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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a – 16 OR 15d – 16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July, 2012
Commission File No. 0-53646
Eagleford Energy Inc.
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(Registrant’s name)
1 King Street West, Suite 1505 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 1A1 |
(Address of principal executive office)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Eagleford Energy Inc. Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 as filed on SEDAR on July 19, 2012.
2. Eagleford Energy Inc. Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 as filed on SEDAR on July 19, 2012.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: July 20, 2012 | EAGLEFORD ENERGY INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ James Cassina | ||
| Name: James Cassina | |||
| Title: President | |||
Item 1

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Period Ended May 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Notice of No Auditor Review of
Interim Financial Statements
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3)(a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the interim financial statements they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Eagleford Energy Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the management of the Company. The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity's auditor.
1 King Street West, Suite 1505, Toronto, ON, Canada Telephone: 416 364 4039, Facsimile: 416 364-8244
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||
| (Note 21) | (Note 21) | |||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 198,942 | $ | 165,266 | $ | 43,776 | ||||||
| Marketable securities (Note 7) | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Trade and other receivables (Note 5) | 203,621 | 127,546 | 53,060 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 36,222 | 45,522 | - | |||||||||
| Due from related party (Note 12) | - | - | 1,325 | |||||||||
| 438,786 | 338,335 | 98,162 | ||||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | 230,530 | 243,000 | 314,000 | |||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets (Note 8) | 9,383,088 | 8,910,951 | 5,695,290 | |||||||||
| 9,613,618 | 9,153,951 | 6,009,290 | ||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 10,052,404 | $ | 9,492,286 | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | $ | 705,625 | $ | 1,197,695 | $ | 421,928 | ||||||
| Secured note payable (Note 13) | 993,504 | 1,012,644 | 186,183 | |||||||||
| Shareholder loans (Note 12) | 2,726,684 | 2,936,236 | 57,500 | |||||||||
| Loan payable (Note 13) | - | - | 110,000 | |||||||||
| Provisions (Note 17) | 132,122 | 61,144 | 66,813 | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments (Note 15) | 923,148 | 1,325,449 | 2,580,089 | |||||||||
| 5,481,083 | 6,533,168 | 3,422,513 | ||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Secured note payable (Note 13) | - | - | 1,021,344 | |||||||||
| Decomissioning obligations (Note 10) | 109,537 | 64,688 | 6,555 | |||||||||
| 109,537 | 64,688 | 1,027,899 | ||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 5,590,620 | 6,597,856 | 4,450,412 | |||||||||
| Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
| Share Capital (Note 11) | 7,193,744 | 4,635,556 | 3,817,184 | |||||||||
| Warrants (Note 11) | 890,705 | 252,637 | 380,734 | |||||||||
| Contributed surplus (Note 11) | 270,721 | 107,775 | 43,750 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 99,343 | 3,460 | - | |||||||||
| Deficit | (3,992,729 | ) | (2,104,998 | ) | (2,584,628 | ) | ||||||
| 4,461,784 | 2,894,430 | 1,657,040 | ||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 10,052,404 | $ | 9,492,286 | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||
| Going Concern (Note 2) | ||||||||||||
| Related Party Transactions and Balances (Note 12) | ||||||||||||
| Subsequent Events (Note 20) | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comphrensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| (Note 21) | (Note 21) | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Gas sales, net of royalties | $ | 13,275 | $ | 12,474 | $ | 33,455 | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs | 40,426 | 16,262 | 59,748 | 49,667 | ||||||||||||
| Depletion | 4,538 | 5,625 | 13,356 | 17,196 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 239,357 | 84,765 | 384,528 | 389,203 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on settlement of debt | 566 | - | 1,465,465 | - | ||||||||||||
| Marketing and public relations | 1,987 | 22,761 | 47,509 | 22,761 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment loss on accounts receivable | 5,260 | - | 5,260 | - | ||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 159,850 | - | 159,850 | - | ||||||||||||
| 451,984 | 129,413 | 2,135,716 | 478,827 | |||||||||||||
| Net finance (income) expense (Note 14) | 255,314 | 55,711 | 486,998 | (16,858 | ) | |||||||||||
| 707,298 | 185,124 | 2,622,714 | 461,969 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss before undernoted item | (694,023 | ) | (172,650 | ) | (2,589,259 | ) | (420,611 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments | (161,492 | ) | (84,716 | ) | 701,528 | 406,562 | ||||||||||
| Net loss for the period | (855,515 | ) | (257,366 | ) | (1,887,731 | ) | (14,049 | ) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain on foreign exchange | 195,026 | 7,697 | 95,883 | 4,787 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period | $ | (660,489 | ) | $ | (249,669 | ) | $ | (1,791,848 | ) | $ | (9,262 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.010 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | (0.037 | ) | $ | (0.000 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (Note 11) | 83,735,892 | 32,548,071 | 51,518,105 | 31,376,527 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| (Note 11) | ACCUMLATED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Note 11) | (Note 11) | CONTRI- | OTHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHARE CAPITAL | WARRANTS | BUTED | COMPREHENSIVE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | Amount | Number | Amount | SURPLUS | INCOME | DEFICIT | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 (Note 21) | 29,751,026 | $ | 3,817,184 | 16,445,053 | $ | 380,734 | $ | 43,750 | $ | - | $ | (2,584,628 | ) | $ | 1,657,040 | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrants exercised | 3,710,346 | 722,572 | (3,710,346 | ) | (128,097 | ) | - | - | - | 594,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants cancelled | - | - | (54,645 | ) | - | 58,275 | - | - | 58,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of units as compensation | 100,000 | 95,800 | 50,000 | - | - | - | - | 95,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Imputed interest | - | - | - | - | 4,301 | - | - | 4,301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 4,787 | (14,049 | ) | (9,262 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, May 31, 2011 (Note 21) | 33,561,372 | 4,635,556 | 12,730,062 | 252,637 | 106,326 | 4,787 | (2,598,677 | ) | 2,400,629 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Imputed interest | - | - | - | - | 1,449 | - | - | 1,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (1,327 | ) | 493,679 | 492,352 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance August 31, 2011 (Note 21) | 33,561,372 | 4,635,556 | 12,730,062 | 252,637 | 107,775 | 3,460 | (2,104,998 | ) | 2,894,430 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares as debt settlement | 1,724,889 | 440,136 | - | - | - | - | - | 440,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of units as debt settlement | 8,575,000 | 1,663,177 | 8,575,000 | 589,538 | - | - | - | 2,252,715 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Private placement of units | 1,000,000 | 51,470 | 1,000,000 | 48,530 | - | - | - | 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward stock split | 44,689,874 | - | 22,008,161 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Private placement of units | 3,000,000 | 403,405 | 1,500,000 | - | - | - | - | 403,405 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broker warrants issued | - | - | 60,000 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants expired | - | - | (396,903 | ) | - | 762 | - | - | 762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Imputed interest | - | - | - | - | 2,334 | - | - | 2,334 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | - | - | 159,850 | - | - | 159,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 95,883 | (1,887,731 | ) | (1,791,848 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance May 31, 2012 | 92,551,135 | $ | 7,193,744 | 45,476,320 | $ | 890,705 | $ | 270,721 | $ | 99,343 | $ | (3,992,729 | ) | $ | 4,461,784 | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| (Note 21) | (Note 21) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the period | $ | (855,515 | ) | $ | (257,366 | ) | $ | (1,887,731 | ) | $ | (14,049 | ) | ||||
| Items not involving cash: | ||||||||||||||||
| Depletion | 4,538 | 5,625 | 13,356 | 17,196 | ||||||||||||
| Net finance expense | 236,846 | 5,190 | 190,677 | (96,581 | ) | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments | 161,492 | 84,716 | (701,528 | ) | (406,562 | ) | ||||||||||
| Loss on settlement of debt | 566 | - | 1,465,465 | - | ||||||||||||
| Impairment los on accounts receivable | 5,260 | 5,260 | ||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 159,850 | 22,761 | 159,850 | 22,761 | ||||||||||||
| Net changes in non-cash working capital (Note 18) | (78,643 | ) | (95,134 | ) | (67,982 | ) | (76,005 | ) | ||||||||
| (365,606 | ) | (234,208 | ) | (822,633 | ) | (553,240 | ) | |||||||||
| Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||
| Additions to exploration and evaluation assets | (47,692 | ) | (176,286 | ) | (264,184 | ) | (2,190,295 | ) | ||||||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||
| Private placement of units | 403,405 | - | 503,405 | - | ||||||||||||
| Warrants exercised | - | 470,707 | - | 594,475 | ||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable, net | 48,368 | (98,440 | ) | 19,140 | (98,440 | ) | ||||||||||
| Repayment of loan payable | - | (110,000 | ) | - | (110,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 102,775 | 318,376 | 597,948 | 2,571,000 | ||||||||||||
| 554,548 | 580,643 | 1,120,493 | 2,957,035 | |||||||||||||
| Increase in cash for the period | 141,250 | 170,149 | 33,676 | 213,500 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | 57,692 | 87,127 | 165,266 | 43,776 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | 198,942 | $ | 257,276 | $ | 198,942 | $ | 257,276 | ||||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non Cash Transactions (Note 18)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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| NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| MAY 31, 2012 |
| EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE DISCLOSED |
1. General Information
Eagleford Energy Inc. (“Eagleford” or the “Company”) was amalgamated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on November 30, 2009. The principal activities of the Company consist of exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas properties. In addition the Company holds a 0.3% net smelter return royalty on 8 mining claim blocks located in Red Lake, Ontario which is carried on the condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position at nil. The Company effected a 2-for-1 forward stock split, pursuant to which one (1) newly-issued share of the Company’s common stock was issued to each holder of a share of common Stock as of the close of business on March 16, 2012. The address of the registered office is 1 King Street West, Suite 1505, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1A1. Eagleford’s common shares trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol EFRDF.
