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PA I N T E D P O N Y P E T R O L E U M LT D.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
CORPORATE PROFILE
Painted Pony is a publicly-traded natural gas corporation based in Western Canada. The Corporation is primarily focused
on the development of natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Montney formation in northeast British Columbia.
Painted Pony's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “PPY”.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. invites shareholders and interested parties to attend its Annual General Meeting to be held in the Bennett
Room at the Ranchmen's Club, 710 – 13th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, at 3:00 pm (Calgary time), on May 14, 2015. Shareholders not
attending are encouraged to complete the form of proxy and deliver it in accordance with the instructions therein at their earliest
convenience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Financial and Operational Highlights
3
Corporate History
5 To Our Shareholders
7 Management's Discussion and Analysis
30 Management's Responsibility for Consolidated Financial Statements
31
Independent Auditors' Report
32
Consolidated Financial Statements
36 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
58
Corporate Information
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HIGHLIGHTS
Year ended December 31,
Change
2013
2014
Financial
($ millions, except per share and shares outstanding)
Petroleum and natural gas revenue
(2)
Funds flow from operations
(1)
Per share - basic and diluted
(3)
(4)
Net loss
Per share - basic and diluted
(3)
(4)
Capital expenditures
(5)
Working capital (deficiency)
Total assets
Shares outstanding (000s)
Basic weighted-average shares (000s)
Fully diluted weighted-average shares (000s)
Operational
Daily production volumes
Natural gas (mcf/d)
Natural gas liquids (bbls/d)
Crude oil (bbls/d)
Total (boe/d)
Total (mcfe/d)
Realized prices
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Natural gas liquids ($/bbl)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Total ($/boe)
Total ($/mcfe)
(6)
Field operating netbacks
British Columbia ($/boe)
Saskatchewan ($/boe)
Total ($/boe)
Total ($/mcfe)
(7)
160.5
88.9
0.97
(15.6)
(0.17)
270.5
2.8
737.8
99,470
91,245
92,068
70,593
923
503
13,192
79,152
4.48
75.39
102.34
33.34
5.56
19.99
52.36
21.34
3.56
103.1
51.2
0.58
(5.7)
(0.06)
146.6
(16.3)
635.1
88,457
88,420
88,488
42,853
449
1,102
8,693
52,158
3.45
62.54
93.02
32.49
5.42
13.96
48.72
18.88
3.15
56%
74%
67%
174%
183%
85%
117%
16%
12%
3%
4%
65%
106%
(54%)
52%
52%
30%
21%
10%
3%
3%
43%
7%
13%
13%
1.
2.
Before royalties.
Funds flow from operations and funds flow from operations per share (basic and diluted) are non-GAAP measures used to represent cash flow from operating
activities before the effects of changes in non-cash working capital and decommissioning expenditures. Funds flow from operations per share is calculated by
dividing funds flow from operations by the weighted average number of basic or diluted shares outstanding in the period.
Basic per share information is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the period.
Diluted per share information reflects the potential dilutive effect of options.
3.
4.
5. Working capital (deficiency) is a non-GAAP measure calculated as current assets less current liabilities.
6.
Field operating netbacks is a non-GAAP measure calculated on a per unit basis as natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids revenues less royalties,
operating and transportation costs.
The Saskatchewan crude oil properties were disposed of on July 30, 2014.
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CORPORATE HISTORY
2007
2008
2009
2010
Closed the Corporation's
initial public offering for
gross proceeds of
$12 million.
Acquired producing natural
gas properties and
undeveloped land in
northeast BC for $21.2
million, setting the stage for
Painted Pony's growth in
the Montney.
Drilled first vertical
Montney well on Cameron
property at a-10-J/94-B-09.
Drilled the Corporation's
first operated horizontal
Montney well at the Blair
property.
Drilled the first middle
Montney well in the region
and consequently
announce a major
Montney discovery.
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2011
2012
2013
2014
Drilled and completed the
Corporation's first 3 well pad
at Blair, targeting the upper,
middle and lower Montney
zones.
Drilled and completed
d-44-C/94-B-16 lower
Montney well that tested at
24.5 mmcf/d.
Acquired the Townsend
property for $108 million,
setting the stage for liquids
rich Montney growth.
Painted Pony graduated to
and commenced trading on
the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol PPY.
Painted Pony implements
technological advancements
utilizing open-hole ball-drop
completions on its Montney
horizontal wells.
PRODUCTION
RESERVES
15,000
Production (boe/d)
Production per million shares
145
150
600
Reserves (mmboe)
Reserves per share (boe/share)
4.91
5.00
Entered into a strategic
alliance with AltaGas Ltd.
for the development of
essential liquids-rich gas
processing infrastructure in
northeast British Columbia.
Sold the Saskatchewan
properties for $100 million,
allowing the Corporation to
focus entirely on its growing
Montney project.
Grew proved plus probable
reserves to 2.9 tcfe
(488 mmboe).
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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
It is with great pleasure and pride that we provide financial and operating results of Painted Pony for 2014, which saw the Corporation take
several significant steps towards delivering on the tremendous growth potential of one of the finest natural gas assets in North America.
Productivity Gains Continue to Deliver Low Cost Supply
After being the first to implement the open-hole ball-drop completion technique in the Montney in our area during 2013, Painted Pony
completed all wells in 2014 using this technique and continues to see cost savings in excess of $750,000 per well, with production
increases of over 30% compared to previously used methods. In keeping with the Corporation's philosophy of methodically evaluating
and implementing new technologies and techniques to continually improve our top tier cost structure, 2014 saw Painted Pony begin
drilling wells using a parallel-pair spacing pattern. Production improvements have exceeded expectations at no incremental cost and all
wells expected to be drilled in 2015 will utilize this approach. The Corporation recently completed its first parallel-triple and is also
evaluating the benefits of increasing the number of stages per well and increasing the amount of proppant used.
These drilling and completion improvements, combined with very high quality geology, have resulted in Painted Pony wells having the
highest average peak rates of any Montney operator over the past two years and drove production growth of 52% in 2014 to 13,192
boe/d. These continued improvements also led to positive technical revisions of 501 Bcfe to proved plus probable (“2P”) reserve in 2014,
with undeveloped reserves per well increasing 30%. These productivity enhancements are expected to continue driving lower supply
costs as undeveloped 2P reserves increased 68% during 2014, while future development capital (“FDC”) only increased 29%, resulting in
a 23% reduction to FDC per Mcfe.
GLJ estimated that Painted Pony increased its total 2P reserves by 68% to 2.9 Tcfe (488 MMboe) during 2014, weighted 90% towards
natural gas, with an associated 75% increase in NPV10 to $2.6 billion. This was achieved at a finding, development and acquisition
(“FD&A”) cost of $0.70/Mcfe that resulted in an industry leading recycle ratio of 5.1 times and replaced 2014 production by 4,215%.
Top Tier Growth with a Strong Balance Sheet
Entering 2015 with no net-debt leaves Painted Pony very well positioned to preserve a strong balance sheet during this period of weak
commodity prices, taking advantage of continued improvements in well productivity and lower service costs, while positioning the
Corporation for significant growth upon completion of the AltaGas Townsend Facility in 2016. Painted Pony's board of directors has
approved a prudent capital expenditure budget of $104 million for 2015 that is expected to deliver production growth of 21% to 16,000
boe/d from only 6 (6.0) net wells. The remaining 8 (8.0) net wells planned for 2015 are pre-drills to be completed and tied into the AltaGas
Townsend facility in 2016.
Longer term optionality comes from the Corporation's properties being ideally situated to supply future LNG export projects on the west
coast. This is due to a combination of a huge concentrated resource consisting of the highest productivity Montney wells, with
favourable royalty credits from being west of the B.C. Royalty line, high heat content gas, as well as proximity to infrastructure and
takeaway capacity. Given the strong relationship with our Strategic Alliance partner, Painted Pony is optimistic about supplying natural
gas to a targeted AltaGas LNG project in what could be the first LNG export facility off the British Columbia coast.
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“Life will change without our permission.
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Strategic Alliance with AltaGas Enables Visible, Profitable Growth
Painted Pony entered into a 15-year strategic alliance with AltaGas Ltd. in August for the development of processing infrastructure and
marketing services for natural gas and natural gas liquids. The Strategic Alliance will provide for the development of essential liquids-rich
gas processing infrastructure in northeast British Columbia and may provide preferred access to international energy markets for Painted
Pony's Montney production. In the first phase of the Strategic Alliance, AltaGas will construct and operate a 198 MMcf/d shallow-cut gas
processing facility in the Montney resource play, of which Painted Pony will maintain the right to 150 MMcf/d of firm capacity upon
completion in mid-2016 and to the full 198 MMcf/d beginning in the second year of operation. The Strategic Alliance brings viable
solutions for providing long-term marketing optionality for Painted Pony's rapidly growing natural gas and natural gas liquids production.
In addition, it allows the Corporation to focus its capital allocation on higher return drilling and completion activities.
Montney Land Purchase Expands Liquids Rich Drilling Inventory
At a British Colombia Crown land sale in November, Painted Pony acquired 14.5 sections of prospective Montney land for $66.8 million,
immediately adjacent to the Corporation's liquids-rich Montney natural gas project in the Townsend area. This 50% increase in Painted
Pony's Townsend land base was a strategic acquisition, given limited opportunities to acquire Crown land in the area. The Townsend area
is a “sweet spot” of the northeast BC Montney where the average reservoir thickness is approximately 340 metres (1,100 feet) and
liquids yields are substantially higher than regional averages. The acquired land is expected to add over 170 liquids-rich drilling locations
within three prospective intervals of the Montney and is in close proximity to the AltaGas Ltd. Townsend gas processing facility. The new
acreage is believed to exhibit the same over-pressured geological characteristics as the Corporation's existing Townsend block, with
wells expected to yield similar liquids recovery of 40 to 80 bbls/MMcf of condensate, propane and butane (C3+).
Saskatchewan Disposition Enabled Accelerated Montney Growth with Pristine Balance Sheet
The timing of the sale of the Corporation's Saskatchewan properties for $100 million in July was chosen to capture a window of strong
global oil markets with prices in the US$100/bbl range, combined with an active and robust environment for oil-weighted transactions in
western Canada. Continued improvement in Montney well productivity meant no change in full year production guidance, despite the
sale of 980 boe/d. Proceeds allowed the Corporation to repay all bank debt, while also redeploying capital and allocating all resources
towards its high return Montney initiatives.
The commitment of our Directors, Officers and staff has been key to the success of Painted Pony in the past and will continue to be in the
future. I truly thank them for their efforts and I look forward to their continued contributions in 2015 and beyond. I would also like to thank
our suppliers, the Government agencies and First Nations groups for their continued support of our operations.
Painted Pony's focus over the past year has been on positioning the Corporation to become a leading British Columbia Montney natural
gas producer, while enhancing the value inherent in the Corporation's assets for you, our shareholders. As I look back on our performance
in 2014, it is evident that we have executed on and surpassed our goals. Painted Pony delivered exceptional results in all aspects of its
operations including cash flow, production and reserves growth. Our goal for 2015 is to continue to provide impressive growth to our
shareholders through our well established fundamental operating principles.
Patrick R. Ward
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 4, 2015
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MANAGEMENT ’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of the consolidated financial results of Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd.
(“Painted Pony” or the “Corporation”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto
for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This commentary is dated March 4, 2015.
The annual consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”). The financial data presented is in accordance with IFRS in Canadian dollars, except where indicated otherwise. These
documents and additional information about Painted Pony, including the Annual Information Form (“AIF”) for the year ended December 31,
2013, are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Corporation's website at www.paintedpony.ca.
Description of Corporation
Painted Pony is a natural gas corporation based in Western Canada. The Corporation is primarily focused on natural gas and natural gas
liquids from the Montney formation in northeast British Columbia. The common shares of Painted Pony (“Common Shares”) trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol “PPY”. The Corporation's head office is located at Suite 1800, 736 – 6th Avenue SW,
Calgary, Alberta.
Painted Pony commenced commercial operations on April 3, 2007 upon completion of a financial reorganization as part of an overall
restructuring of the Corporation. On May 23, 2007, subsequent to completion of an initial public offering on May 17, 2007, the Class A
shares and Class B shares of Painted Pony began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. Painted Pony then commenced an active
exploration program. Effective December 1, 2011, the Class B shares of Painted Pony were converted to Class A shares and, as such, the
Class B shares were de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange. Effective June 7, 2012, the Class A shares of Painted Pony were re-
designated as Common Shares. Effective October 17, 2013, the Common Shares of Painted Pony began trading on the TSX under the
symbol “PPY” and were de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange.
Non-GAAP Measures
This MD&A contains the term “funds flow from operations”, which should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than,
cash flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Corporation's performance. Funds flow
from operations and funds flow from operations per share (basic and diluted) do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS
and may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other entities. Management uses funds flow from operations to
analyze operating performance and considers funds flow from operations to be a key measure as it demonstrates the Corporation's ability
to generate the cash necessary to fund future capital investment and to repay debt. Funds flow from operations per share is calculated
using the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares for the period. The Corporation reconciles funds flow from operations to
cash flows from operating activities, which is the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS, as follows:
Funds Flow from Operations
($000s)
Cash flows from operating activities
Changes in non-cash working capital
Decommissioning expenditures
Funds flow from operations
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
10,229
1,865
228
12,322
2014
15,977
(3,795)
401
12,583
Year ended
December 31,
2013
49,113
1,731
383
51,227
2014
90,303
(2,174)
798
88,927
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MANAGEMENT ’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
This MD&A also contains other industry benchmarks and terms, such as “working capital (deficiency)”, calculated as current assets less
current liabilities, and “field operating netbacks”, calculated on a per unit basis as natural gas, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) and crude oil
revenues, less royalties and operating and transportation costs. These are not recognized measures under IFRS. Management believes
these measures are useful supplemental measures of the net position of current assets and current liabilities of the Corporation and the
profitability relative to commodity prices, respectively. Readers are cautioned, however, that these measures should not be construed as
alternatives to other terms such as current and long-term debt or comprehensive income determined in accordance with IFRS as
measures of performance. Painted Pony's method of calculating these measures may differ from other companies and, accordingly, may
not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
Results of Operations – Overview
Results of operations for 2014 represent significant steps towards the advancement of Painted Pony's focused five year plan. During the
year the Corporation entered into a 15-year strategic alliance with AltaGas Ltd. (“AltaGas”) for the development of processing
infrastructure and marketing services for natural gas and natural gas liquids (the “Strategic Alliance”). The Strategic Alliance will provide
for the development of essential liquids-rich processing infrastructure in northeast British Columbia and may provide preferred access to
international energy markets for Painted Pony's Montney production.
