regular prospective
assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument. The
Group enters into hedge relationships where the critical terms of the hedging instrument match with the terms of the
hedged item, and so a qualitative assessment of effectiveness is performed. If changes in circumstances affect the
terms of the hedged item such that the critical terms no longer match with the critical terms of the hedging instrument,
the Group uses the hypothetical derivative method to assess effectiveness.
Hedging reserves
The hedging reserve includes the cash flow hedge reserve and the costs of hedging reserve. The cash flow hedge reserve
is used to recognise the effective portion of gains or losses on derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow
hedges. The group defers the changes in the forward element of forward contracts and the time value of option
contracts in the costs of hedging reserve.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 17 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - continued
Hedging Reserve (included in Reserves - note 14)
Balance brought forward
Change in value of hedging instruments recognised in Other Comprehensive
Income for the period
Less: Deferred tax adjustments
Movement for the year
Balance at the end of the year
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
250,470
(190,775)
47,694
(143,081)
107,389
-
333,716
(83,246)
250,470
250,470
As at 31 December 2021, the following derivative financial instruments are in place:
•
Fixed price swaps for 9,170 barrels of oil at a fixed Brent crude oil price for January 2022 to March 2022 at USD 71.85
per barrel.
Subsequent to year end, in early January 2022, ADX executed the following additional derivative financial instruments:
•
Zero cost collar contracts for 11,210 barrels for January 2022 to April 2022 with a Brent crude oil price floor at USD
73.00 per barrel and a cap at USD 82.60 per barrel.
In total, ADX Energy Ltd has derivative financial instruments in place on behalf of subsidiary ADX VIE GmbH, for
approximately 80% of its forecast proven (1P) production for the period between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2022, and
approximately 60% of its forecast proven (1P) production for the month of April 2022.
NOTE 18 – PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
Statement of Financial Position information
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net Assets
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Profit and loss information
Profit/(loss) for the year
Comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year
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Company
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
4,554,541
1,636,776
(3,156,611)
(15,231)
1,614,042
1,605,631
(1,251,366)
(2,625,000)
3,009,475
(656,693)
81,435,632
5,368,137
74,334,593
8,126,590
(83,794,294)
(83,117,876)
3,009,475
(656,693)
(3,841,961)
(3,841,961)
(4,348,719)
(4,348,719)
ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 18 – PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION – continued
Commitments and contingencies
There are no commitments or contingencies, including any guarantees entered into by ADX Energy Ltd on behalf
of its subsidiaries as at year end.
Subsidiaries
Name of Controlled Entity
Class of Share
Place of
Incorporation
% Held by Parent Entity
AuDAX Energy Srl
Bull Petroleum Pty Ltd
Terra Energy Limited
ADX VIE GmbH
Danube Petroleum Limited
ADX Energy Panonia Srl
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Italy
Australia
UK
Austria
UK
Romania
31 December 2021
100%
31 December 2020
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Held 100% by Terra
Energy Limited
Held 100% by Terra
Energy Limited
49.18%
49.18%
Held 100% by
Danube Petroleum
Limited
Held 100% by
Danube Petroleum
Limited
Kathari Energia Limited
Ordinary
UK
100%
-
Kathari Energia Limited was incorporated during the year.
Refer to note 16, non-controlling interests, for details on Danube Petroleum Limited Group.
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a)
Operating leases (non-cancellable):
Within one year
Later than one year, not later than five years
Balance at the end of the year
No operating leases are in place at year end.
Consolidated
31 December
2021
$
31 December
2020
$
-
-
-
16,952
-
16,952
Commitments and Contingencies for Oil and Gas Properties
(b)
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration licenses the Company may be compelled to perform minimum
exploration activities to meet requirements specified by the relevant governments. These expenditure commitments may
be varied as a result of renegotiations, relinquishments, farm-outs or sales.
Parta Exploration License and Iecea Mare Production License - Western Romania
Ownership of Parta Exploration License and Iecea Mare Production License.
ADX holds a 49.2% shareholding in Danube Petroleum Limited (Danube). The remaining shareholding in Danube is held by
Reabold Resources Plc. Danube via its‘ wholly owned subsidiary, ADX Energy Panonia srl, holds a 100% interest in the Parta
Exploration license (including a 100% interest in the Parta Appraisal Sole Risk Project) and a 100% interest in the Iecea
Mare Production license. ADX is the operator of the permit pursuant to a Services Agreement with Danube.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - continued
Parta Exploration License
In December 2012, the Romanian Government ratified the concession agreement for ADX’s EX 10 Parta license (“Parta
Permit”). The committed work program agreed in June 2019 for the Parta Permit requires the acquisition of 60 km of 2D
and 100 km2 of 3D seismic and the drilling of two exploration wells. Total commitments are estimated at A$5.4 million
(EUR 3.5 million) for a 2 year period commencing 21 June 2019 following an extension agreed with NAMR, which
subsequently has been extended for another 18 months until 3 December 2022, amongst others also based on the
recognition of Tamsaka’s payment default by the Romanian authorities.