2. Basis of Preparation
Statement of Compliance
In conjunction with the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements to be issued under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the year ended August 31, 2012, these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements present Eagleford’s initial financial results of operations and financial position as at and for the nine and three months ended May 31, 2012, including May 31, 2011 comparative periods. As a result, they have been prepared in accordance with IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, “Interim Financial Reporting". These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the necessary annual disclosures in accordance with IFRS. Previously, the Company prepared its interim and annual consolidated financial statement in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”).
The preparation of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements resulted in selected changes to Eagleford’s accounting policies as compared to those disclosed in the Company's annual audited financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2011 issued under Canadian GAAP. A summary of significant changes to Eagleford’s accounting policies is disclosed in Note 21 along with reconciliations presenting the impact of the transition to IFRS for the comparative periods as at September 1, 2010, as at and for the nine and three months ended May 31, 2011, and as at and for the twelve months ended August 31, 2011.
A summary of Eagleford’s significant accounting policies under IFRS is presented in Note 3. These policies have been retrospectively and consistently applied except where specific exemptions permitted an alternative treatment upon transition to IFRS in accordance with IFRS 1 as disclosed in Note 21.
The Board of Directors approved the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for issuance on July 16, 2012. Any subsequent changes to IFRS that are given effect in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ending August 31, 2012 could result in the restatement of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the transition adjustments recognized on the change-over to IFRS.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Canadian GAAP annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2011.
Going Concern
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the payment of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company plans to obtain additional financing by way of debt or the issuance of common shares or some other means to service its current working capital requirements, any additional or unforeseen obligations or to implement any future opportunities. Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, it may be unable to realize the carrying value of its assets and to meet its liabilities as they become due. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments for this uncertainty.
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The Company has accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years which raises doubt as to the validity of the going concern assumption. As at May 31, 2012, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $5,042,297 and an accumulated deficit of $3,992,729. The Company does not have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they fall due. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period. The Company's ability to continue operations and fund its liabilities is dependent on its ability to secure additional financing and cash flow. During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company extinguished $1,227,385 of debt through the issuance of capital in the Company. In addition the Company raised $503,405 through the issuance of share capital. Management is pursuing such additional sources of financing and cash flow to fund its operations and while it has been successful in doing so in the past, there can be no assurance it will be able to do so in the future. Management is aware, in making its assessment, of material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, they do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore realize its assets and liquidate its liabilities and commitments in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Measurement
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and financial liabilities, which are measured at fair value.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars which is the Company’s functional currency.
Use of Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with IAS34 and IFRS1 requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed interim financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and judgments are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual outcomes can differ from these estimates.
The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the amounts recognized in the condensed interim financial statements are:
Useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment
The Company estimates the useful lives of property, plant and equipment based on the period over which the assets are expected to be available for use. The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are reviewed periodically and are updated if expectations differ from previous estimates due to physical wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limits on the use of the relevant assets. In addition, the estimation of the useful lives of property, plant and equipment are based on internal technical evaluation and experience with similar assets. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates brought about by changes in factors mentioned above. The amounts and timing of recorded expenses for any period would be affected by changes in these factors and circumstances. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of the property, plant and equipment would increase the recorded expenses and decrease the non-current assets.
Valuation and classification of exploration and evaluation assets
The value of exploration and evaluation assets are dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves which in turn is dependent on future oil and natural gas prices, future capital expenditures and environmental and regulatory restrictions. The decision to transfer exploration and evaluation assets to property and equipment is based upon management’s determination of an area’s technical feasibility and commercial viability based on proved and/or probable reserve estimates.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions to the relative fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are issued. Estimating relative fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the instrument. This estimate also requires determining and making assumptions about the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life, volatility and dividend yield.
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Decommissioning Liabilities
Decommissioning liabilities consist of asset retirement obligations that are based, in part, on estimates of future costs to settle the obligation, in addition to estimates of the useful life of the underlying assets, the rate of inflation and the risk-free discount rate.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities, by their very nature, are subject to measurement uncertainty.
Assessment of Commercial Reserves
Management is required to assess the level of the Company’s commercial reserves together with the future expenditures to access those reserves, which are utilized in determining the depletion charge for the period, assessing whether any impairment charge is required against producing and developed, and the determination of the deferred tax liability. By their nature, these estimates of discovered proved and probable crude oil and natural gas reserves, including the estimates of future prices, costs, related future cash flows and the selection of a pre-tax risked discount rate relevant to the asset in question are subject to measurement uncertainty. The Company employs an independent reserves evaluator who periodically assesses the Company’s level of commercial reserves by reference to data sets including geological, geophysical and engineering data together with reports, presentation and financial information pertaining to the contractual and fiscal terms applicable to the Company’s assets. Significant judgment is involved when determining whether there have been any significant changes in the Company’s reserves.
Taxes
Provisions for taxes are made using the best estimate of the amount expected to be paid based on a qualitative assessment of all relevant factors. The Company reviews the adequacy of these provisions at the end of the reporting period. However, it is possible that at some future date an additional liability could result from audits by taxing authorities. Where the final outcome of these tax-related matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will affect the tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
Impairment of Non-financial Assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five years and do not include restructuring activities that the Company is not yet committed to or significant future investments that will enhance the asset’s performance of the cash generating unit being tested. The recoverable amount is most sensitive to the discount rate used for the discounted cash flow model as well as the expected future cash inflows and the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.
Principals of Consolidation
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that currently are exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for acquisitions of subsidiaries and assets that meet the definition of a business under IFRS. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
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The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eagleford, the legal parent, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1354166 Alberta Ltd. an Alberta operating company (“1354166 Alberta”) and Dyami Energy LLC a Texas limited liability company (“Dyami Energy”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Joint Arrangements
Significantly all of the exploration and production activities of the Company are conducted jointly with others, and accordingly, the condensed interim financial statements reflect only the Company's proportionate interest in such activities.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from the production of oil and gas properties in which the Company has an interest with joint partners, are recognize, on the basis of the Company’s working interest in those properties (the proportionate consolidation method), on receipt of a statement of account from the operators of the properties.
Foreign Currencies
The functional and presentation currency of the Company is the Canadian dollar.
Items included in the financial statements of each consolidated entity are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the "functional currency"). Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities not denominated in the functional currency of an entity are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
Assets and liabilities of entities with functional currencies other than Canadian dollars are translated at the period end rates of exchange, and the results of their operations are translated at average rates of exchange for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity. Additionally, foreign exchange gains and losses related to certain intercompany loans that are permanent in nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the dilution that would occur if outstanding stock options and share purchase warrants were exercised or converted into common shares using the treasury stock method and are calculated by dividing net loss applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
The inclusion of the Company’s stock options and share purchase warrants in the computation of diluted loss per share would have an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share and are therefore excluded from the computation.
Marketable Securities
At each financial reporting period, the Company estimates the fair value of investments which are held-for-trading, based on quoted closing bid prices at the consolidated statement of financial position dates or the closing bid price on the last day the security traded if there were no trades at the consolidated statement of financial position dates and such valuations are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The resulting values for unlisted securities whether of public or private issuers, may not be reflective of the proceeds that could be realized by the Company upon their disposition. The fair value of the securities at May 31, 2012 was $1 (August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 - $1) (see Note 7).
Financial Instruments
Classification and Measurement
Financial instruments are measured at fair value on initial recognition of the instrument. Measurement in subsequent periods depends on whether the financial instrument has been classified as “fair value through profit and loss”, “loans and receivables”, “available-for-sale”, “held-to-maturity”, or “other financial liability” as defined by IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”.
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Financial assets and financial liabilities at “fair value through the statement of operations” are either classified as “held for trading” or “designated at fair value through profit and loss” and are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. Transaction costs are expensed when incurred. The Company has classified cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and derivative financial instruments as “fair value through profit and loss”.
Financial instruments classified as “loans and receivables”, “held-to-maturity”, or “financial liabilities” are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method of amortization. “Loans and receivables” are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. “Held-to-maturity” financial assets are non-derivative investments that an entity has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.
“Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost” are those financial liabilities that are not designated as “fair value through profit or loss” and that are not derivatives. The Company has classified trade and other receivables as “loans and receivables” and trade and other payables, secured notes payable, loans payable and shareholder loans as “other financial liabilities”.
Financial assets classified as “available-for-sale” are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income. Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. The Company currently has no assets classified as “available for sale”.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company has entered into certain financial derivative contracts. These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The Company has not designated its financial derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges, and thus has not applied hedge accounting. As a result, all financial derivative contracts are classified as fair value through “fair value through profit or loss” and are recorded on the statement of financial position at fair value.
Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Changes in the fair value of separable embedded derivatives are recognized immediately in the statement of comprehensive income. The Company has not identified any embedded derivatives.
Equity Instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Assets
Pre-acquisition expenditures on oil and gas assets are recognized as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. In accordance with IFRS 6, exploration and evaluation costs are capitalized within intangible assets until the success or otherwise of the well or project has been established and subject to an impairment review. The costs of unsuccessful wells in an area are written off to statement of comprehensive income.
Exploration and evaluation costs, including the costs of acquiring licenses and directly attributable general and administrative costs, initially are capitalized either as tangible or intangible E&E assets according to the nature of the assets acquired. The costs are accumulated in cost centers by well, field or exploration area pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability.
When E&E assets are determined to be technically feasible and commercially viable, the accumulated costs are transferred to property, plant and equipment. When E&E assets are determined not to be technically feasible and commercially viable or the Company decides not to continue with its activity, the unrecoverable costs are charged to statement of comprehensive income as exploration and evaluation expense.
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E&E assets are assessed for impairment in any circumstances where sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability, and facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. For purposes of impairment testing, E&E assets are allocated to cash-generating units (“CGUs”).
Development and Production Costs
Items of property, plant and equipment, which include petroleum and natural gas development and production assets, are measured at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Development and production assets are grouped into CGUs for impairment testing.
When significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment, including petroleum and natural gas interests, have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment, including petroleum and natural gas interests, are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognized net within profit or loss.
