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2014CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report 

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 

Asset Overview 

Philippines 

Service Contract 14C 

Service Contract 55 

Service Contract 73 

East Africa 

Reserves and Contingent Resources Estimate 

Summary of Assets 

Financial Report 2014 

Corporate Directory 

Directors Report 

Auditor’s Independent Declaration 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and  
Other Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Director’s Declaration 

Independent Audit Report to the Members of Otto Energy Limited 

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Tanzania

The Company has 
maintained its commitment 
to longer term growth 
through the exploration 
portfolio and our technical 
team have matured their 
understanding of both the 
Philippines and Tanzania 
acreage by acquisition of 
new seismic and preparation 
for upcoming drilling  
in 2015/16.

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Dear Shareholders:
It is appropriate that the Board of Otto Energy presents this, the 10th Annual Report to 
shareholders at the close of a year that has seen unprecedented activity for our Company. 

The most significant outcome delivered this year has been successful completion of the Galoc 
Phase II development. I am proud of this major achievement by Otto Energy’s management and 
contracting teams in Perth, Kuala Lumpur and the Philippines, who have delivered long term 
value to all Galoc Joint Venture parties and to the Philippine Government.  The Galoc expansion 
has positioned Otto Energy in an enviable position of financial strength among our peers. The 
Company has maintained its commitment to longer term growth through the exploration portfolio 
and our technical team have matured their understanding of both the Philippines and Tanzania 
acreage by acquisition of new seismic and preparation for upcoming drilling in 2015. 

The execution of the sale and purchase agreement by Otto to divest the 33% interest in the Galoc 
Oil field for $101.4m represents an outstanding opportunity to maximise and monetise the inherent 
value of the Galoc Interest after the successful completion of the Galoc Phase II expansion.

The transaction demonstrates Otto’s commitment to creating shareholder value by the ability to 
monetise a key asset and deliver a significant capital return to shareholders whilst at the same 
time funding a highly prospective exploration program.

We can look forward to the coming financial year, during which Otto Energy plans to maintain its 
current high level of activity. Highlights for the coming period include:

•  Completion of the Galoc divestment transaction; 

•  Complete acquisition of a 700km seismic survey in Tanzania and prepare for the first 

onshore exploration wells to be drilled in 2015;

•  Complete the current farm-out campaign to introduce a new partner to drill the Hawkeye-1 

exploration well in SC55 offshore the Philippines.

The ability to monetise the Galoc asset at this important juncture augers well for Otto Energy’s capacity 
to capture opportunities for FY2015 and beyond and early identification of such opportunities is also a 
focus in FY2015. The core goal of the Board and Management is to create sustainable long term value 
for all shareholders.

I thank you, our shareholders, for your continued support through this past year and as we move 
forward. I also thank my fellow Directors, Management team and staff in Perth and overseas for their 
continued commitment.

Rick Crabb 
Chairman

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 
Dear Shareholders,
Welcome to Otto Energy’s Annual Report for FY2014.

This year’s operating activity levels have been the highest experienced by our Company to date 
and I appreciate the continued support of our shareholders, staff and Board as we have moved 
through this period of high activity that has been both challenging and rewarding. A large 
part of our focus this year was on the Galoc oil field asset, which Otto Energy operates. The 
successful execution of the Galoc Phase II development was an outstanding success for Otto 
Energy and I would like to thank all of the team involved in delivering this project.

Otto Energy’s primary objective is to grow shareholder value, through: exploration success; 
building a pipeline of projects to increase the likelihood of exploration success; and concentrating 
on focus regions selected for their prospectivity and favourable fiscal regimes. The Company 
experienced several achievements during FY2014 across each of these various elements.

On the 22nd September 2014, Otto Energy announced it had executed a sale and purchase 
agreement (SPA) to divest 100% of the shares in Galoc Production Company WLL (GPC), the 
holder of Otto’s 33% interest in the Galoc oil field located in Service Contract 14C (Galoc 
Interest), to Risco Energy Investments Pte Ltd (Risco), a Singapore-based energy investment 
company for $101.4m effective 1 July 2014. 

The divestment on such favourable terms is an excellent result for Otto and is consistent with 
the focus on unlocking value for shareholders.

Otto intends to continue this strategy of focusing on valuable returns for shareholders 
throughout FY2015.

Production
Otto Energy’s operated 33% interest in the Galoc oil field has been fundamental to our 
continued strong financial position through FY2014. Our operations team has safely 
delivered 99% system reliability from the wellhead through to the production facility and 
has continued the exceptional uptime performance since delivering a major facility upgrade 
in April 2012. Our strong technical understanding of subsurface issues has delivered 
production volumes consistent with forecasts. This performance has allowed us to realise 
maximum asset value in a time of continued high oil prices and strong demand for Galoc 
crude from Asian refineries.

Total net production attributable to Otto Energy was 812,470 bbls, which in turn generated 
cashflow from sales of US$73.692 million. The Galoc oil field is expected to continue to 
deliver strong and reliable production into FY2015.

Development
In December 2013, the Galoc Phase II development was commissioned, increasing production 
rates to over 14,000 bopd. The successful execution of this project by Otto Energy, on behalf 
of the Philippines Department of Energy and the joint venture consortium, was a very positive 
reflection upon the team at Otto Energy and their dedication to excellence. 

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014In early 2014, Otto Energy commenced a series of 
activities to incorporate Phase II drilling results  
into a detailed analysis of the field, which  
has resulted in a clearer understanding of the 
structure and reservoir distribution between the  
Galoc Central Field Area (where current production 
wells are located) and the Galoc Mid and  
Galoc North Areas. Further studies will be  
completed by Q4 2014.

Exploration
Exploration is critical to the growth of any oil & gas 
company, and Otto Energy has continued to progress 
opportunities in both the Philippines and Tanzania. 

In Tanzania, Otto Energy, with our joint venture 
partners, have acquired over 500km of 2D seismic 
which has resulted in the identification of interpreted 
Neogene aged basins in both the Kilosa-Kilombero and Pangani 
contract areas, which appear analogous to recent discovery areas in 
both Kenya and Uganda, has motivated the Joint Venture to commit 
to significant exploration in the blocks. 

Otto is particularly encouraged by the early identification of the Kito 
prospect in the Kilosa-Kilombero block and believes this bodes well 
for exploration in the Pangani block, where a similar aged basin has 
been identified.

In August 2014, the joint venture commenced the acquisition of 
approximately 200km of 2D seismic data over the Moshi basin. This 
seismic survey is a follow-up to the successful programme carried 
out in the basin in 2013 where results indicated a sedimentary basin 
of about 3,000m in thickness. Once the survey in the Moshi basin is 
complete seismic operations will move to the Kilombero basin where 
up to 500km of 2D data will be acquired.

In Service Contract 55 in the Philippines, Otto Energy is continuing 
a farm-out campaign to introduce a new partner to drill the 
Hawkeye-1 exploration well. It is expected that this farm-out 
campaign will be completed during 2014.

“Otto’s primary objective is 
to grow shareholder value, 
demonstrated through the 
successful completion of 
Galoc Phase II in FY2014”

Corporate
Our balance sheet has remained strong through FY2014 with a closing 
cash position of US$7.735 million and no debt at year end. The delivery 
of increased production from Galoc Phase II and the resulting cashflow 
has enabled Otto Energy to repay all outstanding debt prior to year end.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support of Otto Energy and I look 
forward to delivering upon a similarly very successful year in FY2015.

Matthew Allen
Chief Executive Officer

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014ASSET OVERVIEW 
Throughout FY2014, Otto Energy Ltd (“Otto”) has continued to focus on its portfolio of oil 
production and high quality exploration assets, especially the core Galoc oil field asset.

Production
Since the start-up of production in October 2008, the Galoc oil field has produced a 
total of 13.3 million barrels (MMbbls) of crude oil (as at 30 June 2014), and delivered 
38 offtakes to refinery customers. As at the end of June 2014, production averaged 
approximately 8,450 barrels of oil per day (BOPD).

Significant increase in production achieved with Phase II, initial production 
following commissioning was over 14,000 BOPD and field life has been extended by  
three years to 2020.

Exploration and Development
Galoc Phase II
Otto, as operator, delivered Phase II from sanction to commencement of production in 
just over 14 months. Phase II was delivered safely and within both the original budget 
and schedule, which were set in August 2012.

SC55
During the period, BHP Billiton (BHPB) withdraw from a farm in agreement in SC55 
and executed agreements with Otto to terminate the farm-out agreement for SC55. 
Under the agreements BHPB paid US$3.0m to Otto and a further US$24.5m will be 
paid to Otto upon completion of the first exploration well in SC55. 

Otto has commenced a farm-out process to introduce a new joint venture partner to 
participate in the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 exploration well. 

Tanzania
The identification of interpreted Neogene aged basins in both Kilosa-Kilombero and 
Pangani contract areas, which appear analogous to recent discovery areas in both 
Kenya and Uganda, has motivated Otto and its joint venture partner to commit to the 
next stage of exploration in the blocks. 

Otto’s election to enter Years 3 and 4 of the contract areas involves the acquisition 
of additional 2D seismic data in 2014 to allow optimal well positioning and a 
commitment to drill one exploration well in each contract area before February 2016 .

Highlights:

Galoc production of  
2.50 MMbbls 
(0.81 MMbbls net to Otto)  
during the year; 

Successful completion of 
Galoc Phase II 

commissioning in December 2013; 

Early repayment of Galoc 
Phase II $35.9m 
Financing  
Facility in June 2014;

Election to enter Years 3 and 4 
 of the Pangani and 
Kilosa-Kilombero 
PSA’s in Tanzania.

Commence farm-out process to 

introduce a  
new partner 
into the SC55  
joint venture. 

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014PHILIPPINES
Service Contract 14C

Ownership: Otto Energy 33% and Operator

Status: In Production

Location: Offshore – Palawan Basin, Philippines

Area: 163km2

Joint Venture Partners:
Name 

Galoc Production Company WLL (Operator)

(Wholly owned subsidiary of Otto Energy Ltd)

Galoc Production Company (No 2) Pte Ltd

Nido Production (Galoc) Pty Ltd

Oriental Petroleum & Minerals Corporation/ Linapacan Oil Gas & Power 
Corporation

The Philodrill Corporation

Forum Energy Philippines Corporation

Percentage 

33.0%

26.8%

22.9%

7.8%

7.2%

2.3% 

Background 
The Galoc oil field is located in Palawan’s proven oil and gas fairway in a water depth of 
approximately 290m and commenced production in October 2008. Galoc crude is a 35 
degree API oil, existing in a turbidite sandstone reservoir at depths below sea level of 
approximately 2,100m and is produced via four horizontal production wells.

Operations Summary
Oil production over FY2014 totalled 2.50 MMbbls (gross) at an average daily rate of 6,745 
BOPD. Cumulative to date, production from the field totals 13.3 MMbbls (gross). A total 
of seven offtakes were delivered to Asia Pacific refinery customers in the financial year 
and 38 cargoes have now been delivered since production commenced. 

At the time of report writing, daily production averaged approximately 7,800 BOPD 
with small volumes of water, and on natural decline from an initial Phase II rate of over 
14,000 BOPD.

Highlights:

Currently producing from  

four wells,  
with produced oil processed  
by the leased  
FPSO Rubicon Intrepid 

Following completion  
of Phase II, 

production is in line with  
pre-start-up expectations

Cumulative production to  
date from the field is  
~ 13.3 million  
barrels (gross)

Field life extended by 
three years to  
~ 2020

Delivery of 7 cargos  

in 2014  
(103,000 bbls per cargo net to Otto 

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Summary of operating results are contained in the table below:

Production  
( bbls)

Liftings  
(bbls)

Gross

Otto Net

Gross

Otto Net

3rd Qtr 2013

322,977

106,582

377,668

124,630

4th Qtr 2013

550,671

181,721

304,665

100,539

1st Qtr 2014

825,162

272,303

859,488

283,631

2nd Qtr 
2014

763,225

251,864

969,862

320,054

Geoscience Activity
Data from the two new horizontal development wells GH-5 and 
GH-6 has been incorporated into the field and regional geological 
model.  A reservoir static model has been completed and dynamic 
simulation work is ongoing.  Initial results from this work suggest 
that the field extends into the Galoc Mid and Galoc North areas 
where additional reserves may be located. Scope also exists for 
further drilling in the Central Field Area.  

Once dynamic simulation work has been completed potential new 
well locations in both the Galoc Mid and Central Field Areas will be 
assessed for commerciality and contemplated for drilling during 2015.  

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Service Contract 55

Ownership: Otto Energy 93.18%, and Operator

Status: Exploration

Location: Offshore - Palawan Basin, Philippines

Area: 9,880km2

•  Previous farm-out partner, BHPB, formally exited the joint 
venture in early 2014, with BHPB’s 60% working interest 
reassigned to Otto

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Termination agreement included US$3.0m payment to Otto, 
with further US$24.5m due to be paid to Otto upon drilling 
of first exploration well on SC55

Farm out process well under way with anticipated 
completion during 2014

Service Contract 55 (SC55) is located in the southwest Palawan 
Basin and covers an area of 9,880km2 and was awarded to Otto 
Energy Investments Ltd (formerly NorAsian Energy Ltd) in 2005.

It is a deep-water block in the middle of a proven regional oil and 
gas fairway that extends from the productive offshore Borneo 
region in the southwest to the offshore Philippine production 
assets northwest of Palawan.

BHP Billion Farm-In
In May 2011, BHPB exercised an option to farm-in to SC55. The 
farm-in agreement resulted in Otto transferring 60% working 
interest and operatorship of SC55 to BHPB, in return for a carry on 
two deepwater offshore wells and reimbursement of prior costs 
incurred in the contract area.

In November 2013, BHPB advised Otto of its intention to withdraw 
from the SC55 licence, and later that month Otto secured the 
right to reassume BHPB’s 60% working interest. The termination 
agreements require BHPB to pay US$3.0m Otto, as well as an 
additional US$24.5m to Otto upon drilling of an exploration well.

Otto has access to all 3D seismic data acquired in the permit to 
date and has assumed operatorship. Otto has lodged a Sub-Phase 
4 work program and budget with the Department of Energy, which 
includes the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 well.

Exploration and Development
SC55 contains a number of distinct exploration play types 
including the Hawkeye turbidite clastic prospect and the material 
Cinco carbonate gas/condensate prospect, as well as a number of 
follow-up leads. The permit provides material opportunity and a 
series of possible drill targets in an exploration campaign that will 
be undertaken during the remaining term of the service contract.

The Hawkeye prospect was identified on 2D seismic originally 
acquired by Otto in 2007 and further defined with the 600km  
3D seismic acquisition in late 2009. Hawkeye contains a ‘Best 
Estimate’ STOIIP of ~480 MMbbls of oil and a ‘Best Estimate’ Net 
Prospective Resource of 89 MMbbls of oil.

The Cinco gas/carbonate prospect was identified as part of an 
1,800km2 3D seismic program undertaken  
by BHPB in 2010 that focused on a trend of carbonate prospects 
and leads, with Cinco being analogous to the  
Malampaya producing gas/condensate field in the Philippines. 
Cinco contains a ‘Best Estimate’ GIIP of 2.4 Tcf with  
a ‘Best Estimate’ Net Prospective Resource of 1.3 Tcf of gas and 45 
MMbbls of associated condensate (Condensate Gas Ratio 35 bbls/
MMscf). The Net Prospective Resources reflect working interest 
post re-assignment for Otto of 93.18% and excludes Government 
Share of profit oil.

The arithmetically aggregated gas/condensate prospect and lead 
inventory including Cinco, contains a ‘Best Estimate’ GIIP of ~17 
Tscf with a ‘Best Estimate’ Net Prospective Resource of ~9 Tscf of 
gas and 320 MMbbls of condensate.

Farm-out Status:
Otto is several months into a farm-out process to introduce a new 
joint venture partner to participate in the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 
exploration well. Otto is targeting suitably qualified partners 
with deepwater experience to join the exploration program and 
several suitable companies with SE Asia operations have been 
undertaking technical due diligence reviews of the available data.

Otto continues drilling planning operations including well design, 
planning studies and procurement reviews. Importantly, Otto 
has also invited expressions of interest from drilling rig owners 
to determine availability of drilling units to ensure Hawkeye-1 is 
drilled within the required timeframe.

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Joint Venture Partners: 
Name 

OEL (through 100% subsidiaries Otto Energy Investments Ltd and Otto 
Energy Philippines Inc.)

Palawan 55 Exploration and Production Corporation  
(formerly Trans-Asia Oil & Energy Development Corporation)

Percentage

93.2% 
(Operator)

6.8%

Work Program:
Sub-Phase

4 

5

Date

Commitment

Aug 11 – Dec 14

1 Deepwater Well

Dec 14 – Dec 16

1 Deepwater Well

Extension Period

Further 1 year allowed

SC55 Portfolio - Gas.  Arithmetric Aggregation

Bscf

GIIP

Gross Prospective Resource

Net Prospective Resource

P90

2,325

1,545

436

P50

17,141

11,527

3,253

P10

71,064

48,207

13,604

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Hawkeye Prospect
The Hawkeye prospect is interpreted to be a large, relatively undeformed Miocene aged toe thrust, analogous to offset discoveries in 
Malaysia. The Miocene turbidite reservoir is likely to be tested by a well sitting in approximately 1,700m of water. The prospect was first 
identified on vintage 2D seismic data which was later followed up by a 3D seismic acquisition in early 2010. The 3D data has further 
matured the prospect to drillable status. Hawkeye is a well imaged, toe thrust structure of more than 500m vertical relief, 50km2  area 
with attendant DHI’s. Multiple flat spots are evident with an associated oil column consistent with detailed rock property analysis.  

Hawkeye STOIIP estimates range from 87 MMbbls to 1,539 MMbbls with a P50 of ~480 MMbbls, and Net Prospective Resources 
range of 5 to 113 MMbbls.

Cinco Prospect
The Cinco prospect is interpreted to be a large Nido level reef/platform carbonate build-up, which sits on a regional high block in 
water depth of approximately 1,400m. The reservoir is predicted at 3,120m sub sea floor. The 3D seismic acquired in early 2010 has 
identified a significant number of similar structures. A clear gas escape chimney is observed on seismic adjacent to Cinco reducing the 
risk of hydrocarbon charge into the structure. Success at Cinco would high grade many of the adjacent large analogue structures in 
the block, which, in combination, would have the potential to unlock a large new gas province of LNG proportions.

There are a number of similarities between the Cinco prospect and the largest gas and condensate discovery in the Philippines at 
Malampaya, which has been developed as the country’s largest gas to power project. Both have Nido carbonate reservoir, sit on 
regional high blocks and have similar seismic character and volumetric capacity. Cinco GIIP ranges from 0.9 to 6.3 Tscf, with a P50 
GIIP of 2.4 Tscf, and Net Prospective Resources range of 165 to 1,220 Bscf, plus 16 MMbbls associated condensates at the P50 Net 
Prospective Resources level. 

Significant Regional Projects:

•  Malampaya gas and condensate project, 

operated by Shell, offshore Palawan, Philippines 

•  Offshore gas and condensate project 
commissioned in 2001, produces 
approximately 2,700 megawatts of power 
for the main island of the Philippines, Luzon

•  Kikeh oil project, operated by Murphy Oil 
Corporation, offshore Sabah, Malaysia

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Initial production in 2007 from Kikeh 
was 120,000 BOPD - there are significant 
similarities between Hawkeye and the 
Kikeh development

•  Kebabangan cluster of gas and condensate 
fields, operated by Kebabangan Petroleum 
Operating Company (Petronas, Shell and 
ConocoPhillips), offshore Sabah, Malaysia

•  Large gas aggregation offshore Sabah with 
export to the Bintulu LNG plant, first gas 
expected by 2014 producing approximately 
130,000 to 140,000 BOPD

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Service Contract 73 

Ownership: Otto Energy 100%

Status: Exploration

Location: Offshore Mindoro-Cuyo Block

Area: 8,440km2

Otto Energy was awarded Service Contract 73 in 2013 under a Philippine Energy Contracting Round. The award of this service  
contract is a reflection of Otto’s significant expertise in the Philippine oil and gas industry. 

SC73 is an offshore block located in the southern part of the Mindoro Basin – Cuyo Platform, a continental rift basin located offshore 
the Philippines. It covers around 8,440km2 with water depth ranging from 100m to 1,300m. There is an existing 2D seismic date set of 
over 3,000km covering the block.

The petroleum play types identified in SC73 are reef build-ups, fault blocks and anticlines. The reservoir intervals are Early Miocene to 
Pliocene carbonates and Early to Late Miocene carbonate and clastics. Source rocks are coaly and organic-rich claystones of Eocene 
to Middle Miocene. Middle Miocene carbonates and clastics provide the seal for the system.

Oil has been discovered with an Extended Production Test conducted in 1994 at the Maniguin wells near the block. The occurrence of 
oil seepages in the Mindoro Island region also confirms the presence of an active petroleum system in the area.

Otto has commenced reprocessing of a focussed subset of existing data in the block with a minimum financial commitment of 
US$0.5m over an initial period of 18 months.

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014EAST AFRICA
Tanzania

Ownership: Otto has a direct interest in 50% of the Pangani and Kilosa-Kilombero Production Sharing Agreements, through its wholly 
owned subsidiary Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Ltd.

Operator: Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Ltd (a subsidiary of Swala Energy Limited (ASX: SWE) is operator, and holds the other 50% 
equity interest

Location: Onshore, Tanzania

Area: ~ 34,000km2

Status: Infill seismic data is being acquired at Pangani to be followed by additional infill seismic at Kilosa-Kilombero, and planning for 
drilling of the first exploration well in each licence in 2015/16.

Overview
The Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) in Tanzania were awarded by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on 20 
February 2012, with the overall Kilosa-Kilombero and Pangani acreage covering a gross area of almost 34,000km2. The acquisition of the 
two exploration licences is consistent with Otto’s strategy to obtain acreage in prospective areas on attractive terms at the beginning of 
the exploration lifecycle.

Exploration and Development
Following the award of the PSA’s in 2012, the joint venture partners conducted analysis of legacy gravity and magnetic data, followed by 
acquisition of new airborne gravity and magnetic data. Analysis of this data confirmed the presence of a significant sedimentary basin 
at Kilosa-Kilombero and the possibility of a significant sedimentary basin at Pangani. In 2013, the joint venture undertook a 2D seismic 
program over both exploration licence areas, which yielded very positive results indicating Neogene aged basins in both Pangani and 
Kilosa-Kilombero, analogous to recent discovery areas in Kenya and Uganda. In February 2014, the joint venture partners agreed to 
enter into Years 3 and 4 of the agreement, involving the acquisition of additional seismic data to allow optimal well positioning and a 
commitment to drill one exploration well in each contract area before February 2016 .

OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Pangani PSA

Ownership: Otto Energy 50%

Status: Exploration

Location: Offshore - Onshore East Africa

Area: 17,156km2

Following the award of the PSA in February 2012, the 
joint venture committed to carry out a work program 
over a four-year exploration campaign with exit points 
at the end of years one and two.

A total of 200km of 2D seismic data has now been 
acquired over the Pangani licence, specifically focused 
on the Mvungwe and Moshi basins original recognised 
from regional gravity and magnetics data.

The results from the seismic survey show that the Moshi 
basin, in the north of the licence area, appears to be a 
deep basin with sedimentary fill of probable Neogene 
age. Additionally, the data suggests the basin is fault-
bounded, 25km wide and with basin fill between 2,000m 
and 3,000m depth.

six discoveries have been made to date, indicate shallow basins can be 
productive with the right heat flows, and the upcoming basin modelling 
program will determine whether hydrocarbon accumulation may be present 
at Mvungwe.

