P A T I E N C E A T P L A Y
A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 8
Q4 2018 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
HIGHLIGHTS
•
•
Increased production 24% to 3,550 boe/d in 2018 from 2,865 boe/d in 2017.
Increased adjusted funds flow 66% to $15.9 million in 2018 from $9.6 million in 2017.
• Maintained working capital of $2.1 million.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
($000s, except per share amounts)
2018
2017 % Change
2018
2017 % Change
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
Oil and natural gas sales
Cash flow from operating activities
Per share - basic and diluted
Adjusted funds flow (1)
Per share - basic and diluted
Net loss
Per share - basic and diluted
7,113
3,764
0.02
2,875
0.01
(161)
(-)
9,301
3,294
0.02
4,462
0.02
(5,072)
(0.03)
(24)
32,048
26,124
14
-
(36)
(50)
(97)
(100)
16,249
0.08
15,949
0.08
8,311
0.04
9,602
0.05
(43)
(-)
(8,222)
(0.04)
Net capital expenditures and acquisitions
10,665
15,870
(33)
36,680
93,514
Working capital
2,102
18,660
Common shares outstanding (000s)
Weighted average - basic and diluted
End of period - basic
End of period - fully diluted
200,525
200,486
-
200,520
189,377
200,525
227,082
200,497
227,108
23
96
100
66
60
(99)
(100)
(61)
(89)
6
-
-
(1) Adjusted funds flow and adjusted funds flow per share do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”) and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures” section in the
MD&A for more details and the “Cash Flow from Operations and Adjusted Funds Flow” section in the MD&A for a reconciliation from cash flow from
operating activities.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 1 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
OPERATING RESULTS (1)
Daily production
Oil and NGLs (bbls/d)
Natural gas (mcf/d)
Oil equivalent (boe/d)
Revenue
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Oil equivalent ($/boe)
Royalties
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Oil equivalent ($/boe)
Net operating expenses (2)
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Oil equivalent ($/boe)
Net transportation and marketing expenses (2)
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Oil equivalent ($/boe)
Operating netback (2)
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Oil equivalent ($/boe)
Depletion and depreciation ($/boe)
Exploration and evaluation ($/boe)
General and administrative expenses ($/boe)
Share based compensation ($/boe)
Finance expense ($/boe)
Finance income ($/boe)
Loss on sale of assets ($/boe)
Deferred income tax recovery ($/boe)
Net loss ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
2017 % Change
2018
2017 % Change
850
14,115
3,202
44.78
2.78
24.14
(0.60)
-
(0.16)
5.95
0.78
5.00
1.17
0.82
3.92
38.26
1.18
15.38
(9.29)
-
(5.48)
(0.84)
(0.42)
0.10
-
-
(0.55)
1,290
15,071
3,802
61.44
1.45
26.59
7.64
0.04
2.75
6.36
0.75
5.13
2.11
0.51
2.75
45.33
0.15
15.96
(9.21)
(17.84)
(3.45)
(1.05)
(0.32)
0.42
(1.40)
2.38
(14.51)
(34)
(6)
(16)
(27)
92
(9)
(108)
(100)
(106)
(6)
4
(3)
(45)
61
43
(16)
687
(4)
1
(100)
59
(20)
31
(76)
(100)
(100)
(96)
954
15,574
3,550
59.46
2.00
24.74
1.45
-
0.39
6.67
0.82
5.40
1.54
0.52
2.69
49.80
0.66
16.26
(9.38)
-
(4.05)
(2.81)
(0.26)
0.21
-
-
(0.03)
820
12,268
2,865
56.69
2.05
24.98
6.63
0.06
2.17
7.51
0.93
6.12
2.69
0.65
3.55
39.86
0.41
13.14
(9.77)
(5.97)
(4.32)
(1.49)
(0.27)
0.48
(0.47)
0.80
(7.87)
16
27
24
5
(2)
(1)
(78)
(100)
(82)
(11)
(12)
(12)
(43)
(20)
(24)
25
61
24
(4)
(100)
(6)
89
(4)
(56)
(100)
(100)
(100)
(1)
“bbls” refers to barrels, “mcf” refers to thousand cubic feet, and “boe” refers to barrel of oil equivalent. Disclosure provided herein in respect of a boe may
be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent has been used
for the calculation of boe amounts in the MD&A. This boe conversion rate is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at
the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
(2) Net operating expenses, net transportation and marketing expenses and operating netback do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS
and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures” section in the MD&A for
more details and the “Net Operating Expenses”, “Net Transportation and Marketing Expenses” and “Operating Netback” sections in the MD&A for
reconciliations from operating expenses, transportation expenses, and net loss per boe, respectively.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 2 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (“MD&A”)
April 22, 2019
The MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes for the years ended December 31,
2018 and 2017. The audited financial statements and financial data contained in the MD&A have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). All dollar
amounts are expressed in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (“Leucrotta” or the “Company”) is an oil and natural gas company, actively engaged in the acquisition,
development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The Company
trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) under the symbol “LXE”.
FREQUENTLY RECURRING TERMS
The Company uses the following frequently recurring industry terms in the MD&A: “bbls” refers to barrels, “mcf” refers to thousand cubic
feet, and “boe” refers to barrel of oil equivalent. Disclosure provided herein in respect of a boe may be misleading, particularly if used in
isolation. A boe conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent has been used for the calculation
of boe amounts in the MD&A. This boe conversion rate is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at
the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
This MD&A refers to certain financial measures that are not determined in accordance with IFRS (or “GAAP”). This MD&A contains the
terms “adjusted funds flow”, “adjusted funds flow per share”, “operating netback”, “net operating expenses”, and “net transportation and
marketing expenses” which do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar
measures used by other companies. The Company uses these measures to help evaluate its performance.
Management considers adjusted funds flow to be a key measure as it demonstrates the Company’s ability to generate the cash
necessary to fund future capital investments and abandonment obligations and to repay debt. Adjusted funds flow is a non-GAAP
measure and has been defined by the Company as cash flow from operating activities excluding the change in non-cash working capital
related to operating activities and expenditures on decommissioning obligations. The Company also presents adjusted funds flow per
share whereby amounts per share are calculated using weighted average shares outstanding, consistent with the calculation of net
earnings (loss) per share. Adjusted funds flow is reconciled from cash flow from operating activities under the heading “Cash Flow from
Operations and Adjusted Funds Flow”.
Management considers operating netback an important measure as it demonstrates its profitability relative to current commodity prices.
Operating netback, which is calculated as average unit sales price less royalties, net operating expenses, and net transportation and
marketing expenses, represents the cash margin for every barrel of oil equivalent sold. Operating netback per boe is reconciled to net
loss per boe under the heading “Operating Netback”.
Net operating expenses is calculated as operating expenses less processing revenues. Management uses net operating expenses to
determine the current periods’ cash cost of operating expenses less processing revenue and net operating expenses per boe is used to
measure operating efficiency on a comparative basis. The measure approximates the Company’s operating expenses relative to its
produced volumes by excluding third party operating costs.
Net transportation and marketing expenses is calculated as transportation expenses less marketing revenues. Management uses net
transportation and marketing expenses to determine the current periods’ cash cost of transportation expenses less marketing revenue
and net transportation and marketing expenses per boe is used to measure transportation efficiency on a comparative basis as well as
the Company’s ability to mitigate the cost of excess committed capacity.
UPDATE
In Q4 2018, Leucrotta’s capital was spent on the drilling of an Upper Montney well at Mica plus minor pipeline and infrastructure
projects. The Montney land base continues to grow with Leucrotta now owning over 220 net sections in a large contiguous block
spanning the Doe, Mica and Two Rivers areas.
Production remained relatively stable at 3,200 boe/d for the quarter as wells continue to outperform expectations. Production is
estimated to remain fairly flat through-out the first 3 quarters of 2019 with an increase in Q4 2019 as additional Montney wells are
placed on production in Q4 2019. Leucrotta’s product mix is currently 27% liquids of which 65% of that is light oil and condensate. On a
development basis, Leucrotta’s product mix would increase to over 40% liquids with focus on the volatile oil window combined with
installation of a gas plant with increased liquids extraction.
Operating netbacks for Q4 2018 were stable at $15.38 per boe as compared to 2018 annual average of $16.26 per boe and $14.28 per
boe in Q3 2018. Diversification of marketing for gas resulted in Leucrotta netting $2.78 per mcf versus AECO spot price of $1.62 per
boe in the quarter but larger differentials on light oil and condensate during the quarter mitigated these gains.
Leucrotta maintained a strong balance sheet at the end of 2018 with $2.1 million net positive working capital and a $20 million credit
facility. Leucrotta estimates net working capital of $2.5 million at the end of Q1 2019. Equipment sales improved year-end working
capital by $4.3 million with Q1 2019 being increased by an additional $1.6 million.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 3 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
For the remainder of 2019, Leucrotta will remain conservative and protect the balance sheet given significant volatility seen in both the
oil and gas markets. As at the end of Q1 2019, Leucrotta had 4 wells drilled, completed and tested that are not on production and 2
wells that are drilled but not completed. Leucrotta’s plans for the rest of the year are to add some of these wells to the production base
plus possibly drill one additional delineation well.
Over the past 4 years, Leucrotta has been able to materially de-risk a large light oil resource in the Lower Montney over a minimum of
140 net sections of land and is working to de-risk additional lands for Lower Montney as well as the Upper Montney and Basal Montney
(Below Lower Montney) on Leucrotta’s land base. Infrastructure currently in place combined with up to 1,000 potential drilling
locations(1) will allow for Leucrotta to rapidly and materially increase production once the decision is made to move to the development
phase.
We look forward to reporting on the results of the new wells and other business developments in the near future.
(1) Potential Drilling Locations
This MD&A discloses drilling locations in four categories: (i) proved undeveloped locations; (ii) probable undeveloped locations; (iii) unbooked locations;
and (iv) an aggregate total of (i), (ii) and (iii).
Of the 1,000 total potential/possible Montney locations referenced in this MD&A, only the following have been assigned reserves at December 31, 2018 as
independently evaluated by GLJ, in accordance with NI 51-101:
•
•
19 Proved Undeveloped
34 Probable Undeveloped
The remaining 947 potential/possible locations are unbooked.
Unbooked locations are based on the Company's prospective acreage and internal estimates as to the number of wells that can be drilled per section.
Unbooked locations do not have attributed reserves or resources (including contingent and prospective). Unbooked locations have been identified by
management as an estimation of the Company's multi-year drilling activities based on evaluation of applicable geologic, seismic, engineering, production
and reserves information and performed by a Qualified Reserves Evaluator (QRE). There is no certainty that the Company will drill all unbooked drilling
locations and if drilled there is no certainty that such locations will result in additional oil and gas reserves, resources or production. The drilling locations on
which the Company will actually drill wells, including the number and timing thereof is ultimately dependent upon the availability of funding, regulatory
approvals, seasonal restrictions, oil and natural gas prices, costs, actual drilling results, additional reservoir information that is obtained and other factors.
While certain of the unbooked drilling locations have been de-risked by drilling existing wells in relative close proximity to such unbooked drilling locations,
the majority of other unbooked drilling locations are farther away from existing wells where management has less information about the characteristics of
the reservoir and therefore there is more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and if drilled there is more uncertainty that such wells will
result in additional oil and gas reserves, resources or production.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
($000s, except per share amounts)
2018
2017
2018
2017
2016
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
Oil and natural gas sales
Cash flow from (used in) operating activities
Per share - basic and diluted
Adjusted funds flow
Per share - basic and diluted
Net loss
Per share - basic and diluted
Total assets
Total long-term liabilities
Working capital
7,113
3,764
0.02
2,875
0.01
(161)
(-)
9,301
3,294
0.02
4,462
0.02
(5,072)
(0.03)
32,048
26,124
8,844
16,249
0.08
15,949
0.08
8,311
0.04
9,602
0.05
(328)
(-)
(996)
(0.01)
(43)
(-)
(8,222)
(0.04)
(12,182)
(0.07)
317,043
313,041
241,635
9,572
8,718
6,820
2,102
18,660
26,063
The Company experienced an increase in oil and natural gas sales, cash flow from operating activities, adjusted funds flow, and a
reduced net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 2017 due to production growth from successful drilling at
Doe/Mica and lower expenses (royalty, net operating, and net transportation and marketing). The large net loss in Q4 2017 was also
attributed to a $6.2 million expense related to non-core exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets. The decrease in oil and natural gas
sales and adjusted funds flow for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the fourth quarter of 2017 was mainly the result of lower
production and lower oil and NGLs pricing which was partially offset by higher natural gas pricing with increased net transportation and
marketing expenses to transport the natural gas to Chicago.
The decrease in working capital from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018 stems mainly from $36.7 million of capital expenditures
over the past twelve months partially offset by $15.9 million of adjusted funds flow.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 4 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
PRODUCTION
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
2017 % Change
2018
2017 % Change
Average Daily Production
Oil and NGLs (bbls/d)
Natural gas (mcf/d)
Combined (boe/d)
850
14,115
3,202
1,290
15,071
3,802
(34)
(6)
(16)
954
15,574
3,550
820
12,268
2,865
16
27
24
For the year ended December 31, 2018, production increased to 3,550 boe/d from 2,865 boe/d in 2017. This was the result of
successful drilling at Doe/Mica in the second half of 2017 carrying through 2018.