Subsequent Costs
Costs incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability and the costs of replacing parts of property, plant and equipment are recognized as petroleum and natural gas interests only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which they relate. All other expenditures are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Such capitalized petroleum and natural gas interests generally represent costs incurred in developing proved and/or probable reserves and bringing in or enhancing production from such reserves, and are accumulated on a field or geotechnical area basis. The carrying amount of any replaced or sold component is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Depletion and Depreciation
The net carrying value of development or production assets is depleted using the units-of-production method by reference to the ratio of production in the period to the related proved plus probable reserves, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary to bring those reserves into production. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of development required to produce the reserves. These estimates are reviewed by independent reserve engineers at least annually.
Proved and probable reserves are estimated using independent reserve engineer reports and represent the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids which geological, geophysical and engineering data demonstrate with a specified degree of certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs and which are considered commercially producible.
Reserves may be considered commercially producible if management has the intention of developing and producing them and such intention is based upon:
| • | a reasonable assessment of the future economics of such production; |
| • | a reasonable expectation that there is a market for all or substantially all the expected oil and natural gas production; and |
| • | evidence that the necessary production, transmission and transportation facilities are available or can be made available. |
Reserves may only be considered proved and probable if they are supported by either actual production or conclusive formation tests. The area of reservoir considered proved includes: (a) that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and/or oil-water contacts, if any, or both; and (b) the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geophysical, geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of oil and natural gas controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date.
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Impairment
Financial Assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. Remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
All impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.
An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. For financial assets measured at amortized cost the reversal is recognized in profit or loss.
Non-financial Assets
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than E&E assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. E&E assets are assessed for impairment when they are reclassified to property, plant and equipment as petroleum and natural gas interests, and also if facts and circumstances suggest that their carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit” or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or a CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell.
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. Value in use is generally computed by reference to the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from production of proved and probable reserves.
E&E assets are allocated to related CGUs when they are assessed for impairment, both at the time of any triggering facts and circumstances as well as upon their eventual reclassification to producing assets (petroleum and natural gas interests in property, plant and equipment).
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.
In respect of assets other than goodwill, impairment losses recognized in prior years are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates 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, net of depletion and depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses.
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Decommissioning Obligations
The Company’s activities give rise to dismantling, decommissioning and site disturbance remediation activities. Provision is made for the estimated cost of site restoration and capitalized in the relevant asset category.
Decommissioning obligations are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the period-end date. Subsequent to initial measurement, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as finance costs whereas increases/decreases due to changes in the estimated future cash flows and changes to discount rate are capitalized. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning obligations are charged against the provision to the extent the provision was established.
Finance Income and Expenses
Net finance income or expense is comprised of interest income, interest expense on borrowings, accretion of the discount on provisions and gains or losses on foreign exchange.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the assets for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.
Taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the income statement except to the extent it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current Income tax
Current tax expense is based on the results for the period as adjusted for items that are not taxable or not deductible. Current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that were enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. Provisions are established where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the statement of financial position. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, and which are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax liabilities:
| · | are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences; |
| · | are recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and |
| · | are not recognized on temporary differences that arise from goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. |
Deferred tax assets:
| · | are recognized to the extent it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized; and |
| · | are reviewed at the end of the 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. |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized in respect of temporary differences that arise on initial recognition of assets and liabilities acquired other than in a business combination.
Non-Monetary Transactions
Transactions in which shares or other non-cash consideration are exchanged for assets or services are measured at the fair value of the assets or services involved.
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Stock-Based Compensation
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. At the end of each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to contributed surplus.
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted, measured at the date the Company obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service.
Warrants
When the Company issues units under a private placement comprising common shares and warrants, the Company follows the relative fair value method of accounting for warrants attached to and issued with common shares of the Company. Under this method, the fair value of warrants issued is estimated using a Black-Scholes option price model. The fair value is then related to the total of the net proceeds received on issuance of the common shares and the fair value of the warrants issued therewith. The resultant relative fair value is allocated to warrants from the net proceeds and the balance of the net proceeds is allocated to the common shares issued.
4. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Certain new standards, interpretations, amendments and improvements to existing standards were issued by the IASB or International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning after January 1, 2010 or later periods. The standards impacted that are applicable to the Company are as follows:
IFRS 9, ‘Financial Instruments’ was issued in November 2009 as the first step in the project to replace IAS 39 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets that must be applied starting January 1, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The IASB intends to expand IFRS 9 during the intervening period to add new requirements for classifying and measuring financial liabilities, de-recognition of financial instruments, impairment and hedge accounting. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 10, ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ was issued in May 2011 and will supersede the consolidation requirements in SIC-12 ‘Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’ effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted. IFRS 10 builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard also provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this is difficult to assess. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 11, ‘Joint Arrangements’ was issued in May 2011 and will supersede existing IAS 31, ‘Joint Ventures’ effective for annual period beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted. IFRS 11 provides for the accounting of joint arrangements by focusing on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its legal form (as is currently the case). The standard also eliminates the option to account for jointly controlled entities using the proportionate consolidation method. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 12, ‘Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities’ was issued in May 2011 and is a new and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. IFRS 12 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 13, ‘Fair Value Measurement’ was issued in May 2011 and sets out in a single IFRS a framework for measuring fair value. IFRS 13 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This definition of fair value emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. In addition, IFRS 13 also requires specific disclosures about fair value measurement. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
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In May 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 27, “Separate Financial Statements”, to establish the accounting and disclosure requirements for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates when an entity prepares separate financial statements and replaces the current IAS 27, “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” as the consolidation guidance is included in IFRS 10, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In May 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 28, “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”, to establish the accounting for investments in associates and defines how the equity method is applied when accounting for associates and joint ventures. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In June 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1, “Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income”, to split items of other comprehensive income (OCI) between those that are reclassed to income and that are not. The standard is required to be adopted for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7, “Financial Instrument: Disclosures” to provide more extensive quantitative disclosures for financial instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position or that are subject to enforceable master netting or similar agreements. This standard is required to be adopted retrospectively for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 32, “Financial Instruments: Presentations” to clarify the requirements for offsetting financial assets and liabilities. The amendments clarify that the right to offset must be available on the current date and cannot be contingent on a future event. This standard is required to be adopted retrospectively for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
5. Trade and Other Receivables
The Company’s trade and other receivables are as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables (1) | $ | 208,881 | $ | 127,546 | $ | 53,060 | ||||||
| Impairment (2) | (5,260 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
| Balance | $ | 203,621 | $ | 127,546 | $ | 53,060 | ||||||
| (1) | Included in trade and other receivables are amounts due from joint interest partners and HST. |
| (2) | HST determined uncollectable and recorded as an impairment loss on the interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. |
The Company’s trade and other receivables are aged as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||
| Current (less than 90 days) | $ | 81,902 | $ | 89,416 | $ | 36,789 | ||||||
| Past due but not impaired (more than 90 days) | 121,719 | 38,130 | 16,271 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 203,621 | $ | 127,546 | $ | 53,060 | ||||||
6. Segmented Information
IFRS 8 requires operating segments be identified based on the Company’s internal system for reporting information to senior management to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.
The Company’s reportable and geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The accounting policies used for the reportable segments are the same as the Company’s accounting policies.
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For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments, the Company’s executive officer monitors the tangible, intangible and financial assets attributable to each segment. All assets are allocated to reportable segments. The following tables show information regarding the Company’s reportable segments.
| May 31, 2012 | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | United States | Total | Canada | United States | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 13,275 | - | $ | 13,275 | $ | 33,455 | - | $ | 33,455 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (763,109 | ) | (92,406 | ) | $ | (855,515 | ) | $ | (1,787,167 | ) | (100,564 | ) | $ | (1,887,731 | ) | ||||||||
| May 31, 2011 | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | United States | Total | Canada | United States | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 12,474 | - | $ | 12,474 | $ | 41,358 | - | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (251,629 | ) | (5,737 | ) | $ | (257,366 | ) | $ | 61,569 | (75,618 | ) | $ | (14,049 | ) | ||||||||||
| Canada | United States | Total | ||||||||||
| As at May 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 312,822 | $ | 9,739,582 | $ | 10,052,404 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 5,298,621 | $ | 291,999 | $ | 5,590,620 | ||||||
| As at August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 508,803 | $ | 8,983,483 | $ | 9,492,286 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 5,987,652 | $ | 610,204 | $ | 6,597,856 | ||||||
| As at May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 729,755 | $ | 8,105,305 | $ | 8,835,060 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 6,298,490 | $ | 135,941 | $ | 6,434,431 | ||||||
| As at September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 382,141 | $ | 5,725,311 | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 4,239,743 | $ | 210,669 | $ | 4,450,412 | ||||||
| 7. | Marketable Securities |
| May 31, 2012 | ||||
| Investments in quoted company | ||||
| Balance (September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 - $1) | $ | 1 | ||
| 8. | Exploration and Evaluation Assets |
| Cost | ||||
| Balance September 1, 2010 | $ | 5,695,290 | ||
| Additions | 3,181,181 | |||
| Decommissioning obligations | 52,641 | |||
| Change in decommissioning obligation estimates | 4,332 | |||
| Foreign exchange | (22,493 | ) | ||
| Balance August 31, 2011 | 8,910,951 | |||
| Additions | 264,184 | |||
| Decommissioning obligations | 27,745 | |||
| Change in decommissioning obligation estimates | 11,254 | |||
| Foreign exchange | 168,954 | |||
| Balance May 31, 2012 | $ | 9,383,088 |
The Company’s exploration and evaluation assets are located in Texas, USA. As at and for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 no impairment loss was recorded.
Mathews Lease, Zavala County, Texas, USA
Dyami Energy holds a 75% working interest before payout and a 61.50% working interest after payout of production revenue of $12.5 million and Eagleford holds a 10% working interest before payout and a 7.5% working interest after payout of production revenue of $15 million in a mineral lease comprising approximately 2,629 gross acres of land in Zavala County, Texas. The royalties payable under the Matthews Lease are 25%.
