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4400, 525 – 8th Ave SW

Eighth Avenue Place East

Calgary, AB  T2P 1G1 

T: (403) 718-0700

E: info@7genergy.com

www.7genergy.com

Kakwa River Project

Annual Report 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
2016 At a Glance

IN BUSINESS TO SERVE OUR S TAK EHOLDERS.

DRIVEN TO SERVE THEM IN DIFFERENTIATED WAYS.

Environment

Employees

Shareholders

Communities

Partners

Supply & Service
Providers

Table of Contents

Government &
Regulators

CEO’s Message .............................................. 2

Level 1 Corporate Policy ...............................7

President’s Message .................................... 8

Financial Strength .......................................10

Optimizing Assets .......................................12

See page 7 for our Level 1 Corporate Policy, our Code of Conduct.

Serving Stakeholders in

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. is an independent, 
publicly-traded energy company focused on the 
acquisition, development and value optimization of 
high-quality, tight rock, natural gas resource plays.

Seven Generations diff erentiates itself through its core attributes: the 
quality of its liquids-rich asset, large resource size, desirable location 
and market access, a high degree of operational control, proven and 
innovative technical execution and unique operating approaches.

We are committed to protecting the natural beauty of the environment 
and preserving its capacity for current and future generations. While 
we recognize that our activity and operations impact the air, water, 
land and natural life, we believe it is vital that we work with all our 
stakeholders to reduce and minimize our environmental impacts.

Diff erent, Better Ways ...............................14

Highlights Summary ....................................18

Management’s Discussion 

and Analysis ................................................20

Independent Auditor’s Report .................. 65

Consolidated Financial Statements ........66

Notes to the Consolidated 

Financial Statements ................................. 70

Corporate Information ... Inside Back Cover

On the cover: Kakwa River Project, Lator 
natural gas plant in the distance.

For important additional information, please refer to 
the reader advisories on page 61 and to the 
“Non-IFRS Financial Measures” advisory on page 54.

Corporate Information

MANAGEMENT

Pat Carlson

CEO

Marty Proctor

President & COO

Christopher Law

CFO

Glen Nevokshonoff 

Senior Vice President, Operations

Susan Targett

Senior Vice President

Merlyn Spence

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Tim Stauft

Senior Vice President

Kyle Brunner

General Counsel

Chris Feltin

Vice President, Corporate Planning

Randall Hnatuik

Vice President, Business Development

Barry Hucik

Vice President, Drilling

Kevin Johnston

Vice President, Accounting & Controller

Brian Newmarch

Vice President, Capital Markets

Charlotte Raggett

Vice President, Midstream 

Business Development

DIREC TORS

Kent Jespersen

Chairman

Pat Carlson

CEO

Kevin Brown

Avik Dey

Harvey Doerr

Paul Hand

Dale Hohm

Michael Kanovsky

Bill McAdam

Kaush Rakhit

4400, 525 – 8 Ave SW

Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1

Telephone: (403) 718-0700

Fax: (403) 532-8020

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BANKS

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Credit Suisse AG, Toronto Branch

Bank of Montreal

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

National Bank of Canada

The Bank of Nova Scotia

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Alberta Treasury Branches

Caisse Centrale Desjardins

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 

Toronto Branch

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 

Canadian Branch

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OUR S TR ATEGY

Stakeholder Service

Differentiate in the service of all stakeholders.

Enhance social license by adhering to 7G’s 
Level 1 Corporate Policy, or Code of Conduct.

In a competitive world, only those who best 
serve their stakeholders can expect long 
term survival.

Supply Cost

Combine resource selection with  
innovation, technology and efficiency  
to remain among North America’s lowest 
supply cost gas developers.

Financial Sustainability

Continued profitable growth to achieve 
cash flow self sufficiency.

Earn full cycle returns on capital employed 
across the entire commodity cycle.

Focused capital deployment on high return 
opportunities with hedged economics.

Market Access

Seek out and position in gathering, 
processing, transportation and marketing 
opportunities to expand market access.

Leverage market access to capture premium 
markets for the Company’s production.

2016 PRODUC TION SPLIT

 33%  Condensate
 41%  Natural Gas
 26%  Natural Gas Liquids

Seven Generations trades on the Toronto 
Stock Exchange under the symbol VII.

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$733 million
+77%

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

50% growth

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE

$21.12 per boe

OPERATING NETBACK

117,800 boe/d
+95%

AVERAGE PRODUCTION

65% growth

PRODUCTION PER SHARE

825 MMboe
+95%

PROVED RESERVES

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report2

CEO’s Message

In the time since we took Seven 
Generations Energy to the public  
market with our initial public offering  
in November 2014, we have achieved 
considerable success. Daily production 
has grown almost fivefold from our 
average in 2014, to about 150,000 barrels 
of oil equivalent at the end of 2016. Our 
enterprise value at year end had more 
than doubled to about $12 billion since 
2014. We have defined new and abundant 
reserves and resource potential in our 
Kakwa River Project – sufficient, we 
believe, to support years of new growth 
ahead and anchor major Canadian energy 
domestic supply and export projects. 
Generally, we are very pleased with how 
things have gone so far. 

Operating a public company carries public 
responsibilities. Our accomplishments to date have 
tended to prompt a variety of external requests for me, 
and other 7G executives, to speak at public and 
industry events. When I ask for the focus of the event, 
what the audience is curious to hear, the replies follow 
a common pattern.

“It doesn’t really matter what you focus on. Please give 
us some reflections on your career,” say those making 
the ask. I go to a room full of people. I am the oldest one 
there. I think that wisdom comes with age and then you 
reach a point where you start this progressive 
realization that maybe you never were all that wise. I 
still take the speaking engagements. I want to be of 
help, but I am not sure, any more, that I know anything 
from my past that has much relevance to the future.  
As we have indicated in previous communications, 
Seven Generations is preparing a team of folks that will 
take over when it is time for me to tell stories to my 
granddaughters. I have three now and the pull is 
compelling. With this in mind, my letter this year offers 

observations over my long career that I think have 
relevance to success in the North American tight 
natural gas business. 

Nothing Has Really Changed

I think that an old quotation has special relevance to 
Seven Generations. You have most likely heard, “The 
more things change, the more they stay the same.” It is 
attributed in the mid-nineteenth century to a French 
writer, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr. Ironically, “Karr” is 
also the name that the Alberta Government calls the 
region where the heart of our Nest 2 is located, 
perhaps the best liquids-rich natural gas resource in 
North America.

Resource plays, thermal power coal, oil sands, heavy oil 
via horizontal wells and/or cold production, coal bed 
methane and tight gas, and even the early boom days 
of the conventional oil and natural gas business, have a 
lot of things in common. In hindsight, we ought to be 
able to apply what we learn in one business to the next. 
All of these plays have been too big in some ways and 
too small in others. They are too big in that there has 
not been enough market for their full technical potential 
to be realized. There is oil sands, coal and coal bed 
methane in abundance that may remain dormant, may 
never reach the confines of steel. That is because 
there are limitations to growth such as markets, 
infrastructure to transport resources towards 
becoming products and the restrictive carrying 
capacity of the land and water where the resources  
are extracted. Coal and oil sands development may 
ultimately be curbed because of the carrying capacity 
of the atmosphere for the by-products of their use.  
Coal bed methane projects face intense competition 
from tight natural gas. In some places, public concern 
grew about how much surface land was being 
disturbed, and the industry buckled. These businesses, 
at one time or another, captured imaginations like the 
Klondike Gold Rush. Something brought them to a 
slowdown that left a few enriched and a lot 
disappointed. What has separated the enduring projects 
from the ones that only existed on paper and the ones 
that got a start but never really got built? Here are 
some observations:

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportPat Carlson,  
Chief Executive Officer

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Canadian Economic Success Built   
on Seaways, Roads, Rail and Pipe   
to Create Markets for Abundant 
Resources, and the For tune of Our 
Wealth Generation 

Historically, successful Canadian developers often  
had to invest in market access infrastructure – the 
seaways, roads, rail and pipe. About 20 years ago,  
about 20 exploration and production companies built the 
Alliance Pipeline, from northeast British Columbia to the 
US Midwest and the Aux Sable extraction and 
fractionation plant in Illinois, to construct their own 
liquids-rich natural gas market. In the middle of the past 
century, Husky built a refinery at Lloydminster to convert 
heavy oil from its vast land holdings to marketable 
products. Syncrude was launched offering contracts for 
the construction of a pipeline for its product and a power 
plant. Going back to the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 
1880s, these big projects forged our nation from Atlantic 
to Pacific. They are as old as European settlement of 
Western Canada and the enduring ones often have 
required a major concomitant market access project. 
Western Canada’s history is founded in big resource 
plays and putting together the pieces to get our 
products to the world. Nothing has really changed. Vast 
Canadian tight gas resources face dwindling incremental 
North American market potential as burgeoning supplies 
compete for the limited domestic market. North 
America’s natural gas demand typically grows at  
1-2 percent a year, modest at best. Whereas, over the 
next 20 years, industry experts predict that Asia’s 
natural gas market will require additional volumes similar 
to that now consumed in the United States. Others 
estimate global natural gas demand will grow 45 
percent by 2020. Here in Alberta, we can and should 
develop our own petrochemical markets and convert 
coal-fired power generation to natural gas – market 
developments that can certainly help grow Canadian 
demand. But to tap anything close to our full potential, 
we need to access Asian markets, where we can deliver 
our abundant natural gas in the form of liquefied natural 
gas (LNG). Alberta and Canada have the people, 
expertise, technology, sound regulations, world-class 
engineering and competitive resources to take a 
meaningful and leading place in the global energy 
market, and 7G has an expert team actively pursuing 
these vertical market expansions.

Resource Size Matter s, A Lot

Canadian economic history has also taught us that 
large amounts of resource need to be dedicated up 
front in order to finance large, remote resource 
developments. Domestic markets are rarely sufficient 
for the kind of large-scale projects that Canada’s 
immense and sparsely populated geography supports 
and demands. Pipelines, railways, roads and seaways 
are often part of resource extraction projects, and 
those projects need to be big enough to pay, either 
directly or through tariffs, for the construction of this 
infrastructure. To encourage the development of the 
forestry industry in northern Alberta, the provincial 
government granted harvesting rights over huge areas 
to companies that were willing to build pulp, paper and 
forestry plants. Oil sands projects require similar scale 
to make their developments economic and attractive to 
financiers. Nothing has really changed. In the tight gas 
plays of northwest Alberta, large tracts of land 
containing high-quality resource will have to be 
committed for long periods to finance the pipelines to 
the Pacific and the LNG plants to serve Asian 
consumers. At 7G, we can drill wells at the extended 
reaches of our large land base to preserve our lease 
entitlements. But the few land-retention wells we are 
forced to drill, an obligation under regulation designed to 
serve previous resource characteristics, do not really 
serve the public interest over the long term, the 
environment or the owners of the resource – Albertans. 
The more environmentally responsible practice is to 
focus development in a small area with minimal 
disturbance of regions that will be required in the more 
distant, but foreseeable future. We, along with 
concerned stakeholders, are advocating for the 
modernization of land tenure regulations to enable lease 
retention on the basis of capital deployed, without the 
requirement to drill land-retention wells and disturb 
lands that need not be developed until they are required 
later in the rational economic life of a project.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report5

associated with some of our great projects. Premier 
W.A.C. Bennett is associated with British Columbia’s 
hydro business. Alberta’s Premier Peter Lougheed 
enabled Syncrude and Premier Ralph Klein put in place 
the oil sands lease tenure and royalty systems that led 
to the oil sands boom. Our first Prime Minister, Sir John A. 
Macdonald, pushed through the legislation that made the 
transcontinental railway happen. These leaders bought 
into an industrial vision and picked up their load – the 
burden of aligning the law and the regulators. Theirs  
was a pivotal role but, like other modern industrial 
democracies, for the most part, our entrepreneurs build 
and our governments clear obstacles and inspire 
confidence in fairness for the future. Nothing has really 
changed. As is demanded by our Code of Conduct,  
Seven Generations is working with governments to 
improve the regulatory environment so that our industry 
can better serve society.

Applying E xperimentation to   
Remain Competitive

Along with the scale and quality of resource, technology 
plays a crucial role in resource development. The cold 
production and horizontal well booms of the 1990s 
brought huge amounts of oil, particularly heavy oil, to the 
market. Mining innovations and Steam Assisted Gravity 
Drainage opened up the oil sands. With these 
technologies, the pioneering projects started with small 
initiatives and commercial intent applied alongside a large 
component of experimentation. The developers tried a 
concept, figured out how to improve it, and looked for 
resource that could be developed with the evolving 
understanding of the resource and recovery process. 
Eventually new projects were packaged, combining 
technological successes with waiting resources, and 
large scale projects moved ahead. Nothing has really 
changed. Tight gas in Canada has been travelling down 
this path for the past decade. We have reduced 
extraction costs by experimenting to find the right 
techniques to apply to various resources. Some 
combinations of resource and technology, such as the 
Nest area of the Kakwa River Project, are commercially 
attractive and can profitably capture the existing 
markets and underpin the infrastructure investment 
needed for market expansion. Others need higher prices 
or the development of new technology. 

Preser ving Canadian L and Values 

The most successful project proponents have taken it 
upon themselves to secure social license. Right or 
wrong, many Canadians see themselves among the 
most loved children of Mother Nature. Perhaps citizens 
of all nations feel that way, but Canadians love their 
land. Television commercial writers have figured out 
that if you show Canadians stunning photos of their 
land, lakes and coastal waters, glaciers, waves crashing 
on a rocky coast, huge trees poking holes in the sky, 
snow-capped mountains, or a stampeding herd of 
caribou they will buy the next thing they see. We are 
endowed with the second most expansive land mass 
on Earth, the most fresh water, the longest coastline, a 
diversity of mountains and plains, forests, grasslands 
and tundra all shared with an abundance of wildlife. 
Love of our natural land’s beauty is a universal 
Canadian value. We pretty much all feel a sense of 
custodial protection toward our vast and stunning 
landscape. But in the world of advanced industrial 
democracies, we are the resource provider – the grown 
up, stable nation that can be relied upon to supply, the 
jurisdiction where courts have settled disputes with a 
century-and-a-half tradition of fairness. Our history as a 
modern nation grew out of being a station for the 
European fur, lumber and fish trade. Many of the 
descendants of the first European settlers ventured 
deep into the forests to trade with and engage the  
First Nations in the fur trade – possibly the first, big 
Canadian industrial project, a community project in the 
broadest sense, engaging everyone. Nothing has really 
changed. We will build our projects in the Canadian way, 
like the transcontinental railways and pipelines, by 
consensus from consultation, respecting each other 
and our natural endowment, with pride as a nation, 
together, unbeatable. This is what we do. We will do it 
again as we have done it before, reaching a shared 
vision and working together. Seven Generations is 
actively engaging stakeholders, looking to build 
consensus for its vision to be a leading global tight gas 
developer and LNG exporter.

National Leader ship Enables Vision

Governments will play a very important role, but 
historically they have been led. They did not lead project 
development. Canadian governments at all levels 
differentiate their leadership by providing a sense of 
durable justice and a secure economic climate. We are 
Canada, still a land of big ideas, still a land of opportunity, 
still a land to build a vision. We look to our governments 
to maintain peace, order and good government. 
Legislation has tended to enable visions, not to inspire 
them. There is often a forward-looking politician 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report6

Strik ing an Incremental Balance to 
Reach Commercialit y

Successful Journeys Enhanced by 
Arriving at a Vision

This is how plays develop. It starts with a test to 
determine the resource is there and the rock has 
potential. A demonstration well is drilled to see what 
the best guess at the right technology will do. A few 
wells, each with refinements to the technology, reveal 
how extensive the resource of a certain nature is and 
what technical adjustments can make the development 
commercial. Then the resource, like 7G’s Nests 1 and 2, 
is ready for commercial development. There is a right 
balance to achieve, between commercializing and 
delineating new resources, and profitably developing 
the core resource while continuing to optimize.  
Striking this balance depends on the size and quality  
of the resource and the financial capacity and 
characteristics of the company. 7G seeks a balance 
between the pursuit of cash flow self-sufficiency  
and the commercialization of its vast land holdings 
outside of the Nest. The point is innovation and an 
entrepreneurial spirit are required to commercialize the 
resource and keep it economic when the market is 
flooded with competing supply. We sell resources.  
We use technology. We balance economics against 
innovation, directing our focus to reach and maintain 
financial sustainability.

Normally I am a little resentful and embarrassed that 
the first European settlers felt empowered to change 
the names the inhabitants used for their land and its 
features. That is why we selected Kakwa as the name 
for our project. It is the Cree word meaning porcupine 
and the name of the only one of three rivers that 
transect our project that survived renaming. Perhaps, 
though, some unknown force was at hand when the 
Karr region was named. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr 
was right. The more things change the more they stay 
the same. What can look at first glance as bold and 
risky can be, on deeper investigation, just very good risk 
management at work. Taking on a big project or a small 
project involves just that – thorough study of what 
needs to be done to manage risk. In the end, big 
projects – vertically integrated by ownership or by 
contracted infrastructure, the highest quality resource 
projects and publicly supported projects – have proven 
to be some of Canada’s greatest achievements. We can 
pursue that vision, do really well during the journey,  
and excel when we arrive, because nothing has  
really changed.

Sincerely,

Pat Carlson, P.Eng. 
Chief Executive Officer

March 2017

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportLevel 1 Corporate Policy, our Code of Conduct

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The need of society for us to conduct our 
business in a way that protects the natural 
beauty of the environment and preserves the 
capacity of the earth to meet the needs of 
present and future generations;

The need of Canada and Alberta for us to  
obey all regulations and to proactively assist 
with the formulation of new policy that  
enables our company and our industry to  
better serve society;

The need of the communities where we operate 
to be engaged in the planning of our projects and 
to participate in the benefits arising from them 
as they are built and operated;

The need of our business partners and 
infrastructure customers to be treated fairly 
and attentively;

The need of our suppliers and service providers 
to be treated fairly and paid promptly for 
equipment and services provided to us and to 
receive feedback from us that can help them to 
be competitive and thrive in their businesses;

The need of our employees to be compensated 
fairly and provided a safe, healthy and happy 
work environment including a healthy work life –  
outside life balance; and

The need of our shareholders and capital 
providers to have their investment  
managed responsibly and ethically and to  
earn strong returns.

We see ourselves as being in the service business, 
serving the needs of our stakeholders. We seek 
satisfaction for all stakeholders. Differentiation is 
imperative. We support an open and competitive 
business environment, recognizing in the competitive 
world that we envision, only those who best serve their 
stakeholders can expect the support required to 
survive for the longer term.

Aseniwuche Winewak dancers perform at  
a Cultural Awareness Camp in Susa Creek, Alberta.

We believe that companies have only the 
rights given to them by society. While 
people have a natural entitlement to basic 
rights, corporations are an instrument 
created by society to provide its needs 
and ought to have no expectation of basic 
entitlements other than equitable rights 
with other corporations, including those 
wholly owned by a person. We recognize 
that rights, sufficient to build and operate 
an energy project, can be granted and 
taken away by society. Over the longer 
term, companies can only expect to thrive 
if they serve the legitimate needs of 
society in which they exist. To thrive, 
companies must differentiate, rise above 
the pack, stand out as being among the 
best with all of their stakeholders. At 
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., we 
acknowledge this granted entitlement and 
accept from our stakeholders a duty to 
thrive and an understanding of the need to 
differentiate. Specifically, in acceptance of 
this challenge to differentiate with all 
stakeholders, we acknowledge:

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President’s Message

As I emphasized in my letter last year, Seven Generations 
is and always will be in a race against our competitors to 
maintain the lowest supply costs in North America. Most 
of the tools and technologies of our industry are not 
proprietary and therefore we must continually innovate 
and optimize the way we work through extensive 
innovation and experimentation in the field. In 2016,  
we continued to make steady improvements in drilling 
and completing our Montney wells by drilling faster and 
applying larger fractures spaced closer together.

In 2016, we enhanced well productivity by increasing the 
average number of fracture stages we employed to 32, 
up from 29 stages in 2015. We also increased the amount 
of proppant we used to fracture the rock by 23 percent.

Our drilling efficiencies improved too. We drilled wells  
9 days faster, on average, than we did in 2015 and we 
reduced our average drilling cost per lateral metre by  
13 percent. Taken as a whole, our march to improve 
capital efficiencies saw Seven Generations’ average 
drilling and completion cost decline by 19 percent in 
2016 compared to 2015, to $9.6 million per well.

We conducted our operations while following a Code of 
Conduct that is grounded in keeping our neighbours, 
employees, contractors and business partners safe. 
Quite simply, safety is the most important aspect of our 
business. We have a robust safety program that 
focuses on cultural alignment, proactive hazard 
identification, training, analysis, measurement and 
accountability. Our senior leaders regularly visit the 
field, where they stress the importance of safety and 
the responsibility we all share in developing a gold star 
safety culture. We train and expect our employees to 
look out for and protect one another and their work 
environment. We carefully analyze near-misses and we 
learn from them. 

Our Total Recordable Incident Frequency (TRIF) was 1.29 
in 2014, 0.76 in 2015 and 0.56 in 2016. So far, the trend 
looks good, but we will not be satisfied until everyone 
gets home safely every day.

Marty Proctor

Seven Generations achieved a number of 
important milestones in 2016 and set the 
stage for continued growth for years  
ahead. We executed a $1 billion capital 
investment program, brought 60 new wells 
online, and nearly doubled our production 
while maintaining our high liquids production 
ratio. We kept our balance sheet strong  
and maintained the financial strength to 
fund our growth plans. We grew our funds 
from operations to $733 million, and for 
every barrel of oil we produced in 2016,  
we added an estimated 10.3 barrels of 
proved reserves.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report9

Total Recordable Incident Frequency
(TRIF)*

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

1.29

0.76

0.56

2014

2015

2016

* TRIF is an industry measure of the frequency of recordable injuries.

While we created significant value in 2016, we put less 
wells on stream than planned – 60 rather than 67 – and 
our revised capital expenditures and production 
guidance proved slightly too ambitious as we fell just 
shy of the low end of our expectations on both counts. 
Overall, 2016 growth rates were very strong, with 
production up about 95 percent to average 117,800 
barrels of oil equivalent per day. 

Capital investments were lower for the most part 
because we drilled fewer wells, but also because we 
achieved cost savings of 19 percent in the drilling and 
completion phases of our operations. The lion’s share of 
our $978-million capital investment in 2016 was allocated 
to our drilling and completions program. We also made 
significant facilities and equipment investments, including 
construction of our second natural gas processing plant. 
Located at Cutbank, it was built ahead of schedule and 
came in about 25 percent below budget. The project also 
encompassed the construction of field gathering pipelines 
and a natural gas sales pipeline that connects with the 
Alliance Pipeline for delivery to the Chicago-area market. 
Another infrastructure highlight was completion of a large 
tank farm equipped with truck loading stations at the Karr 
condensate stabilization facility. Our total field condensate 
conditioning capacity is approximately 100,000 bbls/d.

These assets are integrated with our growing Super 
Pad network. Our Super Pads are a technological 
breakthrough and are the backbone of our Kakwa River 

Project. They are scalable, minimize our footprint, 
reduce operational risks and maximize efficiency by 
having the capacity to process a portion of raw gas 
and condensate directly on site. Building and operating 
our own infrastructure provides us with greater 
operational flexibility to pace development in a way that 
creates the most value for our stakeholders. 

During the third quarter of 2016, we significantly 
expanded our Kakwa River Project with a major 
acquisition that extended our core Nest 2 Montney 
lands by about 40 percent. We are applying our low-
supply-cost well construction and multi-well Super Pad 
development methods across these new lands. The 
acquisition also expanded our long-term transportation 
capacity on Alliance and TransCanada pipelines to about 
860 MMcf/d by late 2018. Our lands are close to key 
infrastructure and take-away capacity, including 
Alliance Pipeline, TransCanada’s Nova Gas Transmission 
Ltd. system and Pembina’s Peace Pipeline. Firm  
service transportation agreements with several key 
partners support our ability to deliver on our high 
growth objectives.

We remain ever vigilant in striving to secure large new 
markets for all our products, including petrochemical 
manufacturing, LNG, propane exports and/or natural 
gas fired power generation. We aim to pledge a portion 
of our low cost supply and large, long-term reserves to 
anchor major infrastructure investments and create 
new markets to achieve premium pricing.

We are on a path to continue our high growth trajectory 
in 2017, applying innovation and efficiency to keep our 
supply cost low while using our large reserves to 
secure market access. We will continue to work safely, 
and we will strive to differentiate 7G in our service of 
all stakeholders.

Marty Proctor 
President & Chief Operating Officer

March 2017

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Financial Strength

Creating Value on a Per-share Basis, 
Maintaining Financial Strength

Through our investment and development in 2016,  
we generated strong returns to shareholders from our 
Montney resource. We nearly doubled production last year 
to 117,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 65 percent 
from 2015 on a per share basis. Funds from operations 
increased 77 percent to $733 million, or $2.30 per share, 
which was up 50 percent compared to 2015.

Capital investment in 2016 was $978 million, 25 percent 
lower than in 2015, representing a focused year spent 
developing our highest-return Nest 2 lands. We continue 
to operate from a position of financial strength with 
$586 million of adjusted working capital at December 31,  
2016 and a trailing net debt to funds from operations ratio 
of 2.1 times. Looking to 2017, we have ample financial 
capacity to both execute on near-term growth and invest 
for the future. Our 2016 capital investment budget is  
$1.5 billion to $1.6 billion, and it is anticipated to be largely 
funded by funds from operations and cash on hand. We 
maintain an undrawn $1.1 billion revolving credit facility 
which, combined with adjusted working capital, provides 
us with more than $1.6 billion of available funding.

Targeting Financial Sustainabilit y 
Through Cash Flow Self-suf ficiency

We are pursuing our key strategy of financial 
sustainability by targeting cash flow self-sufficiency:  
the ability to finance all of our expenses, capital and 
operating costs with cash flow. Our Nest 2 Montney 
continues to deliver full cycle returns we believe to be 
among the most competitive in North America. While our 
assets could provide substantial free cash flow if we 
were to moderate our pace of development, we remain  
of the view that investors are better served by our 
re-investment of this cash into high return assets and 
fulfilling our firm transportation and processing 
arrangements. Looking into 2017, we will continue to 
leverage our technological expertise by testing wells in 
our Nest 1, Wapiti and Deep South West Montney lands. 
Our goal is to continuously define and add resource to 
the low-supply-cost end of the spectrum, which keeps us 
among the most competitive suppliers of natural gas to 
the North American markets. 

Christopher Law

Another strong year of financial and 
operating performance in 2016 has 
confirmed our continued conversion from 
resources to reserves and ultimately to 
cash flow. We are earning strong full cycle 
returns across our Kakwa River Project 
and Seven Generations continues to 
produce liquids-rich natural gas that  
ranks among the lowest supply costs in 
North America.

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than having to rely on third party midstream companies. 
This strategy puts us firmly in the driver’s seat to control 
the pace of our development. We keep control over our 
operational reliability and the ability to expand and 
debottleneck whenever it is required or opportune. This 
also substantially reduces interruption risk. There is 
ample evidence in recent years of companies not being 
able to achieve targeted production levels due to 
restrictions by third party midstream operators. By 
owning and operating our processing infrastructure, we 
believe we are in a better position to deliver on our 
long-term development plan. 

We are a company focused on innovation and the 
application of new technology.  For instance, we strive to 
determine the optimal well design for a specific area 
because the faster we arrive at the optimal design, the 
greater the project’s net present value.  In a resource 
play that will extend well into future generations, the 
remaining inventory of wells can be multiplied by the 
demonstrated well economics at a given time to 
determine a simplistic value baseline.  The faster we 
arrive at the optimal design, the higher the remaining well 
count that this design applies against, resulting in a lift 
to the value of all future wells and a significant rise 
above baseline value. Therefore, we embody a spirit of 
innovation within the company because, quite simply, it 
makes good economic sense to do so.

Christopher Law 
Chief Financial Officer

March 2017

While we are forecasting a modest outspend of capital 
versus funds flow in the near-term, we continue to 
reduce leverage because our cash flow growth is 
outpacing anticipated increases in debt given prevailing 
commodity prices. We believe this puts us on enviable 
financial footing versus many of our peers.   

Our strategic priorities are driven by our prevailing belief 
that the North American natural gas market is grossly 
oversupplied, and in order to maximize the net present 
value of the resources, we need to accelerate and 
significantly expand both our market share and our 
markets. Keep in mind that we must have markets for all 
products in order to be able to produce any of them. 
While liquids can be transported by both truck and 
pipeline, natural gas is restricted to pipeline only, so the 
challenge to grow is dominated by the need to find 
expanded pipeline capacity to new natural gas markets 
and those where our low-cost natural gas will supersede 
competitors and attract additional buyers.   

Searching for New Markets

The value of market access is growing due to the 
oversupply of natural gas in North America. We have 
sufficient pipeline capacity to accommodate our growing 
production levels and we are looking for more for future 
growth. We are ready to contribute our large reserves as 
an anchor supply for investment in additional market 
development, such as natural gas to replace coal-fired 
electricity in Alberta, petrochemical plants and LNG 
exports to Asia off Canada’s West Coast. To improve our 
competitive edge, we are working to increase our 
financial strength by lowering our debt ratios to achieve 
investment grade credit ratings, which will help us 
access a lower cost of capital. For Seven Generations, 
we believe that partial vertical integration in the future 
may be required to realize long-term strategic benefits, 
as dedicated transportation and processing access have 
become key assets in a producer’s portfolio.

