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2013 Annual Report

Table of Contents

Letter from the Chairman  ................................................................................. 3 pg

Management Discussion & Analysis  .................................................................. 4 pg

Consolidated Financial Statements  ................................................................. 25 pg

Corporate Information   ................................................................................... 83 pg

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (MGG) is a leading 

publicly traded property investment and development 

company in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. MGG owns an 

extensive property portfolio, in diversified segments of 

the market, with an emphasis on institutional-grade 

commercial assets.

MGG undertakes its own property acquisitions, 

develops brownfield land assets and repositions 

outdated properties, relying on in-house services 

for all facets of both the investment portfolio and 

development side of the business. In addition, 

MGG acts as a full-service third party provider for 

institutional clients and tailors transactions covering 

acquisition-to-suit, build-to-suit, as well as refurbish-

to-suit, for property owners and major tenants.

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MONGOLIA GROWTH GROUP LTD.

To The Shareholders of Mongolia Growth Group;

2013 was another successful year for your company. Over the past year, we have;

•  Listed MGG on the TSX Venture exchange in order to increase the visibility and profile of the company

•  Re-directed  MGG’s  corporate  strategy  allowing  the  company  to  become  a  pure-play  Property  Investment  and 

Development Company

•  Continued to hire more advanced senior staff to keep in line with the degree of progress and advancement MGG 

is making

•  Disposed of 6 non-core assets in order to re-focus the company on institutional quality assets that provide better 

yields and are more efficient to manage, and;

•  In early 2014, hired a highly experienced real estate CEO, Paul Byrne, to be the new CEO of MGG to take the 

company to a more significant level in the future.

These advancements build on our accomplishments from prior years. Since we launched MGG, we have successfully;

•  Created the only institutional property management team in Mongolia with the capability to serve the unique 

needs of other institutional property investors

•  Created one of the most respected property brands in Mongolia

•  Acquired an irreplaceable collection of high-street retail and boutique office assets in the downtown of Ulaanbaatar

•  Acquired an extensive downtown development pipeline of projects to fuel our growth in the future, and;

•  Raised $51.5 million to pursue our investment objectives.

As we look forward to our fourth year in business, we see our corporate strategy evolving with the appointment of 

Paul Byrne as CEO. Paul brings a unique perspective to our business, including nearly three decades of experience at 

the senior levels of some of the largest property groups in the world. Paul also brings a new corporate vision involving 

better capital efficiency and substantially better returns on capital, as we migrate the business into two forms of value 

creation, with firstly continuing to manage our assets to secondly managing other investor’s assets. 

We  remain  focused  on  improving  the  strength  of  the  Corporation’s  cash  flow.  However,  we  believe  that  investing 

heavily in the business at this formative stage of our development will prove much more lucrative than focusing on 

short term profitability. The infrastructure that we have put in place over the past three years will differentiate our  

business from competitors and power our growth in future years. 

In summary, we have high expectations for 2014 and trust that you are impressed by our continued accomplishments 

over the past three years. 

I want to finish by thanking everyone who has contributed to making this company so successful. Most importantly I 

would like to thank our many hardworking staff members, the executives that have led the growth of our business, and 

lastly, our shareholders who have entrusted us with their hard-earned capital. 

Sincerely,

Harris Kupperman 

Executive Chairman

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MONGOLIA GROWTH GROUP LTD.

Management Discussion & Analysis  
December 31, 2013

The management of Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. ( “MGG” or “the Corporation”) presents the Corporation’s management 

discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “MD&A”), compared with the year ended December 

31, 2012.  As of January 1, 2011, the Corporation adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). This 

MD&A provides an overall discussion, followed by analyses of the performance of the Corporation’s major reportable 

segments. The reporting and presentation currency in the consolidated financial statements and in this discussion and 

analysis is the Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted. 

This MD&A is dated April 30, 2014 and incorporates all relevant information and considerations to that date.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements 

of the Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 together with all of the notes, risk 

factors and information contained therein, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures 

This MD&A makes reference to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). MGG uses 

EBITDA as a measure of the performance of its operating subsidiaries as it excludes depreciation and interest charges, 

which are a function of the Corporation’s specific capital structure, and also excludes entity specific tax expense. These 

amounts are not performance measures as defined under IFRS and should not be considered either in isolation of, or as 

a substitute for, net earnings prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation refers to “Funds used in operations”, 

“operating  losses”  and  “re-valuation  of  investment  properties”  within  this  analysis.    “Funds  used  in  operations”  is 

computed by calculating the cash flow from operations before changes to non-cash working capital from operations. 

Forward Looking Statements 

This MD&A contains forward-looking statements relating to future events.  In some cases, forward-looking statements 

can be identified by words such as “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “will”, “project”, 

“should”,  “believe”,  or  similar  expressions.    These  statements  represent  management’s  best  projections  but  undue 

reliance should not be placed upon them as they are derived from numerous assumptions.  These assumptions are 

subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the “Risks and Uncertainties” as discussed herein.  

Actual performance and financial results will differ from any projections of future performance or results expressed or 
implied by such forward looking statements and the difference may be material. 

Accordingly, readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those 

predicted.    From  time  to  time,  the  Corporation’s  management  may  make  estimates  and  have  opinions  that  form 

the basis for the forward-looking statements.  The Corporation assumes no obligation to update such statements if 

circumstances, management’s estimates, or opinions change. 

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Section 1 –Overview

Financial and Operational Overview

On  December  20,  2013,  the  Corporation  disposed  of  its  insurance  subsidiary,  Mandal  General  Insurance  LLC 

(“Mandal”) for total proceeds of $3,669,951. This disposition will allow Management to focus on the core property 

business which comprises the majority of the Corporation’s assets and operations.  

During  the  year  the  Corporation  renewed  several  leases  at  significantly  higher  rates  in  Mongolian  Tögrög  terms.  

Unfortunately,  increased  renewal  rates  were  offset  by  a  decline  in  the  Mongolian  Tögrög,  which  resulted  in  the 

Corporation’s rental revenue increasing by only 5% over the previous year.  The Corporation’s occupancy rates continue 

to improve with high and secondary street retail space being almost fully occupied during the majority of the year, and 

a 100% high street retail occupancy and a 94.1% secondary street retail occupancy at December 31, 2013.

The Corporation had an unrealized fair value adjustment gain at the end of the year of $3,845,521 versus a fair value 

adjustment loss of $2,697,212 during the prior year. 

The Corporation had a net loss from Continuing Operations of $250,574 or a net loss of $0.01 per share (EPS) versus 

a net loss of $4,931,975 or a net loss of $0.14 (EPS) in 2012 (restated). 

The  Corporation  continues  to  dispose  of  non-core  assets  to  streamline  the  portfolio  and  dispose  of  smaller  and 

underperforming assets.  It is anticipated that proceeds from sales will be reinvested in higher quality institutional 

assets with better net-yield profiles. During the year, the Corporation disposed of 6 properties worth $921,126 at a loss 

of $17,906.  As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had 16 investment properties classified as available for sale. 

The Mongolian Tögrög continued to depreciate throughout the year, depreciating 11.5% versus the Canadian Dollar 

over the course of 2013. 

Economic Overview

The  Mongolian  real  estate  sector  has  benefitted  from  the  significant  local  economic  growth.    The  majority  of  this 

recent growth is attributable to the mining and construction booms taking place in Mongolia, mainly resulting from 

the  opening  of  the  Oyu  Tolgoi  and  Tavan  Tolgoi  deposits  located  in  the  Gobi  desert.  The  associated  infrastructure 

requirements for these projects have also served to strengthen the local economy. In addition, an increase in other 

industries, particularly tourism and agriculture have helped to grow the economy. The positive impact of improving 

consumer and business confidence has further led to a substantial increase in the gross production of the local economy. 

During the first half of 2013, uncertainties due to the presidential election, a reduction in Chinese demand for coal 

and an unsure environment for mining and foreign investment led to a decrease in the rate at which the Mongolian 

economy grew. Economic growth accelerated in the second half of 2013 following the successful re-election of President 

Elbegdorj, the repeal of the Strategic Entities Foreign Investment Law (SEFIL) and an increased focus on attracting 

foreign investment. This growth has continued into 2014 and the local economy appears to be quite robust, with the 

exception of certain industries related to coal mining and its supply chain. 

During the second quarter of 2013, the government announced a program to offer 8% mortgages on certain conforming 

apartments.      As  consumers  refinance  their  properties,  it  has  created  a  stimulating  effect  on  the  economy.  Loans 

outstanding in the banking industry also increased substantially during 2013, rising 54.3%. From December 31, 2012 

to December 31, 2013, the National Consumer Price Index increased 12.3%.  

The Mongolian economy continues to grow according to data from The National Statistics Office of Mongolia (“NSO”) 

with estimates of full year 2013 growth of 11.7%. The growth rate has been sustained in part by the spending from 

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the Chinggis Bond, which has been directed towards investment in roads, as well as manufacturing and construction 

sector developments.   The Chinggis Bond is a US $1.5 billion bond offering, consisting of 5-year and 10-year bonds, 

listed on international debt markets.

The Mongolian Tögrög has fluctuated significantly over the past two years.  In 2012, the average exchange rate between 

the  Tögrög  and  the  Canadian  Dollar  was  approximately  1,360    MNT/CAD  for  the  year,  whereas  during  2013,  the 

Tögrög reached a low of over 1,649 Tögrög per Canadian Dollar and averaged 1,467 per Canadian Dollar.  Management 

would like to note that in general, most commercial property transactions in Ulaanbaatar are negotiated for in US 

Dollars and recent declines in the Tögrög to US Dollar exchange rate have not had a noticeable impact on the prices of 

property assets, in US Dollar terms. In addition, in times of currency volatility, Mongolians have tended to prefer to 

acquire property assets to protect their savings.

It is anticipated that the economy will remain strong, despite concerns over commodity price volatility and questions 

over when phase 2 of the Oyu Tolgoi mine will begin construction. 

Property Overview

The general property market continues to be influenced by improvement in the overall Mongolian economy. During 

2012, the Mongolian Central Bank raised interest rates and reserve requirements amongst banks leading to a slowdown 

in terms of overall price appreciation. This led to increases in capitalization rates as rental rates continued to increase. 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Mongolian Central Bank lowered interest rates which resulted in increases in 

property prices, and as of today, prices in finished structures, land and land-like assets in the downtown area are at or 

above prices seen at the peak in the early summer of 2012. 

Outside of the downtown of Ulaanbaatar, a noticeable increase in building activity has saturated certain markets and 

led to a decline in prices. In addition, there has been a recent increase in office construction activity that will likely 

lead to future saturation in the office market. Management cautions shareholders that property prices have historically 

been, and continue to be, very volatile. 

It  should  also  be  noted  that  the  recent  initiation  of  8%  mortgages  for  certain  conforming  apartments  has  led  to  a 

sizable increase in conforming apartment prices and strong increases in the value of land assets that are suitable for 

building apartments. 

Management expects continued high demand for well-located retail space, with a lower demand level for office space. 

However, demand for office space continues to improve with the strength of economy. 

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Section 2- Executing the Strategy

Core Business

MGG’s property division experienced slower growth in assets than it has in prior years. During the past three years, 

Management  and  employees  have  worked  hard  to  aggressively  build  up  the  infrastructure  needed  to  manage  this 

division. Management believes it has a very strong team in place to lead the Corporation into its next phase of growth. 

Due to the rapid growth of the Mongolian economy and a shortage of high quality rental locations, property rents have 

increased rapidly, particularly in office and prime retail locations. The Corporation has recently signed a number of 

leases at rates substantially higher than previous rates indicating a sizable increase in current market rates compared to 

prior rates. In order to benefit from increasing rental rates, the Corporation maintains most leases on short durations 

(with a view to re-lease at a higher rate) and includes rent escalation clauses in most of its leases with tenants that 

occupy the property for over one year in duration.

MGG’s real estate subsidiary plans on further expansion via the investment of additional capital into income producing 

and redevelopment properties in Ulaanbaatar. The Corporation’s plan is contingent on procuring further funds for 
investment and on finding suitable investment targets which meet MGG’s stringent investment criteria.

Since inception, MGG has acquired a number of redevelopment properties. To date the Corporation has also remodeled, 
rebuilt and completed additions on properties. It is Management’s intent to begin de novo property developments on 

Corporation owned sites. MGG’s intent is to remain a substantial owner of the properties, post-completion. 

Portfolio

Mongolia  Growth  Group’s  properties  are  located  in  Downtown  and  the  Central  Business  District  of  Ulaanbaatar.  

Within the financial statements, MGG classifies properties in each of the following categories; Investment Properties, 

Property and equipment, and Other Assets/Prepaid Deposits.  

Investment Properties 

Investment  Properties  includes  properties  held  to  earn  rental  revenue,  for  capital  appreciation,  and/or  for 

redevelopment. Investment Properties are initially valued at fair value, which is the purchase price plus any directly 

attributable expenditures. Investment Properties are subsequently valued at fair value, which reflects market conditions 

at the date of the statement of financial position.

The following table represents properties classified as Investment Properties, as of December 31, 2013;

# of Properties Value at Dec 31, 2013

Residential

Office

Retail - high street

Retail - secondary street

Land and Redevelopment

Total

10

4

25

18

6

63

1,378,377

5,310,481

11,497,733

4,560,486

9,566,314

 2,313,391 

2013

SqM

-

2,727

4,625

2,183

11,540

21,075

# of Properties

Value at Dec 31, 2012

13

5

23

18

6

65

1,697,443

 5,074,258

 7,608,983

3,993,254

12,412,804

 30,786,742

2012

SqM

-

2,976

3,778

2,284

11,540

20,578

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Property and Equipment

Properties  are  classified  as  Property  and  Equipment  if  the  Corporation  occupies  more  than  10%  of  the  property.  

Properties  classified  as  Property  and  Equipment  are  measured  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation,  less  any 

accumulated impairment losses. All repairs and maintenance costs to these properties are charged to the consolidated 

statement of operations during the period in which they occur unless eligible for capitalization.  The Corporation’s 

Headquarters, purchased in October 2011, falls within this category.

The following table represents properties classified as Property and Equipment, as of December 31, 2013;

# of Properties

Net Book Value 
Dec 31, 2013

# of Properties

Net Book Value at 
Dec 31, 2012

Residential

Office

Retail - high street

Retail - secondary 
street

Land and 
Redevelopment

Total

4

1

1

-

-

6

 591,557 

 2,567,260 

 510,728 

 - 

 - 

 724,792 

 3,143,369 

 262,558 

 - 

 - 

4

1

1

-

-

6

 3,669,545 

1,434

 4,130,719 

1,434

2012

SqM

-

1,300

134

-

-

2013

SqM

-

1,300

134

Other Assets/ Prepaid Deposits

Investment  property  purchases  where  the  Corporation  has  paid  either  the  full  or  partial  purchase  proceeds  to  the 

seller, but the Corporation has not yet received the official land or building title from the Mongolian Property office, 

are recorded at cost as Prepaid Deposits on Investment Properties and classified within other assets.

The following table represents properties classified as Prepaid Deposits on Investment Properties, as of December 31, 

2013;

Residential

Office

Retail - high street

Retail - secondary 
street

Land and 
Redevelopment

Total

# of Properties

Value at Dec 31, 2013

-

-

1

-

5*

6

-

-

908,222

-

950,860

1,859,082

2013

SqM

-

-

379

-

1,708

2,087

# of Properties

Value at Dec 31, 2012

-

-

1

-

2*

3

 -   

 -   

 954,759 

 -   

 671,481 

 1,626,240 

2012

SqM

-

-

379

-

1,580

1,959

* These land assets are part of the land packages outlined in the Investment Properties section and are not standalone land packages. 

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Occupancy Rates

A summary of MGG’s property portfolio occupancy rates is set forth in the following table:

Dec 31st, 2013

Dec 31st, 2012

Occupancy Rate*

Occupancy Rate*

Retail – High Streets

Retail – Secondary Streets

Office

Residential

Weighted Average**

100%

94.1%

66.1%

100%

93.8%

100%

95.2%

84.3%

95.6%

97.7%

* Occupancy rates are calculated  on a per meter basis;  

** Weighted Average is calculated based on total meters available for lease

As  disposable  income  levels  continue  to  rise,  demand  for  retail  space  has  been  strong,  especially  on  high  streets.  

Demand  for  office  space  decreased  significantly  throughout  the  year  as  several  foreign  companies  downsized  their 

operations.  The Corporation’s office occupancy rates were negatively impacted at the end of the year by the downsizing 

of  a  major  local  tenant  previously  occupying  an  entire  office  building.    Retail  occupancy  rates  for  both  high  and 

secondary streets remain very strong as disposable income per capita continues to increase.

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Leasing Schedule

In order to reduce the Corporation’s exposure to currency fluctuations and inflation, the Corporation targets shorter 

lease  durations  with  most  tenants.  Management’s  experience  is  that  this  practice  is  in  line  with  the  local  industry 

standards with the expectation that when MGG leases expire, existing tenants are offered the first right to re-lease the 

space at then prevailing market rates. 

A summary of the Corporation’s lease expirations by asset class is presented in the chart below:

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Redevelopment 

Residential 

Office 

Secondary Street 

High Street

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

The weighted average remaining lease term decreased slightly to 17.7 months at December 31st 2013, from 18.4 months 

at December 31st 2012.

It  is  Management’s  belief  that  many  existing  leases  are  at  rates  that  are  below  current  prevailing  market  rates. 

Furthermore,  recent  renewals  have  seen  sizable  increases  in  lease  rates  from  prior  rates  as  presented  in  the  chart 

below.

Most Recent Retail Lease Signings

Lease Type

Lease Renewal Date

SqM

Old Price Per Meter 
(Mongolian Tögrög)

New Price Per Meter 
(Mongolian Tögrög)

High Street Retail 
Lease 

Secondary Street 
Retail Lease

High Street Retail 
Lease

Secondary Street 
Retail Lease

High Street Retail 
Lease

October 2013

October 2013

November 2013

January 2014

February 2014

135

161

183

199

206

21,984

14,075

18,670

16,902

16,019

47,051

19,705

39,830

31,978

35,232

Percent 
Increase

114%

40%

113%

89%

120%

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Section 3- Results of Operations

Selected Annual Financial Information (CAD)

Revenue and other income

1,727,373

1,582,460

511,525

Year ended
December 31 2013

Year ended
December 31 2012 (Restated)*

Year ended
December 31 2011 (Restated)*

Income

Income/ (loss) from continuing 
operations attributable
to equity holders of the 
Corporation

Net Income/ (loss) attributable to 
equity holders of the
Corporation

Comprehensive income/ (loss) 
attributable to equity holders of 
the corporation

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) 
(in CAD)

Earnings/ (loss) from continuing 
operations

Earnings/ (loss) from discontinued 
operations

Net income/ (loss)

Diluted EPS (in CAD)

Earnings/ (loss) from continuing 
operations

Earnings/ (loss) from discontinued 
operations

Net Income/ (loss)

Balance Sheet

Total Assets

Financial liabilities

Total Equity

Shares Outstanding at year end

Book Value per share

(250,574)

(4,931,975)

2,717,206

(155,563)

(6,073,750)

1,349,153

(3,713,297)

(7,360,920)

107,716

(0.01)

0.00

(0.01)

(0.01)

0.00

(0.01)

47,291,018

878,343

45,322,558

34,303,352

1.32

(0.14)

(0.03)

(0.17)

(0.14)

(0.03)

(0.17)

51,306,531

3,389,025

47,303,560

34,143,352

1.38

0.11

(0.05)

0.06

0.11

(0.05)

0.06

55,336,889

2,040,129

53,296,760

34,143,352

1.56

*Excludes operations of Mandal previously included in Continuing Operations.  Mandal was disposed of on December 20, 2013.

Revenue from Investment Properties

For the year end December 31, 2013, Revenue from Investment Properties reached $1,650,895 versus $1,572,603 in 

the prior year.   This increase was attributable to higher prevailing market lease rates, reduced vacancy, and offset by 

a decline in the Mongolian Tögrög along with certain tenants vacating properties that are now in the ‘held for sale’ 

category.

Revenue from Discontinued Operations

Revenues from Mandal increased substantially from $672,183 in 2012 to $2,239,230 in 2013 as Mandal substantially 

increased premiums. Although improvements were seen in the insurance business, the Management of MGG decided 

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to focus on the core operations of the Corporation, which is real estate, leading to the disposition of the insurance 

business to UMC Capital LLC on December 20, 2013.

Revenue from Other Sources

Revenue from other sources consists of late fees and other income.  For the year ending December 31, 2013, revenues 

from other sources totaled $76,478 compared to $9,857 for the year ending December 31, 2012.  

Fair Value Adjustment on Investment Properties

As elected under IFRS, the Corporation’s investment portfolio  is subsequently measured at fair value in the Corporation’s 

financial statements.  As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had 87% of its Investment Properties Portfolio valued 

by either an international valuation firm or by Management.  The remaining 13% was held at cost or its 2012 fair value.  

Out of the properties carried at fair value at December 31, 2013, 67% of the portfolio was valued by an international 

valuation firm while the remaining 33% was valued internally by Management.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, 

the fair value adjustment to investment properties was a gain of $3,845,521 compared to a loss of $2,697,212 for the 

same period in 2012.  Retail properties saw a substantial increase in value, while office buildings declined moderately 

in value.  The Corporation’s residential properties, land and redevelopment assets declined slightly.

Property Operating Expenses

Property Operating Expenses consist of repairs and maintenance, bad debts, utilities, salaries and land and property 

taxes.  For the year ending December 31, 2013 the property operating expenses were $1,398,184 compared to $987,407 

during the same period in 2012, representing an increase of 41%.   This increase is mainly attributed to hiring of several 

senior employees.  