For the three months ended December 31, 2018, production decreased to 3,202 boe/d from 3,802 boe/d for the comparative period in
2017. The decrease in production was the result of flush production in Q4 2017 from successful drilling at Doe/Mica in the second half
of 2017 facing natural declines through to the fourth quarter of 2018.
Leucrotta’s production profile for the year ended December 31, 2018 remained consistent with 2017. The 2018 weighting was 73%
natural gas (December 31, 2017 - 71%) and 27% oil and NGLs (December 31, 2017 - 29%). The fourth quarter of 2018 saw a
decrease in liquids weighting from the comparative quarter in 2017. The Q4 2018 weighting was 73% natural gas (Q4 2017 - 66%) and
27% oil and NGLs (Q4 2017 - 34%). This was the result of flush production from new wells put on production in Q4 2017 which
declined throughout 2018 thus lowering the liquids weighting.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS SALES
($000s)
Oil and NGLs
Natural gas
Total
Average Sales Price
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas production sales and transportation
revenue ($/mcf)
Combined ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
3,500
3,613
7,113
44.78
2.78
24.14
2017 % Change
(52)
80
(24)
7,292
2,009
9,301
61.44
1.45
26.59
(27)
92
(9)
2018
20,704
11,344
32,048
59.46
2.00
24.74
2017 % Change
22
24
23
16,966
9,158
26,124
56.69
2.05
24.98
5
(2)
(1)
Revenue totaled $7.1 million and $32.0 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018, respectively, compared to $9.3
million and $26.1 million for the comparative periods in 2017. The 23% increase for the year ended December 31, 2018 over 2017 was
mainly the result of the 24% production growth over the same time period. The fourth quarter of 2018 saw a 24% decline in revenues
from the comparative quarter in 2017 stemming from a 16% decline in production and a 9% decrease in commodity prices (27%
decrease in oil and NGLs commodity prices partially offset by a 92% increase in natural gas prices).
PROCESSING AND MARKETING REVENUE
($000s)
Sale of purchased natural gas
Processing revenue
Marketing revenue
Total
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
-
277
51
328
2017 % Change
(100)
202
100
-
100
-
62
202
2018
361
884
507
1,752
2017 % Change
(80)
100
100
(5)
1,838
-
-
1,838
The purchase and sale of natural gas is done to optimize firm transportation capacity. See also “Net transportation and marketing
expenses” section.
Marketing revenue relates to unutilized firm transportation assigned to a third party for a contracted fee in which the Company receives
a premium.
The following table outlines the Company’s realized wellhead prices and industry benchmarks:
Commodity Pricing
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
2017 % Change
2018
2017 % Change
Oil and NGLs
Corporate price ($CDN/bbl)
Canadian light sweet ($CDN/bbl)
West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") ($US/bbl)
Natural gas
Corporate price ($CDN/mcf)
AECO price ($CDN/mcf)
Exchange rate
$US/$CAD exchange rate
44.78
48.27
58.81
2.78
1.62
61.44
65.68
55.40
1.45
1.72
(27)
(27)
6
92
(6)
59.46
68.49
64.77
2.00
1.53
56.69
61.84
50.95
2.05
2.20
5
11
27
(2)
(30)
0.7564
0.7871
(4)
0.7718
0.7712
-
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 5 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
Differences between corporate and benchmark prices can be the result of quality differences (higher or lower API oil and higher or lower
heat content natural gas), sour content, the mix of oil and NGLs, and various other factors. Leucrotta’s differences are mainly the result
of a higher proportion of lower priced NGLs and higher heat content natural gas production that is priced higher than AECO reference
prices.
The Company’s corporate average oil and NGLs prices were 92.8% and 86.8% of Canadian light sweet prices for the three months and
year ended December 31, 2018, respectively, consistent with 93.5% and 91.7% for the comparative periods in 2017.
Corporate average natural gas prices were 171.6% and 130.7% of AECO prices for the three months and year ended December 31,
2018, respectively, up from 84.3% and 93.2% for the comparative periods in 2017 mainly due to new marketing contracts with a portion
of natural gas sales priced off indexes other than AECO. The Company received AECO pricing plus $0.20/mcf on the first 10,000 mcf/d
and ATP pricing on production above this in the Doe/Mica core area from January 2018 to October 2018. From November 2018 to
December 2018, the Company received a Chicago indexed pricing on the first 7,000 mcf/d, AECO pricing plus $0.31/mcf on the next
6,000 mcf/d, and ATP pricing on production above this in the Doe/Mica core area.
Leucrotta’s liquids mix during the fourth quarter of 2018 was approximately 65% oil, condensate and pentanes, 11% butane and 24%
propane (Q4 2017 - 77% oil, condensate and pentanes, 7% butane and 16% propane). The decline in oil weighting in the fourth quarter
of 2018 from the comparative quarter in 2017 was mainly the result of flush light oil production in Q4 2017.
Future prices received from the sale of the products may fluctuate as a result of market factors. In addition, the Company may enter
into commodity price contracts to help manage future cash flows. The Company does not currently have any commodity price contracts
outstanding.
ROYALTIES
($000s)
Oil and NGLs
Natural gas
Total
Average Royalty Rate (% of sales)
Oil and NGLs
Natural gas
Combined
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
(47)
-
(47)
(1.3)
-
(0.7)
2017 % Change
(105)
907
(100)
54
(105)
961
12.4
2.7
10.3
(110)
(100)
(107)
2018
506
-
506
2.4
-
1.6
2017 % Change
(75)
(100)
(78)
1,986
281
2,267
11.7
3.1
8.7
(79)
(100)
(82)
The Company pays royalties to provincial governments (Crown). Crown royalties are calculated on a sliding scale based on commodity
prices and individual well production rates. Royalty rates can change due to commodity price fluctuations and changes in production
volumes on a well-by-well basis, subject to a minimum and maximum rate restriction ascribed by the Crown. The provincial government
has also enacted various royalty incentive programs that are available for wells that meet certain criteria, such as natural gas deep
drilling, which can result in fluctuations in royalty rates.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company began receiving credits to offset royalties from BC’s Infrastructure Royalty
Credit Program (“IRCP”) resulting from infrastructure built in 2017 and wells drilled and tied-into the related infrastructure. During the
three months and year ended December 31, 2018, the Company realized $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of credits to offset
royalties payable and has $1.0 million of credits remaining. No infrastructure credits were received in the 2017 comparative periods.
Further credits to reduce royalties are expected in the future as royalties continue to be payable on wells already tied-into completed
and approved infrastructure projects and as new infrastructure is built and wells are drilled and tied-into related infrastructure that was
approved for credits under the program and become royalty payable. The timing of receipt of future credits is dependent on commodity
prices and production levels and thus cannot be readily forecast; correspondingly, royalty rates reported in future quarters will vary,
likely materially, as these credits are recognized. This credit program is in addition to BC’s Natural Gas Deep Well Royalty Credit
Program where the Company currently has $1.7 million in remaining royalty credits.
NET OPERATING EXPENSES
($000s)
Oil and NGLs
Natural gas
Operating expenses
Less: processing revenue
Net operating expenses (non-GAAP)
Average net operating expenses
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Combined ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
466
1,284
1,750
(277)
1,473
5.95
0.78
5.00
2017 % Change
755
1,042
1,797
-
1,797
6.36
0.75
5.13
(38)
23
(3)
100
(18)
(6)
4
(3)
2018
2,322
5,565
7,887
(884)
7,003
6.67
0.82
5.40
2017 % Change
2,248
4,152
6,400
-
6,400
7.51
0.93
6.12
3
34
23
100
9
(11)
(12)
(12)
Per unit net operating expenses were $5.00/boe and $5.40/boe for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018, respectively,
compared to $5.13/boe and $6.12/boe in the comparative periods in 2017. The slight decrease was the result of receiving third party
processing fees at the Company’s Doe gas plant.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 6 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
NET TRANSPORTATION AND MARKETING
EXPENSES
($000s)
Oil and NGLs transportation
Natural gas transportation
Transportation expenses
Purchased natural gas
Transportation and marketing expenses
Less: sale of purchased natural gas
Less: marketing revenue
Net transportation and marketing expenses (non-
GAAP)
Average net transportation and marketing expenses
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Combined ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
92
1,116
1,208
-
1,208
-
(51)
1,157
1.17
0.82
3.92
2017 % Change
(63)
251
52
734
23
985
(100)
177
4
1,162
(100)
(202)
100
-
2018
536
3,544
4,080
270
4,350
(361)
(507)
2017 % Change
(33)
805
9
3,241
1
4,046
(82)
1,507
(22)
5,553
(80)
(1,838)
100
-
960
21
3,482
3,715
(6)
2.11
0.51
2.75
(45)
61
43
1.54
0.52
2.69
2.69
0.65
3.55
(43)
(20)
(24)
Net transportation and marketing expenses are mainly third-party pipeline tariffs from firm transportation agreements to deliver
production to the purchasers at main hubs. Net transportation and marketing expenses decreased to $2.69/boe for the year ended
December 31, 2018 compared to $3.55/boe in 2017. Net transportation and marketing expenses increased to $3.92/boe for the three
months ended December 31, 2018 compared to $2.75/boe for the comparative period in 2017.
The decrease in oil and NGLs transportation for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018 was the result of different sales
points and sales and transportation contracts for new production in Doe/Mica in 2018.
The decrease in per unit natural gas transportation in the year ended December 31, 2018 was mainly due to unutilized firm
transportation in Q1 2017. With new wells coming on-stream during Q1 2017, the Company kept more firm transportation but those
wells were tied-in later than originally expected. This issue was rectified later in 2017 and into 2018 as the Company was able to predict
timing of new wells being tied-in. The 61% increase in per unit natural gas transportation in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared the
fourth quarter of 2017 was mainly due to the Company transporting natural gas to Chicago to receive higher Chicago indexed pricing on
a portion of the Company’s production.
Transportation and marketing expenses includes purchased natural gas while net transportation and marketing expenses includes the
sale of purchased natural gas leaving only the net margin in net transportation and marketing expenses. The purchase and sale of
natural gas is done to optimize firm transportation capacity. Net transportation and marketing expenses also deduct the marketing
revenue the Company generates from the premium received on assigned unutilized firm transportation.
OPERATING NETBACK
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
Oil and NGLs ($/bbl)
Revenue
Royalties
Net operating expenses
Net transportation and marketing expenses
Operating netback
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Revenue
Royalties
Net operating expenses
Net transportation and marketing expenses
Operating netback
Combined ($/boe)
Revenue
Royalties
Net operating expenses
Net transportation and marketing expenses
Operating netback
2018
44.78
0.60
(5.95)
(1.17)
38.26
2.78
-
(0.78)
(0.82)
1.18
24.14
0.16
(5.00)
(3.92)
15.38
2017 % Change
61.44
(7.64)
(6.36)
(2.11)
45.33
1.45
(0.04)
(0.75)
(0.51)
0.15
26.59
(2.75)
(5.13)
(2.75)
15.96
(27)
(108)
(6)
(45)
(16)
92
(100)
4
61
687
(9)
(106)
(3)
43
(4)
2018
59.46
(1.45)
(6.67)
(1.54)
49.80
2.00
-
(0.82)
(0.52)
0.66
24.74
(0.39)
(5.40)
(2.69)
16.26
2017 % Change
56.69
(6.63)
(7.51)
(2.69)
39.86
2.05
(0.06)
(0.93)
(0.65)
0.41
24.98
(2.17)
(6.12)
(3.55)
13.14
5
(78)
(11)
(43)
25
(2)
(100)
(12)
(20)
61
(1)
(82)
(12)
(24)
24
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2018, Leucrotta generated an operating netback of $15.38/boe and $16.26/boe,
respectively, compared to $15.96/boe and $13.14/boe for the comparative periods in 2017. The large increase in operating netback for
the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 2017 was mainly due to lower net operating expenses and net transportation and
marketing expenses per boe and royalty credits from BC’s IRCP. While these factors existed for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 7 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
the fourth quarter of 2017, the operating netback slightly decreased as a result of very low oil and NGLs pricing and increased
transportation partially offsetting the increase in natural gas pricing.