As part of the Strategic Alliance, AltaGas has begun field lease work, and application and construction preparation on a 198 MMcf/d gas
processing facility at the Corporation's Townsend property, of which Painted Pony will maintain the right to a minimum of 150 MMcf/d of
firm capacity in its first year. In early 2015, Painted Pony and AltaGas agreed that during the second year of commercial operations,
Painted Pony's capacity in the facility will increase to the full 198 MMcf/d. Based upon current circumstances, Painted Pony expects that
the facility will be treated as a finance lease upon commencement of commercial operations. During the 15-year term of the lease, Painted
Pony will have a take or pay obligation on a component of its firm capacity. Painted Pony and AltaGas have revised the construction
schedule for the expected completion of the AltaGas Townsend Facility to the third quarter of 2016, which provides flexibility to Painted
Pony's drilling and completion plans in 2015 and 2016. Concurrent with the Strategic Alliance, Painted Pony completed a private
placement with AltaGas for 4,166,666 Common Shares at $12.00 per share, for total proceeds of approximately $50 million.
During the year the Corporation also completed the disposition of its southeast Saskatchewan crude oil assets for cash consideration of
approximately $100 million. The disposition was completed with a view to positioning the Corporation as a highly focused Montney
natural gas and natural gas liquids producer.
In the fourth quarter, Painted Pony completed a crown land acquisition for 14.5 net sections of 100% working interest prospective
Montney land for $66.8 million. The land is directly adjacent to Painted Pony's liquids-rich Townsend area in northeast British Columbia.
Following its successful land acquisition, on December 2, 2014 the Corporation completed a bought deal financing of 5,275,050 Common
Shares at $12.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $63.3 million. On December 8, 2014 the Corporation increased its syndicated credit
facilities from $150 million to $175 million, which remained undrawn as at December 31, 2014.
During the year the Corporation drilled 21 (19.5 net) Montney natural gas wells, all of which utilized the industry leading open-hole ball
drop completion system. Painted Pony continues to see significant improvements in per well production rates as a result of new
technology, including open-hole ball drop completions, parallel pair drilling and shorter stage length fracturing. These technological
advancements all contributed to a 65% increase in natural gas production volumes to an annual average 70,593 Mcfe/d for the year ended
December 31, 2014. Facilities capital during the year was spent on the construction of a 25 MMcf/d natural gas compression and
dehydration facility at West Blair and on a 25 MMcf/d expansion of the processing capacity at its 50% working interest Daiber dry gas
facility, both of which have provided for incremental production volumes coming on stream in the first quarter of 2015.
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AND ANALYSIS
Outlook
As a result of the current commodity price environment, Painted Pony has reduced its 2015 capital program to $104 million. In 2015 the
Corporation intends to drill 14 Montney horizontal natural gas wells on its 100% working interest lands in the Blair and Townsend areas,
and expects annual production volumes to average approximately 16,000 boe/d, representing an anticipated 21% increase in production
volumes over the year ended December 31, 2014. This will provide the Corporation with an ability to focus resources on pre-drilling liquids
rich wells for the anticipated startup of the AltaGas Townsend Facility in the third quarter of 2016. With undrawn credit facilities at
December 31, 2014 the Corporation is well positioned to deliver its modified development plans while retaining a strong balance sheet.
Funds Flow from Operations and Net Loss
Painted Pony generated funds flow from operations of $12.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $12.3 million during
the fourth quarter of 2013. Comparable funds flow from operations was a result of lower netbacks after the sale of the Corporation's crude
oil assets, offset by higher natural gas and natural gas liquids production volumes. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the
Corporation generated funds flow from operations of $88.9 million, compared to $51.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013.
The increase in funds flow from operations for 2014 was primarily driven by significantly higher natural gas and NGL production volumes,
combined with higher natural gas prices. In the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 the Corporation also had lower per unit
royalty and operating expenses but higher transportation expenses than the comparative periods.
During the fourth quarter of 2014 Painted Pony had a net loss of $3.4 million primarily due to a $9.6 million exploration and evaluation
expense, compared to $4.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the net loss increased to $15.6
million as a result of a $43.4 million loss relating to the sale of the Corporation's crude oil assets during the year, compared to $5.7 million
in the year ended December 31, 2013.
Average Daily Production
Three months ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
2013 % of Total
2013 % of Total
82
84
5
6
13
10
100
100
100
100
2014 % of Total
93
7
-
100
100
2014 % of Total
89
7
4
100
100
Natural gas (mcf/d)
NGLs (bbls/d)
Crude oil (bbls/d)
Total (boe/d)
Total (mcfe/d)
76,251
956
-
13,665
81,990
70,593
923
503
13,192
79,152
46,841
537
968
9,312
55,875
42,853
449
1,102
8,693
52,158
Fourth quarter production volumes increased 47% compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 to average 13,665 boe/d, weighted 93%
towards natural gas as the Corporation disposed of its Saskatchewan crude oil assets during the third quarter of 2014. Annual average
production volumes increased 52% compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. Production volume increases during the quarter and
year were driven primarily by production additions from successful new drills in the Blair, Townsend and Daiber areas as well as
production facility capacity additions in the Townsend area.
Painted Pony expects production volumes for both the first quarter of 2015 and the year to average 16,000 boe/d. Estimated production
for the year includes the impact of an expected six week turnaround at a third party processing facility during the second and third
quarters of 2015. The expected production increase is a reflection of the recent commissioning of new and expanded facilities in the Blair
and Daiber areas, which have allowed shut-in production and incremental volumes from the Corporation's successful drilling program to
come on stream. Expected production volumes for 2015 reflect a revision to the Corporation's previously announced drilling program
given the current commodity pricing environment.
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Petroleum and Natural Gas Revenue
($000s)
Natural gas
NGLs
Crude oil
Other income
Total
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
16,190
7,733
3,138
392
27,453
2014
24,840
5,107
-
56
30,003
Year ended
December 31,
2013
54,029
37,409
10,243
1,405
103,086
2014
115,506
25,393
18,797
849
160,545
Petroleum and natural gas revenue totaled $30.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014, representing a 9% increase over
fourth quarter 2013 revenue of $27.5 million. The change in quarterly revenue is driven by a 63% increase in natural gas and a 78%
increase in NGL production volumes, partially offset by lower realized commodity prices, and the sale of the Saskatchewan crude oil
assets in the third quarter of 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2014 petroleum and natural gas revenue totaled $160.5 million, compared to $103.1 million during
the year ended December 31, 2013. Revenue growth for the year of 56% is consistent with the increase in production over the same
period, despite the disposition of the Corporation's crude oil assets during the year.
Commodity Prices
Average benchmark prices:
Natural Gas
Crude Oil
- Nymex (US$/mmbtu)
- AECO, daily spot ($/mcf)
- WTI (US$/bbl)
- Edmonton par - light oil ($/bbl)
Exchange rate (US$/Cdn$)
Realized commodity prices:
Natural gas ($/mcf)
NGLs ($/bbl)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Total ($/boe)
Total ($/mcfe)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
2014
Year ended
December 31,
2013
2014
3.83
3.60
73.20
71.59
0.88
3.54
58.05
-
23.86
3.98
3.85
3.53
97.61
85.70
0.95
3.76
63.47
86.88
32.05
5.34
4.26
4.51
92.91
93.41
0.91
4.48
75.39
102.34
33.34
5.56
3.73
3.18
98.05
91.84
0.97
3.45
62.54
93.02
32.49
5.42
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation realized natural gas prices that were reflective of a 2% and
1% discount to the AECO daily spot price, respectively. This compares to 7% and 8% premiums realized for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2013, respectively. Painted Pony receives a price for its British Columbia natural gas that reflects a higher heat
content than the benchmark, and which tends to vary from the AECO spot price with reference to the British Columbia Westcoast Station
2 reference price. During the three months and year ended this differential widened as compared to the three months and year ended
December 31, 2013.
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, approximately 61% and 59% of the Corporation's NGL volumes were
condensate, which received average prices of $71.10 per bbl and $93.80 per bbl, respectively, representing a 1% discount to the
Edmonton light reference price for the quarter and approximating the reference price for the year.
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MANAGEMENT ’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
Painted Pony's realized average crude oil price for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $102.34 per bbl, representing a premium of
10% over the Edmonton light reference price, compared to a premium of 1% for the year ended December 31, 2013. Painted Pony's crude
oil assets were sold effective July 30, 2014.
In early 2015, the Corporation expects to receive a realized natural gas price that represents a discount to the AECO daily spot price as a
result of a widening differential to Station 2, some of which will be mitigated by the commodity price risk contracts described below.
Painted Pony continues to evaluate various pricing alternatives and expects to realize an average natural gas price in 2015 that is more
closely aligned with the AECO daily spot price. The average prices reported by Painted Pony are reflective of month to month price and
production volume changes.
Commodity Risk Management
Painted Pony has a natural gas financial risk management program that currently uses forward price swaps on a portion of its natural gas
production volumes to manage some of the exposure to commodity price risk and to provide a level of stability to operating cash flows,
which further enables the Corporation to fund its capital development program.
For the three months ended December 31, 2014, Painted Pony had a realized gain of $0.6 million and an unrealized gain of $5.6 million on
its commodity risk management contracts. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Painted Pony had a realized loss of $3.3 million and an
unrealized gain of $5.1 million on its commodity risk management contracts. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2013 the
Corporation had an unrealized gain on its commodity risk management contracts of less than $0.1 million.
The Corporation's method of determination of the fair values of derivative financial instruments is disclosed in note 14 of the annual
audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
At December 31, 2014, the Corporation held commodity price contracts summarized as follows:
Natural Gas Financial Contracts
Reference
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
Total fair value
Volume (mcf/d)
4,739
33,175
Term
April 2014 - March 2015
January - March 2015
Weighted
Average
Price ($/mcf)
4.06
4.42
Options
Traded
Swap
Swap
Fair Value
(000s)
503
4,627
$ 5,130
Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Corporation re-priced certain commodity price contracts for the remainder of their term, and
entered into additional commodity risk management contracts. At March 4, 2015 the Corporation held commodity price contracts
summarized as follows:
Natural Gas Financial Contracts
Reference
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
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Volume (mcf/d)
37,914
18,957
18,957
Term
February - March 2015
April - December 2015
April 2015 - March 2017
Weighted
Average
Price ($/mcf)
3.18
3.24
3.05
Options
Traded
Swap
Swap
Swap
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Royalties
Royalty expense ($000s)
Per unit ($/boe)
Per unit ($/mcfe)
Royalties as a % of revenue (%)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
1,663
1.94
0.32
6.1
2014
808
0.64
0.11
2.7
Year ended
December 31,
2013
6,785
2.14
0.36
6.6
2014
7,059
1.47
0.25
4.4
For the three months ended December 31, 2014, royalties were $0.8 million, or 2.7% of total revenue, representing a 56% decrease
compared to the fourth quarter 2013 royalty rate of 6.1% of total revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2014, royalties were $7.1
million, or 4.4% of total revenue, representing a 33% decrease compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. On a per unit basis,
royalties have decreased in both periods as the southeast Saskatchewan assets sold had higher royalty rates than the Corporation's
British Columbia properties, where Painted Pony receives average royalty credits of $2.2 million per well.
Painted Pony's producing properties in British Columbia are on Crown lands and in Saskatchewan were on a combination of freehold and
Crown lands. Royalties include the Saskatchewan resource charge, which totaled $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014,
compared to $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
For 2015, the Corporation anticipates overall royalty rates to be less than 4% of total revenues as a result of royalty credits received on
revenues generated from British Columbia. This estimate considers the combined impact of incremental sales volumes from newly drilled
wells that will qualify for royalty holidays, net of royalties paid on wells that have obtained the full benefit of provincial royalty incentives.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses ($000s)
Per unit ($/boe)
Per unit ($/mcfe)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
7,893
9.21
1.54
2014
9,104
7.24
1.21
Year ended
December 31,
2013
29,114
9.17
1.53
2014
36,804
7.64
1.27
Operating expenses were reduced by $1.97 per boe or 21% in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. On an
annual basis, operating expenses were decreased by $1.53 per boe or 17%.
Per unit operating costs have improved significantly due to the disposition of the Corporation's higher cost Saskatchewan assets
combined with incremental production volumes from British Columbia, which positively impacted fixed cost components including
equipment rentals, repairs and maintenance, operator costs, lease costs, and fuel and power costs.
For 2015 the Corporation anticipates that per unit operating costs will be approximately $7.50 per boe, assuming normal seasonal
weather conditions.
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Transportation Costs
Transportation costs ($000s)
Per unit ($/boe)
Per unit ($/mcfe)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
2,241
2.62
0.44
2014
3,761
2.99
0.50
Year ended
December 31,
2013
7,296
2.30
0.38
2014
13,928
2.89
0.48
Transportation costs for the three months ended December 31, 2014 increased by $1.5 million or $0.37 per boe compared to the three
months ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2014, transportation costs increased by $6.6 million or $0.59 per
boe compared to the year ended December 31, 2013.
The increases are primarily due to higher transportation costs associated with increased NGL volumes in British Columbia at the
Corporation's Townsend properties. For 2015 the Corporation expects transportation costs to continue to be approximately $3.00 per
boe.
