REG-Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.: Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.: Interim Results for the Nine Months Ended 30 September 2015 <Origin Href="QuoteRef">FO.V</Origin> <Origin Href="QuoteRef">FOG.L</Origin>
25/11/2015 07:00
FOR: FALCON OIL & GAS LTD.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: FO
AIM SYMBOL: FOG
ISE SYMBOL: FAC
November 25, 2015
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.: Interim Results for the Nine Months Ended 30 September 2015
DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwired - Nov. 25, 2015) - Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FO)(AIM:FOG)(ESM:FAC) is
pleased to announce its financial results for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2015.
The following should be read in conjunction with the complete Interim Financial Statements and the accompanying
Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months period ended 30 September 2015 filed with
the TSX Venture Exchange. These filings are available at www.sedar.com and on Falcon's website at
www.falconoilandgas.com.
Highlights:
Operational
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-- Commencement of the Australian nine well exploration and appraisal
programme, planned from 2015 to 2018, with the drilling of Kalala S-1,
Amungee NW-1 and Amungee NW-1H with our partners Origin Resources
Limited ("Origin") (35%) and Sasol Petroleum Australia Limited ("Sasol")
(35%).
-- Acceleration of Australian drilling programme with first horizontal well
(Amungee NW-1H) brought forward to 2015.
-- Encouraging preliminary results from the drilling of the first three
Australian wells indicating favourable shale properties with excellent
gas shows indicating the likelihood of high levels of gas saturations.
-- Processing of Falcon's exploration license application in South Africa's
Karoo Basin continues to progress and the South African Department of
Mineral Resources ("DMR") is expected to issue licences in 2016.
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Financial
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-- Strong financial position, debt free with cash of US$9.8 million.
-- Continued focus on strict cost management and efficient operation of the
portfolio.
-- G&A expenses decreased 41% period on period in the nine months ended 30
September 2015 to US$1.8 million (2014: US$3.1 million).
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Philip O'Quigley, CEO of Falcon Oil & Gas commented:
"During the period we have announced some very encouraging results from the drilling of our first three wells
in the Beetaloo basin. Excellent gas shows have been encountered which demonstrate a high level of gas
saturation and is a strong indication of the potential prospectively of our Beetaloo acreage.
Falcon is uniquely placed in this challenging oil price environment with its strong cash position, fully funded
drilling programme and high quality assets. The technical evaluation of the results to date remains ongoing and
we look forward to announcing these results and our 2016 drilling and exploration programme in due course."
Australia - Encouraging preliminary results from the drilling of the first three exploration wells
On 15 July 2015, Falcon announced the spudding of the Kalala S-1 well in the Beetaloo Basin, Australia. Kalala
S-1 is the first of Falcon's fully funded and uncapped, 2015 three well drilling and evaluation programme in
the Beetaloo Basin.
On 1 September 2015 it was announced that drilling operations had successfully concluded on the Kalala S-1
well. Results encountered were very encouraging, with the well drilled to a total depth ("TD") of 2,619 metres.
On 8 September 2015 the spudding of the second well, Amungee NW-1 well in the Beetaloo Basin, Australia was
announced. The well is located approximately 25 kilometres east of the Kalala S-1 well. On 22 October 2015, it
was announced that drilling operations successfully concluded on the Amungee NW-1 well. Results encountered
were also very encouraging, with the well drilled to a TD of 2,611 metres.
Following the encouraging results of the first two wells, it was decided to bring forward the drilling of the
first horizontal well in the Beetaloo Basin, originally planned for the end of 2016. On 18 November 2015,
Falcon announced that that drilling operations had successfully concluded on the Amungee NW-1H horizontal well.
The well was drilled to a total measured depth of 3,808 metres, including 1,100 metres horizontal section in
the "B Shale" interval of the Middle Velkerri Formation, 100 metres more than originally planned. Results
obtained to date are very encouraging.
The joint ventures' attention will now focus on an in-depth shale evaluation program and petrophysical analysis
of all the technical data gathered on the three wells drilled to date. Rig 185, which was used in drilling
Kalala S-1, Amungee NW-1 and Amungee NW-1H will be "warm stacked" on location in the Beetaloo basin allowing
for an early commencement of the 2016 drilling program. The cost of stacking Rig 185 will be borne by Origin
and Sasol with no financial impact on Falcon.
South Africa - processing of the exploration licence by the Petroleum Agency of South Africa ("PASA") continues
to progress
The PASA continues to progress the Company's application for a shale gas exploration licence in South Africa's
Karoo Basin. The Company expects that the DMR will issue Falcon with a licence to explore for shale gas in
2016.
Background
Falcon was granted a Technical Cooperation Permit in 2009 covering 7.5 million (30,327 km2) acres in the
southern part of the Karoo Basin. The Company has a cooperation agreement (as announced on 12 December 2012)
with Chevron Business Development South Africa Limited ("Chevron"), which enables the Group to work with
Chevron for a period of five years in jointly obtaining exploration licences.
Hungary - review of operations
Falcon continues to review its operation and future plans in Hungary, evaluating all options available to the
Group to deliver shareholder value. The Group maintains its 100% interest in the Mako Trough.
Financial review
Falcon's cash and cash deposits balance as at 30 September 2015 was US$9.8 million (31 June 2015: US$10.5
million).
Falcon incurred a loss of US$2.0 million during the nine months ended 30 September 2015, decreasing from a loss
of US$3.97 million during the nine months ended 30 September 2014. General and Administrative expenses
decreased 41% in the nine months ended 30 September 2015 to US$1.8 million (2014: US$3.1 million). The decrease
reflects a continued focus on strict cost management and efficient operation of the portfolio.
