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2016
ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY Alaska
Seismic acquisition 1H 2016 
Drilling 2-4 wells 1H 2017

Louisiana/Gulf of Mexico
Recent discovery SMI70/71 
Staged options for up to 2 more wells

Tanzania
Kito prospect

Perth
Head Office

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report

Managing Director’s Report

Company Overview

Asset Overview

Reserves Statement

Summary of Assets

Financial Report 2016

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY CHAIRMAN’S  
REPORT

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYDEAR SHAREHOLDERS, 

It is my pleasure to present 
the 12th Annual Report to 
shareholders at the end of a year 
which marks the beginning of a 
new era for Otto Energy.

I would like to begin by thanking my predecessor 
Rick Crabb for his long and loyal service as chairman 
from 2004 until 2015. Rick provided the company 
with sound and thoughtful guidance and successfully 
steered the company through some exciting but also 
some difficult times. The same can be said about 
Rufino Bomasang (Boomie) who was instrumental in 
guiding us through our activities in the Philippines 
over many years.

One of the most important distinguishing features of 
Otto Energy is the quality and stability of its Board 
and Management which gives the company  
a significant advantage over other companies of 
similar size.

After the successful divestment of our stake 
in Galoc and the return of $0.064 per share 
(including dividends) to shareholders, the Board 
and Management conducted a detailed strategic 
review to determine how best to create value for all 
our shareholders going forward. We read the tea 
leaves correctly and decided to patiently wait for 
the inevitable correction in the oil price to play out. 
We used the time to evaluate over 300 investment 
opportunities and eventually made two investments, 
one into Alaska and one into the Gulf of Mexico. 

The latter provided us with an early success with  
the announcement of a commercial discovery at  
SM-71 in April 2016. We expect to go into production 
in mid-2017. Together with our joint venture partner 
Byron Energy we plan to drill another highly 

prospective opportunity in the Gulf of Mexico  
(Bivouac Peak) in 2017, and similarly with our joint 
venture partner Great Bear we expect to drill in 
Alaska in 2017.

Our strategy going forward is to remain highly 
disciplined in our evaluation of investment 
opportunities, and to only invest when the risk / 
reward equation justifies the investment. The energy 
business will always be risky, and we cannot promise 
success on every occassion, but we can promise 
to be as rigorous as humanly possible in our due 
diligence before investing shareholder money.

I thank you the shareholders for your continued 
support, the Directors for their guidance, and the 
management and staff for their commitment. 

John Jetter 
Chairman

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MANAGING  
DIRECTOR’S  
REPORT

The support of Otto’s shareholders, staff and my 
fellow directors throughout this challenging and 
rewarding period has been greatly appreciated. 

Otto has become a focused North American oil 
and gas exploration and production company 
with a strategy to focus on specific play trends 
in which it has developed significant working 
knowledge.

Otto Energy’s primary objective is to grow 
shareholder value through:

•  sound financial management;

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the application of technical and 
commercial rigour in the building 
of a focused pipeline of exploration 
and development projects selected 
for their prospectivity and favourable 
fiscal regimes; and

•  making considered commercial 

decisions via an understanding of 
the oil and gas asset life cycle and 
external market influences

ACTIVE DRILLING PROGRAM

Drilling is critical to the growth of any oil and  
gas company, and Otto has continued to progress 
opportunities across its diverse portfolio of 
assets. Otto has been one of the most active 
and successful junior oil and gas companies  
on the ASX.

DEAR SHAREHOLDERS, 

Welcome to Otto Energy’s  
Annual Report for FY2016.

To say that FY2016 has been 
a year of significant challenge 
with strong headwinds for 
the oil and gas sector would 
be an understatement. The 
actions taken by the Otto Board 
and management in FY2015 
had prepared the company 
for the period of downturn 
and enabled Otto to take 
advantage of opportunities that 
would ordinarily be closed to 
companies of Otto’s size.

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Louisiana

Otto secured a staged farm-in transaction with 
Byron Energy Ltd (“Byron”) in late 2015 that provided 
access to a multi-asset portfolio of onshore and 
offshore Gulf of Mexico Miocene conventional drilling 
opportunities. Byron have successfully proven that 
reverse time migration of 3D seismic data has been 
able to image unswept oil around salt dome plays in 
the shallow water Gulf of Mexico, a technology that 
had previously only been applied in deep water. A two 
well drilling program occurred in the first half of 2016 
with Byron.

Drilling of the South Marsh Island 6 #2 well in Q1 
2016 resulted in two stuck drill pipe incidents and 
ultimately a decision was made to abandon the well 
prior to reaching the primary target interval. 

Drilling of the second well in the program, the South 
Marsh Island 71 #1 well, in April 2016 successfully 
intersected four individual pay zones, with over 151 
feet (46 metres) of net pay that have been completed 
and suspended awaiting tie-in to nearby production 
infrastructure. Otto expects that first production 
will be delivered in 2H 2017 from SM-71. Additional 
follow-up opportunities around this salt dome will 
now be progressed. 

Otto elected to acquire a 45% working interest in the 
Bivouac Peak leases covering ~2,500 acres (10km2) 
in the highly productive transitional zone in onshore 
southern Louisiana coastline. Drilling of the first well 
at Bivouac Peak is expected to occur in 1H 2017.

Tanzania

Planning is underway to drill the Kito-1 exploration 
well. The Kito-1 exploration well will test a Miocene 
play which is a potential extension of the prolific 
discoveries made in the East African Rift Valley 
system further to the north. 

Otto’s Net Prospective Resource estimate ranges 
from 30 to 274 MMbbls with a Best Estimate of 97 
MMbbls for the Kito structure. Success of the first 
exploration well in this basin would unlock significant 
additional follow-up potential.

Alaska

In August 2015, Otto acquired a position on the  
Alaska North Slope operated by Great Bear 
Petroleum. Acquisition of 1,170km2 of new 3D seismic 
was completed in May 2016 and provides 3D seismic 
coverage across the entire acreage position.

Preparations are underway for the commencement 
of a multi-well campaign in early 2017 to test the 
prospectivity of a number of conventional play types, 
this will include determining potential flow rates 
achievable from these reservoirs.

Philippines

Otto undertook the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 
exploration well in Service Contract 55 (“SC55”) in 
August 2015, delivering the well on time and under 
budget. Despite encountering excellent quality 
reservoir sands, the volume of gas discovered in 
the Hawkeye-1 well was below a level that would be 
economic to develop. 

Otto will not continue with further activity in SC55 
and will assign its working interest to the remaining 
joint venture partners. This ends a period of over ten 
years of activity in the Philippines including the very 
successful Galoc field development and sale in FY2015.

Throughout the year, Otto actively assessed a great 
many new venture and business development 
opportunities. Otto continues to seek new 
opportunities that provide access to low risk, mature 
hydrocarbon basins with available development 
infrastructure. Otto’s objective is to build a 
sustainable cashflow generating base in North 
America from which to expose shareholders to high 
impact exploration and development opportunities.

CORPORATE

Otto’s balance sheet has remained strong with  
a closing cash position of US$20.3 million and  
no debt at year end. Otto’s cash position means 
Otto is well placed to fund its high impact forward 
exploration and development programs.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support 
of Otto Energy, I look forward to reporting upon a 
similarly successful year in FY2017.

Matthew Allen 
Managing Director 

OTTO ENERGY 

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 

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COMPANY  
OVERVIEW 

Following the sale of the Galoc Oil Field in the 
Philippines, Otto Energy has transitioned to 
a company with a balanced portfolio of 
high-quality exploration, appraisal 
and development assets in North 
America and an exploration 
asset in Tanzania.

NORTH AMERICA

In August 2015 acquired the interests of Borealis 
Petroleum Pty Ltd on the Alaska North Slope

Completed acquisition of 1,170km2 of new 3D 
seismic data within Alaska North Slope license 
area. Prospect and lead inventory now being 
matured for 2017 drilling

Signed a participation agreement with Byron 
Energy Limited allowing access to up to four  
low-risk drilling opportunities on the Louisiana  
Gulf of Mexico shelf and onshore areas

Drilled exploration wells in leases offshore 
Louisiana SM-6 and SM-71 resulting in a  
significant oil discovery in the latter

Commencement of development planning for  
the SM-71 oil discovery

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TANZANIA

Planning is underway for Kito-1 
exploration well.

PHILIPPINES

Drilled the deepwater Hawkeye-1 
exploration well in licence SC55. 
Operations completed safely and 
below budget 

Withdrawal from legacy Philippines 
acreage SC55 and SC51 having 
met all work commitments 

OTTO ENERGY 

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 

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ASSET  
OVERVIEW

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GULF OF MEXICO 

In December 2015, Otto entered into an 
agreement with Byron Energy giving it 
rights to elect to participate in up to four 
drilling opportunities in the Louisiana 
onshore and shallow water offshore 
continental shelf area. To date, two of 
these opportunities have been drilled, 
leading to a discovery and the booking  
of reserves.

The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) region is one of the most 
prolific oil and gas producing regions on earth. 
Commercial extraction of petroleum resources 
dates from the early decades of the 1900s, with first 
offshore production commencing in 1938. Today, 
the federally-administered GOM Outer Continental 
Shelf alone accounts for about a fifth of all crude oil 
produced in the USA.

Geologically there exists a key combination of a thick 
layer of evaporites (salt), rich biological deposits 
(which, when subjected to the right conditions, forms 
light producible oil and gas), and thick sand layers. 
Near the northern gulf margin in particular, a delta 
created by the Mississippi River has been building for 
tens of millions of years. These deltaic sand grains 
are well sorted and round in shape, forming the ideal 
high-porosity rock for a petroleum reservoir. The 
buoyancy and flowing effect of the underlying salt 
creates the structures and traps necessary for the 
natural collection of oil.

Today, about half of the USA’s fossil fuel refining 
and processing capacity is along the GOM. The high 
density and availability of production platforms post 
the development of primary reservoirs contributes to 
low production costs in this region, making projects 
viable even in a sustained, low oil price environment. 
Louisiana and the nearby shelf region are 
characterized by a ready market and low sovereign 
risk. These factors, in combination with low-risk 
drilling updip of previously productive sand intervals, 
have led Otto to make the northern Gulf of Mexico 
region a substantial focus of its forward strategy. 

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SM-70/71

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 50%. Earned via staged farm-in with Byron Energy Limited (Operator)

STATUS 

Appraisal and Development

LOCATION 

Offshore Gulf of Mexico

AREA

34.29 km2

Following the drilling of SM-6 #2, Otto exercised its option to participate in the drilling of one well in SM-71. 
SM-71 lies 48 kilometres (30 miles) southwest of SM-6 in a water depth of 131 feet. While the SM-6 #2 and the 
SM-71 #1 wells both targeted salt dome-related features which have seen prolific oil and gas production, they 
are geologically and geographically distinct.

The SM-71 #1 well spudded on 3 April 2016. Through the drilling of this well, Otto Energy has earned a 50% 
participating interest (equal to a 40.625% revenue interest) in both the SM-70/71 licences. 

SM-71 #1 intersected four separate hydrocarbon bearing sand intervals with a combined gross sand thickness 
of 151 feet (46 metres). 

The following hydrocarbon intervals were observed 
and evaluated:

(i) I3 Sand – a hydrocarbon saturated gross sand 
thickness of approximately 17 feet (5 metres)

(ii) J sand – a hydrocarbon saturated gross sand 
thickness of approximately 24 feet (7 metres)

(iii) D5 sand – a hydrocarbon saturated gross sand 
thickness of approximately 91 feet (28 metres)

(iv) D6 sand – a hydrocarbon saturated gross sand 
thickness of approximately 19 feet (6 metres)

The results from these four discrete hydrocarbon 
intervals are considered of sufficient commercial 
value to warrant the completion and ultimate 
production of the well. The well has been cased 
and mudline suspended in preparation for future 
production. The joint venture will now move forward 
with development planning and has already initiated 
discussions with an offset operator to cost effectively 
produce the hydrocarbons from this well.

Post the period, an independent reserves estimate 
was prepared by Collarini Associates ascribing 2P 
reserves of 2,271 Mboe (net to Otto). 

SM-70/71 block map and salt dome

The primary target D5 Sand exhibits excellent quality 
and was within the range of predrill expectations. 
The results of drilling the SM-71 well confirm the 
advantage of the RTM technology used to delineate 
the prospect. The J Sand, which was a secondary 
target, was found within predrill expectations and 
was intersected 220 feet (67 metres) up-dip of the 
highest productive well in the J Sand interval. The 
I3 Sand, which was not included in the predrill 
estimates, will enhance the project economics. 
The I3 sand interval does not appear to have been 
produced in offset wells. Isotube analysis confirms 
the likely presence of light, sweet crude in all these 
three intervals. The D6 sand was discovered after 
the deepening of the well and comprises a very high 
porosity gas or gas condensate reservoir.

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BIVOUAC PEAK 

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 45%1. Earning via staged farm-in with Byron Energy Limited (Operator)

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Onshore Gulf of Mexico

AREA

10km2

1 subject to Otto participating in one exploration well

Post the successful drilling of the SM-71 #1 
exploration well, Otto exercised its option under the 
staged farm-in with Byron Energy to acquire a 45% 
working interest in the Bivouac Peak lease. 