Expenses from Discontinued Operations

Expenses from the Corporation’s former insurance subsidiary increased significantly during the year.  The increase 

was primarily due to an increased claims reserves as well as an increase in salaries. 

Corporate Expenses

Corporate  expenses  includes  senior  management’s  compensation,  share-based  costs,  leasing  and  marketing  costs, 

listing fees, professional fees, technology, travel and administrative costs.

For the year ending December 31, 2013 general and administration expenses increased to $3,680,336 from $2,090,543 

in 2012. The majority of this increase was due to one-time expenses outlined below. 

One-Time Expenses

During the year, there were a number of one-time expenses incurred.  Most of these expenses were incurred in the 
form of professional fees associated with three large initiatives.  

Expenses  of  $414,943  were  incurred  during  the  beginning  of  2013  (2012-  Nil)  due  to  a  transaction  with  a  public 

company that did not materialize.

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Expenses of $ 68,944 were incurred in early 2013 (2012- $252,309) during the changing of the Corporation’s listing 

from the Canadian National Stock Exchange to the TSX Venture Exchange in early 2013.  

Lastly, expenses of $ 148,122 were incurred in 2013 ($18,302) during the disposal of Mandal, the Corporation’s former 

insurance subsidiary.  

At  this  time,  management  does  not  foresee  any  significant  one-time  expenses  during  2014,  with  the  exception  of 

recruitment  fees  for  the  Corporation’s  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  expenses  associated  with  the  relocation  of  the 

Corporation’s corporate office.  

Currency

The Mongolian Tögrög has fluctuated significantly over the past three years.  The Mongolian Tögrög has depreciated 

6.8%, 5.1%, 11.5% in 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively versus the Canadian Dollar.  The fluctuation in the currency 

is reflected in the Corporation’s financial statements, most notably in the investment property portfolio as it is the 

largest item on the balance sheet.  Note 5 in the financial statements discloses the foreign exchange adjustment which 

flows through the investment property classification during each period.  As at December 31, 2013 the Corporation 
recognized a significant foreign exchange adjustment loss of $3,612,981 to its investment property portfolio due to 

the 11.5% depreciation of the local currency during the year.  Management would like to note that in general, most 

commercial properties in Ulaanbaatar are negotiated for in US Dollars and recent declines in the Tögrög to US Dollar 

exchange rate have not had a noticeable impact on the prices of property assets  in US Dollar terms.  

Operating Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations 

The property business of MGG generated an Operating loss or EBITDA loss of $62,762 during 2013 year (2012 – loss 

of $341,756) and reported investment income of $237,672 during the year (2012- $282,114). This improvement is the 

result of increased rental revenue offset by an increase in property taxes and a decline in the local currency. 

The Corporation’s corporate overheads contributed to an Operating loss or EBITDA loss of $3,670,607, during 2013 

(2012 – $2,080,919). The majority of this loss was incurred due to increased legal and audit fees and other expenses 

associated with the general corporate activity of the Corporation. In addition, the Corporation had substantial one–

time expenses. These expenses are not expected to be recurring. 

In total the Corporation’s continuing operations reported an Operating loss or EBITDA loss of $3,733,371 during 2013 

(2012 – loss of $2,422,665) and generated interest income of $ 239,055 (2012 - $288,859) during the year.

Operating Profit from Discontinued Operations

MGG’s  insurance  business  generated  an  Operating  loss  or  EBITDA  loss  of  $711,146  during  2013  (2012  –  loss  of 

$1,625,616) and investment income of $543,045 during 2013 (2012 - $575,454). The majority of this improvement is 

due to an increase in net premiums earned and continuing investment income offset by an increase in claims reserves 

and sizable expenses associated with building the Mandal brand.

Net Income

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  the  Corporation  incurred  a  net  loss  of  $155,563  compared  to  a  net  loss  of 

$6,073,750 for the year ended December 31, 2012.  This improvement is attributed to the unrealized gain on fair value 

adjustment on investment properties of $3,845,521 during the year versus the unrealized loss of $2,697,212 from the 

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prior year.  The gain was offset by an increase in operating expenses incurred during the year of $5,598,618 (2012 

–$4,142,165). 

Management cautions investors that the Corporation is primarily focused on increasing shareholder value on a per 

share basis. This means that operationally, management is more concerned with long-term asset appreciation at the 

expense of short-term cash flow. Management expects this to be the case for the foreseeable future. 

Gain on Disposal of Discontinued Operations

On December 20th 2013, the Corporation sold its 100% stake in Mandal to UMC Capital LLC for proceeds of $3,669,951.  

Cash consideration of $458,101 was paid upon closing of the transaction, with the remaining $3,211,850 to be paid 

in instalments over an 18 month period.  The Corporation realized a gain of $1,185,327 on the sale or $359,252 after 

currency translations.

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Section 4 - Financial Condition

Cash Flow

Mongolia  Growth  Group’s  primary  sources  of  capital  are  cash  generated  from  operating,  financing  and  investing 

activities. Management expects to meet all of the Corporation’s obligations through current cash and cash equivalents 

along with cash flows from operations. 

The  following  table  provides  an  overview  of  the  Corporation’s  cash  flows  from  operating,  financing  and  investing 

activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Net change in cash related to:

For the  year ending , Dec 31, 2013

Dec 31, 2012

Operating

Investing

Financing

Effects of exchange rates on cash

Net change in cash during the period

(1,730,356)

(1,012,196)

293,600

(883,086)

(3,332,038)

(3,815,647)

(7,305,785)

-

(255,263)

(11,376,695)

Overall,  cash  outflows  during  2013  were  significantly  lower  than  the  previous  year  with  net  outflows  in  operating, 

investing, and financing each lower than the previous year.  The changes in components of cash flows for the year 

ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended 2012 were the result of the following factors:

•  Operating–Operating cash outflows for the year ended 2013 decreased mainly due to changes in non-working capital 

items.

•  Investing–Investing  cash  outflows  for  the  year  ended  2013  decreased  due  to  significantly  lower  net  acquisition 

($715,915) of properties in comparison to the previous year (C$6,896,289). 

•  Financing–Financing cash inflows for the year ended 2013 increased over 2012 as the Corporation generated cash 

through the exercise of 160,000 options (2012 – nil).  

To date, Mongolia Growth Group Ltd has been able to meet all of its capital and other cash requirements from its 

internal sources of cash.  As at December 31, 2013, the Corporation had approximately $5,370,215 in cash and cash 

equivalents along with $3,211,850 owed to it by UMC Capital LLC.

Total Assets

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had $ 9,416,810 in Current Assets primarily held in cash and cash equivalents 

(2012 –$15,943,758).

The  majority  of  the  Corporation’s  assets  are  classified  as  Non-Current  Assets,  mainly  Investment  Properties.  

Investment Properties are carried at Fair Market Value and increased throughout the year by way of acquisitions and 

the appreciation of the portfolio during the year.

In 2013, assets classified as Investment Properties increased to $32,313,391 from $ 30,786,742 the year prior primarily 

due  to  an  increase  in  unrealized  fair  value  adjustment.    Property  and  Equipment  remained  fairly  stable  as  assets 

classified in this category are valued at their cost base.  

Lastly,  as  part  of  the  agreement  to  sell  Mandal  to  UMC  Capital  LLC,  proceeds  of  $3,211,850  are  to  be  paid  to  the 

Corporation by UMC in installments over an 18 month period.  These are classified on the balance sheet as Receivable 

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from  UMC,  under  Other  Assets.    There  were  no  receivables  in  relation  to  this  transaction  in  2012,  as  Mandal  was 

disposed of on December 20, 2013. 

Total Financial Liabilities

As  of  December  31,  2013,  the  Corporation  had  current  liabilities  of  $878,343,  consisting  of  payables  and  accrued 

liabilities.    In  December  31,  2012,  current  liabilities  were  significantly  higher  at  $3,389,025  as  they  also  included 

insurance contract liabilities of $2,300,604, which are no longer on the Corporation’s balance sheet for 2013 due to 

the disposal of the insurance business.

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had no long term debt outstanding, as such the only non-current liability on 

the balance sheet is deferred income taxes.   Deferred tax liabilities were $1,909,117 in 2013 (2012 - $613,946).   

Total Equity

The equity of the Corporation consists of one class of common shares.

Outstanding

Common shares

Options to buy common shares

as at Dec 31, 2013

As of Dec 31, 2012

34,303,352

1,957,000

34,143,352

1,782,000

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Options Outstanding

At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had 1,324,500 options that were exercisable (December 31, 2012 – 358,000).

The Chart below shows the historical option grants and options outstanding as of December 31, 2013.

Option Price

Granted

Forfeited

Cancelled 

Exercised

Total Options 
Outstanding

Options Exercisable Options Non-

Exercisable

1.64

1.75

1.90

4.20

4.77

4.25

4.00

4.13

Total

100,000

300,000

200,000

 900,000 

-233,000

-65,000

175,000

-25,000

150,000

-50,000

190,000

475,000

-40,000

60,000

300,000

-120,000

80,000 

602,000

150,000

100,000

190,000

475,000

60,000

300,000

80,000

537,000

130,000

50,000

42,500

125,000

2,490,000

-308,000

-65,000

-160,000

1,957,000

1,324,500

65,000

20,000

50,000

147,500

350,000

632,500

Acquisitions and Dispositions

During  the  year,  the  Corporation  acquired  7  properties  for  a  total  of  $2,328,453  of  which  $644,002  was  classified 

as prepaid deposits as of December 31, 2013.  During the same time, the Corporation disposed of 6 properties worth 

$921,126.  These acquisitions and disposals are consistent with the Corporation’s strategy of streamlining its investment 

property portfolio.

Off-Balance Sheet Items

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had no off-balance sheet items.

Events Subsequent to Year End

The Corporation purchased a large property (2,008 square meters) for a total cost of USD$5,852,000.  This purchase 

will be funded through the exchange of 2 assets with a year end fair value of USD$1,202,000, and cash considerations 

of USD$4,650,000. The Corporation took possession of the new property  on February 17, 2014.    As of April 30, 

2014, USD$2,650,000 has been paid to the seller; The remaining USD$2,000,000 is due in two further installments.  

As of April 30, 2014, USD$2,650,000 has been paid to the seller and the remaining USD$2,000,000 is due in two 
further installments. In order to fund the remaining cost of this purchase, the Corporation is in the process of securing 

USD$3,000,000 of financing through a commercial bank in Mongolia which bears interest between 12-15% and is 

reviewed annually by the bank.  This loan is subject to an underwriting fee of USD$15,000 and a standby fee of 0.2% 

per month.  

The  Corporation  sold  5  investment  properties  with  a  fair  value  of  approximately  $357,000  for  cash  proceeds  of 

approximately $347,500.  The loss since December 31, 2013 is attributed to the currency depreciation in the Mongolian 

Tögrög.  In addition, the Corporation also disposed of two properties at a fair value of  $1,194,029 in the transaction 

mentioned above. 

The  Corporation  hired  a  new  CEO,  Paul  Byrne.    The  former  CEO,  Harris  Kupperman  was  appointed  as  Executive 

Chairman.   The CFO, Matthew Aiken, resigned and our Financial Controller, Talha Siddiqui was appointed as Interim 

CFO.

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Section 5 - Quarterly Information

Quarterly Results

The following table is a summary of select quarterly information over the previous eight quarters:

Q4 2013

Q3 2013

Q2 2013

Q1 2013

Q4 2012

Q3 2012

Q2 2012

Q1 2012

Revenue *

427,836 

452,185 

421,599 

425,753 

271,113 

455,234 

458,215 

397,898 

Net income 
(loss) *

Income (loss) 
per common 
share*

1,449,697 

(825,693)

(1,127,918)

253,340 

(3,810,138)

(235,006)

(575,889)

(310,942)

0.04 

(0.02)

(0.03)

0.01 

(0.11)

(0.01)

(0.02)

(0.01)

Total Assets

 47,291,018 

47,988,406 

52,443,237 

52,859,111 

51,306,531 

52,048,976 

56,058,108 

55,783,296 

Weighted 
Average Shares

34,303,352

34,246,026

34,245,230 

34,170,019 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

Ending Shares

 34,303,352 

34,303,352

34,303,352

34,173,352 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

34,143,352 

* These numbers have been restated to reflect the continuing operations of the Corporation.

Property

During the fourth quarter, MGG’s real estate subsidiary earned rental income of $397,894, compared to rental income 

of $397,810 during the same quarter of the previous year. While rental income increased a considerable amount since 

the previous year in local currency terms, this increase was offset by a 11.5% decrease in the Mongolian Tögrög versus 

the Canadian Dollar during the year.  

During the fourth quarter of 2013, this subsidiary also earned net investment income of $36,736 (Q4 2012 - $124,477) 

on  its  investment  portfolio  and  $237,672  for  the  year  ending  December  31,  2013.    The  decrease  in  net  investment 

income is attributable to a decrease in investment and marketable securities as the Corporation continues to deploy its 

cash into building its property portfolio.

MGG’s  investment  property  portfolio  increased  to  $32,313,391  during  the  year  due  to  an  unrealized  fair  value 

Adjustment  of  $3,845,521.  Management  anticipates  that  the  Corporation’s  investment  portfolio  will  continue  to 

increase in the future.   

Discontinued Operations

For the period from January 1, 2013 up to December 20, 2013 (the date at which the Corporation disposed of Mandal 

General  Insurance  LLC,  “Mandal”),  the  insurance  subsidiary  earned  net  premiums  of  $1,873,666  as  compared  to 

$628,424  for  the  year  ending  December  31,  2012.  Mandal  earned  net  premiums  of  $314,070  for  the  period  from 

October  1,  2013  to  December  20,  2013  as  compared  to  $330,734  earned  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012.    The  large 

increase in the Mandal’s net earned premium mainly relates to the fact that it was in the early stages of operations 

in 2012 as it had just begun to write policies in late 2011.  This subsidiary has also earned net investment income of 

$112,437 for the period from October 1, 2013, to December 20, as compared to $140,712 for the fourth quarter in 2012.

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Corporate

Quarterly expenses related to corporate operations totaled $1,025,256 (Q4 2012 - $738,228).  The increase over the 

4th quarter of 2012, was primarily due to compensation of $300,000 awarded to the Board of Directors in the form of 

options and cash.  No compensation was awarded to the Directors in 2012.  Other significant expenses incurred during 

the quarter were legal and professional of $334,960 (2012- $321,435), audit fees of $111,738 (2012 - $204,517) and 

salaries of $94,617 (2012 - $77,476). 

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Section 6– Critical Estimates 

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS required Management to make assumptions about 

the future that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities.  Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated 

based  on  historical  experiences  and  other  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events  that  are  believed  to  be 

reasonable under the circumstances.  In the future, actual experience may differ from these estimates and assumptions.  

The critical estimates made in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include the following:

Fair value of investment properties 

The estimate of fair value of investment properties is the most critical accounting estimate to the Corporation.  An 

external appraiser estimates the fair value of the majority of the Investment Properties annually, the remainder are 

appraised internally by Management.  The fair value of investment properties is based on the nature, location and 

condition of the specific asset.  The fair value of investment properties represents an estimate of the price that would 

be  made  in  an  arm’s  length  transaction  between  knowledgeable,  willing  parties.    The  Corporation  operates  in  the 

emerging real estate market of Mongolia, which given its current economic and industry conditions, has an increased 

inherent risk given the lack of reliable and comparable market information.  At December 31, 2013, the unrealized 

gain on fair value adjustment was a gain of $3,845,521(loss of $2,697,212 – 2012).   During the first quarter of 2013, 

there was a fair value adjustment gain of $1,136,125 relating to a property that was not available for use at year end 

and thus was recorded at the lower of cost and market, but adjusted during the first quarter of 2013 as the property 

became available for use.  During the second and third quarters of 2013, there were no fair value adjustments done as 

it was determined by Management that the prices of the Corporation’s property portfolio were relatively stable.  The 

remaining $2,709,396 gain was adjusted during the 4th quarter of 2013.  

Accuracy of Share Based Compensation Expense 

The  estimate  of  the  ultimate  expense  arising  from  share  based  compensation  plans  is  another  critical  accounting 

estimate.    There  are  several  sources  of  uncertainty  that  need  to  be  considered  in  the  estimate  of  the  share  based 

compensation  expense  recorded  by  the  Corporation.    The  ultimate  expense  is  estimated  by  using  a  number  of  key 

assumptions  such  as  the  expected  volatility  of  the  share  price,  the  dividends  expected  on  the  shares,  the  risk  free 

interest rate for the expected life of the options and future forfeiture rates.  For the year ending December 31, 2013, the 

cost of the share based payments (excluding the expense attributed to Mandal) totaled $931,783 (2012 - $1,114,552). 

Operating Environment of the Corporation

Mongolia displays many characteristics of an emerging market including relatively high inflation and interest rates.  The 

tax and customs legislation in Mongolia is subject to varying interpretations and frequent changes.  The future economic 

performance of Mongolia is tied to continuing demand from China and continuing high global prices for commodities 

as well as being dependent upon the effectiveness of economic, financial and monetary measures undertaken by the 

Government of Mongolia together with tax, legal, regulatory and political developments.  Management is unable to 

predict all developments that could have an impact on the Mongolian economy and consequently what effect, if any, 

they could have on the future financial position of the Corporation.

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Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

The Corporation makes judgments in determining whether certain non-current assets or group of assets and liabilities 

meet the specified criteria under IFRS for classification as held for sale.  At December 31,

2013, the Corporation has identified 16 investment properties which meet the specified criteria and has accounted for 

them as assets held for sale.

Deferred Tax Assets

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that deductible temporary differences will reverse 

in  the  foreseeable  future  and  there  will  be  sufficient  future  taxable  profits  against  which  the  deductible  temporary 

differences  can  be  utilized.  The  Corporation  reviews  the  carrying  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  at  the  end  of  each 

reporting period which is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that deferred tax assets recognized will 

be recovered, or increased to the extent that sufficient future taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of a 

previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to be recovered.  Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted 

cash flows from operations, available tax planning opportunities and expected timing of reversals of taxable temporary 
differences.

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Section 7–Risk Management

Credit risk

The Corporation’s exposure to credit risk is managed through risk management policies and procedures with emphasis 

on the quality of the investment portfolio.  For the year, most of the Corporation’s credit risk consisted of institutional 

deposits.  The majority of the funds invested are held in reputable Canadian or Mongolian banks.  The Corporation is 

in the early stages of development and is continually improving its policies regarding monitoring its credit risk.

The  Corporation  is  exposed  to  credit  risk  as  an  owner  of  real  estate  in  which  tenants  may  become  unable  to  pay 

contracted  rents.    The  Corporation  mitigates  this  risk  by  carrying  out    due  diligence  on  significant  tenants.    The 

Corporation’s properties are diversified across residential and commercial classes. Historically, bad debts have not 

been a substantial expense for the Corporation.

Liquidity risk

The  Corporation  does  not  believe  its  current  maturity  profile  lends  itself  to  any  material  liquidity  risk,  taking  into 

account the level of cash and cash equivalents, investments and marketable securities as at December 31, 2013.  

As at December 31, 2013, MGG had working capital of $8,538,167 (2012- $12,554,733) comprised of cash and cash 

equivalents,  investments  and  marketable  securities,  other  assets,  net  of  trade  and  accrued  liabilities,  income  taxes 

payable. Management considers the funds on hand to be sufficient to meet its ongoing obligations.

Currency risk

The  Corporation  owns  properties  located  in  Mongolia  and  collects  rental  revenue  in  Mongolian  Tögrög,  and  is 

therefore subject to foreign currency fluctuations that may impact its financial position and results.  Changes in the 

Mongolian Tögrög, U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar foreign currency exchange rates impact the fair value of securities 

denominated in Mongolian Tögrög and in U.S. dollars.  

Economic Volatility and Uncertainty

Over the past few years, economic volatility and uncertainty around the world has contributed to dramatically restricted 

access to capital and reduced capital markets activity for more speculative businesses.  The Corporation’s management 

believes that the Corporation has sufficient resources to carry on its business and remain a going concern. 

MGG holds the majority of its assets, investments and operations in the nation of Mongolia. Mongolia is presently 

experiencing  drastic  changes  in  its  fast  growing  economy.  Economic  volatility  and  uncertainty  in  Mongolia  could 

result in inflation, hyperinflation, economic stagnation, political extremism, and other similarly detrimental scenarios 

which could materially harm the Corporation.

While inflation levels during the last year are no longer above the 14% levels as they were during 2012, during the past 

year, inflation has remained at an elevated level compared to many mature economies.  As reported by the National 

Statistics Office, year over year inflation was 12.5% in December, 12% in November, 10.8% in October and 9.9% in 
September.  The  Bank  of  Mongolia  is  working  hard  to  ensure  stability.  At  the  end  of  the  year  the  Government  has 
agreed to reduce spending to keep government budgets within the cap set by the Fiscal Stability Law.  

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Depending  on the  requirements of MGG’s businesses,  additional funds may be required to be raised in the  capital 

markets and there is no guarantee that sufficient funds raised will be available to complete a financing required to 

augment the Corporation’s operations. 

Risks and Uncertainties

The  Corporation,  as  part  of  its  operations,  carries  financial  instruments  consisting  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents, 

investments  and  marketable  securities,  accounts  receivable,  and  trade  payables  and  accrued  liabilities.    It  is 

Management’s opinion that the Corporation is not exposed to significant credit, interest or currency risks arising from 

these financial instruments except as otherwise disclosed in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain members of parliament have recently asked to re-negotiate the agreement that exists between the government 

of Mongolia and Turquoise Hill regarding the current tax stability agreement.  There can be no certainty if any changes 

to the agreement will be reached and how it will impact the investment climate or future GDP growth of Mongolia.