ADX Energy Panonia SRL is the Romanian license holder in accordance with the concession agreement for exploration
phase 1. The total concession agreement duration is 20 years with a possible 15 years extension. After phase 1 which is
due to expire on 3 December 2022, ADX has the option to immediately enter phase 2, by assuming further commitments
or apply for another extension which will however require a government ratified approval.
ADX Energy Panonia SRL (“ADX Panonia”) share of this commitment is 100% following the non-performance of a farmin
commitment by Parta Energy Pty Ltd (“Parta Energy”) (being a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed Tamaska Oil and Gas
Limited (“Tamaska”)) to fund 100 km2 of 3D seismic at an estimated cost of A$ 2.5 million which was contracted to be
funded by Tamaska.
Prior to June 2019, approximately 100 km of 2D (surface) and 50 km2 of 3D (surface area) seismic had been acquired in the
license. The current license validity is until 3 December 2022. In order to maintain good standing for the license, ADX
Panonia has committed to an additional 60 km of 2D seismic and approximately 100 km2 of 3D seismic.
While all landowner, local authority and environmental permits had been obtained for the approx. 100 km2 survey, the
survey had to be cancelled because the 3D funding farminee Parta Energy had informed ADX on extremely short notice
that it would not proceed with the farmin transaction. This came as a surprise to ADX and its Hungarian seismic contractor
who had already mobilised to Romania for the survey on good faith (refer to ASX announcement dated 8 September 2020).
ADX has subsequently settled costs incurred with the seismic contractor and remains in discussion for a deferred survey
start. Extensions of landowner and authority permits are under negotiations and the Romanian Mining Authority NAMR
was advised that due to unforeseen events including COVID-19 Pandemic related delays and the completely unexpected
default of Tamaska, an additional extension should be justified. This extension of exploration phase 1 under the 20 year
concession agreement was subsequently granted until 3 December 2022 by NAMR.
Tamaska Farmin Agreement Payment Default
As a result of the default in September 2020 by Tamaska relation to a farmin obligation pursuant to a farmin agreement
between ADX Energy Panonia Srl, Danube and Parta Energy (“Farmin Agreement”), ADX was unable to mobilise a 3D
exploration seismic crew to undertake seismic in the Parta license. ADX on behalf of Danube demobilised the seismic
contractor and compensated them for pre mobilisation costs.
ADX prepared all supporting evidence and a writ of summons with a reputed Perth-based law firm to pursue on behalf of
Danube what ADX was advised was a fair claim of damages caused by Tamaska’s default but has not yet submitted the
claim.
Iecea Mare Production License
In 2018, ADX acquired a 100% equity interest in the Iecea Mare Production license “License”. ADX has committed to pay
a 5% royalty for production from wells located within License. The current production license is valid until November 2034
and extensions are possible. The license does not carry any commitments, but an annual work-program will have to be
agreed with the Romanian government (via NAMR, the National Agency for Mineral Resources), which then becomes a
commitment. ADX estimates the annual cost for such activities may be approximately $50,000 per annum.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - continued
Data User Agreement –Austria
In December 2019, ADX entered into a Data User Agreement (DUA) with RAG Austria AG (RAG) for access to RAG
Exploration Data (including 3650 km2 of modern 3D seismic) in the Molasse Basin, in Upper Austria. Under the DUA, ADX
has exclusive access to 3D and 2D seismic and geological data from RAG for its exploration, production and gas storage
licenses (“AGS Licenses”) ratified on the 1st January 2021 with the Federal Ministry responsible for Mining (“BMLRT”) on
behalf of the Republic of Austria as an event subsequent to year end. ADX has agreed to pay RAG EUR 40,755 per annum
for exclusive rights to the data set covering the 450 km² AGS license areas for up to 5 years.
Upper Austria Exploration (AGS) Licenses – Austria
ADX executed concession agreements for exploration, production and gas storage in Upper Austria (Upper Austria AGS)
on the 8th of January 2021 between ADX and Federal Ministry responsible for Mining (“BMLRT”) on behalf of the Republic
of Austria. Following the execution of agreements, a payment of a EUR 330,000 was made in lieu of a bank guarantee to
cover federal exploration license fees.
The total term for the Upper Austria AGS is 16 years without any relinquishment and the first 4 year firm period
commencing 1st January 2021. ADX has entered a 2 well drilling commitment, however the minimum financial obligation
to keep the licenses in good standing is EUR 2.2 million for the first period. ADX commenced the drilling of the Anshof-3
well in December 2021. The cost of drilling and running casing in the well exceeds the minimum financial commitment for
the first 4 year period.
Anshof Prospect in Upper Austria - Farmin
In November 2021, ADX signed a farm-in agreement with Xstate Resources Limited (“Xstate”) to partially fund the drilling
of the Anshof prospect in ADX-AT-II exploration license in Upper Austria (“Farmin HOA”). Under the terms of the Farmin
HOA, Xstate will fund 40% of the Anshof well drilling expenditure up to a cap EUR 1,800,000 million (EUR 720,000) to earn
a 20% equity interest in the Anshof Prospect Area. Xstate may elect to fund 40% of a second well on Anshof or the Anshof
Farmin Area to earn a 20% interest in the entire Anshof Farmin Area (Second Well Funding).
