Samson Oil & Gas Limited
Annual Report 2016

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ABN 25 009 069 005 ANNUAL REPORT 30 June 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Corporate Directory .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Directors’ Report ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Auditors’ Independence Declaration ............................................................................................................... 22 Corporate Governance Statement .................................................................................................................. 23 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income ...................................................................................... 31 Consolidated Balance Sheet .......................................................................................................................... 32 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ......................................................................................................... 33 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ............................................................................................... 34 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements ........................................................................................... 35 Directors’ Declaration ..................................................................................................................................... 89 Independent Auditor’s Report ......................................................................................................................... 90 Shareholder information .................................................................................................................................. 92 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 CORPORATE DIRECTORY Stock Exchange Australian Securities Exchange Limited Code: SSN NYSE Amex Code: SSN Australian Company Number 009 069 005 Australian Business Number 25 009 069 005 Presentation Currency The financial statements are presented in US Dollars (2015: US Dollars) CORPORATE DIRECTORY Directors P. Hill (Chairman) T. Barr (Managing Director) G. Channon D. Rakich Secretary D.Rakich Registered Office and Business Address Level 16, AMP Building 140 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 (08) 9220 9830 Telephone: (08) 9220 9820 Facsimile: Email contact@samsonoilandgas.com.au Web Site www.samsonoilandgas.com.au Share Registry Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 770 Canning Highway Applecross, Western Australia 6953 Telephone: Facsimile: (08) 9315 2333 (08) 9315 2233 Bankers National Australia Bank Utility Bay 13.03 100 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 Bank of the West 633 17th Street Denver, Colorado, 80202 Solicitors Squire Patton Boggs 152 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP 1550 Seventeenth Street, Suite 500 Denver, Colorado, 80202 Auditors RSM Australia Partners 8 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 1 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 DIRECTORS’ REPORT In accordance with a resolution of Directors, the Directors submit their report with respect to the results of the operations of Samson Oil & Gas Limited (“the Company” or “Samson’) and its controlled entities (“the Consolidated Entity” or “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2016 and the state of its affairs at that time. DIRECTORS In accordance with Samson’s constitution, Mr Keith Skipper offered himself for re-election at the company’s AGM on 29 October 2015. He was not re-elected and ceased to hold office on this day. Director Changes On 27 January 2016, a spill meeting was held by Samson following two consecutive AGM’s where at least 25% of the votes cast on the resolution to approve the adoption of the Company’s remuneration report were voted against adopting it. Dr Rudenno and Dr Craig ceased to hold office immediately before the end of the Spill Meeting. Both Dr Rudenno and Dr Craig declined to seek re-election at the Spill Meeting, thus vacating their offices. In accordance with Samson’s constitution, Mr Keith Skipper offered himself for re-election at the company’s AGM on 29 October 2015. He was not re-elected and ceased to hold office on this day. The names and details of the Directors of the Company in office during the whole financial year or any part of the financial year and until the date of this report, unless noted otherwise, are: Dr Victor Rudenno Chairman, ceased to hold office 27 January 2016 Dr Rudenno was appointed as a Director of the Company in April 2007. In 1984, Dr Rudenno transitioned to the investment industry as a rated mining and energy analyst working for firms such as James Capel, DBSM and Prudential Bache. In 1995, he moved to the corporate side of investment banking and worked for a number of leading firms including Macintosh Corporate, Deutsche Bank, Hartley Poynton and CIBC. In 2002, Dr Rudenno co-founded Equity Capital Markets Ltd, an investment bank specialising in corporate advice and capital raising which merged with Interfinancial in 2005 and subsequently was acquired by Tolhurst, an ASX listed broker in 2007. He is currently an Executive Director of Revaluate Pty Limited. He is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Dr Rudenno holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree, a Master of Commerce degree and a Doctor of Philosophy for his thesis on Mining Economics. During his earlier academic career, Dr Rudenno lectured both at the University of New South Wales and part time at University of Sydney, predominantly on mining economics, geostatistics, operations research and thermodynamics. He is the author of the textbook “Mining Valuation Handbook”. On 27 January 2016, a spill meeting was held by Samson following two consecutive AGM’s where at least 25% of the votes cast on the resolution to approve the adoption of the Company’s remuneration report were voted against adopting it. Dr Rudenno declined to seek re-election at the Spill Meeting. Dr Rudenno was a member and Chairman of the Audit Committee through the end of his tenure on the Board. Dr Rudenno was a member of the Compensation Committee through the end of his tenure on the Board. On 25 August 2010, Dr Rudenno was appointed a non-executive Director of Pilbara Minerals Limited (a publicly listed company) and resigned from this position on 30 May 2013. Dr Rudenno has not held any directorships, other than those disclosed above in the past three years. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 2 of 92 Mr Terence Maxwell Barr Managing Director Mr Barr is a petroleum geologist with over 30 years’ experience, including 11 years with Santos Limited. He is credited with the discovery of significant oil and gas reserves during his career. In recent years, Mr Barr has specialised in tight gas exploration, drilling and completion and is considered an expert in this field. This experience and expertise is invaluable given the exposure the Company has to tight gas opportunities in Wyoming and other parts of United States of America. Mr Barr was appointed managing director of the Company on 25 January 2005. DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Mr Barr has not held any other directorships in the past three years. Mr Keith Skipper Non Executive Director, ceased to hold office 29 October 2015 Mr. Skipper was appointed as director of the Company on 15 September 2008. Mr. Skipper holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Geology from Reading University (United Kingdom) and a Master of Science from McMaster University (Canada). He commenced his career with Amoco Canada Petroleum Limited in 1970. Mr. Skipper’s experience includes ten years with Bridge Oil Ltd and several years with Pan Canadian Petroleum Limited (now part of Encana Corporation) and Antrim Energy Inc. in management and senior executive positions. He is a resident of Australia. Mr Skipper was a member of the Audit Committee until the end of his tenure on the Board. Mr Skipper was the Chair of the Compensation Committee until 1 July 2015, when he resigned as Chair of the committee. He remained a member of the Compensation Committee through the end of his tenure on the Board. During the last three years, Mr. Skipper was a Director of the following publicly listed companies:  Rawson Resources Limited Dr DeAnn Craig Non Executive Director, ceased to hold office on 27 January 2016 Dr Craig was appointed as a Director of the Company on 11 July 2011. Dr Craig holds an Interdisciplinary PhD with emphasis in Petroleum Engineering and Operations Research from the Colorado School of Mines (USA). She has also earned several degrees from Colorado School of Mines including Masters of International Political Economy of Resources, Masters of Science Mineral Economics and Business and a Bachelor of Science Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering. In addition Dr Craig holds an MBA from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. During her career Dr Craig has been a drilling engineer, a reservoir engineer responsible for reserves determination and property valuation, and progressed to senior management in several companies, including Phillips Petroleum, now ConocoPhillips, and CNX Gas. She is a registered professional engineer in the state of Colorado. On 27 January 2016, a spill meeting was held by Samson following two consecutive AGM’s where at least 25% of the votes cast on the resolution to approve the adoption of the Company’s remuneration report were voted against adopting it. Dr Craig declined to seek re-election at the Spill Meeting. In the previous five years she has served as Senior Vice President, Asset Assessment CNX Gas Corporation, served as an Adjunct Professor in the Petroleum Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines and was appointed by the Governor of Colorado to serve on the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Currently she is consulting to the oil and gas industry. Dr Craig was the Chair of the Audit Committee throughout the year. She resigned as Chair of the Audit Committee on 1 July 2015 but remained a member of the committee through the end of her tenure on the Board. Dr Craig was a member of the Compensation Committee, through the end of her tenure on the Board. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 3 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Dr Craig was appointed a Non-Executive of Atlas Resources Partners, L.P. (a publicly listed company) in March 2012 and continued to serve in that position to the end of her tenure on the Board. Dr Craig has not held any other directorships in the past three years. Mr Eugene McColley Non Executive Director, resigned effective 5 August 2015 Mr McColley is a co-founder and managing general partner of Roaring Fork Capital Management, LLC formed in 2002. He has provided both capital and value-added services to orphaned microcap companies (public companies with market capitalisations of $140 million or less that have been neglected by the financial community) for the past 20 years. His relevant expertise stems from experience as both a microcap investment banker and a director investor in orphaned microcap companies. As an investment banker, Mr McColley raised $280 million for over 50 microcap public companies. As a private equity fund manager and direct angel investor, Mr McColley has invested in 81 orphaned microcap companies. Prior to his resignation, Mr McColley was a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr McColley has not held any other directorships in the past three years. Mr Neil Fearis Non Executive Director, appointed October 4 November 2015, resigned 27 January 2016. Mr Fearis is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer in Western Australia specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and corporate reconstructions, with a particular focus on the mining and resources sector. While a Director at Samson, he was the Non-Executive Chairman for Tiger Resources Limited (an ASX listed company) and a Non Executive Director at Jacka Resources Limited and Golden Cross Resources Limited (both ASX list companies). Dr Peter Hill Chairman, appointed 27 January 2016 Dr Hill has over 40 years of experience in the international oil and natural gas industry. He commenced his career in 1972 and spent 22 years in senior positions at British Petroleum including Chief Geologist, Chief of Staff for BP Exploration, President of BP Venezuela and Regional Director for Central and South America. Dr Hill then worked as Vice President of Exploration at Ranger Oil Ltd. in England (1994-1995), Managing Director Exploration and Production at Deminex GMBH Oil in Germany (1995-1997), Technical Director/Chief Operating Officer at Hardy Oil & Gas plc (1998-2000), President and Chief Executive Officer at Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (2000-2005), Director/Chairman at Austral Pacific Energy Ltd. (2006-2008), independent advisor to Palo Alto Investors (January 2008 to December 2009), Non-Executive Chairman at Toreador Resources Corporation (January 2009 to April 2011), Director of Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (April 2013 to March 2015), and interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (March 2014 to March 2015). Dr Hill has a B.Sc. (Honors) in Geology and a Ph.D. He has provided advisory and consultancy roles to hedge funds, banks, and companies involved in the upstream oil and gas sector. Held non-executive board positions, Chairman, and been involved in international negotiations at government level. Dr Hill is the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Dr Hill is the Non Executive Chairman of Triangle Petroleum Corporation, a NYSE listed company Dr Hill is also a Director of Midstates Petroleum Inc. (NYSE: MPO) and Energy and Exploration Partners (a privately held company). He has held no other directorships in the past three years. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 4 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Mr Greg Channon Non Executive Director, appointed 27 January 2016 Mr Channon is a geologist with 31 years of global oil and gas experience in a great variety of technical and leadership roles. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Pathfinder Energy Pty Ltd. During his career, Mr Channon has worked with a range of E&P companies, including Santos, Fletcher Challenge Energy, Shell, Swift Energy and BrightOil. He has lived and worked in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Hong Kong, China and Africa. In the United States, he has worked in Appalachia, Colorado, California and Texas. Mr Channon is also a director of Ruby Lloyd Pty Ltd (a privately held company), New Standard Energy Limited (ASX: NSE), Sirrocco Energy Limited (ASX: SCY) and Statesman Resources (TSX:SRR) Mr Denis Rakich Executive Director, appointed 27 January 2016 Mr Rakich is the Company Secretary of Samson and has served in that capacity for 18 years. Mr Rakich is a fellow of CPA Australia, holds a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University. Mr Rakich started his business career with Dresser Industries Inc, Australia as an Accountant. Mr Rakich has served as a Director and/ or Company Secretary on numerous ASX-listed public companies within the petroleum and minerals industries over a period of 30 years, including Resolute Resources Limited, Marymia Exploration NL, Reliance Mining Limited, Victoria Petroleum NL (now known as Senex Energy Limited), A-Cap Resources Limited and Ausgold Limited. Mr Rakich is currently an executive director of Ausgold Limited (ASX: AUC), Ausgold Exploration Pty Ltd (privately held), Fortune Minerals Limited (privately held) and Elstree Nominees Pty Ltd (privately held). COMPANY SECRETARY Mr Denis Rakich F.C.P.A Mr Rakich is an accountant and Company Secretary with extensive corporate experience within the petroleum services, petroleum and mineral production and exploration industries. Mr Rakich is responsible for the corporate management of Samson Oil & Gas Limited and the maintenance of the Company’s ASX listing. He is a member of CPA Australia and is currently Company Secretary for another public Company in the resources sector. DIRECTORS’ SHAREHOLDINGS At the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in shares and share options in the Company are: Number of Ordinary Shares Number of Options over Ordinary Shares T.M. Barr P. Hill G. Channon D. Rakich 14,546,446 - 100,000 200,000 802,938 - - - Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 5 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activities during the year of entities within the Consolidated Entity were oil and gas exploration, development and production in the United States of America. There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year. The Company’s focus in the future will continue to be on oil and gas exploration, development and production in the USA. The Company will aim to develop existing acreage, whilst continuing to identify potential project acquisitions. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial Results Excluding certain non-cash charges of impairment, depletion and amortisation and exploration expenditure written off the Company made a profit of $7.3 million (2015:$4.2 million). The result for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 from continuing operations, after provision for income tax was a loss attributable to members of the parent of $11.4 million (2015: loss $35.0 million). Included in the current year result is exploration expenditure expensed of $4.2 million (2015: $12.7 million). Exploration expenditure also includes $4.1 million of previously capitalized exploration expense written off in relation to the Company’s Hawk Springs project. The exploration expenditure in the prior year primarily relates to the write off of previously capitalised exploration expenditure with respect to the Company’s South Prairie, Hawk Springs nd Roosevelt Projects. Also included in the net loss are impairment charges of $9.9 million. This charge mainly relates to our North Stockyard and Rainbow project and is a direct result of the significant decrease in the global oil price. Development Activities Foreman Butte Project – Williston Basin, North Dakota and Montana Various working interests In April 2016, the Company closed on the acquisition of the Foreman Butte project. This project includes a number of producing and non producing, operated and non operated wells in the Ratcliffe and Madison formations in Montana and North Dakota. The wells are conventional wells drilled as early as 1980 to as recently as 2010. The purchase price was $16.0 million (before post closing settlement adjustments) and following a review of the fair market value of the assets and liabilities on the closing date of the transaction, the Company recorded a bargain purchase gain of $11.2 million. This acquisition was financed through an extension in the Company’s credit facility with Mutual of Omaha Bank of $11.5 million and a $4.0 million promissory note provided by the seller of the assets. Following the acquisition, the Company commenced a workover program to return wells previously shut in wells to production. This program consisted of working over 32 wells for an estimated cost of $0.8 million. Since acquisition date, this project area produced 47,928 barrels of oil. Bakken Field, Williams County, North Dakota North Stockyard Project Various working interests The Bakken Formation gained significant prominence after the United States Geological Survey (USGS) published an estimate in April 2008 stating that the unit could recover between 3.0 and 4.3 billion barrels of oil. The USGS estimated that the Bakken Formation represents a “continuous” oil accumulation and suggested that advances in completion technology have increased the estimated recovery potential by 25 times since an earlier USGS study in 1995. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 6 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Together with fellow working interest owners, the Company has drilled twenty four wells in this field, fourteen in the Bakken formation, eight in the Three Forks formation, one in the Mission Canyon formation and one in the second bench of the Three Forks formation. All wells were producing as at the date of this report. The wells in this field produced 177,000 barrels of oil and 500,000 mcf of gas, net to the Company during the year ended 30 June 2016. On 30 June 2016 we entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell our North Stockyard property for $15 million. This transaction is anticipated to close on 20 October 2016. Rainbow Project 23% - 55% working interest The Consolidated Entity’s first well in its Rainbow project spud on 28 June 2014. This well was drilled by Continental Energy Corporation and produced 8,133 barrels of oil, net to the Company during the year ended 30 June 2016. There has been no further drilling activity on this lease during the year ended June 30, 2016 and 652 acres have expired in line with the continuous drilling clause contained in the original lease. Exploration Activities Hawk Springs Project, Goshen County, Wyoming Defender US 33 #2-29H 37.5% working interest This well commenced production in February 2012 and has experienced numerous operational and pumping issues. In July 2012, the well was cleaned out and resumed pumping. In June 2015, the well was struck by lightning which affected the electronic controllers associated with the well. These controllers have yet to be repaired due to the well’s low productivity rate. At 30 June 2015, the Defender well had no proved reserves. There was no production from this well during the year ended June 30, 2016. This well is planned to be plugged in October, 2016. Bluff 1-11 25% working interest The Bluff Prospect was drilled in June 2014 to test multiple targets in the Permian and Pennsylvanian sections in a 4-way structural trapping configuration. The Bluff #1-11 well reached a total depth of 8,900 feet after intersecting the pre-Cambrian basement. To date, this well has failed to produce economic quantities of hydrocarbons and all costs associated with drilling it have been written off to the Statement of Comprehensive Income. In October 2016, we plan to test the Upper Canyon Spring zone with a perforation and swab test. This operation is expected to cost $20,000, net to us. Should this operation fail to produce economic quantities of hydro carbons this well will be plugged immediately. Roosevelt Project, Roosevelt County, Montana Australia II 100% working interest In December 2011, the Consolidated Entity drilled the Australia II well in the Roosevelt Project, the first appraisal (exploratory) well in this project area. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 14,972 feet with the horizontal lateral remaining within the target zone for the entire lateral length. Oil and gas shows were returned during the drilling of this well and approximately 3,425 barrels of oil were produced. The well encountered numerous operational issues and was deemed uneconomic and all costs associated with the well were expensed during the year ended 30 June 2012. