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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Mar 30, 2020

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

This announcement appears for information purpose only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

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SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD. 陽光油砂有限公司 *

(a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of the Province of Alberta, Canada with limited liability)

(HKEX: 2012)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. is pleased to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. Please see the attached announcement for further information.

By Order of the Board of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

Sun Kwok Ping Executive Chairman

Hong Kong, March 30, 2020 Calgary, March 29, 2020

As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of Mr. Kwok Ping Sun and Ms. Gloria Pui Yun Ho as executive directors; Mr. Michael John Hibberd, Ms. Linna Liu and Ms. Xijuan Jiang as non-executive directors; and Mr. Yi He, Mr. Alfa Li and Mr. Guangzhong Xing as independent non-executive directors.

*For identification purposes only

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. Announcement of Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Year Ended December 31, 2019

CALGARY/HONG KONG –Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (the “ Company ” or “ Sunshine ”) (HKEX: 2012) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, notes to the consolidated financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Hong Kong Stock Exchange ”) (www.hkexnews.hk) and are available on the Corporation’s website (www.sunshineoilsands.com). The Annual Information Form includes the Corporation’s reserves and resource data as at an effective date of December 31, 2019 as evaluated by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS

For three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s average bitumen production was 1,589 bbls/day and 1,702 bbls/day respectively. Diluent was blended at a 17.8% and 18.3% volumetric rate for the three and twelve month ended December 31, 2019 with the bitumen as part of the production process to create the marketable “Dilbit” blend product. The average Dilbit sales volume was 2,015 bbls/day and 2,080 bbls/day for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

SUNSHINE’S CAPITAL RAISING ACTIVITIES DURING 4Q19

On October 11, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 37,728,000 (pre-consolidation) Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.063 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,376,846.73. On October 17, 2019, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

On December 5, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 51,636,500 (pre-consolidation) Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.0524 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,705,752.60. On December 16, 2019, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL FIGURES

For 4Q19, Dilbit sales increased by 91.7% to CAD $9.2 million from CAD $4.8 million mainly due to higher bitumen production, thus sales volumes, and an increase in realized bitumen price per barrel.

4Q19 bitumen production was 1,589 bbl/day.

As at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Corporation notes the following selected

balance sheet figures.

(Canadian $000s) December 31, December 31,
2019 2018
Cash 1,254 583
Trade and other receivables 16,519 13,457
Prepaid expense and deposits 6,934 3,208
Exploration and evaluation assets 270,014 269,218
Property, plant and equipment 479,055 492,815
Total liabilities 601,773 527,328
Shareholders’ equity 175,755 251,953

2020 Outlook

Sunshine intends to continue to focus on cost controls and on carefully improving production at West Ells. The Company intends to ramp up production when the heavy oil pricing environment improves. In addition, with the receipt of Shareholder’s approval for changes to the joint venture agreement and supporting agreements for the Muskwa and Godin area, the Company sees potential significant benefits resulting from re-activation of the Muskwa and Godin Area activities.

Kwok Ping Sun Gloria Ho Executive Chairman

Chief Financial Officer

ABOUT SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.

The Corporation is a Calgary based public corporation, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since March 1, 2012. The Corporation is focused on the development of its significant holdings of oil sands and heavy oil leases in the Athabasca oil sands region. The Corporation owns interests in oil sands and petroleum and natural gas leases in the Athabasca region of Alberta. The Corporation is currently focused on executing milestone undertakings in the West Ells project area. West Ells Phase 1 is operational and has an initial production target of 5,000 barrels per day.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Kwok Ping Sun Executive Chairman Tel: + 852-3188-9298

Gloria Ho

Chief Financial Officer Tel: + 852-3188-9298

Email: [email protected] Website: www.sunshineoilsands.com

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

This announcement contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, (a) the future financial performance and objectives of Sunshine; (b) the plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (c) the anticipated closings of the current private placements and the timing thereof. Such forward-looking information is subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors. All statements other than statements and information of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of words such as “estimate”, “forecast”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “target”, “vision”, “goal”, “outlook”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “potential”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Sunshine’s experience, current beliefs, assumptions, information and perception of historical trends available to Sunshine, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those associated with resource definition and expected reserves and contingent and prospective resources estimates, unanticipated costs and expenses, regulatory approval, fluctuating oil and gas prices, expected future production, the ability to access sufficient capital to finance future development and credit risks, changes in Alberta’s regulatory framework, including changes to regulatory approval process and land-use designations, royalty, tax, environmental, greenhouse gas, carbon and other laws or regulations and the impact thereof and the costs associated with compliance. Although Sunshine believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions and factors discussed in this announcement are not exhaustive and readers are not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as the Corporation’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Sunshine disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, subsequent to the date of this announcement, except as required under applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this announcement and are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists are not exhaustive and are made as at the date hereof. For a full discussion of the Corporation’s material risk factors, see the Corporation’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2019 and risk factors described in other documents we file from time to time with securities regulatory authorities, all of which are available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk, on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com or the Corporation’s website at www.sunshineoilsands.com.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018 and 2019

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Management's Discussion and Analysis

This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") of the financial condition and performance of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (" Sunshine " or the "Company") for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 is dated March 30, 2020, and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019. All amounts and tabular amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars unless indicated otherwise.

Overview

Sunshine is a holder and a developer of Athabasca region oil sands resources with approximately 0.95 billion barrels of risked best estimate contingent resources. The Company’s un-risked best estimate contingent resources at December 31, 2019 was approximately 1.63 billion barrels. With approximately 1 million acres of oil sands and petroleum and natural gas leases, the Company has significant commercial development potential. Phase I (5,000 barrels) of the West Ells 10,000 barrels thermal commercial project is in production. The Athabasca region is the most prolific oil sands region in the Province of Alberta, Canada. Canada’s oil sands represent the largest oil resource found in a stable political environment located in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest oil resource in the world. Canadian oil sands represent the largest single source of supply of oil imported into the United States. The Company has one business and geographical segment. Accordingly, no business and geographical segment information is presented.

The Company’s focus is on evaluating and developing its oil sands assets with the completion and operation of the 5,000 bbls/day Phase I commercial West Ells (the “Project”). When financing is available, the Company plans to add an additional 5,000 barrels per day of production capacity at Phase II to the Project. On March 1, 2017, the West Ells Phase I commenced commercial production.

As at December 31, 2019, the Company had invested approximately $1.29 billion in oil sands leases, drilling operations, project engineering, procurement and construction, operation start-up, regulatory application processing and other assets. As at December 31, 2019, the Company had $1.25 million in cash.

The Company relies on its ability to obtain various forms of financing and cash flow from operations to fund administration expenses and future exploration and development cost of its projects. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on continuing operations and development in West Ells, marketing bitumen blends at favorable prices, achieving profitable operations and the ability to refinance current debt and access immediate additional financing. There can be no assurance that the steps management takes will be successful. As such, there is significant doubt and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern.

Operational Update

West Ells

On March 1, 2017, the Company achieved a key milestone. The Project commenced commercial production. Hence, effective March 1, 2017, the Company started recording revenue, royalties, expenses and depletion of the West Ells Project.

For three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s average bitumen production was 1,589 bbls/day and 1,702 bbls/day respectively. Diluent was blended at a 17.8% and 18.3% volumetric rate for the three and twelve month ended December 31, 2019 with the bitumen as part of the production process to create the marketable “Dilbit” blend product. The average Dilbit sales volume was 2,015 bbls/day and 2,080 bbls/day for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

Thickwood and Legend

The Thickwood and Legend projects are each planned for initial phase one production of 10,000 barrels per day. Regulatory approval for Thickwood was received in the third quarter of 2013 while Legend approval is expected in 2020. Once the Thickwood and Legend Lake’s projects are sanctioned for development and construction, significant additional financing will need to be secured to proceed.

Muskwa and Godin Clastics Operations (Non-Operated 50% working interest)

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As at the date of this report, Muskwa has no production. Development of Godin areas is expected to be reactivated in 2020 under new ownership of Renergy, at no cost to Sunshine.

Summary of Quarterly Results

The following table summarizes selected financial information for the Company for the last eight quarters:

($ thousands except
per share & bbl/d) Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019 Q1 2019 Q4 2018 Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q1 2018
Bitumen sales (bbl/d) 1,657 2,130 2,049 999 1,153 1,757 1,540 2,174
Petroleum sales 9,192 12,691 14,434 6,017 4,772 12,286 9,252 11,258
Royalties 94 179 277 68 28 270 149 114
Diluent 3,133 3,345 3,747 1,491 2,016 2,681 2,708 3,896
Transportation 2,933 4,561 4,140 2,321 3,757 4,047 3,086 4,527
Operating costs 3,027 4,765 5,616 4,581 4,609 5,030 5,392 5,671
Finance cost 26,448 8,290 9,433 22,734 9,386 13,824 16,791 15,348
Net loss 26,660 19,140 9,799 25,116 46,731 16,287 31,147 32,831
Per share - basic and diluted 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01
Capital expenditures1 654 549 1,095 342 195 521 803 1,381
Total assets 777,528 775,818 781,385 781,366 769,468 774,885 781,130 781,639
Working capital deficiency2 506,310 488,052 489,793 483,933 461,341 423,360 412,067 385,244
Shareholders’ equity 175,755 201,204 217,723 227,171 251,953 292,394 307,203 336,858
1.
Includes payments for exploration
and evaluation, property, plant and equipment.
  1. The working capital deficiency includes the USD current portion of the Notes converted to CAD at each period end exchange rate.

Results of Operations

Operating Netback

Operating Netback
For the three months ended December 31, For the twelve months ended December 31,
($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Realized bitumen revenue $ 6,059 $ 2,756 $ 30,618 $ 26,267
Transportation (2,933) (3,757) (13,955) (15,417)
Royalties (94) (28) (618) (561)
Net bitumen revenues $ 3,032 $ (1,029) $ 16,045 $ 10,289
Operatingcosts (3,027) (4,609) (17,989) (20,702)
Operating cash flow1 $ 5 $ (5,638) $ (1,944) $ (10,413)
Operatingnetback($/ bbl) 0.03 (53.14) (3.14) (17.26)
  1. Operating cash flow is a non-GAAP measure which is defined in the Advisory section of this MD&A.

The Operating cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was a net gain of $0.01 million compared to a net loss of $5.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Operating netback increased $53.17/bbl from the loss of $53.14/bbl to the gain of $0.03/bbl. The increase in the operating cash flow per barrel was primarily due to a 52.94% increase in realized sales price per barrel (net of diluent), a 54.29% decrease in operating costs per barrel and a 45.68% decrease in transportation cost per barrel, which were partially offset by 138.46% increase of Royalties per barrel.

The operating cash flow for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was a net loss of $1.9 million compared to a net loss of $10.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018. Operating netback loss per barrel basis decreased by $14.12/bbl to a loss of $3.14/bbl from a loss of $17.26/bbl for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in the operating cash flow deficiency was primarily due to a 13.37% increase in realized sales price per barrel

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(net of diluent), a 15.48% decrease in operating costs per barrel and a 11.98% decrease in transportation cost per barrel, which were partially offset by 7.53% increase of Royalties per barrel.

Bitumen Production

**Bitumen Production **
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31 , December 31,
(Barrels/day) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Bitumen production 1,589 1,059 1,702 1,623

Bitumen production at West Ells for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 averaged 1,589 Bbls/day and 1,702 Bbls/day compared to 1,059 Bbls/day and 1,623 Bbls/day for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. Bitumen production increased by 530 Bbls/day and 79 Bbls/day for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 2018, respectively. The Company will continue to focus on carefully improving production performance.

Bitumen Sales

Bitumen Sales
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
(Barrels/day) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Bitumen Sales 1,657 1,153 1,700 1,653

Bitumen sales at West Ells for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 averaged 1,657 Bbls/day and 1,700 Bbls/day compared to 1,153 Bbls/day and 1,653 Bbls/day for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. Bitumen sales increased by 504 Bbls/day for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the same period of 2018 due to higher bitumen production. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, bitumen sales increased by 47 Bbls/day compared to the same period of last year.

Petroleum Sales, net of royalties

For the three months ended For the twelve For the twelve months ended
December 31 , December 31,
($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Petroleum sales $ 9,192 $ 4,772 $ 42,334 $ 37,568
Royalties (94) (28) (618) (561)
Balance,end ofperiod $ 9,098 $ 4,744 $ 41,716 $ 37,007
$/ bbl 59.69 44.73 67.22 61.32

Petroleum sales are from the sales of Dilbit. Petroleum sales, net of royalties for the three months ended December 31, 2019 increased by $4.4 million to $9.1 million from $4.7 million for the same period of 2018. Petroleum sales per barrel, net of royalties increased by $14.96/bbl to $59.69/bbl from $44.73/bbl for the same period of 2018. The increase of $4.4 million sales (net of royalties) is mainly due to higher bitumen production, thus sales volumes and the 52.94% increase of realized bitumen price per barrel.

Petroleum sales, net of royalties for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 increased by $4.7 million to $41.7 million from $37.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018. Petroleum sales per barrel, net of royalties increased by $5.90/bbl to $67.22/bbl from $61.32/bbl for the same period of 2018. Petroleum sales net of royalties increased by $4.7 million primarily due to highter bitumen production and 13.37% higher realized bitumen price per barrel.

The royalty rate applicable to pre-payout oil sands operations starts at 1% of bitumen sales and increases for every dollar that the WTI crude oil price in Canadian dollars is priced above $55 per barrel, to a maximum of 9% when the WTI crude oil price is $120 per barrel or higher. The West Ells project is currently in pre-payout. Royalties for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 increased by $0.07 million and $0.06 million compared to the same period of 2018. The increases in 2019 are mainly due to higher bitumen sales and thus higher royalty expenses.

Bitumen Realization

For the three months ended For the twelve months ended December 31 , December 31,

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($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Dilbit revenue $ 9,192 $ 4,772 $ 42,334 $ 37,568
Diluent blended (3,133) (2,016) (11,716) (11,301)
Realized bitumen revenue1 $ 6,059 $ 2,756 $ 30,618 $ 26,267
($/ bbl) 39.75 25.99 49.34 43.52
  1. Realized bitumen revenue is used to calculate operating netbacks.

Bitumen realization represents the Company’s realized petroleum revenue (“Dilbit revenue”), net of diluent expenses. Dilbit revenue represents the Company’s revenue from its bitumen produced at West Ells project blended with purchased diluent. The cost of blending is impacted by the amount of diluent required and the Company’s cost of purchasing and transporting the diluent. A portion of the diluent expense is effectively recovered in the sales price of the blended product.

During the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s bitumen realization revenue increased by $3.3 million to $6.1 million from $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The bitumen realized price per barrel increased by $13.76/bbl to $39.75/bbl from $25.99/bbl. The increase in bitumen realization per barrel was primarily due to 34% increase in dilbit revenue per barrel, which was partially offset by 8% increase in blending cost per barrel.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s bitumen realization revenue increased $4.3 million to $30.6 million from $26.3 million for the same period in 2018. The bitumen realized price per barrel increased $5.82/bbl to $49.34 /bbl from $43.52 /bbl. The increase in bitumen realization per barrel was primarily the result of a 10% increase in dibit revenue per barrel, which was partially offset by 1% increase in blending cost per barrel.

Diluent Costs

Diluent Costs
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
($ thousands, except $/bbl December 31, December 31,
and blend ratio) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Diluent $ 3,133 $ 2,016 $ 11,716 $ 11,301
$/bbl 20.56 19.00 18.88 18.73
Blendratio 17.8% 20.0% 18.3% 18.1%

At West Ells, diluent is blended with the bitumen as part of the production process to create a marketable Dilbit blend product at West Ells. Diluent expense is mainly impacted by the required amount, cost of purchasing and transporting diluent, Canadian and U.S. benchmark pricing, the timing of diluent inventory purchases and changes in value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.

Diluent costs per barrel for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $20.56/bbl and $18.88/bbl compared to $19.00/bbl and $18.73/bbl for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. For the three month ended December 31, 2019, the increase in the diluent expense per barrel was primarily the result of the increase of the average condensate benchmark pricing.