Strategic Alignment by O wning 
Processing Infrastructure

We have always been and remain of the view that 
constructing our own field-processing infrastructure 
provides us the ability to deliver superior growth rather 

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Optimizing Assets 

With decades of potential drilling locations in our 
inventory, we have numerous opportunities to apply our 
innovations and build a playbook on how to harvest 
more condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids 
from the Montney, with greater speed and at less cost. 
We have learned a lot so far, but we believe we have 
many burgeoning opportunities ahead. 

Since our inception as a public company in 2014, we 
have focused on developing and optimizing the Nest 2 
asset. The economics of the wells drilled here are 
excellent and have enabled us to position ourselves in 
the most coveted zone of the supply cost boot, where 
we rank among the lowest cost suppliers of natural gas.

To improve operations and well construction, we have 
installed higher intensity completions, using more 
stages with increased proppant density into the 
hydraulic fractures, which liberates the natural gas. 
These production improvement techniques, combined 
with other optimizations, serve to enhance the current 
and future value of the wells we drill and produce.

For details, assumptions and definitions relating to 
Seven Generations’ Nest 2, Nest 1 and Wapiti type 
curves, see our Annual Strategic Update and corporate 
presentation at www.7genergy.com.

In 2016, our most notable optimization improvement 
arose from changing our proppant delivery system  
to slickwater from nitrified foam. Not only do  
slickwater completions cost $1 million to $1.5 million 
less than nitrified foam completions, they have enabled 
us to recover more prized condensate resource earlier 
in the production process. When applied to an entire 
drilling program, the net present value potential is 
greatly improved. 

In August 2016, we completed the acquisition of 155 net 
sections of lands neighbouring our Kakwa River Project, 
extending the northern and southern boundaries of our 
Nest 2 lands. 

Glen Nevokshonoff

The Kakwa River Project is a world-class 
asset in the early stages of its growth 
and productive life. This unique geological 
setting provides high pressure, high 
liquids content and a large resource that 
allows for prolific production rates which 
provide profitable growth even in a low 
price environment.

As we grow, we continue to improve efficiency while 
increasing the productive capacity of each well. Across 
our operations, we strive to optimize how we work, to 
make the best and most effective use of stakeholders’ 
investments to maximize the value of our assets, today 
and for generations ahead.

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production per well compared to two years ago. By 
boosting production of our most valuable product – 
condensate – during the early life of our wells, we pay 
for our wells faster, accelerate the time it takes to earn 
full-cycle returns and increase the value of our project.

Glen Nevokshonoff 
Senior Vice President, Operations

March 2017

Strong Initial Production from Wells 
on Major Acquisition L ands 

7G intends to allocate about 40 percent of its 2017 
drilling and capital investment to the neighbouring lands 
it acquired in the summer of 2016, where initial well 
results are exceeding expectations. 7G recently tied in a 
six-well pad where wells had an average 30-day, initial 
production rate of 2,000 boe/d, with condensate yields 
of about 170 barrels per MMcf. 7G is installing its Super 
Pad and gas lift infrastructure selectively onto the 
acquired lands to enable wide scale development.

As we look to 2017, our growth is poised to continue. 
We plan to drill 100 to 110 wells and invest $1.5 billion  
to $1.6 billion to grow production to between 180,000  
and 190,000 boe/d, representing an approximate  
57 percent increase over our 2016 average production  
of 117,800 boe/d.

These very strong growth rates, and the large 
inventory of resources we have yet to drill illustrates 
that we are still in the early days of developing the long-
term potential of our Kakwa River Project.

Proved Plus Probable Reser ves and 
Best Estimate Contingent Resources 
each up about 80 Percent

During 2016, we tied in 60 new producing wells, adding 
to the conversion of contingent resources into reserves 
and production. Despite annual production of 43 million 
barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), we increased proved 
reserves 95 percent to 825 MMboe, as estimated by 
McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. (McDaniel) at 
December 31, 2016. Proved plus probable reserves 
increased 79 percent to 1.53 billion boe, with liquids 
making up 53 percent of the total recoverable reserves. 
Risked best estimate contingent resources were  
1.39 billion boe at December 31, 2016, up 80 percent 
compared to 771 million boe at December 31, 2015.

These are very strong reserve additions in one of the 
lowest supply-cost natural gas and liquids projects in 
North America. We are drilling long wells with larger and 
more intense hydraulic fractures – innovations that 
have shown a one-third increase in condensate 

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Serving Stakeholders in Different, Better Ways  

Canadian business continues to evolve as it has 
through past decades with new and higher standards 
required by our stakeholders to gain support for project 
development. It takes more than financial commitment 
and execution. It takes a community to build a project. 
When we started 7G, we were a small business, serving 
a relatively small community. As we grow and evolve 
into a leading Canadian energy producer, our 
communities grow, our stakeholders increase in number 
and our impact expands. As our employee and 
contractor count rises, more families and individuals 
rely on Seven Generations’ success. 

We have a very large resource base and we need  
to expand our markets in order to realize full value  
from those resources, which belong to the people of 
Alberta – an obvious and key stakeholder. As we 
vertically integrate, as we sponsor or pledge a sizeable 
portion of our liquid-rich natural gas resources to 
underpin large midstream and downstream projects, our 
community grows.  

This growth is vital, and we will, by necessity form new 
business relationships along the value chain. Just as 
we only expect to survive when we serve the 
legitimate needs of society, the same applies to our 
business partners. As we say in our Level 1, “we 
acknowledge this granted entitlement and accept from 
our stakeholders a duty to thrive and an understanding 
of the need to differentiate.” 

We also have a duty to ensure that our new business 
partners along the value chain accept, practice and 
honor this stakeholder philosophy, this duty to serve.

Author and marketing consultant Simon Sinek routinely 
offers wise insight on how to build and sustain trust in 
and outside an organization. You may have seen him 
delivering one of his compelling talks on YouTube or in a 
TED video. All of our stakeholders are part of our Simon 
Sinek circle of safety. All are owners of the project in at 
least one sense of the term “owner.” 

Our circle of stakeholder service starts at the top, with 
our most senior executives, who invest a considerable 
portion of their time to meet our stakeholders face to 
face and develop relationships in the community. And 

Susan Targett

As our name Seven Generations conveys, 
we think for the long term. We are 
responsible to you, our stakeholders, and 
to the seven future generations.

As a member of the communities where we operate, we 
strive to be a good neighbor and carefully steward the 
environment. We require those who work for Seven 
Generations to follow the tenets of our Level 1 
Corporate Policy, which we also call our Code of 
Conduct. Our Level 1 is built on the core principle that 
we will differentiate our company and ourselves 
through stakeholder service. We believe that service 
only becomes real when we demonstrate through our 
actions that we are committed to our Code, day in and 
day out, in all our stakeholder engagements.

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our stakeholder service permeates through all our staff, 
who tell our story on a day-to-day basis. To give a 
real-time and vivid look at our operations, we conduct 
numerous field tours of our Kakwa River Project – 
hosting regulators, government leaders, investors and 
analysts, community leaders and First Nation councils 
and elders, and business partners.

We solicit their feedback. We listen. We exchange ideas. 
And we learn. That’s how we get better. Through 
conversations and feedback from the people who may 
be impacted by our development, we gain a better 
understanding of how we can continuously improve. 

In our community, we encourage our employees to roll 
up their sleeves and volunteer. Whether it’s serving 
clients breakfast at the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre, 
ushering music fans at the Bear Creek Folk Festival in 
Grande Prairie, or serving steaks at the Sturgeon Lake 
Cree Nation PowWow, we are honored to contribute to  
those communities as they are all part of our 
community. It’s by building long-term relationships 
based on trust and honesty that we expand our circle 
of safety which protects us all from the times when  
we need to work through a problem, a challenge or  
a disagreement, because those are inevitable. Our 
relationships will sustain our company because they 
sustain our stakeholders.

Environment

We aim to be among the best environmental performers 
in our industry. This requires having a mindset of 
continuous improvement and going above and beyond 
whenever possible. As one example of putting our 
beliefs into action, stakeholders say they are concerned 
about the potential effects of seismic activity in our 
Kakwa River project. Does hydraulic fracturing cause 
earthquakes? We also wanted to know, so in advance 
of any regulation, we launched our own research. The 
only way to know if we may cause seismic-related 
damage was to directly test. After installing five 
seismometers spanning our field to monitor for the past 
year, the data told us there has been no single seismic 
event that could be felt on surface, no Richter scale 
event that even comes close to Alberta Energy 
Regulator (AER) magnitude limits. The AER says it must 

be notified if there’s a 2.0 reading, and work must stop 
at 4.0. Our highest reading to date is 1.4, well below 
anything that can be sensed by people on the surface.  

Water 

Water is precious, our lifeblood. That’s why we are 
continually looking to improve water management 
practices through new technology and innovative 
conservation processes. Before beginning a project,  
we first consider regional water availability and 
conservation efforts. We then look for ways to meet  
or exceed regulations. 

To better manage our water use, we are investigating 
alternative hydraulic fracturing methods that could 
reduce water use, ways to more sustainably withdraw 
water, as well as alternative water sources.

A Seven Generations’ study concluded that given 
continued careful stewardship in managing the 
methods, timing and location of water withdrawal from 
surface water bodies, the regional watershed system 
will not be adversely impacted by the amount of water 
withdrawal we forecast once industry achieves full 
commercial development of the Montney and Duvernay 
formations in the Smoky River basin. 

We work with other water-conscientious groups, as a 
member of the Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership, to 
improve stream crossings and protect fish habitat. We 
sit on the AER’s stakeholder advisory panel to explore 
potential cumulative effects of withdrawal from water 
sources in the M.D. of Greenview No. 1.

Our stakeholders want us to keep looking for ways to 
protect water bodies and minimize our water use. We 
agree. We are testing ways to recycle produced water, 
we are carefully managing our approach to riverbanks 
and we are using fresh water intake systems that are 
safe for fish. We build ponds to store water collected 
during peak river flow periods, which we use during low 
flow times. With the possibility that climate conditions 
may evolve to become warmer and dryer, our ponds 
may serve our purposes and become an important 
habitat for regional wildlife and an important water 
supply for forest fighters. In addition, we are 

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researching how we can use fossil water that is too 
deep underground to be of domestic or agricultural use, 
but works for well completions.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As a natural gas producer, we supply people with fuel 
to warm their homes, heat water and the hydrocarbon 
feedstock to make millions of common consumer 
products, from toothbrushes to televisions. All these 
things require the burning or transformation of natural 
gas, and that generates emissions. That’s why we are 
looking across our operations, testing and researching 

technologies and practices to find ways to optimize and 
reduce our emissions. 

Our industry-leading leak detection and repair program 
(LDAR) helps detect and remediate methane emissions. 
To help eliminate fugitive emissions, we converted 
numerous natural gas driven controls and pumps to 
compressed air and have improved equipment reliability, 
which eliminates process and maintenance venting.  
The controls on our compressor fleet are being upgraded 
to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and 
emissions as well as maintenance costs. 

Seven Generations staff learn to prepare a moose hide for 
tanning at an Aseniwuche Winewak Cultural Awareness 
Camp at Susa Creek, Alberta.

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Minimizing Our Footprint

Unconventional resource development requires 
unconventional thinking. Our multi-well Super Pads tap 
the Montney formation to maximize resource recovery 
while minimizing our footprint. We target total surface 
disturbance, excluding major plants, camps and storage 
yards, to about 5 percent of the land. With technological 
improvements, our drilling and completions teams hope 
to drill longer wells from fewer pads to cut our surface 
disturbance to less than 4 percent.

Since the inception of the company, the Seven 
Generations team has been fortunate to spend  
personal time with many of our stakeholders, to share 
our philosophy with them, to expand and develop our 
community and to include them in our stakeholder circle.  
For those who are interested in learning more about our 
corporate sustainability, including our interactions with 
government and regulators, suppliers and contractors, 
infrastructure partners, employees and investors, we 
encourage you to review our 2016 Strategic Update, as 
well as our Generations stakeholder report, which are 
available on our website.

Susan Targett 
Senior Vice President

March 2017

Seven Generations will continue to do its part, but  
we believe that we all have a role to play in reducing 
emissions. And we believe that getting broad public 
consensus on how to do so is the best way to start 
down that path. We have kicked off an educational 
speaker series to facilitate this goal. 

To measure and facilitate continual improvement in our 
performance, we joined the Carbon Disclosure Project 
(CDP) in 2016, reporting our 2015 performance. Our 
entire operation’s GHG footprint was assessed and  
we received a B grade, among the leading marks for 
Canadian producers. We reported a carbon intensity – 
metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per barrel of oil 
equivalent of production – of 0.0127, which also ranks 
Seven Generations among the leading Canadian energy 
companies that reported to CDP. So far, so good, but we 
remain focused on technological innovation and process 
improvements to continuously improve our GHG 
emission intensity. 

Preser ving W ildlife Habitat 

Our operations are located on provincial Crown land in a 
mixed forest where logging and trappers also make a 
living from the land. It’s also home to bountiful wildlife –  
including bears, moose, lynx, coyotes and numerous 
woodland creatures. That’s why we work to limit our 
surface disturbance. Where we need to store water, we 
design animal-friendly fresh water storage ponds that 
also support moose, deer and wildlife in their natural 
setting. We are participating in the Foothills Landscape 
Management Forum where we collaborate with a 
number of stakeholder groups with a shared goal of 
protecting Caribou habitat. We also sponsor the 
Foothills Research Institute’s Grizzly Bear Research 
Program to gain further understanding and to 
incorporate learnings in our operational activities. 

Learning about animal behaviour and habitat helps us 
modify our behaviour to minimize contact with wildlife –  
and we incorporate these learnings into project planning.

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2016 Highlights Summary

CORPOR ATE

•  On August 18, 2016, Seven Generations completed a 
major acquisition of additional Montney assets in the 
Kakwa River area valued at $1.9 billion at the time of 
announcement on July 6, 2016. Total consideration at 
closing of the major acquisition included $505.1 million 
cash, the issuance of 33.5 million common shares, the 
assumption of US$450 million ($580 million) of 
acquired notes and the transfer of the right, title and 
interest of certain oil and natural gas properties valued 
at $6 million. The major acquisition expands the 
company’s Nest landholdings by approximately  
40 percent and expands Seven Generations’ long-term 
transportation capacity on Alliance and TransCanada 
pipelines to approximately 860 MMcf/d in 2018.

FINANCIAL

•  Funds from operations increased 77 percent to  

$733 million, or $2.30 per share – up 50 percent  
compared to 2015.

•  Capital investments were $978 million for the year.

•  Maintained balance sheet strength with net debt of 
approximately $1.5 billion and available funding of  
$1.6 billion at year-end 2016.

•  In February, completed a private placement of  

21.4 million common shares at a price of $14 per share 
for gross proceeds of $300 million and net proceeds 
of about $287 million.

•  In July, closed a bought-deal financing, issuing  
30.7 million subscription receipts at $24.35 per 
subscription receipt for gross proceeds of  
$747.7 million and net proceeds of $717.7 million. 

OPER ATIONAL

•  Reached an average annual production rate of  

117,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2016, up  
65 percent on a per share basis from 2015.

•  Tied in 60 new producing wells in 2016, taking the 

number of producing Montney wells to 232, of which 
about one quarter were acquired. 

•  Drilling and completion cost per well decreased from 
$11.8 million to $9.6 million. Even with this 19 percent 
cost reduction, 7G’s well designs reflected a focus on 
higher intensity completions. Tonnes of proppant 
pumped per well increased by 23 percent – averaging 
5,403 tonnes in 2016 compared to 4,395 tonnes in 
2015, and the stage count per well increased by  
10 percent – averaging 32 stages in 2016 compared to 
29 stages in 2015.

•  Completed the Cutbank processing plant early and 
about 25 percent under budget, adding 250 MMcf/d 
of processing capacity. 

•  7G started production from its ninth Super Pad. Super 
Pads are designed to facilitate raw gas dehydration, 
compression and liquid separation from the liquids-
rich natural gas.

RESERVES – E VALUATED BY MCDANIEL  
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2016

•  Proved developed producing reserves were 166 MMboe, 
up 127 percent from 73 MMboe at December 31, 2015. 

•  Total proved reserves were 825 MMboe and proved plus 
probable reserves were 1.53 billion boe, representing an 
increase of 95 percent and 79 percent, respectively, 
when compared to 7G’s total proved and proved plus 
probable reserves on December 31, 2015. 

•  Total proved plus probable reserves at year end were 
estimated to have a before tax net present value  
of approximately $10 billion as of December 31, 2016 
compared to $6.5 billion at the end of 2015, a  
54 percent increase from the December 31, 2015 
reserve report, using a discount rate of 10 percent.

•  Risked best estimate contingent resources increased 
80 percent to 1.39 billion boe at December 31, 2016 
compared to 771 million boe at December 31, 2015. 
The before tax net present value increased  
10 percent, from $2.79 billion at December 31, 2015  
to $3.07 billion at December 31, 2016 using a  
10 percent discount rate. 

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Years ended December 31

2016

2015

% Change

Operational Highlights

($ millions, except per share and volume data)

Production

Condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Liquids %

Realized prices

Condensate and oil ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

Total ($/boe)

39.3

30.0

291

117.8

59%

50.59

13.08

3.53

28.92

OPERATING NETBACK (1) ($/boe)

Liquids and natural gas revenues

  $ 

28.92   $ 

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing

Netback prior to hedging

Realized hedging gain

Operating netback after hedging

General and administrative expenses per boe

(0.16)

(4.22)

(5.53)

19.01

2.11

  $ 

  $ 

21.12   $ 

1.09   $ 

Selected financial information

Liquids and natural gas revenue

Operating income (1)(3)

  Per share – diluted

Net income (loss) for the period (3)

  Per share – diluted

Funds from operations (1)(3)

  Per share – diluted

Cash provided by operating activities

Total capital investments (4)

Adjusted working capital

Available funding (1)

Net debt (1)

Debt outstanding

Weighted average shares – basic (2)

Weighted average shares – diluted (2)

1,246.9

160.6

0.50

(26.2)

(0.09)

732.6

2.30

644.6

978.0

585.9

1,626.7

1,528.8

2,111.9

299.8

318.8

21.2

14.3

149

60.4

59%

50.84

10.34

2.65

26.84

26.84

(2.63)

(4.59)

(2.68)

16.94

6.83

23.77

1.10

591.9

52.1

0.19

(187.3)

(0.75)

414.6

1.53

380.1

1,309.0

306.0

1,118.0

1,250.9

1,546.8

249.6

270.1

85

110

95

95

–

–

26

33

8

8

(94)

(8)

106

12

(69)

(11)

(1)

111

208

163

(86)

(88)

77

50

70

(25)

91

46

22

37

20

18

(1) 

 Operating netback, funds from operations, operating income, available funding and net debt are not defined under IFRS. See “Non-IFRS 
Financial Measures” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

(2)  Basic weighted average shares are used to calculate diluted per share amounts when the company is in a loss position.
(3)  Includes $27.4 million ($20.0 million after tax) of prior period royalty recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(4)  Excluding acquisitions and investments.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), dated March 7, 2017, is management’s assessment of the 
historical financial position and results of Seven Generations Energy Ltd. (the “Company” or “Seven Generations”) 
for the year ended December 31, 2016. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited annual 
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (the 
“consolidated financial statements”). These consolidated financial statements, including the comparative figures, 
were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Unless otherwise noted, all 
financial measures are expressed in Canadian dollars and tabular dollar amounts are in millions. See “Non-IFRS 
Financial Measures” for reconciliations and information regarding the following non-IFRS financial measures used in 
this MD&A: “funds from operations”, “operating income”, “operating netback”, “adjusted working capital”, “available 
funding” and “net debt”. This MD&A contains forward-looking information based on the Company’s current 
expectations and projections. For information on the material factors and assumptions underlying such forward 
looking information, refer to the “Forward-Looking Information Advisory” included at the end of this MD&A.  
A number of abbreviated terms used throughout this MD&A are explained on the last pages of this MD&A.  
Additional information about Seven Generations is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com, including  
the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2016, dated March 7, 2017 (the “AIF”). 

ABOUT SE VEN GENER ATIONS

Seven Generations is a low supply cost, high-growth Canadian natural gas developer generating long-life value from 
its liquids-rich Montney Kakwa River Project, located about 100 kilometres south of its operations headquarters in 
Grande Prairie, Alberta. Seven Generations’ corporate headquarters are in Calgary and its Class A Common Shares 
(“Common Shares”) trade on the TSX under the symbol VII.

Seven Generations differentiates itself based on four key strategies:

•  stakeholder service: recognizing that in a competitive world, only those who best serve their stakeholders can 

expect to survive in the long term; 

•  supply cost: combining resource selection with innovation, technology and efficiency to remain among North 

America’s lowest supply cost unconventional gas developers;

•  financial sustainability: profitable growth to achieve positive free cash flow, earn full-cycle returns on capital 

employed across the entire commodity price cycle and focused capital deployment on high return opportunities 
with hedged economics; and

•  market access: seek out a position in gathering, processing, transportation and marketing opportunities to 

expand market access, and leverage market access to capture premium markets for the Company’s production.

Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2016

Financial Performance

Seven Generations achieved record production levels in 2016, reaching an average annual production rate of  
117.8 mboe/d. For the fourth quarter of 2016, average production of 132.3 mboe/d was 70% higher than the same 
period in 2015, primarily due to new production from the Kakwa River Project including approximately 21.1 mboe/d of 
acquired production. Significant production growth contributed to funds from operations of $219.7 million for the 
2016 fourth quarter, an increase of 107% from the same period in 2015. Cash from operating activities increased 
231% to $178.6 million in the fourth quarter. 

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On July 6, 2016, the Company announced an agreement to acquire additional Montney assets in the Kakwa River 
area valued at $1.9 billion, at the time of announcement (the “Acquisition”). Upon closing on August 18, 2016, total 
consideration for the Acquisition included of $505.1 million cash, $965.1 million issued in Common Shares (based on 
the share price at closing), the assumption of US$450 million ($580 million) of acquired notes (the “Acquired Notes”) 
and the transfer of the right, title and interest of certain oil and natural gas properties valued at $6.0 million. Costs 
associated with the transaction were $7.4 million. The Acquisition expands the Company’s Nest landholdings by 
approximately 40% and expands Seven Generations’ long term transportation capacity on Alliance and 
TransCanada pipelines to 870 MMcf/d in 2018. 

The Company maintained balance sheet strength by closing the fourth quarter of 2016 with net debt of 
approximately $1.5 billion and available funding of $1.6 billion. In the third quarter, the Company’s lenders increased 
the available maximum under the credit facility from $850 million to $1.1 billion. At December 31, 2016, the Company 
had adjusted working capital of $585.9 million including cash and cash equivalents of $630.8 million.

Capital Investments

Seven Generations invested $283.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, drilling 12.0 wells and completing  
21.0 wells while bringing 10.0 wells on production and continuing to advance infrastructure development in the 
Kakwa River Project.

Transportation and Marketing

Through the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company continued shipments of rich gas against the firm Alliance 
commitment. The firm commitment averaged 350 MMcf/d for 2016 exiting at 430 MMcf/d. In the fourth quarter of 
2016, the Company contracted 100,000 dth/d of firm service on the Natural Gas Pipeline of America Pipeline 
System (“NGPL”) to transport natural gas from Chicago down to the US Gulf Coast. Seven Generations holds total 
natural gas transportation capacity that grows incrementally over the next two years, reaching approximately  
870 MMcf/d in the third quarter of 2018.

The Company’s lands are close to key infrastructure and take-away capacity, including the Alliance Pipeline, 
TransCanada’s Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) system and the Peace Pipeline System that is owned by 
Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina”). The Company believes the firm service transportation agreements in 
place with several key partners support the Company’s ability to deliver on its high growth objectives.

Reserves Update

The Company’s independent qualified reserve evaluators, McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. (“McDaniel”),  
have completed independent reserve evaluations. Effective December 31, 2016, the Company’s total gross proved 
reserves (“1P”) were 825 MMboe, an increase of 95% compared to the Company’s December 31, 2015 reserve 
evaluations. Total gross proved plus probable reserves (“2P”) increased 79% to 1,535 MMboe relative to the 
December 31, 2015 estimates. Using a discount rate of 10%, the Company’s total gross 2P reserves as at  
December 31, 2016 were estimated to have a before tax net present value of approximately $10.0 billion compared 
to $6.5 billion, a 54% increase from the December 31, 2015 reserve report.

For important additional information pertaining to the Company’s estimated reserves and the estimated net 
present value of future net revenue that is attributed to the reserves, as evaluated by McDaniel as at  
December 31, 2016, please refer to the AIF on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. 

As at December 31, 

PDP + PDNP (1)

Proved Reserves (1P) (2)

Proved Plus Probable Reserves (2P) (2)

2016

2015

MMboe

$MM (3)

MMboe

176

825

1,535

2,120

5,146

9,996

79

424

859

$MM (3)

951

2,937

6,507

(1)  Gross proved developed producing plus gross proved developed non-producing reserves as determined by McDaniel.
(2)  Company gross reserves as determined by McDaniel.
(3)  Estimated before tax net present value using a 10% discount rate as determined by McDaniel.

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Outlook and 2017 Guidance

Although uncertainty with commodity prices and the oversupply of natural gas markets persisted throughout 2016, 
Seven Generations remained focused on innovation, efficiency and value optimization to be among the lowest 
supply cost gas suppliers in North America. 2016 guidance was originally provided in November 2015 and then 
revised in January 2016 due to lower commodity prices. With the announcement of the Acquisition in July 2016, 
guidance was updated. A summary of the guidance that was provided by the Company in January 2016 as well as 
the updated guidance that was provided in July 2016, compared to the actual results from 2016, are as follows:

Capital investments ($ millions)

Production (mboe/d)

Wells brought on production

January Revised  
2016 Guidance

900 – 950

100 – 110

67.0

July Updated 
2016 Guidance

1,050 – 1,100

120 – 125

67.0

2016 Results

978.0

117.8

60.0

Actual results for 2016 were lower than the guidance as provided for the following reasons:

•  extra time was required to fine tune artificial lift systems on offset wells that experienced a surge of emulsion 
production as the Company changed its standard well completion design to use slickwater in the fracturing 
process instead of nitrified foam;

•  weather delays impacted construction schedules, ultimately impacting the number of wells brought on 

production as well as total production for the year; 

•  the Alliance Pipeline shutdown in October was longer than anticipated and the Company’s ramp up to bring 

production back on-stream took longer than expected; and

•  the Alliance outage coincided with turnaround work at the Pembina Cutbank Complex and as a result,  
October production was reduced by approximately 50 mboe/d, impacting fourth quarter production by 
approximately 12.5 mboe/d and 2016 annual production by approximately 4.2 mboe/d.

This is described in greater detail in the news release that was issued by the Company on January 23, 2017, which 
is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

On January 6, 2017, the Company announced its guidance for 2017 with the following highlights:

Capital investments ($ millions)

Production (mboe/d)

Wells to be brought on production

2017 Guidance

1,500 – 1,600

180 – 190

100 – 110

The Company remains focused on: (i) cash flow self sufficiency; (ii) the development of a large inventory of 
relatively low supply cost, liquids-rich horizontal well drilling opportunities in its core focus area; (iii) building facilities 
to gather and process the produced natural gas, condensate and other NGLs; and (iv) establishing further 
opportunities to maximize value.

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Operational and Financial Highlights

The following table presents selected operational and financial information:

($ millions, except per  
share and volume data)

Production

Condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Liquids (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total Production

(mboe/d)

Liquids %

Financial

Operating  

income(loss) (1) (3)

  Per share – diluted

Revenue (2)

Net loss and  
  comprehensive loss (3)

 Per share – diluted

Funds from  
  operations (1) (3)

  Per share – diluted

Cash provided by
  operating activities

Capital investments (4)

Adjusted working  
  capital (1)

Available funding (1)

Net debt (1)

Debt outstanding

Weighted average    
  shares – basic (5)

Weighted average    
  shares – diluted (5)

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

2015 % Change

2016 % Change

2016

2015 % Change

43.2

33.4

76.6

334

132.3

58%

47.6

0.13

262.2

(104.9)

(0.30)

219.7

0.60

178.6

283.6

25.6

19.2

44.8

197

77.7

58%

(14.2)

(0.05)

244.7

(28.9)

(0.11)

106.0

0.39

53.9

301.1

585.9

1,626.7

1,528.8

2,111.9

306.0

1,118.0

1,250.9

1,546.8

347.2

252.9

365.0

273.1

69

74

71

70

70

–

nm

nm

7

263

173

107

54

231

(6)

91

46

22

37

37

34

46.5

33.8

80.3

314

132.6

61%

47.7

0.15

361.7

(2.2)

(0.01)

204.7

0.62

169.3

207.8

629.3

1,673.4

1,436.6

2,063.0

309.8

329.8

(7)

(1)

(5)

6

–

(5)

–

(13)

(28)

nm

nm

7

(3)

5

36

(7)

(3)

6

2

12

11

39.3

30.0

69.3

291

117.8

59%

160.6

0.50

21.2

14.3

35.5

149

60.4

59%

52.1

0.19

1,064.1

675.4

(26.2)

(0.09)

732.6

2.30

644.6

978.0

585.9

1,626.7

1,528.8

2,111.9

(187.3)

(0.75)

414.6

1.53

380.1

1,309.0

306.0

1,118.0

1,250.9

1,546.8

299.8

249.6

318.8

270.1

85

110

95

95

95

–

208

163

58

(86)

(88)

77

50

70

(25)

91

46

22

37

20

18

(1)  See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
(2)  Represents the total of liquids and natural gas sales, net of royalties, gains (losses) on risk management contracts and other income.
(3)  Includes $27.4 million ($20.0 million after tax) of prior period royalty recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(4)  Excluding acquisitions and equity investments. 
(5)  Basic weighted average shares are used to calculate diluted per share amounts when the Company is in a loss position.