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 7 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 In July 2014, the Consolidated Entity replaced the pump on the Australia II well and production from this well has recommenced production. During July 2014, the well averaged 100 barrels of oil per day. The well failed to produce consistently following this and the high cost of lease operating expenses rendered the well uneconomic. After a period of being shut in, the well was put back on production in October 2016 and is currently producing at a rate of 20 barrels per day. Gretel II 100% working interest The Consolidated Entity drilled the second appraisal (exploratory) well in the Roosevelt Project, Gretel II, in January 2012 and fracture stimulated in March 2012. Based on the results, it appears that this well was drilled on the north side of the Brockton Fault zone, which is believed to be the western edge of the continuous Bakken oil. The Gretel II well is currently shut in, as it was mainly producing water, with just a 5% oil cut. The Consolidated Entity does not believe that it will recover its costs associated with drilling it. The Consolidated Entity expensed $11.6 million of previously capitalised exploration expenditure which represents 100% of the costs incurred during the year ended 30 June 2012. No further work has been performed on this well bore during the year ended 30 June 2016. In total, $24.7 million of previously capitalized exploration expenditure has been expensed in relation to the drilling costs associated with these two wells during the year ended 30 June 2012. During the year ended 30 June 2014, the Consolidated Entity entered into a seismic and drilling agreement with Momentus Energy Corp, a Canadian exploration and development company based in Calgary to further explore this project. Momentus acquired 20 squares miles of 3-D seismic data at no cost to the Consolidated Entity. This data has been processed and interpreted. Momentus failed to drill their earn in well by the date required in the farm out agreement and therefore the agreement has been voided. Given the deterioration in the oil price, and the exploratory nature of the project, all previously capitalised costs, $7.9 million, in relation to the Roosevelt project were written off during the year ended 30 June 2015. Other South Prairie Project, North Dakota 25% working interest The Consolidated Entity has a 25% working interest in 25,590 net acres, which is located on the eastern flank of the Williston Basin in North Dakota. The target reservoir for the project is the Mississippian Mission Canyon Formation. Seventy-six square miles of 3-D seismic data have been shot and processed. The data has been interpreted and the first prospect – the Matson #3-1 well, was drilled during the year ended 30 June 2014. The well was drilled to a depth of 4,825 feet. The joint operation elected to plug and abandon this well based on the logging and show results and $186,854 in dry hole costs was recognised in the Income Statement. The data indicates that oil migrated through the Mission Canyon reservoir, evidenced by black asphaltic dead oil stain, but was not trapped in the targeted 420 acre 4-way structural closure. The joint operation then focused on developing three structural closure prospects (Pubco, Deering, and Birch) along the Prairie Salt edge in the South Prairie 3-D project. The York #3-9 well, from the Pubco Prospect was drilled in September 2014. This well failed to intersect hydrocarbons and was immediately plugged. Given the lack of success in this project, the Consolidated Entity expensed $2.5 million in previously capitalised Exploration Expenditure to the Income Statement during the year ended 30 June 2015. The leases remain current in the project and a third well, Badger #1 was drilled in October 2015 and failed to intersect hydro carbons in economic quantities and was immediately abandoned Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 8 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Cane Creek Project, Grand & San Juan Counties, Utah Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation, Paradox Basin 100% working interest On November 5, 2014, the Consolidated Entity entered into an Other Business Arrangement (“OBA”) with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (“SITLA”) covering approximately 8,080 gross/net acres located in Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah, all of which are administered by SITLA. The Consolidated Entity was granted an option period for two years in order to enter into a Multiple Mineral Development Agreement (“MMDA”) with another company who hold leases to extract potash in an an acreage position situated without project area. The MMDA is largely complete but has not been executed by either party. Upon entering into the MMDA, SITLA is obligated to deliver oil and gas leases covering our project area at cost of $75 per acre to the Consolidated Entity This acreage is located in the heart of the Cane Creek Clastic Play of the Paradox Formation along the Cane Creek anticline. The primary drilling objective is the overpressured and oil saturated Cane Creek Clastic interval. Keys to the play to date include positioning along the axis of the Cane Creek anticline and exposure to open natural fractures. The 3-D seismic is currently being designed to image these natural fractures. This project displays very robust economics in a low priced oil environment using the evidence obtained from a nearby competitor well that has produced 802,967 BO in just over two years and has an EUR of 1.2 million barrels of oil. Initial production rates are around 1,500 BOPD and decline rates are very modest. Financing Activities In January 2014, the Company entered into a $25 million credit facility with Mutual of Omaha, which was increased to $50 million in November 2014, subject to borrowing base restrictions. During the year, the Company drew down at additional $11.8 million in funds from this facility to partially the fund the Foreman Butte acquisition. A promissory note for $4 million was also provided by the seller in order to fund the transaction. The current borrowing base is $30.5 million, which is fully drawn as at Balance Date and the date of this report. In April 2016, the Company issued 378,020,400 ordinary shares to raise $1.4 million. Production Activities During the year the Consolidated Entity produced approximately 240,424 (2015: 233,646) barrels of oil and 569,008 (2015:266,707) Mcf of gas. DIVIDENDS No dividend was paid or recommended for payment during the year (2015: $Nil). SHARE OPTIONS As at the date of this report, there were 320,615,486 (2015: 324,667,765) unissued ordinary shares under option. All option exercise prices are denominated in Australian Dollars unless noted otherwise. In November 2011, 4,000,000 options were issued to a Non-executive Director of the Company. These options have an exercise price of 15.5 cents and an expiry date of 31 October 2015. These options vested immediately. These options expired unexercised during the year. During the year ended June 30, 2013, the Company issued 97,307,526 options in conjunction with two placements and a rights offering. The options have an exercise price of 3.8 cents and an expiry date of 31 March 2017. During the current year 52,279 (2015: 25,089) were exercised. In August and September 2013, 132,352,082 options were issued in conjunction with two placements and a rights offering. The options have an exercise price of 3.8 cents and an expiry date of 31 March 2017. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 9 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 In November 2013, 4,000,000 options were issued to a Non-Executive Director of the Company. These options have an exercise price of 3.9 cents and an expiry date of 30 November 2017. These options vested immediately. In April 2014, 87,033,246 were issued in conjunction with a placement completed at the same time. The options have an exercise price of 3.3 cents and an expiry date of 30 April 2018. Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options During the year 52,279, (2015: 25,089) ordinary shares were issued upon the exercise of 52,279 3.8 cent options (2015: 25,089) (2015: 3.8 cent options). Remuneration Report (Audited) The remuneration report is set out under the following headings: A B C D E F G H Key management personnel disclosed in this report Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Details of remuneration Service agreements Equity instruments held by key management personnel Loans to key management personnel Other transactions and balances with key management personnel Company performance The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308 (3C) of the Corporations Act 2001. Key management personnel disclosed in this report A For the purposes of this report, Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Consolidated Entity are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Company and the Consolidated Entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Parent Company. For the purposes of this report, the term “executive” encompasses the Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President – Exploration and Vice President - Engineering. There are no further employees employed by either the Company or its subsidiaries who meet the definition of executive, therefore only the five executives detailed above are included in this report. During the year and as at the date of this report, unless stated otherwise, the key management personnel were: Terry Barr Peter Hill Greg Channon Denis Rakich Neil Fearis Victor Rudenno Keith Skipper DeAnn Craig Eugene McColley Managing Director Non-executive Director, Chairman (appointed 27 January 2016) Non-executive Director, (appointed 27 January 2016) Company Secretary, Executive Director (appointed 27 January 2016) Non-executive Director (appointed 4 November 2015, resigned 27 January 2016) Non-executive Director, Chairman (ceased to be a director 27 January 2016) Non-executive Director (ceased to be a director 29 October 2015) Non-executive Director (ceased to be a director 27 January 2016 Non-executive Director (resigned effective 5 August 2015) Denis Rakich Robyn Lamont David Ninke Mark Ulmer Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer Vice President – Exploration Vice President – Operations, (appointed 1 April 2016) Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 10 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration B The objective of the Consolidated Entity’s executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its Directors and executives. To be successful and maximise shareholder wealth, the Company must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and executives. Remuneration packages applicable to the executive Directors, senior executives and non-executive Directors are established with due regard to:  Performance against set goals  Ability to attract and retain qualified and experienced Directors and senior executives. The Company has formed a Compensation Committee. The current members of the Compensation Committee are Dr Hill and Mr Channon. The Compensation Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for Directors and executives. The Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of Directors and executives on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and executive team. Executive Remuneration The Company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the Company and so as to:  Align the interests of executives with those of shareholders;  Link reward with strategic goals and performance of the Company; and  Ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. Base pay for executives is reviewed on the contract renewal date to ensure the base pay is set to reflect the market for a comparable role. There are no guaranteed base pay increases included in any executives’ contracts. Remuneration consists of fixed remuneration and remuneration incentives in the form of options issued in the Company. The level of fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board having due regard to performance against goals set for the year and relevant comparative information. The Board has access to external advice independent of management if required. During the year ended 30 June 2014 the Board sought advice from Denver Compensation and Benefits LLC in regards to the remuneration, including cash compensation and short and long term incentives for employees of the Consolidated Entity. No external advice was sought during the year ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2016. Non-executive Director Remuneration Fees and payments to non-executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the Directors. Non-executive Directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the board. The Chair’s fees are determined independently of the other non-executive Directors. The Chair is not present at any discussions relating to determination of his own remuneration. The ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive Directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting. An amount not exceeding the amount determined is then divided between Directors as agreed. The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting held on 18 November 2010 when shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration of A$500,000 per annum. The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst Directors is reviewed annually. Non-executive Directors are encouraged by the Board to hold shares in the Company (purchased by Directors on market). It is considered good governance for Directors to have a stake in the Company on whose Board they sit. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 11 of 92 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Remuneration Incentives The Company does not have a policy in place limiting the Directors exposure to risk in relation to the Company’s options. The remuneration of non-executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2016 and 2015 is detailed in Table 1 and Table 2 of this report. Remuneration Incentives Directors’ remuneration is not linked to either long term or short term incentives. The Board feels that the expiry date and exercise price of the options issued to the Directors in the current and prior years are sufficient to align the goals of the Directors and executives with those of the shareholders to maximise shareholder wealth. There are no performance criteria or service conditions attached to options issued to Directors. Vesting conditions are attached to options that are issued to executives and employees. During the year ended 30 June 2016 there were nil option issues (or other share based payments) to Directors as remuneration. Bonus plan for calendar year ended 31 December 2015 The Compensation Committee agreed not to put a bonus plan in place for the calendar year ended 31 December 2015. Bonus plan for calendar year ended 31 December 2016 The Compensation Committee has not yet determined whether a a bonus plan will be put place for the calendar year ended 31 December 2016. Voting and comments made at the company's 2015 Annual General Meeting ('AGM') At the 2015 AGM, 28% of the votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2015. Details of Remuneration C Amounts of remuneration Details of remuneration of the Directors and executives of the Company and Consolidated Entity in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations are set out in the following tables. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 12 of 92 Table 1: Key Management Personnel compensation for the year ended 30 June 2016 Short Term Post Employment Share-based Payments Total Total Performance Related Salary & Fees $ Bonus Paid $ Non-monetary Benefits $ Accrued Bonus $ Super - annuation $ Options $ Ordinary Shares $ $ % DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Directors T.Barr D. Craig1 K. Skipper2 V. Rudenno1 E. McColley3 N. Fearis4 P. Hill5 G. Channon5 D. Rakich6 Executives R. Lamont D. Ninke M. Ulmer 350,000 44,934 17,740 39,906 7,665 14,526 19,955 12,134 85,211 211,750 242,127 80,750 1,126,698 Notes: 1 Ceased to hold office on 27 January 2016 2 Ceased to hold office 29 on October 2015 3 Resigned on 5 August 2015 4 Appointed 4 October 2015 and resigned 27 January 2016 5 Appointed 27 January 2016 6 Appointed as a Director on 27 January 2016 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8,947 - - - - - - - - 14,035 14,914 4,621 42,517 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17,500 - - - - - - - 8,521 15,855 17,760 6,056 65,692 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 376,447 44,934 17,740 39,906 7,665 14,526 19,955 12,134 93,732 241,640 274,801 91,427 - - 1,234,907 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 13 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 30 June 2016 Table 2: Key Management Personnel compensation for the years ended 30 June 2015 Short Term Post Employment Share-based Payments Total Total Performance Related Salary & Fees $ Bonus Paid $ Non-monetary Benefits $ Accrued Bonus $ Super - annuation $ Options $ Ordinary Shares $ $ % Directors T.Barr D.Craig K. Skipper V. Rudenno E. McColley Executives D. Rakich R. Lamont D. Ninke 400,000 62,260 3,670 80,000 67,056 88,011 80,000 - - - - 98,561 9,276 242,000 32,959 276,716 1,332,344 37,688 142,183 - - - - - 4,875 1,761 10,306 - - - - - - - - - 17,750 - - - - 15,088 17,750 17,750 68,338 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 483,680 80,000 67,056 88,011 80,000 122,925 297,584 333,915 1,553,171 12.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.5% 11.1% 11.3% The bonus paid represents the amount of the bonus expensed for the year ended 30 June 2015, with respect to the bonus applicable for the calendar year ended 31 December 2014. A portion of the bonus was accrued and expensed during the year ended 30 June 2014, however was only paid during the year ended 30 June 2015, along with the portion expensed for the year ended 30 June 2015. All key management personnel earned 60% of the maximum bonus payable and forfeited the remaining 40%. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 14 of 93 Table 3 The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 Name Directors T.Barr D. Craig1 K. Skipper2 V. Rudenno 1 E. McColley3 N. Fearis4 P. Hill5 G. Channon5 D. Rakich6 Executives R. Lamont D. Ninke M. Ulmer Fixed remuneration 2015 2016 At risk - STI At risk - LTI 2016 2015 2016 2015 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 87.1% -% -% -% -% - - - 92.5% 88.9% 88.7% - -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% 12.9% -% -% -% -% - - - 7.5% 11.1% 11.3% - -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% -% - - - -% -% -% - Service Agreements D It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts are only entered into with the managing director and senior executives. As such contracts have been entered into for Mr. Barr, Mr. Ninke and Ms Lamont. Details of these contracts are included below. Mr. Barr – Chief Executive Officer Effective 1 January 2011, Mr Barr has been retained by the Company to act as the Company’s President, Managing Director and Chief Executive officer for a period of three years with an option to extend the contract for an additional three years at the mutual agreement of both the Company and the employee. In January 2014, his contract was extended for an additional 2 years. Mr Barr signed a new contract effective 31 December 2015, this contract has a two year term. As of 1 January 2016, the contract allows for total compensation of $417,000 (cash and non cash benefits). Mr. Ninke – Vice President Exploration Effective 1 January 2011, Mr Ninke has been retained by the Company to act as Vice President - Exploration for a period of three years with an option to extend the contract for an additional three years. In January 2014, Mr Ninke’s contract was extended for three years at the mutual agreement of both the Company and the employee. As of 1 January 2014, the contract allows for total compensation of $301,417 (cash and non cash benefits). Mr Ninke also retains the right to receive a 1% revenue royalty from production from prospects identified and recommended prior to 31 March 2011, being the Diamondback prospect. This prospect has yet to be drilled. Ms Lamont – Chief Financial Officer Effective 1 January 2011, Ms Lamont has been retained by the Company to act as the Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer for a period of three years with an option to extend the contract for an additional three years at the mutual agreement of both the Company and the employee. In January 2014, Ms Lamont’s contract was extended for an additional three years. As of 1 January 2014, the contract allows for total compensation of $266,700 (cash and non cash benefits). Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 15 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 E Equity instruments held by key management personnel (i) Option holdings of key management personnel (ii) Shares issued on exercise of options (iii) Shareholding of key management personnel (i) Option holdings of key management personnel 30 June 2016 Directors D.Craig1 T. Barr V. Rudenno1 K. Skipper2 E. McColley3 D. Rakich6 N. Fearis 4 P. Hill5 G. Channon5 Executives R. Lamont D. Ninke M. Ulmer Total Balance at beginning of period 1 July 2015 Exercised during the year Expired during the year Granted as compensation Other Balance at end of period Options vested at 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 4,000,000 802,938 542,241 80,000 4,801,001 - - - - - (4,000,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (542,241) (80,000) (4,801,001) - - - - - 802,938 - - - - - - - - 802,938 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,226,180 - (4,000,000) - (5,423,242) 802,938 802,938 Notes: 1 Ceased to hold office on 27 January 2016 2 Ceased to hold office 29 on October 2015 3 Resigned on 5 August 2015 4 Appointed 4 October 2015 and resigned 27 January 2016 5 Appointed 27 January 2016 6 Appointed as a Director on 27 January 2016 (ii) Shares issued on exercise of options No directors or executive options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: nil) Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 16 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 (iii) Shareholdings of key management personnel 30 June 2016 Balance at beginning of period Granted as compensation On exercise of options Net change other Balance at end of period 1 July 2015 30 June 2016 Directors D. Craig1 T. Barr V. Rudenno1 K. Skipper2 E. McColley3 D. Rakich6 N. Fearis4 P. Hill5 G. Channon5 Executives R. Lamont D. Ninke M. Ulmer 280,000 14,546,446 5,892,105 936,502 2,002,500 - - - 2,472,038 2,112,400 - 28,241,991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (280,000) - - 14,546,446 (5,892,105) (936,502) (2,002,500) - - - 200,000 200,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 - - 2,472,038 2,112,400 - (8,811,107) - 19,430,884 Notes: 1 Ceased to hold office on 27 January 2016 2 Ceased to hold office 29 on October 2015 3 Resigned on 5 August 2015 4 Appointed 4 October 2015 and resigned 27 January 2016 5 Appointed 27 January 2016 6 Appointed as a Director on 27 January 2016 All equity transactions with key management personnel other than those arising from the exercise of compensation options have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favourable than those the Consolidated Entity would have adopted if dealing at arm’s length. In the tables above “Net Change Other” represents sales of shares by a company associated with Mr McColly through a blind trust that Mr McColly has no control over. F Loans to key management personnel No loans have been granted to key management personnel during the current or prior year. G Other transactions and balances with key management personnel There were no transactions with key management personnel or their related parties during the current or prior year other than those mentioned above. Company Performance H The Company’s performance is reflected in the movement in the Company’s earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) over time. The graph below shows Samson Oil & Gas Limited’s basic EPS history for the past five years, including the current period as well as the average share price quoted from the ASX. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 17 of 93 EPS for the years ended 30 June 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 has been measured based on the net (loss)/profit as calculated by the application of Australian Accounting Standards. DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited CORPORATE STRUCTURE Samson Oil & Gas Limited is a Company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. EMPLOYEES The Consolidated Entity employed 9 employees at 30 June 2016 (2015: 9 employees). LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS The likely developments of the Consolidated Entity during the next financial year involve the ongoing principal activities of oil and gas exploration, development and production in the United States of America. The Consolidated Entity plans to pursue three objectives: 1) The appraisal and development of acreage in the Foreman Butte project, North Dakota and Montana 2) The continued appraisal and acquisition of acreage in the Cane Creek project area in Utah and 3) The continued review and appraisal of possible producing and exploration targets in the United States of America. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 18 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS Other than the changes mentioned above in the operating review or below in significant events after balance date, there has not been any matter or circumstance that has occurred during the year or that has arisen since the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect: the operations; the results of those operations;    or the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity in subsequent financial years. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PERFORMANCE The Consolidated Entity has various permits and licenses to operate in different states within the United States of America. The Consolidated Entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law. There have been no significant known breaches of the Consolidated Entity’s licence or permit conditions during the year ended 30 June 2016. DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS - outstanding The numbers of meetings of the Company’s board of Directors and of the Audit Committee held during the year ended 30 June 2016, and the numbers of meetings attended by each director were: Full meetings of Directors Audit Committee Meetings Compensation Committee Meetings attended T.M. Barr D. Craig K. Skipper V. Rudenno E. McColley N. Fearis D. Rakich P. Hill G. Channon 25 11 7 11 - 2 14 13 14 No. of Meetings held while in office 25 11 7 11 - 2 14 14 14 Meetings attended *** 2 1 2 - - - 1 1 No. of Meetings held while in office *** 2 1 2 - - - 1 1 Meetings attended *** - - - - - 1 1 1 No. of Meetings held while in office *** - - - - - 1 1 1 *** Not a member of the Audit Committee or Compensation Committee Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 19 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS During the financial year, the Consolidated Entity incurred a premium of $100,000 (2014: $128,277) to insure Directors and officers of the Consolidated Entity. The liabilities insured include costs and expenses that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of the Consolidated Entity, and any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities that arise from conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of their position or of any information to gain advantage for themselves or someone else or to cause detriment to the Company. It is not possible to apportion the premium between amounts relating to insurance against legal costs and those relating to other liabilities. INDEMINFICATION AND INSURANCE OF AUDITORS The terms of engagement of Samson’s external auditor includes an indemnity in favour of the external auditor. This indemnity is in accordance with RSM Australia Partner’s standard Terms of Business and is conditional upon RSM Australia Partner’s acting as external auditor. Samson has not otherwise indemnified or agreed to indemnify the external auditors of Samson at any time during the financial year. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Directors of Samson Oil & Gas Limited aspire to maintain the standards of corporate governance appropriate to the size of the Company. The Company’s corporate governance statement is contained within the next section of this report. AUDIT COMMITTEE The members of the Audit Committee during the year, prior to the end of their tenure were Dr Victor Rudenno, Dr DeAnn Craig, Mr Eugene McColley (prior to his resignation) and Mr Keith Skipper. Dr Hill and Mr Channon have been members of the audit committee since their appointment on 27 January 2016. See detail under Directors Meetings for details of Audit Committee meetings attended by the Directors. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE There are no matters or circumstances that has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:    the Consolidated Entity’s operations in future financial years; or the results of those operations in future financial years; or the Consolidated Entity’s state of affairs in future financial years. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings. NON-AUDIT SERVICES The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the Company are important. No non-audit services were provided by RSM Australia Partners (the Company’s auditors for the year ended 30 June 2016) during the current year. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 20 of 93 DIRECTORS’ REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2016 OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE FORMER PARTNERS OF RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS There are no officers of the company who are former partners of RSM Australia Partners. AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 22. AUDITOR RSM Australia Partners continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. Terence M. Barr Director Denver, Colorado 29 September 2016 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 21 of 93 RSM Australia Partners 8 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 GPO Box R1253 Perth WA 6844 T +61 (0) 8 9261 9100 F +61 (0) 8 9261 9111 www.rsm.com.au AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Samson Oil & Gas Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: (i) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS Perth, WA Dated: 29 September 2016 J A KOMNINOS Partner THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Samson Oil & Gas Limited (“the Company”) and the board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of Corporate Governance. The Board continues to review the framework and practices to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. The Company and its controlled entities together are referred to as the Consolidated Entity in this statement. A description of the Consolidated Entity’s main corporate governance practice is set out below. All these practices, unless stated otherwise, were in place for the entire year. They comply with the 2013 ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight. The relationship between the board and senior management is critical to the Consolidated Entity’s long term success. The Directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Consolidated Entity in both the short and longer term and seek to balance often competing objectives in the best interests of the Consolidated Entity as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of the shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the Consolidated Entity is properly managed. The responsibilities of the Board include:  providing leadership and setting the strategic objectives of the entity;  appointing the Chairman of the Board;  appointing and when necessary replacing the CEO;  overseeing management’s performance generally; implementation of the entity’s strategic objectives and its  approving operating budgets and major capital expenditure;  overseeing the integrity of the entity’s accounting and corporate reporting systems, including the external audit  overseeing the entity’s process for making timely and balanced disclosure of all material information concerning the entity  ensuring that the entity has in place an appropriate risk management framework  approving the entity’s remuneration framework; and  monitoring the effectiveness of the entity’s governance practices. Management is responsible for implanting the Board’s strategy and objectives within the risk framework established by the Board. Management is also responsible for providing the Board with accurate, timely and clear information in order to enable the Board to perform its responsibilities as outlined above. The Board Charter, available on the Company’s website, recognizes and acknowledges that the Board acts on behalf of the shareholders and is accountable to the shareholders. The Board seeks to identify the expectations of the shareholders, as well as other regulatory and ethical expectations and obligations. In addition, the Board is responsible for identifying areas of significant business risk and ensuring arrangements are in place to adequately manage those risks. All members of the Board, and in particular non-executive Directors, are entitled to seek independent professional advice, at expense to the entity, when such advice is necessary to allow the Directors to discharge their responsibilities as Directors. The Company Secretary of the Consolidated Entity plays an important role in supporting the effectiveness of the Board and its Committees. The role of the Company Secretary includes:  advising the Board and its committees on governance matters;  monitoring that Board and committee policy and procedures are followed;   ensuring that the business at Board and committee meetings is accurately captured in the minutes; coordinating the timely completion and despatch of board and committee papers; and  helping to organise and facilitate the induction and professional development of the directors Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 23 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board through the Chairman and is accessible to all directors. The Board is responsible for the removal and appointment of the Company Secretary. The Board had not formalised a Diversity Policy due to the size of the Company, however the Company is committed to diversity and recognises the benefits arising from employee and board diversity and the importance of benefiting from all available talent. The Company operates a strictly non-discriminatory employment policy under which employees are recruited and promoted on the basis of merit alone without regard to gender, age, race, cultural background or ethnicity. As a matter of record, the Consolidated Group currently employs 2 women fill-time and one part time (out of a total staff of 9), including Ms Robyn Lamont the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Dr DeAnn Craig is one of three non-executive directors of the company. The company undertakes comprehensive reference checks prior to appointing a director, or putting that person forward as a candidate to ensure that person is competent, experienced, and would not be impaired in any way from undertaking the duties of director. The company provides relevant information to shareholders for their consideration about the attributes of candidates together with whether the Board supports the appointment or re-election. Although the process has not been formalised, the Board of Directors regularly reviews its performance, the performance of senior executives and the entity’s performance against goals periodically set. The most recent review happened in April 2015. The terms of the appointment of a non-executive director, executive directors and senior executives are agreed upon and set out in writing at the time of appointment. Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value The board operates in accordance with the broad principles set out in its charter which is available from the corporate governance information section of the company’s website at www.samsonoilandgas.com. The charter details the board’s composition and responsibilities. Board composition The charter states:   The board is to be comprised of both executive and non-executive Directors with a majority of non- executive Directors. Non-executive Directors bring a fresh perspective to the board’s consideration to strategic, risk and performance matters In recognition of the importance of independent views and the board’s role in supervising the activities of management, the Chair must be independent of management and all Directors are required to exercise independent judgement and review and constructively challenge the performance of management  The Chair is elected by the full board and is required to meet regularly with the Managing Director  The Company is to maintain a mix of Directors on the board from different backgrounds with complementary skills and experience. The board seeks to ensure that:  At any point in time, its membership represents an appropriate balance between Directors with experience and knowledge of the Consolidated Entity and Directors with an external or fresh perspective  The size of the board is conducive to effective discussion and efficient decision-making. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 24 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 Directors’ Independence The board has adopted specific principles in relation to Directors’ independence. These state that when determining independence, a director must be a non-executive and the board should consider whether the director:   Is a substantial shareholder of the Company or an officer or, or otherwise associated directly with, a substantial shareholder of the Company Is or has been employed in an executive capacity by the Company or any other Consolidated Entity member within three years before commencing to serve on the board  Within the last year has been a principal of a material professional adviser or material consultant to the Company or any other Consolidated Entity member, or an employee materially associated with the service provided Is a material supplier or customer of the Company or any other Consolidated Entity member, or an officer or otherwise associated directly or indirectly with a material supplier or customer   Has a material contractual relationship with the Company or a controlled entity other than as director of  the Consolidated Entity Is free from any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the director’s independent exercise of their judgement. “Materiality” for these purposes is determined on a qualitative basis. A transaction of any amount or a relationship is deemed material if knowledge of it may impact the shareholders’ understanding of the director’s performance. Recent thinking on corporate governance has introduced the view that a director’s independence may be perceived to be impacted by lengthy service on the board. To avoid any potential concerns, the board has determined that a director will not be deemed independent if he or she has served on the board of the Company for more than ten years. The board continues to monitor developments on this issue. The board assess independence each year. To enable this process, the Directors must provide all information to the Chief Financial Officer that may be relevant to the assessment. Board members Details of the members of the board, their experience, expertise, qualifications, term of office and their independent status are set out in the Directors report under the heading “Directors”. At the date of signing the Directors’ report, there is one executive director and three non-executive Directors. All non-executive Directors are deemed to be independent. The Board's skills matrix indicates the mix of skills, experience and expertise that are considered necessary at Board level for optimal performance of the Board. The matrix reflects the Board's objective to have an appropriate mix of industry and professional experience including skills such as leadership, governance, strategy, finance, risk, IT, HR, policy development, international business and customer relationship. External consultants may be brought it with specialist knowledge to address areas where this is an attribute deficiency in the Board. Although not formally documented, the Board feels that it has the appropriate mix of skills and diversity to appropriately perform its duties and obligations. New directors undertake an induction program coordinated by the Company Secretary that briefs and informs the director on all relevant aspects of the company's operations and background. A director development program is also available to ensure that directors can enhance their skills and remain abreast of important developments. Term of office The Company’s Constitution specifies that all non-executive Directors appointed during the year, automatically retire at the next annual general meeting (“AGM”) and are eligible for re-election at that general meeting. Any director that has been appointed during the year and is subject to automatic retirement at the AGM is not taken into account in the automatic retirement of one third of the Directors as detail below. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 25 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 At each AGM: (a) one third (or if that is not a whole number, the whole number nearest to one third) of the Directors who are not: (i) (ii) (iii) appointed, and required to retire, as detailed above; or the Managing Director; or Directors only because they are Alternates; and (b) any Director who would, if that Director remained in office until the next AGM, have held that office for more than 3 years must retire from office and is eligible for re-election. Chair and Chief Executive Officer The Chair is responsible for leading the board, ensuring Directors are properly briefed in all matters relevant to their role and responsibilities, facilitating board discussions and managing the board’s relationship with the Company’s senior executives. In accepting the position, the Chair has acknowledged that it will require a significant time commitment and has confirmed that other positions would not hinder his effective performance in the role of Chair. The CEO is responsible for implementing the Consolidated Entity’s strategies and policies. The board charter specifies that these are separate roles to be undertaken by separate people. The CEO role is performed by the Managing Director. Commitment The board held 25 meetings (including those held by circulating resolution) during the year. The number of meetings of the Company’s board of Directors and of each board committee held during the year ended 30 June 2016, and the number of meetings attended by each director is disclosed on page 19. It is the Company’s practice to allow its non-executive Directors to accept appointments outside the Company with prior written approval of the board. No appointments of this nature were requested during the year. Prior to appointment or being submitted for re-election, each non-executive director is required to specifically acknowledge that they will have and continue to have the time available to discharge their responsibilities to the Company. Board committees The board has established an Audit Committee to assist in the execution of the supervision of the audit by the Board. Effective 28 July 2011, the Board also formed a Compensation Committee to assist in the Board in its responsibility in relation to the compensation of the Consolidated Entity’s executive officers and Directors. Audit Committee The Audit Committee consists entirely of independent Directors. Dr DeAnn Craig, Mr. Keith Skipper, Mr Eugene McColley (prior to his resignation) and Dr Victor Rudenno were members of the Audit Committee prior to their tenure as Directors ceasing. Mr Channon and Dr Hill are the current members of the Audit Committee and have been since their appointment to the Board on 27 January 2016. Both are deemed to be independent Directors. The Audit Committee operates in accordance with a formal written charter, a copy of which is available on the Company’s website. This committee oversees, reviews and acts on reports to the board on various auditing and accounting matters, selects the independent auditors and oversees the scope of annual audits, fees to be paid to the independent auditors, the performance of the independent auditors and our accounting practices. In addition, the Audit Committee oversees the Company’s compliance programs relating to legal and regulatory requirements. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the entity. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes. This also includes the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 26 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 Nomination Committee The Company has a Nomination Committee; however the Board as a whole review the qualifications of any new board member and approve new appointments due to the size of the Board and the Company’s operations. Principle 3 – Act ethically and responsibly Code of Conduct The Company has developed a Code of Conduct (“the Code”) which has been fully endorsed by the board and applies to all Directors and employees. The Code is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure it reflects the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism and the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Consolidated Entity’s integrity and to take into account legal obligations and reasonable expectations of the Company’s stakeholders. In summary, the Code requires that at all times all Company employees will:  Act in the best interests of the Consolidated Entity  Act honestly and with high standards or personal integrity  Comply with the laws and regulations that apply to the Consolidated Entity and its operations  Not knowingly participate in any illegal or unethical activity  Not enter into any arrangement or participate in any activity that would conflict with the entity’s best interests or that would be likely to negatively affect the entity’s reputation  Not take advantage of the property or information of the Consolidated Entity or its customers for personal gain or to cause detriment to the Consolidated Entity or its customers; and  Not take advantage of their position or the opportunities arising therefrom for personal gain. The Consolidated Entity also has an Insider Trading Policy which outlines the appropriate times for the purchase and sale of the Company’s securities by Directors and employees. The purchase and sale of Company securities by Directors and employees is only permitted during non-black out periods. Black out periods are defined in the Company’s Insider Trading Policy. Any transactions undertaken must be notified to the CEO or CFO prior to being entered into. The Code and the Company’s trading policy is discussed with each new employee. Further training is periodically provided and all employees are asked to sign an annual declaration confirming their compliance with the Code and trading policy. The Code requires employees who are aware of unethical practices with the Consolidated Entity or breaches of the Company’s trading policy to report these using the Company’s whistleblower program. The Directors are satisfied that the Consolidated Entity has complied with its policies on ethical standards, including trading in securities. A copy of the Code and the Insider Trading Policy are available on the Company’s website. Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting Audit Committee The Audit Committee consists entirely of independent Directors. Dr DeAnn Craig, Mr. Keith Skipper, Mr Eugene McColley (prior to his resignation) and Dr Victor Rudenno were members of the Audit Committee prior to their tenure as Directors ceasing. Mr Channon and Dr Hill are the current members of the Audit Committee and have been since their appointment to the Board on 27 January 2016. Both are deemed to be independent Directors. Details of these Directors’ qualifications and attendance at Audit Committee meetings are set out in the Directors report on pages 2-5 and 19. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 27 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 All members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have an appropriate understanding of the oil and gas industry. Dr Hill is deemed to be the financial expert. The Audit Committee operates in accordance with a charter which is available on the Company’s website. The main responsibilities of the committee are to review and make recommendations to the Board in relation to:  The adequacy of the Consolidated Entity’s corporate reporting processes;  Whether the Consolidated Entity’s financial statements reflect the understanding of the Committee members of, and otherwise provide a true and fair view of, the financial position and performance of the Consolidated Entity;  The appropriateness of the accounting judgements or choices exercised by management in preparing the Consolidated Entity financial statements;  The appointment or removal of the external auditor;  The rotation of the audit engagement partner;  The scope and adequacy of the external audit;  The independence and performance of the external auditor;  Any proposal for the external auditor to provide non-audit services and whether it might compromise the independence of the external auditor Prior to approving the Consolidated Entity’s financial statements for a financial period, the Audit Committee receives a declaration from the CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the Consolidated Entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity. The CEO and CFO also certify that the opinion has been formed on the basis of sounds system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit Committee: receives regular reports from management and the external auditors;   meets with external auditors at least twice a year, or more frequently if necessary;   reviews the processes the CEO and CFO have in place to support their certifications to the board; reviews any significant disagreements between the auditors and management, irrespective of whether they have been resolved; is given the opportunity to meet with external auditors without the presence of management if required; and   provides the external auditors with a clear line of communication at any time to the either the audit committee or the Chair of the board. The Audit Committee has authority, within the scope of its responsibilities, to seek any information it requires from any employee or external party. External auditors The Company’s and Audit Committee’s policy is to appoint external auditors who clearly demonstrate quality and independence. The performance of the external auditor is reviewed annually and applications for tender of external audit services are requested as deemed appropriate, taking into consideration assessment of performance, existing value and tender costs. The external audit was put to tender in 2008 with PricewaterhouseCoopers being appointed external auditors in October 2008. The external audit was put to tender again in 2014 and RSM Australia Partner’s was appointed external auditors in November 2014. An analysis of fees paid to the external auditors, including a break-down of fees for non-audit services, is provided in the Directors’ report and in note 21 to the financial statements. It is the policy of the external auditors to provide an annual declaration of their independence to the Audit Committee. The external auditor will attend the AGM and be available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 28 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 Principle 5 - Make timely and balanced disclosures The Company recognises the importance of ensuring its continuous disclosure requirements are met, and maintains a written policy that outlines the responsibilities relating to the directors, officers and employees in complying with the company's disclosure obligations. Where any such person is of any doubt as to whether they possess information that could be classified as market sensitive, they are required to notify the Company Secretary immediately in the first instance. The Company Secretary is required to consult with the CEO in relation to matters brought to his or her attention for potential announcement. The Company Secretary has been nominated as the person responsible for communications with the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”). This role includes responsibility for ensuring compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements in the ASX Listing Rules and overseeing and co-ordinating information disclosure to the ASX, analysts, brokers, shareholders, the media and the public. All announcements and presentations made by the Consolidated Entity, are prepared by management and reviewed and authorised by the Board prior to being released. The authorisation process in place seeks to ensure that announcements made are factual, complete, balanced and expressed in a clear and objective manner that allows investors to assess the impact of the information when making investment decisions. Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders The Consolidated Entity actively seeks to provide its security holder appropriate information and facilities to allow them to exercise their rights as security holders effectively. This includes:  giving security holders ready access to information about the Consolidated Entity and its governance; communicating openly and honestly with security holders; and   encouraging and facilitating their participation in meetings of security holders. Detailed information with respect to the Directors and Executives of the Consolidated Entity is included on the Consolidated Entity’s website: www.samsonoilandgas.com. The following information is also available on the Consolidated Entity’s website:  Audit Committee Charter  Compensation Committee Charter  Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter  Code of Ethics  Insider Trading Policy All information disclosed to the ASX is posted on the Company’s website as soon as it is disclosed to the ASX. When analysts are briefed on aspects of the Consolidated Entity’s operations, the material used in the presentation is released to the ASX and posted on the Company’s website. Procedures have also been established for reviewing whether any price sensitive information has been inadvertently disclosed and, if so, this information is also immediately released to the market. The Company actively promotes communication with shareholders through a variety of measures, including the use of the Company’s website and email. The Company’s reports and ASX announcements may be viewed and downloaded from its website: www.samsonoilandgas.com or the ASX website: asx.com.au under ASX code “SSN”. The Company also maintains an email list for the distribution of the Company’s announcements via email in a more timely manner. The Consolidated Entity also welcomes communication and feedback from its security holders. The Consolidated Entity’s website contains information in order to enable security holders to contact the Directors or Management via email, phone or mail. The Consolidated Entity also makes time available at the Annual General Meeting for questions from security holders and holds meeting with security holders at other times as necessary. From 30 June 2009, shareholders could elect whether or not they wished to receive a hard copy of the Annual Report. A copy of the Annual Report is sent to all shareholders who elected to receive one. All shareholders receive the Notice of Meeting for the Company’s Annual General Meeting. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 29 of 93 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2016 Principle 7- Recognise and manage risk The board, through the Audit Committee, is responsible for ensuring there are adequate policies in relation to risk management, compliance and internal control systems. A separate Risk Committee has not been established. The Company believes that the regular communication between senior management and the board ensures that risks are identified and dealt with, when appropriate, in a timely manner. The Board and the Audit Committee are responsible for:  The adequacy of the Consolidated Entity’s processes for managing risk; and  The response of the Consolidated Entity for incidents involving fraud or other break down of the Consolidated Entity’s internal controls. Each year, the Board performs a review of the Consolidated Entity’s fraud risk environment and makes any recommendations necessary to management to decrease fraud risk. No recommendations were made during the current years review. Considerable importance is placed on maintaining a strong control environment. There is an organisation structure with clearly drawn lines of accountability and delegation of authority. Adherence to the Code of Conduct is required at all times and the board actively promotes a culture of quality and integrity. The Consolidated Entity has outsourced its internal audit function to an accounting firm in the United States unrelated to its external auditors. This internal audit function assists the Consolidated Entity with its internal controls by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes. Environmental Risk System The Company recognises the importance of environmental risk management and is committed to the highest level of sound environmental management. The Company has established best practice environmental policies for those fields that it operates and seeks to ensure the operators of its non-operated properties operate in an environmentally sound manner. Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly A Compensation Committee was formed on 28 July 2011. The Compensation Committee Charter can be found on the Consolidated Entity’s website. The Compensation Committee is chaired by an independent director. The Compensation Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors. Further detail in relation to the Company’s remuneration policies can be found in the Remuneration Report included within the Directors’ Report. Members of the senior executive team sign a formal employment contract at the time of their appointment covering a range of matters including their duties, rights, responsibilities and any entitlements on termination. The standard contract refers to a specific formal job description. Further information on Directors’ and executives’ remuneration, including principles used to determine remuneration, is set out in the Directors’ report under the heading “Remuneration report”. The board also assumes responsibility for overseeing management succession planning. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 30 of 93 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the year ended 30 June 2016 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revenue Sale of oil and gas Total revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Bargain purchase on acquisition of properties Other Income Expenses General and administrative expenses Finance costs Exploration and evaluation expense Derivative instruments Abandonment cost Impairment expense Loss before income tax Income tax expense Loss after income tax Net loss for the year attributable to owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Item that may be classified to profit and loss Currency translation differences Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to the owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited Note 3 (a) 3 (a) 3 (a) 3 (b) 3 (c) 3 (e) 3 (f) 11 4 16 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 9,002,355 9,002,355 13,295,006 13,295,006 (9,942,986) (12,887,425) (940,631) 407,581 10,775,231 - 900,017 168,616 (3,770,612) (1,516,852) (4,216,077) (2,657,963) - (4,949,782) (788,925) (12,686,943) 3,112,268 (412,588) (9,940,045) (19,857,456) (11,366,932) (35,007,229) - (3,021) (11,366,932) (35,010,250) (11,366,932) (35,010,250) (68,538) (305,838) (11,435,470) (35,316,088) Basic loss per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company (cents) Diluted loss per share (cents) 22 22 (0.39) (0.39) (1.23) (1.23) The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 31 of 93 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at 30 June 2016 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Derivative instruments Oil inventory Prepayments Assets held for sale Total current assets Non-current assets Other receivables Restricted cash Derivative instruments Plant and equipment Exploration and evaluation assets Oil and gas properties Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Derivative instruments Borrowings Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Derivative instruments Borrowings Provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Contributed equity Accumulated losses Reserves Total equity Consolidated Entity Note 2016 $ 2015 $ 6 7 23 8 2,654,812 1,996,344 - 463,768 183,305 2,062,720 3,645,152 159,216 - 372,080 11 13,798,987 19,097,216 6,239,168 7 6 23 9 10 11 12 14 23 13 23 13 14 139,552 450,000 - 308,474 220,703 31,827,573 32,946,302 52,043,518 5,958,285 300,000 1,671,654 15,546,428 23,476,367 117,258 - 101,269 248,521 3,880,220 28,794,738 33,142,006 39,381,174 3,358,846 - - - 3,358,846 1,233,077 - 18,665,227 18,474,188 3,011,150 22,909,454 46,385,821 1,682,383 20,156,571 23,515,417 5,657,697 15,865,757 15 16 15 99,523,411 98,296,001 (100,070,306) 6,204,592 5,657,697 (88,703,374) 6,273,130 15,865,757 The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 32 of 93 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS for the year ended 30 June 2016 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Cash received from commodity derivative instruments Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Interest paid Payments of abandonment costs Payments for operating bonds Proceeds from legal settlement Income taxes refund received Net cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties Payments for furniture and fittings Payments for exploration and evaluation Payments for oil and gas properties Net cash flows used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of share capital Proceeds from borrowings Repayments of borrowings Payments for costs associated with borrowings Payments for costs associated with capital raising Net cash flows from financing activities Consolidated Entity Note 2016 $ 2015 $ 10,443,411 13,177,704 637,980 2,275,026 (9,034,163) (10,987,741) 2,573 (808,144) (34,680) (450,000) 725,000 31,061 (481,714) (862,762) - - - (107,135) 19 1,481,977 3,044,439 1,000,000 (183,266) - (20,249) (749,731) (2,406,192) (17,620,436) (17,670,628) (17,553,433) (20,097,069) 1,400,150 880 15,801,000 13,000,000 - (301,000) (295,151) (172,740) (83,690) (45,000) 16,733,259 12,571,190 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 661,803 (4,481,440) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 2,062,720 6,846,394 Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (69,711) (302,234) Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2,654,812 2,062,720 The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Samson Oil & Gas Limited Financial Statements – 30 June 2016 Page 33 of 93 CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 30 June 2016 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Attributable to equity holders of the parent Contributed Equity Accumulated Losses Foreign Currency Translation Reserve Equity Reserve Share Based Total Equity Payments Reserve $ $ $ $ $ $ Balance at 1 July 2014 Loss after income tax 98,340,121 - (53,693,124) (35,010,250) 2,399,876 - (1,097,780) - 5,276,872 - Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Total comprehensive expense for the year - - - (305,838) (35,010,250) (305,838) Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of share capital Share issue costs 880 (45,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - 51,225,965 (35,010,250) (305,838) (35,316,088) 880 (45,000) Balance at 30 June 2015 98,296,001 (88,703,374) 2,094,038 (1,097,780) 5,276,872 15,865,757 98,296,001 (88,703,374) 2,094,038 (1,097,780) 5,276,872 15,865,757 Balance at 1 July 2015 Loss after income tax Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Total comprehensive expense for the year - - - (11,366,932) - (11,366,932) - (68,538) (68,538) Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of share capital Share issue costs 1,400,150 (172,740) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (11,366,932) (68,538) (11,435,470) 1,400,150 (172,740) Balance at 30 June 2016 99,523,411 (100,070,306) 2,025,500 (1,097,780) 5,276,872 5,657,697 The above statement of Consolidated Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 34 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION The financial statements of the Company for the year ended and as at 30 June 2016 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 29 September 2016. The financial statements include the financial statements for the Consolidated Entity comprised of Samson Oil & Gas Limited and its subsidiaries, referred to hereafter as the Consolidated Entity or Samson. Samson Oil & Gas Limited is a Company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. Samson also trades an American Depository Share (“ADS”) on NYSE AMEX under the symbol "SSN". Effective 30 March 2015, the Company changed the number of ordinary shares represented by each ADS from 20 to 200. The number of the Company’s ordinary shares outstanding was not affected. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Consolidated Entity are described in Note 18 Segment Reporting. NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless stated otherwise. Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Going concern These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. As disclosed in the financial statements, the Consolidated Entity incurred a loss of $11,366,932 for the year ended 30 June 2016. As at that date, the Consolidated Entity’s total current liabilities of $23,476,367 exceed its total current assets of $19,097,216. The Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the sale of assets and raising further capital. These factors indicate a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the ability of the Consolidated Entity to continue as a going concern and therefore whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report. The directors believe there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Consolidated Entity will be able to continue as a going concern, after consideration of the following factors: - On 30 June 2016, the Consolidated Entity signed a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of its North Stockyard project in North Dakota (Note 11). The sale remains subject to settlement at the date the financial statements were authorised for issue. Included in the financial statements (Note 12), is a $1,000,000 deposit which is non-refundable unless environmental or title issues are identified by the purchaser during their due diligence (Note 11). The Consolidated Entity expects to successfully settle the transaction which will provide proceeds of $15,000,000 and enable the repayment of current borrowings owing to its financiers, the Mutual of Omaha Bank, of $11,500,000 (Note 13). The sale of North Stockyard is expected to close on 20 October, 2016 and the Consolidated Entity has received an extension from their financiers to 31 October 2016 for the current amounts owing and repayable of $11,500,000. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 35 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) - Currently the Consolidated Entity has both current and non-current borrowings payable under their credit facility (Note 13). Based on the performance associated with the Foreman Butte acquisition (Note 3a & 11) and the strength in the recent 30 June 2016 reserve report, Samson intends to open discussions with Mutual of Omaha Bank to renegotiate the current credit facility, with a view to extending the term, removing some of the more onerous covenants and providing additional liquidity to the Consolidated Entity. While there can be no guarantee that Samson will be successful in these negotiations, Samson is confident of a positive outcome, be it with Mutual of Omaha or another lending group. - Samson plans to issue additional equity securities under the Corporations Act 2001, to raise further working capital. Samson have been successful in raising capital previously. Current terms under the Consolidated Entity’s credit facility include a covenant requiring the Consolidated Entity to raise $5,000,000 on or before the 30 September 2016. On the 29 September 2016, an extension was received from Samson’s financiers to extend this deadline to the 15 November 2016. Whilst only $1,400,000 had been raised as at the date the financial statements were authorised for issue, the financier had agreed to allow Samson the utilisation of excess working capital generated from the proposed settlement of the North Stockyard sale to be included as ‘equity’ funds contributing towards the $5,000,000 requirement. The amount to be included will be an amount mutually acceptable to both parties and determined prior to the 15 November 2016. Additionally, on 27 September 2016, Samson held an extraordinary general meeting, at which shareholders refreshed the Consolidated Entity’s ability to raise further capital. Discussions are ongoing with stockbrokers in order to raise the necessary funds. Accordingly, the Directors believe that the Consolidated Entity will be able to continue as a going concern and that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial report. The financial report does not include any adjustments relating to the amounts or classification of recorded assets or liabilities that might be necessary if the Consolidated Entity does not continue as a going concern. Historical cost convention These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for derivative instruments, which have been measured at fair value. Critical accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of the applying the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are discussed at d) below. a) Compliance Statement The consolidated financial statements of the Consolidated Entity also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). b) New and amended accounting standards and interpretations adopted The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 36 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) c) New standards and interpretation not yet adopted by the Consolidated Entity Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2016 reporting periods. The Consolidated Entity’s assessment of the impact of the new standards and interpretations is set out below. AASB 9 Financial Instruments This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The standard replaces all previous versions of AASB 9 and completes the project to replace IAS 39 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement'. AASB 9 introduces new classification and measurement models for financial assets. A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost, if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, which arise on specified dates and solely principal and interest. All other financial instrument assets are to be classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive income ('OCI'). For financial liabilities, the standard requires the portion of the change in fair value that relates to the entity's own credit risk to be presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting mismatch). New simpler hedge accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with the risk management activities of the entity. New impairment requirements will use an 'expected credit loss' ('ECL') model to recognise an allowance. Impairment will be measured under a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted. The standard introduces additional new disclosures. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2018 but the impact of its adoption is yet to be assessed by the consolidated entity. AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The standard provides a single standard for revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity will recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard will require: contracts (either written, verbal or implied) to be identified, together with the separate performance obligations within the contract; determine the transaction price, adjusted for the time value of money excluding credit risk; allocation of the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on a basis of relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service, or estimation approach if no distinct observable prices exist; and recognition of revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Credit risk will be presented separately as an expense rather than adjusted to revenue. For goods, the performance obligation would be satisfied when the customer obtains control of the goods. For services, the performance obligation is satisfied when the service has been provided, typically for promises to transfer services to customers. For performance obligations satisfied over time, an entity would select an appropriate measure of progress to determine how much revenue should be recognised as the performance obligation is satisfied. Contracts with customers will be presented in an entity's statement of financial position as a contract liability, a contract asset, or a receivable, depending on the relationship between the entity's performance and the customer's payment. Sufficient quantitative and qualitative disclosure is required to enable users to understand the contracts with customers; the significant judgments made in applying the guidance to those contracts; and any assets recognised from the costs to obtain or fulfil a contract with a customer. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2018 but the impact of its adoption is yet to be assessed by the consolidated entity. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 37 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) AASB 16 Leases This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Subject to exceptions, a 'right-of-use' asset will be capitalised in the statement of financial position, measured as the present value of the unavoidable future lease payments to be made over the lease term. The exceptions relate to short-term leases of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets (such as personal computers and small office furniture) where an accounting policy choice exists whereby either a 'right-of-use' asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. A liability corresponding to the capitalised lease will also be recognised, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line operating lease expense recognition will be replaced with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included in operating costs) and an interest expense on the recognised lease liability (included in finance costs). In the earlier periods of the lease, the expenses associated with the lease under AASB 16 will be higher when compared to lease expenses under AASB 117. However EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced by interest expense and depreciation in profit or loss under AASB 16. For classification within the statement of cash flows, the lease payments will be separated into both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating or financing activities) component. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially change how a lessor accounts for leases. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2019 but the impact of its adoption is yet to be assessed by the consolidated entity. There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. d) Principles of Consolidation In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 29. The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Samson Oil & Gas Limited (“parent entity” or “Company”) as at 30 June 2016 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Consolidated Entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Consolidated Entity controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Consolidated Entity. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity (refer to Note 2 (cc)). All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions, have been eliminated in full. Unrealised losses are eliminated unless costs cannot be recovered. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity, using consistent accounting policies. Non-controlling interests not held by the Consolidated Entity are allocated their share of net profit after tax in the profit and loss and are presented within equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, separately from parent shareholders’ equity. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 38 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) The Consolidated Entity treats transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control as transactions with equity owners of the Consolidated Entity. A change in ownership interest results in an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests to reflect their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the adjustment to non-controlling interests and any consideration paid or received is recognised in a separate reserve within equity attributable to owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited. When the Consolidated Entity ceases to have control, joint control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is remeasured to its fair value with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, jointly controlled entity or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Consolidated Entity had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. If the ownership interest in a jointly-controlled entity or an associate is reduced but joint control or significant influence is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where appropriate. e) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting policies Management has identified the critical accounting policies set out below for which significant judgments, estimates and assumptions are made. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions may materially affect financial results of the financial position reported in future periods. Further details of the nature of these assumptions and conditions may be found in the relevant notes to the financial statements. Exploration and evaluation The Consolidated Entity’s accounting policy for exploration and evaluation is set out in Note 2 (r). The application of this policy necessarily requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions as to future events and circumstances, in particular the assessment of whether economic quantities of reserves have been found. Any such estimates and assumptions may change as new information becomes available. If, after having capitalised expenditure under our policy, we conclude that we are unlikely to recover the expenditure by future exploitation or sale, then the relevant capitalised amount will be written off to the profit and loss. When assessing whether deferred exploration expenditure should be carried forward from the prior year the Consolidated Entity reviews each project on an individual basis, taking into account, but not limited, to the ongoing activity in relation to that field, including any new agreements or contracts entered into during the year and the Consolidated Entity’s near future plans for the field or prospect. The Consolidated Entity believes that exploration expenditures are incurred with the intent of making further investment decisions and are not directly related to the revenue producing activities of the Consolidated Entity and are therefore more appropriately presented as investing activities. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 39 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Critical accounting estimates and assumptions The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are: Share-based payment transactions The Consolidated Entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The value of equity-settled transactions with other service providers, excluding employees, are measured based on the value of the service received by the Consolidated Entity. If a value for this cannot be reasonably measured, the value will be measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date services are provided. The Consolidated Entity also uses a Black- Scholes option pricing model to determine this fair value, where appropriate. Impairment of assets In determining the recoverable amount of assets, in the absence of quoted market prices, estimations are made regarding the present value of future cash flows using asset specific discount rates. For oil and gas properties, expected future cash flow estimation is based on proved and probable reserves, future production profiles, commodity prices and costs. The estimates of future cash flows are made as at each balance date, using the price estimates from the forward curve as at that date. Restoration obligations The Consolidated Entity estimates the future removal costs of oil and gas wells and production facilities at the time of installation of the assets. In most instances, the removal of assets will occur many years into the future. This requires judgmental assumptions regarding removal data, future environmental legislation, and the extent of reclamation activities required the engineering methodology for estimating future cost, future removal technologies in determining the removal cost, and liability specific discount rates to determine the present value of these cash flows. For more detail regarding the policy in respect of the provision for restoration refer to Note 2 (w). The discount rate used to determine the present value of the cash flows was 13.43% (2015:6.45%). Reserves estimates Estimates of recoverable quantities of proven and probable reserves, that are used to review the carrying value of oil and gas properties, include assumptions regarding commodity prices, exchange rates, discount rates, and production and transportation costs for future cash flows. It also requires interpretation of complex and difficult geological and geophysical models in order to make an assessment of the size, shape, depth and quality of reservoirs and their anticipated recoveries. The economic, geological and technical factors used by the Consolidated Entity to estimate reserves may change from period to period. Changes in reserves can impact asset carrying values, the provision for restoration and the recognition of deferred tax assets, due to changes in estimated future cash flows. Reserves are integral to the amount of depreciation, depletion, amortisation and impairment charged to the profit and loss. The impairment expense recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income is $9.9 million (2015: $19.9 million). 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 40 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Reserve estimates are prepared by internal engineers and external independent third parties in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. The reserve estimates as at 30 June 2016 were prepared by Netherland, Sewell and Associates, Inc and for 30 June 2015 were prepared by Ryder Scott Company. Both are independent reserve engineers. Units of production method of depreciation and amortisation The Consolidated Entity applies the units of production method for depreciation of its oil and gas properties and assets based on hydrocarbons produced. These calculations require the use of estimates and assumptions. Significant judgment is required in assessing the available reserves and future production associated with the assets to be depreciated under this method. Factors that must be considered in determining reserves and future production are the Company’s history of exploiting reserves and the relevant time frames, markets and future developments. When these factors change or become known in the future, such differences will impact pre-tax profit and carrying values of assets. It is impracticable to quantify the effect of these changes in these estimates and assumptions in future periods. The reassessment of rates occurs at 31 December and 30 June each and is performed consistently from period to period. Business combinations As discussed at cc), business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value of assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed are initially estimated by the consolidated entity taking into consideration all available information at the reporting date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the business combination accounting is retrospective, where applicable, to the period the combination occurred and may have an impact on the assets and liabilities, depreciation and amortisation reported. f) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised and measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Consolidated Entity and the revenue can be reliably measured. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Sale of oil and gas Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product have passed to the buyer and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards are considered to have passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the product to the customer. Gas imbalances occur when the Consolidated Entity sells more or less than its entitled ownership percentage of total gas production. Any amount received in excess of the Consolidated Entity’s share is treated as a liability. If the Company receives less than its entitled share, the underproduction is recorded as a receivable. Interest income Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the Consolidated Entity reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest rate of the instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the original effective interest rate Other income Revenue is recognised when the Consolidated Entity’s right to receive the payment is established. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 41 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) g) Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying assets are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed. h) Leases The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and whether the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. Finance leases, which transfer to the Consolidated Entity substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised as an expense in profit or loss. Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the Consolidated Entity will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the profit and loss on a straight line basis over the lease term. Operating lease incentives are recognised as a liability when received and subsequently reduced by allocating lease payments between rental expense and reduction of the liability. i) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are included within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash and cash equivalents exclude restricted cash. j) Restricted cash The Consolidated Entity may be required to place funds with third parties as bonds for environmental restoration. These bonds are carried as non-current receivables when the release of cash is not expected to occur within twelve months. The bonds are represented by cash and are valued as cash. k) Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30-90 days. They are presented as current assets unless collection is not expected for more than 12 months from reporting date. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 42 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. An allowance account (provision for impairment of trade receivables) is used when there is objective evidence that the Consolidated Entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties in the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments (more than 60 days overdue) are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss within other expenses. When a trade receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in profit and loss. l) Prepayments Prepayments relate to certain goods and services whereby the payment has been made and the resultant benefit is derived over future periods. m) Foreign currency translation (i) Functional and presentation currency The functional currency of Samson Oil & Gas Limited is Australian Dollars. The functional currency of Samson Oil & Gas USA, Inc and Samson Oil and Gas USA Montana, Inc is United States Dollars. The presentation currency of the Consolidated Entity is United States Dollars. (ii)Transaction and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss, except when they are deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to part of the net investment in a foreign operation. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings are presented in the profit and loss, within finance costs. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the profit and loss on a net basis within other income or other expenses. Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. For example, translation differences on non-monetary assets and liabilities such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit or loss as part of the value gain or loss and translation differences on non-monetary assets such as equities classified as available-for-sale financial assets are recognised in other comprehensive income. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 43 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) (iii) Translation of Consolidated Entity functional currency to presentation currency The results and financial position of entities within the Consolidated Entity entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:  Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the  date of that balance sheet Income and expense for each profit and loss are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions)  Equity is translated at the historical exchange rate that approximates the rate in effect at the date of the transaction, and  All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other financial instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to shareholders’ equity. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, a proportionate share of such exchange differences are recognised in profit and loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale where applicable. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entities and translated at the closing rate. n) Income tax The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period in the countries where the company’s subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit nor loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 44 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. o) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the balance sheet. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. p) Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes the cost of replacing parts that are eligible for capitalisation when the cost of replacing the parts is incurred. Similarly, when each major overhaul is performed its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of plant and equipment as a replacement only if it is eligible for capitalisation. All other repairs and maintenance are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Depreciation expense is estimated over the useful life of the assets as follows: Furniture and fittings – over two to five years using the straight line method Computer equipment – over two to five years using the straight line method Motor vehicles – over three to five years using the straight line method Lease and well equipment – over the life of the reserve (usually 3-25 years) – approximated using the units of production method. Plant and equipment under lease are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter. The assets’ residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end. Refer Note 2 (t) for the Consolidated Entity’s policy in relation to Impairment of Non-Financial Assets. Derecognition and disposal An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit and loss in the year the asset is derecognised. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 45 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) q) Oil and gas properties Oil and gas properties include capitalised project expenditure and development expenditure. The Consolidated Entity uses the units of production method to amortise costs carried forward in relation to its oil and gas properties. For this approach, the calculations are based on proved and probable reserves as determined by our reserves determination. Impairment on the carrying value of oil and gas properties is based on proved and probable reserves and is assessed on a field by field basis. r) Exploration and evaluation assets Exploration and evaluation expenditure in respect of each area of interest is accounted for using the successful efforts method of accounting. The successful efforts method requires all exploration and evaluation expenditure to be expensed in the period in which it is incurred, except the costs of wells and the costs of acquiring interests in new exploration assets, which are capitalised as intangible exploration and evaluation assets. The costs of wells that have been initially capitalised pending the results of the well, are reviewed at the completion of the well when well results are known and transferred to oil and gas properties or expensed as appropriate. An area of interest refers to an individual geographical area where the presence of oil or a natural gas field is considered favourable or has been proved to exist, and in most cases will comprise an individual oil or gas field. This means all exploration and evaluation costs, including general permit activity, geological and geophysical costs are expensed as incurred except where:   the expenditure or asset acquired relates to an exploration discovery, that at balance date, the assessment of whether or not an economically recoverable reserve is not yet complete and active and significant operations in relation to the area of interest is continuing; or it is expected that the expenditure or asset acquired will be recouped through successful exploitation, or alternatively, by its sale. Exploration costs are classified as cash flows from investing activities in the cash flow statement. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset may exceed its recoverable amount. When assessing for impairment consideration is given to but not limited to the following: the period for which the Consolidated Entity has the right to explore   planned and budgeted future exploration expenditure  activities incurred during the year, and  activities planned for future periods. s) Investments and other financial assets Investments and financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are categorised as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, or available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Designation is re-evaluated at each financial year end, but there are restrictions on reclassifying to other categories. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus in the case of assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 46 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Recognition and Derecognition Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date – the date on which the group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss as gains and losses from investment securities. Measurement At initial recognition, the group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss. Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category are presented in profit or loss within other income or other expenses in the period in which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss as part of revenue from when the Consolidated Entity’s right to receive payments is established. Interest income from these financial assets is included in the net gains/(losses). Changes in the fair value of monetary securities denominated in a foreign currency and classified as available-for-sale are analysed between translation differences resulting from changes in amortised cost of the security and other changes in the carrying amount of the security. The translation differences related to changes in the amortised costs are recognised in profit or loss, and other changes in carrying amount are recognised in other comprehensive income. Changes in the fair value of other monetary and non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in the other comprehensive income. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (i) Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’. Financial assets are classified as held for trading in that they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term with the intention of making a profit. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on financial assets held for trading are recognised in profit or loss and the related assets are classified as current assets in the balance sheet. Loans and receivables (ii) Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in the profit and loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired. These are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date, which are classified as non-current. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 47 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Impairment (iii) The Consolidated Entity assesses at each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as result of one more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliability estimated. In the case of equity investments classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered an indicator that the assets are impaired. Impairment losses are recognised through the profit and loss. Assets carried at amortised cost For loans and receivables, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in the consolidated profit and loss. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. As a practical expedient, the Consolidated Entity may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in a debtor’s credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated profit and loss. Assets classified as available-for-sale If there is objective evidence of impairment for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss – is removed from equity and recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses on equity instruments that were recognised in profit or loss are not reversed through profit or loss in a subsequent period. If the fair value of a debt instrument classified as available-for-sale increases in a subsequent period and the increase can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss, the impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss. t) Impairment of non-financial assets The Consolidated Entity assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Consolidated Entity makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets and the asset’s value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value. In such cases the asset is tested for impairment as part of the cash-generating unit to which it belongs. When the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset or cash-generating unit is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses relating to continuing operations are recognised in profit and loss. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 48 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) An assessment is also made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss. After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life. u) Trade and other payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. These amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months from the reporting date. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. v) Provisions Provisions for legal claims and make good obligations are recognised when the Consolidated Entity has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item including in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense. w) Restoration costs The Consolidated Entity records the present value of the estimated cost of legal and constructive obligations to restore operating locations in the period in which the obligation arises. The nature of restoration activities includes the removal of facilities, abandonment of wells and rehabilitation of affected areas. Typically, the obligation arises when the asset is installed at the production location. When the liability is initially recorded, the estimated cost is capitalised by increasing the carrying amount of the related oil and gas properties. Over time, the liability is increased for the change in present value based on a risk adjusted pre-tax discount rate appropriate to the risks inherent in the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recorded as an accretion charge within finance costs. The carrying amount capitalised in oil and gas properties is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 49 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Each year, the Consolidated Entity reviews the estimated restoration costs and the estimated period in which the obligation is likely to occur to ensure that they are appropriate. The Consolidated Entity also reviews the discount rate to ensure it is still appropriate. If changing any of these variables results in a decrease in the liability the difference is recorded against the corresponding asset, which is included in oil and gas properties in the balance sheet. Costs incurred that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and that do not have a future economic benefit, are expensed. x) Employee leave benefits Wages, salaries and annual leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employee’s services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable. Long service leave The liability for long service is measured as the fair value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturities and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. The liability for long service leave is presented in current payables. Defined contribution superannuation expense Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. y) Share-based payment transactions Equity settled transactions: The Consolidated Entity provides benefits to employees (including senior executives) of the Consolidated Entity in the form of share based payments, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions). The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option. In valuing equity settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of Samson Oil & Gas Limited (market conditions) if applicable. The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period, if any, in which the performance and/or services conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting period). 