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Bengal Energy Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Nov 5, 2021
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Thousands of Canadian dollars)
(unaudited)
| As at | September 30 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Assets | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $3,758 | $4,531 | |
| Restricted cash | 40 | 40 | |
| Trade and otherreceivables | 1,460 | 1,224 | |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 460 | 445 | |
| 5,718 | 6,240 | ||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 5 | 9,473 | 9,890 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6 | 27,130 | 28,116 |
| Total assets | 42,321$ | 44,246$ | |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Trade and other payables | $1,723 | $1,939 | |
| Current portion of lease liability | 34 | 31 | |
| 1,757 | 1,970 | ||
| Decommissioning and restoration liability | 7 | 3,343 | 3,478 |
| Lease liability | 50 | 68 | |
| 5,150 | 5,516 | ||
| Shareholders' equity: | |||
| Share capital | 8 | 114,636 | 114,636 |
| Contributed surplus | 7,935 | 7,870 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,863) | (336) | |
| Deficit | (83,537) | (83,440) | |
| 37,171 | 38,730 | ||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $42,321 | $44,246 |
Commitments (Note 16)
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Three months endedSeptember30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember30 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Oil sales | 10 | $1,884 | $ | 1,260 | $ | 3,431 | $ | 2,359 |
| Royalties | (113) | (76) | (206) | (142) | ||||
| 1,771 | 1,184 | 3,225 | 2,217 | |||||
| Realized gainon financialinstruments | 13 | - | 261 | - | 806 | |||
| Unrealized losson financialinstruments | 13 | - | (303) | - | (1,254) | |||
| 1,771 | 1,142 | 3,225 | 1,769 | |||||
| Expenses | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 517 | 540 | 1,052 | 1,039 | ||||
| Operating | 836 | 868 | 1,630 | 1,763 | ||||
| Depletion and depreciation | 6 | 291 | 356 | 553 | 704 | |||
| Share-based compensation | 32 | - | 62 | 5 | ||||
| Loss (gain) on foreign exchange | (4) | (605) | 2 | (2,397) | ||||
| 1,672 | 1,159 | 3,299 | 1,114 | |||||
| Other expense | ||||||||
| Other | - | (99) | - | (99) | ||||
| Finance expense | 12 | 14 | 264 | 23 | 536 | |||
| Net income(loss) | 85 | (182) | (97) | 218 | ||||
| Exchange differences on translation | ||||||||
| of foreign operations | (521) | 315 | (1,527) | 1,636 | ||||
| Comprehensive (loss)income | $(436) | $ | 133 | $ | (1,624) | $ | 1,854 | |
| Income(loss) per share -basic & diluted | 11 | $0.00 | $ | (0.00) | (0.00) | $ | 0.00 | |
| Weighted average sharesoutstanding (000s) -basic-diluted | 1111 | 432,987435,255 | 102,267102,267 | 432,987432,987 | 102,267102,267 |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Thousands of Canadian dollars)
(unaudited)
| For the six months ended September30 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital | ||
| Balance at beginning and end of period | $114,636 | $98,100 |
| Contributed surplus | ||
| Balance at beginning of period | 7,870 | 7,861 |
| Share-based compensation –expensed | 62 | 5 |
| Share-based compensation –capitalized | 3 | - |
| Balance at end of period | 7,935 | 7,866 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||
| Balance at beginning of period | (336) | (1,651) |
| Exchange differences translation of foreign operations | (1,527) | (1,636) |
| Balance at end of period | (1,863) | (15) |
| Deficit | ||
| Balance at beginning of period | (83,440) | (87,368) |
| Net (loss)income | (97) | 218 |
| Balance at end of period | (83,537) | (87,150) |
| Total shareholders'equity | $37,171 | $18,801 |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Canadian dollars)
(unaudited)
| Three months endedSeptember30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 302020 | |||
| Operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $85 | $ | (182) | $(97) | $ | 218 | |
| Add (deduct) non-cash items | |||||||
| Depletion and amortization | 291 | 356 | 553 | 704 | |||
| Accretion on decommissioningand restoration liability | 8 | 5 | 16 | 9 | |||
| Accretion on credit facility | - | 86 | - | 123 | |||
| Share-based compensation | 32 | - | 62 | 5 | |||
| Interest on lease liability | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Unrealized loss on financialInstruments | - | 303 | - | 1,254 | |||
| Unrealized foreign exchangegain | - | (638) | - | (2,596) | |||
| Funds from (used in) operations | 417 | (67) | 536 | (277) | |||
| Change in non-cash working capital | 15 | 148 | (99) | (745) | 446 | ||
| Net cash from (used in) operating activities | 565 | (166) | (209) | 169 | |||
| Investing activities: | |||||||