The following is a reconciliation of operating netback per boe to loss per boe for the periods noted:
($/boe)
Operating netback
Depletion and depreciation
Exploration and evaluation
General and administrative expenses
Share based compensation
Finance expense
Finance income
Loss on sale of assets
Deferred income tax recovery
Net loss
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
15.38
(9.29)
-
(5.48)
(0.84)
(0.42)
0.10
-
-
(0.55)
2017 % Change
(4)
1
(100)
59
(20)
31
(76)
(100)
(100)
(96)
15.96
(9.21)
(17.84)
(3.45)
(1.05)
(0.32)
0.42
(1.40)
2.38
(14.51)
2018
16.26
(9.38)
-
(4.05)
(2.81)
(0.26)
0.21
-
-
(0.03)
2017 % Change
24
(4)
(100)
(6)
89
(4)
(56)
(100)
(100)
(100)
13.14
(9.77)
(5.97)
(4.32)
(1.49)
(0.27)
0.48
(0.47)
0.80
(7.87)
DEPLETION AND DEPRECIATION
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
Depletion and depreciation ($000s)
Depletion and depreciation ($/boe)
2018
2,736
9.29
2017 % Change
(15)
1
3,222
9.21
2018
12,147
9.38
2017 % Change
19
(4)
10,212
9.77
The Company calculates depletion on property, plant, and equipment mainly based on proved plus probable reserves. Some facilities in
Stoddart and certain gas plant equipment, where the production and reserves do not represent the useful life of the assets, are
depreciated over twenty years. Depletion and depreciation for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018 was $9.29/boe
and $9.38/boe, respectively, consistent with $9.21/boe and $9.77/boe for the comparative periods in 2017.
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS AND EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENSE
At December 31, 2018, the Company evaluated its property, plant, and equipment (“PP&E”) CGUs for indicators of impairment or
impairment reversals. During the year ended December 31, 2018, there were indicators of impairment identified in the Company’s
Montney CGU as a result of significant and sustained declines in the forward commodity prices for natural gas. An impairment test was
performed based on value in use using commodity price estimates of the Company’s independent reserve evaluators. The impairment
tests at December 31, 2018 were primarily based on the net present value of cash flows from oil and natural gas reserves at pre-tax
discount rates ranging from 10 to 20 percent depending on the underlying composition and risk profile of the reserve category. The
Company has determined that there was no impairment to its Montney CGU at December 31, 2018.
At December 31, 2017, the Company evaluated its PP&E CGUs for indicators of impairment or impairment reversals and as a result of
this assessment management determined that an impairment test was not required to be performed.
At December 31, 2018, the Company evaluated its Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) assets for indicators of impairment or impairment
reversals and as a result of this assessment management determined that an impairment test was not required to be performed.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized an expense of $6.2 million comprised of drilling and completion
costs incurred for an exploratory well in the non-Montney CGU that was uneconomic and had no further expenditures planned.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
($000s)
G&A expenses (gross)
G&A capitalized
G&A recoveries
G&A expenses (net)
G&A expenses ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
1,813
(198)
(1)
1,614
5.48
2017 % Change
28
(2)
-
34
59
1,411
(203)
(1)
1,207
3.45
2018
5,834
(588)
(3)
5,243
4.05
2017 % Change
12
(24)
(104)
16
(6)
5,227
(775)
68
4,520
4.32
General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $5.48/boe and $4.05/boe for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018,
respectively, compared to $3.45/boe and $4.32/boe for the comparative periods in 2017. G&A expenses in the three months and year
ended December 31, 2018 increased from 2017 mainly due to increased employment costs. On a per boe basis, G&A expenses
decreased slightly for the year ended December 31, 2018 from 2017 due to the increased production during 2018. The opposite was
the case when comparing the fourth quarter of 2018 to the fourth quarter of 2017 as flush production from Q4 2017 declined resulting in
Q4 2018 production being lower than Q4 2017, thus increasing G&A on a per boe basis in Q4 2018.
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
Share based compensation ($000s)
Share based compensation ($/boe)
2018
247
0.84
2017 % Change
(33)
367
(20)
1.05
2018
3,645
2.81
2017 % Change
135
89
1,554
1.49
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 8 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
The Company accounts for its share based compensation plans using the fair value method. Under this method, compensation cost is
charged to earnings over the vesting period for stock options and warrants granted to officers, directors, employees, and consultants with a
corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
Share based compensation expense was $0.2 million and $3.6 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018,
respectively, compared to $0.4 million and $1.6 million for the comparative periods in 2017. In May 2018, the expiry term for previously
granted stock options, performance warrants and purchase warrants was extended to 6 years from the original term of 4 or 5 years. The
incremental fair value of the modifications was $3.8 million and $3.5 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018
based on the percentage of modified awards that were vested with the remaining expense to be recognized ratably as the awards vest.
The incremental fair value was estimated immediately before and as at the date of modification using a Black-Scholes-Merton option
pricing model.
FINANCE EXPENSE
($000s)
Interest expense
Accretion of decommissioning obligations
Finance expense
Finance expense ($/boe)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
69
53
122
0.42
2017 % Change
13
8
11
31
61
49
110
0.32
2018
141
200
341
0.26
2017 % Change
13
125
23
162
19
287
0.27
(4)
Interest expense and accretion expense during the three months and year ended December 31, 2018 remained consistent with the
comparable periods of 2017.
FINANCE INCOME
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2018, finance income totaled $28 thousand and $0.3 million, respectively,
compared to $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the comparative periods in 2017. Finance income relates to interest earned on cash in the
bank. The slight decrease in 2018 results from a lower bank balance in 2018 compared to 2017.
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
The Company has not realized the net deferred income tax asset based on the independently evaluated reserve report as cash flows
are not expected to be sufficient to realize the deferred income tax asset at this time.
The deferred income tax recovery of $0.8 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 relates to the premium on the
flow-through shares issued as the Company had incurred the entire amount with respect to qualifying Canadian exploration
expenditures.
Estimated tax pools at December 31, 2018 total approximately $325.3 million (December 31, 2017 - $304.4 million).
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTED FUNDS FLOW
The following is a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to adjusted funds flow for the periods noted:
($000s)
Cash flow from operating activities
Add (deduct):
Decommissioning expenditures
Change in non-cash working capital
Adjusted funds flow (non-GAAP)
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
3,764
-
(889)
2,875
2017 % Change
14
3,294
296
872
4,462
(100)
(202)
(36)
2018
16,249
176
(476)
15,949
2017 % Change
96
8,311
296
995
9,602
(41)
(148)
66
Adjusted funds flow was $2.9 million ($0.01 per basic and diluted share) and $15.9 million ($0.08 per basic and diluted share) for the
three months and year ended December 31, 2018, respectively, compared to $4.5 million ($0.02 per basic and diluted share) and $9.6
million ($0.05 per basic and diluted share) for the comparative periods in 2017. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2018
over 2017 was mainly the result of production growth from successful drilling at Doe/Mica, lower net operating and net transportation
and marketing expenses, and royalty credits from BC’s IRCP. The decrease for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the fourth
quarter of 2017 was mainly the result of lower production and lower oil and NGLs pricing which was partially offset by higher natural gas
pricing with increased net transportation and marketing expenses to transport the natural gas to Chicago.
Cash flow from operations increased for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018 to $3.8 million ($0.02 per basic and
diluted share) and $16.2 million ($0.08 per basic and diluted share), respectively, from $3.3 million ($0.02 per basic and diluted share)
and $8.3 million ($0.04 per basic and diluted share) for the comparative periods in 2017. Cash flow from operating activities differs from
adjusted funds flow due to the inclusion of changes in non-cash working capital and decommissioning expenditures.
NET LOSS
Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $0.2 million ($nil per basic and diluted share) compared to $5.1 million
($0.03 per basic and diluted share) for the comparative period in 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company had a net
loss of $43 thousand ($nil per basic and diluted share) compared to $8.2 million ($0.04 per basic and diluted share) for the comparative
period in 2017. The decrease in the net loss in 2018 compared to 2017 was largely the result of a $6.2 million expense on non-core
E&E assets in Q4 2017, in addition to cash flow items previously discussed.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 9 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
($000s)
Property acquisitions (net)
Land
Drilling, completions, and workovers
Equipment
Geological and geophysical
Office equipment
Total expenditures
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2018
-
1,364
7,744
1,510
47
-
10,665
2017 % Change
-
362
(34)
(61)
(45)
-
(33)
-
295
11,646
3,843
86
-
15,870
2018
-
2,642
26,736
6,806
434
62
36,680
2017 % Change
(100)
46
(23)
(67)
(51)
100
(61)
35,550
1,812
34,831
20,438
883
-
93,514
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company drilled and completed three Lower Montney delineation wells and one Upper
Montney delineation well. One well was drilled in Alberta and three wells were drilled at Mica, BC (one drilled north of the Peace River).
The Company also tied-in its Mica 12-06 and Mica 1-24 light oil Montney wells which commenced production during the year.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company completed its Mica 12-06 well and drilled and completed Mica A8-22, Mica 9-
33 and Doe 4-12. The Company also completed its infrastructure project to tie-in five previously drilled wells in Doe/Mica (8-18, 8-22, 8-
4, A13-19, and A4-19) and drilled an exploratory well at Stoddart and at Two Rivers, north of the Peace River. The Company also had
net property acquisitions of $35.6 million in Q2 2017. Net assets acquired were undeveloped land in the Company’s core Doe/Mica
area, adding to the land inventory of this area with a focus on the Montney formation. There were no reserves attached to any of the net
acquisition lands.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Management uses working capital as a measure to assess the Company’s financial position and is reconciled as follows:
($000s)
Current assets
Less:
Current liabilities
Working capital
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 % Change
(62)
29,224
11,131
(9,029)
2,102
(10,564)
18,660
(15)
(89)
At December 31, 2018, the Company had working capital of $2.1 million inclusive of $2.4 million drawn on the revolving credit facility.
Included in working capital at December 31, 2018 was $4.3 million of equipment held for sale which related to the sale of certain gas
plant equipment that closed subsequent to December 31, 2018.
The Company has a $20.0 million revolving operating demand loan credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank. The revolving credit
facility bears interest at prime plus a range of 0.50% to 2.50% and is secured by a $100 million fixed and floating charge debenture on
the assets of the Company. The undrawn portion of the credit facility is subject to a standby fee in the range of 0.20% to 0.45%. At
December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding letters of guarantee of $3.6 million which reduce the amount that can be borrowed
under the credit facility.
At December 31, 2018, the Company has $1.0 million (December 31, 2017 - $1.0 million) in a restricted corporate account to cross-
guarantee a margin account for the President of the Company. The President is charged a fee by the Company and the margin account
is also restricted until the cross-guarantee is removed. The margin account holds $3.4 million of securities of Leucrotta common shares
and a margin payable of $1.0 million. The cross-guarantee is intended to be temporary in nature and will be removed as soon as
practicable. The cross-guarantee has allowed the President to comply with corporate governance mandates. The $1.0 million has been
segregated on the statement of financial position as restricted cash at December 31, 2018.
Management anticipates that the Company will continue to have adequate liquidity to fund budgeted capital investments through a
combination of its cash balance, cash flow, equity, and debt if required. Leucrotta’s capital program is flexible and can be adjusted as
needed based upon the current economic environment. The Company will continue to monitor the economic environment and the
possible impact on its business and strategy and will make adjustments as necessary.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following is a summary of the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2018:
($000s)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Revolving credit facility
Decommissioning obligations
Office leases
Equipment leases
Firm transportation agreements
Total contractual obligations
Total
6,673
2,356
9,572
907
122
12,201
31,831
Less than
One Year
6,673
2,356
-
320
122
5,909
15,380
One to
Three Years
-
-
-
587
-
6,292
6,879
After
Three Years
-
-
9,572
-
-
-
9,572
Transportation commitments include contracts to transport natural gas and NGLs through third-party owned pipeline systems. The
Company currently has commitments of 16 mmcf/d escalating to 33.3 mmcf/d in November 2019.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 10 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has certain lease arrangements, all of which are reflected in the contractual obligations and commitments table, which
were entered into in the normal course of operations. All leases have been treated as operating leases whereby the lease payments are
included in operating expenses or general and administrative expenses depending on the nature of the lease.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of voting common shares, an unlimited number of non-voting common shares,
Class A preferred shares, issuable in series, and Class B preferred shares, issuable in series. The voting common shares of the
Company commenced trading on the TSXV on August 19, 2014 under the symbol “LXE”. The following table summarizes the common
shares outstanding and the number of shares exercisable into common shares from options, warrants, and other instruments:
(000s)
Voting common shares
Warrants
Stock options
Total
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
Average Daily Production
Oil and NGLs (bbls/d)
Natural gas (mcf/d)
Combined (boe/d)
($000s, except per share amounts)
Oil and natural gas sales
Cash flow from operating activities
Per share - basic and diluted
Adjusted funds flow
Per share - basic and diluted
December 31, 2018
200,525
15,135
11,422
227,082
April 22, 2019
200,525
15,135
11,422
227,082
Q4 2018 Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2017
850
14,115
3,202
888
14,724
3,342
938
15,297
3,487
1,144
18,216
4,180
1,290
15,071
3,802
857
13,593
3,123
609
12,122
2,629
514
8,197
1,881
7,182
7,327
10,426
9,301
5,723
6,317
4,783
7,113
3,764
0.02
2,875
0.01
1,975
0.01
3,339
0.02
4,579
0.02
3,348
0.02
5,931
0.03
6,387
0.03
2,546
0.01
3,294
0.02
4,462
0.02
1,322
0.01
1,747
0.01
3,384
0.02
2,097
0.01
(5,072)
(0.03)
(1,549)
(0.01)
(723)
(-)
311
-
1,296
0.01
(878)
(0.01)
Net earnings (loss)
Per share - basic and diluted
(161)
(-)
(148)
(-)
(2,280)
(0.01)
Production, oil and natural gas sales, cash flow from operating activities and adjusted funds flow increased significantly in each quarter
of 2017 and Q1 2018 from the successful drilling at Doe/Mica in the Montney formation. Natural declines on flush production from new
wells lowered Q2 to Q4 2018 production. The increased loss in Q4 2017 from Q3 2017 was the result of a $6.2 million expense related
to non-core exploration and evaluation assets. The increased loss in Q2 2018 from Q1 2018 was the result of non-cash share based
compensation expense related to the expiry term extension of existing stock options, performance warrants and purchase warrants.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted IFRS 9, “Financial Instruments” (“IFRS 9”) which replaced IAS 39, “Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement” (“IAS 39”). The Company applied the new standard retrospectively and, in accordance with the transitional
provisions, comparative figures have not been restated. The adoption of IFRS 9 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial
statements.