Annual General & Special Meeting
As previously announced, Falcon's Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting will be held at The Conrad
Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland on 9 December 2015 at 11:00 a.m. (Dublin time).
A complete notice and related documents have been sent to the shareholders of record as at 30 October 2015.
These documents have been filed on the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR")
at www.sedar.com and Falcon's website at www.falconoilandgas.com.
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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive
Loss
(Unaudited)
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Three months Three months Nine months Nine months
ended 30 ended 30 ended 30 ended 30
September September September September
2015 2014 2015 2014
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
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Revenue
Oil and natural gas
revenue 2 5 6 22
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2 5 6 22
Expenses
Exploration and
evaluation expenses (141) (191) (593) (595)
Production and operating
expenses (4) (7) (15) (22)
Depreciation (8) (29) (26) (102)
General and
administrative expenses (565) (868) (1,830) (3,118)
Share based compensation (28) (65) (228) (272)
Foreign exchange gain /
(loss) 30 (127) 755 (182)
Other income 1 73 1 372
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(715) (1,214) (1,936) (3,919)
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Results from operating
activities (713) (1,209) (1,930) (3,897)
Fair value gain -
outstanding warrants 291 283 22 506
Finance income 68 10 75 36
Finance expense (38) (651) (172) (619)
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Net finance income /
(expense) 30 (641) (97) (583)
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Loss and comprehensive
loss for the period (392) (1,567) (2,005) (3,974)
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Loss and comprehensive
loss attributable to:
Equity holders of the
company (390) (1,556) (2,000) (3,954)
Non-controlling
interests (2) (11) (5) (20)
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Loss and comprehensive
loss for the period (392) (1,567) (2,005) (3,974)
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Loss per share
attributable to equity
holders of the company:
Basic and diluted (0.000 cent) (0.002 cent) (0.002 cent) (0.004 cent)
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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
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At 30 September At 31 December
2015 2014
$'000 $'000
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Assets
Non-current assets
Exploration and evaluation assets 39,616 39,619
Property, plant and equipment 77 103
Trade and other receivables 25 104
Restricted cash 2,301 331
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42,019 40,157
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Current assets
Cash and cash on deposit 9,842 14,753
Trade and other receivables 340 443
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10,182 15,196
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Total assets 52,201 55,353
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Equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to owners of the
parent
Share capital 382,853 382,853
Contributed surplus 42,888 42,660
Retained deficit (384,349) (382,349)
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41,392 43,164
Non-controlling interests 708 713
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Total equity 42,100 43,877
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Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Decommissioning provision 8,692 9,493
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8,692 9,493
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Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 917 1,469
Derivative financial liabilities 492 514
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1,409 1,983
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Total liabilities 10,101 11,476
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Total equity and liabilities 52,201 55,353
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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash flows
(Unaudited)
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Nine months ended 30 September
2015 2014
$'000 $'000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss for the period (2,005) (3,974)
Adjustments for:
Share based compensation 228 272
Depreciation 26 102
Fair value gain - outstanding warrants (22) (506)
Net finance expense 97 583
Effect of exchange rates on operating
activities (755) 182
Change in non-cash working capital:
Trade and other receivables 182 6
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 68 (764)
Restructuring spend (439) -
Interest received 75 36
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Net cash used in operating activities (2,545) (4,063)
Cash flows from investing activities
Increase in cash deposits - other
receivables - (6,000)
Increase / (decrease) in restricted cash (1,991) 219
Exploration and evaluation assets (110) (6,577)
Proceeds from farm-out transaction -
Origin and Sasol - 20,471
Property, plant and equipment - (10)
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Net cash (used in) / generated by
investing activities (2,101) 8,103
Change in cash and cash equivalents (4,646) 4,040
Effect of exchange rates on cash & cash
equivalents (265) (88)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period 8,753 8,431
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period 3,842 12,383
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This announcement has been reviewed by Dr. Gabor Bada, Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd's Head of Technical Operations. Dr.
Bada obtained his geology degree at the Eotvos L. University in Budapest, Hungary and his PhD at the Vrije
Aniversiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He is a member of AAPG and EAGE.
About Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd is an international oil & gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and
development of conventional and unconventional oil and gas assets, with the current portfolio focused in
Australia, South Africa and Hungary. Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd is incorporated in British Columbia, Canada and
headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with a technical team based in Budapest, Hungary.
For further information on Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. please visit www.falconoilandgas.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies
of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain information in this press release may constitute forward-looking information. This information is based
on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict.
Such information may include, but is not limited to comments made with respect to the awarding of an
exploration license in South Africa, deriving shareholder value from the Group's Hungarian operations, to the
type, number and objectives of the wells to be drilled in the Beetaloo basin Australia, expected contributions
of the partners, the prospectivity of the Middle Velkerri shale play and the prospect of the exploration
programme being brought to commerciality. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any
forward-looking statements. Falcon assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update
the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and
until required by securities laws applicable to Falcon. Additional information identifying risks and
uncertainties is contained in Falcon's filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are
available at www.sedar.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
+353 1 417 1900
OR
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Philip O'Quigley, CEO
+353 87 814 7042
OR
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Michael Gallagher, CFO
+353 1 417 0814
OR
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
John Craven Non-Executive Chairman
+353 1 417 1900
OR
Davy (NOMAD & Joint Broker)
John Frain / Anthony Farrell
+353 1 679 6363
OR
GMP Securities Europe LLP (Joint Broker)
Rob Collins / Emily Morris
+44 20 7647 2800
OR
CAMARCO
Billy Clegg
+44 20 3757 4983
OR
CAMARCO
Georgia Mann
+44 20 3757 4980
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