| Exploration and evaluationexpenditures | 5 | (17) | - | (10) | - | ||
| Petroleum and natural gasproperty expenditures | 6 | (632) | (124) | (776) | (223) | ||
| Change in restricted cash | - | - | - | 100 | |||
| Change in non-cash working capital | 15 | 265 | 117 | 258 | (31) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (384) | (7) | (528) | (154) | |||
| Financing activities: | |||||||
| Lease payments | (9) | (15) | (18) | (29) | |||
| Change in non-cash working capital | 15 | - | (4) | - | (4) | ||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (9) | (19) | (18) | (33) | |||
| Net increase (decrease) incash and cash equivalents | 172 | (192) | (755) | (18) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents,beginning of period | 3,593 | 1,230 | 4,531 | 998 | |||
| Impact of foreign exchange oncash and cash equivalents | (7) | 17 | (18) | 75 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents,end of period | $3,758 | $ | 1,055 | $3,758 | $ | 1,055 |
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
(Tabular amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars except share and per share amounts) (unaudited)
1. REPORTING ENTITY
Bengal Energy Ltd. (the "Company" or "Bengal") is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and is involved in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas reserves in Australia. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements (the "financial statements") of the Company for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are comprised of the Company and its whollyowned subsidiaries including Bengal Energy Australia (Pty) Ltd. and Bengal Energy International Inc., which are incorporated in Australia and Canada respectively. The Company conducts many of its activities jointly with others; these financial statements reflect only the Company's proportionate interest in such activities.
The Company has its registered office at 2400, 525 – 8 th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1G1 and its head and principal office at 1110, 715 - 5 th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 2X6.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, "Interim Financial Reporting". These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements.
These financial statements were approved and authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on November 4, 2021.
These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for commodity contracts as discussed in Note 13.
The Company's presentation currency is Canadian dollars. The functional currency of the Canadian parent entity is Canadian dollars; the functional currency of the Australian subsidiary is Australian dollars.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies used are consistent with those of the previous financial year as described in Note 3 of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021.
4. MANAGEMENT JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES
The timely preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities and income and expenses. Accordingly, actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Significant estimates and judgments made by management in the preparation of these financial statements are out-lined below.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19. As a result of the global pandemic, in addition to numerous other factors, global commodity prices have experienced abnormal volatility over the past 24 months. Governments worldwide, including those in Canada and Australia, have enacted emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in economic instability. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions; however, the success of these interventions is not currently determinable.
The current challenging economic climate may have significant adverse impacts on the Company, including material declines in revenue and cash flows, and related impacts to working capital levels which may also have a direct impact on the Company's operating results and financial position. These and other factors may adversely affect the Company's liquidity and the Company's ability to generate income and cash flows to meet the Company's current and future obligations. The situation is dynamic and the ultimate duration and magnitude of the impact on the economy and the financial effect on the Company is not known at this time.
A full list of the critical judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty can be found in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021. Estimates and judgements made by management in the preparation of the financial statements are increasingly difficult and subject to a higher degree of measurement uncertainty during this volatile period.
5. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS ("E&E ASSETS")
| ($000s) | |
|---|---|
| Balance, April 1, 2020 | 8,930 |
| Additions | 61 |
| Exchange adjustments | 899 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 9,890 |
| Additions | 10 |
| Exchange adjustments | (427) |
| Balance, September30, 2021 | 9,473 |
A summary of E&E assets is shown in the table below:
($000s)
| ATP 732P –Tookoonooka | 5,224 |
|---|---|
| PL 303 –Barta Block Cuisinier (controlling permitATP 752) | 2,683 |
| ATP 934 –Barrolka | 1,983 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 9,890 |
| ($000s) | |
|---|---|
| ATP 732P –Tookoonooka | 5,015 |
| PL 303 –Barta Block Cuisinier (controlling permitATP 752) | 2,567 |
| ATP 934 –Barrolka | 1,891 |
| Balance, September30, 2021 | 9,473 |
Exploration and evaluation assets consist of the Company's exploration projects in Australia, which are pending the determination of proved or probable reserves. Costs primarily consist of acquisition costs, geological & geophysical work, seismic and drilling, and completion costs until the drilling of wells is complete and the results have been evaluated.
| Petroleum andnatural gas properties | Otherassets | Right-of-useassets | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost: | ||||
| Balance, April 1, 2020 | 43,822 | 344 | 219 | 44,385 |
| Additions | 1,193 | - | - | 1,193 |
| Disposals | - | - | (76) | (76) |
| Change in decommissioning and | ||||
| restoration liability | (623) | - | - | (623) |
| Exchange adjustments | 6,388 | - | - | 6,388 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 50,780 | 344 | 143 | 51,267 |
| Additions | 776 | - | - | 776 |
| Capitalized share-based compensation | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| Exchange adjustments | (3,042) | - | - | (3,042) |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 48,517 | 344 | 143 | 49,004 |
($000s)
($000s)
| Petroleum andnatural gas properties | Otherassets | Right-of-useassets | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated depletion, depreciationand impairment losses: | ||||
| Balance, April 1, 2020 | 17,7277 | 319 | 47 | 18,093 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 1,285 | 6 | 42 | 1,333 |
| Disposals | - | - | (28) | (28) |
| Exchange adjustments | 3,753 | - | - | 3,753 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 22,765 | 325 | 61 | 23,151 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 536 | 2 | 15 | 553 |
| Exchange adjustments | (1,830) | - | - | (1,830) |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 21,471 | 327 | 76 | 21,874 |
| ($000s) | ||||
| Net carrying amount: | ||||
| At March 31, 2021 | 28,015 | 19 | 82 | 28,116 |
| At September 30, 2021 | 27,046 | 17 | 67 | 27,130 |
At September 30, 2021, the Company determined that there were no external or internal indicators of impairment. As a result, no impairment testing was conducted.
During the six months ended September 30, 2021, the Company capitalized $0.1 million of general and administrative expense (2020 - $nil).
The calculation of depletion for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 included $60.9 million for estimated future development costs associated with proved and probable reserves in Australia (March 31, 2021 - $60.9 million).
7. DECOMMISSIONING AND RESTORATION LIABILITY
Changes to decommissioning and restoration obligations were as follows:
| $000s) | |
|---|---|
| Balance, April 1, 2020 | 3,690 |
| Change in estimate | (623) |
| Accretion | 19 |
| Exchange adjustments | 392 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 3,478 |
| Accretion | 16 |
| Exchange adjustments | (151) |
| Balance,September 30, 2021 | 3,343 |
The Company's decommissioning liabilities result from ownership interests in petroleum and natural gas properties. The Company estimates the total inflation-adjusted undiscounted amount of cash flows required to settle its decommissioning and restoration costs at September 30, 2021 is approximately $4.0 million (March 31, 2021 - $4.1 million) which will be incurred between 2023 and 2057. An inflation factor of 1.1% (March 31, 2021 – 1.1%) and a risk-free discount rate of 1.74% (March 31, 2021 –1.74%) have been applied to the decommissioning liability at September 30, 2021.
8. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized:
Unlimited number of common shares with no par value.
Unlimited number of preferred shares, of which none have been issued.