IFRS 9 contains three principal classification categories for financial assets: measured at amortized cost; fair value through other
comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) and fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets under IFRS 9 is
generally based on the contractual cash flow characteristics and the Company’s business model for managing the financial asset. The
previous IAS 39 categories of held to maturity, loans and receivables and available for sale have been eliminated. Additionally, embedded
derivatives are not separated if the host contract is a financial asset within the scope of IFRS 9. Instead, the entire hybrid contract is
assessed for classification and measurement. IFRS 9 largely retains the existing requirements in IAS 39 for the classification of financial
liabilities.
LEUCROTTA EXPLORATION INC. - 11 - 2018 YEAR END REPORT
The following table shows the original measurement categories under IAS 39 and the new measurement categories under IFRS 9 as at
January 1, 2018 for each class of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities:
Financial instrument
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Borrowings under credit facility
Measurement category
IAS 39
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
IFRS 9
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
There were no adjustments to the carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments as a result of the change in classification from
IAS 39 to IFRS 9. The Company has not designated any financial instruments as FVOCI or FVTPL, nor does the Company use hedge
accounting.
IFRS 9 replaces the ‘incurred loss’ model in IAS 39 with an ‘expected credit loss’ (“ECL”) model. The new impairment model applies to
financial assets measured at amortized cost, contract assets and debt investments measured at FVOCI. The Company measures loss
allowances at an amount equal to expected lifetime ECLs. Lifetime ECLs are the anticipated ECLs that result from all possible default
events over the life of a financial asset. ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit loss and are discounted at the effective interest
rate of the related financial asset. The application of the new expected credit loss model did not have a significant impact on the Company’s
financial assets or result in any additional provision for impairment.
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Company adopted IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“IFRS 15”) effective January 1, 2018. IFRS 15 replaces IAS
18, “Revenue”, IAS 11, “Construction Contracts”, and several revenue-related interpretations.
The Company applied IFRS 15 to all of its contracts with customers using the modified retrospective method. Management reviewed the
Company’s revenue streams and major contracts with customers using the IFRS 15 principles-based five-step model and concluded that
there were no material changes to earnings or timing of when production revenue is recognized. However, it was determined that certain
transactions in respect of third party marketing arrangements that optimized the Company’s transportation capacity were previously
presented net within transportation expenses have been reclassified and presented separately in the financial statements for comparability
with the current period presentation for those items, being the purchase and subsequent sale of natural gas. Also the accounting for certain
processing charges incurred after control of the product transferred resulted in decreases to both oil and natural gas sales and operating
expenses. There was no resultant impact on earnings, cash flow or financial position of the Company from these changes, but does result
in additional disclosure requirements.
The Company earns revenue from its production and sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) and from fees charged to third
parties for processing and other services provided at facilities where the Company has an ownership interest.
Revenue from the sale of oil, natural gas and NGLs is recognized based on the consideration specified in contracts with customers. The
Company recognizes revenue when control of the product transfers to the customer and collection is reasonable assured. This is generally
at the point in time when the customer obtains legal title to the product which is when it is physically transferred to the pipeline or other
transportation method agreed upon. Revenues from processing activities are recognized over time as processing occurs, and are generally
billed monthly.
The Company evaluates its arrangements with third parties and partners to determine if the Company is acting as the principal or as an
agent. In making this evaluation, management considers if the Company obtains control of the product delivered, which is indicated by the
Company having the primary responsibility for the delivery of the product, having the ability to establish prices or having inventory risk. If the
Company acts in the capacity of an agent rather than as a principal in a transaction, then revenue is recognized on a net basis, only
reflecting the fee, if any, realized by the Company from the transaction.
Tariffs, tolls and fees charged to other entities for use of pipelines and facilities owned by the Company are evaluated by management to
determine if these originate from contracts with customers or from incidental or collaborative arrangements. Tariffs, tolls and fees charged to
other entities that are from contracts with customers are recognized in revenue when the related services are provided.
When allocating the transaction price realized in contracts with multiple performance obligations, management is required to make
estimates of the prices at which the Company would sell the product separately to customers.
IFRS 16, Leases
On January 13, 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, “Leases” (“IFRS 16”). The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or
after January 1, 2019. IFRS 16 will replace IAS 17, “Leases”. This standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a
lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. A
lessee is required to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its
obligation to make lease payments. The new standard is to be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified retrospective
approach. IFRS 16 will be applied by Leucrotta on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective transition approach. The modified
retrospective approach does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect of IFRS
16 as an adjustment to the opening retained earnings (deficit) and applies the standard prospectively. The Company’s contract
assessment remains ongoing and it has not yet determined the full extent of the impact of adoption, however, the Company expects an
adjustment and recognition of a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for its office lease.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Management is required to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions in the application of IFRS that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses for the period then ended. Certain of these
estimates may change from period to period resulting in a material impact on the Company’s results from operations and financial
position (see note 2d in the notes to the Company’s financial statements for full descriptions of the use of estimates and judgments).
RISK ASSESSMENT
The acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties involves many risks common to all participants in the oil
and natural gas industry. Leucrotta’s exploration and development activities are subject to various business risks such as unstable
commodity prices, interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations, the uncertainty of replacing production and reserves on an economic
basis, government regulations, taxes, and safety and environmental concerns. While management realizes these risks cannot be
eliminated, they are committed to monitoring and mitigating these risks.
Reserves and reserve replacement
The recovery and reserve estimates on Leucrotta’s properties are estimates only and the actual reserves may be materially different
from that estimated. The estimates of reserve values are based on a number of variables including price forecasts, projected production
volumes and future production and capital costs. All of these factors may cause estimates to vary from actual results.
Leucrotta’s future oil and natural gas reserves, production, and adjusted funds flow to be derived therefrom are highly dependent on the
Company successfully acquiring or discovering new reserves. Without the continual addition of new reserves, any existing reserves the
Company may have at any particular time and the production therefrom will decline over time as such existing reserves are exploited. A
future increase in Leucrotta’s reserves will depend on its abilities to acquire suitable prospects or properties and discover new reserves.
To mitigate this risk, Leucrotta has assembled a team of experienced technical professionals who have expertise operating and
exploring in areas the Company has identified as being the most prospective for increasing reserves on an economic basis. To further
mitigate reserve replacement risk, Leucrotta has targeted a majority of its prospects in areas which have multi-zone potential, year-
round access, and lower drilling costs and employs advanced geological and geophysical techniques to increase the likelihood of finding
additional reserves.
Operational risks
Leucrotta’s operations are subject to the risks normally incidental to the operation and development of oil and natural gas properties and
the drilling of oil and natural gas wells. Continuing production from a property, and to some extent the marketing of production
therefrom, are largely dependent upon the ability of the operator of the property.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices.
Market risk is comprised of foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, and other price risk, such as commodity price risk. The objective of
market risk management is to manage and control market price exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing returns. The
Company may use financial derivatives or physical delivery sales contracts to manage market risks. All such transactions are
conducted within risk management tolerances that are reviewed by the Board of Directors. As required under the terms of the
Company’s credit facility, the Company is subject to an upper limit on fixed price contracts of 65% of its future production up to a three
year period.
Foreign exchange risk
The prices received by the Company for the production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs are primarily determined in reference to US dollars,
but are settled with the Company in Canadian dollars. The Company’s cash flow from commodity sales will therefore be impacted by
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company currently does not have any foreign exchange contracts in place.
Interest rate risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk when it borrows funds at floating interest rates. The Company currently does not use
interest rate hedges or fixed interest rate contracts to manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations. The amount drawn
on the Company’s credit facility at December 31, 2018 was $2.4 million.
Commodity price risk
Oil and natural gas prices are impacted by not only the relationship between the Canadian and US dollar but also by world economic
events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. The Company’s oil, natural gas, and NGLs production is marketed and sold on the
spot market to area aggregators based on daily spot prices that are adjusted for product quality and transportation costs. The
Company’s cash flow from product sales will therefore be impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices. In addition, the Company may
enter into commodity price contracts to manage future cash flows. At December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any commodity
price contracts outstanding.
Credit risk
Credit risk represents the financial loss that the Company would suffer if the Company’s counterparties to a financial asset fail to meet
or discharge their obligation to the Company. A substantial portion of the Company’s accounts receivable and deposits are with
customers and joint interest partners in the oil and natural gas industry and are subject to normal industry credit risks. The Company
generally grants unsecured credit but routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and joint interest partners.
The Company sells the majority of its production to three petroleum and natural gas marketers and therefore is subject to concentration
risk. Historically, the Company has not experienced any collection issues with its oil and natural gas marketers. Joint interest
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receivables are typically collected within one to three months of the joint interest billing being issued to the partner. The Company
attempts to mitigate the risk from joint interest receivables by obtaining partner approval for significant capital expenditures prior to the
expenditure being incurred. The Company does not typically obtain collateral from petroleum and natural gas marketers or joint interest
partners; however, in certain circumstances, the Company may cash call a partner in advance of expenditures being incurred.
The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and accounts
receivable on the statement of financial position. At December 31, 2018, $2.2 million (74%) of the Company’s outstanding accounts
receivable were current and $0.4 million (15%) were outstanding for more than 90 days. During the period ended December 31, 2018,
the Company did not deem any outstanding accounts receivable to be uncollectable (December 31, 2017 - $0.1 million).
Cash and cash equivalents consists of bank balances placed with a financial institution with strong investment grade ratings which
management believes the risk of loss to be remote.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s
processes for managing liquidity risk include ensuring, to the extent possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities
when they become due. The Company prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly capital expenditure budgets, which are monitored and
updated as required, and requires authorizations for expenditures on projects to assist with the management of capital. In managing
liquidity risk, the Company ensures that it has access to additional financing, including potential equity issuances and additional debt
financing. The Company also mitigates liquidity risk by maintaining an insurance program to minimize exposure to insurable losses.
The Company has a working capital balance of $2.1 million inclusive of $2.4 million drawn on the revolving credit facility. Management
anticipates that the Company will continue to have adequate liquidity to fund budgeted capital investments through a combination of its
cash balance, cash flow, equity, and debt if required.
Safety and Environmental Risks
The oil and natural gas business is subject to extensive regulation pursuant to various municipal, provincial, national, and international
conventions and regulations. Environmental legislation provides for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills,
releases, or emissions of various substances produced in association with oil and natural gas operations. Leucrotta is committed to
meeting and exceeding its environmental and safety responsibilities. Leucrotta has implemented an environmental and safety policy
that is designed, at a minimum, to comply with current governmental regulations set for the oil and natural gas industry. Changes to
governmental regulations are monitored to ensure compliance. Environmental reviews are completed as part of the due diligence
process when evaluating acquisitions. Environmental and safety updates are presented and discussed at each Board of Directors
meeting. Leucrotta maintains adequate insurance commensurate with industry standards to cover reasonable risks and potential
liabilities associated with its activities as well as insurance coverage for officers and directors executing their corporate duties. To the
knowledge of management, there are no legal proceedings to which Leucrotta is a party or of which any of its property is the subject
matter, nor are any such proceedings known to Leucrotta to be contemplated.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “intends”, “forecast”, “plans”,
“guidance” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information.
More particularly and without limitation, this MD&A contains forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company’s risk
management program, oil, NGLs, and natural gas production, capital programs, and working capital. The forward-looking statements
and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and
assumptions relating to prevailing commodity prices and exchange rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws, future well production
rates, the performance of existing wells, the success of drilling new wells, the availability of capital to undertake planned activities, and
the availability and cost of labour and services.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, it
can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future
events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those
currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and gas
industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production, delays or changes in plans with respect to
exploration or development projects or capital expenditures, the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production rates,
costs, and expenses, commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, marketing and transportation, environmental risks, competition,
the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and changes in tax, royalty, and environmental legislation. The
forward-looking statements and information contained in this document are made as of the date hereof for the purpose of providing the
readers with the Company’s expectations for the coming year. The forward-looking statements and information may not be appropriate
for other purposes. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information related to the Company may be found on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Shareholders of Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
the statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the years then ended
the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (the “Company”), which comprise:
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Hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”.
and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies
the statements of shareholders’ equity for the years then ended
the statements of cash flows for the years then ended
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at
December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards
are further described in the “Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements” section of our auditors’ report.