Field Operating Netbacks
British Columbia
($/boe)
Revenue
Royalties
Operating expenses
Transportation costs
Field operating netback
Saskatchewan
($/boe)
Revenue
Royalties
Operating expenses
Transportation costs
Field operating netback
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Three months ended
December 31,
2013
25.38
(0.72)
(6.75)
(2.69)
15.22
2014
23.87
(0.64)
(7.40)
(2.99)
12.84
Year ended
December 31,
2013
23.52
(0.63)
(6.58)
(2.35)
13.96
2014
30.51
(0.93)
(6.66)
(2.93)
19.99
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
82.95
(11.25)
(27.98)
(2.06)
41.66
2014
-
-
-
-
-
Year ended
December 31,
2013
87.01
(11.34)
(24.97)
(1.98)
48.72
2014
98.16
(13.78)
(29.98)
(2.04)
52.36
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Total
($/boe)
Revenue
Royalties
Operating expenses
Transportation costs
Field operating netback
($/mcfe)
Revenue
Royalties
Operating expenses
Transportation costs
Field operating netback
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
32.05
(1.94)
(9.21)
(2.62)
18.28
2014
23.86
(0.64)
(7.24)
(2.99)
12.99
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
5.34
(0.32)
(1.54)
(0.44)
3.05
2014
3.98
(0.11)
(1.21)
(0.50)
2.17
Year ended
December 31,
2013
32.49
(2.14)
(9.17)
(2.30)
18.88
2014
33.34
(1.47)
(7.64)
(2.89)
21.34
Year ended
December 31,
2013
5.42
(0.36)
(1.53)
(0.38)
3.15
2014
5.56
(0.25)
(1.27)
(0.48)
3.56
For the three months ended December 31, 2014, field operating netbacks decreased as a result of lower realized commodity prices, offset
by lower per unit royalties and operating costs on the Corporation's British Columbia natural gas assets. For the year ended December 31,
2014, field operating netbacks increased as a result of higher natural gas and natural gas liquids prices combined with lower per unit
royalties and operating expenses.
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation's field operating netbacks were 54% and 64% of revenue,
respectively. This compares to 57% and 58%, respectively, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2013.
General and Administrative Expenses
($000s, except per boe and per mcfe)
Gross expense
Capitalized
Capital recoveries
Operating recoveries
Net expense
Per unit ($/boe)
Per unit ($/mcfe)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
5,448
(1,596)
(395)
(123)
3,334
3.89
0.65
2014
7,950
(2,478)
(1,069)
(64)
4,339
3.45
0.58
Year ended
December 31,
2013
14,188
(3,737)
(1,317)
(470)
8,664
2.73
0.46
2014
17,922
(4,791)
(2,182)
(406)
10,543
2.19
0.37
Net general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses increased by $1.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2014 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2013. Increases were driven primarily by higher
administrative costs related to an increase in the number of employees compared to the same period of 2013. For the three months ended
December 31, 2014, bonuses in accordance with Painted Pony's bonus program of $2.0 million were included in net G&A expenses and of
$1.7 million were capitalized. For the three months ended December 31, 2013, bonuses of $1.6 million were included in net G&A
expenses and of $1.0 million were capitalized.
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AND ANALYSIS
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, net G&A expenses declined by $0.44 per boe to $3.45 per boe and by $0.54 per
boe to $2.19 per boe, respectively, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2013. The decreases were driven
primarily by increases of 47% and 52% in production volumes for the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, respectively,
which offset incremental staffing and associated costs in the period. For 2015, the Corporation expects net G&A expenses to be in the
range of $2.00 per boe to $2.50 per boe.
The Corporation's policy of allocating and capitalizing costs associated with new capital projects was unchanged in the fourth quarter and
year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the previous year. During the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the
Corporation capitalized $2.5 million and $1.6 million of administrative costs to capital projects, respectively. G&A capital and operating
recoveries were in accordance with industry practice and were $1.1 million for three months ended December 31, 2014, compared to
$0.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
($000s)
Gross expense
Capitalized
Net expense
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
2,566
(325)
2,241
2014
3,021
(472)
2,549
Year ended
December 31,
2013
9,447
(2,119)
7,328
2014
7,813
(1,892)
5,921
Gross share-based compensation expense was $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $2.6 million for
the three months ended December 31, 2013. The higher expense was driven by stock options granted during the fourth quarter of 2014
that had a higher fair value than those granted in the fourth quarter of 2013. Gross share-based compensation expense for the year ended
December 31, 2014 of $7.8 million was 17% lower than gross share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2013
of $9.4 million due to the timing of stock option grants throughout the year, as well as lower expenses as a result of options forfeited
during the year.
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the year using the Black-Scholes model was $3.75 per option, compared
to $3.83 per option during 2013.
Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash estimate of the cost of granting options to purchase shares, calculated using a Black-
Scholes model. The expense does not represent actual cash compensation realized by the recipients of the options upon the eventual
exercise of these options.
Depletion and Depreciation Expense
($000s)
Depletion and depreciation ($000s)
Per unit ($/boe)
Per unit ($/mcfe)
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
11,278
13.16
2.19
2014
9,389
7.47
1.25
Year ended
December 31,
2013
42,422
13.37
2.23
2014
47,593
9.88
1.65
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MANAGEMENT ’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
Depletion and depreciation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2014 decreased by $5.69 per boe or 43%, as compared to
the same period in 2013. The depletion rate was positively impacted by the disposition of the Corporation's Saskatchewan assets, which
historically had a higher depletion rate than its British Columbia assets, combined with a 68% increase in total proved and probable
reserves since December 31, 2013. The depletion calculation for the three months ended December 31, 2014 included future
development costs associated with the development of the Corporation's proved plus probable reserves of $3.0 billion, compared to $2.4
billion for the three months ended December 31, 2013.
The Corporation's exploration and evaluation assets totaling $120.1 million as at December 31, 2014, compared to $72.5 million as at
December 31, 2013, were not subject to depletion.
Depreciation expense was recognized for leasehold improvements, office equipment, computer hardware and software and office
furniture on a 20% per annum declining-balance basis.
Exploration and Evaluation Expense
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded $9.6 million and $13.2 million, respectively, in
exploration and evaluation expense primarily consisting of drilling and completion costs spent on the Corporation's Alberta assets as a
result of the determination that no further delineation is planned in the near future in this area. During the three months and year ended
December 31, 2013, the Corporation recorded $3.6 million and $5.5 million, respectively, in exploration and evaluation expense relating
primarily to lease expiries and non-economic drilling activity on the Corporation's Saskatchewan properties. There has been no
exploration and evaluation expense associated with the Corporation's British Columbia properties for 2014 or 2013.
Net Finance Expense
($000s)
Finance charges
Accretion of decommissioning obligations
Interest income
Total
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
327
128
(8)
447
2014
243
88
(187)
144
Year ended
December 31,
2013
960
415
(267)
1,108
2014
1,892
455
(341)
2,006
Finance charges include interest expense on bank debt and standby charges on the Corporation's syndicated credit facilities. For the
three months ended December 31, 2014, finance charges were lower than in the comparable period of 2013 as a result of the Corporation
having been in a cash position for the majority of the quarter. Finance charges for the year also included renegotiation fees on the credit
facilities.
Accretion expense on decommissioning obligations has decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2014 as a result of the
impact of a lower discount rate used in calculating the present value of the decommissioning obligation. At December 31, 2014, the risk-
free interest rate related to the decommissioning obligations was decreased to 2.5% from 3.1% at December 31, 2013.
Interest income for the three months and year ended December 31, 2014 increased compared to the comparative periods of 2013,
reflective of increased levels of cash.
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AND ANALYSIS
Capital Expenditures
($000s)
Drilling and completions
Facilities and equipment
Lease acquisitions and retention
Seismic
Exploration and evaluation
Capitalized G&A
Exploration and development
Head office expenditures
Capital expenditures
Property acquisitions
Share-based compensation
Decommissioning costs
Total
Three months ended
December 31,
2013
17,849
7,533
274
-
9,135
1,596
36,387
(273)
36,114
20
325
3,247
39,706
2014
51,637
20,342
123
152
67,231
2,478
141,963
521
142,484
-
472
1,097
144,053
Year ended
December 31,
2013
73,666
28,291
809
824
33,061
3,737
140,388
2,189
142,577
258
2,119
1,629
146,583
2014
143,287
44,833
749
390
67,660
4,791
261,710
1,222
262,932
1,155
1,892
4,509
270,488
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation invested $142.0 million and $261.7 million, respectively, in
exploration and development capital expenditures, compared to $36.4 million and $140.4 million, respectively, for the three months and
year ended December 31, 2013.
Capital expenditures for the three months ended December 31, 2014 included $51.6 million spent on drilling and completions activity. The
Corporation drilled 7 (6.5 net) Montney natural gas wells in the three month reporting period. Facilities and equipment spending of $20.3
million in the quarter reflects costs related to a 25 MMcf/d (12.5 MMcf/d net) expansion of a Corporation operated natural gas processing
facility at Daiber as well as the construction of a 25 MMcf/d natural gas compression and dehydration facility at West Blair. These
facilities were fully operational in the first quarter of 2015. Exploration and evaluation expenditures of $67.2 million during the quarter
included a $66.8 million crown land acquisition adjacent to the Corporation's Townsend property in British Columbia.
Capital expenditures for 2014 included $143.3 million on drilling and completions activity. During 2014, the Corporation drilled 25 (21.4
net) wells, of which 21 (19.5 net) wells targeted Montney natural gas in British Columbia and 4 (1.9 net) wells targeted crude oil in
Saskatchewan. Expenditures on facilities and equipment during the year totalled $44.8 million and included costs related to West Blair
facility construction and Daiber facility expansion as well as pipeline costs.
As a result of the current commodity pricing environment, Painted Pony anticipates its 2015 capital program to be $104 million. During
2015, the Corporation intends to drill 14 and complete 11 Montney horizontal natural gas wells wells on its 100% working interest lands in
the Blair and Townsend areas.
Property Disposition
On July 30, 2014, the Corporation disposed of its petroleum and natural gas properties in southeast Saskatchewan. The assets had a net
book value of $147.6 million and associated decommissioning liabilities of $7.1 million. Consideration consisted of cash of $100 million
before closing adjustments. For the year ended December 31, 2014 a loss on disposition, including final adjustments, of $43.4 million was
recorded in income.
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AND ANALYSIS
Reserves
Total proved (mboe)
Total proved + probable (mboe)
Per common share outstanding (boe/share)
Net present value discounted at 10% before tax ($ millions)
Per common share outstanding ($/share)
2014
122,626
488,426
4.91
2,632
26.46
Year ended December 31,
Change
105%
68%
50%
75%
56%
2013
59,878
290,271
3.28
1,502
16.97
GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. ("GLJ"), independent qualified reserves evaluators of Calgary, Alberta, prepared a reserves estimation
and economic evaluation of Painted Pony's oil and natural gas properties effective December 31, 2014, which is contained in a report
dated February 25, 2015 (the "2014 Reserves Report"). GLJ and Sproule Associates Limited ("Sproule") prepared reserves estimations
and economic evaluations of the Corporation's reserves effective December 31, 2013. Reserves estimates stated herein as at December
31 of a year are extracted from the relevant evaluation. The 2014 Reserves Report and the prior reserves evaluation were prepared in
accordance with the Canadian Oil & Gas Evaluation Handbook ("COGE Handbook") and National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of
Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101").
At December 31, 2014, Painted Pony reported year end proved plus probable reserves of 488.4 MMboe representing an increase of 68%
from December 31, 2013. Associated with proved plus probable reserve additions was a net present value discounted at 10% of $2.6
billion, which represents a 75% increase over the prior year, despite reduced price forecasts at December 31, 2014 compared to
December 31, 2013.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at December 31, 2014, the Corporation had positive working capital of $2.8 million. Management anticipates that the Corporation will
continue to have adequate liquidity to fund future working capital requirements and capital expenditures through a combination of cash
flows and available credit facilities. As a result of the global economic slowdown and current commodity pricing environment,
uncertainty exists in the commodity, credit and capital markets, which the Corporation continues to monitor in conjunction with its
financing alternatives.
On December 8, 2014 the Corporation's syndicated credit facilities were increased from $150 million to $175 million. The facilities are
provided by a syndicate of four Canadian chartered banks, and include a $160 million extendible revolving facility and a $15 million
operating facility. The facilities revolve for a 364 day period plus a one year term-out, which is extendible annually, subject to syndicate
approval. The facilities are subject to a semi-annual borrowing base review, the next of which is expected to occur on or before May 31,
2015. As at December 31, 2014 the syndicated credit facilities were undrawn.
The credit facilities bear interest on a matrix system that ranges from bank prime plus 1.0% to bank prime plus 3.5% per annum depending
on the Corporation's total debt to cash flow ratio as defined by the lender, ranging from less than 1:1 to greater than 3:1. The credit
facilities provide that advances may be made by way of prime rate loans, U.S. Base Rate loans, London InterBank Offered Rate loans,
bankers' acceptances, letters of credit or letters of guarantee. A standby fee of 0.5% to 0.875% per annum is charged on the undrawn
portion of the credit facilities, also calculated depending on the Corporation's total debt to cash flow ratio, as defined by the lender.
Security is provided by a floating charge demand debenture in the principal amount of $300 million on all of the Corporation's assets. The
Corporation has provided a negative pledge and undertaking to provide fixed charges over major producing petroleum and natural gas
reserves in certain circumstances.
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AND ANALYSIS
Commitments
($000s)
Gas processing
Gas gathering
Office leases
2015
5,542
4,257
1,596
2016
4,947
3,311
1,428
2017
4,147
2,141
1,447
2018
3,760
750
1,466
2019
2,467
-
1,175
Thereafter
2,366
-
-
Total
23,229
10,459
7,112
Gas processing includes numerous contracts to process natural gas through third party owned gas processing facilities in British
Columbia. Gas gathering includes contracts to transport natural gas through third party owned pipeline systems in British Columbia.
Office leases include the Corporation's contractual obligations for office space.
