Quarterly Report • Nov 2, 2016
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Quarterly Report Q3 2016
During Q3, Badger Explorer has completed the first phase of a project regarding Ultrasonic-Assisted Compaction and Associated Enabling Technologies at the University of Glasgow. The project is co-funded by BXPL and the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre in the UK. This phase of the project delivered promising results regarding the use of cutting edge piezo-electric materials for transducer design used in the compaction process. The research into a key enabling technology for successful compaction will continue in Q4.
The negotiations with CNPC-DR are ongoing. Even though the process is taking longer than anticipated, CNPC-DR has – as reported in Q1 - confirmed their intention to join the Badger Explorer Development Program.
Partnership dialogues with international oilfield service companies are still ongoing. The current weak business climate is however impacting their ability to start new projects.
Any such partnership would positively impact BXPL by accelerating technical advancement of the tool and contributing to a successful market introduction. BXPL is confident that such partnerships will be an important part of the future development activities.
While working closely with existing Oil Company sponsors and providers of research and innovation program funding, Badger continues its work to secure sufficient funding for the remaining part of the Development Program. The company has continued to keep expenses for Q3 2016 at a low level.
The Badger Explorer Development Program has been formulated to mature and qualify robust solutions for the following components of the Badger Explorer concept:
Important, positive results for the program has been delivered so far in 2016.
Badger Explorer ASA had 832 shareholders on 30th September 2016. Norwegian entities and individuals held 65.5% of the outstanding shares and the 20 largest shareholders held 53.7% of the outstanding shares.
The staff of Badger Explorer ASA consisted of 4 full-time employees as of 30th September 2016, compared to 6 employees as of 30th September 2015.
Revenues for Q3 2016 were NOK 5,000 and NOK 46,600 as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 0.00 for Q3 2015 and NOK 0.00 as of 30th September 2015.
Operating expenses for Q3 2016 were NOK 1.466 million and NOK 4.476 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 3.647 million for Q3 2015 and NOK 11.197 million as of 30th September 2015.
EBITDA for Q3 2016 was NOK –1.461 million and NOK -4.429 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK -3.647 million for Q3 2015 and NOK -11.197 million as of 30th September 2015.
Total development costs of the Badger Explorer project in Q3 2016 were NOK 848,062, of which NOK 632,222 was capitalized. As of 30th September 2016, development costs were NOK 3.910 million, of which NOK 3.105 million was capitalized. Total development costs of the Badger Explorer project in Q3 2015 were NOK 5.121 million, of which NOK 4.425 million was capitalized. As of 30th September 2015, total development costs were NOK 13.199 million, of which NOK 11.055 million was capitalized.
Capitalized public grants for the Badger Explorer project were NOK 448,188 for Q3 2016 and NOK 1.557 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 2.063 million for Q3 2015 and NOK 5.465 million as of 30th September 2015.
Earnings per share amounted to NOK –0.09 per share for Q3 2016 and NOK -0.26 as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK -0.21 per share for Q3 2015 and NOK -0.63 as of 30th September 2015.
The cash position at BXPL was NOK 327,222 as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 1.091 million as of 30th September 2015.
As of 30th September 2016, BXPL had a net equity of NOK 61.038 million (equity ratio of 40.1%), compared to NOK 67.638 million as of 30th September 2015 (equity ratio of 44.2%).
Net cash flow arising from the operating activities for Q3 2016 was NOK –1.813 million and NOK -6.124 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK –1.542 million for Q3 2015 and NOK -10.440 million as of 30th September 2015. Net cash outflow includes payments to vendors for goods and services received.
Net cash flow arising from the investment activities for Q3 2016 was NOK –632,222 and NOK -3.105 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK –4.425 million for Q3 2015 and NOK -11.055 million as of 30th September 2015. Net cash flow from investment activities was negative, mainly reflecting the development costs related to the Badger Explorer Development project, which are eligible for capitalization.
a Net cash flow arising from the financing activities for Q3 2016 was NOK 2.485 million and NOK 8.970 million as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 6.201 million for Q3 2015 and NOK 18.236 million as of 30th September 2015. Net cash inflows in the Q3 2016 include payment for Milestone 1 from Statoil. Due to the contributions from the industry partners, net cash flow from financing activities was a positive in 2016 and 2015. Cash outflows include repayment of a credit facility to Sparebanken Vest.