Results also indicate that the Mvungwe basin, 
located in the south of the licence area, is less than 
1,000m deep and contains sediments of probably 
Neogene age. The Pakwach Basin in Uganda, where 

Acquisition of 200km of additional infill seismic data commenced in late 
August 2014 over the Moshi basin area.  The focus of the survey is to better 
understand the geometry of the basin and firm up structures for drilling 
during 2015.

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Kilosa-Kilombero PSA

Ownership: Otto Energy 50%

Status: Exploration

Location: Onshore East Africa

Area: 17,675km2

Following the award of the PSA in February 2012, the joint venture 
committed to carry out a work program over a four-year exploration 
campaign with exit points at the end of years one and two.

In the first year, the joint venture committed to reprocess and reinterpret 
historical data, to conduct out field work, and to carry out a 6,000km 
airborne gravity-magnetic survey. This work was completed in October 
2012. The final airborne survey recorded more than 14,000km of data 
through efficient use of the combined gravity and separate magnetic 
surveys.

This work confirmed the presence of three basins, each of about 2,000km² 
in area. The northern two basins at Kilosa and Kidatu are estimated to 
contain 6,000m to 7,000m of sediment. Some of the sediment is likely to 
be of Karoo age (100-260 million years) but there is potential for some 
Neogene fill.

The southern Kilombero basin is believed to be predominantly Neogene 
in age and exhibited anomalous stressed vegetation identified as being 
potentially caused by hydrocarbon seeps.

During the second year of the contract the joint venture acquired 370km 
2D seismic over the Kilosa-Kilombero basin, with results indicating large 
scale structures and sediments similar to the oil basins of Lokichar (Kenya) 
and Lake Albert (Uganda) where Africa Oil and Tullow Oil have had 
significant success.

The results of this seismic program identified the Kito prospect, which 
indicated a prospective resource of between 19.2 MMbbls and 169.6 
MMbbls net to Otto, with a best estimate of 60.4 MMbbls. 

A program of up to 500km of additional infill 2D seismic data will be 
acquired across the Kilombero basin during Q3-4 2014. These data will 
be acquired immediately following completion of the present survey 
underway in the Pengani block.  The focus of the program will be:

1.  To provide additional infill lines across the “Kito” prospect that may 

become a drillable target in 2015. 

2.  To cover other portions of the basin which from the initial 2013 
seismic data and earlier remote sensing data have the potential 
to contain additional leads and prospects

Kilosa-Kilombero and Pangani Block Participants

Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Ltd (100% subsidiary of Otto)

50.0%

Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Limited

50.0% 
(Operator)

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014Reserves and Contingent Resources

Otto Proved (1P) Reserves as at 30 June 2014

Proven (1P) Entitlement Reserves (2) (Otto Entitlement share) by Area

Philippines – Galoc Field (5)

TOTAL

Crude Oil

Sales Gas

Sales Gas

Total

Million bbls

2.3

2.3

Bcf

0.0

0.0

Million bbls

Million bbls

0.0

0.0

2.3

2.3

Otto Proved and Probable (2P) Reserves as at 30 June 2014

Proven plus Probable (2P) Entitlement Reserves (3) (Otto Entitlement share) by Project Area

Philippines – Galoc Field (5)

TOTAL

Crude Oil

Sales Gas

Sales Gas

Total

Million bbls

3.3

3.3

Bcf

0.0

0.0

Million bbls

Million bbls

0.0

0.0

3.3

3.3

Movement in 2P Reserve and 2C Resource Categories over the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

Reserves & Contingent Resources Summary

1-July-13

Production

Revisions & 
Exploration 
Success

Contingent 
Resources 
converted to 
Reserves

Acquisitions  
and 
Divestment

30-June-14

Galoc Field – SC14C

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

2P Reserves

2C Contingent Resources

4.1

0.0

(0.7)

0.0

(0.1)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

3.3

0.0

All Project Areas

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

Million bbls

2P Reserves

2C Contingent Reserves

4.1

0.0

(0.7)

0.0

(0.1)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

3.3

0.0

•  Numbers have been rounded to 1 decimal place 

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Reserves and Contingent Resources  
(continued)
Otto Reserve Estimates (30 June 2014)
Otto reports its petroleum reserve and resource estimates using 
definitions and guidelines published in the Society of Petroleum 
Engineers Inc./World Petroleum Congresses/American Association 
of Petroleum Geologists/Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers 
(SPE/WPC/AAPG/SPEE) Petroleum Resources Management 
System (March 2007).

Estimates of Galoc Reserves & Contingent resources are estimated 
by internal technical assessments and are supported by RISC 
independent audits undertaken in January 2014.

Otto reports reserves net of the petroleum required for processing 
and transportation to the customer, and in the case of Service 
Contracts (such as the Philippines), net of the “Government Share”.  
Reserves reported are based on, and accurately reflect, information 
compiled by consultants of the Company who have the requisite 
qualifications and experience prescribed by the ASX Listing Rules.  

Rounding errors can occur in aggregation of numbers.

Revision may result from previous estimates of oil & gas volumes 
which have been altered due to changing economic conditions and/or 
the addition of new technical data or new technical interpretations.

Major Changes since 30 June 2013
Galoc
The Galoc “gross” 2P Reserve estimate at 30 June 2014, was 11.8 
MMbbls.  Of this, Otto assess that 10.0 MMbbls is the “Contractor 
Share” (Gross) and 1.8Mbbsl is the “Government Profit Oil 
Share” (Gross).  Otto reports it’s effective working interest of the 
Contractor Share of the Reserves (2P = 3.3 MMbbls).

Reserves & Contingent Resources in 2014 have been adjusted to 
reflect the latest reservoir modelling and predicted outcomes from 
the approved Phase II development.  

Notes to the Reserves Statement:
Notes to the Reserves Statement: 
1.  Reserves are those quantities of petroleum anticipated to be 

commercially recoverable by application of development projects 
to known accumulations from a given date forward under defined 
conditions. Reserves must further satisfy four criteria: they must 
be discovered, recoverable, commercial and remaining (as of the 
evaluation date) based on the development project(s) applied.

2.  Proven (1P) reserves are those reserves that, to a high degree of 

certainty (90% confidence), are recoverable. There is relatively little 
reservoir risk associated with these reserves. Proven developed 
reserves are reserves that can be recovered from existing wells 
with existing infrastructure and operating methods.  Proven 
undeveloped reserves require development.

3.  Proven plus Probable (2P) reserves are those reserves that analysis 

of geological and engineering data suggests are more likely than 
not to be recoverable. There is a circa 50% probability that reserves 
recovered will exceed Proven plus Probable reserves.

4.  Contingent Resources are those quantities of hydrocarbons which 
are estimated, on a given date, to be potentially recoverable from 
known accumulations, but which are not currently considered to 
be commercially recoverable. Contingent Resources may be of a 
significant size, but still have constraints to development. These 
constraints, preventing the booking of reserves, may relate to lack 
of gas marketing arrangements or to technical, environmental 
or political barriers. 2C Contingent Resources are where there is 
circa 50% probability that the quantities exceed this estimate. 
Contingent Resources do not always mature to Reserves and do 
not necessarily represent future Reserves bookings. 

5. 

The Philippines “Government Share” of Galoc 1P and 2P Reserves 
has been deducted from Otto’s working interest (33.00%).

6.  Net Prospective or Net Contingent Resources are calculated 

as per Otto’s working interest and include the deduction of the 
Government share of profit oil. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

“MMbbls” means millions (106) of barrels of oil at standard 
oilfield conditions of 14.696 psi (101.325kPa) and 60oFahrenheit 
(15.56o Celsius).

“Bcf” means billions (109) of cubic feet of gas at standard 
oilfield conditions of 14.696 psi (101.325kPa) and 60oFahrenheit 
(15.56o Celsius).

“MMboe” means millions (106) of barrels of oil equivalent.  
In common with international practice, dry gas volumes are 
converted to oil equivalent volumes via a constant conversions 
factor, for which Otto adopts 6 Bcf of dry gas to one MMboe.

10.  Unless otherwise stated, Reserve and resource estimates are 

net to Otto.

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The reserve and contingent resource information in this 
report is based on information compiled by Dr Mark Pogson 
MSc Petroleum Engineering), PhD (Physical Chemistry), BSc 
(Chemistry and Geochemistry), who has consented to the  
inclusion of such information in this report in the  
form and context in which it appears. Dr Pogson  
is a consultant to the Company, with more than  
25 years relevant experience in the petroleum  
industry and is a member of The Society of  
Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

Reserves and Contingent resources have been estimated 
using both probabilistic and deterministic methods. Otto is not 
aware of any new information or data that materially affects 
the assumptions and technical parameters underpinning 
the estimates of reserves and contingent resources and the 
relevant market announcements referenced continue to apply 
and have not materially changed.

Summary of Assets 

Asset

The Philippines

OEL Working Interest

Joint Venture Partners

Notes

SC55  
Exploration block, 
Southwest  Palawan Basin

93.18% 

(Operator)

Palawan 55 Exploration and 
Production

6.82%

Otto carrying Filipino partner through 
drilling of two wells.

There is 1% Gross Overriding Royalty to 
RGA on Otto share.

Trans-Asia also has a right to acquire an 
additional 5% equity from Otto.

SC14C 
Galoc Block 
Northwest Palawan

33%

(Operator)

GPC (2) 

Nido Petroleum

SC73  
Offshore Mindoro-Cuyo 
Block

Tanzania

Kilosa-Kilombero PSA

Pangani PSA

100%

(Operator)

50%

50%

Oriental

Philodrill

Forum

-

Swala Oil and Gas 
(Tanzania)

Swala Oil and Gas 
(Tanzania)

26.84%

22.88%

7.79%

7.21%

2.28%

-

50%

50%

Permit acquired in August 2013

Permit acquired in February 2012

Permit acquired in February 2012

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Contents 

Corporate Directory 

Directors Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other  
Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Director’s Declaration 

Independent Audit Report to the Members of Otto Energy Limited 

ASX Additional Information 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 
CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Directors 

Mr Rick Crabb – Non-Executive Chairman 
Mr Rufino Bomasang – Non-Executive Director 
Mr John Jetter – Non-Executive Director 
Mr Ian Macliver – Non-Executive Director 
Mr Ian Boserio – Non-Executive Director 

Company Secretary 

Mr Scott Blenkinsop (appointed 26 February 2014) 

Key Management Personnel  

Principal registered office in Australia 

Share Register 

Auditors 

Stock Exchange Listings 

Banks 

Website address 

Mr Matthew Allen – Chief Executive Officer (appointed 24 February 2014)  
Mr Paul Senycia – Vice President Exploration and New Ventures  
Mr Craig Hasson – Chief Financial Officer (appointed 26 February 2014) 
Mr Scott Blenkinsop (appointed 26 February 2014) 

32 Delhi Street 
West Perth WA 6005 
Tel:  + 61 8 6467 8800 
Fax: + 61 8 6467 8801 

Link Market Services Limited  
178 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Tel:  + 61 8 9211 6670 
Fax: + 61 2 9287 0303 

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd 
38 Station Street 
Subiaco WA 6008 
Tel:  + 61 8 6382 4600 
Fax: + 61 8 6382 4601 

Australian Securities Exchange  
Level 8, Exchange Plaza 
2 The Esplanade 
Perth WA 6000 
ASX Code: OEL 

Westpac Banking Corporation  
Level 17, 109 St Georges Terrace  
Perth WA 6000 
Tel: + 61 8 9426 2580  
Fax: + 61 8 9426 2288 

BNP Paribas 
10 Collyer Quay #34-01 
Singapore 049315 
Tel: + 65 6210 1288 
Fax: + 65 6224 3459 

www.ottoenergy.com 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 
DIRECTORS REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the “consolidated entity”) consisting 
of Otto Energy Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2014. 

Directors 

The Directors in office at any time during the financial year or since the end of the financial year are: 

Mr Rick Crabb 
Mr Rufino Bomasang 
Mr John Jetter  
Mr Ian Macliver 
Mr Ian Boserio 

Directors have been in office from 1 July 2013 until the date of this report unless otherwise stated. 

Principal Activities 

The principal activity of  the  consolidated  entity  continued to be investment in  oil and gas  exploration, development and 
production in the Philippines and East Africa.  

Dividends – Otto Energy Limited 

The Directors recommend that no dividend be paid for the year ended 30 June 2014, nor have any amounts been paid or 
declared by way of dividend since the end of the previous financial year. 

Review of Operations 

A review of the operations of the consolidated entity during the financial year and the results of those operations are set 
out in the review of operations, refer to pages 6 to 18. 

Financial Summary  

The consolidated entity experienced an increase in revenue during the year. Revenue from the sale of oil for the financial 
year  ending  30  June  2014  was  US$73.69m  (2013:  US$60.18m).  This  was  a  result  of  significant  increase  in  production 
following the successful completion of the Galoc Phase II project in December 2013. Gross profit for the year was $43.99m 
(2013: $40.50m). 

The  net  loss  from  continuing  operations  before  tax  was  US$0.17m  (2013:  US$20.26m  profit)  and  a  net  loss  after  tax  of 
US$0.09m (2013: US$9.44m profit). The net loss for the financial year ending 30 June 2014 was due to the write down of 
assets in Service Contract 69 (SC69) and Service Contract 51 (SC51) totalling US$23.79m. Otto relinquished its stake in SC69 
in October 2013 following evaluation work and an unsatisfactory farm out process. Otto has also impaired the exploration 
and evaluation assets in SC51 following the unsuccessful Duhat-2 well.  

Significant changes in state of affairs 

Significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year were as follows: 

  Galoc Phase II development in Service Contract 14C was  commissioned in December 2013. This represents a major 
achievement for Otto and its service contract partners as production  initially increased to over 14,000 barrels of oil 
per day.  

  Otto executed agreements with BHP Billiton Petroleum (Philippines) Corporation (“BHPB”) to terminate the farm-out 
agreement  over  Service  Contract  55.  This  was  approved  by  the  Philippine  Department  of  Energy  (“DOE”)  in  March 
2014.  BHPB’s  60%  working  interest  has  been  reassigned  to  Otto,  which  takes  Otto’s  working  interest  in  SC55  to 
93.18%. BHPB paid Otto US$3.0m and will pay a further US$24.5m upon drilling an exploration well.  

•  Otto has commenced a farm-out process intended to find farmees to participate in the SC55 drilling of the Hawkeye-1 

exploration well. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 
DIRECTORS REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

  On  2  May  2014,  Otto  elected  to  withdraw  from  Service  Contract  51,  following  extensive  post-well  analysis  of  the 
Duhat-2 well. In addition, no other drillable prospects have been identified on existing seismic data available in the 
northern Service Contract area.  

  On 8 October 2013, Otto decided to relinquish its 79% stake in Service Contract 69 in the Philippines. The decision to 
exit comes after extensive evaluation work carried out over the block, including 2D and 3D seismic acquisition and a 
comprehensive farm-out process that did not deliver an acceptable commercial outcome to Otto.  

 

In February 2014, Otto elected to enter into Years 3 and 4 of the Pangani and Kilosa-Kilombero production sharing 
agreements in Tanzania. Commitments include two exploration wells to be drilled before February 2016. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the Financial Year  

On 22 September 2014, Otto announced the execution of a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to divest 100% of the shares 
in Galoc Production Company WLL (GPC), the holder of Otto’s 33% interest in the Galoc oil field located in Service Contract 
14C (Galoc Interest) to Risco Energy Investments Pte Ltd (Risco), a Singapore-based energy investment company.  

Under  the  SPA,  Risco  has  agreed  to  pay  Otto  US$101.4m  as  at  1  July  2014.  Risco  will  assume  all  production  rights  and 
liabilities associated with the Galoc Interest (including abandonment costs) with effect from 1 July 2014. 

Completion of the transaction is conditional on Otto shareholder approval.  

A  proposed  capital  return  at  A$0.06  per  share  was  also  announced  for  payment  following  completion  of  the  GPC  sale, 
receipt of a ruling from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and shareholder approval. Otto will request an ATO Class Ruling to 
confirm the tax implications for shareholders. 

Likely developments and expected results of Operations  

Likely  developments  in  the  operations  of  the  consolidated  entity  constituted  by  Otto  Energy  Limited  and  the  entities  it 
controls from time to time that were not finalised at the date of this report included: 

  High impact exploration in SC55 with two drill-ready targets for Hawkeye and Cinco. The US$24.5m funding from BHP 
Billiton  (BHPB)  for  Otto  will  be  the  key  enabler  for  the  first  well.  Otto  is  continuing  the  farm-out  process  seeking 
potential farmees to partner for the SC55 drilling campaign. 

 

In  Tanzania  (Kilosa-Kilombero  and  Pangani),  further  2D  seismic  acquisition  commenced  in  August  2014.  Following 
completion of the seismic, plans will commence to advance into the drill phase in 2015.  

  Otto is in the process of looking for a potential new acquisition located in the East Africa Rift System.  

Additional comments on expected  results of  certain operations of  the group are included in  the  review of operations on 
pages 6 to 18. 

In accordance with its objectives, the consolidated entity intends to participate in a number of exploration and appraisal 
wells and will consider growing its exploration effort and production base by farm-in, permit application and/or acquisition 
within  its  existing  operational  focus  areas  and  in  other  suitable  countries  or  regions.  Further  information  on  likely 
developments in the operations of the consolidated entity and the expected results of operations have not been included in 
this  annual  financial  report  because  the  Directors  believe  it  would  be  likely  to  result  in  unreasonable  prejudice  to  the 
consolidated entity.  

Environmental Regulation 

So far as the Directors are aware, there have been no breaches of environmental conditions of the Company’s exploration 
or production licences. Procedures are adopted for each exploration program to ensure that environmental conditions of 
the Company’s tenements are met. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 
DIRECTORS REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Information on Directors and Key Management Personnel  

Mr Rick Crabb BJuris (Hons), LLB, MBA, FAICD. Chairman (Non-Executive) 

Date appointed 

19 November 2004 

Experience and expertise 

Other current directorships 

Mr  Rick  Crabb  holds  degrees  in  law  and  business  administration  from  the  University  of 
Western  Australia.  Mr  Crabb  practised  as  a  solicitor  from  1980  to  2004,  specialising  in 
resources, corporate and commercial, with considerable offshore experience. Mr Crabb now 
focuses on his public company directorships and investments. 

Chairman,  Non-Executive  Director  of  Golden  Rim  Resources  Limited  from  22  August  2001, 
Platypus Minerals Limited (formerly Ashburton Minerals Limited) from 1 September 1999 and 
Paladin Energy Limited from 8 February 1994. 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

None 

Special responsibilities 

Audit and Compliance 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee  

Interest in shares and options 

17,495,052 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited. 

Mr John Jetter BLaw, BEcon, INSEAD. Director (Non-Executive) 

Date appointed 

10 December 2007 

Experience and expertise 

Mr  John  Jetter  is  the  former  Managing  Director,  CEO  and  head  of  investment  banking  of  JP 
Morgan in Germany and Austria, and a member of the European Advisory Council, JP Morgan 
London. Mr Jetter has held senior positions with JP Morgan throughout Europe, focusing his 
attention  on  major  corporate  clients  advising  on  some  of  Europe’s  largest  corporate 
transactions. Formerly Chairman of the Board of Rodenstock AG, Germany, Deputy Chairman 
of  the  Board  of  European  Business  School  and  Chairman  of  the  Finance  Facility,  Oestrich-
Winkel, Germany. 

Other current directorships 

Non-Executive Director of Venture Minerals Limited since 8 June 2010. 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

None 

Special responsibilities 

Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

Interest in shares and options 

19,089,175 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited and options to acquire 3,000,000 ordinary 
shares. 

Mr Ian Macliver BCom, FCA, F Fin, FAICD. Director (Non-Executive) 

Date appointed 

7 January 2004 

Experience and expertise 

Other current directorships 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

Mr  Ian  Macliver  is  Managing  Director  of  Grange  Consulting  Group  Pty  Ltd,  which  provides 
specialist corporate advisory services to listed and unlisted companies. Mr Macliver has held   
senior  Executive  and  Director  roles  of  both  resource  and  industrial  companies,  specifically 
responsible for capital raising and other corporate initiatives.  

Non-Executive  Chairman  of  Western  Areas  Limited  since  November  2013  (Non-Executive 
Director  since  October  2011)  and  Non-Executive  Director  of  Select  Exploration  Limited 
(formerly Select Vaccines Limited) since September 2010. 

Non-Executive Director of Range Resources Limited from June to August 2014, Non-Executive 
Director  of  JCurve  Solutions  Limited  (formerly  Stratatel  Limited)  from  July  2000  to  October 
2013,  and  Non-Executive  Director  of  Mount  Gibson  Iron  Limited  from  February  2001  to 
November 2011. 

Special responsibilities 

Audit and Compliance 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

Interest in shares and options  

4,549,721 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Mr Ian Boserio BSc Hons First Class (Geophysics), BSc  (Geology). Director (Non-Executive) 

Date appointed 

2 September 2010 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Ian Boserio brings to the Otto Board more than 30 years international experience in the 
oil  and  gas  business,  focused  predominantly  on  exploration  and  management.  Mr  Boserio 
was formerly at Shell as the Australian New Business Manager, prior to that he led the Shell 
Australia  and  New  Zealand  exploration  team  developing  its  gas  portfolio  for  LNG 
development. Mr Boserio also worked with Shell internationally, including roles in Australia, 
North  Sea,  the  Middle  East,  India  and  Indonesia,  including  a  five  year  secondment  into 
Woodside  as  the  Australia  Exploration  Manager.  He  is  currently  co-owner  and  Technical 
Director of private oil and gas company Pathfinder Energy.  

Other current directorships 

None 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

Non-Executive Director of Nexus Energy Limited November 2009 to October 2012 

Special responsibilities 

None 

Interest in shares and options  

330,000 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited and options to acquire 3,000,000 ordinary 
shares. 

Mr Rufino Bomasang BSc (Min Eng), Master in Business Economics (Phil). Director (Non-Executive) 

Date appointed 

18 August 2006 

Experience and expertise 

Mr  Rufino  Bomasang,  formerly  a  mining  engineer,  having  worked  in  recent  years  as  an 
International  Energy  and  Mining  Consultant,  focused  on  the  development  of  untapped 
indigenous  energy  resources  in  the  Philippines.  From  1996  to  2004  Mr  Bomasang  was 
President and CEO of Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation. Mr Bomasang 
previously worked with the United States Agency for International Development as an Energy 
Consultant, providing technical assistance to the Philippine Department of Energy. 

Other current directorships 

Non-Executive Chairman of Otto Energy Investments Limited and Otto Energy Philippines Inc., 
subsidiaries of Otto Energy Limited. 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

Special responsibilities 

None 

None 

Interest in shares and options  

Options to acquire 2,000,000 ordinary shares. 

Mr Matthew Allen BBus, FCA, F Fin, GAICD. Chief Executive Officer 

Date appointed 

24 February 2014 

Experience and expertise 

Interest in shares and options 

Mr Matthew Allen was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February 2014 after joining Otto in 
2009  as  Chief  Financial  Officer,  and  has  played  an  integral  role  in  implementing  Otto’s 
strategy.  Mr  Allen’s  experience  lies  in  the  operation  and  management  of  oil  and  gas 
companies with particular focus on strategic, commercial and financial aspects of the business. 
Mr  Allen  previously  spent  8  years  with  Woodside  Energy  working  with  many  of  Woodside’s 
assets  and  has  had  global  upstream  oil  and  gas  industry  experience  in  Asia,  Africa,  Australia 
and the Middle East. 
4,000,000 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited and performance rights of 5,500,000. 

