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REG - IG Seismic Services - 1H 2015 Financial Report <Origin Href="QuoteRef">IGSSq.L</Origin> - Part 2

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following: 
 
                                          Security  Effectiveinterest rate  As at          As at31 December 2014  
                                                                            30 June 2015                          
 Current liabilities                                                                                              
 Short-term bank loans                    secured   9.9%-16.2%              3,365,651      4,386,155              
 Current portion of long-term bank loans  secured   2.3%-17.8%              3,772,362      3,096,819              
 Total short-term loans and borrowings                                      7,138,013      7,482,974              
                                                                                                                  
 Non-current liabilities                                                                                          
 Long-term bank loans                     secured   2.3%-17.8%              3,152,274      4,958,489              
 Bonds                                              10.5%                   2,975,116      2,971,379              
 Long-term borrowings                                                       -              9,775                  
 Total long-term loans and borrowings                                       6,127,390      7,939,643              
 Total loans and borrowings                                                 13,265,403     15,422,617             
 
 
At the beginning of 2013 the Group entered into non-revolving credit line
agreement with Sberbank denominated in euro at interest rate calculated as
EURIBOR plus 2.15%. Amount of raised financing amounts to 14,900,000 euro
(599,522) and matures in December 2017. The liability over this credit line in
the amount of 274,838 and 274,838 is reported within Long-term bank loans and
Current portion of long-term bank loans, respectively as of 30 June 2015. 
 
All other loans and borrowings presented in the table above are at fixed rates
and are denominated in Russian rubles. 
 
In October 2013, the Group placed issue of documentary interest-bearing
non-convertible bearer stock bonds (registration number 4-01-55378-E) with a
total nominal value of RUB 3 billion and the term of 5 years at Moscow
Exchange. Coupon payments are made on semi-annual basis of fixed rate of 10.5%
p.a. for the first six coupon periods. According to the Bank of Russia Board
of Directors Resolution as of 29 November 2013, bonds were included into the
Lombard List. 
 
11.       Loans and borrowings (continued) 
 
Long-term loans and borrowings are payable in the following periods: 
 
               As at      As at31 December 2014  
               30 June                           
               2015                              
 1 to 2 years  1,004,072  1,897,392              
 3 to 5 years  5,123,318  6,042,251              
 Total         6,127,390  7,939,643              
 
 
Pledge obligations and description of security are disclosed in Note 23. 
 
12.       Accounts payable and promissory notes payable 
 
Trade and other payables comprised the following: 
 
                                                        As at      As at31 December 2014  
                                                        30 June                           
                                                        2015                              
 Trade payables                                         4,661,934  4,281,596              
 Payables to employees                                  791,435    991,684                
 Advances received                                      6,755      293,516                
 Interest payable                                       193,932    195,857                
 Amounts due to customers under construction contracts  10,716     151,768                
 Other payables                                         187,228    98,344                 
 Total                                                  5,852,000  6,012,765              
 
 
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 60-day
terms. Other payables are non-interest bearing and have an average term of six
month. 
 
Notes issued comprised the following: 
 
                                                          Interestrate  As at     As at31 December 2014  
                                                                        30 June                          
                                                                        2015                             
 Short-term promissory notes payable:                                                                    
 Notes issued to third parties for equipment (Sercel)     7%            144,043   287,656                
 Notes issued to third parties for equipment (UniQ)       4%            436,846   674,208                
 Notes issued to third parties for services and supplies  0%            114,231   -                      
 Total                                                                  695,120   961,864                
 
 
Effective interest rate for promissory notes issued by the Group to finance
the purchase of Uniq equipment in 2013 was 7% while contractual interest rate
comprised 4%. 
 
Effective interest rate accrual in the amount of 18,208 and 12,404 was
recognized within finance expense for the six months ended 30 June 2015 and
2014 respectively. 
 
12.       Accounts payable and promissory notes payable (continued) 
 
In August 2014 the Group entered into supply agreement with Sercel for
acquisition of new seismic equipment in the amount of 11,465,720 euro
(596,089). The purchase was made on deferred payments terms through ten equal
installments by September 2019 at EURIBOR 6m + 2.8% p.a. 
 