Beginning in 2011, the Corporation purchased apartment units in a knowingly condemned building with the intent that 

through control of the homeowner’s association the Corporation can procure a long-term lease on the land underlying 

the building. The process of exerting control over a homeowner’s association in order to develop the underlying land 
plot is an extensive legal process, is complicated, lacks precedent and is a generally risky proposition.  The Corporation 

currently owns 50 of the 51 apartments in the building, has an agreement with the last owner to exchange his unit for 

space in any future building and has applied to the city for the respective land use permissions.

Further information related to Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. and the risks and uncertainties of MGG is filed on the 

System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) and can be reviewed at www.sedar.com. 

Financial Instruments

The Corporation’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, investments and marketable securities, 

accounts receivable and trade and accrued payables.  The Corporation is subject to interest risk as it earns interest 

income from its cash deposits.  It is Management’s opinion that the Corporation is not exposed to significant credit 

risks  arising  from  these  financial  instruments  and  that  the  fair  value  of  these  financial  instruments  approximates 

their  carrying  values.    Management  believes  that  there  are  material  currency  risks  associated  to  certain  Financial 

Instruments of the Corporation as they are held in Mongolian Tögrög. For further discussion of financial instrument 

risks, see the Insurance and Financial Risk Management note. 

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Changes in securities laws no longer require the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of junior reporting 

issuers to certify that they have designed internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be designed under 

their supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation 

of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.

Instead, an optional form of certification has been made available to junior reporting issuers and has been used by 
the Corporation’s certifying officers for the December 31, 2013 annual filings. The new certification reflects what the 
Corporation considers to be a more appropriate level of CEO and CFO certification given the size and nature of the 

Corporation’s operations. This certification requires the certifying officers to state that:

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(i) 

they have reviewed the interim MD&A and consolidated financial statements;

(ii) 

they have determined that there is no untrue statement of a material fact, or any omission of material fact 

required to be stated which would make a statement or its omission misleading in light of the circumstances under 

which it was made within the interim MD&A and consolidated financial statements;

(iii) 

based on their knowledge, the interim filings, together with the other financial information included in the  

interim filings, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the 

Corporation as of the date and for the periods presented in the filings.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

IFRS  9  –  Financial  Instruments  introduces  new  requirements  for  classifying  and  measuring  financial  assets  and 

financial liabilities. Under IFRS 9, financial assets are classified and measured based on the business model in which 

they are held and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows. IFRS 9 also introduced additional changes related 

to financial liabilities.

The IASB also recently introduced amendments to IFRS related to hedge accounting. The Standard is not applicable 

until annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015, but is available for early adoption.

In November 2013, the IASB issued three amendments affecting IFRS 9, IAS 7 and IAS 39. The first amendment sets 

out new hedge accounting requirements. The second amendment allows entities to apply the accounting for changes 

from own credit risk in isolation without applying the other requirements of IFRS 9. The third amendment removes 

the mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 from January 1, 2015 to a new date that will be determined when IFRS 9 is 

closer to completion.

Additional Information

Additional information relating to Mongolia Growth Group Ltd., including its interim financial statements, is available 

on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd.

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars)

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April 30, 2014 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Shareholders of 
Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. and its 
subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and 
the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then 
ended, and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information. 

Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements 
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management 
determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

Auditor’s responsibility 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We 
conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require 
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 
whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 
consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or 
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and 
fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements 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 entity’s internal control. 
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our audit opinion. 

Opinion 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 
Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and their financial performance 
and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Chartered Accountants 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP   
One Lombard Place, Suite 2300, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 0X6 
T: +1 204 926 2400, F: +1 204 944 1020 

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April 30, 2014 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Shareholders of 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. and its 

subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and 

the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then 

ended, and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 

information. 

Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in 

accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management 

determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material 

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

Auditor’s responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We 

conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require 

that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 

whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 

consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the 

assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or 

error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and 

fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements 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 entity’s internal control. 

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 

accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and their financial performance 

and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

statements. 

our audit opinion. 

Opinion 

Chartered Accountants 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP   

One Lombard Place, Suite 2300, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 0X6 

T: +1 204 926 2400, F: +1 204 944 1020 

ìPwCî refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position  
As at December 31 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Assets 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents (note 6) 
Investments and marketable securities (note 7) 
Other assets (note 8) 
Reinsurance assets (note 9) 
Deferred acquisition expenses (note 10) 

Non-current assets 
Other assets (note 8) 
Investment properties (note 11) 
Property and equipment (note 12) 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities (note 13) 
Income taxes payable (note 14) 
Insurance contract liabilities (note 15) 

Non-current liabilities 
Deferred income tax liability (note 14) 

Total liabilities 

Equity

Share capital (note 16) 
Contributed surplus 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
Deficit 

Total equity 

Total equity and liabilities 

Commitments and contingencies (note 20) 

Approved by the Board of Directors 

2013 
$

2012 
$

5,370,215   
104   
4,046,491   
-   
-   

8,702,253 
3,992,547 
2,471,498 
684,285 
93,175 

9,416,810   

15,943,758 

1,645,125   
32,313,391   
3,915,692   

- 
30,786,742 
4,576,031 

47,291,018   

51,306,531 

874,222   
4,121   
-   

996,314 
92,107 
2,300,604 

878,343   

3,389,025 

1,090,117   

613,946 

1,968,460   

4,002,971 

52,204,394   
4,423,914   
(6,086,341)   
(5,219,409)   

51,681,818 
3,214,195 
(2,528,607) 
(5,063,846) 

45,322,558   

47,303,560 

47,291,018   

51,306,531 

“Jordan Calonego”                                                    Director    “William Fleckenstein”                                                Director 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Operations 
For the years ended December 31 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Revenue 
Rental income 
Other revenue 

Expenses
Salaries and wages 
Other expenses (note 23) 
Share based payment (note 16) 
Depreciation (note 12) 

Operating loss 

Net investment income (note 7)

2013 
$

2012 
$
(Restated - 
note 5) 

1,650,895   
76,478   

1,572,603 
9,857 

1,727,373   

1,582,460 

1,202,117   
3,326,841   
931,783   
137,877   

553,434 
2,337,138 
1,114,552 
137,041 

5,598,618   

4,142,165 

(3,871,245)   

(2,559,705) 

239,055   

288,859 

Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value adjustment on investment  

properties (note 11)

3,845,521   

(2,697,212) 

Net income (loss) before income taxes   

213,331   

(4,968,058) 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes (note 14)

463,905   

(36,083) 

Loss from continuing operations

(250,574)  

(4,931,975) 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations - net of tax (note 5)

95,011   

(1,141,775) 

Net loss for the year

(155,563)  

(6,073,750) 

Net income (loss) per share (note 16)
Basic 

From continuing operations 
From discontinued operations 
From net loss for the year 

Diluted 

From continuing operations 
From discontinued operations 
From net loss for the year 

$(0.01)   
0.00 
(0.01)   

(0.01)   
0.00 
(0.01)   

$(0.14) 
(0.03) 
(0.17) 

(0.14) 
(0.03) 
(0.17) 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Consolidated Statements of Operations 

For the years ended December 31 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss 
For the years ended December 31 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Revenue 

Rental income 

Other revenue 

Expenses

Salaries and wages 

Other expenses (note 23) 

Share based payment (note 16) 

Depreciation (note 12) 

Operating loss 

Net investment income (note 7)

2013 

$

2012 

$

(Restated - 

note 5) 

1,650,895   

76,478   

1,572,603 

9,857 

1,727,373   

1,582,460 

1,202,117   

3,326,841   

931,783   

137,877   

553,434 

2,337,138 

1,114,552 

137,041 

(3,871,245)   

(2,559,705) 

239,055   

288,859 

Net loss for the year

Other comprehensive loss  
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to income or loss 

Unrealized losses on translation of financial statement operations 

with Mongolian MNT functional currency to Canadian dollar 
reporting currency - continuing operations 

Realized losses (unrealized losses) on translation of financial 

statement operations with Mongolian MNT functional currency 
to Canadian dollar reporting currency - discontinued operations 
(note 5) 

5,598,618   

4,142,165 

Total comprehensive loss 

2013 
$

2012 
$
(Restated - 
note 5) 

(155,563)  

(6,073,750) 

(4,383,809)   

(1,029,246) 

826,075   

(257,924) 

(3,713,297)   

(7,360,920) 

Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value adjustment on investment  

properties (note 11)

3,845,521   

(2,697,212) 

Net income (loss) before income taxes   

213,331   

(4,968,058) 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes (note 14)

463,905   

(36,083) 

Loss from continuing operations

(250,574)  

(4,931,975) 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations - net of tax (note 5)

95,011   

(1,141,775) 

Net loss for the year

(155,563)  

(6,073,750) 

Net income (loss) per share (note 16)

Basic 

Diluted 

From continuing operations 

From discontinued operations 

From net loss for the year 

From continuing operations 

From discontinued operations 

From net loss for the year 

$(0.01)   

0.00 

(0.01)   

(0.01)   

0.00 

(0.01)   

$(0.14) 

(0.03) 

(0.17) 

(0.14) 

(0.03) 

(0.17) 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 
For the years ended December 31  

(expressed in Canadian dollars)   

Share capital 
$

Contributed 
surplus 
$

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
loss 
$

Retained 
earnings 
(deficit) 
$

Total 
$

Balance at January 1, 2012 
Net loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 

51,681,818   
-   
-   

1,846,475   
-   
-   

(1,241,437)   

- 

(1,287,170)   

1,009,904   
(6,073,750)   
-   

53,296,760 
(6,073,750) 
(1,287,170) 

Share based payments 

51,681,818   
-   

1,846,475   
1,367,720   

(2,528,607)   

- 

(5,063,846)   
-   

45,935,840 
1,367,720 

Balance at December 31, 2012 

51,681,818   

3,214,195   

(2,528,607)   

(5,063,846)   

47,303,560 

Balance at January 1, 2013 

51,681,818   

3,214,195   

(2,528,607)   

(5,063,846)   

47,303,560 

Net loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 

-   
-   

-   
-   

- 

(3,557,734)   

(155,563)   
-   

(155,563) 
(3,557,734) 

Share based payments 
Share capital issued (note 16) 

51,681,818   
-   
522,576   

3,214,195   
1,438,695   
(228,976)  

(6,086,341)   

- 
- 

(5,219,409)   
-   
-   

43,590,263 
1,438,695 
293,600 

Balance at December 31, 2013 

52,204,394   

4,423,914   

(6,086,341)   

(5,219,409)   

45,322,558 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Contributed 

comprehensive 

Accumulated 

other 

loss 

$

Share capital 

$

surplus 

$

51,681,818   

1,846,475   

(1,241,437)   

(1,287,170)   

Retained 

earnings 

(deficit) 

$

1,009,904   

(6,073,750)   

Balance at January 1, 2012 

Net loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss 

Share based payments 

51,681,818   

(2,528,607)   

(5,063,846)   

1,846,475   

1,367,720   

Balance at December 31, 2012 

51,681,818   

3,214,195   

(2,528,607)   

(5,063,846)   

47,303,560 

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

$

53,296,760 

(6,073,750) 

(1,287,170) 

45,935,840 

1,367,720 

(155,563) 

(3,557,734) 

43,590,263 

1,438,695 

293,600 

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

Share based payments 

Share capital issued (note 16) 

522,576   

3,214,195   

1,438,695   

(228,976)  

51,681,818   

(6,086,341)   

(5,219,409)   

Balance at December 31, 2013 

52,204,394   

4,423,914   

(6,086,341)   

(5,219,409)   

45,322,558 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 

For the years ended December 31  

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
For the years ended December 31 

(expressed in Canadian dollars)   

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Balance at January 1, 2013 

51,681,818   

3,214,195   

(2,528,607)   

(5,063,846)   

47,303,560 

Realized gain on disposal of subsidiary (note 5) 

Net loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss 

(3,557,734)   

(155,563)   

Net change in non-cash working capital balances (note 21) 

Cash provided by (used in) 

Operating activities 
Net loss for the year 
Items not affecting cash 

Share based payments (note 16) 
Deferred taxes (note 14) 
Depreciation of property and equipment (note 12) 
Realized loss on disposal of property and equipment 
Realized loss (gain) on disposal of investment properties (note 11) 
Unrealized loss (gain) on fair value adjustment on investment  

properties (note 11) 

Financing activities 
Proceeds from share issuance (note 16) 

Investing activities 
Purchase of investments 
Disposition of investments 
Net acquisition of property and equipment 
Net acquisition of investment properties 
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiary - net of cash disposed (note 5) 

Effect of exchange rates on cash 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents 

2013 
$

2012 
$

(155,563)  

(6,073,750) 

1,438,695   
423,418   
178,148   
6,307   
17,906   

(3,845,521)   
(359,252)  

(2,295,862)   
565,506   

1,367,720 
(187,727) 
170,890 
24,913 
(12,768) 

2,697,212 
- 

(2,013,510) 
(1,802,137) 

(1,730,356)   

(3,815,647) 

293,600   

- 

-   
-   
(131,773)  
(715,915)  
(164,508)  

(3,068,667) 
3,092,881 
(433,710) 
(6,896,289) 
- 

(1,012,196)   

(7,305,785) 

(883,086)  

(255,263) 

(3,332,038)   

(11,376,695) 

Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year

8,702,253   

20,078,948 

Cash and cash equivalents - End of year

Income taxes paid 

5,370,215   

8,702,253 

184,342   

122,902 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

1

Corporate information 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (MGG or the Company) was incorporated in Alberta on December 17, 2007, and is 
a real estate investment and development company participating in the growth of the Mongolian economy 
through the ownership of commercial investment property assets in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.  

The Company’s common shares were previously listed on the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX). On 
January 9, 2013, the Company filed an application for the de-listing of the common shares from the CNSX and 
filed an application for the listing of common shares on the TSXV. The Company is now listed on the TSXV, 
having the symbol YAK. 

MGG has one wholly-owned subsidiary at December 31, 2013, Mongolia Barbados Corp. Mongolia Barbados 
Corp. owns the wholly-owned subsidiaries Mongolia Fidelity Holding Corp., including its wholly-owned 
subsidiary, Mandal Universal LLC, and Big Sky Capital LLC. Big Sky Capital LLC owns the wholly-owned 
subsidiaries Chaos LLC, Carrollton LLC, Biggie Industries LLC, Orpheus LLC, Endymion LLC, Zulu LLC, 
Crescent City LLC, Oceanus LLC, and Tchoupitoulos LLC (together “the investment property operations”). The 
investment property operations are conducted in Big Sky Capital LLC and its subsidiaries. No active business 
operations occur in Mongolia Barbados Corp., Mongolia Fidelity Holding Corp., Mandal Universal LLC, 
Oceanus LLC, and Tchoupitoulos LLC at this time. 

Prior to December 20, 2013, through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mandal General Insurance, the 
Company offered insurance products in Mongolia covering all common general insurance types. The Company’s 
main lines of business were motor insurance, including voluntary motor third party liability, property, accident 
medical and travel and liability insurance. Mandal General Insurance was disposed of on December 20, 2013 
and was therefore not a part of the Company as at December 31, 2013 (see note 5). 

The Company is registered in Alberta, Canada, with its Head Office at its registered address at 1400, 
700-2nd Street W, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Company is domiciled out of the Company’s corporate office 
and principal place of business which is located at 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, Ontario, 
M5X 1C9, Canada. The Company also has a business office for the Mongolian investment property operations at 
the corner of Chinggis Ave. and Seoul St. in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 

At December 31, 2013, the Company is organized into two business units based on the business operations: 

Big Sky Capital LLC and its subsidiaries own investment properties which are located in Ulaanbaatar, 
Mongolia and are held for the purpose of generating rental revenue, capital appreciation , and/or 
redevelopment; and 

The MGG Corporate office is located in Toronto, Canada and administers the financial resources, 
investment portfolio and corporate reporting and legal functions of the Company. 

•

•

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

1

Corporate information 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (MGG or the Company) was incorporated in Alberta on December 17, 2007, and is 

a real estate investment and development company participating in the growth of the Mongolian economy 

through the ownership of commercial investment property assets in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.  

The Company’s common shares were previously listed on the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX). On 

January 9, 2013, the Company filed an application for the de-listing of the common shares from the CNSX and 

filed an application for the listing of common shares on the TSXV. The Company is now listed on the TSXV, 

having the symbol YAK. 

MGG has one wholly-owned subsidiary at December 31, 2013, Mongolia Barbados Corp. Mongolia Barbados 

Corp. owns the wholly-owned subsidiaries Mongolia Fidelity Holding Corp., including its wholly-owned 

subsidiary, Mandal Universal LLC, and Big Sky Capital LLC. Big Sky Capital LLC owns the wholly-owned 

subsidiaries Chaos LLC, Carrollton LLC, Biggie Industries LLC, Orpheus LLC, Endymion LLC, Zulu LLC, 

Crescent City LLC, Oceanus LLC, and Tchoupitoulos LLC (together “the investment property operations”). The 

investment property operations are conducted in Big Sky Capital LLC and its subsidiaries. No active business 

operations occur in Mongolia Barbados Corp., Mongolia Fidelity Holding Corp., Mandal Universal LLC, 

Oceanus LLC, and Tchoupitoulos LLC at this time. 

Prior to December 20, 2013, through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mandal General Insurance, the 

Company offered insurance products in Mongolia covering all common general insurance types. The Company’s 

main lines of business were motor insurance, including voluntary motor third party liability, property, accident 

medical and travel and liability insurance. Mandal General Insurance was disposed of on December 20, 2013 

and was therefore not a part of the Company as at December 31, 2013 (see note 5). 

The Company is registered in Alberta, Canada, with its Head Office at its registered address at 1400, 

700-2nd Street W, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Company is domiciled out of the Company’s corporate office 

and principal place of business which is located at 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, Ontario, 

M5X 1C9, Canada. The Company also has a business office for the Mongolian investment property operations at 

the corner of Chinggis Ave. and Seoul St. in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 

At December 31, 2013, the Company is organized into two business units based on the business operations: 

•

•

Big Sky Capital LLC and its subsidiaries own investment properties which are located in Ulaanbaatar, 

Mongolia and are held for the purpose of generating rental revenue, capital appreciation , and/or 

redevelopment; and 

The MGG Corporate office is located in Toronto, Canada and administers the financial resources, 

investment portfolio and corporate reporting and legal functions of the Company. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

2 Basis of presentation 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The 
significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are 
summarized in note 3. 

The consolidated financial statements, including the notes to the consolidated financial statements, are 
presented in Canadian dollars ($) which is the Company’s presentation currency and the functional currency of 
the parent company. The functional currency of the Company’s operating subsidiaries is the Mongolian 
National Tögrög (MNT). 

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company for issue on 
April 30, 2014. 

3

Significant accounting policies 

a) Basis of measurement 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as 
modified by the revaluation of investment properties and available-for-sale (AFS) financial assets with the 
exception of insurance contract liabilities which are measured on a discounted basis in accordance with 
accepted actuarial practice (which in the absence of an active market provides a reasonable proxy of fair 
value) as explained throughout this note. 

b) Basis of consolidation 

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MGG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. 
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by MGG. Control exists when MGG is exposed to, or has rights to, 
variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its 
power over the entity. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting year 
as MGG, using consistent accounting policies. Intercompany balances and transactions, and any 
unrealized income and expenses arising from intercompany transactions, are eliminated in preparing the 
consolidated financial statements. Upon the disposal of a subsidiary, amounts previously recognized in 
other comprehensive income in respect of that entity, are reclassified to income or loss. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

c) Financial instruments 

Financial assets 

Financial assets are classified into one of the following categories:  AFS, fair-value through profit or loss 
(FVTPL), or loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the asset was 
acquired. All transactions related to financial instruments are recorded on a trade date basis. The 
Company’s accounting policy for each category is as follows: 

i)

Available-for-sale financial assets 

AFS financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or do not fit into 
any other category. AFS financial assets are initially measured at fair value on the consolidated 
statement of financial position from the trade date. Subsequent to initial recognition, AFS financial 
assets are carried at fair value with changes in fair values recorded, net of income taxes, in other 
comprehensive income (OCI) until the AFS financial asset is disposed of or has become impaired. 
When the AFS financial asset is disposed of or has become impaired, the accumulated fair value 
adjustments recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) are transferred to the 
consolidated statement of operations. 

ii)

Fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets at FVTPL are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this 
category if it is acquired principally for selling in the short term. Derivatives are also categorized as 
held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.  FVTPL instruments are carried at fair value in 
the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recorded in the 
consolidated statement of operations. 

iii) Loans and receivables    

These assets are non-derivative financial assets resulting from the delivery of cash or other assets by a 
lender to a borrower in return for a promise to repay on a specific date or dates, or on demand. They 
are initially recognized at cost, being the fair value of the consideration paid for the acquisition of the 
investment. After initial measurement, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost, using 
the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses. Amortized cost is calculated taking into 
account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees that are an integral part of the 
effective interest rate and transaction costs.  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

c) Financial instruments 

Financial assets 

Financial assets are classified into one of the following categories:  AFS, fair-value through profit or loss 

(FVTPL), or loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the asset was 

acquired. All transactions related to financial instruments are recorded on a trade date basis. The 

Company’s accounting policy for each category is as follows: 

AFS financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or do not fit into 

any other category. AFS financial assets are initially measured at fair value on the consolidated 

statement of financial position from the trade date. Subsequent to initial recognition, AFS financial 

assets are carried at fair value with changes in fair values recorded, net of income taxes, in other 

comprehensive income (OCI) until the AFS financial asset is disposed of or has become impaired. 

