ZENITH ENERGY LTD.
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
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COMPANY INFORMATION
CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
CEO STATEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS' REPORT
GOVERNANCE REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo (Chairman and Non-Executive Director)
Andrea Cattaneo (President, CEO and Director)
Luigi Regis Milano (Executive Director)
Dario Ezio Sodero (Non-Executive Director)
Erik Larre (Non-Executive Director)
Sergey Borovskiy (Non-Executive Director)
Registered Office
20th Floor, 250 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3R8, Canada
Head Office
15th Floor, Bankers Court
850 – 2nd Street S.W. , Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0R8 Canada
Telephone Number: +1 (587) 315 9031
Registered Corporation Number
BC0803216
Website
www.zenithenergy.ca
Corporate Brokers
Peterhouse Capital Limited
3rd Floor, New Liverpool House
15 Eldon Street
London EC2M 7LD
Novum Securities Limited
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens
Belgravia
London SW1W 0DH
Independent Auditor
PKF Littlejohn LLP
1 Westferry Circus Canary Wharf
London, E14 4HD, United Kingdom
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COMPANY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Principal Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HP
Competent Person
Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd
1122 4th Street S.W., Suite 700
Calgary Alberta T2R 1M1, Canada
Depositary and Registrar
Computershare Investor Services Plc
The Pavilions Bridgwater Road
Bristol, BS99 6ZZ, United Kingdom
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
100 University Avenue, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1, Canada
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
Introduction
In the year ended March 31, 2019, we have seen a significant recovery in oil prices with oil supplies returning
to balance with demand. This has been an important development which the Board has viewed with
enthusiasm and positivity.
During the course of the past financial year, Zenith’s strategy has been defined by a concentration of its
financial resources towards achieving ownership of the key operational equipment deemed necessary for the
successful development of its flagship asset in Azerbaijan, where a systematic drilling campaign is due to begin
imminently.
To this end, Zenith shareholders will be pleased that that the Company has purchased a 1,200hp drilling rig
which has undergone extensive refurbishment work in Italy prior to shipment to Azerbaijan, where it is
currently deployed. In addition, the Company has also purchased a 100-ton workover rig manufactured in
Azerbaijan, the second workover rig to be operated by Zenith in Azerbaijan, which is expected to be deployed
to field activities in due course.
The Board believes the aforementioned strategy is well-considered and cogent for the following reasons:
Zenith has formulated a 25-year working programme for the development of its Azerbaijan asset. The
programme primarily details workover and drilling activities which are intended to be performed on a
systematic and sequential basis in order to maximise production from the asset for the duration of the REDPSA.
It is therefore reasonable to assume that certain key operational equipment including drilling and workover
rigs, as opposed to specialist equipment that can be sourced from local or international service companies
when required, will be employed on an ongoing basis to implement the operations included in the working
programme.
Following the above reasoning, the Company has determined that the estimated financial costs incurred by
contracting third-party equipment and personnel to implement the 25-year programme would significantly
outweigh the costs associated with owning the equipment and operating it ‘in-house’. Indeed, as it is
reasonable to assume that not all operational activities will be successful, ownership of the equipment will
ensure that the Company will be able to more easily absorb the negative impact of an operational setback and
mobilise its equipment to a new drilling or workover location.
Operationally, the Board also believes that ownership of the key operational equipment offers a series of
benefits over contracting the equipment from third-parties. The primary overarching benefit is in fact that
there will be no divide between operator and contractor. There will instead be a single shared objective which
will be the successful implementation of Zenith’s operational activities. Secondly, Zenith will not be exposed
to the risks of drilling and workover rigs being unavailable due to their involvement in other projects. This is a
common problem which often results in companies suffering delays in performing their activities due to the
unavailability of equipment. Thirdly, the formation of Zenith’s drilling teams and the deployment of its
equipment, which will be refined with time to be best suited for its operational environments and demands,
is expected to generate a significantly improved performance over external personnel and equipment in the
medium and long-term.
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For the above reasons, and the opportunities which have arisen that have made the purchase of equipment
possible for the realization of this programme, the Board is confident regarding its strategy, whilst recognizing
that it is uncommon for a company of Zenith’s size to operate its own equipment. Indeed, as is clear, it is a
rarity made possible by the peculiarities of our operational journey and the size of our Azerbaijan asset, which
should very favorably distinguish Zenith from other companies during a time when the oil industry is enjoying
a strong resurgence.
Financing activities
The Company issued equity during the course of the financial year ended March 31, 2019, raising a combined
net total of CAD$6.07m to finance its operational activities and fund the purchase of key operational
equipment for the development of its operational activities in Azerbaijan.
During the year, 101,628,366 new Ordinary Shares were issued, as detailed in the financial statements (note
14).
In addition to the share placing, the Company entered into two unsecured convertible loan facilities for a
combined value of approximately £2,000k (CAD$3,476) and in January 11, 2019, the Company issued and
listed, on the Third Market (MTF) of the Vienna Stock Exchange an unsecured corporate EMTN EUROPEAN
MEDIUM TERM NOTES at par value for EURO 3,120k (CAD$4,671k).
Financial Results
The Group recorded an after-tax loss of CAD$9,762k for the year ended March 31, 2019, compared to a loss of
CAD$9,918k for the year ended March 31, 2018.
Group production costs for the year were CAD$ 4,900k, compared to CAD$5,160k in 2018.
Net finance expense for the year was CAD$ 1,188k (2018: CAD$789k).
Cash balances of CAD$ 3,058k (2018: CAD$2,497k) were held at the end of the financial year.
Total equity attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Group was CAD$569,081k as at March 31, 2019,
(2018: CAD$ 571,894k).
Post Balance Sheet Events
The Group continued it financing activities through issuing 51,981,661 shares, with gross proceeds of £1,421k
(CAD$ 2,493).
Details of the capital raising are available in note 29 to the Financial Statements.
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Outlook
Zenith Energy Ltd. has recently acquired a modern drilling rig capable of drilling down up to 4,500 m to carry
out the fifteen-year drilling programme. The Company plans to start its drilling programme by deepening two
existing wells in the Jafarli Field and drilling one new well in the Muradkhanli Filed by the close of 2019.
The Company intends to drill three to four wells during the course of 2020.
Zenith intends to acquire an additional 2,000 hp drilling rig by the end of 2020, to ensure that the aim of drilling
nine wells during 2021 and up to 10 wells per year up to 2035 can be achieved. In total, 147 development wells
are expected to be drilled, of these, 58 will be horizontal wells in the Middle Eocene formation.
The existing gathering system and central facilities appear to be adequate to handle increased production from
the workovers. An analysis of the gathering system and facilities is projected to expand and modernize the
surface facilities in anticipation of field production reaching a rate of 2,900 STB/d by 2021 and a peak rate of
about 14,800. STB/d by 2034 in the proved plus probable case. It is anticipated that upgrades to the facilities
and gathering system will take place as rates increase.
D R . J O S É R A M Ó N L Ó P E Z - P O R T I L L O
Chairman
June 28, 2019
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CEO STATEMENT
Zenith Energy Ltd. (“Zenith” or “the Group”) is an international oil and gas production Group, incorporated in
Canada, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol, "ZEE", on the Main Market of the London
Stock Exchange under the ticker “ZEN”. In addition, the Company's common share capital was admitted to
trading on the Merkur Market of the Oslo Børs under the ticker “ZENA:ME” on November 8, 2018. The Merkur
Market is a multilateral trading facility owned and operated by the Oslo Børs.
Zenith’s strategy is defined by its focus on the acquisition and further development of proven onshore oil and
gas fields where production has declined over time, but which hold significant untapped reserves and the
possibility to produce sizeable volumes of oil and gas following investment in new field infrastructure, the
application of modern production technology, and new management supervision. To maximise shareholder
value, Zenith targets acquisitions of production opportunities that offer strong logistics and close proximity to
refineries and pipelines. Zenith's management and directors have extensive financial and government
experience and possess the technical knowledge to execute this strategy.
The Group operates the largest onshore oilfield in Azerbaijan by cumulative acreage through its fully owned
subsidiary, Zenith Aran Oil Company Limited, with an average daily production of 238 barrels per day and
independently assessed proven + probable (2P) reserves of 30.6 million barrels of oil. Zenith also operates, or
has working interests in, a number of gas production and exploration concessions in Italy with independently
assessed 2P reserves of 16.3 BCF. Zenith’s Italian operations also include the production of electricity and
condensate.
Azerbaijan represents an unprecedented opportunity for energy development and the Directors are
committed to the successful long-term development of this large, potentially transformational asset. The
Group is seeking to demonstrate its strengths as an operator in one of the largest and most-storied oil and gas
countries in the world by emphatically concentrating its efforts towards systematically increasing daily
production of oil from the Muradkhanli, Zardab and Jafarli oilfields.
Zenith’s strategy is to identify and rapidly seize opportunities in the onshore oil & gas sector. Specific attention
is directed to fields formerly controlled by oil majors and state oil companies. These assets often have
significant untapped potential and the capacity to produce sizeable volumes of oil & gas with investment in
technology and new management supervision.
The results for the year ended March 31, 2019, clearly reflect the disappointing operational progress that the
Group has achieved during the course of the 2019 Financial Year. The Group has to date, despite much
potential and the significant deployment of its resources, been unsuccessful in achieving material increases in
its daily production of oil. Furthermore, the Group is required to increase production levels from the 2015
average daily production of approximately 310 STB per day by 1.5 times, that is 465 STB per day, within October
3, 2019. Failure to meet the required production levels would result in a material breach of the REDPSA and
may result in termination which would lead to loss of title to the Azerbaijani oil and gas asset, as well as non-
recovery of the costs incurred by the Group with respect to the contract area since inception. The primary
reasons for not increasing the daily produciton of oil have been communicated to investors, and include the
very poor condition of many of our existing wells; the challenging geology of our field; as well the unreliability
of well data and historical records from the Soviet-era which have rendered workovers in some of our wells
extremely challenging.
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This having been said, these initial setbacks have taught us a great deal about our Azerbaijan asset and have
enabled us to recalibrate our strategy towards a direction which we believe will now deliver fruit. We have
completed two geological studies to aid us in enhancing our understanding of the field’s geology, which have
led us to shift our focus towards operating in well’s with verified well data and we believe that the Group will
be producing more than enough STB per day to satisfy the production levels required by REDPSA by the end
of the second quarter of the Financial Year 2020.
The beginning of drilling activities in the Jafarli Field, where we plan to deepen two existing wells, C-37 and C-
30, is extremely exciting and is expected represent the turn of the tide for Zenith on an operational level. A
positive result would enable the Company to provide ‘proof of concept’ and demonstrate that the significant
work performed in the background during the past two years have all been part of a necessary learning curve
prior to achieving success.
I am also extremely pleased regarding the deployment of our 1,200hp drilling rig which is expected to be
deployed on a continued basis in drilling operations. It is one of the key instruments, alongside the technical,
reservoir, and geological investigations we have completed, which will enable the Company to materially
increase its daily production of oil against a backdrop of a strengthened oil industry and an undiminished
primacy of hydrocarbons as the primary energy source.
The Group has updated the competent persons report (“CPR”) as at March 31, 2019, following the additional
challenges faced and the management team’s improved understanding of the complex geology. The revised
CPR formed part of the Directors impairment assessment of the Azeri asset as at March 31, 2019, following
which no impairment has been recorded in the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019.
It should also be noted that CAD$3,703k (2018 – CAD$3,469k) of our operating loss for the year of CAD$8,573k
(2018 – CAD$ 9,129k), can be explained by the following non-cash items: depletion and depreciation of the
assets of CAD$2,283k (2018 – CAD$ 2,221k), retranslation variance on decommissioning obligations of
CAD$413k (2018 – profit of CAD$761k), fair value of share options issued of CAD$1,007k (2018 – CAD$487k).
The potential and vast untapped value of the Zenith story remains unchanged. The size of our reserves, and
our existing oil & gas production activities generating significant revenue each month, distinguishes us from
many listed companies of our size and makes us particularly attractive.
I thank shareholders for their support. As is clear, I remain fully confident that we shall be able to recover lost
ground and deliver some exceptional results through our drilling programme. I expect this to be reflected in
our next annual report.
The Board is committed to sustained growth and exploiting any value accretive opportunities that may present
themselves. We shall continue to evaluate the acquisition of additional energy production opportunities in
major historical oil countries, building on the momentum of our recent progress to further support the Group’s
expansion.
Andrea Cattaneo
President, CEO and Director
June 28, 2019
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Directors
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo (Chairman and Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Lopez-Portillo has been managing Director and then Chairman of the Board since 24 September 2007.
He is an economist with a large network of business contacts worldwide, and who previously served as
Mexican Permanent Representative in Rome, Italy. Mr. Lopez- Portillo is a leading researcher in the energy
security of Mexico and acts as Deputy Minister at Mexico’s Planning and Budget Secretariat. Mr. Lopez-
Portillo holds a Doctorate degree in Political Sciences and International Relations from the University of
Oxford.
Andrea Cattaneo (Director, President and CEO)
Mr. Cattaneo has been a Director of the Company since 9 December 2008 and has served as President and
CEO of the Group since 2009. He is an energy specialist with a focus on emerging countries and has 30 years’
experience in advising governments in financial, industrial and energy-related matters. Mr. Cattaneo has
strong expertise and experience in structuring and negotiating contracts in the international markets,
specifically the oil industry. He also has significant experience in former socialist countries and arranged the
first US$ loan to Vietnam, the then third poorest county in the world, towards the beginning of his financial
career in 1985. Mr. Cattaneo holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Genoa and
a postgraduate degree in Taxation Law from the University of Bologna. He currently serves as Non-Executive
Member of the Anglo-Azerbaijan Society, Partner of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and Member of the
IADC Caspian Chapter Steering Committee. He is a former member of the Business Advisory Council to the
Great Tumen Initiative, a United Nations project for regional economic cooperation in Northeast Asia. He is
one of Zenith’s founders.
Luigi Regis Milano (Director)
Mr. Regis Milano was appointed as Director of the Company on 24 September 2008 and served as Chief
Financial Officer from 28 November 2012 until 7 March 2016. He is also currently Managing Director of the
Company’s Italian subsidiary, Canoel Italia S.r.l. He has a strong background in petroleum chemistry, having
developed an extensive network of relationships within the European and global oil industry over the course
of more than 60 years’ experience. He has acted as executive director for a large trading company specialising
in crude oil and petroleum products, and also as executive director of a large European refinery. He is
currently a director and part owner of an Italian oil refinery (and has been since 2000).
Dario Ezio Sodero (Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee)
Mr. Sodero was appointed to the Board on 24 June 2009. As an experienced energy industry executive with
47 years of experience in North America, the Sub-Arctic, North Africa and the Middle East, Mr. Sodero has
strong geological, exploration and technical expertise. Mr. Sodero has formerly acted as director and
executive of several other TSX- and TSXV-listed exploration and production companies. Mr. Sodero holds a
Doctorate degree in Geology from the University of Turin, Italy.
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Erik Larre (Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Larre has been a Director of the Company since 22 March 2011. Mr. Larre specialises in international real
estate development projects and banking. He has served as Deputy Chairman of Sparebanken Nord-Norge,
Member of the Supervisory Board at Sparebanken Vest and currently serves as Deputy Member of the Board
of Directors at SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge. Erik is also the director of several real estate companies in southern
Europe and the Middle East. By training Erik is an engineer and holds a Masters degree in Civil Engineering
from Milan Polytechnic University.
Sergey Borovskiy (Non-Executive Director)
Sergey Borovskiy has over 25 years of experience in business management in China and Hong Kong. He has
lived and worked in China since 1991 and is fluent in Russian, English and Mandarin.
Sergey is CEO of Sanju Environmental Protection (Hong Kong) Limited, overseeing the international projects of
controlling shareholder Sanju Group (sanju.cn), a company specialised
in energy purification and
environmental protection technologies listed on the Shenzen Stock Exchange.
He is CEO and Chairman of General Transactions Inc., an oil & gas consulting, engineering, trading, seismic
research and exploration services company. Sergey also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Petro
Chemical Solutions and South China Heavy Industries Group. Sergey studied in both China and Russia and
holds a degree in economics.
Senior Management
Luca Benedetto (Chief Financial Officer)
Luca Benedetto is an Italian national, trained in Italy as a registered accountant with further education in IFRS
accounting and consolidation at IPSOA Milan. He has more than twenty-five years of accounting, auditing and
financial administration experience. Mr. Benedetto began his professional career as an accountant and
computer programmer responsible for financial software development and worked for the Italian division of
IBM as an internal auditor and accountant as well as providing staff training in these aforementioned fields.