Total net changes in cash flow for Q3 2016 were NOK 39,864 and NOK -259,242 as of 30th September 2016, compared to NOK 233,801 for Q3 2015 and NOK -3.258 million as of 30th September 2015.
| SUMMARY | Quarters | Year to date | Year end | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited figures in NOK 1000 | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2015 | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| Revenues | 5 | 42 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating expenses | 1 466 | 1 312 | 3 647 | 4 476 | 11 197 | 12 606 |
| EBITDA | -1 461 | -1 270 | -3 647 | -4 429 | -11 197 | -12 606 |
| Earnings per share | -0.09 | -0.08 | -0.21 | -0.26 | -0.63 | -0.72 |
| Projects development costs | 848 | 2 215 | 5 121 | 3 910 | 13 199 | 16 823 |
| Public grants for projects development | 448 | 706 | 2 063 | 1 557 | 5 465 | 6 574 |
| Capitalization of development costs and public grants | 184 | 1 166 | 2 362 | 1 548 | 5 590 | 7 550 |
The work to develop and qualify solutions for the Development Program is ongoing with a steady progress reducing the technical risk level.
The Badger team continues its work to secure sufficient funding for the remaining part of the Development Program.
Stavanger, 2nd November 2016 The Board of Directors Badger Explorer ASA
Badger Explorer ASA (BXPL) is a public limited company registered in Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Axess list). The Company's head office is located at Prof. Olav Hanssensvei 15, 4021 Stavanger, Norway.
The financial statements of BXPL have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU.
The financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis, except for investment in Severn Subsea Technologies Ltd. (formerly known as Calidus Engineering Ltd.), which is initially recognised at fair value at the effective date of the disposal of the shares.
a From 28th June 2013, 30% of the shares in SST were owned by BXPL. The investment in SST was initially recognised at fair value at the effective date of the sale from 100% to 30% of the shares. Subsequent measurement of the remaining 30% of the shares was recognised according to equity method. On 15th December 2014, Severn Glocon acquired 15% of the shares in SST. On 18th April 2016, Severn Glocon acquired another 15% of the shares in SST for a sale consideration of GBP 1. BXPL holds no shares in SST as of 30th September 2016.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If BXPL losses control over a subsidiary, it:
Non-controlling interest represent the portions of profit and loss and net assets not held by BXPL are presented separately in the income statement and within equity in the statement of financial position, separately from parent shareholder's equity.
The interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements as of 31st December 2015.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the financial statements as of 31st December 2015.
BXPL's financial statements are presented in NOK. The income statement in foreign subsidiary is translated into NOK using the average exchange rate for the period (month). Assets and liabilities in foreign subsidiary, including goodwill and adjustments of fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities arising on the sale of shares in SST, are translated into NOK using exchange rate at the balance sheet date. The exchange differences arising from the translation are recognised directly as other comprehensive income in equity.
Financial assets within the scope IAS 39 are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables or available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit and loss.
Financial liabilities within the scope IAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, as appropriate.
Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of loans and borrowings, directly attributable transaction costs are added.
Financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Cash includes cash in hand and at bank.
Accounts receivable are recognised in the statement of financial position at nominal value less provisions for doubtful debts.
Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciations and impairment losses.
The gross carrying amount of fixed assets is the purchase price, including duties/taxes and direct acquisition costs relating to making the asset ready for use.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method.
Intangible assets are capitalised if it is probable that the expected future financial benefits referred to the asset will accrue to the Company, and that the cost can be calculated in a reliable matter.
Development expenditures related to the Badger Explorer development project are recognised as an intangible asset when BXPL can demonstrate:
When all the above criteria are met, the cost related to the development starts to be recognised in the statement of financial position.
Costs that have been charged as expenses in previous accounting periods are not recognised in the statement of financial position.
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.
Revenue is recognised to the extent when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to BXPL and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made.
Interest income is recognised in the income statement based on the effective interest method as they are earned.
Public grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grants relate to an expense item, it is recognised as income over the period necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the cost it intends to compensate. Where the costs are related to a development project and capitalised, the belonging grants are capitalised together with the cost.
Contributions from partners are recognised in the statement of financial position under long term liabilities as the contributions are subject to repayment ref. note 13 in BXPL annual accounts.
The share options granted in 2014 were replaced with new share options. On 15th March 2016, the Board of Directors of BXPL implemented a new share options program for BXPL employees offering a total of 190,000 share options at a strike price of NOK 1.80 and NOK 370,000 share options at a strike price of NOK 1.50, corresponding to 3% of all outstanding BXPL shares. The options granted will be vested in tranches and can be exercised between three and ten days after publications of the Company's Q4 2017 and Q4 2018 results in 2018 and 2019. A total of 440,000 were "out of the money" on 30th September 2016. Previously issued share options were cancelled.