Mr Paul Senycia BSc (Hons) MAppSc (Geophysics) Vice President Exploration and New Ventures 

Date appointed 

12 April 2010 

Experience and expertise 

Mr  Paul  Senycia  has  more  than  30  years  of  international  oil  and  gas  business  experience  in 
Australia,  North  and  West  Africa,  North  America,  Europe  and  Asia.  Mr  Senycia  also  has 
significant experience in all facets of the upstream oil and gas exploration business including: 
executing  seismic  and  drilling  programs;  capturing  new  venture  opportunities;  joint  venture 
relationship;  and  farm  in/out  management.  Mr  Senycia  has  spent  the  majority  of  his  career 
with Woodside Energy and Shell International with roles in Australia, Europe and the Middle 
East. He was Head of Evaluation at Woodside and subsequently Exploration Manager at Oilex 
before joining Otto Energy in April 2010. 

Interest in shares and options 

2,900,000 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited and performance rights of 5,500,000. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Mr Craig Hasson BCom, CA, AGIA. Chief Financial Officer   

Date appointed 

26 February 2014 

Experience and expertise 

Mr  Craig  Hasson  joined  Otto  as  Group  Financial  Controller  in  November  2012  and  was 
appointed Chief Financial Officer in February 2014. Mr Hasson is a Chartered Accountant with 
over  12  years  of  resource  related  financial  experience  in  Australia,  Europe,  Africa  and  Asia. 
Previous  roles  with  listed  companies  include  Cairn  Energy,  Dragon  Mining,  Resolute  Mining, 
and international accounting firm Ernst & Young 

Interest in shares and options 

37,500 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited.  

Mr Scott Blenkinsop LLB. Chief Legal Counsel and Company Secretary   
Date appointed 

26 February 2014 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Scott Blenkinsop has 20 years experience as a resources lawyer specialising in oil and gas 
with  significant  experience  in  Australia,  Africa,  Asia,  Americas  and  Europe.  Mr  Blenkinsop 
commenced  his  legal  career  with  blue  chip  legal firm  Freehills  (now  Herbert  Smith  Freehills) 
before joining Woodside working in New Ventures and the Gas Business Unit. Mr Blenkinsop 
has  also  held  in  house  roles  with  INPEX  (General  Counsel),  Chevron  (Senior  Commercial 
Negotiator  –  Wheatstone),  Cooper  Energy  (Legal  and  Commercial  Manager)  and  Tap  Oil 
(General Counsel and Company Secretary). 

Interest in shares and options 

650,000 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited.  

Meetings of Directors 

The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the year ended 30 
June 2014, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: 

Director 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr R Bomasang 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Full meetings of Directors 

Meetings of Audit Committee 

Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee 

Number eligible 
to attend 

Number 
attended 

Number eligible 
to attend 

Number 
attended 

Number eligible 
to attend 

Number 
attended 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

8 

9 

9 

9 

9 

2 

- 

- 

2 

- 

2 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Remuneration Report (Audited) 

The Directors of the Company have prepared this remuneration report to outline the overall remuneration strategy, policies 
and practices, which were adopted by the consolidated entity in 2014 and which utilises the share rights and option plans 
approved by the shareholders in 2013. The report has been prepared in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations 
Act 2001 and its regulations.  

Otto  Energy’s  remuneration  policy  is  designed  to  ensure  that  the  level  and  form  of  compensation  achieves  certain 
objectives, including: 

a)  attraction and retention of employees and management to pursue the consolidated entity’s strategy and goals; 

b)  delivery of value-adding outcomes for the consolidated entity; 

c)  fair and reasonable reward for past individual and consolidated entity performance; and 

d)  incentive to deliver future individual and consolidated entity performance. 

Remuneration  consists  of  base  salary,  superannuation,  short  term  incentives  (STI)  and  long  term  incentives  (LTI). 
Remuneration is determined by reference to market conditions and performance. Performance is evaluated at an individual 
level as well as the performance of the consolidated entity as a whole.  

The remuneration policies and structure in 2014 were generally the same as for 2013. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Directors and Key Management Personnel disclosed in this report: 

Directors 

Mr Rick Crabb 
Mr Rufino Bomasang 
Mr John Jetter 
Mr Ian Macliver 
Mr Ian Boserio 

Non-Executive Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director 

Key Management Personnel 

Mr Matthew Allen 
Mr Paul Senycia 
Mr Craig Hasson 
Mr Gregor McNab 
Mr Scott Blenkinsop 

Chief Executive Officer (appointed 24 February 2014) 
Vice President Exploration and New Ventures  
Chief Financial Officer (appointed 26 February 2014) 
Chief Executive Officer (resigned 24 February 2014) 
Chief Legal Counsel and Company Secretary   

Remuneration Governance 

Role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

The  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee’s  role  is  to  review  and  recommend  remuneration  for  Key  Management 
Personnel, review remuneration policies and practices, Company incentive schemes and superannuation arrangements.  

The  Committee  considers  independent  advice  where  circumstances  require,  on  the  appropriateness  of  remuneration  to 
ensure the consolidated entity attracts, motivates and retains high quality people.  

The  ASX  Listing  Rules  require  that  the  maximum  aggregate  amount  of  remuneration  to  be  allocated  among  the  Non-
Executive  Directors  be  approved  by  shareholders  in  a  general  meeting.  In  proposing  the  maximum  amount  for 
consideration  by  shareholders  and  in  determining  the  allocation,  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee  takes 
account of the time demands made on Directors and such factors as fees paid to Non-Executive Directors in comparable 
Australian companies.  

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee comprises of three Non-Executive Directors.  

Remuneration arrangements for Directors and Executives are reviewed by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
and recommended to the Board for approval. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee considers external data and 
information and may engage independent advisors where appropriate to establish market benchmarks.  

Remuneration  arrangements  are  determined  in  conjunction  with  the  annual  review  of  the  performance  of  Directors, 
Executives and employees of the consolidated entity. Performance of the Directors and the CEO of the consolidated entity 
is evaluated by the Board, assisted by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The CEO reviews the performance of 
Executives  with  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee.  These  evaluations  take  into  account  criteria  such  as  the 
achievement  toward  the  consolidated  entity’s  performance  benchmarks  and  the  achievement  of  individual  performance 
objectives.  

Non-Executive Director Remuneration Policy 

Non-Executive Directors of the consolidated entity are remunerated by way of fees, statutory superannuation, LTI’s where 
applicable. Fees are set to reflect current market levels based on the time, responsibilities and commitments associated 
with the proper discharge of their duties as members of the Board. 

The current base fees were last reviewed with effect from 1 July 2012. Non-Executive Directors’ fees are determined within 
an aggregate Non-Executive Directors’ fee pool limit, which is periodically recommended for approval by shareholders. The 
maximum currently stands at A$500,000 per annum and was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in 
January 2008.  

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Directors’ Fees 

The following fees have applied: 

Base fees 

Chair 

Other Non-Executive Directors 

Other Non-Executive Directors (Philippines based)  

Additional fees 

Audit Committee 

Non-Executive Director of GPC Investments SA (Swiss) 

Director of Otto Energy Investments Limited  

Director of Otto Energy Philippines Inc. 

Retirement allowances for Non-Executive Directors 

From 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 

From 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 

A$ 125,000 

A$ 75,000-90,000 

US$ 85,000 

A$ 10,000 

- 

US $24,000 

US $24,000 

A$ 125,000 

A$ 75,000 

US$ 85,000 

A$ 10,000 

A$ 15,000 

US$ 24,000 

US$ 24,000 

In  line  with  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council  Non-Executive  Directors’  remuneration  does  not  include  retirement 
allowances. Superannuation contributions required under the Australian superannuation guarantee legislation continue to 
be made and are deducted from the Directors’ overall fee entitlements. 

Appointment 

The term of appointment is determined in accordance with the Company’s Constitution and is subject to the provisions of 
the Constitution dealing with retirement, re-election and removal of Directors of the Company. The Constitution provides 
that all Directors of the Company, other than the Managing Director, are subject to re-election by shareholders by rotation 
every three years during the term of their appointment.  

Directors and Executive Remuneration Policy and Framework 

The remuneration arrangement for Directors and Executives of the consolidated entity for the year ended 30 June 2014 is 
summarised below.  

The remuneration structure in place for 2013/2014 applies to all employees including Key Management Personnel and staff 
members of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity’s remuneration structure has three elements: 

a)  Fixed annual remuneration or base salary (FAR) (including superannuation); 

b)  Short term incentive (STI) award which provides a reward for performance in the past year; and 

c)  Long term incentive (LTI) award which provides an incentive to deliver future Company performance. 

Executive Remuneration Mix 

In  accordance  with  the  consolidated  entity’s  objective  to  ensure  that  Executive  remuneration  is  aligned  to  consolidated 
entity’s performance, a significant portion of the Executives’ target pay is “at risk”.  

a) 

Fixed Annual Remuneration (FAR) or base salary (including superannuation) 

To attract and retain talented, qualified and effective employees, the consolidated entity pays competitive base 
salaries which have been benchmarked to the market in which the consolidated entity operates. The consolidated 
entity compiles competitive salary information on companies of comparable size in the oil and gas industry from 
several  sources.  Information  is  obtained  from  surveys  conducted  by  independent  consultants  and  national  and 
international  publications.  In  the  past  the  Board  had  engaged  independent  consultants  to  review  the 
remuneration  levels  paid  to  the  consolidated  entity’s  Key  Management  Personnel.  Remuneration  consultants 
were not engaged for the 2014 review.  

FAR will be paid in cash and is not at risk other than by termination. Individual FAR is set each year based on job 
description, competitive salary information sourced by the consolidated entity and overall competence in fulfilling 
the requirements of the particular role.  

There is no guaranteed base pay increases included in any Executives’ contracts. 

Retirement benefits are delivered under the employees’ superannuation fund.  

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b) 

Short-term incentives 

Executives have the opportunity to earn an annual short-term incentive (STI) if predefined targets are achieved. The 
CEO has a target STI opportunity of 20% of FAR and other members of the Executive team have an STI opportunity 
of approximately 20% of FAR. The targets are reviewed annually. 

STI awards for the Executive team in the 2014 financial year were based on the scorecard measures and weightings 
as disclosed below. These targets were set by the Board and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and are 
aligned to the Company’s strategic and business objectives.  

Performance category 

Health, safety & environment 

Total shareholder return 

Asset specific 

New business development 

Leadership 

Weighting 

10% 

25% 

30% 

25% 

10% 

The Board and Remuneration and Nomination Committee are responsible for assessing whether the KPIs are met. 
To  assist  in  this  assessment,  the  Committee  receives  detailed  reports  on  performance  from  management.  The 
Committee  has  the  discretion  to  adjust  short-term  incentives  downwards  in  light  of  unexpected  or  unintended 
circumstances. 

c) 

Long-term incentives 

The consolidated entity believes that encouraging its employees to become shareholders is the best way of aligning 
their interests with those of its shareholders. Long-term incentives are provided to certain employees via the Otto 
Energy  Limited  Employee  Performance  Rights  and  Option  Plan  which  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2013 
Annual General Meeting.  

The Otto Energy Limited Employee Performance Rights and Option Plan is designed to provide long-term incentives 
for  employees  to  deliver  long-term  shareholder  returns.  Under  the  plan,  participants  are  granted  performance 
rights or options which only vest if certain performance conditions are met and the employees are still employed by 
the consolidated entity at the end of the vesting period. Participation in the plan is at the Board’s discretion and no 
individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. 

Vesting of the performance rights are either time based or subject to Otto Energy Limited’s total shareholder return 
(TSR),  including  share  price  growth,  dividends  and  capital  returns,  compared  to  the  TSR  of  23  selected  peer 
companies that are listed on the ASX over a three-year period. Vesting will occur based on the Company’s ranking 
within the peer group, as follows: 

TSR rank 

Less than 50th percentile 

50th percentile 

Proportion of rights and options that vest 

0% 

50% 

Between 50th and 75th percentile 

50% plus 2% for each additional percentile ranking above 50th percentile 

At or above 75th percentile 

100% 

Once vested, the performance rights are automatically converted into shares. Performance rights are granted under 
the plan for no consideration. 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Four maximum LTI organisational benchmarks have been established as a percentage of individual FARs. These four 
levels  reflect  the  increased  involvements  of  each  level  in  pursuing  and  achieving  the  Company’s  goals.  These 
benchmarks are set out in the following table.  

Organisational Level 

CEO 

Management 

Professional, 
Technical & 
Support 

Support Staff 

LTI Organisational Benchmarks 

50% 

40% 

30% 

10% 

The  total  number  of  performance  rights  granted  is  subject  to  being  reduced  proportionately  so  that  the  total 
number for performance rights is within: 

i)  The  Board’s  determined  cap  on  the  total  number  of  performance  rights  which  are  issued  as  LTI  awards  in  a 

given year; and 

ii)  Any discretionary cap on the total number of rights on issue at any given time. 

The Board has established an initial guideline that the total number of performance rights to be issued in a single year will 
be  capped  at  1.7%  of  the  fully  paid  issued  capital  of  the  Company  as  at  the  end  of  the  prior  year.  In  the  event  that  the 
potential  total  number  of  performance  rights  exceeds  the  cap  then  all  awardees  receive  a  pro-rated  reduced  number  of 
performance rights. This cap is at the discretion of the Board and may be altered depending on the prevailing context.  

Share Trading Policy 

The  trading  of  shares  issued  to  participants  under  any  of  the  Company’s  employee  equity  plans  is  subject  to,  and 
conditional upon, compliance with the Company’s employee share trading policy (see page 44). Executives are prohibited 
from entering into any hedging arrangements over unvested rights or options under the Company’s employee option plan. 
The  Company  would  consider  a  breach  of  this  policy  as  gross  misconduct  which  may  lead  to  disciplinary  action  and 
potentially dismissal. 

Voting and comments made at the consolidated entity’s 2013 Annual General Meeting  

Otto  Energy  Limited  received  more  than  98%  of  “yes”  votes  on  its  remuneration  report  for  the  2013  financial  year.  The 
Company did not receive any specific feedback at the Annual General Meeting or throughout the year on its remuneration 
practices. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Performance of Otto Energy Limited  

The two graphs below illustrate two of the key links between Key Management Personnel remuneration and Otto Energy 
Limited’s performance. 

The first graph illustrates the link between Otto Energy Limited’s profit before tax and payments made under the STI plan. 

Profit 
 before 
 tax  
$'000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

  - 

(10,000) 

(20,000) 

(30,000) 

(40,000) 

STI as 
 % of  
target 

Profit before tax * AUD 

STI as % of target ** 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

2010 

2011 

2012 

2013 

2014 

* Profit before tax is profit from continuing operations before income tax expense. 
** STI % of target reflects the percentage of the target STI pool that was paid out to Executives. 

The second graph illustrates the operation of the long-term incentive plan by comparing Otto Energy Limited’s year on year 
share price movement of the 23 ASX listed peer companies over the last five years. 

Otto Energy Ltd v Peer Group 
Year on Year Share Price Movement 

60% 

40% 

20% 

0% 

-20% 

-40% 

2009 to 2010 2010 to 2011 2011 to 2012 2012 to 2013 2013 to 2014 

Otto Energy Ltd 

Peer Group Average 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Details of Remuneration 

The following tables show details of the remuneration received by the Directors and the Key Management Personnel of the 
consolidated entity for the current and previous financial year. 

Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Key  Management  Personnel  are 
formalised in service agreements. Each of these agreements provides for performance related conditions and agreements 
relating to remuneration are set out below.  

2014 

Short-term Employee 
Benefits 

Post 
Employment 

Share-Based Payments 

Total 

Salary & 
Fees 
A$ 

Cash Bonus 
A$ 

Superannuation 
A$ 

Termination 
Benefits 
A$ 

Options(i) 
A$ 

Performance 
Rights(ii) 
A$ 

A$ 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

114,416 

77,803 

68,650 

90,000 

131,207 

482,076 

Key Management Personnel 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 
Mr C Hasson(iii) 
Mr S Blenkinsop(iv) 
Mr G McNab(v)  

413,585 

444,691 

81,090 

172,757 

352,425 

1,464,548 

1,946,624 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

91,514 

82,844 

- 

- 

107,803 

282,161 

282,161 

10,584 

7,197 

6,350 

- 

- 

24,131 

25,000 

25,000 

7,501 

15,980 

25,000 

98,481 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

587,822 

587,822 

- 

- 

123,000 

123,000 

82,000 

328,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

59,590 

59,590 

- 

- 

(163,483) 

125,000 

85,000 

198,000 

213,000 

213,207 

834,207 

589,689 

612,125 

88,591 

188,737 

909,567 

(44,303) 

2,388,709 

122,612 

587,822 

328,000 

(44,303) 

3,222,916 

(i) The options have been valued using the Black-Scholes model. 
(ii)  Performance  rights  have  been  valued  using  a  hybrid  Monte  Carlo  and  Hull-White  model.  Further  details  of  the  share  rights  plan  is 
contained in the Remuneration Report pages 33 to 35 and Note 27. 
(iii) Mr C Hasson was appointed as CFO on 26 February 2014.  
(iv)  Mr  S  Blenkinsop  was  appointed  Chief  Legal  Counsel  on  6  January  2014  and  in  addition  was  appointed  as  Company  Secretary  on  26 
February 2014. 
(v) Mr G McNab resigned as CEO on 24 February 2014. 

2013 

Short-term Employee 
Benefits 

Post  
Employment 

Share-Based Payments 

Total 

Salary & Fees 
A$ 

Cash 
Bonus 
A$ 

Superannuation 
A$ 

Options 
A$ 

Performance 
Rights 
A$ 

A$ 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

Key Management Personnel 

Mr G McNab 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

114,679 

77,982 

68,807 

90,000 

113,027 

464,495 

527,294 

373,029 

415,749 

1,316,072 

1,780,567 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

68,807 

68,400 

77,400 

214,607 

214,607 

10,321 

7,018 

6,193 

- 

- 

23,532 

28,899 

16,470 

17,752 

63,121 

86,653 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

69,352 

48,544 

48,544 

166,440 

166,440 

125,000 

85,000 

75,000 

90,000 

113,027 

488,027 

694,352 

506,443 

559,445 

1,760,240 

2,248,267 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed are as follows: 

Name 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

Mr S Blenkinsop  

74% 

77% 

100% 

100% 

Fixed remuneration 

At risk – STI 
% 

At risk – LTI (i) 
% 

2014 

2013 

2014 

2013 

2014 

2013 

100% 

100% 

38% 

42% 

62% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

77% 

77% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

16% 

14% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

13% 

14% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

62% 

58% 

38% 

10% 

9% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10% 

9% 

- 

- 

Mr G McNab 

10% 
(i)  Since  long-term  incentives  are  provided  exclusively  by  way  of  performance  rights  or  options,  the  percentages  disclosed  also  reflect  the 
value of remuneration consisting of performance rights and options, based on the value of performance rights or options  expensed during 
the year.  
* Percentage not disclosed as the total amount of LTI remuneration expenses was negative for the relevant period.  

10% 

41% 

80% 

12% 

* 

Service Agreements 

On appointment to the Board, all Non-Executive Directors enter into a service agreement with the Company in the form of 
a letter of appointment. The letter summarises the Board policies and terms, including remuneration, relevant to the office 
of Director. 

Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Chief  Financial  Officer  and  the  Key 
Management Personnel are also formalised in service agreements. Each of these agreements provide for the provision of 
performance  related  cash  bonuses,  and  participation,  when  eligible,  in  the  Otto  Energy  Limited  Employee  Performance 
Rights or Option Plan. Other major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below. 

All contracts with Executives may be terminated early by either party with either two or three months notice, per individual 
agreement, subject to termination payments as detailed below. 

Name 

Mr Matthew Allen 
Chief Executive Officer 

Mr Paul Senycia  
Vice President Exploration Manager 
and New Ventures 

Mr Craig Hasson 
Chief Financial Officer 

Mr Scott Blenkinsop 
Chief Legal Counsel 
Company Secretary 

Commencement of 
Contract 

Base salary including 
superannuation (i) 
$A 

Termination benefit(ii) 

24 February 2014 

$475,000 

6 months base salary 

12 April 2010 

$475,162 

3 months base salary 

26 February 2014 

$251,275 

3 months base salary 

6 January 2014 

$350,000 

3 months base salary 

(i)    Base  salaries  quoted  are  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2014;  they  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board  and  the  Remuneration  and 
Nomination Committee. 

(ii) Termination benefits are payable on early termination by the Company, other than for gross misconduct.  

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Share-Based Compensation 

Otto Energy Limited has two forms of share based compensation for Key Management Personnel. They are performance 
rights and options.  

Performance Rights over Equity Instruments Granted 

Performance rights granted to the Key Management Personnel were granted as remuneration unless otherwise noted. The 
rights granted have no exercise price and are exercisable from the date of vesting and details of vesting periods are set out 
at  Note  27.  All  rights  expire  on  the  earlier  of  their  expiry  date  or  termination  of  individual’s  employment.  Performance 
rights granted carry no dividend or voting rights. 

The value of rights included in remuneration for the year is calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. 
The  assessed  fair  value  at  grant  date  of  the  performance  rights  is  allocated  equally  over  the  period  from  grant  date  to 
vesting date and the amount is included in the remuneration tables. Where rights vest fully in the year, the full value of the 
rights is recognised in remuneration for that year.  

The value of performance rights at the grant date is calculated as the fair value of the rights at grant date, using a hybrid 
Monte Carlo and Hull-White model, multiplied by the number of rights granted. 

No adjustment is made to the value included in remuneration or the financial results where the right ultimately has a lesser 
or greater value than as at the date of grant. The inputs into the fair value calculation of the rights granted and outstanding 
as of 30 June 2014 are set out in the following table.  

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Share price at grant date – A$ 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value - $A  

3 October 2011 

1 February 2013 

31 December 2014 

1 April 2016 

0.08 

50.0% 

Nil 

3.66% 

0.02 

0.10 

52.6% 

Nil 

2.75% 

0.01 

The expected price volatility is based upon the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for 
any expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information. 

No cash benefit is received by Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity, until the sale of the resultant shares, 
which cannot be done unless and until the rights have vested and the shares issued.  

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

The number of performance rights over ordinary shares held, granted to, vested and/or lapsed/expired by Directors of Otto 
Energy Limited and Key Management Personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2014 is set out 
below.  

Balance at 
Start of Year 

Granted as 
Compensation 

Vested 
and Exercisable 

Lapsed/ 
Expired 

Balance at 
End of Year 

2014 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson(i) 

Mr S Blenkinsop(ii) 

Mr G McNab(iii) 

8,500,000 

8,500,000 

- 

- 

20,000,000 

37,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,000,000) 

(3,000,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(5,500,000) 

(14,500,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,500,000 

5,500,000 

- 

- 

- 

(11,500,000) 

(14,500,000) 

11,000,000 

(i)Mr C Hasson was appointed 26 February 2014 
(ii)  Mr  S  Blenkinsop  was  appointed  Chief  Legal  Counsel  on  6  January  2014  and  in  addition  was  appointed  as  Company  Secretary  on  26 
February 2014. 
(iii) Mr G McNab resigned 24 February 2014. 

The value of performance rights over ordinary shares held, granted to, vested and/or lapsed/expired by Directors of Otto 
Energy Limited and Key Management Personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2014 is set out in 
the following table. 