When the AFS financial asset is disposed of or has become impaired, the accumulated fair value 

adjustments recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) are transferred to the 

consolidated statement of operations. 

ii)

Fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets at FVTPL are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this 

category if it is acquired principally for selling in the short term. Derivatives are also categorized as 

held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.  FVTPL instruments are carried at fair value in 

the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recorded in the 

consolidated statement of operations. 

iii) Loans and receivables    

These assets are non-derivative financial assets resulting from the delivery of cash or other assets by a 

lender to a borrower in return for a promise to repay on a specific date or dates, or on demand. They 

are initially recognized at cost, being the fair value of the consideration paid for the acquisition of the 

investment. After initial measurement, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost, using 

account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees that are an integral part of the 

effective interest rate and transaction costs.  

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Impairment on financial assets 

All financial assets other than FVTPL instruments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date. The 
Company assesses whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial 
assets is impaired. A financial asset or group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired, if, and only if, 
there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the 
initial recognition of the asset and that event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the 
financial asset or group of financial assets.  

i)

Available-for-sale financial assets 

AFS debt instruments 

An AFS debt security would be identified as impaired when there is objective evidence suggesting that 
timely collection of the contractual principal or interest is no longer reasonably assured. This may result 
from a breach of contract by the issuer, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, 
or evidence that the issuer is in significant financial difficulty. Impairment is recognized through net 
income or loss in the consolidated statement of operations. Subsequent declines in value continue to be 
recorded through net income or loss in the consolidated statement of operations. Impairment losses 
previously recorded through net income or loss in the consolidated statement of operations are to be 
reversed if the fair value subsequently increases and the increase can be objectively related to an event 
occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. 

AFS equity instruments 

Objective evidence of impairment exists if there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the fair 
value of the investment below its cost or if there is a significant adverse change in the technological, 
market, economic, political or legal environment in which the issuer operates or the issuer is experiencing 
financial difficulties. 

The accounting for an impairment that is recognized in net income or loss in the consolidated statement of 
operations is the same as described for AFS debt securities above with the exception that impairment 
losses previously recognized in net income or loss in the consolidated statement of operations cannot be 
subsequently reversed until the instrument is disposed of. Any subsequent increase in value is recorded in 
OCI. 

the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses. Amortized cost is calculated taking into 

Financial liabilities 

Financial liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities, based on the purpose for which the liability 
was incurred, and are comprised of trade payables and accrued liabilities. These liabilities are initially 
recognized at fair value net of any transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the instrument 
and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. This ensures that any 
interest expense over the period to repayment is at a constant rate on the balance of the liability carried in 
the statement of financial position.  Interest expense in this context includes initial transaction costs and 
premiums payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is 
outstanding.  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company 
prior to the end of the period which are unpaid. Trade payable amounts are unsecured and are usually paid 
within 30 days of recognition. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

Fair value represents the price at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in an orderly market, in 
an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties who are under no compulsion to 
act.  Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial 
position are measured and classified in a hierarchy consisting of three levels for disclosure purposes. The 
three levels are based on the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The fair value 
hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 
(Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). An asset or liability’s classification 
within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input 
levels are defined as follows: 

•

•

•

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from unadjusted quoted prices in an active 
market for identical assets or liabilities. 
Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in markets that are not 
active or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as price) or 
indirectly (derived from prices). 
Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from unobservable inputs that are supported by 
little or no market activity and are significant to the estimated fair value of the assets or liabilities. 

The Company has implemented the following classifications: 

Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 

•

The Company defines active markets based on the frequency of valuation and any restrictions or 
illiquidity on disposition of investments. The size of the bid/ask spread is used as an indicator of 
market activity for fixed maturity securities. Assets measured at fair value and classified as Level 1 
include cash and cash equivalents, and investments and marketable securities. Fair value is based on 
market price data for identical assets obtained from the investment custodian, investment managers or 
dealer markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for such instruments. 

Level 2:  Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either 
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) 

•

Level 2 inputs include observable market information, including quoted prices for assets in markets 
that are considered less active. Assets measured at fair value and classified as Level 2 include 
investments and marketable securities. Fair value is based on or derived from market price data for 
same or similar instruments obtained from the investment custodian, investment managers or dealer 
markets.  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company 

prior to the end of the period which are unpaid. Trade payable amounts are unsecured and are usually paid 

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are 
significant to the estimated fair value of the assets or liabilities 

within 30 days of recognition. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

Fair value represents the price at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in an orderly market, in 

an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties who are under no compulsion to 

act.  Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial 

position are measured and classified in a hierarchy consisting of three levels for disclosure purposes. The 

three levels are based on the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The fair value 

hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 

(Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). An asset or liability’s classification 

within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input 

levels are defined as follows: 

•

•

•

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from unadjusted quoted prices in an active 

market for identical assets or liabilities. 

Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in markets that are not 

active or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as price) or 

indirectly (derived from prices). 

Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from unobservable inputs that are supported by 

little or no market activity and are significant to the estimated fair value of the assets or liabilities. 

The Company has implemented the following classifications: 

Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 

•

The Company defines active markets based on the frequency of valuation and any restrictions or 

illiquidity on disposition of investments. The size of the bid/ask spread is used as an indicator of 

market activity for fixed maturity securities. Assets measured at fair value and classified as Level 1 

include cash and cash equivalents, and investments and marketable securities. Fair value is based on 

market price data for identical assets obtained from the investment custodian, investment managers or 

dealer markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for such instruments. 

Level 2:  Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either 

directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) 

•

Level 2 inputs include observable market information, including quoted prices for assets in markets 

that are considered less active. Assets measured at fair value and classified as Level 2 include 

investments and marketable securities. Fair value is based on or derived from market price data for 

same or similar instruments obtained from the investment custodian, investment managers or dealer 

markets.  

•

Level 3 assets and liabilities would include financial instruments whose values are determined using 
internal pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that are not based 
on observable market data, as well as assets or liabilities for which the determination of estimated fair 
value requires significant management judgement or estimation.     

d)

Investment properties 

Investment properties include properties held to earn rental revenue, for capital appreciation, and/or for 
redevelopment. Investment properties are initially measured at fair value which is the purchase price plus 
any directly attributable expenditures. Investment properties are subsequently measured at fair value, 
which reflects market conditions at the date of the statement of financial position. Gains or losses arising 
from changes in the fair value of investment properties are recognized in the consolidated statement of 
operations in the year they arise. A key characteristic of an investment property is that it generates cash 
flows largely independently of the other assets held by an entity. Subsequent expenditure is included in the 
asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item 
will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and 
maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated statement of operations during the financial period in 
which they occur. Substantially all of the Company’s income properties and properties under development 
are investment properties. 

Certain land leases held under an operating lease are classified as investment properties when the 
definition of an investment property is met. At inception these leases are recognized at the lower of the fair 
value of the property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. 

Some properties may be partially occupied by the Company, with the remainder being held for rental 
income or capital appreciation. If that part of the property occupied by the Company can be sold 
separately, the Company accounts for the portions separately. The portion that is owner-occupied is 
accounted for under IAS 16, and the portion that is held for rental income, capital appreciation or both is 
treated as investment property under IAS 40. When the portions cannot be sold separately, the whole 
property is treated as investment property only if an insignificant portion is owner-occupied. The 
Company considers the owner-occupied portion as insignificant when the property is more than 90% held 
to earn rental income or capital appreciation. In order to determine the percentage of the portions, the 
Company uses the size of the property measured in square metres. 

The fair value of investment properties was based on the nature, location and condition of the specific 
asset. The fair value is calculated at December 31, 2013 on the majority of investment properties by an 
independent, professional, qualified appraisal firm, whose appraisers hold recognized relevant, 
professional qualifications and who have recent experience in the locations and categories of the 
investment properties valued. The remaining investment properties’ fair value was calculated by 
management and was performed by qualified individuals with recent experience in the locations and 
categories of the investment properties valued. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Overall, the external appraisal firm performed valuations on 67% (2012 - 61%) of the total carrying value of 
investment properties and management valued the remaining 33% (2012 - 39%). The carrying value of the 
investment properties that were valued at December 31, 2013 agree to the valuation reports by the external 
appraisal firm and management.  

Investment property purchases where the Company has paid either the full or partial purchase proceeds to 
the sellor, but the Company has not yet received the official land or building title from the Mongolian 
Property office are recorded at the lower of cost and fair value as Prepaid deposits on investment 
properties and classified within other assets. 

e) Assets held for sale 

Assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, are categorized as held for sale at the point in 
time when the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale, management has committed to a 
plan to sell and is actively locating a buyer at a sales price that is reasonable in relation to the current fair 
value of the asset, and the sale is probable and expected to be completed within a one year period. 
Investment property that is to be disposed of without redevelopment has been determined to not have a 
change in use and continues to be recorded in investment property. Investment property that has evidence 
of commencement of redevelopment with a view to sell is transferred to assets held for sale. Investment 
properties are measured by the guidelines of IAS 40 - Investment Property. All other assets held for sale 
are stated at the lower of carrying amounts and fair value less selling costs. An asset that is subsequently 
reclassified as held and in use, with the exception of investment property measured under the fair value 
model, is measured at the lower of its recoverable amount and the carrying value that would have been 
recognized had the asset never been classified as held for sale. 

f) Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 
and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration 
received or receivable. The Company’s specific revenue recognition criteria are as follows: 

i)

Rental revenue 

The Company has not transferred substantially all of the benefits and risk of ownership of its 
investment properties and, therefore, the Company accounts for leases with its tenants as operating 
leases. Rental revenue includes all amounts earned from tenants related to lease agreements 
including property tax and operating cost recoveries. 

The Company reports minimum rental revenue on a straight-line basis, whereby the total amount of 
cash to be received under a lease is recognized into earnings in equal periodic amounts over the term 
of the lease. 

Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned. 

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Overall, the external appraisal firm performed valuations on 67% (2012 - 61%) of the total carrying value of 

investment properties and management valued the remaining 33% (2012 - 39%). The carrying value of the 

investment properties that were valued at December 31, 2013 agree to the valuation reports by the external 

appraisal firm and management.  

Investment property purchases where the Company has paid either the full or partial purchase proceeds to 

the sellor, but the Company has not yet received the official land or building title from the Mongolian 

Property office are recorded at the lower of cost and fair value as Prepaid deposits on investment 

properties and classified within other assets. 

e) Assets held for sale 

Assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, are categorized as held for sale at the point in 

time when the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale, management has committed to a 

plan to sell and is actively locating a buyer at a sales price that is reasonable in relation to the current fair 

value of the asset, and the sale is probable and expected to be completed within a one year period. 

Investment property that is to be disposed of without redevelopment has been determined to not have a 

change in use and continues to be recorded in investment property. Investment property that has evidence 

of commencement of redevelopment with a view to sell is transferred to assets held for sale. Investment 

properties are measured by the guidelines of IAS 40 - Investment Property. All other assets held for sale 

are stated at the lower of carrying amounts and fair value less selling costs. An asset that is subsequently 

reclassified as held and in use, with the exception of investment property measured under the fair value 

model, is measured at the lower of its recoverable amount and the carrying value that would have been 

recognized had the asset never been classified as held for sale. 

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 

and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration 

received or receivable. The Company’s specific revenue recognition criteria are as follows: 

i)

Rental revenue 

The Company has not transferred substantially all of the benefits and risk of ownership of its 

investment properties and, therefore, the Company accounts for leases with its tenants as operating 

leases. Rental revenue includes all amounts earned from tenants related to lease agreements 

including property tax and operating cost recoveries. 

The Company reports minimum rental revenue on a straight-line basis, whereby the total amount of 

cash to be received under a lease is recognized into earnings in equal periodic amounts over the term 

of the lease. 

Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Amounts payable by tenants to terminate their lease prior to their contractual expiry date (lease 
cancellation fees) are included in rental revenue at the time of cancellation. 

Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the 
leased asset. Tenant incentives are recognized as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis 
over the term of the lease. 

ii)

Insurance revenues 

Revenue from insurance operations is comprised of net premiums earned.  

Premiums written are deferred as unearned premiums and recognized in the consolidated statement 
of operations over the terms of the underlying policies on a pro rata basis. Premiums written are gross 
of any commissions and amounts ceded to reinsurers. 

Premiums ceded on insurance contracts are recognized as a reduction of gross premiums when 
payable or on the date the policy is effective. 

iii)  Investment income  

Investment income is recorded as it accrues using the effective interest method. Dividend income on 
shares is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Gains and losses are determined and recorded as at the 
trade date, and are calculated on the basis of average cost. The effective interest rate method is used 
to amortize premiums or discounts on the purchase of AFS bonds. 

f) Revenue recognition 

g) Product classification 

Insurance contracts are those contracts where the Company has accepted significant insurance risk from 
another party (the policyholders) by agreeing to indemnify the policyholders if a specified uncertain future 
event (the insured event) adversely affects the policyholders. As a general guideline, the Company 
determines if it has significant insurance risk by comparing benefits paid with benefits payable if the 
insured event did not occur. All of the Company's insurance contracts are classified as insurance contracts 
as defined by IFRS. 

Liability insurance contracts protect the Company’s customers against the risk of causing harm to third 
parties as a result of their legitimate activities. Damages covered include both contractual and 
non-contractual events. The typical protection offered is designed for employers who become legally liable 
to pay compensation to injured employees (employers’ liability) and for customers (individuals and legal 
entities) who become liable to pay compensation to a third party for bodily harm or property damage 
(public liability). 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company’s motor portfolio comprises both voluntary third party liability insurance (driver liability 
insurance) and motor insurance. Motor third party liability insurance covers bodily injury claims and 
property claims. Property damage under motor insurance, as well as bodily injury claims, are generally 
reported and settled within a short period of the accident occurring. 

Property insurance ensures that Company’s customers are paid compensation for the damage caused to 
their property or ensures their financial interests. 

h) Claims and insurance benefits incurred 

Gross claims and insurance benefits incurred include all claims and insurance benefits occurring during 
the year, whether reported or not, related internal and external claims handling costs that are directly 
related to the processing and settlement of claims, reduced for the value of salvage and subrogation. 

Reinsurance claims and insurance benefits are recognized when the related gross insurance claim is 
recognized according to the terms of the relevant reinsurance contracts. 

i)

Insurance contract liabilities 

Insurance contract liabilities include unearned premiums and unpaid claims. Unpaid claims are initially 
established by the case method as claims are reported. The estimates are regularly reviewed and updated 
as additional information on the estimated unpaid claims becomes known and any resulting adjustments 
are included in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred. Insurance contract liabilities are 
determined using accepted actuarial practices. The bases used for estimating the Company’s insurance 
contract liabilities are described below: 

Unearned premiums 

Unearned premiums are calculated on a pro rata basis, from the unexpired portion of the premiums 
written and are recognized over the term of the insurance contract in premiums earned. 

At the end of each reporting period, a liability adequacy test is performed, in accordance with IFRS, to 
validate the adequacy of unearned premiums and deferred acquisition expenses. A premium deficiency 
would exist if unearned premiums are deemed insufficient to cover the estimated future costs associated 
with the unexpired portion of written insurance policies. A premium deficiency would be recognized 
immediately as a reduction of deferred acquisition expenses to the extent that unearned premiums plus 
anticipated investment income is not considered adequate to cover all deferred acquisition expenses and 
related insurance claims and expenses. If the premium deficiency is greater than the unamortized deferred 
acquisition expenses, a liability is accrued for the excess deficiency. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company’s motor portfolio comprises both voluntary third party liability insurance (driver liability 

Unpaid claims 

insurance) and motor insurance. Motor third party liability insurance covers bodily injury claims and 

property claims. Property damage under motor insurance, as well as bodily injury claims, are generally 

reported and settled within a short period of the accident occurring. 

Property insurance ensures that Company’s customers are paid compensation for the damage caused to 

their property or ensures their financial interests. 

h) Claims and insurance benefits incurred 

Gross claims and insurance benefits incurred include all claims and insurance benefits occurring during 

the year, whether reported or not, related internal and external claims handling costs that are directly 

related to the processing and settlement of claims, reduced for the value of salvage and subrogation. 

A provision is also made for management’s calculation of factors affecting future development of unpaid 
claims including claims incurred but not reported (IBNR). IBNR is determined for each line of business 
under the expected loss method. Under the expected loss method, ultimate losses are based upon some 
prior measure of the anticipated losses as a percentage of earned premium. The expected loss ratios were 
based on Mongolian industry experience and the estimates used in setting the insurance subsidiary’s 
premium rates. Estimates of salvage and subrogation recoveries are included in the estimated unpaid 
claims. The unpaid claims are discounted for the time value of money utilizing a discount rate based on the 
expected return of the investment portfolio and prevailing inflation rates that approximates the cash flow 
requirements of the unpaid claims. To recognize the uncertainty inherent in determining the unpaid 
claims amounts, the Company includes a Provision for Adverse Deviations (PFADs) relating to claim 
development and future investment income. 

Reinsurance claims and insurance benefits are recognized when the related gross insurance claim is 

Reinsurance contracts held 

recognized according to the terms of the relevant reinsurance contracts. 

i)

Insurance contract liabilities 

Insurance contract liabilities include unearned premiums and unpaid claims. Unpaid claims are initially 

established by the case method as claims are reported. The estimates are regularly reviewed and updated 

as additional information on the estimated unpaid claims becomes known and any resulting adjustments 

are included in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred. Insurance contract liabilities are 

determined using accepted actuarial practices. The bases used for estimating the Company’s insurance 

contract liabilities are described below: 

Unearned premiums 

Unearned premiums are calculated on a pro rata basis, from the unexpired portion of the premiums 

written and are recognized over the term of the insurance contract in premiums earned. 

At the end of each reporting period, a liability adequacy test is performed, in accordance with IFRS, to 

validate the adequacy of unearned premiums and deferred acquisition expenses. A premium deficiency 

would exist if unearned premiums are deemed insufficient to cover the estimated future costs associated 

with the unexpired portion of written insurance policies. A premium deficiency would be recognized 

immediately as a reduction of deferred acquisition expenses to the extent that unearned premiums plus 

anticipated investment income is not considered adequate to cover all deferred acquisition expenses and 

related insurance claims and expenses. If the premium deficiency is greater than the unamortized deferred 

The Company cedes reinsurance in the normal course of business. Ceded reinsurance contracts do not 
relieve the Company from its obligations to policy holders. Contracts entered into by the Company with 
reinsurers under which the Company is compensated for losses on one or more contracts issued by the 
Company and that meet the classification requirements for insurance contracts are classified as 
reinsurance contracts held.  

The benefits to which the Company is entitled under its reinsurance contracts held are recognised as 
reinsurance assets. These assets consist of short-term balances due from reinsurers as well as longer term 
receivables that are dependent on the expected claims and benefits arising under the related reinsured 
insurance contracts. Amounts recoverable from or due to reinsurers are measured consistently with the 
amounts associated with the reinsured insurance contracts and in accordance with the terms of each 
reinsurance contract. Reinsurance liabilities are primarily premiums payable for reinsurance contracts. 
Reinsurance premiums ceded and reinsurance recoveries on losses incurred are recorded as reductions of 
the respective income and expense accounts. 

The Company assesses its reinsurance assets for impairment on an annual basis. If there is objective 
evidence that the reinsurance asset is impaired the Company reduces the carrying amount of the 
reinsurance asset to its recoverable amount and recognises that impairment loss. The Company gathers 
the objective evidence that a reinsurance asset is impaired using the same process adopted for financial 
assets held at amortised cost. The impairment loss is calculated following the same method used for these 
financial assets. 

acquisition expenses, a liability is accrued for the excess deficiency. 

Deferred acquisition expenses 

Certain costs of acquiring and renewing insurance contracts, such as commissions and other acquisition 
costs, are deferred to the extent they are considered recoverable and are expensed in the accounting 
period, in which the related premiums are recognized as revenue. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

j) Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term bank 
deposits and highly liquid investments with an original term to maturity of three months or less at the date 
of purchase that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of 
change in value. 

k) Property and equipment 

On initial recognition, property and equipment are valued at cost, being the purchase price and directly 
attributable cost of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to the location and condition 
necessary to be capable of operating in a manner intended by the Company, including appropriate 
borrowing costs and the estimated present value of any future unavoidable costs of dismantling and 
removing items.  

Property and equipment is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation, less any 
accumulated impairment losses. All repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated 
statement of operations during the period in which they occur. 

Depreciation is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and is provided on a straight-line 
basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows: 

Buildings 
Furniture and fixtures 
Equipment 
Vehicles 

Straight-line over 40 years 
Straight-line over 5 to 10 years 
Straight-line over 1 to 5 years 
Straight-line over 10 years 

Impairment reviews are performed when there are indicators that the net recoverable amount of an asset 
may be less than the carrying value. The net recoverable amount is determined as the higher of an asset’s 
fair value less cost to sell and value in use. Impairment is recognized in the consolidated statement of 
operations, when there is objective evidence that a loss event has occurred which has impaired future cash 
flows of an asset. In the event that the value of previously impaired assets recovers, the previously 
recognized impairment loss is recovered in the consolidated statement of operations at that time. 

An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no further economic benefits 
are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the 
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the 
consolidated statement of operations in the period the asset is derecognized. 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year end and 
adjusted if appropriate. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

j) Cash and cash equivalents 

change in value. 

k) Property and equipment 

On initial recognition, property and equipment are valued at cost, being the purchase price and directly 

attributable cost of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to the location and condition 

necessary to be capable of operating in a manner intended by the Company, including appropriate 

borrowing costs and the estimated present value of any future unavoidable costs of dismantling and 

removing items.  

Property and equipment is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation, less any 

accumulated impairment losses. All repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated 

statement of operations during the period in which they occur. 