The statement of cash flow is prepared in accordance with the indirect method and based upon IAS 7.
| Quarters | Year to date Year End |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited figures in NOK 1000 | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2015 Note | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 | 31.12.2015 | |
| Revenues | |||||||
| Other Income | 5 | 42 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Revenues | 5 | 42 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| Operating Expenses | |||||||
| External services for development project | 201 | 1 185 | 3 033 | 1 497 | 6 767 | 8 726 | |
| Payroll and related costs | 1 166 | 750 | 2 883 | 2 996 | 7 938 | 9 921 | |
| Other operating expenses | 731 | 1 249 | 2 155 | a 3 088 |
7 547 | 8 083 | |
| Capitalized development costs | -632 | -1 872 | -4 425 | -3 105 | -11 055 | -14 124 | |
| Total Operating Expenses | 1 466 | 1 312 | 3 647 | 4 476 | 11 197 | 12 606 | |
| EBITDA | -1 461 | -1 270 | -3 647 | -4 429 | -11 197 | -12 606 | |
| Depreciation | 15 | 37 | 48 | 95 | 157 | 200 | |
| Operating profit (loss) | -1 476 | -1 307 | -3 694 | -4 525 | -11 353 | -12 807 | |
| Net financial income (loss) | -105 | -129 | -109 3,10 | -347 | -337 | -450 | |
| Profit (loss) before taxes | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 | |
| Tax on ordinary result | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net profit (loss) | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 | |
| Profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent |
-1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 | |
| Earnings per share | -0.09 | -0.08 | -0.21 | -0.26 | -0.63 | -0.72 | |
| Earnings per share diluted | -0.09 | -0.08 | -0.20 | -0.26 | -0.63 | -0.71 |
Unaudited figures in NOK 1000
| Quarters | Year to date | Year end | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total comprehensive income | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2015 | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| Profit (loss) for the year (period) | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 |
| Other comprehensive income - items that will later be reclassified to profit and loss |
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| Translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comprehensive income at end of period | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 |
| Quarters | Year to date | Year end | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2015 | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| Equity holders of the parent | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 |
| Non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive income | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 257 |
| ASSETS Unaudited figures in NOK 1000 | 30.09.2016 | 30.06.2016 | 30.09.2015 | Note | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Capitalized development costs | 149 316 | 149 132 | 145 808 | 2,6 | 147 768 |
| Patent rights | 387 | 387 | 387 | 387 | |
| Total intangible assets | 149 703 | 149 519 | 146 195 | 148 154 | |
| Property, plant & equipment | 28 | 21 | 144 | 101 | |
| Total tangible assets | 28 | 21 | 144 | 101 | |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 149 730 | 149 539 | 146 339 | 148 255 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Accounts receivables | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 2 227 | 2 518 | 5 676 | 3 630 | |
| Total receivables | 2 227 | 2 524 | 5 676 | 3 630 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 327 | 287 | 1 091 | 586 | |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 2 554 | 2 811 | 6 767 | 4 216 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 152 284 | 152 350 | 153 106 | 152 471 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Unaudited figures in NOK 1000 | 30.09.2016 | 30.06.2016 | 30.09.2015 | Note | 31.12.2015 |
| EQUITY | |||||
| Share capital | 2 317 | 2 317 | 2 317 | 3 | 2 317 |
| Share premium | 218 070 | 218 070 | 218 070 | 4 | 218 070 |
| Other paid in capital | 3 869 | 3 903 | 4 031 | 3 | 4 167 |
| Total paid in equity | 224 256 | 224 290 | 224 419 | 224 555 | |
| Retained earnings | -163 219 | -161 638 | -156 781 | -158 347 | |
| Total retained earnings | -163 219 | -161 638 | -156 781 | -158 347 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 61 038 | 62 652 | 67 638 | 66 207 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||||
| Capitalized grants | 81 500 | 79 500 | 75 000 | 6 | 75 000 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 81 500 | 79 500 | 75 000 | 75 000 | |
| Accounts payables | 1 979 | 2 847 | 3 510 | 3,8 | 3 078 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 152 284 | 152 350 | 153 106 | 152 471 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 91 247 | 89 698 | 85 469 | 86 264 | |