On August 18, 2014 the Corporation entered into the Strategic Alliance with AltaGas relating to the development of processing
infrastructure and marketing services for natural gas and natural gas liquids. Under the Strategic Alliance, AltaGas is committed to build a
number of gas processing facilities for which the field lease work and application process on a 198 MMcf/d shallow cut gas processing
facility at the Corporation's Townsend property has commenced. The Corporation will maintain the right to a minimum of 150 MMcf/d of
firm capacity at this facility in its first year of operations, increasing to the full 198 MMcf/d in the second year, on each of which there will
be a take or pay obligation on a component of the production volumes that will be delivered to the facility upon commencement of
commercial operations. The obligation related to the take or pay is not reflected in the above commitment table due to the uncertainty of
the timing and ultimate magnitude of the commitment.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Corporation has certain lease arrangements, all of which are reflected in the commitments table, which were entered into in the
normal course of operations. All leases have been treated as operating leases whereby the lease payments are included in operating
expenses or general and administrative expenses depending on the nature of the lease.
Share Capital
As at December 31, 2014, there were 99,469,775 Common Shares issued and outstanding.
On August 25, 2014 the Corporation completed a private placement with AltaGas of 4,166,666 Common Shares at $12.00 per share for
total consideration of $50 million. On December 2, 2014 the Corporation completed a bought deal financing of 5,275,050 Common Shares
at $12.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $63.3 million.
The Corporation has an incentive stock option plan (the "Plan") whereby options to purchase Common Shares may be granted by the
Board of Directors to directors, officers and employees of the Corporation.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, a total of 2,307,100 options were granted at an average exercise price of $9.50. In 2014, there
were 1,571,299 options exercised at an average price of $6.46, and 407,667 options forfeited at an average price of $11.14. During the
year ended December 31, 2013, a total of 2,416,500 options were granted at an average exercise price of $7.58. In 2013, there were
405,000 options exercised at an average price of $6.06 and 546,000 options forfeited at an average price of $10.86.
As at December 31, 2014, 8,155,101 options to purchase Common Shares were issued and outstanding at a weighted-average price of
$9.17 per option for each Common Share. The options are exercisable over a five year period, with one-third vesting immediately, one-
third vesting one year from the date of grant, and one-third vesting two years from the date of grant.
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AND ANALYSIS
The Corporation is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Preferred Shares, issuable in series. As at December 31, 2014 and March 4,
2015, no Preferred Shares were issued or outstanding.
As at March 4, 2015, there were 99,624,775 Common Shares and 7,892,501 options issued and outstanding.
Income Taxes
As at December 31, 2014, the Corporation had a $13.1 million deferred tax asset, compared to $9.4 million as at December 31, 2013. The
Corporation recognized deferred income tax recovery of $2.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. For the year ended
December 31, 2013, the Corporation recognized a deferred income tax expense of $0.6 million.
The Corporation expects that future taxable income will be available to utilize accumulated tax pools. Painted Pony's estimated tax pools
at December 31, 2014 are comprised of the following:
Estimated Tax Pools ($000s)
Canadian exploration expense
Canadian development expense
Canadian oil and gas property expense
Undepreciated cost of capital
Non-capital losses
Other
Total
Dividends
As at December 31, 2014
81,124
248,856
137,061
79,825
143,514
9,315
699,695
The Corporation has not declared or paid any dividends and does not intend to do so in the near future.
Performance Compared to Expectations
Readers are reminded that forward-looking statements in this MD&A are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond Painted Pony's control and are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, some or all of which may prove to be
incorrect. A comparison of actual performance to Corporation expectations previously announced is as follows:
Average daily production volumes in 2014 were expected to average 13,500 boe/d, weighted 90% towards natural gas. Actual
production volumes averaged 13,192 boe/d and were weighted 89% towards natural gas. Volumes during the year were slightly
lower than anticipated as a result of facilities commencing operations during the first quarter of 2015 compared to expected
commencement during the fourth quarter of 2014, as well as the sale of the Corporation's crude oil assets during the year.
For 2014, the Corporation expected to receive a natural gas price that slightly exceeded the AECO daily spot price as a result of heat
content and a differential. The actual weighted average price received during 2014 represented a 1% discount to the AECO reference
price. Painted Pony's British Columbia natural gas receives a price determined with reference to the British Columbia Westcoast
Station 2 reference price, which experienced a wider differential than expected during the fourth quarter of 2014.
For 2014, the Corporation expected to receive an average crude oil price that was comparable to the Edmonton par reference price.
The actual weighted average price received during 2014 represented a 10% premium over this reference price.
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Overall royalties in 2014 were expected to average 6% to 7% of total revenues. The actual royalty rate for 2014 was 4.4% of total
revenues as the Corporation's crude oil properties in Saskatchewan, which have historically had higher royalty rates, were disposed
of in the third quarter of 2014.
Operating expenses for 2014 were expected to be less than $7.50 per boe. Actual operating expenses were $7.64 per boe.
Transportation expenses for 2014 were expected to be less than $3.00 per boe. Actual transportation expenses for the year were
$2.89 per boe.
Net G&A expenses in 2014 were expected to be less than $2.00 per boe. Actual net G&A expenses for 2014 were $2.19 per boe, as
fourth quarter G&A included staff bonuses for 2014 performance, which exceeded budget expectations.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The following are key estimates and their assumptions made by management affecting the measurement of balances and transactions in
these consolidated financial statements.
Impact of Reserves
Estimation of recoverable quantities of proved and probable reserves includes estimates and assumptions regarding future commodity
prices, exchange rates, discount rates and production and transportation costs for future cash flows as well as the interpretation of
complex geological and geophysical models and data. Changes in expected future cash flows in reported reserves can affect the
impairment of assets, the decommissioning obligations, the economic feasibility of exploration and evaluation assets and the amounts
reported for depletion and depreciation of property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”), and the recognition of deferred tax assets. These
reserve estimates are prepared in accordance with the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook and are verified by independent
qualified reserve evaluators, who work with information provided by the Corporation to establish reserve determinations in accordance
with National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”).
The Corporation estimates the decommissioning obligations for petroleum and natural gas wells and their associated production facilities
and pipelines. In most instances, removal of assets and remediation occurs many years into the future. Amounts recorded for the
decommissioning obligations and related accretion expense require assumptions regarding removal date, future environmental
legislation, the extent of reclamation activities required, the engineering methodology for estimating cost, inflation estimates, future
removal technologies in determining the removal cost, and the estimate of the liability specific discount rates to determine the present
value of these cash flows.
In a business combination, management makes estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed which includes
assessing the value of petroleum and natural gas properties based upon the estimation of recoverable quantities of proved and probable
reserves being acquired.
Share-Based Compensation
The Corporation's estimate of share-based compensation is dependent upon estimates of historic volatility, risk-free interest rates and
forfeiture rates.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Corporation's estimate of the fair value of any derivative financial instruments is dependent on estimated forward prices and volatility
in those prices.
Taxes
The deferred tax asset is based on estimates as to the timing of the reversal of temporary differences, substantively enacted tax rates and
the likelihood of assets being realized.
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AND ANALYSIS
Future Accounting Pronouncements
The following new and revised accounting pronouncements have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB")
but are not yet effective. The Corporation has reviewed these pronouncements and as at December 31, 2014 is still determining the
impact that the adoption of these standards will have on its financial statements.
As of January 1, 2016 the Corporation will be required to adopt amendments to IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements", which clarify that business
combination accounting is required to be applied to acquisitions of interests in a joint operation that constitutes a business, as well as
amendments to IAS 16 "Property, Plant and Equipment", which clarify that revenue-based methods of depreciation cannot be used for
property, plant and equipment.
As of January 1, 2017, the Corporation will be required to adopt IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", which replaces IAS
18 "Revenue" and established principles for reporting useful information to user of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing
and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers.
As of January 1, 2018, the Corporation will be required to adopt IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which replaces IAS 39 "Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" and provides a logical model for classification and measurement, a single, forward looking
'expected loss' impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting.
Changes in Accounting Policies
On January 1, 2014 the Corporation implemented IAS 32 "Financial Instruments: Presentation", which clarifies the requirements for
offsetting financial assets and liabilities. The amendments clarify when an entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and certain other
requirements that are necessary to present a net financial asset or liability. On January 1, 2014 the Corporation implemented the IASB
issued IFRIC 21 "Levies", which was developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC"). IFRIC 21 clarifies that an entity
recognizes a liability for a levy when the activity that triggers payment, as identified by the relevant legislation, occurs. On January 1,
2014 the Corporation implemented the amendments to IAS 36, "Impairment of Assets", which require disclosure of information about the
recoverable amount of impaired assets.
The adoption of these standards had no impact on the Corporation's financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Business Risks
Painted Pony's production and exploration activities are concentrated in Western Canada, where activity is highly competitive and
includes a variety of companies ranging from smaller junior producers to the much larger integrated producers. Painted Pony is subject to
various types of business risks and uncertainties including but not limited to:
The availability of qualified personnel and drilling equipment;
Finding and developing petroleum and natural gas reserves at economic costs;
Production of petroleum and natural gas in commercial quantities; and
Marketability of petroleum and natural gas production.
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AND ANALYSIS
In order to reduce exploration risk, the Corporation strives to employ highly qualified and motivated professional employees and
consultants with a demonstrated ability to generate quality proprietary geological and geophysical prospects. To help maximize drilling
success, Painted Pony combines exploration in areas that afford multi-zone prospect potential, targeting a range of low to moderate risk
prospects with some exposure to select high-risk plays with high-reward opportunities. Painted Pony also explores in areas where the
Corporation's officers and employees have significant experience.
The Corporation mitigates its risk related to producing hydrocarbons through the utilization of the most appropriate technology and
information systems. In addition, Painted Pony seeks operational control of its projects, where feasible.
Oil and gas exploration and production can involve environmental risks such as pollution of the environment and destruction of natural
habitat, as well as safety risks such as personal injury. In order to mitigate such risks, Painted Pony conducts its operations with high
standards and follows safety procedures intended to reduce the potential for personal injury to employees, contractors and the public at
large. The Corporation maintains current insurance coverage for general and comprehensive liability as well as limited pollution liability.
The amount and terms of this insurance are reviewed on an ongoing basis and adjusted as necessary to reflect changing corporate
requirements, as well as industry standards and government regulations. Painted Pony may periodically use financial or physical delivery
hedges to reduce its exposure against the potential adverse impact of commodity price volatility, as governed by formal policies
approved by senior management, subject to controls established by the Board of Directors.
Legal, Environmental, Remediation and Other Contingent Matters
The Corporation reviews legal, environmental, remediation and other contingent matters to both determine whether a loss is probable
based on judgment and interpretation of laws and regulations, and determine whether the loss can reasonably be estimated. When the
loss is determined, it is charged to income. The Corporation's management monitors known and potential contingent matters and makes
appropriate provisions by charges to income when warranted by the circumstances.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
The Corporation's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have designed, or caused to be designed under their
supervision, disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) material information relating to the Corporation
is made known to the Corporation's CEO and CFO by others, particularly during the period in which the annual and interim filings are being
prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or
submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in securities
legislation.
The Corporation has established and maintains internal controls over financial reporting that were designed using the COSO Framework
published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The control framework was designed or caused
to be designed under the supervision of the Corporation's CEO and CFO to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. No material changes in the
Corporation's internal controls over financial reporting were identified during the period beginning on October 1, 2014 and ended on
December 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal controls over
financial reporting.
It should be noted that a control system, including the Corporation's disclosure and internal controls and procedures, no matter how well
conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met and it should not
be expected that the disclosure and internal controls will prevent all errors or fraud.
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AND ANALYSIS
Selected Consolidated Quarterly Information
The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial information of the Corporation for the eight most recently completed
quarters ending at the fourth quarter of 2014.
Quarter ended
($000s, except where noted)
Petroleum and natural gas revenue
Funds flow from operations
Per share - basic
Per share - diluted
(1)
Net income (loss)
Per share - basic and diluted
Cash capital expenditures
Property acquisitions
Property dispositions
Working capital (deficiency)
Bank debt
Total assets
Decommissioning obligations
Average daily production volumes (boe/d)
Average daily production volumes (mcfe/day)
Realized prices
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Natural gas liquids ($/bbl)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Field operating netbacks ($/boe)
Total ($/boe)
Total ($/mcfe)
(1) Before royalties.
March 31,
2014
37,235
19,450
0.22
0.22
(1,511)
(0.02)
45,526
250
-
(41,284)
33,354
669,816
17,858
9,734
58,404
5.72
80.27
99.41
27.75
4.63
June 30,
2014
54,388
33,705
0.38
0.37
(18,923)
(0.21)
28,098
905
-
80,389
49,270
649,648
11,461
15,029
60,116
4.97
89.70
105.39
27.04
4.51
Sept. 30
2014
38,919
23,189
0.25
0.25
8,222
0.09
46,824
-
97,245
63,410
-
669,495
12,814
14,283
85,698
4.15
71.26
101.16
19.12
3.19
Dec. 31,
2014
30,003
12,583
0.13
0.13
(3,352)
(0.04)
142,484
-
3,756
2,835
-
737,836
14,258
13,665
81,990
3.54
58.05
-
12.99
2.17
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AND ANALYSIS
Quarter ended
($000s, except where noted)
Petroleum and natural gas revenue
Funds flow from operations
(1)
Per share - basic and diluted
Net income (loss)
Per share - basic and diluted
Cash capital expenditures
Property acquisitions
Working capital (deficiency)
Bank debt
Total assets
Decommissioning obligations
Average daily production volumes (boe/d)
Average daily production volumes (mcfe/day)
Realized prices
Natural gas ($/mcf)
Natural gas liquids ($/bbl)
Crude oil ($/bbl)
Field operating netbacks
Total ($/boe)
Total ($/mcfe)
(1) Before royalties.