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The Matthews Oil and Gas Lease had a primary term of three years commencing April 12, 2008, unless commercial production is established from a well or lands pooled therewith or the lessee is then engaged in actual drilling or reworking on any well within 90 days thereafter. The lease shall remain in force so long as the drilling or reworking is processed without cessation of more than 90 days. Once production is established and maintained, the lease is held by production so long as a new well is commenced within 180 days of completion of the prior well, which is defined as 15 days following reaching total depth in a well or the total length of a horizontal well. If the lessee has completed a well as a producer or abandoned a well within forty-five days prior to the expiration of the primary term, the lessee may extend the lease by commencing a well within 90 days following the end of the primary term.
The Matthews Mineral Account, LP, holders of Matthews Lease mineral rights expressed their belief that the Matthews Lease has terminated. Dyami disagrees and believes that it is in full compliance with the terms of the Matthews Lease. Matthews Mineral Account, LP, has filed a petition in the District Court, Zavala County, Texas, seeking a declaration that the Matthews Lease has terminated. Dyami believes that the claim is without merit and intends to defend the allegation and countersue the Matthews Mineral Account, LP. At May 31, 2012 the Company carries its investment in the Matthews Lease at approximately $7,286,357 and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time. If the final outcome of such claim differs adversely from those expected, it would result in an impairment loss on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss when determined.
Murphy Lease, Zavala County, Texas, USA
Dyami Energy holds a 100% working interest in a mineral lease comprising approximately 2,637 acres of land in Zavala County, Texas (the “Murphy Lease”) subject to a 10% carried interest on the drilling costs from surface to base of the Austin Chalk formation, and a 3% carried interest on the drilling costs from the top of the Eagle Ford shale formation to basement on the first well drilled into a serpentine plug and for the first well drilled into a second serpentine plug, if discovered. Thereafter Dyami Energy’s working interests range from 90% to 97%. The royalties payable under the Murphy Lease are 25%.
Dyami Energy is required to drill a well every six months in order maintain the Murphy Lease. Three years after the cessation of continuous drilling, all rights below the deepest producing horizon in each unit then being held by production, shall be released and re-assigned to the Lessor, unless the drilling of another well has been proposed on said unit, approved in writing by Lessor, and timely commenced.
| 9. | Property, Plant and Equipment |
| Petroleum and Natural Gas Properties | ||||
| Cost or deemed cost | ||||
| Balance September 1, 2010 | $ | 314,000 | ||
| Change in decommissioning obligation estimates | 302 | |||
| Balance August 31, 2011 | 314,302 | |||
| Change in decommissioning obligation estimates | 886 | |||
| Balance May 31, 2012 | $ | 315,188 | ||
| Accumulated depletion and impairment | ||||
| Balance September 1, 2010 | $ | - | ||
| Depletion | (23,053 | ) | ||
| Impairment | (48,249 | ) | ||
| Balance August 31, 2011 | (71,302 | ) | ||
| Depletion | (13,356 | ) | ||
| Balance May 31, 2012 | $ | (84,658 | ) | |
| Carrying Value | ||||
| At September 1, 2010 | $ | 314,000 | ||
| At August 31, 2011 | $ | 243,000 | ||
| At May 31, 2012 | $ | 230,530 | ||
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As at and for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 no general and administrative costs were capitalized and no impairment loss was required. For the year ended August 31, 2011 the Company recorded an impairment loss of $48,249 on its Alberta, Canada property as a result of an evaluation prepared by an independent reserves evaluator. The evaluation was based on future pre-tax cash flows of the proved and probable reserves using forecast prices and discounted by 10%.
Alberta, Canada
The Company has a 0.5% non convertible gross overriding royalty in a natural gas well located in the Haynes area of Alberta and a 5.1975% interest in a natural gas unit located in the Botha area of Alberta, Canada.
| 10. | Decommissioning Obligations |
The Company’s decommissioning obligations result from its ownership interests in petroleum and natural gas assets including well sites, gathering systems and processing facilities. The total decommissioning obligation is estimated based on the Company’s net ownership interest in all wells and facilities, estimated costs to reclaim and abandon these wells and facilities, and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in future years. The Company has estimated the net present value of decommissioning obligations to be $109,537 at May 31, 2012 (August 31, 2011 $64,688 and September 1, 2010 $6,555) based on an undiscounted total future liability of $140,974 (August 31, 2011 $102,974 and September 1, 2010 $12,474). These payments are expected to be incurred between fiscal 2012 and 2029. The discount factor, being the risk free rate related to the liability is 2.33% (August 31, 2011 3.10% and September 1, 2010 3.33%).
| Amount | ||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 | $ | 6,555 | ||
| Accretion expense | 859 | |||
| Additions | 53,365 | |||
| Change in estimate | 4,633 | |||
| Foreign exchange | (724 | ) | ||
| Balance, August 31, 2011 | 64,688 | |||
| Accretion expense | 1,767 | |||
| Additions | 27,745 | |||
| Change in estimate | 12,141 | |||
| Foreign exchange | 3,196 | |||
| Balance, May 31, 2012 | $ | 109,537 | ||
| 11. | Share Capital and Contributed Surplus |
Authorized:
Unlimited number of common shares
Unlimited non-participating, non-dividend paying, voting redeemable preference shares
Issued:
| Common Shares | Number | Amount | ||||||
| Balance September 1, 2010 | 29,751,026 | $ | 3,817,184 | |||||
| Exercise of warrants (note a) | 3,710,346 | 722,572 | ||||||
| Issued as compensation (note b) | 100,000 | 95,800 | ||||||
| Balance August 31, 2011 | 33,561,372 | $ | 4,635,556 | |||||
| Debt settlement (note d) | 1,553,504 | 395,589 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note e) | 3,000,000 | 807,983 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note f) | 5,575,000 | 855,194 | ||||||
| Private placement (note g) | 1,000,000 | 51,470 | ||||||
| Forward stock split (note h) | 44,689,874 | - | ||||||
| Private placement (note i) | 3,000,000 | 403,405 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note j) | 171,385 | 44,547 | ||||||
| Balance May 31, 2012 | 92,551,135 | $ | 7,193,744 | |||||
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The following table summarizes the changes in warrants:
| Warrants | Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Price | ||||||
| Outstanding September 1, 2010 | 16,445,053 | $ | 0.22 | |||||
| Exercised (note a) | (3,710,346 | ) | $ | 0.04 | ||||
| Cancelled (note c) | (36,430 | ) | US $1.00 | |||||
| Cancelled (note c) | (18,215 | ) | US $1.50 | |||||
| Issued as compensation (note b) | 50,000 | US$1.25 | ||||||
| Outstanding August 31, 2011 | 12,730,062 | $ | 0.27 | |||||
| Expired (note c) | (296,903 | ) | US $1.00 | |||||
| Debt settlement (note e) | 3,000,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Debt settlement (note f) | 5,575,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Private placement (note g) | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Forward stock split (note h) | 22,008,161 | - | ||||||
| Private placement (note i) | 1,500,000 | US$0.50 | ||||||
| Broker warrants (note i) | 60,000 | US $0.25 | ||||||
| Expired (note b) | (100,000 | ) | $ | 0.625 | ||||
| Outstanding May 31, 2012 | 45,476,320 | $ | 0.18 | |||||
(a) During the year ended August 31, 2011, 500,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 27, 2014 for proceeds of $35,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $12,000; 600,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 25, 2014 for proceeds of $42,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $14,400; 35,346 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 27, 2014 for proceeds of $2,475. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $822; and 2,575,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.20 expiring April 14, 2011 for proceeds of $515,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $100,875.
(b) In April 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a service provider to provide corporate marketing and public relations to the Company for a period of six months. As compensation, the Company agreed to issue 100,000 common shares and 50,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US $1.25 per common share expiring May 4, 2012. The amount allocated to common shares based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $95,800. On May 4, 2012 100,000 post forward split warrants expired. The amount allocated to derivative financial instruments based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $745 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
(c) On November 5, 2010, the Company terminated the agreement dated June 10, 2010 with Gar Wood Securities, LLC (“Gar Wood”) to act as Investment Banker/Financial Advisor to the Company for a period of two years. As a result 36,430 warrants exercisable at $1.00 expiring December 10, 2011 and 18,215 warrants exercisable at $1.50 expiring June 10, 2012 were cancelled. On December 10, 2011, 296,903 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00, expired. The amount allocated to derivative financial instruments based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $17 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
(d) During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,553,504 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $325,903. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $395,589 and $69,686 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of comprehensive income.
(e) On January 24, 2012, the Company converted shareholder loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 through the issuance of a total of 3,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $807,983 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $221,911 and $729,894 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
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(f) On February 17, 2012, the Company converted debt and shareholder loans in the aggregate amount of CDN$557,500 through the issuance of a total of 5,575,000 units in the capital of the Company at of $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until February 17, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $855,194 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $367,627 and $665,321 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
(g) On February 17, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of a total of 1,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of $100,000. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrantexercisable until February 17, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $48,530.
(h) On February 24, 2012, the Company received shareholder approval to affect a forward stock split. Effective March 16, 2012 the Company amended its Articles to change each issued and outstanding common share in the capital of the Company into two (2) common shares in the capital of the Company.
(i) On April 13, 2012 the Company received gross proceeds of US$750,000 (CDN$748,425) of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 3,000,000 units at a price of US$0.25 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one-half a common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at US$0.50 until April 13, 2015. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of U$64,823 and issued an aggregate of 60,000 broker warrants. Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 until April 13, 2015. The amount allocated to purchase warrants and broker warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $299,989.
(j) During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 171,385 post forward split common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $43,981. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $44,547 and $566 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of comprehensive income.