Issued:
The following provides a continuity of share capital:
| ($000s) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of common shares | Amount | |
| Balance at March 31, 2021and September30, 2021 | 432,986,694 | 114,636 |
9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has a share option plan for directors, officers and employees of the Company whereby share options representing up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares can be granted by the Board of Directors. Share options are granted for a term of up to five years and vest one-third after the first year and one-third on each of the next two anniversary dates. The exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company's common shares on the date of grant.
Stock options granted under the plan can be exercised on a cashless basis, whereby the employee receives a lesser amount of shares in lieu of paying the exercise price based on the deemed market price of the shares on the exercise date, and withholding taxes if the employee so elects.
A summary of stock option activity is presented below:
| Options | Weighted averageexercise price$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 13,716,667 | 0.08 |
| Expired | (241,667) | 0.11 |
| Balance, September30, 2021 | 13,475,000 | 0.08 |
| Exercisable, September 30, 2021 | 2,135,000 | 0.10 |
10. REVENUE
Revenue from the sales of crude oil is based on the consideration specified in the Crude Oil Sales and Purchase Agreement ("COSP Agreement") with the joint venture operator. The Company recognizes revenue when it transfers control of the product to the joint venture operator, which is generally at the time the joint venture operator obtains legal title of the crude oil and when it is physically delivered to the pipeline at an estimated transaction price based on average US Brent price and is adjusted for quality and other factors specified in the COSP Agreement once the product is shipped to the end customer and lifted.
The transaction price as prescribed in the COSP Agreement is a variable price based on the benchmark US Brent commodity price index, and may be adjusted for quality, location, delivery method or other factors depending on the agreed upon terms of the contract. The amount of revenue recorded can vary depending on the grade, quality and quantity of crude oil transferred to the joint venture operator. The COSP Agreement has an initial term to March 31, 2022, whereby delivery takes place through the contract period. Revenues are typically collected 60 days following delivery to Port Bonython.
11. PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Income (loss) per share is calculated based on net loss and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
| ($000sexcept per share amounts) | Three months endedSeptember30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Net Income (loss)for the period | 85 | (182) | (97) | 218 |
| Weighted average number ofCommon shares -basic (000s) | 432,987 | 102,267 | 432,987 | 102,267 |
| -diluted (000s) | 435,255 | 102,267 | 432,987 | 102,267 |
| Basic and diluted income (loss)per share | 0.00 | (0.00) | (0.00) | 0.00 |
For the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, there were 13,475,000 options outstanding of which 2,135,000 and 13,475,000 (2020 – 2,685,000) were considered anti-dilutive.
12. FINANCE EXPENSE
| ($000s) | Three months endedSeptember30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Accretion on decommissioning | ||||
| and restoration liability | 8 | 5 | 16 | 9 |
| Interest on lease liability | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Interest on credit facility | - | 256 | - | 521 |
| Interest –other | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 14 | 264 | 23 | 536 |
13. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has exposure to credit, liquidity and market risk from its use of financial instruments. This note presents information about the Company's exposure to these risks, the Company's objectives and policies and processes for measuring and managing risk.
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for identifying the principal risks of the Company and ensuring the policies and procedures are in place to appropriately manage these risks. Bengal's management identifies, analyzes and monitors risks and considers the implication of the market condition in relation to the Company's activities.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from Bengal's cash calls paid to joint venture partners and receivables from petroleum and natural gas marketers. As at September 30, 2021, Bengal's receivables include $1.4 million (March 31, 2021 - $1.2 million) from joint venture partners, of which $0.4 million has been collected subsequent to September 30, 2021.
Bengal has a COSP Agreement with a purchaser and has not experienced any collection problems to date.
Cash calls paid to Bengal's Australian joint venture partners are held in trust accounts by the partner until spent. Bengal attempts to mitigate the risk from joint venture receivables by approving significant spending by partners prior to expenditure and only paying the cash call shortly before the funds are to be spent.
The Company had no accounts considered past due at September 30, 2021 (March 31, 2021 - $nil). Past due is considered greater than 90 days outstanding.