Blend ratio for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was 17.8% and 18.3% compared to 20.0% and 18.1% for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was due to the control of the usage of the diluent to make the operation more efficient.

Transportation

**Transportation **
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Transportation $ 2,933 $ 3,757 $ 13,955 $ 15,417
$ / bbl 19.24 35.42 22.49 25.55

Transportation costs consist of trucking costs for Dilbit and pipeline terminals fees. The transportation expense per barrel for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $19.24/bbl and $22.49/bbl compared to

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$35.42/bbl and $25.55/bbl for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. The decrease in the transportation cost per barrel was mainly due to higher bitumen sales and thus lower average terminal fees.

Operating Costs

Operating Costs
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Energy operating costs $ 138 $ 1,035 $ 4,141 $ 3,998
Non-energy operating costs 2,889 3,574 13,848 16,704
Operating costs $ 3,027 $ 4,609 $ 17,898 $ 20,702
$ / bbl 19.86 43.45 28.99 34.30

Operating costs are comprised of the sum of non-energy operating costs and energy costs. Non-energy operating costs represent production-related operating activities, excluding energy operating costs. Energy operating costs represent the cost of natural gas for the production of steam and power at the West Ells facilities. Energy operating costs for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 are lower compared to the same period of 2018 mainly due to the costs adjustment for prior period.

The operating expense per barrel for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $19.86/bbl and $28.99/bbl compared to $43.45/bbl and $34.30/bbl for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. The operating costs decrease per barrel from the prior periods is primarily due to the higher bitumen production. Since the majority of the operating costs at West Ells are fixed in nature, the operating costs per barrel of production should be reduced as production ramps up at West Ells.

General and Administrative Costs

For the three months ended December 31 ,
2019 2018
($ thousands) **Total ** Capitalized Expensed **Total **
Capitalized
Expensed
Salaries, consulting and benefits $ 1,298 $ -
1,298

$
2,318
$
- 2,318
Rent 13 - 13 589 - 589
Legal and audit 92 - 92 239 - 239
Other 352 - 352 650 - 650
Total $ 1,755 $ -
1,755
$ 3,796 $ - 3,796
For the twelve months ended months ended December 31,
2019 2018
($ thousands) **Total ** Capitalized Expensed **Total ** Capitalized Expensed
Salaries, consulting and benefits $ 6,045 $ -
6,045
$ 6,858 $ - $ 6,858
Rent 297 -
297
2,074 - 2,074
Legal and audit 777 -
777
964 - 964
Other 1,931 - 1,931 2,706 - 2,706
Total $ 9,050 $ -
9,050
$ 12,602 $ - $12,602

The Company’s general and administrative costs were $1.8 million and $9.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $3.8 million and $12.6 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018. General and administrative costs decreased by $2.0 million and $3.5 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 2018 primarily due to workforce reductions and the Company’s continued focus on cost management.

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Finance Costs

Finance Costs
For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
($ thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest expense on senior
notes, including
yield maintenance premium $ 24,865 $ 7,655 $ 61,200 $ 50,307
Interest expense on other
loans 644 555 1,832 731
Financing related costs 223 766 544 1,019
Other interest expense 366 122 1,922 2,180
Other interest expense –lease 64 - 261 -
Unwinding of discounts on
provisions 286 288 1,146 1,112
Finance costs $ 26,448 $ 9,386 $ 66,905 $ 55,349

The Company’s finance costs were $26.4 million and $66.9 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $9.4 million and $55.3 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, finance costs increased by $17.1 million compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of an increase of $17.1 million attributed to interest expense on senior notes, including the yield maintenance premium. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, finance costs increased by $11.6 million compared to the same period in 2018 as a result of an increase of $10.9 million attributed to interest expense on senior notes, including the yield maintenance premium and an increase of $1.1 million attributed to interest expense on other loans offset by a decrease of $0.5 million in financing related costs.

Share-based Compensation

For the three months ended December 31 , For the three months ended December 31 , For the three months ended December 31 , For the three months ended December 31 ,
2019 2018
($ thousands) Total Capitalized
Expensed
Total
Capitalized
Expensed
Share-based compensation $ 345 -
345
$ 2,740
-
2,740
For the twelve months ended December 31,
2019 2018
($ thousands) Total Capitalized
Expensed
Total
Capitalized
Expensed
Share-based compensation $ 1,373 -
1,373
$ 4,009
-
4,009

Share-based compensation expense for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $0.3 million and $1.4 million compared to $2.7 million and $4.0 million for the same periods in 2018. The fair value of share-based compensation associated with the granting of stock options is recognized by the Company in its audited consolidated financial statements . Fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Depletion, Depreciation and Impairment

For the three months ended For the twelve For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
($ thousands, except $/bbl) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Depletion $ 3,311 $ 2,234 $ 14,204 $ 13,134
Depreciation 365 133 1,503 522
Impairment - - - -
Depletion and depreciation $ 3,676 $ 2,367 $ 15,707 $ 13,656
Depletion ($ / bbl) 21.73 21.06 22.89 21.76

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The Company commenced commercial production at West Ells Project I on March 1, 2017. As at that time, the Company started recording depletion of West Ells Project I assets in the statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The depletion rate is based on unit-of-production.

Depletion and depreciation expense was $3.7 million and $15.7 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $2.4 million and $13.7 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. Depletion and depreciation expense increased by $1.3 million and $2.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the same periods in 2018 mainly due to higher bitumen production and additional long-term office, trucks and trailer leases.

Starting January 1, 2019, the company started to record depreciation for long-term leases calculated on a straight-line basis over the lease term, so depreciation for the three and twelver months ended December 31, 2019 has increased by 0.2 million and 1.0 million compared to the same periods in 2018.

As of December 31, 2019, the company did not identify any indicators of further impairment (or reversal of the previous impairments recorded in previous years) of the E&E Assets or the West Ells CGU.

Exploration & Evaluation (“E&E”) Asset Impairment

As at December 31, 2019, the Company determined that indicators of impairment existed with respect to its E&E Assets and an impairment analysis was performed. The significant indicator of impairment was the Company’s inability to make any material capital expenditures other than on the West Ells property under the debt agreement, and the significant decline in market capitalization.

At the end of the reporting period, the Group assessed impairment for its E&E Assets. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount of E&E Assets was determined using judgement and internal estimates. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal ("FVLCD") and value in use ("VIU"). FVLCD is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or CGU in an arms-length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. VIU is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset or CGU and from the disposal at the end of its useful life. Recoverable amount was based on the FVLCD model using the land sale price observed in Northern Alberta for similar properties.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group did not recognize an impairment loss based on its assessment the estimated recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value.

Property, Plant & Equipment (“PP&E”) Asset Impairment

Recoverable amounts for each CGU were estimated based on FVLCD methodology which is calculated using the present value of the CGUs’ expected future cash flows (after-tax). The cash flow information was derived from a report on the Group’s oil and gas reserves which was prepared by an independent qualified reserve evaluator, GLJ Petroleum Consultants (“GLJ”). The projected cash flows used in the FVLCD calculation reflect market assessments of key assumptions, including long-term forecasts of commodity prices, inflation rates, and foreign exchange rates (Level 3 fair value inputs). Cash flow forecasts are also based on GLJ’s evaluation of the Group’s reserves and resources to determine production profiles and volumes, operating costs, maintenance and future development capital expenditures. Future cash flow estimates are discounted using after-tax risk-adjusted discount rates. The after-tax discount rates applied in the impairment calculation as at December 31, 2019 was 8.25% (2018: 8.25%) based on the specific risk to the assets.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group did not recognize an impairment loss based on its assessment that the estimated recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value.

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Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2029+
Oilfield Costs
Inflation
%
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Exchange
1 CAD
= x USD
WTI @Cushing
$US/bbl
WCS @
Hardisty $/bbl
0.76
61.00
57.89
0.77
63.00
61.04
0.78
66.00
64.10
0.78
68.00
66.67
0.78
70.00
69.23
0.78
72.00
71.79
0.78
74.00
74.36
0.78
75.81
76.68
0.78
77.33
78.63
0.78
78.88
80.62
escalate oil, gas andproductprices at 2%peryear
Heavy Oil 12
API
@Hardisty
$/bbl
50.92
54.58
57.33
59.71
62.27
64.83
67.40
69.72
71.67
73.65
thereafter
AECO Spot
($/MMbtu)
2.08
2.35
2.55
2.65
2.75
2.85
2.91
2.97
3.03
3.09

Income Taxes

The Company did not recognize any deferred income tax assets, which relate primarily to unrecognized tax losses, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Recognition of tax losses is based on the Company’s consideration of its internal development plan for its asset base and the assumption as to whether or not these tax losses will be utilized before their expiry dates. At December 31, 2019, the Company had total available tax deductions of approximately $1.21 billion, with unrecognized tax losses that expire between 2029 and 2038.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity and Capital Resources
December31,2019
December31,2018
Working capital deficiency
Shareholders’ equity
$ 506,310
$ 461,341
175,755
251,953
$ 682,065
$ 713,294

On August 8, 2014, the Company completed an offering of USD $200 million senior secured notes (the “Notes”) at an offering price of USD $938.01 per USD $1,000 principal amount. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum and had a potential maturity date of August 1, 2017, if certain conditions were met as explained below.

The conditions were if by February 1, 2016, the Company had not: (1) received at least USD $50 million of net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings; and (2) deposited, or caused to be deposited, cash in an amount sufficient to pay: (a) one year of interest payments on the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding on February 1, 2016; and (b) the yield premium, then the final maturity date of the Notes would have been August 1, 2016. The Company did not meet these conditions by February 1, 2016, and as a result the final maturity date of the Notes was August 1, 2016 at which time the Company was negotiating forbearance with the noteholders.

On September 9, 2016, the Company and noteholders representing 96% of the outstanding Notes (the “Forbearing Holders”) entered into a long-term forbearance agreement in respect of the Notes (the “Agreement”). The principal terms of the Agreement included: (a) payment on October 17, 2016 of the yield maintenance premium payment of $19.1 million due on August 1, 2016; (b) payment of the coupon interest accruing on the Notes and repurchase of USD $22.5 million in principal amount of the Notes on February 1, 2017; (c) payment of the principal of the Notes and the coupon interest on the Notes on August 1, 2017; (d) payment of forbearance fees accruing at 2.50% on the principal amount of the Notes held by the Forbearing Holders; (e) payment of a fee equal to 7.298% of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes held by the Forbearing Holders on August 1, 2017 and proportionately smaller fees if the Notes are repurchased or redeemed prior to that date; (f) covenants relating to minimum liquidity to be maintained by the Company for specified periods; (g) board of director observation rights for certain significant noteholders; (h) use of proceeds restrictions for the proceeds of any asset sales completed by the Company; (i) budget approval rights; and (j) requirements that the Company raise additional capital and provide additional security for the Notes.

On March 21, 2017, the Company entered into the Forbearance Reinstatement Agreement ("FRA") and a Note Exchange Agreement (the “NEA”) with the Forbearing Holders. The Forbearing Holders agreed to waive the liability of the Company in relation to previous violations listed above and fully reinstate the Forbearance Agreement, provided that Sunshine made the following payments on or before March 27, 2017:

  • Payment of USD $2.8 million representing 20% of the YMP originally due on August 1, 2016;

  • Payment of USD $2.4 million representing 20% accrued interest and forbearance fee originally due on February 1, 2017. As of March 27, 2017, all the above cash commitment USD $5.2 million was paid;

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  • Sunshine agreed to repurchase and the Forbearing Holders agreed to sell up to USD $11.2 million of Senior Notes in exchange for Common Shares of Sunshine, pending on conditions.

Other payments contemplated in the FRA included:

  • Payment of all legal professional fees by March 21, 2017, which was paid on March 21, 2017;

  • 80% of the YMP to be repaid on August 1, 2017 in cash;

  • 80% of the accrued interest and forbearance fee of USD $9.6 million to be repaid on August 1, 2017 in cash;

  • • Make principal repayments to the Forbearing Holders of USD $5.0 million on April 30, 2017, USD $10.0 million on June 30, 2017 and the remaining amount on or before the maturity date of the bond on August 1, 2017.

On September 26, 2017, the Company and the Forbearing Holders confirmed the signing of the Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement (the “Amended FA”). The principal terms of the Amended FA include:

  • The Forbearance would be extended to August 1, 2018 (New York time), provided that;

  • Repayment of USD $0.2 million upon signing the Amended FA, which was paid on September 26, 2017;

  • • Repayment of USD $1.8 million by October 30, 2017;

  • Repayment of USD $5.0 million and USD $15.0 million on February 1, 2018 and May 1, 2018 respectively, if repayment is made prior to December 31, 2017, all accrued and unpaid interests incurred on the corresponding amount will be waived;

  • The Company was to obtain financing of USD $5.0 million within 45 days after signing the Amended FA;

  • The Company was to obtain financing of USD $5.0 million every quarter.

Some of the Company’s loan agreements are subjected to covenant clauses, whereby the Company is required to meet certain criteria. The Company did not fulfil the minimum liquidity, quarterly financings and capital raise covenants as required in the Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement. Furthermore, Sunshine did not fulfill repayment requirements of USD $1.8 million on October 30, 2017, USD $5.0 million on February 1, 2018 and USD $15.0 million on May 1, 2018.

On August 1, 2018, the Company was required, amongst other matters, repay notes principal, and any previous outstanding payment commitments. Sunshine did not fulfill the repayment requirements. On October 31, 2018 (Calgary time), the Company and the Noteholders signed a Reinstatement and Amending Agreement (the “FRAA”). The principal terms of the FRAA include:

  • The Forbearance was extended to August 1, 2019 (New York time);

  • An interest of 10% per annum is incurred from the date hereof until August 1, 2019 (New York time);

  • The Company is to obtain financing of at least USD $5.0 million by April 30, 2019 to maintain sufficient liquidity.

As at the date of this report, the Company is in negotiation with the noteholders on further forbearance.

The Notes contain various non-financial covenants which, among other things, restrict the Company with respect to certain capital expenditures and payments, making investments and loans, incurrence of additional debt and issuance of certain preferred stock, paying dividends, altering the nature of the business and undertaking certain corporate transactions. A reporting covenant also exists which requires reporting in line with a reporting issuer under Canadian Securities Legislation and includes timely reporting of material changes.

The Note Indenture allows the Company to incur additional indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed US$5.0 million (the “Permitted Debt”). The Company had asked for consent from a majority note holders, effective as of April 14, 2016, to amend the Note Indenture to increase the amount of Permitted Debt from US$5.0 million to US$15.0 million. A majority of the Note holders agreed to this amendment as of May 11, 2016. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had incurred unsecured third party debt for a total of US$24.3 million (CDN$31.6 million equivalent). (Permitted Debt limit is US$15.0 million.)

The Group has presented the Notes, Loans and Bonds as a current liability on the Audited consolidated financial statements of Financial Position as at December 31, 2019.

On or around February 27, 2019, Company was required to pay CAD$0.7M into the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and which amount was subsequently released from Court on or about October 15, 2019 in satisfaction of the creditor’s judgment. The judgment is under appeal by the Company. On June 19, 2019, the Company received another notice from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. As a result, CAD$0.54 million of cash was to be put aside for creditor repayment subsequent to the year end. The court case was then dismissed.

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The Group received a demand notice from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (“RMWB”) in relation to the 20162019 municipal property taxes of $9.45 million. The Group was also charged with overdue penalties of $3.74 million. Since then the Group was in active negotiation with RMWB for a settlement plan with proposals to waive overdue penalties. As at the date of this report, the Group believes that notices issued by RMWB relating to property taxes did not comply with relevant legislation and the Group has sought judicial review to determine the effect of non-compliant tax notices on RMWB’s property tax claim.