The fair value of the warrants issued during the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Black-Scholes Assumptions used | ||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 1% -2.6% | |||
| Expected volatility | 205%-218% | |||
| Expected life (years) | 3 | |||
| Dividend yield | - | |||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on January 24, 2012 | $ | 0.09 | ||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on February 17, 2012 | $ | 0.09 | ||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on April 13, 2012 | $ | 0.19 |
The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at May 31, 2012:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||||
| 2,000,000 | $ | 0.035 | February 5, 2014 | |||||
| 800,512 | $ | 0.035 | February 25, 2014 | |||||
| 18,250,436 | $ | 0.035 | February 27, 2014 | |||||
| 296,906 | US$ | 0.75 | June 10, 2012 | |||||
| 3,418,466 | US$ | 0.50 | August 31, 2014 | |||||
| 6,000,000 | $ | 0.05 | January 24, 2015 | |||||
| 11,150,000 | $ | 0.05 | February 17, 2015 | |||||
| 2,000,000 | $ | 0.05 | February 17, 2015 | |||||
| 1,500,000 | US$ | 0.50 | April 13, 2015 | |||||
| 60,000 | US$ | 0.25 | April 13, 2015 | |||||
| 45,476,320 | ||||||||
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The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at August 31, 2011:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||||
| 1,000,000 | $ | 0.07 | February 5, 2014 | |||||
| 400,256 | $ | 0.07 | February 25, 2014 | |||||
| 9,125,218 | $ | 0.07 | February 27, 2014 | |||||
| 296,903 | US$ | 1.00 | December 10, 2011 | |||||
| 148,452 | US$ | 1.50 | June 10, 2012 | |||||
| 1,709,233 | US$ | 1.00 | August 31, 2014 | |||||
| 50,000 | US$ | 1.25 | April 29, 2012 | |||||
| 12,730,062 | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at September 1, 2010:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||||
| 2,575,000 | $ | 0.20 | April 14, 2011 | |||||
| 500,000 | $ | 0.07 | February 5, 2014 | |||||
| 1,000,256 | $ | 0.07 | February 25, 2014 | |||||
| 10,160,564 | $ | 0.07 | February 27, 2014 | |||||
| 333,333 | US$ | 1.00 | December 10, 2011 | |||||
| 166,667 | US$ | 1.50 | June 10, 2012 | |||||
| 1,709,233 | US$ | 1.00 | August 31, 2014 | |||||
| 16,445,053 | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the weighted average shares outstanding:
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| May 31 | May 31 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 83,735,892 | 32,548,071 | 51,518,105 | 31,376,527 | ||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of warrants | 41,205,642 | 13,647,167 | 23,135,839 | 13,456,121 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 124,941,534 | 46,195,238 | 74,653,944 | 44,832,648 | ||||||||||||
The effects of any potential dilutive instruments on loss per share related to the outstanding warrants are anti-dilutive and therefore have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.
Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan to provide incentives for directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares, which may be set aside for issuance under the stock option plan, is 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a rolling basis.
The following table is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock options and changes during the period:
| Number | Weighted Average | |||||||
| of Options | Exercise Price | |||||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 | - | $ | - | |||||
| Granted | 1,000,000 | 0.16 | ||||||
| Balance, May 31, 2012 | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | |||||
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The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at May 31, 2012:
| Stock Options Outstanding | Stock Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise Price | Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) | Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | 0.16 | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | 4.90 | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation
On March 1, 2012, the Company granted options to purchase 500,000 common shares to directors and a consultant. These options are exercisable at $0.32 per share, vesting immediately and expire on February 28, 2017. (Post forward split 1,000,000 common purchase options exercisable at $0.16 per share). The Company recorded non-cash stock based compensation costs of $159,850 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
The fair value of the stock options granted were estimated on the date of the grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used.
| Weighted average fair value per option | $ | 0.32 | ||
| Weighted average risk free interest rate | 1.44 | % | ||
| Forfeiture rate | 0 | % | ||
| Weighted average expected volatility | 213 | % | ||
| Expected life (years) | 5 | |||
| Dividend yield | Nil |
Contributed Surplus
Contributed surplus transactions for the respective periods are as follows:
| Amount | ||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 | $ | 43,750 | ||
| Imputed interest | 5,750 | |||
| Warrants cancelled | 58,275 | |||
| Balance, August 31, 2011 | 107,775 | |||
| Imputed interest (see Note 12) | 2,334 | |||
| Stock based compensation | 159,850 | |||
| Warrants expired | 762 | |||
| Balance, May 31, 2012 | $ | 270,721 | ||
| 12. | Related Party Transactions and Balances |
The following transactions with individuals related to the Company arose in the normal course of business have been accounted for at the exchange amount being the amount agreed to by the related parties, which approximates the arm’s length equivalent value.
Compensation of Key Management Personnel
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the nine month period were as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||
| Short Term Employee Benefits (1) | $ | 56,250 | $ | 37,500 | ||||
| Stock based compensation expense (3) | 95,910 | - | ||||||
| $ | 152,160 | $ | 37,500 | |||||
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The following balances owing to the President the Company are included in trade and other payables and are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 (2) | ||||||||||
| Short Term Employee Benefits (1) | $ | 112,500 | $ | 56,250 | $ | 18,000 | ||||||
| Expenses paid on behalf of the Company | 1,896 | - | - | |||||||||
| $ | 114,396 | $ | 56,250 | $ | 18,000 | |||||||
| (1) | Commencing December 1, 2010 the Company accrues management fees for the President of the Company at a rate of $6,250 per month. |
| (2) | Management fees to the former President of the Company. |
| (3) | On March 1, 2012, the Company granted 600,000 post forward split options to an officer and directors with an exercise price of $0.16 per share expiring on February 28, 2017. |
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company accrued director’s fees of $3,400 (May 31, 2011 $1,500). At May 31, 2012 the amount of directors’ fees included in trade and other payables was $12,200 (August 31, 2011 $8,800 and September 1, 2010 $6,700).
At May 31, 2012 the Company had promissory notes payable to the President of $28,845 and US$300,000 (August 31, 2011 US$300,000). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, Company received CDN$28,845.. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $24,515. At May 31, 2012, included in trade and other payables is interest of $21,583 (August 31, 2011 $26,135). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 103,806 common shares to the President as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $30,195. The notes are due on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes.
On September 1, 2011 the Company paid to Source Re Work Program, Inc. (“Source”) the secured promissory note in full in the amount of US$75,000 together with accrued interest of US$6,250. Eric Johnson was the President of Source, is a shareholder of the Company and was the Vice President of Operations for Dyami Energy until April 13, 2011 (see Note 13).
At May 31, 2012 the Company has a US$960,000, 10% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (“Benchmark”). Benchmark is a shareholder of the Company. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $60,081. At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is interest of $41,373 (August 31, 2011 $92,219 and September 1, 2010 $26,862). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 515,406 common shares as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $103,021(see Note 13).
At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is $338 due to Gottbetter & Partners LLP for legal fees (August 31, 2011 $68,918). On February 17, 2012 the Company converted $50,000 of debt into 500,000 units of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant where each whole warrant is exercisable until February 17, 2012 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. On April 13, 2012 the Company completed a private placement of 3,000,000 units in the capital of the Company and for gross proceeds of US$750,000 and paid to Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC a placement agent fee of US$30,000 and issued 60,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.25 until April 13, 2012. Gottbetter Capital Group, Inc. is a shareholder of the Company. Adam Gottbetter is the managing and principal partner of Gottbetter & Partners LLP, and the beneficial owner of Gottbetter Capital Group, Inc., and Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC.
At August 31, 2011 the Company had an unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand shareholder loan in the amount of $57,500 (September 1, 2010 $57,500). For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 interest was imputed at a rate of 10% per annum and interest of $2,334 was recorded and included in contributed surplus. On January 24, 2012 the Company converted $50,000 of the loan into 500,000 units and on February 17, 2012 the Company converted the balance of the loan, $7,500 into 75,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 and February 17, 2012 respectively to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company received US$175,000 and $293,000 and issued promissory notes to six shareholders. During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company paid US$40,000 in promissory notes. At May 31, 2012, the Company had shareholder loans payable of US $2,323,740 and $293,000 (August 31, 2011 US$2,490,000 and CDN$149,000). The notes are payable on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $199,394. At May 31, 2012, included in trade and other payables is interest of $141,492(August 31, 2011 $171,640). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 1,105,676 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder notes in the amount of $236,669.
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On January 24, 2012 the Company converted $250,000 of shareholder loans into 2,500,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit and on February 17, 2012 the Company converted $500,000 into 5,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 and February 17, 2012 respectively to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share.
| 13. | Secured Notes Payable and Loan Payable |
At August 31, 2011 the Company had a secured promissory note payable to Source Re Work Program, Inc. (“Source”) in the amount of US$75,000 (September 1, 2010 US$175,000). During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company paid the balance due on the secured promissory note of US$75,000 together with accrued interest to August 31, 2011 of US$6,250 (September 1, 2010 Nil).
At August 31, 2010 the Company had a US$960,000, 6% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 US$960,000). The note was payable on December 31, 2011 or upon the Company closing a financing or series of financings in excess of US$4,500,000. The due date of the note was extended until November 30, 2012 with an interest rate of 10% per annum. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $60,081. At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is interest of $41,373 (August 31, 2011 $92,219 and September 1, 2010 $26,862). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 515,406 common shares as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $103,021. The note is secured by Dyami Energy’s interest in the Matthews and Murphy Leases, Zavala County, Texas (the “Leases”). The carrying value of Dyami Energy’s interest in the Leases at May 31, 2012 was $4,341,781. The Company may, in its sole discretion, prepay any portion of the principal amount.