As of 30 June 2015 current portion of this liability in the amount of 141,075
is recorded within trade payables and amounts of 493,765 due beyond 2015 are
presented within Other long-term liabilities (31 December 2014: 156,720 and
626,878, respectively). 
 
13.       Other taxes payable and provisions 
 
Other taxes and charges payable comprised the following: 
 
                              As at      As at31 December 2014  
                              30 June                           
                              2015                              
 Value-added tax payable      1,896,148  1,470,947              
 Social taxes payable         785,129    403,613                
 Personal income tax payable  419,439    135,231                
 Property tax payable         34,073     23,186                 
 Other taxes and charges      32,283     38,462                 
 Total                        3,167,072  2,071,439              
 
 
As of 30 June 2015 provisions amounted to 118,146 (31 December 2014: 157,448)
and related to probable tax exposures which were revealed based on on-site tax
audits for several previous years. 
 
14.      Construction type contracts 
 
The Group sales include revenues from seismic contracts of 9,757,009 and
10,109,912 for the six months ended 30 June 2015 and 2014, respectively. 
 
                                                                                                                         As at      As at      
                                                                                                                         30 June    30 June    
                                                                                                                         2015       2014       
 Accumulated costs under contracts in progress from inception at the reporting date                                      9,039,093  9,120,174  
 Accumulated recognized profits less recognized losses under contracts in progress from inception at the reporting date  1,132,151  2,729,971  
 Balance of advances received                                                                                            -          37,532     
 
 
The recognition of the revenue from construction type contracts uncompleted as
of 30 June 2015 is primarily based on an assumption of profit margins expected
to be earned from inception to completion of each contract. If such expected
profit margin reduced by one percent, the revenue from such contracts would
reduce by 144,572 (30 June 2014: 120,110). 
 
15.       Revenue 
 
Revenue comprised the following: 
 
                                     For the six months ended  
                                     30 June                   30 June     
                                     2015                      2014        
 Field seismic operations            9,757,009                 10,109,912  
 Data processing and interpretation  191,097                   145,768     
 Other revenue                       87,254                    142,552     
 Total                               10,035,360                10,398,232  
 
 
16.      Cost of sales 
 
Cost of sales comprised the following: 
 
                                                                                      For the six months ended  
 30 June                                                                              30 June                   
 2015                                                                                 2014                      
 Labor and wages, including mandatory social contribution                             3,522,229                 3,329,230  
 Materials and supplies                                                               1,932,136                 2,012,217  
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets  1,312,868                 1,314,146  
 Oilfield services                                                                    552,646                   686,243    
 Operating lease payments                                                             420,651                   288,581    
 Transportation services                                                              306,150                   382,084    
 Other third parties services                                                         301,046                   296,956    
 Other                                                                                76,878                    95,374     
 Total                                                                                8,424,604                 8,404,831  
 
 
17.       General and administrative expenses 
 
General and administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December comprised
the following: 
 
                                                                                      For the six months ended  
 30 June                                                                              30 June                   
 2015                                                                                 2014                      
 Labor and wages, including mandatory social contribution                             682,034                   773,328    
 Third party services                                                                 137,476                   180,282    
 Taxes, other than income tax                                                         61,481                    52,785     
 Operating lease                                                                      47,878                    46,021     
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets  36,217                    45,781     
 Bank charges                                                                         17,372                    32,440     
 Other                                                                                42,533                    73,684     
 Total                                                                                1,024,991                 1,204,321  
 
 
18.      Other operating expenses 
 
Other operating expenses comprised the following: 
 
                                                                      For the six months ended  
                                                                      30 June                   30 June  
                                                                      2015                      2014     
 Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment and other assets  231,349                   99,179   
 Bad receivables write-offs and provisions                            104,473                   22,174   
 Penalties and fines paid                                             89,485                    50,538   
 Provision for probable claims from tax authorities                   25,959                    7,049    
 VAT not recoverable                                                  30,299                    12,141   
 Net loss from service plants and facilities                          24,913                    17,255   
 Welfare assistance                                                   8,949                     7,827    
 Free-of-charge transfer of assets and charity                        4,761                     6,222    
 Administrative charges and state duties                              2,242                     3,452    
 Other expenses                                                       24,267                    81,711   
 Total                                                                546,697                   307,548  
 
 
Penalties and fines relate to additional charges for breach in contractual
obligations with counterparties in a normal course of business and additional
non-income tax charges. 
 
