4 June 2018
Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company plc
("Nostra Terra" or the "Company")
2017 Audited Annual Results
Highlights during the period:
• Revenue for the period increased 300% to £1,128,000 (2016: £282,000)
• Production for the period increased 94% to 30,703 BOE (USA only) (2016: 15,793)
• Proven Reserves (1P) for the period increased 144% to 646,280 BOE (2016: 265,000 BOE)
• Loss for the period of £1,044,000 (2016: £2,891,000)
• Acquired a further 20% Working Interest in the Pine Mills oil field
• Acquired through court judgement at no additional cost
• First operator in three years to run asset profitably
• Made two additional acquisitions in the Permian Basin
• First new well ("Twin Well") successfully drilled in Permian Basin
• Acquired a further 25% of East Ghazalat
• Secured hedging facility with BP Energy Company
• Raised £500,000 via placing in April 2017
• John Stafford joined the Board of Directors
Post year end highlights:
• Permitted three additional wells in the Permian Basin
• New $5,000,000 Senior Lending Facility, 4.75% interest rate with initial borrowing base of $1,200,000
• Completed Twin Well; production exceeded expectations
• Became cash flow positive at the Plc level
• Warrants exercised, from April 2017 placing, raising additional £635,700
• East Ghazalat, referral made for international arbitration to seek resolution of issues with North Petroleum
• Back-to-back wells drilled in Permian Basin
• One well plugged and abandoned, due to high pressure inflow of water, replacement well on lease permitted and being planned
• One well successful, currently being completed for production
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
For further information, visit www.ntog.co.uk or contact:
Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company plc Matt Lofgran, CEO
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Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) |
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+44 (0) 20 7409 3494 |
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Rory Murphy / Ritchie Balmer / Jack Botros |
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Smaller Company Capital Limited (Joint Broker) |
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Rupert Williams / Jeremy Woodgate |
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Chairman's Report
When I wrote my update to accompany the 2016 Annual Report, Nostra Terra was still in the early stages of embedding its new strategy. The price of oil was consolidating and signs of recovery across the industry were in sight.
Twelve months later and the sector has rebounded strongly. Thanks to our efforts in 2016, Nostra Terra was well positioned to benefit greatly from this. The Company has since taken significant steps forward in realising its ambitions, delivering robust returns for shareholders.
Our strategic focus switched in 2016 to repositioning our portfolio of assets with the goal of growing stable oil production and reserves, which would be profitable at $30/bbl. In particular we sought to acquire leases, which were Held By Production (HBP). This ideally suited Nostra Terra because it meant we could control the pace of development of these assets, as conditions and our finances allowed.
In early 2017 we completed our second acquisition in the Permian Basin, Texas, and by April had increased the Company's current proven reserves (1P) in the US to 522,000 barrels. As stated a year ago, these reported reserves were bankable and laid the foundation to enabling Nostra Terra to gain access to the working capital required to grow long term oil production.
To that end, Nostra Terra raised £500,000 in a placing in late April 2017 and in September secured a hedging facility for future oil production with BP Energy Company. This was a significant leap forward for Nostra Terra and provided a ringing endorsement of the success of our new strategy. Perhaps more importantly it better positioned the Company to access non-dilutive working capital to fund future growth.
By the end of 2017 we were able to report we were in advanced discussions with a number of lenders. Eight days after the period ended, we finalised terms of a $5 million Senior Lending Facility with Washington Federal Bank, at an initial interest rate of 4.75% with an initial borrowing base of $1.2 million.
Operationally, the introduction of new funds has meant a great deal to the business and has already yielded tangible results. In October we completed our third acquisition in the Permian Basin and by the middle of November started drilling the first new well on this lease, the Twin Well.
We were subsequently able to put the Twin Well into production, a significant contributor to Nostra Terra becoming cash flow positive at the plc level, another major milestone for the Company.
In other areas, we have continued to work hard.
With respect to our investment in Magnolia Petroleum, we identified an opportunity where we believed our involvement would add significant value both to that company and to Nostra Terra. In response to the requisition for a General Meeting to seek change to Magnolia's board, Magnolia's existing directors chose to complete a highly dilutive deal, which we believe added precious little in terms of value to that company and was unfortunate for Magnolia's shareholders. We exited our position at a profit.