The loan payable in the amount of $110,000 was due to an arms’ length 3rd party and was unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. On May 4, 2011 the Company repaid the demand loan in full.
| 14. | Finance Income and Expense |
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Finance Income | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain | $ | - | $ | 19,424 | $ | - | $ | 196,612 | ||||||||
| Finance Expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Accretion of decommissioning obligations | 708 | 271 | 1,767 | 710 | ||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss | 98,493 | - | 192,469 | - | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 156,113 | 74,864 | 292,762 | 179,044 | ||||||||||||
| 255,314 | 75,135 | 486,998 | 179,754 | |||||||||||||
| Net finance income (expense) | $ | (255,314 | ) | $ | (55,711 | ) | $ | (486,998 | ) | $ | 16,858 | |||||
| 15. | Derivative Financial Instruments |
The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which is different to the functional currency of the Company (Canadian Dollars) and accordingly the warrants are treated as a financial liability and the fair value movement during the period is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
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The following tables sets out the changes in derivative financial instruments during the respective periods.
| Number of Warrants | Fair Value Assigned | Weighted Average Exercise Price US $ | ||||||||||
| September 1, 2010 | 2,209,233 | $ | 2,580,089 | $ | 1.17 | |||||||
| Warrants cancelled | (54,645 | ) | (58,275 | ) | ||||||||
| Warrants issued | 50,000 | 40,766 | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value estimates | - | (1,237,131 | ) | - | ||||||||
| As at August 31, 2011 | 2,204,588 | 1,325,449 | $ | 1.19 | ||||||||
| Warrants expired | (296,903 | ) | (762 | ) | ||||||||
| Forward stock split (Note 11) | 1,907,687 | - | ||||||||||
| Warrants issued | 1,500,000 | 280,332 | ||||||||||
| Broker warrants issued | 60,000 | 19,657 | ||||||||||
| Warrants expired | (100,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value estimates | - | (701,528 | ) | - | ||||||||
| As at May 31, 2012 | 5,275,372 | $ | 923,148 | $ | 0.53 | |||||||
On August 31, 2010, the Company issued 1,709,233 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00 per common share until August 31, 2014. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $617,759 (August 31, 2011 $1,145,351, September 1, 2010 $2,046,871).
On June 10, 2010, the Company issued 333,333 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00 per common share until December 10, 2011. On November 20, 2010 the Company cancelled 36,430 warrants and fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $38,301 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus. On December 10, 2011 the remaining 296,903 warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $17 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus (August 31, 2011 $89,499, September 1, 2010 $350,450).
On June 10, 2010, the Company issued 166,667 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.50 per common share until June 10, 2012. On November 20, 2010 the Company cancelled 18,215 warrants and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $19,974 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus. The fair value of the remaining 296,903 post forward split warrants measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $1 (August 31, 2011 $68,437, September 1, 2010 $182,768).
On April 29, 2011, the Company issued 50,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US $1.25 per common share expiring May 4, 2012. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was Nil (August 31, 2011 $22,162, September 1, 2010 Nil). On May 4, 2012 100,000 post forward split warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $745 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus.
On April 13, 2012 the Company issued 1,500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 expiring April 13, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $293,122
On April 13, 2012 the Company issued 60,000 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring April 13, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $12,266.
16. Financial Instruments and Concentration of Risks
The Company has classified its financial instruments as follows:
| Financial Instrument | Category | Measurement method |
| Cash and cash equivalents | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Marketable securities | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Derivative financial instruments | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Trade and other receivables | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost |
| Trade and other payables | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
| Secured note payable and shareholders loans | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
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The types of risk exposure and the ways in which such exposures are managed are as follows:
Credit Risk
Credit risk is primarily related to the Company’s receivables from joint venture partners and the risk of financial loss if a partner or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Receivables from joint venture partners are normally collected within one to three months of the joint venture bill being issued to the partner. The Company historically has not experienced any collection issues with its joint venture partners to date. The Company attempts to mitigate the risk from joint venture receivables by obtaining partner approval of significant capital expenditures prior to expenditure. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts as determined by management based on their assessed collectability; therefore, the carrying amount of trade and other receivables generally represents the maximum credit exposure. The Company believes that its counterparties currently have the financial capacity to settle outstanding obligations in the normal course of business.
Concentration risks exist in cash and cash equivalents because significant balances are maintained with one financial institution and a brokerage firm. The risk is mitigated because the financial institution is an international bank and the brokerage firm is a reputable Canadian brokerage firm.
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 198,942 | $ | 165,266 | $ | 43,776 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 208,881 | 127,546 | 53,060 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 36,222 | 45,522 | - | |||||||||
| Due from related party | - | - | 1,325 | |||||||||
| Impairment of accounts receivable | (5,260 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
| Balance | $ | 438,785 | $ | 338,334 | $ | 98,161 | ||||||
Liquidity Risk
The Company monitors its liquidity position regularly to assess whether it has the funds necessary to fulfill planned exploration commitments on its oil and gas properties or that viable options are available to fund such commitments from new equity issuances or alternative sources such as farm-out agreements. However, as an exploration company at an early stage of development and without significant internally generated cash flow, there are inherent liquidity risks, including the possibility that additional financing may not be available to the Company, or that actual exploration expenditures may exceed those planned. The current uncertainty in global markets could have an impact on the Company’s future ability to access capital on terms that are acceptable to the Company. The Company has so far been able to raise the required financing to meet its obligations.
The following table illustrates the contractual maturities of financial liabilities:
| May 31, 2012 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 705,625 | $ | 705,625 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured note payable (1) | 993,504 | 993,504 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans (1) | 2,726,684 | 2,726,684 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,425,813 | $ | 4,425,813 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| August 31, 2011 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 1,197,695 | $ | 1,197,695 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable (1) | 1,012,644 | 1,012,644 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans (1) | 2,936,236 | 2,936,236 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,146,575 | $ | 5,146,575 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
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| September 1, 2010 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 421,928 | $ | 421,928 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable (1) | 1,207,527 | 186,183 | $ | 1,021,344 | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans | 57,500 | 57,500 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Loan payable | 110,000 | 110,000 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,796,955 | $ | 775,611 | $ | 1,021,344 | - | - | ||||||||||||
| (1) | Translated at current exchange rate. |
Market Risk
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial market prices, including interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk, and other relevant market or price risks. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments to mitigate this risk.
The oil and gas industry is exposed to a variety of risks including the uncertainty of finding and recovering new economic reserves, the performance of hydrocarbon reservoirs, securing markets for production, commodity prices, interest rate fluctuations, potential damage to or malfunction of equipment and changes to income tax, royalty, environmental or other governmental regulations.
Market events and conditions in recent years including disruptions in the international credit markets and other financial systems and the deterioration of global economic conditions have caused significant volatility to commodity prices. These conditions caused a loss of confidence in the broader U.S. and global credit and financial markets. Notwithstanding various actions by governments, concerns about the general condition of the capital markets, financial instruments, banks, investment banks, insurers and other financial institutions caused the broader credit markets to further deteriorate and stock markets to decline. These factors have negatively impacted company valuations and may impact the performance of the global economy going forward. Although economic conditions improved towards the latter portion of 2009, the recovery has been slow in various jurisdictions including in Europe and the United States and has been impacted by various ongoing factors including sovereign debt levels and high levels of unemployment which continue to impact commodity prices and to result in volatility in the stock market.
The Company mitigates these risks by:
| • | utilizing competent, professional consultants as support teams to company staff. |
| • | performing geophysical, geological or engineering analyses of prospects. |
| • | focusing on a limited number of core properties. |
| (i) | Commodity Price Risk |
Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for petroleum and natural gas are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand.
The Company believes that movement in commodity prices that are reasonably possible over the next twelve month period will not have a significant impact on the Company.
Commodity Price Sensitivity
The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the fair value of the Company’s risk management position for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 to fluctuations in natural gas prices, with all other variables held constant. When assessing the potential impact of these price changes, the Company believes that 10 percent volatility is a reasonable measure. Fluctuations in natural gas prices potentially could have resulted in unrealized gains (losses) impacting net income as follows:
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| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
| Increase 10% | Decrease 10% | Increase 10% | Decrease 10% | |||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 36,801 | $ | 30,109 | $ | 45,493 | $ | 37,223 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (1,884,385 | ) | $ | (1,891,077 | ) | $ | (9,914 | ) | $ | (18,184 | ) | ||||
| (ii) | Currency Risk |
The Company is exposed to the fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The prices received by the Company for the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids are primarily determined in reference to United States dollars but are settled with the Company in Canadian dollars. The Company’s cash flow for commodity sales will therefore be impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
The Company operates in Canada and a portion of its expenses are incurred in U.S. dollars. A significant change in the currency exchange rates between the CDN dollar relative to US dollar could have an effect on the Company’s financial instruments. The Company does not hedge its foreign currency exposure.
The following assets and liabilities are denominated in US dollars at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010:
| Financial Instruments | May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 136,986 | $ | 117,383 | $ | 5,046 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 67,292 | 72,487 | 21,926 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 35,000 | - | - | |||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 4,340,782 | 3,870,796 | 863,304 | |||||||||
| Due from related party | - | 1,245 | ||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | (239,732 | ) | (656,401 | ) | (198,015 | ) | ||||||
| Shareholder loans | (2,323,740 | ) | (2,790,000 | ) | - | |||||||
| Secured notes payable | (960,000 | ) | (1,035,000 | ) | (1,135,000 | ) | ||||||
| Net assets denominated in US$ | $ | 1,056,588 | $ | (420,735 | ) | $ | (441,494 | ) | ||||
| Net asset CDN dollar equivalent at period end (1) | $ | 1,093,463 | $ | (411,647 | ) | $ | (469,705 | ) | ||||
(1) Translated at the exchange rate in effect at May 31, 2012 $1.0349 (August 31, 2011 $0.9784, September 1, 2010 $1.0639)
The following table shows the estimated sensitivity of the Company’s total comprehensive loss for the periods set out from a change in the U.S dollar exchange rate in which the Company has exposure with all other variables held constant.
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase | Decrease | Increase | Decrease | Increase | Decrease | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage change in US Dollar | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 21,869 | (21,869 | ) | 8,233 | (8,233 | ) | 9,394 | (9,394 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | % | 43,739 | (43,739 | ) | 16,466 | (16,466 | ) | 18,788 | (18,788 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | % | 65,608 | (65,608 | ) | 24,699 | (24,699 | ) | 28,182 | (28,182 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | % | 87,477 | (87,477 | ) | 32,932 | (32,932 | ) | 37,576 | (37,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 | % | 109,346 | (109,346 | ) | 41,165 | (41,165 | ) | 46,971 | (46,971 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| (iii) | Interest Rate Risk |
Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the value of a financial instrument or cash flows associated with the instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The majority of the Company’s debt is short-term in nature with fixed rates.