Depreciation is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and is provided on a straight-line 

basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows: 

Buildings 

Furniture and fixtures 

Equipment 

Vehicles 

Straight-line over 40 years 

Straight-line over 5 to 10 years 

Straight-line over 1 to 5 years 

Straight-line over 10 years 

Impairment reviews are performed when there are indicators that the net recoverable amount of an asset 

may be less than the carrying value. The net recoverable amount is determined as the higher of an asset’s 

fair value less cost to sell and value in use. Impairment is recognized in the consolidated statement of 

operations, when there is objective evidence that a loss event has occurred which has impaired future cash 

flows of an asset. In the event that the value of previously impaired assets recovers, the previously 

recognized impairment loss is recovered in the consolidated statement of operations at that time. 

An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no further economic benefits 

are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the 

difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the 

consolidated statement of operations in the period the asset is derecognized. 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year end and 

adjusted if appropriate. 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term bank 

deposits and highly liquid investments with an original term to maturity of three months or less at the date 

of purchase that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of 

Income taxes are comprised of both current and deferred taxes. Current tax and deferred tax are 
recognized in the statement of operations except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in OCI or 
directly in equity. In this case, the tax is recognized in OCI or directly in equity respectively. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

l)

Income taxes 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at 
the consolidated statement of financial position date in the countries where the Company and its 
subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income and are measured at the amount expected to be 
recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities for the current and prior periods. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the expected future income tax consequences of 
events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. Deferred 
income taxes are provided for using the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred income taxes 
are recognized for all significant temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases for 
assets and liabilities and for certain carry-forward items, such as losses and tax credits not utilized from 
prior years. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or a liability in a 
transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting 
nor taxable income, it is not accounted for.  

Recognition of deferred tax assets for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences is 
restricted to those instances where, in the opinion of management, it is probable that future taxable profit 
will be available against which the deferred tax asset can be realized. Deferred income tax assets and 
liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates, on the date the changes in tax laws 
and rates have been enacted or substantively enacted. 

m) Foreign exchange transactions 

Foreign currency transactions are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the dates they occur. 

Gains and losses arising as a result of foreign currency transactions are recognized in the current year 
consolidated statement of operations. 

Translation of foreign operations 

For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of the 
Mongolian operations are expressed in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the parent, 
and the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company translates the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of its Mongolian operations which have 
a functional currency of MNT, to Canadian dollars on the following basis: 

•

•

•
•

Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate of exchange in effect at the consolidated 
statement of financial position date. 
Income and expense items are translated using the average rate for the month in which they occur, 
which is considered to be a reasonable approximation of actual rates.   
Equity items are translated at their historical rates. 
The translation adjustment from the use of different rates is included as a separate component of 
equity. 

n) Comprehensive income 

Comprehensive income consists of net income (loss) and OCI. OCI includes unrealized gains or losses on 
AFS financial assets, net of amounts reclassified to the statement of operations, and changes in unrealized 
gains (losses) on the translation of financial statement operations with Mongolian MNT functional 
currency. 

o) Share capital and deferred share issuance costs 

Ordinary shares issued by the Company are classified as equity. 

Costs directly identifiable with the raising of capital will be charged against the related share issue, net of 
any tax effect. Costs related to shares not yet issued are recorded as deferred financing costs. These costs 
will be deferred until the issuance of the shares to which the costs relate, at which time the costs will be 
charged against the related share issuance or charged to operations if the shares are not issued. 

p) Share based payment 

The Company offers share based payment plans for directors, executive management, key employees and 
other key service providers. The purpose of the share based payment plan is to enhance the ability of the 
Company to attract and retain Directors, executive management, key employees and other key service 
providers whose training, experience and ability will contribute to the effectiveness of the Company and to 
directly align their interests with the interests of shareholders. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company translates the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of its Mongolian operations which have 

a functional currency of MNT, to Canadian dollars on the following basis: 

•

•

•

•

Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate of exchange in effect at the consolidated 

statement of financial position date. 

Income and expense items are translated using the average rate for the month in which they occur, 

which is considered to be a reasonable approximation of actual rates.   

Equity items are translated at their historical rates. 

The translation adjustment from the use of different rates is included as a separate component of 

equity. 

n) Comprehensive income 

Comprehensive income consists of net income (loss) and OCI. OCI includes unrealized gains or losses on 

AFS financial assets, net of amounts reclassified to the statement of operations, and changes in unrealized 

gains (losses) on the translation of financial statement operations with Mongolian MNT functional 

currency. 

o) Share capital and deferred share issuance costs 

Ordinary shares issued by the Company are classified as equity. 

will be deferred until the issuance of the shares to which the costs relate, at which time the costs will be 

charged against the related share issuance or charged to operations if the shares are not issued. 

p) Share based payment 

The Company offers share based payment plans for directors, executive management, key employees and 

other key service providers. The purpose of the share based payment plan is to enhance the ability of the 

Company to attract and retain Directors, executive management, key employees and other key service 

providers whose training, experience and ability will contribute to the effectiveness of the Company and to 

directly align their interests with the interests of shareholders. 

The Company’s share based payment plans provide for the granting of stock options to independent 
Directors, executive management, key employees and other key service providers. Each stock option 
entitles the participant to receive one common share and can only be settled with the issuance of common 
shares, and as a result, is deemed to be an equity-settled share based payment transaction. Additionally, 
the Company will at times grant restricted stock of the Company under the terms of the Restricted Stock 
Award Plan. Restrictions on such shares are removed as the vesting conditions are met. For restricted 
shares, the holder is entitled to all dividend payments during the vesting period. Share based payment 
expense is measured based on the fair market value of the Company’s shares at the grant date. The 
associated compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period or service period, whichever is 
shorter based on the number of rewards that are expected to vest. 

Share based payment arrangements to other key service providers in which the Company receives 
properties, goods or services as consideration for its own equity instruments are measured at fair value. 

The fair value of stock options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair 
value of restricted shares granted is measured using the market price of the Company’s shares. 

Agent options granted as compensation for the issuance of shares are charged to share issue costs.  

Any consideration received upon the exercise of stock options is credited to common shares. In the event 
that vested stock options expire without being exercised, previously recorded compensation costs 
associated with such options are not reversed. 

Costs directly identifiable with the raising of capital will be charged against the related share issue, net of 

any tax effect. Costs related to shares not yet issued are recorded as deferred financing costs. These costs 

q) Discontinued operations 

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company's business that represents a separate major line 
of business or geographical area of operations that has been disposed of or is held for sale or distribution, 
or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Classification as a discontinued operation 
occurs upon disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, if earlier. 
When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income is restated as if the operation had been discontinued from the start of the 
comparative period. 

The results of operations associated with disposal groups sold, or classified as held for sale, are reported 
separately as income or loss from discontinued operations. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

r) Earnings (loss) per share 

For both continuing and discontinued operations, the Company presents basic and diluted earnings (loss) 
per share (EPS) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the results of operations 
attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the results of operations 
attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for 
the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, which comprise share options. 

s) Segment reporting 

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief 
operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources 
and assessing performance of operations, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer. The Company 
is managed as three operating segments based on how information is produced internally for the purpose 
of making operating decisions. The segments are defined as investment property operations, insurance 
operations (up until December 20, 2013) and corporate. 

t) Leases 

The Company has entered into Mongolian government land leases on some of its investment properties. 
The Company, as a lessee, has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the 
arrangements, that these land leases meet the definition of an investment property and has classified them 
as such. At inception, these leases are recognized at the lower of the fair value of the property and the 
present value of the minimum lease payments.  

The Company has entered into commercial and residential property leases on its investment properties. 
The Company as a lessor, has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the 
arrangements, that it retains the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties and 
therefore accounts for these agreements as operating leases. 

u) Provisions and contingent liabilities  

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a 
past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to 
settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the 
Company expects some or all of the provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a 
separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense of any provision is 
recognized in the consolidated statement of operations net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time 
value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where 
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due 
to the passage of time is recognized as a borrowing cost. 

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attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares 

v) Changes in accounting policies 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Contingent liabilities are disclosed if there is a possible future obligation as a result of a past event, or if 
there is a present obligation as a result of a past event but either a payment is not probable or the amount 
cannot be reasonably estimated. 

The Company has adopted the following new and revised standards, along with any consequential 
amendments, effective January 1, 2013. These changes were made in accordance with the applicable 
transitional provisions. 

IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments: Disclosures 

IFRS 7 was amended by the IASB in December 2011 and requires entities to provide disclosures related to 
offsetting financial assets and liabilities. The amendment was effective for annual periods beginning on or 
after January 1, 2013. This amendment did not result in a material impact on the consolidated financial 
statements. 

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements 

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, replaces the guidance on control and consolidation in IAS 27, 
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, and SIC-12, Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. 
IFRS 10 requires consolidation of an investee only if the investor possesses power over the investee, has 
exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to use its power 
over the investee to affect its returns. Detailed guidance is provided on applying the definition of control. 
The accounting requirements for consolidation have remained largely consistent with IAS 27. 

The Company assessed its consolidation conclusions on January 1, 2013 and determined that the adoption 
of IFRS 10 did not result in any change in the consolidation status of any of its subsidiaries and investees. 

therefore accounts for these agreements as operating leases. 

IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements and IAS 28R, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 

IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, supersedes IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures, and requires joint 
arrangements to be classified either as joint operations or joint ventures depending on the contractual 
rights and obligations of each investor that jointly controls the arrangement. For joint operations, a 
company recognizes its share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the joint operation. An 
investment in a joint venture is accounted for using the equity method as set out in IAS 28, Investments in 
Associates and Joint Ventures (amended in 2011). The standards did not affect the Company as it did not 
have any investment in associates or joint arrangements. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

r) Earnings (loss) per share 

For both continuing and discontinued operations, the Company presents basic and diluted earnings (loss) 

per share (EPS) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the results of operations 

outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the results of operations 

attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for 

the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, which comprise share options. 

s) Segment reporting 

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief 

operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources 

and assessing performance of operations, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer. The Company 

is managed as three operating segments based on how information is produced internally for the purpose 

of making operating decisions. The segments are defined as investment property operations, insurance 

operations (up until December 20, 2013) and corporate. 

t) Leases 

The Company has entered into Mongolian government land leases on some of its investment properties. 

The Company, as a lessee, has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the 

arrangements, that these land leases meet the definition of an investment property and has classified them 

as such. At inception, these leases are recognized at the lower of the fair value of the property and the 

present value of the minimum lease payments.  

The Company has entered into commercial and residential property leases on its investment properties. 

The Company as a lessor, has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the 

arrangements, that it retains the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties and 

u) Provisions and contingent liabilities  

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a 

past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to 

settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the 

Company expects some or all of the provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a 

separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense of any provision is 

recognized in the consolidated statement of operations net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time 

value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where 

appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due 

to the passage of time is recognized as a borrowing cost. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 

IFRS 12, Disclosure in Other Entities, establishes disclosure requirements for interests in other entities 
such as subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. The standard 
carries forward existing disclosures and also introduces significant additional disclosure requirements that 
address the nature of, and the risks associated with, an entity’s interest in other entities. IFRS 12 replaces 
the previous disclosure requirements included in IAS 27 – Consolidated and Separate Financial 
Statements, IAS 31 – Joint Ventures and IAS 28 – Investment in Associates. The adoption of this standard 
affected disclosures but did not have an impact on the recognized amounts or measurements in the 
consolidated financial statements. 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, provides a single framework for measuring fair value. The measurement 
of the fair value of an asset or liability is based on assumptions that market participants would use when 
pricing the asset or liability under current market conditions, including assumptions about risk. The 
Company adopted IFRS 13 on January 1, 2013 on a prospective basis. 

The adoption of IFRS 13 did not require any adjustments to the valuation techniques used by the Company 
to measure fair value and did not result in any measurement adjustments. 

IAS 1 Amendment, Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income 

These amendments required the Company to group other comprehensive income items by those that will 
be reclassified subsequently to net earnings and those that will not be reclassified. These changes did not 
result in any adjustments to other comprehensive income or comprehensive income. 

w) Accounting standards issued but not yet effective 

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods 
beginning after January 1, 2014 or later and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated 
financial statements. Those which are relevant to the Company are set out below. The Company does not 
plan to adopt these standards early and is continuing to evaluate the impact of such standards. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments 

IFRS 12, Disclosure in Other Entities, establishes disclosure requirements for interests in other entities 

such as subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. The standard 

carries forward existing disclosures and also introduces significant additional disclosure requirements that 

address the nature of, and the risks associated with, an entity’s interest in other entities. IFRS 12 replaces 

the previous disclosure requirements included in IAS 27 – Consolidated and Separate Financial 

Statements, IAS 31 – Joint Ventures and IAS 28 – Investment in Associates. The adoption of this standard 

affected disclosures but did not have an impact on the recognized amounts or measurements in the 

consolidated financial statements. 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, provides a single framework for measuring fair value. The measurement 

of the fair value of an asset or liability is based on assumptions that market participants would use when 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial 
assets and financial liabilities. Under IFRS 9, financial assets are classified and measured based on the 
business model in which they are held and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows. IFRS 9 also 
introduced additional changes related to financial liabilities. 

The IASB also recently introduced amendments to IFRS related to hedge accounting. The Standard is not 
applicable until annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015, but is available for early adoption. 
In November 2013, the IASB issued three amendments affecting IFRS 9, IAS 7 and IAS 39. The first 
amendment sets out new hedge accounting requirements. The second amendment allows entities to apply 
the accounting for changes from own credit risk in isolation without applying the other requirements of 
IFRS 9. The third amendment removes the mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 from January 1, 2015 to a 
new date that will be determined when IFRS 9 is closer to completion. 

pricing the asset or liability under current market conditions, including assumptions about risk. The 

IAS 39 – Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement 

Company adopted IFRS 13 on January 1, 2013 on a prospective basis. 

The adoption of IFRS 13 did not require any adjustments to the valuation techniques used by the Company 

to measure fair value and did not result in any measurement adjustments. 

IAS 1 Amendment, Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income 

IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, was amended to clarify that hedge 
accounting should be continued when a derivative financial instrument designated as a hedging 
instrument is replaced from one counterparty to a central counterparty or an entity acting in that capacity 
and certain conditions are met. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2014 with early application permitted. 

These amendments required the Company to group other comprehensive income items by those that will 

IFRIC 21 – Levies 

be reclassified subsequently to net earnings and those that will not be reclassified. These changes did not 

result in any adjustments to other comprehensive income or comprehensive income. 

w) Accounting standards issued but not yet effective 

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods 

beginning after January 1, 2014 or later and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated 

financial statements. Those which are relevant to the Company are set out below. The Company does not 

plan to adopt these standards early and is continuing to evaluate the impact of such standards. 

IFRIC 21, Levies, sets out the accounting for an obligation to pay a levy that is not income tax. The 
interpretation addresses what the obligating event is that gives rise to pay a levy and when a liability 
should be recognized. The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 
2014 with earlier application permitted. 

4

Significant accounting estimates and judgements 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and 
assumptions about the future that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimates and 
judgements are continually evaluated based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations 
of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the future, actual experience 
may differ from these estimates and assumptions. 

The effect of a change in an accounting estimate is recognized prospectively by including it in net income (loss) 
in the period of the change, if the change affects that period only, or in the period of the change and future 
periods, if the change affects both. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Significant estimates made in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements include the following 
areas: 

•

•

Fair value of investment properties - The estimate of fair value of investment properties is the most 
critical accounting estimate to the Company. An external appraiser estimates the fair value of the 
majority of investment properties annually. The fair value of investment properties is based on the 
nature, location and condition of the specific asset. The fair value of investment properties represents 
an estimate of the price that would be made in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, 
willing parties. The Company operates in the emerging real estate market of Mongolia, which given its 
current economic, political and industry conditions, gives rise to an increased inherent risk given the 
lack of reliable and comparable market information. The significant estimates underlying the fair value 
determination are disclosed in note 11. Changes in assumptions about these factors could materially 
affect the carrying value of investment properties. 

Accuracy of share based compensation expense - The estimate of the ultimate expense arising from 
share based compensation plans is another critical accounting estimate. There are several sources of 
uncertainty that need to be considered in the estimate of the share based compensation expense 
recorded by the Company. The ultimate expense is estimated by using a number of key assumptions 
such as the expected volatility of the share price, the dividends expected on the shares, the risk-free 
interest rate for the expected life of the option and future forfeiture rates. Further information on key 
assumptions including sensitivity analysis is included in note 16. 

• Operating environment of the Company - Mongolia displays many characteristics of an emerging 
market including relatively high inflation and interest rates. The tax and customs legislation in 
Mongolia is subject to varying interpretations and frequent changes. The future economic performance 
of Mongolia is tied to the continuing demand from China and continuing high global prices for 
commodities as well as being dependent upon the effectiveness of economic, financial and monetary 
measures undertaken by the Government of Mongolia together with tax, legal, regulatory and political 
developments. Management is unable to predict all developments that could have an impact on the 
Mongolian economy and consequently what effect, if any, they could have on the future financial 
position of the Company. 

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•

Fair value of investment properties - The estimate of fair value of investment properties is the most 

critical accounting estimate to the Company. An external appraiser estimates the fair value of the 

majority of investment properties annually. The fair value of investment properties is based on the 

nature, location and condition of the specific asset. The fair value of investment properties represents 

an estimate of the price that would be made in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, 

willing parties. The Company operates in the emerging real estate market of Mongolia, which given its 

current economic, political and industry conditions, gives rise to an increased inherent risk given the 

lack of reliable and comparable market information. The significant estimates underlying the fair value 

determination are disclosed in note 11. Changes in assumptions about these factors could materially 

affect the carrying value of investment properties. 

•

Accuracy of share based compensation expense - The estimate of the ultimate expense arising from 

share based compensation plans is another critical accounting estimate. There are several sources of 

uncertainty that need to be considered in the estimate of the share based compensation expense 

such as the expected volatility of the share price, the dividends expected on the shares, the risk-free 

interest rate for the expected life of the option and future forfeiture rates. Further information on key 

assumptions including sensitivity analysis is included in note 16. 

• Operating environment of the Company - Mongolia displays many characteristics of an emerging 

market including relatively high inflation and interest rates. The tax and customs legislation in 

Mongolia is subject to varying interpretations and frequent changes. The future economic performance 

of Mongolia is tied to the continuing demand from China and continuing high global prices for 

commodities as well as being dependent upon the effectiveness of economic, financial and monetary 

measures undertaken by the Government of Mongolia together with tax, legal, regulatory and political 

developments. Management is unable to predict all developments that could have an impact on the 

Mongolian economy and consequently what effect, if any, they could have on the future financial 

position of the Company. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Significant estimates made in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements include the following 

5 Disposal of subsidiary 

areas: 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company disposed of its interest in Mandal General Insurance 
LLC (Mandal).  The Company held 100% of the shares of Mandal with net assets at the date of disposal of 
$2,484,624. 

As part of this transaction, the Company filed a formal application with the Financial Regulatory Commission 
(FRC) of Mongolia to seek permission for disposal of Mandal, which was granted. The deal was closed on 
December 20, 2013 with the Company selling its stake to UMC Capital LLC (UMC) for consideration of 
$3,669,951. Cash consideration of $458,101 was paid at the date of closing with the remaining $3,211,850 
(US$3,019,460) due in instalments over an 18 month period. 

Mandal was not considered as discontinued operations or classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2012. 
Therefore, the comparative income statement has been restated to show these operations separately from the 
continuing operations. Management committed to a plan to sell this segment due to a strategic decision to place 
greater focus on the Company's core operation, being investment properties. 

recorded by the Company. The ultimate expense is estimated by using a number of key assumptions 

Income (loss) attributable to discontinued operations was as follows: 

Net premiums earned (note 15) 
Other revenue 

Salaries and wages 
Other expenses 
Share based payment 
Depreciation 

Net investment income 

Gain on disposal of subsidiary 

Realized loss on foreign currency translations 
Gain on disposal of net assets 

Provision for income taxes  

Income (loss) for the period 

2013 
$

1,873,666   
365,564   

2,239,230   

773,611   
1,669,853   
506,912   
40,271   

2012 
$

628,424 
43,759 

672,183 

481,541 
1,562,090 
253,168 
33,849 

2,990,647   

2,330,648 

543,045   

574,454 

(208,372)

(1,084,011)

(826,075)  
1,185,327   

359,252   

- 
- 

- 

150,880   

(1,084,011)

55,869   

57,764 

95,011   

(1,141,775)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Cash flows from (used in) discontinued operations: 

Net cash from operating activities 
Net cash used from investing activities 

Net effect on cash flows 

6 Cash and cash equivalents 

2013 
$

2012 
$

741,355   
(581,018)  

1,040,391 
(1,596,277) 

160,337   

(555,886) 

Cash at banks earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. The component of cash and cash 
equivalents account currently consists only of cash amounts held in banks or on hand. 

The following table discloses the geographical location of cash and cash equivalents: 

Barbados 
Canada 
Mongolia 

2013 
$

22,784   
2,110,032   
3,237,399   

2012 
$

39,443 
1,515,119 
7,147,691 

5,370,215   

8,702,253 

Cash and cash equivalents are not collateralized. All amounts are classified as neither past due and not 
impaired. 

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value. 