| Total current liabilities | 9 747 | 10 198 | 10 469 | 11 264 | |
| Other short term liabilities | 402 | 351 | 1 299 | 1 001 | |
| Debt financial institutions | 6 910 | 6 820 | 5 046 | 10 | 6 711 |
| Public duties payables | 456 | 180 | 614 | 474 | |
| Accounts payables | 1 979 | 2 847 | 3 510 | 3,8 | 3 078 |
Unaudited figures in NOK 1000
| Share | Share | Other paid | Retained | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | capital | premium | in capital | earnings Total equity | |||
| Equity as of 31.12.2015 | 2 317 | 218 070 | 4 167 | -158 347 | 66 207 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | -4 871 | -4 871 | |||||
| Option plan payment | 5 | -298 | -298 | ||||
| Equity as of 30.09.2016 | 2 317 | 218 070 | 3 869 | -163 219 | 61 038 |
| Quarters | Year to date | Year end | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited figures in NOK 1000 | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2015 | Note | 30.09.2016 30.09.2015 | 31.12.2015 | |
| Contribution from operations* | -1 494 | -1 215 | -3 510 | -4 727 | -10 825 | -12 098 | |
| Change in accounts receivables and accounts payables | -861 | 47 | 742 | 3,8 | -1 098 | 1 116 | 683 |
| Change in other receivables and payables | 543 | -822 | 1 227 | -298 | -731 | -936 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | -1 813 | -1 990 | -1 542 | -6 124 | -10 440 | -12 351 | |
| Capitalization of development cost | -632 | -1 872 | -4 425 | 2 | -3 105 | -11 055 | -14 124 |
| Net cash flow from investment activities | -632 | -1 872 | -4 425 | -3 105 | -11 055 | -14 124 | |
| Public grants | 0 | 2 057 | 1 733 | 1 | 2 619 | 5 138 | 8 060 |
| Contribution from industry partners | 2 500 | 2 000 | 1 500 | 6 | 6 500 | 8 390 | 8 390 |
| Interest received | 4 | 18 | 2 | 22 | 38 | 54 | |
| Interest paid | -109 | -147 | -111 | -369 | -375 | -505 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings financial institution | 90 | -108 | 3 078 | 10 | 198 | 5 046 | 6 711 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | 2 485 | 3 820 | 6 201 | 8 970 | 18 236 | 22 711 | |
| Total net changes in cash flow | 40 | -42 | 234 | -259 | -3 258 | -3 764 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period | 287 | 329 | 857 | 586 | 4 351 | 4 351 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents end of period | 327 | 287 | 1 091 | 327 | 1 091 | 586 | |
| Profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent | -1 581 | -1 436 | -3 804 | -4 871 | -11 690 | -13 256 | |
| Employee options | -33 | 55 | 136 | 5 | -298 | 372 | 508 |
| Depreciation | 15 | 37 | 48 | 95 | 157 | 200 | |
| Financial income | -4 | -18 | -2 | -22 | -38 | -54 | |
| Financial expenses | 109 | 147 | 111 | 369 | 375 | 505 | |
| *Contribution from operations before tax | -1 494 | -1 215 | -3 510 | -4 727 | -10 825 | -12 098 |
The share options agreements are equity-based incentive compensation. The employee share options are recognised as an expense in the income statement under "Payroll and related costs" and in the statement of financial position under "Other paid in capital". The options (incl. Employers' national insurance contributions) are recognised over the vesting period starting from September 2009. The share option value is based on a third party evaluation of the options at the grant date where the Black-Scholes model is used for calculation. The replacement of options is treated as a cancellation and repricing under IFRS 2.
On 16 September 2013, Mr. Steinar Bakke took on the position as President and CEO. Upon commencement of the employment, Mr. Bakke was granted 370,000 share options in BXPL at a strike price of NOK 6.50 per share. 185,000 share options vested on the date of the publication of the Company's Q4 2015 report. A further 185,000 share options forfeited due to the resignation from his position on 29 February 2016.
On 15 January 2016, CEO Øystein Larsen was granted 370,000 share options at a strike price of NOK 1.50. All share options forfeited due to the resignation from his position as CEO on 9 September 2016.
On 22 August 2016, Mr. Roald Valen took on the position as CEO of BXPL. Upon commencement of the employment, Mr. Valen was granted 250,000 share options in BXPL at a strike price of NOK 2.40 per share. 125,000 options will vest on the date of the publication of the Company's Q4 2017 report. A further 125,000 options will vest on the date of the publication of the Company's Q4 2018 report. Upon exercise of the options, the option holder shall pay to the Company a price of NOK 2.40 per option share. If on the exercise day the market price of the Company's shares is exceeding NOK 25, the exercise price shall be increased by an amount equivalent to 8% of the market price deducting NOK 25. The option holder is free to exercise of fully vested options at his sole discretion. All share options were "out of the money" on 30 September 2016.