Subject to an election to participate in the Anshof Prospect Area following the conclusion of drilling the Anshof exploration
well, Xstate has up to 3 months to elect to participate in the entire Anshof Farmin Area by making a commitment to the
Second Well Funding. Upon earning a participating interest in the Anshof Prospect and the Anshof Prospect Area, ADX and
Xstate have agreed to enter into a production sharing contract (PSC) and a joint operating agreement (JOA) which will
cover the conduct of ongoing operations and sharing of production. The PSC and JOA principles are included in the Farmin
HOA.
Upon completion of the farmin obligations by Xstate including Second Well Funding, Xstate will hold a 20% participating
interest in the Anshof Prospect Area as well as the Anshof Farmin Area. ADX will retain an 80% interest in the Anshof
Prospect Area as well as the Anshof Farmin Area. ADX will also retain a 100% interest in the remainder of the ADX-AT-II
exploration license and the entire ADX-AT-I exploration license.
OHO Farm-in Option
Subject to satisfying its Anshof farmin obligations, Xstate has an option for up to two months after the drilling of Anshof
to farmin to ADX OHO prospect in ADX-AT-I license to earn between a 15% to 25% participating interest in the OHO Farmin
Area by spending twice the nominated participating interest share of the costs of drilling one exploration well in the OHO
Farmin Area up to maximum expenditure of €6,600,000.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - continued
Kerkouane Permit - Tunisia
ADX, via its previous wholly owned subsidiary Alpine Oil & Gas Pty Ltd (AOG), held a 100% interest and was the contractor
of the Kerkouane exploration permit offshore Tunisia. The Kerkouane permit contained the Dougga gas condensate
discovery. Discussions between AOG, ETAP and the DGE were ongoing in relation to the potential extension of Kerkouane
PSC which would provide the time required to appraise the Dougga discovery. Such a renewal was subject to the drilling
and testing of the Dougga Sud well.
In April 2019, the Company on behalf of AOG, engaged with the then highly experienced Chairman of ETAP with the view
to securing fiscal relaxation for the Dougga project. Early discussions focussed on a more collaborative basis between ADX
and ETAP with view to attracting capital for the project were promising. Regrettably the resignation of the then Chairman
of ETAP during the second quarter of 2019 resulted in the potential for further constructive discussions in relation to a
potential fiscal concession unlikely. As a result, ADX ability to securing a funding partner for Dougga was substantially
curtailed.
Previously, in October 2017, ADX on behalf of AOG secured an option to utilise the Noble Services International Limited
(Noble) Globetrotter II drilling rig to undertake the drilling and testing of the Dougga Sud – 1 appraisal well. The option
expired in June 2019 due to the extension of previous drilling options by other oil and gas operators in the Black sea and
the decision by Noble to demobilise the rig from the Mediterranean region to the Gulf of Mexico.
Given the water depth at Dougga of 330 metres it was unlikely that an alternate rig options would be available for the
foreseeable future. That being the case AOG advised ETAP in relation to deferment of work program obligations due to
circumstances outside AOG’s control. Furthermore, AOG informed the Designated Authority that the non availability of
the drilling rig, owned by Noble, is a force majeure event. The designated Authority has in turn contested AOG’s
declaration of force majeure and was not prepared to enter into discussions on the matter with AOG local management.
As a result, ADX determined that AOG would be forced to forfeit the permit unless it contested the legal basis for forfeiture
due to force majeure with the Designated Authority. Such a legal process was subject to cost and risk in jurisdiction where
AOG was experiencing increasing difficulties in engagement with local Authorities. On that basis the Board of ADX took
the necessary steps to cease operations, to close the local office in Tunis and deregister AOG after the payment of all
outstanding liabilities in relation the Tunis office and local contractors. The deregistration process for AOG was completed
in December 2020 and no further liabilities are likely.
Lambouka 1 Well -Tunisia
The Lambouka 1 well was abandoned in a manner that ensured isolation of subsurface hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs to
avoid the potential for leakage. The well was abandoned from a well safety, and integrity perspective fulfilling all Tunisian,
UKOAAA and also Norwegian abandonment requirements. The surface casing on the well was not cut down to the mud
line to enable the potential future re-entry to the well. The Company believes that existence of casing above the mud line
does not represent a maritime threat or a threat to fishing given the depth of approximately 700 meters. ETAP has
requested the visual inspection of the well to confirm there is no gas leakage. This work was intended to be accomplished
utilising a ROV (remote operated vehicle) deployed from a supply vessel during future well operations at an expected cost
of between US$ 50,000 to US$ 100,000. Given the forfeiture of the permit and the wind up of AOG this potential liability
is not considered likely.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - continued
Other contingencies
Id363 C.R-.AX license - Italy
ADX holds a 100% interest in the d363 C.R-.AX prospecting license which contains the Nilde Oil Re Development Project.