2014 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr G McNab 

Number of 
performance 
rights vested 

Value of 
performance 
rights vested 
during the year 
(A$) 

Number of rights 
lapsed/cancelled 
during the year 

Value of 
performance rights 
lapsed/cancelled at 
the date of testing 
(A$) 

Number of 
ordinary shares 
issued as a result 
of vesting 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

5,500,000 

59,590 

59,590 

1,727 

- 

- 
(14,500,000) 

- 

- 

(165,210) 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

5,500,000 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Options over Equity Instruments Granted  

Options granted to the Directors and Key Management Personnel were granted as remuneration unless otherwise noted. 
Options are issued under the Option Plan. The following table summarises the number and value of options, related to 
Directors and Key Management Personnel that have been granted, vested or lapsed during the financial year.  

No cash benefit is received by the Key Management Personnel of the Company until the sale of the resultant share which 
cannot be done unless and until the options have been exercised and the shares issued. Options granted carry no dividend 
or voting rights.  

2014 

Balance at Start 
of Year 

Granted as 
Compensation 

Value of 
options 
granted 
A$ 

Lapsed 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
End of Year 

Vested and 
Exercisable 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

- 

6,000,000 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

2,000,000 

8,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

123,000 

(3,000,000) 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

123,000 

(3,000,000) 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

82,000 

- 

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

328,000 

(6,000,000) 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson(i) 

Mr S Blenkinsop(ii) 

Mr G McNab(iii) 

4,000,000 

7,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(4,000,000) 

(7,000,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

11,000,000 
(i)Mr C Hasson was appointed 26 February 2014 
(ii)  Mr  S  Blenkinsop  was  appointed  Chief  Legal  Counsel  on  6  January  2014  and  in  addition  was  appointed  as  Company  Secretary  on  26 
February 2014. 
(iii) Mr G McNab resigned 24 February 2014. 

(11,000,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

The assessed fair values at grant date of options granted to employees are detailed below: 

Grant date 

Exercise price – A$ 

Expiry date 

Share price at grant date – A$ 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value – A$ 

13 October 2011 

5 January 2012 

5 December 2013 

0.12 

0.12 

0.1113 

13 October 2014 

5 January 2015 

2 December 2016 

0.07 

45% 

Nil 

3.79% 

0.01 

0.09 

45% 

Nil 

3.25% 

0.02 

0.08 

90% 

Nil 

3.02% 

0.04 

The expected price volatility is based upon the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for 
any expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 
DIRECTORS REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Additional Disclosure relating to Key Management Personnel  

Shareholding 

The  number  of  shares  in  the  company  held  during  the  financial  year  by  each  director  and  other  members  of  key 
management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

2014 

Balance at Start 
of Year 

Granted During 
the year 

Received through 
conversion of 
performance 
rights during the 
Year 

Other Changes 
During Year 

Balance at End of 
Year 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr R Bomasang 

17,495,052 

19,089,175 

4,549,721 

330,000 

- 

41,463,948 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr M Allen 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson(i) 

Mr S Blenkinsop(ii) 

Mr G McNab(iii) 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

2,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

- 

- 

5,500,000 

11,500,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(900,000) 

37,500 

650,000 

(5,500,000) 

(5,712,500) 

17,495,052 

19,089,175 

4,549,721 

330,000 

- 

41,463,948 

4,000,000 

3,100,000 

37,500 

650,000 

- 

7,787,500 

(i)Mr C Hasson was appointed 26 February 2014 
(ii)  Mr  S  Blenkinsop  was  appointed  Chief  Legal  Counsel  on  6  January  2014  and  in  addition  was  appointed  as  Company  Secretary  on  26 
February 2014. 
(iii) Mr G McNab resigned 24 February 2014. 

 Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties 

Sub-lease of property including outgoings and IT services provided for 
Pathfinder Pty Ltd of which Mr Boserio is a Director. 
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and 
conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless 
otherwise stated. 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

- 

14,062  

Outstanding Balances arising from Sales/Purchases of Goods and Services  

There  are  no  balances  outstanding  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  in  relation  to  transactions  with  key  management 
personnel and their related parties (2013: $9,396). 

End of Audited Remuneration Report 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Shares under Option 

Unissued ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows: 

Date of Granted 

Date of Expiry 

Exercise price of performance 
rights or options 
A$ 

Number 

Options 

13-Oct-11 

5-Jan-12 

2-Dec-13 

Performance Rights 

3-Oct-11 

1-Feb 13 

13-Oct-14 

5-Jan-15 

2-Dec-16 

31-Dec-14 

1-Apr-16 

0.12 

0.12 

0.1113 

- 

- 

  750,000 

  500,000 

8,000,000 

9,250,000 

4,000,000 

8,500,000 

12,500,000 

No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other entity. 

Included  in  these  performance  rights  or  options  were  performance  rights  or  options  granted  as  remuneration  to  the 
Directors  and  Key  Management  Personnel  during  the  year.  Details  of  performance  rights  and  options  granted  to  Key 
Management Personnel are disclosed on pages 33 to 35.  

Insurance of Officers and Indemnity of Auditors 

During the financial year, the Company paid a premium of US$92,736 to insure the Directors and officers of the Company 
and its Australian-based controlled entities, and the managers of each of the divisions of the consolidated entity.  

The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought 
against the officers in their capacity as officers of entities in the consolidated entity, and any other payments arising from 
liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities that arise from 
conduct  involving  a  wilful  breach  of  duty  by  the  officers  or  the  improper  use  by  the  officers  of  their  position  or  of 
information  to  gain  advantage  for  them  or  someone  else  or  to  cause  detriment  to  the  Company.  It  is  not  possible  to 
apportion the premium between amounts relating to the insurance against legal costs and those relating to other liabilities. 

Proceedings on Behalf of Company 

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf 
of  the  Company,  or  to  intervene  in  any  proceedings  to  which  the  Company  is  a  party,  for  the  purpose  of  taking 
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings. 

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014DIRECTORS REPORT For the year ending 30th of June 2014   OTTO ENERGY | ANNUAL REPORT 2014 38 Non-Audit Services The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the Company and/or the consolidated entity are important. Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor (BDO Australia) for non-audit services provided during the year are set out below. The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in accordance with advice received from the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:  all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor; and  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. During the year the following fees were paid or payable for non-audit services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and non-related audit firms:  2014 2013  US$ US$ BDO Australian firm:   Other assurance services  7,432 3,128 Total remuneration for other assurance services  7,432 3,128 Tax compliance services 52,802 26,136 International tax consulting and tax advice on mergers and acquisitions 67,412 44,913 Total remuneration for taxation services 120,214 71,049 Total remuneration for non-audit services  127,646 74,177 Auditor’s Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 39. Auditor BDO continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.   This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.  Mr I Macliver DIRECTOR  29 September 2014       AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014
For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Tel: +61 8 6382 4600
Fax: +61 8 6382 4601
www.bdo.com.au

38 Station Street
Subiaco, WA 6008
PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872
Australia

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY BRAD MCVEIGH TO THE DIRECTORS OF OTTO ENERGY LIMITED

As lead auditor of Otto Energy Limited for the year ended 30 June 2014, I declare that, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, there have been:

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in

relation to the audit; and

2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Otto Energy Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

Brad McVeigh
Director

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Perth, 29 September 2014

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 79 112 284 787 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN
77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK
company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under
Professional Standards Legislation (other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees) in each State or Territory other than Tasmania.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

In  fulfilling  its  obligations  and  responsibilities  to  its  various  stakeholders,  the  Board  is  a  strong  advocate  of  corporate 
governance. This statement outlines the principal corporate governance procedures of Otto Energy Limited (Otto Energy or 
the Company). The Board of Directors supports a system of corporate governance to ensure that the management of Otto 
Energy is conducted to maximise shareholder wealth in a proper and ethical manner. 

ASX Corporate Governance Council Recommendations 

The  Board  has  adopted  corporate  governance  policies  and  practices  consistent  with  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance 
Council’s  “Corporate  Governance  Principles  and  Recommendations 2nd  edition” (“Recommendations”) where considered 
appropriate for a Company of Otto Energy’s size and nature.  Such policies include, but are not limited to the Board Charter, 
Board Committee Charters, Code of Conduct, Trading in Securities, Continuous Disclosure, Shareholder Communication and 
Risk  Management  Policies.  Further  details  in  respect  to  the  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  are  summarised 
below  and  copies  of  Company’s  corporate  governance  policies  are  available  on  the  Company’s  web  site  at 
www.ottoenergy.com.  The  Board  sets  out  below  its  “if  not  why  not”  report  in  relation  to  matters  of  corporate 
governance where the Company’s practice departs from the Recommendations. All Recommendations have been applied 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 unless set out below. 

Recommendation  2.4  requires  listed  entities  to  establish  a  Nomination  Committee.  The  Company  has  established  a 
Nomination Committee. Given the current size of the Board, the Board considers that this function is efficiently achieved 
with full Board support, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Board’s Charter. 

Recommendation 4.2 requires the Audit Committee be structured such that it consists of: only Non-Executive Directors, a 
majority of independent Directors, is chaired by an independent Chair, who is not the Chair of the Board and has at least 
three members.  The Company’s Audit Committee during the year comprised two Non-Executive, Independent Directors, 
Messrs  Ian  Macliver  and  Rick  Crabb.    Given  the  current  size  and  technical  expertise  of  the  Board  an  Audit  Committee 
comprising only two Directors was considered appropriate for the Company. The Chair is independent and not the Chair of 
the Board.  

Recommendation 8.1 states that the Board should establish a Remuneration Committee. The Company has established a 
Remuneration Committee. 

In relation to the above, the Board believes it has implemented suitable practices and procedures in respect of corporate 
governance considering the size of the Board and the size and maturity of the Company. The Board wishes to acknowledge 
that nothing has come to its attention which would lead the Board to conclude that its current practices and procedures are 
not appropriate for an organisation of this size and maturity.  

Roles of the Board and Management 

The Board considers that the essential responsibilities of the Directors are to oversee Otto’s activities for the benefit of its 
shareholders, employees and other stakeholders and to protect and enhance shareholder value. The Board has a Charter, 
which  clearly  establishes  the  relationship  between  the  Board  and  management  and  describes  their  functions  and 
responsibilities.  

The key responsibilities of the Board include: 

  contributing to the development of and approving corporate strategy; 

  appoint and review the performance of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer; 

 

reviewing  and  approving  business  plans,  the  annual  budget  and  financial  plans  including  available  resources  and 
major capital expenditure initiatives; 

  arrange for effective budgeting and financial supervision; 

  ensure  that  effective  and  appropriate  reporting  systems  in  place  will,  in  particular,  assure  the  Board  that  financial, 

operational, compliance and risk management controls function adequately;  

  ensure that appropriate audit arrangements are in place; and 

 

reporting to shareholders. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Board Structure 

The composition of the Board shall be determined in accordance with the following principles and guidelines: 

 

 

 

the  Board  shall  comprise  at  least  three  Directors,  increasing  where  additional  expertise  is  considered  desirable  in 
certain areas; 

the Chairman should be Non-Executive; 

the Board should comprise a majority of Independent Non-executives; and 

  Directors should bring characteristics which allow a mix of qualifications, skills and experience. 

The  terms  and  conditions  of  the  appointment  and  retirement  of  Directors  are  set  out  in  a  letter  of  appointment  which 
covers  remuneration,  expectations,  terms,  the  procedures  for  dealing  with  conflicts  of  interest  and  the  availability  of 
independent professional advice. 

The Chairman reviews the performance of all Directors each year in consultation with the Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee.  

Director Independence 

Directors  are  expected  to  bring  independent  views  and  judgement  to  the  Board’s  deliberations.  In  response  to  the  ASX 
Principles, the Board Charter requires the Board to include a majority of Non-Executive independent Directors and a Non-
Executive  independent  Chairman.  In  considering  whether  a  Director  is  independent,  the  Board  has  had  regard  to  the 
independence  criteria  outlined  in  Recommendation  2.1  and  other  facts,  information  and  circumstances  that  the  Board 
considers to be material. All of the Non-Executive Directors are regarded as independent.   

Meetings of the Board 

The  Board  meets  at  least  six  times  a  year  to  consider  the  business  of  Otto  Energy,  its  financial  performance  and  other 
operational issues.   

Retirement and Re-election 

The Constitution of the Company requires one third of the Directors to retire from office at each Annual General Meeting.  
Directors who have been appointed by the Board are required to retire from office at the next Annual General Meeting and 
are  not  taken  into  account  in  determining  the  number  of  Directors  to  retire  at  that  Annual  General  Meeting.    Directors 
cannot  hold  office  for  a  period  in  excess  of  three  years  or  later  than  the  third  Annual  General  Meeting  following  their 
appointment  without  submitting  themselves  for  re-election  (excluding  the  Managing  Director).    Retiring  Directors  are 
eligible for re-election by shareholders.  

When a vacancy exists, for whatever reason, or where it is considered that the Board would benefit from the services of a 
new  Director  with  particular  skills,  the  Board  will  select  appropriate  candidates  with  relevant  qualifications,  skills  and 
experience.    External  advisers  may  be  used  to  assist  in  such  a  process.    The  Board  will  then  appoint  the  most  suitable 
candidate who must stand for election at the next general meeting of shareholders. 

Nomination and appointment of new Directors 

Recommendations  of  candidates  for  new  Directors  are  made  by  the  Board  as  a  whole  in  consultation  with  the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee.  

Review of Performance 

The  Board  reviews  its  performance  and  composition  on  an  annual  basis  to  ensure  that  it  has  the  appropriate  mix  of 
expertise  and  experience.  Given  the  size  and  nature  of  the  Company’s  activities  the  Board  reviews  the  performance  of 
Directors and the composition of the Board, at regular intervals during the year. 

Directors’ Remuneration 

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is different to that of Key Management Personnel. Executive Directors receive 
a salary and may receive other benefits. 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Non-Executive Directors receive a set fee per annum, statutory superannuation entitlements in addition to the set fee, may 
receive LTI’s where applicable, and are fully reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out 
their  duties.  When  reviewing  Director’s  fees  the  Board  takes  into  account  any  changes  in  the  size  and  scope  of  Otto 
Energy’s activities. 

The Board will review the remuneration and policies applicable to all Directors on an annual basis.  Remuneration levels will 
be  competitively  set  to  attract  the  most  qualified  and  experienced  Directors  and  senior  Key  Management  Personnel.  
Where necessary the Board will obtain independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration packages. 

The structure and disclosure of the Company’s remuneration policies for Directors are set out in the Directors Report. 

Board Access to Information 

All  Directors  have  unrestricted  access  to  all  employees  of  the  Company  and,  subject  to  the  law,  access  to  all  Company 
records  and  information  held  by  any  employee/s  and/or  external  advisers.    The  Board  receives  regular  detailed  financial 
and operational reports to enable it to carry out its duties. 

Each Director may, with the prior written approval of the Chairman, obtain independent professional advice to assist the 
Director in the proper exercise of powers and discharge of duties as a Director or as a member of a Board Committee.  The 
Company will reimburse the Director for the reasonable expense of obtaining that advice. 

Board Committees  

The  Board,  where  appropriate,  may  establish  a  number  of  committees  to  assist  in  carrying  out  its  responsibilities  in  an 
effective and efficient manner. 

The  Board  has  established  a  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee  to  assist  the  Board  in  the  discharge  of  its 
responsibilities and is governed by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, as approved by the Board.   

The Board has established an Audit Committee to assist the Board in the discharge of its responsibilities and is governed by 
the Audit Committee Charter, as approved by the Board.   

Audit Committee 

The  Board  has  an  Audit  Committee.  The  Committee  monitors  internal  control  policies  and  procedures  designed  to 
safeguard Company assets and to maintain the integrity of financial reporting. The role of the Committee is to provide a 
direct link between the Board and the external auditors. 

It  will  also  give  the  Board  of  Directors  additional  assurance  regarding  the  quality  and  reliability  of  financial  information 
prepared for use by the Board in determining policies or for inclusion in financial statements. 

The responsibilities of the Audit Committee include: 

 

reviewing and reporting to the Board on the annual and half year financial reports, the financial section of quarterly 
reports and all other financial information published by the Company prior to release to members and other public 
forums; 

  assisting  the  Board  in  reviewing  the  effectiveness  of  the  organisation’s  internal  control  environment  covering 
effectiveness  and  efficiency  of  operations,  reliability  of  financial  reporting,  compliance  with  applicable  laws  and 
regulations and monitoring of corporate risk assessment processes; 

  co-ordinating the audit with the external auditor including reviews of internal control measures; 

 

 

reviewing and approving any significant non-mandatory accounting policy change; and 

recommending to  the  Board  the  appointment,  removal  and  remuneration  of  the  external  auditors,  and  review  the 
terms  of  their  engagement,  the  scope  and  quality  of  the  audit  and  the  auditor’s  independence,  and  consider  if 
appropriate, the rotation of audit partners. 

The Audit Committee will review the performance of the external auditors on an annual basis and meet with them at least 
twice during the year.  Nomination of auditors will be at the discretion of the Committee. The Audit Committee also meets 
with  and  receives  reports  from  the  external  auditors  concerning  any  matters  which  arise  in  connection  with  the 
performance of their respective roles, including the adequacy of internal controls. 

The members of the Audit Committee at the date of this report are Mr Ian Macliver (Chairman) and Mr Rick Crabb. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

The Board has a Remuneration and Nomination Committee.  

The  role  of  the  Committee  is  to  provide  a  general  methodology  for  compensation  and  oversee  the  development  and 
implementation of the compensation regime. 

The responsibilities of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee include: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

review and recommend to the Board the overall strategies in relation to Executive remuneration policies; 

review and make recommendations to the Board in respect of the compensation arrangements for all Non
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and all other senior Executives; 

review the effectiveness of performance incentive plans; 

Executive 

‐

review and make recommendations to the Board in respect of all equity based remuneration plans; 

review and make recommendations to the Board in respect of the Company's recruitment, retention and termination 
policies and superannuation arrangements; 

review the  composition  of  the  Board and  ensure that the  Board  has an appropriate  mix of  skills  and experience  to 
properly fulfil its responsibilities;  

  ensure that the Board is comprised of Directors who contribute to the successful management of the Company and 

discharge their duties having regard to the law and the highest standards of corporate governance; 

 

review and make recommendations to the Board in respect of the succession plans of senior Executives (other than 
Executive Directors) and ensuring the performance of senior Executives is reviewed at least annually; and 

  consider nominations for potential candidates to act as Directors.  

Ultimate responsibility for the Company’s nomination and remuneration policies remains with the Board. 

Auditor Independence 

The  Company  has  implemented  procedures  to  monitor  the  independence  and  competence  of  the  Company’s  external 
auditors. Details of the amounts paid for both audit work and non-audit services are set out in this annual report. 

The Board requires that adequate hand-over occurs in the year prior to rotation of an audit partner to ensure an efficient 
and effective audit under the new partner. 

Business Risks 

The Company is committed to the identification, monitoring and management of risks associated with its business activities 
and has embedded in its management and reporting systems a number of risk management controls. The Board is charged 
with implementing appropriate risk management systems within the Company. 

The Board will monitor and receive advice on areas of operational and financial risk, and consider strategies for appropriate 
risk management arrangements. 

Specific  areas  of  risk  identified  initially  and  which  will  be  regularly  considered  at  Board  meetings  include  operating  risks, 
commodity  price  volatility,  exchange  rate  risks,  environmental  risks,  title  risks,  competition,  statutory  compliance  and 
continuous disclosure obligations. 

The Board has received the declaration in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act in respect to the financial 
accounts for the year ended 30 June 2014 which is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal controls 
and these systems are operating effectively in all material respects in relation to the financial reporting risks. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Share Trading 

Under  the  Company’s  Share  Trading  Policy,  all  employees  and  Directors  of  the  Company  and  its  related  companies  are 
prohibited  from  trading  in  the  Company’s  shares  or  other  securities  if  they  are  in  possession  of  “inside  information”.  
Subject to this  condition  and  in  light of  the  ASX’s  continuous disclosure requirements, trading can  occur at any time  but 
subject to conditions surrounding periods prior to the publication of financial results and disclosure documents. 

In addition, in  order to trade, employees  and Directors  must advise the  Audit Committee  of  their intention  to  trade and 
must  also  have  been  advised  by  one  of  the  Audit  Committee  Directors  that  there  is  no  known  reason  to  preclude  them 
trading in the Company’s shares or other securities. 

Diversity 

The Company recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is a key competitive advantage. The Company is committed 
to  an  inclusive workplace  that  embraces  diversity  and  values,  respects  and  leverages  the  unique  contributions  of  people 
with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Under the Company’s Diversity Policy it is a requirement to recruit 
and  manage  on  the  basis  of  competence  and  performance  regardless  of  age,  nationality,  race,  gender,  religious  beliefs, 
sexuality, physical ability or cultural background. It is essential that we have the right person for the right job and that we 
deliver at a high level of performance.  

The Company evaluates every position  being  filled to ensure that the  right person  is  selected  for the  role. The Company 
currently employs people from multiple nationalities, including directly over 23 Filipinos, in the conduct of its operations. It 
is  a  requirement  of  the  Petroleum  Service  Contracts  that  the  Company  operates  under  that  it  employs  local  staff  over 
foreign expatriates.  

Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not deem it practical to limit the Company to specific targets for gender 
diversity as it operates in a very competitive labour market. However, every candidate suitably qualified for a position has 
an equal opportunity of appointment regardless of gender, age, nationality or cultural background.  

The Board has not established specific measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity; however, the Board regularly 
assesses  gender  and  other  diversity  issues  in  the  operations  of  the  Company  and  will  act  to  address  any  diversity  issues 
should this become necessary.  

Proportion of women employees in Otto Energy Limited  

Whole organisation 

Senior Executive positions 

Board  

Continuous Disclosure 

Number 

15/34 

0/4 

0/5 

Proportion 

44% 

0% 

0% 

The  Company  understands  and  respects  that  timely  disclosure  of  price  sensitive  information  is  central  to  the  efficient 
operation of the ASX securities market and has adopted a comprehensive policy covering announcements to the Australian 
Securities  Exchange,  prevention  of  selective  or  inadvertent  disclosure,  conduct  of  investor  and  analysts  briefings,  media 
communications,  commenting  on  expected  earnings,  communications  black-out  periods  and  review  of  briefings  and 
communications.  The policy is reviewed periodically and updated as required. 

The  Company  Secretary  has  responsibility  for  overseeing  and  coordinating  disclosure  of  information  to  the  Australian 
Securities Exchange. The Company Secretary also liaises with the Chairman in relation to continuous disclosure matters. The 
Chief  Executive  Officer  is  responsible  for  overseeing  and  coordinating  disclosure  of  information  to  analysts,  brokers  and 
shareholders. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Ethical Standards 

All  Directors,  Key  Management  Personnel  and  employees  are  charged  with  the  responsibility  to  act  with  the  utmost 
integrity and objectivity, striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the Company. 

It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that all staff are aware of the Company’s Code of Conduct and to ensure that any 
individual who does not adhere to these ideals is dealt with appropriately by Executive management. Appropriate action 
may be counselling, disciplinary action or termination of employment. 

The Board is responsible for setting the tone of legal, ethical and moral conduct to ensure that the Company is considered 
reputable by the industry and other outside entities. This involves considering the impact of the Company’s decisions on 
the industry, colleagues and the general community. 

Communications with Shareholders 

The  Board  aims  to  ensure  that  shareholders  are  kept  informed  of  all  major  developments  affecting  Otto  Energy.  
Information  is  communicated  to  shareholders  through  the  distribution  of  annual  reports;  and  by  presentation  to 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, which they are encouraged to attend. 