The Bivouac Peak lease covers approximately 
2,500 acres of highly prospective acreage in the 
transitional zone onshore southern Louisiana. 
Multiple prospects at both the Middle and Lower 
Miocene levels demonstrating stacked amplitude 
and AVO (amplitude versus offset) support have 
been identified by Operator, Byron Energy. Follow-
up drilling options have been identified at the Lower 
Miocene level that could increase the scale of the 
overall opportunity. 

Significant production exists in the adjacent Miocene 
sequence at the Little Bay field (>45 Bcf gas and 5 

MMbbls condensate) and the Atchafalaya Bay field 
(>100 Bcf gas and 0.6 MMbbls condensate).

An independent resource estimate for Bivouac Peak 
was prepared by Collarini Associates, which assigned 
a Prospective Resource net to Otto’s proposed 45% 
working interest (33.525% net revenue interest) of 
5,361 MMbbls of oil and 59,562 Bcf of gas.

Additional geological and geophysical work will be 
undertaken by the joint venture prior to drilling of the 
first well, which is presently targeted for 1H 2017. 
With nearby production infrastructure already in 
place, any successful well at Bivouac Peak would  
be capable of being brought into production within 
6-12 months.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY NORTH AMERICA GULF OF MEXICO 

SM-6

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy participated in one well-in via staged farm-in with Byron Energy Limited 
(Operator)

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Offshore Gulf of Mexico

AREA

20.23km2

SM-6 block map and salt dome

South Marsh Island block 6 (SM-6) lies 60 kilometers 
(37 miles) south of the Louisiana coast under 
approximately 65 feet of water. This block has 
produced a total of 18 MMbbls of light oil and 36 Bcf 
of gas since 1964.

stuck drill pipe incidents, it was the conclusion of 
Otto and Byron that the well could not be deepened 
to the primary target interval. Subsequently, Otto and 
Byron have decided not to re-enter the well as the 
activity is deemed too high risk.

The SM-6 #2 well was drilled in Q1 2016 to a 
measured depth of 8,084 feet (2,464 metres) and 
after intersecting and becoming stuck in what 
appeared to be an impenetrable shale interval, was 
plugged and abandoned. Unsuccessful attempts were 
made to free the stuck drill pipe in the initial well 
bore and a resulting bypass (side-track) operation 
also became stuck. After an extensive review of both 

As the well did not reach the primary target interval 
Otto did not earn an interest in the lease, and was not 
obligated to pay back-costs in the lease.

SM-6 #2 was drilled at a cost close to the gross  
pre-drill estimate of US$8.0m despite the need for  
a side-track operation. 

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ALASKA 

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 8-10.8%

STATUS 

Exploration/Appraisal

LOCATION 

Onshore Alaska North Slope

AREA

2,387km2

In August 2015, Otto acquired the right to earn an interest, through staged  
capital injections, in a substantial acreage position on the highly prospective,  
oil prone, onshore Alaska North Slope held by Great Bear Petroleum Operating  
LLC (“Great Bear”).

Through its agreements with Great Bear, Otto has acquired an 8% and 10.8% working interest (equivalent to 
58,334 net acres) in two areas of Alaska North Slope exploration acreage held by Great Bear.

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ALASKA NORTH SLOPE

Alaska contains some of the largest conventional 
oil fields in North America and has produced more 
than 17 billion barrels of oil and 13 trillion cubic feet 
of natural gas. The US Geological Society (USGS) 
estimates that the Alaska North Slope has the 
potential to hold 40 billion barrels of conventional oil 
and over 200 trillion cubic feet of conventional gas. 
While Otto and its partners’ focus will initially be on 
conventional oil, the unconventional oil plays located 
in this acreage also contain significant potential and 
Otto will have access to its proportionate share of any 
resource through its deal with Great Bear.

The size and potential of the opportunities on 
the Alaska North Slope see it as home to super 
majors such as Conoco, Shell, ExxonMobil, Repsol, 
ENI, Statoil and BP. Recent exploration drilling by 
Repsol in adjacent acreage has yielded a significant 
conventional oil discovery in the Kuparuk play sands, 
and similar opportunities at this play level have 
already been identified in the Great Bear Alaska 
North Slope acreage. The Repsol well discovered 
several distinct oil accumulations and encountered 
a 650 foot oil column with 150 feet of net pay and is 
likely a multi-hundred million barrel oil discovery.  

This discovery was made after Repsol had farmed in 
to a 350,000 net acre position in 2011 in a deal valued 
at US$760 million. Third-party reserves of 497-1438-
3758 MMbbls (Proven-Probable-Possible) have been 
indicated. The three-pad development is expected to 
deliver in the order of 120,000 barrels of oil per day.

Further, financial incentives provided by the Alaska 
Government to attract investment in the Alaska North 
Slope provides Alaska with the most attractive fiscal 
regime in North America and one that ranks very 
highly on a global scale. 

Oil production can be transported through the Trans 
Alaska Pipeline System (“TAPS”), which runs through 
the Great Bear acreage. TAPS provides regulated 
open access to domestic and international markets 
and presently has around 1.5MMbopd spare capacity.

Alaska’s geographical location provides safe and 
effective shipping routes for crude exports into the 
Asian markets, allowing Alaska projects to provide  
a strategic long-term petroleum reserve for the 
Asian region.

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GREAT BEAR PETROLEUM ACREAGE

Great Bear is a private exploration company 
focused on exploring and developing conventional 
and unconventional resources on the North Slope 
of Alaska. Great Bear is the largest exploration 
leaseholder on the Alaska North Slope, having 
taken a position in a major play fairway south of the 
Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk fields.

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The Ivishak formation is the primary producing 
reservoir at the Prudhoe Bay Field (25 billion 
barrels of oil in place).

The Kuparuk sand play is regionally productive 
with the Kuparuk Field holding 5.9 billion barrels 
of oil in place and was also the target of the 
recent substantial oil discovery made by Repsol.

Great Bear is the dominant exploration acreage 
holder in this highly prospective basin; holding 
579,374 gross acres. Great Bear has undertaken 
significant exploration work on the acreage since 
2011 with a cumulative spend of around US$240 
million. This work includes the acquisition and 
processing of approximately 3,100km2 of 3D 
seismic data, and past work included the drilling 
of two unconventional test wells which cored three 
primary unconventional targets. Results from these 
wells indicate that the majority of the Great Bear 
acreage is expected to be liquids rich. These wells 
also encountered light oil in various conventional 
formations.

The almost acreage wide, modern 3D seismic 
coverage, existing well control and proximity to the 
all-weather Dalton Highway and TAPS means that 
the Great Bear joint venture is well positioned to test 
numerous prospects during the 2017 northern winter 
drilling season. 

The Great Bear acreage lies in the established 
conventional play fairways of the Ivishak, Kuparuk 
and Brookian sand reservoir systems in a region 
demonstrating oil maturity.

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The Brookian turbidite fans are productive at 
offset Tarn, Meltwater and Tabasco Fields  
(field sizes of around 100 MMbbls to 300 MMbbls 
oil in place).

The play types exhibited in the prospects so far 
identified by Great Bear have been the basis for other 
significant conventional oil discoveries in and around 
the Alaska North Slope with discovered recoverable 
volumes being in the hundreds of millions of barrels. 
The size of these other discoveries within these plays 
provides an indication of the potential of Great Bear 
acreage in the success case.

In terms of unconventional potential, the Alaska North 
Slope is rated by the USGS as potentially being one 
of the last remaining material oil shale plays in the 
US. The Alaska North Slope contains three world 
class source rocks - Shublik, Kingak and Hue/HRZ 
shales. All three of these source rocks exist within the 
Great Bear acreage. This substantial unconventional 
play will be the subject of a longer term evaluation 
program with the immediate focus of the joint venture 
being on the conventional oil potential. 

Multinational oil and gas services company 
Halliburton farmed into a portion of the Great Bear 
acreage in 2011. Halliburton currently holds a 25% 
working interest in 126,186 gross acres. Halliburton’s 
interest ensures the joint venture exposure to leading 
edge experience and technology in developing 
unconventional plays and will ensure that this  
aspect of the exploration potential continues to  
be progressed. 

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A number of conventional and unconventional plays were identified 
for progression into potential drill targets:

Kuparuk C

Conventional Play

Recent 3D seismic reveals large trap potential. 
Light oil has been intersected in 45’ thick Kuparuk 
C sands on Otto Energy acreage at Pipeline-1. 
Sand thickness variations observed in regional 
wells together with seismic isopach data strongly 
suggests the presence of a large oil-filled 
stratigraphic trap.

K10

Conventional Play

Local thickening of sands offers potential for 
previously unrecognized reservoir. Centred  
within the acreage & proximal to Trans-Alaska 
Pipeline System.

Toe Thrust Anticline

Conventional Play

Well-imaged Anticlinal Toe Thrust. Extends 
across broad area. Optimal location to receive oil 
charge from mature Hue Shale kitchen to south 
east. Common successful trap style.

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Brookian Slope Apron

Conventional Play 

Western acreage on trend with Bermuda sand 
reservoir fairway. Play type already in production 
at the Tarn and Meltwater fields. New 3D seismic 
targeted to mature this play style.

Basin Floor Fan

Conventional Play 

Geological setting and basin geometry suggest 
that large basin floor fans may be present in 
eastern part of acreage. New 3D seismic targeted 
to mature this play type.

Hue-HRZ Shale

Unconventional Play 

Otto Energy acreage contains a significant 
proportion of the wet gas - mature Hue-HRZ 
fairway, the optimal region for this shale.  
The Hue-HRZ shale target can be reached  
with relatively shallow ~8,000’ wells from  
Otto Energy acreage.

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OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 50% of Pangani and Kilosa-Kilombero

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Onshore, Tanzania

AREA

~34,000km2

OVERVIEW

The Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) were awarded by the Government of the 
United Republic of Tanzania on 20 February 2012, with the Kilosa-Kilombero and 
Pangani licence areas covering a gross area of almost 34,000km2. 

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TANZANIA

KILOSA-KILOMBERO PSA

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 50%

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Onshore East Africa

AREA

17,675km2

The joint venture has acquired in excess of 500km 
2D seismic over the 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 30 MMbbls and 274 MMbbls net to Otto, with 
a best estimate of 97 MMbbls.

More recently, Otto has issued dispute notices to the 
Operator, Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Plc (SOGTP) 
in respect of issues under the relevant joint operating 
agreement. Otto continues to discuss these matters 
with SOGTP and local authorities to ascertain the best 
way forward. Whilst Otto remains committed to the 
drilling of the Kito-1 well, the company believes it is 
unlikely that the joint venture will be able to progress 
the drilling of the well in 2016 until the joint venture 
disputes are resolved. 

Kito-1

Primary target interval

Seismic Line 2013-014, showing Kito structure and planned 
well path

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PANGANI PSA

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 50%

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Onshore East Africa

AREA

17,156km2

During 2013 a total of 200km of 2D seismic data 
was acquired over the Pangani licence, specifically 
focused on the Mvungwe and Moshi basins originally 
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 contain sedimentary fill of probable Neogene age. 
Results also indicate that the Mvungwe basin, located 
in the south of the licence area, is less than 1,000m 
deep and is unlikely to be prospective for petroleum 
due to its shallow nature.

During Q3 2014, a further 200km of 2D seismic data 
were acquired across the Moshi basin area. The focus 
of the survey was to better understand the geometry 
of the basin and firm up structures for drilling. This 

data once interpreted indicated that due to significant 
regional dip of strata no viable prospect for drilling 
could be developed.

On this basis the joint venture has sought to withdraw 
from the block without conducting further work. 
The regulator is processing this request and final 
Government agreement to terminate the PSA is 
expected to be imminent. 

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SERVICE CONTRACT 55

OWNERSHIP

Otto Energy 68.18% and Operator

STATUS 

Exploration

LOCATION 

Offshore - Palawan Basin, Philippines

AREA

9,880km2

Otto has received approval from the 
Philippines Department of Energy for a 
two-year moratorium until 23 December 
2017 on required work activity under 
Service Contract 55. The joint venture 
will undertake a specialised geophysical 
study in the interim period to determine 
if further drilling activity is warranted  
in SC55. 

Otto undertook the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 
exploration well in 2015, delivering the well on time 
and under budget. The volume of gas discovered in 
the Hawkeye-1 well was below a level that would be 
economic to develop.

Otto has indicated to the remaining joint venture 
partners that it will not continue with further activity 
in SC55 and will assign its working interest to the 
remaining joint venture partners. Documentation to 
give effect to this assignment is being finalised. 