Subsequent to year end, ADX has completed submissions to the Italian licensing authorities (UFFICIO NAZIONALE
MINERARIO PER GLI IDROCARBURI E LE GEORISORSE or UNMIG) in order to convert the area to an exploration license.
Upon ratification of the prospecting license to an exploration license ADX will assume the commitment to purchase and
reprocess 300 Km of 2D seismic and drill one exploration well within 5 years. Upon ratification ADX intends to complete
the purchase of 2D seismic and undertake seismic reprocessing and make applications to UNMIG to drill an appraisal well
on the Nilde field in lieu of its exploration commitment.
As previously announced ADX completed a farmout with SDP Services Limited (“SDP”) where SDP can earn an interest of
50% interest in the d363 C.R-.AX Permit (License) containing the Nilde Oil Redevelopment Project by funding the work
program commitments of Audax Energy Srl (Audax) a wholly owned subsidiary of ADX up to a maximum of EUR 20.82
million. The transaction is conditional upon the Italian Licensing Authorities ratifying the License. Upon ratification of the
License SDP will receive 5% net profits royalty interest attributable to any future production from the Nilde Field. ADX will
remain operator of the license.
ADX was advised on the 4th of February 2019 that the Italian senate passed legislation to suspend exploration activities in
all permits that have been approved or are in the process of being approved for a period of up to 18 months (to
approximately August 2020) to enable the government authorities to evaluate the suitability of exploration areas for
sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. The Italian Senate further advised that suspension will be
extended to the first quarter of 2021. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the suspension of exploration activities have been
further extended. At this stage it is unclear when or whether the suspension of exploration activities will be lifted.
NOTE 20 – KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
(a) Compensation of Key Management Personnel
Short-term employment benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payment
Consolidated
31 December
31 December
2021
$
721,256
5,685
182,860
909,801
2020
$
682,215
5,583
235,999
923,797
(b) Other transactions and balances with Key Management Personnel
Mr Andrew Childs is the owner of Resource Recruitment. ADX Energy Ltd has no formal office rental agreement with
Resource Recruitment to rent office premises in Subiaco, and pays rent on a month by month basis at normal commercial
rates. Rental paid for the year (excluding GST) ended 31 December 2021 totalled $31,200 (2020: $31,200).
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 21 - AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
Amount paid or due and payable to the auditor for:
Auditing the financial statements, including audit review - current year audits
Other services
Total remuneration of auditors
NOTE 22 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
Consolidated
31 December
31 December
2021
$
2020
$
53,609
-
53,609
55,000
-
55,000
An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues
and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity),
whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about
resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is
available. This includes start-up operations which are yet to earn revenues. Management will also consider other factors
in determining operating segments such as the existence of a line manager and the level of segment information
presented to the board of Directors.
Operating segments have been identified based on the information provided to the chief operating decision makers –
being the executive management team. The group aggregates two or more operating segments when they have similar
economic characteristics, and the segments are similar in each of the following respects:
- Nature of the work undertaken; and
- Geographic environment.
Operating segments that meet the quantitative criteria as prescribed by AASB 8 are reported separately. However, an
operating segment that does not meet the quantitative criteria is still reported separately where information about the
segment would be useful to users of the Financial Statements.
Identification of reportable segments
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the
Directors (the chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.
The operating segments are identified by management based on the geographical region. Discrete financial information
about each of these operating businesses is reported to the Board. The reportable segments are based on aggregated
operating segments determined by the similarity of economic environment, as these are the sources of the Group’s
major risks and have the most effect on the rates of return.
Reportable Operating Segments Identified
For management purposes, the Group has organised its operating segments into three reportable segments as follows:
•
•
•
Sicily Channel Offshore Exploration and Evaluation Segment: This segment includes assets and activities that are
associated with oil and gas exploration offshore Italy and Tunisia.
Romania Exploration and Appraisal/Development Segment: This segment includes assets and activities that are
associated with oil and gas exploration, appraisal and development in that region, and include the costs if the
parent entity, Danube Petroleum Limited.
Austria Production Segment: This segment includes assets and activities that are associated with oil and gas
production in that region.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 22 – SEGMENT INFORMATION - continued
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about
resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss
and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. However, the
Group’s financing (including finance income) is managed on a group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
Accounting Policies
The accounting policies used by the Group in reporting segments internally are the same as those contained in note 1
to the accounts.
There have been no inter-segment transactions.
It is the Group’s policy that if items of revenue and expense are not allocated to operating segments then any associated
assets and liabilities are also not allocated to segments. This is to avoid asymmetrical allocations within segments which
management believe would be inconsistent.
The following items are not allocated to segments as they are not considered part of core operations of any segment
and are managed on a Group basis.