He also served for seven years as a financial and administrative officer in a well-established Italian company
specialising in the construction of fuel and water storage tanks.
He joined the Zenith Energy Ltd. group in 2013 as Chief Financial Officer of the Group's Italian subsidiary,
Canoel Italia S.r.l., and has since progressed to also hold the position of Group Financial Controller. In this
capacity he has been directly involved in the monitoring of business performance, cash flow management,
budgetary oversight, accounts team supervision, accounts preparation and strategic planning. Since January
2016 he has also been responsible for the compiling and reviewing of the quarterly Consolidated Financial
Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Group.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors present their Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Group for the year ended March
31, 2019.
Financial review of activity for the period
Zenith Energy Limited issued equity on a number of occasions during the financial year ended March 31,
2019, raising a combined net total of CAD$5.7m to finance its drilling program plans and the purchase of key
operational equipment for the development of its operational activities in Azerbaijan.
During the year, 101,628,366 new Ordinary Shares were issued, as detailed in the financial statements (note
14) and as per the following table.
Number of
Shares
Amount
CAD$’000
Balance – March 31, 2018
Unit Prospectus placement proceeds
Unit private placement proceeds
Units issued in settlement of debt
Finder's fee
Total for the year
Balance – March 31, 2019
158,798,698
54,172,451
44,106,906
3,349,009
-
101,628,366
260,427,064
22,792
3,694
2,334
371
(325)
6,074
28,866
Following the issue of the new Ordinary Shares, the Company had 260,427,064 common shares in issue and
admitted to trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange and Mekur Market of the Oslo Bors,
as of March 31, 2019.
As of the same date, Zenith had 226,422,852 common shares in issue and admitted to trading on the Main
Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Furthermore, the Company entered into a US$1,500,000 unsecured convertible loan facility (the “Facility”)
with a term of 18 months starting from August 30, 2018 as well as a new unsecured convertible loan facility
for an aggregate total amount of up to £1 million (the "Loan Facility"), which is repayable on January 15, 2021.
Finally, the Company issued and listed EURO 3,120k unsecured corporate EMTN EUROPEAN MEDIUM TERM
NOTES at par value (the "Notes") on the Third Market (MTF) of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
There have not been any other significant changes to the Group’s financial condition and operating results in
the period covered by the financial statements.
During the year the Group incurred Production costs of CAD$4,900k (2018 – CAD $5,160) and General and
Administrative costs of CAD$7,957k (2018 – CAD $6,767k).
Cash flow
Cash used in investing activities totalled CAD$5,205k (2018 - CAD $5,971k). The cash from financing activities
in 2019 totalled CAD$8,328 (2018 - CAD $4,974k), due to the announced different share placings, issue of
convertible loans and issue of bonds.
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Closing cash
As at March 31, 2019, the Group held CAD$3,058k in cash (2018 - CAD $2,497k).
Position of Group’s business at the year end
The Group’s primary focus is the successful development of its flagship asset in Azerbaijan and the
consolidation of its energy production interests in Italy. The Group’s development strategy is defined by its
intention to identify and complete value-accretive acquisitions to further enrich its asset portfolio. Further
details can be found in the Chairman Statement.
At the year end the Group's Statement of Financial Position shows current assets totaling CAD$8,627k (2018 –
CAD$4,582k) and non-current assets totaling CAD$1,080,061k (2018 – CAD$ 1,077,886k).
Business strategy
The Group’s strategy is to, inter alia, (i) grow through international acquisitions; (ii) increase the production
and reserves from its international inventory of oil and gas assets; (iii) target its operations at areas with
advantageous access points for its exploration activities with a reasonably stable economic and business
environment; (iv) develop a balanced portfolio of short, medium and long-term opportunities; (v) seek
innovative ways to unlock value; (vi) achieve and maintain a robust, well-funded business with the financial
flexibility to fund high-impact exploration, appraisal and development programmes; and (vii) unlock oil and
gas reserves still unexploited in old and marginal oil and gas fields.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Group operates in an uncertain environment and is subject to a number of risk factors. The Directors
consider the following risk factors are of particular relevance to the Group's activities and to any investment
in the Group. It should be noted that the list is not exhaustive and that other risk factors not presently known
or currently deemed immaterial may apply. The risk factors are summarised below:
Activities in the oil and gas sectors can be dangerous, posing health, safety and environmental risks
Oil and natural gas exploration, development and production operations are subject to all the risks and hazards
typically associated with such operations, including hazards such as fire, explosion, blowouts, cratering, sour
gas releases and spills, each of which could result in substantial damage to oil and natural gas wells, production
facilities, other property as well as the environment or personal injury.
In particular, the Group may produce sour natural gas in certain areas. An unintentional leak of sour natural
gas could result in personal injury, loss of life or damage to property and may necessitate an evacuation of
populated areas, all of which could result in a liability to the Group.
In accordance with industry practice, the Group is not fully insured against all of these risks, nor are all such
risks insurable. Although the Group maintains liability insurance in an amount that it considers consistent with
industry practice, the nature of these risks is such that liabilities could exceed policy limits, in which event the
Group could incur significant costs. Oil and natural gas production operations are also subject to all the risks
typically associated with such operations, including encountering unexpected formations or pressures,
premature decline of reservoirs and the invasion of water into producing formations.
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Losses resulting from the occurrence of any of these risks may have a material adverse effect on the Group's
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Risks relating to the Group's business strategy
The Group is dependent on the ability of the Directors to identify suitable investment opportunities and to
implement the Group's strategy. There is no assurance that the Group's activities will be successful in
implementing its strategy or acquiring a suitable investment that will ultimately be developed.
Environmental and other regulatory requirements
The event of a breach with any environmental or regulatory requirements may give rise to reputational,
financial or other sanctions against the Group, and therefore the Board considers these risks seriously and
designs, maintains and reviews its policies and processes so as to mitigate or avoid these risks. Whilst the
Board has a good record of compliance, there is no assurance that the Group's activities will always be
compliant.
Regional tension and unrest
Like other countries in the region, Azerbaijan, which is bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey and Iran,
could be affected by political unrest both within its borders and in surrounding countries, and any resulting
military action may have an effect on the world economy and political stability of other countries.
There have been a number of political and military disputes in the region. For example, in August 2008, the
conflict in the Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia of Georgia escalated as Georgian troops engaged with local
militias and Russian forces that crossed the international border. In the days that followed the initial outbreak of
hostilities, Georgia declared a state of war as Russian forces launched bombing raids deep into Georgia,
targeted and destroyed Georgian infrastructure, blockaded part of the Georgian coast, took control of
Tskhinvali and the Abkhazia region and landed marines on the Abkhaz coast. After five days of heavy fighting,
the Georgian forces were defeated, enabling the Russians to enter Georgia uncontested and occupy the cities of
Poti, Gori, Senaki and Zugdidi. During this period, transit through the pipelines crossing Georgia was temporarily
stopped, which cut off one of the Company’s three principal export routes. Future such occurrences whether
in Georgia, in one of the Republic’s other neighbours or in the region generally could have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s business, prospects, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.
Azerbaijan and other countries in the region could be affected by terrorism and by military or other action
taken against sponsors of terrorism in the region, which could, in turn, have a significant adverse effect on
Azerbaijan’s economy.
Financing
The Board are seeking to grow and acknowledge that financing could depend upon the Group's ability to
obtain financing primarily through a further raising of new equity capital. The Group's ability to raise further
funds may be affected by the success of its investments both in terms of both in terms of acquisitions and
developing its asset base. The Group may not be successful in procuring the requisite funds on terms which
are acceptable to it (or at all) and, if such funding is unavailable, the Group may be required to reduce the
scope of its operations. Further, Shareholders' holdings of Ordinary Shares may be materially diluted if debt
financing is not available.
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Brexit
The Group does not foresee any material issues with Brexit at this stage and indeed would not look to
conclude any transaction where the possibility of a detrimental effect caused by Brexit would be likely. There
may be issues raising funds from investors in the short term however investor markets in the UK have
continued to be strong and it remains too early to say if there will be any direct impact. The Directors continue
to monitor events and as the Directors receive more information from the Government and the EU they will
assess the impact to the Group and take appropriate steps as required.
Market conditions
Market conditions, including general economic conditions and their effect on exchange rates, interest rates
and inflations rates, may impact the ultimate value of the Group regardless of its operating performance. The
Group also faces competition from other organisations, some of which may have greater resources or be more
established in a particular territory. The Board considers and reviews all market conditions to try and mitigate
any risks that may arise from these.
Substantial shareholders
As at June 25, 2019, the total number of issued Ordinary Shares with voting rights in the Company was
Class of share
Total number of
shares
Number of
voting rights
per share
Total number of voting
rights per class of share
Common shares in issue and admitted to
trading on the Main Market of the London
Stock Exchange
258,404,153
Common shares in issue and admitted to
trading on the TSXV
312,408,725
Common shares in issue and admitted to
trading on
the Merkur Market of
the Oslo Børs
312,408,725
1
1
1
258,404,153
312,408,725
312,408,725
The Company has been notified of the following interests of 3 per cent or more in its issued share capital as at
the date of approval of this report.
PARTY NAME
DEAN ANTONY CLARK
NUMBER OF ORDINARY
SHARES
28,000,000
% OF SHARE
CAPITAL
8.96
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PARTY NAME
ANDREA CATTANEO
MITON UK MICROCAP TRUST PLC
MIRABAUD & CIE SA
Dividends
NUMBER OF ORDINARY
SHARES
21,007,911
13,848,312
11,556,167
% OF SHARE
CAPITAL
6.72
4.43
3.70
The Directors do not propose a dividend in respect of the year ended March 31, 2019 (March 31, 2018: nil).
Events subsequent to the year end
Further details of the Group's events subsequent to the year end are set out in note 29.
Going concern
The Group's business activities, together with facts likely to affect its future operations and financial and
liquidity positions are set out in the Chairman's Statement. In addition, note 24 to the financial statements
discloses the Group's financial risk management policy and note 2 details out further considerations made by
the Director in respect of going concern. Their consideration has included a review of forecasts and an
assessment as to whether the required REDSPA production levels will be achieved by the due date.
The Directors therefore have made an informed judgment, at the time of approving the financial statements,
that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group has access to adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Directors have adopted the going concern
basis of accounting in the preparation of the annual financial statements. Further details on assumptions and
conclusions drawn on going concern are included in the statement of going concern included in note 2 to the
financial staements.
The auditors have made reference to going concern by way of a material uncertainty.
Auditors
The auditors, PKF Littlejohn LLP, have expressed their willingness to continue in office and a resolution to
reappoint them will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
Statement of Directors' responsibilities
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
The Directors are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The Directors have elected
to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The Directors must not
approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that year. In preparing these financial statements,
the Directors are required to:
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• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• Make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• State whether applicable IFRSs as issued by the IASB have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
• Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the Group will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Group’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group, and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included on the Group's website.
Disclosure of information to auditors
So far as the Directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Group's auditors are
unaware, and each Director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a Director in order to make
himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Group's auditors are aware of that
information.
Approved by the Board dated on June 28, 2019
Signed .................................................
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo Chairman
GOVERNANCE REPORT
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General
As Zenith Energy Ltd has a standard listing within the United Kingdom, it is not required to comply with the
Financial Conduct Authority’s requirements report on compliance with, and application of, the UK Corporate
Governance Code. The disclosures below, however, are required by Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rules
and NI 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices. The board of directors (the “Board”) of Zenith
Energy Ltd. (the “Company”) has not adopted a Governance Code as the size of the Company and the number
of staff at the parent Company does not warrant the adoption of such code, however, the Board recognises
that good corporate governance is of fundamental importance to the success of the Group and procedures are
in place in operating entities.
The Group’s governance practices are the responsibility of the Board.
Leadership
The Group is headed by an effective Board which is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the
Group. The role of the Board is to oversee the activity of management and to decide the strategy going
forward. The non-executive directors role is to coach and monitor the activity of the Directors and managers
that are involved in the operations of the Group. Acquisitions and disposals, borrowing facilities, issue of equity
and any other major decision out of the ordinary course of business is specifically reserved for the Board.
The directors attendance to meetings up to the date of this report was as follows:
Andrea
Cattaneo
Luigi Regis
Milano
Dario E.
Sodero
Erik Larre
Sergey
Borowskiy
Date of Board
Meeting
31/05/2018 (B)
19/06/2018 (B)
28/06/2018 (AC)
28/06/2018 (B)
13/08/2018 (B)
12/11/2018 (AC)
12/11/2018 (B)
14/01/2019 (B)
12/02/2019 (AC)
12/02/2019 (B)
Jose
Ramon
Lopez-
Portillo
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
AC: Audit Committee Meeting – B: Board Meeting
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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The Board
The Board is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal controls. The Board
verifies the implementation and effectiveness of the system that the top and middle management have
implemented in the Group to prevent losses, fraud, corruption and missuse of assets, human resources and
cash. Its key strategy has been to establish financial reporting procedures that provide the Board of Directors
with a reasonable basis to make judgements as to the financial position and prospects of the Group.
Executive directors and non-executive directors have been appointed by the Board to assist with the
implementation of this strategy and report progress to the Board. All the non-executive directors are
considered independent from executive directors and management.
The Group’s board of directors consists of six members namely
•
•
•
•
•
•
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo (Chairman and Non-Executive Director)
Andrea Cattaneo (President, CEO and Director)
Luigi Regis Milano (Director)
Dario E. Sodero (Non-Executive Director)
Erik Larre (Non-Executive Director)
Sergey Borowskiy (Non-Executive Director)
As demonstrated by the background of the directors and managers, the Board present a large diversity in
citizenship, age, education, profession and religion. The Board is committed to equal opportunities and
intends to appoint a female Non-Executive Director in the near future.
Directorships and partnerships
In addition to their respective roles and directorships at the Group, the Directors are members of the
administrative, management or supervisory bodies (the “directorships”) or partners of the following
companies or partnerships:
Name
Current directorships/partnerships
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo
Hybridair Ltd
Luigi Regis Milano
DP Lubrificanti S.r.l.
World SkyCat Ltd
Andrea Cattaneo
Dario E. Sodero
Erik Larre
Sergey Borovskiy
Pole Position S.r.l.
–
Planaval Resources Ltd
Black Sea Property EME Int. Ltd
German Property AS TF Italia Srl
Tonsenhagen Forrenthingssentrum AS
Tonsenhagen Forrenthingssentrum 2
Sanju Environmental Protection (Hong Kong) Limited
General Transactions Inc.
Petro Chemical Solutions
South China Heavy Industries Group
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Orientation and continuing education
The Board is responsible for the orientation and education of new members of the board of directors and all
new directors are provided with copies of the Group’s board and committee mandates and policies, the
Group’s by-laws, documents from recent Board meetings and other reference materials relating to the duties
and obligations of directors, the business and operations of the Group. New directors are also provided with
opportunities for meeting and discussions with senior management and other directors.
Prior to joining the board, each new director will meet with the Chief Executive Officer of the Group.
Such officer is responsible for outlining the business and prospects of the Group, both positive and negative,
with a view to ensuring that the new director is properly informed to commence his duties as a director.
Each new director is also given the opportunity to meet with the auditors and counsel to the Group. As part of
the annual Board of Directors’ assessment process, the Board of Directors determines whether any additional
education and training is required for its members.
Ethical business conduct
The directors encourage and promote a culture of ethical business conduct through communication and
supervision as part of their overall stewardship responsibility. In addition, the Group has adopted a Code of
Conduct which addresses the Group’s continuing commitment to integrity and ethical behaviour. The Code of
Conduct establishes procedures that allow directors, officers and employees of the Group to confidentially
submit their concerns to the Chief Executive Officer or the Chairman of the Board regarding questionable
ethical, moral, accounting or auditing matters, without fear of retaliation. To the Group’s knowledge there
have been no departures from this Code of Conduct that would necessitate the filing of a material change
report.
A copy of the Code of Conduct is available to review at the head office of the Group during business hours.
Nomination of Directors
The Board as a whole is responsible for identifying suitable candidates to be recommended for election to the
Board by the shareholders of the Group, with the goal of ensuring that the Board consists of an appropriate
number of directors who collectively possess the competencies identified as being appropriate to the
effectiveness of the Board as a whole.
Remuneration
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing the Group’s overall compensation strategy, and is
responsible for reviewing and recommending for approval the salaries and compensation of the Group’s
executive officers.