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STATEMENT

Reserves and Prospective Resources as at 30 June 2016

30 June 2016

Oil (Mbbls)

Gas (MMscf)

Mboe (6:1)

SM-71 Undeveloped, Net to Otto

Proved (1P)

Probably Reserves

Proved and Probable (2P)

Possible Reserves

Proved, Probable and Possible (3P)

Best Prospective Resource 
(Best Estimate, Unrisked)

582

1,445

2,027

540

2,567

2,043

404

1,058

1,462

373

1,835

1,990

649

1,621

2,271

602

2,873

2,375

Kilosa-Kilombero Total Prospective 
Resource (Best Estimate, Unrisked)*

97

-

97

Tanzania Undeveloped, Net to Otto

Reserves and Prospective Resources Reconciliation

Oil (Mbbl)

Gas (MMs cf)

30 Jun  
2015

Production

Farm-in

Revisions

30 June 
2016

30 Jun  
2015

Production

Farm-in

Revisions

30 June 
2016

-

-

-

-

-

-

76

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

SM-71 (undeveloped) Net to Otto

249

94

343

177

520

333

1,351

1,684

363

2,047

582

1,445

2,027

540

2,567

2,277

(234)

2,043

-

-

-

-

-

-

Tanzania (undeveloped) Net to Otto

-

21

97

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

135

51

186

138

324

269

1,007

1,276

235

1,511

404

1,058

1,462

373

1,835

1,680

310

1,990

-

-

-

Proved 1P

Probable Reserves

Proved and Proba-
ble (2P)

Possible Reserves

Proved, Probable 
and Possible (3P)

Total Prospec-
tive Resource 
(Best Estimate, 
Unrisked)

Kilosa-Kilombero 
Total Prospec-
tive Resource 
(Best Estimate, 
Unrisked)*

*Pre government back-in rights

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT 

The information in this report that relates to oil and 
gas resources in relation to Alaska was compiled by 
technical employees of Great Bear Petroleum, the 
Operator of the Alaska acreage, and subsequently 
reviewed by Mr Paul Senycia BSc (Hons) (Mining 
Engineering), MAppSc (Exploration Geophysics), who 
has consented to the inclusion of such information 
in this report in the form and context in which it 
appears. Mr Senycia is a full time employee of 
the Company, with more than 30 years relevant 
experience in the petroleum industry and is a 
member of The Society of Petroleum Engineers 
(SPE). The resources included in this report have 
been prepared using definitions and guidelines 
consistent with the 2007 Society of Petroleum 
Engineers (SPE)/World Petroleum Council (WPC)/
American Association of Petroleum Geologists 
(AAPG)/Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers 
(SPEE) Petroleum Resources Management System 
(PRMS). The resources information included in 
this report are based on, and fairly represents, 
information and supporting documentation reviewed 
by Mr Senycia. Mr Senycia is qualified in accordance 
with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.41 and 
consents to the inclusion of the information in this 
report of the matters based on this information in the 
form and context in which it appears.

The resource information in this report in relation 
to Tanzania is based on information compiled by 
Mr Paul Senycia BSc (Hons) (Mining Engineering), 
MAppSc (Exploration Geophysics), who has consented 
to the inclusion of such information in this report 
in the form and context in which it appears. Mr 
Senycia is a full time employee of the Company, 
with more than 30 years relevant experience in the 
petroleum industry and is a member of The Society 
of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Prospective resource 
estimates relevant to Tanzania are prepared as at 
10 May 2016 (reference: ASX announcement 10 May 
2016). These resource estimates have been prepared 
using the internationally recognised Petroleum 
Resources Management System to define resource 
classification and volumes. Otto is not aware of any 
new information or data that materially affects the 
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning 
the estimates and resources and the relevant market 
announcement continues to apply and has not 
materially changes.

The reserve and contingent resource information 
in this report in relation to SMI70/71 is based on 
information compiled by technical employees of 
independent consultants Collarini and Associates, 
under the supervision of Mr Mitch Reece BSc PE. Mr 
Reece is the President of Collarini and Associates 
and is a registered professional engineer in the State 
of Texas and a member of the Society of Petroleum 
Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), Society of Petroleum 
Engineers (SPE), and American Petroleum Institute 
(API). The reserves and resources included in 
this report have been prepared using definitions 
and guidelines consistent with the 2007 Society 
of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)/World Petroleum 
Council (WPC)/American Association of Petroleum 
Geologists (AAPG)/Society of Petroleum Evaluation 
Engineers (SPEE) Petroleum Resources Management 
System (PRMS). The reserves and resources 
information reported in this Statement are based on, 
and fairly represents, information and supporting 
documentation prepared by, or under the supervision 
of, Mr Reece. Mr Reece is qualified in accordance 
with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.41 and 
consents to the inclusion of the information in this 
report of the matters based on this information in the 
form and context in which it appears.

The reserve and contingent resource information 
in this report in relation to Bivouac Peak is based 
on information compiled by Mr William Sack (BSc. 
Earth Sci./Physics, MSc. Geology, MBA), an Executive 
Director of Byron Energy Limited. Mr William Sack 
is a member of American Association of Petroleum 
Geologists. The reserves and resources included 
in this report have been prepared using definitions 
and guidelines consistent with the 2007 Society 
of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)/World Petroleum 
Council (WPC)/American Association of Petroleum 
Geologists (AAPG)/Society of Petroleum Evaluation 
Engineers (SPEE) Petroleum Resources Management 
System (PRMS). The reserves and resources 
information reported in this release are based on, 
and fairly represents, information and supporting 
documentation prepared by, or under the supervision 
of, Mr Sack. Mr Sack is qualified in accordance 
with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.41 and 
consents to the inclusion of the information in this 
report of the matters based on this information in the 
form and context in which it appears.

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYRESERVES AND RESOURCES REPORTING NOTES

i. 

The reserves and prospective resources information in this document is effective as at 30 June 2016  
(Listing Rule (LR) 5.25.1) 

ii.  The reserves and prospective resources information in this document has been estimated and is classified  

in accordance with SPEPRMS (Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management  
System) (LR 5.25.2) 

iii.  The reserves and prospective resources information in this document is reported according to the  

Company’s economic interest in each of the reserves and net of royalties (LR 5.25.5) 

iv.  The reserves and prospective resources information in this document has been estimated and prepared  

using the deterministic method (LR 5.25.6)

v.  All reserves and prospective resources in respect of SM-71 have been discovered and evaluated in the 12  
months prior to 30 June 2016 and reflect the impact of the successful drilling of the SM-71 #1 well. (LR 5.39.3)

vi.  Otto has controls in place to provide assurance for reserves estimation and reporting, including staff  

competency, staff accreditation and external reserves evaluations. (LR 5.39.5)

vii.  Reserves are as announced to the ASX on 20 July 2016, and Otto is not aware of any new information or  
data that materially affects the information included in the referred market announcement and all the  
material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market  
announcement continue to apply and have not materially changes (LR 5.43.2)

viii.  Prospective resources are reporting on a best estimate basis (LR 5.28.1)

ix.  For prospective resources, the estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the  

application of a future development projects(s) related to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates  
have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further exploration appraisal and  
evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable    
hydrocarbons (LR 5.28.2)

x.  All of Otto’s reserves and prospective resources are located in the shallow water of the Gulf of Mexico,  

offshore Louisiana and Tanzania; furthermore, all of Otto’s reserves are undeveloped as at 30 June 2016.

PROSPECTIVE RESOURCE CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The estimated quantities of petroleum that may be potentially recoverable by the application of future 
development project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of 
discovery and a risk of development. Further appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of 
a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.

RESERVES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 

Oil and gas reserves and resource estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, experience 
and industry practice. Estimates that were valid when originally calculated may alter significantly when new 
information or techniques become available. Additionally, by their very nature, reserve and resource estimates 
are imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may prove to be inaccurate. As further 
information becomes available through additional drilling and analysis, the estimates are likely to change. 
This may result in alterations to development and production plans which may, in turn, adversely impact the 
Company’s operations. Reserves estimates and estimates of future net revenues are, by nature, forward looking 
statements and subject to the same risks as other forward looking estimates.

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SUMMARY  
OF ASSETS

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYSUMMARY OF ASSETS

Asset

OEL Working 
Interest

Joint Venture Partners

Notes

6.82% 

15.0%

10.0%

25.0%

25.0%

68.18%
(Operator)

Palawan 55  
Exploration  
and Production

Century Red Pte Ltd

Pryce Gases Inc.

50%

50%

Swala Oil and Gas  
(Tanzania) Plc (operator)

Tata Petrodyne Ltd

Swala Oil and Gas  
(Tanzania) Plc (operator)

25.0% 

Tata Petrodyne Ltd

25.0%

The Philippines

SC55
Service Contract, 
Southwest  
Palawan Basin

Tanzania

Kilosa-Kilombero 
PSA
East Africa Rift  
System

Pangani PSA,
East Africa Rift  
System

Alaska

Alaska North Slope

8-10.8%

Great Bear Petroleum 
Operating LLC (operator)

67.0%-89.2%

Haliburton Energy  
Services, Inc

0.0-25.0%

In process of  
transferring of Otto  
Energy interest to  
remaining Joint  
Venture partners 
pending.

Permit acquired in 
February 2012

Current exploration 
period extended to 
February 2017

Permit acquired in 
February 2012

Current exploration 
period extended to 
February 2017

Withdrawal being 
processed by 
regulator

154 leases  
covering 2,387km2 
make up the Great 
Bear Alaska North 
Slope Acreage

Otto entry made in 
August 2015

Capped contribution  
to three wells

Otto participated in 
successful discovery 
well, earning 
entitlement in  
April 2016

Louisiana/Gulf of Mexico

South Marsh Island 
70/71,
Outer Continental 
Shelf  

Bivouac Peak,
Louisiana 
Near-shore 

50% Earned via 
staged farm-in 
with Byron  
Energy Ltd  
(Operator)

45%  Earning via 
staged farm-in 
with Byron  
Energy Ltd  
(Operator)*

Byron Energy (operator)

50.0%

Byron Energy (operator)

45.0%

Option well

Private Investor

10.0%

* Earn in subject to 
Otto participating in 
one exploration well.

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2016 

FINANCIAL REPORT 2016  
CONTENTS

Contents 

Corporate Directory 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

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 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Audit Report to the Members of Otto Energy Limited 

ASX Additional Information 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY  
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016
CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2015

Directors 

Mr John Jetter – Non-Executive Director (appointed Chairman 25 November 2015) 
Mr Matthew Allen –  Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer  
Mr Ian Macliver – Non-Executive Director 
Mr Ian Boserio – Non-Executive Director 

Company Secretary 

Mr Neil Hackett  

Key Management Personnel  

Principal registered office in Australia 

Share Register 

Auditors 

Stock Exchange Listings 

Banks 

Website address 

ABN 

Mr Matthew Allen –  Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Mr Paul Senycia – Vice President Exploration and New Ventures  
Mr Craig Hasson – Chief Financial Officer 
Mr Matthew Worner – Commercial Manager  

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 

www.ottoenergy.com 

56 107 555 046 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

DIRECTORS’ REPORT  
For the year ending 30 JUNE 2016 

Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the “consolidated entity” or the 
“Group”) consisting of Otto Energy Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 
2016. 

Directors 

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

Mr John Jetter (appointed Non-Executive Chairman 25 November 2015) 
Mr Rick Crabb (resigned 25 November 2015) 
Mr Matthew Allen  
Mr Ian Macliver 
Mr Ian Boserio 
Mr Rufino Bomasang (resigned 25 November 2015) 

Directors have been in office from 1 July 2015 until the date of this report unless otherwise stated. 

Company Secretary 

Neil Hackett  

Principal Activities 

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

Dividends – Otto Energy Limited 

The  Directors  recommend  that  no  dividend  be  paid  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016.  In  the  previous  financial  year, 
Shareholders  approved  a  capital  return  to  shareholders  of  AUD$0.0564  per  share,  paid  on  26  June  2015.    The  Board  of 
Director also resolved and paid an unfranked dividend of AU$0.0076 per share on 26 June 2015. 

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 Company and Asset overviews, refer to pages 6 to 21. 

Financial Summary  

The consolidated entity recognised a loss after income tax for the year from continuing operations, of US$20.09m (2015: Gain 
US$16.40m).  The net loss for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 was mainly due to exploration expense of $US41.48m 
which  was  partly  offset  by  a  funding  contribution  from  BHPB  of  US$23.7m  and  an  option  fee  from  Pryce  Gases  Inc  for 
US$2.31m, both in relation to the drilling in SC55 in the Philippines.  

Significant changes in state of affairs 

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

• 
The Hawkeye well in SC55 was completed with uneconomical quantities of hydrocarbons discovered, the final well 
cost was US$23.7 million.   As a result of funding contributions from BHPB, Otto was fully carried on the cost of drilling. Prior 
to drilling, Otto completed a 15% farm out of SC55 to Red Emperor Resources NL and 10% option to Pryce Gases Inc.  

• 
A structured exit is underway for the Philippines and Otto has indicated to the remaining joint venture partners 
that  it  will  not  continue  with  further  activity  in  SC55  and  will  assign  its  working  interest  to  the  remaining  joint  venture 
partners. Documentation to give effect to this assignment is being finalised. On 17 June 2016, the Philippines Department of 
Energy granted a two-year moratorium over SC55 until 23 December 2017.  