March 31,
2013
25,522
14,118
0.16
(1,794)
(0.02)
52,103
-
9,267
-
614,714
14,582
8,596
51,576
3.34
45.79
87.70
20.63
3.44
June 30,
2013
24,644
12,610
0.14
698
0.01
14,871
-
7,324
-
595,417
14,351
7,928
47,568
3.79
66.67
93.30
20.06
3.34
Sept. 30,
2013
25,467
12,177
0.14
(209)
(0.00)
39,489
238
(20,657)
-
615,935
13,335
8,925
53,550
2.95
72.10
105.58
16.81
2.80
Dec. 31,
2013
27,453
12,322
0.14
(4,417)
(0.05)
36,114
20
(16,348)
28,626
635,055
16,482
9,312
55,872
3.76
63.47
86.88
18.28
3.05
Selected Consolidated Annual Information
The following table sets forth selected consolidated annual financial information of the Corporation for the three most recently completed
years ending December 31, 2014.
Years ended ($millions, except volumes and per share)
Petroleum and natural gas revenue
Funds flow from operations
Basic, per share
Diluted, per share
(1)
Net loss
Basic and diluted, per share
Cash capital expenditures
Property acquisitions
Property dispositions
Working capital (deficiency)
Bank debt
Total assets
Decommissioning obligations
Average daily production volumes (boe/day)
Average daily production volumes (mcfe/day)
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160.5
88.9
0.97
0.97
(15.6)
(0.17)
262.9
1.2
101.0
2.8
-
737.8
14.3
13,192
79,152
Dec. 31, 2013
103.1
51.2
0.58
0.58
(5.7)
(0.06)
142.6
0.3
-
(16.3)
28.6
635.1
16.5
8,693
52,128
Dec. 31, 2012
74.8
39.3
0.56
0.55
(48.1)
(0.68)
118.6
115.1
-
45.2
-
612.2
14.8
6,589
39,534
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MANAGEMENT ’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
Significant factors and trends that have affected the Corporation's results during the above annual and quarterly periods include:
Petroleum and natural gas revenues are impacted by both fluctuating commodity prices and production volumes. The Corporation's
successful capital program has generated incremental production volumes and higher cash flows. The commodity prices realized by
the Corporation have approximated the AECO daily spot gas prices and Edmonton par light oil prices with periodic widening of
differentials throughout the above periods. The reference price fluctuations reflect changes in supply and demand by commodity,
both internationally and domestically.
Funds flow from operations reflects the impact of fluctuating commodity prices on a growing production base. Operating and
transportation cost variations track seasonal weather-related issues combined with fixed commitments. Throughout 2012 and early
2013, natural gas and crude oil prices weakened, while commodity prices increased in late 2013 and throughout 2014. Royalties vary
due to commodity prices, production levels and the status of provincial royalty incentive programs. As the production base matures,
incremental royalties occur on wells as the maximum volumes provided for under provincial incentive programs are attained.
The net loss in 2014 is attributable to the $43.4 million loss recorded on disposition of the Saskatchewan assets as well as a $13.2
million exploration and evaluation expense related to Saskatchewan and Alberta assets. The net loss in 2013 was primarily
attributable to exploration and evaluation expense of $5.5 million, and the 2012 net loss was primarily attributable to a $42.1 million
impairment of property, plant and equipment on Saskatchewan assets.
Fluctuations in capital expenditures have reflected both available capital resources and capital spending restraints during weaker
commodity price cycles.
As the Corporation's focus has shifted from exploration to development, working capital has decreased and the Corporation has
begun utilizing bank debt. As a result of the asset disposition, private placement and bought deal financing completed during 2014,
the Corporation had no bank debt and a working capital position of $2.8 million as at December 31, 2014.
Total assets and non-current liabilities have increased as the Corporation's capital program has been executed.
Advisories
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this MD&A constitute forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, the “forward-
looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events
including expectations of future production, components of cash flow and net income, expected future events and/or financial results that
are forward-looking in nature and subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact
contained in this MD&A may be forward-looking statements. Such statements and information may be identified by words such as
“anticipate”, “will”, “intend”, “could”, “should”, “may”, “might”, “expect”, “forecast”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “assume”,
“contemplate”, “believe”, “budget”, “shall”, “continue”, “milestone”, “target”, “vision”, “forward looking to”, and similar terms or the
negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the Corporation's control, which may cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. In particular, this MD&A contains forward looking information
relating to estimates of recoverable reserves volumes and the future net revenues associated with those reserves.
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The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A represent management's reasonable projections, expectations and estimates as
of the date of this document, but undue reliance should not be placed upon them as they are derived from numerous assumptions. In
addition, forward-looking statements may include statements or information attributable to third party industry sources. These
assumptions are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the business risks discussed in this MD&A and the risks
discussed in the Corporation's AIF for the year ended December 31, 2013, many of which are beyond Painted Pony's control and which
may cause actual performance and financial results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon
which such forward-looking statements are based will occur.
The forward-looking statements in this MD&A are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Painted Pony's
control and are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, certain or all of which may prove to be incorrect including, but not
limited to, the following:
production volumes in 2015 will meet forecasted levels;
the Corporation will receive a natural gas price that varies in concert with Westcoast Station 2 pricing;
overall royalties for 2015 will be less than 4% of total revenues;
average per unit operating expenses in 2015 are expected to be approximately $7.50 per boe, assuming normal seasonal weather
conditions;
average per unit transportation costs in 2015 are expected to be approximately $3.00 per boe;
net G&A expenses are expected to average between $2.00 per boe and $2.50 per boe in 2015;
the Corporation has sufficient financial resources with which to conduct its capital program assuming that the drilling rigs, field
service providers and completion and tie-in equipment will be available as required and that the costs of securing such services and
equipment will not materially exceed expectations;
available credit facilities will continue to be utilized in 2015;
data used by GLJ in their independent reserves evaluation is valid;
commitments to process and transport natural gas through third party owned facilities and pipeline systems are expected to be
fulfilled;
agreements to lease office space are expected to be adhered to; and
the risk of accounts receivable becoming uncollectible is mitigated by the financial position of the applicable entities.
Certain or all of the foregoing assumptions may prove to be incorrect and, while it is anticipated that subsequent events and developments
may cause the Corporation's views to change, there is no intention to update the forward-looking statements, except as required by
applicable securities laws. These forward-looking statements represent the Corporation's views as of the date of this MD&A and such
information should not be relied upon as representing the Corporation's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this MD&A. The
Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary from those
current expectations or estimates expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. However, there may be other
factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as expected or estimated and that could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from current expectations.
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Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
normal risks common to the oil and gas industry, including exploration, development and production operations risks;
volatility of commodity prices;
changes in interest and foreign exchange rates;
risks and uncertainty of petroleum and natural gas geological deposits and reserves estimates;
health, safety and environmental risks;
revisions, amendments or changes to capital expenditure plans including exploration, development and exploitation projects;
uncertainty of estimates and projections of production and costs;
risks as to the availability and pricing of appropriate financing alternatives on acceptable terms;
potential changes in income tax regulations, governmental policies, rules, practices or approval process changes, or delays, or
enhancements;
delays resulting from adverse weather conditions;
delays resulting from an inability to obtain required regulatory approvals and ability to access sufficient debt or equity capital from
internal and external sources; and
the Corporation's ability to attract and retain qualified professional employees and consultants.
Statements relating to "reserves" or "resources" are by their nature deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied
assessment based on certain estimates and assumptions that the resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the
future.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as results and future events could differ materially
from those expected or estimated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. From time to time, Painted Pony's management makes estimates and forms opinions on which the forward-looking statements
are based. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances, management's estimates, or
opinions change, unless prescribed by securities laws. Furthermore, readers should be aware that historical results are not necessarily
indicative of future performance.
Forecast Prices and Costs
Reserves estimates stated herein are calculated using the forecast price and cost assumptions by the reserves evaluator which were in
effect at the time of the applicable reserves evaluation. The complete GLJ January 1, 2015 price forecast is available on its website at
gljpc.com. At the time of the 2014 Reserves Evaluation the Corporation's 2015 capital expenditure budget was $295 million and forecast
expenditures in future years that may vary from actual expenditures.
Gross Reserves
Unless otherwise stated, references to "reserves" are to the Corporation's gross reserves, defined as the Corporation's working interest
(operating or non-operating) share before deduction of royalties and without including any royalty interests of the Corporation.
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Estimated Future Net Revenues
Estimated future net revenues are stated before deducting income taxes and future estimated site restoration costs and are reduced for
estimated future abandonment costs and estimated capital for future development associated with the reserves. The undiscounted and
discounted net present values disclosed do not represent the fair market value of the reserves.
Potential Transactions
Within its focus area, the Corporation is always reviewing potential property acquisitions and corporate mergers and acquisitions for the
purpose of determining whether any such potential transaction is of interest to the Corporation, as well as the terms on which such a
potential transaction would be available. As a result, the Corporation may from time to time be involved in discussions or negotiations with
other parties or their agents in respect of potential property acquisitions and corporate merger and acquisition opportunities. The
Corporation is not committed to any such potential transaction and cannot be reasonably confident that it can complete any such potential
transaction until appropriate legal documentation has been signed by the relevant parties.
BOE Conversions
Barrel of oil equivalent amounts have been calculated by using the conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet (6 Mcf) of natural gas to one
barrel of oil (1 bbl). Boe amounts may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 bbl is based on
an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the
wellhead.
MCFE Conversions
Thousands of cubic feet of gas equivalent amounts have been calculated by using the conversion ratio of one barrel of oil (1 bbl) to six
thousand cubic feet (6 Mcf) of natural gas. Mcfe amounts may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of 1 bbl to
6 Mcf is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead.
Abbreviations
Natural Gas
mcf
mcf/d
mmcf/d
boe
boe/d
mboe
thousand cubic feet
thousand cubic feet per day
million cubic feet per day
barrels of oil equivalent
barrels of oil equivalent per day
thousand barrels of oil equivalent
Additional Information
Natural Gas Liquids
barrels
bbls
barrels per day
bbls/d
natural gas liquids
NGLs
thousand cubic feet equivalent
mcfe
thousand cubic feet equivalent per day
mcfe/d
Additional information regarding the Corporation and its business and operations, including the AIF for the year ended December 31, 2013
is available on the Corporation's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Copies of the Corporation's disclosure can also be obtained by
contacting the Corporation at Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd., 1800, 736 - 6 Avenue SW., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T7 (Phone (403) 475-0440),
by email at info@paintedpony.ca or on the Corporation's website at www.paintedpony.ca.
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MANAGEMENT ’S RESPONSIBILIT Y FOR
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management of Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (the “Corporation”) is responsible for the preparation and integrity of the accompanying
consolidated financial statements and all other information contained in this report. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and include amounts that are based on management's
informed judgments and estimates where necessary.
The Corporation has established internal accounting control systems which are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of the Corporation's financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements together with the other
financial information for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, monitors management's financial and accounting policies and practices and the
preparation of these consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee meets periodically with the external auditors and
management to review the work of each and the propriety of the discharge of their responsibilities.
The Audit Committee reviews the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation with management and the external auditors prior
to submission to the Board of Directors for final approval. The Board of Directors also reviews the consolidated financial statements
before they are finalized. The Board of Directors has approved the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31,
2014 and 2013.
The external auditors have full and free access to the Audit Committee to discuss auditing and financial reporting matters. The Audit
Committee reviews the independence of the external auditors and pre-approves audit and permitted non-audit services and fees. The
Shareholders have appointed KPMG LLP as the external auditors of the Corporation, and in that capacity, they have audited the
consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Patrick R. Ward
President and CEO
March 4, 2015
John H. Van de Pol
Senior Vice President and CFO
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INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR’REPORT
To the Shareholders of Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. which comprise the consolidated
statements of financial position as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the consolidated statements of operations, changes in
equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory
information.
Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements
and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant
to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An
audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Painted
Pony Petroleum Ltd. as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated
cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Chartered Accountants
March 4, 2015
Calgary, Canada
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
(000s)
As at
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Fair value of risk management contracts (note 13)
Non-current assets
Fair value of risk management contracts (note 13)
Exploration and evaluation (note 4)
Property, plant and equipment (note 5)
Deferred tax (note 12)
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Non-current liabilities
Bank debt (note 6)
Decommissioning obligations (note 7)
EQUITY
Share capital (note 9)
Contributed surplus
Deficit
Commitments (note 16)
Subsequent event (note 13)
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
$
$
30,715
20,714
929
5,130
57,488
-
120,078
547,168
13,102
737,836
$
-
16,647
544
42
17,233
36
72,482
535,862
9,442
635,055
$
$
54,653
$
33,581
-
14,258
68,911
28,626
16,482
78,689
680,820
45,544
(57,439)
668,925
737,836
$
$
554,149
44,092
(41,875)
556,366
635,055
Arthur J. G. Madden
Director
Patrick R. Ward
Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
Revenue
Petroleum and natural gas
Royalties
Realized loss on commodity risk management (note 13)
Unrealized gain on commodity risk management (note 13)
$
Expenses
Operating
Transportation
General and administrative
Share-based compensation (note 9)
Depletion and depreciation (note 5)
Exploration and evaluation (note 4)
Loss on disposition of assets (note 4 and 5)
Results from operating activities
Net finance expense (note 10)
Loss before income tax
Deferred income tax (expense) recovery (note 12)
Net loss and comprehensive loss
$
Years ended December 31,
2013
2014
160,545
(7,059)
153,486
(3,284)
5,052
155,254
36,804
13,928
10,543
5,921
47,593
13,198
43,404
171,391
(16,137)
2,006
(18,143)
2,579
(15,564)
$
$
103,086
(6,785)
96,301
-
78
96,379
29,114
7,296
8,664
7,328
42,422
5,534
-
100,358
(3,979)
1,108
(5,087)
(635)
(5,722)
Net loss per share (note 8):
Basic and diluted
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
$
(0.17)
$
(0.06)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CHANGES IN EQUIT Y
(000s, except shares)
Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Balance at December 31, 2012
Share-based compensation
Options exercised (note 9)
Net loss
Balance at December 31, 2013
Issue of shares (note 9)
Share issue costs, net of tax of $1,081
Share-based compensation
Options exercised (note 9)
Net loss
Balance at December 31, 2014
Number of
Shares
88,051,760
-
405,000
-
88,456,760
9,441,716
-
-
1,571,299
-
99,469,775
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Total
Share Contributed Retained Earnings/
(Deficit)
Capital
Equity
$ (36,153) $ 550,189
$ 550,116
9,447
-
2,452
4,033
(5,722)
-
556,366
554,149
113,300
113,300
(3,146)
(3,146)
7,813
-
10,156
16,517
(15,564)
-
$ 680,820
Surplus
$ 36,226
9,447
(1,581)
-
44,092
-
-
7,813
(6,361)
-
$ 45,544
-
-
(5,722)
(41,875)
-
-
-
-
(15,564)
$ (57,439) $ 668,925
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31,
2013
2014
$
(15,564)
$
(5,722)
47,593
13,198
5,921
2,006
(2,579)
(5,052)
43,404
(798)
2,174
90,303
(195,272)
(1,155)
(67,660)
101,001
14,390
(148,696)
113,300
(4,227)
10,156
(28,626)
(1,551)
56
89,108
30,715
-
30,715
$
42,422
5,534
7,328
1,108
635
(78)
-
(383)
(1,731)
49,113
(109,516)
(258)
(33,061)
-
(13,935)
(156,770)
-
-
2,452
28,626
(693)
(250)
30,135
(77,522)
77,522
-
$
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss and comprehensive loss
Adjustments for:
Depletion and depreciation expense
Exploration and evaluation expense
Share-based compensation
Net finance expense
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
Unrealized gain on commodity risk management
Loss on disposition of assets
Decommissioning expenditures (note 7)
Changes in non-cash working capital (note 11)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions
Property, plant and equipment acquisitions
Exploration and evaluation additions
Property, plant and equipment dispositions (notes 4 and 5)
Changes in non-cash working capital (note 11)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issue of share capital
Share issuance costs
Exercise of share options
Increase in (repayment of) bank debt
Net cash finance expense
Changes in non-cash working capital (note 11)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
1. Reporting Entity
Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd.'s ("Painted Pony" or the "Corporation") principal business activity is the exploration, development and
production of petroleum and natural gas resources in western Canada. The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation as at and
for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Painted Rock
Resources Ltd. The Corporation's head office is located at 736 - 6th Avenue S.W., Suite 1800, Calgary, Alberta.