The Remuneration Committee also reviews the compensation of the outside directors on an annual basis,
taking into account such matters as time commitment, responsibility and compensation provided by
comparable organizations.
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Board Committees
The Group’s Board of Directors has three committees, the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee
and the Corporate Governance Committee.
(a)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo, Dario Sodero and Erik Larre and is chaired
by Dario Sodero. The Audit Committee meets at least four times a year and otherwise as required. It has
responsibility for ensuring that the financial performance of the Company is properly reported on and
reviewed, and its role includes monitoring the integrity of the financial statements of the Group
(including annual and interim accounts and results announcements), reviewing the effectiveness of the
Group’s internal control review function and risk management systems, reviewing any changes to
accounting policies, reviewing and monitoring the extent of the non-audit services undertaken by
external auditors and advising on the appointment of external auditors. The Audit Committee has
unrestricted access to the Group’s external auditors. The ultimate responsibility for reviewing and
approving the annual reports and accounts and the interim reports remains with the Board. The Audit
Committee gives due consideration to laws and regulations and the requirements of the Listing Rules.
The Group has an Audit Committee Charter.
(b)
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee comprises Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo, Dario Sodero and Erik Larre and is
chaired by Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo. It meets not less than twice a year and at such other times as
required. The Remuneration Committee has responsibility for determining the Group’s policy on the
remuneration packages of the Group’s chief executive, the chairman, the executive and non-executive
directors and other senior executives. The Remuneration Committee also has responsibility for (i)
recommending to the Board a compensation policy for directors and executives and monitoring its
implementation; (ii) approving and recommending to the Board and the Group’s Shareholders the total
individual remuneration package of the chairman, each executive and non-executive director and the
chief executive officer (including bonuses, incentive payments and share options or other share awards);
and (iii) approving and recommending to the Board the total individual remuneration package of all
other senior executives (including bonuses, incentive payments and share options or other share
awards), in each case within the terms of the Group’s remuneration policy and in consultation with the
chairman of the Board and/or the chief executive officer. No Director or manager may be involved in
any discussions as to their own remuneration.
(c)
Corporate Governance Committee
The Corporate Governance Committee comprises Sergey Borovskiy, Dario Sodero and Jose Ramon
Lopez-Portillo and will be chaired by Sergey Borovskiy. It meets not less than once a year and at such
other times as required. The Corporate Governance Committee ensures that the Group has in place
sufficient procedures, resources and controls to enable it to comply with its continuing obligations as a
company admitted to the Standard Segment of the Official List. The Corporate Governance Committee
also monitors the Group’s procedures to approve (a) announcements to ensure that the information
disclosed by the Group is timely, accurate, comprehensive and relevant to the business of the Group
and (b) any share dealings by directors or employees or announcements made by the Group to ensure
compliance with the Group’s policies, the Market Abuse Regulation, the Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules and the Listing Rules and such other regulations to which the Group is subject from
time to time.
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Assessments
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for developing an annual assessment of the overall performance
of the Board and its committees.
The objective of this review is to contribute to a process of continuous improvement in the Board’s execution
of its responsibilities. To date, the Remuneration Committee and the Board have not put into place a formal
process for assessing the effectiveness of the Board as a whole, its committees or individual directors, but will
consider implementing one in the future should circumstances warrant. Based on the Group’s size, its stage of
development and the number of individuals on the Board of Directors, the Remuneration Committee and the
Board consider a formal assessment process to be inappropriate at this time. The Remuneration Committee
and the Board plan to continue evaluating the Board’s effectiveness on an ad hoc basis.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ZENITH ENERGY
LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the group financial statements of Zenith Energy Ltd (‘the group’) for the year ended 31 March
2019 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
In our opinion, the group financial statements:
• give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s affairs as at 31 March 2019 and of its loss for the
year then ended; and
• have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the IASB.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable
law. In addition, for the purposes of the group’s regulatory filing requirements as a reporting issuer in Canada,
we have also conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as issued by the
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (ISAs (IAASB)). Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section
of our report.
We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit
of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard as applied to listed entities and the
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
We draw attention to note 2 in the financial statements, which indicates that the Gro up is committed to
meet a minimum level of production by October 2019 in order to avoid a material breach of the REDPSA,
which may result in a loss of title to the Azerbaijani oil and gas asset. At the date of this report, the Group
has not achieved the minimum level of production as specified within the REDPSA. In addition, the Group
is required to raise additional funds within the going concern period in order to continue developing its
oil and gas projects and to simultaneously satisfy loan repayments which are due within the going
concern period. The Group has not secured these funds at the date of this report. As stated in note 2,
these events or conditions, along with the other matters as set forth in note 23, indicate that a material
uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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Our application of materiality
Group materiality 2019
Group materiality 2018
Basis for materiality
CAD$10,800k
CAD$10,800k
1% of gross assets
We considered gross assets to be the most relevant consideration of the group’s financial performance as the
group continues to focus on and develop its Development & Production asset in Azerbaijan, which represents
the majority of the property, plant and equipment value in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Materiality remains unchanged from the year ended 31 March 2018 because the change in gross assets has
been minimal.
Whilst materiality for the financial statements as a whole was CAD$10,800k, each significant component of
the group was audited to a level of materiality ranging between CAD$90k – CAD$200k. We applied the concept
of materiality both in planning and performing our audit, and in evaluating the effect of misstatements. We
agreed with the audit committee that we would report to the committee all individual audit differences
identified during the course of our audit in excess of CAD$540k (2018: CAD$540k). There were no
misstatements identified during the course of our audit that were individually, or in aggregate, considered to
be material.
An overview of the scope of our audit
In designing our audit, we determined materiality, as above, and assessed the risks of material misstatement
in the financial statements. In particular, we looked at areas involving significant accounting estimates and
judgements by the directors and considered future events that are inherently uncertain. These include the Key
Audit Matters, detailed below, and also going concern. We also addressed the risk of management override of
internal controls, including among other matters consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that
represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. Of the seven reporting components of the group, an
audit was performed on the financial information of three components. The other four components were not
deemed to be significant, or material. As such these components were subject to analytical review procedures
at group level.
Of the three reporting components subject to an audit of the financial information, one was located in
Azerbaijan and we had oversight of, and regular communication with, the component auditor who was
operating under our instructions. The remaining two components subject to an audit of their financial
information was carried out by ourselves along with the analytical review procedures on the non-significant
components. An onsite audit file review of the non-PKF component auditor was performed by a member of
the Group audit team. This, in conjunction with additional procedures performed, gave us sufficient
appropriate evidence for our audit opinion on the Group financial statements.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit
of the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material
misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect on:
the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement
team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
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Key Audit Matter
How the scope of our audit responded to the key audit matter
Carrying amount of Development & Production
(“D&P”) assets within Property, Plant and
Equipment (note 10 and note 4)
The carrying value of D&P assets within
property, plant and equipment was
CAD$1,079,646k of which CAD$1,066,089k is in
respect of the Group’s Azeri operations (see
note 5).
The following indicators of impairment
existed at 31 March 2019:
• The expected level of production
volumeperformance in the Competent
Persons Report (“CPR”) in respect of
Azerbaijan has not been achieved; and
• The carrying amount of the Group’s net
assets exceeds the Company’s market
capitalisation.
Management has undertaken an impairment
assessment using a discounted cash flow
model (“DCFM”), which is based on inputs
using management estimates and judgement
which are outlined within note 4 to the
financial statements.
There is a risk that the carrying amount of the
D&P assets are overstated and the assets should
be impaired.
Our work in this area included:
•
Ensuring that the group has legal title to the D&P assets
recognised within the financial statements;
• Discussing the plans for the development of the D&P
assets owned by the group; and
• Reviewing the underlying economic models used in the
CPR from which the valuation arises and challenging the
key assumptions therein including:
•
Ensuring that the Competent Person had the
relevant expertise to perform their work to the
appropriate level of skill;
• Comparing the oil price assumptions to future
prices;
• Challenging key inputs into the models including
the discount rates used and benchmarking them
where appropriate;
• Performing sensitivity analysis of the various
underlying assumptions;
• Assessing the carrying value by considering the
range of valuations indicated by the differing
scenarios; and
• Considering the ability of the group to perform the
required site development to ensure the site can
meet production levels included in and underlying
the CPR valuation.
The carrying value of the Azerbaijan asset is dependent
upon the accuracy of key inputs to the CPR. The headroom
Is sensitive to reasonably possible changes in the key
assumptions which would cause the carrying volune to
exceed the recoverable amount. These include production
volumes (which are impacted by the number of workovers,
new wells and therefore the success of the refurbished
drilling rig), oil price and discount rate.
In order to achieve the production levels in the CPR,
process improvements must be achieved over the next 3
years to ensure maximum recovery over the expected
remaining life of the asset. The CPR envisages capital
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Key Audit Matter
How the scope of our audit responded to the key audit matter
expenditure of cUS$25m. If these developments are
unsuccessful, occur outside of the timeframe indicated in
the CPR or the Group has insufficient funds to implement
them, then this may give rise to an impairment of this asset.
Failure to meet the required production levels would result
in a material breach of the REDPSA and may result in
termination which could lead to loss of title to the
Azerbaijani oil and gas asset, as well as non-recovery of the
costs incurred by the Group with respect to the contract
area since inception.
We draw attention to note 4 and note 9 of the financial
statements which describes the assessment of the recoverability
of the Azerbaijan D&P asset which, if impaired, would likely have
a material impact on the financial statements. Our opinion is not
modified in this respect.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our
opinion on the group financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our
responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is
materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise
appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material
misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial
statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed,
we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that
fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the statement of directors’ responsibilities, the directors are responsible for the
preparation of the group financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and
for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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In preparing the group financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or to cease operations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial st
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) or ISA (IAASB) will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the
basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our
auditor’s report.
Joseph Archer (Engagement Partner)
For and on behalf of PKF Littlejohn LLP
Statutory Auditor
Date:
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London E14 4HD
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Production costs
Depletion and depreciation
Gross loss
Administrative expenses
Operating loss
Finance expense
Loss for the year before taxation
Taxation
Financial year ended
March 31, 2019
CAD $’000
6,567
March 31,
2018
CAD $’000
5,019
Note
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9
5
7
8
(4,900)
(2,283)
(616)
(7,957)
(8,573)
(5,160)
(2,221)
(2,362)
(6,767)
(9,129)
(1,188)
(789)
(9,761)
(9,918)
(1)
-
Loss for the year attributable to owners of the parent
(9,762)
(9,918)
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net
of tax
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to
owners of the parent
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
The notes on pages 32 to 75 form part of the Financial Statements.
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(132)
(132)
422
422
(9,894)
(9,496)
Note
21
Financial year ended
March 31, 2019
CAD $
(0.04)
(0.04)
March 31,
2018
CAD $
(0.07)
(0.07)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Financial assets at amortised cost
Note
9
10
Current assets
Inventory
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
TOTAL ASSETS
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Share capital
Share warrants & option reserve
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Total equity
Non-current liabilities
Loans
Non-convertible bond and notes
Deferred consideration payable
Decommissioning provision
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
11
12
14
15
17
18
19
20
8
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Loans
Non-convertible bond and notes
Deferred consideration payable
Total current liabilities
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Approved by the Board dated on June 28, 2019
Signed .................................................
Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo Chairman
The notes on pages 32 to 75 form part of the Financial Statements
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18
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Financial year ended
March 31, 2019
CAD $’000
March 31,
2018
CAD $’000
1,079,639
422
1,080,061
1,077,445
441
1,077,886
156
5,413
3,058
8,627
1,088,688
177
1,908
2,497
4,582
1,082,468
28,866
1,147
4,125
534,943
569,081
3,417
4,759
483,178
9,089
2,398
502,841
22,792
875
3,390
544,837
571,894
4,949
-
483,616
9,140
2,398
500,103
12,115
3,776
199
676
16,766
1,088,688
9,238
237
407
589
10,471
1,082,468
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Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN EQUITY
Balance as at 1 April 2017
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Share issue net of costs – debt settlement
Share issue net of costs - private placement
Issue of options
Fair value of options exercised
Options expired
Option subscription monies received
Total transactions with owners recognised
directly in equity
Balance as at March 31, 2018
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Share issue net of costs – debt settlement
Share issue net of costs - private placement
Value of warrants issued
Issue of options
Fair value of options expired
Warrants expired
Total transactions with owners recognised
directly in equity
Balance as at March 31, 2019
Attributable to owners of the parent
Share
capital
Share
warrants
& option
reserve
Contributed
surplus
Retained
earnings
CAD $'000 CAD $'000
CAD $'000 CAD$'000
17,229
-
-
-
241
2,790
-
-
-
2,532
1,877
-
-
-
-
-
487
(431)
(1,058)
-
2,332
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,058
-
554,009
(9,918)
422
(9,496)
-
-
-
324
-
-
Total
CAD
$'000
575,447
(9,918)
422
(9,496)
241
2,790
487
(107)
-
2,532
5,563
(1,002)
1,058
324
5,943
22,792
-
-
-
371
5,703
-
-
-
-
6,074
28,866
875
-
-
-
-
-
167
928
(401)
(422)
272
1,147
3,390
544,837
571,894
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
313
422
735
(9,762)
(132)
(9,894)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(9,762)
(132)
(9,894)
371
5,703
167
928
(88)
-
-
7,081
4,125
534,943
569,081
Reserve
Share capital
Share warrants &
option reserve
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Description and purpose
Amount subscribed for share capital
Relates to increase in equity for services received – equity settled
share transactions
Expired share options issued in previous years
Cumulative net gains and losses recognised in the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income.
The notes on pages 32 to 75 form part of the Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Financial year ended
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the year before taxation
Shares issued for services
Options/warrants charge
Foreign exchange
Depletion and depreciation
Finance expense
Change in working capital
Net cash outflows from operating activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Net cash outflows from investing activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of shares, net of transaction costs
Proceeds from exercise of options
Fair value of options exercised
Proceeds from issue of bonds
Repayment of bonds
Proceeds from bonds in treasury
Decretion of bonds
Repayments of loans
Proceeds from loans
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net increase /(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Note
15
9
7
13
9
9
17
17
March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
(9,918)
241
487
129
2,221
789
5,621
(430)
CAD $’000
(9,761)
371
1,007
(441)
2,283
1,188
(1,401)
(6,754)
(5,205)
378
(4,827)
5,703
-
-
1,099
(375)
3,814
-
(208)
2,109
12,142
561
2,497
3,058
(5,971)
-
(5,971)
2,790
2,532
(107)
-
-
-
(5)
(369)
133
4,974
(1,427)
3,924
2,497
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For the Year Ended March 31, 2019
Notes to the financial statements
1. Corporate and Group information
The consolidated financial statements of Zenith Energy Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”)
have been prepared on the basis set out below. Zenith Energy Ltd are exempt from preparing separate
parent company financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 in line with Canada Business
Corporations Act.
Zenith Energy Ltd. (“Zenith” or the “Group”) was incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the British
Columbia Business Corporations Act on September 20, 2007 and is domiciled in Canada. The address of
the Group’s registered office is 20th Floor, 250 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. VC6 3R8, Canada and its
business address is 15th Floor, 850 - 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R8, Canada. The Group is
primarily involved in the international development of energy production assets in Azerbaijan, where it
operates the largest onshore oilfield in the country, and in Italy, where the Group has a well-balanced
portfolio of production and exploration assets producing natural gas, natural gas condensate and
electricity.
The Company's website is www.zenithenergy.ca.
Zenith is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol, "ZEE", on the
Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker “ZEN”, and with its entire common share
capital admitted to trading on the Merkur Market of the Oslo Børs under the ticker “ZENA-ME”.
2. Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements presented in this document have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board (“IASB”).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for financial
instruments which are measured at fair value through profit or loss. The financial statements are
presented in Canadian Dollars (CAD$) and have been rounded to the nearest thousand (CAD$’000) except
where otherwise indicated.
The Board has reviewed the accounting policies set out below, which have been applied consistently, and
considers them to be the most appropriate to the Group’s business activities.
Presentation and functional currency
The presentation currency of the Group is the Canadian dollar (“CAD$”).
Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which a company operates.
The functional currency of the Group’s subsidiaries are; United States (“US$”) dollars for the subsidiaries
in Dubai and British Virgin Islands (including Azerbaijan operations), Euros (“EUR”) for the subsidiary in
Italy, Sterling (“GBP”) for the subsidiary in the United Kingdom and Swiss Francs (“CHF”) for the subsidiary
in Switzerland.