• 
On 21 July 2015, Otto acquired 100% of the issued capital of Borealis Petroleum Pty Ltd for the right to earn an 
interest in a substantial acreage position on the highly prospective, oil prone, onshore Alaskan North Slope held by Great 
Bear  Petroleum  Operating.    Through  its  agreements  with  Great  Bear,  Otto  Acquired  an  8%  and  10.8%  working  interest 
(equivalent to 58,334 net acres) in two areas of Alaskan North Slope exploration acreage held by Great Bear. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

On 11 December 2015, Otto entered into a staged farm-in for interests in a multi-well portfolio onshore Louisiana 
• 
and Offshore Gulf of Mexico agreement with Byron Energy Limited (Bryon).  Two wells have been drilled in the 1st and 2nd 
quarter of 2016. 

• 
During the 1st Quarter of 2016, the SM-6 #2 well located at the South Marsh Island Block 6 was drilled, this appraisal 
well was plugged and abandoned prior to reaching the primary target due to intersecting an impenetrable shale interval. Otto 
and Bryon have decided not to attempt to re-enter the SM-6 #2 well and complete drilling down to the G20 target interval as 
the activity is deemed high risk. The well will be plugged and abandoned. 

During the 2nd Quarter of 2016, the SM-71 #1 well was successfully drilled to final target measured depth at 6,843 
• 
feet/2086 metres.  Hydrocarbon saturated sands intersected in four intervals, including the primary D5 target, with Net 2P 
reserves of 2,271 Mboe being recognised for Otto’s Gulf of Mexico portfolio (see independent reserves result in page 22-25). 

• 
In June 2016, Otto successfully executed a farm down agreement for a 25% participating interest in the upcoming 
Kito-1 well in the onshore Kilosa-Kilombero licence to MV Upstream Tanzania Limited. The agreement is subject to completion 
terms. 

On 24 June 2016, Otto exercised its option under the stage farm-in with Operator, Byron Energy Limited to acquire 

• 
an entitlement to a 45% working interest in Bivouac Peak lease by drilling 1 exploration well.  

Matters subsequent to the end of the Financial Year  

Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of Otto,  has issued various dispute notices to Swala Oil and Gas 
(Tanzania) plc (SOGTP), pursuant to the Pangani and Kilosa-Kilombero Joint Operating Agreements.  The drilling of the Kito-1 
exploration well is unlikely to progress in 2016 due to unresolved joint venture disputes and delays in required permits. The 
farm down to MV Upstream is also likely to be affected by a delay in drilling past 2016. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future 
financial years. 

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: 

• 

• 

 

• 

Development of SM71-1 well and tie back to nearby existing production platform; 

Progress planning for anticipated drilling in Tanzania; 

Participate in a 2-4 well drilling program in Alaska in 2017; and 

Drilling of the first well at Bivouac Peak is expected to occur in 1H 2017. 

Additional comments on expected results of certain operations of the group are included in the Company and Asset overviews 
on pages 6 to 21. 

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 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  Group’s exploration or 
production licences. Procedures are adopted for each exploration program to ensure that environmental conditions of the 
Group’s tenements are met.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT  
For the year ending 30 JUNE 2016 

Information on Directors and Key Management Personnel  

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

Date appointed 

Non-Executive Director 10 December 2007, Non-Executive Chairman 25 November 2015 

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  and  Non-Executive 
Director of Peak Resources Limited since 1 April 2015. 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

None 

Special responsibilities 

Remuneration and Nomination Committee  

Interest in shares and options 

16,089,175 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited. 

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

Date appointed 

Date Resigned 

Experience and expertise 

Other current directorships 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

Special responsibilities 

Interest in shares and options 

19 November 2004 

25 November 2015 

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, and 
Paladin Energy Limited from 8 February 1994. 
Platypus Minerals Limited (formerly  Ashburton Minerals Limited)  from  1  September  1999  to 
November 2015 
Audit and Compliance 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
12,925,905 ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited. 

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

Date appointed 

24 June 2015 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Matthew Allen was appointed Managing Director in June 2015 and Chief Executive Officer 
in February 2014 after joining Otto in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer.  Mr Allen 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. 

Other current directorships 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

None 

None 

Interest in shares and options 

3,643,000 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited and performance rights of 4,700,000. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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

Date appointed 

7 January 2004 

Experience and expertise 

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.  

Other current directorships 

Non-Executive  Chairman  of  Western  Areas  Limited  since  November  2013  (Non-Executive  Director 
since October 2011). 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

Non-Executive Director of Rent.com.au Limited (formerly Select Exploration Limited) from September 
2010 to June 2015. 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. 

Special responsibilities 

Audit and Compliance 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

Interest in shares and options  

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

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

Date appointed 

Experience and expertise 

Other current directorships 

Former directorships in last 3 years 

2 September 2010 

Mr Ian Boserio brings to the Otto Board more than 33 years international experience in the 
oil and gas business, focused predominantly on exploration and management. Mr Boserio 
spent 26 years with Shell. In his last role leading Australia and NZ Exploration and New 
Business, Mr Boserio and his team doubled Shell's LNG portfolio, enabling several LNG 
projects and adding a total resource base of approximately 15 Tcf. Previous international 
postings with Shell included Australia, North Sea, the Middle East, India and Indonesia, plus 
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.  
Technical Director, Pathfinder Energy  

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

Special responsibilities 

Audit and Compliance 

Interest in shares and options  

None 

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

Date appointed 

Date resigned 

Experience and expertise 

18 August 2006 

25 November 2016 

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 

Interest in shares and options  

None 

None 

None 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT  
For the year ending 30 JUNE 2016 

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 

1,600,000 ordinary shares in Otto Energy Limited and performance rights of 4,700,000. 

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 13 years 
of resource related financial experience in Australia, Europe, Africa and Asia. 

Interest in shares and options 

2,900,000 Performance rights.  

Mr Matthew Worner LLB. B.Bus. Commercial Manager  

Date appointed 

9 March 2015 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Matthew Worner joined Otto as Commercial Manager in March 2015. Mr Worner is a former 
corporate  lawyer  with  specialist  experience  in  IPO’s  and  capital  raisings  and  having  advised 
listed companies on these matters in both Australia and overseas. Over  the last 10 years Mr 
Worner’s focus  has been on the  oil  and gas  sector,  having  worked in various  in-house  legal, 
company  secretarial,  commercial  and  business  development  roles  throughout  Australia, 
Europe, Africa and Asia. 

Interest in shares and options 

1,400,000 performance rights. 

Mr Neil Hackett BEc F Fin, GAICD. Company Secretary  

Date appointed 

1 April 2015 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Hackett has over 20 years director, company secretarial, compliance and corporate 
governance experience including 7 years ASX200 listed company secretary experience with 
diversified industrial and financial services entities. Mr Hackett holds a Bachelor of Economics 
and is a Fellow of Finsia, GAICD (Merit) and Affiliate of Corporate Governance Institute. 

Interest in shares and options 

None 

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 2016, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: 

Director 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr M Allen 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio  

Rick Crabb (resigned) 

Rufino Bomasang 
(resigned) 

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 

4 

4 

9 

9 

9 

9 

4 

4 

- 

- 

2 

1 

1 

- 

- 

- 

2 

1 

1 

- 

1 

- 

1 

- 

- 

- 

1 

- 

1 

- 

- 

- 

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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 2016 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 2016 were generally the same as for 2015.  

Directors and Key Management Personnel disclosed in this report: 

Directors 

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

Non-Executive Chairman 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer  
Non-Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Chairman (resigned 25 November 2015) 
Non-Executive Director (resigned 25 November 2015 

Key Management Personnel 

Mr Paul Senycia 
Mr Craig Hasson 
Mr Matthew Worner 

Vice President Exploration and New Ventures  
Chief Financial Officer 
Commercial Manager  

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 two 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, where appropriate, 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 

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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, and 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 in June 2016. 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.  

Directors’ Fees 

The following fees have applied: 

Base fees 

Chair 

Other Non-Executive Directors 

Other Non-Executive Directors (Philippines based) (i) 

Additional fees 

Audit Committee 

Director of Otto Energy Investments Limited  

Director of Otto Energy Philippines Inc. 

From 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 

From 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 

A$ 125,000 

A$ 75,000-90,000 

US$ 30,000 

A$ 10,000 

US $22,000 

US $22,000 

A$ 125,000 

A$ 75,000-90,000 

US$ 72,000 

A$ 10,000 

US $24,000 

US $24,000 

(i) Mr R Bomasang resigned as Non-Executive Director of Otto Energy Limited on 25 November 2015 

Retirement allowances for Non-Executive Directors 

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 2016 is 
summarised below.  

The remuneration structure in place for 2015/2016 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”.  

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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. Where appropriate, information is obtained from surveys conducted by independent consultants 
and national and international publications. In the past the Board had engaged independent advisors to review the 
remuneration levels paid to the consolidated entity’s Key Management Personnel. An advisor was not retained for 
the 2016 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.  

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 approximately 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 2016 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. 
The Committee has the discretion to adjust short-term incentives downwards or upwards in light of unexpected or 
unintended circumstances. During the year, all KPI’s were fully met other than Total Shareholder Return, however, 
the Board in exercising its discretion and having regard to all achievements reached in calendar year 2015 (STI was 
awarded  in  December  2015),  including  successful  completion  of  the  Galoc  sale,  capital  return  and  dividend  to 
shareholders, successful farm down of the Hawkeye well, successful execution of Hawkeye exploration well and the 
recovery of funds from BHPB, the full amount target STI was awarded.   

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, over a three-year period.  

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

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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.  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 2015 Annual General Meeting  

Otto  Energy  Limited  received  more  than  98%  of  “yes”  votes  on  its  remuneration  report  for  the  2015  financial  year.  The 
Company did not receive any specific feedback at the Annual General Meeting or throughout the year on its remuneration 
practices. 

Performance of Otto Energy Limited  

The  Corporates  Act  requires  disclosure  of  the  Company’s  remuneration  policy  to  contain  a  discussion  of  the  Company’s 
earnings and performance and the effect of the Company’s performance on shareholder wealth in the reporting period and 
the four previous financial years.  The table below provides a five year financial summary.  

30 June 2012 

30 June 2013 

30 June 2014 

30 June 2015 

30 June 2016 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Revenue and Other Income* 

33,996 

64,387 

8,197 

1,357 

27,093 

Net profit/(loss) before tax from 
continuing operations* 

15,534 

11,559 

(16,808) 

(16,389) 

(20,084) 

Net profit/(loss) after tax 

14,878 

745 

13,295 

16,404 

(20,086) 

Basic earnings per share (US cents) 

1.31 

0.07 

1.16 

1.42 

(1.70) 

Diluted earnings per share (US cents) 
* For the periods prior to and up to 30 June 2013, amounts relating to Galoc Production Company are included in 
Revenue and Other Income and continuing operations. Post 30 June 2013, amounts relating to Galoc Production 
Company are included in discontinued operations. 

1.16 

1.25 

0.07 

1.41 

(1.70) 

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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 Managing Director & 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. 

Year 

Salary & Fees 
A$ 

Superannuation 
A$ 

Fixed remuneration 
Annual 
and long 
service 
leave 
A$ 

Variable remuneration 

Other 
Benefits  
A$ (v) 

Cash 
Bonus 
A$ 

Optio
n 
A$ 

Performance 
Rights(i) 
A$ 

Total 

A$ 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr J Jetter (ii) 

Mr R Crabb(iii) 

Mr M Allen 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr R Bomasang(iv) 

Total director 
remuneration 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

Key Management Personnel 

111,875 

90,000 

47,565 

114,155 

- 

- 

- 

- 

453,241 

34,092 

445,000 

5,737 

77,626 

77,626 

68,493 

68,493 

101,545 

138,517 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,519 

10,845 

30,000 

30,000 

7,374 

7,374 

6,507 

6,507 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,263 

1,702 

86,758 

100,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

860,345 

34,092 

933,791 

5,737 

48,400 

54,726 

5,263 

1,702 

86,758 

100,000 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

Mr M Worner (vi) 

Mr S Blenkinsop 
(vii) 

Total Key 
Management 
remuneration 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

401,888 

20,715 

441,249 

(1,883) 

237,523 

19,919 

271,597 

691 

325,347 

16,651 

100,513 

1,680 

- 

- 

35,000 

35,000 

27,600 

30,000 

30,000 

9,549 

- 

1,248 

1,702 

1,557 

1,702 

1,545 

- 

- 

86,986 

- 

53,000 

53,000 

52,077 

- 

- 

242,756 

(7,265) 

38,781 

102,395 

80,662 

964,758 

57,285 

92,600 

4,350 

192,063 

1,056,115 

(6,777) 

113,330 

105,799 

133,662 

1,825,103 

91,377 

141,000 

9,613 

278,821 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

111,875 

90,000 

52,084 

125,000 

108,883 

718,237 

79,157 

661,596 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

85,000 

85,000 

75,000 

75,000 

101,545 

138,517 

108,883 

1,143,741 

79,157 

1,175,113 

108,883 

654,720 

79,157 

67,082 

37,216 

21,997 

- 

- 

- 

555,225 

406,681 

394,206 

447,617 

111,742 

- 

457,329 

197,962 

1,509,018 

116,373 

1,518,502 

306,845 

2,652,759 

TOTAL 

2015 

(1,040) 

1,989,906 

2,693,615 
168,056 
(i) 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 41 to 42 and Note 24 
(ii) Mr J Jetter appointed as Non-Executive Chairman on 25 November 2015. 
(iii) Mr Rick Crabb resigned as Non-Executive Chairman on 25 November 2015. 
(iv) Mr R Bomasang resigned as Non-Executive Director on 25 November 2015. 
(v) Car Parking provided by Company. 
(vi) Mr M Worner was appointed as Commercial Manager on 9 March 2015. 
(vii) Mr S Blenkinsop resigned as Company Secretary on 1 April 2015. 