19.      Finance income and expenses 
 
Finance income and expenses comprised the following: 
 
                                           For the six months ended  
                                           30 June                   30 June  
                                           2015                      2014     
 Interest expense on loans and borrowings  971,622                   782,810  
 Bank guarantee                            31,524                    14,127   
 Interest expense on finance lease         861                       600      
 Bank charges on loans and loan accounts   441                       4,356    
 Other finance expenses                    -                         1,332    
 Total finance expenses                    1,004,448                 803,225  
                                                                              
 Total finance income                      35,041                    43,646   
 Net finance income and expenses           969,407                   759,579  
 
 
20.      Foreign exchange 
 
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional
currency, which is Russian Ruble for the subsidiary companies located in the
Russian Federation and Kazakh Tenge for subsidiary companies located in the
Kazakhstan at exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. 
 
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the
reporting date are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate
at that date. 
 
Foreign currency differences arising in translation are recognized in the
statement of comprehensive income. Net foreign exchange gain for the six month
period ended 30 June 2015 recognized in profit or loss amounted to 259,215
(loss for the six month period ended 30 June 2014 amounted to 10,512). 
 
21.       Earnings per share 
 
The information on the earnings and number of shares used for determining
basic and diluted earnings per share is presented below: 
 
                                                                                                    For the six months ended  
                                                                                                    30 June                   30 June     
                                                                                                    2015                      2014        
 Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent                                     (481,966)                 (294,000)   
 Effect of dilution                                                                                 -                         -           
 Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent adjusted to the effect of dilution  (481,966)                 (294,000)   
                                                                                                                                          
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per share                            20,833,400                20,833,400  
 Effect of dilution                                                                                 -                         -           
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted to the effect of dilution                      20,833,400                20,833,400  
                                                                                                                                          
 Loss per share (in rubles)                                                                         (23.13)                   (14.11)     
 
 
No other transactions with ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares were
performed between the reporting date and the date of these financial
statements. 
 
22.       Financial instruments 
 
The Group's financial instruments comprise accounts receivable and payable,
loans receivable, loans payable, and cash, which arise directly from its
operations. During the reporting period, the Group did not undertake trading
in financial instruments. 
 
Credit risk 
 
Financial assets, which potentially subject Group entities to credit risk,
consist principally of trade receivables (Note 8). 
 
The Group has policies in place to ensure that sales of services are made to
customers with an appropriate credit history. The carrying amount of accounts
receivable, net of provision for impairment of receivables, represents the
maximum amount exposed to credit risk. 
 
The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. Although
collection of receivables could be influenced by economic factors, management
believes that there is no significant risk of loss to the Group beyond the
allowance already recorded. 
 
The aging of accounts receivable at the reporting date was: 
 
                        30 June 2015  31 December 2014  
                        Gross         Impairment        Gross      Impairment  
 Current                3,625,585     -                 2,957,552  -           
 Past due and impaired  104,820       104,820           72,492     72,492      
 
 
22.       Financial instruments (continued) 
 
Interest rate risk 
 
At the beginning of 2013 the Group entered into non-revolving credit line
agreement with Sberbank denominated in euro at interest rate calculated as
EURIBOR plus 2.15% p.a. (Note 11). The following demonstrates the sensitivity
of the Group's profit before tax to a reasonably possible change in EURIBOR
rate, with all other variables held constant. 
 
                            Effect on income/(loss) before taxfor the six months ended         
 Change of EURIBOR rate, %                                                              
 30 June                    30 June                                                            
 2015                       2014                                                               
 '+0.1%                     (550)                                                       (304)    
 '-0.1%                     550                                                         304      
 
 
In August 2014 the Group entered into supply agreement with Sercel for
acquisition of new seismic equipment in the amount of 11,465,720 euro (634,840
as of 30 June 2015, Note 12). The purchase was made on deferred payments terms
through ten equal installments by September 2019 at EURIBOR 6m + 2.8% p.a. The
following demonstrates the sensitivity of the Group's profit before tax to a
reasonably possible change in EURIBOR rate, with all other variables held
constant. 
 