Based on management's knowledge and experience of the financial markets, the Company believes that the movements in interest rates that are reasonably possible over the next twelve month period will not have a significant impact on the Company.
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| (iv) | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The Company’s financial instruments included on the statement of financial position as at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010, are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, prepaid expenses and deposits, due from related party, trade and other payables, secured notes payable, shareholder loans, loan payable, and derivative financial instruments.
The Company classifies the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument.
• Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
• Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices in Level 2 are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed or corroborated in the marketplace.
• Level 3 – Valuations in this level are those with inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Instrument Classification | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value through profit and loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | 198,942 | 198,942 | 165,266 | 165,266 | 43,776 | 43,776 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments | 923,148 | 923,148 | 1,325,449 | 1,325,449 | 2,580,089 | 2,580,089 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loans and receivables: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 203,621 | 203,621 | 127,546 | 127,546 | 53,060 | 53,060 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 36,222 | 36,222 | 45,522 | 45,522 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Due from related party | - | - | 1,325 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | 705,625 | 705,625 | 1,197,695 | 1,197,695 | 421,928 | 421,928 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable | 993,504 | 993,504 | 1,012,644 | 1,012,644 | 1,207,527 | 1,207,527 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 2,726,684 | 2,726,684 | 2,936,236 | 2,936,236 | 57,500 | 57,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loan payable | - | - | - | - | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and marketable securities are stated at fair value (Level 1 measurement). The carrying value of trade and other receivables, due from related party, trade and other payables, secured notes payable, shareholder loans and loan payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments (Level 3 measurement).
Capital Management
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to ensure the Company will have sufficient financial capacity, liquidity and flexibility to funds its operations, growth and ongoing exploration and development commitments on its oil and gas interests. The Company is dependent on funding these activities through debt and equity financings. Due to long lead cycles of the Company’s exploration activities, the Company’s capital requirements currently exceed its operational cash flow generated. As such the Company is dependent upon future financings in order to maintain its flexibility and liquidity and may from time to time be required to issue equity, issue debt, adjust capital spending or seek joint venture partners.
The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of any underlying assets in order to meet current and upcoming obligations. Current plans for the development commitments of the Company’s Texas leases include debt or equity financing or seeking and obtaining a joint venture partner.
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The board of directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management and favourable market conditions to sustain future development of the business.
As at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 the Company considered its capital structure to comprise of shareholders equity and long-term debt.
Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.
There were no changes in the Company’s capital management during the period ended May 31, 2012.
The Company is not subject to any externally imposed restrictions on its capital requirements.
| 17. | Provisions |
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$62,800. Dyami Energy is disputing the claim on the basis of excessive charges. The full amount of the provision in the amount of CDN$64,994 has been recorded at May 31, 2012 (August 31, 2011 $61,144 and September 1, 2010 $66,813) and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$64,863. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount charged due to faulty equipment. The full amount of the provision of CDN$67,128 been recorded at May 31, 2012. Any legal costs will be expensed as incurred and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.
| 18. | Supplemental cash flow information and Non-Cash Transactions |
The following table summarizes the non-cash transactions for the periods set out:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| Non-cash transactions | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Warrants cancelled | - | - | - | (58,275 | ) | |||||||||||
| Warrants expired | (745 | ) | - | (762 | ) | - | ||||||||||
| Units issued to settle debt | - | - | 2,252,715 | - | ||||||||||||
| Shares issued to settle debt | 44,547 | - | 440,136 | - | ||||||||||||
| Issuance of units as compensation | - | 95,800 | - | 95,800 | ||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information for the periods set out:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| Supplemental cash flow information | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Interest paid | 43,981 | - | 369,884 | - | ||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in non-cash working capital for the periods set out:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | (63,371 | ) | (125,458 | ) | (76,075 | ) | (188,409 | ) | ||||||||
| Trade and other payables | 14,784 | 30,324 | (72,185 | ) | 111,079 | |||||||||||
| Provisions | 6,166 | - | 70,978 | - | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | (36,222 | ) | - | 9,300 | - | |||||||||||
| Due from related party | - | - | - | 1,325 | ||||||||||||
| Net change | (78,643 | ) | (95,134 | ) | (67,982 | ) | (76,005 | ) | ||||||||
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| 19. | Comparative Figures |
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation under IFRS.
| 20. | Subsequent Events |
On June 10, 2012, 296,906 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.75 expired.
| 21. | Transition to IFRS |
As disclosed in Note 2, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements represent the Company’s initial presentation of the financial results of operations and financial position under IFRS for the period ended May 31, 2012 in conjunction with the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements to be issued under IFRS as at and for the year ended August 31, 2012. As a result, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS 1, “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”, as issued by the IASB. Previously, the Company prepared its interim and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
IFRS 1 requires the presentation of comparative information as at the September 1, 2010 (the “Transition Date”) and subsequent comparative periods as well as the consistent and retrospective application of IFRS accounting policies. To assist with the transition, the provisions of IFRS 1 allow for certain mandatory and optional exemptions for first-time adopters to alleviate the retrospective application of all IFRSs.
The following reconciliations present the adjustments made to the Company’s previous Canadian GAAP results of operations and financial position to comply with IFRS 1. A summary of the significant accounting policy changes and applicable exemptions are discussed following the reconciliations. Reconciliations include the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of financial position as at the Transition Date, May 31, 2011 and August 31, 2011, condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2011 and for the twelve months ended August 31, 2011 and shareholder’s equity reconciliations as at the Transition Date, May 31, 2011 and August 31, 2011.
| (a) | First-time adoption exemptions and exception applied by the Company: |
| (i) | Business combinations |
IFRS 1 allows the Corporation to adopt IFRS 3, Business Combinations, on a prospective basis rather than retrospectively restating all prior business combinations. The Company elected not to retrospectively apply IFRS 3 to business combinations that occurred prior to the Transition Date and such business combinations have not been restated. Any goodwill arising on such business combinations before the Transition Date has not been adjusted from the carrying value previously determined under Canadian GAAP as a result of applying these exemptions.
| (ii) | Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets |
The Company has elected to apply the exemption from full retrospective application of decommissioning liabilities as allowed under IFRS 1. As such, the Company has:
| (a) | measured the liability as at September 1, 2010 in accordance with IAS 37; |
| (b) | estimated the amount that would have been included in the cost of the related asset when the liability first arose, by discounting the liability to that date using its best estimate of the historical risk-adjusted discount rate that would have applied for that liability over the intervening period; and |
| (c) | calculated the accumulated depreciation on that amount, as at September 1, 2010, on the basis of the current estimate of the useful life of the asset, using the depreciation policy adopted by the Company. |
| (iii) | Arrangements containing a lease |
The Company has not reassessed any arrangements to determine whether they contain a lease if they have already been assessed under Canadian GAAP. Additionally, any arrangements that have not been assessed under Canadian GAAP have been assessed under IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease based on terms and conditions existing at September 1, 2010.