107,501 

233,662 

195,530 

- 

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The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are not are as follows: 

Name 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr M Allen 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr R Crabb (ii) 

Mr R Bomasang (iii) 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

70% 

71% 

Fixed and Other 
% 

At risk – STI 
% 

At risk – LTI (i) 
% 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

100% 

73% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

73% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

86% 

78% 

- 

12% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

13% 

13% 

- 

15% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

13% 

- 

15% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17% 

16% 

- 

12% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14% 

9% 

Mr M Worner 
(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.  
(ii) Mr Rick Crabb resigned as Non-Executive Chairman on 25 November 2015.  
(iii) Mr R Bomasang resigned as Non-Executive Director on 25 November 2015. 

100% 

83% 

12% 

5% 

- 

- 

Name 

Mr M Allen 

Paul Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

Total STI bonus 
 (Cash and deferred shares) 

Total 
opportunity  

Awarded  

 % 

$ (i) 

86,758 

86,986 

53,000 

100% 

100% 

100% 

LTI Options 

Forfeited  

Value granted  

Value exercise 

 % 

- 

- 

- 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Mr M Worner 
(i) Amounts are exclusive of superannuation and based on contracted FAR at time of bonus payment.  
(ii)Mr M Worner was appointed as Commercial Manager on 9 March 2015, bonus has been calculated on pro rata basis for 2015 calendar year.  

56,000 

100% 

52,077(ii) 

- 

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 Managing Director and 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. 

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

Name 

Commencement of Contract 

Base salary 
including 
superannuation (i) 
$A 

Termination benefit(ii) 

Mr Matthew Allen 
Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer 

Mr Paul Senycia  
Vice President Exploration 
Manager and New Ventures 

Mr Craig Hasson 
Chief Financial Officer 

24 June 2015 

$475,000 

6 months base salary 

12 April 2010 - 31 December 2015 
1 January 2016 

$476,250 
$381,000 

3 months base salary 

26 February 2014 

$304,684 (iii) 

3 months base salary 

Mr Matthew Worner 
Commercial Manager 
(i)  Base salaries quoted are as at 30 June 2016; 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.  
(iii) Base salary of Mr Craig Hasson was increased by 5% effective 1 Jan 2016.  

1 months base salary 

9 March 2015 

$350,400 

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 24. 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 2016 are set out in the following table.  

Year ended 30 June 2016 – TSR based performance rights: 

Measurement date  

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2016  

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

14 August 
2015 (i) 

14 August 
2015 (i) 

14 August 
2015 (i) 

23 April 
2015 

23 April 
2015 

23 April 
2015 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

Rights on issue 

466,667 

466,667 

466,666 

2,000,001 

2,000,001 

1,999,998 

2,100,000 

2,100,000 

2,100,000 

Share price at grant – A$ 

0.06 

0.06 

0.06 

0.11 

0.11 

0.11 

0.09 

0.09 

0.09 

Expected volatility 

65.2% 

60.4% 

57.8% 

47.7% 

51.2% 

51.2% 

51.3% 

52.4% 

53.2% 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value - $A  

Nil 

1.96% 

0.04 

Nil 

1.96% 

0.04 

Nil 

1.96% 

0.04 

Nil 

1.95% 

0.06 

Nil 

1.90% 

0.07 

Nil 

1.90% 

0.07 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.05 

Total Value - $A 
(i) On 14 August 2015, the Group issued 1,400,000 Performance Rights to Commercial Manager Matthew Worner.  

$140,000 

$120,000 

$140,000 

$18,667 

$18,667 

$18,667 

$105,000 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.05 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.06 

$105,000 

$105,000 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

DIRECTORS’ REPORT  
For the year ending 30 JUNE 2016 

Year ended 30 June 2015 – TSR based performance rights 

Measurement Date 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2016 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

Grant date 

23 April 2015 

23 April 2015 

23 April 2015 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

Expiry date 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

Right on issue 

2,000,001 

2,000,001 

1,999,998 

2,100,000 

2,100,000 

2,100,000 

Share price at grant – A$ 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

Risk free rate 

Fair value - $A  

0.11 

47.7% 

Nil 

1.95% 

0.06 

0.11 

51.2% 

Nil 

1.90% 

0.07 

0.11 

51.2% 

Nil 

1.90% 

0.07 

0.09 

51.3% 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.05 

0.09 

52.4% 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.05 

0.09 

53.2% 

Nil 

2.60% 

0.06 

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.  

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 2016 is set out below.  

2016 

Balance at 
Start of Year 

Granted as 
Compensation 

Vested 
and 
Exercisable 

Lapsed/ 
Expired 

Balance at 
End of Year 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr R Crabb 

Mr M Allen 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr R Bomasang 

- 

4,700,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,700,000 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

Mr M Worner 

4,700,000 

2,900,000 

- 

7,600,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,400,000 

1,400,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,700,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,700,000 

4,700,000 

2,900,000 

1,400,000 

9,000,000 

Options over Equity Instruments Granted  

Options granted to the Directors and Key Management Personnel are granted as remuneration unless otherwise noted. 
Options are issued under the Option Plan. There were no options relate to Directors and Key Management Personnel during 
the financial year.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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: 

2016 

Balance at Start 
of Year 

Granted During 
the year 

Directors of Otto Energy Limited 

Mr J Jetter 

Mr M Allen 

Mr I Macliver 

Mr I Boserio 

16,089,175 

3,500,000 

4,549,721 

- 

24,138,896 

Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity 

Mr P Senycia 

Mr C Hasson 

Mr M Worner 

3,000,000 

112,500 

- 

3,112,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Received 
through 
conversion of 
performance 
rights during the 
Year 

Other Changes 
During Year 

Balance at End 
of Year 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

16,089,175 

143,000 

- 

- 

3,643,000 

4,549,721 

- 

143,000 

24,281,896 

(1,400,000) 

(112,500) 

- 

1,600,000 

- 

- 

(1,512,500) 

1,600,000 

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 (2015: nil). 

End of Audited Remuneration Report 

Diversity 

Proportion of women employees in Otto Energy Limited  

Whole organisation 

Senior Executive positions 

Board  

Shares under Option 

Number 

5/9 

0/3 

0/4 

Proportion 

56% 

0% 

0% 

Unissued ordinary shares of Otto Energy Limited under option and performance rights 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 

2-Dec-13 

Performance Rights 

3-Oct-14 

23-Apr-15 

14 Aug 15 

2-Dec-16 

31-Dec-18 

31-Dec-19 

31-Dec-19 

0.0549 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

6,799,998 

6,475,000 

1,400,000 

14,674,998 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

DIRECTORS’ REPORT  
For the year ending 30 JUNE 2016 

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 41 to 42.  

Insurance of Officers and Indemnity of Auditors 

During the financial year, the Company paid a premium of US$48,806 to insure the Directors and officers of the Company 
and its 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.  

Rounding of amounts 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Legislative Instrument 2016/191, 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. 

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. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY DIRECTORS’ REPORT  For the year ending 30 June 2016  45 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:  2016 2015  US$ US$ BDO Australian firm:   Other assurance services  198 - Total remuneration for other assurance services  198 - Tax compliance services 23,805 29,431 Tax consulting and tax advice services 25,558 105,332 Total remuneration for taxation services 49,363 134,763 Remuneration services 7,048 - Total remuneration for remuneration services 7,048 - Total remuneration for non-audit services  56,609 134,763 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 46. 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  19 September 2016  AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

Revenue and other income 

Profit/(Loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Other expenses from ordinary activities 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation & amortisation 

Exploration expenditure 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency losses 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax expense 

Loss after income tax for the year from continuing operations 

Profit after tax for the year from discontinued operations 

Net (loss)/profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax  

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

Loss per share for loss from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary 
equity holders of the Company: 

Basic loss per share (US cents) 

Diluted loss per share (US cents) 

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

Basic (loss)/ earnings per share  

Diluted (loss)/ earnings per share  

Note 

2016 

2015* 
(Restated) 

US$’000 

US$’000 

4 

5 

5 

6 

5 

7 

8  

27,093 

13 

(2,842) 

(88) 

(41,479) 

(2,751) 

(30) 

1,357 

(112) 

(4,008) 

(235) 

(10,281) 

(2,209) 

(901) 

(20,084) 

(16,389) 

(2) 

- 

(20,086) 

(16,389) 

-  

(20,086) 

32,793 

16,404 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(20,086) 

16,404 

Note 

2016 

2015* 
(Restated) 

US cents 

US cents 

20 

20 

20 

20 

(1.70) 

(1.70) 

(1.42) 

(1.41) 

(1.70) 

(1.70) 

1.42 

1.41 

* The 30 June 2015 statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income has been restated pursuant to the Company’s voluntary change in 
accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure and recognition of assets (Note 1(b)).  

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
AS AT 30 JUNE 2016

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

As at 30 June 2016 

Note 

2016 

2015* 
(Restated) 

2014* 
(Restated) 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other current assets 

Inventories 

Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Other assets  

Property, plant and equipment 

Oil and gas properties 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Total Current Liabilities 

Non-Current Liabilities 

Provisions 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

NET ASSETS 

Equity 

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total Equity 

10 

11 

12 

13 

12 

14 

15 

16 

17 

17 

18 

19 

20,309 

41,206 

107 

414 

- 

20,830 

- 

73 

2,717 

2,790 

23,620 

722 

197 

919 

224 

- 

224 

1,143 

22,477 

81,895 

13,662 

(73,080) 

22,477 

- 

701 

2,422 

44,329 

6 

151 

- 

157 

7,735 

18 

1,758 

2,941 

12,452 

7,955 

496 

91,460 

99,911 

44,486 

112,363 

2,800 

98 

2,898 

68 

- 

68 

2,966 

41,520 

4,755 

2,638 

7,393 

8,910 

13,935 

22,845 

30,238 

82,125 

81,104 

13,410 

(52,994) 

41,520 

131,577 

13,145 

(62,597) 

82,125 

* The 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 consolidated statement of financial position has been restated pursuant to the Company’s voluntary change in 
accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure and recognition of assets (Note 1 (b)). 

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
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

Balance as at 1 July 2014 

Correction in Change of Accounting Policy (note 1(b))*  

Balance restated as at 1 July 2014* 

Total comprehensive profit for the year 

Total comprehensive profit for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Share based payment 

Share capital return (Note 18) 

Cash dividends (Note 9) 

Balance as at 30 June 2015* 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive Loss for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Share based payments 

Shares Issued  

Balance as at 30 June 2016 

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 

- 

131,577 

- 

- 

- 

(50,473) 

- 

81,104 

  - 

- 

- 

791 

(53,548) 

(9,049) 

(62,597) 

16,404 

16,404 

- 

- 

(6,801) 

(52,994) 

13,145 

- 

13,145 

- 

- 

265 

- 

- 

13,410 

91,174 

(9,049) 

82,125 

16,404 

16,404 

265 

(50,473) 

(6,801) 

41,520 

(20,086) 

(20,086) 

  - 

- 

(20,086) 

(20,086) 

- 

- 

252 

- 

252 

791 

81,895 

(73,080) 

13,662 

22,477 

* The 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 consolidated statement of changes in equity has been restated pursuant to the Company’s voluntary change in 
accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure and recognition of assets (Note 1 (b)).  

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
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

Note 

2016 

2015* 
(Restated) 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Funds received from BHPB and Pryce Gases for Hawkeye Well 

Receipts from customers  

Receipts from recharges to Joint Venture 

Payment to suppliers and employees  

Payments for exploration and evaluation expense 

Interest received 

Income taxes paid  

26,042 

- 

942 

(4,554) 

(41,150) 

82 

(2) 

Net cash (inflow) / outflow from operating activities 

26 

(18,640) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Payments for Development and evaluation 

Loan to other entities 

Net proceeds from sale of controlled entities (net of cash disposed) 

Net cash (inflow)/outflow from investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Dividends paid 

Return of capital 

Net cash outflow from financing activities 

Net (decrease)/increase 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 

(6) 

34 

(2,277) 

- 

- 

(2,249) 

- 

- 

- 

(20,889) 

41,206 

(8) 

20,309 

9 

18 

10 

- 

45,217 

- 

(19,352) 

(9,590) 

503 

(6,354) 

10,424 

(13) 

10 

- 

165 

80,400 

80,562 

(6,832) 

(50,703) 

(57,535) 

33,451 

7,735 

20 

41,206 

* The 30 June 2015 consolidated statement of cash flows has been reclassified between operating activities and investing activities pursuant to the 
Company’s voluntary change in accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure and recognition of assets (Note 1 (b)). 