In Egypt we increased our stake in the East Ghazalat concession to 50%, having acquired Echo Energy's (AIM:ECHO) 25% stake for a $500,000 consideration payable only upon certain approvals and production hurdles. For minimal outlay we will increase Nostra Terra's assets to just over 1 million barrels of 2P Reserves.
We have continued to engage positively with various stakeholders in Egypt, and remain highly enthusiastic about the potential, but our first task has to be to resolve the legacy dispute with North Petroleum ("North"), the operator, which governs East Ghazalat, and the case has now been referred to international arbitration.
In summary, I believe the future looks very bright for Nostra Terra. We have delivered on our promise to build secure, long-term, profitable production. We are now cash flow positive at the plc level and have access to significant working capital, fundamental attributes that are rarely found in companies on AIM or of our size. Now that we have put in place such a solid foundation our intention is to build on this through further acquisitions and organic growth. I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and look forward to reporting more progress in future.
Ewen Ainsworth
Chairman
1 June 2018
Chief Executive Officer's Report
Our primary goal in 2017 was to become cash flow positive at the plc level. It took us two months longer than I had hoped, but we hit this target in February 2018. This is perhaps our most significant achievement to date and positions Nostra Terra for exciting growth ahead, as we seek to introduce larger assets to the Company with much more potential upside.
Revenues for the year were £1,128,000 an increase of 300% from 2016. Loss for the year was £1,044,000. In April 2017 the Company raised £500,000 through an equity placing at 2 pence per share. Included in this were 1 for 1 warrants, exercisable within 12 months at 3 pence per share. Nearly all of the warrants were exercised by April 2018, raising an additional £738,000 for the Company.
Moving forward we will certainly seek to build on this success, through further drilling across our existing portfolio of assets. However, now that we are in a much more secure position financially, with a stronger balance sheet, we can also afford to explore a more ambitious acquisition plan. If successful this change in approach could significantly increase Nostra Terra's growth trajectory.
My vision has always been to build a much larger company, built on solid fundamentals. The first phase of this plan is now complete and I am excited about the next phase ahead.
United States
Pine Mills, Texas
Having secured our initial stake (80% working interest) in the Pine Mills oil field in late 2016, our operations team made an immediate impact. By the turn of the year we were able to report two consecutive months of profitable oil production at Pine Mills and have sustained that record every month since. Furthermore, Pine Mills has provided us with such stable and consistent excess cash flow that it has become the cornerstone of our turnaround strategy.
This very much confirms our original basis for acquiring Pine Mills and the subsequent strategic efforts we expended in the first half of 2017 to secure 100% of the asset. Subsequently, we were able to include all revenues generated at Pine Mills in 2017 in our reported figures.
Due to the stable production at Pine Mills and the performance of our operational team, in September 2017 we secured a hedging facility with BP Energy Company. This was a significant achievement for a company of Nostra Terra's size and marked a turning point for the Company.
To secure the hedging facility we underwent a vigorous due diligence process. We were able to demonstrate an established track record of consistent production and the viability of our long-term model consolidating efforts made in the first half of 2017.
Permian Basin, Texas
Having secured the hedging facility, we were confident we would be able to obtain a new Senior Lending Facility. Initial discussions with a number of banks went well and this gave us confidence to press ahead with the third acquisition in the Permian Basin, where we would drill the Twin Well. This acquisition, in late October 2017, marked another step change in our delivery.
Prior to the acquisition, the neighbouring operator inadvertently drilled a well into the lease, which produced 350 barrels of oil in less than three days. Because of this error the neighbouring operator had to plug and abandon its well and was required to provide us with the well data.
It has since produced at a strong rate above 50bopd. From permitting to getting paid took less than four months.
We now have approximately 22 drill ready locations across our existing Permian Basin assets. Assuming we are able to continue growing production here, it is clear there is potential to increase significantly underlying value.
We retain interest and receive revenues from additional assets located in Oklahoma, Colorado and Wyoming. These are not substantial and are considered non-core assets.
Egypt
While we've made positive inroads in the country with the Government and local contact, unfortunately we have not been able to find a solution to the legacy issues with the Concession's operator, North Petroleum ("North"), and the case has now been referred to international arbitration.