The functional currency is determined by the Directors by looking at a number of relevant factors including
the currency in which Group entities usually generate and spend cash and in which business transactions
are normally denominated.
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All of the transactions that are not in the functional currency are treated as foreign and indicate currency
transactions.
The factors that have determined the adoption of the CAD $ as presentation currency include:
• mainly affects the prices at which the goods or services are consolidated;
• Canada is the country whose regulations, market conditions and competitive forces mainly
affect the pricing policy of the entity;
influences the costs and expenses of the entity;
the funds are usually generated in that currency; and
the receipts from operating activities are retained in that currency.
•
•
•
Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which presumes that the Group
will continue its operations in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. In accordance
with the terms of the Rehabilitation, Exploration, Development and Production Sharing Agreement
(“REDPSA”) with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (“SOCAR”), the Group has an
obligation to achieve certain production levels within two years from the date of SOCAR’s approval of the
Rehabilitation and Production Programme which falls on 3 Ocotber 2019. The Group is required to
increase production levels from the 2015 average daily production of approximately 310 STB per day by
1.5 times, that is 465 STB per day, for a period of 90 consecutive days before the deadline elapses. Failure
to meet the required production levels would result in a material breach of the REDPSA and may result in
termination which could lead to loss of title to the Azerbaijani oil and gas asset, as well as non-recovery
of the costs incurred by the Group with respect to the contract area since inception.
The Group is currently operating at an average of 238 STB per day (2018: 270 STB per day) and therefore
has not yet reached the required production volumes. The production deadline is just over 3 months
away which means that production must reach or exceed 465 STB on or before 12 July 2019 for 90
consecutive days in order to satisfy the obligation. The Directors believe that the planned drilling activities
with the assistance of the newly refurbished drilling rig in the near-term will allow the Group to reach the
aforementioned production levels to meet its REDPSA obligations. The Directors also believe that should
the obligation within the REDPSA not be achieved within the aforementioned timescale, SOCAR would
not exercise its right to take ownership of the project, which is based the Directors operational experience
and supported by research undertaken by the Group into similar Companies who have breached similar
REDPSA terms with SOCAR.
The Directors have reviewed the cash flow forecasts prepared by management up to and including July
2020, which are prepared on the basis that the Group continues to hold title to the Azerbaijani oil and gas
asset and which takes into account the fund raises completed post year end, as well as loan repayments
which fall due within 12 months of the date of the signing of the financial statements. The cashflow
forecasts also include the capital expenses in respect of well workovers and drilling which the Group
believe will be covered by a combination of funding generated by operations and the funds raised post
year end, as well as further planned fund raises within the going concern period. The Directors believe
that the planned fund raises via the various sources of capital available to the Group will be successful.
The Group’s ability to raise funds has been demonstrated in the year ended 31 March 2019. However, as
at the date of approval of the financial statements, these funds have not been secured. Furthermore, in
order to operate at the levels of production stated in the competent persons report (“CPR”) the Group
will need to raise additional funding over the life of the project to meet the capital expenditure required
over and above the levels included within the cash flow forecasts.
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The Directors therefore have made an informed judgment, at the time of approving the financial
statements, that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue to hold title to the
Azerbaijan oil and gas asset and that the Group has access to adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Directors have adopted the going
concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements.
The Auditors have made reference to going concern by way of a Material Uncertainty within their audit
report.
New standards and interpretations
a. Adoption of new and revised standards
The following IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations are those that were effective for the first time for the financial
year beginning April 1, 2018 and relevant to the entity:
Standard /
Interpretation/Amendment
s
IFRS 9
IFRS 15
Clarifications to IFRS 15
IFRS 2 (amendments)
IFRIC Interpretation 22
Annual Improvements to
IFRSs: 2014-2016 Cycle
Financial Instruments
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Classification and Measurement of Share-based
Payment Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance
Consideration
Amendments to: IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of
International Financial Reporting Standards, IAS 28
Investments in Associates
The adoption of these new and revised Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in significant
changes to the Group’s accounting policies that have affected the amounts reported for the current or
prior years.
b. New standards and interpretations in issue but not yet effective
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the Group has not applied the following new
and revised IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective:
impact on initial application
effective date
Standard /
Interpretation
IFRS 9
IFRS 16
IFRIC 23
IFRS 3
Annual
Improvements to
IFRSs: 2015-2017
Cycle
Prepayment features with negative
compensation
Leases
Uncertainty over Income Tax
Treatment
Business combinations (amendment)
Amendments to: IFRS 3 Business
combinations, IFRS 11 Joint
Arrangements,
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January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2019
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Standard /
Interpretation
impact on initial application
effective date
IAS 12 Income taxes and IAS 23
Borrowing costs
The Directors do not expect that the adoption of the Standards listed above, in particular IFRS 16, will
have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group in future periods.
3. Significant accounting policies
Consolidation
The following entities have been consolidated within the Group’s financial statements:
Name
Country of
incorporation and
place of business
Proportion of
ownership interest
Principal activity
Canoel Italia S.r.l. (1)
Genova, Italy
98.6%
Gas, electricity and
condensate
production
Ingenieria Petrolera del
Rio de la Plata S.r.l.
Zenith Aran Oil
Company Limited
Argentina
100%
Not trading
British Virgin Islands
100%
Oil production
Aran Oil Operating
Company Limited (2)
British Virgin Islands
80% owned subsidiary
of Zenith Aran Oil
Company Limited
Altasol SA
Switzerland
Zenith Energy (O&G)
Ltd
United Kingdom
Zena Drilling Limited (3)
Incorporated in UAE
Place of business:
Azerbaijan
100%
100%
100%
Oil production
Oil trading
Administrative
services
Oil and gas drilling
(1) Zenith Energy Ltd. has 100% control over Canoel Italia S.r.l. The Group granted 1.4% to the Director
managing the Italian subsidiary in order to limit the risk of any liability to that entity. Therefore, no
non-controlling interest arises from the consolidation of this subsidiary.
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(2) The Directors of the Group have determined that the 20% interest of SOA in Aran Oil does not
represent a non-controlling interest. This is a result of the structure of the REDPSA, whereby the
financial entitlements of SOA are deemed to be legal obligations of the Group, and not a non-
controlling interest in Aran Oil. The key factors considered in determining the appropriate treatment
of SOA’s 20% interest in Aran Oil included, but were not limited to:
• The allocation of voting rights and the ability of SOA to influence the decision making process;
•
•
Legal obligations of each party under the REDPSA; and
Legal structure of Aran Oil as a vehicle for executing the terms of the REDPSA.
(3) On November 28, 2018, the Company finalised the transfer of the legal ownership of the oilfield
services subsidiary company, Zena Drilling Limited (“Zena”), incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah Free
Trade Zone (“RAKFTZ”), in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). Zena was incorporated on July 29, 2017
by Mr Andrea Cattaneo as probono trustee of the Company.
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those
returns through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the
consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which
control ceases. Adjustments are made to the results of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used
by them, with those used by the Group.
Intercompany balances and transactions, are eliminated on consolidation, and any unrealised income and
expenses arising from intercompany transactions are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial
statements.
The following entities have not been consolidated within the Group’s financial statements because they
are considered to be immaterial to the Group:
Name
Leonardo Energy
Consulting S.r.l.
Country of
incorporation and
place of business
Proportion of
ownership interest
Principal activity
Genova, Italy
48%
Dormant
Property, plant and equipment
Development and production expenditures
Development and production (“D&P”) assets include costs incurred in developing commercial reserves
and bringing them into production. Items of property and equipment, including D&P assets, are carried
at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
When significant parts of D&P assets have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items
(major components).
Gains and losses on disposal of D&P assets are determined by comparing the proceeds of disposal with
the carrying amount of the item and are recognised in profit or loss.
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Subsequent costs
Costs incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability, costs of
replacing parts of property and equipment and work‐overs of property and equipment are recognised
only if they increase the economic benefits of the assets to which they relate. All other expenditures are
recognised in profit or loss when incurred. The carrying amounts of previous inspections or any replaced
or sold components are derecognised. The costs of day‐to‐day servicing of an item of property and
equipment are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
Depletion and depreciation
The net book value of producing assets are depleted on a field‐by‐field basis using the unit of production
method with reference to the ratio of production in the year to the related proved and probable reserves,
as determined by an independent reserve engineer, taking into account estimated future development
costs necessary to bring those reserves into production. For purposes of these calculations, relative
volumes of natural gas production and reserves are converted at the energy equivalent conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil.
Impairment
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the D&P assets for circumstances that indicate
the assets may be impaired. Assets are grouped together into cash‐generating units (“CGUs”) for the
purpose of impairment testing.
If any such indication of impairment exists, the Group makes an estimate of its recoverable amount. A
CGUs recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre‐tax discount
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the
asset. Value in use is generally computed by reference to the present value of future cash flows expected
to be derived from the production of proved and probable reserves.
Fair value less costs to sell is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of a CGU in
an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. The fair value less cost to sell of
D&P assets is generally determined as the net present value of the estimated future cash flows expected
to arise from the continued use of the CGU, including any expansion prospects, and its eventual disposal,
using assumptions that an independent market participant may take into account.
These cash flows are discounted by an appropriate discount rate which would be applied by such a market
participant to arrive at a net present value of the CGU. When the recoverable amount is less than the
carrying amount, the asset or CGU is impaired. For impairment losses identified on a CGU, the loss is
allocated on a pro rata basis to the assets within the CGU. The impairment loss is recognised as an expense
in profit or loss.
At the end of each subsequent reporting period, these impairments are assessed for indicators of reversal.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased
to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss have been
recognised for the asset or CGU in prior periods.
A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
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Decommissioning provision
The Group recognises a decommissioning obligation in the period in which a well is drilled or acquired and
a reasonable estimate of the future costs associated with removal, site restoration and asset retirement
can be made. The estimated decommissioning provision is recorded with a corresponding increase in the
carrying amount of the related cost center.
Decommissioning provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the
expenditures required to settle the present obligation at the statement of financial position date.
Subsequent to the initial measurement, the provision is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the
unwinding of discount and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The
increase in the provision due to the unwinding of discount is recognised as finance expenses. Actual costs
incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning obligations are charged against the provision to the
extent the provision was established.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash deposits in bank accounts and cash in hand.
Inventory
Inventory consists of crude oil which is recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of
producing crude oil is accounted on a weighted average basis. This cost includes all costs incurred in the
normal course of business in bringing each product to its present location and condition. The cost of crude
oil is the producing cost, including royalties. Net realisable value of crude oil and refined products is based
on estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less any expected selling costs.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized in the Group’s statement of financial position when
the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial
liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the
acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities are added to or deducted from the fair value
of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs
directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit
or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
Financial assets
All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on a trade date
basis. All recognized financial assets are measured subsequently in their entirety at either amortized cost
or fair value, depending on the classification of the financial assets.
Classification of financial assets
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are measured subsequently at amortized cost using
the effective interest method:
•
•
the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order
to collect contractual cash flows; and
the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
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Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are measured subsequently at fair value through
other comprehensive income (FVTOCI):
•
•
the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting
contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
By default, all other financial assets are measured subsequently at fair value through profit or loss
(FVTPL).
Despite the foregoing, the Group may make the following irrevocable election/designation at initial
recognition of a financial asset:
•
•
the Group may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in fair value of an equity investment
in other comprehensive income if certain criteria are met; and
the Group may irrevocably designate a debt investment that meets the amortized cost or FVTOCI
criteria as measured at FVTPL if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group applies the expected credit loss model to financial assets measured at amortized cost or at
fair value through other comprehensive income. There are no financial assets other than trade
receivables.
De-recognition of financial assets
The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the
asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership of the asset to another entity.
Financial liabilities and equity
Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the
substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity
instrument.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after
deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognised at the proceeds
received, net of direct issue costs.
Repurchase of the Group’s own equity instruments is recognised and deducted directly in equity. No gain
or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity
instruments.
Financial liabilities
All financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Compound financial instruments
Compound financial instruments include convertible notes which can be converted into a fixed number
of common shares for a fixed amount of consideration. The compound financial instrument is bifurcated
and recorded with a liability and equity component. The liability component is initially recognised as the
fair value of the liability without the conversion feature, which is calculated using inputs that fall within
level 1 of the fair value hierarchy of IFRS 13. The equity component is recognised as the difference
between the fair value of the convertible debt and the fair value of the liability component.
Transaction costs are proportionately allocated between the components. Subsequently, the liability
component is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method and accretes up to the
principal balance at maturity.
The equity component is not re‐measured after initial recognition. Upon conversion, the liability
component is reclassified to equity and no gain or loss is recognised. If the number of common shares to
which the loan can be converted is not fixed then the loan is recorded as a liability with no debt / equity
split.
De-recognition of financial liabilities
The Group removes a financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) from its statement of financial
position when, and only when, it is extinguished-ie. when the obligation specified in the contract is
discharged or cancelled or expires.
Amortized cost and effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a debt instrument and of
allocating interest income over the relevant period. For financial assets other than purchased or
originated credit-impaired financial assets (i.e. assets that are credit-impaired on initial recognition), the
effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees
and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and
other premiums or discounts) excluding expected credit losses, through the expected life of the debt
instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the gross carrying amount of the debt instrument
on initial recognition.
The amortized cost of a financial asset is the amount at which the financial asset is measured at initial
recognition minus the principal repayments, plus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest
method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss
allowance. The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is the amortized cost of a financial asset before
adjusting for any loss allowance.
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method for debt instruments measured
subsequently at amortized cost. For financial assets, interest income is calculated by applying the
effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset, except for financial assets that
have subsequently become credit-impaired. For financial assets that have subsequently become credit-
impaired, interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate to the amortized cost of
the financial asset. If, in subsequent reporting periods, the credit risk on the credit-impaired financial
instrument improves so that the financial asset is no longer credit-impaired, interest income is recognized
by applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset.
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The Group’s financial assets were classified as financial assets measured subsequently at amortized cost.
The Group’s financial liabilities were classified as financial liabilities measured subsequently at amortized
cost. The Group does not choose to classify any financial liabilities as measured at fair value through profit
or loss.
Deferred consideration liability
Deferred consideration comprises capital commitments acquired as part of the Azerbaijan business
combination transaction. These liabilities are measured at the net present value of contracted future cash
flows. Details of the value and timing of future cash flows from the deferred consideration liability are
included at note 19.
Share capital
Share capital is classified as equity if it is non-redeemable and any dividends are discretionary, or is
redeemable but only at the Group's option. Dividends on share capital classified as equity are recognised
as distributions within equity. Non-equity share capital is classified as a liability if it is redeemable on a
specific date or at the option of the shareholders or if dividend payments are not discretionary. Dividends
thereon are recognised in the consolidated income statement as a financial expense.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares are recognised as a deduction from
equity.
Share‐based payments
The cost of providing share-based payments to employees is charged to the statement of comprehensive
income (or treated as a share issue cost) over the vesting period of the related share options or share
allocations. The cost is based on the fair values of the options, which is determined using the Black Scholes
method. The values of the charge is adjusted to reflect expected and actual level of vesting. Charges are
not adjusted for market related conditions that are not achieved. Where equity instruments are granted
to persons other than Directors or employees the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is
charged with the fair value of the related goods or services received.
Earnings per share
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share for its common shares. Basic earnings per share
amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Group
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per
share amounts are determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders and
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted, for the effects of all dilutive
potential common shares.
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group enters into contracts for the sale of oil and gas. Revenueis recognised when the price is
determinable, the product has been delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract, the significant
risks and rewards or ownership have been transferred to the customer and collection of the sales price is
reasonably assured. The performance obligation is identified to be the delivery of oil and gas to the
customer, and the transaction price is allocated to the amount of oil and gas delivered. These criteria for
performance obligation are assessed to have occurred once the product has been delivered to the
customer.
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Foreign currency translation
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the respective functional currencies of the Group and
its subsidiaries using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period end
exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The financial results and position of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the
presentation currency are translated as follows:
• Assets and liabilities are translated at period‐end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting
date; and,
•
Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period.
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the Group’s
exchange difference on translating foreign operations on the statement of comprehensive income and
are reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. These differences are recognised in profit
or loss in the period in which the operation is disposed.
Finance expense
Finance expense is comprised of interest on debt, accretion of the decommissioning obligation, accretion
of convertible notes and other miscellaneous interest charges.
Taxation
Income tax expense is comprised of current and deferred tax and is recognised in profit or loss except to
the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this
case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted at period end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous
years.