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Operating Netback

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

% Change

Liquids and natural gas sales

  $  

33.67   $  

24.97

35   $  

 29.65

Realized hedging gains

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing (1)

Operating netback per boe (2)

0.48

(0.98)

(4.86)

(5.92)

3.22

(1.69)

(4.11)

(3.30)

(85)

(42)

18

79

1.57

(0.03)

(3.85)

(6.12)

  $  

22.39   $  

19.09

17   $  

21.22

14

(69)

nm

26

(3)

6

(1)   Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period. 
(2)  See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.

Operating netback per boe for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $22.39, higher by 17% relative to the same period in 
2015, as a result of higher priced liquids and natural gas sales compared to 2015, partially offset by higher 
expenses. Liquids and natural gas sales and transportation and processing were higher as a result of the 
Company’s sales into the US Midwest market beginning in December 2015, using its firm transportation on the 
Alliance Pipeline. Operating expenses on a per boe basis were higher as a result of temporary production facilities 
and maintenance costs incurred during the Alliance Pipeline shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2016. 

Operating netback per boe increased 6% in the fourth quarter of 2016 as compared to the third quarter of 2016 
due to improvements in commodity prices, increased liquids and natural gas sales offset by decreased realized 
hedging gains. Operating expenses increased in the fourth quarter of 2016 relative to the third quarter of 2016 as  
a result of workovers and maintenance performed during the Alliance Pipeline shutdown. 

Operating Netback for the Three Months Ended December 31
$/bbl

$0.71

($2.74)

($2.62)

($0.75)

$22.39

$19.09

$8.70

Q4 2015

Production 
revenue before 
hedging

Royalties

Realized 
hedging gain 
(loss)

Transportation,
processing & 
other

Operating 
expense

Q4 2016

$30

$25

$20

$15

$10

$5

$0

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportLiquids and natural gas sales

Realized hedging gains

Royalties (1)

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing (2)

Operating netback per boe (3)

25

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

2015

% Change

  $ 

 28.92   $ 

 26.84

2.11

(0.16)

(4.22)

(5.53)

6.83

(2.63)

(4.59)

(2.68)

  $ 

 21.12   $ 

 23.77

8

(69)

(94)

(8)

106

(11)

(1)   Includes $27.4 million ($20.0 million after tax) of prior period royalty recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(2)   Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period.
(3)   See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, operating netback per boe was $21.12, a decrease of 11% from the same 
period in 2015, due to lower realized hedging gains as the Company hedged its liquids at an average price of  
$70/bbl in 2016 compared to $102/bbl in 2015. Despite lower benchmark commodity prices compared to fiscal 2015, 
the Company benefited from higher realized natural gas and NGL prices due to its firm transportation on the 
Alliance Pipeline into the US Midwest market, which commenced in December 2015, offset by increased pipeline 
tariffs for liquids rich natural gas transportation. Royalties decreased as a result of one-time adjustments for Gas 
Cost Allowance (“GCA”) and lower royalty rates attributable to a field reporting change for condensate production. 
On a per boe basis, operating expenses decreased due to higher volumes.

Operating Netback for the Year Ended December 31
$/bbl

$30

$25

$23.77

$20

$15

$10

$5

$0

($4.72)

($2.85)

$2.47

$21.12

$0.37

$2.08

2015

Realized 
hedging gain 
(loss)

Transportation,
processing & 
other

Royalties

Production 
revenue before 
hedging

Operating 
expense

2016

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Funds from Operations

Funds from operations is a measure of cash flow generated by the Company’s operating activities and eliminates 
the effect of changes in non-cash working capital and transaction costs. Funds from operations increased 107%  
for the fourth quarter of 2016 to $219.7 million compared to 2015 primarily due to higher production volumes 
partially offset by increases to operating expense, transportation and processing and lower realized hedge gains  
as a result of lower priced hedges realized in the fourth quarter of 2016. 

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, funds from operations was up 7% due to higher operating netbacks, 
partially offset by higher operating expenses and royalties.

Funds From Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31
in $Millions

$400

$300

$200

106.0

$100

169.1

62.2

(77.5)

(17.2)

(12.4)

(10.5)

219.7

$0

Q4 2015

Production

Realized
prices

Netback 
expenses*

Realized
hedges

Interest
expense

Other
expenses

Q4 2016

*  Netback expenses include royalties, operating expense and transportation, processing and other.

Funds from operations increased by $318.0 million to $732.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, due  
to significant production increases. Royalty recoveries partially offset higher operating expenses and 
transportation and processing expenses as a result of production growth. Realized hedging gains decreased due to 
lower priced hedges. The Company’s growth also impacted G&A expenses while interest expense increased due to 
the Acquired Notes. 

The Company recognized $644.6 million in cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 
2016, an increase of 70% compared to December 31, 2015.

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Funds From Operations for the Year Ended December 31
in $Millions

47.6

(207.8)

(59.8)

(34.9)

(34.4)

732.6

414.6

607.3

2015

Production

Realized
prices

Netback 
expenses*

Realized
hedges

Interest
expense

Other
expenses

2016

$1,100

$1,000

$900

$800

$700

$600

$500

$400

$300

$200

$100

$0

*  Netback expenses include royalties (which includes $27.4 million of prior period royalty recoveries), operating expense and 
  transportation, processing and other.

Operating Income

Operating income is net income excluding tax affected unrealized risk management and foreign exchange gains and 
losses. Seven Generations increased operating income to $47.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 
from a loss of $14.2 million in the same period of 2015 due to significant production increases and low royalty rates 
on new wells. Higher liquids and natural gas sales were partially offset by increases in operating expenses and 
transportation and processing expenses related to growing activity and volumes. Realized hedging gains were 
lower as WTI increased by 17% and NYMEX by 43% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015.

Operating income of $47.6 million was consistent with the third quarter of $47.7 million.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $160.6 million compared to $52.1 million for the same 
period in 2015, primarily due to production growth and lower royalties.

Net Loss

The Company reported a net loss of $104.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to a net loss of  
$28.9 million for the same period in 2015 primarily due to unrealized losses on risk management contracts related 
to commodity prices strengthening. On a diluted basis, the Company reported a net loss per share of $0.30 for the 
fourth quarter of 2016.

The Company’s net loss in the fourth quarter of 2016 increased from a net loss of $2.2 million in the third quarter 
of 2016 due to a 2% weakening of the Canadian dollar translating into higher unrealized hedging losses. 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $26.2 million compared to a net loss of 
$187.3 million in 2015, a decrease of 86% due to higher operating income and unrealized foreign exchange gains on 
the senior notes due to a 3% strengthening in the Canadian dollar. On a diluted per share basis, the Company 
reported net loss of $0.09 per share for fiscal 2016.

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Capital Investments

The original 2016 capital investment budget announced in November 2015 was $1.10 billion to $1.15 billion. In 
January 2016, the Company lowered capital guidance for 2016 by $200 million to maintain financial strength in a 
lower commodity price environment. In July 2016, the Company revised capital guidance up to $1.05 billion to  
$1.1 billion following the Acquisition of neighboring Montney assets. Final capital investments made were  
$978.0 million, lower than expected due to drilling and completions efficiencies realized, the Cutbank gas plant 
being completed 25% under budget and unexpected delays for planned completions and tie-in activities in the 
fourth quarter. 50 wells were rig released during the year and 68 completed. Only 60 new wells were brought on 
production versus the 67 planned, but the inventory of in-process Montney horizontal wells increased to 84 at the 
end of 2016 compared to 62 at the end of 2015, setting the stage for continued growth into 2017. 2016 drilling 
costs per well were reduced by 22% compared to 2015, partially attributable to underbalanced drilling techniques. 
The increased use of slickwater fractures resulted in completions savings of 16% per well. Long lead equipment 
orders and front-end engineering design for the construction of the Company’s next natural gas processing facility 
began in the fourth quarter of 2016. Construction is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2017 with 
first production in mid-2018.

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

2015 % Change

2016 % Change

2016

2015 % Change

12.0

22.0

(45)

13.0

(8)

50.0

82.0

(39)

Drilling

Net horizontal wells  

rig released

Average measured   
  depth (m)

Average horizontal  

length (m)

Average drilling days  
  per well

Average drilling cost  
  per lateral metre

Average well cost  

($ millions)

Completions

Net wells completed

Average number of 
  stages per well

Average tonnes  
  pumped per well

Average well cost  

($ millions)

Total Drilling and 
  Completions cost  
  per well ($ millions)

5,696

5,862

2,511

2,653

31

36

(3)

(5)

(14)

5,557

2,464

29

3

2

7

5,712

5,891

2,589

2,713

35

44

  $ 

1,405   $ 

 1,556

(10)   $ 

 1,402

–   $ 

 1,575   $ 

 1,800

  $ 

 3.5   $ 

 4.1

(15)   $ 

 3.4

3   $ 

 3.9   $ 

 5.0

21.0

38

13.0

28

6,492

4,930

62

36

32

8.0

33

5,366

163

68.0

58.0

15

21

32

29

5,403

4,395

(3)

(5)

(20)

(13)

(22)

17

10

23

(35)

(16)

Average cost per tonne

  $ 

 886   $ 

 1,438

(38)   $ 

 1,148

(23)   $ 

 1,050   $ 

 1,618

  $ 

 5.8   $ 

 6.1

(5)   $ 

 6.2

(6)   $ 

 5.7   $ 

 6.8

  $ 

 9.3   $ 

 10.2

(9)   $ 

 9.6

(3)   $ 

 9.6   $ 

11.8

(19)

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Available Funding

On February 24, 2016, the Company completed a private placement of 21.4 million Common Shares at a price of 
$14.00 per share for gross proceeds of $300.0 million. Net proceeds after commissions and expenses were 
approximately $287.0 million.

On July 26, 2016, Seven Generations closed a bought-deal financing issuing 30.7 million subscription receipts at 
$24.35 per subscription receipt for gross proceeds of $747.7 million (net proceeds of $717.7 million). Each holder of 
Subscription Receipts received one Common Share for each Subscription Receipt held.

In August, the Company’s lenders increased the maximum available amount under the credit facility from  
$850.0 million to $1.1 billion. 

The Company ended fiscal 2016 in a strong financial position with available funding of approximately $1.6 billion, 
comprised of $585.9 million of adjusted working capital, $1.1 billion of undrawn credit capacity and net of  
$59.2 million of cash held in collateral accounts.

Selected Annual Financial Information

($ millions, except per share and volume data) 

Revenue (1)

Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)

  Per share – diluted

Total capital investments (2)

Total assets

Total long-term debt

2016

1,064.1

(26.2)

(0.09)

978.0

6,602.4

2,111.9

2015

675.4

(187.3)

(0.75)

1,309.0

3,758.9

1,546.8

2014

639.4

144.2

0.64

1,120.3

3,114.8

813.9

(1) 

 Represents the total of liquids and natural gas sales, net of royalties, and includes net gains/losses on risk management contracts and  
other income. 

(2)   Total capital investments before acquisitions and equity investments.

Since 2014, Seven Generations’ revenues increased by $424.7 million, an increase of more than 65%, attributable to 
significant production growth from the Kakwa River Project increasing from 31.1 mboe/d in 2014 to 117.8 mboe/d in 
2016. Capital investments include more than 155 gross wells brought on stream over the last three years: 60 gross 
wells in 2016, 61 gross wells in 2015, and 34 gross wells in 2014.

In 2014, the Company had net income of $144.2 million mostly attributable to the higher commodity price 
environment, which started to see a decline in the fourth quarter of 2014. In 2015, the Company recorded a net 
loss of $187.3 million, largely impacted by a low commodity price environment and unrealized foreign exchange 
losses on US dollar denominated debt. In 2016, the Company had a net loss of $26.2 million as a result of changes 
to benchmark prices.

At December 31, 2016, capital development of the Kakwa River Project invested by Seven Generations was more 
than $4 billion, excluding acquisitions.

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Daily Production

Condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Liquids percentage

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

43.2

33.4

334

132.3

58%

2015

25.6

19.2

197

77.7

58%

% Change

2016

% Change

69

74

70

70

–

46.5

33.8

314

132.6

61%

(7)

(1)

6

–

(5)

The Company recorded strong production levels for the fourth quarter of 2016, averaging 132.3 mboe/d, an increase 
of 70% from the same period in 2015, attributable to the capital invested by Seven Generations in the Kakwa River 
Project and the Acquisition.

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, in which daily production volumes averaged 132.6 mboe/d, production was 
relatively flat due to the Alliance outage in October, combined with a turnaround at the Pembina Cutbank Complex, 
resulting in almost no production for approximately 1/3 of October. Consequently, October production was reduced 
by approximately 50.0 mboe/d, fourth quarter of 2016 production was reduced by approximately 16.7 mboe/d and 
2016 average annual production was reduced by approximately 4.1 mboe/d. The Company also required extra time 
to fine tune artificial lift systems on offset wells that experienced a surge of emulsion production as the Company 
changed its standard well completion design to use slickwater in the fracturing process instead of nitrified foam. 
Weather delays impacted construction schedules, ultimately impacting the number of wells brought on production 
as well as total production for the year.

Condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Liquids percentage

Years ended  
December 31,

2015

% Change

21.2

14.3

149

60.4

59%

85

110

95

95

–

2016

39.3

30.0

291

117.8

59%

In 2016, Seven Generations nearly doubled daily production to an average of 117.8 mboe/d, including approximately 
8.0 mboe/d of acquired production. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company brought on stream  
60 wells, bringing its total number of Montney horizontal producing wells to 232 at the end of year including  
66 acquired producing Montney wells. 

Well Information

Number of wells (1)

Drilled – gross (net)

Completed – gross (net)

Brought on production – gross (net)

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

12.0

21.0

10.0

2015

22.0

13.0

11.0

% Change

2016

% Change

(45)

62

(9)

13.0

8.0

18.0

(8)

163

(44)

(1)    The well counts include only horizontal Montney wells and exclude wells that are re-drilled or abandoned. Drill counts are based on the rig 
release date and brought on production counts are based on the first production date after the well is tied in to permanent facilities.

In fourth quarter of 2016, the Company ran two completion spreads, increasing the number of completed wells to 
21.0, 62% more than the same period in 2015. Concurrently, there was a 45% decrease in the number of wells 
drilled partially due to batch drilling and wells being counted as drilled only on rig release. The 9% decrease in the 
number of wells brought on production was attributable to weather delays which impacted construction schedules.

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Compared to the third quarter of 2016, the Company more than doubled the completed wells whereas there was a 
lower number of wells brought on stream and an 8% decrease in the number of wells drilled. During the second 
quarter, the Company reported that nine previously drilled wells had mechanical liner failures and were not able to 
be hydraulically fractured. In the third quarter, Seven Generations re-entered three of these wells to drill an 
additional lateral in order to access the reservoir originally targeted by these wells. The Company re-entered one 
well in the fourth quarter of 2016 and expects to re-drill the remainder in 2017. These four re-entry wells are not 
included in the rig release counts.

Number of wells (1)

Drilled – gross (net)

Completed – gross (net)

Brought on production – gross (net)

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

50.0

68.0

60.0

2015

% Change

84.0

58.0

61.0

(40)

17

(2)

(1) 

 The well counts include only horizontal Montney wells and exclude wells that are re-drilled or abandoned. Drill counts are based on the rig 
release date and brought on production counts are based on the first production date after the well is tied in.

Drilling and completions capital investment in 2016 was $597.7 million compared to $813.8 million in 2015,  
a 27% decrease as the Company planned lower activity in 2016 due to lower commodity prices. For the year  
ended December 31, 2016, the Company rig released 40% fewer wells than the same period in 2015. The  
Company increased the number of completed wells by 17% with the two completion spreads running in the  
fourth quarter of 2016. 

At December 31, 2016, Seven Generations had an inventory of 84 wells at various stages of construction between 
drilling, completion and tie-in and 232 Montney horizontal wells, including 66 wells acquired as part of the 
Acquisition, producing within the Kakwa River Project (2015 – 63 wells under construction and 106 wells producing). 

Commodity Pricing

Average Benchmark Prices

Oil – WTI (US$/bbl)

Natural gas – NYMEX (US$/MMbtu)

Natural gas – Chicago Citygate (US$/MMbtu) (1)

Natural gas – AECO NGX 5A ($/GJ)

Average exchange rate – US$ to C$

(1)  Represents Chicago Citygate monthly index price.

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

% Change

49.29

3.18

3.00

2.93

0.750

42.16

2.23

2.16

2.33

0.749

17

43

39

26

–

44.94

2.79

2.76

2.20

0.766

10

14

9

33

(2)

Oil and gas prices rose in the fourth quarter of 2016 with WTI increasing by 17% relative to the same period in 2015 
while Chicago Citygate was higher by 39%. The Canadian dollar was relatively unchanged against the US dollar for 
the fourth quarters of 2016 and 2015.

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, WTI improved by 10% as global oil prices moved higher throughout the 
fourth quarter on anticipated OPEC cuts. Chicago Citygate also rose 9% to US$3.00/MMbtu as a result of cold 
winter weather and decreasing inventory levels. 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report32

Average Benchmark Prices

Oil – WTI (US$/bbl)

Natural gas – NYMEX (US$/MMbtu)

Natural gas – Chicago Citygate (US$/MMbtu) (1)

Natural gas – AECO NGX 5A ($/GJ)

Average exchange rate – US$ to C$

(1)  Represents Chicago Citygate monthly index price.

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

2015

% Change

43.47

2.55

2.49

2.05

0.755

48.76

2.63

2.73

2.55

0.782

(11)

(3)

(9)

(20)

(3)

For the year ended December 31, 2016, WTI fell by 11% to US$43.47/bbl while Chicago Citygate decreased by 9% to 
US$2.49/MMbtu, as compared to the same period in 2015. The Canadian dollar declined by 3% as compared to the 
US dollar for 2016.

Seven Generations realized the following commodity prices (before hedging):

Condensate and oil ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

Total ($/boe)

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

56.96

18.23

4.15

33.67

2015

46.72

12.35

2.57

24.97

% Change

2016

% Change

22

48

61

35

49.93

11.23

3.92

29.65

14

62

6

14

For the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company realized a condensate and oil price of $56.96/boe, an increase of 22% 
compared to the same period in 2015 due to an increase in WTI of 17% and improved differentials for condensate. 

The Company realized $18.23/bbl for its NGL product stream for the fourth quarter of 2016, higher than the same 
period in 2015 by 48% mainly due to higher propane, butane and WTI denominated pentanes plus sales in Alberta. 

As of December 1, 2015, Seven Generations began transporting liquids rich gas volumes out of the Alberta market 
and into the US Midwest market, realizing higher prices benchmarked off of the Chicago Citygate index. The change 
in market also increased pipeline tariffs, included in transportation and processing expenses for 2016, previously 
netted against the realized price received based on the point of title transfer for the Company. On a per boe basis, 
the pipeline tariffs impact realized gas pricing by almost 35% for 2016. The Company’s average natural gas realized 
price was $4.35/Mcf in the 2016 fourth quarter for the component of natural gas sales in the US Midwest market.

Prior to the third quarter of 2016, the Company had no exposure to the AECO market. Following the closing of the 
Acquisition on August 18, 2016, the Company’s acquired production realized a natural gas price of $3.28/Mcf for the 
fourth quarter of 2016, accounting for nearly 20% of natural gas volumes. 

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, the Company’s realized condensate and oil price was higher by 14% primarily 
attributable to improvements in WTI of 10%. NGL realized prices were higher than the third quarter of 2016 by 62% 
due to a 2016 fourth quarter strengthening of WTI and increased prices in the propane market. US Market Natural 
gas prices of $4.35/Mcf were higher compared to the third quarter of 2016, which was $4.15/Mcf, mostly due to 
increases in Chicago Citygate benchmark pricing where US sales made up approximately 81% of the Company’s 
natural gas sales volumes. AECO natural gas prices of $3.28/Mcf were up from a realized price of $2.08/Mcf in the 
2016 third quarter as a result of a rally in the AECO market, which increased by approximately 33% per GJ in the 
last quarter of 2016.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportCondensate and oil ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

Total ($/boe)

33

Years ended  
December 31,

2015

% Change

50.84

10.34

2.65

26.84

–

26

33

8

2016

50.59

13.08

3.53

28.92

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Seven Generations realized a condensate and oil price of $50.59/boe, which 
was $0.25/bbl lower than the prior year due to a decline in WTI of 11% partially offset by improved differentials. 

The Company’s 2016 realized NGL prices increased by 26% to $13.08/boe due to exposure to midcontinent 
benchmark pricing from the current Aux Sable extraction agreement and improving NGL prices in Alberta. 
Approximately 70% of the Company’s NGLs were sold in the US Midwest market and 30% in the Alberta  
market. The average realized prices for NGLs reflect a combination of prices for ethane, propane, butane and 
pentanes plus. The Company’s product mix of NGLs is approximately 1/3 ethane, 1/3 propane, 1/5 butane and  
1/10 pentanes plus. 

The Company’s average natural gas realized price was $3.59/Mcf for natural gas sales in the US Midwest market, 
which is benchmarked on Chicago Citygate prices.

The Company realized a natural gas price of $2.88/Mcf on Alberta gas sales in 2016, accounting for approximately 
8% of natural gas volumes for the year. 

Liquids and Natural Gas Sales

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Condensate and oil

NGLs

Natural gas

Liquids and natural gas sales (1)

2016

226.4

56.1

127.3

409.8

2015

110.2

20.5

47.8

178.5

% Change

105

174

166

130

2016

213.4

35.0

113.3

361.7

Liquids and natural gas sales per boe

  $ 

33.67   $ 

 24.97

35   $ 

 29.65

(1)  Excluding realized and unrealized gains or losses on risk management contracts.

% Change

6

60

12

13

14

Seven Generations recorded $409.8 million of liquids and natural gas sales for the fourth quarter of 2016, an 
increase of 130% over the same period in 2015. Increased production volumes account for $169.1 million of the 
variance plus $62.2 million for higher realized prices. 

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, the Company’s revenues increased by 13% in the last quarter of 2016 
primarily due to higher realized prices as production was relatively flat between the two most recent quarters  
of 2016.

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Condensate and oil

NGLs

Natural gas

Liquids and natural gas sales (1)

Liquids and natural gas sales per boe

(1)  Excluding realized and unrealized gains or losses on risk management contract.

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

726.8

143.9

376.2

1,246.9

2015

393.7

52.8

145.4

591.9

  $ 

28.92   $ 

26.84

% Change

85

173

159

111

8

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report 
 
34

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s liquids and natural gas sales increased 111% to $1.2 billion 
boosted by record production that made up $609.0 million of the increase. The remainder of $46.0 million was due 
to higher realized commodity prices.

Risk Management Contracts

Seven Generations continued to execute its mechanistic risk management program in 2016. The Company hedges 
oil and natural gas production and exchange rates to support funds from operations through a three year, rolling 
hedging program. Price targets are established at levels that are expected to provide a threshold rate of return on 
capital investment based on a combination of benchmark oil and natural gas prices, projected well performance and 
capital efficiencies. The Company is authorized to hedge up to 65% of forecasted condensate and natural gas 
production volumes (net of royalties) for the upcoming four quarters, up to 35% of forecasted volumes for the 
subsequent four quarters and up to 20% for the four quarters following.

The Company’s risk management program resulted in the following:

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Realized gain (1)

Unrealized (loss) gain (2)

Risk management (loss) gain

Realized gain per boe

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

5.8

(142.8)

(137.0)

  $ 

 0.48   $ 

2015

23.0

53.7

76.7

 3.22

% Change

(75)

nm

nm

(85)   $ 

2016

19.2

(8.7)

10.5

 1.57

% Change

(70)

nm

nm

(69)

(1)  Represents actual cash settlements or receipts under the respective contracts. 
(2)  Represents the change in fair value of the contracts during the period.

Realized gains were $5.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, 75% lower than the previous year due to higher 
priced hedging contracts in the same period of 2015. 

Fourth quarter realized gains were 70% lower than the third quarter of 2016 as a result of strengthening 
commodity prices.

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Realized gain (1)

Unrealized (loss) (2)

Risk management (loss) gain

Realized gain per boe

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

90.8

(271.6)

(180.8)

  $ 

 2.11   $ 

2015

150.6

(15.9)

134.7

 6.83

% Change

(40)

nm

nm

(69)

(1)   Represents actual cash settlements or receipts under the respective contracts. 
(2)  Represents the change in fair value of the contracts during the period.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded realized gains of $90.8 million, a decrease of 40% 
attributable to lower hedged liquids prices in 2016. 

As at December 31, 2016, the fair value of the risk management contracts decreased to a net liability position  
of $149.4 million (December 31, 2015 – net asset position of $123.3 million) due to higher commodity prices  
since the beginning of 2016 and the realization in 2016 of higher priced hedges entered in during 2014. The  
fair value of unsettled derivatives is recorded as an asset or liability with the change in the mark-to-market  
position of contracts recorded as an unrealized gain or loss in the statements of income (loss) and comprehensive 
income (loss). 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report 
The Company had the following risk management contracts in place at December 31, 2016:

Crude Oil

Natural Gas

WTI Collars

WTI 3 Way Collars

Chicago  
Citygate Swaps

AECO 7A Collars

35

Foreign 
Exchange

CAD/USD 
Swaps

Period

bbl/d

C$/bbl bbl/d

C$/bbl MMbtu/d

US$/
MMbtu GJ/d

C$/GJ

USD 
$MM

US$/
C$

Q1 2017 16,000

$67.25 – $81.18

5,000

$42.00/$58.00/$80.41 200,000 $3.16 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 57.0

1.2710

Q2 2017 11,000

$65.55 – $79.61 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

170,000

$3.10 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 48.0 1.2853

Q3 2017 11,000

$65.37 – $76.69 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

160,000

$2.99 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 44.0 1.3138

Q4 2017 11,000

$65.37 – $76.69 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

170,000

$2.99 60,000 $2.50 – $3.03 46.7

1.3137

Q1 2018 12,000

$64.09 – $77.13

12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 160,000

$2.93 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 42.2

1.3233

Q2 2018 12,000

$64.09 – $77.13

12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 130,000

$2.90 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 34.3 1.3290

Q3 2018 7,000

$60.71 – $78.96 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 130,000

$2.90 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 34.7

1.3256

Q4 2018 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 120,000

$2.89 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 31.9

1.3277

Q1 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 70,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 18.6

1.3065

Q2 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 8,000

$41.25/$56.88/$77.64 60,000

$2.95 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 16.1

1.3067

Q3 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 4,000

$42.50/$57.50/$81.01

40,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 10.8

1.3163

Q4 2019 4,000

$60.00 – $81.18 –

– 30,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 8.1

1.3234

Royalty Expense

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Royalties

Royalties per boe

Effective royalty rate

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

11.9

  $ 

0.98   $ 

3%

2015

% Change

12.1

1.69

7%

(2)

(42)   $ 

(57)

2016

0.4

0.03

–

% Change

nm

nm

100

The effective royalty rate decreased by 57% in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 
due to a change in reporting of field condensate production resulting in lower royalty rates as well as new wells 
realizing benefits from Crown incentive programs.

Royalties in the last quarter of 2016 were higher compared to royalties of $0.4 million recorded in the third quarter 
of 2016 due to an increase in the Company’s estimated 2016 GCA in the third quarter, which is a deduction against 
royalties owing.

($ millions, except per boe data)

Royalties (1)

Royalties per boe

Effective royalty rate

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

6.7

  $ 

0.16   $ 

1%

2015

% Change

57.9

2.63

10%

(88)

(94)

(90)

(1) 

Includes $27.4 million of prior period royalty recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2016.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, royalties were $6.7 million, lower by 88% compared to the same period in 
2015 due to $27.4 million of one-time credits for 2015 GCA related to the Company’s expansion of natural gas 
processing facilities and a recovery for planned amendments to past condensate royalties. Prior to the second 
quarter of 2016, the Company reported condensate as a natural gas equivalent which resulted in royalties at a 
fixed 40% rate before incentives. In the second quarter, Seven Generations started reporting field condensate 
separately at the wellhead. Field condensate incurs royalties on a sliding scale with a maximum royalty rate of 36%. 
With the change in reporting, a recovery was recorded in 2016 to recognize anticipated recovery of past 
condensate royalties.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report 
36

Excluding the one-time adjustments for GCA and condensate royalty rates, for the year ended December 31, 2016 
the effective royalty rate as a percentage of revenues would have been approximately 3% of revenues.