•
•
•
Interest revenue
Foreign currency gains/(losses)
Corporate costs
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 22 – SEGMENT INFORMATION - continued
Operating Segments
Year ended 31 December 2021
Revenue and income
Total segment revenue
Result
Segment result
Reconciliation of segment profit after tax to net profit
after tax:
Unallocated revenue and income
Foreign currency gains/(losses)
Unallocated expenditure
Net profit/(loss) after tax
Depreciation and amortisation included in segment
result
Assets
Segment assets
Reconciliation of segment assets:
Unallocated cash
Other
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities:
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
Sicily
Channel
$
Romania
$
Austria
(Production)
Total
Operations
$
$
9,637,007
9,637,007
9,637,007
(31,172)
(383,940)
(1,525,775)
(1,940,887)
138,636
(14,723)
(2,529,290)
(4,346,264)
-
-
2,948,147
2,948,147
1,330
9,169,543
21,165,397
30,336,270
4,473,706
1,327,043
36,137,019
(5,147)
(564,751)
(20,710,122)
(21,280,020)
(3,171,843)
(24,451,863)
Capital expenditure for the year
Segment capital expenditure – oil and gas assets
Reconciliation of capital expenditure:
Unallocated additions
Total capital expenditure
-
179,251
2,764,750
2,944,001
-
2,944,001
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 22 – SEGMENT INFORMATION - continued
Operating Segments
Year ended 31 December 2020
Revenue and income
Total segment revenue
Result
Segment result
Reconciliation of segment profit after tax to net profit
after tax:
Unallocated revenue and income
Foreign currency gains/(losses)
Unallocated expenditure
Net profit/(loss) after tax
Depreciation and amortisation included in segment
result
Assets
Segment assets
Reconciliation of segment assets:
Unallocated cash
Other
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities:
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
Sicily
Channel
$
Romania
$
Austria
(Production)
Total
Operations
$
$
-
-
6,833,016
6,833,016
6,833,016
(52,373)
(458,138)
(2,976,509)
(3,487,020)
26,148
(16,680)
(1,009,124)
(4,486,676)
-
-
3,125,225
3,125,225
516
9,611,753
17,932,780
27,752,014
1,561,591
1,482,869
30,796,473
(18,634)
(301,323)
(17,932,779)
(18,252,736)
(3,850,841)
(22,103,577)
Capital expenditure for the year
Segment capital expenditure – oil and gas assets
Reconciliation of capital expenditure:
Unallocated additions
Total capital expenditure
-
2,269,396
2,150,778
4,420,174
-
4,420,174
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 23 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group is exposed to market risk (commodity, currency and interest rate risks), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s
overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential
adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Group uses different methods to measure different types
of risk to which it is exposed. ADX’s Board of Directors (‘Board’) is responsible for approving ADX’s policies on risk oversight
and management and ensuring management has developed and implemented effective risk management and internal
controls. Risk management is carried out by the senior executives under these policies which have been approved by the
Board. Management identifies, evaluates and, if necessary, hedges financial risks.
Commodity price risk
During the year the Group continued generating revenue from its Zistersdorf and Gaiselberg fields in Austria. With this oil
and gas production and sales, the group is exposed to the Brent Benchmark crude oil price and European gas price
fluctuations. Exposure to oil and gas price risk is measured by monitoring the Group’s forecast financial position and cash
flows with various assumptions. This analysis is regularly performed. Commodity prices’ hedging may be undertaken where
the Board of Directors determines that a hedging strategy is appropriate to mitigate potential periods of adverse
movements in commodity prices and protect forward cash flows to meet commitments. This will be balanced against the
desire to expose shareholders to oil price upside and the reliability of production forecasts.
As at 31 December 2021, the following derivative financial instruments were in place:
• Fixed price swaps for 9,170 barrels of oil at a fixed Brent crude oil price for January 2022 to March 2022 at USD 71.85
per barrel.
Subsequent to year end, in early January 2022, ADX executed the following additional derivative financial instruments:
• Zero cost collar contracts for 11,210 barrels for January 2022 to April 2022 with a Brent crude oil price floor at USD
73.00 per barrel and a cap at USD 82.60 per barrel.
In total, ADX Energy Ltd has derivative financial instruments in place on behalf of subsidiary ADX VIE GmbH, for
approximately 80% of its forecast proven (1P) production for the period between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2022, and
approximately 60% of its forecast proven (1P) production for the month of April 2022.
Refer to note 17 for further information on derivatives.
The hedging program is designed to provide certainty of cash flows during a period of expected ongoing volatility.
Currency risk
The Group’s source currency for the majority of costs is in EUR. Operating revenue is invoiced in EUR but is indexed to
Dated Brent price (USD). Currency risk arises where the value of a financial instrument or monetary item fluctuates due to
changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The exposure to currency risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash
flow forecasting.
The Board has formed the view that in the ordinary course of business it would not be beneficial for the Group to purchase
forward contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge any currency risk. Currency risk for operating revenue
is hedged via hedging of the commodity as necessary (see section ‘Commodity price risk’).