We have been proactive in suggesting solutions to the issues raised, and sought positive resolutions. Nevertheless, Nostra Terra will now defend its position rigorously.
Senior Lending Facility
At the beginning of 2017 we secured a new $5 million Senior Lending Facility. The initial borrowing base was $1.2 million at a 4.75% interest rate. The facility will be reviewed at least twice a year, meaning the borrowing base can increase or decrease based on changes in production, reserves, cash flow and commodity prices. With the progress we have made increasing production at Pine Mills, across our Permian Basin assets, and the considerable improvement in the oil price, Nostra Terra is well positioned to accelerate its growth.
Outlook
With oil sector strength and Nostra Terra cash flow positive at the plc level, this is a most exciting time to be involved in the business. We already have a number of potential catalysts to rerate the business in our asset portfolio and are extremely well positioned to raise our sights in terms of new acquisitions. We are an attractive company to work with for potential targets and the Washington Federal Senior Lending Facility provides us with a great deal of balance sheet support.
I would like to finish by thanking our shareholders for their support and I look forward to providing more updates as we continue to grow the Company.
Matt Lofgran
Chief Executive Officer
1 June 2018
Consolidated Income Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2017
Notes |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Revenue |
1,128 |
282 |
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Cost of sales |
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Production costs |
(964) |
(130) |
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Abortive acquisition costs |
- |
(618) |
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Well impairment |
- |
(1,855) |
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Depletion, depreciation, amortisation |
(127) |
(445) |
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Total cost of sales |
(1,091) |
(3,048) |
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GROSS PROFIT/(LOSS) |
37 |
(2,766) |
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Share based payment |
(40) |
154 |
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Administrative expenses |
(891) |
(760) |
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Share of results of joint venture |
14 |
- |
(162) |
OPERATING LOSS |
5 |
(894) |
(3,534) |
Finance expense |
4 |
(202) |
(324) |
Other income |
6 |
52 |
967 |
LOSS BEFORE TAX |
(1,044) |
(2,891) |
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Tax (expense) recovery |
7 |
- |
- |
LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
(1,044) |
(2,891) |
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Attributable to: |
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Owners of the Company |
(1,044) |
(2,891) |
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Earnings per share expressed in pence per share: |
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Continued operations |
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Basic and diluted (pence) |
9 |
(0.918) |
(3.416) |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 December 2017
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Loss for the year |
(1,044) |
(2,891) |
Other comprehensive income: |
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Currency translation differences |
(127) |
262 |
Total comprehensive income for the year |
(1,171) |
(2,629) |
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
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Owners of the Company |
(1,171) |
(2,629) |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2017
Share capital £000 |
Deferred shares £000 |
Share premium £000 |
Share options reserve £000 |
Translation reserves £000 |
Retained losses £000 |
Total £000 |
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As at 1 January 2016 |
3,360 |
- |
11,060 |
165 |
(64) |
(12,452) |
2,069 |
Shares issued |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Share issue costs |
764 |
- |
262 |
- |
- |
- |
1,026 |
Consolidation and subdivision of shares |
(4,028) |
4,028 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Foreign exchange translation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
262 |
- |
262 |
Loss after tax for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,891) |
(2,891) |
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
(154) |
- |
- |
(154) |
As at 31 December 2016 |
96 |
4,028 |
11,322 |
11 |
198 |
(15,343) |
312 |
Shares issued |
30 |
- |
563 |
- |
- |
- |
593 |
Foreign exchange translation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(127) |
- |
(127) |
Loss after tax for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1,044) |
(1,044) |
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
- |
40 |
As at 31 December 2017 |
126 |
4,028 |
11,885 |
51 |
71 |
(16,387) |
(226) |
Share capital is the amount subscribed for shares at nominal value.
Retained loss represents the cumulative losses of the Group attributable to owners of the Company.
Share premium represents the excess of the amount subscribed for share capital over the nominal value of those shares net of share issue expenses. Share issue expenses in the year comprise costs incurred in respect of the issue of new shares on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.
Translation reserves arise on consolidation of the translation of the subsidiary's balance sheet at the closing rate of exchange and its income statement at the average rate.