Further  information  about  the  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  is  provided  on  the  Company’s  website  at 
www.ottoenergy.com.  Information  published  on  the  Company’s  website  includes  charters  (for  the  Board  and  its  sub-
committees),  the  Company’s  Code  of  Conduct  and  other  policies  and  procedures  relating  to  the  Board  and  its 
responsibilities. In addition, all reports, including quarterly reports and releases made by Otto Energy throughout the year 
with  respect  to  its  activities  are  distributed  widely  via  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  and  posted  on  the  Company’s 
website located at www.ottoenergy.com. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Revenue from sale of oil 

Cost of production 

Gross Profit 

Other income 

Profit or (loss) on disposal of asset 

Other expenses from ordinary activities 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation & amortisation 

Finance expenses 

Loss on derivative through profit or loss 

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency losses 

(Loss)/Profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Net (loss)/profit after income tax for the year from continuing operations 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax  

Note 

2014 

2013 

US$’000 

US$’000 

4 

5 

4 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

14 

6 

7 

73,693 

(29,701) 

43,992 

8,130 

1 

(8,523) 

(6,139) 

(7,648) 

(952) 

(23,792) 

(5,154) 

(87) 

(172) 

79 

(93) 

- 

- 

60,181 

(19,683) 

40,498 

4,206 

(2,653) 

(8,200) 

(5,152) 

(645) 

(407) 

- 

(7,328) 

(63) 

20,256 

(10,814) 

9,442 

- 

- 

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders 
of Otto Energy Limited 

(93) 

9,442 

Earnings/(loss) per share for profit/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to 
the ordinary equity holders of the Company: 

Basic earnings/(loss) per share 

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share 

Earnings/(loss) per share for profit/(loss) attributable to the ordinary equity holders 
of the Company: 

Basic earnings/(loss) per share 

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share 

Note 

2014 

2013 

US cents 

US cents 

22 

22 

22 

22 

(0.01) 

(0.01) 

(0.01) 

(0.01) 

0.83 

0.83 

0.83 

0.83 

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL 
POSITION 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

As at 30 June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other current assets 

Inventories 

Derivative financial instruments 

Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Other assets  

Derivative financial instruments 

Property, plant and equipment 

Exploration and evaluation assets 

Oil and gas properties 

Deferred tax asset 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Derivative financial liability 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

Provision for income tax payable 

Total Current Liabilities 

Non-Current Liabilities 

Other payables 

Borrowings 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

NET ASSETS 

Equity 

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total Equity 

Note 

2014 

2013 

US$’000 

US$’000 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

10 

12 

13 

14 

15 

7 

16 

12 

17 

18 

7 

16 

17 

7 

18 

19 

20 

21 

7,735 

18 

1,758 

2,941 

- 

31,854 

2,747 

942 

2,133 

435 

12,452 

38,111 

7,955 

- 

496 

9,049 

91,460 

- 

108,960 

121,412 

4,755 

- 

- 

196 

2,442 

7,393 

- 

- 

13,935 

8,910 

22,845 

30,238 

91,174 

7,341 

1,481 

894 

22,437 

69,405 

1 

101,559 

139,670 

8,766 

122 

4,958 

279 

651 

14,776 

1,498 

9,177 

16,459 

6,765 

33,899 

48,675 

90,995 

131,577 

13,145 

(53,548) 

91,174 

131,577 

12,873 

(53,455) 

90,995 

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN 
EQUITY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Balance at 1 July 2012 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Profit for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Statutory reserve – Bahrain 

Issued performance rights during the year 

Balance as at 30 June 2013 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income/loss for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Issued options during the year 

Balance as at 30 June 2014 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Attributable to owners of Otto Energy Limited 

Contributed 
Equity 
US$’000 

Accumulated 
Losses 
US$’000 

Other 
Reserves 
US$’000 

Total Equity 
US$’000 

131,577 

(62,897) 

13,832 

82,512 

9,442 

9,442 

  - 

  - 

9,442 

9,442 

- 

- 

131,577 

(53,455) 

  - 

- 

- 

(93) 

(93) 

- 

131,577 

(53,548) 

(1,325) 

366 

12,873 

(1,325) 

366 

90,995 

  - 

- 

(93) 

(93) 

272 

13,145 

272 

91,174 

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Note 

2014 

2013 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Receipts from customers  

Payment to suppliers and employees  

Interest received 

Interest and financing costs paid 

Income taxes paid  

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

25 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Payments for exploration and evaluation 

Payment for oil and gas properties 

Loan to other entities 

Proceeds from other investments 

Payments for farm in 

Net cash outflow from investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from loan drawdown 

Repayment of borrowings 

Borrowings transaction costs paid 

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

8 

73,693 

(25,093) 

22 

(5,699) 

(770) 

42,153 

(102) 

3 

(10,404) 

(39,138) 

(165) 

425 

- 

(49,381) 

19,084 

(35,923) 

- 

(16,839) 

(24,067) 

31,854 

(52) 

7,735 

60,181 

(26,525) 

32 

(555) 

(4,030) 

29,103 

(643) 

- 

(7,382) 

(30,268) 

(1,315) 

- 

(1,315) 

(39,608) 

16,839 

(2,793) 

14,046 

3,541 

28,325 

(12) 

31,854 

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

1.  Statement of Significant Accounting Policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. 
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements 
are for the consolidated entity consisting of Otto Energy Limited and its subsidiaries. 

a)  Basis of preparation 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with  Australian Accounting Standards and 
interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“AASB”)  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  as 
appropriate  for  for-profit-oriented  entities.  Otto  Energy  Limited  is  a  for-profit  entity  for  the  purpose  of  preparing  the 
financial  statements.  The  Consolidated  financial  statements  were  approved  for  issue  by  the  Board  of  Directors  on  29 
September 2014.  

i) 

Compliance with IFRS  

The consolidated financial statements of the Otto Energy Limited Group also comply with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

ii)  New, revised or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted by the consolidated entity 

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued 
by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period.  

Any new, revised and amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early 
adopted.  

Any  significant  impact  on  the  accounting  policies  of  the  consolidated  entity  from  the  adoption  of  these  Accounting 
Standards and Interpretations are disclosed below. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not 
have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity.  

The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the consolidated entity: 

AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 

The consolidated entity has applied AASB 10 from 1 July 2013, which has a new definition of 'control'. Control exists when 
the reporting entity is exposed, or has the rights, to variable returns from its involvement with another entity and has the 
ability to affect those returns through its 'power' over that other entity. A reporting entity has power when it has rights that 
give it the current ability to direct the activities that significantly affect the investee's returns. The consolidated entity not 
only  has  to  consider  its  holdings  and  rights  but  also  the  holdings  and  rights  of  other  shareholders  in  order  to  determine 
whether it has the necessary power for consolidation purposes. 

AASB 11 Joint Arrangements 

The  consolidated  entity  has  applied  AASB  11  from  1  July  2013.  The  standard  defines  which  entities  qualify  as  joint 
arrangements and removes the option to account for joint ventures using proportional consolidation. Joint ventures, where 
the parties to the agreement have the rights to the net assets are accounted for using the equity method. Joint operations, 
where the parties to the agreements have the rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, will account for its share 
of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses separately under the appropriate classifications. 

AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 

The  consolidated  entity  has  applied  AASB  12  from  1  July  2013.  The  standard  contains  the  entire  disclosure  requirement 
associated with other entities, being subsidiaries, associates, joint arrangements (joint operations and joint ventures) and 
unconsolidated structured entities. The disclosure requirements have been significantly enhanced when compared to the 
disclosures  previously  located  in  AASB  127  'Consolidated  and  Separate  Financial  Statements',  AASB  128  'Investments  in 
Associates', AASB 131 'Interests in Joint Ventures' and Interpretation 112 'Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities'. 

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 

The consolidated entity has applied AASB 13 and its consequential amendments from 1 July 2013. The standard provides a 
single robust measurement framework, with clear measurement objectives, for measuring  fair value using the 'exit price' 
and provides guidance on measuring fair value when a market becomes less active. The 'highest and best use' approach is 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

used  to  measure  non-financial  assets  whereas  liabilities  are  based  on  transfer  value.  The  standard  requires  increased 
disclosures where fair value is used. 

AASB 119 Employee Benefits (September 2011) and AASB 2011-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 119 (September 2011) 

The consolidated entity has applied AASB 119 and its consequential amendments from 1 July 2013. The standard eliminates 
the corridor approach for the deferral of gains and losses; streamlines the presentation of changes in assets and liabilities 
arising from defined benefit plans, including requiring remeasurements to be presented in other comprehensive income; 
and enhances the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans. The standard also changed the definition of short-term 
employee  benefits,  from  'due  to'  to  'expected  to'  be  settled  within  12  months.  Annual  leave  that  is  not  expected  to  be 
wholly settled within 12 months is now discounted allowing for expected salary levels in the future period when the leave is 
expected to be taken. 

AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements (Revised), AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (Reissued) and 
AASB  2011-7  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising  from  the  Consolidation  and  Joint  Arrangements 
Standards 

The consolidated entity has applied AASB 127, AASB 128 and AASB 2011-7 from 1 July 2013. AASB 127 and AASB 128 have 
been  modified  to  remove  specific  guidance  that  is  now  contained  in  AASB  10,  AASB  11  and  AASB  12  and  AASB  2011-7 
makes numerous consequential changes to a range of Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations. AASB 128 has 
also been amended to include the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures. 

iii)  Critical accounting estimates 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The areas 
involving  a  higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity,  or  areas  where  assumptions  and  estimates  are  significant  to  the 
financial statements are disclosed in Note 2.  

b)  Principles of consolidation 

i) 

Subsidiaries 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  all  subsidiaries  of  Otto  Energy  Limited 
(‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2014 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Otto Energy 
Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the consolidated entity. 

Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the consolidated entity has the power to govern 
the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The 
existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing 
whether the consolidated entity controls another entity. 

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is  transferred to the  consolidated entity. They are de-
consolidated from the date that control ceases. 

Intercompany  transactions,  balances  and  unrealised  gains  on  transactions  between  consolidated  entity  companies  are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset 
transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the consolidated entity. 

The  acquisition  method  of  accounting  is  used  to  account  for  business  combinations  by  the  consolidated  entity  (refer  to 
Note 1(h)). A change in ownership interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the 
difference between the consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired 
is recognised directly in equity attributable to the parent. 

Non-controlling  interests  in  the  results  and  equity  of  subsidiaries  are  shown  separately  in  the  consolidated  statement  of 
profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  statement  of  changes  in  equity  and  statement  of  financial  position 
respectively. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

ii)  Associates 

Associates  are  entities  over  which  the  consolidated  entity  has  significant  influence  but  not  control  or  joint  control. 
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits or 
losses  of  the  associate  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  and  the  share  of  the  movements  in  equity  is  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive  income.  Investments  in  associates  are  carried  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  at  cost  plus  post-
acquisition changes in the consolidated entity's share of net assets of the associates. Dividends received or receivable from 
associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment. 

When the consolidated entity’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any 
unsecured  long-term  receivables,  the  consolidated  entity  does  not  recognise  further  losses,  unless  it  has  incurred 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. 

iii) 

Joint arrangements 

Jointly controlled assets 

The consolidated entity’s share of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of joint arrangement operations have been 
incorporated  into  the  financial  statements  in  the  appropriate  items  of  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and 
other comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position. Details of joint arrangements are set out in 
Note 24. 

iv)  Changes in ownership interests 

The  consolidated  entity  treats  transactions  with  non-controlling  interests  that  do  not  result  in  a  loss  of  control  as 
transactions  with  equity  owners  of  the  consolidated  entity.  A  change  in  ownership  interest  results  in  an  adjustment 
between  the  carrying  amounts  of  the  controlling  and  non-controlling  interests  to  reflect  their  relative  interests  in  the 
subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the adjustment to non-controlling interests and any consideration paid 
or received is recognised in a separate reserve within equity attributable to owners of Otto Energy Limited. 

When  the  consolidated  entity  ceases  to  have  control,  joint  control  or  significant  influence,  any  retained  interest  in  the 
entity is remeasured to its fair value with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. The fair value is the 
initial  carrying  amount  for  the  purposes  of  subsequently  accounting  for  the  retained  interest  as  an  associate,  jointly 
controlled  entity  or  financial  asset.  In  addition,  any  amounts  previously  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  in 
respect of that entity are accounted for as if the consolidated entity had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. 
This may mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. 

If the ownership interest in a jointly-controlled entity or an associate is reduced but joint control or significant influence is 
retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified 
to profit or loss where appropriate. 

c)  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  the  operating  segments,  has  been  identified  as  the  Board.  Management  has  determined  that  based  on  the  report 
reviewed by the Board and used to make strategic decisions, that the consolidated entity has four reportable segments. 

d)  Foreign currency translation 

i) 

Functional and presentation currency 

Items included in the financial statements of each of the consolidated entity’s entities are measured using the currency of 
the  primary  economic  environment  in  which  the  entity  operates  (‘the  functional  currency’).  The  consolidated  financial 
statements are presented in United States dollars, which is Otto Energy Limited’s functional and presentation currency. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

ii) 

Transactions and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of 
the  transactions.  Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the  settlement  of  such  transactions  and  from  the 
translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised 
in profit or loss. 

iii)  Consolidated entity companies 

The results and financial position of foreign operations (none of which has the  currency of a hyperinflationary economy) 
that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as 
follows: 

  assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position account presented are translated at the closing rate at 

the date of that statement of financial position  

 

income and expenses for each statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income account are translated at 
average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing 
on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions), and 

  all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income. 

On  consolidation,  exchange  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  any  net  investment  in  foreign  entities,  and  of 
borrowings  and  other  financial  instruments  designated  as  hedges  of  such  investments,  are  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, 
the associated exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale. 

e)  Revenue recognition 

Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that 
economic benefits will flow to the consolidated entity and the revenue can be reliably measured. 

i) 

Sale of oil  

Revenue from the sale of oil is recognised when the consolidated entity has transferred to the buyer the significant risks 
and rewards of ownership of the goods.  

ii) 

Interest revenue 

Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the financial asset. 

iii)  Dividends 

Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established.  

f) 

Income tax 

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable  income  tax  rate  for  each  jurisdiction  adjusted  by  changes  in  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  attributable  to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities 
are not recognised if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it 
arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of 
the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when 
the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

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Deferred tax assets  are  recognised  for deductible  temporary differences  and unused tax losses only if  it  is  probable  that 
future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases 
of  investments  in  foreign  operations  where  the  Company  is  able  to  control  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary 
differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  when  there  is  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  offset  current  tax  assets  and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are 
offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the 
asset and settle the liability simultaneously.  

Current  and  deferred  tax  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss,  except  to  the  extent  that  it  relates  to  items  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive  income  or  directly  in  equity.  In  this  case,  the  tax  is  also  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  or 
directly in equity, respectively. 

g) 

Leases 

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the consolidated entity as 
lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the 
lessor) are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.  

h)  Business combinations 

The  purchase  method  of  accounting  is  used  to  account  for  all  business  combinations,  including  business  combinations 
involving  entities  or  businesses  under  common  control,  regardless  of  whether  equity  instruments  or  other  assets  are 
acquired. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred or assumed 
at the date of exchange. Where equity instruments are issued in an acquisition, the fair value of the instruments is their 
published market price as at the date of exchange unless, in rare circumstances, it can be demonstrated that the published 
price  at  the  date  of  exchange  is  an  unreliable  indicator  of  fair  value.  Any  directly  attributable  costs  of  acquisition  are 
expensed. 

Identifiable  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  assumed  in  a  business  combination  are  measured 
initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. The excess of 
the  cost  of  acquisition  over  the  fair  value  of  the  consolidated  entity’s  share  of  the  identifiable  net  assets  acquired  is 
recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the consolidated entity's share of the fair value of the identifiable 
net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the statement of profit or loss, but only after a 
reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired. 

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their 
present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate 
at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. 

i) 

Impairment of assets 

Assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not 
be  recoverable.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  for  the  amount  by  which  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  exceeds  its 
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use. For the 
purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash 
inflows  which  are  largely  independent  of  the  cash  inflows  from  other  assets  or  groups  of  assets  (cash-generating  units). 
Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at 
the end of each reporting period. 

j) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits 
held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months 
or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in 
value. 

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k)  Trade receivables 

Trade  receivables  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days. They are 
presented  as  current  assets  unless  collection  is  not  expected  for  more  than  12  months  after  the  reporting  date. 
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written 
off by reducing the carrying amount directly. An allowance account (provision for impairment of trade receivables) is used 
when there is objective evidence that the consolidated entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the 
original terms of the receivables.  

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, 
and default or delinquency in payments (more than 30 days overdue) are considered indicators that the trade receivable is 
impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present 
value  of  estimated  future  cash  flows,  discounted  at  the  original  effective  interest  rate.  Cash  flows  relating  to  short-term 
receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial.  

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss within other expenses. When a trade receivable for which 
an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the 
allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in profit 
or loss. 

l) 

Inventories 

Inventories are valued at the  lower  of  cost and net realisable value. Costs, including  an  appropriate  portion  of  fixed  and 
variable overhead expenses, are assigned to inventory on hand by the method most appropriate to each particular class of 
inventory, with the majority being valued on weighted average. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price 
less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.  

m)  Discontinued operations 

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that 
represents  a  separate  major  line  of  business  or  geographical  area  of  operations,  is  part  of  a  single  co-ordinated  plan  to 
dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The 
results of discontinued operations are presented separately in the profit or loss. 

n)  Other financial assets 

Other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial measurement, 
except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at either amortised cost or 
fair  value  depending  on  their  classification.  Classification  is  determined  based  on  the  purpose  of  the  acquisition  and 
subsequent reclassification to other categories is restricted. The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid 
prices. For unlisted investments, the consolidated entity establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include 
the use of recent arm's length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash 
flow analysis, and option pricing models. 

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been 
transferred and the consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are either: i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose of 
selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit; or ii) designated as such upon initial recognition, where they 
are  managed  on  a  fair  value  basis  or  to  eliminate  or  significantly  reduce  an  accounting  mismatch.  Except  for  effective 
hedging  instruments,  derivatives  are  also  categorised  as  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss.  Fair  value  movements  are 
recognised in profit or loss. 

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Impairment of financial assets 

The  consolidated  entity  assesses  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  whether  there  is  any  objective  evidence  that  a 
financial  asset  or  group  of  financial  assets  is  impaired.  Objective  evidence  includes  significant  financial  difficulty  of  the 
issuer  or  obligor;  a  breach  of  contract  such  as  default  or  delinquency  in  payments;  the  lender  granting  to  a  borrower 
concessions  due  to  economic  or  legal  reasons  that  the  lender  would  not  otherwise  do;  it  becomes  probable  that  the 
borrower will  enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; the  disappearance of  an  active market for the  financial 
asset; or observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in estimated future cash flows. 

The amount of the impairment allowance for financial assets carried at cost is the difference between the asset’s carrying 
amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the current market rate of return for similar 
financial assets. 

o)  Property, plant and equipment 

Property, plant and equipment other than Oil and Gas Properties are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical 
cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.  

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives to estimate 
residual value. The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation: 

Plant and equipment 
Furniture and equipment 

5 years 
3 - 10 years 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 
than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 1(i)). 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in profit or 
loss. When revalued assets are sold, it is consolidated entity policy to transfer any amounts included in other reserves in 
respect of those assets to retained earnings. 

p)  Oil and gas properties  

i) 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Expenditure on exploration and evaluation is accounted for in accordance with the area of interest method. This approach 
is  strongly  linked  to  the  Company’s  oil  and  gas  reserves  determination  and  reporting  process  and  is  considered  to  most 
fairly reflect the results of the Company’s exploration and evaluation activity because only assets with demonstrable value 
are carried on the statement of financial position. 

Upon the production of commercial quantities of oil and gas, capitalised exploration and evaluation costs are transferred to 
Oil and Gas Properties – Producing Projects and amortisation commences. This method allows the costs associated with the 
acquisition, exploration and evaluation of a prospect to be aggregated on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
and matched against the benefits derived from commercial production once this commences. 

ii) 

Costs 

Exploration  lease  acquisition  costs  relating  to  oil  and  gas  exploration  provinces  are expensed  as  incurred  while  the  costs 
incurred in relation to established or recognised oil and gas provinces are initially capitalised and then amortised over the 
shorter term of the lease or the expected life of the project. All other exploration and evaluation costs, including general 
permit activity, geological and geophysical costs and new venture activity costs are charged as expenses as incurred except 
where: 

 

the expenditure relates to an exploration discovery that, at the reporting date, had not been recognised as an area of 
interest  as  the  assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  of  economically  recoverable  reserves  has  not  yet  been 
completed; or 

  where  there  exists  an  economically  recoverable  reserve,  and  it  is  expected  that  the  capitalised  expenditure  will  be 

recouped through exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale. 

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Areas of interest are recognised at field level. Subsequent to the recognition of an area of interest, all further costs relating 
to the area of interest are initially capitalised. Each area of interest is reviewed at least bi-annually to determine whether 
economic  quantities  of  reserves  exist  or  whether  further  exploration  and  evaluation  work  is  required  to  support  the 
continued  carry  forward  of  capitalised  costs.  To  the  extent  it  is  considered  that  the  relevant  expenditure  will  not  be 
recovered, it is written off. 

The  costs  of  drilling  exploration  and  evaluation  wells  are  initially  capitalised  pending  the  results  of  the  well.  Costs  are 
expensed where the well does not result in the discovery of economically recoverable hydrocarbons. To the extent that it is 
considered that the relevant expenditure will not be recovered, it is immediately expensed. 

In the statement of cash flows, those cash flows associated with the capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure are 
classified  as  cash  flows  used  in  investing  activities.  Exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  expensed  is  classified  as  cash 
flows used in operating activities. 

iii)  Prepaid drilling and completion costs 

Where the Company has a non-operator interest in an oil or gas property, it may periodically be required to make a cash 
contribution  for  its  share  of  the  Operator’s  estimated  drilling  and/or  completion  costs,  in  advance  of  these  operations 
taking place.  

Where these contributions relate to a prepayment for exploratory or early stage drilling activity, prior to a decision on the 
commerciality  of  a  well  having  been  made,  the  costs  are  capitalised  as  prepaid  drilling  costs  within  Exploration  and 
Evaluation and/or Development Projects.   

Where these contributions relate to a prepayment for well completion, these costs are capitalised as prepaid completion 
costs within Exploration and Evaluation. 

As the Operator notifies the Company as to how funds have been expended, the costs are reclassified from prepaid costs to 
the appropriate expenditure category. 

Where the Company has Operator interest in an oil or gas property, it will periodically call for the contribution of the non-
operator’s share of the estimated drilling and/or completion costs, in advance of these operations taking place.  

iv)  Transfer  of  capitalised  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  to  producing  projects  (oil  and  gas 

properties) 

When  a  well  demonstrates  commercial  feasibility  or  comes  into  commercial  production,  accumulated  exploration  and 
evaluation  expenditure  for  the  relevant  area  of  interest  is  transferred  to  producing  projects  and  amortised  on  a  units  of 
production basis. 

v)  Development assets 

When the technical and commercial feasibility of an undeveloped oil or gas field has been demonstrated the field enters its 
development  phase.  The  costs  of  oil  and  gas  assets  are  transferred  from  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  and 
reclassified into oil and gas properties and include past exploration and evaluation costs. 

vi)  Producing assets 

Producing  projects  are  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment  charges. Producing  projects  include 
construction, installation or completion of production and infrastructure facilities such as pipelines, transferred exploration 
and evaluation assets, development wells and the provision for restoration.  

vii)  Amortisation and depreciation of producing projects 

The consolidated  entity uses  the  “units  of  production” (“UOP”) approach  when amortising and depreciating field-specific 
assets. Using this method of amortisation and depreciation requires the consolidated entity to compare the actual volume 
of production to the reserves and then to apply this determined rate of depletion to the carrying value of the depreciable 
asset. 