2. Basis of Presentation
(a) Statement of Compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Corporation on March 4, 2015.
(b) Basis of Measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for derivative financial instruments which
are measured at fair value. The methods used to measure fair value are discussed in note 14.
(c) Functional and Presentation Currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation's and its subsidiary's functional
currency.
(d) Use of Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with revisions to accounting estimates recognized in the period
in which the estimates are changed and in any applicable future periods.
Critical Accounting Judgments
The following are critical judgments that management has made in the process of applying accounting policies and that have the most
significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
(i) Cash Generating Units ("CGU" or "CGUs")
The Corporation's assets are aggregated into cash-generating units for the purpose of assessing impairment. CGUs are based on an
assessment of the unit's ability to generate independent cash inflows. The determination of these CGUs was based on
management's judgment in regard to shared infrastructure, geographical proximity, petroleum type and exposure to market risk and
materiality.
(ii)
Impairment
Judgments are required to assess when impairment indicators exist and impairment testing is required. In determining the
recoverable amount of assets, in the absence of quoted market prices, impairment tests are based on estimates of reserves,
production rates, future petroleum and natural gas prices, future costs, discount rates, market value of land and other relevant
assumptions.
The application of the Corporation's accounting policy for exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets requires management to make
certain judgments as to future events and circumstances as to whether economic quantities of reserves have been found.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(iii) Taxes
In determining its deferred tax provisions, the Corporation must apply judgment when interpreting and applying tax laws and
regulations. The determination of the appropriate rules may be uncertain for many periods. The final outcome could result in
amounts different from those initially recorded and could impact tax expense in the periods where a determination is made.
Judgments are also made by management to determine the likelihood of whether deferred income tax assets at the end of the
reporting period will be realized from future taxable income.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The following are key estimates and their assumptions made by management affecting the measurement of balances and transactions in
these consolidated financial statements.
(i)
Impact of Reserves
Estimation of recoverable quantities of proved and probable reserves includes estimates and assumptions regarding future
commodity prices, exchange rates, discount rates and production and transportation costs for future cash flows as well as the
interpretation of complex geological and geophysical models and data. Changes in expected future cash flows in reported reserves
can affect the impairment of assets, the decommissioning obligations, the economic feasibility of E&E assets and the amounts
reported for depletion and depreciation of property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”), and the recognition of deferred tax assets. These
reserve estimates are prepared in accordance with the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook and are verified by independent
qualified reserve evaluators, who work with information provided by the Corporation to establish reserve determinations in
accordance with National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”).
The Corporation estimates the decommissioning obligations for petroleum and natural gas wells and their associated production
facilities and pipelines. In most instances, removal of assets and remediation occurs many years into the future. Amounts recorded
for the decommissioning obligations and related accretion expense require assumptions regarding removal date, future
environmental legislation, the extent of reclamation activities required, the engineering methodology for estimating cost, inflation
estimates, future removal technologies in determining the removal cost, and the estimate of the liability specific discount rates to
determine the present value of these cash flows.
In a business combination, management makes estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed which includes
assessing the value of petroleum and natural gas properties based upon the estimation of recoverable quantities of proved and
probable reserves being acquired.
(ii) Share-Based Compensation
The Corporation's estimate of share-based compensation is dependent upon estimates of historic volatility, risk-free interest rates
and forfeiture rates.
(iii) Derivative Financial Instruments
The Corporation's estimate of the fair value of any derivative financial instruments is dependent on estimated forward prices and
volatility in those prices.
(iv) Taxes
The deferred tax asset is based on estimates as to the timing of the reversal of temporary differences, substantively enacted tax
rates and the likelihood of assets being realized.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
3. Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all years presented in these consolidated financial statements,
by both the Corporation and its subsidiary.
(a) Basis of Consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Corporation. Control exists when the Corporation has the power to govern the financial and
operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that currently are
exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the
date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for acquisitions of subsidiaries and assets that meet the definition of a business
under IFRS. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred
or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business
combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value
of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized immediately in the statement of operations.
Jointly Controlled Operations and Jointly Controlled Assets
A portion of the Corporation's petroleum and natural gas activities involve jointly controlled assets. The consolidated financial statements
include the Corporation's share of these jointly controlled assets and a proportionate share of the relevant revenue and related costs.
Transactions Eliminated on Consolidation
Intercompany balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intercompany transactions, are
eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
(b) Financial Instruments
Non-derivative Financial Instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and bank
debt. Non-derivative financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through
comprehensive income or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial
instruments are measured as described below.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, term deposits held with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand form part of the Corporation's cash
management whereby management has the ability and intent to net bank overdrafts against cash, and are included as a component of
cash and cash equivalents, for the purpose of the statements of cash flows.
Other non-derivative financial instruments include trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and bank debt. Trade and other
receivables are measured using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses. Trade and other payables are initially
recognized at the amount required to be paid less any required discount to reduce the payables to fair value. Bank debt is recognized
initially at fair value, net of any transaction costs incurred, and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Corporation has entered into certain financial derivative contracts in order to manage the exposure to market risks from fluctuations
in commodity prices. These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The Corporation has not designated its financial
derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges and, therefore, has not applied hedge accounting, even though the Corporation
considers all commodity contracts to be economic hedges. As a result, all financial derivative contracts are classified as fair value
through profit or loss and are recorded on the statements of financial position at fair value. Transaction costs are recognized in net income
when incurred.
(c) Exploration and Evaluation Assets and Property, Plant and Equipment
Recognition and Measurement
(I) Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Pre-licence costs are expensed as incurred. E&E costs, including the costs of acquiring licenses, seismic, exploration drilling and
directly attributable general and administrative costs initially are capitalized as E&E assets according to the nature of the assets
acquired. The costs are accumulated in cost centers pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability.
The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proved or
probable reserves are determined to exist. A review is carried out, on a quarterly basis, to ascertain whether proved or probable
reserves have been discovered. Upon determination of proved or probable reserves, E&E assets attributable to those reserves are
first tested for impairment and then reclassified from E&E assets to PP&E assets.
(ii) Property, Plant and Equipment
Items of PP&E, which include petroleum and natural gas development and production assets, are measured at cost less
accumulated depletion, depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Development and production assets are grouped into
CGUs for impairment testing. When significant parts of an item of PP&E, including petroleum and natural gas interests, have
different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items.
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of PP&E, are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal, or fair value or properties
received, with the carrying amount of the asset(s) and are recognized in income.
Costs incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability and the costs of replacing parts of
PP&E are recognized as petroleum and natural gas interests only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the
specific assets to which they relate. All other expenditures are recognized in comprehensive income or loss as incurred. Such
capitalized petroleum and natural gas interests generally represent costs incurred in developing proved and/or probable reserves
and bringing on or enhancing production from such reserves. The carrying amount of any replaced or sold component is
derecognized. The costs of periodic servicing of PP&E are recognized in income.
Depletion and Depreciation
The net carrying value of development or production assets is depleted using the unit of production method by reference to the ratio of
production in the period to the related proved and probable reserves, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary
to bring those reserves into production. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of development required to
produce the reserves. These estimates are reviewed by independent reserve engineers on an annual basis, at a minimum.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Proved and probable reserves are estimated using independent reserve engineer reports in accordance with NI 51-101 and represent the
estimated quantities of petroleum, natural gas and natural gas liquids which geological, geophysical and engineering data demonstrate
with a specified degree of certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs and which are considered commercially
producible. There should be a 50 percent statistical probability that the actual quantity of recoverable reserves will be more than the
amount estimated as proved and probable and a 50 percent statistical probability that it will be less. The equivalent statistical
probabilities for proved reserve components are 90 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
Such reserves may be considered commercially producible if management has the intention of developing and producing them and such
intention is based upon:
- a reasonable assessment of the future economics of such production;
- a reasonable expectation that there is a market for all or substantially all the expected petroleum and natural gas production; and
- evidence that the necessary production, transmission and transportation facilities are available or can be made available.
In determining reserves for use in the depletion and impairment calculations, a barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") conversion ratio of six
thousand cubic feet of gas ("Mcf") to one barrel of oil ("bbl") (6 Mcf:1 bbl) is used as an energy equivalency conversion method primarily
applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. All boe conversions in the reserve report are
derived by converting natural gas to crude oil in the ratio of six Mcf of gas to one barrel of crude oil.
Reserves may only be considered proved and probable if producibility is supported by either actual production or a conclusive formation
test. The area of reservoir considered proved includes (a) that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and/or oil-water
contacts, if any, or both, and (b) the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically
productive on the basis of available geophysical, geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the
lowest known structural occurrence of petroleum and natural gas controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir.
Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (such as fluid injection) are only
included in the proved and probable classification when successful testing by a pilot project, the operation of an installed program in the
reservoir or other reasonable evidence (such as experience of the same techniques on similar reservoirs or reservoir simulation studies)
provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based.
For other assets, depreciation is recognized in comprehensive income or loss on a declining-balance rate of 20% based on their estimated
useful lives. E&E assets are not depreciated.
(d) Impairment
Financial Assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial
asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated
future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount
and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed
collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics. All impairment losses are recognized in income.
An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized.
For financial assets measured at amortized cost the reversal is recognized in income.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Non-financial Assets
The carrying amounts of the Corporation's non-financial assets, other than E&E assets and deferred tax assets, are reviewed whenever
there is an indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated.
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into CGUs, being the smallest group of assets that generate cash
inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The recoverable amount
of an asset or a CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell.
In assessing fair value less costs to sell, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Fair value less costs to sell is
generally computed by reference to the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from production of proved and
probable reserves.
E&E assets are assessed for impairment if: (i) sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability, or (ii) facts
and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment
losses are recognized in income. For purposes of impairment testing, E&E assets are combined with cash-generating units.
Impairment losses recognized in prior years are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no
longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An
impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have
been determined, net of depletion and depreciation, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
(e) Leased Assets
Payments made under operating leases are recognized in comprehensive income or loss on a straight-line basis (or as otherwise
contractually defined) over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized as part of the total lease expense over the term
of the lease.
Leases which transfer substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. On initial recognition, the
leased asset is measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments.
Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to the asset. Minimum
lease payments are apportioned between the finance expense and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expense is
allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
(f) Share Capital
Common Shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of shares and share options are recognized as
a deduction from equity, net of tax.
(g) Share-Based Compensation
The Corporation has issued options to acquire Common Shares to directors, officers and employees. The fair value of options on the date
they are granted is recognized as compensation expense with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus over the vesting period. A
forfeiture rate is estimated on the grant date and is adjusted to reflect the actual number of options that vest. The Corporation uses the
Black-Scholes model to estimate fair value.
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As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(h) Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Corporation has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated
reliably and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by
discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax risk free rate.
Decommissioning Obligations
The Corporation's activities give rise to dismantling, decommissioning and site disturbance remediation activities. Provision is made for
the estimated cost of site restoration and is capitalized in the relevant asset category.
Decommissioning obligations are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the
present obligation at the reporting date. Subsequent to the initial measurement, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to
reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The increase in the provision due to
the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost whereas increases/decreases due to changes in the estimated future cash flows are
capitalized. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning obligations are charged against the provision to the extent the
provision had been established.
(i) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale of petroleum and natural gas is recorded when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product are
transferred to the buyer, which is usually when legal title passes to the external party, and when collection is reasonably assured.
Tariffs and tolls charged to other entities for use of pipelines and facilities owned by the Corporation are recognized as revenue as they
accrue in accordance with the terms of the service or tariff and tolling agreements.
(j) Finance Income and Expenses
Finance income comprises interest income.
Finance expense consists of interest expense and standby fees on credit facilities, costs related to the implementation of the credit
facilities and accretion on the decommissioning obligation.