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2017
Share capital £000 |
Deferred shares £000 |
Share premium £000 |
Share options reserve £000 |
Retained losses £000 |
Total £000 |
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As at 1 January 2016 |
3,360 |
- |
11,060 |
165 |
(11,578) |
3,007 |
Shares issued |
764 |
- |
262 |
- |
- |
1,026 |
Consolidation and subdivision of shares |
(4,028) |
4,028 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Loss after tax for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(4,265) |
(4,265) |
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
(154) |
- |
(154) |
As at 31 December 2016 |
96 |
4,028 |
11,322 |
11 |
(15,843) |
(386) |
Shares issued |
30 |
- |
563 |
- |
- |
593 |
Loss after tax for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(852) |
(852) |
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
40 |
As at 31 December 2017 |
126 |
4,028 |
11,885 |
51 |
(16,695) |
(605) |
Share capital is the amount subscribed for shares at nominal value.
Retained loss represents the cumulative losses of the Company attributable to owners of the Company.
Share premium represents the excess of the amount subscribed for share capital over the nominal value of those shares net of share issue expenses. Share issue expenses in the year comprise costs incurred in respect of the issue of new shares.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2017
Notes |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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ASSETS |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Goodwill |
10 |
- |
- |
Other intangibles |
11 |
1,043 |
1,036 |
Property, plant and equipment - oil and gas assets |
12 |
265 |
202 |
Other assets |
37 |
41 |
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Investment in joint venture |
14 |
- |
1 |
1,345 |
1,280 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Trade and other receivables |
15 |
345 |
439 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
16 |
102 |
172 |
447 |
611 |
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LIABILITIES |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Trade and other payables |
17 |
732 |
791 |
Borrowings |
18 |
1,286 |
788 |
2,018 |
1,579 |
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NET CURRENT ASSETS |
(1,571) |
(968) |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Other loans |
18 |
- |
- |
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) |
(226) |
312 |
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EQUITY AND RESERVES |
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Share capital |
19 |
4,154 |
4,124 |
Share premium |
20 |
11,885 |
11,322 |
Translation reserve |
20 |
71 |
198 |
Share option reserve |
24 |
51 |
11 |
Retained losses |
20 |
(16,387) |
(15,343) |
(226) |
312 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 1 June 2018 and were signed on its behalf by:
M B Lofgran
Director
Company registered number: 05338258
Company Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2017
Notes |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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ASSETS |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Fixed asset investments |
13 |
- |
1 |
Investment in joint venture |
14 |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Trade and other receivables |
15 |
17 |
48 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
16 |
58 |
42 |
75 |
90 |
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LIABILITIES |
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CURRENT LIABILITES |
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Trade and other payables |
17 |
245 |
248 |
Borrowings |
18 |
459 |
230 |
704 |
478 |
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NET CURRENT ASSETS |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Other loans |
18 |
- |
- |
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) |
(629) |
(386) |
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EQUITY AND RESERVES |
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Share capital |
19 |
4,154 |
4,124 |
Share premium |
20 |
11,885 |
11,322 |
Share option reserve |
24 |
51 |
11 |
Retained losses |
20 |
(16,719) |
(15,843) |
(629) |
386 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 1 June 2018 and were signed on its behalf by:
M B Lofgran
Director
Company registered number: 05338258
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2017
Notes |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Cash generated/(consumed) by operations |
1 |
(818) |
(567) |
Interest paid |
- |
(175) |
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Cash generated/(consumed) by operations |
(818) |
(742) |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchase of intangibles - new oil properties |
(155) |
(987) |
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Sale/(purchases) of plant and equipment |
(131) |
(156) |
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Proceeds from sale of investment |
168 |
2,431 |
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Purchase of investment |
(125) |
- |
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Net cash from investing activities |
(243) |
1,288 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds on issue of shares |
567 |
600 |
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New borrowing |
536 |
1,286 |
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Repayment of borrowings |
(11) |
(2,850) |
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Net cash from financing activities |