During the year the company undertook capital raising activities via the issue of new shares on the ASX. These capital
raisings are priced and received in AUD. Over the time period of a capital raising there is some short-term exposure to
movements in the AUD to EUR exchange rates as part of the funds are used in Europe. At 31 December 2021,
management has assessed that the entity’s exposure to foreign exchange movements is immaterial due to revenues
and costs primarily in EUR and therefore no further analysis is provided. The Group manages its foreign exchange risk
by constantly reviewing its exposure to commitments payable in foreign currency and ensuring appropriate cash
balances are maintained in EUR and AUD, to meet current operational commitments.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 23 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - continued
Interest rate risk
At balance date the Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company’s
borrowings. The Group constantly analyses its exposure to interest rates, with consideration given to potential renewal of
existing positions, the mix of fixed and variable interest rates and the period to which deposits may be fixed.
Given the very low interest rates for variable borrowings, the interest rate risk is considered immaterial.
Borrowings - fixed rate
Borrowings - variable
Borrowings - variable (currently non-interest bearing)
Total
Liquidity risk
31 December 2021
$
31 December 2020
$
2,625,000
982,686
779,910
4,387,596
3,527,654
525,014
795,475
4,848,143
Liquidity risk is the risk that Group will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities that
are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring
forecast and actual cash flows with scenario analysis. As at reporting date the Group had sufficient cash reserves to meet
its current requirements.
The contractual maturity analysis of payables as at year end are:
31 December 2021
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Total
31 December 2020
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Total
Total
$
Less than 1
Year
$
Between 1-5
Years
$
4,885,542
4,387,596
4,885,542
3,212,532
-
1,175,064
9,273,138
8,098,074
1,175,064
1,948,686
4,848,143
1,948,686
902,654
-
3,945,489
6,796,829
2,851,340
3,945,489
Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the
Group. The Group has adopted the policy of dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral or
other security where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Group measures
credit risk on a fair value basis.
Significant cash deposits are with institutions with a minimum credit rating of AA (or equivalent) as determined by a
reputable credit rating agency e.g. Standard & Poor.
The Group has only one customer for operating revenue being a significant company in Austria. Revenue is received
monthly and hence the credit risk deemed very low.
The Group does not have any other significant credit risk exposure to a single counterparty or any group of counterparties
having similar characteristics.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTE 24 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Equity Issues in Lieu of Remuneration
Subsequent to year end, on 8 February 2022, ADX issued the following shares and options. These amounts were accrued
in the 31 December 2021 financial statements:
a.
b.
c.
902,728 shares issued pursuant to ADXs’ Directors’ Share Plan, approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021. The
shares were issued to directors in consideration of remuneration elected to be paid via shares for the quarter ended
31 December 2021 ($9,930).
4,063,751 shares issued to ADX’s Company Secretaries and consultants in consideration of remuneration elected to
be paid via shares for the quarter ended 31 December 2021 ($42,847).
2,801,479 Options granted to Directors Ian Tchacos and Paul Fink, as approved by Shareholders on 28 May 2021. The
options were granted in consideration of consultancy fees remuneration elected to be paid via options for the quarter
ended 31 December 2021 (value $30,816). The options have a nil exercise price and expire on 31 October 2025.
Additional Hedging
In January 2022, ADX executed further hedging transactions with Britannic Trading Limited (trading entity of BP) (“BTL”)
for a zero collar contract with a pricing floor at USD 73.00 per barrel (put option strike price) and a cap at USD 82.60 per
barrel (call option strike price). The contracted volumes represent approximately 35% of the 1P production between 1
January 2022 and 31 March 2022 then 60% of the 1P production for April 2022 from its Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields
in the Vienna basin. The total volume of oil production covered by the zero collar contract is 11,210 barrels during the 4-
month period of hedging from January to April 2022 inclusive (the Hedge Period). With the new zero cost collar contract,
ADX will receive for these 11,210 barrels a Brent price of no less than USD 73.00 per barrel and up to USD 82.60 per
barrel based on the average Brent price for each month over the Hedge Period.
Exercise of Unlisted Options
On 8 February 2022, Director Ian Tchacos exercised 11,219,041 unlisted options with a nil exercise price.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which commenced on 20 February 2022, is restricting global supply of oil and
gas, thereby contributing to increased upward pressure on oil and gas price volatility. The situation is ongoing and
dependent upon a resolution to the conflict and the associated trade embargoes that are continuing to emerge.
COVID-19
The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and it is not practicable to estimate the potential future
impact after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures imposed by the
governments, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic
stimulus that may be provided.
There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since 31 December 2021 that have or may significantly affect
the operations, results, or state of affairs of the Group in future years.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
ADX ENERGY LTD
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of ADX Energy Ltd (“the Company”) and its controlled entities (“the
Group”) which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021, the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of
changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended on that date and
notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and the directors’
declaration of the Company.