The Group is involved in various claims including claims described above and actions arising in the course of operations and is subject to various legal actions, pending claims and exposures. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual matters is not predictable with assurance. Unfavorable outcome were to occur against such claims or pending claims, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Group’s consolidated net income or loss in the period in which the outcome is determined. Accruals for litigation, claims and assessments are recognized if the Group determines that the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably

estimated. The Group believes it has made adequate provision for such claims. While fully supportable in the Group’s view, some of these positions, if challenged may not be fully sustained on review. From time to time, the Group receives liens or claims on accounts payable balances, and the Group continues to work toward resolution of any liens or claims, as noted in note 8. At December 31, 2019, the Group had incurred $4.46 million (US $3.37 million equivalent using the period end exchange rate) in liens against them during the ordinary course of business.

The Notes are translated into Canadian dollars at the period end exchange rate of $1USD = $1.2988 CAD.

The Group’s strategy is to access sufficient capital, through equity issuances, monetization, joint ventures and the utilization of debt, in order to maintain a capital base that properly supports the objectives of maintaining financial flexibility and of sustaining future development of the business. The Group manages its capital structure in order to continue as a going concern and makes adjustments relative to changes in economic conditions and the Group’s risk profile. In order to manage risk, the Group may from time to time issue shares and adjust its capital spending to manage current working capital deficiency levels. The Group’s liquidity may be adversely affected if the Group’s access to the capital markets is hindered because of financial market conditions generally, or as a result of conditions specific to the Group.

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the Group reported a net loss of $26.6 million and $80.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2019, the Group had a working capital deficiency of $506.3 million including senior notes of $258.0 million and an accumulated deficit of $1,196.6 million.

The Group’s debt-to-asset ratio, measured on the basis of total liabilities divided by total assets was 77% as at December 31, 2019, compared to 68% as at December 31, 2018.

The Group is exposed to risks arising from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Thus, exchange rate fluctuations can affect the fair value of future cash flows. This exposure primarily relates to certain expenditure commitments, deposits, other receivables, trade payables and long term debt which are denominated in United States dollars (“USD”) and Hong Kong dollars (“HKD”). The Group manages this risk by monitoring foreign exchange rates and evaluating their effects on using Canadian or United States vendors as well as timing of transactions. The Group had no forward exchange rate contracts in place as at or during the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018: Nil).

If exchange rate to convert from USD to CAD had been one percent higher or lower with all other variables held constant, foreign cash held at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $Nil (2018: $Nil) and the carrying value of the debt at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $2.7 million (2018: $2.7 million).

If exchange rate to convert from HKD to CAD had been one percent higher or lower with all other variables held constant, foreign cash held at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $Nil (2018: $Nil) and the carrying value of the debt at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $0.17 million (2018: $0.05 million).

Commitments and Contingencies

Management estimated the contractual maturities of the Group's obligations. These estimated maturities may differ significantly from the actual maturities of these obligations. For a detailed discussion regarding to the Group’s commitments and contingencies, please refer to the Group's Audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the three and twelve months period ended December 31, 2019 and with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Transactions with Related Parties

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For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, a consulting Group, to which a director of Sunshine is related, charged the Group $0.5 million (December 31, 2018 – $0.6 million) for management and advisory services.

On March 25, 2019, the Group signed a supplementary agreement with Renergy Petroleum (Canada) Co., Ltd, owned by Mr. Kwok Ping Sun, regarding the proposed Amendment of the Joint Operating Agreements on Muskwa and Godin area oil sands leases.

As of December 31, 2019, Mr. Kwok Ping Sun, the Group’s Executive Chairman, has beneficial ownership of, or control or direction of 1,790,427,000 common shares of the Group that represents approximately 27.95% of the Group’s outstanding common shares.

As at December 31, 2019, the Company had loans from shareholders which are unsecured, interest bearing at 10% per annum, and of which approximately CAD $12,622,000 can be rollover for a period of 3 to 6 months and approximately CAD $4,383,000 is repayable in 2 years..

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

The Group has certain lease agreements which are reflected in the table under the heading “Commitments and Contingences”. No asset or liability value was assigned to these agreements on the Group’s balance sheet. As at December 31, 2019, the Group did not have any other off-balance sheet arrangements.

Subsequent Events

On January 3, 2020, the Board proposed to implement the Share Consolidation on the basis that every fifty (50) Existing Shares will be consolidated into one (1) Consolidated Share. The total number of Consolidated Shares in the issued share capital of the Corporation immediately following the Share Consolidation was rounded down to a whole number by cancelling any fractional Shares of the Corporation arising from the Share Consolidation. The Share Consolidation was conditional upon, among other things, the approval of the Shareholders at the SGM. The Board proposed to change the board lot size for trading on the Stock Exchange from 500 Existing Shares to 1,000 Consolidated Shares conditional upon the Share Consolidation becoming effective.

On February 24, 2020, a Special General Meeting approved the Share Consolidation and the Change in Board Lot Size became effective on February 26, 2020.

On February 27, 2020, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 1,443,000 consolidated class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $1.31 per share (post-consolidation) for gross proceeds of HKD $1,896,134.68. On March 10, 2020, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

Changes in Accounting Policies

On June 20, 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 2, relating to classification and measurement of particular share-based payment transactions. The amendments are effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Group adopted IFRS 2 on January 1, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Group’s Audited consolidated financial statements .

In May 2014, the IASB published IFRS 15, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers” (“IFRS 15”) replacing IAS 11, “Construction Contracts”, IAS 18, “Revenue” and several revenue-related interpretations. IFRS 15 establishes a single revenue recognition framework that applies to contracts with customers. The standard requires an entity to recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services for the amount it expects to receive, when control is transferred to the purchaser. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Group adopted the standard on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. There were no changes to reported net earnings or retained earnings as a result of adopting IFRS 15. The Group requires additional disclosures to disclose disaggregated revenue by product type which is presented in the Audited consolidated financial statements in Note 15.

Revenue from the sale of crude oil is recognized based on the consideration specified in contracts with customers and when control of the product transfers to the customer and collection is reasonably assured. The crude oil revenue is based on floating prices specified in the contract and the revenue is recognized when it transfers control of the product to a customer. The sales or transaction price of the Group’s crude oil to customers are made pursuant to contracts

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based on prevailing commodity pricing and adjusted by quality and equalization adjustments. The revenue is collected on the 25[th] day of the month following production.

The IASB has undertaken a three-phase project to replace IAS 39 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" with IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments". In November 2009, the IASB issued the first phase of IFRS 9, which details the classification and measurement requirements for financial assets. Requirements for financial liabilities were added to the standard in October 2010. In November 2013, the IASB issued the third phase of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which details the new general hedge accounting model. On February 20, 2014 there was an update on the mandatory adoption date for IFRS 9 which changed the effective date from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018. The Group adopted IFRS 9 Financial Instruments on January 1, 2018. IFRS 9 has three principal classification categories for financial assets being measured at amortized costs, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”), and fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”).

Under IFRS 9, financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables are classified and measured at amortized cost; financial assets such as financial instrument commodity contracts and financial instrument contracts are classified and measured at FVOCI as the assets are held with the objective to both collect contractual cash flows and sell the financial instrument; and all other financial assets are classified and measured at FVTPL. Financial liabilities are classified and measured at amortized costs or FVTPL. The Group’s trade payables, accrued liabilities, loans and senior notes are classified and measured at amortized costs. There were no adjustments to the carrying values of the Group’s financial instruments with the change in classification to IFRS 9. The classification and measurement of financial instruments did not have an impact on the Group’s retained earnings as at January 1, 2018.

On December 8, 2016, the IASB issued IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration which is a new interpretation and clarifies the date of the transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income, when an entity has received or paid advance consideration in a foreign currency. The adoption of IFRIC 22 did not have a material impact on the Group’s Audited consolidated financial statements .

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”), which replaces the existing IFRS guidance on leases: IAS 17 Leases (“IAS 17”). Under IAS 17, lessees were required to determine if the lease is a finance or operating lease, based on specified criteria of whether the lease transferred significantly all the risks and rewards associated with ownership of the underlying asset. Finance leases are recognized on the balance sheet while operating leases are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income when the expense is incurred. Under IFRS 16, lessees must recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for most lease contracts. The recognition of the present value of minimum lease payments for certain contracts previously classified as operating leases resulted in increases to assets, liabilities, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.

The Group adopted IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. Accordingly, comparative information in the Group’s financial statements are not restated.

On adoption, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments discounted using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019. Right-of-use assets were measured at an amount equal to the lease liability. For leases previously classified as operating leases, the Group applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with a lease term of less than 12 months, excluded initial direct costs from measuring the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application, and applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Group’s critical accounting estimates are those estimates having a significant impact on the Group’s financial position and operations and that require management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates in the application of IFRS. Judgements, assumptions and estimates are based on historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under current conditions. As events occur and additional information is obtained, these judgements, assumptions and estimates may be subject to change.

For a detailed discussion regarding to the Group’s critical accounting policies and estimates, please refer to the Group’s 2019 annual MD&A.

Risk Factors

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The business of resource exploration, development and extraction involves a high degree of risk. Material risks and uncertainties affecting the Group, their potential impact and the Group’s principal risk management strategies are substantially unchanged from those disclosed in the Group’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2019, which is available at www.sedar.com. The 2019 annual report of the Group will be available at the Group’s website at www.sunshineoilsands.com, and the website of the SEHK, www.hkexnews.hk. The Group’s 2019 Annual Information Form is available at www.sedar.com.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Horst Wunschelmeier, Chief Executive Officer, and Gloria Ho, Executive Director of the Board and Chief Financial Officer, have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) material information relating to the Group is made known to the Group's CEO and CFO by others, particularly during the period in which the annual and quarterly filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Group in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in securities legislation. As at December 31, 2019, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer evaluated the design and operation of the Group’s DC&P. Based on that evaluation, the Executive Director of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Group’s DC&P were effective as at December 31, 2019.

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Horst Wunschelmeier, Chief Executive Officer, and Gloria Ho, Executive Director of the Board and Chief Financial Officer, have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Group's financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, the Group used the criteria established in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework” published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework); they have evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under their supervision, the effectiveness of the Group’s ICFR at December 31, 2019, and concluded that the Group’s ICFR are effective at December 31, 2019 for the foregoing purpose.

No material changes in the Group's ICFR were identified during the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Group's ICFR. It should be noted that a control system, including the Group's disclosure and internal controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met and it should not be expected that the disclosure and internal controls and procedures will prevent all errors or fraud. In reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost/benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

ADVISORY SECTION

Non-GAAP Measures

This MD&A includes references to certain measures which do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS, such as “operating netbacks” and “Cash flow used in operations”, and therefore are considered non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and the Group believes including such measures is useful to investors. Investors are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an alternative to measures calculated in accordance with IFRS as, given the non-standardized meanings, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

Cash Flow Used in Operations

Cash flow used in operations is non-GAAP measure utilized by the Group to analyze operating performance and liquidity. Cash flow used in operations excludes the net change in non-cash operating working capital and decommissioning expenditures while the IFRS measurement “Net cash used in operating activities” includes these items. Cash flow used in operations is reconciled to Net cash used in operating activities in the table below:

For the three months ended For the three months ended For the twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
($ thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018

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Net cash used in operating
activities $ (8,917) $ (8,107) $ (18,350) $ (21,934)
Add (deduct)
Net change in non-cash
operating working capital items 7,451 (1,374) 7,660 (946)
Cash flow used in operations $ (1,466) $ (9,481) $ (10,690) $ (22,880)

Forward‐Looking Information

Certain statements in this MD&A are forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties and the Group hereby cautions investors about important factors that could cause the Group’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in a forward-looking statement. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “going forward”, “ought to”, “may”, “seek”, “should”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “could”, “vision”, “goals”, “objective”, “target”, “schedules” and “outlook”) are not historical facts, are forward-looking and may involve estimates and assumptions and are subject to risks (including the risk factors detailed in this MD&A), uncertainties and other factors some of which are beyond the Group’s control and which are difficult to predict. Accordingly, these factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

Since actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, the Group strongly cautions investors against placing undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on estimates and assumptions that the resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

All forward-looking statements in this MD&A are expressly qualified by reference to this cautionary statement.

Additional Stock Exchange Information

Additional information required by the SEHK and not shown elsewhere in this announcement is as follows:

Code of Corporate Governance Practice (the “Code”)

The Group is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. The Group recognizes that corporate governance practices are fundamental to the effective and transparent operation of a Group and its ability to protect the rights of its shareholders and enhance shareholder value.

The Group confirms that the Code, as set out in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the SEHK (the “Hong Kong Listing Rules”), has been complied with following its public listing, save that:

• The Group has not entered into formal letters of appointment with its Directors. Consistent with the market practice in Canada, each of the Group's Directors are appointed on an annual basis by the shareholders of the Group at each annual general meeting. This is a deviation from D.1.4 of the Code.

• The Group has established the Corporate Governance Committee (“CG Committee”) which perform the same functions as a nomination committee as quoted in the Code. During the period under review, following the retirement of Ms. Joanne Yan’s after the annual general meeting held on June 24, 2019 (Hong Kong time) and the passing away of Mr. Raymond Shengti Fong per the announcement dated June 23, 2019 (Hong Kong time), the Group deviated from the Code A.5.1 and the CG Committee’s terms of reference that requires its membership should be comprised of a majority of independent non-executive directors. The Group re-complied with this Code through the appointment of Mr. Guangzhong Xing and Mr. Alfa Li as members of the CG Committee on June 25, 2019 and July 29, 2019 respectively.

The Group received a notification from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on September 17, 2019 confirming that the cessation of its client-auditor relationship with the Group due to recent regulatory change in Hong Kong with respect to auditors of overseas entities listed in Hong Kong. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP advised that it believed that it would be appropriate for a Hong Kong based auditor to take up the engagement. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has

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confirmed that it has no disagreement with the Board and there are no other matters connected with its resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders and the creditors of the Group. The Board and its audit committee also confirmed the same. On February 21, 2020, The Group has subsequently appointed ZhongHui Anda CPA Limited as its auditor to fill the casual vacancy and to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Group.

Compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies (the “Model Code”)

The Group confirms that it has adopted the Model Code, as set out in Appendix 10 to the Hong Kong Listing Rules, following its public listing. Having made specific enquiries with all directors, the directors have confirmed and compiled with the required standard set out in the Model Code and its code of conduct regarding directors’ securities transactions.

Movements in Stock Options

The table below presents the movements in stock options for Directors, the chief executive and other executive management of the Group during the period ended December 31, 2019.

December 31,
Name 2018 Granted Exercised Forfeited Expired December 31,
2019
Kwok Ping Sun 346,679,000 - - - - 346,679,000
Michael Hibberd 46,679,000 - - - - 46,679,000
Hong Luo(1) 23,000,000 - - (23,000,000) - -
Gloria Ho 20,000,000 - - - - 20,000,000
Raymond Fong(2) 2,500,000 - - (2,500,000) - -
Yi He 2,500,000 5,000,000 - - - 7,500,000
Joanne Yan(3) 2,500,000 - - (2,500,000) - -
Linna Liu - - - - - -
Jeff Jingfeng Liu(4) - - - - - -
Xijuan Jiang 1,000,000 - - - - 1,000,000
Guangzhong Xing(5) - 5,000,000 - - - 5,000,000
Alfa Li(6) - - - - - -
Sub-total for Directors 444,858,000 10,000,000 - (28,000,000) - 426,858,000
Sub-total for other
share option holders 46,147,881 - - (7,918,107) (6,803,332) 31,426,442
Total 491,005,881 10,000,000 - (35,918,107) (6,803,332) 458,284,442
  1. Mr. Hong Luo ceased to be the non-executive Director of the Group on June 3, 2019.

  2. Per the Group’ s announcement dated June 23, 2019, Mr. Raymond Fong passed away.

  3. Ms. Joanne Yan retired and ceased to be independent non-executive Director of the Group at the AGM held on June 24, 2019.

  4. Mr. Jeff Jingfeng Liu ceased to be independent non-executive Director of the Group on March 7, 2019.

  5. Mr. Guangzhong Xing was appointed to be independent non-executive Director of the Group on June 25, 2019.

  6. Mr. Alfa Li was appointed to be independent non-executive Director of the Group on July 29, 2019.

Please refer to our consolidated financial statements included in the 2019 Annual Report for additional details on our stock option plans and movements for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Fair Value of Share Options Granted

The weighted average fair value of the share options granted for the period ended December 31, 2019 was $0.012 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $0.04). Options were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of nontransferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioral considerations. Expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility of the Group during 2019 and 2018.