All of the Company’s royalties are paid to the Province of Alberta. In September 2015, the Alberta government 
established a panel to conduct a review of the royalty framework and on January 29, 2016, the recommendations 
of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel were finalized. With the new royalty framework known as the Modernized 
Royalty Framework coming into effect in 2017, the economics of drilling in the Kakwa River Montney play, within 
expected price ranges, is relatively consistent with the previous Alberta Royalty Framework. Production from wells 
drilled prior to January 1, 2017 will continue on the previous Alberta Royalty Framework for ten years before 
transitioning to the Modernized Royalty Framework.

Operating Expenses

($ millions, except per boe data)

Trucking and disposal

Equipment rental and maintenance

Chemicals and fuel

Staff and contractor costs

Other

Operating expenses

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

23.5

15.7

6.7

9.6

3.6

59.1

2015

% Change

2016

% Change

8.5

9.0

5.3

5.0

1.6

29.4

4.11

176

74

26

92

125

101

18   $ 

18.6

13.2

6.1

6.8

2.3

47.0

3.85

26

19

10

41

57

26

26

Operating expenses per boe

  $ 

4.86   $ 

Operating expenses increased to $59.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 mostly due to the growth in production. 
Production increases impacted trucking and disposal costs as well as chemicals and fuel used to manage wax 
production and stabilization of increased volumes. Equipment rentals were higher in part due to the 10.0 wells 
brought on stream in the fourth quarter of 2016 as well as workover costs associated with integrating the 
acquired Montney wells, and planned field maintenance performed during the Alliance Pipeline outage in  
October 2016.

Fourth quarter equipment rental and maintenance increased operating expenses by $2.5 million from the third 
quarter of 2016 as a result of temporary production facilities, used to flow new production and conserve gas 
volumes while wells waited to be tied-in to permanent facilities. The operating expenses per boe in the fourth 
quarter of 2016 were abnormally high due to maintenance work performed during the Alliance Pipeline outage and 
lower production volumes due to the field shutdown. 

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Trucking and disposal

Equipment rental and maintenance

Chemicals and fuel

Staff and contractor costs (1)

Other

Operating expenses

Operating expenses per boe

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

56.6

62.0

25.4

25.7

12.2

181.9

  $ 

4.22   $ 

2015

31.4

30.5

15.0

16.0

8.3

101.2

4.59

% Change

80

103

69

61

47

80

(8)

(1) 

 The Company incurred $31.5 million of field staff and contractor costs for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 – $22.1 million), of which 
$25.7 million (2015 – $16.0 million) was recorded as staff and contractor costs in operating expense and $5.8 million was capitalized to oil and 
natural gas assets (2015 – $6.1 million). Staff and contractor costs include salaries, benefits and contractor costs.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report37

The record production levels achieved in the year ended December 31, 2016 resulted in operating expenses of 
$181.9 million, an increase of 80% compared to the same period in 2015. Increased field activity and road 
restrictions in effect for much of the second quarter of 2016 contributed to higher trucking costs. Other operating 
costs that contributed to the increase year-over-year include higher property taxes and Alberta Energy Regulator 
administrative fees. For the year ended December 31, 2016, operating expenses per boe were $4.22, down 8% from 
the same period in 2015 due to higher production and some costs being fixed.

Transportation and Processing Expenses

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

($ millions, except per boe data)

Pipeline tariffs

Trucking and other

Processing

Marketing gains (1)

Transportation, processing and other

2016

49.9

16.1

11.0

(5.0)

72.0

Transportation, processing and other per boe

  $ 

5.92   $ 

2015

% Change

10.2

13.8

–

(1.3)

22.7

3.30

nm

17

100

285

217

79   $ 

2016

45.6

22.2

10.1

(3.2)

74.7

6.12

% Change

9

(27)

9

56

(4)

(3)

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Transportation expense was $72.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, an increase of $49.3 million from 2015, 
mostly due to the Alliance and TransCanada Pipeline Company (“TCPL”) pipeline tariffs. Pipeline tariffs paid to 
Alliance commenced in December 2015 and payments to TCPL commenced in August 2016 in conjunction with the 
Acquisition. Processing expenses relate to fees charged on volumes processed through the Pembina Cutbank 
Complex. The Acquisition included the Company assuming a take or pay commitment at the Kakwa River Complex.

Transportation and processing expenses decreased by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2016 relative to third quarter 
2016 primarily due to a decrease in trucking rates. Fourth quarter marketing gains increased by 56% to $5.0 million 
as a result of the Company’s optimization agreement to mitigate unused take away capacity on the Alliance Pipeline.

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Pipeline tariffs

Trucking and other

Processing

Marketing gains (1)

Transportation, processing and other

Transportation, processing and other per boe

2016

164.2

66.9

21.2

(13.7)

238.6

Years ended  
December 31,

2015

% Change

10.2

50.1

–

(1.3)

59.0

2.68

nm

34

nm

nm

304

106

  $ 

5.53   $ 

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

As of December 1, 2015, the Company began transporting and marketing its natural gas directly into the US 
Midwest market and started recognizing the associated pipeline tariffs in transportation, processing and other 
expenses. Prior to December 1, 2015, natural gas pipeline tariffs were netted against revenue as title change 
occurred in the field. As of November 1, 2016, the Company extended its transporting and marketing for a portion of 
its natural gas from Chicago to the Gulf Coast.  

For the year ended December 31, 2016, transportation and processing expense increased to $238.6 million primarily 
due to the inclusion of pipeline tariffs, processing charges of $21.2 million related to volumes sent through 
Pembina’s Cutbank Complex and increased trucking costs due to higher production as well as increased truck rates 
during most of the second quarter when road restrictions were in effect.

Marketing gains, which relate to a margin earned from optimizing Seven Generations’ capacity on the Alliance 
Pipeline, began in December 2015 when the Company began shipments into the US Midwest market. 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report38

General and Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses

($ millions, except per boe data)   

2016

2015 (1)

% Change

2016

% Change

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

Personnel

Office costs, travel, and other

Onerous lease

Professional fees

Information technology costs

Transaction costs

Gross G&A expenses

Capitalized salaries and benefits

Operating overhead recoveries

G&A expenses

G&A per boe – gross

G&A per boe

6.6

3.4

3.6

0.7

0.5

0.3

15.1

(0.1)

(0.6)

14.4

  $ 

  $ 

1.24   $ 

1.18   $ 

4.6

2.0

–

0.3

0.9

–

7.8

(0.2)

(0.4)

7.2

1.09

1.01

43

70

nm

133

(44)

nm

94

(50)

50

100

14   $ 

17   $ 

6.4

2.0

–

0.2

0.7

7.1

16.4

(1.2)

(0.5)

14.7

1.34

1.20

3

70

nm

250

(29)

(96)

(8)

(92)

20

(2)

(7)

(2)

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Gross G&A expenses increased by 94% to $15.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 relative to the same period in 
2015 due to an onerous lease provision for an office lease of $3.6 million and higher personnel and office costs as a 
result of increased staff count. During the fourth quarter, the Company consolidated Calgary offices resulting in 
unused office space. The onerous lease amount represents the Company’s estimate of the present value of the 
difference between the minimum future lease payments and estimated sublease recoveries.

Relative to the third quarter of 2016, G&A expenses were lower in the fourth quarter due to transaction costs on 
the Acquisition for $7.1 million partially offset by the onerous lease. 

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Personnel

Office costs, travel and other

Onerous lease

Professional fees

Information technology costs

Transaction costs

Gross G&A expenses

Capitalized salaries and benefits

Operating overhead recoveries

G&A expenses

G&A per boe – gross

G&A per boe

2016

26.6

10.1

3.6

2.6

2.5

7.4

52.8

(3.5)

(2.2)

47.1

Years ended  
December 31,

2015 (1)

% Change

18.8

6.8

–

1.8

2.3

–

29.7

(3.6)

(1.8)

24.3

1.35

1.10

41

49

nm

44

9

nm

78

(3)

22

94

(10)

(1)

  $ 

  $ 

1.22   $ 

1.09   $ 

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, gross G&A expenses increased by 78% from the same period in 2015 
primarily attributable to $7.4 million of transaction costs, $3.6 million for an onerous lease charge and higher 
personnel and office costs as a result of the Company’s growth and corresponding increase in employee count. 
Gross G&A expenses were $1.22/boe, a decrease of 10%, primarily due to the increase in production year over year.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, capitalized staff costs were approximately $3.5 million, a decrease of 3% 
from the same period of 2015 primarily due to a change in the capitalization rate. 

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Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

2016

139.1

Depletion, depreciation and amortization per boe

  $ 

11.43   $ 

2015

80.3

11.23

% Change

73

2   $ 

2016

138.7

11.37

% Change

–

1

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

Depletion, depreciation and amortization was $139.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, up 73% over the same 
period in 2015, primarily due to increased production volumes. The Company’s natural gas processing facilities at 
Lator and Cutbank are depreciated over their estimated useful life and included in the total depletion, depreciation 
and amortization. The Lator 2 Plant became operational at the end of 2015 while the Cutbank Plant was 
commissioned at the end of the first quarter of 2016. $2.1 million of depreciation expense was recorded on these 
plants for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Depletion, depreciation and amortization per barrel for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased by  
2% to $11.43/boe due to the Acquisition.

Fourth quarter of 2016 depletion, depreciation, and amortization was higher relative to the 2016 third quarter due 
to recognizing a full quarter of the Acquisition, partially offset by increases to reserves. 

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

Depletion, depreciation and amortization per boe

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

483.6

$ 11.22   $ 

2015

% Change

283.5

12.86

71

(13)

For the year ended December 31, 2016, depletion, depreciation and amortization was $483.6 million, up 71% from 
the same period in 2015 due primarily to the significant increase in production as well as $7.9 million of depreciation 
expense on the Lator and Cutbank natural gas processing facilities. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the depletion rate 
decreased as a result of higher reserves and lower estimated future development costs in the McDaniel report.  
The lower rate was used for the full year of 2016.

Stock Based Compensation

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Gross stock based compensation

Capitalized stock based compensation

Stock based compensation expense

2016

8.3

(2.5)

5.8

2015

% Change

2016

% Change

4.6

(1.4)

3.2

80

79

81

5.1

(1.5)

3.6

Stock based compensation per boe

  $ 

0.48   $ 

0.45

7   $ 

0.30

63

67

61

60

Stock based compensation is a non-cash expense. The fair value of stock based compensation is calculated using 
the Black-Scholes pricing model using estimates including the expected life of the instruments, stock price volatility 
and interest rates. The value of a stock option is calculated on the date of grant and that value is applied 
throughout the life of the instrument. Values are not restated for subsequent changes in estimated volatility rates, 
interest rates or underlying market values of the Company’s shares. Capitalized stock based compensation is 
attributable to personnel involved with the capital and infrastructure development of the Kakwa River Project.

Stock based compensation expense for the fourth quarter of 2016 increased by 81% to $5.8 million due to 
increased fair values with a higher stock price and new grants as compared to the same period in 2015.

Fourth quarter of 2016 stock based compensation expense was higher than the third quarter of 2016 by  
61% attributable to the annual expense associated with compensation grants calculated in the middle of  
the third quarter. 

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($ millions, except per boe data)   

Gross stock based compensation

Capitalized stock based compensation

Stock based compensation expense

Stock based compensation per boe

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

25.7

(7.7)

18.0

  $ 

0.42   $ 

2015

20.0

(6.0)

14.0

0.63

% Change

29

28

29

(33)

Stock based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $18.0 million, an increase of 29%, mostly 
attributable to increased value per award in 2016 as a result of the Company’s higher stock price.

Finance Expense

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Interest on senior notes

Revolving credit facility fees and other

Amortization of premium and debt issue costs

Accretion

Total finance costs

Capitalized borrowing costs

Finance expense

Finance expense – per boe

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

39.5

1.9

–

1.5

42.9

–

42.9

  $ 

3.53   $ 

2015

29.2

1.8

0.2

0.5

31.7

(2.2)

29.5

4.13

% Change

35

6

nm

200

35

(100)

45

(15)   $ 

2016

34.9

2.7

0.5

0.5

38.6

–

38.6

3.17

% Change

13

(30)

nm

200

11

–

11

11

Finance expense for the fourth quarter of 2016 increased 45% to $42.9 million primarily attributable to $14.0 million 
(US$10.5 million) of interest on the Acquired Notes. Finance expense per boe decreased with increasing production.

2016 fourth quarter finance expense was 11% higher than the third quarter of 2016 due to a pro-rated quarter of 
interest expense on the Acquired Notes, which were assumed at the closing of the Acquisition on August 18, 2016. 

($ millions, except per boe data)   

Interest on senior notes

Revolving credit facility fees and other

Amortization of premium and debt issue costs

Accretion

Total finance costs

Capitalized borrowing costs

Finance expense

Finance expense – per boe

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

131.3

7.5

0.8

2.8

142.4

(3.7)

138.7

  $ 

3.22   $ 

2015

98.9

5.5

0.4

1.7

106.5

(4.4)

102.1

4.63

% Change

33

36

100

65

34

(16)

36

(30)

For the year ended December 31, 2016, finance expense increased 36% to $138.7 million, due to the additional 
interest obligation on the Acquired Notes, which bear interest at 6.875% per annum and higher standby fees 
calculated on the increased $1.1 billion credit facility. The average debt balance outstanding in 2016 was also higher 
as a result of the Company’s issue of US$425.0 million of 6.75% senior notes in April 2015. 

The Company capitalized interest and financing costs of $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, related 
to the Cutbank natural gas processing facility, which came on-stream at the end of March 2016. Borrowing costs 
incurred for the construction of qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that is required to 
complete and prepare the assets for their intended use. 

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Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss

($ millions, except exchange rates) 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss on senior notes

Unrealized foreign exchange loss on cash 
  held in foreign currencies

Realized foreign exchange loss (gain)

Net foreign exchange loss

Exchange rate movement

Average exchange rate – US$ to C$

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

47.7

0.5

0.7

48.9

(0.018)

0.750

2015

54.0

5.1

(3.6)

55.5

(0.024)

0.749

% Change

(12)

(90)

nm

(12)

(25)

–

2016

38.5

–

(0.3)

38.2

(0.006)

0.766

% Change

24

–

nm

28

nm

(2)

Unrealized foreign exchange losses mostly relate to the senior notes, denominated in US dollars, with maturity in 
2020 (US$700.0 million, 8.25%) and 2023 (US$425.0 million, 6.75%; US$450.0 million, 6.875%), respectively.

The Canadian dollar saw lower exchange movement through the last quarter of 2016 relative to the same period in 
2015, translating into a net foreign exchange loss of $48.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to  
$55.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. 

The Canadian dollar exchange movement for the fourth quarter of 2016 increased unrealized foreign exchange loss 
on the senior notes to $47.7 million compared to $38.5 million of foreign exchange loss for the third quarter. 

($ millions, except exchange rates) 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on senior notes

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on cash held in foreign currencies

Realized foreign exchange gain

Net foreign exchange (gain) loss

Exchange rate movement

Average exchange rate – US$ to C$

Years ended  
December 31,

2015

% Change

228.9

(1.1)

(8.5)

219.3

(0.140)

0.782

nm

nm

(82)

nm

nm

(3)

2016

(17.2)

0.5

(1.5)

(18.2)

0.022

0.755

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Canadian dollar strengthened relative to the US dollar resulting in  
$17.2 million of unrealized foreign exchange gains on the senior notes. 

Realized foreign exchange gains and losses relate to the actual conversion of US dollars to Canadian dollars and 
the settlement of normal revenues and expenditures denominated in US dollars. Total realized foreign exchange 
gains were $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Gain on Disposition of Assets

($ millions)  

Gain on disposition of assets

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

–

2015

% Change

2.6

nm

For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company closed asset swap arrangements in which non-producing 
assets were acquired and non-producing assets were disposed of. For purposes of determining the gain on 
disposition, the estimated fair market value was based on the fair value of the assets received. For the year ended 
December 31, 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $2.6 million. 

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Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

($ millions)  

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense

Current income tax expense

Income tax (recovery) expense

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

(18.8)

0.3

(18.5)

2015

45.7

0.1

45.8

% Change

2016

% Change

(141)

200

(140)

14.8

0.4

15.2

(227)

(25)

(222)

The following table reconciles the expected income tax based on current tax rates to the actual amounts recognized:

Loss before taxes

Statutory income tax rate

Expected income tax (recovery) expense

Add (deduct):

Non-deductible stock based compensation

Non-taxable portion of foreign exchange capital losses

Non-deductible tax position – IceFyre

Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset

Other and change in tax rates

Income tax (recovery) expense

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months 
ended 
September 30,

2016

(123.3)

27%

(33.3)

1.6

6.6

–

6.9

(0.3)

(18.5)

2015

16.9

26%

4.4

0.8

8.0

22.6

8.2

1.8

45.8

2016

13.0

27%

3.5

1.0

5.2

–

5.2

0.3

15.2

For the year ended December 31, 2016, income tax (recovery) expense was as follows:

($ millions)  

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense

Current income tax expense

Income tax (recovery) expense

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

(8.8)

1.4

(7.4)

2015

61.8

0.1

61.9

% Change

(114)

nm

(112)

The following table reconciles the expected income tax based on current tax rates to the actual amounts recognized:

Year ended December 31,

Loss before taxes

Statutory income tax rate

Expected income tax recovery

Add (deduct):

Non-deductible stock based compensation

Non-taxable portion of foreign exchange capital (gains) losses

Non-deductible tax position – IceFyre

Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset

Other and change in tax rates

Income tax (recovery) expense

2016

(33.6)

27%

(9.1)

4.9

(2.2)

–

(1.2)

0.2

(7.4)

2015

(125.4)

26%

(32.6)

3.6

29.2

22.6

31.6

7.5

61.9

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For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $1.4 million of current income tax expense relating to 
foreign sourced income earned from the Company’s subsidiary activity in the US compared to the prior year. The 
Company’s US activity commenced in December 2015.

Total tax pools in Canada at December 31, 2016 were $5.0 billion. Of this amount, $0.9 billion is available in 2016 for 
deduction in computing taxable income.

Acquisition

On July 6, 2016, the Company announced an agreement to acquire 155 net sections of additional Montney assets in 
the Kakwa River area valued at $1.9 billion. The Acquisition closed on August 18, 2016 and had an effective date of 
June 1, 2016. Total consideration for the Acquisition included $505.1 million in cash (including closing adjustments), 
the issuance of 33.5 million Common Shares valued at $965.1 million (based on the closing share price on August 18, 
2016), the assumption of the Acquired Notes that are due in 2023 and the right, title and interest of certain oil and 
natural gas properties valued at $6.0 million. Transaction costs on the Acquisition were $7.4 million.

For the fourth quarter of 2016, acquired production contributed approximately 21.1 mboe/d. The acquisition 
increased Seven Generations’ total Montney acreage to more than 0.5 million net acres. The Company also 
assumed the processing and transportation commitments relating to the acquired Montney assets, resulting in a 
combined 55 MMcf/d of sweet gas processing and 200 MMcf/d of sour gas processing capacity. 

Investment in Steelhead LNG

In the third quarter of 2016, the Company invested $25.8 million in Steelhead LNG (“Steelhead LNG”) for a 34% 
equity interest, which is reported in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting 
given the judgment that Seven Generations has significant influence.

Steelhead LNG also granted Seven Generations an option to increase its ownership interest to 50%, subject to 
certain conditions, which terminates upon the earlier of (i) one year from the Company’s investment in Steelhead 
LNG and (ii) thirty days from Steelhead LNG signing a binding offtake agreement that meets certain thresholds.

Steelhead LNG is a Vancouver-based energy company focused on the development of LNG projects in  
British Columbia.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s share of Steelhead LNG Limited Partnership’s net loss was 
$3.9 million, which is recognized in market access initiatives expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Market Access Initiatives with Steelhead LNG

Concurrent with the investment in Steelhead LNG, the Company entered into a development arrangement with 
Steelhead LNG, in which the Company agreed to contribute $3.0 million in cash and committed to spend up to  
$9.0 million to participate in the pre-development of transportation alternatives to the West Coast of British 
Columbia. At December 31, 2016, the Company had incurred $1.1 million of the $9.0 million committed capital. 
Subsequent to year end, the Company was issued an additional 3.0 million units in Steelhead LNG for the  
$3.0 million cash contributed for the development arrangement. 

Steelhead LNG and Seven Generations have also entered into an option agreement under which Seven Generations 
has an option to supply natural gas to any LNG facility developed by Steelhead LNG on the West Coast of British 
Columbia upon fulfillment of certain terms and conditions.

Due to common directorships and certain significant shareholders, these transactions were considered related 
party transactions and measured at the exchange value. Azimuth Capital Management (“Azimuth”) has a majority 
ownership in Steelhead LNG. Three of Seven Generations’ directors have professional ties to Azimuth.

At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews for impairment indicators to ensure that the carrying 
value of its investments in associates is recoverable. At December 31, 2016, there were no indicators of impairment. 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $4.1 million included in market access 
initiatives expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the costs incurred on pre-development  
of transportation alternatives. 

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Capital Investments

($ millions)  

Land and other (1) (2)

Drilling and completions (1)

Facilities and equipment

Total capital investments before acquisitions

Three months ended  
December 31,

Three months ended 
September 30,

2016

2.0

186.7

94.9

283.6

2015

% Change

2016

% Change

5.8

181.1

114.2

301.1

(66)

3

(17)

(6)

3.9

133.4

70.5

207.8

(49)

40

35

36

 Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. 

(1) 
(2)  Other includes capitalized salaries and benefits, capitalized interest and office investments. 

For the fourth quarter of 2016, capital investments in the Kakwa River Project were $283.6 million, 6% lower than 
the same period in 2015 due to lower facilities and equipment investments. Two natural gas plants were under 
construction in the fourth quarter of 2015 accounting for a significant portion of the higher investment amount 
during that period.

The Company continued to innovate and optimize the drilling and completions of its Montney horizontal wells by 
drilling longer wells in a shorter time period and applying higher intensity completions. The Company’s well count 
included 12 rig released wells and 21 wells completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, lower by 45% and higher by 
62%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2015. Metrics for 2016 fourth quarter wells drilled include an 
average cost of $1,405 per lateral meter, a decrease of 10% from 2015 due partially to shorter drilling days, with an 
average depth of 5,696 meters and an average horizontal length of 2,511 meters. Average proppant density of  
2.9 tonnes per meter was used in the completion of the wells in the fourth quarter of 2016, up from 1.8 tonnes  
per meter for the same period in 2015. Drilling and completion per well costs were $9.3 million (drilling – $3.5 million; 
completions – $5.8 million), 9% lower than the fourth quarter of 2015 which averaged $10.2 million per well.

In the fourth quarter, Seven Generations invested $94.9 million in facilities and equipment attributable to the 
installation of the second Karr Stabilizer and work on the expansion of Super Pad 6. The expansion was 70% 
complete at year end. The Company began long lead equipment orders and front-end engineering design for the 
construction of the Company’s new natural gas processing plant, which is planned to have one train of 250 MMcf/d 
of processing capacity. Construction is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2017 with first production 
in mid-2018.

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, capital investments increased 36% in the fourth quarter due to the 
completion of more wells and an increase in facilities infrastructure related to advancements in the planning of the 
new natural gas processing plant.

($ millions)  

Land and other (1) (2)

Drilling and completions (1)

Facilities and equipment

Total capital investments before acquisitions

(1)  Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. 
(2)  Other includes capitalized salaries and benefits, capitalized interest and office investments. 

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

16.6

597.7

363.7

978.0

2015

17.2

813.8

478.0

1,309.0

% Change

(3)

(27)

(24)

(25)

Total capital investment for the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased by 25% to $978.0 million partially 
attributable to lower activity but also cost savings of 19% in drilling and completing of wells compared to the same 
period in 2015. The Cutbank natural gas plant was commissioned ahead of schedule at the end of March 2016 and 
under budget by 25%. The Company constructed and commissioned three Super Pads in 2016 compared to six 
Super Pads in 2015. Seven Generations’ Super Pads are designed to facilitate raw gas dehydration and free liquid 
separation from the liquids rich natural gas, enabling a steady flow of production. The Company is adapting its field 
facility designs for the properties that were acquired as part of the Acquisition to incorporate some of the proven 
technology and design concepts that have been effective elsewhere in the Kakwa River Project. 

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Seven Generations controls approximately 514,000 net acres of Montney land (over 544,000 net acres of land 
overall) with an average working interest of 96% on approximately 800 net Montney sections. At December 31, 
2016, McDaniel estimated the Company’s Montney land to support approximately 1,195 net wells on a proved plus 
probable basis (2015 – 693), 79% of which are undrilled (2015 – 83% undrilled), and gross proved and probable 
reserves of 1,535 MMboe (2015 – 859 MMboe), an increase of 79% from 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The capital structure of the Company is as follows:

($ millions)

Net debt (1)

Market capitalization (2)

Total capitalization

As at December 31,

2016

1,528.8

10,968.7

12,497.5

2015

1,251.0

3,429.5

4,680.5

(1)   See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”. 
(2)   Market capitalization is calculated using the total Common Shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 multiplied by the closing share price of 

$31.31 at December 31, 2016 (closing share price of $13.48 at December 31, 2015).

The Company manages capital by maintaining a strong liquidity position and by focusing on financial strength 
through a prudent balance of debt and equity in its capital structure and by taking into account the level of risk 
being incurred in its capital investments. Due to the high quality, large size and long life of its assets, the Company 
aligns its goals and strategic objectives with investors that share a longer-term time horizon. The Company’s 
business plan targets a trailing ratio of net debt to funds from operations of less than 2.0; the ratio was 2.1 for the 
year ended December 31, 2016.

In February 2016, the Company completed a private placement of 21.4 million Common Shares at a price of  
$14.00 per share for net proceeds of approximately $287.0 million. In the third quarter of 2016, the Company’s 
lenders agreed to increase the borrowing capacity of the senior secured revolving credit arrangement from  
$850.0 million to $1.1 billion. At December 31, 2016, the credit facility was undrawn.

In August 2016, the Company closed the Acquisition with consideration comprised of $505.1 million in cash 
(including closing adjustments), the issuance of 33.5 million Common Shares ($965.1 million based on the closing 
share price on August 18, 2016), the assumption of the Acquired Notes (US$450 million) and the transfer of right, 
title and interest of certain oil and gas natural gas properties valued at $6.0 million. Concurrent with the 
Acquisition, the Company completed a bought-deal financing with the issuance of 30.7 million Subscription 
Receipts, which were converted to Common Shares automatically upon closing of the Acquisition, for net proceeds 
of $717.7 million. Net proceeds from the financing were used to fund the cash portion of the Acquisition and the 
remainder to the 2016 capital investment program.

The Company also has US$425.0 million of 6.75% senior notes, due in 2023 and US$700 million of 8.25% senior 
notes, due in 2020. Subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, the senior notes have no financial covenants 
but limit the Company’s ability to, among other things: make payments and distributions; incur additional 
indebtedness; issue disqualified or preferred stock; create or permit liens to exist; make certain dispositions; 
transfer assets; and engage in amalgamations, mergers or consolidations. At December 31, 2016, the Company was 
in compliance with the covenants on the senior notes. 

Financial Instrument Classification and Measurement

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, risk 
management contracts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the credit facility and senior notes.

The Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value on the balance sheets include cash and cash 
equivalents and risk management contracts. The senior notes are carried at amortized cost, net of transaction 
costs and accrete to the principal balance on maturity using the effective interest rate method.

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Seven Generations classifies the fair value of these instruments according to the following hierarchy based on the 
amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument.

•  Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting  
date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide  
pricing information.

•  Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices in Level 2 are 

either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including 
quoted forward prices for commodities, time value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed in 
the marketplace.

•  Level 3 – Valuations in this level are those inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable 

market data.

Cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 measurements. Risk management contracts and fair value 
disclosure for the senior notes are classified as Level 2 measurements. Assessment of the significance of a 
particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement within the fair 
value hierarchy level. Seven Generations does not have any fair value measurements classified as Level 3. There 
were no transfers within the hierarchy in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The carrying value of the 
Company’s accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due 
to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

The classification, carrying values and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

As at December 31,

Financial Assets

Fair Value Through Profit and Loss

Cash and cash equivalents

Risk management contracts

Loans and Receivables

Accounts receivable

Deposits

Financial Liabilities

Fair Value Through Profit and Loss

Risk management contracts

Other Financial Liabilities 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Senior notes

2016

2015

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

630.8

–

181.9

11.9

630.8

–

181.9

11.9

405.0

151.6

76.4

8.9

405.0

151.6

76.4

8.9

149.4

149.4

28.3

28.3

244.5

2,111.9

244.5

2,254.0

187.8

1,546.8

187.8

1,354.0

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportFinancial Assets and Financial Liabilities Subject to Offsetting

The Company’s risk management contracts are subject to master netting agreements that create a legally 
enforceable right of counterparties, which could have an impact on the related financial assets and financial 
liabilities on the Company’s balance sheet. The following is a summary of financial assets and financial liabilities 
that are subject to offset:

47

As at December 31, 2016

Risk management contracts

Current asset

Long-term asset

Current liability

Long-term liability

Net position

As at December 31, 2015

Risk management contracts

Current asset

Long-term asset

Current liability

Long-term liability

Net position

Gross amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities)

Gross amounts  
of recognized  
financial assets 
(liabilities) offset in 
balance sheet

Net amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities) 
recognized in  
balance sheet

1.5

3.6

(73.2)

(81.3)

(149.4)

(1.5)

(3.6)

1.5

3.6

–

–

–

(71.7)

(77.7)

(149.4)

Gross amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities)

Gross amounts  
of recognized  
financial assets 
(liabilities) offset in 
balance sheet

Net amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities) 
recognized in  
balance sheet

102.3

62.9

(22.0)

(19.9)

123.3

(3.7)

(9.9)

3.7

9.9

–

98.6

53.0

(18.3)

(10.0)

123.3

2015

58.1

93.5

(28.3)

123.3

The following is a summary of the carrying value of risk management contracts in place by contract type:

As at December 31, 

Natural gas

Oil

Foreign exchange swap

Net position (liability) asset

Risk Management Contracts

2016

(70.0)

(71.0)

(8.4)

(149.4)

The following table demonstrates the impact of changes in commodity pricing on income before tax, based on risk 
management contracts in place at December 31, 2016:

10% increase in C$ WTI/bbl

10% decrease in C$ WTI/bbl

10% increase in US$ Chicago Citygate/MMbtu

10% decrease in US$ Chicago Citygate/MMbtu

10% increase in C$ AECO/GJ

10% decrease in C$ AECO/GJ

Gain (Loss)

(102.7)

77.7

(43.7)

43.7

(12.8)

3.1

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(b) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest  
rates. The senior notes payable bear interest at a fixed rate. The Company’s credit facility bears a floating rate  
of interest and, accordingly, the Company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations to the extent that any advances 
remaining outstanding under the facility. During the year ended December 31, 2016, no amounts were drawn on the 
credit facility.