                           Effect on income/(loss) before taxfor the six months ended     
 Changeof EURIBOR rate, %                                                              
 30 June                   30 June                                                        
 2015                      2014                                                           
 '+0.1%                    635                                                         -    
 '-0.1%                    (635)                                                       -    
 
 
The interest rates on other long-term loans of the Group are fixed and
therefore do not result in susceptibility of upward interest rate risk through
market value fluctuations of interest-bearing loans payable. As at 30 June
2015 the Group did not hedge its interest rate risk. 
 
Market risk 
 
Market risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will
fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices. The Group manages market
risk through periodic estimation of potential losses that could arise from
adverse changes in market conditions. 
 
Liquidity risk 
 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in raising
funds to meet commitments associated with its financial liabilities. Liquidity
requirements are monitored on a regular basis and management ensures that
sufficient funds are available to meet any commitments as they arise. 
 
22.       Financial instruments (continued) 
 
Liquidity risk (continued) 
 
The following table shows the undiscounted contractual maturities of
liabilities as at 30 June 2015: 
 
                         0-6 months  7-12 months  2 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total       
 Bank loans              3,179,595   3,958,418    3,152,274     -             10,290,287  
 Bonds                   -           -            3,000,000     -             3,000,000   
 Interest payable        902,623     616,743      1,038,660     -             2,558,026   
 Notes payable           637,092     114,231      -             -             751,323     
 Lease liabilities       849         975          3,615         -             5,439       
 Trade accounts payable  4,591,396   70,538       493,765       -             5,155,699   
 Payables to employees   791,435     -            -             -             791,435     
 Other payables          187,228     -            -             -             187,228     
 Total                   10,290,218  4,760,905    7,688,314     -             22,739,437  
 
 
The following table shows the undiscounted contractual maturities of
liabilities as at 31 December 2014: 
 
                         0-6months   7-12months  2 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total       
 Bank loans              4,057,479   3,425,495   4,968,264     -             12,451,238  
 Bonds                   -           -           3,000,000     -             3,000,000   
 Interest payable        966,151     750,003     2,404,398     -             4,120,552   
 Notes payable           395,788     645,518     -             -             1,041,306   
 Lease liabilities       1,634       849         4,589         -             7,072       
 Trade accounts payable  4,203,236   78,360      626,878       -             4,908,474   
 Payables to employees   991,684     -           -             -             991,684     
 Other payables          98,344      -           -             -             98,344      
 Total                   10,714,316  4,900,225   11,004,129    -             26,618,670  
 
 
Foreign currency risk 
 
The Group is not engaged in hedging activity to mitigate its foreign currency
risk. The Group limits foreign currency risk by monitoring changes in exchange
rates in the currencies in which its loans and borrowings are denominated. 
 
The Group has the following USD-denominated financial assets and liabilities: 
 
                            As at                         As at 31 December2014  
                            30 June2015                                          
                            (in thousands of US dollars)  
 Assets                                                                          
 Accounts receivable        83                            37                     
 Cash and cash equivalents  60                            4,712                  
                                                                                 
 Liabilities                                                                     
 Promissory notes           (9,026)                       (13,426)               
 Accounts payable           (6,376)                       (6,799)                
 
 
22.       Financial instruments (continued) 
 
Foreign currency risk (continued) 
 
The Group has the following EUR-denominated financial assets and liabilities: 
 
                            As at                  As at 31 December2014  
                            30 June2015                                   
                            (in thousands of EUR)  
 Accounts receivable        11                     2,006                  
 Cash and cash equivalents  73                     26                     
 Loans and borrowings       (8,939)                (8,941)                
 Accounts payable           (10,408)               (11,602)               
 
 
Sensitivity analysis 
 
The following demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in
the US dollar exchange rate, with all other variables held constant, of the
Group's profit before tax (due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets
and liabilities). 
 