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in Canada and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed with the relevant Canadian Securities Commissions.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. Other information comprises:
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Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
the information, other than the financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon, included the 2018 Annual Report.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit
and remain alert for indications that the other information appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed with the relevant Canadian Securities
Commissions and the 2018 Annual Report as at the date of this auditors’ report. If, based on the work we have performed on this other
information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in the
auditors’ report.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such
internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either
intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ 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 Canadian
generally accepted 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 the financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform
audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
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The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may
involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
− Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by management.
− Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence
obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our
auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or
conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the
financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
− Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among 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.
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Provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this auditors’ report is John Waiand.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Calgary, Canada
April 22, 2019
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December 31
2018
December 31
2017
2,729
1,000
2,896
192
4,314
11,131
187,432
118,480
305,912
317,043
6,673
2,356
9,029
9,572
18,601
288,837
19,074
(9,469)
298,442
317,043
23,747
1,000
4,104
373
-
29,224
156,395
127,422
283,817
313,041
10,564
-
10,564
8,718
19,282
288,787
14,398
(9,426)
293,759
313,041
Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Statements of Financial Position
($000s)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Equipment held for sale
Property, plant, and equipment
Exploration and evaluation assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Revolving credit facility
Decommissioning obligations
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' capital
Contributed surplus
Deficit
Commitments
Subsequent event
Note
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(23)
(5)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors
Rob Zakresky
Director
Tom Medvedic
Director
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Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
($000s, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Oil and natural gas sales
Processing and marketing
Royalties
Expenses
Operating
Transportation and marketing
Depletion and depreciation
Exploration and evaluation
General and administrative
Share based compensation
Loss on sale of assets
Finance income
Finance expense
Loss before taxes
Taxes
Deferred income tax recovery
Net loss and comprehensive loss
Net loss per share
Basic and diluted
Note
(21)
(21)
(21)
(22)
(6)
(7)
(11)
(14)
(15)
(12)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Years Ended December 31
2017
2018
32,048
1,752
(506)
33,294
7,887
4,350
12,147
-
5,243
3,645
-
(276)
341
33,337
(43)
-
(43)
26,124
1,838
(2,267)
25,695
6,400
5,553
10,212
6,240
4,520
1,554
489
(505)
287
34,750
(9,055)
833
(8,222)
(-)
(0.04)
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Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
($000s)
Shareholders'
Capital
Contributed
Surplus
Balance, December 31, 2016
Net loss
Issue of shares (net of share issue costs
and flow-through share premium)
Exercise of warrants and stock options
Share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2017
Balance, December 31, 2017
Net loss
Exercise of stock options
Share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2018
213,875
-
74,774
138
-
288,787
288,787
-
50
-
288,837
12,493
-
-
(40)
1,945
14,398
14,398
-
(15)
4,691
19,074
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Deficit
(1,204)
(8,222)
-
-
-
(9,426)
(9,426)
(43)
-
-
(9,469)
Total
Equity
225,164
(8,222)
74,774
98
1,945
293,759
293,759
(43)
35
4,691
298,442
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Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
($000s)
Operating Activities
Net loss
Depletion and depreciation
Exploration and evaluation
Share based compensation
Finance expense
Interest paid
Loss on sale of assets
Deferred income tax recovery
Decommissioning expenditures
Change in non-cash working capital
Financing Activities
Revolving credit facility
Issue of shares
Share issue costs
Exercise of warrants and stock options
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures - property, plant, and equipment
Capital expenditures - exploration and evaluation assets
Property acquisitions
Disposition of oil and natural gas properties and equipment
Deposit on equipment held for sale
Change in non-cash working capital
Note
(6)
(7)
(11)
(14)
(14)
(15)
(9)
(20)
(8)
(6)
(7)
(5)
(20)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Years Ended December 31
2017
2018
(43)
12,147
-
3,645
341
(141)
-
-
(176)
476
16,249
2,356
-
-
35
2,391
(9,284)
(27,396)
-
-
2,729
(5,707)
(39,658)
(21,018)
23,747
2,729
(8,222)
10,212
6,240
1,554
287
(125)
489
(833)
(296)
(995)
8,311
-
80,001
(4,394)
98
75,705
(27,682)
(30,282)
(35,550)
1,100
-
(852)
(93,266)
(9,250)
32,997
23,747
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Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
(Tabular amounts in 000s, unless otherwise stated)
1. REPORTING ENTITY
Leucrotta Exploration Inc. (“Leucrotta” or the “Company”) is an oil and natural gas company, actively engaged in the acquisition,
development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Leucrotta was
incorporated in Alberta, Canada under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) on June 10, 2014 under the name of 1828073
Alberta Ltd., and subsequently changed its name to Leucrotta Exploration Inc. on July 15, 2014. The Company commenced
trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) on August 19, 2014 under the symbol “LXE”.
The Company conducts many of its activities jointly with others and these financial statements reflect only the Company’s
proportionate interest in such activities.
The Company’s place of business is located at 700, 639 – 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 0M9.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
(a) Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
The financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on April 22, 2019.
(b) Basis of measurement
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
(c) Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company.
(d) Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and use judgment
regarding the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the period. By their nature, estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and changes in
such estimates in future periods could require a material change in the financial statements. Accordingly, actual results may
differ from the estimated amounts as future confirming events occur.
Significant estimates and judgments made by management in the preparation of these financial statements are outlined
below.
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Under this method, the consideration transferred is
allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on the fair values at the time of acquisition. In determining
the fair value of the assets and liabilities, the Company is often required to make assumptions and estimates, such as
reserves, future commodity prices, fair value of undeveloped land, discount rates, decommissioning obligations and possible
outcome of any assumed contingencies.
Cash-generating units (“CGU”)
The Company’s assets are aggregated into CGUs for the purposes of calculating impairment. CGUs are determined based on
the smallest group of assets that generate cash inflows independent of other assets or groups of assets. Determination of
CGUs is subject to the Company’s judgment and is based on geographical proximity, shared infrastructure, similar exposure
to market risk, materiality, and the way in which management monitors the Company’s operations. The Company reviews the
composition of its CGUs at each reporting date to assess whether any changes are required in light of new facts and
circumstances.
Impairment
Judgments are required to assess when impairment indicators exist and impairment testing is required. In determining the
recoverable amount of assets, in the absence of quoted market prices, impairment tests are based on estimates of reserves,
production rates, future oil and natural gas prices, future costs, discount rates, market value of land, and other relevant
assumptions.
(i) Reserves – Assumptions that are valid at the time of reserve estimation may change significantly when new
information becomes available. Changes in forward price estimates, operating costs, or recovery rates may
change the economic status of reserves and may ultimately result in reserves being restated.
(ii) Oil and natural gas prices – Forward price estimates are used in the cash flow model. Commodity prices can
fluctuate for a variety of reasons including supply and demand fundamentals, inventory levels, exchange rates,
weather, and economic and geopolitical factors.
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(iii) Discount rate – The discount rate used to calculate the net present value of cash flows is based on estimates
of a discount rate specific to the risk of the CGU being assessed for impairment. Changes in the general
economic environment could result in significant changes to this estimate.
Exploration and evaluation assets
The application of the Company’s accounting policy for exploration and evaluation assets requires the Company to make
certain judgments as to future events and circumstances as to whether economic quantities of reserves will be found so as to
assess if technical feasibility and commercial viability has been achieved.
Depletion and depreciation
Amounts recorded for depletion and depreciation are based on estimates of total proved and probable oil and natural gas
reserves and future development capital. By their nature, the estimates of reserves, including the estimates of future prices,
costs, and future cash flows, are subject to measurement uncertainty. Accordingly, the impact to the financial statements in
future periods could be material.
Decommissioning obligations
Amounts recorded for decommissioning obligations requires the use of estimates with respect to the amount and timing of
decommissioning expenditures. Actual costs and cash outflows can differ from estimates because of changes in laws and
regulations, public expectations, market conditions, discovery and analysis of site conditions and changes in technology.
Other provisions are recognized in the period when it becomes probable that there will be a future cash outflow.
Share based compensation
Compensation costs recognized for share based compensation plans are subject to the estimation of what the ultimate value
will be using pricing models such as the Black-Scholes-Merton model and Monte Carlo simulations, both of which are based
on significant assumptions such as volatility, expected term, and forfeiture rate.
Deferred taxes
Deferred taxes are based on estimates as to the timing of the reversal of temporary differences, substantively enacted tax
rates, and the likelihood of assets being realized. Tax interpretations, regulations, and legislation in the various jurisdictions in
which the Company operates are subject to change. As such, income taxes are subject to measurement uncertainty.
Judgments are also required to determine the likelihood of whether deferred income tax assets at the end of the reporting
period will be realized from future taxable earnings.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by the Company to all periods presented in these financial
statements, other than as described below.
(a) Joint arrangements
Joint arrangements represent activities where the Company has joint control established by a contractual agreement. Joint
control requires unanimous consent for financial and operational decisions (being those that significantly affect the returns of
the arrangement). A joint arrangement is either a joint operation, whereby the parties have rights to the assets and obligations
for the liabilities, or a joint venture, whereby the parties have rights to the net assets. For a joint operation the financial
statements include the Company's proportionate share of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of the
arrangement with items of a similar nature on a line-by-line basis, from the date that joint control commences until the date
that joint control ceases. Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and recognized at cost and
adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the Company's share of the joint venture’s net assets. Many of the
Company’s oil and natural gas activities involve joint operations. The Company has no arrangements classified as joint
ventures.
(b) Financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value. Measurement in subsequent periods is dependent on the financial
instrument’s classification. The initial classification of a financial asset into one of the following three categories depends on
the Company's business model for managing its financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.
Amortized cost
Includes assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows and
its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that represent solely payments of principal and interest.
Financial assets designated at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value, net of directly attributable transaction costs,
and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, net of any impairment.
Fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”)
Includes assets that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows
and selling the financial assets, where its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that represent solely
payments of principal and interest. Financial assets designated at FVOCI are measured at fair value with changes in fair value
recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax.
Fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)
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Includes assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI and are measured at fair value through profit or loss,
including all derivative financial assets. Financial assets designated at FVTPL are initially recognized and subsequently
measured at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value charged to earnings.
Financial liabilities are classified and measured at amortized cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as FVTPL if it is
held-for-trading, a derivative, or designated as FVTPL on initial recognition. The classification of a financial liability is
irrevocable. Financial liabilities at FVTPL (other than financial liabilities designated at FVTPL) are measured at fair value with
changes in fair value, along with any interest expense, recognized in earnings. Other financial liabilities are initially measured
at fair value less attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest
method.
The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or
when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.
Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in earnings. However, gains and losses on derecognition of
financial assets classified as FVOCI remain within accumulated other comprehensive income.
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires. When an existing
financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing
liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and
the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in earnings.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is a
legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts, and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the
asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
The Company’s financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts
payable and accrued liabilities, and credit facility, all of which are classified and measured at amortized cost.
Derivative financial instruments
From time to time, the Company may enter into certain financial derivative contracts in order to manage the exposure to
market risks from fluctuations in commodity prices. These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The
Company does not designate financial derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges, and thus does not apply hedge
accounting, even though the Company considers all commodity contracts to be economic hedges. As a result, all financial
derivative contracts are classified as fair value through profit or loss and are measured at fair value, with changes therein
recognized in profit or loss. Transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss when incurred.
Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and
risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as
the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value
through profit or loss. Changes in the fair value of separable embedded derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings.
Derivatives embedded in hybrid contracts that contain financial asset hosts within the scope of IFRS 9 are not separated and
the entire contract is measured at either FVTPL or amortized cost, as appropriate.
Share capital
Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares are recognized
as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
(c) Property, plant, and equipment and exploration and evaluation assets
Recognition and measurement
Exploration and evaluation expenditures
Pre-license costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Exploration and evaluation costs, including the costs of acquiring undeveloped land and drilling costs, are initially capitalized
until the drilling of the well is complete and the results have been evaluated. The costs are accumulated in cost centers by
well, field, or exploration area pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability. The technical feasibility
and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proved or probable reserves
are determined to exist. If proved or probable reserves are found, the accumulated costs and associated undeveloped land
are transferred to property, plant, and equipment. The exploration and evaluation costs are reviewed for impairment prior to
any such transfer.
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if (i) sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and
commercial viability, and are transferred to property, plant, and equipment, and (ii) facts and circumstances suggest that the
carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. For purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are
allocated to their respective CGUs.
Development and production costs
Items of property, plant, and equipment, which include oil and natural gas development and production assets, are measured
at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost of development and
production assets includes: transfers from exploration and evaluation assets, which generally include the cost to drill the well
and the cost of the associated land upon determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability; the cost to complete
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and tie-in the well; facility costs; the cost of recognizing provisions for future restoration and decommissioning obligations;
geological and geophysical costs; and directly attributable overhead.