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 30 JUNE 2016

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016  51 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 19 September 2016.   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).  New, revised or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted by the consolidated entity  A number of new or amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period.  The adoption of these Accounting standards however, did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity. Any new, revised and amending Accounting Standards or interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.  Standards issued but not yet effective The Accounting Standards and Interpretations that are issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of the Group’s financial statements are disclosed below. The Group intends to adopt these standards and interpretations, if applicable, when they become effective.  Reference and Title Summary Application date of standard Impact on Otto Energy Ltd financial statements AASB 9 - Financial Instruments AASB 9 (December 2014) is a new Principal standard which replaces AASB 139. This new Principal version supersedes AASB 9 issued in December 2009 (as amended) and AASB 9 (issued in December 2010) and includes a model for classification and measurement, a single, forward-looking ‘expected loss’ impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting.  AASB 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. However, the Standard is available for early application  Annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2018 When this standard is first adopted from 1 July 2018, there will be no impact on transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements. AASB 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers 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.  Annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 When this standard is first adopted from 1 July 2017, this standard will not significant impact transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements. AASB 16 (issued February 2016) Leases AASB 16 eliminates the operating and finance lease classifications for lessees currently accounted for under AASB 117 Leases. It instead requires an entity to bring most leases onto its balance sheet in a similar way to how existing finance leases are treated under AASB 117.  An entity will be required to recognise a lease liability and a right of use asset in its balance sheet for most leases.   There are some optional exemptions for leases with a period of 12 months or less and for low value leases.  Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged from AASB 117. Annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. When this standard is first adopted from 1 July 2018, there will be minimal impact on transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements.     NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016   52  Reference and Title Summary Application date of standard Impact on Otto Energy Ltd financial statements AASB 2015-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements to Australian Accounting Standards 2012-2014 Cycle The subjects of the principal amendments to the Standards are set out below: AASB 119 Employee Benefits Discount rate: regional market issue – clarifies that the high quality corporate bonds used to estimate the discount rate for post-employment benefit obligations should be denominated in the same currency as the liability. Further it clarifies that the depth of the market for high quality corporate bonds should be assessed at the currency level. Annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2016 There will be no impact on the financial 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 January 2016. AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101 The Standard makes amendments to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements arising from the IASB’s Disclosure Initiative project.  The amendments are designed to further encourage companies to apply professional judgement in determining what information to disclose in the financial statements.  For example, the amendments make clear that materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that the inclusion of immaterial information can inhibit the usefulness of financial disclosures.  The amendments also clarify that companies should use professional judgement in determining where and in what order information is present in the financial disclosures. Annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2016 There will be no impact on the financial statements when these amendments are first adopted because this is a disclosure standard only.   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) Voluntary Change in Accounting Policy – Exploration and evaluation expense and recognition of assets The report for the year ended 30 June 2016 has been prepared on the basis of a retrospective application of a voluntary change in accounting policy relating to exploration and evaluation expense.   In previous reporting periods, the costs incurred in connection with exploration of areas with current rights of tenure were capitalised to the Statement of Financial Position.  The criteria for carrying forward the costs were: • Such costs are expected to be recovered through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale; or • Exploration and/or evaluation activities are continuing in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area are continuing. Costs carried forward in respect of an area of interest that was abandoned were written off in the year in which the decision to abandon was made. The new accounting policy was adopted as at 1 July 2015 and has been applied retrospectively.  Under the new policy, exploration expenditure including cost of acquisition is expensed to the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the year when it is incurred.    Evaluation and Development costs continue to be accounted for under the same policy which has been applied in previous reporting periods.  Evaluation is deemed to be activities undertaken from the beginning of the definitive feasibility study or testing conducted to assess the technical commercial viability of extracting a resource before moving into the Development phase.  The Directors are of the opinion that the change in accounting policy provides users with more relevant and no less reliable information as the policy is more transparent and less subjective.  Both the previous and new accounting policies are NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016  53 compliant with AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources.  The impact of this change in accounting policy is reflected below:   The capitalised exploration and evaluation asset previously reported as at 30 June 2015 has decreased by $18.645 million (2014: decreased by $9.049 million).  Accumulated losses brought forward at 1 July 2014 increased by US$9.049 million. Net profit after tax previously reported as at 30 June 2015 has decreased by US$9.596 million and restated as US$16.404 million.   Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations and net earnings per share have also been restated.  The amount of the impact for the new result for the period ended 30 June 2015 of the change in accounting policy stated as below: Loss per share from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company:  30 June 2015 Basic loss per share (US cents)   (1.42) Diluted loss per share (US cents)   (1.41) c) Principles of consolidation  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 2016 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(i)). 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.  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 22. d) 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. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016   54 e) Foreign currency translation  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.  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.  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. f) 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.  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.   Interest revenue Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the financial asset.  Dividends Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established.  g) 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) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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. 

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. 

h)  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.  

i)  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. 

j) 

Exploration Expenditure 

Costs incurred in the exploration stages of specific areas of interest are expensed against the profit or loss as incurred. All 
exploration expenditure, including general permit activity, geological and geophysical costs, new venture activity costs and 
drilling exploration wells, is expensed as incurred. The costs of acquiring interests in new exploration licences is expensed. 
Once an exploration discovery has been determined, evaluation and development expenditure is capitalised to the 
Statement of Financial Position as Oil and Gas Properties. 

k) 

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 
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other  than  goodwill  that  suffered  impairment  are  reviewed  for  possible  reversal  of  the  impairment  at  the  end  of  each 
reporting period. 

l) 

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. 

m)  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. 

n) 

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.  

o)  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. 

p)  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. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016  57 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. q) 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 5 years Furniture and equipment 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(k)). 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. r) Oil and gas properties   Producing assets Producing projects are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment charges. Producing projects include evaluation, construction, installation or completion of production and infrastructure facilities such as platforms and pipelines, development wells, acquired development or producing assets, capitalised borrowing costs and the estimated costs of dismantling and restoration. Evaluation is deemed to be activities undertaken from the beginning of the definitive feasibility study or testing conducted to assess the technical commercial viability of extracting a resource before moving into the development phase. Subsequent capital costs are capitalised only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group.  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 expensed in profit or loss as cash call paid.   The Operator notifies the Company as to how funds have been expended and any relevant costs are reclassified from exploration expense and capitalised to deferred Oil and Gas Properties. Where these contributions relate to a prepayment for well completion, these costs are capitalised as prepaid completion costs within Oil and Gas Properties. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016   58  Commencement of production When a well demonstrates commercial feasibility or comes into commercial production, accumulated development and evaluation expenditure for the relevant area of interest is amortised on a units of production basis.  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 the Proved plus Probable reserves and are reviewed at least annually.   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 consolidated entity accounts for changes in cost estimates on a prospective basis. s) 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. 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 estimated.  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  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. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016  59  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 expect future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service.   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 Board has also approved the grant of options or performance rights as incentives to attract employees 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 24.  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 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 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 Statement of Profit or Loss 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 payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the recipient of the award, as measured at the date of modification. 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 is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share (see Note 20). 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. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016   60 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  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 20).  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 ASIC Corporations Legislative Instrument 2016/191, 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. 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. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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. 

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 recognises 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.  

Carrying Value of evaluation and development assets (Oil and Gas Properties) 

Judgement  is  required  to  determine  when  an  exploration  activity  ceases  and  an  evaluation  or  development  activity 
commences. Evaluation is deemed to be activities undertaken from the beginning of the definitive feasibility study or testing 
conducted to assess the technical commercial viability of extracting a resource before moving into the development phase. 
Development  includes  development  wells,  construction  and  installation  or  completion  of  production  and  infrastructure 
facilities such as platforms and pipelines. Circumstances vary for each area of interest and where exploration, evaluation and 
development activities are conducted within a continual timeframe as part of the same project or drilling campaign with 
common service providers, a degree of estimation is required in determining the amount of costs capitalised as evaluation 
and development assets under Oil and Gas Properties.  

Assessment of costs associated with non-operated interests is also influenced by notification from the Operator as to how 
funds have been expended. 

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 judgement assumptions 
concerning  discount  rates,  reserves,  future  production  profiles,  commodity  prices,  production  and  transportation  costs. 
Reserves  assessment  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. 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. 

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.  

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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.  

b)  Segment information 

The segment information for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2016 is as follows: 

2016 

Other revenue 

Profit on disposal of property, plant and 
equipment 

Exploration Expense 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency gains/(losses) 

Net (loss)/profit before income tax  

Income tax expense 

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

Total Segment Assets 

Total Segment Liabilities 

Australia 

Philippines 

Tanzania 

USA 

Other 

Consolidated 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000  US$’000 

US$’000 

1,039 

12 

26,054 

1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(17,290) 

(1,382) 

(22,807) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,093 

13 

(41,479) 

(2,842) 

(88) 

(2,751) 

(30) 

- 

- 

(57) 

- 

- 

- 

(281) 

(67) 

(15) 

(2,318) 

(1,439) 

(23,103) 

(2,385) 

(20,084) 

- 

- 

- 

(2) 

(1,439) 

(23,103) 

(2,385) 

(20,086) 

4 

175 

2,717 

470 

1 

- 

23,620 

1,143 

(2,777) 

(88) 

(2,219) 

2,302 

(1,731) 

- 

(1,731) 

20,548 

452 

(65) 

- 

(127) 

1 

8,574 

(2) 

8,572 

350 

46 

The segment information for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2015 is as follows: 

2015 (restated) 

Australia 

Philippines 

Tanzania 

Other 

Consolidated 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Other revenue 

Profit/(Loss) on disposal of property, plant and 
equipment 

Exploration Expense 

Employee benefit expense 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Other expenses 

Foreign currency losses 

1,184 

10 

- 

(3,845) 

(211) 

(2,068) 

(899) 

173 

(122) 

- 

- 

(3,123) 

(7,158) 

(163) 

(24) 

(96) 

(2) 

- 

- 

(15) 

- 

Net (loss)/profit before income tax and discontinued 
operations 

(5,829) 

(3,357) 

(7,173) 

Net loss for the year from continuing operations 

(5,829) 

(3,357) 

(7,173) 

Profit after tax for the year from discontinued 
operations 

- 

32,793 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(30) 

- 

(30) 

(30) 

- 

(Loss)/profit for the year 

Total Segment Assets 

Total Segment Liabilities 

(5,829) 

44,081 

283 

29,436 

(7,173) 

(30) 

403 

2,814 

1 

(132) 

1 

1 

1,357 

(112) 

(10,281) 

(4,008) 

(235) 

(2,209) 

(901) 

(16,389) 

(16,389) 

32,793 

16,404 

44,486 

2,966 

62

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

4.  Revenue and Other Income 

Revenue  

Interest revenue 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Other Income  

BHPB reimbursed for Hawkeye expenditure 

Farm In Option with Pryce Gases 

Other income 

Other income from continuing operations 

Total Revenue and Other Income from continuing operation 

5. 

 Expenses 

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 

Total depreciation & amortisation 

Other expenses 

   Business development 

   Corporate and other costs 

Total other expenses 

6.  Exploration Expenditures 

Exploration expenditure - Philippines 

Exploration expenditure - Tanzania 

Exploration expenditure - Louisiana 

Exploration expenditure – Alaska North Slope  

Acquisition Costs of Borealis – Alaska North Slope (i) 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

82 

82 

23,732 

2,310 

969 

27,011 

27,093 

503 

503 

- 

- 

854 

854 

1,357 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

160 

252 

2,430 

2,842 

88 

88 

412 

2,339 

2,751 

218 

265 

3,525 

4,008 

235 

235 

486 

1,723 

2,209 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 (restated) 

US$’000 

17,290 

1,382 

7,897 

447 

14,463 

3,123 

7,158 

- 

- 

- 

Total Exploration Expenditure 
10,281 
(i) During the period, Otto acquired an 8% and 10.8% working interest in two areas of the Alaskan North Slope exploration acreage held 
by Great Bear (refer to note 18(a)).  

41,479 

63 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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

Asset 

Country 

Principal Activity 

Percentage Interest 

Service Contract 55 

Service Contract 73 

Kilosa-Kilombero 

Pangani 

South Marsh Island 70/71  

Bivouac Peak  

Onshore North Slope  

Philippines 

Philippines 

Tanzania 

Tanzania 

USA 

USA 

USA 

Offshore Palawan 

Offshore Mindoro-Cuyo 

2016 

68.18% 

- 

Kilosa-Kilombero                                                 

50% (i) 

Tanzania 
Pangani 

Offshore Louisiana 

Onshore Louisiana 

50% 

50% (ii) 

45% (iii) 

Onshore Alaska 

8 - 10.8% 

2015 

93.18% 

100% 

50% 

50% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

(i) On 21 June 2016 MV Upstream Tanzania signed a farm-in agreement for a 25% working interest in Kilosa-Kilombero, as at 30 June 2016 
the transfer was subject to completion terms including approval from the Tanzania Petroleum Department Corporation.  
(ii)  As at 30 June 2016, awaiting approval from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.   
(iii) On 24 June 2016, Otto exercised its option under the staged farm-in with Operator, Byron Energy Limited, to earn the right to acquire 
45% working interest in the Bivouac Peak lease by drilling 1 exploration well.  