The table below details the input variables used in the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of options granted for the year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

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Input Variables December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Grant date share price ($) 0.012 0.04
Exercise Price ($) 0.012 0.04
Expected volatility (%) 63.91 61.87
Option life (years) 2.84 2.88
Risk-free interest rate (%) 1.48 1.95
Expected forfeitures(%) 15.39 15.39

Purchase, Sale or Redemption of Sunshine’s Listed Securities

Class “A” Common Shares

General mandate

On May 15, 2019, the Board of the Group approved the payment of the director fees of certain directors (the “Connected Directors”) for the period from October 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019 in shares in lieu of cash, subject to Independent Shareholders’ approval requirement under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. On June 24, 2019, the proposed issuance of 21,779,902 new Shares to the Connected Directors as payment of director fee has been approved by the independent shareholders at the Special General Meeting. The completion took place on July 11, 2019. An aggregate of 21,779,902 new Shares were allotted and issued to the Connected Directors at an Issue Price of HK$0.092 (approximately CAD $0.015 per share) per Share.

On June 17, 2019, the Group entered into a subscription agreement for convertible bonds in the principal amount of USD 10.45 million (approximately CAD $13.68 million) with an independent third party. With an initial conversion price of HKD $0.0822 per share (approximately CAD $0.014 per share), a maximum of 990,347,263 Class “A” common shares will be allotted and issued upon the full conversion of the convertible bonds. The convertible bonds interest rate is 10.0% per annum and required repayment in full within two years from the issuance date. All the subscription proceeds were subsequently received on 29 July 2019. The entire proceeds were used to financing general working capital and capital expenditures for West Ells.

On August 9, 2019 the Group entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 57,690,480 class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.077 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $4,442,166.93. On August 16, 2019 the Group completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of debt with an independent third party.

On August 16, 2019, the Group entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 100,900,000 class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.070 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $7,062,978.22. On August 22, 2019, the Group completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

On October 11, 2019, the Group entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 37,728,000 class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.063 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,376,846.73. On October 17, 2019, the Group completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

On December 5, 2019, the Group entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 51,636,500 class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.0524 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,705,752.60. On December 16, 2019, the Group completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

Shares Outstanding

As at December 31, 2019 the Group has 6,405,581,506 Class “A” common shares issued and outstanding.

Employees

As at December 31, 2019, the Group has 52 full-time employees. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, total staff costs amounted to $1.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively.

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Dividends

The Group has not declared or paid any dividends in respect of the year ended December 31, 2019 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $Nil).

Review of Annual Results

The audited consolidated financial statements for the Group for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, were reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Group and approved by the Board.

Publication of Information

This annual results announcement is published on the websites of SEDAR (www.sedar.com), the SEHK (www.hkexnews.hk) and the Group's website at www.sunshineoilsands.com.

This announcement is prepared in both English and Chinese and in the event of inconsistency, the English text of this announcement shall prevail over the Chinese text.

Outlook

Sunshine intends to continue to focus on cost controls and on carefully improving production at West Ells. The Group intends to ramp up production when the heavy oil pricing environment improves. In addition, with the receipt of Shareholder’s approval for changes to the joint venture agreement and supporting agreements for the Muskwa and Godin area, the Group sees potential significant benefits resulting from re-activation of the Muskwa and Godin Area activities.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended December 31, 2019

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.

(Incorporated in the Canada with limited liability)

DISCLAIMER OF OPINION

We were engaged to audit the consolidated financial statements of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) set out on pages 4 to 44, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2019, and the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.

We do not express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. Because of the significance of the matters described in the Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion section of our report, we have not been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on these consolidated financial statements. In all other aspects, in our opinion, the consolidated financial statements have been properly prepared in compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

BASIS FOR DISCLAIMER OF OPINION

1. Exploration and evaluation assets and property, plant and equipment

We were unable to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to satisfy ourselves as to the impairment assessment of the Group’s exploration and evaluation assets of approximately CAD $270,014,000 and CAD $269,218,000 as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively; as well as property, plant and equipment of CAD $479,055,000 and CAD $492,815,000 as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. There are no satisfactory audit procedures that we could adopt to determine whether any impairment provision should be made in the consolidated financial statements.

Any adjustments to the figures as described above might have a significant consequential effect on the Group’s financial performance and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and the financial positions of the Group as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related disclosures thereof in the consolidated financial statements.

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2. Material uncertainty related to going concern

We draw attention to note 2.1 to the consolidated financial statements which mentions that the Group incurred a loss including non-controlling interests of approximately CAD $80,715,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, and as at December 31, 2019, the Group had net current liabilities of approximately CAD $506,310,000. The Group will need to refinance or restructure its current debt and obtain additional financing in order to meet its near-term operating cash requirements, debt payments and sustaining capital expenditures. Furthermore, the business of the evaluation and development of oil properties for future production involves a high degree of risk and there can be no assurance that current operations or exploration programs will result in profitable operations. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends upon that the Group will be able to successfully refinance or restructure its current debt and obtain additional financing to meet its liabilities as they fall due in the foreseeable future. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result from the failure to meet in full its financial obligations in the foreseeable future. We consider that the material uncertainty has been adequately disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. However, in view of the extent of the uncertainty relating to that the Group will be able to successfully refinance or restructure its current debt and obtain additional financing, we disclaim our opinion in respect of the material uncertainty related to the going concern basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our responsibility is to conduct an audit of the Group’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”) and to issue an auditor’s report. However, because of the matters described in the Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion section of our report, we were not able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on these consolidated financial statements.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the HKICPA’s Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the “Code”), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

As at December 31,
Notes
2019
2018
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
5
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Non-current assets
Other receivables
10.2
Exploration and evaluation assets
6
Property, plant and equipment
7
Right-of-use assets
8
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Trade and accrued liabilities
9
Shareholders’ loans
23.3
Other loans
10.2
Senior notes
10.3
Non-current liabilities
Bonds
10.1
Shareholders’ loans
23.3
Other loans
10.2
Lease liabilities
8
Provisions
11
Shareholders’ Equity
Share capital
13
Reserve for share-based compensation
Deficit
Equity attributable to owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests
$ 1,254
$ 583
16,519
13,457
6,934
3,208
24,707
17,248
1,668
-
270,014
269,218
479,055
492,815
2,084
-
752,821
762,033
$ 777,528
$ 779,281
$ 247,603
$ 183,137
12,622
-
12,793
24,462
257,999
270,990
531,017
478,589
13,572
-
4,383
-
1,668
-
2,223
-
48,910
48,739
601,773
527,328
1,296,523
1,293,379
75,904
74,531
(1,196,599)
(1,115,957)
175,828
251,953
(73)
-
175,755
251,953
$ 777,528
$ 779,281

The consolidated financial statements on pages 4 to 5 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on March 30, 2020 and are signed on its behalf by:

“David Yi He” Independent Non-Executive Director

“Kwok Ping Sun”

Executive Director

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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

For the year ended December 31,
Notes
2019
2018
Revenue
16
Other income
17
Expenses
Diluent
Transportation
Operating
Depletion, depreciation and impairment
6,7,8
General and administrative
18
Finance costs
19
Share-based compensation
14.4
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses, net
22.5.2
Loss before income tax
Income tax
12
Net loss
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling
interests
Net loss and total comprehensive loss for the year
attributable to owners of the Company
Basic and diluted loss per share
20
$ 41,716
$ 37,007
530
8
42,246
37,015
11,716
11,301
13,955
15,417
17,989
20,702
15,707
13,656
9,050
12,602
66,905
55,349
1,373
4,009
(13,734)
30,975
$ 122,961
$ 164,011
(80,715)
(126,996)
-
-
(80,715)
(126,996)
(73)
-
$ (80,642)
$ (126,996)
(restated)
$ (0.64)
$ (1.06)

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

Attributable to owners of the Company

Balance at January 1, 2019
Net loss and total comprehensive loss for the
year
Issue of common shares (note 13)
Issue of shares Director Share Arrangement
(note 13)
Recognition of share-based payments
(note 14.4)
Share issue costs, net of deferred tax ($Nil)
Balance at December 31, 2019
Balance at January 1, 2018
Net loss and total comprehensive loss for the
year
Issue of common shares (note 13)
Recognition of share-based payments
(note 14.4)
Share issue costs, net of deferred tax ($Nil)
Balance at December 31, 2018
Share
capital
Reserve for
share-based
compensation
Deficit
Total
Non-controlling
interests
Total equity
$ 1,293,379
$ 74,531
$(1,115,957)
$ 251,953
$ -
$ 251,953
-
-
-
(80,642)
-
(80,642)
(73)
(80,715)
2,812
-
-
2,812
-
2,812
344
-
-
344
-
344
-
1,373
-
1,373
-
1,373
(12)
-
-
(12)
-
(12)
$1,296,523
$75,904
$ (1,196,599)
$175,828
$ (73)
$175,755
$ 1,275,008
$ 70,522
$ (988,961)
356,569
$ -
356,569
-
-
(126,996)
(126,996)
-
(126,996)
18,631
-
-
18,631
-
18,631
-
4,009
-
4,009
-
4,009
(260)
-
-
(260)
-
(260)
$1,293,379
$74,531
$ (1,115,957)
$251,953
$-
$251,953

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
2019
2018
$ (80,715)
$ (126,996)
66,905
55,349
(13,952)
31,110
(8)
(8)
15,707
13,656
1,373
4,009
(7,660)
946
Cash flows used in operating activities

Net loss including non-controlling interests
Finance costs
19
Unrealized foreign exchange (gains)/losses
22.5.2
Interest income
17
Depletion, depreciation and impairment
6,7,8
Share-based compensation
14.4
Movement in working capital
27
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows used in investing activities
Interest received
17
Payments for exploration and evaluation assets
6
Payments for property, plant and equipment
7
Movement in working capital
27
Net cash used in investing activities
(18,350)
(21,934)
8
8
(979)
(1,511)
(1,661)
(1,389)
(907)
(282)
(3,539)
(3,174)
Cash flows provided in financing activities

Proceeds from issue of common shares
Payments for share issue costs
13
Payment for finance costs
19
Proceeds from bonds and other loans
10.2
Payment for bonds and other loans
10.2
Proceeds from shareholders’ loans
23.3
Repayment of shareholders’ loans
23.3
Repayment of lease liabilities
8
Movementin working capital
27
Net cash provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in
foreign currencies
22.5.2
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year,
represented by bank and cash balances
-
9,907
(12)
(260)
(1,266)
(1,439)
21,296
21,301
(16,933)
(10,857)
18,509
3,843
(1,243)
(9,182)
(1,225)
-
3,144
8,724
22,270
22,037
290
(17)
671
(3,088)
583
3,671
$ 1,254
$ 583

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the year ended December 31, 2019

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1. General information

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta on February 22, 2007. The address of its principal place of business is 1100, 700 – 6th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0T8. The Company’s shares were listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”) on March 1, 2012 pursuant to an initial public offering (“IPO”) and trades under the stock code symbol of “2012”. On November 16, 2012, the Company completed a listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and traded under the symbol of “SUO”. On September 30, 2015, the Company completed a voluntary delisting from the TSX. The Company continues to be a reporting issuer in Canada. The Company and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Group”.

The Group is engaged in the evaluation and the development of oil properties for the future production of bitumen in the Athabasca oilsands region in Alberta, Canada. Details of the subsidiaries are set out in note 26.

On April 15, 2019, Sang Xiang Petroleum & Chemical (Hebei) Limited (“Sunshine Hebei”) was incorporated in China and is a joint venture company in which the Company owns 51% interests. The address of the principal place of business for Sunshine Hebei is Techno Building, Level 4, Room 0430, Chengde Hi-Tech Industry Development Zone, Hebei Province.

2. Basis of preparation

2.1 Going concern

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which asserts that the Company will continue to have the ability to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in a planned manner with consideration to expected possible outcomes. The Company has historically met its day to day working capital requirements and funded its capital and operating expenditures through funding received from the proceeds of share issuances and debt. Conversely, if the assumption made by management is not appropriate and the Company is unable to meet its obligations as they fall due the preparation of these Financial Statements on a going concern basis may not be appropriate and adjustments to the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and balance sheet classifications may be necessary and such adjustments could be material. Specifically, in the absence of additional financing and the restructuring of current debt (Note 10) the Company would unlikely be able to continue the development of the West Ells project and the Company would be required to consider divestiture of the West Ells project and other assets. Such curtailment of activity would likely materially and negatively impact the Company’s assessment of the carrying values of assets and liabilities associated with the West Ells project.

The Group incurred a loss including non-controlling interests of CAD $80.72 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, and as at December 31, 2019, the Group had net current liabilities of CAD $506.31 million. The Group will need to refinance or restructure its current debt and obtain additional financing in order to meet its near-term operating cash requirements, debt payments and sustaining capital expenditures. the validity of which depends upon that the Group will be able to successfully refinance or restructure its current debt and obtain additional financing to meet its liabilities as they fall due in the foreseeable future.

Management has applied significant judgment in preparing forecasts supporting the going concern assumption. Specifically, management has made assumptions regarding projected oil sales volumes and pricing, scheduling of payments arising from various obligations as at December 31, 2019, the availability of additional financing, and the timing and extent of capital and operating expenditures.

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to realize forecasted revenues, achieve profitable operations, restructure projected cash outflows arising from existing arrangements, control the timing and extent of projected expenditures, and refinance current debt, access immediate additional financing and maintain compliance with all terms in debt and forbearance agreements. The timing and extent of forecast capital and operating expenditures is based on the Company’s 2020 budget and on management’s estimate of expenditures expected to be incurred beyond 2020. The Company has a significant degree of control and flexibility over both the extent and timing of expenditures under its future capital investment program. There is a material risk that the Company will be unable to meet its financing obligations including payments of outstanding interest and principal balances on its Senior Notes

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(Note 10.3). Management continually monitors the Company’s financing requirements and is pursuing negotiations to refinance current debt and access immediate additional financing to fund its ongoing operations. Management is engaged in discussions with existing shareholders and creditors on proposed transactions and agreements which would reduce anticipated cash outflows and provide the additional financing required to fund capital and operating expenditures, and to meet obligations as they fall due in the 12 months following December 31, 2019.

These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect management’s best estimates after giving consideration to likely outcomes. The consolidated financial statements continue to be prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are consistent with the Company’s accounting policies as outlined in financial statement Note 4.

2.2 Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) and the applicable disclosures required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and by the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Any financial instruments are measured at fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian Dollars (“$”).

2.3 Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in note 4, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the affected periods.

The following are the critical judgments, apart from those involving estimates, that management has made in applying the Group’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

Oil and gas reserves

The process of estimating quantities of reserves is inherently uncertain and complex. It requires significant judgments and decisions based on available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data. These estimates may change substantially as additional data from ongoing development activities and production performance becomes available and as economic conditions impacting oil and gas prices and costs change. Reserve estimates are based on, among other things, forecasts of production, prices, cost estimates and economic conditions.

Reserve estimates are critical to many accounting estimates including:

  • determining whether or not an exploratory well has found economically recoverable reserves. Such determinations involve the commitment of additional capital to develop the field based on current estimates of production, prices and other economic conditions;

  • calculating unit-of-production depletion rates. Proved plus probable reserves are used to determine rates that are applied to each unit-of-production in calculating depletion expense; and

  • assessing development and production assets for impairment. Estimated future net cash flows used to assess impairment of the Group’s development and production assets are determined using proved plus probable reserves.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

The recoverable amounts of cash generating units (“CGU”) and individual assets have been determined based on the higher of value-in-use calculations or fair value less costs of disposal. These calculations require the use of estimates and assumptions. Oil and gas development and production properties are evaluated for impairment by reference to estimated proved and probable reserves. It is possible that oil and gas price assumptions may change which may then impact the estimated life of fields and may then require a material adjustment to the carrying value of property, plant and equipment.