Development and production assets are grouped into CGUs for impairment testing. The Company currently has two CGUs
both being located in Northeast BC, one being the Company’s Montney assets and the other being its non-Montney assets.
When significant parts of an item of property, plant, and equipment, including oil and natural gas interests, have different
useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant, and equipment, including oil and natural gas interests, are
determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment and are
recognized in profit or loss. The carrying amount of any replaced or disposed item of property, plant, and equipment is
derecognized.
Subsequent costs
Costs incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability and the costs of replacing
parts of property, plant, and equipment are recognized as property, plant, and equipment only when they increase the future
economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which they relate. Capitalized property, plant, and equipment generally
represent costs incurred in developing proved or probable reserves and bringing in or enhancing production from such
reserves and are accumulated on a field or geotechnical area basis. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant,
and equipment are recognized in operating expenses as incurred.
Non-monetary asset swaps
Exchanges or swaps of property, plant, and equipment are measured at fair value unless the exchange transaction lacks
commercial substance or neither the fair value of the assets given up nor the assets received can be reliably estimated. The
cost of the acquired asset is measured at the fair value of the asset given up, unless the fair value of the asset received is
more clearly evident. Where fair value is not used, the cost of the acquired asset is measured at the carrying amount of the
asset given up. Any gain or loss on derecognition of the asset given up is included in profit or loss. Exchanges or parts of
exchanges that involve principally exploration and evaluation assets are measured at the carrying amount of the asset
exchanged, reduced by the amount of any cash consideration received. No gain or loss is recognized unless the cash
consideration received exceeds the carrying value of the asset held.
Depletion and depreciation
The net carrying value of development and production assets is depleted using the unit of production method by reference to
the ratio of production in the period to the related proved plus probable reserves, taking into account the estimated future
development costs necessary to bring those reserves into production and the estimated salvage value of the assets at the
end of their useful lives. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of development required to
produce the reserves.
Proved plus probable reserves are estimated at least annually by independent qualified reserve evaluators and represent the
estimated quantities of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids which geological, geophysical, and engineering data
demonstrate with a specified degree of certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs and which are
considered commercially producible.
The Company has determined the estimated useful lives for most gas processing plants, pipeline facilities, and compression
facilities to be consistent with the reserve lives of the areas for which they serve. As such, the Company includes the cost of
these assets within their associated CGU for the purpose of depletion using the unit of production method. Some facilities,
where the production and reserves do not represent the useful life of the assets, are depreciated over an estimated useful life
of twenty years.
The cost of office and other equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of three
years.
Depreciation methods, useful lives, and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and, if necessary, changes are
accounted for prospectively.
Leased assets
Leases wherein the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases,
when applicable. Upon initial recognition, the leased asset is measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and
the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance
with the accounting policy applicable to that asset. Minimum lease payments made under finance leases are apportioned
between the finance expenses and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expenses are allocated to each year
during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Other
leases are classified as operating leases, which are not recognized on the Company’s statement of financial position.
Payments made under operating leases are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
The Company’s presently outstanding leases (primarily the head office lease) have been determined to be operating leases.
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Assets held for sale
Non-current assets, or disposal groups consisting of assets and liabilities, are classified as held for sale if their carrying
amount will be recovered primarily through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Assets and liabilities
qualifying as held for sale must be available for immediate sale in their present condition, subject only to terms that are usual
and customary for sales of such assets, and their sale must be highly probable. Management must be committed to the sale,
which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification as held
for sale.
Non-current assets, or disposal groups, are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs of
disposal, with gains or losses recognized in income or loss. Non-current assets or disposal groups held for sale are presented
in current assets and liabilities within the statement of financial position. Assets held for sale are not subject to depletion and
depreciation.
(d)
Impairment
Financial assets
The Company has elected to measure loss allowances for its financial assets measured at amortized cost at an amount equal
to lifetime expected credit losses (“ECLs”) as its accounts receivable are due within a period of less than one year and are not
considered to have a significant financing component. The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the
maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk. ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of
credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e., the difference between the cash
flows due to the Company in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive). ECLs
are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset.
Non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than exploration and evaluation assets and deferred tax
assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication
exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment
when they are transferred to property, plant, and equipment or if facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount
exceeds the recoverable amount.
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generate cash
inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (a cash-
generating unit or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or a CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value
less costs of disposal.
Fair value less costs of disposal is determined to be the amount for which the asset could be sold in an arm's length
transaction. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, discounted cash flows and recent market transactions are taken
into account. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available fair value indicators.
Value in use is determined as the net present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued
use of the asset in its present form and its eventual disposal. Value in use is determined by applying assumptions specific to
the Company’s continued use and can only take into account approved future development costs. Estimates of future cash
flows used in the evaluation of impairment of assets are made using management’s forecasts of commodity prices and
expected production volumes. The latter takes into account assessments of field reservoir performance and includes
expectations about proved and unproved volumes, which are risk-weighted using geological, production, recovery, and
economic projections.
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of a CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment
losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated to the assets in the
CGUs on a pro rata basis. Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed each reporting date if facts or
circumstances indicate that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a
change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the
asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depletion and
depreciation, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
(e) Business combinations
Transactions for the purchase of assets, where the assets acquired are deemed to constitute a business, are accounted for
as business combinations. Using the acquisition method, identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at
their acquisition-date fair values. Transaction costs related to the acquisition are expensed as incurred.
(f) Share based compensation
The Company uses the fair value method for valuing share based compensation. Under this method, the compensation cost
attributed to stock options and warrants is measured at fair value at the grant date and expensed over the vesting period with
a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. A forfeiture rate is estimated on the grant date and is adjusted to reflect the
actual number of options that vest. Upon the settlement of the stock options or warrants, the previously recognized value in
contributed surplus is recorded as an increase to share capital.
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(g) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event that can be estimated with
reasonable certainty. Provisions are measured by estimating the cash flows that the Company would pay to be relieved of the
obligation. To the extent that provisions are estimated using a present value technique, such amounts are determined by
discounting the estimated future cash flows at a risk-free pre-tax rate. Provisions are not recognized for future operating
losses.
Decommissioning obligations
The Company’s activities give rise to dismantling, decommissioning, and site disturbance remediation activities. A provision is
made for the estimated cost of abandonment and site restoration and capitalized in the relevant asset category. The
capitalized amount is depreciated on a unit of production basis over the life of the associated proved plus probable reserves.
Decommissioning obligations are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required
to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. Subsequent to the initial measurement, the obligation is adjusted at the
end of each period to reflect the passage of time, changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation, and
changes in the risk-free rate. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as accretion (within
finance expenses) whereas increases or decreases due to changes in the estimated future cash flows or changes in the
discount rate are capitalized. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning obligations are charged against
the provision to the extent the provision was established.
(h) Revenue
The Company earns revenue from its production and sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) and from fees
charged to third parties for processing and other services provided at facilities where the Company has an ownership interest.
Revenue from the sale of oil, natural gas and NGLs is recognized based on the consideration specified in contracts with
customers. The Company recognizes revenue when control of the product transfers to the customer and collection is
reasonable assured. This is generally at the point in time when the customer obtains legal title to the product which is when it
is physically transferred to the pipeline or other transportation method agreed upon. Revenues from processing activities are
recognized over time as processing occurs, and are generally billed monthly.
The Company evaluates its arrangements with third parties and partners to determine if the Company is acting as the
principal or as an agent. In making this evaluation, management considers if the Company obtains control of the product
delivered, which is indicated by the Company having the primary responsibility for the delivery of the product, having the
ability to establish prices or having inventory risk. If the Company acts in the capacity of an agent rather than as a principal in
a transaction, then revenue is recognized on a net basis, only reflecting the fee, if any, realized by the Company from the
transaction.
Tariffs, tolls and fees charged to other entities for use of pipelines and facilities owned by the Company are evaluated by
management to determine if these originate from contracts with customers or from incidental or collaborative arrangements.
Tariffs, tolls and fees charged to other entities that are from contracts with customers are recognized in revenue when the
related services are provided.
When allocating the transaction price realized in contracts with multiple performance obligations, management is required to
make estimates of the prices at which the Company would sell the product separately to customers.
(i)
Finance income and expense
Finance income and expense comprises interest expense, including interest on the credit facility, accretion on
decommissioning obligations, and interest income earned on cash in the bank.
(j)
Income tax
Income tax expense is comprised of current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in profit or loss except to the
extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted
at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is recognized on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized on the initial recognition of
assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable
temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected
to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset, they relate to
income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle
current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable earnings will be available against which
the temporary difference can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
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(k) Per share amounts
Basic per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net earnings or loss attributable to common shareholders of the
Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted per share amounts are
determined by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period for the effects of
dilutive instruments such as stock options, performance warrants and purchase warrants granted.
(l) Flow-through shares
The Company, from time to time, may issue flow-through shares to finance a portion of its exploration capital expenditure
program. Pursuant to the terms of the flow-through share agreements, the tax deductions associated with the exploration
expenditures are renounced to the subscribers. On issuance of flow-through shares, the premium received on such shares,
being the difference between the fair value ascribed to flow-through shares issued and the fair value that would have been
received for common shares with no tax attributes, is recognized as a liability on the statement of financial position. When the
exploration expenditures are incurred, the liability is drawn down, a deferred tax liability is recorded equal to the estimated
amount of deferred income tax payable by the Company as a result of the foregone tax benefits, and the difference is
recognized in profit or loss.
(m) Government grants
Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions
attached to them and the grants will be received. When the conditions of a grant relate to income or expenses, it is
recognized in the statement of operations in the period in which the expenditures are incurred or income is earned. When the
conditions of a grant relate to an underlying asset, it is recognized as a reduction to the carrying amount of the related asset
and amortized into earnings on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the underlying asset through reduced
depletion and depreciation expense.
(n) Changes in accounting policies and new standards and interpretations not yet adopted
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted IFRS 9, “Financial Instruments” (“IFRS 9”) which replaced IAS 39, “Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” (“IAS 39”). The Company applied the new standard retrospectively and, in
accordance with the transitional provisions, comparative figures have not been restated. The adoption of IFRS 9 did not have a
material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
The following table shows the original measurement categories under IAS 39 and the new measurement categories under IFRS 9
as at January 1, 2018 for each class of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities:
Financial instrument
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Borrowings under credit facility
Measurement category
IAS 39
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
IFRS 9
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
There were no adjustments to the carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments as a result of the change in
classification from IAS 39 to IFRS 9. The Company has not designated any financial instruments as FVOCI or FVTPL, nor does
the Company use hedge accounting.
IFRS 9 replaces the ‘incurred loss’ model in IAS 39 with the ‘expected credit loss’ model. The application of the new expected
credit loss model did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial assets or result in any additional provision for
impairment.
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Company adopted IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“IFRS 15”) effective January 1, 2018. IFRS 15
replaces IAS 18, “Revenue”, IAS 11, “Construction Contracts”, and several revenue-related interpretations.
The Company applied IFRS 15 to all of its contracts with customers using the modified retrospective method. Management
reviewed the Company’s revenue streams and major contracts with customers using the IFRS 15 principles-based five-step
model and concluded that there were no material changes to earnings or timing of when production revenue is recognized.
However, it was determined that certain transactions in respect of third party marketing arrangements that optimized the
Company’s transportation capacity were previously presented net within transportation expenses have been reclassified and
presented separately in the financial statements for comparability with the current period presentation for those items, being the
purchase and subsequent sale of natural gas. Also the accounting for certain processing charges incurred after control of the
product transferred resulted in decreases to both oil and natural gas sales and operating expenses. There was no resultant
impact on earnings, cash flow or financial position of the Company from these changes. The adoption of IFRS 15 does result in
new disclosure requirements contained in note 21 of these financial statements.
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IFRS 16, Leases
On January 13, 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, “Leases” (“IFRS 16”). The new standard is effective for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2019. IFRS 16 will replace IAS 17, “Leases”. This standard introduces a single lessee
accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months,
unless the underlying asset is of low value. A lessee is required to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use
the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. The new standard is to be
adopted either retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach. IFRS 16 will be applied by Leucrotta on January 1,
2019 using the modified retrospective transition approach. The modified retrospective approach does not require restatement
of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect of IFRS 16 as an adjustment to the opening retained
earnings (deficit) and applies the standard prospectively. The Company’s contract assessment remains ongoing and it has not
yet determined the full extent of the impact of adoption, however, the Company expects an adjustment and recognition of a
right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for its office lease.
4. RESTRICTED CASH
At December 31, 2018, the Company has $1.0 million (December 31, 2017 - $1.0 million) in a restricted corporate account to
cross-guarantee a margin account for the President of the Company. The President is charged a fee by the Company and the
margin account is also restricted until the cross-guarantee is removed. The margin account holds $3.4 million of securities of
Leucrotta common shares and a margin payable of $1.0 million. The cross-guarantee is intended to be temporary in nature and
will be removed as soon as practicable. The cross-guarantee has allowed the President to comply with corporate governance
mandates.