7. 

Income Tax Expense 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000  

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 before income tax 

–  Prima facie income tax at 30% 

–  Difference in overseas tax rate 

–  NANE income 

–  Tax effect of amounts not deductible in calculating taxable income 

–  Benefit of deferred tax assets not brought to account 

–  Income tax expense 

3) Deferred tax assets 

–  Unrealised foreign exchange 

–  Other temporary differences 

–  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 

–  Other Temporary differences  

–  Offset by deferred tax assets recognised 

–  Deferred tax liabilities brought to account 

2 

- 

2 

(20,084) 

(6,025) 

(4,391) 

(7,173) 

2,727 

14,864 

2 

- 

6,804 

6,804 

5,843 

10,732 

23,379 

(1,078) 

(22,301) 

- 

1,078 

(1,078) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(16,389) 

(4,917) 

- 

- 

1,361 

3,556 

- 

27 

74 

101 

5,387 

12,491 

17,979 

- 

(17,979) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

64

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGY 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

8.  Discontinued Operations 

On 22 September 2014, Otto announced it had executed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to divest 100% of the shares 
in Galoc Production Company W.L.L (GPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Otto Group, to Risco Energy Investments Pte Ltd 
(“Risco”) for US$101.4 million as at 1 July 2014. The operations of GPC were classified as a discontinued operation held for 
sale asset from September 2014.  

On 12 December 2014, Otto announced it had executed a superior sale and purchase agreement with Nido Petroleum Limited 
to divest GPC for US$108 million on the same terms and conditions as the Risco SPA. Nido assumed all production rights and 
liabilities associated with GPC Interest with effect from 1 July 2014.  

Shareholder approval for the sale of Galoc Production Company was received on 20 January 2015. On 17 February 2015, the 
sale of Galoc Production Company W.L.L to Nido Petroleum Ltd was completed. The sale consideration was US$108 million, 
based on the effective date of 1 July 2014 and before leakages up until closing date. 

The results of Galoc Production Company W.L.L. for the period until sale are presented below: 

Revenue  

Cost of Sale 

Gross Profit   

Other Expenses 

Profit before Tax from a Discontinued Operation 

Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit 

Net Profit after Income Tax from a Discontinued Operations 

Gain on sale of the subsidiary after income tax 

Profit from discontinued operation 

17-Feb-2015 

US$’000 

45,217 

(14,826) 

30,391 

(2,107) 

28,284 

(5,830) 

22,454 

10,339 

32,793 

The major classes of assets and liabilities of Galoc Production Company W.L.L. which were divested are as follows: 

Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other assets 

Inventories 

Oil and gas properties 

Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provision for income tax payable 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Net assets 

17-Feb-2015 

US$’000 

6,206 

1,126 

11,537 

3,100 

87,668 

109,637 

8,630 

1,760 

13,962 

9,018 

33,370 

76,267 

65 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

The net cash flows incurred by Galoc Production Company W.L.L. are as follows: 

Operating 

Investing 

Financing 

Net cash inflow 

Details of the sale of the subsidiary: 

Consideration received or receivable: 

Final price received on settlement  

Less transactions costs 

Net disposal consideration 

Carrying amount of net assets sold 

Gain on sale after income tax 

9.  Dividends Paid 

17-Feb-2015 

US$’000 

26,595 

165 

- 

26,760 

17-Feb-2015 

US$’000 

87,423 

(817) 

86,606 

(76,267) 

10,339 

Dividends paid during the financial year: 

No dividend has been paid or declared in current year (2015: unfranked special 
dividend AUD$0.0076, paid 26 June 2015)  

10.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank and in hand 

Risk exposure 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

- 

- 

6,801 

6,801 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

20,309 

20,309 

41,206 

41,206 

The consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 23. 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. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

11.  Trade and Other Receivables 

Current 

Other receivables 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

107 

107 

- 

- 

No consolidated entity trade receivables are past due or impaired at 30 June 2016 (30 June 2015: 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 23(a). 

12.  Other Assets 

Current 

Prepayments 

Other assets 

Non-Current 

Other assets 

13.  Inventories 

Raw materials 

Drilling and other inventory  

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

102 

312 

414 

- 

- 

- 

- 

169 

532 

701 

6 

6 

2015 

US$’000 

2,422 

2,422 

2016 

US$’000 

14.  Property Plant and Equipment 

Year ended 30 June 2015 

Balance at the beginning of year 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2015 

Cost or fair value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

Plant & 
Equipment 

US$’000 

Furniture & 
Fixtures 

Total 

US$’000 

US$’000 

338 

7 

(24) 

(200) 

121 

1,723 

(1,602) 

121 

158 

10 

(103) 

(35) 

30 

106 

(76) 

30 

496 

17 

(127) 

(235) 

151 

1,829 

(1,678) 

151 

67 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016 OTTO ENERGY  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

Year ended 30 June 2016 

Balance at the beginning of year 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2016 

Cost or fair value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

15.  Oil and Gas Properties 

Evaluation and Development Assets 

At Cost 

As at 1 July 

Additions 

Net carrying value 

Plant & Equipment 

Furniture & Fixtures 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Total 

US$’000 

121 

6 

- 

(73) 

54 

1,266 

(1,212) 

54 

30 

5 

(1) 

(15) 

19 

106 

(87) 

19 

151 

11 

(1) 

(88) 

73 

1,372 

(1,299) 

73 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

- 

2,717 

2,717 

- 

- 

- 

All capitalised development and evaluation costs as at 30 June 2016 relate to SMI-71 completion equipment installed during 
the  drilling  campaign,  evaluation  undertaken  to  assess  the  technical  commercial  viability  of  extracting  a  resource  and 
decommissioning costs associated with SMI-6 and SMI-71. 

16.  Trade and Other Payables 

Current Liabilities(i) 

Trade payables   

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

722 

722 

2,800 

2,800 

(i)Trade and other payables are expected to be settled with 12 months. Refer to Note 23 for further information on financial instruments. 

17.  Provisions 

Current Liability 

Provisions – employee benefits 

Non-Current Provision  

Provisions – employee benefits(i) 

Provision – Decommissioning Fund (ii) 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

197 

197 

29 

195 

224 

98 

98 

68 

- 

68 

(i) The non-current provision for employee benefits includes amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months.  
(ii) The total present value of the estimated expenditure required to decommission the wells for the permit SMI-6 and SMI-71, the expenditure is expected to 
be settled at the end of the field life for the 2P production profile for SMI-71 and in 2017 for SMI-6.  

68

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

18.  Contributed Equity 

a)  Share Capital 

2016 
No. 

2015 
No. 

2016 
US$’000 

2015 
US$’000 

At the beginning of year 

1,164,290,071 

1,151,790,071 

81,104 

131,577 

Return of capital during the year at AUD$0.0564 (i) 

- 

- 

Shares issued during year on exercise of performance rights 

100,002 

12,500,000 

- 

- 

Fully paid Ordinary Shares issued (ii) 

17,518,250  

- 

791 

(50,473) 

- 

- 

(i) Following the sale of Galoc Production Company W.L.L., Otto paid $0.0564 per share return of capital to shareholders on 26 June 2015.  
(ii) On 12 August 16, 17,518,250 fully paid ordinary shares issued at AUD$0.0685 per share as a consideration for the acquisition of Borealis 
Petroleum Pty Ltd. 

1,181,908,323 

1,164,290,071 

81,895 

81,104 

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 24. 

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 24. 

19.  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 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

4,188 

9,474 

13,662 

4,188 

4,188 

9,222 

252 

4,188 

9,222 

13,410 

4,188 

4,188 

8,957 

265 

As at end of year 
 (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(e) and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. 

9,474 

9,222 

 (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 24 for further details of these plans.  

69 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

20.  Earnings per Share 

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

Basic loss per share from continuing operations 

Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations 

Total basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the 
Company 

Diluted loss per share from continuing operations 

Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations 

Total diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of 
the Company 

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

Net loss after tax from continuing operations 

Net profit after tax from discontinued operations 

2016 

US cents 

2015 
(Restated) 

US cents 

(1.70) 

- 

(1.70) 

(1.70) 

- 

(1.70) 

(1.42) 

2.84 

1.42 

(1.41) 

2.82 

1.41 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 
(Restated) 

US$’000 

(20,086) 

- 

(16,389) 

32,793 

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 

2016 

2015 

Number of Shares  Number of Shares 

1,179,788,145 

1,156,832,537 

1,179,788,145 

1,164,132,537 

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 24.  

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 24 In determining diluted EPS, options with an exercise price greater 
than the average Otto Energy Limited’s share price over the year are not included, as these are not considered dilutive.  

70

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

21.  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(c): 

Subsidiaries of Otto Energy 
Limited 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Functional 
Currency  

Class of shares 

Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Limited 

Australia 

Otto Energy Investments Limited  

Bermuda 

Otto Energy Philippines Inc 

Philippines 

Colag (BVI) Limited(ii) 

British Virgin Islands 

Otto Energy (Galoc Investment 1) Aps  Denmark 

Otto Energy (Galoc Investment 2) Aps  Denmark 

GPC Investments SA 

Borealis Petroleum Pty Ltd.  

Borealis Alaska LLC 

Otto Energy (USA) INC 

Switzerland 

Australia 

USA 

USA 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

USD 

Otto Energy (Louisiana) LLC 
(i) The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held. 
(ii) Colag (BVI) Limited was dissolved on 23 March 2016.  

USD 

USA 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Equity holding (i) 

2016 
(%) 

2015 
(%) 

100 

100 

100 

- 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

- 

- 

- 

- 

22.  Interest in Joint Operations  

a) 

Joint operations 

The consolidated entity’s interest in joint arrangement assets as at 30 June 2016 is detailed below. Exploration is the 
principal activity performed across these assets. 

Service Contract 55                                            Philippines  

Kilosa-Kilombero                                                 Tanzania 

Pangani                                                                 Tanzania 

South Marsh Island 70/71                                   USA 

Group Interest 
(%) 

Group Interest 
(%) 

2016 

2015 

68.18 

50 (i) 

50 

50 (ii) 

93.18 

50 

50 

Bivouac Peak                                                          USA 
(i) On 21 June 2016 MV Upstream Tanzania signed a farm-in agreement for a 25% working interest in Kilosa-Kilombero, as at 30 June 2016 
the transfer was subject to completion terms including approval from the Tanzania Petroleum Department Corporation.  
(ii)  As at 30 June 2016, awaiting approval from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management   
(iii) On 24 June 2016, Otto exercised its option under the staged farm-in with Operator, Byron Energy Limited, to acquire the right to earn a 
45% working interest in the Bivouac Peak lease by drilling 1 exploration well.  

45 (iii) 

b)  Commitments through joint operations 

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

Exploration and other capital expenditure commitments 

8,600 

9,000 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

71 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 30 June 2016   72 23. Financial Risk Management The consolidated entity’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign exchange risk, 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, if necessary, 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.  Currently, the Group does not apply any form of hedge accounting. 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 the use of 3rd party financial institutions, foreign currency exposure, and commodity price exposure. It is a risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates (currency risk), credit worthiness of 3rd parties (credit risk) and commodity prices (commodity risk).  Foreign Exchange Risk  The consolidated entity’s 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.   US$ US$'000 A$ US$'000 PHP US$'000 Total US$'000 30 June 2016     Financial Assets     Cash and Cash equivalents 20,143 147 19 20,309 Total Financial Assets 20,143 147 19 20,309      Financial Liabilities     Trade and Other payables 551 170 1 722 Total Financial Liabilities 551 170 1 722      30 June 2015     Financial Assets     Cash and Cash equivalents 40,630 516 60 41,206 Total Financial Assets 40,630 516 60 41,206      Financial Liabilities     Trade and Other payables 2,546 141 113 2,800 Total Financial Liabilities 2,546 141 113 2,800  NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

The  table  below  summarises  the  maturity  profile  of  the  Group’s  financial  liabilities  based  on  contractual  undiscounted 
payments: 

Contractual maturities financial 
liabilities 

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 

Trade payables and other payables 

- 
- 

2016 
2015 

c)  Capital Risk Management 

722 
2,800 

- 
- 

- 
- 

722 
2,800 

722 
2,800 

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 entirely equity (2015: 100% equity). 

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 2016 (2015: 0%). 

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.   

24.  Share-Based Payments 

a)  Employee Share Option Plan 

The  establishment  of  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 and employees 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: 

2016 

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 

2 Dec 2013 

2 Dec 2016 

0.0549 

8,000,000 

Total 

Weighted average exercise price – A$ 

8,000,000 

0.05 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

0.05 

0.05 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

2015 

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 

13 Oct 2011 

13 Oct 2014 

5 Jan 2012 

5 Jan 2015 

0.12 

0.12 

750,000 

500,000 

2 Dec 2013 

2 Dec 2016 

0.0549 

8,000,000 

Total 

Weighted average exercise price – A$ 

9,250,000 

0.12 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(750,000) 

(500,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

(1,250,000) 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

0.12 

0.05 

0.05 

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. 