Recoverability of exploration and evaluation costs

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Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) costs are capitalized as exploration and evaluation assets (“ E&E Assets”) by CGU and are assessed for impairment when circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may exceed recoverable value. This assessment involves judgment as to: (i) the likely future commerciality of the asset and when such commerciality should be determined; (ii) future revenues based on forecasted oil and gas prices; (iii) future development costs and production expenses; (iv) the discount rate to be applied to such revenues and costs for the purpose of deriving a recoverable value; and (v) potential value to future E&E activities of any geological and geophysical data acquired.

Decommissioning costs

A provision is required to be recognized for the future retirement obligations associated with the Group’s assets. The decommissioning provision is based on estimated costs, taking into account of the anticipated method and extent of restoration consistent with legal, regulatory and construction requirements, technological advances and the possible use of the site. Since these estimates are specific to the sites involved, there are many individual assumptions underlying the amount provided. These individual assumptions can be subject to change based on actual experience and a change in one or more of these assumptions could result in a materially different amount.

Share-based compensation

The Company recognises compensation expense on options, preferred shares and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) granted. Compensation expense is based on the estimated fair value of each option, preferred share and stock appreciation right at its grant date, the estimation of which requires management to make assumptions about future volatility of the Company’s stock price, future interest rates, future forfeiture rates and the timing with respect to exercise of the instruments. The effects of a change in one or more of these variables could result in a materially different fair value.

Deferred income taxes

The calculation of deferred income taxes is based on a number of assumptions, including estimating the future periods in which temporary differences, tax losses and other tax credits will reverse. Tax interpretations, regulations, and legislation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate are subject to change.

Going concern

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends upon that the Group will be able to successfully raise adequate funds through share issuances and debt financing. Details are explained in note 2.1.

3. Adoption of new and revised IFRSs

In the current year, the Group has adopted all the new and revised IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”) that are relevant to its operations and effective for its accounting year beginning on 1 January 2019. IFRSs comprise International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”); International Accounting Standards (“IAS”); and Interpretations. The adoption of these new and revised IFRSs did not result in significant changes to the Group’s accounting policies, presentation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements and amounts reported for the current year and prior years except as stated below.

IFRS 16 “Leases”

On adoption of IFRS 16, the Group recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as “operating leases” under IAS 17 “Leases.”

IFRS 16 has been applied modified retrospective approach and resulted in changes in the consolidated amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements as follows:

$ At January 1, 2019: Increase in right-of-use assets 2,504 Increase in lease liabilities 2,504

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The operating lease commitments disclosed as at December 31, 2018 were approximately $2,590,000, while the lease liabilities recognized as at January 1, 2019 were approximately $2,504,000 with discounting effect of approximately $86,000, of which were classified as non-current lease liabilities. The modified retrospective approach does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. Accordingly, comparative information in the Company’s financial statements are not restated.

On adoption, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate (7.9% for trucks and trailers and 10% for the offices) on January 1, 2019. The nature of the Company’s long-term leasing activities includes trucks, trailers and the offices in Calgary, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Right-of-use assets were measured at an amount equal to the lease liability. For leases previously classified as operating leases, the Company applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with a lease term of less than 12 months, excluded initial direct costs from measuring the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application, and applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics.

The Group has not applied the new IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective. The Group has already commenced an assessment of the impact of these new and revised IFRSs but is not yet in a position to state whether these new IFRSs would have a material impact on its results of operations and financial position.

4. Significant accounting policies

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are set out below.

4.1 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to December 31. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The Group has power over an entity when the Group has existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities, i.e. activities that significantly affect the entity’s returns.

When assessing control, the Group considers its potential voting rights as well as potential voting rights held by other parties, to determine whether it has control. A potential voting right is considered only if the holder has the practical ability to exercise that right.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date the control ceases.

The gain or loss on the disposal of a subsidiary that results in a loss of control represents the difference between (i) the fair value of the consideration of the sale plus the fair value of any investment retained in that subsidiary and (ii) the Company’s share of the net assets of that subsidiary plus any remaining goodwill relating to that subsidiary and any related accumulated foreign currency translation reserve.

Intragroup transactions, balances and unrealised profits are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

Non-controlling interests represent the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Company. Noncontrolling interests are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of changes in equity within equity. Non-controlling interests are presented in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as an allocation of profit or loss and total comprehensive income for the year between the non-controlling shareholders and owners of the Company.

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling shareholders even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in the Company’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions (i.e. transactions with owners in their capacity as owners). The carrying amounts of the controlling

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and non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to the owners of the Company.

4.2 Business combination and goodwill

The acquisition method is used to account for the acquisition of a subsidiary in a business combination. The cost of acquisition is measured at the acquisition-date fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued, liabilities incurred and contingent consideration. Acquisition-related costs are recognized as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received. Identifiable assets and liabilities of the subsidiary in the acquisition are measured at their acquisition-date fair values.

The excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company’s share of the net fair value of the subsidiary’s identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Any excess of the Company’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of acquisition is recognized in profit or loss as a gain on bargain purchase which is attributed to the Company.

In a business combination achieved in stages, the previously held equity interest in the subsidiary is remeasured at its acquisition-date fair value and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss. The fair value is added to the cost of acquisition to calculate the goodwill.

If the changes in the value of the previously held equity interest in the subsidiary were recognized in other comprehensive income (for example, equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income), the amount that was recognized in other comprehensive income is recognized on the same basis as would be required if the previously held equity interest were disposed of.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. The method of measuring impairment losses of goodwill is the same as that of “impairment of assets” as stated in the accounting policy below. Impairment losses of goodwill are recognized in consolidated profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed. Goodwill is allocated to CGU that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition for the purpose of impairment testing.

The non-controlling interests in the subsidiary are initially measured at the non-controlling shareholders’ proportionate share of the net fair value of the subsidiary’s identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition date.

4.3 Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian Dollars which is the Company’s functional and the Group’s presentation currency.

Transactions and balances in each entity’s financial statements

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency on initial recognition using the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates at the end of each reporting period. Gains and losses resulting from this translation policy are recognized in profit or loss.

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair values in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rates at the dates when the fair values are determined.

When a gain or loss on a non-monetary item is recognized in other comprehensive income, any exchange component of that gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income. When a gain or loss on a non-monetary item is recognized in profit or loss, any exchange component of that gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss.

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Translation on consolidation

The results and financial position of all the Group’s entities that have a functional currency different from the Group’s presentation currency are translated into the Group’s presentation currency as follows:

  • Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that statement of financial position;

  • Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates on the transaction dates); and

  • All resulting exchange differences are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve.

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities and of borrowings are recognized in the foreign currency translation reserve. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognized in consolidated profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal.

Fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

4.4 Oil and natural gas exploration and development expenditures

E&E Assets are those expenditures for an area where technical feasibility and commercial viability have not yet been determined. These costs include unproved property acquisition costs, geological and geophysical costs, E&E drilling, directly attributable general and administrative costs (including share-based compensation costs), borrowing costs, consequential operating costs net of revenues, and the initial estimate of any decommissioning obligation associated with the assets. The costs directly associated with an exploration well are capitalized as E&E Assets until the drilling of the well is complete and the results have been evaluated.

Pre-acquisition costs for oil and gas assets are recognised in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss when incurred. Acquisition of undeveloped mineral leases is initially capitalized as E&E Assets and charged to consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income upon the expiration of the lease, impairment of the asset or management’s determination that no further E&E activities are planned on the lease, whichever comes first. E&E Assets can be further broken down into tangible and intangible assets. Intangible costs are all costs considered necessary to drill a well and ready a site prior to the installation of the production equipment. Tangible drilling costs are those incurred to purchase and install the production equipment and include production facilities.

The decision to transfer assets from E&E to development and producing assets (included in property, plant and equipment occurs when the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the project is determined, based on proved and probable reserves being assigned to the project. If commercial reserves are found, exploration and evaluation intangible assets are tested for impairment and transferred to appraisal and development tangible assets as part of property, plant and equipment. No depreciation and/or amortization is charged during the E&E phase.

If no economically recoverable reserves are found upon evaluation, the E&E Assets are tested for impairment and the difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount are charged to the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. If extractable reserves are found and, subject to further appraisal activity which may include the drilling of additional wells, are likely to be developed commercially, the costs continue to be carried as an intangible asset while progress is made in assessing the commerciality of the reserves. All such carried costs are subject to technical, commercial and management review as well as review for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period to confirm the continued intent to develop or otherwise extract value from the discovery. Lack of intent to develop or otherwise extract value from such discovery would result in the relevant expenditures being charged to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. When economically recoverable reserves are determined and development is approved, the relevant carrying value is transferred to property, plant and equipment.

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E&E Assets are assessed for the indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. The assessment for impairment is completed on a CGU basis. After impairment is assessed, any carrying amounts which exceed recoverable amounts, by CGU, on the E&E Assets are written down to the recoverable amount through the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Impairment losses recognised in prior years are assessed at each reporting date for any indication that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

4.5 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment comprises mainly computers and office equipment and development and production assets (includes crude oil assets), The initial cost of a PP&E consists of its purchase price or construction cost, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset into operation, the initial estimate of the decommissioning obligation associated with the asset and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs. The purchase price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid, including the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset. PP&E are carried at cost less the total of accumulated depletion, depreciation and impairment losses.

Suspension costs

Suspension costs, which are the costs related to the suspension of a capital project, such as those costs incurred to ensure safety of the worksite and preservation of an asset that are not directly attributable to the development of an asset are expensed through the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Maintenance and repairs

Major repairs and maintenance consist of replacing assets or substantial parts of an asset. Where an asset or substantial part of an asset is replaced and it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the replacement will flow to the Company, the expenditure is capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the asset. The net carrying value of the asset or substantial part being replaced is derecognized at the time the replacement is capitalized. All other maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are recognised in profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.

Depletion of development and production costs (crude oil assets), included in property, plant and equipment, and production equipment are measured on the unit-of-production method based upon estimated proved plus probable recoverable oil and natural gas reserves before royalties in each CGU as determined by independent engineers.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated at rates sufficient to write off their cost less their residual values over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The principal annual rates are as follows:

Office furniture, equipment, computers and vehicles 20% - 30%

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation method are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

The gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset, and is recognized in profit or loss.

4.6 Leases

The Group as lessee

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Leases are recognised as right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities when the leased assets are available for use by the Group. Right-of-use assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation of right-of-use assets is calculated at rates to write off their cost over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis. The principal annual rates are as follows:

Trucks 25.0% Trailers 16.7% Office premises 33.3%

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liabilities, lease payments prepaid, initial direct costs and the restoration costs. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the lease payments discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease if that rate can be determined, or otherwise the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the lease liability.

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expenses in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Short-term leases are leases with an initial lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets are assets of value below US$5,000.

4.7 Recognition and derecognition of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the assets expire; the Group transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the assets; or the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the assets but has not retained control on the assets. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received is recognised in profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid is recognised in profit or loss.

4.8 Financial assets

Financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis where the purchase or sale of an asset is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially recognised at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction costs except in the case of investments at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of investments at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Financial assets of the Group are classified as financial assets at amortised cost.

Financial assets (including trade and other receivables) are classified under this category if they satisfy both of the following conditions:

  • the assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and

  • the contractual terms of the assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less loss allowance for expected credit losses.

4.9 Loss allowances for expected credit losses

The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses on financial assets at amortised cost. Expected credit losses are the weighted average of credit losses with the respective risks of a default occurring as the weights.

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At the end of each reporting period, the Group measures the loss allowance for a financial instrument at an amount equal to the expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the expected life of that financial instrument (“lifetime expected credit losses”) for trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables, or if the credit risk on that financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition.

If, at the end of the reporting period, the credit risk on a financial instrument (other than trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables) has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group measures the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to the portion of lifetime expected credit losses that represents the expected credit losses that result from default events on that financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting period.

The amount of expected credit losses or reversal to adjust the loss allowance at the end of the reporting period to the required amount is recognised in profit or loss as an impairment gain or loss.

4.10 Cash and cash equivalents

For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents represent cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other financial institutions, and short-term highly liquid investments which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Bank overdrafts which are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are also included as a component of cash and cash equivalents.

4.11 Financial liabilities and equity instruments

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument under IFRSs. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities. The accounting policies adopted for specific financial liabilities and equity instruments are set out below.

4.12 Borrowings

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.

4.13 Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

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4.14 Revenue from contracts with customers

Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer with reference to the customary business practices and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. For a contract where the period between the payment by the customer and the transfer of the promised product or service exceeds one year, the consideration is adjusted for the effect of a significant financing component.

The Group recognises revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. Depending on the terms of a contract and the laws that apply to that contract, a performance obligation can be satisfied over time or at a point in time. A performance obligation is satisfied over time if:

  • the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group’s performance;

  • the Group’s performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced; or

  • the Group’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Group and the Group has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

If a performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised by reference to the progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. Otherwise, revenue is recognised at a point in time when the customer obtains control of the product or service.

4.15 Other revenue

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.

4.16 Employee benefits

Employee leave entitlements

Employee entitlements to annual leave and long service leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave and long service leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period.

Employee entitlements to sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.

Pension obligations

The Group contributes to defined contribution retirement schemes which are available to all employees. Contributions to the schemes by the Group and employees are calculated as a percentage of employees’ basic salaries. The retirement benefit scheme cost charged to profit or loss represents contributions payable by the Group to the funds.

Termination benefits

Termination benefits are recognised at the earlier of the dates when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises restructuring costs and involves the payment of termination benefits.

4.17 Share-based compensation

Share options and preferred shares issued to employees

Equity-settled share-based compensation to directors and employees are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments, less the fair value of the proceeds received on issuing the equity instruments at the issue date.

The fair value of the equity instruments, including share options, warrants or preferred shares, expected to vest as determined at the issue date of the equity-settled share-based compensation is expensed on a graded vesting basis over the vesting period, unless the services are directly attributable to qualifying assets, with a corresponding increase in reserve for share based compensation.

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At the end of each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to ultimately vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to reserve for share based compensation.

At the time when the equity instruments are exercised or converted, the amount previously recognised in reserve for share based compensation will be transferred to share capital. In the event vested equity instruments expire, unexercised or are forfeited, previously recognized share-based compensation associated with such instrument is not reversed. If unvested instruments are forfeited, previously recognized share-based compensation is reversed.

The Group records compensation expense at the date of issue, based on fair value and management’s best estimates.

Share options and preferred shares issued to non-employees

Equity-settled share-based compensation transactions, with parties other than employees and directors, are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received, except where fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments issued, measured at the date the entity obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service. The fair values of the goods or services received are recognised as expenses, with a corresponding increase in equity (reserve for share-based compensation), when the Company obtains the goods or when the counterparties render services, unless the goods or services qualify for recognition as assets or directly attributable to qualifying assets.

4.18 Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalised as part of the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

To the extent that funds are borrowed generally and used for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation is determined by applying a capitalisation rate to the expenditures on that asset. The capitalisation rate is the weighted average of the borrowing costs applicable to the borrowings of the Group that are outstanding during the period, other than borrowings made specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

4.19 Taxation

Income tax represents the sum of the current tax and deferred tax.

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit recognised in profit or loss because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses or unused tax credits can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

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Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except when it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

4.20 Related parties

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Group.

  • (A) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group if that person:

  • (i) has control or joint control over the Group;

  • (ii) has significant influence over the Group; or

  • (iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Company or of a parent of the Company.

  • (B) An entity is related to the Group if any of the following conditions applies:

  • (i) The entity and the Company are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).

  • (ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

  • (iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.

  • (iv) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.

  • (v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Group or an entity related to the Group. If the Group is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the Group.

  • (vi) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (A).

  • (vii) A person identified in (A)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).

  • (viii) The entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, provides key management personnel services to the Company or to a parent of the Company.