The carrying amount of accounts receivable and cash and cash equivalents represents the maximum credit exposure. Bengal establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts as determined by management based on their assessment of collection. Bengal does not have an allowance for doubtful accounts as at September 30, 2021 (March 31, 2021 – $nil) and did not provide for any doubtful accounts, nor was it required to write-off any receivables during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
Cash and cash equivalents, when held, consist of cash bank balances and guaranteed investment certificates redeemable at any time. Bengal manages the credit exposure related to guaranteed investments by selecting counterparties based on credit ratings and monitors all investments to ensure a stable return, avoiding complex investment vehicles with higher risk such as asset-backed commercial paper.
(b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations, including work commitments, as they are due. Bengal prepares an annual budget and updates forecasts for operating, financing and investing activities on an ongoing basis to ensure it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due.
Bengal's financial liabilities consist of trade and other payables and lease liability and amounted to $1.8 million at September 30, 2021 (March 31, 2021 - $2.0 million).
At September 30, 2021, the Company had working capital of $4.0 million, including cash and shortterm deposits of $3.8 million and restricted cash of $0.04 million, compared to working capital of $4.3 million at March 31, 2021.
The Company has adequate working capital and anticipates sufficient cash flow to maintain operations and meet near term capital expenditures. The Company may advance its growth initiatives by accessing external sources of capital if attractive financing alternatives, either debt or equity, become available and are appropriate.
The majority of the Company's oil sales are benchmarked on US Brent prices. The Company incurs most of its expenditures in Australian dollars whereas the Company generates most of its revenues in US dollars. The Company is acting with its joint venture partners to reduce discretionary spending and focus capital towards lower risk projects with near-term cash flow upside.
(c) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: foreign currency risk, commodity price risk and interest rate risk. The Company is exposed to market risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates in the normal course of operations. A variety of derivative instruments may be used to reduce exposure to these risks.
Foreign Currency Risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. Bengal receives US dollars for Australian oil sales and incurs expenditures in Australian and Canadian currencies. The Company may enter into derivative foreign currency contracts in order to manage foreign currency risk but has not done so to date.
The table below shows the Company's exposure in Canadian dollar equivalent to foreign currencies for its financial instruments at September 30, 2021:
| ($000s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD$ | AUS$ | US$ | Total | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,965 | 28 | 765 | 3,758 |
| Restricted cash | 40 | - | - | 40 |
| Trade and other receivables | 8 | 5 | 1,447 | 1,460 |
| Trade and other payables | (126) | (1,597) | - | (1,723) |
| Lease liability | (84) | - | - | (84) |
| 2,803 | (1,564) | 2,212 | 3,451 | |
| Exchange rates as at Sep30: | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Number of CAD$ for 1 AUS$ | 0.92 | 0.94 | ||
| Number of CAD$ for 1 US$ | 1.27 | 1.36 |
Commodity Price Risk
Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of a change in commodity prices. Commodity prices for petroleum and natural gas are impacted by not only the relationship between the Canadian and United States dollar, as outlined above, but also world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. Australian oil prices are based on the US Brent reference price, which currently trades at a premium to WTI.
During the six months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded a realized gain of $0.8 million and an unrealized loss of $1.3 million on its derivative contracts. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, the Company had no derivative contracts outstanding.
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 Company is not exposed to interest rate risk on its cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2021 as the funds are not invested in interest-bearing instruments. The Company had no interest rate derivatives at September 30, 2021.
14. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company's policy is to maintain a strong capital base for the objectives of maintaining financial flexibility which will allow it to execute on its capital investment program, provide creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. The February 2021 recapitalization transaction materially realigned the Company's capital structure by eliminating all outstanding debt while adding $4.0 million of working capital. This provides additional financial and capital flexibility further to the Company's strategy described above. The Company has maintained its working capital position at $4.0 million at September 30, 2021.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments by continually monitoring its business conditions, including: changes in economic conditions, the risk profile of its drilling inventory, the efficiencies of past investments, the efficiencies of forecasted investments and the timing of such investments, the forecasted cash balances, the forecasted commodity prices and resulting cash flow.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may from time to time issue shares (if available on reasonable terms), issue debt instruments, sell assets, farm out properties and adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected cash levels. There can be no assurance that equity financing will be available or sufficient to meet capital commitments, or for other corporate purposes, or if equity financing is available, that it will be on terms acceptable to the Company.
15. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
| ($000s) | Threemonths endedSeptember 30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember 30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 110 | 4 | (236) | 223 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | - | (99) | - | (98) |
| Trade and other payables | 345 | 101 | (216) | 216 |
| Effect of change in foreign exchange rates | (42) | 8 | (35) | 70 |
| 413 | 14 | (487) | 411 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Operating | 148 | (99) | (745) | 446 |
| Investing | 265 | 117 | 258 | (31) |
| Financing | - | (4) | - | (4) |
| 413 | 14 | (487) | 411 |
Change in non-cash working capital items
The following represents the cash interest paid and received in each period:
| ($000s) | Three | months endedSeptember 30 | Sixmonths endedSeptember 30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Cash interest paid | 4 | 175 | 4 | 408 |
Cash interest paid and received
16. COMMITMENTS
The Queensland Government regulatory authority granted the Company Authority to Prospect 934 ("ATP 934") under a revised work program on March 1, 2015. In Q4 fiscal 2018, the Company consolidated its ownership of ATP 934 and now holds a 100% operating interest in this permit. The purchase consideration was AUS$0.3 million cash and potential future cash payments of up to AUS$1.0 million, which is made up of a AUS$0.2 million on certification by an independent competent person appointed by Bengal Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd. of not less than 25 billion cubic feet of proved reserves and AUS$0.8 million due upon the delivery of the first shipments of gas to market. The work program consists of 260 km2 of 3D seismic and up to three wells.
At September 30, 2021, the Company had the following capital work commitments:
| Country and permit | Work program | Obligation period | Estimated expenditureending (net) (millions CAD$) (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onshore Australia –ATP 934 | 260 km2 3D seismic andup to three wells | February2027 | 8.2(2) |
| Onshore Australia –ATP 732 | Geological and geophysicalstudies | March 2023 | 0.1 |
| Offshore AustraliaAC/RL 10 | Geological and geophysicalstudies | March 2023 | 0.1 |
(1) Translated at September 30, 2021 at an exchange rate of AUS$1.00 = CAD$0.9164.
(2) During fiscal 2021, the Company received confirmation that the commitment on ATP 934 was reduced in exchange for a 50% relinquishment of the non-potential acreage of ATP 934 at the end of the first term expiry date of February 28, 2021. During Q2 fiscal 2021, the Company entered into a farm-in agreement with Santos whereby Santos will pay 100% of the well costs of a one well work program with an estimated cost of AUS$2.7 million planned for the second half of calendar 2021. The $8.2 million of estimated expenditures is net of the estimated carried cost of AUS$2.7 million.
At September 30, 2021, the contractual obligations for which the Company is responsible are as follows:
Contractual obligations
($000s)
| October2021to March2057 | Total | Less than1 year | 1-3years | 4-5years | After5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office lease | 232 | 101 | 131 | - | - |
| Decommissioning and restoration | 3,343 | - | 708 | 58 | 2,577 |
| 3,575 | 101 | 839 | 58 | 2,577 |
17. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
As at September 30, 2021, the Company has two reportable operating segments, being the Australian oil and gas operations and corporate.