The credit quality of cash and cash equivalents balances may be summarized based on Standard and Poor’s 
ratings or equivalents of Moody’s and/or Fitch ratings. The credit quality at December 31 was as follows: 

Cash on hand 
A or A+ rated 
-B or B+ rated 
Unrated 

2013 
$

10,822   
2,109,532   
3,198,387   
51,474   

2012 
$

10,146 
1,550,838 
6,981,315 
159,954 

Total cash and cash equivalents 

5,370,215   

8,702,253 

The unrated balance relates to one (2012 - five) commercial banks in Mongolia, which have not been rated by 
any rating agency and one (2012 - one) private bank in Barbados which is also unrated. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Cash flows from (used in) discontinued operations: 

7

Investments and marketable securities 

Net cash from operating activities 

Net cash used from investing activities 

Net effect on cash flows 

6 Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at banks earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. The component of cash and cash 

equivalents account currently consists only of cash amounts held in banks or on hand. 

The following table discloses the geographical location of cash and cash equivalents: 

Barbados 

Canada 

Mongolia 

impaired. 

Cash on hand 

A or A+ rated 

-B or B+ rated 

Unrated 

Cash and cash equivalents are not collateralized. All amounts are classified as neither past due and not 

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value. 

The credit quality of cash and cash equivalents balances may be summarized based on Standard and Poor’s 

ratings or equivalents of Moody’s and/or Fitch ratings. The credit quality at December 31 was as follows: 

Total cash and cash equivalents 

5,370,215   

8,702,253 

The unrated balance relates to one (2012 - five) commercial banks in Mongolia, which have not been rated by 

any rating agency and one (2012 - one) private bank in Barbados which is also unrated. 

2013 

$

2012 

$

741,355   

(581,018)  

1,040,391 

(1,596,277) 

160,337   

(555,886) 

2013 

$

22,784   

2,110,032   

3,237,399   

2012 

$

39,443 

1,515,119 

7,147,691 

5,370,215   

8,702,253 

2013 

$

10,822   

2,109,532   

3,198,387   

51,474   

2012 

$

10,146 

1,550,838 

6,981,315 

159,954 

a) Carrying and fair value of investments and marketable securities 

The carrying and fair values of the Company’s investment portfolio by financial instrument categories are 
as follows: 

Classified as 
loans and 
receivables 
$

Designated 
as FVTPL 
$

Total 
carrying 
value 
$

Money market fund 
Barbados 

-   

104   

-   

Classified as 
loans and 
receivables 
$

Designated 
as FVTPL 
$

Total 
carrying 
value 
$

2013 

Total fair 
value 
$

104 

2012 

Total fair 
value 
$

Money market fund 
Barbados 
Term deposits 
Mongolia 

-   

100   

100   

100 

3,992,447   

-   

3,992,447   

3,992,447 

3,992,447   

 100   

3,992,547   

3,992,547 

Deposits with Mongolian banks are denominated in Mongolian National Tögrögs and are placed with 
commercial banks operating in Mongolia. The Company had no deposits bearing fixed interest rates at 
December 31, 2013 (2012 - 13.8% to 16.2%). 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

b) Fair value hierarchy  

The Company has categorized its assets measured at fair value into the three-level fair value hierarchy as 
summarized below, based upon the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique as defined 
in note 3: 

FVTPL 

Money market fund 

Level 1 
$

104   

Level 1 
$

2013 

Total 
$

104 

2012 

Total 
$

FVTPL 

Money market fund 

100   

100 

The Company has not adjusted the quoted price for any instruments included in Level 1. There are no 
investments that meet the Level 2 or 3 fair value measurement criteria. No investments were transferred 
between levels in 2013 and 2012. 

c) Credit quality of investments and marketable securities 

The credit quality of investments and marketable securities may be summarized based on Standard and 
Poor’s ratings or equivalents of Moody’s and/or Fitch ratings. The credit quality at December 31 was as 
follows: 

-B or B+ rated 
Unrated 

2013 
$

-   
104   

2012 
$

1,445,637 
2,546,910 

 104   

3,992,547 

The unrated balance relates to one commercial bank (2012 - three) in Mongolia, which have not been rated 
by any rating agency and one (2012 - one) private bank in Barbados which is also unrated. 

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Money market fund 

100   

100 

The Company has not adjusted the quoted price for any instruments included in Level 1. There are no 

investments that meet the Level 2 or 3 fair value measurement criteria. No investments were transferred 

between levels in 2013 and 2012. 

c) Credit quality of investments and marketable securities 

FVTPL 

Money market fund 

follows: 

-B or B+ rated 

Unrated 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

b) Fair value hierarchy  

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

d) Maturity schedule of fixed-term investments 

The Company has categorized its assets measured at fair value into the three-level fair value hierarchy as 

summarized below, based upon the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique as defined 

in note 3: 

Level 1 

$

104   

Level 1 

$

2013 

Total 

$

104 

2012 

Total 

$

Money market fund 
Barbados 

Money market fund 
Barbados 
Term deposits 
Mongolia 

One year or 
less 
$

104   

One year or 
less 
$

2013 

Total 
$

104 

2012 

Total 
$

100   

100 

3,992,447   

3,992,447 

3,992,547   

3,992,547 

The carrying amount of investments and marketable securities approximates fair value due to their 
short-term maturity.  The carrying amount of the term deposits maturing in more than one year 
approximates their fair value as they were placed with the bank close to the end of fiscal 2012. Although 
these investments are classified as long-term, they are callable at any time. 

The credit quality of investments and marketable securities may be summarized based on Standard and 

Poor’s ratings or equivalents of Moody’s and/or Fitch ratings. The credit quality at December 31 was as 

e) Net investment income   

2013 

$

-   

104   

2012 

$

1,445,637 

2,546,910 

 104   

3,992,547 

Interest income 

Term deposits and money market fund 
Cash and cash equivalents 

The unrated balance relates to one commercial bank (2012 - three) in Mongolia, which have not been rated 

by any rating agency and one (2012 - one) private bank in Barbados which is also unrated. 

Investment expense 

2013 
$

2012 
$
(Restated - 
note 5) 

231,200   
8,389   

239,589   
(534)  

273,161 
16,401 

289,562 
(703) 

239,055   

288,859 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

8 Other assets 

Amounts due from policyholder  
Accounts receivable 
Prepaid expenses 
Prepaid deposits on investment properties 
Consideration receivable from UMC (note 5) 

Less:  Non-current portion of other assets 

2013 
$

-   
138,714   
481,970   
1,859,082   
3,211,850   

5,691,616   
(1,645,125)   

2012 
$

222,011 
255,628 
367,619 
1,626,240 
- 

2,471,498 
- 

4,046,491   

2,471,498 

Total consideration receivable from UMC at December 31, 2013 is $3,211,850 (note 5). Of this amount, 
$1,645,125 is not receivable until 2015. The amount receivable from UMC is collateralized by real property of 
UMC and the common shares of Mandal. All other assets are considered current. 

9 Reinsurance assets 

Reinsurersí share of provision for unearned premiums  
Reinsurersí share of loss provision 

The entire balance of reinsurance assets is considered to be current.  

2012 
$ 

261,853   
422,432   

684,285   

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

8 Other assets 

Amounts due from policyholder  

Accounts receivable 

Prepaid expenses 

Prepaid deposits on investment properties 

Consideration receivable from UMC (note 5) 

Less:  Non-current portion of other assets 

2013 

$

-   

138,714   

481,970   

1,859,082   

3,211,850   

5,691,616   

(1,645,125)   

2012 

$

222,011 

255,628 

367,619 

1,626,240 

2,471,498 

- 

- 

9 Reinsurance assets 

Reinsurersí share of provision for unearned premiums  

Reinsurersí share of loss provision 

The entire balance of reinsurance assets is considered to be current.  

2012 

$ 

261,853   

422,432   

684,285   

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

10 Deferred acquisition expenses 

The movement in deferred acquisition expenses during the year was as follows: 

Carrying amount at January 1 
Acquisition expenses deferred 
Acquisition expenses amortized 
Foreign exchange adjustment 
Disposal of subsidiary (note 5) 

4,046,491   

2,471,498 

At December 31 

2013 
$

93,175   
166,130   
(154,476)  
(16,244)   
(88,585)   

2012 
$

15,175 
119,251 
(40,857) 
(394) 
- 

-   

93,175 

Total consideration receivable from UMC at December 31, 2013 is $3,211,850 (note 5). Of this amount, 

$1,645,125 is not receivable until 2015. The amount receivable from UMC is collateralized by real property of 

UMC and the common shares of Mandal. All other assets are considered current. 

The Company did not have any commission income from reinsurance during the period.  

11 Investment properties 

Balance - beginning of period 
Additions 

Acquisitions 
Capital expenditures 
Transfer from property and equipment 

Disposals 
Unrealized fair value adjustment(1) 
Foreign exchange adjustments 

2013 
$

2012 
$

30,786,742   

26,166,286 

1,684,451   
131,137   
204,995   
(921,126)  
4,040,173   
(3,612,981)   

8,190,935 
374,890 
140,251 
(1,656,768) 
(1,490,336) 
(938,516) 

Balance - end of period 

32,313,391   

30,786,742 

i) Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value adjustment on investment properties recorded in the consolidated 

statement of operations includes an impairment provision of $194,652 (2012 - $1,206,876) for 
investment properties classified as prepaid deposits. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Investment properties by major category are as follows: 

Residential 
Office 
Retail 
Land and redevelopment sites 

2013 
$

1,378,377   
5,310,481   
16,058,219   
9,566,314   

2012 
$

1,697,443 
5,074,258 
11,602,237 
12,412,804 

32,313,391   

30,786,742 

Included in investment properties are properties actively being marketed for sale that are to be disposed of 
without redevelopment with a fair value of $2,883,050 (2012 - $775,559). During the year, the Company sold 
investment properties for gross proceeds of $961,079 (2012 – 1,669,536). A loss (gain) of $17,906 (2012 - 
($12,768)) on these transactions has been recorded in other revenue on the consolidated statement of 
operations. 

Investment properties with an aggregate fair value of $21,718,639 (2012 - $18,819,566) at December 31, were 
valued by an external independent valuation professional who is deemed to be qualified appraiser who holds a 
recognized, relevant, professional qualification and who has recent experience in the locations and categories of 
the investment properties valued. The carrying value of investment properties valued by the external appraiser 
at December 31, 2013 and 2012 agrees to the valuations reported by the external appraiser.  

The Company determined the fair value of investment properties using the income approach and the sales 
comparison approach, which are generally accepted appraisal methodologies.  

Under the income approach, the methodology used was the direct capitalization approach which is based on 
rental income and yields. Rental incomes were based on current rent and reasonable and supportable 
assumptions that represent what knowledgeable, willing parties would assume about rental income from future 
rent in light of current conditions adjusted for non-recoverable property costs. Yields were determined using 
data from real estate agencies, market reports and property location among other things in determining the 
appropriate assumptions. Under this method, year one income is stabilized and capped at a rate deemed 
appropriate for each investment property.  

The sales comparison approach analyzes all available information of sales of comparable properties that have 
recently taken place and adjusts the price to reflect differences in the property valued and sold. 

The entire portfolio of investment properties has been valued using the income approach, the sales comparison 
approach or a combination thereof. 

Under the fair value hierarchy, the fair value of the Company's investment properties is considered a level three, 
as defined in note 3. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Investment properties by major category are as follows: 

The key valuation assumptions for commercial investment properties are as follows: 

Residential 

Office 

Retail 

Land and redevelopment sites 

2013 

$

1,378,377   

5,310,481   

16,058,219   

9,566,314   

2012 

$

1,697,443 

5,074,258 

11,602,237 

12,412,804 

32,313,391   

30,786,742 

Included in investment properties are properties actively being marketed for sale that are to be disposed of 

without redevelopment with a fair value of $2,883,050 (2012 - $775,559). During the year, the Company sold 

investment properties for gross proceeds of $961,079 (2012 – 1,669,536). A loss (gain) of $17,906 (2012 - 

($12,768)) on these transactions has been recorded in other revenue on the consolidated statement of 

operations. 

Investment properties with an aggregate fair value of $21,718,639 (2012 - $18,819,566) at December 31, were 

valued by an external independent valuation professional who is deemed to be qualified appraiser who holds a 

recognized, relevant, professional qualification and who has recent experience in the locations and categories of 

the investment properties valued. The carrying value of investment properties valued by the external appraiser 

at December 31, 2013 and 2012 agrees to the valuations reported by the external appraiser.  

The Company determined the fair value of investment properties using the income approach and the sales 

comparison approach, which are generally accepted appraisal methodologies.  

Under the income approach, the methodology used was the direct capitalization approach which is based on 

rental income and yields. Rental incomes were based on current rent and reasonable and supportable 

assumptions that represent what knowledgeable, willing parties would assume about rental income from future 

rent in light of current conditions adjusted for non-recoverable property costs. Yields were determined using 

data from real estate agencies, market reports and property location among other things in determining the 

appropriate assumptions. Under this method, year one income is stabilized and capped at a rate deemed 

appropriate for each investment property.  

The sales comparison approach analyzes all available information of sales of comparable properties that have 

recently taken place and adjusts the price to reflect differences in the property valued and sold. 

The entire portfolio of investment properties has been valued using the income approach, the sales comparison 

approach or a combination thereof. 

Under the fair value hierarchy, the fair value of the Company's investment properties is considered a level three, 

as defined in note 3. 

Capitalization rate 

11.5% 

7.5% 

Maximum 

Minimum 

Maximum 

Minimum 

 2013 

Weighted- 
average 

9.5% 

2012 

Weighted- 
average 

Capitalization rate 

14.2% 

7.6% 

10.8% 

The following sensitivity table outlines the impact of an 0.25% change in the weighted average capitalization 
rate on investment properties at December 31, 2013: 

Change to fair value if 
capitalize rate increased 0.25% 

Change to fair value if 
capitalization rate decreases 
0.25% 

Commercial property

(596,633) 

628,883 

Additional valuation assumptions include the rental revenue per square meter, grade quality of the property 
and comparable market data. Changes to these assumptions could have a material impact on the fair value of 
the Company’s investment properties. 

Investment properties include land held under operating leases with an aggregate fair value of $295,262  
(2012 - $582,705) at December 31. 

Certain investment properties held by the Company are leased out under operating leases. The future minimum 
lease payments under non-cancellable leases are as follows: 

Less than 1 year 
Between 1 and 5 years 

2013 
$

2012 
$

1,358,772   
1,264,909   

2,011,716 
2,011,052 

2,623,681   

4,022,768 

Direct operating expenses arising from investment properties that generated rental income during the year was 
$1,130,285 (2012 - $764,440). Direct operating expenses arising from investment properties that did not 
generate rental income during the year was $267,899 (2012 - $222,967). 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

12 Property and equipment 

Furniture 
and fixtures 
$

Equipment 
$

Vehicles 
$

Buildings 
$

2013 

Total 
$

Cost

At January 1 
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfers to investment 

properties 
Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

138,890   
14,215   
(68,237)

125,737   
95,231   
(90,547)

268,351   
21,729   
(132,985)  

4,238,707   
67,120   
-   

4,771,685 
198,295 
(291,769)

-   

-   

-   

(204,995)

(204,995)

(13,024)

(18,676)

(19,925)

(237,081)

(288,706)

At December 31 

71,844   

111,745   

137,170   

3,863,751   

4,184,510 

Furniture 
and fixtures 
$

Equipment 
$

Vehicles 
$

Buildings 
$

2013 

Total 
$

17,606   
12,650   
(10,740)

37,970   
43,813   
(41,688)

32,090   
24,200   
(23,775)   

107,988   
97,485   
-   

195,654 
178,148 
(76,203)

(2,643)

(13,828)

(1,043)

(11,267)

(28,781)

Accumulated 

depreciation 

At January 1 
Depreciation 
Disposals 
Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

At December 31 

16,873   

26,267   

31,472   

194,206   

268,818 

Net book value at 
December 31 

54,971   

85,478   

105,698   

3,669,545   

3,915,692 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

12 Property and equipment 

At December 31 

71,844   

111,745   

137,170   

3,863,751   

4,184,510 

Furniture 

and fixtures 

$

Equipment 

Vehicles 

Buildings 

$

$

$

138,890   

14,215   

(68,237)

125,737   

95,231   

(90,547)

268,351   

21,729   

(132,985)  

4,238,707   

67,120   

-   

4,771,685 

198,295 

(291,769)

-   

-   

-   

(204,995)

(204,995)

Furniture 

and fixtures 

$

Equipment 

Vehicles 

Buildings 

$

$

$

17,606   

12,650   

(10,740)

37,970   

43,813   

(41,688)

32,090   

24,200   

(23,775)   

107,988   

97,485   

-   

195,654 

178,148 

(76,203)

2013 

Total 

$

2013 

Total 

$

Cost

At January 1 

Additions 

Disposals 

Transfers to investment 

properties 

Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

Accumulated 

depreciation 

At January 1 

Depreciation 

Disposals 

Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

Net book value at 

December 31 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Furniture 
and fixtures 
$

Equipment 
$

Vehicles 
$

Buildings 
$

2012 

Total 
$

Cost

At January 1 
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfer to investment 

properties 
Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

109,122   
66,104   
(35,996)

81,605   
55,517   
(4,012)  

234,039   
36,666   
-   

4,241,393   
275,423   
-   

4,666,159 
433,710 
(40,008)

-   

-   

-   

(140,251)

(140,251)

(340)

(7,373)

(2,354)

(137,858)

(147,925)

(13,024)

(18,676)

(19,925)

(237,081)

(288,706)

At December 31 

138,890   

125,737   

268,351   

4,238,707   

4,771,685 

Furniture 
and fixtures 
$

Equipment 
$

Vehicles 
$

Buildings 
$

2012 

Total 
$

5,780   
16,508   
(4,460)

9,926   
30,744   
(1,159)  

8,618   
23,859   
-   

17,825   
99,779   
(9,476)

42,149 
170,890 
(15,095)

(222)

(1,541)

(387)

(140)

(2,290)

Accumulated 

depreciation 

At January 1 
Depreciation 
Disposals 
Foreign exchange 

adjustment 

(2,643)

(13,828)

(1,043)

(11,267)

(28,781)

At December 31 

17,606   

37,970   

32,090   

107,988   

195,654 

At December 31 

16,873   

26,267   

31,472   

194,206   

268,818 

Net book value at 
December 31 

121,284   

87,767   

236,261   

4,130,719   

4,576,031 

54,971   

85,478   

105,698   

3,669,545   

3,915,692 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

13 Trade payables and accrued liabilities 

Trade and accrued payables 
Premiums received in advance 
Security deposit 
Unearned revenue 

2013 
$

650,337   
-   
145,315   
78,570   

2012 
$

833,349 
4,949 
130,084 
27,932 

874,222   

996,314 

The carrying amounts above reasonably approximate fair value at the balance sheet date. All trade and other 
payables are current. 

14 Income taxes 

a) Effective tax rate 

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate that differs from the combined tax rate for 
Canadian federal and provincial corporate taxes for the following: 

Net income (loss) before income taxes 

Combined statutory tax rate 

Tax payable (recoverable) based on statutory tax rate 
Effect of: 

Permanent differences 
Tax rate variances of foreign subsidiaries 
Deferred tax assets not recognized 
Other 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 

Current 
Deferred 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes - continuing 

operations 

Provision for income taxes - discontinued operations 

2013 
$

213,331 
26.5% 

2012 
$

(4,968,058) 
26.5% 

56,533 

(1,316,535) 

175,406 
(465,218) 
683,715 
13,469 

189,128 
923,247 
303,697 
(135,620) 

463,905 

(36,083) 

40,487 
423,418 

463,905 
55,869 

519,774 

151,644 
(187,727) 

(36,083) 
57,764 

21,681 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

13 Trade payables and accrued liabilities 

Trade and accrued payables 

Premiums received in advance 

Security deposit 

Unearned revenue 

payables are current. 

14 Income taxes 

a) Effective tax rate 

2013 

$

650,337   

-   

145,315   

78,570   

2012 

$

833,349 

4,949 

130,084 

27,932 

874,222   

996,314 

The carrying amounts above reasonably approximate fair value at the balance sheet date. All trade and other 

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate that differs from the combined tax rate for 

Canadian federal and provincial corporate taxes for the following: 

Tax payable (recoverable) based on statutory tax rate 

56,533 

(1,316,535) 

Net income (loss) before income taxes 

Combined statutory tax rate 

Effect of: 

Other 

Permanent differences 

Tax rate variances of foreign subsidiaries 

Deferred tax assets not recognized 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 

Current 

Deferred 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes - continuing 

operations 

Provision for income taxes - discontinued operations 

2013 

$

213,331 

26.5% 

175,406 

(465,218) 

683,715 

13,469 

40,487 

423,418 

463,905 

55,869 

519,774 

2012 

$

(4,968,058) 

26.5% 

189,128 

923,247 

303,697 

(135,620) 

151,644 

(187,727) 

(36,083) 

57,764 

21,681 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

b) Deferred income taxes 

Differences between IFRS and statutory taxation regulations in Mongolia give rise to temporary 
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their 
tax bases.  

The Company did not recognize a deferred tax asset in these consolidated financial statements as there is 
uncertainty with regard to the recoverability of the asset for both the Canadian and Mongolian entities.  

There are $520,000 (2012 - $1,861,000) of non-capital loss carry-forwards relating to the Mongolian 
entities that will expire in 2013. The Company also did not recognize deferred tax assets related to taxable 
temporary differences of $81,000. In accordance with Mongolian tax law, the taxable losses can be carried 
forward for two years and are deductible up to 50% of the taxable income of that year. 

In accordance with Canadian tax law, the taxable losses can be forward twenty years. There are $5,419,472 
(2012 - $2,953,429) of non-capital losses relating to the Canadian entity. 

The losses expire as follows: 

Year of expiry 

2028 
2029 
2030 
2031 
2032 
2033 

Non-capital loss 
$ 

8,572   
75,387   
275,393   
933,914   
1,660,163   
2,466,043   

No future tax benefit has been recorded on these non-capital loss carry forwards as the timing for potential 
realization of these future benefits is uncertain.  