In our opinion the financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2021 and of its
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under these
standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
section of this report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and
Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (Including Independence
Standards) (the “Code”) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given
to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this
auditor’s report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our
audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit
of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate
opinion on these matters.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
ADX ENERGY LTD (continued)
Key Audit Matter – Revenue
How our Audit Addressed the Key Audit Matter
The Group generated revenue of $9,637,007 predominantly
Our procedures over the existence of the Group’s revenue
from the sale of gas and oil in Austria.
included but were not limited to:
We do not consider revenue to be at a high risk of
significant misstatement, however due to the materiality
in the context of the financial statements as a whole, this
is considered to be an area which had an impact on our
overall strategy and allocation of resources in planning
Documenting and assessing the processes and
controls in place to record revenue transactions;
Testing a sample of revenue transactions and
receipts to determine they were recorded correctly.
and completing our audit.
We reviewed the compliance of the accounting
treatment of the revenue recognition with AASB 15
Revenue.
We have also assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures
included in the financial report.
Key Audit Matter – Borrowings
How our Audit Addressed the Key Audit Matter
Borrowings remain at material level in the current financial
Our procedures over the audit of the borrowing balances
year.
included but were not limited to the following:
We do not consider borrowings to be at a high risk of
We assessed the reasonable accuracy of the interest
significant misstatement, or to be subject to a significant
calculation on the amounts borrowed;
level of judgement. However due to the materiality in the
context of the financial statements as a whole, this is
considered to be an area which had an impact on our
overall strategy and allocation of resources in planning and
completing our audit.
We reviewed loan agreements for any potential
covenants or securities over borrowed funds; and
We reviewed the accuracy of the allocation
between current and non-current portions of the
borrowings.
We have also assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures
included in the financial report.
Key Audit Matter – Share-based Payments
How our Audit Addressed the Key Audit Matter
The Group recorded a significant number of share-based
Our procedures over the audit of share-based payments
payments in the current year.
included but were not limited to the following:
We do not consider share-based payments to be at a high
We reconciled share-based payment balances to
risk of significant misstatement, or to be subject to a
equity and reserve balances;
significant level of judgement. However due to the
materiality in the context of the financial statements as a
whole, this is considered to be an area which had an impact
on our overall strategy and allocation of resources in
planning and completing our audit.
We reviewed the valuation of the share-based
payments; and
We reviewed the compliance of accounting
treatment of the share-based payments with AASB
2 Share-based Payments.
We have also assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures
included in the financial report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
ADX ENERGY LTD (continued)
Key Audit Matter – Asset retirement obligations
How our Audit Addressed the Key Audit Matter
The Group has a significant asset retirement obligation
Our procedures over the audit of the asset retirement
provision for the Austrian and Romanian oil and gas
obligation provision included but were not limited to the
properties.
following:
We do not consider the asset retirement obligation to be
We reviewed managements estimate, the useful
at a high risk of significant misstatement, however it is
lives and valuation of the assets forming part of
subject to a significant level of judgement. Due to the
the retirement obligation;
materiality in the context of the financial statements as
a whole, this is considered to be an area which had an
impact on our overall strategy and allocation of resources
in planning and completing our audit.
We had discussions with management as to the
regulatory
compliance
surrounding
the
retirement obligation; and
We reviewed the compliance of accounting
treatment of the asset retirement obligation
with AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities
and Contingent Assets.
We have also assessed the appropriateness of the
disclosures included in the financial report.
Other Information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2021, but does not include the
financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and,
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or
our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If based on the work we have performed we conclude there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair view in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for
such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
ADX ENERGY LTD (continued)
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or cease operations,
or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibility for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if individually or in
the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the
basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing
and Assurance Standards Board website at: www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx.
We communicate with the directors regarding, amongst other matters, the planned scope and timing of the
audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify
during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters.
We describe those matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about
the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected
to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communications.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the remuneration report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 31 December
2021.
In our opinion the remuneration report of ADX Energy Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2021 complies
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
ADX ENERGY LTD (continued)
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration
Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing
Standards.
Rothsay Auditing
Dated 31 March 2022
Donovan Odendaal
Partner
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ADX ENERGY LTD
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Information as at 28 March 2022
a)
Substantial Shareholders (who have lodged notices with ADX Energy Ltd)
Name
None
Number of Shares Disclosed in
Substantial Holder Notice
b)
Shareholder Distribution Schedule
Size of Holding
1 -
1,001 -
5,001 -
10,001 -
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
and over
100,001
Number of
Shareholders
186
471
364
1,335
1,619
Number of
Ordinary Shares
86,049
1,489,485
2,962,533
71,094,374
2,914,990,281
Percentage of
Issued Capital
0.00
0.05
0.10
2.38
97.47
Total Shareholders
Number of shareholders holding less
than a marketable parcel
3,975
1,875
Voting Rights
2,990,622,722
100
Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any class or classes of Shares, at meetings of
Shareholders or classes of Shareholders:
(i)
each Shareholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy or attorney, Representative;
(ii)
on a show of hands, every person present who is a Shareholder or a proxy, attorney or Representative of a
Shareholder has one vote; and
(iii) on a poll every member entitled to vote and present in person or by proxy or attorney or representative duly
authorised shall, in respect of each fully paid Share held by him, or in respect of which he is appointed a proxy,
attorney or Representative, have one vote for the Share, but in respect of partly paid Shares, shall have such
number of votes being equivalent to the proportion which the amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts
paid and payable in respect of those Shares (excluding amounts credited).