Revenue reported below represents revenue generated from external customers. There were no intersegment sales in any of the reported periods.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the group's accounting policies. Segment profit represents the profit earned by each segment without allocation of directors' salaries, finance costs and income tax expense. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.
| ($000s) | For the six months ended September 30, 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Corporate | Total | ||
| Revenue | 3,431 | - | 3,431 | |
| Interest revenue | - | - | - | |
| Interest expense | 4 | 3 | 7 | |
| Depletion and depreciation | 536 | 17 | 553 | |
| Impairment | - | - | - | |
| Net income (loss) | 348 | (445) | (97) | |
| Exploration and evaluation expenditures | 10 | - | 10 | |
| Petroleum and natural gas property | ||||
| expenditures | 776 | - | 776 | |
| ($000s) | ||||
| September 30, 2021 | ||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 9,473 | - | 9,473 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleumand natural gas properties | 27,046 | - | 27,046 |
| Total assets | 39,211 | 3,110 | 42,321 |
| Total liabilities | 4,940 | 210 | 5,150 |
| ($000s) | For the six months ended September 30, 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Corporate | Total | |||
| Revenue | 2,359 | - | 2,359 | ||
| Interest revenue | - | - | - | ||
| Interest expense | 521 | 6 | 527 | ||
| Depletion and depreciation | 678 | 26 | 704 | ||
| Impairment | - | - | - | ||
| Net income (loss) | 578 | (360) | 218 | ||
| Exploration and evaluation expenditures | - | - | - | ||
| Petroleum and natural gas property | |||||
| expenditures | 223 | - | 223 | ||
| ($000s) | |||||
| September 30, 2020 | |||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 9,794 | - | 9,794 | ||
| Petroleumand natural gas properties | 28,153 | - | 28,153 | ||
| Total assets | 40,727 | 411 | 41,138 | ||
| Total liabilities | 21,918 | 419 | 22,337 |
| ($000s) | For the three months ended September 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Corporate | Total | |
| Revenue | 1,884 | - | 1,884 |
| Interest revenue | - | - | - |
| Interest expense | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 283 | 8 | 291 |
| Impairment | - | - | - |
| Net income (loss) | 300 | (215) | 85 |
| Exploration and evaluation expenditures | 17 | - | 17 |
| Petroleum and natural gas property | |||
| expenditures | 632 | - | 632 |
| ($000s)For the three months ended September 30, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Corporate | Total | |
| Revenue | 1,260 | - | 1,260 |
| Interest revenue | - | - | - |
| Interest expense | 256 | 3 | 259 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 342 | 14 | 356 |
| Impairment | - | - | - |
| Net loss | (51) | (131) | (182) |
| Exploration and evaluation expenditures | - | - | - |
| Petroleum and natural gas property | |||
| expenditures | 124 | - | 124 |
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 14, 2021, the Company's joint venture partner Santos QNT Pty Ltd. ("Santos") completed the drilling of the Legbar-1 exploration well. Santos paid 100% of the costs to drill, plug and abandon the well and has accordingly earned a 60% working interest in the 420 square kilometer southern portion of the ATP 934 exploration block. This drilling satisfies one of the three well drilling commitments associated with the block as described in Note 16 to these financial statements.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
AUDITORS
KPMG LLP • Calgary, Canada
LEGAL COUNSEL
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP • Calgary, Canada Piper Alderman • Sydney, Australia
BANKERS
Royal Bank of Canada • Calgary, Canada WestPac • Sydney, Australia
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT Computershare • Toronto, Canada
DIRECTORS
Chayan Chakrabarty James B. Howe Peter Lansom Dr. Brian J. Moss Robert D. Steele (Chairman) W. B. (Bill) Wheeler
DISCLOSURE COMMITTEE
Chayan Chakrabarty Jerrad Blanchard
AUDIT COMMITTEE
James B. Howe (Chairman) Robert D. Steele W. B. (Bill) Wheeler
RESERVES COMMITTEE
Dr. Brian J. Moss (Chairman) Peter Lansom Bob Steele
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Brian J. Moss (Chairman) Robert D. Steele Peter Lansom
GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE
W.B. (Bill) Wheeler (Chairman) Robert D. Steele Jim Howe
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Peter Lansom (Chairman) Robert D. Steele Dr. Brian J. Moss
OFFICERS
Chayan Chakrabarty, President & Chief Executive Officer Richard N. Edgar, Executive Vice President Jerrad Blanchard, Chief Financial Officer Bruce Allford, Secretary