5. EQUIPMENT HELD FOR SALE
Balance, December 31, 2017
Cost transferred from property, plant, and equipment
Accumulated depreciation transferred from property, plant, and equipment
Balance, December 31, 2018
Net Book Value
-
4,794
(480)
4,314
At December 31, 2018, the Company had certain gas plant equipment held for sale of $4.3 million. The Company received
deposits totaling $2.7 million (USD $2.0 million) during the fourth quarter of 2018 relating to the sale, which closed subsequent to
December 31, 2018. The $2.7 million deposit was recognized in cash with an offsetting amount recognized in accounts payable.
The deposit was held in trust until closing. Total proceeds of the subsequent sale were $5.9 million (USD $4.4 million) resulting in
a gain of $1.6 million to be recognized in 2019.
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6. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Cost
Balance, December 31, 2016
Additions
Dispositions
Transfer from exploration and evaluation assets
Change in decommissioning obligations
Capitalized share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2017
Additions
Transfer from exploration and evaluation assets
Transfer to equipment held for sale
Change in decommissioning obligations
Capitalized share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2018
Accumulated Depletion, Depreciation, and Impairment
Balance, December 31, 2016
Depletion and depreciation
Dispositions
Balance, December 31, 2017
Transfer to equipment held for sale
Depletion and depreciation
Balance, December 31, 2018
Net Book Value
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
Total
143,190
27,682
(2,166)
20,911
2,271
190
192,078
9,284
37,167
(4,794)
830
217
234,782
Total
25,809
10,212
(338)
35,683
(480)
12,147
47,350
Total
156,395
187,432
During the year ended December 31, 2018, approximately $0.3 million (December 31, 2017 - $0.5 million) of directly attributable
general and administrative costs were capitalized as expenditures on property, plant, and equipment.
Depletion and depreciation
The calculation of depletion and depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 included an estimated $329.6 million
(December 31, 2017 - $167.6 million) for future development costs associated with proved plus probable undeveloped reserves
and excluded approximately $3.8 million (December 31, 2017 - $3.7 million) for the estimated salvage value of production
equipment and facilities.
Impairment
At December 31, 2018, the Company evaluated its property, plant, and equipment (“PP&E”) CGUs for indicators of impairment or
impairment reversals. During the year ended December 31, 2018, there were indicators of impairment identified in the Company’s
Montney CGU as a result of significant and sustained declines in the forward commodity prices for natural gas. An impairment test
was performed based on value in use using the following commodity price estimates of the Company’s independent reserve
evaluators:
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Escalate
Thereafter
West Texas
Intermediate Oil
($US/bbl)
56.25
63.00
67.00
70.00
72.50
75.00
77.50
80.41
82.02
83.66
2.0% per year
Foreign
Exchange Rate
(USD/CDN)
0.750
0.770
0.790
0.810
0.820
0.825
0.825
0.825
0.825
0.825
Edmonton
Light, Sweet Oil
($CDN/bbl)
63.33
75.32
79.75
81.48
83.54
86.06
89.09
92.62
94.57
96.56
AECO Gas
Price
($CDN/mmbtu)
1.85
2.29
2.67
2.90
3.14
3.23
3.34
3.41
3.48
3.54
2.0% per year
2.0% per year
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The impairment tests at December 31, 2018 were primarily based on the net present value of cash flows from oil and natural gas
reserves at pre-tax discount rates ranging from 10 to 20 percent depending on the underlying composition and risk profile of the
reserve category. The Company has determined that there was no impairment to its Montney CGU at December 31, 2018.
At December 31, 2017, the Company evaluated its PP&E CGUs for indicators of impairment or impairment reversals and as a
result of this assessment management determined that an impairment test was not required to be performed.
7. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Balance, December 31, 2016
Property acquisitions
Additions
Transfer to property, plant, and equipment
Expensed
Capitalized share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2017
Additions
Transfer to property, plant, and equipment
Capitalized share based compensation
Balance, December 31, 2018
Total
88,540
35,550
30,282
(20,911)
(6,240)
201
127,422
27,396
(37,167)
829
118,480
Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets consist of the Company’s exploration projects which are pending the determination of
proved or probable reserves. Additions represent the Company’s share of costs incurred on exploration and evaluation assets
during the period, consisting primarily of undeveloped land and drilling costs until the drilling of the well is complete and the results
have been evaluated.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, approximately $0.3 million (December 31, 2017 - $0.3 million) of directly attributable
general and administrative costs were capitalized as expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company expensed $6.2 million of drilling and completion costs incurred for an
exploratory well in the non-Montney CGU that was uneconomic and had no further expenditures planned.
Impairment
At December 31, 2018, the Company evaluated its E&E assets for indicators of impairment or impairment reversals and as a result
of this assessment management determined that an impairment test was not required to be performed.
8. CREDIT FACILITY
The Company has a $20.0 million revolving operating demand loan credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank. The revolving
credit facility bears interest at prime plus a range of 0.50% to 2.50% and is secured by a $100 million fixed and floating charge
debenture on the assets of the Company. The undrawn portion of the credit facility is subject to a standby fee in the range of
0.20% to 0.45%. At December 31, 2018, $2.4 million had been drawn on the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2018, the
Company had outstanding letters of guarantee of $3.6 million which reduce the amount that can be borrowed under the credit
facility. The next review of the revolving credit facility by the bank is scheduled on or before May 31, 2019.
The Company’s credit facility includes a covenant requiring the Company to maintain an adjusted working capital ratio of not less
than one-to-one. The working capital ratio, as defined by its creditor, is calculated as current assets plus any undrawn amounts
available on its credit facility less current liabilities excluding any current portion drawn on the credit facility. The Company was
compliant with this covenant at December 31, 2018.
9. DECOMMISSIONING OBLIGATIONS
The Company’s decommissioning obligations result from its ownership interest in oil and natural gas assets including well sites and
gathering systems. The total decommissioning obligation is estimated based on the Company’s net ownership interest in all wells
and facilities, estimated costs to abandon and reclaim the wells and facilities, and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in
future periods. The total undiscounted amount of the estimated cash flows (adjusted for inflation at 2% per year) required to settle
the decommissioning obligations is approximately $15.7 million (December 31, 2017 - $14.7 million) which is estimated to be
incurred over the next 31 years. At December 31, 2018, a risk-free rate of 2.12% (December 31, 2017 - 2.15%) was used to
calculate the net present value of the decommissioning obligations.
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Balance, beginning of year
Provisions incurred
Provisions settled
Dispositions
Revisions in estimated cash flows
Revisions due to change of discount rates
Accretion
Balance, end of year
10. SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
8,718
458
(176)
-
301
71
200
9,572
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
6,820
1,604
(296)
(239)
435
232
162
8,718
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of voting common shares, an unlimited number of non-voting common
shares, Class A preferred shares, issuable in series, and Class B preferred shares, issuable in series. No non-voting common
shares or preferred shares have been issued.
Voting Common Shares
Balance, December 31, 2016
Share issuances
Share issue costs
Flow-through share premium
Exercise of warrants and stock options
Balance, December 31, 2017
Exercise of stock options
Balance, December 31, 2018
11. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
Stock options
Number
165,227
35,185
-
-
85
200,497
28
200,525
Amount
213,875
80,001
(4,394)
(833)
138
288,787
50
288,837
The Company has authorized and reserved for issuance 20.1 million common shares under a stock option plan enabling certain
officers, directors, employees, and consultants to purchase common shares. The Company will not issue options exceeding 10% of
the shares outstanding at the time of the option grants (the performance warrants described below are aggregated with any options for
the 10% limit). Under the plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s shares on the date of the
grant and an option’s maximum term is ten years. At December 31, 2018, 11.4 million options were outstanding at an average
exercise price of $1.25 per share.
Balance, December 31, 2016
Granted
Exercised
Balance, December 31, 2017
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance, December 31, 2018
Number of
Options
8,920
2,626
(76)
11,470
25
(28)
(45)
11,422
Weighted Average
Exercise Price ($)
1.09
1.78
1.09
1.25
1.70
1.24
1.47
1.25
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
9,650
1.15
The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2018:
Exercise Price
$0.80 to $1.00
$1.01 to $1.30
$1.31 to $1.78
Options Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining Life (years)
2.9
2.0
4.7
2.9
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
0.87
1.29
1.78
1.25
Number
4,189
4,582
2,651
11,422
Options Exercisable
Number
4,187
4,582
881
9,650
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
0.87
1.29
1.78
1.15
The Company accounts for its share based compensation plans using the fair value method. Under this method, compensation cost is
charged to earnings over the vesting period for stock options and warrants granted to officers, directors, employees, and consultants
with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
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The fair value of the stock options granted were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model
with the following weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Expected life (years)
Expected volatility (%)
Expected dividend yield (%)
Forfeiture rate (%)
Weighted average fair value of options granted ($ per option)
December 31, 2018
1.9
4.0
51.3
-
0.2
0.71
December 31, 2017
1.7
4.0
52.8
-
0.2
0.75
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $2.6 million (December 31, 2017 - $1.1 million) of share based
compensation related to the stock options (including the stock option modification, see below). At December 31, 2018 there was $0.7
million remaining as unrecognized share based compensation related to both the original stock option grants and the modification
incremental fair value.
Stock option modification
In May 2018, the expiry term for previously granted stock options was extended to 6 years from the original term of 4 or 5 years.
The incremental fair value of the stock option modification was $1.5 million and $1.4 million was recognized during the year ended
December 31, 2018 based on the percentage of modified options that were vested. The incremental fair value was estimated
immediately before and as at the date of modification using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following
weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Expected life (years)
Expected volatility (%)
Expected dividend yield (%)
Forfeiture rate (%)
Weighted average fair value of options granted ($ per option)
Performance Warrants
Prior to
modification
1.9
1.8
39.4
-
-
0.86
Post
modification
2.0
3.5
45.5
-
-
0.99
The Company has 7.5 million performance warrants outstanding to certain officers, directors, employees, and consultants to purchase
common shares at an exercise price of $1.70. The performance warrants expire on August 15, 2020 and are subject to both time
vesting, which has been met, and performance vesting as follows:
30 day Volume Weighted Average
Trading Price of the Common Shares ($)
1.87
2.04
2.21
2.38
2.55
Percentage of
Warrants Vested
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Number of
Warrants
7,500
(9)
7,491
(6)
7,485
Exercise
Price
1.70
1.70
1.70
1.70
1.70
4,491
1.70
Balance, December 31, 2016
Exercised
Balance, December 31, 2017
Forfeited
Balance, December 31, 2018
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $0.8 million (December 31, 2017 - $0.5 million) of share based
compensation related to the performance warrants (including the performance warrant modification, see below). At December 31,
2018 there was $0.2 million remaining as unrecognized share based compensation related to the performance warrant modification
incremental fair value. No new performance warrants were granted during the year ended December 31, 2018. The remaining life of
the performance warrants at December 31, 2018 is 1.6 years (December 31, 2017 - 1.6 years).
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Performance warrant modification
In May 2018, the expiry term for previously granted performance warrants was extended to 6 years from the original term of 5
years. The incremental fair value of the performance warrant modification was $1.0 million and $0.8 million was recognized during
the year ended December 31, 2018 based on the percentage of modified performance warrants that were vested. The incremental
fair value was estimated immediately before and as at the date of modification using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model
with the following weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Expected life (years)
Expected volatility (%)
Expected dividend yield (%)
Forfeiture rate (%)
Weighted average fair value of warrants granted ($ per warrant)
Purchase Warrants
Prior to
modification
1.9
1.2
36.0
-
-
0.32
Post
modification
1.9
2.2
38.0
-
-
0.45
The Company has 7.65 million purchase warrants outstanding to certain officers, directors, employees, and consultants to purchase
common shares at an exercise price of $2.04 expiring on September 12, 2020 that are fully vested.
Balance, December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
Number of
Warrants
7,650
Exercise
Price
2.04
7,650
2.04
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $1.3 million (December 31, 2017 - $0.4 million) of share based
compensation related to the purchase warrants (including the purchase warrant modification, see below). At December 31, 2018
there was $nil remaining as unrecognized share based compensation related to the purchase warrants. No new purchase warrants
were granted during the year ended December 31, 2018. The remaining life of the purchase warrants at December 31, 2018 is 1.7
years (December 31, 2017 - 1.7 years).
Purchase warrant modification
In May 2018, the expiry term for previously granted purchase warrants was extended to 6 years from the original term of 5 years.
The incremental fair value of the purchase warrant modification was $1.3 million and $1.3 million was recognized during the year
ended December 31, 2018 based on the percentage of modified purchase warrants that were vested. The incremental fair value
was estimated immediately before and as at the date of modification using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the
following weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Expected life (years)
Expected volatility (%)
Expected dividend yield (%)
Forfeiture rate (%)
Weighted average fair value of warrants granted ($ per warrant)
12. PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Prior to
modification
1.9
1.3
35.3
-
-
0.28
Post
modification
1.9
2.3
39.7
-
-
0.44
The following table summarizes the weighted average number of shares used in the basic and diluted net loss per share calculations:
Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted
December 31, 2018
200,520
December 31, 2017
189,377
For the year ended December 31, 2018, 11.4 million stock options, 7.7 million purchase warrants and 7.5 million performance
warrants (December 31, 2017 - 11.5 million stock options, 7.7 million purchase warrants and 7.5 million performance warrants) were
excluded from the weighted-average share calculations because they were anti-dilutive due to the net loss.