463,905 

(36,083) 

Components of the deferred tax liabilities are as follows: 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Investment properties 
Investment in related party 

2013 
$

2012 
$

1,090,117   
-   

557,903 
56,043 

1,090,117   

613,946 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

15 Insurance contract liabilities 

a)

Insurance contract liabilities consist of: 

Property and casualty 

Unearned premiums 
Unpaid claims 

Insurance 
contract 
liabilities 
$

Reinsurersí 
portion 
$

2012 

Net
$

1,031,176   
1,269,428   

(261,853)  
(422,432)  

769,323 
846,996 

Insurance contract liabilities 

2,300,604   

(684,285)  

1,616,319 

Current 
Non-current 

2,300,604   
-   

(684,285)  
-   

1,616,319 
- 

Insurance contract liabilities 

2,300,604   

(684,285)  

1,616,319 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

15 Insurance contract liabilities 

a)

Insurance contract liabilities consist of: 

Insurance 

contract 

liabilities 

$

Reinsurersí 

portion 

$

2012 

Net

$

1,031,176   

1,269,428   

(261,853)  

(422,432)  

769,323 

846,996 

Property and casualty 

Unearned premiums 

Unpaid claims 

Insurance contract liabilities 

2,300,604   

(684,285)  

1,616,319 

Current 

Non-current 

2,300,604   

(684,285)  

1,616,319 

-   

-   

- 

Insurance contract liabilities 

2,300,604   

(684,285)  

1,616,319 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

b) The movements in unearned premiums for the year were: 

At January 1 
Gross premiums written 
Premiums earned 
Disposal of subsidiary (note 5) 

Insurance 
contract 
liabilities 
$

1,031,176   
3,350,871   
(2,190,168)   
(2,191,879)   

Reinsurersí 
portion 
$

(261,853)  
(1,127,799)   
316,502   
1,073,150   

At December 31 

-   

-   

2013 

Net
$

769,323 
2,223,072 
(1,873,666) 
(1,118,729) 

- 

2012 

Net
$

At January 1 
Gross premiums written 
Premiums earned 
Foreign currency adjustment 

Insurance 
contract 
liabilities 
$

310,993   
2,004,415   
(1,263,553)   
(20,679)   

Reinsurersí 
portion 
$

(7,760)  
(889,222)  
635,129   
-   

303,233 
1,115,193 
(628,424) 
(20,679) 

At December 31 

1,031,176   

(261,853)  

769,323 

Gross premiums written and premiums earned include respective instalment service charges. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

c) Property and casualty unpaid claims 

Gross unpaid 
claims 
$

Reinsurersí 
portion 
$

2012 

Net
$

Provision for reported claims undiscounted  
Effect of discounting and PFADs 

1,152,238   
117,190   

(373,011)  
(49,421)   

779,227 
67,769 

1,269,428   

(422,432)  

846,996 

Management believes that the unpaid claims provision is appropriately established in the aggregate and is 
adequate to cover the ultimate net cost on a discounted basis. The determination of this provision, which 
includes unpaid claims, adjustment expenses and expected salvage and subrogation requires an 
assessment of future claims development. This assessment takes into account the consistency of the 
Company’s claim handling procedures, the amount of information available, the characteristics of the line 
of business from which the claims arise and the delay inherent in claims reporting. This provision is an 
estimate and as such is subject to variability that may arise from future events, such as the receipt of 
additional claims information, changes in judicial interpretation of contracts or significant changes in 
frequency and severity of claims. As the insurance company is at a start-up stage, there is no historical loss 
information available. As a result, the Company has calculated the unpaid claims provision based on the 
expected loss method. Under the expected loss method, ultimate losses are based upon some prior 
measure of the anticipated losses relative to some measure of exposure, which the Company has used 
earned premium. The expected loss ratios were based on Mongolian industry experience and expected loss 
ratios used in determining the Company’s premium rates. Any such changes in assumptions will be 
reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the period in which the change occurred. 

The loss ratios used in the calculations are as follows: 

2012 
%

70 
55 
60 
115 
60 
60 
60 
720 
60 

Accident insurance 
Automobile insurance 
Property insurance 
Driversí insurance 
Liability insurance 
Construction insurance 
Cargo insurance 
Finance insurance 
Aviation 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

c) Property and casualty unpaid claims 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

Provision for reported claims undiscounted  

Effect of discounting and PFADs 

1,152,238   

117,190   

Gross unpaid 

Reinsurersí 

claims 

$

portion 

$

(373,011)  

(49,421)   

2012 

Net

$

779,227 

67,769 

1,269,428   

(422,432)  

846,996 

Management believes that the unpaid claims provision is appropriately established in the aggregate and is 

adequate to cover the ultimate net cost on a discounted basis. The determination of this provision, which 

includes unpaid claims, adjustment expenses and expected salvage and subrogation requires an 

assessment of future claims development. This assessment takes into account the consistency of the 

Company’s claim handling procedures, the amount of information available, the characteristics of the line 

of business from which the claims arise and the delay inherent in claims reporting. This provision is an 

estimate and as such is subject to variability that may arise from future events, such as the receipt of 

additional claims information, changes in judicial interpretation of contracts or significant changes in 

frequency and severity of claims. As the insurance company is at a start-up stage, there is no historical loss 

information available. As a result, the Company has calculated the unpaid claims provision based on the 

expected loss method. Under the expected loss method, ultimate losses are based upon some prior 

measure of the anticipated losses relative to some measure of exposure, which the Company has used 

earned premium. The expected loss ratios were based on Mongolian industry experience and expected loss 

ratios used in determining the Company’s premium rates. Any such changes in assumptions will be 

reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the period in which the change occurred. 

This estimate does reflect the time value of money. In that respect, the Company determines the discount 
rate based upon the expected return of investments held in the portfolio that approximates the cash flow 
requirements of the unpaid claims. The discount rate applied was 1% and then again at 0.5% to allow a 
margin for adverse deviations in the interest rate. To recognize the uncertainty inherent in determining 
unpaid claim amounts, the Company includes provision for PFADs relating to claim development, 
reinsurance recoveries and future investment income. Margins for claims development used for calculating 
the provision for adverse deviation range from 10% to 15% depending on the line of business.  

Significant estimates used in the valuation of insurance contract liabilities are the discount rate and the 
expected loss ratios. A change in the discount rate by 2% or in the expected loss ratios by 10% would not 
have a material impact. 

d) Net premiums earned for the year ended December 31 consist of: 

Gross premiums written 
Premiums ceded 
Increase in unearned premiums 
Foreign exchange adjustment 

2013 
$

3,350,871   
(1,127,799)   
-   
(349,406)  

2012 
$

2,004,415 
(889,222) 
(769,323) 
282,554 

Net premiums earned 

1,873,666   

628,424 

16 Share capital and contributed surplus 

a) Authorized 

The loss ratios used in the calculations are as follows: 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common and preferred shares. 

Accident insurance 

Automobile insurance 

Property insurance 

Driversí insurance 

Liability insurance 

Construction insurance 

Cargo insurance 

Finance insurance 

Aviation 

2012 

%

115 

70 

55 

60 

60 

60 

60 

720 

60 

b) Common shares 

The issued and outstanding common shares are as follows: 

Balance, December 31, 2012 

Options exercised 

Number of 
shares 

Amount 
$

34,143,352   

51,681,818 

160,000   

522,576 

Balance, December 31, 2013 

34,303,352   

52,204,394 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

c) Stock options 

Balance, December 31, 2011 
Cancelled - prior share based payment plan 
Granted 
Forfeited - current share based payment plan 

December 31, 2012 

Balance, December 31, 2012 
Granted 
Cancelled - current share based payment plan 
Exercised 
Forfeited - current share based payment plan 

December 31, 2013 

Number of 
options 

1,697,000   
(5,000)  
190,000   
(100,000)  

1,782,000   

1,782,000   
475,000   
(65,000)   
(160,000)  
(75,000)   

1,957,000   

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 
$

3.36 
(4.25) 
4.00 
(4.36) 

3.40 

3.40 
4.13 
4.20 
(1.84) 
(4.21) 

3.76 

The Company has established a share based payment plan (the "Plan") to encourage ownership of its 
shares by key management personnel (directors and executive management), employees and other key 
service providers, and to provide compensation for certain services. The Plan provides for the issuance of 
stock options in an aggregate number of up to 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares, 
calculated from time to time. At December 31, 2013, the Company had 1,473,335 (2012 - 1,632,335) 
common shares available for the granting of future options under the new plan. The Company does not 
have any cash-settled transactions. 

Pursuant to the Company's previous stock option plan, 351,428 stock options were granted to directors 
and officers on October 9, 2008. These options allowed the holder to acquire common shares at a price of 
$0.20 per share for each option exercised. Concurrent with the cancellation of the common shares of the 
Company on February 2, 2011, the Company also cancelled 296,430 of the stock options issued to its 
directors and officers. The options were fully vested and were exercisable at any time prior to their expiry 
on October 9, 2013. 

On March 9, 2011, 600,000 options were granted to consultants of the Company. These options allow the 
holder to acquire common shares at a price of $1.64 per share for each option exercised. 500,000 of these 
options vest and become exercisable on March 9, 2014 and are exercisable up until their expiry on 
March 9, 2021.  100,000 of these options vest and become exercisable on March 9, 2013 up until their 
expiry on March 9, 2014. On May 16, 2012, the Company approved a Board resolution that allowed for 
200,000 of the options to vest immediately at a modified price of $1.90 per share for each option issued. 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

c) Stock options 

Balance, December 31, 2011 

Cancelled - prior share based payment plan 

Granted 

Forfeited - current share based payment plan 

December 31, 2012 

Balance, December 31, 2012 

Granted 

Exercised 

Cancelled - current share based payment plan 

Forfeited - current share based payment plan 

December 31, 2013 

Number of 

options 

1,697,000   

(5,000)  

190,000   

(100,000)  

1,782,000   

1,782,000   

475,000   

(65,000)   

(160,000)  

(75,000)   

1,957,000   

Weighted 

average 

exercise 

price 

$

3.36 

(4.25) 

4.00 

(4.36) 

3.40 

3.40 

4.13 

4.20 

(1.84) 

(4.21) 

3.76 

The Company has established a share based payment plan (the "Plan") to encourage ownership of its 

shares by key management personnel (directors and executive management), employees and other key 

service providers, and to provide compensation for certain services. The Plan provides for the issuance of 

stock options in an aggregate number of up to 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares, 

calculated from time to time. At December 31, 2013, the Company had 1,473,335 (2012 - 1,632,335) 

common shares available for the granting of future options under the new plan. The Company does not 

have any cash-settled transactions. 

Pursuant to the Company's previous stock option plan, 351,428 stock options were granted to directors 

and officers on October 9, 2008. These options allowed the holder to acquire common shares at a price of 

$0.20 per share for each option exercised. Concurrent with the cancellation of the common shares of the 

Company on February 2, 2011, the Company also cancelled 296,430 of the stock options issued to its 

directors and officers. The options were fully vested and were exercisable at any time prior to their expiry 

on October 9, 2013. 

On March 9, 2011, 600,000 options were granted to consultants of the Company. These options allow the 

holder to acquire common shares at a price of $1.64 per share for each option exercised. 500,000 of these 

options vest and become exercisable on March 9, 2014 and are exercisable up until their expiry on 

March 9, 2021.  100,000 of these options vest and become exercisable on March 9, 2013 up until their 

expiry on March 9, 2014. On May 16, 2012, the Company approved a Board resolution that allowed for 

200,000 of the options to vest immediately at a modified price of $1.90 per share for each option issued. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

On April 25, 2011, 900,000 options were granted to employees and consultants of the Company. These 
options allow the holder to acquire common shares at a price of $4.20 per share for each option exercised. 
650,000 of these options vest in four equal annual tranches each year over four years and expire on 
April 25, 2016. 75,000 of these options shall vest on April 25, 2013 and expire April 25, 2014. 175,000 of 
these options shall vest on April 25, 2013 and expire April 25, 2016. On December 20, 2013, 300,000 of 
these options with an exercise price of $1.64 were modified to have an exercise price of $1.75 and the 
expiration date of these same options was changed to June 17, 2015. 

On September 7, 2011, 175,000 options were granted to employees and consultants of the Company. These 
options allow the holder to acquire common shares at a price of $4.77 per share for each option exercised. 
55,000 of these options vest in four equal annual tranches each year over four years and expire on 
September 7, 2016. 120,000 of these options shall vest and become exercisable on September 7, 2013 and 
expire on September 7, 2016.  

On December 2, 2011, 150,000 options were granted to employees. These options allow the holder to 
acquire common shares at a price of $4.25 per share for each option exercised. These options vest in four 
equal annual tranches each year over four years and expire on December 2, 2016. 

On March 23, 2012, 190,000 options were granted to employees. These options allow the holder to acquire 
common shares at a price of $4.00 per share for each option exercised.  170,000 of these options vest in 
four equal annual tranches each year over four years and expire on March 23, 2017. Of these options 
20,000 shall vest and become exercisable on March 23, 2014 and expire on March 23, 2017. 

On March 1, 2013, 475,000 options were granted to employees and consultants of the Company. These 
options allow the holder to acquire common shares at a price of $4.13 per share for each option exercised. 
350,000 of these options vest over two years and expire on March 1, 2018, 125,000 of these options vested 
and became exercisable immediately and expire on March 1, 2016. 

On December 20, 2013, the Company disposed of its investment in Mandal General Insurance resulting in 
the immediate vesting of 143,000 options. The options became exercisable immediately and expire on 
January 20, 2014. None of these options were exercised at December 31, 2013. 

At year end, the Company had 1,324,500 options that were exercisable (2012 - 358,000). 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

A summary of the Company’s options as at December 31 and changes during the periods then ended 
follows: 

December 31,  

2013

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
$

December 31, 
2012

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
$

Balance, beginning of the 

year 

Options cancelled 
Options granted 
Options exercised 
Options forfeited 

1,782,000   
(65,000)   
475,000   
(160,000)  
(75,000)   

3.40   
4.20   
4.13   
1.84   
4.21   

1,697,000   
(5,000)  
190,000   
-   
(100,000)  

Balance, end of the year   

1,957,000   

3.76   

1,782,000   

Exercisable 

1,324,500   

3.44   

358,000   

Weighted remaining 

average life (years)   

3.55   

3.36 
4.25 
4.00 
- 
4.36 

3.40 

2.94 

3.84 

During the period, 120,000 options were exercised at a price of $1.90 for total cash proceeds of $228,000 
and 40,000 options were exercised at a price of $1.64 for total cash proceeds of $65,600. 

The fair value associated with the options issued during the period was calculated using the Black-Scholes 
model for options valuation, assuming volatility of 90% (2012: 90%) on the underlying units, risk free 
interest rates of 1.21% - 1.95% and a forfeiture rate of nil based on the composition of the option holders. 
Share prices for the calculation were the closing price on the TSXV on the date of issue of the options. The 
Company has assumed the options will be exercised at the end of the term of the option. 

Being a newly listed entity, the Company considered its historical share price over the last thirty-five 
months. However, given the lack of sufficient information on historical volatility, it also considered 
historical volatility of similar entities following a comparable period in their lives. 

The approximate impact of an increase of 1o% in the volatility assumption for the options issued in the 
current year would decrease net income of the Company by $51,954. The approximate impact of a decrease 
of 10% in the volatility assumption would increase net income of the Company by $56,843. 

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December 31,  

December 31, 

2013

exercise price 

2012

exercise price 

Weighted 

average 

Weighted 

average 

Balance, beginning of the 

year 

Options cancelled 

Options granted 

Options exercised 

Options forfeited 

1,782,000   

(65,000)   

475,000   

(160,000)  

(75,000)   

1,697,000   

(5,000)  

190,000   

-   

(100,000)  

Balance, end of the year   

1,957,000   

3.76   

1,782,000   

Exercisable 

1,324,500   

3.44   

358,000   

Weighted remaining 

average life (years)   

$

3.40   

4.20   

4.13   

1.84   

4.21   

3.55   

$

3.36 

4.25 

4.00 

- 

4.36 

3.40 

2.94 

3.84 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

A summary of the Company’s options as at December 31 and changes during the periods then ended 

The following options were issued, outstanding and exercisable at December 31: 

follows: 

Number outstanding 

Weighted average 
remaining life 
(years) 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price 
$

Weighted 
average at grant 
date 

Options outstanding 2013 

360,000 
80,000 
602,000 
150,000 
100,000 
190,000 
475,000 

1,957,000 

During the period, 120,000 options were exercised at a price of $1.90 for total cash proceeds of $228,000 

and 40,000 options were exercised at a price of $1.64 for total cash proceeds of $65,600. 

Number outstanding 

The fair value associated with the options issued during the period was calculated using the Black-Scholes 

model for options valuation, assuming volatility of 90% (2012: 90%) on the underlying units, risk free 

interest rates of 1.21% - 1.95% and a forfeiture rate of nil based on the composition of the option holders. 

Share prices for the calculation were the closing price on the TSXV on the date of issue of the options. The 

Company has assumed the options will be exercised at the end of the term of the option. 

Being a newly listed entity, the Company considered its historical share price over the last thirty-five 

months. However, given the lack of sufficient information on historical volatility, it also considered 

historical volatility of similar entities following a comparable period in their lives. 

The approximate impact of an increase of 1o% in the volatility assumption for the options issued in the 

current year would decrease net income of the Company by $51,954. The approximate impact of a decrease 

of 10% in the volatility assumption would increase net income of the Company by $56,843. 

400,000 
200,000 
722,000 
150,000 
120,000 
190,000 

1,782,000 

6.02 
7.19 
1.24 
2.69 
2.92 
3.23 
3.96 

3.55 

1.73 
1.90 
4.20 
4.77 
4.25 
4.00 
4.13 

3.76 

1.78 
1.78 
4.04 
4.70 
4.14 
4.00 
4.13 

3.55 

Options outstanding 2012 

Weighted average 
remaining life 
(years) 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price 
$

Weighted 
average at grant 
date 

6.50 
8.25 
3.33 
3.67 
3.92 
4.33 

3.84 

1.64 
1.90 
4.20 
4.77 
4.25 
4.00 

3.40 

1.78 
1.78 
4.04 
4.70 
4.14 
4.00 

3.35 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

d) Restricted shares 

The Company has granted restricted stock of the Company to certain individuals under the terms of the 
Restricted Stock Award Plan of the Company. Restrictions on such shares are removed as vesting 
conditions are met. 

The number of restricted shares granted under the Restricted Stock Award Plan was as follows: 

Restricted shares outstanding - beginning of year 
Granted during the year  

Restricted shares outstanding - end of year 

2013 

2012 

-   
91,179   

91,179   

- 
- 

- 

The fair value of the restricted shares granted during the 2013 year was $212,447 at the time of the grant 
(weighted average grant price of $2.33 per share) and was based on the market price of the Company’s 
shares at that time. 

During the 2013 year, the Company recorded net compensation expense of $2,384 for the Restricted Share 
Plan within the share based payment expenses. 

e) Earnings per share 

The following table summarizes the shares used in calculating earnings (loss) per share:  

Weighted average number of shares - basic 
Effect of dilutive stock options 

2013 
$

2012 
$

34,256,557   
440,000   

34,143,352 
1,738,913 

Weighted average number of shares - diluted 

34,696,557   

35,882,265 

Basic earnings (loss) per share are derived by dividing net income (loss) for the year by the weighted 
average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The effect of potentially dilutive securities 
is excluded if they are anti-dilutive. 

There have been no significant capital transactions from the reporting date to the date of this filing which 
have had a material impact on earnings per share.  

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

d) Restricted shares 

conditions are met. 

The number of restricted shares granted under the Restricted Stock Award Plan was as follows: 

Restricted shares outstanding - beginning of year 

Granted during the year  

Restricted shares outstanding - end of year 

2013 

2012 

-   

91,179   

91,179   

- 

- 

- 

The fair value of the restricted shares granted during the 2013 year was $212,447 at the time of the grant 

(weighted average grant price of $2.33 per share) and was based on the market price of the Company’s 

shares at that time. 

During the 2013 year, the Company recorded net compensation expense of $2,384 for the Restricted Share 

Plan within the share based payment expenses. 

e) Earnings per share 

The following table summarizes the shares used in calculating earnings (loss) per share:  

2013 

$

2012 

$

34,256,557   

440,000   

34,143,352 

1,738,913 

Weighted average number of shares - basic 

Effect of dilutive stock options 

Weighted average number of shares - diluted 

34,696,557   

35,882,265 

Basic earnings (loss) per share are derived by dividing net income (loss) for the year by the weighted 

average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The effect of potentially dilutive securities 

is excluded if they are anti-dilutive. 

There have been no significant capital transactions from the reporting date to the date of this filing which 

have had a material impact on earnings per share.  

The Company has granted restricted stock of the Company to certain individuals under the terms of the 

Restricted Stock Award Plan of the Company. Restrictions on such shares are removed as vesting 

The Company’s objective when managing capital is to ensure the Company is capitalized in a manner which 
provides a strong financial position for its shareholders. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

17 Management of capital structure 

The Company’s capital structure includes equity and working capital. In managing its capital structure, the 
Company considers future investment and acquisition opportunities, potential credit available and potential 
issuances of new equity. The Company’s objective is to maintain a flexible capital structure that will allow it to 
execute its stated business. Upon acquiring investment properties and operating businesses, the Company will 
strive to balance its proportion of debt and equity within its capital structure in accordance with the needs of 
the continuing business. The Company may, from time to time, issue shares and adjust its spending to manage 
current and projected proportions as deemed appropriate. 

The method used by the Company to monitor its capital is based on an assessment of the Company’s working 
capital position relative to its projected obligations. At December 31, 2013, the Company’s working capital was 
$8,538,467 (2012 - $12,554,733) and the Company had no debt. 