4.21 Impairment of assets

At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets except investments and receivables to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of any impairment loss. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. Corporate assets are allocated to each CGU on the basis of proportionate future net revenue calculated consistent with the recoverable amount in the most recent impairment test. Corporate assets are allocated to each CGU on the basis of proportionate future net revenue calculated consistent with the recoverable amount in the most recent impairment test.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

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If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset or cash-generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

4.22 Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditures expected to settle the obligation.

Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow is remote. Possible obligations, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow is remote.

4.23 Decommissioning costs

Decommissioning costs and liabilities for statutory, contractual, constructive or legal obligations associated with site restoration and abandonment of tangible long-lived assets are initially measured at a fair value which approximates the cost the Group would incur in performing the tasks necessary to abandon the field and restore the site. Fair value is recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at the present value of expected future cash outflows to satisfy the obligation as a liability, with a corresponding increase in the related asset, and is depleted using the unit-ofproduction method over the estimated remaining proved plus probable oil and gas reserves before royalties as appropriate.

Subsequent to initial measurement, the effect of the passage of time on the liability for the decommissioning obligation (accretion expense) is recognised in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as finance costs. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the obligation are charged against the obligation to the extent of the liability recorded. Any difference between the actual costs incurred upon settlement of the obligation and the recorded liability is recognised as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period in which the settlement occurs.

4.24 Events after the reporting period

Events after the reporting period that provide additional information about the Group’s position at the end of the reporting period or those that indicate the going concern assumption is not appropriate are adjusting events and are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Events after the reporting period that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when material.

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5. Trade and other receivables

5. Trade and other receivables
2019
2018
Trade receivables
Other loan receivables (Note 10.2)
Other receivables
$ 2,181
$ 2,422
11,743
9,813
2,595
1,222
$ 16,519
$ 13,457

The Group allows an average credit period of 30 days to its trade customers. The Group transacts with a number of oil and natural gas marketing companies, and the marketing companies typically remit amounts to the Group by the 25th day of the month following production.

The following is an aged analysis of trade receivables based on the invoice date at the end of the reporting period:

2019 2018
0 - 30 days $ 110 $ 646
31 - 60 days 18 4
61 - 90 days 3 3
>90 days 2,050 1,769
$ 2,181 $ 2,422

The Group applies the simplified approach under IFRS 9 to provide for expected credit losses using the lifetime expected loss provision for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The expected credit losses also incorporate forward looking information.

1-60 days Over 60 days
At December 31, 2019 Current past due past due Total
Weighted average expected credit losses 0% 0% 0%
Receivable amount ($) 110 21 2,050 2,181
Loss allowance ($) - - - -
1-60 days Over 60 days
At December 31, 2018 Current past due past due Total
Weighted average expected credit losses 0% 0% 0%
Receivable amount ($) 646 7 1,769 2,422
Loss allowance ($) - - - -

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6. Exploration and evaluation assets

Balance at January 1, 2018
Capital expenditures
Non-cash expenditures1
Balance at December 31, 2018
Capital expenditures
Non-cash expenditures1
Balance at December 31, 2019
$ 268,227
1,511
(520)
$ 269,218
979
(183)
$ 268,227
1,511
(520)
$ 269,218
979
(183)
979
(183)
$ 270,014
  1. Non-cash expenditures include capitalized share-based compensation and changes in decommissioning obligations.

At the end of the reporting period, the Group assessed impairment for its E&E Assets. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount of E&E Assets was determined using judgement and internal estimates. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal ("FVLCD") and value in use ("VIU"). FVLCD is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or CGU in an arms-length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. VIU is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset or CGU and from the disposal at the end of its useful life. Recoverable amount was based on the FVLCD model using the land sale price observed in Northern Alberta for similar properties.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group did not recognize an impairment loss based on its assessment the estimated recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value.

7 . Property, plant and equipment

Crude oil assets
Corporate assets
Total
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2018
Capital expenditures
Non-cash expenditures1
Balance at December 31, 2018
Capital expenditures
Non-cash expenditures1
Balance at December 31, 2019
$ 894,772
$ 5,307
$ 900,079
1,291
98
1,389
(2,334)
-
(2,334)
$ 893,729
$ 5,405
$ 899,134
1,579
82
1,661
(793)
-
(793)
$ 894,515
$ 5,487
$ 900,002
1.
Non-cash expenditures include capitalized share-based compensation and changes in decommissioning obligations.
Crude oilassets
Corporate assets
**Total **
Accumulated depletion, depreciation
and impairment
Balance at January 1, 2018
Depletion and depreciation expenses
Balance at December 31, 2018
Depletion and depreciation expenses
Balance at December 31, 2019
Carrying value at December 31, 2018
Carrying value at December 31, 2019
$ 389,183
$ 3,480
$ 392,663
13,134
522
13,656
$ 402,317
$ 4,002
$ 406,319
14,203
425
14,628
$ 416,520
$ 4,427
$ 420,947
$ 494,412
$ 1,403
$ 492,815
$
477,995
$
1,060
$
479,055

Recoverable amounts for each CGU were estimated based on FVLCD methodology which is calculated using the present value of the CGUs’ expected future cash flows (after-tax). The cash flow information was derived from a report on the Group’s oil and gas reserves which was prepared by an independent qualified reserve evaluator, GLJ Petroleum Consultants (“GLJ”). As at December 31, 2019. the projected cash flows used in the FVLCD calculation reflect market assessments of key assumptions, including long-term forecasts of commodity prices, inflation rates, and foreign exchange rates (Level 3 fair value inputs). Cash flow forecasts are also based on GLJ’s evaluation of the Group’s reserves and resources to determine production profiles and volumes, operating costs, maintenance and future development capital expenditures. Future cash flow estimates are discounted using after-tax risk-adjusted discount rates. The after-tax discount rates applied in the impairment calculation as at December 31, 2019 was 8.25% (2018: 8.25%) based on the specific risk to the assets.

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For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group did not recognize an impairment loss based on its assessment that the estimated recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value.

8. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

Right-of-use assets

Trucks and Trailers Offices Total
January 1, 2019
Initial recognition $ 861 $ 1,643 $ 2,504
Additions - 659 659
Depreciation (213) (866) (1,079)
December 31, 2019 $ 648 $ 1,436 $ 2,084

Lease liabilities

Consolidated statement of financial position

As at December 31, 2019
Non-current lease liabilities $ 2,223
Cash flow summary
Year ended
December 31, 2019
Totalcash flowusedfor leases $1,225

The lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, which are 7.9% for the trucks and trailers, and 10.0% for the office premises.

9. Trade and accrued liabilities

**9. Trade and accrued liabilities **
2019
2018
Trade payables
Interest payables
Accrued liabilities
$ 30,186
$ 28,262
211,116
148,872
6,301
6,003
$ 247,603
$ 183,137

The following is an aged analysis of trade payables based on dates of invoices at the end of the reporting period:

2019 2018
0 - 30 days $ 390 $ 2,437
31 - 60 days 816 1,346
61 - 90 days 527 1,442
> 90 days 28,453 23,037
$ 30,186 $ 28,262

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10. Debt

10.1 Bonds

2019 2018
Non-current $ 13,572 $ -

On June 17, 2019, the Company issued convertible bonds in the principal amount of USD $10.45 million with an independent third party. With an initial conversion price of HKD $0.0822 per share, a maximum of 990,347,263 Class “A” common shares will be allotted and issued upon the full conversion of the convertible bonds. The convertible bonds interest rate is 10.0% per annum and required repayment in full within two years from the issuance date. All the subscription proceeds were subsequently received on 29 July 2019. There was no conversion made during the year ended December 31, 2019.

10.2 Other loans

2019
2018
Current
Non-current
$ 12,793
$ 24,462
1,668
-
$ 14,461
$ 24,462

As at December 2019, the balances are unsecured interest bearing of 0%-20% (2018: 0-20%) per annum, and of which approximately CAD $12,793,000 (2018: CAD $24,462,000) have a maturity date by December 31, 2020 (2018: December 31, 2019) and approximately CAD $1,668,000 (2018: $Nil) have a maturity date of June 6, 2023.

Included in the above balance is approximately CAD $13,411,000 for which the Group and an independent Hong Kongbased investment holding company entered into loan agreements and under which the Group provided Renminbi (“CNY”) loan and received Hong Kong dollar (“HKD”) loan from the investment holding company. The Group has to repay HKD to receive CNY from the investment holding company.

10.3 Senior notes

On August 8, 2014, the Company completed an offering of USD $200 million senior secured notes (the “Notes”) at an offering price of USD $938.01 per USD $1,000 principal amount. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum and had a potential maturity date of August 1, 2017, if certain conditions were met as explained below.

The conditions were if by February 1, 2016, the Company had not: (1) received at least USD $50 million of net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings; and (2) deposited, or caused to be deposited, cash in an amount sufficient to pay: (a) one year of interest payments on the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding on February 1, 2016; and (b) the yield premium, then the final maturity date of the Notes would have been August 1, 2016. The Company did not meet these conditions by February 1, 2016, and as a result the final maturity date of the Notes was August 1, 2016 at which time the Company was negotiating forbearance with the noteholders.

On September 9, 2016, the Company and noteholders representing 96% of the outstanding Notes (the “Forbearing Holders”) entered into a long-term forbearance agreement in respect of the Notes (the “Agreement”). On March 21, 2017, the Company entered into the Forbearance Reinstatement Agreement ("FRA") and a Note Exchange Agreement (the “NEA”) with the Forbearing Holders. The Forbearing Holders agreed to waive the liability of the Company in relation to previous violations of terms listed on the Agreement and fully reinstate the Agreement, provided that the Company made the following payments on or before March 27, 2017:

  • Payment of USD $2.8 million representing 20% of the yield maintenance premium originally due on August 1, 2016;

  • Payment of USD $2.4 million representing 20% accrued interest and forbearance fee originally due on February 1, 2017. As of March 27, 2017, all the above cash commitment USD $5.2 million was paid;

  • the Company agreed to repurchase and the Forbearing Holders agreed to sell up to USD $11.2 million of Senior Notes in exchange for common shares of the Company, pending on conditions.

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Other payments contemplated in the FRA included:

  • Payment of all legal professional fees by March 21, 2017, which was paid on March 21, 2017;

  • 80% of the yield maintenance premium to be repaid on August 1, 2017 in cash;

  • 80% of the accrued interest and forbearance fee of USD $9.6 million to be repaid on August 1, 2017 in cash;

  • • Make principal repayments to the Forbearing Holders of USD $5.0 million on April 30, 2017, USD $10.0 million on June 30, 2017 and the remaining amount on or before the maturity date of the bond on August 1, 2017.

On September 26, 2017, the Company and the Forbearing Holders confirmed the signing of the Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement (the “Amended FA”). The principal terms of the Amended FA include:

  • The Forbearance would be extended to August 1, 2018 (New York time), provided that;

  • Repayment of USD $0.2 million upon signing the Amended FA, which was paid on September 26, 2017;

  • Repayment of USD $1.8 million by October 30, 2017;

  • Repayment of USD $5.0 million and USD $15.0 million on February 1, 2018 and May 1, 2018 respectively, if repayment is made prior to December 31, 2017, all accrued and unpaid interests incurred on the corresponding amount will be waived;

  • The Company was to obtain financing of USD $5.0 million within 45 days after signing the Amended FA;

  • The Company was to obtain financing of USD $5.0 million every quarter.

Some of the Company’s loan agreements are subject to covenant clauses, whereby the Company is required to meet certain criteria. The Company did not fulfill the minimum liquidity, quarterly financings and capital raise covenants as required in the Amended FA. Furthermore, Sunshine did not fulfill repayment requirements of USD $1.8 million on October 30, 2017, USD $5.0 million on February 1, 2018 and USD $15.0 million on May 1, 2018.

On August 1, 2018, the Company was required, amongst other matters, to repay notes principal, and any previous outstanding payment commitments. The Company did not fulfill the repayment requirements. On October 31, 2018 (Calgary time), the Company and the noteholders signed a Reinstatement and Amending Agreement (the “FRAA”). The principal terms of the FRAA include:

  • The Forbearance was extended to August 1, 2019 (New York time);

  • An interest of 10% per annum is incurred from the date hereof until August 1, 2019 (New York time);

  • The Company is to obtain financing of at least USD $5.0 million by April 30, 2019 to maintain sufficient liquidity.

The Notes contain various non-financial covenants which, among other things, restrict the Company with respect to certain capital expenditures and payments, making investments and loans, incurrence of additional debt and issuance of certain preferred stock, paying dividends, altering the nature of the business and undertaking certain corporate transactions. A reporting covenant also exists which requires reporting in line with a reporting issuer under Canadian Securities Legislation and includes timely reporting of material changes.

As at the date of this report, the Company is in negotiation with the noteholders on further forbearance.

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11. Provisions

Decommissioning obligations, non-current 2019 2018
Balance, beginning of year $ 48,739 $ 50,481
Effect of changes in discount rate (975) (2,854)
Unwinding of discount rate 1,146 1,112
Balance,end ofyear $ 48,910 $ 48,739

As at December 31, 2019, the Group’s estimated total undiscounted cash flows required to settle asset decommissioning obligations was approximately $75.5 million (2018: $77.0 million). Expenditures to settle asset decommissioning obligations were estimated to be incurred up to 2112. Decommissioning costs are based on estimated costs to reclaim and abandon crude oil properties and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in future years, discounted using an annual risk-free rate from 1.40% to 2.34% per annum and inflated using an inflation rate of 2.0% per annum.

12. Income taxes

12.1 Current income tax

No provision for income tax was made for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 as the Group had no assessable profits for both years.

Reconciliation between income tax expense and accounting loss at combined federal and provincial income tax rate

2019 2018
Net loss before income tax $ (80,715) $ (126,996)
Tax rate (%) 27% 27%
Expected income tax recovery (21,793) (34,289)
Effect of expenses not deductible and income not
taxable: 3,053
Share based payment expense 383 1,082
Capital portion of foreign exchange (3,708) 3,043
Share issuance costs (317) (1,073)
Changesindeferred taxbenefitsnotrecognized 25,415 31,236
Income tax $ - $ -

12.2 Deferred income tax

At the end of the reporting period, the Group has not recognized deferred income tax due to the unpredictability of future profit streams of the respective group entities. The components of the net deferred income tax asset not recognized are as follows:

2019
2018
Deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
E&E Assets and property, plant and equipment
Decommissioning liabilities
Share issue costs
Tax losses
Total debt
$ (90,290)
$ (83,667)
13,206
13,160
377
702
336,279
299,767
(3,035)
3,147
$ 256,537
$ 233,109

Unrecognized tax losses will expire in 20 years from the year of origination.

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13. Share capital

The Company’s authorized share capital is as follows:

  • an unlimited number of Class “A” and Class “B” voting common shares without par value; and

  • an unlimited number of Class “C”, Class “D”, Class “E” and Class “F” non-voting common shares without par value; and,

  • an unlimited number of Class “G” and Class “H” non-voting preferred shares.

Issued and fully paid 2019
2018
Number of
shares
$ Number of
shares
$
Balance, beginning of year
Private placements
Director Share Arrangement
Share issue costs, net of deferred tax ($Nil)
Balance, end ofyear
6,135,846,624
1,293,379
5,627,877,613
1,275,008
247,954,980
2,812
507,969,011
18,631
21,779,902
344
-
-
-
(12)
-
(260)
6,405,581,506
1,296,523
6,135,846,624
1,293,379

Common shares consist of fully paid Class “A” common shares, which have no par value, carry one vote per share and carry a right to dividends.

2019

On May 15, 2019, the Board approved the payment of the fees of certain directors (the “Connected Directors”) for the period from October 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019 in shares in lieu of cash, subject to independent shareholders’ approval requirement under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. On June 24, 2019, the proposed issuance of 21,779,902 new shares to the Connected Directors as payment of directors’ fees was approved by the independent shareholders at the Special General Meeting. The completion took place on July 11, 2019. An aggregate of 21,779,902 new shares were allotted and issued to the Connected Directors at an issue price of HKD $0.092 (approximately CAD $0.015) per share.