(k) Income Tax
Income tax expense comprises deferred income tax expense and is recognized in income except to the extent that it relates to items
recognized directly in equity.
Deferred tax is recognized using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized on the initial
recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are
expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset, and they relate to income
taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities
and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary
difference can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(l) Foreign Currency Translation
The principal currency of the economic environment in which the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary operate is the Canadian
dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect
at the end of the period, and revenues and expenses are translated into Canadian dollars at average exchange rates. All translation gains
and losses are recorded to income.
(m) Income (loss) per Share
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilutive effect of options. Anti-dilutive instruments are not included in the
determination of diluted income (loss) per share.
(n) Future Accounting Pronouncements
The following new and revised accounting pronouncements have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB")
but are not yet effective. The Corporation has reviewed these pronouncements and as at December 31, 2014 is still determining the
impact that the adoption of these standards will have on its financial statements.
As of January 1, 2016 the Corporation will be required to adopt amendments to IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements", which clarify that business
combination accounting is required to be applied to acquisitions of interests in a joint operation that constitutes a business, as well as
amendments to IAS 16 "Property, Plant and Equipment", which clarify that revenue-based methods of depreciation cannot be used for
PP&E.
As of January 1, 2017, the Corporation will be required to adopt IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", which replaces IAS
18 "Revenue" and established principles for reporting useful information to user of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing
and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers.
As of January 1, 2018, the Corporation will be required to adopt IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which replaces IAS 39 "Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" and provides a logical model for classification and measurement, a single, forward looking
'expected loss' impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting.
(o) Changes in Accounting Policies
On January 1, 2014 the Corporation implemented IAS 32 "Financial Instruments: Presentation", which clarifies the requirements for
offsetting financial assets and liabilities. The amendments clarify when an entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and certain other
requirements that are necessary to present a net financial asset or liability.
On January 1, 2014 the Corporation implemented the IASB issued IFRIC 21 "Levies", which was developed by the IFRS Interpretations
Committee ("IFRIC"). IFRIC 21 clarifies that an entity recognizes a liability for a levy when the activity that triggers payment, as identified
by the relevant legislation, occurs. On January 1, 2014 the Corporation implemented the amendments to IAS 36, "Impairment of Assets",
which require disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets.
The adoption of these standards had no impact on the Corporation's financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
4. Exploration and Evaluation Assets
(000s)
Cost:
Balance, December 31, 2012
Additions
Transfer to property, plant and equipment
Expensed
Balance, December 31, 2013
Additions
Transfer to property, plant and equipment
Dispositions
Expensed
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
$
68,707
33,061
(23,752)
(5,534)
72,482
67,660
(3,248)
(3,618)
(13,198)
$
120,078
E&E assets consist of undeveloped lands and unevaluated seismic data on the Corporation's exploration projects which are pending the
determination of proved or probable reserves. Additions represent the Corporation's share of costs incurred on E&E assets during the
year. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded E&E additions that included $66.8 million on a crown land
acquisition in the fourth quarter on 2014. Transfers are made to PP&E as proved or probable reserves are determined. E&E assets are
expensed due to non-economic drilling and completion activities and lease expiries. The Corporation assesses the recoverability of E&E
assets as the transfer to PP&E is considered.
5. Property, Plant and Equipment
(000s)
Cost:
Balance, December 31, 2012
Acquisitions
Cash additions
Non-cash additions
Transfer from exploration and evaluation
Balance, December 31, 2013
Acquisitions
Cash additions
Non-cash additions
Transfer from exploration and evaluation
Dispositions
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
$
$
576,570
258
109,516
3,748
23,752
713,844
1,155
195,272
7,061
3,248
(236,682)
683,898
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(000s)
Accumulated depletion and depreciation:
Balance, December 31, 2012
Depletion and depreciation
Balance, December 31, 2013
Depletion and depreciation
Dispositions
Balance, December 31, 2014
Carrying amounts:
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
$
$
$
135,560
42,422
177,982
47,593
(88,845)
136,730
$
$
535,862
547,168
Estimated future development costs associated with the development of the Corporation's proved plus probable reserves at December
31, 2014 were $3.0 billion, compared to $2.4 billion at December 31, 2013.
(a) Property Disposition
On July 30, 2014, the Corporation disposed of certain petroleum and natural gas properties with a net book value of $147.6 million and
associated decommissioning liabilities of $7.1 million. Consideration consisted of cash of $100 million before closing adjustments. These
properties were held for sale as of June 30, 2014 and a loss on disposition of $43.4 million, including final adjustments, was recognized
during the year ended December 31, 2014. Included in the three months ended December 31, 2014 are other dispositions of $3.8 million.
(b) Capitalized General and Administrative Expense, Recoveries and Share-Based Compensation
Years ended December 31, (000s)
General and administrative
Capital recoveries
Share-based compensation
Total
$
$
2014
4,791
2,182
1,892
8,865
$
$
2013
3,737
1,317
2,119
7,173
(c) Other Assets
The total cost associated with office furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements at December 31, 2014 was $4.6 million, with
accumulated depreciation of $1.4 million. This compares to a cost of $3.4 million as at December 31, 2013, with accumulated
amortization of $0.8 million.
6. Bank Debt
On December 8, 2014 the Corporation's syndicated credit facilities were increased from $150 million to $175 million. The facilities are
provided by a syndicate of four Canadian chartered banks, and include a $160 million extendible revolving facility and a $15 million
operating facility. The facilities revolve for a 364 day period plus a one year term-out, which is extendible annually, subject to syndicate
approval. The facilities are subject to a semi-annual borrowing base review, the next of which is expected to occur on or before May 31,
2015. As at December 31, 2014 the syndicated credit facilities were undrawn.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
The credit facilities bear interest on a matrix system which ranges from bank prime plus 1.0% to bank prime plus 3.5% per annum
depending on the Corporation's total debt to cash flow ratio as defined by the lender, ranging from less than 1:1 to greater than 3:1. The
credit facilities provide that advances may be made by way of prime rate loans, U.S. Base Rate loans, London InterBank Offered Rate
loans, bankers' acceptances, letters of credit or letters of guarantee. A standby fee of 0.5% to 0.875% per annum is charged on the
undrawn portion of the credit facilities, also calculated depending on the Corporation's total debt to cash flow ratio, as defined by the
lender.
Security is provided by a floating charge demand debenture in the principal amount of $300 million on all of the Corporation's assets. The
Corporation has provided a negative pledge and undertaking to provide fixed charges over major producing petroleum and natural gas
reserves in certain circumstances.
7. Decommissioning Obligations
Years ended December 31, (000s)
Balance, beginning of year
Provisions
Revisions
Dispositions
Decommissioning expenditures
Accretion
Balance, end of year
$
$
2014
16,482
3,130
2,039
(7,050)
(798)
455
$
14,258 $
2013
14,821
1,104
525
-
(383)
415
16,482
The Corporation's decommissioning obligations result from its ownership interest in petroleum and natural gas assets including well sites
and facilities. The total decommissioning obligation is estimated based on the Corporation's net ownership interest in all wells and
facilities, estimated costs to reclaim and abandon these wells and facilities and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in future
years. The Corporation has estimated the net present value of the decommissioning obligations based on an undiscounted total future
liability of $33.7 million, compared to $36.0 million at December 31, 2013, with payments expected to be made over the next 14 to 50
years. The discount factor, being the risk-free rate related to the liability at December 31, 2014, was 2.5%, compared to 3.1% at December
31, 2013, and the inflation rate was 2% at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
8. Net Loss per Share
Years ended December 31,
Net loss (000s)
2014
$
(15,564) $
2013
(5,722)
Weighted average common shares - basic and diluted
91,244,920
88,420,058
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
$
(0.17)
$
(0.06)
The average market value of the Corporation's Common Shares for purposes of determining the dilutive effect of outstanding stock
options was based on quoted market prices for the period. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, all options were
excluded from the weighted-average diluted share calculation of Common Shares.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
9. Share Capital
(a) Authorized
The Corporation has an unlimited number of Common and Preferred Shares authorized for issuance. At December 31, 2014 there were
99,469,775 Common Shares outstanding, compared to 88,456,760 Common Shares outstanding at December 31, 2013. At December
31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there were no Preferred Shares outstanding.
On August 25, 2014 the Corporation completed a private placement of 4,166,666 Common Shares at $12.00 per share for total
consideration of $50 million. On December 2, 2014 the Corporation completed a bought deal financing of 5,275,050 Common Shares at
$12.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $63.3 million.
The Common Shares entitle the holder thereof to one vote for every share held. There are no fixed dividends payable on the Common
Shares. In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the Corporation, the Common Shares are entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, all
assets of the Corporation as are distributable to the holders of shares.
(b) Stock Options
The Corporation has an option program that entitles employees, officers and directors to purchase Common Shares in the Corporation.
Stock options are granted at the market price of the shares at the date of grant, have a five year term and vest one-third immediately with
the balance over two years.
The number and weighted average exercise prices of stock options are as follows:
Balance, December 31, 2012
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance, December 31, 2013
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance, December 31, 2014
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$ 9.05
7.58
6.06
10.86
$ 8.63
9.50
6.46
11.14
$ 9.17
Number
6,361,467
2,416,500
(405,000)
(546,000)
7,826,967
2,307,100
(1,571,299)
(407,667)
8,155,101
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014:
Number of Options
Outstanding
144,167
383,200
889,000
354,000
30,000
500,800
440,700
80,000
375,000
426,300
360,000
359,000
1,511,834
296,000
66,000
154,000
210,000
1,575,100
8,155,101
Exercise
Price ($)
5.88
6.51
10.60
12.10
11.19
11.80
7.56
7.10
10.86
10.59
10.33
10.13
6.44
8.44
10.64
12.17
14.14
8.78
9.17
Remaining
Life (yrs)
0.0
0.7
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.4
2.7
2.9
3.0
3.3
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.5
4.7
4.9
3.1
Exercisable
Options
144,167
383,200
889,000
354,000
30,000
500,800
440,700
80,000
375,000
426,300
240,000
237,666
989,334
96,666
22,000
51,333
70,000
525,033
5,855,199
Exercise
Price ($)
5.88
6.51
10.60
12.10
11.19
11.80
7.56
7.10
10.86
10.59
10.33
10.13
6.44
8.44
10.64
12.17
14.14
8.78
9.28
The Corporation accounts for its stock options granted to employees, officers and directors using the fair value method. In accordance
with the Corporation's incentive stock plan, these options have an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Corporation's Common
Shares at the date of grant.
The weighted-average fair values of the options granted and the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model were as
follows:
Years ended December 31,
Fair value per option
Volatility (%)
Option life (years)
Dividends
Risk-free interest rate (%)
$
2014
3.75
42
5
-
1.95
$
2013
3.83
56
5
-
1.63
A forfeiture rate of 8% was used when measuring share-based compensation, compared to 7% for December 31, 2013.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
10. Net Finance Expense
Years ended December 31, (000s)
Finance expense:
Interest and financing costs
Accretion of decommissioning obligations
Finance income:
Interest income
Net finance expense
11. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Changes in non-cash working capital are comprised of:
Years ended December 31, (000s)
Source/(use) of cash:
Trade and other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Trade and other payables
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
12. Deferred Income Tax
Reconciliation of effective tax rate:
Years ended December 31, (000s)
Loss before income tax
Combined corporate tax rate
Expected income tax reduction
Non-deductible expenses
Non-deductible share-based compensation
Change in statutory tax rates
Other
Total income tax expense (recovery)
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$
2014
1,892
455
2,347
$
2013
960
415
1,375
(341)
(267)
$
2,006 $
1,108
2014
2013
$
$
(4,067)
(385)
21,072
16,620
2,174
14,390
56
$
16,620 $
(2,220)
(106)
(13,590)
(15,916)
(1,731)
(13,935)
(250)
(15,916)
2014
$
$
(18,143) $
25.56%
(4,638) $
28
1,564
68
399
$
(2,579) $
2013
(5,087)
25.60%
(1,302)
22
1,961
(46)
-
635
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:
December 31, (000s)
Deferred tax liabilities:
PP&E and E&E assets
Fair value of financial instruments
Less deferred tax assets:
Decommissioning obligations
Share issue costs
Finance costs
Non-capital losses
Net deferred tax asset
$
2014
(28,296)
(1,311)
(29,607)
3,644
2,101
156
36,808
13,102
$
2013
(19,500)
(20)
(19,520)
4,234
2,240
-
22,488
9,442
$
$
The Corporation has non-capital losses of $143.5 million. Of these losses, 99% expire beginning in the year 2030. Based on a reserve
report prepared by external reservoir evaluators, the Corporation has determined that it is probable that these losses will be utilized
against future taxable income.
Movement in deferred tax balances during the year:
(000s)
Balance, December 31, 2012
Recognized in comprehensive income
Balance, December 31, 2013
Recognized in comprehensive income
Recognized directly in equity
Balance, December 31, 2014
PP&E
and E&E
$ (5,613)
(13,887)
$ (19,500)
(8,796)
-
$ (28,296)
Fair value
of Financial
Instruments Provisions
-
(20)
$ (20)
(1,291)
-
$ (1,311)
(590)
-
$ 3,644
440
Share
Issue
Costs
Finance Non-capital
Losses
Total
$ 3,794 $ 3,436
(1,196)
$ 4,234 $ 2,240
$ 8,460 $ 10,077
14,028
(635)
$ 22,488 $ 9,442
(1,220)
1,081
14,320
-
$ 2,101 $ 156 $ 36,808
2,579
1,081
$ 3,102
Costs
-
-
-
156
-
13. Financial Instruments and Risk Management
The Corporation's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks that arise as a result of its exploration, development, production and
financing activities. These include market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Board of Directors of the Corporation oversees management's establishment and execution of the Corporation's risk management
framework. Management has implemented and monitors compliance with risk management policies. The Corporation's risk
management policies are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Corporation, to set appropriate risk limits and controls
and to monitor risks and adherence to market conditions and the Corporation's activities.