As at 30 June 2015, it is estimated that a 28.54% strengthening of RUR against
USD, with all other variables held constant, would increase the Group's profit
for the six months ended 30 June 2015 by 241,803 (30 June 2014: 10.21%
increase by 88,744). This analysis has been determined assuming that the
change in foreign exchange rates had occurred at the reporting date and had
been applied to the foreign currency balances to which the Group has
significant exposure as stated above, and that all other variables, in
particular interest rates, remain constant. 
 
Respective 28.54% and 20.00% weakening of the RUR against USD at 30 June 2015
and 2014 would have had the opposite effect on the amounts shown above in the
amount of 241,803 and 173,838 respectively, on the basis that all other
variables remain constant. 
 
                Change of                    Effect on income/  
                RUR to USDexchange rate, %   (loss)before tax   
 6 months 2015  '+28.54%                     (241,803)          
                -28.54%                      241,803            
 6 months 2014  '+20.00%                     (173,838)          
                -10.21%                      88,744             
 
 
The following demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in
the EUR exchange rate, with all other variables held constant, of the Group's
profit before tax (due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and
liabilities). 
 
As at 30 June 2015, it is estimated that a 29.58% strengthening of RUR against
EUR, with all other variables held constant, would increase the Group's profit
for the six months ended 30 June 2015 by 350,544 (30 June 2014: 8.63% increase
by 41,315). This analysis has been determined assuming that the change in
foreign exchange rates had occurred at the reporting date and had been applied
to the foreign currency balances to which the Group has significant exposure
as stated above, and that all other variables, in particular interest rates,
remain constant. 
 
22.       Financial instruments (continued) 
 
Sensitivity analysis (continued) 
 
Respective 29.58% and 20.00% weakening of the RUR against EUR at 30 June 2015
and 2014 would have had the opposite effect on the amounts shown above in the
amount of 350,544 and 95,748 respectively, on the basis that all other
variables remain constant. 
 
                Change of                    Effect on income/  
                RUR to EURexchange rate, %   (loss)before tax   
 6 months 2015  '+29.58%                     (350,544)          
                -29.58%                      350,544            
 6 months 2014  '+20.00%                     (95,748)           
                -8.63%                       41,315             
 
 
Fair value of financial instruments 
 
The management believes that the fair value of the Group's financial assets
and liabilities approximates their carrying amounts except for bonds. The
difference between fair value and carrying value of Group's rouble-denominated
bonds issued at 10.5% p.a. arises due to higher cost of capital, increased
inflation and uncertainty regarding economic growth discussed in Note 23.
Carrying value of bonds as of 30 June 2015 comprises 2,975,116 while their
fair value comprises 2,641,241. 
 
Capital management 
 
The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure that it
maintains a strong credit rating and healthy capital ratios in order to
maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce cost of capital and to support
its business and maximize shareholder value. 
 
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light
of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital
structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return
capital to shareholders or issue new shares. 
 
The Group's current policy is not to pay any dividends. 
 
The Group monitors capital using a range of ratios, including gearing ratio,
which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Group includes
the following within net debt: loans payable, finance lease obligations, less
cash and cash equivalents and other financial instruments easily convertible
to cash. 
 
                                  As at 30 June2015  As at 31 December2014  
 Loans and borrowings payable     13,265,403         15,422,617             
 Notes issued for CAPEX           580,889            961,864                
 Finance lease obligations        5,439              7,072                  
 Less: cash and cash equivalents  (950,697)          (1,206,691)            
 Net debt                         12,901,034         15,184,862             
                                                                            
 Equity                           8,154,202          8,814,759              
 Capital and net debt             21,055,236         23,999,621             
                                                                            
 Gearing ratio                    0.61               0.63                   
 
 
23.       Risks, commitments and contingencies 
 
Operating environment of the Group 
 
Russia continues economic reforms and the development of its legal, tax and
regulatory frameworks as required by a market economy. The future stability of
the Russian economy is largely dependent upon these reforms and developments
and the effectiveness of the economic, financial and monetary measures taken
by the government. Management believes it is taking the appropriate measures
to support the sustainability of the Company's business in the current
circumstances. 
 