On June 17, 2019, the Company entered into a subscription agreement for convertible bonds in the principal amount of USD 10.45 million (approximately CAD $13.68 million) with an independent third party. With an initial conversion price of HKD $0.0822 (approximately CAD $0.014) per share, a maximum of 990,347,263 Class “A” common shares will be allotted and issued upon the full conversion of the convertible bonds. The convertible bonds interest rate is 10.0% per annum and required repayment in full within two years from the issuance date. All the subscription proceeds were subsequently received on 29 July 2019. The entire proceeds was used to financing general working capital and capital expenditures for project development.

On August 9, 2019 the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 57,690,480 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.077 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $4,442,166.93. On August 16, 2019 the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of debt with an independent third party.

On August 16, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 100,900,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.070 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $7,062,978.22. On August 22, 2019, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payable with an independent third party.

On October 11, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 37,728,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.063 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,376,846.73. On October 17, 2019, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payable with an independent third party.

On December 5, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 51,636,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.0524 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $2,705,752.60. On December 16, 2019, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payable with an independent third party.

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2018

On January 16, 2018, the Company entered into a subscription agreement for a total of 80,882,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.272 (approximately CAD $0.043) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $22.0 million (approximately CAD $3.5 million). On January 22, 2018 the Company completed the closing of this subscription agreement. In addition, a placing commission of HKD $0.7 million (approximately CAD $0.1 million) was incurred in relation to the Closing.

On February 5, 2018, the Company entered into a subscription agreement for a total of 122,951,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.244 (approximately CAD $0.039) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $30.0 million (approximately CAD $4.75 million). On February 13, 2018, the Company completed the closing of 116,803,500 class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.244 per share for gross proceeds of HKD $28.5 million (approximately CAD $4.6 million) of this subscription agreement. In addition, a placing commission of HKD $0.9 million (approximately CAD $0.14 million) was incurred in relation to the Closing. The subscription agreement expired on February 13, 2018 and hence the time to close the remaining 6,147,500 Class “A” common shares lapsed.

On February 28, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 102,436,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.245 (approximately CAD $0.040) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $25.1 million (approximately CAD $4.1 million). On March 14, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with two independent third parties.

On March 2, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 20,393,059 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.245 (approximately CAD $0.040) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $5.0 million (approximately CAD $0.8 million). On March 14, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with independent third parties.

On June 7, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 30,765,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.214 (approximately CAD $0.035) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $6.6 million (approximately CAD $1.1 million). On June 15, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On July 6, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 14,322,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.192 (approximately CAD $0.032) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $2.75 million (approximately CAD $0.46 million). This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On September 11, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 11,868,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.159 (approximately CAD $0.026) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $1.89 million (approximately CAD $0.31 million). On September 20, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On September 17, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 8,247,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.166 (approximately CAD $0.028) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $1.37 million (approximately CAD $0.23 million). On September 21, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On November 2, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 32,832,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.146 (approximately CAD $0.0246) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $4.79 million (approximately CAD $0.81 million). On November 16, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On November 14, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 2,199,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.152 (approximately CAD $0.0257) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $0.33 million (approximately CAD $0.06 million). On November 21, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

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On November 23, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 1,000,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.144 (approximately CAD $0.0245) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $0.14 million (approximately CAD $0.02 million). On November 29, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On September 28, 2018, the Company entered into a subscription agreement for convertible bonds in the principal amount up to HKD $11 million (approximately CAD $1.81 million) with independent third parties. With an initial conversion price of HKD $0.210 (approximately CAD $0.036) per share, a maximum of 52,380,952 Class “A” common shares were allotted and issuable upon the full conversion of the placing convertible bonds. The convertible bonds interest rate was 13.7% per annum and required repayment in full within two months from the maturity date. On October 5, 2018, the Company completed the placing of convertible bonds. On November 30, 2018, the Company received conversion notices from all placees and they exercised all the conversion rights attached to these convertible bonds to convert the whole principal amount of the convertible bonds into shares at the conversion price of HK$0.210 (approximately CAD $0.036) per share. Accordingly, 52,380,952 Class “A” common shares were allotted and issued to the placees.

On December 5, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 27,983,000 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.137 (approximately CAD $0.0234) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $3.83 million (approximately CAD $0.66 million). On December 14, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

On December 20, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 5,854,500 Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $0.133 (approximately CAD $0.0232) per common share, for gross proceeds of HKD $0.78 million (approximately CAD $0.14 million). On December 28, 2018, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of indebtedness with an independent third party.

14. Share-based compensation

14.1 Employee stock option plan

Post-IPO Stock Option Plan

On January 26, 2012, the Post-IPO Stock Option Plan was approved and adopted by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting. The Post-IPO Stock Option Plan was effective immediately prior to the Company’s IPO closing and listing on the SEHK, March 1, 2012. The maximum number of Class “A” common shares that may be reserved for issuance pursuant to the Post-IPO Stock Option Plan is 10% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares, less the maximum aggregate number of shares underlying the options already granted pursuant to the Pre-IPO Stock Option Plan. The Post-IPO Stock Option Plan was amended at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 13, 2013. As a result of the amendment, Options granted under the Post-IPO Stock Option Plan have an exercise price that is determined by the Board of Directors but is not less than the higher of: the closing price on the TSE or the SEHK (whichever is higher) on the option offer date, which must be a business day; the volume weighted average trading price (VWAP) of the shares on TSE or the SEHK (whichever is higher) for the five trading days immediately preceding the option offer date; and the average closing price of the shares on the TSE or the SEHK (whichever is higher) for the five trading days immediately preceding the option offer date.

14.2 Fair value of share options granted in the year

The weighted average fair value of the share options granted for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $0.012 (2018: $0.04). Options valued priced using the Black-Scholes model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioral considerations. Expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility of the Company during 2019 and 2018. It was assumed that option holders will exercise the options on average three years from the grant date, with an expected forfeiture rate of 15.39%.

The table below details the input variables used in the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of options granted in the year for share-based compensation:

Input variables 2019 2018
Grant date share price ($) 0.012 0.04

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Exercise price ($) 0.012 0.04
Expected volatility (%) 63.91 61.87
Option life (years) 2.84 2.88
Risk-free interest rate (%) 1.48 1.95
Expected forfeitures(%) 15.39 15.39

14.3 Movements in stock options

The following reconciles the stock options outstanding at the beginning and end of each year:

2019
2018
Balance, beginning of year
Granted
Forfeited
Expired
Balance, end of year
Exercisable,end ofyear
Number of
options
Weighted
average exercise
price $ Number of
options
Weighted
average exercise
price $ 491,005,881
0.06
195,435,525
0.09
10,000,000
0.01
315,000,000
0.04
(35,918,107)
0.10
(17,805,743)
0.08
(9,803,332)
0.12
(1,623,901)
0.08
455,284,442
0.05
491,005,881
0.06
343,617,775
0.06
277,150,776
0.07

As at December 31, 2019, stock options outstanding had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.9 (2018: 3.6) years.

14.4 Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation has been recorded in the consolidated financial statements for the years presented as follows:

2019
2018
Total
Expensed
Capitalized
Total

$1,373
$4,009
$-
$4,009
Expensed
Capitalized
Stockoptions
$1,373
$-
15. Segment information
2019
2018
Petroleum sales
Royalties
$ 42,334
$ 37,568
(618)
(561)
$ 41,716
$ 37,007

There is only one operating segment which is principally engaged in the evaluation and the development of oil properties for the future production of bitumen in Canada.

Geographical information

Geographical information
Revenue from
external customers
Non-current assets
2019
2018
2019
2018
Canada
The PRC
Hong Kong
$ 41,716
$ 37,007
$ 751,398
$ 761,506
-
-
833
-
-
-
590
527
$ 41,716
$ 37,007
$ 752,821
$ 762,033

In preparing the geographical information, the revenue information is based on the locations of the customers while the non-current assets information is based on the location of assets.

16. Revenue

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2019
2018
Petroleum sales
Royalties
Revenue from contracts with customers
$ 42,334
$ 37,568
(618)
(561)
$ 41,716
$ 37,007

All revenue from contracts with customers is derived from Canada and recognized at a point in time.

Revenue from the sale of crude oil is recognized when consideration is due when title has transferred and is generally collected in the month following the month of delivery. Revenues associated with the sale of crude oil are recognized at a point in time when control of goods have transferred, which is generally when title passes from the Group to the customer. Revenues are recorded net of crown royalties. Crown royalties are recognized at the time of production. The royalty rate at West Ells is based on price sensitive royalty rates set by the Government of Alberta. The applicable royalty rates change dependent upon whether a project is pre-payout or post-payout, with payout being defined as the point in time when a project has generated enough net revenues to recover its cumulative costs. The royalty rate applicable to pre-payout oil sands operations starts at 1% of bitumen sales and increases for every dollar that the WTI crude oil price in Canadian dollars is priced above $55 per barrel, to a maximum of 9% when the WTI crude oil price is $120 per barrel or higher. The West Ells project is currently in pre-payout.

Revenue is allocated to each performance obligation on the basis of its standalone selling price and measured at the transaction price, which is the fair value of the consideration and represents amounts receivable for goods or services provided in the normal course of business. The price is allocated to each unit in the series as each unit is substantially the same and depicts the same pattern of transfer to the customer.

The Group’s petroleum sales are determined pursuant to the terms of the marketing agreements and spot sales agreements. The transaction price for crude oil is based on the commodity price in the month published during the delivery month and adjusted for premiums, quality adjustments and equalization adjustments. Commodity prices are based on market indices that are determined on a daily or monthly basis. Petroleum sales are received one month after the crude oil is produced and shipped and typically collected on the 25th day of the month following production.

Revenue from customers contributing over 10% of the total revenue of the Group is as follows:

2019
2018
Customer A $ 41,716
$ 37,007
17.Other income
2019
2018
Interest income
Others
$ 8
$ 8
522
-
$ 530
$ 8
18. General and administrative costs
2019
2018
Salaries, consultants and benefits
Rent
Auditor’s remuneration
Legal
Others
$ 6,045
$ 6,858
297
2,074
220
258
557
706
1,931
2,706
$ 9,050
$ 12,602
19. Finance costs
2019
2018
Interest expense on senior notes, including
yield maintenance premium
Interest expense on other loans
Financing related costs
Other interest expense
Other interest expense - leases
$ 61,200
$ 50,307
1,832
731
544
1,019
1,922
2,180
261
-

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Unwinding of discounts on provisions 1,146
1,112
$ 66,905
$ 55,349

20. Loss per share

The calculation of basic loss per share attributable to owners of the Company is based on the loss for the year attributable to owners of the Company of approximately CAD $80,642,000 (2018: CAD $126,996,000) and the weighted average number of Class “A” common shares in issue during the years as presented in the following table.

2019 2018
(restated)
Weighted average number of Class “A” common shares 124,833,852 120,020,081
Basic and diluted lossper share $ (0.64) $ (1.06)

Number of shares for the purpose of loss per share was adjusted on the assumption that the Share Consolidation (Note 29) had been effective in the current year and prior year.

21. Dividends

The Directors did not recommend or declare the payment of any dividend in respect of the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

22. Capital and financial risks management

22.1 Capital risk management

The Group can be exposed to financial risks on its financial instruments and in the way that it finances its capital requirements. The Group manages these financial and capital structure risks by operating in a manner that minimizes its exposure to volatility.

The Group’s strategy is to access sufficient capital, through equity issuances and the utilization of debt, in order to maintain a capital base for the objectives of maintaining financial flexibility and to sustain the future development of the business. The Group manages its capital structure in order to continue as a going concern and makes adjustments relative to changes in economic conditions and the Group’s risk profile. In order to manage risk, the Group may from time to time issue shares and adjust its capital spending to manage current working capital levels.

The Group’s capital structure currently includes shareholders’ equity and working capital deficiency as follows:

2019
2018
Working capital deficiency
Shareholders’ equity
$ 506,310
$ 461,341
175,755
251,953
$ 682,065
$ 713,294

There is no change in the Group’s objectives and strategies of capital management for the year ended December 31, 2019.

22.2 Categories of financial instruments

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities comprise of cash, deposits, trade and other receivables, trade and accrued liabilities, loans, bonds and senior notes (debt). The Group’s financial instruments carried on the consolidated statement of financial position are classified in the following categories:

2019 2018
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying Fair value
amount

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Financial assets
Financial assets at amortised cost
(including cash and cash
equivalents)
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
$19,814
$19,814
$15,403
$15,403
$ 550,640
$ 550,640
$ 478,589
$ 478,589

22.3 Fair value of financial instruments

The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortized costs in the consolidated financial statements approximate their fair values due to their short term maturity.

22.4 Financial risk management

Financial risks include market risk (including price risk, currency risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group does not use any derivative financial instruments to mitigate these risk exposures. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

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22.5 Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect the Group’s net loss. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits. There have been no changes over the prior year to the Group’s objectives, policies or processes to manage market risks.

22.5.1 Price risk

Commodity price risk is the risk that the value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for petroleum are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. The Group has not attempted to mitigate commodity price risk through the use of various financial derivative or physical delivery sales contracts.

22.5.2 Currency risk

The Group is exposed to risks arising from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Thus, exchange rate fluctuations can affect the fair value of future cash flows. This exposure primarily relates to certain expenditure commitments, deposits, other receivables, trade payables and long term debt which are denominated in United States dollars (“USD”) and Hong Kong dollars (“HKD”). The Group manages this risk by monitoring foreign exchange rates and evaluating their effects on using Canadian or United States vendors as well as timing of transactions. The Group had no forward exchange rate contracts in place as at or during the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018: Nil).

If exchange rate to convert from USD to CAD had been one percent higher or lower with all other variables held constant, foreign cash held at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $Nil (2018: $Nil) and the carrying value of the debt at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $2.7 million (2018: $2.7 million).

If exchange rate to convert from HKD to CAD had been one percent higher or lower with all other variables held constant, foreign cash held at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $Nil (2018: $Nil) and the carrying value of the debt at December 31, 2019 would have been impacted by $0.17 million (2018: $0.05 million).

The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s foreign exchange (gains)/ losses:

December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Unrealized foreign exchange loss /(gain) on translation of: $ (12,991)
$ 21,791
(1,052)
753
-
8,536
(290)
17
381
13
U.S. denominated senior secured notes
H.K. denominated loan
Accrued Interest Payable
Foreign currency denominated cash balances
Foreign currency denominated accounts payable balances
Realized foreign exchange loss/(gain)
Total foreign exchange loss/(gain)
(13,952)
31,110
218
(135)
$ (13,734)
$ 30,975

22.5.3 Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. As at December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group does not have any floating rate debt.

The Group’s cash consists of cash held in bank accounts that earn interest at varying interest rates. Future cash flows from interest income on cash will be affected by interest rate fluctuations. Due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments, fluctuations in market rates do not have a significant impact on estimated fair values or result in material interest rate risk. The Group manages interest rate risk by maintaining an investment policy that focuses primarily on preservation of capital and liquidity.

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22.6 Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and deposits. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and deposits included in the consolidated statement of financial position represent the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to the Group’s financial assets.

At the end of the reporting period, the Group had certain concentration of credit risk as most of its trade receivables were due from the largest customer. The Group has policies in place to ensure that sales are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. In addition, the Directors review the recoverable amounts of each individual trade debt regularly to ensure that adequate impairment losses are recognised for irrecoverable debts. In this regard, the Directors consider that the Group’s credit risk is significantly reduced.

The credit risk on bank balances is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

The Group considers any amounts outstanding in excess of 30 days past due.

The Group considers whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk of financial assets on an ongoing basis throughout each reporting period by comparing the risk of a default occurring as at the reporting date with the risk of default as at the date of initial recognition. It considers available reasonable and supportive forwarding-looking information. Especially the following information is used:

  • internal credit rating;

  • actual or expected significant adverse changes in business, financial or economic conditions that are expected to cause a significant change to the borrower’s ability to meet its obligations;

  • actual or expected significant changes in the operating results of the debtor;

  • significant changes in the value of the collateral or in the quality of guarantees or credit enhancements (if any); and

    • significant changes in the expected performance and behaviour of the borrower, including changes in the payment status of debtor.