Capitalised  producing  projects  costs  relating  to  commercially  producing  wells  are  depreciated/amortised  using  the  UOP 
basis once commercial quantities are being produced within an area of interest. The reserves used in these calculations are 
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viii)   Future restoration costs 

The consolidated entity’s aim is to avoid or minimise environmental impact resulting from its operations. 

Provision  is  made  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  for  the  estimated  cost  of  legal  and  constructive  obligations  to 
restore operating locations in the period in which the obligation arises. The estimated costs are capitalised as part of the 
cost of the related project where recognition occurs upon acquisition of an interest in the operating locations. The carrying 
amount capitalised is amortised on a unit of production basis during the production phase of the project. 

Work  scope  and  cost  estimates  for  restoration  are  reviewed  annually  and  adjusted  to  reflect  the  expected  cost  of 
restoration. 

Restoration costs are based on the latest estimated future costs, determined on a discounted basis, which are re-assessed 
regularly and exclude any allowance for potential changes in technology or material changes in legislative requirements. 

Provisions  for  future  restoration  are  made  where  there  is  a  present  obligation  as  a  result  of  development  or production 
activity, and is capitalised as a component of the cost of those activities.  The provision for restoration policy is discussed in 
Note 2. 

The consolidated entity accounts for changes in cost estimates on a prospective basis. 

q)  Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of financial 
year  which  are  unpaid.  The  amounts  are  unsecured  and  are  usually  paid  within  30  days  of  recognition.  Trade  and  other 
payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months from the reporting date. They are 
recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

r)  Borrowings 

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They 
are  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost.  Any  difference  between  the  proceeds  (net  of  transactions  costs)  and  the 
redemption amount is recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. 
Fees  paid  on  the  establishment  of  loan  facilities  are  recognised  as  transaction  costs  of  the  loan  to  the  extent  that  it  is 
probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw down occurs. To 
the extend there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised 
as a prepayment for liquidity services and amortised over the period of the facility to which it relates.  

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the consolidated entity has an unconditional right to defer settlement 
of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.  

Borrowings  are  removed  from  the  statement  of  financial  position  when  the  obligation  specified  in  the  contract  is 
discharged,  cancelled  or  expired.  The  difference  between  the  carrying  amount  of  a  financial  liability  that  has  been 
extinguished  or  transferred  to  another  party  and  the  considerations  paid,  including  any  non-cash  assets  transferred  or 
liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss as other income or finance costs.  

Where  the  terms  of  a  financial  liability  are  renegotiated  and  the  entity  issues  equity  instruments  to  the  creditor  to 
extinguish all or part of the liability (debt for equity swap), a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss which is measured as 
the differences between the carrying amount of the financial liability and the fair value of the equity instruments issued.  

s)  Borrowings costs 

Borrowing  costs  incurred  for  the  construction  of  any  qualifying  asset  are  capitalised  during  the  period  of  time  that  is 
required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed. 

t)  Provisions  

Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  consolidated  entity  has  a  present  legal  or  constructive  obligation  as  a  result  of  past 
events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount has been reliably 
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Provisions  are  measured  at  the  present  value  of  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  expenditure  required  to  settle  the 
present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value is a pre-tax 
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. 

u)  Employee benefits 

i) 

Short-term obligations 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be 
settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in 
respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid 
when the liabilities are settled. 

The  liability  for  annual  leave  and  accumulating  sick  leave  is  recognised  in  the  provision  for  employee  benefits.  All  other 
short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables. 

ii)  Other long-term employee benefit obligations  

The liability for long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of 
the  period  in  which  the  employees  render  the  related  service  is  recognised  in  the  provision  for  employee  benefits  and 
measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to 
the end of the reporting period. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee 
departures and periods of service.  

iii)  Defined contribution superannuation expense 

Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

v)  Share based payments 

The consolidated entity has provided benefits to its employees and Key Management Personnel in the form of share-based 
payments, whereby services were rendered partly or wholly in exchange for shares or rights over shares. The Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee has also approved the grant of options or performance rights as incentives to attract Executives 
and to maintain their long term commitment to the Company. These benefits were awarded at the discretion of the Board, 
or following approval by shareholders (equity-settled transactions).  

The costs of these equity-settled transactions are measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the 
date on which they are granted.  The fair value of performance rights granted is determined using a hybrid Monte Carlo and 
Hull-White  model,  further  details  of  which  are  disclosed  in  Note  27.    The  fair  value  of  options  granted  is  determined  by 
using a Black-Scholes option pricing technique. 

The  costs  of  these  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised,  together  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity,  over  the 
period in which the performance and / or service conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on the date on which 
the relevant employees become fully entitled to the equity instrument (vesting date).  

At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative charge to the income statement is the product of (i) the fair 
value at grant date of the award; (ii) the current best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will vest, taking 
into account such factors as the likelihood of employee turnover during the vesting period and the likelihood of non-market 
performance conditions being met and (iii) the expired portion of the vesting period. 

The charge to the income statement for the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above less the amounts already 
charged in previous periods.  There is a corresponding credit to equity. 

Until an equity instrument has vested, any amounts recorded are contingent and will be adjusted if more or fewer equity 
instruments  vest  than  were  originally  anticipated  to  do  so.    Any  equity  instrument  subject  to  a  market  condition  is 
considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions are 
satisfied. 

If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been 
modified.  An additional expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share based 
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If an equity-settled transaction is cancelled (other than a grant cancelled by forfeiture when the vesting conditions are not 
satisfied), it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is 
recognised immediately.  However, if a new equity instrument is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a 
replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new equity instrument are treated as if they were a 
modification of the original award, as described in the preceding paragraph. 

The  dilutive  effect,  if  any,  of  outstanding  options  and  performance  rights  is  reflected  as  additional  share  dilution  in  the 
computation of diluted earnings per share (see Note 22). 

w)  Contributed equity 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds. 

Where any Group company purchases the Company’s equity instruments, for example as the result of a share buy-back or a 
share-based  payment  plan,  the  consideration  paid,  including  any  directly  attributable  incremental  costs  (net  of  income 
taxes)  is  deducted  from  equity  attributable  to  the  owners  of  Otto  Energy  Limited  as  treasury  shares  until  the  shares  are 
cancelled  or  reissued.  Where  such  ordinary  shares  are  subsequently  reissued,  any  consideration  received,  net  of  any 
directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, and is included in equity attributable 
to the owners of Otto Energy Limited. 

x)  Earnings per share 

i) 

Basic earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing: 

 

the profit attributable to owners of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares 

  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  outstanding  during  the  financial  year,  adjusted  for  bonus 

elements in ordinary shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares (Note 22). 

ii)  Diluted earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share adjust the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account: 

 

 

the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares, and 

the  weighted  average  number  of  additional  ordinary  shares  that  would  have  been  outstanding  assuming  the 
conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

y)  Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  associated  GST,  unless  the  GST  incurred  is  not 
recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense.  

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  the  amount  of  GST  receivable  or  payable.  The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of 
financial position. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities 
which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.  

z)  Rounding of amounts 

The  Company  is  of  a  kind  referred  to  in  Class  Order  98/100,  issued  by  the  Australian  Securities  and  Investments 
Commission, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the financial statements. Amounts in the financial statements have 
been  rounded  off  in  accordance  with  that  Class  Order  to  the  nearest  thousand  dollars,  or  in  certain  cases,  the  nearest 
dollar. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

aa)  New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 

Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that  have  recently  been  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet 
mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2014. 
The consolidated  entity's assessment of  the  impact of  these  new or amended Accounting  Standards and Interpretations, 
most relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out below. 

Reference and Title 

Summary 

Financial Instruments  -  
AASB 9 (issued 
December 2009 and 
amended December 
2010) 

Amends  the  requirements  for  classification  and 
measurement of financial assets. The available-
for-sale  and  held-to-maturity  categories  of 
financial  assets 
in  AASB  139  have  been 
eliminated. 
Under  AASB  9,  there  are  three  categories  of 
financial assets: 
 
 
 

Amortised cost 
Fair value through profit or loss 
Fair value through other comprehensive 
income. 

Application date 
of standard 

Periods beginning on 
or after 1 January 
2017 

Impact on 
Otto Energy Ltd 
financial statements 

When  this  standard  is  first 
adopted  from  1  July  2017, 
there  will  be  no  impact  on 
transactions  and  balances 
recognised  in  the  financial 
statements. 

The following requirements have generally been 
carried  forward  unchanged  from  AASB  139 
Financial 
and 
Measurement into AASB 9: 
  Classification and measurement of 

Instruments: 

Recognition 

 Accounting for 
Acquisitions of Interests 
in Joint Operations – 
Amendments to IFRS 
11(issued May 2014) 

financial liabilities; and 

  Derecognition requirements for financial 

assets and liabilities. 

However,  AASB  9  requires  that  gains  or  losses 
on financial liabilities measured at fair value are 
recognised  in  profit  or  loss,  except  that  the 
effects  of  changes  in  the  liability’s  credit  risk 
are recognised in other comprehensive income. 
 When  an  entity  acquires  an  interest  in  a  joint 
operation  whose  activities  meet  the  definition 
of a ‘business’ in IFRS 3  Business Combinations, 
to  the  extent  of  its  share  of  assets,  liabilities, 
revenues  and  expenses  as  specified  in  the 
contractual arrangement, the entity must apply 
all  of  the  principles  for  business  combination 
accounting  in  IFRS  3,  and  other  IFRSs,  to  the 
extent  that  they  do  not  conflict  with  IFRS  11 
Joint Arrangements. 
This  means  that  it  will  expense  all  acquisition-
related costs and recognise its share, according 
to the contractual arrangements, of: 
  Fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities, 
unless fair value exceptions included in IFRS 3 
or other IFRSs, and 

  Deferred tax assets and liabilities that arise 
from the initial recognition of an asset or 
liability as required by IFRS 3 and IAS 12 
Income Taxes. 

Goodwill  will  then  be  recognised  as  the  excess 
consideration  over  the 
fair  value  of  net 
identifiable assets acquired. 

Annual reporting 
periods commencing 
on or after 1 January 
2016 

financial 

There  will  be  no  impact  on 
the 
statements 
when  these  amendments 
are  first  adopted  because 
they  apply  prospectively  to 
acquisitions  of  interests  in 
joint operations. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Annual reporting 
periods commencing 
on or after 1 January 
2014 

Share-based 
payments 
transactions for 
which grant date is 
on or after 1 July 
2014 

Business 
combinations 
occurring on or after 
1 July 2014 

Annual periods 
commencing on or 
after 1 July 2014 

As  this  standard  amends 
disclosure 
requirements 
only, 
there  will  be  no 
amounts 
on 
impact 
recognised  in  the  financial 
The 
statements. 
for 
recoverable  amount 
CGUs  with 
significant 
amounts  of  goodwill  and 
intangibles  with  indefinite 
lives  will  only  be  required 
to  be  disclosed  where  an 
impairment  loss  has  been 
recognised. However, there 
will 
additional 
disclosures  about  the  level 
of  the  fair  value  hierarchy 
where  recoverable  amount 
for  a  CGU  is  determined 
less 
based  on  fair  value 
costs to sell. 

be 

financial 

There  will  be  no  impact  on 
the 
statements 
when  these  amendments 
are  first  adopted  because 
they  apply  prospectively  to 
share-based 
payment 
transactions  for  which  the 
grant  date  is  on  or  after  1 
July 2014.  

financial 

There  will  be  no  impact  on 
the 
statements 
when  these  amendments 
are  first  adopted  because 
they  apply  prospectively  to 
business  combinations  for 
which  the  acquisition  date 
is on or after 1 July 2014.  

There will be no impact on 
the financial statements 
when these amendments 
are first adopted because 
this is a disclosure standard 
only. Furthermore, the 
group does not currently 
aggregate operating 
segments in determining 
reportable segments, it is 
unlikely that any additional 
disclosures will be required 
when this amendment is 
adopted for the first time 
for the year ended 30 June 
2015. 

AASB 2013-3 (issued 
June 2013) 
Amendments to AASB 
136 – Recoverable 
Amount Disclosures for 
Non-Financial Assets 

(CGUs)  with 

Clarifies  the  disclosure  requirements  for  cash-
significant 
generating  units 
amounts  of  goodwill  and 
intangibles  with 
indefinite  useful  lives  and  also  adds  additional 
disclosures  when 
is 
determined based on fair value less costs to sell. 

recoverable  amount 

IFRS 2 Share – based 
Payment 

 Definition of vesting condition  

IFRS 3 Business 
Combinations 

IFRS 8 Operating 
Segments 

The  amendment  clarifies  the  definition  of 
vesting  conditions  and  market  conditions  by 
separately  defining  a  performance  condition 
and  a  service  condition,  both  of  which  were 
previously incorporated within the definition of 
a  vesting  condition  without  themselves  being 
specifically defined 

 Accounting for contingent consideration in a 
business combination 

The  amendment  clarifies 
that  contingent 
consideration  is  assessed  as  either  a  liability  or 
an  equity  instrument  on  the  basis  of  IAS  32 
Financial Instruments: Presentation. 
The  amendment  also 
requires  contingent 
consideration  that  is  not  classified  as  equity  to 
be  remeasured  to  fair  value  at  each  reporting 
date,  with  changes  in  fair  value  being  reported 
in profit or loss. 

have 

segments 

operating 

Aggregation of operating segments 
When 
been 
aggregated in determining reportable segments, 
additional  disclosures  are  required  regarding 
judgements  made  by  management  in  applying 
the aggregation criteria  used to assess that the 
aggregated  segments  have  similar  economic 
characteristics, including: 
 

A description of the operating segments 
that have been aggregated 

 

The economic indicators considered in 
determining that the aggregated operating 
segments share similar economic 
characteristics. 

Reconciliation of the total of a reportable 
segment’s assets to the entity’s assets  
The amendment clarifies that a reconciliation of 
the  total  of  reportable  segments’  assets  to  the 
entity’s  assets  is  only  required  if  a  measure  of 
segment assets is regularly provided to the chief 
operating decision maker (CODM).  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

IAS 24 Related Party 
Disclosures 

Annual reporting 
periods beginning on 
or after 1 January 
2014 

Key management personnel 
The  amendment  clarifies  that  an  entity  that 
provides  key  management  personnel  services 
(‘management  entity’)  to  a  reporting  entity  (or 
to  the  parent  of  the  reporting  entity),  is  a 
related party of the reporting entity. 
The  amendment  also 
separate 
requires 
disclosure of amounts recognised as an expense 
services 
for  key  management  personnel 
provided by a separate management entity (but 
not in the categories set out in IAS 24.17).  

IFRS 15 Revenue from 
contracts with 
customers (issued June 
2014) 

An entity will recognise revenue to depict the 
transfer of promised goods or services to 
customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be 
entitled in exchange for those goods or services. 
This means that revenue will be recognised 
when control of goods or services is transferred 
rather than on transfer of risks and rewards as is 
currently the case under IAS 18 Revenue. 

Due to the recent 
release of this 
standard the 
company has not yet 
made an assessment 
of the impact of this 
standard. 

is 

There will be no impact on 
the 
financial  statements 
when  these  amendments 
are  first  adopted  because 
disclosure 
this 
a 
standard  only.  As 
the 
group  does  not  currently 
engage  the  services  of  a 
management  entity,  it  is 
also  unlikely 
that  any 
additional  disclosures  will 
be 
this 
required  when 
amendment is adopted for 
the  first  time  for  the  year 
ended 30 June 2015. 

Must be applied for annual 
reporting 
periods 
beginning  on  or  after  1 
January  2017.  Therefore 
application  date  for  the 
company  will  be  30  June 
2018. 

2.  Critical Accounting Estimates  

The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that 
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates 
in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements,  estimates 
and  assumptions  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events 
management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will 
seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a 
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial 
year are discussed below. 

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

Share based payments 

The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of 
the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either a hybrid Monte 
Carlo  and  Hull-White  model  or  the  Black-Scholes  model  taking  into  account  the  terms  and  conditions  upon  which  the 
instruments  were  granted.  The  accounting  estimates  and  assumptions  relating  to  equity-settled  share-based  payments 
would  have  no  impact  on  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  within  the  next  annual reporting  period  but  may 
impact profit or loss and equity. 

Decommissioning costs  

Decommissioning  costs  will  be  incurred  by  the  consolidated  entity  at  the  end  of  the  operating  life  of  some  of  the 
consolidated  entity’s  facilities  and  properties.  The  consolidated  entity  assesses  its  decommissioning  provision  at  each 
reporting date. The ultimate decommissioning costs are uncertain and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors, 
including  changes  to  relevant  legal  requirements,  the  emergence  of  new  restoration  techniques  or  experience  at  other 
production sites. The expected timing, extent and amount of expense can also change. Therefore, significant estimates and 
assumptions  are  made  in  determining  the  provision  for  decommissioning.  As  a  result,  there  could  be  significant 
adjustments  to  the  provisions  established  which  would  affect  future  financial  results.  The  provision  at  reporting  date 
represents management’s best estimate of the present value of the future decommissioning costs required. As at 30 June 
2014, the estimated total cost to decommission Service Contract 14C is US$13.2m. US$6.6m has been collected from the 
joint venture partners of the Service Contract and at the instruction of the Department of Energy (‘DOE’), Philippines, it is 
being held in a bank account by Galoc Production Company W.L.L, the Operator of Service Contract 14C. All incidentals and 
interests earned on the account are owned by the DOE.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Reserves estimates 

Estimation of reported recoverable quantities of Proven and Probable reserves include judgement assumptions regarding 
commodity  prices,  exchange  rates,  discount  rates  and  production  and  transportation  costs  for  future  cash  flows.    It  also 
requires interpretation of complex geological and geophysical models in order to make an assessment of size, shape, depth 
and quality of reservoirs and their anticipated recoveries. These factors used to estimate reserves may change from period 
to period. 

Reserve  estimates  are  used  to  calculate  the  amortisation  and  depletion  of  producing  assets  and  therefore  a  change  in 
reserve estimates impacts the carrying value of assets, decommissioning costs and the recognition of deferred tax assets 
due to the changes in expected future cash flows. 

The  nature  of  reserve  estimation  is  such  that  reserves  are  not  intended  to  be  100%  accurate  but  rather  provide  a 
statistically  probable  outcome  in  relation  to  the  economically  recoverable  reserve.    As  the  actual  reserve  can  only  be 
accurately determined once production has ceased, amortisation expensed during the production may not on a year to year 
basis accurately reflect the actual percentage of reserve depleted.  However, over the entire life of the producing assets all 
capitalised costs will be expensed to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

Impairment of assets 

In  the  absence  of  readily  available  market  prices,  the  recoverable  amounts  of  assets  are  determined  by  discounting  the 
expected future net cash flows from production and comparing these to the carrying value of the relevant asset or group of 
assets to determine the asset’s net present value. The calculation of net present value is based on assumptions concerning 
discount rates, reserves, future production profiles, commodity prices and costs.  

Income taxes 

The consolidated entity is subject to income taxes in Australia and jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Significant 
judgement  is  required  in  determining  the  worldwide  provision  for  income  taxes.  There  are  certain  transactions  and 
calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The 
consolidated entity estimates its tax liabilities based on the consolidated entity’s understanding of the tax law. Where the 
final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact 
the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the period in which such determination is made. 

In addition, the consolidated entity has recognised deferred tax assets relating to carried forward tax losses to the extent 
there are sufficient taxable temporary differences (deferred tax liabilities) relating to the same taxation jurisdiction and the 
same subsidiary against which the unused tax losses can be utilised. However, utilisation of the tax losses also depends on 
the ability of the entity to satisfy certain tests at the time the losses are recouped. 

3.  Segment Information  

a)  Description of segments 

Management has determined the operating segments based on reports reviewed by the executive management committee 
for making strategic decision. The executive leadership team comprises the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer 
and  divisional  managers.  Management  monitors  the  business  based  on  geographic  factors  and  has  identified  four 
reportable segments.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

b)  Segment information provided to the Board 

The segment information provided to the Board for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2014 is as follows: 

Australia 

Philippines 

Tanzania 

Other 

Consolidated 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Net (loss)/profit for the year from continuing operations 

(8,707) 

Total Segment Assets 

Total Segment Liabilities 

7,331 

777 

107,008 

7,072 

29,457 

- 

The segment information provided to the Board for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2013 is as follows: 

Australia 

Philippines 

Tanzania 

Other 

Consolidated 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

2014 

Revenue from sale of oil 

Cost of production 

Gross Profit 

Other revenue 

Profit on disposal of asset 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Finance expenses 

Loss on derivative through profit or loss 

Impairment of assets 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency losses 

Net (loss)/profit before income tax 

Income tax expense 

2013 

Revenue from sale of oil 

Cost of production 

Gross Profit 

Other revenue 

Loss on disposal of asset 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Finance expenses 

Loss on derivative through profit or loss 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency losses 

Net (loss)/profit before income tax 

Income tax expense 

- 

- 

- 

4,174 

1 

(7,196) 

(454) 

(1,487) 

 - 

- 

73,693 

(29,701) 

43,992 

3,956 

- 

(1,327) 

(5,685) 

(6,161) 

(952) 

(23,792) 

(3,661) 

(1,445) 

(84) 

(8,707) 

- 

(3) 

8,583 

79 

8,662 

 - 

 - 

 - 

3,442 

 - 

(7,532) 

(531) 

 - 

 - 

60,181 

(19,683) 

40,498 

764 

(2,653) 

(668) 

(4,621) 

(645) 

(407) 

(3,021) 

(4,228) 

(49) 

(14) 

(7,691) 

28,026 

 - 

(10,814) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

(9) 

 - 

(9) 

 - 

(9) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(48) 

- 

(48) 

- 

(48) 

1 

4 

73,693 

(29,701) 

43,992 

8,130 

1 

(8,523) 

(6,139) 

(7,648) 

(952) 

(23,792) 

(5,154) 

(87) 

(172) 

79 

(93) 

121,412 

30,238 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

(70) 

 - 

(70) 

 - 

(70) 

173 

18 

60,181 

(19,683) 

40,498 

4,206 

(2,653) 

(8,200) 

(5,152) 

(645) 

(407) 

(7,328) 

(63) 

20,256 

(10,814) 

9,442 

139,670 

48,675 

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Net (loss)/profit for the year from continuing operations 

(7,691) 

17,212 

Total Segment Assets 

Total Segment Liabilities 

4,580 

1,076 

133,410 

1,507 

47,581 

 - 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

4.  Revenue 

Sales revenue 

Sale of oil 

Interest revenue 
Other revenue 

Other income 

Revenue from continuing operations 

5.  Cost of Production 

Gathering and production charges 

Depletion 

6.  Expenses 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

73,693 

73,693 

35 

8,095 

8,130 

81,823 

60,181 

60,181 

56 

4,150  

4,206  

64,387  

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

19,326 

10,375 

29,701 

17,736 

1,947 

19,683 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

Profit/(loss) before income tax includes the following expenses: 

Profit/(loss) on disposal of asset 

1 

(2,653) 

Employee benefits expenses 

   Defined contribution superannuation expense 

   Share based payment expense 

   Other employee benefits expenses 

Total employee benefits expenses 

Depreciation & Amortisation 

   Property, plant and equipment 

   Oil & gas properties 

Total depreciation & amortisation 

Finance expenses   

   Finance charges paid/payable  

Total finance costs  

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66 

66

398 

272 

7,853 

8,523 

498 

5,641 

6,139 

7,648 

7,648 

394  

366  

7,440  

8,200  

567  

4,585 

5,152  

645 

645 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Loss on derivative through profit or loss  

   Loss on derivative through profit or loss 

Other expenses 

   Business development 

   Corporate and other costs 

Total other expenses 

7. 