(c) Foreign currency exchange risk

Foreign currency exchange risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will 
fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates.

Prices for oil are determined in global markets and generally denominated in US dollars. Natural gas prices obtained 
by the Company are influenced by both US and Canadian demand and the corresponding North American supply.

The exchange rate effect cannot be quantified but generally an increase in the value of the Canadian dollar as 
compared to the US dollar will reduce the prices received by the Company for its liquids and natural gas sales.

The Company manages foreign currency exchange risk by entering into a variety of risk management contracts 
(see Risk management contracts section above). The Company enters into US dollar swaps to crystallize the 
Canadian dollar value of the oil or natural gas price risk management contract entered into.

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the principal and interest related to the senior 
notes payable, as well as on cash and cash equivalent balances held in US dollars. Foreign currency risk associated 
with interest payments is partially offset by marketing arrangements for the sale of the Company’s natural gas and 
natural gas liquids, excluding condensate, which are denominated in US dollars.

The following table demonstrates the impact of changes in the Canadian to US dollar exchange rate on income 
before tax, based on US denominated balances outstanding (including the foreign exchange risk management 
contracts) at December 31, 2016:

10% increase in US$ to C$

10% decrease in US$ to C$

Gain (Loss)

132.0

(172.9)

The carrying amount of the Company’s US dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities was as follows:

As at December 31, 

Assets

Liabilities

Liquidity Risk

2016

113.0

2,141.1

2015

35.5

1,563.8

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meets its financial obligations as they fall due. The 
Company manages its liquidity risk through ensuring, as reasonably as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity 
to meets its liabilities when due without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s 
reputation. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $630.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, plus available 
credit facility of $1.1 billion. Management believes it has sufficient funding to meet foreseeable liquidity 
requirements. The Company prepares capital expenditure budgets which are regularly monitored and updated. As 
well, the Company utilizes authorizations for expenditure on both operated and non-operated projects to manage 
capital investments. 

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Total

244.5

149.4

2,114.8

775.7

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities at December 31, 2016:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Risk management contracts

Senior notes (1)

Interest on senior notes (1)

Total

Less than 
1 year

244.5

71.7

–

157.6

473.8

2-3 years

4-5 years

Thereafter

–

76.0

–

315.2

391.2

–

1.7

939.9

189.2

1,130.8

–

–

1,174.9

113.7

1,288.6

3,284.4

(1)  Balances denominated in US dollars have been translated at the December 31, 2016, US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate of 0.745.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has certain fixed lease arrangements which were entered into in the normal course of operations.  
All material leases are classified as operating leases and the lease payments are included in operating expenses or 
G&A expenses depending on the nature of the lease. These arrangements are disclosed in Note 25 to the 
consolidated financial statements of the Company. No asset or liability has been recorded for these leases on the 
balance sheet at December 31, 2016 or 2015.

The Company enters into physical delivery contracts at the terminus of the Alliance Pipeline in Chicago and at the 
AECO hub in Alberta on a month-to-month and term contract basis. Pricing of the physical delivery contracts is 
based on published North American natural gas indices and fixed prices.

The following table illustrates the average daily volumes the Company has committed to deliver on a term contract 
basis as at December 31, 2016:

Contracts expiring in the year ended December 31,

2017

2018

2019

Outstanding Share Data

Alliance Chicago
Exchange
(MMBtu/d)

207,500

16,667

–

AECO Hub
(GJ/d)

22,600

21,600

19,800

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Class A Common Voting Shares and an unlimited 
number of Class B Common Non-Voting Shares without nominal or par value. As of the date of this MD&A,  
Seven Generations had 350,489,536 Class A Common Voting Shares, Nil Class B Common Non-Voting Shares, 
11,054,709 stock options, 11,388,160 performance warrants, 337,891 Performance Share Units (“PSUs”),  
224,775 Restricted Share Units and 95,970 Deferred Share Units outstanding. 

The number of PSUs that vest on the applicable vesting date is the number of PSUs that are scheduled to vest on 
that vesting date, as specified in the applicable grant agreements, multiplied by the applicable adjustment factor. 
The adjustment factor, which may range from 0.0 to 2.0, is based on the achievement of certain performance 
criteria, including the performance of the Company relative to a performance peer group consisting of companies 
determined by the Board of Directors’ Human Resources and Compensation Committee. In calculating stock based 
compensation for the PSUs in 2015, the Company used an adjustment factor of 1.0, which assumes that the 
Company will be within the 50% percentile of its relative peer group, based on total shareholder return at the 
respective vesting dates. Upon vesting in May 2016, the performance criteria for the first tranche of vested PSUs 
met the highest adjustment factor of 2.0 for total shareholder return relative to the Company’s peer group. 
Assuming the highest adjustment factor, the maximum number of Common Shares issuable pursuant to the 
outstanding PSUs is 675,782.

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Contractual Obligations

Seven Generations enters into contractual obligations in the ordinary course of conducting its business. The 
following table lists the Company’s estimated material contractual obligations at December 31, 2016:

Senior notes (1)

Interest on senior notes

Firm transportation and processing agreements (2)

Operating leases (3)

Estimated contractual obligations

Total

2,114.7

775.7

4,172.0

26.0

7,088.4

Less than 
1 year

–

157.6

364.0

3.8

525.4

1-3 years

4-5 years

Thereafter

–

315.2

848.2

7.6

1,171.0

939.9

189.2

912.3

6.6

1,174.8

113.7

2,047.5

8.0

2,048.0

3,344.0

(1)  Balance represents US$1.6 billion principal converted to Canadian dollars at the closing exchange rate for the period end. 
(2)  Subject to completion of certain pipeline and facility upgrades by a counterparty transportation company. 
(3)  The Company is committed under operating leases for office premises.

The following table outlines the take or pay obligations, on average over the next five years under the Company’s 
significant transportation and processing agreements:

Transportation

Condensate and oil

Pembina (mbbls/d)

Natural gas

Alliance (MMcf/d)

NGTL (MMcf/d)

NGPL (dth/d) (4)

NGLs

Pembina (mbbls/d)

Processing

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Expiring (1)

28.7

42.2

42.4

49.0

55.3

June 30, 2030

435

158

100

15.8

154

35.5

467

293

83

19.8

174

34.9

500

368

–

19.8

194

33.8

500

363

–

500

349

–

October 31, 2022

June 30, 2026 (2)

October 31, 2018

22.3

24.8

June 30, 2030 (3)

200

33.8

200

33.8

April 20, 2036

March 31, 2028 (3)

(1)  When lines include multiple contracts of various expiration dates, the latest expiration date has been referenced. 
(2)   The timing of the firm commitments under the agreement with Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of 

TransCanada Corporation, is dependent upon the completion of NGTL system expansion, which is expected mid-2018.

(3)   The timing of the firm commitments under the agreement with Pembina is dependent upon the completion of the Phase 3 expansion, which is 

expected July 1, 2017. 

(4)  Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC (“NGPL”).

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Notes 3 and 4 to the audited 
consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The preparation of 
consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates 
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The financial and 
operating results of Seven Generations incorporate certain estimates including:

•  estimated revenues, royalties and operating expenses on production as at a specific reporting date but for which 

actual revenues and costs have not yet been received;

•  estimated capital expenditures on projects that are in progress;

•  estimated depletion, depreciation and amortization charges that are based on estimates of oil and natural gas 

reserves, and future costs to develop those reserves, that Seven Generations expects to recover in the future;

•  estimated fair values of financial instruments that are subject to fluctuation depending on the underlying 

commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates, volatility curves and the risk of non-performance;

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•  estimated value of decommissioning obligations that are dependent upon estimates of future costs and timing  

of expenditures;

•  estimated future recoverable value of oil and natural gas properties and goodwill and any associated impairment 

charges or recoveries; and

•  estimated compensation expense under Seven Generations’ share-based compensation plans.

Seven Generations employs individuals who have the skills required to make such estimates and ensures that 
individuals or departments with the most knowledge of the activity are responsible for the estimates. Further, past 
estimates are reviewed and compared to actual results, and actual results are compared to budgets in order to 
make more informed decisions on future estimates. For further information on the determination of certain 
estimates inherent in the consolidated financial statements, refer to Note 5 “Significant Accounting Judgments, 
Estimates and Assumptions” in the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 
2016 and 2015.

Risk Assessment

The acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties and the production, transportation 
and marketing of oil and natural gas involves many risks, which may influence the ultimate success of the 
Company. While the management of Seven Generations realizes these risks cannot be eliminated, they are 
committed to monitoring and mitigating these risks. These risks include, but are not limited to the following:

•  volatility in market prices and demand for oil, NGLs and natural gas and hedging activities related thereto;

•  general economic, business and industry conditions; 

•  variance of the Company’s actual capital costs, operating costs and economic returns from those anticipated; 

•  the ability to find, develop or acquire additional reserves and the availability of the capital or financing necessary 

to do so on satisfactory terms; 

•  risks related to the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves and resources; 

•  negative public perception of oil sands development, oil and natural gas development and transportation, 

hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuels; 

•  actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government regulation, royalties and taxation; 

•  potential legislative and regulatory changes, including changes that may be implemented following the 2016  

US presidential election;

•  the rescission, or amendment to the conditions of, groundwater licenses of the Company; 

•  management of the Company’s growth; 

•  the ability to successfully identify and make attractive acquisitions, joint ventures or investments, or 

successfully integrate future acquisitions or businesses; 

•  the availability, cost or shortage of rigs, equipment, raw materials, supplies or qualified personnel; 

•  adoption or modification of climate change legislation by governments; 

•  the absence or loss of key employees; 

•  uncertainty associated with estimates of oil, NGLs and natural gas reserves and resources and the variance of 

such estimates from actual future production; 

•  dependence upon compressors, gathering lines, pipelines and other facilities, certain of which the Company does 

not control; 

•  the ability to satisfy obligations under the Company’s firm commitment transportation arrangements; 

•  the uncertainties related to the Company’s identified drilling locations; 

•  the high-risk nature of successfully stimulating well productivity and drilling for and producing oil, NGLs and 

natural gas; 

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•  operating hazards and uninsured risks; 

•  the possibility that the Company’s drilling activities may encounter sour gas; 

•  execution of the Company’s business plan; 

•  failure to acquire or develop replacement reserves; 

•  the concentration of the Company’s assets in the Kakwa River Project area; 

•  unforeseen title defects; 

•  aboriginal claims; 

•  failure to accurately estimate abandonment and reclamation costs; 

•  development and exploratory drilling efforts and well operations may not be profitable or achieve the  

targeted return; 

•  horizontal drilling and completion technique risks and failure of drilling results to meet expectations for reserves 

or production; 

•  limited intellectual property protection for operating practices and dependence on employees and contractors; 

•  third-party claims regarding the Company’s right to use technology and equipment; 

•  expiry of certain leases for the undeveloped leasehold acreage in the near future; 

•  failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; 

•  failure of properties acquired now or in the future to produce as projected and inability to determine reserve and 
resource potential, identify liabilities associated with acquired properties or obtain protection from sellers against 
such liabilities; 

•  governmental regulations; 

•  changes in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; 

•  environmental, health and safety requirements; 

•  restrictions on drilling intended to protect certain species of wildlife; 

•  potential conflicts of interests; 

•  actual results differing materially from management estimates and assumptions; 

•  seasonality of the Company’s activities and the Canadian oil and gas industry; 

•  alternatives to and changing demand for petroleum products; 

•  extensive competition in the Company’s industry; 

•  changes in the Company’s credit ratings; 

•  third-party credit risk; 

•  dependence upon a limited number of customers; 

•  lower oil, NGLs and natural gas prices and higher costs; 

•  failure of 2D and 3D seismic data used by the Company to accurately identify the presence of oil and  

natural gas; 

•  risks relating to commodity price hedging instruments; 

•  terrorist attacks or armed conflict; 

•  cyber security risks, loss of information and computer systems; 

•  inability to dispose of non-strategic assets on attractive terms; 

•  security deposits required under provincial liability management programs; 

•  reassessment by taxing authorities of the Company’s prior transactions and filings; 

•  variations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates; 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report53

•  third-party credit risk including risk associated with counterparties in risk management activities related to 

commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 

•  sufficiency of insurance policies; 

•  potential for litigation; 

•  variation in future calculations of non-IFRS measures; 

•  sufficiency of internal controls; 

•  breach of agreements by third parties; 

•  impact of expansion into new activities on risk exposure; 

•  inability of the Company to respond quickly to competitive pressures; and

•  the risks related to the Common Shares that are publicly traded and the senior notes and other indebtedness.

For additional information regarding the risks that the Company is exposed to, see the disclosure provided under 
the heading “Risk Factors” in the AIF, which is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

Changes In Accounting Policies

Changes in Accounting Policies

There were no material new or amended accounting standards adopted during the year ended December 31, 2016. 

Future Accounting Policy Changes

In February 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, 
which replaces IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” for annual periods beginning on or 
after January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted. IFRS 9 includes a principle-based approach for classification 
and measurement of financial assets, a single expected loss impairment model and a substantially-reformed 
approach to hedge accounting. The impact of the standard has been evaluated and is expected to have no material 
impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which replaces IAS 18 “Revenue”, 
IAS 11 “Construction Contracts” and related interpretations. In July 2015, the IASB issued an amendment to IFRS 15, 
deferring the effective date by one year. IFRS 15 provides clarification for recognizing revenue from contracts with 
customers and establishes a single revenue recognition and measurement framework. The standard is required to 
be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified transition approach for annual periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted. The impact of the standard has been evaluated and is expected to 
have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Additional disclosure may be required 
upon implementation of IFRS 15 that help provide sufficient information to enable users to understand the nature, 
amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the contracts with customers.

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 “Leases” which replaces IAS 17 “Leases” for annual periods beginning on 
or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted if IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” is 
also applied. Under IFRS 16, lessees are required to recognize a lease liability reflecting future lease payments and a 
‘right-of-use asset’ for virtually all lease contracts. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard 
on the consolidated financial statements.

In April 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IAS 12 “Income Taxes” for annual 
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017, with earlier application permitted. IAS 7 and IAS 12 have been revised 
to incorporate amendments issued by the IASB in January 2016. The amendments to IAS 7 require entities to 
provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from 
financing activities. The impact of the standard has been evaluated and is not expected to have material impact on 
the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Additional disclosure will be required on implementation of IAS 7 
that provides a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the statement of financial position for 
liabilities arising from financing activities. The amendments to IAS 12 clarify how to account for deferred tax assets 
related to debt instruments measured at fair value. As the Company measures its debt instruments at amortized 
cost, the standard has no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have designed, or caused to be 
designed under their supervision, disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) to provide reasonable assurance 
that: (i) material information relating to the Company is made known to the Company’s CEO and CFO by others, 
particularly during the period in which the annual filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be 
disclosed by the Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under 
securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under 
applicable securities legislation. The CEO and the CFO of Seven Generations evaluated the effectiveness of the 
design and operation of he Company’s DC&P. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO concluded that  
Seven Generations’ DC&P were effective as at December 31, 2016. 

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The CEO and the CFO have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, internal controls over 
financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting 
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Management’s 
evaluation concluded that internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2016. 

The CEO and CFO are required to cause the Company to disclose any change in the Company’s internal controls 
over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent interim period, October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, 
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over 
financial reporting. No changes in internal controls over financial reporting were identified during such period  
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over 
financial reporting.

It should be noted that while Seven Generations’ officers believe that the Company’s controls provide a reasonable 
level of assurance with regard to their effectiveness, a control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, 
can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met and it 
should not be expected that the control system will prevent all errors or fraud.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This MD&A includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry that 
are not defined under IFRS, including “funds from operations”, “operating income”, “operating netback”, “adjusted 
working capital”, “available funding” and “net debt”. The data presented is intended to provide additional information 
and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance 
with IFRS. These non-IFRS measures should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated 
financial statements and the accompanying notes.

Readers are cautioned that the non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning and should not be used 
to make comparisons between the Company and other Companies without also taking into account any differences 
in the way the calculations were prepared.

Funds from Operations

“Funds from operations” is a financial measure not presented in accordance with IFRS and is equal to cash provided 
by operating activities adjusted for changes in non-cash operating working capital. The Company uses funds from 
operations as an integral part of its internal reporting to measure its performance and it is considered an important 
indicator of the operational strength of the Company’s business. Funds from operations is a measure of the cash 
flow generated by the Company’s operating activities and eliminates the effect of changes in non-cash working 
capital, which is included in cash flow provided by operating activities. Funds from operations is not intended to be 
a performance measure that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, either net income as 
an indicator of operating performance, or cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. In addition, 
funds from operations is not intended to represent funds available for dividends, reinvestment or other 
discretionary uses.

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The following table reconciles the cash flow from operating activities to funds from operations:

($ millions)

Cash provided by operating activities

Changes in non-cash working capital

Funds from operations

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months
ended 
September 30,

Years ended  
December 31,

2016

178.7

41.0

219.7

2015

53.9

52.1

106.0

2016

169.3

35.4

204.7

2016

644.6

88.0

732.6

2015

380.1

34.5

414.6

The Company’s previous disclosure of funds from operations also excluded transaction costs and decommissioning 
expenditures. Comparative amounts have been recalculated to conform to current period presentation.

Operating Income

“Operating income” is a non-IFRS measure which the Company uses as a performance measure to provide 
comparability of financial performance between periods by excluding non-operating items. Operating income is 
defined as net income (loss), excluding unrealized gains and losses on risk management contracts, unrealized 
foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses on disposition of assets, transaction costs and the respective 
income tax impact of those adjustments.

The following table reconciles the net income to operating income:

Three months ended 
December 31,

Three months
ended 
September 30,

Years ended  
December 31,

($ millions)

Net loss

Unrealized losses (gains) – 

risk management contracts (1)

Unrealized foreign exchange (gains) losses (2)

Gain on disposition of assets (3)

Transaction costs (4)

Deferred tax (recovery) expense relating 

to these adjustments

Operating income (loss)

2016

(104.9)

142.8

47.7

–

0.3

(38.3)

47.6

2015

(28.9)

(53.7)

53.9

–

–

14.5

(14.2)

2016

(2.2)

8.7

38.5

–

7.1

(4.4)

47.7

2016

(26.2)

271.6

(17.1)

–

7.4

(75.1)

160.6

2015

(187.3)

15.9

228.9

(2.6)

–

(2.8)

52.1

 Unrealized gains/losses on risk management contracts result from the fair market valuation of the hedge contracts as at December 31. 

(1) 
(2)   Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses result from the translation of the US$ denominated senior notes and cash and cash equivalents 

using period end exchange rates. 

(3)  Gain resulting from disposition of assets. 
(4)  Transaction costs from the Acquisition.

Operating Netback

“Operating netback” is calculated on a per boe basis and is determined by deducting royalties, operating and 
transportation and processing expenses from oil and natural gas revenue and, except where otherwise indicated, 
after adjusting for realized hedging gains or losses. Operating netback is utilized by the Company and others to 
better analyze the operating performance of its oil and natural gas assets.

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Adjusted Working Capital and Available Funding

“Available funding” is comprised of adjusted working capital and the undrawn credit facility capacity, less any cash 
held for collateral for letters of credit. “Adjusted working capital” is comprised of current assets less current 
liabilities and excludes current portion of risk management contracts. The available funding measure allows 
management and other users to evaluate the Company’s short term liquidity. A summary of the reconciliation of 
available funding is set forth below:

As at December 31,

($ millions)

Current assets

Current liabilities

Working capital

Adjusted for:

Current asset – risk management contracts

Current liability – risk management contracts

Adjusted working capital

Undrawn credit facility capacity

Cash collateral for letters of credit

Available funding

Net Debt

2016

830.4

(316.2)

514.2

–

71.7

585.9

1,100.0

(59.2)

1,626.7

2015

592.4

(206.1)

386.3

(98.6)

18.3

306.0

812.0

–

1,118.0

“Net debt” is a financial measure not presented in accordance with IFRS and is equal to long-term debt less 
adjusted working capital surplus. Long-term debt for the senior notes is calculated as the principal amount 
outstanding converted to Canadian dollars at the closing exchange rate for the period, and excludes unamortized 
premiums and debt issue costs. Adjusted working capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities as 
they appear on the balance sheets, and excludes current unrealized risk management contracts and deferred 
credits. The Company uses net debt to assess liquidity and general financial strength. Net debt should not be 
considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, current assets or current liabilities as determined in 
accordance with IFRS.

The following table presents a calculation of the non-IFRS financial measure of net debt:

As at December 31,

($ millions)

Senior notes at amortized cost

Unamortized premium and debt issue costs

Senior notes principal

Less:

Adjusted working capital

Net debt

2016

2,111.9

2.8

2,114.7

(585.9)

1,528.8

2015

1,546.8

10.2

1,557.0

(306.0)

1,251.0

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Selected Quarterly Information

For the 2016 and 2015 comparative quarter periods, the Company’s total production has steadily increased over 
the past eight quarters due to a successful drilling program with added production from the Acquisition. The 
Company has continued to see positive funds from operations despite a volatile commodity price environment.

Total capital investments have fluctuated primarily due to the timing of investments in drilling and infrastructure 
development. The Company’s balance sheet has remained strong with total assets continuing to increase 
proportionately higher in comparison to debt outstanding.

Changes to comparative quarter periods for 2016 and 2015, net income (loss) are attributable to variations in 
operating income as the Company’s operations grow and mature as well as unrealized hedging fluctuations and  
the impact of foreign exchange changes on the US dollar denominated senior notes.

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Selected Quarterly Information

($ millions, except per share amounts,  
production rates and unit prices)

FINANCIAL

Liquids and natural gas sales

Realized hedging gains

Interest, processing and third party income

Royalties (2)

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing (3)

General and administrative (4)

Interest expense (4)

Foreign exchange loss (4)

Other

Funds from operations (1)

Per share – diluted

Operating income (1)

Per share – diluted

Net income (loss)

Per share – diluted

Capital investments:

Land and other

Drilling and completions

Facilities and equipment

Total capital investments (before acquisitions)

Total assets

Available funding (1)

Net debt (1)

Debt outstanding

OPERATING

Average daily production

Oil and condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Realized prices

Oil and condensate ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

OPERATING NETBACK (1) ($/boe)

Q4 2016

Q3 2016

Q2 2016

Q1 2016

YE 2016

409.8

5.8

1.3

(11.9)

(59.1)

(72.0)

(10.8)

(41.3)

(0.7)

(1.4)

219.7

0.60

47.6

0.13

(104.9)

(0.30)

2.0

186.7

94.9

283.6

6,602.4

1,626.7

1,528.8

2,111.9

43.2

33.4

334

132.3

56.96

18.23

4.15

361.7

19.2

1.5

(0.4)

(47.0)

(74.7)

(14.7)

(37.7)

0.3

(3.5)

204.7

0.62

47.7

0.15

(2.2)

(0.01)

3.9

133.4

70.5

207.8

6,401.2

1,673.4

1,436.6

2,063.0

46.5

33.8

314

132.6

49.93

11.23

3.92

287.4

29.5

1.1

18.6

(44.8)

(56.2)

(10.0)

(29.2)

1.7

(0.5)

197.6

0.66

56.0

0.19

(57.5)

(0.21)

3.6

125.0

90.7

219.3

4,004.5

1,246.1

1,020.1

1,443.9

38.8

30.2

290

117.4

52.05

12.49

2.62

188.0

36.3

0.8

(13.0)

(31.0)

(35.7)

(8.0)

(26.9)

0.2

(0.1)

110.6

0.40

9.3

0.03

138.4

0.50

7.1

152.6

107.6

267.3

4,126.2

1,260.4

1,013.4

1,451.5

28.4

22.6

225

88.5

39.92

8.96

3.24

1,246.9

90.8

4.7

(6.7)

(181.9)

(238.6)

(43.5)

(135.1)

1.5

(5.5)

732.6

2.30

160.6

0.50

(26.2)

(0.09)

16.6

597.7

363.7

978.0

6,602.4

1,626.7

1,528.8

2,111.9

39.3

30.0

291

117.8

50.59

13.08

3.53

Liquids and natural gas revenues

  $ 

 33.67   $ 

29.65   $ 

26.91   $ 

23.34   $ 

28.92

Realized hedging gain

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing

0.48

(0.98)

(4.86)

(5.92)

1.57

(0.03)

(3.85)

(6.12)

2.77

1.74

(4.20)

(5.26)

4.51

(1.61)

(3.85)

(4.43)

Operating netback after hedging

  $  

22.39   $ 

21.22   $ 

21.96   $ 

17.96   $ 

2.11

(0.16)

(4.22)

(5.53)

21.12

(1)  See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”. 
(2)  Includes $27.4 million ($20.0 million after tax) of prior period royalty recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2016, recognized in Q2 2016. 
(3)  Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. 
(4)  Excludes non-cash items.

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59

($ millions, except per share amounts,  
production rates and unit prices)

FINANCIAL

Liquids and natural gas sales

Realized hedging gain

Interest, processing and third party income

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing (2)

General and administrative

Interest expense (3)

Foreign exchange loss and other (3)

Funds from operations (1)

Per share – diluted

Operating income (loss) (1)

Per share – diluted

Net loss

Per share – diluted

Capital investments:

Land and other

Drilling and completions

Facilities and equipment

Total capital investments

Total assets

Available funding (1)

Net debt (1)

Debt outstanding

OPERATING

Average daily production

Oil and condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Realized prices

Oil and condensate ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

OPERATING NETBACK (1) ($/boe)

Liquids and natural gas revenues

Realized hedging gain

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing (2)

Operating netback after hedging

Q4 2015 (2)

Q3 2015

Q2 2015

Q1 2015

YE 2015

178.5

23.0

1.6

(12.1)

(29.4)

(22.7)

(7.2)

(29.1)

3.4

106.0

0.39

(14.2)

(0.05)

(28.9)

(0.11)

5.8

181.1

114.2

301.1

3,758.9

1,118.0

1,250.9

1,546.8

25.6

19.2

197

77.7

46.72

12.35

2.57

24.97

3.22

(1.69)

(4.11)

(3.30)

149.7

35.3

1.7

(17.7)

(26.8)

(13.5)

(5.4)

(28.2)

(0.2)

94.9

0.35

13.8

0.05

(53.7)

(0.21)

5.0

145.6

134.5

285.1

3,707.7

1,141.2

989.8

1,491.2

22.6

14.1

143

60.6

49.18

7.99

2.81

26.86

6.32

(3.18)

(4.81)

(2.42)

155.2

41.7

1.7

(12.9)

(23.5)

(9.9)

(5.1)

(24.9)

4.5

126.8

0.47

28.5

0.11

(22.0)

(0.09)

3.6

222.2

128.6

354.4

3,559.8

1,326.0

710.2

1,395.5

20.7

11.9

130

54.2

60.29

9.78

2.63

31.45

8.45

(2.61)

(4.77)

(2.00)

108.5

50.6

1.7

(15.2)

(21.5)

(12.9)

(6.6)

(18.0)

0.3

86.9

0.32

24.0

0.09

(82.7)

(0.34)

2.8

264.9

100.7

368.4

3,170.4

861.4

505.2

888.4

15.8

12.0

125

48.8

47.59

10.41

2.62

24.73

11.54

(3.46)

(4.89)

(2.95)

591.9

150.6

6.7

(57.9)

(101.2)

(59.0)

(24.3)

(100.2)

8.0

414.6

1.53

52.1

0.19

(187.3)

(0.75)

17.2

813.8

478.0

1,309.0

3,758.9

1,118.0

1,250.9

1,546.8

21.2

14.3

149

60.4

50.84

10.34

2.65

26.84

6.83

(2.63)

(4.59)

(2.68)

  $ 

19.09   $ 

22.77   $ 

30.52   $ 

24.97   $ 

23.77

(1)  See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”. 
(2)  Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. 
(3)  Excludes non-cash items.