Deferred tax is recorded, using the asset and liability method, on temporary differences between the tax
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. However,
deferred tax is not recorded on taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill
or on the initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction other than a business combination that
affect neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the
expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax
rates enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be
available against which the asset can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed
at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable
profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred
tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax
assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation
authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
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4. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions about the future. The relating accounting estimates will by
definition, seldom equal to related achieved result. The estimates and judgements that have significant
risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year are addressed below:
Going concern / minimum production required
The Directors have provided detail within notes 2 and 23 to these financial statements which explain the
Group’s obligations and commitments under the REDPSA and the potential consequences of not meeting
those obligations. The Directors have assessed that the Group will be able to meet the obligations within
the required timeframe and have noted the challenges that they face in being able to do so. This is
considered a cirtical accounting judgement due to the nature of uncertainy surrounding the factors which
directly effect the Group’s ability to meet the REDPSA obligations. as they are based upon using newly
acquired assets.
Property, plant and equipment
Management reviews the Group’s property, plant and equipment annually for impairment indicators.
The determination of recoverable amounts in any resulting impairment test requires judgement around
key assumptions. Key assumptions in the impairment models include those related to prices that are
based on forward curves and long-term corporate assumptions thereafter, discount rates, that are risked
to reflect conditions specific to individual assets, future costs, both capital and operating that are based
on management’s estimates having regard to past experience and the known characteristics of the
individual assets, reserves and future production, which are discussed further on note 9. The carrying
value of property, plant and equipment as at March 31, 2019 was CAD $1,079,639k (2018 – CAD
$1,077,445k). It is also dependent on the Group being able to meet the CPR stated capital expenditure to
ensure estimated cashflows are met and this is dependent on the availability of funding. It is also
dependent on the Group being able to meet the production rate required by the REDPSA to ensure good
title to the Azeri asset remains.
Proved and probable reserves and contingent resources
The volume of proved and probable oil and gas reserves is an estimate that affects the unit of production
depreciation of producing oil and gas property, plant and equipment as well as being a significant estimate
affecting decommissioning provisions, impairment calculations and the valuation of oil and gas properties
in business combinations. Contingent resources affect the valuation of exploration and exploration assets
acquired in business combinations and the estimation of the recoverable value of those assets in
impairment tests.
Proved and probable reserves and contingent resources are estimated using standard recognised
evaluation techniques. Estimates are reviewed at least annually and are regularly estimated by
independent consultants. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of
development required to produce the reserves by reference to operators, where applicable, and internal
engineers.
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The Group’s reserves are evaluated and reported on by independent reserve engineers at least annually
in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 51‐101. The engineers issue
a Competent’s Person Report (“CPR”) and the latest version was published on Zenith Energy Ltd’s website
(www.zenithenergy.ca) on 28 June 2019. Reserve estimation is based on a variety of factors including
engineering data, geological and geophysical data, projected future rates of production, commodity
pricing and timing of future expenditures, all of which are subject to significant judgement and
interpretation.
Compensatory oil
The Group have a contractual obligation, to:
1. within one year following the Effective Date, deliver at no charge to SOCAR 5% of the total production
of petroleum produced from the contract rehabilitation area in each calendar quarter; and
2. commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, start delivering, at no charge to SOCAR,
15% of the total production of petroleum produced from the contract rehabilitation area in each
calendar quarter, until the amount delivered is the equivalent of 45,000 tons of “compensatory” crude
oil to SOCAR.
The amount, stated as a liability, reflect this part of production that has to be delivered to Socar, valued
at the estimated production price of US$20 per barrel. The production price per barrel has been estimated
on historical basis, based on the production costs per barrel of the former ownership of the concession
(SOCAR). The carrying value of the compensatory oil provision as at March 31, 2019 is CAD $5,424k (2018
– CAD $5,444k)
Decommissioning costs
Most of these decommissioning events are many years in the future and the precise requirements that
will have to be met when the removal event occurs are uncertain. Decommissioning technologies and
costs are constantly changing, as well as political, environmental, safety and public expectations.
The estimated cost of decommissioning at the end of the producing lives of fields is reviewed periodically
and is based on forecast price levels and technology at the Statement of Financial Position date. Provision
is made for the estimated cost at the Statement of Financial Position date, using a discounted cash flow
methodology and a risk free rate of return. Details of the Group’s decommissioning costs are disclosed in
note 17. The carrying value of the decommissioning costs as at March 31, 2019 is CAD $9,089k (2018 –
CAD $9,140k).
5. Administrative expenses
During the yer ended March 31, 2019, the Group incurred CAD$ 7,957k (2018 - CAD$ 6,767k) of
Administrative Expenses. Furthermore, during the same period the Group incurred CAD$ 2,706k (2018 -
CAD$ 487k) of non-recurrent expenses which relate to the cost of raising funds, negotiation for potential
acquisition of producing assets and the share based payments costs, which is a non-cash item.
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Auditors remuneration - audit fees Group
Auditors remuneration - associates of Group auditors
Accounting and bookkeeping
Consultancy fees
Legal
Other professional fees
Office
Administrative expenses
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Other administrative expenses
Salaries
Travel
General and administrative expenses
Non-recurringexpenses
Bond issue costs
Listing costs (Norway and UK)
Aborted Transaction Costs
Share based payments
Total non-recurring expenses
Total general and administrative expenses
6. Staff cost
(a) Employee compensation cost
Year ended
March 31, 2019
March 31, 2018
CAD$’000
CAD$’000
129
-
30
1,021
163
-
627
481
(314)
-
2,547
567
5,251
110
45
123
1,135
507
48
273
1,159
563
74
1,695
548
6,280
127
1,167
405
-
-
-
1,007
487
2,706
7,957
487
6,767
During the year the Group had an average of 207 (2018: 206) full time employees based in its offices in
London in the UK, Baku in Azerbaijan and Genoa in Italy.
The following table details the amounts of total employee compensation included in the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income:
Operating
General and administrative
Share based payments
Total employee compensation cost
(b) Key management compensation
2019
CAD $’000
2,285
2,547
1,007
5,839
2018
CAD $’000
2,424
1,695
487
4,606
Key management personnel are those people having authority and responsibility for planning,
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directing and controlling the activities of an entity, either directly or indirectly. The following table
summarises annual compensation and long-term compensation of the Group's "Named Executive
Officers" (as defined by Form 51-102F6) for the two most recently completed financial years that
ended on March 31, 2019. The named executive officers equate to key management personnel:
Short
term
employee
benefit
CAD $’000
Other
short term
benefits
CAD $’000
Other
long term
benefits
CAD $’000
Share based
payments
CAD $’000
Other
benefits
CAD $’000
Total
CAD $’000
685
667
63
60
-
-
8
8
-
-
-
-
152
199
24
42
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
56
462
-
36
-
22
-
18
-
62
-
62
42
36
419
18
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
116
-
23
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
819
1,548
81
113
-
22
8
26
-
62
-
62
194
338
24
Name and
principal
position
Andrea
Cattaneo
(1-2-3)
Luigi Regis
Milano (4)
Jose
Ramon
Lopez-
Portillo (5)
Dario
Sodero(6)
Erik Larre
(7)
Sergey
Borovskiy
(8)
Luca (9)
Benedetto
Alan
Hume(10)
Year(2)
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
Notes:
1. Andrea Cattaneo was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective 01 January 2009. As
proposed by the Compensation Committee, Mr. Cattaneo’s annual consulting fee payment is
approximately £210k (CAD $366k), payable in equal monthly instalments, plus benefits for the year
ended March 31, 2019. Mr Cattaneo has agreed to swap his full salary for new Common Shares (“Salary
Sacrifice Shares”), with effect from 1 April 2018. The new Common Shares are issued on a quarterly
basis at a price that is the average price at which the Common Shares traded during the period, based
on the mid-market closing price on the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Cattaneo also received a yearly
bonus compensation of CAD$200k from the parent Company and CAD$101k from subsidiary
undertakings.
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2. Mr. Andrea Cattaneo received a share-based payment of CAD$462k, relating stock options granted
during the year ended March 31, 2019.
3. Mr. Andrea Cattaneo had CAD$34k as Director fee compensation, CAD$59k as Fee for guarantee
remuneration and CAD$174k as a management fee premium for EMTN issue, during year ended March
31, 2019.
4. Mr. Luigi Regis Milano had a yearly compensation of CAD$60k from subsidiary undertakings, a share-
based payment of CAD$36k, relating stock options granted during the year, and CAD$17k as Director
fee compensation, for the year ended March 31, 2019
5. Mr. Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo received a share-based payment of CAD$22k, relating stock options
granted during the year ended March 31, 2019.
6. Mr. Sodero received a fee for professional consulting services of approximately CAD$8k and a share-
based payment of CAD$18k, relating stock options granted, during the year ended March 31, 2019.
7. Mr. Erik Larre received a share-based payment of CAD$18k, relating stock options granted during the
year ended March 31, 2019.
8. Mr. Sergey Borovskiy a share-based payment of CAD$62k, relating stock options granted during the
year ended March 31, 2019.
9. Mr. Luca Benedetto was appointed as Chief Financial Officer from April 2017, and received a
compensation of CAD$167k from the parent Company and and CAD$32k from subsidiary undertakings.
He also received a share-based payment of CAD$116k, relating stock options granted during the year
and accrual for annual leave for CAD$23k,for the year ended March 31, 2019.
10. Mr. Alan Hume served as Chief Financial Officer from September 2016 to April 2017.
7. Finance expense
Interest expense
Accretion of decommissioning provision
Effective interest on financial liabilities held at amortised cost
Decretion of bonds
Net finance expense
8. Taxatiom
Current tax
Deferred tax
Total tax charge for the year
2019
CAD $’000
469
363
356
-
1,188
2018
CAD $’000
423
371
-
(5)
789
2019
CAD $’000
2018
CAD $’000
-
-
-
-
-
-
The difference between tax expense for the year and expected income taxes based on the statutory tax
rate arises as follows:
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Loss before taxation
Expected tax at 27%
Differences on tax rates attributable to other jurisdictions
Non-deductible expenses
Changes in enacted rates and other
Temporary differences
Tax losses carried forward
Under(over)provided in prior years
Tax charge
2019
CAD $’000
(9,761)
(2,635)
85
272
(48)
(30)
2,356
-
-
2018
CAD $’000
(9,918)
(2,678)
259
-
-
83
2,344
(8)
-
The tax (credit) / charge for the year ended March 31, 2019 comprised CAD $Nil (2018 – CAD $Nil) of
current tax expense and CAD $Nil deferred tax reduction (2018 – CAD $Nil deferred tax reduction).
Recognised deferred tax liabilities are attributable to the following:
Property and equipment
Decommissioning obligation
Non‐capital loss carryforwards
Recognised deferred tax liabilities
2019
CAD $’000
(2,554)
47
109
2,398
2018
CAD $’000
(2,554)
47
109
2,398
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following temporary differences as it is not
considered probable that sufficient taxable income will allow the deferred tax assets to be utilised and
recovered:
Non‐capital loss carryforwards
Share issuance costs
Capital losses
Other
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
2018
CAD $’000
64,980
156
3,408
978
69,522
2018
CAD $’000
27,923
282
3,409
104
31,718
As at March 31, 2019, the Group has accumulated non-capital losses in Canada totaling CAD
$638,484k (2018 - CAD $632,171k ) which expire in varying amounts between 2022 and 2039 and CAD
$795k (2018 – CAD $400k) of non-capital losses with no expiry date.
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9.
Property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount at March 31, 2017
Additions
Disposals
Depletion and depreciation
Compensatory oil delivered
Foreign exchange differences
Carrying amount at March 31, 2018
Additions
Disposals
Depletion and depreciation
Compensatory oil delivered
Foreign exchange differences
Carrying amount at March 31, 2019
D&P Assets
CAD $’000
1,072,933
6,026
(55)
(2,221)
(271)
1,033
1,077,445
5,205
(378)
(2,283)
(347)
(3)
1,079,639
Property, plant and equipment have attached capital commitments represented by deferred
consideration payable. The details of these capital commitments are included within the ‘Capital costs’
section of note 17.
Impairment test for property, plant and equipment
As at March 31, 2019, a review was undertaken of the carrying amounts of property , plant and equipment
to determine whether there was any indication of a trigger that may have led to these assets suffering an
impairment loss. Following this review impairment triggers were noted in relation to the Azerbaijan assets
due to the carrying amount of the Group net assets exceeding the Company’s market capitalision and also
the Group encountered some operational difficulty with well workovers which led to lower than expected
production levels compared to forecasts for the same period.
As there is no readily available market for the Group’s oil and gas properties, fair value is derived as the
net present value of the estimated future cash flows arising from the continued use of the assets,
incorporating assumptions that a typical market participant would take into account. The value in use of
an oil and gas property is generally lower than its Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal (‘FVLCD’) as value in
use reflects only those cash flows expected to be derived from the asset in its current condition. FVLCD
includes appraisal and development expenditure that a market participant would consider likely to
enhance the productive capacity of an asset and optimise future cash flows. Consequently, the Group
determines recoverable amount based on FVLCD using a Discounted Cash Flow (‘DCF’) methodology.
The DCF was derived by estimating discounted after tax cash flows for each CGU based on estimates that
a typical market participant would use in valuing such assets. The impairment tests compared the
recoverable amount of the respective CGUs noted below to the respective carrying values of their
associated assets. The estimates of FVLCD meet the definition of level three fair value measurements as
they are determined from unobservable inputs.
Azerbaijan Cash Generating Unit
In accordance with IAS 36, the impairment review was undertaken in US$ being the currency in which
future cash flows from Azerbaijan will be generated.
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Key assumptions:
• Production profiles: these were based on the latest available information from management and
included 2P reserves for Jafarli and Muradkhanli of 30.5 MSTB (2018 – 31.7 MSTB).
• Capital and operating costs: these were based on the current operating and capital costs in
Azerbaijan.
• Oil price: An average 2019 oil price of $58.5/STB based on information for the Urals Oil stream
and information provided by management.
• Discount rate: The estimated fair value less costs to sell of the Azerbaijan CGU was based on 10%
(2018 – 10%). This was based on a Weighted Average Cost of Capital analysis consistent with that
used in previous impairment reviews.
Based on the key assumptions set out above:
• The estimated recoverable amount of the Azerbaijan CGU at March 31, 2019 was higher than its
carrying amount by CAD$38m, therefore, no impairment was recognised in the year ended March
31, 2019 (2018 - CAD $nil) in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Sensitivy analysis for Azerbaijan:
Any impairment is dependent on judgement used in determining the most appropriate basis for the
assumptions and estimates made by management, particularly in relation to the key assumptions
described above. Sensitivity analysis to likely and potential changes in key assumptions has therefore been
provided below. The impact on the impairment calculation of applying different assumptions to oil prices,
production volumes, future capital expenditure and discount rates, all other inputs remaining equal, would
be as follows:
Impact if oil prices:
Impact
volumes:
if production
Impact if future capital
expenditure:
Impact if discount rate:
Increased by 20%
Decreased by 20%
Increased by 20%
Decreased by 20%
Increased by 20%
Decreased by 20%
Increased by 5 percentage points to 15%
Decreased by 5 percentage points to 5 %
Increase in headroom
/(Impairment required)
(CAD $)
280m
(203m)
280m
(203m)
(50m)
127m
(245m)
490m
Italian Cash Generating Unit
Key assumptions:
• Production profiles: these were based on the latest available information from management.
• Capital and operating costs: these were based on the current operating and capital costs in Italy.
• Gas price: An average 2019 oil price of $4.39/Mscf based on information from the World Bank
European gas price forecast and information provided by management.
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• Discount rate: The estimated fair value less costs to sell of the Italian CGU was based on 15%
(2018 – 15%). This was based on a Weighted Average Cost of Capital analysis consistent with that
used in previous impairment reviews.
Based on the key assumptions set out above:
• The estimated recoverable amount of the Italian CGU at March 31, 2019 was higher than its
carrying amount by CAD$8m, therefore, no impairment was recognised in the year ended March
31, 2019 (2018 - CAD $nil) in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
10. Non-current financial assets held at amortised cost
Upon the change of ownership of the assets acquired in Italy in the year 2016, the Group obtained an
insurance policy for its Italian oil and gas operations. The policy has a five year term for which the Group
paid the total premium of EUR 567k (CAD $868k), of which CAD $nil (2018 – CAD $nil) has been recognised
as an expense. The outstanding balance of CAD $422k (2018 - CAD $441k) is included in long-term assets.