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13. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Company considers its directors and executives to be key management personnel. The key management personnel
compensation is comprised of the following:
Short-term wages and benefits
Share based compensation (1)
Total (2,3)
December 31, 2018
2,219
3,619
December 31, 2017
1,724
1,487
5,838
3,211
(1) Represents the amortization of share based compensation expense associated with the Company’s share based compensation plans granted
to key management personnel inclusive of any capitalized portion.
(2) Balances outstanding and payable at December 31, 2018 were $nil (December 31, 2017 - $nil).
(3) At December 31, 2018, key management personnel included 12 individuals (December 31, 2017 – 12 individuals).
14. FINANCE EXPENSE
Finance expense includes the following:
Interest expense
Accretion of decommissioning obligations
Finance expense
15.
INCOME TAXES
December 31, 2018
141
200
341
December 31, 2017
125
162
287
The provision for income taxes in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss reflects an effective tax rate which differs from
the expected statutory tax rate. The differences were accounted for as follows:
Loss before taxes
Statutory income tax rate
Expected income tax recovery
Increase (decrease) in income tax recovery resulting from:
Share based compensation and other non-deductible amounts
Expenditures renounced under flow-through shares
Change in statutory income tax rate
Change in unrecognized deferred income tax asset
Flow-through share premium
Income tax recovery
December 31, 2018
43
27.0%
12
December 31, 2017
9,055
26.5%
2,400
(1,017)
-
-
1,005
-
-
-
(439)
(1,350)
160
(771)
-
833
833
The tax rate consists of the combined federal and provincial statutory tax rates for the Company for the years ended December 31,
2018 and December 31, 2017. The change in the statutory income tax rate at December 31, 2017 is due to the British Columbia
corporate tax rate increasing from 11.0% to 12.0% effective January 1, 2018.
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company has an unrecognized net deferred income tax asset based on the independently
evaluated reserve report as cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to realize the deferred income tax asset at this time.
At December 31, 2018, the Company has estimated federal tax pools of $325.3 million (December 31, 2017 - $304.4 million) available
for deduction against future taxable income.
Unrecognized deductible temporary differences are as follows:
Oil and natural gas properties and equipment
Decommissioning obligations
Share issue costs
Non-capital losses
Unrecognized deductible temporary differences
Non-capital losses of $4.4 million will expire between 2035 and 2036.
December 31, 2018
10,230
9,572
3,393
4,446
27,641
December 31, 2017
13,387
8,718
4,804
4,454
31,363
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16. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and credit
facility
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and
credit facility at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 approximated their carrying value due to their short term to maturity
and the credit facility bears interest at floating rates where the premium charged is indicative of the Company’s current credit
spreads.
The Company classified the fair value of its financial instruments at fair value according to the following hierarchy based on the
amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument:
•
•
•
Level 1 – observable inputs, such as quoted market prices in active markets
Level 2 – inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets, which are observable, either directly or indirectly
Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity
to develop its own assumptions
During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no transfers between level 1, level 2, and level 3 classified
assets and liabilities.
17. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks that arise as a result of its exploration, development, production,
and financing activities. The Company employs risk management strategies and policies to ensure that any exposure to risk is in
compliance with the Company’s business objectives and risk tolerance levels. Risk management is ultimately established by the
Board of Directors and is implemented by management. As required under the terms of the Company’s credit facility, the
Company is subject to an upper limit on fixed price contracts of 65% of its future production up to a three year period.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market
prices. Market risk is comprised of foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, and other price risk, such as commodity price risk. The
objective of market risk management is to manage and control market price exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing
returns. The Company may use financial derivatives or physical delivery sales contracts to manage market risks. All such
transactions are conducted within risk management tolerances that are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Foreign exchange risk
The prices received by the Company for the production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs are primarily determined in reference to US
dollars, but are settled with the Company in Canadian dollars. The Company’s cash flow from commodity sales will therefore be
impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company does not currently have any foreign exchange contracts in
place.
Interest rate risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk when it borrows funds at floating interest rates. The Company currently does not
use interest rate hedges or fixed interest rate contracts to manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations. The
amount drawn on the Company’s credit facility at December 31, 2018 was $2.4 million.
Commodity price risk
Oil and natural gas prices are impacted by not only the relationship between the Canadian and US dollar but also by world
economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. The Company’s oil, natural gas, and NGLs production is marketed
and sold on the spot market to area aggregators based on daily spot prices that are adjusted for product quality and transportation
costs. The Company’s cash flow from product sales will therefore be impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices. A $1.00/boe
increase or decrease in commodity prices would have impacted the net loss by approximately $1.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $1.0 million).
The Company did not enter into commodity price contracts to manage future cash flows as at December 31, 2018.
Credit risk
Credit risk represents the financial loss that the Company would suffer if the Company’s counterparties to a financial asset fail to
meet or discharge their obligation to the Company. A substantial portion of the Company’s accounts receivable and deposits are
with customers and joint interest partners in the oil and natural gas industry and are subject to normal industry credit risks. The
Company generally grants unsecured credit but routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and joint interest
partners.
The Company sells the majority of its production to three petroleum and natural gas marketers and therefore is subject to
concentration risk. Historically, the Company has not experienced any collection issues with its oil and natural gas marketers. Joint
interest receivables are typically collected within one to three months of the joint interest billing being issued to the partner. The
Company attempts to mitigate the risk from joint interest receivables by obtaining partner approval for significant capital
expenditures prior to the expenditure being incurred. The Company does not typically obtain collateral from petroleum and natural
gas marketers or joint interest partners; however, in certain circumstances, the Company may cash call a partner in advance of
expenditures being incurred.
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The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and
accounts receivable on the statement of financial position. At December 31, 2018, $2.2 million (76%) of the Company’s
outstanding accounts receivable were current and $0.4 million (15%) were outstanding for more than 90 days. During the year
ended December 31, 2018, the Company deemed $nil of outstanding accounts receivable to be uncollectable (December 31, 2017
- $0.1 million).
Cash and cash equivalents consists of bank balances placed with a financial institution with strong investment grade ratings which
management believes the risk of loss to be remote.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s
processes for managing liquidity risk include ensuring, to the extent possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities
when they become due. The Company prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly capital expenditure budgets, which are monitored
and updated as required, and requires authorizations for expenditures on projects to assist with the management of capital. In
managing liquidity risk, the Company ensures that it has access to additional financing, including potential equity issuances and
additional debt financing. The Company also mitigates liquidity risk by maintaining an insurance program to minimize exposure to
insurable losses.
See note 23 for a summary of contractual commitments at December 31, 2018. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued
liabilities and credit facility are all due within the current operating period.
18. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to maintain a flexible capital structure, which optimizes the cost of capital at
an acceptable risk, and to maintain investor, creditor, and market confidence to sustain future development of the business.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk
characteristics of the underlying assets. The Company considers its capital structure to include shareholders’ equity and working
capital (current assets less current liabilities). To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may, from time to time,
issue shares, raise debt, or adjust its capital spending to manage its current and projected debt levels.
Shareholders' equity
Working capital
December 31, 2018
298,442
2,102
December 31, 2017
293,759
18,660
In addition, management prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets, which are updated depending on varying factors such
as general market conditions and successful capital deployment. The Company’s share capital is not subject to external
restrictions, however, the Company’s credit facility includes a covenant requiring the Company to maintain a working capital ratio of
not less than one-to-one (see note 8). There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management from the
previous year.
19. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Presentation of expenses
The Company’s statements of operations and comprehensive loss is prepared primarily by nature of expense, with the exception of
employee compensation costs which are included in general and administrative expenses. Included in general and administrative
expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 are $4.0 million of wages and benefits (December 31, 2017 - $3.3 million).
20. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deposit on equipment held for sale
Change in non-cash working capital
Relating to:
Investing
Operating
Change in non-cash working capital
21. REVENUE
December 31, 2018
1,208
181
(3,891)
(2,729)
(5,231)
December 31, 2017
(2,586)
(174)
913
-
(1,847)
(5,707)
476
(5,231)
(852)
(995)
(1,847)
The Company sells its production pursuant to fixed or variable price contracts. The transaction price for variable priced contracts is
based on the commodity price, adjusted for quality, location or other factors, whereby each component of the pricing formula can be
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either fixed or variable, depending on the contract terms. Commodity prices are based on market indices that are determined on a
monthly or daily basis. Under the contracts, the Company is required to deliver variable volumes of oil, natural gas liquids or natural
gas to the contract counterparty. Revenue is recognized when a unit of production is delivered to the contract counterparty. The
amount of revenue recognized is based on the agreed transaction price, whereby any variability in revenue relates specifically to the
Company’s efforts to transfer production, and therefore the resulting revenue is allocated to the production delivered in the period
during which the variability occurs. As a result, none of the variable revenue is considered constrained.
The contracts generally have a term of one year or less, whereby delivery takes place throughout the contract period. Revenues are
typically collected on the 25th day of the month following production.
The following table presents the Company’s oil and natural gas revenues disaggregated by revenue source:
Oil and condensate
Other natural gas liquids
Natural gas
Oil and natural gas sales
December 31, 2018
16,436
4,268
11,344
32,048
December 31, 2017
14,350
2,616
9,158
26,124
Under certain marketing arrangements the Company will transfer title of its natural gas production to a third-party marketing
company who will subsequently redeliver the natural gas production to an end customer by utilizing the Company’s pipeline
capacity. This portion representing the sale of transportation services is presented within natural gas revenue which is
disaggregated in the below table by type:
Natural gas production sales
Transportation revenue
Natural gas sales
December 31, 2018
8,034
3,310
11,344
December 31, 2017
6,037
3,121
9,158
The following table presents the Company’s processing and marketing revenues disaggregated by revenue source:
Sale of purchased natural gas
Processing revenue
Marketing revenue
Processing and marketing revenue
December 31, 2018
361
884
507
1,752
December 31, 2017
1,838
-
-
1,838
The Company purchases natural gas for resale on a monthly basis in order to optimize its transportation capacity and satisfy take
or pay commitments (see note 22).
The Company’s revenue was generated entirely in the province of British Columbia. The majority of revenue resulted from sales
whereby the transaction price was based on index prices. Of total oil and natural gas sales, three customers represented combined
sales of 94% for the year ended December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - two customers represented combined sales of 99%).
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company began receiving credits to offset royalties from the British Columbia
Government’s Infrastructure Royalty Credit Program resulting from infrastructure built in 2017 and wells drilled and tied-into the
related infrastructure. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company realized credits of $1.8 million (December 31,
2017 - $nil) to offset royalties payable.
22. TRANSPORTATION AND MARKETING EXPENSES
Pipeline tariffs from firm transportation agreements
Purchased natural gas
Transportation and marketing expenses
23. COMMITMENTS
December 31, 2018
4,080
270
4,350
December 31, 2017
4,046
1,507
5,553
The following is a summary of the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2018:
Office leases
Equipment leases
Firm transportation agreements
2019
320
122
5,909
6,351
2020
320
-
6,292
6,612
2021
267
-
-
267
2022
-
-
-
-
2023
-
Thereafter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
907
122
12,201
13,230
Transportation commitments include contracts to transport natural gas and NGLs through third-party owned pipeline systems. The
Company currently has commitments of 16 mmcf/d escalating to 33.3 mmcf/d in November 2019.
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C O R P O R A T E I N F O R M A T I O N
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Robert J. Zakresky, CA
President, CEO & Director
Helmut R. Eckert, P.Land
VP Land
Don Cowie
Director
Nolan Chicoine, MPAcc, CA
VP Finance & CFO
Terry L. Trudeau, P.Eng.
VP Operations & COO
Peter Cochrane, P.Eng.
VP Engineering
Daryl H. Gilbert, P.Eng.
Chairman of the Board
R.D. (Rick) Sereda, M.Sc., P.Geol.
VP Exploration
John A. Brussa, B.A., LL.B.
Director
Kelvin B. Johnston, P.Geol.
Director
Brian Krausert, B.Sc.
Director
Tom J. Medvedic, CA
Director
BANK
LEGAL COUNSEL
INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS
National Bank of Canada
1800, 311 – 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H2
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
1600, 421 – 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9
GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.
4100, 400 – 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4H2
TRANSFER AGENT
AUDITORS
Computershare
100 University Avenue, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1
KPMG LLP
3100, 205 – 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4B9
For further information,
please visit our website at
www.leucrotta.ca or contact:
Robert J. Zakresky
President & CEO
P 403.705.4525
Nolan Chicoine
VP Finance & CFO
P 403.705.4525
Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
Suite 700, 639 – 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9
P 403.705.4525
F 403.705.4526
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700, 639 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9
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