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Selected Quarterly Information (cont’d)

($ millions, except per share amounts,  
production rates and unit prices)

FINANCIAL

Liquids and natural gas sales

Realized hedging gain

Interest, processing and third party income

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation expenses

General and administrative

Interest expense (2)

Foreign exchange (gain) loss and other (2)

Funds from operations (1) (3)

Per share – diluted

Operating income (1)

Per share – diluted

Net income

Per share – diluted

Capital investments:

Land and other

Drilling and completions

Facilities and equipment

Total capital investments (before dispositions)

Total assets

Total revenue

Available funding (1)

Net debt (1)

Debt outstanding

OPERATING

Average daily production

Oil and condensate (mbbls/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

Total (mboe/d)

Realized prices

Oil and condensate ($/bbl)

NGLs ($/bbl)

Natural gas ($/Mcf)

OPERATING NETBACK (1) ($/boe)

Liquids and natural gas revenues

Realized hedging gain

Royalties

Operating expenses

Transportation and processing

Operating netback after hedging

(1)  See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”. 
(2)  Excludes non-cash items. 
(3)  Excludes liquidity event expense.

Q4 2014

Q3 2014

Q2 2014

Q1 2014

YE 2014

155.4

22.2

2.0

(16.1)

(19.0)

(13.2)

(7.4)

(16.9)

(5.5)

101.5

0.41

34.8

0.14

68.6

0.28

10.1

227.6

132.6

370.3

3,114.8

247.6

1,133.8

158.3

813.9

14.7

10.8

112

44.2

69.93

21.50

3.81

160.0

120.7

(0.1)

1.1

(20.9)

(14.2)

(7.3)

(4.5)

(16.0)

8.2

106.3

0.48

41.9

0.19

30.5

0.14

3.1

234.9

90.4

328.4

2,019.1

165.5

547.7

716.3

785.8

12.6

8.3

90

35.8

90.41

25.46

4.35

(6.9)

1.0

(9.4)

(9.7)

(7.7)

(5.2)

(16.3)

(0.5)

66.0

0.31

18.3

0.09

43.9

0.20

31.6

155.3

34.2

221.1

1,844.2

123.0

427.2

469.7

748.6

9.3

4.7

60

24.0

97.32

24.15

5.18

98.7

(5.4)

0.9

(5.4)

(11.4)

(6.6)

(3.2)

(13.7)

0.2

54.1

0.25

24.5

0.11

1.2

0.01

10.4

124.3

65.8

200.5

1,818.6

103.3

574.6

349.3

775.8

7.6

4.1

52

20.2

92.61

28.25

5.47

38.23

48.54

55.29

54.23

5.45

(3.97)

(4.67)

(3.26)

31.78

(0.04)

(6.35)

(4.32)

(2.21)

(3.15)

(4.32)

(4.42)

(3.52)

(2.97)

(2.96)

(6.26)

(3.64)

35.62

39.88

38.40

534.8

9.8

5.0

(51.8)

(54.3)

(34.8)

(20.3)

(62.9)

2.4

327.9

1.46

119.5

0.53

144.2

0.64

55.2

742.1

323.0

1,120.3

3,114.8

639.4

1,133.8

158.3

813.9

11.1

7.0

79

31.1

85.34

24.10

4.50

47.06

0.86

(4.57)

(4.77)

(3.06)

35.52

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Forward-Looking Information Advisory

This document contains certain forward-looking information and statements that involve various risks, uncertainties and other 
factors. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, and similar 
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, 
this document contains forward-looking information and statements pertaining to the following: the Company’s strategies, 
objectives and competitive strengths; the ability to remain as one of North America’s lowest supply-cost unconventional natural 
gas developers and to maintain growth through innovation, the application of technology and increased efficiency, low-supply 
costs and market access; the generation of positive free cash flow, the achievement of cash flow self-sufficiency and full-
cycle returns on capital employed across the entire commodity cycle; the pursuit of market access opportunities; the ability 
to capture premium markets for the Company’s production; achievement of the Company’s high growth objectives; forecast 
production, capital investment, and the anticipated number of wells to be drilled and brought on production in 2017; plans to re-
drill the lateral sections of wells that the Company was not able to hydraulically fracture in 2016 due to mechanical liner failures; 
anticipated transportation and processing capacity; expectation that the Company’s hedging program will provide for threshold 
rates of return on the Company’s capital investments; plans to begin the construction of a new gas plant in the second quarter 
of 2017, the expected processing capacity of that facility and the anticipated commissioning of that facility in mid-2018; the 
Company’s targeted low debt to funds flow ratio of less than 2.0 times; the expected completion of the planned NGTL system 
expansion in mid-2018 and the Pembina Phase 3 expansion in July of 2017; hedging targets; the Company’s estimates of its 
future obligations under the heading “Contractual Obligations”; anchoring major infrastructure investments by pledging a portion 
of the company’s low-cost supply to new market opportunities; the expectation that the company has decades of potential 
drilling locations in its drilling inventory; the expected allocation of 40 percent of the company’s drilling and capital investment 
in 2017 to the properties that were acquired in 2016; the long-term potential of the Kakwa River Project; lowering the company’s 
debt ratios to achieve investment grade credit ratings, and lower the Company’s cost of capital. In addition, references to 
reserves and resources are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain 
estimates and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated.

With respect to forward-looking information contained in this document, assumptions have been made regarding, among other 
things: future oil, NGLs and natural gas prices being consistent with current commodity price forecasts (including McDaniel’s 
price forecasts that are included in the AIF) after factoring in quality adjustments at the Company’s points of sale; the 
Company’s continued ability to obtain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner; infrastructure and 
facility design concepts that have been applied by the Company elsewhere in its Kakwa River Project may be successfully 
applied to the properties that were acquired as part of the Acquisition; the consistency of the regulatory regime and framework 
governing royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business and any 
other jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct its business in the future; the Company’s ability to market production of 
oil, NGLs and natural gas successfully to customers; the described mechanical liner failures in 2016 will not have a significant 
impact on 2017 production; the Company’s future production levels and amount of future capital investment will be consistent 
with the Company’s current development plans and budget; the applicability of new technologies for recovery and production of 
the Company’s reserves and resources may improve capital and operational efficiencies in the future; the recoverability of the 
Company’s reserves and resources; sustained future capital investment by the Company; future cash flows from production; 
the future sources of funding for the Company’s capital program; the Company’s future debt levels; geological and engineering 
estimates in respect of the Company’s reserves and resources; the geography of the areas in which the Company is conducting 
exploration and development activities, and the access, economic, regulatory and physical limitations to which the Company 
may be subject from time to time; the impact of competition on the Company; and the Company’s ability to obtain financing on 
acceptable terms. For the forward-looking statements regarding the company’s ability to achieve positive free cash flow and  
full-cycle returns on the capital that is deployed, key assumptions were made, including: the anticipated impact of the Acquisition 
on the Company and its reserves, production and financial and operating results; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate 
the assets acquired into its Kakwa River Project; that the tax regimes and bi-lateral and international trade arrangements that 
are applicable to the Company will not be significantly revised in a way that will have adverse impacts on the Company. With 
respect to statements regarding the Company’s ability to secure premium markets for the Company’s production, assumptions 
have been made regarding the laws and regulations governing such initiatives pertaining to taxation, the environment, aboriginal 
peoples, Crown royalty rates and incentive programs relating to the oil and gas industry.

Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information that is contained herein as a 
result of the risks and risk factors that are set forth in the AIF, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, including, but 
not limited to: volatility in market prices and demand for oil, NGLs and natural gas and hedging activities related thereto; general 
economic, business and industry conditions; variance of the Company’s actual capital costs, operating costs and economic 
returns from those anticipated; the ability to find, develop or acquire additional reserves and the availability of the capital or 
financing necessary to do so on satisfactory terms; risks related to the exploration, development and production of oil and 
natural gas reserves and resources; negative public perception of oil sands development, oil and natural gas development and 
transportation, hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuels; actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government 
regulation, royalties and taxation; potential legislative and regulatory changes, including changes that may be implemented 
following the 2016 US presidential election; the rescission, or amendment to the conditions of, groundwater licenses of 
the Company; management of the Company’s growth; the ability to successfully identify and make attractive acquisitions, 
joint ventures or investments, or successfully integrate future acquisitions or businesses; the availability, cost or shortage 
of rigs, equipment, raw materials, supplies or qualified personnel; adoption or modification of climate change legislation by 
governments; the absence or loss of key employees; uncertainty associated with estimates of oil, NGLs and natural gas 
reserves and resources and the variance of such estimates from actual future production; dependence upon compressors, 
gathering lines, pipelines and other facilities, certain of which the Company does not control; the ability to satisfy obligations 

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under the Company’s firm commitment transportation arrangements; the uncertainties related to the Company’s identified 
drilling locations; the high-risk nature of successfully stimulating well productivity and drilling for and producing oil, NGLs and 
natural gas; operating hazards and uninsured risks; the possibility that the Company’s drilling activities may encounter sour 
gas; execution risks associated with the Company’s business plan; failure to acquire or develop replacement reserves; the 
concentration of the Company’s assets in the Kakwa River Project area; unforeseen title defects; aboriginal claims; failure to 
accurately estimate abandonment and reclamation costs; development and exploratory drilling efforts and well operations may 
not be profitable or achieve the targeted return; horizontal drilling and completion technique risks and failure of drilling results to 
meet expectations for reserves or production; limited intellectual property protection for operating practices and dependence 
on employees and contractors; third-party claims regarding the Company’s right to use technology and equipment; expiry of 
certain leases for the undeveloped leasehold acreage in the near future; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions 
(including the Acquisition) or dispositions; failure of properties acquired now or in the future to produce as projected and inability 
to determine reserve and resource potential, identify liabilities associated with acquired properties or obtain protection from 
sellers against such liabilities; changes in the application, interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; 
restrictions on drilling intended to protect certain species of wildlife; potential conflicts of interests; actual results differing 
materially from management estimates and assumptions; seasonality of the Company’s activities and the Canadian oil and 
gas industry; alternatives to and changing demand for petroleum products; extensive competition in the Company’s industry; 
changes in the Company’s credit ratings; third party credit risk; dependence upon a limited number of customers; lower oil, 
NGLs and natural gas prices and higher costs; failure of 2D and 3D seismic data used by the Company to accurately identify 
the presence of oil and natural gas; risks relating to commodity price hedging instruments; terrorist attacks or armed conflict; 
cyber security risks, loss of information and computer systems; inability to dispose of non-strategic assets on attractive 
terms; security deposits required under provincial liability management programs; reassessment by taxing authorities of the 
Company’s prior transactions and filings; variations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates; third-party credit risk including 
risk associated with counterparties in risk management activities related to commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
sufficiency of insurance policies; potential litigation; variation in future calculations of non-IFRS measures; sufficiency of internal 
controls; breach of agreements by counterparties and potential enforceability issues in contracts; impact of expansion into new 
activities on risk exposure; inability of the Company to respond quickly to competitive pressures; and the risks related to the 
Common Shares that are publicly traded and the Company’s senior notes and other indebtedness.

Any financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained in this document regarding prospective financial 
performance, financial position or cash flows is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions 
and proposed courses of action based on management’s assessment of the relevant information that is currently available. 
Projected operational information contains forward-looking information and is based on a number of material assumptions and 
factors, as are set out above. These projections may also be considered to contain future oriented financial information or a 
financial outlook. The actual results of the Company’s operations for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in 
these projections and such variations may be material. Actual results will vary from projected results. Readers are cautioned 
that any such financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained herein should not be used for purposes other 
than those for which it is disclosed herein. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this document speak 
only as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new 
events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws.

Independent Reserves Evaluation

Estimates of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources and the net present value of future net revenue attributable 
to the Company’s reserves and contingent resources as at December 31, 2016, are based upon the reports that were prepared 
by McDaniel, dated March 7, 2017. Estimates of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources and the net present value 
of future net revenue attributable to the Company’s reserves and contingent resources, as at December 31, 2015, are based 
upon the reports that were prepared by McDaniel dated March 7, 2016. The estimates of reserves and contingent resources 
provided in this document are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves or contingent resources 
will be recovered. Actual reserves and contingent resources may be greater than or less than the estimates provided in 
this in this document and the differences may be material. The estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual 
properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to 
the effects of aggregation. Estimates of net present value of future net revenue attributable to the Company’s reserves and 
contingent resources do not represent the fair market value of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources and there is 
uncertainty that the net present value of future net revenue will be realized. There is no assurance that the forecast price and 
cost assumptions applied by McDaniel in evaluating Seven Generations’ reserves and contingent resources will be attained and 
variances could be material. There is uncertainty that it will be commercially viable to produce any portion of the contingent 
resources that are described herein. For important additional information regarding the independent reserves and resources 
evaluations that were conducted by McDaniel, please refer to the AIF and the annual information form for the year ended 
December 31, 2015, dated March 8, 2016 which are available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report63

Oil and Gas Definitions

Terms that are used in this document that are not otherwise defined herein are provided below:

best estimate is a classification of estimated resources described in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook, which is 
considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will actually be recovered. It is equally likely that the actual quantities 
recovered will be greater or less than the best estimate. Resources in the best estimate case have a 50% probability that the 
actual quantities recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.

COGE handbook means the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook maintained by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation 
Engineers (Calgary Chapter), as amended from time to time.

contingent resources are the quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known 
accumulations using established technology or technology under development, but which are not currently considered to be 
commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies. Contingencies are conditions that must be satisfied for a portion 
of contingent resources to be classified as reserves that are: (a) specific to the project being evaluated; and (b) expected to 
be resolved within a reasonable timeframe. Contingencies may include factors such as economic, legal, environmental, political 
and regulatory matters or a lack of markets. It is also appropriate to classify as contingent resources the estimated discovered 
recoverable quantities associated with a project in the early evaluation stage.

developed non-producing reserves are those reserves that either have not been on production, or have previously been on 
production, but are shut in, and the date of resumption of production is unknown.

developed producing reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time 
of the estimate. These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut in, they must have previously been on production, and the 
date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty.

developed reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed facilities or, if 
facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) 
to put the reserves on production. The developed category may be subdivided into producing and non-producing.

development pending is a project maturity subclass that is described in the COGE Handbook for contingent resources when the 
resolution of the final conditions for development are being actively pursued and there is a high chance of development.

gross means:

•  in relation to reserves or contingent resources, the applicable working interest (operating or non-operating) share before 
  deduction of royalties and without including any royalty interests;

•  in relation to wells, the total number of wells in which the Company has an interest; and

•  in relation to properties, the total area of properties in which the Company has an interest.

net means:

•  in relation to the Company’s interest in wells, the number of wells obtained by aggregating the Company’s working interest in 
  each of its gross wells; and

•  in relation to the Company’s interest in a property, the total area in which the Company has an interest multiplied by the 
  working interest owned by the Company.

probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally  
likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus  
probable reserves.

proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the 
actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves.

reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil and natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from 
known accumulations, as of a given date, based on: (i) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and engineering data; (ii) the use 
of established technology; and (iii) specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. Reserves 
are classified according to the degree of certainty associated with the estimates.

risked best estimate contingent resources means the gross development pending best estimate contingent resources to 
which McDaniel attributed a 95 percent chance of development.

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Abbreviations

AECO  

 physical storage and trading hub for natural 
gas on the TransCanada Alberta transmission 
system which is the delivery point for various 
benchmark Alberta index prices

barrels of oil equivalent (1)

bbl or bbls  barrel or barrels
boe  
C$ or CAD  Canadian dollars
day
d  
dekatherms per day
dth/d 
foreign exchange rate
FX 
Gas Cost Allowance
GCA  
gigajoule
GJ  
liquefied natural gas
LNG  
thousands of barrels
mbbl 
thousands of barrels of oil equivalent (1)
mboe 
kilometres
km  
liquefied natural gas
LNG 
metres
m  
thousand cubic feet
Mcf  
millions
MM 
millions of barrels of oil equivalent (1)
MMboe  
million British thermal units
MMBtu  
million cubic feet
MMcf  
means the Nest 1 and Nest 2 areas combined
Nest  
 the area that is contained within the primary 
Nest 1 
development block of the Kakwa River Project that 
is shown in the Company’s Corporate Presentation 
on its website at www.7genergy.com

Nest 2 

 the higher return prospects that are contained 
within the primary development block of the 
Kakwa River Project that is shown in the 
Company’s Corporate Presentation on its 
website at www.7genergy.com
natural gas liquids
Natural Gas Exchange Inc.
not meaningful information
New York Mercantile Exchange
 Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
proved developed producing reserves
proved developed non-producing reserves
first quarter of the year
second quarter of the year
third quarter of the year
fourth quarter of the year

NGLs 
NGX  
nm  
NYMEX 
OPEC  
PDP 
PDNP 
Q1 
Q2 
Q3 
Q4 
Super Pads    the Company’s decentralized field conditioning 

plants that separate field condensate and 
natural gas
Toronto Stock Exchange

TSX  
US$ or USD   United States dollars
WTI  
$MM 
1P 
2P 

West Texas Intermediate
millions of dollars
gross total proved reserves
gross total proved plus probable reserves

(1) 

 Seven Generations has adopted the standard of 6 Mcf:1 bbl when converting natural gas to boes. Condensate and other NGLs are converted 
to boes at a ratio of 1 bbl:1 bbl. Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 bbl is based roughly 
on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the 
Company’s sales point. Given the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the 
energy equivalency of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl, utilizing a conversion ratio at 6 Mcf: 1 bbl may be misleading as an indication of value.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report65

Independent Auditor’s Report

March 7, 2017

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SE VEN GENER ATIONS ENERGY LTD.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Seven Generation Energy Ltd. and its 
subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and 
the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, consolidated statements of changes in equity, 
and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes, which comprise a 
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

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

Auditor’s Responsibility

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

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

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

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 
Seven Generations Energy Ltd. and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and their 
financial performance and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial 
Reporting Standards.

Chartered Professional Accountants

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(millions of Canadian dollars)

As at December 31,

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts receivable

Risk management contracts

Deposits and prepaid expenses

Risk management contracts

Oil and natural gas assets

Investment in associate

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Risk management contracts

Risk management contracts

Senior notes

Other long-term liabilities

Deferred income taxes

Equity

Share capital

Contributed surplus

Deficit

Commitments and contingencies (Note 25)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Approved by the Board of Directors

Dale Hohm

Kent Jespersen

Notes

2016

2015

8

22

22

9

7

11

22

22

12

13

14

630.8

181.9

–

17.7

830.4

–

5,750.1

21.9

6,602.4

244.5

71.7

316.2

77.7

2,111.9

165.0

108.8

2,779.6

15

3,830.5

69.4

(77.1)

3,822.8

405.0

76.4

98.6

12.4

592.4

53.0

3,113.5

–

3,758.9

187.8

18.3

206.1

10.0

1,546.8

80.0

129.4

1,972.3

1,775.7

61.8

(50.9)

1,786.6

6,602.4

3,758.9

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportConsolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

67

Years ended December 31,

Revenues

Liquids and natural gas sales

Royalties expense

Risk management contracts

Realized gain
Unrealized loss

Other income

Expenses

Operating

Transportation, processing and other

General and administrative

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

Stock based compensation

Finance expense

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

Gain on disposition of assets

Market access initiatives

Loss before taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense

Current income tax expense

Net loss and comprehensive loss

Net loss per share

  Basic

  Diluted

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Notes

2016

2015

5

22
22

18

19

20

9

16

21

7

14

17

17

1,246.9

(6.7)

1,240.2

90.8
(271.6)

4.7

1,064.1

181.9

238.6

47.1

483.6

18.0

138.7

(18.2)

–

8.0

1,097.7

591.9

(57.9)

534.0

150.6
(15.9)

6.7

675.4

101.2

59.0

24.3

283.5

14.0

102.1

219.3

(2.6)

–

800.8

(33.6)

(125.4)

(8.8)

1.4

(7.4)

61.8

0.1

61.9

(26.2)

(187.3)

(0.09)

(0.09)

(0.75)

(0.75)

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report68

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(millions of Canadian dollars)

Balance at December 31, 2014

Net loss for the year

Tax effect of share issue costs

Stock based compensation

Exercise of stock options and performance warrants

Balance at December 31, 2015

Net loss for the year

Issue of common shares

Issue of common shares for Acquisition

Share issue costs (net of deferred tax)

Stock based compensation

Notes

15

16

15,16

15

6

15

16

Exercise of stock options and performance warrants

15,16

Balance at December 31, 2016

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Share 
capital

Contributed
surplus

1,719.8

54.7

–

1.1

–

54.8

1,775.7

–

1,047.7

965.1

(31.8)

–

73.8

3,830.5

–

–

20.0

(12.9)

61.8

–

–

–

25.7

(18.1)

69.4

Retained 
earnings
(deficit)

136.4

(187.3)

–

–

–

Total

1,910.9

(187.3)

1.1

20.0

41.9

(50.9)

1,786.6

(26.2)

–

–

–

–

(26.2)

1,047.7

965.1

(31.8)

25.7

55.7

(77.1)

3,822.8

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(millions of Canadian dollars)

Years ended December 31,

Operating activities

Net loss for the year

Items not affecting cash:

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

Unrealized loss on risk management contracts

Stock based compensation

Non-cash finance expenses

Gain on disposition of assets

Equity loss from investment

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)

Onerous lease provision

Changes in non-cash working capital

Cash provided by operating activities

Financing activities

Issue of shares for cash

Issue of shares on equity compensation exercises

Share issue costs

Issue of debt

Debt issue costs

Cash provided by financing activities

Investing activities

Oil and natural gas asset additions

Acquisitions

Investments

Changes in non-cash working capital

Cash used in investing activities

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on cash 
  held in foreign currencies

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information (Note 24)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

69

Notes

2016

2015

(26.2)

(187.3)

9

22

16

21

7

20, 13

24

15

15,16

15

12

12

9

6

7

24

(8.8)

483.6

271.6

18.0

3.6

–

3.9

(16.7)

3.6

(88.0)

644.6

1,047.7

55.7

(43.7)

–

–

1,059.7

(978.0)

(505.1)

(25.8)

30.9

(1,478.0)

61.8

283.5

15.9

14.0

2.1

(2.6)

–

227.2

–

(34.5)

380.1

–

41.9

–

515.1

(11.3)

545.7

(1,309.0)

–

–

(61.0)

(1,370.0)

(0.5)

1.1

225.8

405.0

630.8

(443.1)

848.1

405.0

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report70

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

AS AT AND FOR THE Y E ARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 

(all tabular amounts in millions of Canadian dollars, except share, per share and price information)

Financial Statement Note

Nature of business

Basis of preparation

Significant accounting policies

New accounting policies

Significant judgments, estimates and assumptions

Acquisition

Investments

Cash and cash equivalents

Oil and natural gas assets

Bank debt

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Senior notes

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13 Other long-term liabilities

14

15

16

17

Income taxes

Share capital

Stock based compensation

Per share amounts

18 Operating expenses

19

Transportation, processing and other

20 General and administrative expenses

21

Finance expense

22 Financial instruments and risk management contracts

23 Capital management

24 Supplemental cash flow information

25 Commitments and contingencies

26 Related party transactions

1.  N ATURE OF BUSINESS

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Seven Generations Energy Ltd. (“Seven Generations” or the “Company”) is incorporated under the Canada Business 
Corporations Act and commenced operations in 2008. Seven Generations is a Canadian company focused on the 
exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties in western Canada. Seven Generations’ 
principal place of business is located at 4400, 525 – 8 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 1G1. The Company’s Class A 
common shares (“Common Shares”) are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “VII”.

2.  B ASIS OF PREPAR ATION

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial 
instruments which are measured at fair value as explained in Note 22. The consolidated financial statements are 
presented in Canadian dollars, which is Seven Generations’ functional currency.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report71

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Seven Generations and its wholly owned 
subsidiary, Seven Generations Energy (US) Corp. (“Seven Generations US”). All inter-entity transactions have  
been eliminated.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires Management to use judgments, estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date 
of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results 
could differ from those estimated. Significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the financial 
statements are detailed in Note 5.

The consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (the 
“Board”) on March 7, 2017.

Certain comparative figures from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s 
presentation. Decommissioning liabilities and deferred credits have been disclosed as Other Long-Term Liabilities in 
Note 13. Marketing gains have been disclosed with Transportation, Processing and Other in Note 19, previously 
included in Other income.

3.  SIG NIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Property, Plant and Equipment

(a)  Oil and Natural Gas Assets and Other Fixed Assets

Oil and natural gas properties are carried at cost, less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated 
impairment losses, if any.

Oil and natural gas properties represent all costs directly attributable to development of oil and natural gas 
reserves after technical feasibility and commercial viability have been established. These include lease acquisitions, 
geological and geophysical costs, drilling and completion costs, production equipment, pipelines and gathering 
equipment, processing facilities and associated turnarounds, other directly attributable costs, borrowing costs of 
qualifying assets and estimates of decommissioning liabilities.

Depletion of oil and natural gas assets (excluding natural gas plants) are calculated using the unit-of-production 
method based on estimated recoverable reserves before royalties. Natural gas reserves and production are 
converted to barrels of oil equivalent based upon the relative energy content (6:1). The depletion base includes 
capitalized costs, plus future costs to be incurred in developing estimated recoverable proved and probable 
reserves and excludes the cost of assets not yet available for use. Natural gas plants are depreciated on a 
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which may be the same as the estimated life of the underlying 
reserves. Undeveloped land is not depreciated.

Other fixed assets include office furniture and fixtures, computer equipment and field vehicles. They are carried at 
cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is recognized in net income (loss) on a straight-
line basis or declining balance basis over the estimated useful lives of the fixed assets. The useful lives for 
depreciable assets are as follows:

Gas plants

Leasehold improvements

Computer software

Computer hardware

Vehicles

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

40 years

Lease term

100% declining balance

50% declining balance

30% declining balance

20% declining balance

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report72

(b)  Exploration and Evaluation Assets

Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets are those investments for an area or project for which technical 
feasibility and commercial viability have not yet been determined. The Company capitalizes all E&E costs after the 
right to explore has been obtained, including geological and geophysical costs, land acquisition costs and costs for 
drilling, completion and testing of exploration wells. When technical feasibility and commercial viability is 
established, the associated E&E assets are tested for impairment at the lower of cost and the estimated 
recoverable amount and are transferred to property, plant and equipment. Any costs in excess of the estimated 
recoverable amount are charged to expense.

E&E assets are not amortized.

Farm-in and farm-out arrangements for E&E properties are accounted for at cost. No gain or loss is recognized on 
the disposition of a working interest through a farm-out arrangement.

Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of 
the instrument and are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs, other than for financial instruments at 
fair value through profit and loss, are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial instrument on 
recognition. Transaction costs for financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss are recognized 
immediately in net income (loss).

Measurement in subsequent periods is dependent upon whether the financial instrument has been classified as fair 
value through profit and loss, available for sale, held to maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities. 
The classification is determined at the time of initial recognition depending upon of the nature and purpose of the 
financial instrument.

Financial instruments designated as fair value through profit and loss are subsequently measured at fair value with 
changes to those fair values recognized immediately in net income (loss). Available for sale financial assets are 
subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), 
net of tax. Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for available for sale financial assets are 
transferred to net income (loss) when realized through disposal or impairment. Held to maturity investments, loans 
and receivables and other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective 
interest method less any impairment.

An embedded derivative is a component of a contract that modifies the cash flows of the contract. These  
hybrid contracts are considered to consist of a host contract plus an embedded derivative. The embedded 
derivative is separated from the host contract and accounted for as a derivative unless the economic 
characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are closely related to the host contract. The Company  
has no material embedded derivatives.

Impairment

(a)  Financial Assets

A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is 
impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events 
have had a negative impact on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.

An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference 
between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original 
effective interest rate.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report73

Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial 
assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.

All impairment losses are recognized in net income (loss). An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be 
related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. The impairment reversal is 
recognized in net income (loss).

(b)  Non-financial Assets

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether 
there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. 
For goodwill, an impairment test is completed each year, or when indicators of impairment exist. E&E assets are 
assessed for impairment when they are reclassified to property, plant and equipment and also if facts and 
circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Oil and natural gas assets

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that 
generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets  
(the “cash-generating unit” or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of a CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair 
value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present 
value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks 
specific to the asset. Value in use is generally computed by reference to the present value of the future cash flows 
expected to be derived from production of proved plus probable reserves.

For the purpose of impairment testing, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGUs 
that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. E&E assets are allocated to related CGUs 
when they are assessed for impairment, both at the time of any triggering facts and circumstances as well as 
upon their eventual reclassification to property, plant and equipment.

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable 
amount. Impairment losses are recognized in net income (loss). Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs 
are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the 
carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (or group of units) on a prorata basis.

Investment in associate

The Company determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment  
in the associate is impaired. If this is the case, the Company calculates the amount of impairment as the  
difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and recognizes the amount in 
net income (loss). Upon loss of significant influence over the associate, the Company measures and recognizes any 
remaining investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of 
significant influence and the fair value of the remaining investment and proceeds from disposal is recognized in net 
income (loss).

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report74

Provisions

(a)  General

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made 
of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration 
required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and 
uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle 
the obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows where the effect of the time value of 
money is material.