Income Tax Expense 

1) The components of tax expense comprise: 

–  Current tax 

–  Deferred tax – origination and reversal of temporary differences 

2) Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable: 

–  (Loss)/Profit before income tax 

–  Prima facie income tax at 30% 

–  Tax effect of different tax rate of 18% 

–  Tax effect of non temporary adjustments impacting taxable income: 

–  Benefit of deferred tax assets not brought to account 

–  Income tax (benefit)/expense 

3) Deferred tax assets 

–  Unrealised foreign exchange 

–  Share issue costs through equity 

–  Other temporary differences 

–  Temporary differences - foreign 

–  Tax losses - revenue  

–  Tax losses - foreign 

–  Offset against deferred tax liabilities recognised 

–  Deferred tax assets not brought to account 

–  Deferred tax assets brought to account 

4) Deferred tax liabilities 

–  Unrealised foreign exchange 

–  Accrued income 

–  Temporary differences - foreign 

–  Temporary differences - development asset 

–  Offset by deferred tax assets recognised 

–  Deferred tax liabilities brought to account 

952 

407 

52 

5,102 

5,154 

- 

7,328 

7,328  

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

2,446 

(2,525) 

(79) 

(173) 

(52) 

(4,333) 

(8,992) 

13,298 

(79) 

32 

- 

125 

- 

157 

6,937 

22,963 

30,057 

(50) 

3,663 

7,151 

10,814 

20,256 

6,077 

- 

12,711 

(7,974) 

10,814 

16 

2 

163 

24 

205 

6,361 

10,203 

16,769 

(26) 

(30,007) 

(16,742) 

- 

- 

2 

- 

13,983 

(50) 

13,935 

1 

268 

2 

811 

15,404 

(26) 

16,459 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

8.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank and in hand 

Risk exposure 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

7,735 

7,735 

31,854 

31,854 

The consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 26. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the 
end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of cash and cash equivalents mentioned above. 

9.  Trade and Other Receivables 

Current 

Other receivables 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

18 

18 

2,747 

2,747 

No consolidated entity trade receivables are past due or impaired at 30 June 2014 (30 June 2013: nil) and there is no 
indication that amounts recognised as trade and other receivables will not be recovered in the normal course of business. 
Refer credit risk, Note 26(a). 

10.  Other Assets 

Current 

Prepayments 

Other assets 

Non-Current 

Other assets 
Decommissioning fund (i) 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

196 

1,562 

1,758 

1,355 

6,600 

7,955 

136 

806 

942 

741 

6,600 

7,341 

(i) $6.6m of initial estimated decommissioning costs has been collected from the joint venture partners of Service Contract 
14C and under the instruction of the Department of Energy (“DOE”), Philippines, the fund is now held in a restricted bank 
account on the DOE’s behalf. All interest and incidentals of the account accrue to the benefit of the DOE. A corresponding 
liability has been recognised as a provision in Note 18.  

11.  Inventories 

Raw materials 

Oil (held in storage) 

Fuel  

Drilling and other inventory  

OTTO ENERGY | ANNUAL REPORT 2014 

68 

68

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

2,150 

141 

650 

2,941 

2,040 

93 

- 

2,133 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

12.  Derivative Financial Instruments  

Current Asset  

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss  

Non-Current Asset 

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss 

Current Liability  

Commodity swap – at fair value through profit or loss   

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

- 

- 

- 

435 

1,481 

122 

As at 30 June 2014, the consolidated entity had closed out all to derivative financial instruments.  

i) 

Commodity Options Transactions  

The  consolidated  entity  is  exposed  to  fluctuations  of  the  commodity  price  and  in  order  to  protect  against  the  long  term 
fluctuations of the oil price, the consolidated entity at times has entered into commodity option transaction contracts. As at 
30 June 2014, all options were closed out.  

ii) 

Swaps  

During  the  year,  the  consolidated  entity  entered  into  short  term  swaps  over  the  Dubai  oil  price  which  are  designed  to 
reduce exposure to oil price volatility. As at 30 June 2014, all swaps have been closed out. The outstanding contract at 30 
June 2013 was: 

Date of Delivery 

Contract Party 

Subject of contract 

Barrels 

Strike Price/barrel 

Fair Value Loss 

1 August 2013 

BNP Paribas 

Dubai 1st Line Swap 

93,549 

US$97.15 

122 

The  fair  value  of  derivative  financial  instruments  at  reporting  date  are  reflected  in  current  and  non-current  assets  and 
liabilities in the statement of financial position. The instruments are fair valued and recorded directly in profit or loss for the 
period. As at 30 June 2014, all swaps had been closed out.  

Information about the consolidated entity’s exposure to credit risk, foreign exchange and interest rate risk and about the 
methods and assumptions used in determining the fair values is provided in Note 26. The maximum exposure to credit risk 
at the end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of derivative financial assets as mentioned above.   

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

13.  Property Plant and Equipment 

Plant & 
Equipment 

US$’000 

Furniture & 
Fixtures 

US$’000 

Total 

US$’000 

Year ended 30 June 2013 

Balance at the beginning of year 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2013 

Cost or fair value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

Year ended 30 June 2014 

Balance at the beginning of year 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2014 

Cost or fair value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

14.  Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

At Cost 

As at 1 July 

Additions 

Farm-in payment / (contribution) 

Impairment 

Net carrying value 

698 

513 

- 

(515) 

696 

1,921 

(1,225) 

696 

696 

93 

(2) 

(449) 

338 

2,015 

(1,677) 

338 

120 

130 

- 

(52) 

198 

282 

(84) 

198 

198 

9 

- 

(49) 

158 

293 

(135) 

158 

818 

643 

- 

(567) 

894 

2,203 

(1,309) 

894 

894 

102 

(2) 

(498) 

496 

2,308 

(1,812) 

496 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

22,437 

10,404 

- 

(23,792) 

9,049 

13,740 

7,382 

1,315 

- 

22,437 

The  recoverability  of  the  carrying  amount  of  exploration  assets  is  dependent  on  the  successful  development  and 
commercial exploitation or sale of the respective oil and gas areas of interest.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

The consolidated entity has interests in the following wholly-owned and non-wholly owned oil and gas explorations assets: 

Asset 

Country 

Principal Activity 

Service Contract 55 

Service Contract 73 

Service Contract 51 

Service Contract 69 

Philippines 

Philippines 

Philippines 

Philippines 

Offshore Palawan 

Offshore Mindoro-Cuyo 

Onshore Leyte 

Offshore Lampos 

Percentage Interest 

2014 

93.18% 

100% 

- 

- 

2013 

93.18% 

100% 

80% 

79% 

On 2 May 2014, the consolidated entity had elected to withdraw from Service Contract 51,  following extensive post-well 
analysis of the Duhat-2 well drilled in July 2013. It was concluded a well cannot be safely drilled at Duhat-2 well location 
given the shallow overpressures experienced and the indications of low rock strength above the zone of overpressure. A 
total of US$17.4m was impaired as a result of the withdrawal.   

On 8 October 2013, the consolidated entity decided to relinquish its 79% stake in Service Contract 69, offshore the Visayas 
in the Philippines. The decision to exit comes after extensive evaluation work carried out over the block, including 2D and 
3D seismic acquisition and a comprehensive farm-out process that did not deliver an acceptable commercial outcome to 
Otto. A total of US$6.4m was impaired as a result of the relinquishment.  

15.  Oil and Gas Properties 

At Cost 

Oil and Gas properties - at cost 

Net book value 

As at 1 July 

Additions  

Amortisation 

Net carrying value 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

91,460 

91,460 

69,405 

38,071 

(16,016) 

91,460 

69,405 

69,405 

38,167 

37,770 

(6,532) 

69,405 

The consolidated entity has a 33% interest in Service Contract 14C, a non-wholly-owned oil and gas producing asset. 

16.  Trade and Other Payables 

Current Liabilities(i) 

Trade payables   

Other payables 

Non-Current Liabilities 

Other payables 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

1,247 

3,508 

4,755 

- 

- 

8,129 

637 

8,766 

1,498 

1,498 

(i)Trade and other payables are expected to be settled with 12 months. Refer to Note 26 for further information on financial instruments. 

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

17.  Borrowings  

Current Liability 

Secured loan    

Non-Current Liabilities 

Secured Loan 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,958 

4,958 

9,177 

9,177 

As  at  30  June  2014,  Galoc  Production  Company  W.L.L  (‘GPC’)  Inc,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  the  Company,  had  fully 
repaid the BNP Paribas financing facility which was put in place in December 2012 to fund the consolidated entity’s share of 
Galoc Phase II development. 
GPC’s portion of the Facility was US$37.42m; this was secured to GPC’s 33% working interest in Galoc Block. 
Interest was calculated on a competitive margin over the floating LIBOR rate.  

18.  Provisions 

Current Liability 

Provisions – employee benefits 

Non-Current Provision (i) 

Provisions – employee benefits 
Decommissioning Fund(ii) 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

196 

196 

132 

8,778 

8,910 

279 

279 

165 

6,600 

6,765 

(i) Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months: 

The  non-current  provision  for  employee  benefits  also  includes  all  entitlements  where  employees  have  completed  the 
required period of service that are not expected to be settled within 12 months.  

(ii) The total present value of the estimated expenditure required to decommission the wells for the Service Contract 14C 
has  increased  by  a  further  $6.6m  following  the  completion  of  Phase  II  taking  it  up  to  a  total  of  $13.2m.  Otto  Energy 
Limited’s  portion  of  33%  equates  to  $4.36m  an  increase  of  $2.18m  from  last  year.  The  portion  related  to  Otto  Energy 
Limited, has been capitalised as part of the cost of oil & gas properties and is amortised over units of production.  

Movements in provisions 

Movements in each class of provision during the financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below: 

Carrying amount at start of year – 1 July 2013 

Additional provision recognised – charged to oil & gas properties 

Carrying amount at end of year – 30 June 2014 

Total 

US$’000 

6,600 

2,178 

8,778 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

19.  Contributed Equity 

a)  Share Capital 

2014 
No. 

2013 
No. 

2014 
US$’000 

2013 
US$’000 

At the beginning of year 

1,140,290,071 

1,138,290,071 

131,577 

131,577 

Shares issued during year on exercise of performance rights 

11,500,000 

2,000,000 

- 

- 

1,151,790,071 

1,140,290,071 

131,577 

131,577 

b)  Ordinary Shares 

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion 
to  the  number  and  amount  paid  on  the  shares  held.  On  a  show  of  hands  every  holder  of  ordinary  shares  present  at  a 
meeting  in  person  or  by  proxy,  is  entitled  to  one  vote,  and  upon  a  poll  each  share  is  entitled  to  one  vote.  The  ordinary 
shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. 

c)  Options 

Information  relating  to  the  Otto  Energy  Employee  Option  Plan,  including  details  of  options  issued,  exercised  and  lapsed 
during the financial year and options outstanding at the end of the reporting period, is set out in Note 27. 

d)  Performance Rights 

Information relating to the Otto Energy Employee Performance Rights Plan, including details of performance rights issued, 
exercised and lapsed during the financial year and performance rights outstanding at the end of the reporting period, is set 
out in Note 27. 

20.  Other Reserves  

Reserves 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Share based payment reserve 

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve(i) 

Balance at beginning of year 

As at end of year 
Share Based Payment Reserve(ii)    

Balance at beginning of year 

Share based payment expense 

As at end of year 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

4,188 

8,957 

13,145 

4,188 

4,188 

8,685 

272 

8,957 

4,188 

8,685 

12,873 

4,188 

4,188 

8,319 

366 

8,685 

(i)  Foreign Currency Translation Reserve 
Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are recognised in other comprehensive income 
as described in Note 1(d) and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity.  
(ii) Share Based Payment Reserve  
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of share-based payments provided to employees 
(including key management personnel) as part of their remuneration; and share options and performance rights issued as 
part of consideration for acquisitions. Refer to Note 27 for further details of these plans.  

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

21.  Accumulated Losses  

Movements in accumulated losses were as follows: 

Balance 1 July 

Net (loss)/profit for the year 

Balance 30 June 

22.  Earnings per Share 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

(53,455) 

(93) 

(53,548) 

(62,897) 

9,442 

(53,455) 

a)  Earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company 

Basic (loss)/earnings per share   

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share 

b)  Earnings used in calculation of basic / diluted earnings per share 

Net (loss)/profit after tax    

2014 

US cents 

2013 

US cents 

(0.01) 

(0.01) 

0.83 

0.83 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

(93) 

9,442 

c)  Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as a denominator in calculating 

Basic earnings per share   

Diluted earnings per share 

Options and share rights 

2014 

2013 

Number of Shares  Number of Shares 

1,146,503,770 

1,138,624,318 

1,146,503,770 

1,138,624,318 

The options and share rights have not been considered in the determination of basic EPS. Details relating to options and 
share rights are set out in Note 27.  

Performance share rights are only included in determining diluted EPS to the extent that they are dilutive. 

The exercise prices of all options are included in Note 27. In determining diluted EPS, options with an exercise price greater 
than  the  average  Otto  Energy  Limited’s  share  price  over  the  year  have  not  been  included,  as  these  are  not  considered 
dilutive.  

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For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

23.  Subsidiaries 

Significant investments in subsidiaries 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following principal subsidiaries in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1(b): 

Subsidiaries of Otto Energy Limited 

Country of Incorporation 

Class of shares 

Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Limited 

Otto Energy Investments Limited  

Otto Energy Philippines Inc 

Colag (UK) Limited 

Colag (BVI) Limited 

Otto Energy (Galoc Investment 1) Aps 

Otto Energy (Galoc Investment 2) Aps 

GPC Investments SA 

Galoc Production Company W.L.L 

Galoc Marine Asia Limited 

Australia 

Bermuda 

Philippines 

United Kingdom 

British Virgin Islands 

Denmark 

Denmark 

Switzerland 

Bahrain 

Bermuda 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

(i) The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held. 

24.  Interest in Joint Operations  

a) 

Joint operations 

Equity holding (i) 

2014 
(%) 

2013 
(%) 

100 

100 

100 

- 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

- 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

The consolidated entity’s interest in joint arrangement assets as at 30 June 2014 is detailed below. Exploration, 
development and production of hydrocarbons are the principal activities performed across these assets. 

Kilosa-Kilombero                                                 Tanzania 

Pangani                                                                 Tanzania 

b) 

Jointly controlled assets 

Group Interest (%)  Group Interest (%) 

2014 

2013 

50 

50 

50 

50 

The consolidated entity’s interests in the assets employed in the joint venture are included in the statement of financial 
position, in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1(b), under the following classifications: 

Non Current Assets 

Exploration and evaluations assets 

c)  Commitments through joint operations 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

6,455 

1,507 

The aggregate of the consolidated entity’s commitments through jointly controlled assets is as follows: 

Exploration and other capital expenditure commitments 

9,500 

9,994 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

25.  Reconciliation of (loss)/profit after income tax to net cash inflow from operating 

activities 

(Loss)/Profit for the year 

Non-cash items 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Impairment of exploration assets 

Non-cash employee benefits expense – share-based payments 

Net foreign exchange differences 
Impairment of goodwill 
Unwinding of borrowing costs 

Loss on derivative through profit or loss 

Other non-cash expenses 

Statutory reserve – Bahrain 

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from 

Decrease/(Increase) in trade other receivables 

Decrease/(Increase) in other operating assets 

Decrease/(Increase) in inventories 

Decrease/(Increase) in deferred tax assets 

(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables 

(Decrease)/Increase in provision for income taxes payable 

(Decrease)/Increase in provisions 

(Decrease)/Increase in deferred tax liabilities 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 

2014 

US$'000 

2013 

US$'000 

(93) 

16,514 

23,792 

272 

87 

2,705 

1,916 

714 

- 

2,729 

(816) 

(808) 

1 

(4,011) 

1,791 

(116) 

(2,524) 

42,153 

9,442 

7,099 

- 

366 

63 

- 

122 

- 

1,325 

(582) 

285 

3,188 

1,936 

569 

(88) 

165 

5,213 

29,103 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

26.  Financial Risk Management 

The  consolidated  entity’s  activities  expose  it  to  a  variety  of  financial  risks:  market  risk  (including  foreign  exchange  risk, 
interest rate risk and commodity price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The consolidated entity’s overall risk management 
program  focuses  on  the  unpredictability  of  financial  markets  and  seeks  to  minimise  potential  adverse  effects  on  the 
financial performance of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity uses different methods to measure different types 
of risk to which it is exposed.  

Otto’s  Board  of  Directors  (“Board”)  is  responsible  for  approving  Otto’s  policies  on  risk  oversight  and  management  and 
ensuring management has developed and implemented effective risk management and internal control. Risk management 
is  carried  out  by  the  senior  finance  executives  under  these  policies  which  have  been  approved  by  the  Board.  Finance 
identifies,  evaluates  and  hedges  financial  risks  within  the  consolidated  entity’s  operating  units.  The  Board  then  receives 
reports as required from the Chief Financial Officer in which they review the effectiveness of the processes implemented 
and appropriateness of policies it sets. 

These disclosures are not, nor are they intended to be, an exhaustive list of risks to which Otto is exposed.  

a)  Market Risk 
Market  risk  arises  from  Otto’s  exposure  to  commodity  price  risk  and  the  use  of  interest  bearing  and  foreign  currency 
financial instruments. It is a risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of 
changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), foreign exchange rates (currency risk) or oil prices (commodity price risk). 

Foreign Exchange Risk  

i) 
The  consolidated  entity  source  currency  for  the  majority  of  revenue  and  costs  is  in  US  dollars.  Given  the  location  of  the 
group offices there is a small exposure to foreign exchange risk arising from the fluctuations in the US dollar and Australian 
dollar, and US dollar and Philippine peso on cash balances. 

Foreign  exchange  risk  arises  from  future  commercial  transactions  and  recognised  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  a 
currency that  is not the  entity’s  functional  currency.  The exposure  to risk is  measured  using  sensitivity analysis  and cash 
flow forecasting. 

The Board has formed the view that it would not be beneficial for the consolidated entity to purchase forward contracts or 
other derivative financial instruments to hedge this foreign exchange risk.  Factors which the Board considered in arriving at 
this position included the expense of purchasing such instruments and the inherent difficulties associated with forecasting 
the  timing  and  quantum  of  cash  inflows  and  outflows  compared  to  the  relatively  low  volume  and  value  of  commercial 
transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency which is not US dollars.  

Financial Assets 

Cash and Cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Total Financial Assets 

Financial Liabilities 

Trade and Other payables 

Total Financial Liabilities 

30 June 2014 

US$ 
US$'000 

A$ 
US$'000 

PHP 
US$'000 

Total 
US$'000 

7,467 

8 

7,475 

4,186 

4,186 

70 

1 

71 

476 

476 

198 

9 

207 

93 

93 

7,735 

18 

7,753 

4,755 

4,755 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Financial Assets 

Cash and Cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Derivative Assets 

Other Assets 

Total Financial Assets 

Financial Liabilities 

Trade and Other payables 

Derivative Liability 

Borrowings 

Total Financial Liabilities 

30 June 2013 

US$ 
US$'000 

A$ 
US$'000 

PHP 
US$'000 

Total 
US$'000 

30,938 

1,245 

1,916 

7,940 

887 

983 

- 

343 

42,039 

2,213 

7,972 

122 

14,135 

22,229 

632 

- 

- 

632 

29 

519 

- 

- 

548 

162 

- 

- 

162 

31,854 

2,747 

1,916 

8,283 

44,800 

8,766 

122 

14,135 

23,023 

A  hypothetical  change  of  10%  in  the  Australian  dollar  and  Philippine  Peso  exchange  rate  was  used  to  calculate  the 
consolidated  entity's  sensitivity  to  foreign  exchange  rates  movements  as  this  is  management’s  estimate  of  possible  rate 
movements over the coming year taking into account current market conditions and past volatility (30 June 2013: 10%). At 
30  June  2014,  management  has  assessed  that  the  entity’s  exposure  to  foreign  exchange  movements  is  found  to  be 
immaterial (2013: Immaterial exposure) therefore no further analysis provided. 

ii) 

Commodity Price Risk 

As a result of its operations the consolidated entity is exposed to commodity price risk arising due to fluctuations in the 
prices of crude oil.  The demand for, and prices of crude oil are dependent on a variety of factors, including: 

  Supply and demand; 

  The level of consumer product demand; 

  Weather conditions; 

  The price and availability of alternative fuels; 

  Actions taken by governments and international cartels; and 

  Global economic and political developments. 

The Board recognises that through the normal course of its business activities, the consolidated entity is exposed to various 
market risks, including commodity risks. The consolidated entity had settled all cash settled commodity swaps and option 
transactions arrangements with BNP that was entered into in 2013. This is disclosed at Note 12.  

The consolidated entity’s revenues and trade receivables are exposed to oil price risk fluctuations.  

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

As at reporting date, the carrying value of financial instruments exposed to commodity prices movements were as follows: 

Current Asset  

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss  

Inventory   

Non-Current Asset 

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss 

Current Liability  

Commodity swap – at fair value through profit or loss   

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

- 

2,150 

2,150 

- 

- 

- 

- 

435 

2,040 

2,475 

1,481 

1,481 

122 

122 

The following table demonstrates the estimated sensitivity to a 10% and 15% increase / decrease in the oil price, with all 
other variables held constant, on post tax profit and equity at 30 June 2014.   

Sensitivity analysis – change in US$ oil price  

The  following  table  details  the  consolidated  entity’s  sensitivity  to  a  10%  and  15%  increase  and  decrease  in  the  oil  price. 
Sensitivities to such possible movements are used when reporting oil price risk internally to key management personnel to 
represent  management’s  near  term  assessment  of  possible  change  in  oil  prices.  The  sensitivity  analysis  below  includes 
current year before tax sales varied by 10% and 15% increase in the consolidated entity’s average US$ oil price. A positive 
number indicates an increase in profit and equity where the oil price increases. For a 10% or 15% decrease in US$ oil price, 
there would be a comparable impact on profit and equity, and the balances below would be negative.  

Profit or loss: 10%  

Profit or loss: 15%  

iii) 

Interest Rate Risk 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

7,369 

11,054 

6,018 

9,027 

The consolidated entity is exposed to interest rate risk through liquid funds on deposit. The consolidated entity’s policy is to 
maximise the return on cash held through the use of high interest deposit accounts and term deposits where possible. 

In  addition,  in  the  prior  financial  year,  the  consolidated  entity’s  main  interest  risk  arises  from  long-term  borrowings. 
Borrowings issued at a margin + LIBOR exposed the consolidated entity to interest rate risk. The consolidated entity's bank 
loans were paid out in 2014; the outstanding amount at 2013 was $16,839,000.  