Current assets 
Current liabilities 

Working capital 

18 Financial risk management 

2013 
$

2012 
$

9,416,810   
878,343   

15,943,758 
3,389,025 

8,538,467   

12,554,733 

The Board of Directors ensures that management has put appropriate risk management processes in place. 
Through the Audit Committee, the Board oversees such risk management procedures and controls. 
Management provides updates to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis with respect to risk management. 

The Company is no longer exposed to risks resulting from insurance contracts and the related claims as the 
Company has disposed of their insurance operations effective December 20, 2013 (note 5). 

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Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Catastrophe risk 

The Company obtained insurance on buildings and all permanent fixtures totalling approximately 
$27,000,000.  

Credit risk  

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected financial loss to the Company if a third party fails to fulfill its 
performance obligations under the terms of a financial instrument. The Company’s credit risk arises principally 
from the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, investments and marketable securities and accounts receivable.  

The following table summarizes the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk on the consolidated statement 
of financial position. The maximum credit exposure is the carrying value of the asset, net of any allowances for 
loss. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Investments and marketable securities 
Amounts due from policyholders 
Accounts receivable 
Reinsurance assets 

2013 
$

5,370,215   
104   
-   
3,350,564   
-   

2012 
$

8,702,253 
3,992,547 
222,011 
255,628 
684,285 

Maximum credit risk exposure on the consolidated statement of 

financial position 

8,720,883   

13,856,724 

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is managed through risk management policies and procedures with 
emphasis on the quality of the investment portfolio. For the year, most of the Company’s investments consisted 
of institutional deposits. The majority of the funds invested are held in reputable Barbadian, Canadian or 
Mongolian banks. The Company is in the early stages of development and is continually improving its policies 
regarding monitoring its credit risk. 

The Company is exposed to credit risk as an owner of real estate in that tenants may become unable to pay the 
contracted rents. The Company mitigates this risk by carrying out appropriate credit checks and related due 
diligence on the significant tenants. The Company’s properties are diversified across residential and commercial 
classes. 

Amounts due from policy holders are short-term in nature and are not subject to material credit risk. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Catastrophe risk 

$27,000,000.  

Credit risk  

The Company obtained insurance on buildings and all permanent fixtures totalling approximately 

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected financial loss to the Company if a third party fails to fulfill its 

performance obligations under the terms of a financial instrument. The Company’s credit risk arises principally 

from the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, investments and marketable securities and accounts receivable.  

The following table summarizes the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk on the consolidated statement 

of financial position. The maximum credit exposure is the carrying value of the asset, net of any allowances for 

loss. 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Investments and marketable securities 

Amounts due from policyholders 

Accounts receivable 

Reinsurance assets 

2013 

$

5,370,215   

104   

-   

-   

3,350,564   

2012 

$

8,702,253 

3,992,547 

222,011 

255,628 

684,285 

Maximum credit risk exposure on the consolidated statement of 

financial position 

8,720,883   

13,856,724 

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is managed through risk management policies and procedures with 

emphasis on the quality of the investment portfolio. For the year, most of the Company’s investments consisted 

of institutional deposits. The majority of the funds invested are held in reputable Barbadian, Canadian or 

Mongolian banks. The Company is in the early stages of development and is continually improving its policies 

regarding monitoring its credit risk. 

The Company is exposed to credit risk as an owner of real estate in that tenants may become unable to pay the 

contracted rents. The Company mitigates this risk by carrying out appropriate credit checks and related due 

diligence on the significant tenants. The Company’s properties are diversified across residential and commercial 

classes. 

Amounts due from policy holders are short-term in nature and are not subject to material credit risk. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Liquidity risk  

Liquidity risk is the risk of having insufficient cash resources to meet financial obligations without raising funds 
at unfavourable rates or selling assets on a forced basis. Liquidity risk arises from the general business activities 
and in the course of managing the assets and liabilities. The purpose of liquidity management is to ensure that 
there is sufficient cash to meet all financial commitments and obligations as they fall due. The liquidity 
requirements of the Company’s business are met primarily by funds generated from operations, liquid 
investments and income and other returns received on investments. Cash provided from these sources is used 
primarily for claims and claim adjustment expense payments and investment property operating expenses.  

As at December 31, 2013, the Company does not believe the current maturity profile of the Company lends itself 
to any material liquidity risk, taking into account the level of cash and cash equivalents, investments and 
marketable securities as at December 31, 2013. The Company does not have material liabilities that can be 
called unexpectedly at the demand of a client. 

The following table summarizes the undiscounted cash flows of financial assets and liabilities by contractual or 
expected maturity: 

December 31, 2013 

One year or 
less 
$

One to two 
years 
$

No maturity 
date 
$

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Receivables  
Investments 

5,370,215 
1,705,439 
104 

- 
1,645,125 
- 

7,075,758 

1,645,125 

Financial Liabilities 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities 

874,222 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Receivables  
Reinsurance assets 
Investments 

Financial Liabilities 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities 
Insurance contract liabilities 

December 31, 2012 

One year or 
less 
$

One to two 
years 
$

No maturity 
date 
$

8,702,253 
255,628 
684,285 
3,992,547 

13,634,713 

996,314 
2,300,604 

3,296,918 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

-

Market risk 

Market risk includes interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. 

i)

Interest rate risk  

Interest rate risk is the potential for financial loss arising from changes in interest rates. Changes in 
interest rate levels generally impact the financial results to the extent that reinvestment yields are 
different than the original yields on fixed income securities. Changes in interest rates will affect the 
fair value of the fixed income securities. During periods of rising interest rates, the market value of the 
existing fixed income securities will generally decrease. During periods of declining interest rates the 
opposite is true. For investments classified as AFS, these increases and decreases in fixed income 
securities will result in corresponding increases and decreases in OCI until the securities are sold and 
any gain or loss is realized or the securities are written down to reflect an impairment loss. The 
primary technique for measuring interest rate risk related to fixed income securities is duration 
analysis. 

The approximate impact of an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates would increase the net 
income of the Company by nil (2012 - $39,925). The approximate impact of a decrease of 100 basis 
points in interest rates would decrease net income of the Company by nil (2012 - $39,925). 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Receivables  

Reinsurance assets 

Investments 

Financial Liabilities 

Trade payables and accrued liabilities 

Insurance contract liabilities 

December 31, 2012 

One year or 

One to two 

No maturity 

less 

$

years 

$

date 

$

8,702,253 

255,628 

684,285 

3,992,547 

13,634,713 

996,314 

2,300,604 

3,296,918 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

Market risk includes interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. 

Market risk 

i)

Interest rate risk  

Interest rate risk is the potential for financial loss arising from changes in interest rates. Changes in 

interest rate levels generally impact the financial results to the extent that reinvestment yields are 

different than the original yields on fixed income securities. Changes in interest rates will affect the 

fair value of the fixed income securities. During periods of rising interest rates, the market value of the 

existing fixed income securities will generally decrease. During periods of declining interest rates the 

opposite is true. For investments classified as AFS, these increases and decreases in fixed income 

securities will result in corresponding increases and decreases in OCI until the securities are sold and 

any gain or loss is realized or the securities are written down to reflect an impairment loss. The 

primary technique for measuring interest rate risk related to fixed income securities is duration 

analysis. 

The approximate impact of an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates would increase the net 

income of the Company by nil (2012 - $39,925). The approximate impact of a decrease of 100 basis 

points in interest rates would decrease net income of the Company by nil (2012 - $39,925). 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

ii) Currency risk  

Currency risk represents the risk that the Company incurs losses due to exposure to foreign currency 
fluctuations. The Company owns properties and carries out related business operations in Mongolia, 
and is therefore subject to foreign currency fluctuations that may impact its financial position and 
results.  

The approximate impact of an increase of 10% in the Mongolian Tögrög against the Canadian dollar 
would increase the OCI of the Company by $4,267,566 (2012 - $4,633,059). The approximate impact 
of a decrease of 10% in the Mongolian Tögrög against the Canadian dollar would decrease OCI of the 
Company by $4,267,566 (2012 - $4,633,059).  

iii) Other price risk 

Other price risk market fluctuation risk is where fluctuations in the value of equity securities affect the 
level and timing of recognition of gains and losses on securities held, and cause changes in realized 
and unrealized gains and losses. As the Company does not have any equity investments, it does not 
have any exposure to equity risk. 

Economic risk 

Mongolian tax, currency and customs legislation is subject to varying interpretations, and changes, which can 
occur frequently. Management’s interpretation of such legislation as applied to the transactions and activity of 
the Company may be challenged by tax authorities.  

Mongolian tax authorities may be taking a more assertive position in their interpretation of the legislation and 
assessments, and it is possible that transactions and activities that have not been challenged in the past may be 
challenged by tax authorities. As a result, significant additional taxes, penalties and interest may be assessed. 
Fiscal periods remain open to review by the authorities in respect of taxes for five calendar years preceding the 
year of review. Under certain circumstances reviews may cover longer periods. 

Mongolian tax legislation does not provide definitive guidance in certain areas, specifically in areas such as 
Value added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, personal income tax and other areas. From time to time, the 
Company adopts interpretations of such uncertain areas that reduce the overall tax rate of the Company. As 
noted above, such tax positions may come under heightened scrutiny as a result of recent developments in 
administrative and court practices. The impact of any challenge by the tax authorities cannot be reliably 
estimated; however, it may be significant to the financial position and/or the overall operations of the entity.  

The Company’s management believes that its interpretation of the relevant legislation is appropriate and the 
Company’s tax positions will be sustained. Management believes that tax risks are remote at present.  

Management performs regular re-assessments of tax risk and its position may change in the future as a result of 
the change in conditions that cannot be anticipated with sufficient certainty at present. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

19 Related party transactions 

Parties are generally considered to be related if the parties are under common control or if one party has the 
ability to control the other party or can exercise significant influence or joint control over the other party in 
making financial and operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is 
directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.  

On August 8, 2013, the Company loaned a member of the key management $100,000 with a fixed interest rate 
of 6% payable back to the Company within six months from the loan date. The loan was outstanding as at 
December 31, 2013 and settled subsequent to year end. 

Key management personnel of the Company include all directors and executive management. The summary of 
compensation for key management personnel is as follows: 

Salaries and other short-term employee benefits 
Share-based payments 

20 Contingent liabilities 

2013 
$

821,756   
341,049   

2012 
$

125,229 
456,717 

1,162,805   

581,946 

From time to time and in the normal course of business, claims against the Company may be received. On the 
basis of management’s assessments and professional legal advice, management is of the opinion that no 
material losses will be incurred and no provision or disclosure has been made in these consolidated financial 
statements. 

The Company indemnifies its directors and officers against any and all claims or losses reasonably incurred in 
the performance of their service to the Company to the extent permitted by law. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

19 Related party transactions 

Parties are generally considered to be related if the parties are under common control or if one party has the 

ability to control the other party or can exercise significant influence or joint control over the other party in 

making financial and operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is 

directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.  

On August 8, 2013, the Company loaned a member of the key management $100,000 with a fixed interest rate 

of 6% payable back to the Company within six months from the loan date. The loan was outstanding as at 

December 31, 2013 and settled subsequent to year end. 

Key management personnel of the Company include all directors and executive management. The summary of 

compensation for key management personnel is as follows: 

Salaries and other short-term employee benefits 

Share-based payments 

20 Contingent liabilities 

2013 

$

821,756   

341,049   

2012 

$

125,229 

456,717 

1,162,805   

581,946 

From time to time and in the normal course of business, claims against the Company may be received. On the 

basis of management’s assessments and professional legal advice, management is of the opinion that no 

material losses will be incurred and no provision or disclosure has been made in these consolidated financial 

statements. 

The Company indemnifies its directors and officers against any and all claims or losses reasonably incurred in 

the performance of their service to the Company to the extent permitted by law. 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

21 Supplementary cash flow information 

Changes in non-working capital arising from 

Other assets 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities 
Reinsurance assets 
Deferred acquisition expense 
Income tax payable 
Insurance contract liabilities 

2013 
$

2012 
$

394,083   
107,760   
-   
-   
63,663   
-   

(3,138,778) 
151,262 
(691,198) 
(80,066) 
(33,102) 
1,989,745 

Changes in non-cash working capital from operating activities  

565,506   

(1,802,137) 

22 Segment information 

The Company’s operations are conducted in three reportable segments as Investment Property Operations, 
Insurance Operations and Corporate. The Company reports information about its operating segments based on 
the way management organizes and reports the segments within the organization for making operating 
decisions and evaluating performance. 

Investment Property operations consist of commercial and residential investment property in Mongolia held for 
the purposes of rental revenue, capital appreciation or redevelopment. These properties are managed by Big 
Sky Capital LLC and its subsidiaries. 

Insurance Operations includes general property and casualty insurance products in Mongolia. Insurance 
underwriting and claims handling functions are administered through Mandal General Insurance LLC. These 
operations were disposed of on December 20, 2013 (note 5). 

Corporate administers financial resources and the corporate investment portfolio and is comprised of 
investment income, corporate costs and other activities not specific to other reportable segments and is shown 
separately. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company evaluates performance based on net income (loss) before income taxes.  

Rental income 
Property operating expenses  
Unrealized gain on fair value 

adjustment on 
investment properties 

Net premiums earned 
Claims and insurance 
benefits incurred 
Share based payment 
Other expenses 
Depreciation 
Net investment income  
Gain (loss) on disposal of 
investment property 
Other revenue (expense) 

Net income (loss) before 
income taxes 

Investment 
Property 
$

1,650,895   
(1,398,184)   

3,845,521   
-   

-   
(325,967)  
(71,291)   
(129,149)  
237,672   

(17,906)   
99,691   

Insurance 
$

Corporate 
$

-   
-   

-   
1,873,666   

(1,063,379)   
(506,912)  
(1,380,085)   
(40,271)   
543,045   

-   
365,564   

-   
-   

-   
-   

-   
(605,816)  
(3,065,792)   
(8,728)  
1,383   

-   
1,001   

3,891,282   

(208,372)  

(3,677,952)   

Rental income 
Property operating expenses  
Unrealized losses on fair 
value adjustment on 
investment properties 

Net premiums earned 
Claims and insurance 
benefits incurred 
Share based payment 
Other expenses 
Depreciation 
Net investment income  
Gain on disposal of 

investment property 
Other revenue (expense) 

Investment 
Property 
$

1,572,603   
(987,407)  

(2,697,212)   
-   

-   
(643,857)  
(275,993)  
(127,417)  
282,114   

12,768   
(19,860)   

Insurance 
$

Corporate 
$

-   
-   

-   
-   

-   
(470,695)  
(1,610,224)   
(9,624)  
6,745   

-   
-   

-   
628,424   

(1,042,387)   
(253,168)  
(1,001,244)   
(33,849)   
574,454   

-   
43,759   

-   
-   

12,768 
23,899 

Net loss before income taxes  

(2,884,261)   

(1,084,011)   

(2,083,798)   

(6,052,070) 

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2013 

Total 
$

1,650,895 
(1,398,184) 

3,845,521 
1,873,666 

(1,063,379) 
(1,438,695) 
(4,517,168) 
(178,148) 
782,100 

(17,906) 
466,256 

4,958 

2012 

Total 
$

1,572,603 
(987,407) 

(2,697,212) 
628,424 

(1,042,387) 
(1,367,720) 
(2,887,461) 
(170,890) 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

The Company evaluates performance based on net income (loss) before income taxes.  

Balance as of  
December 31, 2013: 

Total assets 
Property and equipment 
Investment properties 
Expenditures 

Property and 

equipment 
Investment properties 

Balance as of  
December 31,2012: 

Total assets 
Property and equipment 
Investment properties 
Expenditures 

Property and 

equipment 
Investment properties 

Investment 
Property 
$

41,819,097   
3,893,719   
32,313,391   

Corporate 
$

5,471,921   
21,973   
-   

129,576   
715,915   

2,197   
-   

Insurance 
$

Corporate 
$

2013 

Total 
$

47,291,018 
3,915,692 
32,313,391 

131,773 
715,915 

2012 

Total 
$

5,758,399   
211,250   
-   

1,584,043   
26,905   
-   

51,306,531 
4,576,031 
30,786,742 

Investment 
Property 
$

43,964,089   
4,337,876   
30,786,742   

318,096   
6,896,289   

113,467   
-   

2,147   
-   

433,710 
6,896,289 

Revenue 

Property and 
equipment 

Investment property 

2013 
$

2012 
$

2013 
$

2012 
$

2013 
$

2012 
$

Rental income 

Property operating expenses  

Unrealized gain on fair value 

adjustment on 

investment properties 

3,845,521   

3,891,282   

(208,372)  

(3,677,952)   

Investment 

Property 

$

1,650,895   

(1,398,184)   

-   

-   

(325,967)  

(71,291)   

(129,149)  

237,672   

(17,906)   

99,691   

Investment 

Property 

$

1,572,603   

(987,407)  

(2,697,212)   

-   

-   

(643,857)  

(275,993)  

(127,417)  

282,114   

12,768   

(19,860)   

$

-   

-   

-   

$

-   

-   

-   

Insurance 

Corporate 

1,873,666   

(1,063,379)   

(506,912)  

(1,380,085)   

(40,271)   

543,045   

-   

365,564   

(605,816)  

(3,065,792)   

(8,728)  

1,383   

-   

1,001   

Insurance 

Corporate 

628,424   

(1,042,387)   

(253,168)  

(1,001,244)   

(33,849)   

574,454   

-   

43,759   

(470,695)  

(1,610,224)   

(9,624)  

6,745   

$

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

$

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

Net premiums earned 

Claims and insurance 

benefits incurred 

Share based payment 

Other expenses 

Depreciation 

Net investment income  

Gain (loss) on disposal of 

investment property 

Other revenue (expense) 

Net income (loss) before 

income taxes 

Rental income 

Property operating expenses  

Unrealized losses on fair 

value adjustment on 

investment properties 

Net premiums earned 

Claims and insurance 

benefits incurred 

Share based payment 

Other expenses 

Depreciation 

Net investment income  

Gain on disposal of 

investment property 

Other revenue (expense) 

2013 

Total 

$

1,650,895 

(1,398,184) 

3,845,521 

1,873,666 

(1,063,379) 

(1,438,695) 

(4,517,168) 

(178,148) 

782,100 

(17,906) 

466,256 

4,958 

2012 

Total 

$

1,572,603 

(987,407) 

(2,697,212) 

628,424 

(1,042,387) 

(1,367,720) 

(2,887,461) 

(170,890) 

863,313 

12,768 

23,899 

Net loss before income taxes  

(2,884,261)   

(1,084,011)   

(2,083,798)   

(6,052,070) 

- 
  3,919,375    2,237,694    3,893,719    4,549,127    32,313,391    30,786,742 

Canada 
Mongolia 

21,973   

26,905   

1,001   

-   

- 

  3,920,376    2,237,694    3,915,692    4,576,032    32,313,391    30,786,742 

Revenue in Mongolia includes $2,239,230 (2012 - $672,183) from discontinued operations (note 5). 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

23 Other expenses 

Professional fees 
Travel 
Advertising 
Land and property tax 
Insurance 
Utility expense 
Other expenses 

2013 
$

1,866,094   
303,038   
21,118   
254,404   
27,901   
75,983   
778,303   

2012 
$
(Restated - 
note 5) 

1,201,459 
206,315 
16,003 
209,501 
24,644 
78,002 
601,214 

3,326,841   

2,337,138 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

December 31, 2013 

(expressed in Canadian dollars) 

23 Other expenses 

Professional fees 

Travel 

Advertising 

Land and property tax 

Insurance 

Utility expense 

Other expenses 

1,866,094   

1,201,459 

2013 

$

303,038   

21,118   

254,404   

27,901   

75,983   

778,303   

2012 

$

(Restated - 

note 5) 

206,315 

16,003 

209,501 

24,644 

78,002 

601,214 

3,326,841   

2,337,138 

Corporate Information

Board of Directors

Officers

Harris Kupperman 

Harris Kupperman

Executive Chairman of MGG 

Executive Chairman

Share Listing
TSX Venture exchange: YAK 

US Listing: MNGGF

Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Paul J. Byrne

CEO and President of MGG 

Dubai, UAE

Jordan Calonego, CFA

COO of MGG 

Thunder Bay, Ontario

William Fleckenstein

President of Fleckenstein 

Capital 

Seattle, Washington, USA

Byambaa Losolsuren

Partner at UMC Capital 

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

John Shaw

Chairman of Fitzsimons 

Redevelopment Authority

Denver, Colorado

Paul Sweeney

Independent Business 

Consultant  

Vancouver, British Columbia

Paul J. Byrne

CEO and President of MGG

Registered Office
700 – 2nd Street SW, Suite 1400 

Talha Siddiqui 

Calgary, AB T2P 4V5 

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Canada

Executive Office
100 King Street West, Suite 5600 

Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1C9, Canada 

Tel: (807) 346-8688 

Fax: (866) 468-9119 

info@mongoliagrowthgroup.com

Mongolian Office
Sukhbaatar District, 2nd Khoroo 

5th Khoroolol – 14251 

Seoul St 7/1 

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 

Tel:  976 7711 0740 

info@mggproperties.com

Jordan Calonego, CFA

Chief Operating Officer, 

Corporate Secretary 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers 
LLP

Winnipeg, MB

Legal

Borden Ladner 
Gervais LLP

Calgary, AB

Blakes, Cassels & Graydon 
LLP

Calgary, AB

Registrar and 
Transfer Agent

Olympia Trust

2300 125 – 9th Ave SE Calgary, 

Alberta T2G0P6 

Tel: (403) 261-0900  
cssinquiries@olympiatrust.com

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