In 2014 and 2015 Russian economy was negatively impacted by a significant drop
in crude oil prices and a significant devaluation of the Russian Rouble, as
well as sanctions imposed on Russia by several countries. In December 2014,
the Rouble interest rates have increased significantly after the Central Bank
of Russia raised its key rate to 17 percent. The combination of the above
resulted in reduced access to capital, a higher cost of capital, increased
inflation and uncertainty regarding economic growth, which could negatively
affect the Group's future financial position, results of operations and
business prospects. As of the date of the issuance of these consolidated
financial statements the key rate of the Central Bank of Russia reduced to 11
percent. 
 
The combination of the above resulted in a higher cost of capital, increased
inflation and uncertainty regarding further economic growth, which could
negatively affect the Company's future financial position, results of
operations and business prospects. 
 
Management believes it is taking the appropriate measures to support the
sustainability of the Company's business in the current circumstances. 
 
Liquidity 
 
The Russian economy is vulnerable to market downturns and economic slowdowns
elsewhere in the world. The global financial crisis has resulted in capital
markets instability, significant deterioration of liquidity in the banking
sector, and tighter credit conditions within Russia. While the Russian
Government has introduced a range of stabilization measures aimed at providing
liquidity and supporting debt refinancing for Russian banks and companies,
there continues to be uncertainty regarding the access to capital and cost of
capital for the Group and its counterparties, which could affect the Group's
financial position, results of operations and business prospects (please also
refer to Note 25). 
 
While management believes it is taking appropriate measures to support the
sustainability of the Group's business in the current circumstances,
unexpected further deterioration in the areas described above could negatively
affect the Group's results and financial position in a manner not currently
determinable. 
 
Taxation 
 
Legislation and regulations regarding taxation in Russia continue to evolve.
The various legislation and regulations are not always clearly written and
their interpretation is subject to the opinions of the local, regional and
national tax authorities. Instances of inconsistent opinions are not unusual. 
 
23.       Risks, commitments and contingencies (continued) 
 
Taxation (continued) 
 
The current regime of penalties and interest related to reported and
discovered violations of Russia's laws, decrees and related regulations is
severe. Interest and penalties are levied when an understatement of a tax
liability is discovered. As a result, the amounts of penalties and interest
can be significant in relation to the amounts of unreported taxes. 
 
In Russia tax returns remain open and subject to inspection for a period of up
to three years. The fact that a year has been reviewed does not close that
year, or any tax return applicable to that year, from further review during
the three-year period. 
 
Russian transfer pricing legislation, which came into force on 1 January 2012,
allows the Russian tax authority to apply transfer pricing adjustments and
impose additional profits tax liabilities in respect of all "controlled"
transactions if the transaction price differs from the market price. The list
of "controlled" transactions includes transactions performed with related
parties and foreign trade transactions. The adopted Russian transfer pricing
rules have considerably increased the compliance burden for the taxpayer
compared to the transfer pricing rules which were in effect before 2012 due
to, inter alia, shifting the burden of proof from the Russian tax authorities
to the taxpayers. Pursuant to the new rules, the taxpayer shall justify the
prices applied for such transactions. These rules are applicable not only to
the transactions taking place in 2012 but also to the prior transactions with
related parties if related income and expenses were recognized in 2012. The
new provisions apply for both foreign trade and domestic transactions. For
domestic transactions the transfer pricing rules apply only if the amount of
all transaction with related party exceeds RUR 3 billion in 2012, RUR 2
billion in 2013 and RUR 1 billion in 2014 and further. In cases where the
domestic transaction resulted in an accrual of additional tax liabilities for
one party, another party could correspondingly adjust its profit tax
liabilities. Special transfer pricing rules apply to transactions with
securities and derivatives. 
 
On 24 November 2014 Federal Law No. 376-FZ of the Russian Federation,
effective 1 January 2015, concerning the introduction of amendments to part
one and two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation (regarding the taxation
of profit of Controlled Foreign Companies and tax residence of Foreign
Companies in Russia) was enacted. The Company management does not expect the
above amendments would have a material impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations. 
 
The Group determined its tax liabilities arising from these "controlled"
transactions using actual transaction prices under such loan agreements. As
for other controlled transactions, control procedures to ensure consistency
between the prices used in the controlled transaction prices and the level of
market prices for the purposes of taxation have been developed and approved.
The activities performed focus on minimizing tax risks. 
 