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 50 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative charge to profit and loss is the product of: i. ii. iii. The grant date fair value of the award; The current best estimate of the number of awards that will vest, taking into account such factors as the likelihood of employee turnover during the vesting period and the likelihood of non-market performance conditions being met; and The expired portion of the vesting period. The charge to profit and loss for the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above, less the amounts already charged in previous periods. There is a corresponding entry to equity. Until an award has vested, any amounts recorded are contingent and will be adjusted if more or fewer awards vest than originally anticipated to do so. Any award subject to a market condition is considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions are satisfied. If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of modification. If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and the new award are treated as they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph. The dilutive effect, if any, of the outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share. The expense for share based payments in relation to Directors and executives is recognised in the parent entity. z) Contributed equity Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Where any member of the Consolidated Entity purchases the Company’s equity instruments, for example as a result of a share buy-back or share based payment plan, the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted from equity attributable to the owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited. Where such ordinary shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable of the owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 51 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) aa) Earnings per share i) Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:  The result attributable to equity holders of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares  By the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares (Note 22). ii) Diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:  The after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated dilutive potential ordinary shares, and  The weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. bb) Joint Operations Joint arrangements Under AASB 11 Joint Arrangements investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. The Consolidated Entity has joint operations. The Consolidated Entity recognises its direct right to the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of joint operations and its share of any jointly held or incurred assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These have been incorporated in the financial statements under the appropriate headings. Details of the joint operation are set out in note 25. cc) Business Combinations The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, including business combinations involving entities or businesses under common control, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition by acquisition basis, the group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non- controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the group’s share of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the different is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 52 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. dd) Segment Reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker “CODM”. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors. ee) Derivative Financial Instruments The Company utilizes swap and collar option contracts to hedge the effect of price changes on a portion of its future oil and natural gas production. The objective of the Company’s hedging activities and the use of derivative financial instruments is to achieve more predictable cash flows. While the use of these derivative instruments limits the downside risk of adverse price movements, they also may limit future revenues from favorable price movements. The Company may, from time to time, opportunistically restructure existing derivative contracts or enter into new transactions to effectively modify the terms of current contracts in order to improve the pricing parameters in existing contracts or realize the current value of the Company’s existing positions. The Company may use the proceeds from such transactions to secure additional contracts for periods in which the Company believes it has additional unmitigated commodity price risk. The use of derivatives involves the risk that the counterparties to such instruments will be unable to meet the financial terms of such contracts. The Company’s derivative contracts are with a single multinational bank with no history of default with the Company. The derivative contracts may be terminated by a non-defaulting party in the event of default by one of the parties to the agreement. Previously, collateral under the revolving credit facility supported the Company’s collateral obligations under the Company’s derivative contracts. Therefore, the Company is not required to post additional collateral when the Company is in a derivative liability position. The Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting to any of its derivative transactions and, consequently, the Company recognizes mark-to-market gains and losses in earnings currently, rather than deferring such amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income for those commodity derivatives that would qualify as cash flow hedges. ff) Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowing are subsequently measured at amortised costs. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in profit and loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. Deferred transaction costs are expensed to the profit and loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest rate. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Consolidated Entity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 53 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.) NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.) gg) Parent entity financial information The financial information for the parent entity, Samson Oil & Gas Limited, disclosed in Note 29 has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below. Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint operations entities (i) Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint operations entities are accounted for at cost in the financial statements of Samson Oil & Gas Limited. The Consolidated Entity does not meet the definition of a Group for the purposes of Tax Consolidation therefore there are no tax sharing or funding agreements in place. hh) Current and non-current classification Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non- current classification. An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting cycle; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. ii) Fair value measurement When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of principal market, the most advantageous market. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified, into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs use in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 54 of 93 NOTE 3. REVENUE AND EXPENSES Revenue and expenses a) Revenue Sale of oil and gas Oil sales Gas sales Other liquids Total revenue NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 8,240,529 12,460,171 714,103 47,723 834,835 - 9,002,355 13,295,006 Bargain purchase recognised on acquisition 10,775,231 - $10.8 million in bargain purchase on acquisition of properties relates to the acquisition of the Foreman Butte project area. The cash purchase price of the asset was $16.6 million and the fair value of the assets acquired on the acquisition date was determined to be $27.6 million, after allowing for $1.9 million in asset retirement obligations assumed. The fair market value was determined through reference to the reserve value of the assets after discounting the future cash flows between 10% and 20% (estimated at the Company’s cost of capital). Other Income Interest income Other Total other income b) General and Administration Employee Benefits Salary and employee benefits Other General and Administration Consultants’ fees Lease payments Legal costs Assurance, accounting and taxation advice Travel and accommodation Filing and listing fees Insurance Investor and public relations Printing, postage and stationery Other Total other general and administration expenses Total general and administration expenses 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 2,569 897,448 900,017 30,759 137,857 168,616 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (2,025,332) (2,682,292) (287,999) (157,094) (277,759) (173,357) (92,954) (3,350) (284,860) (234,017) (5,004) (228,886) (284,770) (169,340) (235,455) (510,151) (151,531) (5,451) (266,779) (295,031) (4,574) (344,408) (1,745,280) (3,770,612) (2,267,490) (4,949,782) Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 55 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 3. REVENUE AND EXPENSES (Cont.) c) Finance costs Interest expense Amortisation of borrowing costs Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (1,217,440) (185,138) (598,940) (135,694) Unwinding of discount associated with restoration obligation (114,274) (54,291) Total finance costs (1,516,852) (788,925) d) Depreciation and amortisation Included in cost of sales: Depreciation on lease and well equipment Depletion of oil and gas properties Subtotal included in cost of sales Included in general and administrative Depreciation of furniture and fittings Total depreciation and amortisation e) Exploration and evaluation expense General exploration expense Deferred exploration expenditure written off Dry hole costs Total exploration and evaluation expense Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (821,498) (3,693,736) (4,515,234) (1,226,618) (5,543,590) (6,770,208) (84,937) (4,600,171) (137,114) (6,907,322) Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (28,415) (222,427) (4,167,628) (12,416,909) (20,034) (4,216,077) (47,607) (12,686,943) Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ f) Derivative instruments Realised income recognised in relation to derivative instruments 507,252 2,438,409 Unrealised (expense)/income recognised in relation to the movement in the fair value of derivative instruments Total derivative instruments (expense)/income (3,165,215) 673,859 (2,657,963) 3,112,268 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 56 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 4. INCOME TAX The major components of income tax expense are: Profit and Loss Current income tax Deferred income tax Aggregate income tax expense Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ - - - (3,021) - (3,021) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at statutory rate Loss before income tax (11,366,932) (35,007,229) At the Australian statutory income tax rate of 30% (2015: 30%) 3,410,080 10,502,169 Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes Change in deferred tax rate Effect of US tax rate differential Deferred tax assets not brought to account as realisation is not considered probable Alternative minimum tax receivable written off Adjustment for deferred tax of prior periods Aggregate income tax benefit (14,918) 224,616 753,584 42,481 (101,415) 2,178,034 (2,695,375) (13,779,957) - (2,821) (1,677,987) - 1,158,488 (3,021) In the prior year, the Consolidated Entity has recognised income tax expense of $0.1 million with respect to income tax payable to the State of North Dakota following the sale of exploration acreage in Wyoming in 2011. The Consolidated Entity has also recognised $0.8 million in federal income tax expense following a change in recoverability with respect to an amount previously recognised as a receivable from the Internal Revenue Service. During the course of an ongoing audit by the IRS, the Consolidated Entity has concluded that it does not qualify for the Small Business tax payer exemption from the payment of AMT and therefore is not entitled to a refund. This audit was concluded during year ended 30 June 2015 and the Consolidated Entity was required to pay $2,087 in additional taxes with respect to this audit. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 57 of 93 NOTE 4. INCOME TAX (Cont.) Consolidated Deferred Income Tax Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following: Deferred tax liabilities Hedge Liability Loan fees Gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets Tax losses Oil and gas properties Other Alternative minimum tax credit Deferred tax assets not brought to account as realisation is not regarded as probable Gross deferred tax assets Deferred tax benefit Net deferred tax recognised in the balance sheet NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 Balance Sheet Profit and Loss 2016 $ 2015 $ 2016 $ 2015 $ - - - - - - - - - - Balance Sheet Profit and Loss 2016 $ 2015 $ 2016 $ 2015 $ 33,545,877 25,995,717 7,550,160 25,995,717 (3,318,022) 2,897,275 (6,215,297) 2,897,275 1,626,283 265,771 1,360,511 265,771 780,444 780,444 - 780,444 (32,634,582) (29,939,207) - - - - - - (2,695,374) (29,939,207) - - The Consolidated Entity has tax losses carried forward arising in Australia of $15,621,491 (2015: $13,316,288). The benefit of these losses of $4,686,447 (2015: $3,994,887) will only be obtained in future years if: i. ii. iii. the Consolidated Entity derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from the deduction for the losses to be realised; and the Consolidated Entity has complied and continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by law; and no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Consolidated Entity in realising the benefit from deduction for the losses. The Consolidated Entity has Federal net operating tax losses in the United States of approximately $79,980,377 (2015: $61,688,534). Future years are limited to an estimated $403,194 per year as a result of a change in ownership of the one of the subsidiaries which occurred in January 2005. Net operating losses generated after this ownership change are not limited due to any known ownership changes. If not utilised, the tax net operating losses will expire during the period from 2020 to 2035. In addition to the above mentioned Federal carried forward losses in the United States, the Company also has approximately $46,211,485 (2015: $31,231,317) of State carried forward tax losses, with expiry dates between June 2016 and June 2034. A deferred income tax asset in relation to these losses has not been recognised as realisation of the benefit is not regarded as probable. The deferred tax benefit the Consolidated Entity will ultimately realise is dependent both upon the loss recoupment legislation in the United States and taxable income at the time recoupment. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 58 of 93 The Consolidated Entity does not meet the definition of a group for the purposes of applying tax consolidation. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 5. DIVIDENDS No dividends have been declared during the year (2015: $Nil). The balance of the franking account at the end of the year was nil (2015:$Nil). NOTE 6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CURRENT Cash at bank and on hand NON CURRENT Restricted cash - operating bonds Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 2,654,812 2,062,720 450,000 - Notes: (i) (ii) Cash at bank earns interest at floating interest rates based on daily bank deposit rates. The balance relates to several insurance bonds issued by Zurich American which are required by various state and federal agencies for operators. In prior years, the Company paid an annual fee to Zurich for the insurance premiums, however, following the decline of oil prices, Zurich moved toward requesting cash collateral for the bonds. Cash at bank earns interest at floating interest rates based on daily bank deposit rates. a) Risk exposure The Consolidated Entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in note 27. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of cash mentioned above. NOTE 7. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables (i) Net GST receivable Receivable – joint operation partner (ii) Accrued income joint operator partner (iii) Other receivables (iv) Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 1,717,110 3,616 275,618 - - 1,996,344 3,224,595 30,665 251,028 24,120 114,744 3,645,152 Notes: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) These receivables relate to the sale of oil and gas. They are non-interest bearing, unsecured and are generally on 30-90 day terms. These receivables relate to monies to be recovered from joint operation partners who participate in wells that Samson are the operator of. These funds are non-interest bearing and unsecured. These receivables relate to monies for which the costs have been incurred by Samson but have not yet been billed to the joint operation partners. These receivables relate to monies for which the costs have been incurrent by Samson but have not yet been billed to the joint operation partners 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 59 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 7. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Cont.) a) Foreign exchange and interest rate risk - current receivables Information about the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk in relation to trade and other receivables is provided in Note 27. b) Fair value and credit risk – current receivables Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to approximate their fair value. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of each class of receivables mentioned above. All receivables are unsecured. Refer to Note 27 for more information on the risk management policy of the Consolidated Entity and the credit quality of trade receivables. No receivables are past due (2015:$Nil). No impairment has been recognised in respect of any of these receivables (2015:$Nil). NON CURRENT Other receivables (v) Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 139,552 139,552 117,258 117,258 Notes: (v) These receivables are non-interesting bearing, unsecured and not due for repayment within the twelve months. The carrying value of these receivables approximates their fair value. c) Risk Exposure – non-current receivables Information about the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to credit risk, foreign exchange and interest rate risk is provided in Note 27. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the receivables mentioned above. NOTE 8. OIL INVENTORY CURRENT Oil inventory Notes: (i) This balance was acquired through the Foreman Butte acquisition. Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 463,768 - 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 60 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 9. PLANT & EQUIPMENT NON-CURRENT Office Equipment Cost Accumulated depreciation Balance as at 1 July Additions Disposals Depreciation charge for the year Balance as at 30 June NOTE 10. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS NON-CURRENT Balance as at 1 July Expenditure capitalised Expenditure written off Balance as at 30 June Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 882,469 (573,995) 308,474 248,521 144,890 - (84,937) 308,474 801,949 (553,428) 248,521 365,566 20,069 - (137,114) 248,521 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 3,880,220 508,111 15,732,416 564,713 (4,167,628) (12,416,909) 220,703 3,880,220 The costs remaining in the Exploration and Evaluation assets relate to the Cane Creek project in Utah and are option fees associated with acquiring the acreage and permitting fees associated with completing 3D seismic shot in the project area. The Company is currently seeking a joint venture partner in order to continue exploration and development of this project. Expenditure incurred in the current year and prior year, relates to drilling costs associated with the Bluff well in the Hawk Springs project. Exploration written off in the current year relates to acreage costs and additional drilling and completion costs incurred with respect to the Hawk Springs project in Wyoming. Given the fall in oil price and the drilling results to date, no further monies are planned to be expended with repsect to this project, therefore all costs previously carried forward have been written off. Expenditure written off in the prior year relates to the Consolidated Entity’s Roosevelt and South Prairie project. Although the Consolidated Entity reached an agreement with Momentus Energy (“Momentus”) in the prior year with respect to the sale of acreage in the Roosevelt project, Momentus failed to drill the well required under the agreement and the agreement was voided. The Consolidated Entity is not planning any further exploration in the area and therefore the decision was made to write off all costs associated with the project during the year. The Consolidated Entity had also written off certain costs associated with the Hawk Springs project in Wyoming following the expiration of leases. In September 2014, a second well was drilled in the South Prairie project in North Dakota. This well was the second dry hole in the project, therefore the Consolidated Entity wrote off all costs associated with the project during the year. The recoverability of the carrying value of deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on the successful exploitation, or alternatively sale, of the respective areas of interest. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 61 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 11. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES NON-CURRENT Oil and Gas Properties Accumulated depletion Accumulated impairment Proved developed producing properties Balance as at 1 July Additions Additions - WIP, net of amounts relating to wells completed during the year, which are recorded in additions Net impairment expense Depreciation charge Balance at 30 June Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 45,215,057 (4,789,763) (8,597,721) 31,827,573 2015 $ 72,550,529 (19,884,806) (23,870,985) 28,794,738 28,794,738 31,287,101 32,261,936 28,760,219 - (5,599,753) (9,940,045) (4,515,234) 45,626,560 (19,857,456) (6,770,208) 28,794,738 Less assets held for sale (13,798,987) - Total oil and gas properties 31,827,573 28,794,738 Assets held for sale On 30 June 2016 the Company signed a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of it’s North Stockyard project in North Dakota. The sale price is $15 million; the purchaser has provided a deposit of $1 million. The transaction was initially scheduled to close on 31 August 2016, under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, the purchaser could extend the closing date to 30 September 2016 through the payment of $50,000. The purchaser exercised this option on 31 August 2016. The terms of the agreement, allows another extension to 31 October 2016, which the purchaser exercised on 28 September 2016 upon payment of an additional $50,000. The transaction is now expected to close on 20 October 2016. If the transaction has not closed by 31 October 2016, the agreement will be terminated. The $1 million deposit is not refundable unless environmental or title issues are identified by the purchaser during their due diligence. The deposit is recorded in other current liabilities as unearned income. This asset consists of 22 producing bakken assets. The effective date of the transaction is the day after the transaction closes. The pending asset has not been treated as a discontinued operation as the Company does believe it meets the criteria required. There were no sales of properties during the year ended 30 June 2015. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 62 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 11. ( OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES (Cont.) Impairment of oil and gas properties At 30 June 2015, the Consolidated Entity reviewed the carrying value of its oil and gas properties for impairment. An independent review by the Consolidated Entity’s reserve engineers, Netherland Sewell and Associates Inc was performed to assess the recoverable amount based on the net present value of the Consolidated Entity’s assets on a field by field basis (by cash generating unit). The factors used to determine net present value include, but are not limited to, recent sales prices of comparable properties, the present value of future cash flows, net of estimated operating and development costs using estimates of reserves, future commodity pricing, future production estimates, anticipated capital expenditures and various discount rates commensurate with the risk associated with realizing the projected cash flows. The discount rate used to assess the recoverable amount (based on the fair value less cost of disposal) was 12% (2015: 10%). The fair value less cost of disposal has been based on the expected useful lives of the respective fields. The current and prior year impairment expense of $9.9 million (2015: $19.9 million) is result of the impact of the decreasing oil price on the Consolidated Entity’s reserve value in relation to the North Stockyard, State GC and Rainbow properties. NOTE 12. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Trade payables (i) Revenue payable (ii) Deposit from proposed sale of North Stockyard properties (iii) Interest payable (iv) Other payables (v) Total Trade and Other Payables Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 3,586,504 737,983 1,000,000 439,301 194,497 5,958,285 2015 $ 3,139,432 - - - 219,414 3,358,846 Notes: i) ii) iii) iv) v) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and normally settled on 30 day terms. Revenue payable is revenue received by the Company as operator of a property, payable to other revenue and royalty interest owners. Revenue payable is non-interest bearing and is typically settled on 45-60 days terms unless deemed otherwise. The deposit was received on 30 June 2016 and is non-refundable other than for title or environmental defects identified by the purchaser during their due diligence. No defects have been identified as at the date of the report. The transaction is expected to close 30 September 2016. Interest payable is interest and other expenses recognised with respect to the Mutual of Omaha credit facility and promissory note calculated using the effective interest rate method. Interest paid to Mutual of Omaha is generally paid every 90 days. Interest of the promissory note is due for payment at the settlement of the note in April 2017. Other payables include accruals for annual leave. The entire obligation is presented as current, since the Consolidated Entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement. Based on past experience, the Consolidated Entity expects employees to take the full amount of accrued leave within the next twelve months. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 63 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 13. BORROWINGS The promissory note is payable to Oasis Petroleum North America and has a face value of $4 million. Its due for repayment 1 April 2017 and bears cash interest rate of 10%, all payable on 1 April 2017. The loan is a secured by a second lien (behind Mutual of Omaha) with respect to the Foreman Butte acquisition assets. No additional fees were paid with respect to the origination of this loan. The fair value of the loan on its transaction date was $3.9 million, with an effective interest rate of 12%. CURRENT Credit facility with Mutual of Omaha (i) Promissory note from Oasis Petroleum Inc (ii) NON CURRENT Secured Credit facility with Mutual of Omaha (i) Less deferred borrowing costs Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 11,500,000 4,046,428 15,546,428 - - - Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 19,000,000 (334,773) 18,699,000 (224,812) 18,665,227 18,474,188 Notes: (i) (ii) Fair values are not materially different to their carrying amounts The promissory note is payable to Oasis Petroleum North America and has a face value of $4 million. It’s due for repayment 1 April 2017 and bears cash interest rate of 10%, all payable on 1 April 2017. The loan is secured by a second lien (behind Mutual of Omaha) with respect to the Foreman Butte acquisition assets. No additional fees were paid with respect to the origination of this loan. The fair value of the loan on its transaction date was $3.9 million, with an effective interest rate of 12%. A portion of the credit facility owing to Mutual of Omaha has been classified as current as this amount is required to be paid down following the sale closing of the sale of the North Stockyard properties During the year ended 30 June 2015, the borrowing base was increased to $19 million, of which $18.7 million was drawdown. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 64 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 13. BORROWINGS (Cont.) In March 2016, the facility was extended to $30.5 million to partly fund the Foreman Butte acquisition. As a result of this amendment to the facility agreement, the following changes were made to the original facility agreement:  The addition of more restrictive financial covenants (including the debt to EBITDA ratio and the minimum liquidity requirement); Increases in the interest rate and unused facility fee;   The addition of a minimum hedging requirement of 75% of forecasted production;  A requirement to reduce our general and administrative costs from $6 million per year to $3 million per year;  A requirement to raise $5 million in equity on or before 15 November 2016;  A requirement to pay down at least $10 million of the loan by June 30, 2016 (which was subsequently increased to $11.5 million and extended to 31 October 2016, following the proposed sale of the North Stockyard project); and  The addition of a monthly cash flow sweep whereby 50% of cash operating income will be used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. As at 30 June 30 2016 the Consolidated Entity was in compliance with all of these quarterly covenants. While the Consolidated Entity expect to be in compliance with these covenants based on the current debt levels, if the Consolidated Entity is not in compliance with the financial covenants in the credit facility, or the Consolidated Entity does not receive a waiver from the lender, and if the Consolidated Entity fails to cure any such noncompliance during the applicable cure period, the due date of the debt could be accelerated by the lender. In addition, failure to comply with any of the covenants under the credit facility could adversely affect the Consolidated Entity’s ability to fund ongoing operations. The credit facility is secured by all assets of the Consolidated Entity. The credit facility was fully utilised as at the reporting date. The Consolidated Entity incurred $0.4 million in borrowing costs which have been deferred and will be amortized over the life of the facility using the effective interest rate method. The maturity of the facility was extended on 30 June 2016 from 28 January 2017 to 31 October 2017. The interest rate is LIBOR plus 6.0% or approximately 6.02% for the year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: 4.02%). 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 65 of 93 NOTE 14. PROVISIONS CURRENT Provision for restoration NON-CURRENT Provision for restoration NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 300,000 - 3,011,150 1,682,383 A provision for restoration is recognised in relation to the oil and gas activities for costs such as reclamation, plugging wells and other costs associated with the restoration of oil and gas properties. Estimates of the restoration obligations are based on anticipated technology and legal requirements and future costs, which have been discounted to their present value. In determining the restoration provision, the entity has assumed no significant changes will occur in the relevant government legislation in relation to the restoration of such oil and gas properties in the future. Provision for Restoration Balance at 1 July Recognised upon acquisition or development of new assets Work performed Increase in liability due to change in estimated costs Unwinding of discount Balance as at 30 June Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 1,682,383 1,860,815 (46,322) - 114,274 3,611,150 2,008,828 169,561 (876,742) 326,445 54,291 1,682,383 The increase during the year ended 30 June 2016 relates to the provision assumed with respect to the Foreman Butte acquisition assets. The increase during the year ended 30 June 2015 relates to the provision recognised for new drilling in the North Stockyard field. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 66 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 15. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES (a) Issued and paid up capital Contributed Equity 3,215,854,701 ordinary fully paid shares including shares to be issued (2015 – 2,837,847,022 ordinary fully paid shares including shares to be issued) Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 99,523,411 98,296,001 Movements in contributed equity for the year 2016 2015 Opening balance Capital Raising (i) Shares issued upon exercise of options (ii) Transaction costs incurred Shares on issue at balance date Shares to be issued as part of Kestrel acquisition (iii) No. of shares $ No. of shares $ 2,837,782,022 378,020,400 98,296,001 1,398,675 2,837,756,933 - 98,340,121 - 52,279 1,475 25,089 880 - 3,215,854,701 (172,740) 99,523,411 - 2,837,782,022 (45,000) 98,296,001 65,000 - 65,000 - Closing Balance 3,215,919,701 99,523,411 2,837,847,022 98,296,001 (i) (ii) (iii) In April 2016, the Company issued 378,020,400 ordinary shares priced at 0.0036 cents each to raise US$1,398,675 to investors in the United States During the course of the year the Company issued 52,279 (2015: 25,089) ordinary shares upon the exercise of 52,279 (2015: 25,089) options. The exercise price of the options exercised was (average price based on the exchange rate on the date of exercise) A$0.038 per share/US$0.028 per share (2015: A$0.038 per share/US$0.035 per share) to raise US$1,475 (2015: US$880). These shares were issued to Kestrel shareholders throughout 2008 as part of the offer to non-US resident shareholders whereby they received five Samson shares for every one Kestrel share held. The Samson share price on the date the acceptance of the offer was received was deemed to be the fair value of the share. As at balance date acceptances had been received for 65,000 (2014:65,000) shares which have not yet been issued. These shares will be issued upon the presentation of Kestrel Share Certificates by the owner of the shares. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 67 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 15. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES (Cont.) (b) Share Options All references to exercise price and deemed value of options are in Australian Dollars. At the end of the year, there were 320,615,489 (2015: 324,667,765) unissued ordinary shares under option. All option exercise prices are denominated in Australian Dollars unless noted otherwise. In November 2011, 4,000,000 options were issued to a Non-executive Director of the Company. These options had an exercise price of 15.5 cents and an expiry date of 31 October 2015. These options vested immediately. These options expired unexercised. During the year ended June 30, 2013, we issued 97,307,526 options in conjunction with two placements and a rights offering. The options have an exercise price of 3.8 cents and an expiry date of 31 March 2017. During the current year 52,279 (2015: 25,089) were exercised. In August and September 2013, we issued 132,380,866 options in conjunction with two placements. The options have an exercise price of 3.8 cents and an expiry of 31 March 2017. In November 2013, we issued 4,000,000 options to a Director of the Company. These options have an exercise price of 3.9 cents and an expiry of 30 November 2017. The options vested immediately. In April 2014, we issued 87,033,246 options in conjunction with a placement. The options have an exercise price of 3.3 cents and an expiry of 30 April 2018. (c) Terms and Conditions of Contributed Equity Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. Ordinary shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company. There is no current on-market share buy-backs (d) Reserves Reserves Foreign currency translation reserve Equity reserve Share based payments reserve Total Reserves Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2,025,500 (1,097,780) 5,276,872 6,204,592 2015 $ 2,094,038 (1,097,780) 5,276,872 6,273,130 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 68 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 15. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES (Cont.) Nature and purpose of reserves Foreign currency translation reserve The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange rate differences arising from the translation of financial statements of the Parent Entity with a functional currency that differs to the presentation currency of the Consolidated Entity. Share Based Payments Reserve This reserve is used to record the value of share based payments granted. Equity Reserve This reserve is used to recognise the difference between the consideration paid and book value of minority interests’ acquired. Movement in Reserves Foreign currency translation reserve Balance 1 July Currency translation differences Balance at 30 June NOTE 16. ACCUMULATED LOSSES Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 2,094,038 (68,538) 2,025,500 2,399,876 (305,838) 2,094,038 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ Balance previously reported at the beginning of the year (88,703,374) (53,693,124) Net Loss attributable to members, after income tax (11,366,932) (35,010,250) Balance at the end of the year (100,070,306) (88,703,374) 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 69 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 17. COMMITMENTS (a) Exploration commitments Due to the nature of the Consolidated Entity’s operations in exploring and evaluating areas of interest, it is very difficult to accurately forecast the nature or amount of future expenditure, although it will be necessary to incur expenditure in order to retain present interests. Expenditure commitments on mineral tenure for the Consolidated Entity can be reduced by selective relinquishment of exploration tenure or by the renegotiation of expenditure commitments. The minimum level of exploration commitments expected as at year ended 30 June 2016 is $Nil (2015: $25,000), which includes the minimum amounts required to retain tenure. It is anticipated that the exploration expenditure commitments in the ensuing periods will be at a similar level. (b) Capital Commitments The Consolidated Entity had no capital commitments as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. (c) Operating lease commitments The Parent and its subsidiaries have entered into operating leases for the lease of its office space in Perth, Western Australia and Denver, Colorado. Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 30 June are as follows: Minimum lease payments - not later than one year - later than one year and not later than five years Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at balance date Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 68,253 415,995 484,248 135,658 19,944 155,602 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 70 of 93 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 30 June 2016 NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING Operating segments are now reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors. The group operates primarily in one business segment being oil and gas exploration, development and production in the United States of America. The CODM reviews EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation). The accounting policies adopted for internal reporting to the CODM are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements. The following table presents revenue and loss information regarding geographic segments for the year ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014 as presented to the Board of Directors. United States of America Other segments Consolidated Segment revenue from external customers Segment result before amortisation and impairment Impairment Depreciation and amortisation Total segment result 2016 $ 2015 $ 2016 $ 2015 $ 2016 $ 2015 $ 9,002,355 13,295,006 - - 9,002,355 13,295,006 3,565,591 (7,705,200) (392,307) (537,251) 3,173,284 (8,242,451) (9,940,045) (19,857,456) (4,600,171) (10,974,625) (6,907,322) (34,469,978) - - (392,307) - (9,940,045) (19,857,456) - (537,251) (4,600,171) (11,366,932) (6,907,322) (35,007,229) Total segment assets 51,935,597 38,172,627 107,921 1,208,546 52,043,518 Additions to non-current assets 31,940,103 23,745,248 - - 31,940,103 39,381,173 23,745,248 Total segment liabilities (45,206,460) (23,007,265) (104,430) (154,607) (45,310,890) (23,161,872) 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 71 of 93 NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING (CONT) Segment result Total segment result Income tax expense DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (11,366,932) - (35,007,229) (3,021) Loss attributable to members, after income tax (11,366,932) (35,010,250) All revenue from the United States of America segment is from customers based in the United States of America. Other Segments revenue relates principally to interest income earned on cash balances in Australia. During the year ended 30 June 2016 approximately $6.7 million ($11.0 million) of the consolidated entity’s external revenue was derived from sales by independent oil and gas companies operating wells on behalf of the consolidated entity. NOTE 19. OPERATING ACTIVITIES RECONCILIATION OF LOSS AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH FLOW FROM Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ (a) Reconciliation of the net loss after tax to the net cash flows from operations Net loss after tax Depreciation Net gain on bargain purchase Amortisation of borrowing costs (11,366,932) (35,010,250) 4,600,171 (10,775,231) 6,907,322 - 185,138 135,694 Unwinding of discount associated with restoration obligation 114,274 54,291 Abandonment costs - 412,588 Exploration expenditure expensed 4,216,077 12,686,943 Net loss/(gain) on fair value movement of fixed forward swaps 3,165,215 (673,859) Impairment losses of oil and gas properties 9,940,045 19,857,456 Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease/(increase) in receivables (Decrease)in employee benefits Increase/(decrease) in payables 886,867 (24,917) 541,270 (223,559) (10,897) (1,091,290) Net cash flows used in operating activities 1,481,977 3,044,439 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 72 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 19. OPERATING ACTIVITIES (Cong.) RECONCILIATION OF LOSS AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH FLOW FROM (a) Non-cash investing and financing activities There were no non-cash investing and financing activities during the current and previous reporting date. NOTE 20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (a) Ultimate parent Samson Oil & Gas Limited is the ultimate parent company. (b) Subsidiaries The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Samson Oil & Gas Limited and the following subsidiaries: Name Country of Incorporation % Equity Interest Investment 2016 2015 2016 2015 $ $ Samson Oil & Gas USA Inc United States 100 100 43,377,199 38,505,362 Samson Oil and Gas Montana USA, Inc (100% owned subsidiary of Samson Oil & Gas USA Inc) United States 100 100 34,176,231 34,167,452 77,553,430 72,672,814 (c) Key management personnel compensation Short term Post-employment Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 1,169,215 59,636 1,228,851 2015 $ 1,484,833 68,338 1,553,171 (d) Transactions with related parties There were no related party transactions during the current and previous reporting date. (e) Receivable from and payable to related parties There were no receivables or payables due to related parties during the current and previous reporting date. (f) Loans to/from related parties There were no loans to/from related parties during the current and previous reporting date 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 73 of 93 NOTE 21. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION Amounts paid or payable to RSM Australia Partners for: audit or review of the financial report Amounts paid or payable to Hein & Associates LLP: an audit or review of the reporting  Amounts paid or payable to RSM US LLP: other assurance services DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 63,208 63,208 70,000 70,000 180,800 180,800- 220,000 220,000 23,000 23,000 - - 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 74 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 22. LOSS PER SHARE Basic loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing net result for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net result attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted loss per share computations: Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ Net loss for the year attributable to owners of Samson Oil & Gas Limited (used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share) (11,366,932) (35,010,250) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic loss per share Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: Options Bonus element for rights issue Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share Number of Shares 2016 2015 2,919,426,154 2,837,777,322 - - - - 2,919,426,154 2,837,777,322 At the end of the current year there were 320,615,486 (2015:324,667,765) potential ordinary shares on issue. These potential ordinary shares are not dilutive for 30 June 2016 or 2015 as applicable. There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares that would significantly change the number of ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares outstanding between the reporting date and the date of completion of these financial statements. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 75 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS a) Guarantees The parent entity has provided a guarantee to Mutual of Omaha Bank with respect to the credit facility provided to Samson Oil and Gas USA, Inc. for the entire outstanding balance. (2015: the Mutual of Omaha Bank facility). Derivative Instruments b) The Company enters into derivative contracts, primarily collars, swaps and option contracts, to hedge future crude oil and natural gas production in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations. All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. All of the Company's derivative counterparties are commercial banks that were previously parties to its revolving credit facility. The Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting to any of its derivative transactions and consequently, the Company recognizes mark-to-market gains and losses in earnings currently, rather than deferring such amounts in other comprehensive income for those commodity derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges. At 30 June 2016, the Company’s commodity derivative contracts consisted of collars and fixed price swaps, which are described below: Collar Collars contain a fixed floor price (put) and fixed ceiling price (call). If the market price exceeds the call strike price or falls below the put strike price, the Company receives the fixed price and pays the market price. If the market price is between the call and the put strike price, no payments are due from the either party. Fixed price swap The Company receives a fixed price for the contract and pays a floating market price to the counterparty over a specified period for a contracted volume. All of the Company’s derivative contracts are with the same counterparty and are shown on a net basis on the Balance Sheet. The Company’s counterparty has entered into an inter-creditor agreement with Mutual of Omaha Bank, the provider of the Company’s credit facility, as such, no additional collateral is required by the counterparty. c) Fair value measurement Fair value is defined as the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company classifies fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The FASB has established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurement). 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 76 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.) The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: 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 for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 2—Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in level 1, but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date and for substantially the full term of the instrument. Inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. Level 3—Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. As at 30 June 2016 and 2015, the fair value of the Consolidated Entity’s derivative instruments was as follows: Current Assets Derivative instruments Non-Current Assets Derivative instruments Current Liability Derivative instruments Non-Current Liability Derivative instruments Consolidated Fair Value at 30 June 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (i) Total - 136,726 - (136,726) - 220,316 - (220,316) - - - 1,808,380 - (136,726) 1,671,654 - 1,453,393 - (220,316) 1,233,077 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 77 of 93 NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.) DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 Consolidated Fair Value at 30 June 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (1) Total - 379,540 - (220,324) 159,216 - 298,703 - (197,434) 101,269 - 220,324 - (220,324) - 197,434 - (197,434) - - Current Assets Derivative instruments Non-Current Assets Derivative instruments Current Liability Derivative instruments Non-Current Liability Derivative instruments Note: (i) Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet where the Consolidated Entity currently has a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts, and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Agreements with derivative counterparties are based on an ISDA Master Agreement. Under the terms of these arrangements, only where certain credit events occur (such as default), the net position owing/ receivable to a single counterparty in the same currency will be taken as owing and all the relevant arrangements terminated. d) Valuation techniques for fair value measurements categorised as level 2 Commodity Derivative Contracts The Company’s commodity derivative instruments consisted of collars and swap contracts for oil. The Company values the derivative contracts using industry standard models, based on an income approach, which considers various assumptions including quoted forward prices and contractual prices for the underlying commodities, time value and volatility factors, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of the assumptions can be observed throughout the full term of the contracts, can be derived from observable data or are supportable by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace and are therefore designated as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The discount rates used in the assumptions include consideration of non-performance risk. The Company accounts for its commodity derivatives at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no transfers between levels during the financial year. The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 78 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 24. CONTINGENCIES There are no unrecorded contingent assets or liabilities in place for the Consolidated Entity at balance date (2014: $Nil). NOTE 25. INTEREST IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED OPERATIONS The Consolidated Entity has an interest in the following joint operations whose principal activities are oil and gas exploration and production. Working Interest Held Project/Property Name Exploration Baxter Shale Hawk Springs Location United States of America United States of America Gold Coast Unit CBM United States of America South Goose Lake Roosevelt United States of America United States of America Production Big Hand Bird Canyon Hilight Jalmat Jayson Unit Kicken Draw LA Ward Neta United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America Powder River Basin United States of America San Simon Scribner Wagensen North Stockyard Sabretooth Foreman Butte United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America % 2016 10.00 25-100 50.00 25.00 66.00 4.00 16.00 9.00 60.