On 4 January 2016, the first key deliverable of Milestone 1, qualification of high power HPHT Transducers for the drilling and compaction systems in the Badger Explorer, was completed and approved by Statoil, which released funding of NOK 2.500 million (incl. VAT).
On 16 March 2016, Statoil approved the second key deliverable of Milestone 1, function testing and verification of a cuttings transport system developed in conjunction with Honeybee Robotics (US). In consideration of the approval of the deliverable, BXPL received NOK 2.500 million (incl. VAT).
On 8 July 2016, Statoil approved the third key deliverable of Milestone 1, long term testing of the cuttings transport system. The approval released NOK 2.500 million (incl. VAT). BXPL also received NOK 625,000 (incl. VAT) for the first of three planned test series related to compaction experiments at University of Glasgow, drilling of formation samples, hardware, training and installation.
Unaudited figures in NOK 1000
The following table provides the total amount of transactions that have been entered into with related parties for the relevant financial year:
| Transactions with related party | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases of services* | 1 202 | 2 211 |
* In June 2013, BXPL entered into a consultancy agreement with two of its largest shareholders - Dalvin Rådgivning AS and Nilsholmen AS. As of 30 September 2016, payments totalling NOK 640,000 were made to Dalvin Rådgivning AS in respect of performed consultancy services and NOK 14,001 related to travel expenses. Mr. Gunnar Dolven, who is CFO of BXPL, is a director of Dalvin Rådgivning AS. As of 30 September 2016, Nilsholmen AS (Mr. Kjell Markman was Sr.VP Business Development & Strategy of BXPL) received payments of NOK 345,000 in respect of performed consultancy services.
In January 2016, BXPL entered into a consultancy agreement with the former Company's CEO and its shareholder Mr. Steinar Bakke. As of 30 September 2016, payments totalling NOK 195,359 were made to S. Bakke Consulting AS in respect to performed consultancy services and NOK 7,166 related to travel expenses.
Shares held by members of the Board of Directors and
| members of the Management Group | 30.09.2016 | 30.09.2015 |
|---|---|---|
| SEB Private Bank S.A. Luxembourg (Chairman of the Board - Marcus Hansson) | 565 000 | 565 000 |
| Dalvin Rådgivning AS (CFO - Gunnar Dolven) | 426 872 | 426 872 |
| Nilsholmen Investering AS | 209 222 | 209 222 |
| Senior Advisor - Steinar Bakke | 200 473 | 155 000 |
| Nilsholmen AS | 20 200 | 20 200 |
| Chairman of the Board - Marcus Hansson | 11 668 | 11 668 |
| CFO - Gunnar Dolven | 8 000 | 8 000 |
| Ordinary shares | 1 441 435 | 1 395 962 |
| % of total shares | 7.8 % | 7.5 % |
On 18 April 2016, BXPL has disposed its remaining 15% shareholding in SST.
BXPL has entered into a revolving credit facility with its Norwegian bank Sparebanken Vest on 22 August 2012 that provides for borrowings of up to NOK 7.500 million with an interest rate of 4.95%. In addition, there is a yearly commission of 1.0% on the credit line. As of 30 September 2016, NOK 6.910 million has been drawn on the overdraft facility. Interest incurred of NOK 108,280 have been repaid during Q3 2016. Financial covenants: equity - not be less that NOK 75.000 million and should exceed more than 50% of the book equity ratio. The book equity less intangible assets must be positive. Accounts receivable - must exceed 75% of the withdrawn credit facility. Financial review - quarterly financial statement submission to the bank. The overdraft facility of NOK 7.500 million with Sparebanken Vest is in breach with the agreed covenants as of 30 September 2016.
The quarterly financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the going concern assumption. The Board of Directors confirms the going concern assumption to be present but the Board assess the current liquidity situation as very tight. Additional funding is required within a short period of time to carry on the future development of the Badger tool. As of 2 November 2016, signatures from CNPC DR for the Badger Development Program are pending, and as a result the funding from both sponsors, Statoil and CNPC DR, is uncertain. In addition, the Company is in breach of the financial covenants in the current credit facility, ref. note 10. The Board assessed the uncertainties for pending signatures of sponsors in the Badger Development Program and corresponding liquidity risk, causing significant doubt about the Company`s ability to continue as a going concern.
Badger Explorer ASA Org.nr. 985 955 107 MVA
Visiting address: Prof.Olav Hanssensvei 15, 4021 Stavanger Postal address: P.O.Box 8046, 4068 Stavanger E-mail: [email protected]
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