A significant increase in credit risk is presumed if a debtor is more than 30 days past due in making a contractual payment. A default on a financial asset is when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments within 90 days of when they fall due.

Financial assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, such as a debtor failing to engage in a repayment plan with the Group. The Group normally categorises a loan or receivable for write off when a debtor fails to make contractual payments greater than 360 days past due. Where loans or receivables have been written off, the Group, if practicable and economical, continues to engage in enforcement activity to attempt to recover the receivable due.

The Group uses two categories for non-trade receivables which reflect their credit risk and how the loss provision is determined for each of the categories. In calculating the expected credit loss rates, the Group considers historical loss rates for each category and adjusts for forward looking data.

Category
Performing
Non-performing
Definition
Low risk of default and strong capacity to pay
Significant increase in credit risk
Loss provision
12 month expected
losses
Lifetime expected
losses

All of these receivables are considered to have low risk and under the ‘Performing’ category because they have a low risk of default and have strong ability to meet their obligations.

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22.7 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to plan that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, using either equity or debt proceeds.

The maturity analysis of the Group’s financial liabilities is as follows:

At December 31, 2019 Total
Less than 1year
1-2years
Trade and accrued liabilities
Debt
$ 247,603
$ 247,603
$ -
305,260
283,414
21,846
$ 552,863
$ 531,017
$ 21,846
At December 31, 2018 Total
Less than 1year
1-2years
Trade and accrued liabilities
Debt
$ 183,137
$ 183,137
$ -
295,452
295,452
-
$ 478,589
$ 478,589
$ -

23. Related party transactions

In addition to the transactions and balances disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, during the year, the Group entered into the following material related party transactions.

23.1 Trading transactions

For the year ended December 31, 2019, a consulting company, to which a director of the Company is related, charged the Group $0.5 million (2018: $0.6 million) for management and advisory services .

On March 25, 2019, the Group signed a supplementary agreement with a company owned by Mr. Kwok Ping Sun, the Company’s Executive Chairman, regarding the proposed amendment of the Joint Operating Agreements on Muskwa and Godin area oil sands leases.

23.2 Compensation of key management personnel

The remuneration of the directors and other key management executives is determined by the Compensation Committee and consists of the following amounts:

2019
2018
Directors’ fees
Salaries and allowances
Contribution to retirement benefit scheme
Share-based compensation
$ 482
$ 606
3,163
2,481
11
-
1,373
3,929
$ 5,029
$ 7,016
23.3 Shareholders’ loans
2019
2018
Current
Non-current
$ 12,622
$ -
4,383
-
$ 17,005
$ -

As at December 31, 2019, the Company had loans from shareholders which are unsecured, interest bearing at 10% per annum, and of which approximately CAD $12,622,000 can be rollover for a period of 3 to 6 months and approximately CAD $4,383,000 is repayable in 2 years.

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24. Commitments and contingencies

24.1 Commitments

As at December 31, 2019, the Group’s commitments are as follows:

At December 31, 2019 Total
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
**Thereafter **
Drilling, other equipment and
contracts
Lease rentals (Note)
Office leases
1,481
574
197
197
197
197
119
4,881
1,399
1,399
1,256
316
315
196
1,676
918
617
141
-
-
-
$ 8,038
2,891
2,213
1,594
513
512
315
At December 31, 2018 Total
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Drilling, other equipment and
contracts
Lease rentals (Note)
Office leases
1,426
670
247
247
132
104
26
6,478
1,400
1,399
1,399
1,256
316
708
2,590
1,468
700
390
32
-
-
$ 10,494
3,538
2,346
2,036
1,420
420
734

Note:

The Group has an annual obligation for oil sands mineral lease rentals and surface lease rentals.

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24.2 Litigation

The Group has been named as a defendant in Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary, commenced by a shareholder of the Company (the “Claimant”) by Statement of Claim (the “Action”) filed January 2, 2014. The Claimant alleges that, pursuant to a share subscription agreement entered into in January 2011, it is entitled to require the Company to repurchase 4,132,232 shares (prior to the 20:1 share split that occurred prior to the Company’s IPO) of the Company that the Claimant acquired pursuant to the Share Subscription Agreement. This constitutes a claim for $40 million plus interest at 15% per annum since the date of the share subscription agreement. The Company’s Statement of Defence was filed on April 2, 2014. The Claimant’s application for summary judgment was heard on February 2 and 3, 2016. The summary judgment application was dismissed on February 3, 2016. At December 31, 2019, no amounts have been accrued in the consolidated financial statements as the ultimate resolution is undeterminable at this time. The Group will record a provision if it believes that the outcome of the contingency becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated.

The Group received a demand notice from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (“RMWB”) in relation to the 20162019 municipal property taxes of $9.45 million. The Group was also charged with overdue penalties of $3.74 million. Since then the Group was in active negotiation with RMWB for a settlement plan with proposals to waive overdue penalties. As at the date of this report, the Group believes that notices issued by RMWB relating to property taxes did not comply with relevant legislation and the Company has sought judicial review to determine the effect of non-compliant tax notices on RMWB’s property tax claim.

The Group is involved in various claims including claims described above and actions arising in the course of operations and is subject to various legal actions, pending claims and exposures. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual matters is not predictable with assurance. Unfavorable outcome were to occur against such claims or pending claims, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Group’s consolidated net income or loss in the period in which the outcome is determined. Accruals for litigation, claims and assessments are recognized if the Group determines that the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Group believes it has made adequate provision for such claims. While fully supportable in the Group’s view, some of these positions, if challenged may not be fully sustained on review. From time to time, the Group receives liens or claims on accounts payable balances, and the Group continues to work toward resolution of any liens or claims. At December 31, 2019, the Group had incurred $4.46 million in liens against them during the ordinary course of business.

On or around February 27, 2019, Group was required to pay CAD $0.7M into the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, and which amount was subsequently released from Court on or about October 15, 2019 in satisfaction of the creditor’s judgment. The judgment is under appeal by the Group. On June 19, 2019, the Group received another notice from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. As a result, CAD $0.54 million of cash was to be put aside for creditor repayment subsequent to end of Q2. The court case was then dismissed.

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25. Statement of financial position and reserves of the Company

25.1 Statement of financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2019

2019
2018
751
451
$ 16,519
$ 12,431
2,329
2,881
19,599
15,763
1,668
-
270,008
269,218
478,644
492,288
1,078
-
12,100
10,935
763,498
772,441
$ 783,097
$ 788,204
$ 247,397
$ 183,137
12,040
-
12,793
24,462

257,999
270,990
2,643
2,761
532,872
481,350
13,572
-

1,668
-
1,123
-
48,910
48,739
65,273
48,739
$ 1,296,523
$ 1,293,379
75,904
74,531
(1,187,475)
(1,109,795)
$ 184,952
$ 258,115
$ 783,097
$ 788,204
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Non-current assets
Other receivables
Exploration and evaluation assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Amounts due from subsidiaries
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Trade and accrued liabilities
Shareholders’ loans
Other loans
Senior notes
Amounts due to subsidiaries
Non-current liabilities
Bonds
Other loans
Lease liabilities
Provisions
Shareholders’ Equity
Share capital
Reserve for share-based compensation
Deficit
Total equity

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25.2 Reserves of the Company

25.2 Reserves of the Company
Reserve for
share-based
compensation
Deficit
Total
Balance at January 1, 2018
Net loss and total comprehensive loss
for the year
Recognition of share-based payments
(note 14.4)
Balance at December 31, 2018
Net loss and total comprehensive loss
for the year
Recognition of share-based payments
(note 14.4)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$ 70,522
$ (985,776)
$ (915,254)
-
(124,019)
(124,019)
4,009
-
4,009
$ 74,531
$ (1,109,795)
$ (1,035,264)
-
(77,680)
(77,680)
1,373
-
1,373
$ 75,904
$ (1,187,475)
$ (1,111,571)

26. Subsidiaries

On May 4, 2012, Sunshine Oilsands (Hong Kong) Limited was incorporated in Hong Kong and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The address of its principal place of business is 20/F, Two Chinachem Central, No.26 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the subsidiary had no business activity.

On July 14, 2015, Boxian Investments Limited was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The address of its principal place of business is P.O. Box 957, Offshore Incorporation Centre, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The purpose of the subsidiary is to pursue new investment opportunities. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the subsidiary had no business activity.

On March 24, 2017, Sang Xiang Petroleum & Chemical (Shanghai) Limited was incorporated in China and is a whollyowned subsidiary of the Company. The address of its principal place of business is Building 1, Level 6, Room 41, 39 Jia Tai Road, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the subsidiary had no business activity.

On April 15, 2019, Sang Xiang Petroleum & Chemical (Hebei) Limited was incorporated in China and is a subsidiary in which the Company owns 51% interests. The address of its principal place of business is Techno Building, Level 4, Room 0430, Chengde Hi-Tech Industry Development Zone, Hebei Province. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the subsidiary had no business activity.

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27. Supplemental cash flow disclosures

2019
2018
Cash provided by (used in):
Trade and other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Trade and accrued liabilities
Debt settlement
Foreign exchange changes
Changes in working capital relating to:
Operating activities
Trade and other receivables
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Trade and accrued liabilities
Investing activities
Property, plant and equipment
Financing activities
Share issue costs, IPO costs and finance costs
$ (4,718)
$ 1,288
(3,726)
(2,098)
258
10,023
3,144
8,724
(381)
(8,549)
$ (5,423)
$ 9,388
$ (4,718)
$ 1,288
(3,726)
(2,098)
784
1,756
$ (7,660)
$ 946
(907)
(282)
3,144
8,724
$ (5,423)
$ 9,388

The following table reconciles liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities:

Lease liabilities
Debt
Shareholders’
loans
Total
Balance at January 1, 2018
Changes in cash items -
Proceeds of bonds and other loans
Payments of bonds and other loans
Proceeds of shareholders’ loans
Payments of shareholders’ loans
Changes in non-cash items -
Other loan receivables
Unrealized exchange differences
Balance at January 1, 2019
Changes in cash items -
Proceeds of bonds and other loans
Payments of bonds and other loans
Proceeds of shareholders’ loans
Payments of shareholders’ loans
Payments of lease liabilities
Changes in non-cash items -
Lease liabilities
Interest charge
Unrealized exchange differences
Balance at December 31, 2019
$ -
$ 252,651
$ 5,339
$ 257,990
-
21,301
-
21,301
-
(10,857)
-
(10,857)
-
-
3,843
3,843
-
-
(9,182)
(9,182)
9,813
9,813
-
22,544
-
22,544
$ -
$ 295,452
$ -
$ 295,452
-
21,296
-
21,296
-
(16,933)
-
(16,933)
-
-
18,509
18,509
-
-
(1,243)
(1,243)
(1,225)
-
-
(1,225)
3,163
-
-
3,163
261
-
-
261
24
(13,783)
(261)
(14,020)
$2,223
$286,032
$17,005
$ 305,260

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28. Directors’ emoluments and other staff costs

The Directors’ emoluments and other staff costs are broken down as follows:

2019
2018
Directors’ emoluments
Directors’ fees
Salaries and allowances
Contribution to retirement benefits scheme
Share-based compensation
Other staff costs
Salaries and other benefits
Contribution to retirement benefits scheme
Share-based compensation
Total staff costs,includingdirectors’ emoluments
$ 482
$ 606
2,251
2,277
6
-
1,373
3,929
4,112
6,812
3,284
3,506
22
265
-
80
3,306
3,851
$ 7,418
$ 10,663

28.1 Directors’ emoluments

Details of the directors’ emoluments are as follows:

For theyear ended December 31, 2019
Name of Director Directors’
fees
Salaries and
allowances
Contribution to
retirement
benefits
scheme
Share-based
compensation
Total
Kwok Ping Sun
Michael Hibberd
Hong Luo1
Raymond Fong2
Yi He
Joanne Yan3
Xijuan Jiang
Gloria Ho
Guangzhong Xing4
Alfa Li5
Jeff Jingfeng Liu6
Linna Liu
$ 70
$ 859
$ 3
$ 1,277
$ 2,209
63
809
-
-
567
23
-
-
-
23
31
-
-
16
47
59
-
-
-
59
34
-
-
-
34
51
-
-
-
51
50
583
3
64
700
26
-
-
16
24
-
-
-
24
12
-
-
-
12
39
-
-
-
39
$482
$2,251
$6
$1,357
$3,807
  1. Mr. Hong Luo ceased to be the non-executive Director of the Company on June 3, 2019.

  2. Per the Company’s announcement dated June 23, 2019, Mr. Raymond Fong passed away.

  3. Ms. Joanne Yan retired and ceased to be independent non-executive Director of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on June 24, 2019.

  4. Mr. Guangzhong Xing was appointed to be independent non-executive Director of the Company on June 25, 2019.

  5. Mr. Alfa Li was appointed as independent non-executive Director of the Company on July 29, 2019.

  6. Mr. Jeff Jingfeng Liu ceased to be a Director on March 7, 2019.

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For the year ended December 31, 2018

Name of Director Directors’
fees
Salaries and
allowances
Share-based
compensation
Total
Kwok Ping Sun
Michael Hibberd
Hong Luo
Qiping Men1
Raymond Fong2
Yi He
Joanne Yan
Xijuan Jiang
Gloria Ho
Linna Liu
Jeff Jingfeng Liu2
$ 85
$ 600
$ 3,082
$ 3,767
71
550
339
960
49
-
145
194
27
727
145
899
58
-
15
73
55
-
15
70
67
-
15
82
51
-
4
55
50
400
169
619
40
-
-
40
53
-
-
53
$606
$2,277
$3,929
$6,812
  1. Mr. Men ceased to be a Director on May 7, 2018.

  2. Mr. Jingfeng Liu ceased to be the non-executive Director of the Company on March 7, 2019.

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28.2 Five highest paid individuals

The five highest paid individuals include three (2018: four) directors of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019. The emoluments of the remaining two (2018: one) non-director individuals are as follows:

2019
2018
Salaries and allowances
Contribution to retirement benefit scheme
Share-based compensation
$ 3,163
$ 2,481
11
3
1,373
3,735
$ 4,547
$ 6,219

The emoluments fell within the following bands:

2019 2018
HK$1,000,001 to HK$1,500,000 - 1
HK$1,500,001 to HK$2,000,000 1 -
HK$3,000,001 to HK$3,500,000 - -
HK$3,500,001 to HK$4,000,000 2 1
HK$5,000,001 to HK$5,500,000 1 1
HK$5,500,001 to HK$6,000,000 1 1
>HK$7,000,000 - 1

During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, no emolument was paid by the Group to any of Directors or the five highest paid individuals (including Directors and employees) as an inducement to join or upon joining the Group or as compensation for loss of office. During both years, no arrangement under which Directors waived or agreed to waive any emoluments.

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29. Subsequent Events

On January 3, 2020, the Board proposed to implement the Share Consolidation on the basis that every fifty (50) Existing Shares will be consolidated into one (1) Consolidated Share. The total number of Consolidated Shares in the issued share capital of the Corporation immediately following the Share Consolidation was rounded down to a whole number by cancelling any fractional Shares of the Corporation arising from the Share Consolidation. The Share Consolidation was conditional upon, among other things, the approval of the Shareholders at the SGM. The Board proposed to change the board lot size for trading on the Stock Exchange from 500 Existing Shares to 1,000 Consolidated Shares conditional upon the Share Consolidation becoming effective.

On February 24, 2020, a Special General Meeting approved the Share Consolidation and the Change in Board Lot Size became effective on February 26, 2020.

On February 27, 2020, the Company entered into a settlement agreement for a total of 1,443,000 consolidated Class “A” common shares at a price of HKD $1.31 per share (post-consolidation) for gross proceeds of HKD $1,896,134.68. On March 10, 2020, the Company completed the closing of this settlement agreement. This settlement agreement was entered into for settlement of trade payables with an independent third party.

30. Approval of consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on March 30, 2020.

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