1,092 |
(964) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(101) |
446 |
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(70) |
28 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year |
16 |
172 |
144 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
102 |
172 |
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Represented by: |
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Cash at bank |
16 |
102 |
172 |
Note to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2017
1. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Loss for the year |
(894) |
(3,534) |
Adjustments for: |
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Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment |
52 |
93 |
Amortisation of intangibles |
74 |
352 |
Well impairment |
- |
1,855 |
Share based payments |
40 |
(154) |
Other non-cash movements |
- |
6 |
Abortive acquisition cash |
- |
426 |
Share of results from joint venture |
- |
162 |
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital |
(728) |
(794) |
(Decrease)/increase in finance charge provision |
(99) |
99 |
(Increase)/decrease in receivables |
193 |
(268) |
(Increase)/decrease in other assets |
4 |
(41) |
(Decrease)/increase in payables |
(59) |
418 |
(Increase)/decrease in deposits and prepayments |
- |
5 |
(Decrease)/increase in translation reserves |
(127) |
262 |
Borrowings written off |
(2) |
(248) |
Cash generated/(consumed) by operations |
(818) |
567 |
Company Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2017
Notes |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Cash generated/(consumed) by operations |
1 |
(348) |
(276) |
Interest paid |
- |
- |
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Cash generated/(consumed) by operations |
(348) |
(276) |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchase of investment |
(125) |
- |
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Proceeds from sale of investment |
168 |
- |
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Funding provided to joint venture |
- |
(116) |
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Net cash from investing activities |
43 |
(116) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds on issue of shares |
567 |
600 |
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New borrowing |
215 |
230 |
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Repayments on borrowings |
(11) |
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Inter group loan (advances) |
(450) |
(465) |
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Net cash from financing activities |
321 |
365 |
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
16 |
(27) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year |
42 |
69 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
58 |
42 |
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Represented by: |
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Cash at bank |
16 |
58 |
42 |
Note to the Company Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2017
1. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
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Operating profit/(loss) for the year |
459 |
(783) |
Adjustments for: |
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Management Fees |
- |
(24) |
Abortive acquisition costs |
- |
426 |
Impairment of cost of investments |
- |
- |
Share of results of joint venture |
- |
162 |
Share based payment |
40 |
(154) |
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary |
- |
40 |
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) non-cash items |
(875) |
(15) |
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital |
(376) |
(348) |
(Increase)/decrease in receivables |
31 |
(34) |
(Decrease)/increase in payables |
(3) |
106 |
Cash generated (consumed) by operations |
(348) |
(276) |
Note to the Company Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2017
1. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
In the opinion of the directors, the Group has one class of business, being the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources.
The Group's primary reporting format is determined by geographical segment according to the location of the hydrocarbon assets. The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 in the year are as follows:
United Kingdom being the head office.
US mid-continent properties at year end included the following:
(i) Texas: 100% working interest in the Pine Mills Oilfield, 50-75% working interest in the Permian Basin, and other non-operated working interest
(ii) Colorado: 16.25% working interest in the Verde Prospect Unit
(iii) Wyoming: 100% working interest in the White Buffalo Prospect
The chief operating decision maker's internal report for the year ended 31 December 2017 is based on the location of the oil properties as disclosed below:
US mid- continent 2017 £000 |
Head office 2017 £000 |
Total 2017 £000 |
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Segment results - 2017 |
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Revenue |
1,128 |
- |
1,128 |
Operating profit/(loss) before depreciation, amortisation, well impairment |
(350) |
(377) |
(727) |
Depreciation of tangibles |
(52) |
- |
(52) |
Amortisation of intangibles |
(75) |
- |
(75) |
Well impairment |
- |
- |
- |
Share of results of joint venture |
- |
- |
- |
Share-based payment |
- |
(40) |
(40) |
Operating profit/(loss) |
(477) |
(417) |
(894) |
Realised exchange (loss)/gain |
- |
- |
- |
Gain from sale of assets |
10 |
42 |
52 |
Finance expense |
(176) |
(26) |
(202) |