(b)  Decommissioning Liabilities

The Company records a liability for obligations associated with the decommissioning of its oil and natural gas 
assets in the period in which they are incurred, normally when the asset is purchased or developed. On recognition 
of the liability, there is a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related asset, which is depleted on a 
unit-of-production basis over the life of the reserves. The liability is adjusted each reporting period to reflect the 
passage of time, with the accretion charged to earnings. Estimates used are evaluated on a periodic basis and any 
adjustments are applied prospectively. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the obligations are charged 
against the liability.

(c)  Onerous Contracts

A provision for an onerous contract is recognized when the unavoidable cost of meeting the obligations under the 
contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be derived from the contract. The provision is initially recorded 
at the present value of the estimated future cash flows associated with the contract and is subsequently 
adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated cash flows 
underlying the obligation as well as any changes in the discount rate. The net amount of actual costs incurred and 
sublease recoveries earned are charged against the onerous contract provision.

Income Taxes

Income tax comprises current and deferred taxes. Income tax is recognized in net income (loss), except when it 
relates to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity, in which case the 
related tax expense or recovery is also recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or equity, respectively.

Current income tax expense is the expected cash tax payable on the taxable income for the period, using tax rates 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in 
respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for 
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are generally 
recognized for all temporary differences, except for temporary differences arising from goodwill or from the initial 
recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects 
neither taxable income nor accounting net income (loss). Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted 
basis using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date and that are expected 
to apply in the periods that the temporary differences reverse. A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent 
that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can be 
utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report75

Stock Based Compensation

Compensation cost attributable to stock options, performance warrants, deferred share units (“DSUs”) and 
performance and restricted share units (“PRSUs”) granted to employees, officers, and directors of Seven 
Generations is measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed over the vesting period with a 
corresponding increase in contributed surplus. Fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing 
model. A forfeiture rate is estimated on the grant date and is adjusted to reflect the actual number of stock 
options, performance warrants and PRSUs that vest, whereas DSUs vest immediately. The performance share 
units (“PSUs”) may be granted with certain market conditions, specified at the grant date as determined by the 
Company’s Board of Directors. If the Company satisfies the market conditions, a pre-determined adjustment factor 
is applied to PSUs eligible to vest at the end of the performance period, based upon the relative share price 
performance of the Company compared to a peer group over the performance period. The expense recognized over 
the vesting period of PSUs is the fair value of the PSUs with an estimated adjustment factor. If the actual final 
adjustment factor is higher than estimated at grant, additional expense is recognized on vesting for the 
incremental fair value.

Upon the exercise of the stock options, performance warrants, DSUs, PSUs and Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”), 
consideration paid together with the amount previously recognized in contributed surplus is recorded as an 
increase to share capital. The Company’s DSU and PRSU plans allow the holder of a DSU or PRSU to receive  
a cash payment or its equivalent in fully-paid common shares, at the Company’s discretion, equal to the fair market 
value of the Company’s Common Shares calculated at the date of such payment. The Company does not intend to 
make cash payments under the DSU or PRSU plans and, as such, the units are accounted for within equity.

Foreign Currency Translation

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at 
the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the historical exchange rate in effect 
when the asset was acquired or the liability was incurred. Revenues and expenses are translated at average 
exchange rates for the period. Translation gains and losses are recognized in net income (loss) in the period in 
which they are incurred and are reported on a net basis.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held with financial institutions and other short-term 
highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an 
insignificant risk of changes in value, with a maturity of 90 days or less.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from the sale of oil and natural gas is recognized when risk and rewards of ownership are transferred 
from the Company to its customers.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that is 
required to complete and prepare the assets for their intended use. A qualifying asset is an asset that requires a 
period of one year or greater to complete or prepare for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognized 
in net income (loss) using the effective interest method. The capitalization rate used to determine the amount of 
borrowing costs to be capitalized is the weighted average interest rate applicable to the Company’s outstanding 
borrowings during the period.

Jointly Operated Assets

The Company’s oil and natural gas activities may involve jointly operated assets. The consolidated financial 
statements of the Company include the Company’s share of these jointly operated assets and a proportionate 
share of the related revenue and costs.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report76

Per Share Information

Basic per share information is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during the period. For diluted per share information, the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding is adjusted for the potential number of shares which may have a dilutive effect on net income (loss). 
Diluted per share information is calculated using the treasury stock method which assumes that proceeds received 
from the exercise of in-the-money stock options plus the unamortized stock based compensation expense would 
be used to buy back common shares at the average market price for the period.

Business Combinations and Goodwill

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Determining whether an acquisition meets 
the definition of a business combination or represents an asset purchase requires judgment on a case-by-case 
basis. If the acquisition meets the definition of a business combination, the assets and liabilities are recognized 
based on the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Company’s operating and accounting policies and other 
factors that exist on the acquisition date, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Company. The 
identifiable assets and liabilities are measured at their fair values on the acquisition date with limited exceptions. 
Any additional consideration payable, contingent upon the occurrence of a future event, is recognized at fair value 
on the acquisition date; subsequent changes in the fair value of the liability are recognized in net income (loss).

Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recognized as 
goodwill. Goodwill is subsequently carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any. Any difference in the 
cost of acquisition below the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is credited to net income (loss) in the 
period of acquisition. Associated transaction costs are expensed when incurred and included in general and 
administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investment In Associate

An associate is an entity for which the Company has significant influence and thereby has the power to  
participate in the financial and operational decisions but does not control or jointly control the investee. 
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are recognized at cost 
and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the Company’s share of the investee’s net assets. 
Where there has been a change recognized directly in the equity of the associate, the Company recognizes its 
share of any changes.

Market Access Initiatives / Internally Generated Intangible Assets

The amount initially recognized for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of the expenditure incurred 
from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria listed above. Where no internally-
generated intangible asset can be recognized, development expenditure is recognized in net income (loss) in the 
period in which it is incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated intangible assets are reported 
at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets 
that are acquired separately.

4.   N E W ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Changes In Accounting Policies

There were no material new or amended accounting standards adopted during the year ended December 31, 2016. 

Future Accounting Policy Changes

In February 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, which replaces IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: 
Recognition and Measurement” for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption 
permitted. IFRS 9 includes a principle-based approach for classification and measurement of financial assets, a 
single expected loss impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting. The impact of 
the standard has been evaluated and is expected to have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated 
financial statements.

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In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which replaces IAS 18 “Revenue”, 
IAS 11 “Construction Contracts” and related interpretations. In July 2015, the IASB issued an amendment to IFRS 15, 
deferring the effective date by one year. IFRS 15 provides clarification for recognizing revenue from contracts with 
customers and establishes a single revenue recognition and measurement framework. The standard is required to 
be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified transition approach for annual periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted. The impact of the standard has been evaluated and is expected to 
have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Additional disclosure may be required 
upon implementation of IFRS 15 that help provide sufficient information to enable users to understand the nature, 
amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the contracts with customers.

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 “Leases” which replaces IAS 17 “Leases” for annual periods beginning on 
or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted if IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” is 
also applied. Under IFRS 16, lessees are required to recognize a lease liability reflecting future lease payments and a 
‘right-of-use asset’ for virtually all lease contracts. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard 
on the consolidated financial statements.

In April 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IAS 12 “Income Taxes” for annual 
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017, with earlier application permitted. IAS 7 and IAS 12 have been revised 
to incorporate amendments issued by the IASB in January 2016. The amendments to IAS 7 require entities to 
provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from 
financing activities. The impact of the standard has been evaluated and is not expected to have material impact on 
the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Additional disclosure will be required on implementation of IAS 7 
that provides a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the statement of financial position for 
liabilities arising from financing activities. The amendments to IAS 12 clarify how to account for deferred tax assets 
related to debt instruments measured at fair value. As the Company measures its debt instruments at amortized 
cost, the standard has no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

5.  S IGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENT S, ES TIMATES AND ASSUMP TIONS

(a) Judgments

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, 
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual 
results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical 
experience and management’s judgment regarding other factors that are considered to be relevant and reasonable 
in the circumstances. Anticipating future events involves uncertainty and consequently the estimates used by 
management in the preparation of financial statements may change as future events unfold, additional experience 
is acquired or the Company’s operating environment changes.

IFRS requires that the Company’s oil and natural gas properties be aggregated into CGUs, based on their ability  
to generate largely independent cash flows, which are used to assess the properties for impairment. The 
determination of the Company’s CGUs is subject to management’s judgment. The Company’s assets are currently 
held in one CGU.

The Company applies judgment in determining the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership from the Company to 
its customers. Oil and natural gas revenues are recognized in accordance with this transfer, which typically occurs 
upon title of asset transfer, at which point cash consideration is receivable, or as products are taken in kind as 
consideration and the Company has no continuing involvement with the goods or services provided.

The Company assesses revenue agreements using specific criteria to determine whether it is acting as an agent or 
principal. The Company recognizes revenue on a gross basis when the Company is acting in a principal capacity 
and on a net basis when the Company is acting in an agent capacity. The Company has concluded it acts in an 
agent capacity for all revenue transactions whereby third party oil and natural gas volumes are purchased and sold 
and the Company recognizes the net revenues and net losses in transportation, processing expenses and other 
separately from liquids and natural gas sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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The determination of the Company’s income tax and royalty liabilities requires interpretation of complex laws and 
regulations. As such, income taxes and royalties are subject to measurement uncertainty. All tax filings are subject 
to audit and potential reassessment after the lapse of considerable time. In addition, the recoverability of loss 
carryforwards and investment tax credits is uncertain. The Company records deferred income tax assets and 
liabilities using income tax rates substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.

(b) Estimates and Assumptions

The amounts recorded for depletion and depreciation of oil and natural gas properties are based on estimated 
recoverable reserves and future costs. The level of estimated recoverable reserves and associated future cash 
flows are also key determinants in assessing whether the carrying values of the Company’s oil and natural gas 
assets and goodwill have been impaired. By their nature, these estimates of reserves and future cash flows are 
subject to measurement uncertainty. Reserve estimates are determined in accordance with the standards 
contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook. The determination of reserve estimates involves the 
exercise of judgment and the use of estimates for oil and natural gas volumes in place, recovery factors, production 
rates, future commodity prices and future royalty, operating and capital costs.

The Company’s provisions for decommissioning liabilities are based on judgments regarding interpretation of 
current legal and constructive requirements and estimates of future costs and expected timing for remediation. 
Actual costs may differ from estimated costs because of changes in laws and regulations, reserves, market 
conditions, discovery and analysis of site conditions and changes in technology.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of stock options and performance warrants 
granted. This requires assumptions regarding interest rates, dividend rates, the underlying volatility of the shares 
and the expected life and forfeitures of the stock options and performance warrants.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments, by their very nature, are subject to measurement uncertainty. 
Fair value of financial instruments, where active market quotes are not available, are estimated using the 
Company’s assessment of available market inputs and other assumptions. These estimates may vary from the 
actual prices that will be achieved upon settlement of the financial instruments.

Changes in Royalty Estimates

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized $27.4 million in royalty recoveries for Gas Cost 
Allowance (“GCA”) credits and for planned amendments to past condensate royalties. The portion relating to GCA is 
a reduction of royalties payable to Alberta Energy to recognize capital and operating expenditures incurred in the 
gathering and processing of the Crown’s share of natural gas production. The majority of the GCA recoveries relate 
to 2015 actual eligible costs compared to estimates of those amounts previously used. The GCA adjustments were 
received from Alberta Energy in June 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2016, Seven Generations began 
reporting field condensate separately at the wellhead. Field condensate incurs royalties on a sliding scale basis 
whereas previously, the Company reported condensate as a natural gas equivalent which resulted in royalties at a 
fixed 40% rate before incentives. With the change in reporting, the Company recorded an estimate for planned 
amendments and anticipated refunds of past condensate royalties. The Company has accounted for all of these 
royalty adjustments as changes in estimates and accordingly reported the decrease to royalties expense for the 
year ended December 31, 2016.

Changes in Decommissioning Estimates

During the preparation of the fourth quarter 2016 estimates, management consulted an external engineering firm 
to assist with determining appropriate abandonment and reclamation estimates for the Company’s wholly owned 
facilities. The engineering firm considered recent experience dismantling similar facilities in the area. The results 
provided a more detailed inventory of the work to be performed and a $27.9 million increase was recognized as a 
change in estimate in other long term liabilities. 

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6.  ACQUISITION

On July 6, 2016, the Company announced an agreement to acquire Alberta Montney assets for consideration 
valued at $1.9 billion, at the time of announcement (the “Acquisition”). Upon closing on August 18, 2016, total 
consideration for the Acquisition included $505.1 million in cash, the issuance of 33.5 million common shares, the 
assumption of US$450 million of senior notes and the right, title and interest of certain oil and natural gas 
properties valued at $6.0 million. Costs associated with the transaction of $7.4 million are recorded under general 
and administrative expense (Note 20) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following table summarizes 
the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

Fair value of net assets acquired

Oil and natural gas assets (1)

Senior notes (2)

Decommissioning liabilities (3)

Total net assets acquired

Consideration

Cash (4)

Shares issued (33.5 million Common Shares) (5)

Oil and natural gas assets

Total purchase price

2,072.3

(585.4)

(10.7)

1,476.2

505.1

965.1

6.0

1,476.2

Includes $300 million of Exploration and Evaluation assets (Note 9). 

(1) 
(2)   Assumed senior notes of US$450 million which bear interest at 6.875% and are due in 2023. Valued at fair value at the time of close (101%) 

using August 18, 2016 US$ to C$ exchange rate of 1.277. Includes $5.1 million of interest accrued on the senior notes assumed. 

(3)   Decommissioning liabilities were discounted with a credit adjusted risk free rate of 6.3% (Note 13). 
(4)   $475 million in cash plus closing adjustments. 
(5)  Closing share price on August 18, 2016 was $28.81 per Common Share (Note 15).

In connection with the Acquisition, the Company acquired approximately $2.4 billion of take or pay commitments  
to secure processing and market access for natural gas, condensate and NGLs. No assets or liabilities associated 
with these take or pay commitments were recognized as the terms and economic benefits were considered to 
approximate current market rates. These processing and transportation commitments have been disclosed in  
Note 25.

Included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations are the following amounts:

Amounts since acquisition

Oil and natural gas sales

Oil and natural gas sales less royalties, transportation and operating expenses

74.4

42.6

If the Acquisition had been effective on January 1, 2016, the Company’s oil and natural gas sales and oil and natural 
gas sales less royalties, transportation and operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 would have 
been as follows:

Year ended December 31, 2016

Oil and natural gas sales

Oil and natural gas sales less royalties, 

transportation and operating expenses

As stated

1,246.9

819.7

Amounts prior to
acquisition

150.5

68.9

Pro Forma

1,397.4

888.6

This pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results should the business combination have 
actually occurred on January 1, 2016.

The operations of the assets acquired are not managed as a separate business unit or division of the Company as 
the properties acquired are in Seven Generations’ existing property area.

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7. 

IN VES TMENT IN ASSOCIATE

Investment in Steelhead LNG

In the third quarter of 2016, the Company invested $25.8 million in Steelhead LNG (“Steelhead LNG”) for a 34% 
equity interest, which is reported in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting 
given the judgment that Seven Generations has significant influence.

Steelhead LNG also granted Seven Generations an option to increase its ownership interest to 50%, subject to 
certain conditions, which terminates upon the earlier of (i) one year from the Company’s investment in Steelhead 
LNG and (ii) thirty days from Steelhead LNG signing a binding offtake agreement that meets certain thresholds.

Steelhead LNG is a Vancouver-based energy company focused on the development of LNG projects in  
British Columbia.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s share of Steelhead LNG Limited Partnership’s net loss was 
$3.9 million recognized in market access initiatives expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Market Access Initiatives with Steelhead LNG 

Concurrent with the investment in Steelhead LNG, the Company entered into a development arrangement with 
Steelhead LNG, in which the Company agreed to contribute $3.0 million in cash and committed to invest up to  
$9.0 million to participate in the pre-development of transportation alternatives to the West Coast of British 
Columbia. At December 31, 2016, the Company had incurred $1.1 million of the $9.0 million committed capital. 
Subsequent to year end, the Company was issued an additional 3.0 million units in Steelhead LNG for the  
$3.0 million cash contributed for the development arrangement. 

Steelhead LNG and Seven Generations have also entered into an option agreement under which Seven Generations 
has an option to supply natural gas to any LNG facility developed by Steelhead LNG on the West Coast of British 
Columbia upon fulfillment of certain terms and conditions.

Due to common directorships and certain significant shareholders, these transactions were considered related 
party transactions and measured at the exchange value. Azimuth Capital Management (“Azimuth”) has a majority 
ownership in Steelhead LNG. Three of Seven Generations’ directors have professional ties to Azimuth.

At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews for impairment indicators to ensure that the carrying 
value of its investments in associates is recoverable. At December 31, 2016, there were no indicators of impairment. 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $4.1 million included in market access  
initiatives expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the costs incurred on pre-development of 
transportation alternatives. 

8.  C ASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT S

As at December 31, 

Cash

GIC collateral accounts, bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 0.9% (1)

Short term investments, bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 0.8%  

(December 31, 2015 – 0.7%)

Cash and cash equivalents

2016

325.5

59.2

246.1

630.8

2015

77.1

–

327.9

405.0

(1) 

 Cash and cash equivalents includes two unrestricted interest-bearing, cash collateral Guaranteed Investment Certificates (“GIC collateral 
accounts”) into which the Company is required to deposit cash to secure letters of credit issued under the Company’s $1.1 billion revolving 
credit facility that was entered into on November 30, 2016 (Note 10). As at December 31, 2016, the GIC Collateral accounts included  
$35.3 million as Canadian dollar GIC collateral and $23.9 million as US dollar GIC collateral (US$17.8 million).

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9.  O IL AND NATUR AL G AS ASSE T S

Exploration and
evaluation

Developed and
producing

Other (1)

Total

81

Cost

Balance at December 31, 2014

Additions

Dispositions

Non-cash capitalized costs (2)

Balance at December 31, 2015

Acquisition (Note 6)

Additions

Dispositions (Note 6)

Transfers

Non-cash capitalized costs (2)

Balance at December 31, 2016

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

Balance at December 31, 2014

Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense

Balance at December 31, 2015

Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense

Balance at December 31, 2016

214.5

13.5

(5.4)

–

222.6

300.0

–

–

(11.0)

–

511.6

–

–

–

–

–

2,089.7

1,293.6

2.0

37.7

3,423.0

1,772.3

976.1

(6.0)

11.0

75.9

10.3

1.9

–

–

12.2

–

1.9

–

–

–

2,314.5

1,309.0

(3.4)

37.7

3,657.8

2,072.3

978.0

(6.0)

–

75.9

6,252.3

14.1

6,778.0

259.0

282.0

541.0

481.5

1,022.5

1.8

1.5

3.3

2.1

5.4

8.9

8.7

260.8

283.5

544.3

483.6

1,027.9

3,113.5

5,750.1

Net book value

Balance at December 31, 2015

Balance at December 31, 2016

222.6

511.6

2,882.0

5,229.8

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. 
(2)   For year ended December 31, 2016, non-cash capitalized costs include $68.0 million of decommissioning obligation assets (year ended 

December 31, 2015 – $25.3 million) and $0.1 million of borrowing costs.

As at December 31, 2016, the calculation for depletion included an estimated $10.7 billion (December 31, 2015 –  
$6.4 billion) for future development capital associated with undeveloped estimated recoverable proved plus 
probable reserves and excluded $459.7 million (December 31, 2015 – $149.0 million) for the cost of undeveloped land 
for which no recoverable reserves have been assigned and $383.9 million for tangible oil and natural gas assets 
depreciated and other capital projects not yet in use (December 31, 2015 – $392.0 million).

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company capitalized $17.0 million (year ended December 31, 2015 – 
$15.8 million) of general and administrative expenses based on direct salaries and benefits paid to development 
personnel specifically related to capital activities, including $7.7 million (year ended December 31, 2015 –  
$6.0 million) related to stock based compensation.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company capitalized $3.7 million of borrowing costs (year ended 
December 31, 2015 – $4.4 million). 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company closed asset swap arrangements in which non-producing 
assets were acquired and non-producing assets were disposed of. For purposes of determining the gain on 
disposition, the estimated fair market value was based on the fair value of the assets received. The Company 
recorded a gain of $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.

At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews for indicators of impairment to ensure that the carrying 
value of its oil and natural gas properties and associated goodwill is recoverable. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, 
there were no indicators of impairment.

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10.  B ANK DEB T

At December 31, 2016, the Company had $1.1 billion available funds on a revolving credit facility (December 31, 2015 –  
$811.8 million) with a syndicate of banks (the “credit facility”), expiring in May 2019. The credit facility is subject to a 
redetermination of the borrowing base semi-annually and is secured by a floating charge over the Company’s 
assets. The credit facility bears interest based on a pricing grid that increases or decreases based on the ratio of 
indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization. The credit facility also 
includes standby fees on balances not drawn. 

In 2015, the Company had drawn against the credit facility by issuing $38.2 million letters of credit, of which  
$16.6 million (US$12.0 million) was issued in US dollars. $Nil was drawn on the $1.1 billion credit facility at  
December 31, 2016.

11.  A CCOUNT S PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

As at December 31, 

Trade

Accrued liabilities

Interest payable

12.  S ENIOR NOTES

As at December 31, 

US$700 million 8.25% senior notes, due May 15, 2020 (1)

US$425 million 6.75% senior notes, due May 1, 2023 (2)

US$450 million 6.875% senior notes, due June 30, 2023 (3)

Less unamortized debt issue costs

Plus unamortized premium

2016

29.0

197.8

17.7

244.5

2016

939.9

570.6

604.2

2,114.7

(25.5)

22.7

2,111.9

2015

37.2

133.6

17.0

187.8

2015

968.8

588.2

–

1,557.0

(31.8)

21.6

1,546.8

(1) 

 On May 10, 2013, the Company closed a private placement of US$400.0 million of senior unsecured notes. The notes bear interest at 8.25% 
per annum (calculated using a 360-day year) payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2013. The notes 
will mature on May 15, 2020. After May 15 of each of the following years, the notes are redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in 
part, at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the notes): 2017 at 104.125%, 2018 at 102.063% 
and 2019 at 100%.

 On February 5, 2014, the Company closed a private placement of US$300.0 million of senior unsecured notes issued under a supplemental 
indenture to the indenture governing the terms of the US$400.0 million of senior unsecured notes issued on May 10, 2013. The February 2014 
notes were issued at 107% of par, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of US$321.0 million. The terms for this second placement are 
the same as above. 

(2)   On April 30, 2015, the Company issued US$425.0 million of additional senior unsecured notes that bear interest at 6.75% per annum 

(calculated using a 360-day year) payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing on November 1, 2015. The notes will mature on 
May 1, 2023. On or after May 1, 2018, the notes are redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at the following redemption prices 
(expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the notes): 2018 at 105.063%, 2019 at 103.375%, 2020 at 101.688% and 2021 and 
thereafter at 100%. In addition, at any time prior to May 1, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the notes at a redemption price 
equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount plus an applicable premium that will be the greater of: (a) 1.0% of the principal amount; and  
(b) an amount equal to the excess of the present value at such redemption date of the redemption price at May 1, 2018 (105.063%) plus all 
accrued interest due through May 1, 2018 over the principal amount of the note. 

(3)   In connection with the Acquisition (Note 6), the Company assumed US$450 million of senior unsecured notes that bear interest at 6.875% per 

annum (calculated using a 360-day year), payable on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing on June 30, 2016. These notes will 
mature on June 30, 2023. No principal payments are required until maturity. On or after June 30, 2018, the notes are redeemable at the 
Company’s option, in whole or in part, at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the notes): 
2018 at 105.156%, 2019 at 103.438%, 2020 at 101.719% and 2021 and thereafter at 100%. In addition, at any time prior to June 30, 2018, the 
Company may redeem all or a part of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount plus an applicable 
premium that will be an amount equal to the excess of the present value at such redemption date of the redemption price at June 30, 2018 
(105.156%) plus all accrued interest due through June 30, 2018 over the principal amount of the note.

The Company reviewed the terms of each of the senior notes to determine if the prepayment options were 
embedded derivatives. While the prepayment options meet the definition of an embedded derivative, the Company 
determined the fair value of the prepayment options was not material and an embedded derivative has not  
been recorded.

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83

The US dollar denominated senior notes were translated into Canadian dollars at the year end exchange rate of 
US$1=C$1.34 (December 31, 2015 – US$1=C$1.38).

Subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, the senior unsecured notes have no financial covenants but limit 
the Company’s ability to, among other things: make certain payments and distributions; incur additional 
indebtedness; issue disqualified or preferred stock; create or permit liens to exist; make certain dispositions; 
transfers of assets; and engage in amalgamations, mergers or consolidations. At December 31, 2016, the Company 
was in compliance with the covenants of the senior notes. 

The notes are carried at amortized cost, net of transaction costs. The notes accrete up to the principal balance on 
maturity using the effective interest rate method and an effective interest rate of 6.6%, 7.0%, 7.3% and 8.6% for 
the 2016 assumed notes and the 2015, 2014 and 2013 issuances, respectively. Canadian dollar to US dollar 
exchange rates at the time of the assumption of the 6.875% 2016 notes was 0.783 and for the 2015, 2014 and 
2013 issuances were 0.825, 0.901 and 0.940, respectively.

13.  O THER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

As at December 31, 

Decommissioning liabilities

Onerous lease

Deferred credits (1)

Total other long-term liabilities

2016

160.7

3.6

0.7

165.0

(1) 

 At December 31, 2016, the Company held $0.7 million of deferred credits for lease inducements (December 31, 2015 – $0.9 million). 

Decommissioning Liabilities

Balance, beginning of year

Liabilities incurred

Liabilities acquired through Acquisition (Note 6)

Changes in estimates

Changes in discount rates (1)

Accretion

Balance, end of year

2016

79.1

21.3

10.7

27.9

18.9

2.8

160.7

2015

79.1

–

0.9

80.0

2015

52.2

25.2

–

(1.1)

1.1

1.7

79.1

(1) 

 Changes in discount rates includes a $20.5 million increase to acquired liabilities for the decrease from the 6.3% credit adjusted risk free rate 
at acquisition to a risk free rate of 2.3% at period end. 

The total future decommissioning liability was estimated based on the Company’s net ownership interest in all 
wells and facilities, the estimated costs to abandon and reclaim the wells and facilities and the estimated timing of 
the costs to be incurred in future periods. The total undiscounted amount of the estimated cash flows required to 
settle the decommissioning liabilities at December 31, 2016 is approximately $310.6 million (December 31, 2015 – 
$139.1 million) which is expected to be incurred over the next 35 years with the majority of costs incurred between 
2041 and 2051. At December 31, 2016, a risk free rate of 2.3% (December 31, 2015 – 2.2%) and an inflation rate of 
2.0% (December 31, 2015 – 2.0%) were used to calculate the provision for decommissioning liabilities.

Onerous Lease

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded a $3.6 million provision related to one of the 
Company’s office leases, which has been determined to be an onerous contract. The provision represents the 
present value of the difference between the minimum future lease payments that the Company is obligated to 
make under the non-cancellable operating lease contract and estimated sublease recoveries. The undiscounted 
amount of estimated future cash flows to settle the obligations was $4.8 million. These cashflows have been 
discounted using a risk-free rate of 1.6%. The onerous contract provision is estimated to be settled in periods up  
to the year 2023. 

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14. INCOME TA XES

The provision for income tax expense is different from the amount computed by applying the combined Canadian 
federal and provincial income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes. The reasons for the differences are  
as follows:

Years ended December 31, 

Loss before taxes

Statutory income tax rate

Expected income tax recovery

Add (deduct):

  Non-deductible stock based compensation

  Non-taxable portion of foreign exchange capital (gains) losses

  Non-deductible tax position – IceFyre

  Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset

  Other and change in tax rates

Income tax (recovery) expense

2016

(33.6)

27%

(9.1)

4.9

(2.2)

–

(1.2)

0.2

(7.4)

2015

(125.4)

26%

(32.6)

3.6

29.2

22.6

31.6

7.5

61.9

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Canada Revenue Agency challenged tax losses utilized by the 
Company which were derived from the Company’s predecessor entity, IceFyre Semiconductor Corporation and 
resulted in a $22.6 million tax effected decrease to the Company’s tax pools. 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, $1.4 million was recorded for current income tax expense relating to foreign 
sourced income earned from the Company’s subsidiary in the United States. Total tax pools in Canada at December 31,  
2016 were $5.0 billion (December 31, 2015 – $2.7 billion). Of this amount, $0.9 billion is available for deduction 
against taxable income for the current fiscal year. Non-capital losses begin expiring in 2034. Included in the 
unrecognized deferred tax asset are foreign exchange capital losses of $37.9 million and $1.0 million related to 
investments in associates. 