During the year 2016 the Group received the news that the insurance company was in default. The
Directors decided not to expense the monthly installment on the prepaid insurance, waiting for the
reimbursement promised by the State of Romania, where the insurance company was based.
11. Inventory
As at March 31, 2019, inventory consists of CAD $nil (2018 – CAD $6k) of crude oil that has been produced
but not yet sold, and CAD $156k of materials (2018 – CAD $171k) . The amount of inventory recognised
in the statement of comprehensive income is CAD $220k (2018 - CAD $39k).
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan - materials
Italy
12. Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables
Bonds in treasury
Other receivables
Directors loan account
Total trade and other receivables
2019
Barrels
-
-
-
-
CAD
$’000
-
148
8
156
2018
Barrels
CAD $’000
104
-
-
104
6
165
6
177
2019
CAD $’000
1,362
3,835
52
164
5,413
2018
CAD $’000
1,799
-
109
-
1,908
The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses using a lifetime
expected credit loss provision for trade receivables. To measure expected credit losses on a collective
basis, trade receivables are grouped based on similar credit risk and ageing. The Group’s customer base
is of a similar bracket and share the same characteristics, as such these have been treated as one
population. The Group’s customers are all State customers, therefore, the lifetime expected losses are
considered to be CAD$ nil.
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13. Change in working capital
Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid property and equipment insurance
Trade and other payables
Total change in working capital
14. Share Capital
2019
CAD $’000
(3,510)
21
5
19
2,064
(1,401)
2018
CAD $’000
(238)
(39)
30
(40)
5,908
5,621
Zenith is authorised to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares, of which 101,628,366 were issued
at no par value and fully paid during the year ended March 31, 2019 (2018 – 43,221,468). All Common
Shares have the right to vote and the right to receive dividends. Zenith is authorised to issue an unlimited
number of preferred shares, issuable in series, of which none have been issued as of the date of these
Financial Statements. The Directors of the Group may by resolution fix the rights, privileges, restrictions
and conditions of the preferred shares of each series.
Following the issue of the new Ordinary Shares, the Group had 260,427,064 common shares in issue and
admitted to trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange and Mekur Market of the Oslo Bors,
as of March 31, 2019.
As of the same date, Zenith had 226,422,852 common shares in issue and admitted to trading on the Main
Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Issued
Balance – April 1, 2017
Exercise of stock options
Exercise of warrants
Balance – June 30, 2017
Non-brokered unit private placement
Finder’s fee
Non-brokered unit private placement
Finder’s fee
Non-brokered unit private placement
Finder’s fee
Non-brokered unit private placement
Finder’s fee
Exercise of stock option
Settlement of debt
Balance – September 30, 2017
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Number of
common shares
115,577,230
1,000,000
1,019,250
117,596,480
3,533,333
-
2,666,667
-
666,666
-
3,600,000
-
1,000,000
111,131
129,174,277
2,049,775
1,257,875
1,306,050
500,000
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Amount
CAD $’000
17,229
-
153
17,382
438
(22)
328
(16)
82
(4)
404
(20)
100
17
18,689
307
189
261
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Issued
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of stock option
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of stock option
Exercise of stock option
Exercise of warrants
Balance – December 31, 2017
Non-brokered unit private placement
Non-brokered unit private placement
Finder’s fee
Settlement of debt
Balance – April 1, 2018
Settlement of debt (i)
Non-brokered unit private placement (oo)
Finder’s fee
Balance – June 30, 2018
Finder’s fee
Balance – September 31, 2018
Settlement of debt (iii)
Non-brokered unit private placement (iv)
Non-brokered unit private placement (v)
Finder’s fee
Balance – December 31, 2018
Non-brokered unit private placement (vi)
Non-brokered unit private placement (vi)
Finder’s fee
Balance – 31 March 2019
Number of
common shares
1,612,142
3,150,000
2,000,000
400,000
1,000,000
1,650,000
100,000
144,200,119
4,000,000
9,000,000
-
1,598,579
158,798,698
1,123,068
54,172,451
-
214,094,217
-
214,094,217
2,225,941
20,782,429
2,857,143
-
239,959,730
10,364,640
10,102,694
-
260,427,064
Amount
CAD $’000
322
473
200
80
150
202
20
20,968
500
1,158
(58)
224
22,792
185
3,694
(187)
26,484
(5)
26,479
186
1,141
157
(107)
27,856
517
519
- (26)
28,866
i)
ii)
On May 4, 2018, Mr. Cattaneo swapped part of his salary for the 2018 financial year in
exchange for common shares in Zenith. As a result the Group issued Mr. Andrea Cattaneo
1,123,068 common shares in the capital of the Group at an average price of CAD$0.165
(approximately £0.094) for the period from April 1, 2017, until March 31, 2018, for an
amount of CAD$185k. The amount of the Salary Sacrifice Shares was calculated based on Mr.
Cattaneo's salary as at April 1, 2017.
On June 21, 2018, the Company raised gross proceeds totaling, in aggregate, £2,167k
(CAD$3,694k). As a result of the Placing, Subscription the Group issued a total of 54,172,451
new common shares, (the "New Common Shares").
The Company also paid finder’s fees for CAD$192k, of which CAD$5k were recognized in the
Q2 of the FY 2019, and issued 1,280,000 warrants, that could be exercised at a price of
CAD$0.07 for a duration of three years.
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iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
On October 2, 2018, Mr. Andrea Cattaneo swapped his salary for the first two quarters of
the 2019 financial year in exchange for common shares in the capital of Zenith ("Salary
issued Mr.
Sacrifice Shares"). As a result, on October 1, 2018, the Company
Cattaneo 2,225,941 Salary Sacrifice Shares at an average price of CAD$0.108 for the period
from April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018, and at an average price of CAD$0.069 for the period
from July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018. The amount of Salary Sacrifice Shares was
calculated on the basis of Mr. Cattaneo's salary as at October 1, 2018.
On November 7, 2018, the Group received approval for admission to trading of its entire
common share capital on the Merkur Market of the Oslo Børs (the "Merkur Market"). In
order to satisfy the Merkur Market admission requirements the Company completed a
private placement with Norwegian investors (the "Private Placement"). The Private
Placement successfully raised gross proceeds of NOK 7,274k (approximately £668k or
CAD$1,142k) through the placement of 20,782,429 common shares of no-par value (the
"Placement Shares") at a subscription price of NOK 0.35 per share (approximately £0.032 or
CAD$0.055 per Placement Share).
On November 12, 2018, the Group completed a private placement on the Merkur Market of
the Oslo Børs with Norwegian investors raising gross proceeds of NOK 1 million
(approximately £92k or CAD$157k) through the placement of 2,857,143 common shares of
no par value (the “Placement Shares”) at a subscription price of NOK 0.35 per Placement
Share (approximately £0.032 or CAD$0.055).
On February 8, 2019 the Group announced the completing of 2 offerings, one in Canada, (the
"Canadian Financing"), and the other in the United Kingdom, (the "UK Financing"), with a
consortium of private and institutional investors to raise a total of £607k (approximately
CAD$1,036k). The Company paid related finder’s fee for CAD$26k.
The Group intends to use the aggregate proceeds of the Canadian Financing and the UK
Financing to increase its continued investment in its Azerbaijan field operations and for
general working capital.
Canadian Financing
Zenith issued a total of 10,364,640 common shares of no par value in the capital of the Group
("Common Shares") at a price of CAD$0.05 in connection with the Canadian Financing to raise
gross proceeds of CAD$519k (approximately £304k).
Each subscription for a Canadian Financing Common Share has attached a share purchase
warrant with a duration of twelve months and an exercise price of CAD$0.10.
UK Financing
Zenith issued a total of 10,102,694 Common Shares of no par value in the capital of the
Company at a price of £0.03 in connection with the UK Financing (the "UK Financing Common
Shares") to raise gross proceeds of £303k (approximately CAD$517k).
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15. Warrants and options
Balance – April 1, 2017
Options issued
Warrants exercised
Expired
Balance – June 30, 2017
Options issued
Warrant issued
Options excercised
Options excercised
Warrants excercised
Warrants expired
Warrants expired
Number of
options
5,000,000
2,750,000
-
-
7,750,000
2,000,000
-
(3,900,000)
(1,750,000)
-
-
-
Number of
warrants
56,995,908
-
(1,019,250)
(7,533,833)
48,442,825
-
180,000
-
-
(10,375,842)
(2,349,320)
(8,870,019)
Balance – April 1, 2018
4,100,000
27,027,644
Options issued
Warrants issued
Warrants expired
Warrants expired
10,500,000
-
-
-
-
1,280,000
(1,807,500)
(8,628,813)
Balance – June 30, 2018
14,600,000
17,871,331
Warrants issued
Warrants expired
Options expired
Options expired
Options expired
Warrants expired
Warrants expired
Balance – December 31,
2018
Warrants issued
Warrants expired
Balance – March 31, 2019
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,500,000)
(1,000,000)
-
-
6,977,988
(1,350,000)
-
-
-
(4,214,125)
(732,920)
11,100,000
18,552,274
-
-
11,100,000
11,358,390
(10,114,286)
19,796,378
Weighted
average exercise
price
0.21
0.15
0.15
0.25
0.20
0.17
0.07
0.10
0.12
0.25
0.15
0.25
0.19
0.12
0.07
0.25
0.15
0.19
0.05
0.25
0.15
0.17
0.12
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.18
0.12
Amount CAD$’000
1,877
200
(153)
(220)
1,704
305
12
(226)
(98)
(53)
(76)
(693)
875
927
43
(192)
-
1,653
59
(46)
(119)
(193)
(88)
(107)
-
1,159
65
(77)
1,147
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Type
Grant Date
Number of
options
Exercise
price per
unit CAD$
1,100,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
4,100,000
1,100,000
500,000
9,500,000
0.10
0.15
0.18
0.10
0.18
0.12
Expiry Date
November 2021
May 2022
November 2022
November 2021
November 2022
April 2023
November 2016
May 2017
November 2017
TOTAL OPTIONS
November 2016
November 2017
April 2018
TOTAL OPTIONS
11,100,000
Stock options
Stock options
Stock options
Stock options
Stock options
Stock options
Options
The Group has a stock options plan (the "Plan") for its directors, employees and consultants. The
maximum number of shares available under the Plan is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding
common shares at the time of granting options. Granted options are fully vested on the date of grant, at
which time all related share‐based payment expense is recognised in the consolidated statements of
income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Share options expire five years from the date of granting.
As at March 31, 2019, the Group had 11,100,000 stock options outstanding (relating to 11,100,000 shares)
and exercisable at a weighted average exercise price shown on the table above per share with a weighted
average life remaining of 3.73 years.
The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model calculations based on
the following significant assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected life
Dividends
0.50% - 0.70%
100%
5 years
Nil
Granting of options
On April 3, 2018, the Board of Directors resolved to grant its directors, certain employees and consultants
a total of 10,500,000 stock options (the "Options"), in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan.
The exercise price of the Options was equivalent to the Company's TSXV closing price of March 26, 2018,
being CAD$0.12 (approximately £0.067). The Options are fully vested and have an expiry date of five years
from the date of granting.
Expiry of options
• Some employees who had been granted share options left the Group in previous quarters and, as
stipulated in the stock option agreements, these options expired upon the elapsing of three months
from the date of leaving. During the quarter ending December 31, 2018, the Group updated their
holdings for the 3,500,000 expired stock options.
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Type
Grant Date
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Warrants
Apr 2015
May 2015
September 2015
November 2015
April 2016
June 2016
November 2016
January 2017
January 2017
January 2018
Number of
Warrants
1,417,500
390,000
1,350,000
4,214,125
8,128,813
500,000
732,920
1,114,286
9,000,000
180,000
Price per unit
CAD$
Expiry Date
April 2018
0.25
0.25
May 2018
0.25 September 2018
0.25 November 2018
April 2018
0.15
0.20
June 2018
0.20 November 2018
January 2019
0.11
January 2019
0.24
January 2020
0.17
TOTAL WARRANTS
January-18
April-18
27,027,644
180,000
93,750
0.16
0.40
June-18
1,280,000
0.07
January-20
May-21
June-21
Septeber-18
6,977,988
0.05
February-20
February-19
February 19
10,364,640
900,000
0.10
0.10
February-20
February 20
TOTAL WARRANTS
19,796,378
As at March 31, 2019, the Group had 19,796,378 warrants outstanding (relating to 19,796.378 shares)
and exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of CAD$0.08 per share with a weighted average life
remaining of 1.44 year.
The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model calculations based
on the following significant assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected life
Dividends
16. Trade and other payables
Trade payables
Other payables
Accrued interest
Total trade and other payables
0.50% - 0.70%
75-100%
2 years
Nil
2019
CAD $’000
10,990
290
835
12,115
2018
CAD $’000
7,821
756
661
9,238
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17. Loans
Loans
Loan payable - current
Loan payable – non-current
Total
Loans – current
As at 1 April
Transfer from non-current
Repayments
As at 31 March
Loans – non current
As at 1 April
Loan receipt
Transfer to current
Foreign exchange
As at 31 March
a) USD loan payable
2019
CAD $’000
3,776
3,417
7,193
2019
CAD $’000
237
3,747
(208)
3,776
2019
CAD $’000
4,949
2,109
(3,747)
106
3,417
2018
CAD $’000
237
4,949
5,186
2018
CAD $’000
973
(367)
(369)
237
2018
CAD $’000
4,527
133
367
(78)
4,949
As at March 31, 2019, the Group was indebted to a third party lender for a USD$1,485k (CAD$1,982)
(March 31, 2018 - USD$1,485k (CAD$1,914k)) loan payable, bearing fixed interest at 10% per annum.
The President, CEO and Director of the Group, has provided a personal guarantee to the lender in
respect of the repayment of the USD Loan by the Group and the final payment of approximately
USD$1,485k. The final payment of approximately USD$1,485k is repayable on July 31, 2019.
As at March 31, 2019, CAD$Nil (March 31, 2018 – CAD$1,914k) of principal is classified as a non-current
liability and CAD$733k (March 31, 2018 – CAD$538k) of accrued interest is included in trade and other
payables.
b) Euro bank debt
On August 6, 2015, the Group obtained a €220k loan (CAD$349k) from the GBM Banca of Rome. The
loan is unsecured, bears fixed interest at 7% per annum and is repayable in 60 monthly payments of
principal and interest until August 6, 2020.
As at March 31, 2019, the principal balance of the loan was €98k (CAD$147k) (March 31, 2018 - €117k
(CAD$186k)) of which €47k (CAD$70k) is classified as a current liability and €52k (CAD$77k) is classified
as long-term.
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c)
Euro bank debt
On December 17, 2015, the Group obtained a €200k loan (CAD$318k) from Credito Valtellinese Bank
of Tortona. The loan is unsecured, bears fixed interest at 4.5% per annum and is repayable in 42
monthly payments of principal and interest until July 17, 2019.
As at March 31, 2019, the principal balance of the loan was €20k (CAD$31k) (March 31, 2018 - €80k
(CAD$127k)) of which CAD$31k is classified as a current liability and CAD$nil is classified as long-term.
d) USD $320,000 General line of credit agreement
On April 5, 2017, the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Zenith Aran Oil Company Limited, entered into
a general line of credit agreement with Rabitabank Open Joint Stock Company (“Rabitabank”) up to an
amount of US$320k (CAD$436k), for industrial and production purposes. The loan drawn down in one
tranche and as at April 6, 2017, it was fully drawn down. Rabitabank can postpone or suspend the facility
if there is a decline in oil production under the REDPSA of more than 30% from production levels as at
the date of first drawdown, or if the REDPSA is terminated.
This Credit Agreement bears interest at a rate of 11% per annum. The loan is guaranteed by the Group.
The loan granted for one year period. The 25% of the principal amount should be paid on quarterly basis.
The amount of interest to be paid on monthly basis.
On July 6, 2017, the terms of the repayment of the US$320k (CAD$436k) credit agreement were
amended and the first repayment of the principal of US$80k was postponed to the end of July.
On July 31, 2017 US$20k (CAD$21k) was repaid and the balance of US$60k (CAD$63k) was agreed to be
repaid on September 1, 2017. On July 31, 2018, US$40k (CAD$52k) was repaid. A subsequent credit
committee decision taken in September 2017 amended the payment terms of the loan. Zenith Aran Oil
Company Limited will pay interest on a monthly basis and the principal total amount of US$40k has been
paid on September 30, 2018. The balance of the principal amount will be repaid at a new maturity date
of April 6, 2019. Based on credit committee decision taken on 18th of April 2019 the payment of principal
amount US$280K postponed for one year until 6th of April 2020.