Overall, management believes that the Group has paid or accrued all taxes that
are applicable. For taxes where uncertainty exists, the Company has accrued
tax liabilities based on management's best estimate of the probable outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits, which will be required to settle these
liabilities. Possible liabilities which were identified by management at the
reporting date as those that can be subject to different interpretations of
the tax laws and regulations and are not accrued in the consolidated financial
statements as of the reporting date could be up to 1,506,562 (1,641,700 as of
31 December 2014). 
 
23.       Risks, commitments and contingencies (continued) 
 
Compliance with covenants 
 
The Group is obliged to comply with a number of restrictive financial and
other covenants contained in its loan agreements. Such covenants include
maintaining certain financial ratios. As of 30 June 2015 and as of 31 December
2014, the Group was in compliance with all restrictive financial and other
covenants contained in its loan agreements. 
 
Insurance 
 
The insurance industry in the Russian Federation is in a developing state and
many forms of insurance protection common in other parts of the world are not
yet generally available. The Group does not have full coverage for its plant
facilities, business interruption, or third party liability in respect of
property or environmental damage arising from accidents on Group property or
relating to Group operations. Until the Group obtains adequate insurance
coverage, there is a risk that the loss or destruction of certain assets could
have a material adverse effect on the Group's operations and financial
position. 
 
Litigation 
 
Group companies remain as a defendant in legal actions filed through 2013-2015
against them by a number of third parties. Management believes that there are
no current claims outstanding, which could have a material effect on the
consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position of the
Group and which have not been accrued or disclosed in these consolidated
financial statements. 
 
Pledge obligations 
 
Pledged property, plant and equipment 
 
As at 30 June 2015, the Group entered into a number of loan agreements and
revolving credit line agreements, which were secured by the Group's property,
plant and equipment. The carrying value of the property, plant and equipment
pledged at the reporting date amounts to 1,607,311 (31 December 2014:
1,865,065). 
 
Pledged rights to claim cash 
 
As at 30 June 2015, the Group entered into a number of loan agreements and
revolving credit line agreements, which were secured by the pledge of property
rights representing rights to claim cash under the customer agreements for
conducting seismic works. The pledged rights to claim cash at the reporting
date amounted to 3,497,472 (31 December 2014: 3,836,179). 
 
24.      Related party transactions 
 
The following table provides the total amount of transactions that have been
entered into with related parties during the six month periods ended 30 June
2015 and 30 June 2014, as well as balances with related parties as of 30 June
2015 and 31 December 2014: 
 
Revenue 
 
                           Associated companyfor the six months ended  
                           
                           30 June                                     30 June  
                           2015                                        2014     
 Revenue                                                                        
 Field seismic operations  -                                           31,789   
 Other services            69                                          135      
 Total                     69                                          31,924   
 
 
Outstanding balances 
 
                      Associated company  
                      30 June             31 December 2014  
                      2015                                  
 Accounts receivable  9,785               7,800             
 Advances issued      600                 600               
 Accounts payable     (3,194)             (3,194)           
 Advances received    (1,611)             (1,611)           
 Total                5,580               3,595             
 
 
All outstanding balances with related parties are to be settled in cash or
through services rendered in case of advances within six months after the
reporting date. None of the balances is secured. 
 
Pricing policy 
 
Related party transactions are based on market prices and are effected on an
arm's length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. 
 
Key management personnel 
 
The Company enters into transactions with its directors and other key
management personnel in the normal course of business. Key management
personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly
and includes Chief Executive Officer, Executive Directors, members of the
Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer and Vice-Presidents of the
Company. 
 
For the six month period ended 30 June 2015, the remuneration paid to key
management personnel amounted to 36,180 (six month period ended 30 June 2014:
52,596). 
 
25.       Events subsequent to the reporting date 
 
In August 2015 PJSC Bank "Otkritie Financial Corporation" provided a new
credit line facility to PJSC "GEOTECH Seismic Services" in the amount of 6.5
billion rubles maturing 29 July 2022 at 15% p.a. Following the receipt of
funds from Bank "Otkritie FC" the Group's total debt amount will remain
unchanged as credit line will be used to refinance existing obligations. 
 
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