There was no option that expired during the year ended 30 June 2016. The weighted average remaining contractual life of 
share options outstanding at the end of the year is 0.42 years (2015: 1.43 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 year ended 30 June 2016 the consolidated entity issued no options under the Employee Share Plan (2015: nil). 

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$ 

2 December 2013 

0.1113 

2 December 2016 

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. 

As a result of the AUD$0.0564 per share return of capital which occurred on 26 June 2015, the exercise price of the remaining 
options was adjusted down by the capital return amount per share to A$0.0549. 

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 TSR, including share 
price growth, dividends, and capital returns. 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.  

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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

2016 

Balance at 
Start of Year 

Rights Issued 
During the Year 

Fair Value on 
Date of Issue 

Exercised 

Lapsed/ 
Expired 

Balance at 
End of 
Year 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

Number 

Number 

A$ 

Number 

Number 

Number 

3 Oct 2014 

3 Oct 2014 

3 Oct 2014 

31 Dec 2018 

4,633,332 

31 Dec 2018 

2,433,330 

31 Dec 2018 

233,338 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

2,079,170 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

4,237,497 

79,167 

79,166 

- 

13,775,000 

0.06 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

14 Aug 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

Total  

WAEP – A$ 

2015 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,400,000 

1,400,000 

0.04 

0.05 

0.06 

0.07 

0.06 

0.07 

0.08 

0.09 

0.04 

0.04 

- 

- 

(200,000) 

4,433,332 

(133,332) 

2,299,998 

(100,002) 

(66,668) 

66,668 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,079,170 

4,237,497 

79,167 

79,166 

1,400,000 

(100,002) 

(400,000)  

14,674,998  

0.07 

0.06 

0.06 

Balance at 
Start of Year 

Rights Issued 
During the Year 

Fair Value on 
Date of Issue 

Exercised 

Lapsed/ 
Expired 

Balance at 
End of 
Year 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

Number 

Number 

A$ 

Number 

Number 

Number 

1 Oct 2011 

1 Feb 2013 

3 Oct 2014 

3 Oct 2014 

3 Oct 2014 

31 Dec 2014 

4,000,000 

1 Apr 2016 

8,500,000 

31 Dec 2018 

31 Dec 2018 

31 Dec 2018 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

23 Apr 2015 

31 Dec 2019 

Total  

WAEP – A$ 

- 

- 

5,700,000 

2,933,330 

166,670 

2,079,170 

4,237,497 

79,167 

79,166 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

0.02 

0.02 

0.05 

0.06 

0.07 

0.06 

0.07 

0.08 

0.09 

0.04 

(4,000,000) 

(8,500,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,000,000) 

4,700,000 

(500,000) 

2,433,330 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

166,670 

2,079,170 

4,237,497 

79,167 

79,166 

(12,500,000) 

(1,500,000)  

13,775,000  

12,500,000 

15,275,000 

0.02 

0.06 

0.02 

0.05 

0.06 

The assessed fair values at grant date of rights granted to employees, including key management personnel, are detailed 
below: 

Total Return on Shareholders (“TSR”) based performance rights: 

Measurement date 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2016 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

14 August 
2015 

14 August 
2015 

14 August 
2015 

23 April 
2015 

23 April 
2015 

23 April 
2015 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

Rights on issue 

 466,667  

 466,667  

 466,666  

2,079,168  

2,079,167  

2,079,164  

2,200,002  

2,199,999  

2,199,999  

Share price at grant date – A$ 

0.06 

0.06 

0.06 

0.11 

0.11 

0.11 

0.09 

0.09 

0.09 

Expected volatility 

65.2% 

60.4% 

57.8% 

47.7% 

51.2% 

51.2% 

51.3% 

52.4% 

53.2% 

Expected dividend yield 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Risk free rate 

Fair value - $A  

1.96% 

1.96% 

1.96% 

1.95% 

1.90% 

1.90% 

2.60% 

2.60% 

2.60% 

0.04 

0.04 

0.04 

0.06 

0.07 

0.07 

0.05 

0.05 

0.06 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

Measurement date 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2016 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

Total value - $A  

18,667 

18,667 

18,667 

124,750 

145,542 

145,541 

110,000 

110,000 

132,000 

On 14 August 2015, the Group issued 1,400,000 Performance Rights to Matthew Worner.  

Time based performance rights: 

Measurement date 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

1 February 
2019 

1 February 
2017 

1 February 
2018 

Grant date 

23 April 2015 

23 April 2015 

23 April 2015 

3 October 
2014 

3 October 
2014 

Expiry date 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2019 

31 December 
2018 

31 December 
2018 

Rights on issue 

 79,168  

 79,167  

 79,166  

 99,999  

 99,999  

Share price at grant date – A$ 

Fair value - $A  

0.11 

0.09 

0.11 

0.08 

0.11 

0.07 

0.09 

0.06 

0.09 

0.05 

There was no time based performance rights issue during the year. 

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

For the year ended 30 June 2016, the Group has recognised $252,000 of share-based payment transactions expense in the 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (30 June 2015: $265,000). 

c)  Expenses arising from share based payment transactions 

Options 

Performance rights 

 Share-based payments expensed 

25.  Related Party Transactions 

a)  Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Other Benefits  

Termination Benefits 

Share-based payments 

Total USD 

Total AUD equivalent 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

- 

252 

252 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

1,596 

102 

7 

- 

251 

1,956 

2,653 

- 

265 

265 

1,864 

141 

- 

86 

161 

2,252 

2,694 

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 35 to 43. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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

activities 

Note 

2016 

2015 (restated) 

US$’000 

US$’000 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Loss before tax from continuing operations 

Profit before tax from discontinued operations 

Non-cash items 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Acquired Exploration and working capital through issue of shares 

Non-cash employee benefits expense – share-based payments 

Profit from discontinued operations 

Other non-cash items 

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 trade and other payables 

(Decrease)/Increase in provision for income taxes payable 

(Decrease)/Increase in provisions 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 

(20,084) 

- 

88 

792 

252 

- 

(31) 

1 

182 

2,422 

(2,326) 

- 

64 

(18,640) 

(16,389) 

32,793 

4,028 

- 

265 

(10,339) 

378 

27 

721 

(2,422) 

1,515 

13 

(166) 

10,424 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

27.  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: 

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) Tax consulting and tax advice  

Total remuneration for taxation services 

c)  Other services: 

i)  Remuneration services 

Total remuneration for other 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 

2016 

US$ 

2015 

US$ 

43,717 

198 

43,915 

23,805 

25,558 

49,363 

7,048 

7,048 

100,326 

12,725 

- 

12,725 

- 

356 

356 

107,971 

- 

107,971 

29,431 

105,332 

134,763 

- 

- 

242,734 

11,852 

- 

11,852 

- 

346 

346 

Total remuneration of network firms of BDO Australia 

13,081 

12,198 

3) Non-BDO  

a)  Audit and Other Assurance services: 

i)  Audit and review of financial statements 

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 

68,276 

68,276 

- 

83,727 

83,727 

152,003 

265,410 

- 

- 

- 

21,637 

21,637 

21,637 

276,569 

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. 

28.  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”). 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

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.    

Contingent Asset - Swala Energy Limited and Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) plc (“SOGTL”)  

In May 2016, Otto Energy Limited’s subsidiary, Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Ltd, commenced legal action in the Federal Court 
against Swala Energy Limited, Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) plc and current and former directors of these entities seeking to 
recover a gross amount of approximately US$1,000,000. The legal action relates to the Pangani licence, a licence operated 
by SOGTL with a 25% working interest. 

29.  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 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

8,600 

- 

- 

8,600 

9,000 

- 

- 

9,000 

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 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

326 

267 

593 

325 

551 

876 

30.  Events Occurring after the Reporting Period 

Otto Energy (Tanzania) Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of Otto,  has issued various dispute notices to Swala Oil and Gas 
(Tanzania) plc (SOGTP), pursuant to the Pangani and Kilosa-Kilombero Joint Operating Agreements.  The drilling of the Kito-1 
exploration well is unlikely to progress in 2016 due to unresolved joint venture disputes and delays in required permits. The 
farm down to MV Upstream is also likely to be affected by a delay in drilling past 2016. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future 
financial years. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

31.  Parent Entity Disclosures 

As at, and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2016, the parent Company of the consolidated entity was Otto 
Energy Limited. 

Parent Entity 

2016 
(US$,000) 

2015 (restated) 
(US$,000) 

Summarised Statement Of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

 (Loss)/ profit for the year after tax 

Total comprehensive (loss)/ profit 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 

(3,896) 

(3,896) 

20,381 

20,491 

40,872 

337 

29 

366 

40,506 

81,895 

9,474 

118 

(50,981) 

40,506 

73,463 

73,463 

44,068 

9,628 

53,696 

219 

10,070 

10,289 

43,407 

81,104 

9,221 

118 

(47,036) 

43,407 

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

The parent entity had no guarantees as at 30 June 2016 (2015: nil).    

Contingent Liabilities 

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

Commitments 

The parent entity had no capital commitments for property plant and equipment as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 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 

2016 

US$’000 

2015 

US$’000 

326 

267 

593 

325 

551 

876 

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 impairment in the parent 
entity.   

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		ANNUAL	REPORT	2016		OTTO	ENERGYDIRECTORS’ DECLARATION For the year ending 30 June 2016   82 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 2016 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 19 September 2016INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OTTO ENERGY LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2016

For the year ending 30 June 2016 

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 31 August 2016 unless otherwise stated. 

a)  Distribution of Equity Securities 

The issued capital of the Company at 31 August 2016 is 1,181,908,323 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 10,638 shares at A$0.047 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 

873 

2,806 

661 

293 

130 

4,763 

1,144 

1,058,838,087 

116,577,708 

5,492,616 

973,443 

26,469 

1,181,908,323 

7,115,969 

No. of Holders 

No. of Shares 

4,512 

251 

4,763 

880,985,376 

300,922,947 

1,181,908,323 

Name  

SANTO HOLDING AG  

MOLTON HOLDINGS LIMITED  

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED  

ABN AMRO CLEARING SYDNEY NOMINEES PTY LTD   

JP MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED  

JOHN JETTER (CONSOLIDATED RELEVANT INTEREST) 

DBS VICKERS SECURITIES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD   

RICK CRABB (CONSOLIDATED RELEVANT INTEREST) 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED  

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

SPHINX HOLDINGS LTD  

11  MR BRIAN LESLEIGH WILLIAMS & MRS VALERIE RUBY DAWN WILLIAMS  

12 

13 

14 

 
STUART ANDREW PTY LTD  

FORSYTH BARR CUSTODIANS LTD   

IAN MACLIVER (CONSOLIDATED RELEVANT INTEREST) 

15  MR TIMOTHY FRANCIS CLIVE MCDONNELL & MRS MILA MCDONNELL  

16 

17 

 
TATTERSFIELD SECURITIES LIMITED   

NAVIGATOR AUSTRALIA LTD   

18  MR CRAIG GRANT RADFORD & MRS SARAH JANE RADFORD  

19  MATTHEW GERARD ALLEN (CONSOLIDATED RELEVANT INTEREST) 

20  MR CONRAN JAMES SMITH  

Ordinary Shares 

Number Held 

 241,910,757  

 241,910,757  

 42,176,855  

 34,529,379  

 21,803,678  

 16,089,175  

 14,020,833  

 11,295,052  

 10,848,100  

 10,227,361  

 8,200,000  

 7,639,000  

 7,383,767  

 4,549,721  

 4,300,000  

 3,999,538  

 3,840,774  

 3,787,504  

 3,643,000  

 3,504,000  

% of issued 
shares 

20.47% 

20.47% 

3.57% 

2.92% 

1.84% 

1.36% 

1.19% 

0.96% 

0.92% 

0.87% 

0.69% 

0.65% 

0.62% 

0.38% 

0.36% 

0.34% 

0.32% 

0.32% 

0.31% 

0.30% 

 695,659,251  

58.86% 

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c)  Substantial holders 

1 

2 

SANTO HOLDING AG  

MOLTON HOLDINGS LIMITED  

d)  Unquoted Securities 

No. of Shares 
Held 

 241,910,757  

 241,910,757  

% Held 

20.47% 

20.47% 

The unlisted securities of the Company as at 31 August 2016 are 14,674,998 performance rights and 8,000,000 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 

2 December 2013 

2 December 2016 

A$0.0549 

Unlisted Performance Rights* 

Issue Date 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price 

3 October 2014 

23 April 2015 

14 August 2015 

31 December 2018 

31 December 2019 

31 December 2019 

A$0.00 

A$0.00 

A$0.00 

* Subject to meeting certain share price and service hurdles 

e)  Voting Rights 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

3 

No. Of 
Performance 
Rights 

6,799,998 

6,475,000 

1,400,000 

14,674,998 

No. of Holders 

8 

8 

1 

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.    

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