Financial assets 

Cash assets 

Financial liabilities  

Borrowings  

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

Floating rate(i) 

7,735 

31,854 

Margin+LIBOR(ii) 

- 

16,839 

(i)Weighted average effective interest rate of funds on deposit is Nil (2013: Nil) 
(ii)Weighted average effective interest rate on borrowing funds is Nil (2013:6.27%) 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Sensitivity analysis – change in interest rates  

A 25 basis point increase or decrease is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and 
represents management’s assessment of the possible change in interest rate.  

At reporting date, if interest rates had been 25 basis points higher or lower and all other variables were held constant, the 
consolidated entity’s profit or loss and equity for the year is found to be immaterial (2013:immaterial) therefore no further 
analysis provided. 

iv) 

 Credit Risk 

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and long term deposits with financial institutions. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets as summarised 
below, none of which are impaired or past due.  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Long-term deposits and other assets 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

7,735 

7,404 

15,139 

31,854 

6,833 

38,687 

To manage credit risk from cash and cash equivalents financial assets, it is the consolidated entity’s policy to only deposit 
with banks maintaining a minimum independent rating of ‘AA’. Due to the operating environments in the Philippines, it is 
not currently possible for all the deposit cash with financial institutions that have an ‘AA’ rating.   

AA Rated 

BBB Rated 

Unrated 

Cash at bank and short term deposits 

Other Assets 

2014 

US $‘000 

2013 

US$‘000 

2014 

US $‘000 

2013 

US$‘000 

7,529 

203 

3 

7,735 

31,677 

177 

- 

31,854 

804 

6,600 

- 

7,404 

233 

6,600 

- 

6,833 

The  consolidated  entity  trades  only  with  recognised,  trustworthy  third  parties.    It  is  the  consolidated  entity’s  policy  to 
perform credit verification procedures in relation to any customers wishing to trade on credit terms with the consolidated 
entity.  These  include  taking into account  the  customers’ financial position  and any past experience  to set individual risk 
limits as determined by the Board. 

b)  Liquidity Risk 

Prudent  liquidity  risk  management  implies  maintaining  sufficient  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  availability  of  funding  and 
access to capital markets. It is  the policy of the Board to ensure that the consolidated entity is able to meet its financial 
obligations  and  maintain  the  flexibility  to  pursue  attractive  investment  opportunities  through  ensuring  the  consolidated 
entity  has  sufficient  working  capital  and  preserving  the  15%  share  issue  limit  available  to  the  Company  under  the  ASX 
Listing Rules.  The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. As 
at reporting date the consolidated entity had sufficient cash reserves to meet its current requirements.  

i) 

Financing arrangements 

As at 30 June 2014, Galoc Production Company W.L.L (‘GPC’) Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, had fully 
repaid the BNP Paribas financing facility which was put in place in December 2012 to fund the consolidated entity’s share of 
Galoc Phase II development. Refer Note 17 – Borrowings.    

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Contractual maturities 
financial liabilities 

Trade payables and other 
payables 

Less than 1 
year 
US$’000 

Between 1-2 
years 
US$’000 

Between 2-5 
years 
US$’000 

Total 
contractual 
cash flows 
US$’000 

Carrying 
amount 
(assets) / 
liabilities 
US$’000 

4,755 

- 

- 

4,755 

4,755 

c)  Capital Risk Management 

The consolidated entity manages its capital to ensure that entities in the consolidated entity will be able to continue as a 
going concern while maximising the potential return to shareholders through the optimisation of debt and equity balance.  

The capital structure of the consolidated entity is now entirely equity as the debt component was fully paid out as at 30 
June 2014 (2013; US$16,839,000 debt). 

In  determining  the  funding  mix  of  debt  and  equity  (total  borrowings/total  equity),  consideration  is  given  to  the  relative 
impact of  gearing  ratio on  the  ability  of  the  consolidated  entity to service  loan  interest and repayment schedules, credit 
facility covenants and also to generate adequate free cash available for corporate and oil and gas exploration, development 
and production activities. The debt to equity rate is 0% as at 30 June 2014 (2013: 12.8%). 

The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as 
value adding relative to the current company's share price at the time of the investment.   

d)  Fair value measurements 

The  fair  value  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  must  be  estimated  for  recognition  and  measurement  and/or 
disclosure purposes. 

AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value 
measurement hierarchy: 

(a) Level 1 - quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets of liabilities  

(b)  Level  2  -  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  included  within  level  1  that  are  observable  for  the  asset  of  liability,  either 
directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices)  

(c) Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)  

The following table presents the consolidated entity’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 30 June 
2013. There were no assets or liabilities that were recognised at fair value as at 30 June 2014.  

30 June 2013  

Current Asset  

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss  

Non-Current Asset 

Commodity options – at fair value through profit or loss 

Current Liability  

Commodity swap – at fair value through profit or loss   

Level 1 
$’000 

Level 2 
$’000 

Level 3 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

435 

435 

1,481 

1,481 

122 

122 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

435 

435 

1,481 

1,481 

122 

122 

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

27.  Share-Based Payments 

a)  Employee Share Option Plan 

The  Employee  Share  Option  Plan  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2013  Annual  General  Meeting.   The  Employee 
Option Plan is designed to provide long term incentives for senior managers, employees, and Directors where applicable to 
deliver long term  shareholder  returns.  Under the  plan, participants are granted  options at  the  Board’s  discretion  and no 
individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. 

Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. 

The  exercise  price  of  options  is  based  on  the  weighted  average  price  at  which  the  Company’s  shares  are  traded  on  the 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) during the week up to and including the date of the grant. 

Set out below are summaries of share options granted under the Employee Share Option Plan: 

2014 

Exercise 
Price 

Balance at 
start of 
the year 

Granted 
during the 
year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Expired / 
Forfeited 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

A$ 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

11 Aug 2010 

11 Aug 2013 

26 Nov 2010 

26 Nov 2013 

30 Nov 2010 

30 Nov 2013 

13 Oct 2011 

13 Oct 2014 

5 Jan 2012 

5 Jan 2015 

0.12 

0.12 

0.13 

0.12 

0.12 

3,000,000 

9,000,000 

6,000,000 

1,250,000 

2,500,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2 Dec 2013 

2 Dec 2015 

0.1113 

- 

8,000,000 

Total 

21,750,000 

8,000,000 

Weighted average exercise price – A$ 

0.12 

0.11 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,000,000) 

(9,000,000) 

(6,000,000) 

-     

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(500,000) 

750,000 

(2,000,000) 

500,000 

750,000 

500,000 

- 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

(20,500,000) 

9,250,000 

9,250,000 

0.12 

0.12 

0.12 

2013 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

1 Aug 2008 

1 Aug 2012 

8 Sep 2009 

8 Sep 2012 

19 Jan 2010 

19 Jan 2013 

16 Feb 2010 

16 Feb 2013 

11 Aug 2010 

11 Aug 2013 

26 Nov 2010 

26 Nov 2013 

30 Nov 2010 

30 Nov 2013 

13 Oct 2011 

13 Oct 2014 

5 Jan 2012 

5 Jan 2015 

Total 

Weighted average exercise price – A$ 

Exercise 
Price 

Balance at 
start of 
the year 

Granted 
during the 
year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Expired / 
Forfeited 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year 

A$ 

0.60 

0.12 

0.12 

0.12 

0.12 

0.12 

0.13 

0.12 

0.12 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

2,500,000 

4,000,000 

1,000,000 

5,500,000 

3,000,000 

9,000,000 

6,000,000 

1,250,000 

2,500,000 

34,750,000 

0.16 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(2,500,000) 

(4,000,000) 

(1,000,000) 

(5,500,000) 

 - 

- 

- 

- 

 - 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

9,000,000 

9,000,000 

6,000,000 

6,000,000 

1,250,000 

1,250,000 

2,500,000 

2,500,000 

(13,000,000) 

21,750,000 

21,750,000 

0.21 

0.12 

0.12 

An option may only be exercised after that option has vested and any other conditions imposed by the Board on exercise 
are satisfied. Options are granted under the plan for no consideration. Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or 
voting rights. 

When exercisable, shares allotted pursuant to the exercise of options will be allotted following receipt of all the relevant 
documents and payments and will rank equally with all other shares. The exercise price of options is based on the weighted 
average price at which the Company’s shares are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange during the five trading days 
immediately before the options are granted. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

There  were  20,500,000  options  that  expired  during  the  period  ended  30  June  2014.  The  weighted  average  remaining 
contractual life of share options outstanding at the end of the year is 0.74 years (2013: 0.63 years). 

The above amounts representing options granted as part of remuneration are calculated in accordance with AASB 2 Share 
Based Payments.  AASB 2 requires that the expense associated with a share based payment is calculated at grant date and 
then subsequently amortised over the option vesting period.   

During  the  12  month  period  ended  on  30  June  2014  the  consolidated  entity  had  issued  8,000,000  options  under  the 
Employee Share Plan (2013: Nil options). 

Fair value of options granted  

The assessed fair values at grant date of options granted to employees are detailed below: 

Grant date 

Exercise price – A$ 

Expiry date 

Share price at grant date – A$ 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value of options 

13 October 2011 

5 January 2012 

5 December 2013 

0.12 

0.12 

0.1113 

13 October 2014 

5 January 2015 

2 December 2016 

0.07 

45% 

Nil 

3.79% 

0.01 

0.09 

45% 

Nil 

3.25% 

0.02 

0.08 

90% 

Nil 

3.02% 

0.04 

The expected price volatility is based upon the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for 
any expected changes to future volatility due to publically available information. 

b)  Performance Rights Plan  

The Performance Rights Plan was approved by shareholders at the 2013 Annual General Meeting.  The Performance Rights 
Plan  is  designed  to  provide  long  term  incentives  for  senior  managers  and  employees  to  deliver  long  term  shareholder 
returns. Participation in the plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the 
plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. 

The  amount  of performance  rights  that  will  vest  depends  on  vesting  period  and/or  Otto  Energy  Limited’s  total  return  to 
shareholders  (TSR),  including  share  price  growth,  dividends  and  capital  returns,  ranking  within  a  peer  group  of  selected 
companies  that  are  listed  on  the  ASX  over  a  three  year  period.  Once  vested,  the  performance  rights  are  automatically 
converted to shares. Performance rights are granted under the plan for no consideration. 

Rights granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. 

Set out below are summaries of rights granted under the Performance Rights Plan: 

Date of Issue 

Balance at 
Start of Year 

1 Oct 2011 

1 Nov 2011 

1 Nov 2011 

1 Nov 2011 

1 Feb 2013 

Total  

10,000,000 

5,000,000 

5,000,000 

5,000,000 

15,700,000 

40,700,000 

Rights 
Issued 
During the 
Year 

Fair Value on 
Date of Issue 
US$ 

Exercised 

Lapsed/ 
Expired 

Balance at 
End of Year 

Expiry Date 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

0.02 

0.02 

0.02 

0.02 

0.02 

(6,000,000) 

- 

4,000,000 

31 Dec 2014 

(500,000) 

(4,500,000) 

(5,000,000) 

(5,000,000) 

- 

- 

- 

1 Apr 2014 

1 Nov 2014 

1 Apr 2015 

(7,200,000) 

8,500,000 

1 Apr 2016 

(11,500,000) 

(16,700,000) 

12,500,000 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

Fair value of rights granted  

The assessed fair values at grant date of rights granted to employees are detailed below: 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Share price at grant date – A$ 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value – A$ 

3 October 2011 

1 February 2013 

31 December 2014 

1 April 2016 

0.08 

50% 

Nil 

3.66% 

0.02 

0.10 

52.6% 

Nil 

2.75% 

0.01 

The expected price volatility is based upon the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for 
any expected changes to future volatility due to publically available information. 

c)  Expenses arising from share based payment transactions 

Options 

Performance rights 

 Share-based payments expensed 

28.  Related Party Transactions 

a)  Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Short -term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Termination Benefits 

Share-based payments 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

293 

(21) 

272 

- 

366 

366 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

2,045,157 

112,533 

539,503 

252,144 

2,949,337 

1,953,298 

84,435 

- 

162,178 

2,199,911 

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 25 to 36. 

b)  Related party transactions  

(i) 

(ii) 

During the financial year, Otto Energy Limited entered into separate standby letter of credit arrangements 
with the two largest shareholders. The standby letter of credit facilities were to provide additional access to 
funds for the Galoc Phase II project should they be required.  

The facilities were unused and were closed as of 30 June 2014. Total fees associated with the standby letter 
of  credit  facilities  being  available  were  $1.3m,  mainly  relating  to  establishment  and  commitment  fees.  All 
transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions at market rates. 

In  the  prior  financial  year  a  sub-lease  of  property  including  outgoings  and  IT  services  was  provided  for 
Pathfinder Pty Ltd of which Mr Boserio is a Director. Total transactions were $14,062. This sublease ended in 
the 2013 financial year. There were nil transactions for the 2014 financial year. Transactions between related 
parties  are  on  normal  commercial  terms  and  conditions  no  more  favourable  than  those  available  to  other 
parties  unless  otherwise  stated.  There  are  no  balances  outstanding  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  in 
relation to transactions with key management personnel and their related parties (2013: $9,396 related to 
the sublease).  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

29.  Auditors’ Remuneration 

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related 
practices and non-related audit firms: 

2014 

US$ 

2013 

US$ 

1) BDO Australia 

a) Audit and Other Assurance services: 

i)  Audit and review of financial statements 

ii) Other assurance services 

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services  

b)  Taxation services: 

i)  Tax compliance services 

ii) International tax consulting and tax advice  

Total remuneration for taxation services 

Total remuneration of BDO Australia 

2) Network firms of BDO Australia 

a) Audit and Other Assurance services: 

i)  Audit and review of financial statements 

ii) Other assurance services 

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services  

b) Taxation services: 

i)  Tax compliance services 

ii) International tax consulting 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

Total remuneration of network firms of BDO Australia 

3) Non-BDO  

a)  Audit and Other Assurance services: 

i)  Audit and review of financial statements 

ii) Other assurance services  

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services  

b) Taxation services: 

i)  Tax compliance services 

ii) International tax consulting and tax advice 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

Total remuneration of non-BDO audit firms 

Total auditors’ remuneration 

113,803 

7,432 

121,235 

52,802 

67,412 

120,214 

241,449 

24,894 

- 

24,894 

- 

- 

- 

24,894 

62,117 

1,149 

63,266 

1,986 

23,394 

25,380 

88,646 

354,898 

149,280  

3,128  

152,408  

26,136 

44,913 

71,049 

223,457 

41,086 

- 

41,086 

6,388 

- 

6,388 

47,474 

136,495 

1,632  

138,127 

11,026  

52,280 

63,306 

201,433 

472,364 

It is the consolidated entity’s policy to employ BDO on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where BDO’s 
expertise and experience with the consolidated entity are important. These assignments are principally tax advice and due 
diligence  reporting  on  acquisitions,  or  where  BDO  is  awarded  assignments  on  a  competitive  basis.  It  is  the  consolidated 
entity’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

30.  Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 

Contingent Consideration Payable (Middle East Petroleum Services) 

In  2008  the  Company’s  shareholders  approved  an  arrangement  to  buy  back  a  5%  gross  overriding  royalty  over  the 
production revenues generated from its petroleum interests in SC55 in the Philippines from Middle East Petroleum Services 
(“MEPS”). MEPS are a privately-held company that originally negotiated the farm in deal for Otto Energy in the Philippines 
acreage  in  2005.  As  part  of  the  farm-in  agreement  MEPS  retained  a  5%  gross  overriding  royalty  over  Otto  Energy 
Investment’s share of the assets. 

Under  the  buyback  agreement  referred  to  above,  there  is  a  contingent  consideration  component  whereby  Otto  will  also 
pay  MEPS  a  production  bonus  of  US$1.5m,  should  the  block  produce  1.5m  barrels  of  oil  equivalent  during  the  term  of 
Otto’s license.    

31.  Commitments 

a)  Capital Commitments 

Capital and exploration expenditure contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities are as follows: 

Committed capital and exploration expenditure commitments. 

No longer than 1 year 

Longer than 1 year and no longer than 5 years 

More than 5 years 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

7,016 

6,066 

116 

13,198 

9,992 

66 

116 

10,174 

b)  Lease Commitments: Group as Lessee 

The consolidated entity leases corporate offices under non-cancellable operating leases.  The leases have varying terms, 
escalation terms and renewal rights.  On renewal, the terms of the leases may be renegotiated. 

Non-cancellable operating leases 

Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non‑cancellable operating leases are payable as follows: 

No longer than 1 year 

Longer than 1 year and no longer than 5 years 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

495 

1,333 

1,828 

529 

1,601 

2,130 

32.  Events Occurring after the Reporting Period 

On 22 September 2014, Otto announced the execution of a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to divest 100% of the shares 
in Galoc Production Company WLL (GPC), the holder of Otto’s 33% interest in the Galoc oil field located in Service Contract 
14C (Galoc interest) to Risco Energy Investments Pte Ltd (Risco), a Singapore-based energy investment company.  

Under  the  SPA,  Risco  has  agreed  to  pay  Otto  US$101.4m  as  at  1  July  2014.  Risco  will  assume  all  production  rights  and 
liabilities associated with the Galoc Interest (including abandonment costs) with effect from 1 July 2014. 

Completion of the transaction is conditional on Otto shareholder approval.  

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STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 

33.  Parent Entity Disclosures 

As at, and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2014, the 
parent Company of the consolidated entity was Otto Energy Limited. 

Summarised Statement Of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Parent Entity 

2014 
US$’000 

2013 
US$’000 

Loss for the year after tax 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Summarised Statement of Financial Position  

Current Assets 

Non Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Non Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Total equity of the parent entity comprising: 

Share Capital 

Share based payments reserves 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Accumulated Losses 

Total Equity 

(25,579) 

(25,579) 

8,870 

12,164 

21,034 

1,724 

58 

1,782 

19,252 

131,577 

8,956 

118 

(121,399) 

19,252 

(8,691) 

(8,691) 

3,851 

41,785 

45,636 

912 

164 

1,076 

44,560 

131,577 

8,685 

118 

(95,820) 

44,560 

Guarantees entered into by the parent in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries 

The parent entity guarantees financial payment obligations of its subsidiary with its supplier, Rubicon Offshore International 
Pte Ltd, for up to US$862,500. 

Contingent Liabilities 

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013.  

Commitments 

The parent entity had no capital commitments for property plant and equipment as at 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013. The 
parent entity has a non-cancellable operating lease payable as follows:  

No longer than 1 year 

Longer than 1 year and no longer than 5 years 

Significant Accounting Policies 

2014 

US$’000 

2013 

US$’000 

376 

1,333 

1,709 

411 

1,480 

1,891 

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity as disclosed in Note 1 and 
Note 2, except for the following; investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairments. 

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DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

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OTTO ENERGY  |  ANNUAL REPORT 2014DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION For the year ending 30th of June 2014   OTTO ENERGY | ANNUAL REPORT 2014 88 In the Directors’ opinion: a) The financial statements and accompanying notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: i) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance for the year ended on that date b) The financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1. c) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. The Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:   Mr I Macliver Director 29 September 2014INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OTTO 
ENERGY LIMITED 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the members of Otto Energy Limited

Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Otto Energy Limited, which comprises the
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the consolidated statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the
consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from
time to time during the financial year.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101
Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International
Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our
audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which
has been given to the directors of Otto Energy Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the
directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.

Opinion

In our opinion:

(a)

the financial report of Otto Energy Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:

(i)

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2014
and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b)

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in
Note 1.

Report on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June
2014. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.

Opinion

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Otto Energy Limited for the year ended 30 June 2014
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Brad McVeigh

Director

Perth, 29 September 2014

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

For the year ending 30th of June 2014 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2014

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 25 September 2014  

a)  Distribution of Equity Securities 

The issued capital of the Company at 25 September 2014 is 1,151,790,071 ordinary fully paid shares. All ordinary shares 
carry one vote per share. There are no listed options. 

Ordinary Shares 

100,001 and over 

10,001 – 100,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

1 – 1,000 

Number holding less than a marketable parcel size of 5,000 shares at A$0.09 per share 

Shareholders by Location 

Australian holders 

Overseas holders 

b)  Equity Security Holders 

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders 

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: 

No. of Holders 

No. of Shares 

667 

1,625 

480 

280 

107 

3,159 

404 

1,076,082,850 

70,777,648 

4,016,771 

893,688 

19,114 

1,151,790,071 

1,001,617 

No. of Holders 

No. of Shares 

2,927 

246 

3,173 

837,514,393 

314,275,678 

1,151,790,071 

Name  

Santo Holding AG 

Molton Holdings Limited  

Acorn Capital Limited 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

John Jetter (Consolidated Relevant Interest) 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited  

Rick Crabb (Consolidated Relevant Interest) 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

DBS Vickers Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (C/Wlth Bank Off Super A/C) 

Pan Pacific Petroleum NL 

Escot Finance Ltd 

Navigator Australia Ltd ( MLC Investment Settlement A/C) 

Forsyth Barr Custodians ( Forsyth Barr Ltd – Nominee A/C) 

National Nominees (Australia)  

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd  - A/C 2 

Gregor McNab 

Icon Holdings Pty Ltd  

Ian Macliver (Consolidated Relevant Interest)  

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

Ordinary Shares 

Number Held 

% of issued 
shares 

 241,910,757  

 241,910,757  

21.00% 

21.00% 

 86,717,074  

 52,032,115  

 32,595,092  

 19,089,175  

 17,898,356  

 17,495,052  

 16,305,051  

 14,020,833  

 12,801,550  

 11,680,340  

 8,150,000  

 7,998,778  

 6,622,011  

 6,601,090  

 5,862,601  

 5,500,000  

 4,941,091  

 4,549,721  

7.53% 

4.52% 

2.83% 

1.66% 

1.55% 

1.52% 

1.42% 

1.22% 

1.11% 

1.01% 

0.71% 

0.69% 

0.57% 

0.57% 

0.51% 

0.48% 

0.43% 

0.40% 

814,681,444 

70.73% 

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c)  Substantial Shareholders 

1 

2 

3 

Santo Holding AG 

Molton Holdings Limited  

Acorn Capital Limited 

d)  Unquoted Securities 

No. of Shares 
Held 

% Held 

 241,910,757  

 241,910,757  

 86,717,074  

21.00% 

21.00% 

7.53% 

The unlisted securities of the Company as at 25 September 2014 are12,500,000 performance rights and 9,250,000 options. 
The performance rights and options do not carry a right to vote at a general meeting of shareholders. 

Unlisted Options 

Vesting Date 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price 

No. of Options 

No. of Holders 

13 October 2011 

13 October 2014 

5 January 2012 

5 January 2015 

2 December 2013 

2 December 2016 

Unlisted Performance Rights* 

A$0.12 

A$0.12 

A$0.1113 

750,000 

500,000 

8,000,000 

9,250,000 

Issue Date 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price 

1 Feb 2013 

1 April 2016 

3 October 2011 

31 December 2014 

A$0.00 

A$0.00 

* Subject to meeting certain share price and service hurdles 

e)  Voting Rights 

No. of Holders 

No. Of 
Performance 
Rights 

8,500,000 

4,000,000 

12,500,000 

In accordance with the Company’s Constitution, on a show of hands every shareholder present in person or by proxy, 
attorney or representative of a shareholder has one vote and on a poll every shareholder present in person or by proxy, 
attorney or representative of a shareholder has in respect of fully paid shares, one vote for every share held. No class of 
option holder has a right to vote, however the shares issued upon exercise of options will rank pari passu with the then 
existing issued fully paid ordinary shares.    

34. 

3 

1 

3 

4 

2 

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