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 13.00 18.00 27.00 28.00 8.00 25-34.5 12.50 1-100 % 2015 10.00 25-100 50.00 25.00 66.00 4.00 16.00 9.00 60.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 13.00 18.00 27.00 28.00 8.00 25-34.5 12.50 0.00 Oil and gas properties held as jointly controlled assets total $45,628,959 (2015: $28,794,738). NOTE 26. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE The Directors are not aware of any matters or circumstances not otherwise dealt with in this report that have significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Consolidated Entity, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity in the subsequent financial years. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 79 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES The Consolidated Entity’s principal financial assets and financial liabilities comprise receivables, payables, derivative instruments and cash. The Consolidated Entity manages its exposure to key financial risk in accordance with the Board’s financial risk management strategy. The objective of the strategy is to support the delivery of the Consolidated Entity’s financial targets whilst protecting future financial security. The Consolidated Entity may enter into derivative transactions, principally oil and gas price fixed forward swaps, to manage the price risk arising from the Consolidated Entity’s operations. These derivatives have not previously qualified for hedge accounting. The main risks arising from the Consolidated Entity’s financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk, price risk and liquidity risk. The Consolidated Entity uses different methods to measure and manage the different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to foreign currency and price risk and assessments of market forecasts for foreign exchange and commodity prices. Ageing analysis and monitoring of specific debtors are undertaken to manage credit risk and liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts. Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the executive management group, specifically the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, under the authority of the Board. The Board reviews and approves policies and strategies for managing each of the risks identified below. Risk Exposures and Responses Capital Management When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. The Consolidated Entity funds its activities through capital raisings and debt funding, where appropriate. The Consolidated Entity is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. Interest rate risk The Consolidated Entity continually reviews its interest rate exposure. Consideration is given to potential restructuring of its existing positions and alternative financing. The Consolidated Entity has $30.5 million in borrowings which is subject to a floating interest rate of the 90 day LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 6.0%. The Consolidated Entity does not have any derivative instruments in place to protect the Consolidated Entity from movements in this interest rate. While this rate is subject to change, it has moved in a range from around 0.30% to 0.8%. At 30 June 2016 if interest rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below (estimated from historical movements), with all other variables held constant, the impact would be: 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 80 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) Pre tax result Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Other Equity Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Borrowings + 0.25% (25 basis points) - 0.23% (23 basis points) 47,500 (43,700) 46,748 (43,008) - - - The Consolidated Entity’s cash assets are exposed to minimal interest rate risk. The Consolidated Entity’s cash accounts are primarily held in low or no interest rate accounts. Interest revenue is not a significant income item for the Consolidated Entity and the Consolidated Entity does not rely on the cash generated from interest income. Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ Cash exposed to Australian interest rates 25,237 1,105,573 Cash exposed to United States of America interest rates 2,629,575 2,654,812 957,149 2,062,722 The average floating interest rate for the Consolidated Entity in the United States was 0.023% per annum (2015: 0.016%). The average fixed interest rate for the Consolidated Entity in the United States was 0.00% (2015: 2.861%). The average floating interest rate for the Consolidated Entity in Australia was per annum 0.528% (2015: 2.183%) The average fixed interest rate for the Consolidated Entity in Australia was 0.0% per annum (2015:0.00%). At year end, the Consolidated Entity has $nil (2015: $nil) in short term deposits that have fixed interest rates. These term deposits have terms no longer than 90 days. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 81 of 93 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) At 30 June 2016 if interest rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below (estimated from historical movements), with all other variables held constant, the impact would be: DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 Cash exposed to AUS interest rates + 0.25% (25 basis points) - 0.50% (50 basis points) Pre tax result Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Other Equity Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ 63 (126) 2,764 (5,528) - - Pre tax result Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Other Equity Higher/(Lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Cash exposed to US interest rates + 0.10% (10 basis points) - 0.25% (25 basis points) 2,630 (6,574) 957 (2,393) - - - - - - Foreign Currency Risk As a result of significant operations in the United States, the Consolidated Entity’s financial statements can be affected significantly by movements in the US$/A$ exchange rates. The majority of the transactions (both revenue and expenses) of the United States subsidiaries are denominated in US dollars. The Consolidated Entity does not have any foreign currency cash flow hedges. At balance date, the Consolidated Entity had the following exposure to A$ foreign currency that is not designated in cash flow hedges: Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables Consolidated Entity 2016 $ 2015 $ 25,237 81,919 1,105,573 102,184 104,959 155,762 Net Exposure 2,197 1,051,995 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 82 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) At 30 June 2016 if foreign exchange rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below (estimated from historical movements), with all other variable held constant, the impact would be: Consolidated A$:US$ +10% A$:US$ -10% Pre tax result Higher/(lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Other Equity Higher/(lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ - - - - 259 (259) 80,943 (80,943) Consolidated Entity The impact of the foreign exchange on the Consolidated Entity relates to the value of assets, net of liabilities that are held in the Consolidated Entity which are held in the Parent Entity, which has a functional currency of Australian Dollars. For the Consolidated Entity, the change in foreign exchange rate does not have any impact on the profit and loss of the entity as the impact of the foreign exchange movements is recorded in the foreign exchange reserve. Management believes the balance date risk exposures are representative of the risk exposure inherent in the financial instruments. Price risk Price risk arises from the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to oil and gas prices. These commodity prices are subject to wide fluctuations and market uncertainties due to a variety of factors that are beyond the control of the Consolidated Entity. Sustained weakness in oil and natural gas prices may adversely affect the Consolidated Entity’s financial condition. The Consolidated Entity manages this risk by continually monitoring the oil and gas price and the external factors that may affect it. The Board reviews the risk profile associated with commodity price risk periodically to ensure that it is appropriately managing this risk. Derivatives are used to manage this risk where appropriate. The Board must approve any derivative contracts that are entered into by the Company. As at Balance Date, the Consolidated Entity has the following derivative contracts in place: Product WTI Henry Hub Henry Hub Henry Hub Henry Hub Costless Swaps Product WTI WTI WTI Start Date End Date Volume (BO/Mmbtu) Floor Ceiling 1-Jul-16 1-Jul-16 1-Nov-16 1-Apr-17 1-Nov-17 30-Apr-18 31-Oct-16 31-Mar-17 31-Oct-17 30-Apr-18 133,032 127,229 134,088 167,682 127,030 41.50 1.90 2.60 2.40 2.80 63.00 2.40 3.35 2.91 3.60 Start 1-Jul-16 1-Jan-17 1-Jan-18 End 31-Dec-16 31-Dec-17 30-Apr-18 Volume (BO) Swap 83,730 141,255 39,720 41.20 44.09 45.55 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 83 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) At 30 June 2016 if the price of natural gas and oil had moved, as illustrated in the table below (estimated from historical movements, with all other variable held constant, the impact would be: Consolidated Oil Oil price + 10% Oil price – 20% Pre tax result Higher/(lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ Other Equity (pre tax) Higher/(lower) 2016 $ 2015 $ (1,018,243) 1,095,701 1,935,209 (2,091,163) - - - - Credit Risk The Consolidated Entity manages its credit risk through constantly monitoring its credit exposure, to ensure it is acceptable. Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Consolidated Entity, which comprise cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables. The Consolidated Entity’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. Exposure at balance date is addressed in each applicable note. The Consolidated Entity trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties, and as such collateral is not requested nor is it the Consolidated Entity’s policy to securitise its trade and other receivables. The Consolidated Entity holds its cash with large well respected banks, with no history of default and therefore its credit exposure to cash is minimal. The minimum credit rating of the Consolidated Entity’s bank is Prime-1 as determined by Moody’s Rating Agency. Receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. Whilst a small number of debtors account for a large percentage of the Consolidated Entity’s receivable balance, the Board does not consider this a significant risk to the Consolidated Entity as the debtors are all creditworthy with no history of default. As at the date of this report, the Consolidated Entity does not have any receivables which are past their due date and the Consolidated Entity has not recorded any impairment in relation to its receivables. Liquidity Risk The Consolidated Entity’s objective is to fund future development through cash flow from operations, equity and debt, where appropriate. It is the Consolidated Entity’s policy to review the cash flow forecasts regularly to ensure that the Consolidated Entity can meet its obligations when they fall due. The table below reflects all contractual repayments and interest resulting from recognised financial liabilities, including derivative instruments as of 30 June 2016. For derivative financial instruments the market value is presented, whereas for the other obligations the undiscounted cash flows for the respective upcoming fiscal years are presented. Cash flows for financial liabilities without fixed amounts or timing are based on the conditions existing at 30 June 2016. Remaining contractual maturities The following tables detail the consolidated entity's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the financial liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include principal cash flows disclosed as remaining contractual maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 84 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) The Consolidated Entity monitors rolling forecasts of liquidity reserve on the basis of expected cash flow. Weighted average interest rate 1 year or less Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years Remaining contractual maturities Consolidated - 2016 % $ $ $ $ $ Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade and other payables - 5,958,285 Interest-bearing - fixed rate Promissory note 10% 4,400,000 - - Interest-bearing - variable rate Bank loans Total non-derivatives Derivatives Collars, swaps and option contracts net settled Total derivatives 6.80% 11,500,000 19,000,000 21,858,285 19,000,000 1,671,654 1,233,077 1,671,654 1,233,077 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weighted average interest rate 1 year or less Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years Remaining contractual maturities Consolidated - 2015 % $ $ $ $ $ Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade and other payables - 3,358,846 - - - - - - - - Interest-bearing - fixed rate Promissory note Interest-bearing - variable rate Bank loans 4.03% - 18,699,000 Total non-derivatives 3,358,846 18,699,000 Derivatives Collars, swaps and option contracts net settled Total derivatives 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 85 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Cont.) The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed above. At balance date, the Consolidated Entity has $Nil in unused credit facility available for draw down (2015: $0.3 million). Fair Value The methods for estimating fair value and the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are outlined in the relevant notes to the financial statements. The carrying amount of trade receivables and payables approximates their fair value. Derivatives are carried at their fair value on the balance sheet. All financial assets and liabilities are held as level 2 (quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities) in the fair value measurement hierarchy. NOTE 28. SHARE BASED PAYMENT PLANS The Consolidated Entity provides benefits to employees (including senior executives) of the Consolidated Entity in the form of share based payments, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions). In a prior year, the Consolidated Entity filed a Form S-8 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form S-8 is a registration statement used by U.S. public companies to register securities to be offered pursuant to employee benefit plans; in this case the ordinary shares issuable and reserved for issuance underlying the options which may be issued pursuant to the Samson Oil & Gas Limited Stock Option Plan were registered. All references to inputs in this note are in Australian Dollars as they refer to Australian listed securities, unless noted otherwise. There were no options issued to Directors, Executives or other employees or other share based payments during the year ended 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015. There we no options issued to Directors, Executives or other employees or other share based payments during the year ended 30 June 2015. Options issued to Directors During the year ended 30 June 2014 4,000,000 options were issued to a new Director with a value of $0.0217 per option. The options have an exercise price of 3.9 cents and an expiry date of 30 November 2017. A Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into the following variables was used to value the options: Share price at grant date (cents) Exercise price (cents) Time to expiry (years) Risk free rate (%) Share price volatility (%) Dividend yield 2.4 3.9 4 1.25 176.52 Nil At year end there were 4,000,000 (2015: 8,000,000) options outstanding that had been granted to employees, Directors and other service providers. The weighted average exercise price was 3.9 cents (2015: 9.7 cents) per option. The weighted average remaining contractual life for the share options outstanding as at 30 June 2016 is between 1.5 and 2.0 years (2015: between 2.5 months and 3.0 years). The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the year was 3.3-15.5 cents (2015: 3.8 – 16 cents). 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 86 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 NOTE 29. PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (a) Summary financial information The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts: Balance Sheet Assets Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital Share based payments reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Accumulated losses Total equity Profit after income tax Total comprehensive income (b) Guarantees 2016 $ 2015 $ 55,825 18,347,856 18,403,681 1,154,669 12,246,535 13,401,204 104,430 - 104,430 154,607 - 154,607 18,299,251 13,246,597 99,523,411 5,276,872 (6,936,742) (79,564,290) 18,299,251 98,296,001 5,276,872 (5,736,155) (84,590,121) 13,246,597 (24,974,169) (23,773,582) (14,999,007) (7,559,809) Samson Oil and Gas Limited has provided a guarantee of the credit facility of Samson Oil and Gas USA, Inc to Mutual of Omaha Bank. (2015: Mutual of Omaha Facility). This does not constitute a cross guarantee. (c) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities at 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015. (d) Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. (e) Significant accounting policies The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 2. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 87 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 BUSINESS COMBINATION NOTE 30. On 31 March 2016, the Consolidated Entity closed on the acquisition of producing and non-producing wells in the Madison and Ratcliffe formations in North Dakota and Montana. The acquisition had an effective date of 31 October 2015 and closed on March 31, 2016. Amount Settled in cash Extension of credit facility Fair value of promissory note provided Fair value of consideration transferred Recognised amounts of identifiable assets and liabilities: Oil and gas properties Oil inventory acquired Trade receivables Revenue in suspense assumed Asset retirement obligation assumed Net identifiable assets and liabilities Gain on bargain purchase $ USD 1,391,874 11,500,000 3,928,571 16,820,445 29,350,256 463,768 53,540 (403,612) (1,868,276) 27,595,676 10,775,231 Consideration Transferred The acquisition was settled in cash (including post closing settlement payments) of $16.6 million. $1.2 million was settled from the Company’s cash reserves, $11.5 million came from an extension of the Company’s credit facility with Mutual of Omaha Bank and $3.9 million was provided by a promissory note provided by the seller of the assets. The fair value of the promissory note was determined to be $3.9 million on acquisition date based on an effective interest rate of 12%. The face value of the note is $4 million. The note accrues 10% interest per annum, and is due for repayment on April 1, 2017. The interest is payable in a balloon payment at maturity. The note is secured by a second lien over all the assets acquired. Identifiable net assets The assets, collectively known as the Foreman Butte acquisition, consist of interests in 177 wells, both operated and non operated in the Madison and Ratcliffe formations in Montana and North Dakota. The fair value of the assets acquired was determined with reference to the reserve value of those assets at acquisition date, the Company’s cost of capital and other comparable transactions. The working interest of the operated wells acquired averages 87% and the working interest of the non-operated assets acquired averages 15%. The trade receivables, oil inventory and revenue in suspense were recognized at face value as this approximates fair value. 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 88 of 93 DIRECTORS’DECLARATION 30 June 2016 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Samson Oil & Gas Limited, I state that: In the opinion of the Directors: (a) the financial statements and notes set out on pages 31 to 88 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including : (i) (ii) giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, and (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Note 2(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The Directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the directors Terence M. Barr Director Denver, Colorado 29 September 2016 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 89 of 93 RSM Australia Partners 8 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 GPO Box R1253 Perth WA 6844 T +61 (0) 8 9261 9100 F +61 (0) 8 9261 9111 www.rsm.com.au INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SAMSON OIL & GAS LIMITED Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Samson Oil & Gas Limited , which comprises the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2016, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of cash flows and consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2(a), the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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 the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Samson Oil & Gas Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor's report. Opinion In our opinion: (a) the financial report of Samson Oil & Gas Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 2(a). Emphasis of Matter Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 in the financial report, which indicates that the consolidated entity incurred a loss of $11,366,932 for the year ended 30 June 2016. As at that date, the consolidated entity’s total current liabilities of $23,476,367 exceed its total current assets of $19,097,216. These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, the consolidated entity may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Report on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included within the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Opinion In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Samson Oil & Gas Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS Perth, WA Dated: 30 September 2016 J A KOMNINOS Partner SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION for the year ended 30 June 2016 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Statement of Issued Securities at 28 September 2016 (a) There are 3,215,854,701 fully paid ordinary shares and 229,582,240 options on issue which are quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange. (b) Members are entitled to one vote for each share held. (c) The twenty largest shareholders hold 81.25% of the Company’s issued capital. Distribution of Securities Spread of Holdings Holders Securities % of Issued Capital NIL holding 1 - 1,000 1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 - 100,000 Over 100,000 0 932 462 343 1,344 818 0 259,249 1,474,800 2,806,081 56,356,512 3,154958,059 0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.09% 1.75% 98.10% TOTAL ON REGISTER 3,899 3,215,854,701 100% There are 2,975 shareholders who do not hold a marketable parcel of shares. The following details appear in the company’s register of Substantial Shareholdings at 28 September 2016. Substantial Shareholder Nil Twenty Largest Shareholders No. of Shares Percentage Rank Holder Name Securities % National Nominees Ltd Cooke Derek EL-Bayeh Yvonne Hussein Jamil Mahomed Vogliotti Peter Anthony Mirkazemi Pedram Milanto PL Maclachlan Neil Thacker Doswell Julie Baxter Michael Kampar PL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Monna Mirkazemi Super PL 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Barr Super PL O’Brien John Walter Stratford Linda Armdig PL EL-Bayeh Andrew Hobson Cove PL Geagea Joseph Dartnell William Gordon TOTAL 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited 2,379,424,429 73.99% 0.94% 0.76% 0.72% 0.59% 0.56% 0.44% 0.41% 0.37% 0.26% 0.25% 0.25% 0.24% 0.22% 0.22% 0.22% 0.21% 0.21% 0.20% 0.19% 2,613,183,970 81.25% 30,258,821 24,478,401 23,050,000 19,000,009 18,000,000 14,000,000 13,340,289 11,936,010 8,371,576 8,046,312 8,000,000 7,834,621 7,129,012 7,124,999 7,000,000 6,806,039 6,700,000 6,466,667 6,216,785 Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 92 of 93 Twenty Largest Listed Option Holders Rank Holder Name Securities % SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION for the year ended 30 June 2016 Danty General Partnership Seaside 88 LP Alpha Cap Anstalt Cranshire Cap Fund Ltd Merrill Lynch Aust Nominees PL Ironman Energy Fund Citicorp Nominees PL Paesler Trading PL Hawthorne Peter Hartz Cap Inv LLC Empery Asset Ltd Hawthorne Peter& NF Rattler General Partnership Anson Investment Fund LP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Winnell Timothy 16 Wolverine Flagship FT Ltd 17 Merrill Lynch Aust Nominees PL 18 19 20 Carpenter Philip Jones Thomas & Audrey GCA Strategic Investment Fund LT TOTAL Unlisted options 19,365,407 15,403,870 12,509,904 11,208,603 9,991,316 7,673,125 7,006,532 7,000,000 6,573,854 6,405,072 6,405,072 5,579,408 5,208,336 4,803,800 4,000,000 3,850,968 3,813,496 3,472,224 3,251,499 3,080,774 8.44% 6.71% 5.45% 4.88% 4.35% 3.34% 3.05% 3.05% 2.86% 2.79% 2.79% 2.43% 2.27% 2.09% 1.74% 1.68% 1.66% 1.51% 1.42% 1.34% 146,603,260 63.85% Exercise Price Expiry Date $0.039 $0.033 Total 30 November 2017 30 April 2018 Number of Unlisted Options 4,000,000 87,033,246 91,033,246 6 Samson Oil & Gas Limited Annual Report – 30 June 2016 Page 93 of 93 

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