Tax |
- |
- |
- |
Gain/loss before taxations |
(778) |
(375) |
(1,044) |
Segment assets |
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Property, plant and equipment |
265 |
- |
265 |
Intangible assets |
1,043 |
- |
1,043 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
44 |
58 |
102 |
Trade and other receivables |
328 |
17 |
345 |
Investment in joint venture |
- |
- |
- |
Other assets |
37 |
- |
37 |
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1,717 |
75 |
1,792 |
The chief operating decision maker's internal report for the year ended 31 December 2016 is based on the location of the oil properties as disclosed below:
US mid- continent 2016 £000 |
Head office 2016 £000 |
Total 2016 £000 |
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Segment results - 2016 |
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Revenue |
282 |
- |
282 |
Operating loss before depreciation, amortisation, well impairment share-based payment charges and restructuring costs: |
(451) |
(775) |
(1,226) |
Depreciation of tangibles |
(93) |
- |
(93) |
Amortisation of intangibles |
(352) |
- |
(352) |
Well impairment |
(1,855) |
- |
(1,855) |
Share of results of joint venture |
- |
(162) |
(162) |
Share-based payment |
- |
154 |
154 |
Operating loss |
(2,751) |
(783) |
(3,534) |
Realised exchange (loss)/gain |
- |
- |
- |
Gain from sale of assets |
967 |
- |
967 |
Gain from extinguishment of debt |
- |
- |
- |
Finance expense |
(181) |
(143) |
(324) |
Tax |
- |
- |
- |
Gain/loss before taxations |
(1,965) |
(926) |
(2,891) |
Segment assets |
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Property, plant and equipment |
202 |
- |
202 |
Intangible assets |
1,036 |
- |
1,036 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
130 |
42 |
172 |
Trade and other receivables |
391 |
48 |
439 |
Investment in joint venture |
- |
1 |
1 |
Other assets |
41 |
- |
41 |
|
1,800 |
91 |
1,891 |
2. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
Directors' fees |
78 |
64 |
Directors' remuneration |
151 |
108 |
Social security costs |
11 |
6 |
|
240 |
178 |
The average monthly number of employees (including directors) during the year was as follows:
2017 Number |
2016 Number |
|
Directors |
3 |
3 |
Directors and employees |
3 |
3 |
Directors' remuneration
Other than the directors, the Group had no other employees. Total remuneration paid to directors during the year was as listed above.
The highest paid director's emoluments and other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2017 is as listed below:
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
M B Lofgran |
181 |
108 |
3. OPERATING LOSS FOR THE YEAR
The operating loss for the years ended 31 December is stated after charging/(crediting):
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
Auditors' remuneration (Company £22,000 - 2016: £19,750) |
22 |
20 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
52 |
93 |
Amortisation of intangibles |
75 |
352 |
Well impairment |
- |
1,855 |
The analysis of administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement by nature of expense:
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
Directors' remuneration |
151 |
108 |
Social security costs |
11 |
6 |
Directors' fees |
78 |
64 |
Travelling and entertaining |
57 |
36 |
Accountancy fees |
37 |
37 |
Legal and professional fees |
420 |
352 |
Auditors' remuneration |
22 |
20 |
Foreign exchange difference |
- |
- |
Other expenses |
115 |
137 |
|
891 |
760 |
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of earnings per ordinary share is based on earnings after tax and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. For diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group had two classes of dilutive potential ordinary shares, being those share options granted to employees and suppliers where the exercise price is less than the average market price of the Group's ordinary shares during the year, and warrants granted to directors and one former adviser.
Details of the adjusted earnings per share are set out below:
2017 |
2016 |
|
EPS - loss |
||
Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (£000) |
(1,044) |
(2,891) |
Weighted average number of shares |
113,850,132 |
84,623,219 |
Continued operations: |
||
Basic and diluted EPS - loss (pence) |
(0.918) |
(3.416) |
The diluted loss per share is the same as the basic loss per share as the loss for the year has an anti-dilutive effect.
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
Gross profit before depreciation, depletion and amortisation |
164 |
(466) |
EPS on gross profit before depletion, depreciation and amortisation (pence) |
0.144 |
(0.551) |
2017 £000 |
2016 £000 |
|
Reconciliation from gross loss to gross profit before depletion, depreciation and amortisation |
||
Gross (loss)/profit |
37 |
(2,766) |
Add back: |
||
Well impairment |
- |
1,855 |
Depletion, depreciation and amortisation |
127 |
445 |
Gross profit before depreciation, depletion and amortisation |
164 |
446 |
5. AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT AND NOTICE OF AGM
The Company's AGM will be held at 11:00am on 29 June 2018 at Jeffreys Henry LLP at Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street, London EC1V 9EE. Notice of the Annual General Meeting to approve, inter alia, the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts is being posted to Shareholders today, together with a copy of the full report and accounts. A copy of the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts and Notice of the AGM is available to download from Nostra Terra's website at www.ntog.co.uk.