(a) Market Risk:
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the
Corporation's income or the value of the financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market
risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Natural gas prices obtained by the Corporation are influenced by both US and Canadian supply and demand and an anticipated increased
demand for liquefied natural gas. The exchange rate effect cannot be quantified but generally an increase in the value of the Canadian
dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar will reduce the prices received by the Corporation for its petroleum and natural gas sales. Commodity
price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for
petroleum and natural gas are impacted by not only the relationship between the Canadian and United States dollars, but also upon world
economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand.
The Corporation's production is usually sold through near term sales contracts with prices fixed at the time of transfer of custody or on the
basis of a monthly average market price. The Corporation, however, may give consideration in certain circumstances to the
appropriateness of entering into long term fixed price marketing contracts. The majority of the Corporation's natural gas is sold to one
purchaser monthly on a best-efforts basis.
The Corporation uses financial derivatives and physical delivery sales contracts to mitigate some of the exposure to commodity price
risk, and provide a level of stability to operating cash flows which enables the Corporation to fund its capital development program. The
use of these transactions is governed by and is subject to risk management policies established by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation.
These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The Corporation has not designated its financial derivative contracts
as effective accounting hedges, even though the Corporation considers all commodity contracts to be effective economic hedges. As a
result, all such commodity contracts are recorded at fair value on the statement of financial position, with changes in the fair value being
recognized as an unrealized gain or loss on the statement of operations.
Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are required to be classified into a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure
the fair value. The Corporation's risk management contracts are valued using Level 2 inputs. Assets and liabilities in Level 2 are based on
valuation models and techniques where the significant inputs are derived from quoted indices.
Commodity Price Contracts
At December 31, 2014, the Corporation held commodity price contracts summarized as follows:
Natural Gas Financial Swaps
Reference
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
Total fair value
Volume (mcf/d)
4,739
33,175
Term
Weighted Average
Price ($/mcf)
4.06
4.42
April 2014 - March 2015
January - March 2015
Option
Traded
Swap
Swap
Fair Value
(000s)
503
4,627
$ 5,130
Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Corporation re-priced certain commodity price contracts for the remainder of their term, and
entered into additional commodity risk management contracts. At March 4, 2015 the Corporation held commodity price contracts
summarized as follows:
Reference
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
CDN$ AECO
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Volume (mcf/d)
37,914
18,957
18,957
Term
February - March 2015
April - December 2015
April 2015 - March 2017
Weighted Average
Price ($/mcf)
3.18
3.24
3.05
Option
Traded
Swap
Swap
Swap
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
For the year ended December 31, 2014, if natural gas prices had been US$0.10 per Mcf higher, with all other variables held constant, the
net loss for the year would have been $1.4 million lower. An equal and opposite impact would have occurred to net loss had natural gas
prices been US$0.10 per Mcf lower. For the year ended December 31, 2014, if natural gas liquids prices had been US$1 per barrel higher,
with all other variables held constant, net loss for the year would have been $0.3 million lower. An equal and opposite impact would have
occurred to net loss had natural gas liquids prices been US$1 per barrel lower.
Foreign currency exchange risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange
rates. Substantially all of the Corporation's petroleum and natural gas sales are conducted in Canada and are denominated in Canadian
dollars, however, Canadian commodity prices are influenced by fluctuations in the Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate.
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Corporation is exposed
to interest rate fluctuations on its bank debt which bears a floating rate of interest. In the year ended December 31, 2014, if interest rates
had been 0.5% lower with all other variables held constant, net loss for the year would have been $0.1 million lower. An equal and
opposite impact would have occurred to net loss had interest rates been 0.5% higher.
(b) Credit Risk:
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Corporation if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual
obligations and arises principally from the Corporation's receivables from joint venture partners and petroleum and natural gas
purchasers. The Corporation's maximum exposure to credit risk at December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
Carrying amount, December 31, (000s)
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Fair value of financial instruments
Total
2014
30,715
20,714
5,130
56,559
$
$
2013
-
16,647
78
16,725
$
$
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash is comprised of bank balances. Historically the Corporation has not carried short term investments Should this change in the future,
counterparties will be selected based on credit ratings, management will monitor all investments to ensure a stable return and complex
investment vehicles with higher risk will be avoided. The Corporation's exposure to cash credit risk at December 31, 2014 is very low.
Trade and Other Receivables:
All of the Corporation's operations are conducted in Canada. The Corporation's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the
individual characteristics of each customer.
Receivables from petroleum and natural gas purchasers are normally collected on the 25th day of the month following production. The
Corporation's policy to mitigate credit risk associated with these balances is to establish marketing relationships with large purchasers.
The Corporation historically has not experienced any collection issues with its petroleum and natural gas purchasers. Receivables from
joint venture partners are typically collected within one to three months of the joint venture bill being issued. The Corporation attempts to
mitigate the risk from joint venture receivables by obtaining partner pre-approval. However, the receivables are from participants in the oil
and gas sector and collection of the outstanding balances is dependent on industry factors such as commodity price fluctuations,
escalating costs and the risk of unsuccessful drilling. In addition, further risk exists with joint venture partners if a disagreement were to
arise, which may increase the potential for non-collection. The Corporation does not typically obtain collateral from petroleum and natural
gas purchasers or joint venture partners; however, the Corporation does have the ability to withhold joint venture partners' share of
production from operated wells in the event of non-payment.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
The Corporation does not anticipate any default as it transacts with creditworthy customers and management does not expect any losses
from non-performance by these customers. As such, a provision for doubtful accounts has not been recorded at either December 31,
2014 or 2013.
The breakdown of trade and other receivables at the reporting date by type of customer was:
Carrying amount, December 31, (000s)
Petroleum and natural gas revenue
Joint interest
Other
Total
2014
9,007
9,188
2,519
20,714
$
$
2013
10,012
3,467
3,168
16,647
$
$
The Corporation has one primary purchaser of natural gas in British Columbia; these purchases accounted for $6.7 million of trade and
other receivables at December 31, 2014, compared to $8.8 million from major purchasers as at December 31, 2013.
As at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Corporation's trade and other receivables are aged as follows:
Carrying amount, December 31, (000s)
Less than 30 days
From 31 - 90 days
More than 90 days
Total
2014
20,345
173
196
20,714
$
$
2013
16,067
308
272
16,647
$
$
Derivatives:
The use of financial swap agreements involves a degree of credit risk that the Corporation manages through its risk management policies
which are designed to limit eligible counterparties to those with investment grade credit ratings or better.
(c) Liquidity Risk:
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Corporation's
approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, to the extent possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when
due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Corporation's reputation.
Management closely monitors cash flow requirements to ensure that is has sufficient cash on demand or borrowing capacity to meet
operational and financial obligations currently and in the foreseeable future; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances
that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters. To achieve this objective, the Corporation prepares annual capital
expenditure budgets, which are regularly monitored and updated as considered necessary. Further, the Corporation utilizes authority for
expenditures on both operated and non-operated projects to further manage capital expenditures. The Corporation also typically collects
its petroleum and natural gas revenues from most properties on the 25th of each month.
To facilitate the capital expenditure program, the Corporation has an aggregate of $175 million in syndicated credit facilities at December
31, 2014 compared to $125 million at December 31, 2013, which are reviewed semi-annually by its lenders. At December 31, 2014 the
facilities were unutilized, compared to $28.6 million utilized at December 31, 2013.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(d) Capital Management:
The Corporation's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain
future development of the business. The Corporation manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in
economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying petroleum and natural gas assets. The Corporation considers its capital
structure to include shareholders' equity, loans and borrowings and working capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure,
the Corporation may issue shares and adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected debt levels.
The Corporation monitors capital based on the ratio of net debt to annualized cash flow. This ratio is calculated as net debt, defined as
outstanding loans and borrowings plus or minus working capital, divided by cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash
working capital and decommissioning expenditures for the most recent calendar quarter and then annualized. The Corporation's objective
is to maintain a net debt to annualized cash flow ratio of less than 2:1, with a targeted ratio of 1.5:1. In order to facilitate the management
of this ratio, the Corporation prepares annual capital expenditure budgets, which are updated as necessary depending on varying factors
including current and forecast prices, successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. The annual and updated budgets
are approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
As a result of shifting from an exploration-focused program to a development-focused program, the Corporation has adapted its approach
to capital management to include low cost bank debt as part of the capital structure going forward. Neither the Corporation nor its
subsidiary is subject to externally imposed capital requirements. The syndicated credit facilities are subject to a periodic review of the
borrowing base which is directly impacted by the value of the petroleum and natural gas reserves.
14. Determination of Fair Values
A number of the Corporation's accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-
financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following
methods. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to
that asset or liability.
(a) Exploration and Evaluation Assets and Property, Plant and Equipment
The fair values of PP&E and E&E assets recognized in an acquisition, are based on market values. The fair values of PP&E and E&E are the
estimated amounts for which they could be exchanged on the acquisition date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's
length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. The fair
value of petroleum and natural gas interests (included in PP&E) and E&E assets is estimated with reference to the discounted cash flows
expected to be derived from petroleum and natural gas production, based on externally prepared reserve reports. The risk-adjusted
discount rate is specific to the asset with reference to general market conditions.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Trade and Other Receivables, Trade and Other Payables and Bank Debt
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and bank debt are estimated as the
present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. At December 31, 2014 and December
31, 2013, the fair value of these balances approximated their carrying value. Bank debt has a floating rate of interest and therefore the
carrying value approximates the fair value.
(c) Stock Options
The fair value of employee stock options is measured using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Measurement inputs include share
price on measurement date, exercise price of the instrument, expected volatility, weighted average expected life of the instruments
(based on historical experience and general option holder behavior), expected dividends and the risk-free interest rate.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(d) Derivatives
The fair value of commodity price risk management contracts is determined by discounting the difference between the contracted prices
and published forward price curves as at the date of the statement of financial position, using the remaining contracted petroleum and
natural gas volumes and risk-free interest rate (based on published government rates).
Measurement
The Corporation classifies the fair value of these transactions according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable
inputs used to value the instrument.
(i)
Level 1: Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are
those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
(ii) Level 2: Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices are either directly or indirectly
observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time
value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed or corroborated in the marketplace.
(iii) Level 3: Valuations in this level are those with inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
The Corporation's commodity price contracts are valued using Level 2 of the hierarchy.
15. Supplementary Disclosures
(a) Key Management Personnel Compensation
Key management personnel are persons who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of
the Corporation, directly or indirectly. This includes all directors and executives of the Corporation. Short-term compensation includes
salaries, bonuses and short-term benefits paid to executives and fees paid to directors. Share-based compensation represents the
amortization of share-based payment expense associated with options granted to executives and directors.
Years ended December 31, (000s)
Short-term compensation
Share based compensation
Total
$
$
2014
4,597 $
4,606
9,203
$
2013
4,327
5,631
9,958
(b) Income Statement Presentation
In the Corporation's financial statements, items are primarily disclosed by nature except for employee compensation costs which are
included in general and administrative expenses, operating expenses and share based compensation expenses. In the year ended
December 31, 2014, employee compensation costs of $12.1 million were included in general and administrative expenses and share
based compensation expense, compared to $11.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2013. In the year ended December 31, 2014
employee compensation costs of $1.6 million were included in operating expenses, compared to $1.0 million in the year ended December
31, 2013.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
16. Commitments
($000s)
Gas processing
Gas gathering
Office leases
2015
5,542
4,257
1,596
2016
4,947
3,311
1,428
2017
4,147
2,141
1,447
2018
3,760
750
1,466
2019
2,467
-
1,175
Thereafter
2,366
-
-
Total
23,229
10,459
7,112
Gas processing includes numerous contracts to process natural gas through third party owned gas processing facilities in British
Columbia. Gas gathering includes contracts to transport natural gas through third party owned pipeline systems in British Columbia.
Office leases include the Corporation's contractual obligations for office space.
On August 18, 2014 the Corporation entered into a series of agreements (collectively the "Strategic Alliance") with AltaGas Ltd.
("AltaGas") relating to the development of processing infrastructure and marketing services for natural gas and natural gas liquids. Under
the Strategic Alliance, AltaGas is committed to build a number of gas processing facilities for which the field lease work and application
process on a 198 MMcf/d shallow cut gas processing facility at the Corporation's Townsend property has commenced. The Corporation
will maintain the right to a minimum of 150 MMcf/d of firm capacity at this facility in its first year of operations, increasing to the full 198
MMcf/d in the second year, on each of which there will be a take or pay obligation on a component of the production volumes that will be
delivered to the facility upon commencement of commercial operations. The obligation related to the take or pay is not reflected in the
above commitment table due to the uncertainty of the timing and ultimate magnitude of the commitment.
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
EXCHANGE LISTING
Glenn R. Carley
Independent Director and
Chairman of the Board
Member of the Compensation Committee
and Governance Committee
Kevin D. Angus
Independent Director
Chairman of the Compensation Committee
Member of the Reserves Committee
Allan K. Ashton
Independent Director
Chairman, of the Reserves Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
Nereus L. Joubert
Independent Director
Member of the Audit Committee and the
Governance Committee
Arthur J. G. Madden
Independent Director
Chairman of both the Audit Committee
and the Governance Committee
Patrick R. Ward
Director
Peter A. Williams
Independent Director
Member of the Audit Committee
Patrick R. Ward
President & Chief Executive Officer
The Toronto Stock Exchange
Trading symbol for Common Shares: PPY
John H. Van de Pol
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Edwin S. (Ted) Hanbury
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Tonya L. Fleming
Vice President & General Counsel
Bruce G. Hall
Vice President, Land
Stuart W. Jaggard
Vice President & Controller
AUDITORS
KPMG LLP
BANKERS
National Bank of Canada
Alberta Treasury Branches
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
The Bank of Nova Scotia
EVALUATION ENGINEERS
GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.
L. Barry McNamara
Vice President, Corporate Development
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
James D. Reimer
Vice President, Geoscience & Technology
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