There are no voting rights for Optionholders or Performance Rights.
c)
Securities Subject to Escrow:
There are no securities subject to escrow.
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ADX ENERGY LTD
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
d)
Twenty largest shareholders:
Name
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD
EQUITY TRUSTEES LIMITED
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD ACF CLEARSTREAM
IRONSIDE PTY LTD
MR PAUL FINK
EONIA PTY LTD
JETOSEA PTY LTD
MR FARIS SALIM CASSIM
SURFIT CAPITAL PTY LTD
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12. WARROORAH PTY LTD
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
BRAZELL PTY LTD
GAVERSTONE HOLDINGS PTY LTD
MRS AMANDA GRACE SPARKS
MR PETER LIGONIS
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
MR BRIAN THOMAS CLAYTON + MRS JANET CLAYTON
NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED
GILLARD SUPERANNUATION PTY LIMITED
Remaining Holders Balance
Shares on issue
e) Unlisted Options (Holders of more than 20%):
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Unlisted Options
Total Options
Number
67,500,020
146,737,500
3,954,545
67,500,020
4,106,250
6,000,000
6,078,125
5,116,071
7,250,000
3,145,833
2,456,250
6,321,427
2,801,479
328,967,520
Exercise Price
1.0 cents
1.5 cents
Nil cents
1.5 cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
Nil cents
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% of
Issued
Capital
8.80
3.59
3.14
1.67
1.54
1.34
1.30
1.21
1.18
1.17
1.11
1.03
0.87
0.84
0.80
0.78
0.78
0.72
0.72
0.71
33.30
Number of
Ordinary
Shares
263,259,663
107,453,117
93,879,962
50,000,000
46,038,963
40,000,000
38,849,603
36,320,884
35,152,220
35,000,000
33,333,333
30,664,160
26,150,355
25,000,000
23,839,500
23,353,923
23,250,000
21,549,545
21,461,868
21,115,528
995,672,624
1,994,950,098
2,990,622,722
Expiry Date
26/05/2022
30/06/2022
31/10/2023
26/11/2023
31/01/2024
26/06/2024
31/07/2024
31/10/2024
31/01/2025
31/05/2025
31/07/2025
31/10/2025
31/01/2026
Holders of >20%
(i)
No holder with > 20%
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
(i)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
Mr Ian Tchacos (100%)
(ii)
(iii)
ADX ENERGY LTD
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
(i) Holders of more than 20%
Name
Jetosea Pty Ltd
Others (each holding less than 20%)
Unlisted options expiring 26/5/2022
#
57,857,160
9,642,860
67,500,020
#
Name
57,857,160
Jetosea Pty Ltd
9,642,860
Others (each holding less than 20%)
Unlisted options expiring 26/11/2023 67,500,020
%
85.71
14.29
100
%
85.71
14.29
100
(ii) Holders of more than 20%
Name
Directors:
Paul Fink
Ian Tchacos
Unlisted options expiring 31/10/2025
#
%
3,294,642
3,026,785
6,321,427
52.12
47.88
100
(iii) Holders of more than 20%
Name
Directors:
Paul Fink
Ian Tchacos
Unlisted options expiring 31/1/2026
#
%
1,857,954
943,525
2,801,479
66.32
33.68
100
f) Unlisted Performance Rights (Issued under ADX’s Employee Incentive Plan):
Unlisted Performance Rights
46,086,012
Number
Number of
Holders
13
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ADX ENERGY LTD
TENEMENT SCHEDULE
Permit
Onshore Austria, Zistersdorf and Gaiselberg Production License
Upper Austria AGS Licenses 1
Onshore Romania, Parta 2
Onshore Romania, Iecea Mare Production Licence2
Offshore Italy, d363C.R-.AX 3
% held
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Note 1: Concession agreements for exploration, production and gas storage in Upper Austria (Upper Austria AGS). ADX
announced a farmout to ASX listed Xstate Resources Limited to earn a 20% participating interest in the Anshof Prospect
Area. Xstate may elect to fund 40% of a second well on the Anshof Prospect or the Anshof Farmin Area to earn a 20%
interest in the Anshof Farmin Area within the ADX-AT-II exploration license. ADX will retain a 100% interest in the remainder
of the ADX-AT-II exploration license and the entire ADX-AT-I exploration license. Refer to ASX release dated 22 November
2021.
Note 2: ADX holds a 49.2% shareholding in Danube Petroleum Limited (Danube). The remaining shareholding in Danube is
held by Reabold Resources Plc. Danube via ADX Energy Panonia holds a 100% interest in the Parta Exploration license
(including a 100% interest in the Parta Appraisal Sole Risk Project) and a 100% interest in the Iecea Mare Production license.
ADX is the operator of the permit pursuant to a Services Agreement with Danube.
Note 3: ADX has commenced a process with the Italian Designated Authority to convert the exclusively awarded application
to a ratified licence. This process was commenced after the award by the Ministry of Industry.
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