As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding principal amount was US$282K (CAD$376k) (March 31, 2018 -
USD$280k (CAD$360k)) and it was classified as a non-current liability.
e) USD $200,000 General line of credit agreement
On April 12, 2017, Zenith Aran entered into a general line of credit agreement with Rabitabank up to
US$200k (CAD$272k). This Credit Agreement bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The loan was
granted for one-year period and the principal amount of the loan will be paid at the end of the period.
The amount of interest is repayable monthly. The loan is guaranteed by the Group. In March 2018, the
repayment of the principal amount (US$200k) was extended by 15 months until July 12, 2019. The
interest is payable on a monthly basis and the principal amount will be paid in five quarterly installments
of US$40k.
As of March 31, 2019, the amount of US$187k (CAD$249k) (March 31, 2018 - USD$200k (CAD$255)) was
classified as a current liability.
f)
Swiss loan CHF 837,500
On March 30, 2017, the Group acquired the Swiss based company Altasol SA, and assumed a loan
subscribed for the former owner on December 21, 2015 for the initial amount of CHF838k (CAD$1,161k).
The loan bears interest at a rate of 2.32% per annum. The loan is repayable in anticipated quarterly
tranches of CHF13k (plus accrued interest) (CAD$17k) and the maturity date is July 7, 2022.
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As at March 31, 2019, the principal balance of the loan was CHF687.5k (CAD$922k) of which CAD$67k
was classified as a current liability and CAD$855k was classified as non-current liability.
g)
Swiss loan CHF 1,000,000
On March 30, 2017, the Group acquired the Swiss based company Altasol SA, and assumed a loan
subscribed by the former owner on December 21, 2015 for the initial amount of CHF1,000k. The loan
bears interest at a rate of 2.2% per annum. The loan is repayable July 02, 2019 (plus accrued interest).
As at March 31, 2019, the principal balance of the loan was CHF1,000k (CAD$1,341k) (March 31, 2018 -
CHF1,000k (CAD$1,350)) and is classified as a current liability (March 31, 2018 – non-current liability).
h) Convertible loan USD 1,500,000
On September 5, 2018, the Company entered into a US$1,500,000 unsecured convertible loan facility
with a term of 18 months starting from August 30, 2018. Zenith shall pay interest on the outstanding
amount of the convertible loans at the rate of 0% per annum. The Facility includes an initial immediate
advance of US$1,300,000 and a further advance of US$200,000, to be provided at a later time and only
at the discretion of the Lenders. Under the terms of the Facility the Company issued the lenders
6,977,988 share purchase warrants to subscribe for the equivalent number of common shares of no
par value in the share capital of the Company at a price of £0.0505 per Common Share on subscription
at any time from December 30, 2018 to February 28, 2020 subject to the articles of the Company and
the terms and conditions of the convertible loans.
i)
Convertible loan GBP 1,000,000
On January 7, 2019, the Company entered into a new unsecured convertible loan facility for an
aggregate total amount of up to £1 million with a consortium of lenders. The loan facility has a term of
24 months and the Company shall pay interest on the outstanding amount of the loan facility at the rate
of 8% per annum. The loan facility is repayable on January 15, 2021. With certain limitations, the
Convertible Loan Notes ("CLNs") will be convertible into Common Shares of the Company at any time
after the expiry of a 120 day lock up period from the date of issue of the CLNs, January 15, 2019, as
required under applicable Canadian securities laws.
j) Overdraft
The group has an overdrawn balance in one bank account of CAD$ 36k (March 31, 2018 – CAD$ nil). The
overdraft is repayable on demand.
18.
Non convertible bond and notes
Non convertible bond and notes
Current
Non-current
Total
2019
CAD $’000
199
4,759
4,958
2018
CAD $’000
407
-
407
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Non convertible bond and notes
Balance – April 1, 2017
Decretion
Foreign currency translation
Balance – March 31, 2018
Interest
Issue of notes
Loan notes
Repayment of bonds
Balance – March 31, 2019
(a) Bond
CAD $’000
385
(5)
27
407
14
153
4,759
(375)
4,958
As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Series A Bond (12% p.a.) was CAD$33k and the
total amount held as a current liability; the amount relates to accrued interest, which was fully
repaid on April 2019.
(b) Mini Notes
On March 25, 2019 the Group announced that it issued unsecured notes (the "Notes") for a total
amount of £90k (CAD$153k) with 900,000 share purchase warrants attached (the "Warrants"). Each
Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of no-par value ("Common Share") in
the capital of Zenith, at a strike price of CAD$0.10 (approximately £0.056) per Common Share, for a
period of 12 months following the closing date.
Unless permitted under applicable Canadian securities legislation, holders must not trade the Notes,
or the Warrants underlying the Notes, in Canada before the date that is four months and a day after
the issue date of February 15, 2019. The formalisation of the process was subject to approval by the
TSX Venture Exchange.
The maturity date of the Notes is July 31, 2019, and they carry an interest of 15% per annum, payable
upon the maturity of July 31, 2019, computed on the basis of a 360-day year composed of twelve 30-
day months.
(c) Loan Notes
During the year the Group, as announced in September 2018 and January 2019, issued Loan Notes to
finance its development activities in Azerbaijan for a total amount of CAD$4,759k, with the duration
of 2 years. The maturity date of the Notes is 20 December 2021, and they carry an interest charge of
8% per annum, payable upon the maturity of 20 December 2021.
At the year ended March 31, 2019, CAD$14k is classified as a current liability and CAD$4,759 is
classified as long-term.
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19. Deferred consideration payable
Deferred consideration comprises capital commitments acquired as part of the Azerbaijan business
combination transaction. These liabilities are measured at the net present value of contracted future
cash flows, as follows:
Compensatory oil
The Company has an obligation, under the terms of the REDPSA, to:
1. within one year following the Effective Date, deliver at no charge to SOCAR 5% of the total
production of petroleum produced from the REDPSA area in each calendar quarter; and
2. commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, start delivering, at no charge to SOCAR,
15% of the total production of petroleum produced from the contract rehabilitation area in each
calendar quarter, until the amount delivered is the equivalent of 45,000 tons of “compensatory”
crude oil to SOCAR.
The amount, stated as a liability, reflects this production obligation that has to be delivered to SOCAR,
valued at the estimated production price of US$20 per barrel.
Capital Costs
Total capital expenditures of USD$749m (USD$ 599m net to the Company) have been estimated to
redevelop the oil fields in the block. During 2019 and 2020, it is estimated that US$ 3.5m will be spent
upgrading the gathering system and central facilities in Azerbaijan to improve safety, efficiency and
handle higher production rates..
From 2020 through 2024, 3D seismic programmes are expected to be run to fully delineate the various
pools and formations to optimize the drilling locations.
Development drilling will commence in 2019 and continue to 2035. It has been estimated that each well
in the proved case will cost USD$ 4.3m. This cost will include the direct cost of materials, fuel, salaries,
etc to drill the well as well as an allocation for the purchase of one drilling rig, well completion and tie
in. Easch well in the proved plus probable case is expected to cost USD$ 5m. In addition to the costs
anticipated for the proved wells, wells in proved plus probable category have an additional allocation fo
the periodic leasing or contracting of additional drilling rigs and expansion and modernization of the
field facilities.
In all, 147 wells are expected to be drilled, 58 of these are anticipated to be horizontal wells (legs). Most
horizontal wells will have two legs of about 1,600 m each. For the purpose of estimating costs, each leg
is considered to be a well with a cost of USD$ 5m.
Under the terms of the REDPSA, the Company and SOCAR shall, within 12 months of the effective date,
agree to a mechanism of making contributions to an abandonment fund which shall not exceed 15% of
all capital costs. Contributions to the abandonment fund can be recovered as operating costs.
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DEFERRED CONSIDERATION PAYABLE
Compensatory Oil
Current portion
Non-Current portion
Capital costs
Current portion
Non-Current portion
As of 31 March
Deferred condideration payable current
Deferred consideration payable non-
current
Total
2019
CAD$’000
330
5,094
346
478,084
483,854
676
483,178
483,854
2018
CAD$’000
271
5,173
318
478,443
484,205
589
483,616
484,205
The deferred consideration liability has been measured at the present value of contracted future cash
flows. The value and timing of contracted future cash flows has been included in note 24 (b).
20. Decommissioning provision
The following table presents the reconciliation of the carrying amount of the obligation associated with
the reclamation and abandonment of the Group’s oil and gas properties:
Balance – beginning of year
Accretion
Foreign currency translation
Balance – end of year
2019
CAD $’000
9,140
363
(414)
9,089
2018
CAD $’000
7,980
399
761
9,140
The provision has been made by estimating the decommissioning cost at current prices using existing
technology. The following significant weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the
decommissioning obligation:
Undiscounted cash flows – uninflated
Undiscounted cash flows ‐ inflated
Risk free rate
Inflation rate
Expected timing of cash flows
2019
CAD $8 million
CAD $8 million
3.4%
1.4%
13.5 years
2018
CAD $8 million
CAD $8 million
3.4%
1.4%
14.5 years
The timings of the cash flows depend on the capital expenditure incurred and the development of assets
in each concession. Each concession has a license for a set number of years, however, the licenses could
be extended for longer periods if the operator incurs capital expenditure and develops the area. The
application process starts after a license is not extended or when the reserves of a particular concesion
have been fully extracted.
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21. Earnings per share
Basic weighted average number of shares
Potential dilutive effect on shares issuable under warrants
Potential diluted weighted average number of shares
Net loss
Net earnings per share – basic (1) $
Net earnings per share – diluted
2019
CAD $’000
2018
CAD $’000
(9,761)
227,509
n/a
n/a
(0.04)
(0.04)
$
(9,918)
132,880
n/a
n/a
(0.07)
(0.07)
(1) The Group did not have any in-the-money convertible notes, warrants and stock options during
the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The effect of convertible notes, warrants and stock
options is anti-dilutive in loss periods.
The basic and diluted loss per share for 2019 are the same as there are no dilutive effects on earnings
as the effect of the exercise of share options would be to decrease the earnings per share. Details of
share warrants and options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in future years are set
out in Note 15.
22. Related party transactions
Related party transactions are considered to be in the normal course of operations and are initially
recognized at fair value. The related party transactions during the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
a) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr.
Andrea Cattaneo, purchased a total amount of 11,665,497 common shares of no par value in the
capital of the Company at an average price of CAD$0.06185 per common share (approximately
£0.03558), and a total amount of CAD$722k (approximately £415k).
b) On May 1, 2018, the Company issued Mr. Andrea Cattaneo 1,123,068 common shares ("Salary
Sacrifice Shares") at an average price of CAD$0.165 (approximately £0.094) for the period from
April 1, 2017 until March 31, 2018. This issue was subsequent to Mr. Cattaneo’s proposal to swap
his full salary for the next twelve months, effective from April 1, 2017, in exchange for common
shares in the Company.
On April 5, 2018 the Company announced that the 2017 Salary Sacrifice Proposal submitted by Mr.
Andrea Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company, had received 99.98 per cent
shareholder approval at its AGM held on March 29, 2018.
This approved proposal stated that the Salary Sacrifice Shares were issued on a quarterly basis
(with the first batch to include all Salary Sacrifice Shares accrued since April 1, 2017) at a price that
was the highest between: (i.) the average price at which the Company's common shares traded
during the period, based on the mid-market closing price on the London Stock Exchange on each
trading day, plus 15 per cent, and (ii.) the discounted market price on the TSXV at the time the
Salary Sacrifice Shares are issued.
c) On October 2, 2018, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Andrea Cattaneo
advised the Company that he had swapped his salary for the first two quarters of the 2019 financial
year in exchange for common shares in the capital of Zenith ("Salary Sacrifice Shares").
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As a result, on October 1, 2018, the Company issued Mr. Cattaneo 2,225,941 Salary Sacrifice
Shares at an average price of CAD$0.108 for the period from April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018, and
at an average price of CAD$0.069 for the period from July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018.
d) Following the aforementioned dealings, as of March 31, 2019, Mr. Cattaneo was directly
beneficially interested in a total of 21,007,911 (March 31, 2018 – 4,595,116) Common Shares in
the capital of the Company, representing 6.72 per cent of the total issued and outstanding
common share capital of the Company admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London
Stock Exchange, and representing 7.25 per cent of the total issued and outstanding common share
capital of the Company admitted to trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and Merkur Market of
the Oslo Børs.
e) As of March 31, 2019, Mr. Cattaneo was indirectly interested in a total of 1,250,000 Common
Shares, today representing 0.55 per cent of the Company's issued and outstanding common share
capital admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and representing
0.48 per cent of the total issued and outstanding common share capital of the Company admitted
to trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and Merkur Market of the Oslo Børs.
f) On July 6, 2018, Mr. Andrea Cattaneo agreed to act as a third-party guarantor in support of the
Company. On July 5, 2018, Mr. Cattaneo pledged a total of 4,542,187 common shares in the capital
of the Company, in which he has a direct beneficial interest, as collateral for the two-year non-
convertible loan facility signed by the Company on May 24, 2018, for a total amount of up to
US$2,000,000. On December 19, 2018, the loan was repaid by the Company and the pledge has
not terminated, in respect of the security English law, until the expiring of the lock-up period.
g) During the year ended March 31, 2019, Mr. Cattaneo granted some guarantees (the "Guarantees")
in favor of the Zenith for a total amount of £1,901k - as listed below:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Surety guarantee provided in favor of a Chinese lender for the outstanding amount of USD
1,485k;
Surety guarantee provided on January 18, 2018, by cheque drawn on Banca Passadore & C. n.
7001108545-02, in favor of SMAPE S.R.L for the total amount of USD 279k;
Surety guarantee provided on April 3, 2018, for the total amount of GPB 237.5k represented
by a financial collateral of no. 3,571,429.00 shares of the price at GBP 0,065 per each (as of
May 3, 2018, quote);
Surety guarantee provided on July 5, 2018, for the total amount of GPB 310k represented by
a financial collateral of no. 5,000,000 shares of the price at GBP 0,062 per each (as of May 11,
2018, quote).
The Board defined the remuneration for Guarantees in favor of Mr. Cattaneo, and the associated
terms and procedures for the payment.
j)
In 2018 Zenith explored the possibility of acquiring an entity in Indonesia. Zenith carried out a due
diligence of the Proposed Acquisition's financial accounts, which had been used as reference for
pricing the Proposed Acquisition under the Binding Option agreement and as a result of the due
diligence certain discrepancies were identified. At that point, Zenith proposed a re-negotiation of
the terms, but the ultimate vendor of the Proposed Acquisition in Indonesia did not agree to the
new proposed terms.
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Zenith's Board of Directors therefore resolved not to proceed with completion of the Proposed
Acquisition due to the vendor's refusal to renegotiate the total consideration. As aforementioned, the
accounting due diligence process evidenced negative discrepancies largely exceeding 5% of the book
values declared in the Proposed Acquisition's financial statements dated February 28, 2018.
In addition, the vendor and Zenith took opposing views regarding the return of the USD$100,000
deposit advanced by Andrea Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, in good
faith and support of the Proposed Acquisition. Zenith and Andrea Cattaneo considered the retention
of the deposit by the vendor to be contrary to the mutually agreed terms and the parties' intention.
On January 14, 2019, the Board of Directors of Zenith, considered legal proceedings against the vendor
but, due to potential very high legal costs and the additional time and travel costs required to complete
such proceedings, unanimously agreed that litigation proceedings should not be pursued, and the
deposit was written-off being reimbursed to Mr. Cattaneo by the Company.
k) During the year ended March 31, 2019, General Transaction Inc., represented by its Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman Mr. Sergey Borovskiy, a Director of the Company, granted Zenith a loan of
CAD$Nil (2018 - CAD$127,878). The maturity date of the loan, plus accrued interest at the yearly
rate of 15%, is March 31, 2020. The balance outstanding at March, 31 2019 is CAD$127,878 (2018
- CAD$127,878).
l)
In the year ended March 31, 2019, Mr. Erik Larre, a Director of the Company, granted Zenith a loan
of CAD$ Nil (2018 - Euro 20,000 (CAD$31,598)). The principal is repayable upon request and
accrued no interest. The balance outstanding at March 31, 2019 is CAD$31,598 (2018 -
CAD$31,598).
m) In the year ended March 31, 2019, Zenith granted Leonardo Energy Consulting S.r.l., an entity
where Zenith holds a 48% interest on its share capital, a loan of CAD$5,393 (2018 - CAD$19,528),
to develop its activities. The loan is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. The
balance outstanding at March 31, 2019 is CAD$24,921 (2018 – CAD$19,528).
n) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company paid a total of CAD$24,272 (2018: CAD$Nil),
to Ippolito Cattaneo, the son of Mr. Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer and President of the
Company, as consulting fees for investor relations work during the period from 1 January 2017 up
to January 2018. The balance outstanding at March 31, 2019 is CAD$Nil (2018 – CAD$Nil).