Changes in the components of the deferred tax liability are as follows:

January 1, 2016

Movement

December 31, 2016

Property, plant and equipment

Mark-to-market financial instruments

Non-capital losses

Decommissioning liabilities

Financing costs

Unrealized foreign exchange losses

Other

Unrecognized deferred tax asset

193.0

33.3

(63.1)

(21.4)

(10.9)

(40.0)

(1.3)

89.6

39.8

129.4

142.3

(73.6)

(61.6)

(22.0)

(4.9)

2.1

(1.6)

(19.3)

(1.3)

(20.6)

335.3

(40.3)

(124.7)

(43.4)

(15.8)

(37.9)

(2.9)

70.3

38.5

108.8

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January 1, 2015

Movement

December 31, 2015

Property, plant and equipment

Mark-to-market financial instruments

Investment tax credits

Non-capital losses

Decommissioning liabilities

Financing costs

Unrealized foreign exchange losses

Other

Unrecognized deferred tax asset

The changes in the deferred tax liability were allocated to:

Years ended December 31, 

Income statement

Share capital

15.  S HARE CAPITAL

79.1

34.8

(9.1)

(4.7)

(13.0)

(12.5)

(8.9)

(5.3)

60.4

8.2

68.6

113.9

(1.5)

9.1

(58.4)

(8.4)

1.6

(31.1)

4.0

29.2

31.6

60.8

2016

(8.8)

(11.8)

(20.6)

193.0

33.3

–

(63.1)

(21.4)

(10.9)

(40.0)

(1.3)

89.6

39.8

129.4

2015

61.8

(1.0)

60.8

The Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Class A Common Voting Shares,  
Class B Common Non-Voting Shares, Preferred A, B, C and D Shares and Special Voting Shares. There are no  
Class B Common Non-Voting Shares, Preferred Shares or Special Voting Shares issued and outstanding.

The following tables summarize changes to the Company’s Common Share capital:

Years ended December 31, 

Number (millions)

Amount ($) Number (millions)

Amount ($)

2016

2015

Class A Common Voting Shares

Balance, beginning of year

Issued for cash (a) (b)

Issued for Acquisition (c)

Share issue costs, net of deferred tax (1)

Issued on exercise of stock options and  
  performance warrants

Transfer from contributed surplus on 
  exercise of stock options

Conversion of Class B Common

 Non-voting Shares (2)

Balance, end of year

254.4

52.1

33.5

–

10.3

–

–

1,775.7

1,047.7

965.1

(31.8)

55.7

18.1

–

244.7

1,716.1

–

–

–

8.7

–

1.0

–

–

1.1

41.9

12.9

3.7

1,775.7

350.3

3,830.5

254.4

(1)  Gross share issue costs were $43.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 – $Nil). 
(2)   On conversion of Class B Non-Voting Shares into Class A Common Voting Shares, holders received two Class A Common Voting Shares for 

each Class B Non-Voting Share converted. 

(a) 

(b) 

 On February 24, 2016, the Company completed a private placement of 21.4 million Common Shares at a price of 
$14.00 per share for gross proceeds of $300.0 million. Net proceeds after commissions and expenses were 
approximately $287.0 million. 

 On July 26, 2016, the Company closed a bought-deal financing issuing 30.7 million Subscription Receipts at 
$24.35 per Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds of $747.7 million. Each holder of Subscription Receipts 
received one Common Share for each Subscription Receipt held upon the closing of the Acquisition. Net 
proceeds after commissions and expenses were approximately $717.7 million.

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(c) 

 On August 18, 2016, the Company closed the Acquisition and as part of the consideration, issued 33.5 million 
Common Shares (Note 6). The closing price of the Common Shares on August 18, 2016 was $28.81 per share.

Class B Non-Voting Shares

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the two thousand remaining Class B Non-Voting Shares were converted 
into Class A Common Voting Shares, where holders received two Class A Common Voting Shares for each Class B 
Non-Voting Share (December 31, 2015 – 526 thousand Class B Non-Voting Shares converted). At December 31, 2016, 
Nil Class B Non-Voting were issued and outstanding (December 31, 2015, two thousand).

16.  S TOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Options

The Company’s stock option plan allows for the granting of options to directors, officers, employees and service 
providers of the Company. Options granted are generally fully exercisable for Class A Common Voting Shares after 
three years and expire 10 years after the grant date.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of stock options exercisable into Class A Common Voting Shares:

Balance, beginning of year

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Balance, end of year

Year ended December 31, 2016

Year ended December 31, 2015

Number (millions)

Exercise price ($)

Number (millions)

Exercise price ($)

12.0

2.6

(3.2)

(0.2)

11.2

8.43

29.81

5.62

19.35

13.95

12.4

2.3

(2.4)

(0.3)

12.0

6.71

13.19

3.74

12.58

8.43

A summary of stock options outstanding and exercisable into Common Shares at December 31, 2016 is as follows:

Exercise price ($)

2.50 – 5.49

5.50 – 12.49

12.50 – 17.49

17.50 – 20.00

20.00 – 30.90

Options outstanding

Options exercisable

Number of 
options (millions)

Weighted average
remaining life (years)

Number of 
options (millions)

Weighted average
remaining life (years)

2.4

3.6

0.5

2.3

2.4

11.2

1.1

5.4

7.1

4.8

9.7

5.4

2.4

2.6

0.1

1.4

0.0

6.4

1.1

4.0

6.1

4.6

9.8

3.1

The fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following 
weighted average assumptions:

Years ended December 31, 

Fair value of options granted ($/option)

Risk-free interest rate (%)

Expected life (years)

Expected forfeiture rate (%)

Expected volatility (%) (1)

Expected dividend yield (%)

2016

12.92

0.82

6.0

4.4

45.2

–

2015

6.67

0.79

5.0

4.0

60.0

–

(1)  Expected volatility is estimated by using the historical price movements of the Company’s common shares.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report87

Performance Warrants

Prior to the Company’s Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) that was completed on November 5, 2014, Seven Generations 
issued performance warrants to its directors, officers, and employees. These performance warrants were granted 
pursuant to the Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement effective while Seven Generations was a private 
company. After the November 5, 2014 closing of the IPO, no additional performance warrants may be granted.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of performance warrants exercisable into Common Shares:

2016

2015

Number (millions)

Exercise price ($)

Number (millions)

Exercise price ($)

Balance, beginning of year

Exercised

Forfeited

Balance, end of year

18.5

(7.1)

–

11.4

6.14

5.37

9.12

6.62

25.9

(6.2)

(1.2)

18.5

5.99

5.27

7.30

6.14

A summary of performance warrants outstanding and exercisable into Common Shares at December 31, 2016 is  
as follows:

Weighted average  
exercise price ($) 

Number of 
warrants (millions)

Weighted average
remaining life (years)

Number of 
warrants (millions)

Weighted average
remaining life (years)

Warrants outstanding

Warrants exercisable

3.75 – 5.25

5.26 – 5.85

5.86 – 12.50

12.50 – 17.50

Share Units

3.8

1.8

4.9

1.0

11.4

1.1

3.0

1.5

4.4

1.9

3.8

1.1

4.4

0.3

9.6

1.1

2.9

1.3

4.4

1.5

The Performance and Restricted Share Unit Plan (“PRSU Plan”) allows for the granting of RSUs and PSUs to officers 
and employees of the Company. RSUs and PSUs represent the right for the holder to receive Common Voting 
Shares or, at the election of the holder and the Company, a cash payment equal to the fair market value of the 
Common Shares calculated at the date of such payment. RSUs and PSUs granted to date under the PRSU Plan 
generally vest annually over a three year period.

The vesting of PSUs are conditional on the satisfaction of certain performance criteria as determined by the 
Company’s Board of Directors. If the Company satisfies the performance criteria, PSUs become eligible to vest and 
a pre-determined multiplier is applied to eligible PSUs. In calculating stock based compensation for the PSUs the 
Company used an adjustment factor of 1.0, which assumed that the Company will be within the 50% percentile of 
its relative peer group, based on total shareholder return at the respective vesting dates. Upon vest date in the 
second quarter of 2016, the performance criteria for the first tranche of vested PSUs met the highest performance 
multiplier of 2.0 for total shareholder return criteria relative to the Company’s peer group resulting in an additional 
issue of 48,817 PSUs. For the year ended December 31, 2016, share based compensation expense relating to the 
PSUs was $2.8 million (for the year ended December 31, 2015 – $0.8 million). Assuming the highest performance 
multiplier, as at December 31, 2016, the maximum number of Common Shares issuable pertaining to the outstanding 
PSUs is 0.7 million.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report88

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of PSUs and RSUs exercisable into Common Shares:

Years ended December 31, 

Balance, beginning of year

Granted

Balance, end of year

2016

2015

Number (millions) Number (millions)

0.4

0.2

0.6

–

0.4

0.4

As at December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was comprised of 0.4 million PSUs and 0.2 million RSUs, with a 
weighted average remaining life of 8.9 years. The fair value of PRSUs granted for the year ended December 31, 2016 
was $21.54 per unit (year ended December 31, 2015 – $12.11) using a 4% forfeiture rate (December 31, 2015 – 4%). 

The Deferred Share Unit Plan (“DSU Plan”) allows for granting of DSUs to directors of the Company. DSUs represent 
the right for the holder to receive Common Shares or, at the election of the holder and the Company, a cash 
payment equal to the fair market value of the Common Shares calculated at the date of such payment. DSUs 
granted under the DSU Plan generally vest immediately upon grant.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of DSUs exercisable into Class A Common Voting Shares:

Years ended December 31, 

Balance, beginning of year

Granted

Balance, end of year

2016

2015

Number (millions) Number (millions)

0.1

–

0.1

–

0.1

0.1

The weighted average fair value of DSUs for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $27.80 per unit (year ended 
December 31, 2015 – $13.63) using a nil% forfeiture rate (December 31, 2015 – nil%).

17.  P ER SHARE AMOUNT S

Basic and diluted per share amounts have been calculated based on the following:

Years ended December 31,

(millions)

Weighted average number of Common Shares – basic

Effect of outstanding stock options, performance warrants and 
  equity compensation units (1)

Weighted average number of Common Shares – diluted

2016

299.8

–

299.8

2015

249.6

–

249.6

(1) 

 For the year ended December 31, 2016, 6.5 million stock options and 12.1 million performance warrants (December 31, 2015 – 6.8 million stock 
options and 13.9 million performance warrants) have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation since these are anti-
dilutive as the Company was in a net loss position.

18.  O PER ATING E XPENSES

Years ended December 31, 

Equipment rental and maintenance

Trucking and disposal

Staff and contractor costs (1)

Chemicals and fuel

Other

Operating expenses

2016

62.0

56.6

25.7

25.4

12.2

181.9

2015

30.5

31.4

16.0

15.0

8.3

101.2

(1) 

 The Company incurred $31.5 million of field staff and contractor costs for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 – $22.1 million), of which 
$25.7 million (2015 – $16.0 million) was recorded as staff and contractor costs in operating expense and $5.8 million was capitalized to oil and 
natural gas assets (2015 – $6.1 million). Staff and contractor costs include salaries, benefits and contractor costs.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report19.  T R ANSPOR TATION, PROCESSING AND OTHER E XPENSES

Years ended December 31, 

Pipeline tariffs

Trucking and other

Processing

Marketing gains

Transportation, processing and other

89

2015 (1)

10.2

50.1

–

(1.3)

59.0

2016

164.2

66.9

21.2

(13.7)

238.6

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

As of December 1, 2015, the Company began delivering and selling its natural gas directly into the Chicago  
market to customers and started recognizing the associated pipeline tariffs in transportation expenses. Prior to  
December 1, 2015, natural gas pipeline tariffs were netted against revenue as title change occurred in the field. 
Pipeline tariffs include all pipeline tolls where the Company has firm transportation service.

20. G ENER AL AND ADMINIS TR ATIVE (“G&A” ) E XPENSES

Years ended December 31, 

Personnel

Office costs, travel and other

Onerous lease (Note 13)

Professional fees

Information technology costs

Transaction costs (Note 6)

Gross G&A expenses

Capitalized salaries and benefits

Operating overhead recoveries

G&A expenses

(1)  Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

21.  FI NANCE E XPENSE

Years ended December 31, 

Interest on senior notes

Revolving credit facility fees and other

Amortization of premium and debt issue costs

Accretion (Note 13)

Total finance costs

Capitalized borrowing costs (1) (Note 9)

Finance expense

(1)  For the year ended December 31, 2016, non-cash capitalized interest was $0.1 million (2015 – $0.4 million).

2016

26.6

10.1

3.6

2.6

2.5

7.4

52.8

(3.5)

(2.2)

47.1

2016

131.3

7.5

0.8

2.8

142.4

(3.7)

138.7

2015 (1)

18.8

6.8

–

1.8

2.3

–

29.7

(3.6)

(1.8)

24.3

2015

98.9

5.5

0.4

1.7

106.5

(4.4)

102.1

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report90

22. FI NANCIAL INS TRUMENT S AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONTR AC T S

Financial Instrument Classification and Measurement

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, risk 
management contracts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the credit facility and senior notes.

The Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value on the balance sheets include cash and cash 
equivalents and risk management contracts. The senior notes are carried at amortized cost, net of transaction 
costs and accrete to the principal balance on maturity using the effective interest rate method.

Seven Generations classifies the fair value of these instruments according to the following hierarchy based on the 
amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument.

•  Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting  
date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide  
pricing information.

•  Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices in Level 2 are 

either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including 
quoted forward prices for commodities, time value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed in 
the marketplace.

•  Level 3 – Valuations in this level are those inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable 

market data.

Cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 measurements. Risk management contracts and fair value 
disclosure for the senior notes are classified as Level 2 measurements. Assessment of the significance of a 
particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement within the fair 
value hierarchy level. Seven Generations does not have any fair value measurements classified as Level 3. There 
were no transfers within the hierarchy in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The carrying value of the 
Company’s accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due 
to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

The classification, carrying values and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

As at December 31,

Financial Assets

Fair Value Through Profit and Loss

Cash and cash equivalents

Risk management contracts

Loans and Receivables

Accounts receivable

Deposits

Financial Liabilities

Fair Value Through Profit and Loss

Risk management contracts

Other Financial Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Senior notes

2016

2015

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

630.8

–

181.9

11.9

630.8

–

181.9

11.9

405.0

151.6

76.4

8.9

405.0

151.6

76.4

8.9

149.4

149.4

28.3

28.3

244.5

2,111.9

244.5

2,254.0

187.8

1,546.8

187.8

1,354.0

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual ReportFinancial Assets and Financial Liabilities Subject to Offsetting

The Company’s risk management contracts are subject to master netting agreements that create a legally 
enforceable right of counterparties, which could have an impact on the related financial assets and financial 
liabilities on the Company’s balance sheet. The following is a summary of financial assets and financial liabilities 
that are subject to offset:

91

As at December 31, 2016

Risk management contracts

  Current asset

  Long-term asset

  Current liability

  Long-term liability

Net position

As at December 31, 2015

Risk management contracts

  Current asset

  Long-term asset

  Current liability

  Long-term liability

Net position

Gross amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities)

Gross amounts  
of recognized  
financial assets 
(liabilities) offset in 
balance sheet

Net amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities) 
recognized in  
balance sheet

1.5

3.6

(73.2)

(81.3)

(149.4)

(1.5)

(3.6)

1.5

3.6

–

–

–

(71.7)

(77.7)

(149.4)

Gross amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities)

Gross amounts  
of recognized  
financial assets 
(liabilities) offset in 
balance sheet

Net amounts of 
recognized financial 
assets (liabilities) 
recognized in  
balance sheet

102.3

62.9

(22.0)

(19.9)

123.3

(3.7)

(9.9)

3.7

9.9

–

98.6

53.0

(18.3)

(10.0)

123.3

2015

58.1

93.5

(28.3)

123.3

The following is a summary of the carrying value of risk management contracts in place by contract type:

As at December 31, 

Natural gas

Oil

Foreign exchange swap

Net position (liability) asset

2016

(70.0)

(71.0)

(8.4)

(149.4)

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report92

Risk Management Contracts

The Company had the following risk management contracts in place at December 31, 2016:

Crude Oil

Natural Gas

WTI Collars

WTI 3 Way Collars

Chicago  
Citygate Swaps

AECO 7A Collars

Foreign 
Exchange

CAD/USD 
Swaps

Period

bbl/d

C$/bbl bbl/d

C$/bbl MMbtu/d

US$/
MMbtu GJ/d

C$/GJ

USD 
$MM

US$/
C$

Q1 2017 16,000

$67.25 – $81.18

5,000

$42.00/$58.00/$80.41 200,000 $3.16 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 57.0

1.2710

Q2 2017 11,000

$65.55 – $79.61 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

170,000

$3.10 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 48.0 1.2853

Q3 2017 11,000

$65.37 – $76.69 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

160,000

$2.99 50,000 $2.50 – $3.04 44.0 1.3138

Q4 2017 11,000

$65.37 – $76.69 9,000

$41.11/$56.67/$76.83

170,000

$2.99 60,000 $2.50 – $3.03 46.7

1.3137

Q1 2018 12,000

$64.09 – $77.13

12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 160,000

$2.93 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 42.2

1.3233

Q2 2018 12,000

$64.09 – $77.13

12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 130,000

$2.90 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 34.3 1.3290

Q3 2018 7,000

$60.71 – $78.96 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 130,000

$2.90 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 34.7

1.3256

Q4 2018 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 120,000

$2.89 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 31.9

1.3277

Q1 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 12,000 $40.83/$56.25/$75.54 70,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 18.6

1.3065

Q2 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 8,000

$41.25/$56.88/$77.64 60,000

$2.95 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 16.1

1.3067

Q3 2019 6,000

$60.00 – $79.45 4,000

$42.50/$57.50/$81.01

40,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 10.8

1.3163

Q4 2019 4,000

$60.00 – $81.18 –

– 30,000

$2.94 50,000 $2.50 – $2.99 8.1

1.3234

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s risk management contracts resulted in realized  
gains of $90.8 million (year ended December 31, 2015 – realized gains of $150.6 million) and unrealized losses of  
$271.6 million (year ended December 31, 2015 – unrealized losses of $15.9 million).

The following table demonstrates the impact of changes in commodity pricing on income before tax, based on risk 
management contracts in place at December 31, 2016:

10% increase in C$ WTI/bbl

10% decrease in C$ WTI/bbl

10% increase in US$ Chicago Citygate/MMbtu

10% decrease in US$ Chicago Citygate/MMbtu

10% increase in C$ AECO/GJ

10% decrease in C$ AECO/GJ

Gain (Loss)

(102.7)

77.7

(43.7)

43.7

(12.8)

3.1

The Company enters into physical delivery contracts at the terminus of the Alliance Pipeline in Chicago and at the 
AECO hub in Alberta on a month-to-month and term contract basis. Pricing of the physical delivery contracts is 
primarily based on published North American natural gas indices and fixed prices. These instruments are not used 
for trading or speculative purposes. These contracts are considered normal sales contracts and are not recorded 
at fair value in the consolidated financial statements.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report93

The following table illustrates the average daily volumes the Company has committed to deliver on a term contract 
basis as at December 31, 2016:

Contracts expiring in the year ended December 31,

2017

2018

2019

(b) Interest rate risk

Alliance Chicago
Exchange

(MMBtu/d)

207,500

16,667

–

AECO Hub

(GJ/d)

22,600

21,600

19,800

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. 
The senior notes payable bear interest at a fixed rate. The Company’s credit facility bears a floating rate of  
interest and, accordingly, the Company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations to the extent that any advances 
remaining outstanding under the facility. During the year ended December 31, 2016, no amounts were drawn on the 
credit facility.

(c) Foreign currency exchange risk

Foreign currency exchange risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will 
fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates.

Prices for oil are determined in global markets and generally denominated in US dollars. Natural gas prices obtained 
by the Company are influenced by both US and Canadian demand and the corresponding North American supply.

With respect to exchange rate impacts to the Company, an increase in the value of the Canadian dollar as 
compared to the US dollar will generally reduce the prices received by the Company for its liquids and natural gas 
sales. The Company manages foreign currency exchange risk by entering into a variety of risk management 
contracts (see Risk management contracts section above). The Company enters into US dollar swaps to crystallize 
the Canadian dollar value of risk management contract entered into.

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the principal and interest related to the senior 
notes payable, as well as on cash and cash equivalent balances held in US dollars. Foreign currency risk associated 
with interest payments is partially offset by marketing arrangements for the sale of the Company’s natural gas and 
natural gas liquids, excluding condensate, which are denominated in US dollars.

The following table demonstrates the impact of changes in the Canadian to US dollar exchange rate on income 
before tax, based on US denominated balances outstanding (including the foreign exchange risk management 
contracts) at December 31, 2016:

10% increase in US$ to C$

10% decrease in US$ to C$

Gain (Loss)

131.6

(172.5)

The carrying amount of the Company’s US dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities was as follows:

As at December 31, 

Assets

Liabilities

2016

113.0

2,136.9

2015

35.5

1,563.8

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report94

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meets its financial obligations as they fall due. The 
Company manages its liquidity risk through ensuring, as reasonably as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity 
to meets its liabilities when due without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s 
reputation. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $630.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, plus available 
credit facility of $1.1 billion. Management believes it has sufficient funding to meet foreseeable liquidity 
requirements. The Company prepares capital expenditure budgets which are regularly monitored and updated. As 
well, the Company utilizes authorizations for expenditure on both operated and non-operated projects to manage 
capital investments. 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities at December 31, 2016:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Risk management contracts

Senior notes (1)

Interest on senior notes (1)

Total

Less than 
1 year

244.5

71.7

–

157.6

473.8

2-3 years

4-5 years

Thereafter

–

76.0

–

315.2

391.2

–

1.7

939.9

189.2

1,130.8

–

–

1,174.9

113.7

Total

244.5

149.4

2,114.8

775.7

1,288.6

3,284.4

(1)  Balances denominated in US dollars have been translated at the December 31, 2016, US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate of 0.745.

23. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The capital structure of the Company is as follows:

As at December 31, 

Total debt (1)

Total equity (2)

Total capital

2016

2,111.9

3,822.8

5,934.7

2015

1,546.7

1,786.7

3,333.4

(1)  Senior unsecured notes. 
(2)  Equity is defined as share capital plus contributed surplus plus any deficit and other comprehensive deficit.

The Company’s objective for managing capital continues to be to maintain a strong balance sheet and capital base 
to provide financial flexibility to position the Company for growth and development. The Company strives to grow 
and maximize long-term shareholder value by ensuring it has the financing capacity to fund projects that are 
expected to add value to shareholders. Near-term major acquisitions and capital development will be funded by 
funds from operations, cash or cash equivalents, equity financings, the credit facility (Note 10) and debt financings 
(Note 12). The Company endeavors to balance the proportion of debt and equity in its capital structure to take into 
account the level of risk being incurred in its capital investments.

The Company had adjusted working capital of $585.9 million (current assets less current liabilities excluding  
the current portion of risk management contracts and deferred credits) plus $1.1 billion of credit facility less  
$59.2 million of letters of credit, creating available funding of $1.6 billion at December 31, 2016. The Company  
plans to use these funds, along with funds from operations for the execution of its 2017 capital program. Refer to 
Note 12 for non-financial covenants on the senior unsecured notes. 

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report24. S UPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Change In Non-Cash Working Capital

Years ended December 31, 

Accounts receivable

Deposits and prepaid expenses

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1)

Relating to:

  Operating activities (1)

  Financing activities

Investing activities

(1)  Adjusts for interest payment from the Acquisition of $5.1 million (Note 6). 

Other Cash Flow Information

Years ended December 31, 

Cash interest paid

Cash taxes paid

95

2015

(13.2)

(3.1)

(79.2)

(95.5)

(34.5)

–

(61.0)

2015

94.1

–

2016

(105.5)

(5.3)

53.7

(57.1)

(88.0)

–

30.9

2016

139.9

1.5

25. C OMMITMENT S AND CONTINGENCIES

The following table lists the Company’s estimated material contractual commitments at December 31, 2016:

Senior notes (1)

Interest on senior notes

Firm transportation and processing agreements (2)

Operating leases (3)

Estimated contractual obligations

Total

2,114.7

775.7

4,172.0

26.0

7,088.4

Less than 
1 year

–

157.6

364.0

3.8

525.4

2-3 years

4-5 years

Thereafter

–

315.2

848.2

7.6

1,171.0

939.9

189.2

912.3

6.6

1,174.8

113.7

2,047.5

8.0

2,048.0

3,344.0

(1)  Balance represents US$1.6 billion principal converted to Canadian dollars at the closing exchange rate for the period end. 
(2)  Subject to completion of certain pipeline and facility upgrades by a counterparty transportation company. 
(3)  The Company is committed under operating leases for office premises.

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The following table outlines the take or pay obligations, on average over the next five years under the Company’s 
significant transportation and processing agreements:

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Expiring (1)

Transportation

Condensate and oil

Pembina (mbbls/d)

Natural gas

Alliance (MMcf/d)

NGTL (MMcf/d)

NGPL (Dth/d) (4)

NGLs

Pembina (mbbls/d)

Processing

Natural gas (MMcf/d)

NGLs (mbbls/d)

28.7

42.2

42.4

49.0

55.3

June 30, 2030

435

158

100

15.8

154

35.5

467

293

83

19.8

174

34.9

500

368

–

19.8

194

33.8

500

363

–

500

349

–

October 31, 2022

June 30, 2026 (2)

October 31, 2018

22.3

24.8

June 30, 2030 (3)

200

33.8

200

33.8

April 20, 2036

March 31, 2028 (3)

(1)  When lines include multiple contracts of various expiration dates, the latest expiration date has been referenced. 
(2)   The timing of the firm commitments under the agreement with Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of 

TransCanada Corporation, is dependent upon the completion of NGTL system expansion, which is expected mid-2018.

(3)   The timing of the firm commitments under the agreement with Pembina is dependent upon the completion of the Phase 3 expansion, which is 

expected July 1, 2017. 

(4)  Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC (“NGPL”).

26. R EL ATED PAR T Y TR ANSAC TIONS

Except as disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, the Company had the following related 
party transactions. Key management personnel are comprised of all directors and officers of the Company. 
Amounts paid to directors and officers are disclosed in the table below:

Years ended December 31, 

Salaries, benefits and other short-term compensation

Stock based compensation

Retention expense (1)

2016

7.9

10.7

1.1

19.7

2015

8.8

8.9

1.3

19.0

(1) 

 In November 2014, the Board of Directors approved a retention bonus plan for management and employees. The retention bonuses were 
payable in four equal installments payable every six months starting on May 5, 2015. Each installment payment was contingent upon the 
individual being employed by the Company on the date of payment. The maximum retention bonuses was $6.0 million, payable over the 
two-year period starting November 5, 2014.

SEVEN GENERATIONS 2016 Annual Report2016 At a Glance

IN BUSINESS TO SERVE OUR S TAK EHOLDERS.

DRIVEN TO SERVE THEM IN DIFFERENTIATED WAYS.

Environment

Employees

Shareholders

Communities

Partners

Supply & Service

Providers

Table of Contents

Government &

Regulators

CEO’s Message .............................................. 2

Level 1 Corporate Policy ...............................7

President’s Message .................................... 8

Financial Strength .......................................10

Optimizing Assets .......................................12

Diff erent, Better Ways ...............................14

Highlights Summary ....................................18

and Analysis ................................................20

Independent Auditor’s Report .................. 65

Consolidated Financial Statements ........ 66

See page 7 for our Level 1 Corporate Policy, our Code of Conduct.

Serving Stakeholders in

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. is an independent, 

publicly-traded energy company focused on the 

Management’s Discussion 

acquisition, development and value optimization of 

high-quality, tight rock, natural gas resource plays.

Seven Generations diff erentiates itself through its core attributes: the 

quality of its liquids-rich asset, large resource size, desirable location 

Notes to the Consolidated 

and market access, a high degree of operational control, proven and 

Financial Statements ................................. 70

innovative technical execution and unique operating approaches.

Corporate Information ... Inside Back Cover

We are committed to protecting the natural beauty of the environment 

and preserving its capacity for current and future generations. While 

On the cover: Kakwa River Project, Lator 

natural gas plant in the distance.

we recognize that our activity and operations impact the air, water, 

land and natural life, we believe it is vital that we work with all our 

stakeholders to reduce and minimize our environmental impacts.

For important additional information, please refer to 

the reader advisories on page 61 and to the 

“Non-IFRS Financial Measures” advisory on page 54.

Corporate Information

MANAGEMENT

Pat Carlson
CEO

Marty Proctor
President & COO

Christopher Law
CFO

Glen Nevokshonoff 
Senior Vice President, Operations

Susan Targett
Senior Vice President

Merlyn Spence
Senior Vice President, Marketing

Tim Stauft
Senior Vice President

Kyle Brunner
General Counsel

Chris Feltin
Vice President, Corporate Planning

Randall Hnatuik
Vice President, Business Development

Barry Hucik
Vice President, Drilling

DIREC TORS

Kent Jespersen
Chairman

Pat Carlson
CEO

Kevin Brown

Avik Dey

Harvey Doerr

Paul Hand

Dale Hohm

Michael Kanovsky

Bill McAdam

Kaush Rakhit

M. Jacqueline Sheppard

BANKS

Royal Bank of Canada

Credit Suisse AG, Toronto Branch

Bank of Montreal

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

National Bank of Canada

The Bank of Nova Scotia

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Alberta Treasury Branches

Caisse Centrale Desjardins

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 
Toronto Branch

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 
Canadian Branch

Jeff  van Steenbergen

Export Development Canada

CORPOR ATE OFFICE

AUDITORS

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Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1
Telephone: (403) 718-0700
Fax: (403) 532-8020

Kevin Johnston
Vice President, Accounting & Controller

TRUS TEE AND 
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Brian Newmarch
Vice President, Capital Markets

Charlotte Raggett
Vice President, Midstream 
Business Development

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Company Of Canada
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Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3S8

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

LEG AL COUNSEL

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