23. Commitments and contingencies
Covenants and commitments under the REDPSA
Production level achievements
In accordance with the REDPSA, the Company has an obligation to achieve certain production levels not
later than the expiry of two years from the date of SOCAR’s approval of the rehabilitation and production
program within ninety consecutive days. An average daily rate of crude oil production should be at least
2 times the average daily rate of crude oil production in 2015 which was about 44 tons for four
consecutive calendar quarters. Average daily production of crude oil was 34 tons and 37 tons as at March
31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company has not reached the required production level as at March
31, 2019.
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According to the REDPSA, a failure to meet the above requirement would constitute a material breach of
the REDPSA and may result in the termination of the REDPSA, and any costs incurred by the Company
with respect to the contract area since inception would not be recoverable.
The Company has conducted successful geological studies during the last two years to evaluate the
geological structure of the Muradkhanli, Jafarli and Zardab fields. Additionally, the management plans to
start active drilling program in upcoming months, which will contribute increase of production level. The
management believes that the future investment plans and maintenance works will allow the Company
to reach the required level of production in the future.
In accordance with the REDPSA, the Company shall have the obligation to carry, in proportion to its
participating interests, one hundred percent of SOA’s participating interest as follows:
For petroleum operations in the Contract Rehabilitation Area: from the effective date of REDPSA and until
the end of period of four consecutive calendar quarters in which the average daily rate of crude oil
production from the Contract Rehabilitation Area will be at least 2 times the average daily rate of crude
oil production from the Contract Rehabilitation Area in 2015 (“Carry 1”);
For petroleum operations in the Contract Exploration Area incurred in connection with the performance
of the Minimum Exploration Work Program (“MEWP”) and the work defined for the Additional
Exploration Period (if the Company proceeds thereto): from the effective date and until the date of
approval of the Development Program (“Carry 2”). The carry periods have not ended as at the reporting
date.
World Market Oil contract
The Company entered into a sales agreement with SOCAR whereby the Company, and SOA REDPSA
committed to sell their full entitlements of crude oil produced in the REDPSA contract area to SOCAR at
market prices. Accordingly, the Company sold all the crude oil produced from the rehabilitation area of
the REDPSA to SOCAR.
Compensatory Crude Oil (“CCO”)
The Company shall pay to SOCAR Compensatory Petroleum amounting to five percent of production for
the first twelve months after the effective date and fifteen percent during the second and subsequent
years until the delivery of a maximum of 45,000 tons (approximately 315,000 barrels) of crude oil, after
which no further CCO is required.
The Company delivered to SOCAR the amount of CCO equal to 1,816 tons and 1,564 tons as of March 31,
2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company has an obligation to deliver additional 41,174 tons contingent
to future production volume as at March 31, 2019 (2018: 42,990 tons).
As at the reporting period, the Company could not measure the amount of obligation with sufficient
reliability regarding the future production volumes and cost estimation.
Other commitments
In accordance with the provisions of the REDPSA, title to fixed and moveable assets will be transferred to
SOCAR upon the earlier of the end of the calendar quarter following the date when all costs incurred by
the Company are recovered or the termination of the REDPSA.
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Commitment under Environmental Action Plan
Under the provisions of the REDPSA, the Company is only liable for those direct losses or damages
incurred by third parties (other than any government authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan) or arising
out of any environmental pollution determined by the appropriate court of the Republic of Azerbaijan to
have been caused by the Company.
A failure to meet any of the requirements stated in the preceding paragraphs would constitute a material
breach of either the REDPSA and could result in the termination of the REDPSA, and any costs incurred
by Company with regard to the contract areas since inception would not be recoverable. Management
believes that it is currently in compliance with all provisions of the REDPSA and other contracts as at the
date of these financial statements.
Purchase commitments
In September 2018, the Company’s fully owned subsidiary, Zena Drilling Limited, signed a purchase
agreement for the acquisition of a BD-260 drilling rig with Hydro Drilling S.r.l. The rig was refurbished and
assembled by B Robotics W S.r.l. The total consideration for the purchase and the refurbishment
amountes to €2,150,000.
24. Financial risk management and financial instruments
Financial assets
Financial assets held at amortised cost
Cash and cash equivalents
Total financial assets
2019
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Loans
Non-convertible bond and notes
Deferred consideration
Total financial liabilities
2018
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Loans
Non-convertible bond and notes
Deferred consideration
Total financial liabilities
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March 31,
2019
CAD $’000
5,413
3,058
8,471
March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
1,908
2,497
4,405
Financial liabilities at
amortised cost
CAD $’000
12,115
7,193
4,958
483,854
508,120
Financial liabilities at
amortised cost
CAD $’000
9,238
5,186
407
484,205
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Zenith finances its operations through a mixture of equity, debt and retained earnings. Finance
requirements are reviewed by the Board when funds are required for acquisition, exploration and
development of projects.
Zenith’s policy is to maintain an appropriate financial position to sustain future development of the
business. There were no changes to the Group’s capital management approach during the year ended
March 31, 2019.
Zenith’s treasury functions, which are managed by the board, are responsible for managing fund
requirements and investments which include banking, cash flow management, interest and foreign
exchange exposure to ensure adequate liquidity to meet cash requirements.
Zenith’s principal financial instruments are cash and deposits, and also trade and other receivables.
These instruments are used for meeting the Group’s requirement for operations.
Zenith’s main financial risks are foreign currency risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk, commodity price
risk and credit risks. Set out below are policies that are used to manage such risks:
a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or counter party to a financial instrument fails
to meet its commercial obligations. The Group’s maximum credit risk exposure is limited to the carrying
amount cash of CAD $3,058k (2018 – CAD $2,497k) and trade and other receivables of CAD $5,248k
(2018 – CAD $1,885k).
Deposits are, as a general rule, placed with banks and financial institutions that have credit rating of
not less than AA or equivalent which are verified before placing the deposits.
The composition of trade and other receivables is summarised in the following table:
Oil and natural gas sales
Stamp tax and other tax withholdings
Goods and services tax
Other
March 31,
2019
CAD $’000
1,321
-
41
4,051
5,413
March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
1,623
31
19
212
1,885
The receivables related to the sale of oil and natural gas are due from large companies who participate in the
oil and natural gas industry in Argentina and Italy. Oil and natural gas sales receivables are typically collected
in the month following the sales month.
The Group considers its receivables to be aged as follows:
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Current
90 + days
b) Liquidity risk
March 31,
2019
CAD $’000
1,238
124
1,362
March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
1,549
124
1,673
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will incur difficulties meeting its financial obligations as they are
due. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have
sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and distressed conditions
without incurring unacceptable losses or risking harm to the Group’s reputation.
The Directors have considered the recoverability of the outstanding debts of the Group and do not
consider there to be any impairment necessary.
As of March 31, 2019, the contractual cash flows, including estimated future interest, of current and
non-current financial liabilities mature as follows:
Due on or
before
31 March
2020
Due on or
before 31
Contractual
March
2021
cash flow
CAD $’000 CAD $’000 CAD $’000
-
1,175
76
65,661
12,115
8,131
5,171
1,143,463
12,115
6,006
269
45,421
Carrying
Amount
CAD $’000
12,115
7,193
4,958
483,854
Due after 31
March 2021
CAD $’000
-
950
4,826
1,032,380
508,120
1,168,880
63,811
66,912
1,038,156
Trade and other payables
Loans
Non-convertible bond
Deferred consideration
c) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency exchange risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a
result of changes in foreign exchange rates. Foreign exchange rates to Canadian dollars for the noted
dates and periods are as follows:
Closing rate
Average rate
US dollars
Euro
Swiss Franc
British Pound
2019
1.3347
1.4971
1.3408
1.7382
2018
1.2892
1.5884
1.3502
1.8060
2019
1.3120
1.5186
1.3245
1.7218
2018
1.2649
1.5515
1.3328
1.7588
The following represents the estimated impact on net (loss)/income of a 10% change in the closing
rates as at March 31, 2019 and 2018 on foreign denominated financial instruments held by the Group,
with other variables such as interest rates and commodity prices held constant:
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US dollars
Euro
Swiss Franc
British Pound
d) Commodity price risk
March 31,
2019
CAD $’000
63
18
226
-
307
March 31,
2018
CAD $’000
62
16
235
-
313
Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of
changes in commodity prices.
As at March 31, 2019, a 5% change in the price of natural gas produced in Italy would represent a
change in net loss for the year ended March 31, 2019 of approximately CAD $7k (2018 – CAD $7k) and
a 5% change in the price of electricity produced in Italy would represent a change in net loss for the
year ended March 31, 2019 of approximately CAD $35k (2018 – CAD $29k).
As at March 31, 2019, a 5% change in the price of crude oil produced in Azerbaijan would represent
a change in net loss for the year ended March 31, 2019 of approximately $219k (2018 – $210k).
e) 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 Group has fixed interest on notes payable, loans payable and convertible notes and
therefore is not currently exposed to interest rate risk.
25. Capital management
The Group’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going
concern, so that it can continue to explore and develop its projects to provide returns for shareholders
and benefits for other stakeholders. The Group manages its working capital deficiency, long‐term debt,
and shareholders’ equity as capital.
Working capital
Long‐term debt
Shareholders’ equity
March 31, 2019
CAD $’000
(1,401)
3,417
569,081
March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
5,621
4,949
571,894
The Group’s cash flows from its Azerbaijan and Italian operations will be needed in the near term to
finance the operations and repay vendor loans. Zenith’s principal source of funds will therefore remain
the issuance of equity. The Group’s ability to raise future capital through equity is subject to uncertainty
and the inability to raise such capital may have an adverse impact on the Group’s ability to continue as a
going concern. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
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26. Net debt reconciliation
This section sets out an analysis of net debt and the movements in net debt for each of the periods
presented.
March 31, 2018
CAD $’000
2,497
(237)
(4,949)
(407)
-
(3,096)
Total
CAD $’000
(1,961)
-
-
-
61
(1,196)
(3,096)
Cash and cash equivalents
Loans – repayable within
one year
Loans – repayable after one
year
Non-convertible bond –
repayable within one year
Non-convertible bond –
repayable after one year
March 31, 2019
CAD $’000
3,058
(3,776)
(3,417)
(199)
(4,759)
(9,093)
Cash
Loans due
within one
year
Loans due
after one
year
CAD $’000
3,924
CAD $’000
(973)
CAD $’000
(4,527)
Non-
convertible
bond due
within one
year
CAD $’000
-
Non-
convertible
bond due
after one
year
CAD $’000
(385)
138
(133)
(5)
(369)
369
-
-
367
(367)
(390)
390
Net debt
April 1, 2017
Issue of new
loans/Accretion
Repayment of
loans/conversion
Transfer from
current to non-
current
Foreign exchange
Net cash flow
March 31, 2018
(1,196)
2,497
(237)
(4,949)
(407)
-
78
(17)
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Cash
CAD $’000
2,497
Loans due
within one
year
CAD $’000
(237)
Loans due
after one
year
CAD $’000
(4,949)
Non-convertible
bond due within
one year
CAD $’000
(407)
Non-convertible
bond due after
one year
CAD $’000
-
Total
CAD $’000
(3,096)
1,099
-
-
(375)
-
-
(208)
-
45
3,058
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,747)
3,747
-
(2,109)
208
-
-
-
(3,776)
(106)
-
(3,417)
(154)
(945)
-
(13)
-
375
-
-
-
-
-
(199)
-
(3,814)
(13)
(3,814)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,759)
-
-
(2,109)
-
(106)
45
(9,093)
Net debt
April 1, 2018
Issue of non-
convertibles
bonds
Interest on non-
convertible
bonds
Bonds in
treasury
Repayment of
non-convertible
bonds
Transfer from
current to non-
current
Issue of
convertible loans
Repayment of
loans
Foreign
exchange
Net cash flow
March 31, 2019
27. Operating segments
The Group’s operations are conducted in one business sector, the oil and natural gas industry.
Geographical areas are used to identify Group’s reportable segments. A geographic segment is considered
a reportable segment once its activities are regularly reviewed by the Board of the Directors.
The Group has four reportable segments which are as follows:
Italy, which commenced gas operations following the acquisition of assets in June 2013;
•
• Azerbaijan, which was acquired during the 2018 financial year; and,
• Other, which includes corporate assets and the operations in the Canadian, Swiss, Argentina and
US entities.
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YEAR 2018
Property and equipment
Other assets
Total liabilities
Capital Expenditures
Revenue
Operating and transportation
General and Administrative
Depletion and depreciation
Finance and other expenses
Segment loss
YEAR 2019
Property and equipment
Other assets
Total liabilities
Capital Expenditures
Revenue
Operating and transportation
General and Administrative
Depletion and depreciation
Finance and other expenses
Taxation
Segment loss
Azerbaijan
CAD $000
1,066,089
1,446
493,669
3,727
Italy
CAD $000
9,194
805
8,588
87
4,190
(4,758)
(1,264)
(1,636)
(66)
(3,534)
737
(398)
(436)
(585)
(404)
(1,086)
Azerbaijan
CAD $000
1,064,988
1,058
492,921
719
Italy
CAD $000
8,369
1,025
8,401
74
5,733
(4,370)
(1,528)
(1,857)
(68)
-
(2,090)
834
(210)
(405)
(375)
(380)
-
(536)
Other
CAD $000
2,162
2,772
8,317
2,157
92
(4)
(5,067)
-
(319)
(5,298)
Other
CAD $000
6,281
6,966
18,285
4,412
-
(320)
(6,024)
(50)
(741)
(1)
(7,136)
Total
CAD $000
1,077,445
5,023
510,574
5,971
5,019
(5,160)
(6,767)
(2,221)
(789)
(9,918)
Total
CAD $000
1,079,638
9,049
519,607
5,205
6,567
(4,900)
(7,957)
(2,283)
(1,188)
(1)
(9,762)
The following customers combined have 10% or more of the Group’s revenue:
Customer A
Customer B
28. Controlling party
2019
CAD $000
5,734
691
2018
CAD $000
4,190
599
At as of the end of the financial year ending March 31, 2019, the Directors do not consider there to be
a controlling party.
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29.
Events subsequent to the year end
a) On April 2, 2019, the Group announced that it had completed two offerings with a consortium of
private and institutional investors and raised an aggregate total amount of approximately £1,020k
(approximately CAD$1,790k).
The Group used the aggregate proceeds of the Financings to provide additional funding for its
existing well deepening programme in Azerbaijan and for general working capital.
Canadian Financing
Zenith issued a total of 20,000,000 common shares of no par value in the capital of the Group
("Common Shares") at a price of CAD$0.05 in connection with the Canadian Financing to raise
gross proceeds of CAD$1,000k (approximately £570k).
UK Financing
Zenith issued a total of 17,647,059 Common Shares of no par value in the capital of the Group at
a price of £0.0255 (approximately CAD$0.045) in connection with the UK Financing and raised
gross proceeds of £450k (approximately CAD$790k).
b) On May 3, 2019 the Group announced that it had completed a placing of new common shares of
no par value in the capital of the Group ("Common Shares") in the United Kingdom (the
"Financing").
Zenith issued a total of 14,334,602 Common Shares at a price of £0.028 (approximately
CAD$0.049) in connection with the Financing to raise gross proceeds of £401k (approximately
CAD$703k).
The Group used the proceeds of the Financing to purchase a Top Drive system and additional
equipment for the mud system of the BD-260 drilling rig to ensure increased performance during
well C-37 drilling operations.
Total Voting Rights
In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Ruls,
the following information following Admission of the Financing Common Shares:
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Zenith Energy Ltd.
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019
Class of share
Total number of
shares
Number of
voting rights
per share
Total number of
voting rights per class
of share
Common shares in issue and admitted to trading
on the Main Market of the London Stock
Exchange
258,404,153
Common shares in issue and admitted to trading
on the TSXV
312,408,725
Common shares in issue and admitted to trading
on the Merkur Market of the Oslo Børs
312,408,725
1
1
1
258,404,153
312,408,725
312,408,725
76