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Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Financial Position from Canadian GAAP to IFRS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | Reclassification | ||||||||||||||||||
| Financial | issioning | of | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 1, 2010 | Instruments | Obligation | Provision | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note d) | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 43,776 | $ | 43,776 | ||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 53,060 | 53,060 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Due from related party | 1,325 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 98,162 | 98,162 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 314,000 | 314,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 5,695,290 | 5,695,290 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6,009,290 | 6,009,290 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 6,107,452 | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | $ | 488,741 | (66,813 | ) | $ | 421,928 | ||||||||||||||
| Secured note payable | 186,183 | 186,183 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 57,500 | 57,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loan payable | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provisions | - | 66,813 | 66,813 | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 2,580,089 | 2,580,089 | |||||||||||||||||
| 842,424 | 2,580,089 | - | 3,422,513 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Secured note payable | 1,021,344 | 1,021,344 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Decomissioning obligations | 3,907 | 2,648 | 6,555 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1,025,251 | - | 2,648 | 1,027,899 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,867,675 | 2,580,089 | 2,648 | 4,450,412 | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share Capital | 3,817,184 | 3,817,184 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants | 2,096,078 | (1,715,344 | ) | 380,734 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contributed surplus | 43,750 | 43,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deficit | (1,717,235 | ) | (864,745 | ) | (2,648 | ) | (2,584,628 | ) | ||||||||||||
| 4,239,777 | (2,580,089 | ) | (2,648 | ) | 1,657,040 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 6,107,452 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Financial Position from Canadian GAAP to IFRS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | Reclassification | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial | issioning | of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2011 | Instruments | Obligation | Depletion | Provision | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note c) | (Note d) | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 257,276 | $ | 257,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 241,469 | 241,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | - | 113,805 | 113,805 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 498,746 | 113,805 | 612,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 296,745 | (216 | ) | 59 | 296,588 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 7,910,187 | 15,734 | 7,925,921 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8,206,932 | - | 15,518 | 59 | 8,222,509 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 8,705,678 | $ | 113,805 | $ | 15,518 | $ | 59 | $ | - | $ | 8,835,060 | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | $ | 599,820 | (60,841 | ) | $ | 538,979 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable | 1,002,708 | 1,002,708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 2,628,500 | 2,628,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provisions | - | 60,841 | 60,841 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 2,156,018 | 2,156,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,231,028 | 2,156,018 | - | 6,387,046 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decomissioning obligations | 29,189 | 18,196 | 47,385 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 4,260,217 | 2,156,018 | 6,434,431 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share Capital | 4,600,573 | 34,983 | 4,635,556 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants | 1,971,248 | (1,718,611 | ) | 252,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contributed surplus | 48,051 | 58,275 | 106,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 4,787 | 4,787 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deficit | (2,179,198 | ) | (416,860 | ) | (2,678 | ) | 59 | (2,598,677 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| 4,445,461 | (2,042,213 | ) | 15,518 | 59 | 2,400,629 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 8,705,678 | $ | 113,805 | $ | 15,518 | $ | 59 | $ | - | $ | 8,835,060 | ||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Statement of Financial Position from Canadian GAAP to IFRS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | Reclassification | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial | issioning | of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 31, 2011 | Instruments | Obligation | Depletion | Provision | August 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note c) | (Note d) | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 165,266 | $ | 165,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 127,546 | 127,546 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 44,285 | 1,237 | 45,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 337,098 | 1,237 | 338,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 243,000 | (1,298 | ) | 1,298 | 243,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 8,898,128 | 12,823 | 8,910,951 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 9,141,128 | - | 11,525 | 1,298 | 9,153,951 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 9,478,226 | $ | 1,237 | $ | 11,525 | $ | 1,298 | $ | 9,492,286 | ||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | $ | 1,258,839 | (61,144 | ) | 1,197,695 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Secured note payable | 1,012,644 | 1,012,644 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 2,936,236 | 2,936,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provisions | - | 61,144 | 61,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 1,325,449 | 1,325,449 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5,207,719 | 1,325,449 | - | 6,533,168 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decomissioning obligations | 50,208 | 14,480 | 64,688 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 5,257,927 | 1,325,449 | 14,480 | 6,597,856 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share Capital | 4,635,556 | 4,635,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants | 1,969,516 | (1,716,879 | ) | 252,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contributed surplus | 85,019 | 22,756 | 107,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,460 | 3,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deficit | (2,473,252 | ) | 369,911 | (2,955 | ) | 1,298 | (2,104,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 4,220,299 | (1,324,212 | ) | (2,955 | ) | 1,298 | 2,894,430 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 9,478,226 | $ | 1,237 | $ | 11,525 | $ | 1,298 | $ | - | $ | 9,492,286 | ||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comphrensive Loss from Canadian GAAP to IFRS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Financial | issioning | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2011 | Instruments | Obligation | Depletion | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note c) | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas sales, net of royalties | $ | 12,474 | $ | 12,474 | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs | 16,262 | 16,262 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depletion | 5,628 | (3 | ) | 5,625 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 84,765 | 84,765 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 99,603 | (76,842 | ) | 22,761 | ||||||||||||||||
| 206,258 | (76,842 | ) | - | (3 | ) | 129,413 | ||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense | 55,727 | (16 | ) | 55,711 | ||||||||||||||||
| 261,985 | (76,842 | ) | (16 | ) | (3 | ) | 185,124 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss before undernoted items | (249,511 | ) | 76,842 | 16 | 3 | (172,650 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments | (84,716 | ) | (84,716 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the period | (249,511 | ) | (7,874 | ) | 16 | 3 | (257,366 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain | 7,697 | 7,697 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period | $ | (241,814 | ) | (7,874 | ) | 16 | 3 | $ | (249,669 | ) | ||||||||||
| Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.007 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 32,548,071 | 32,548,071 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended | Financial | issioning | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2011 | Instruments | Obligation | Depletion | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note c) | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas sales, net of royalties | $ | 41,358 | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs | 49,667 | 49,667 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depletion | 17,255 | (59 | ) | 17,196 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 353,684 | 35,519 | 389,203 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 99,603 | (76,842 | ) | 22,761 | ||||||||||||||||
| 520,209 | (41,323 | ) | - | (59 | ) | 478,827 | ||||||||||||||
| Net finance income | (16,888 | ) | 30 | (16,858 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| 503,321 | (41,323 | ) | 30 | (59 | ) | 461,969 | ||||||||||||||
| Net loss before undernoted items | (461,963 | ) | (41,323 | ) | (30 | ) | 59 | (420,611 | ) | |||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments | 406,562 | 406,562 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the period | (461,963 | ) | 365,239 | (30 | ) | 59 | (14,049 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain | 4,787 | 4,787 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period | $ | (457,176 | ) | 365,239 | (30 | ) | 59 | $ | (9,262 | ) | ||||||||||
| Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.015 | ) | $ | (0.000 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 31,376,527 | 31,376,527 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comphrensive Loss from Canadian GAAP to IFRS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Effect of Transition to IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrivative | Decomm- | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year Ended | Financial | issioning | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| August 31, 2011 | Instruments | Obligation | Depletion | August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
| Canadian GAAP | (Note a) | (Note b) | (Note c) | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas sales, net of royalties | $ | 56,916 | $ | 56,916 | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs | 52,190 | 52,190 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depletion | 23,136 | (83 | ) | 23,053 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 502,474 | 502,474 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 88,569 | 2,475 | 91,044 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment | 49,464 | (1,215 | ) | 48,249 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of marketable securities | (8,000 | ) | (8,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 707,833 | 2,475 | (1,298 | ) | 709,010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense | 105,100 | 308 | 105,408 | |||||||||||||||||
| 812,933 | 2,475 | 308 | (1,298 | ) | 814,418 | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss before undernoted items | (756,017 | ) | (2,475 | ) | (308 | ) | 1,298 | (757,502 | ) | |||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments | - | 1,237,131 | 1,237,131 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | (756,017 | ) | 1,234,656 | (308 | ) | 1,298 | 479,629 | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on foreign exchange | 3,460 | 3,460 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the period | $ | (752,557 | ) | $ | 1,234,656 | $ | (308 | ) | $ | 1,298 | $ | 483,090 | ||||||||
| Income (loss) per share, basic | $ | (0.024 | ) | $ | 0.015 | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.024 | ) | $ | 0.011 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 31,927,228 | 31,927,228 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 45,200,342 | 45,200,342 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciltaion of Shareholders' Equity as at September 1, 2010, May 31, 2011 and August 31, 2011
From Canadian GAAP to IFRS
| Note | September 1, 2010 | May 31, 2011 | August 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Total Shareholders' Equity under Canadian GAAP | $ | 4,239,777 | $ | 4,445,461 | $ | 4,220,299 | ||||||||||
| Reclassify warrants from equity to derivative financial instruments | a | (1,715,344 | ) | (1,718,611 | ) | (1,679,825 | ) | |||||||||
| Effect of gain (loss) on fair value of derivative financial instruments | a | (864,745 | ) | (323,602 | ) | 356,829 | ||||||||||
| Effect of increase in decommissioning provisions | b | (2,648 | ) | (2,678 | ) | (2,956 | ) | |||||||||
| Effect of changes in depletion | c | 59 | 83 | |||||||||||||
| Total adjustments to shareholders' equity | (2,582,737 | ) | (2,044,832 | ) | (1,325,869 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total Shareholders' Equity under IFRS | $ | 1,657,040 | $ | 2,400,629 | $ | 2,894,430 | ||||||||||
Notes to IFRS Reconciliations
| (a) | Warrants |
Under Canadian GAAP the warrants were classified as a component of equity. Under IFRS, because the specified exercise price is denominated in United States dollars (a currency other than the functional currency of the Company), the warrants are considered derivative liabilities. The warrants are required to be fair valued at each reporting period, with changes in that fair value being recorded in profit and loss.
The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position is as follows:
| September 1, 2010 | May 31, 2011 | August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Adjustment to prepaid expense and deposits | - | - | 1,237 | |||||||||
| Adjustment to warrants | (1,715,344 | ) | (1,718,611 | ) | (1,716,879 | ) | ||||||
| Adjustment to derivative financial instruments | 2,580,089 | 2,156,018 | 1,325,449 | |||||||||
| Adjustment to deficit | 864,745 | 416,860 | (369,911 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjustment to prepaid expenses and deposit | - | 113,805 | - | |||||||||
| Adjustment to common shares | - | 34,983 | - | |||||||||
| Adjustment to contributed surplus | - | 58,275 | 22,756 | |||||||||
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The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
| Three Months Ended May 31, 2011 | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2011 |
August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments | (84,716 | ) | 406,562 | 1,237,131 | ||||||||
| Adjustment to stock based compensation | (76,842 | ) | (76,842 | ) | 2,475 | |||||||
| (b) | Decommissioning Obligations |
Under Canadian GAAP, future cash flows relating to the funding of asset retirement obligations were discounted at a credit adjusted risk free rate. Under IFRS the future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax risk free rate that reflects current markets assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. This has resulted in an increase in the decommissioning obligation at the Transition Date with a corresponding increase in deficit.
Under Canadian GAAP, accretion of the discount was included in operating costs and under IFRS it is included in finance expenses.
The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position is as follows:
| September 1, 2010 | May 31, 2011 | August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | - | (216 | ) | (1,298 | ) | |||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | - | 15,734 | 12,823 | |||||||||
| Decommissioning obligations | 2,648 | 18,196 | 14,480 | |||||||||
| Deficit | 2,648 | 2,678 | 2,955 | |||||||||
The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
| Three Months Ended May 31, 2011 |
Nine Months Ended May 31, 2011 |
August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Net finance expense | (16 | ) | 30 | 308 | ||||||||
| (c) | Depletion |
The Company depletes its Property, Plant and Equipment assets using a unit of production under both IFRS and Canadian GAAP. However, due to the adjustments in decommissioning obligations, the carrying value of Property Plant and Equipment has changed resulting in adjustments to depletion.
The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position is as follows:
| September 1, 2010 | May 31, 2011 | August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment | - | 59 | - | |||||||||
The impact on the condensed consolidated statement of statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
| Three Months Ended May 31, 2011 | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2011 |
August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||
| Depletion | (3 | ) | (59 | ) | (83 | ) | ||||||
| Impairment on property, plant and equipment | - | - | (1215 | ) | ||||||||
| (d) | Reclassification of Provision |
The Company has reclassified a provision under IFRS which was previously included in trade and other payables under Canadian GAAP.
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Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the period ended
May 31, 2012
1 King Street West, Suite 1505, Toronto, ON, Canada Telephone: 416 364 4039, Facsimile: 416 364-8244
OVERVIEW
Eagleford Energy Inc. (“Eagleford” or the “Company”) is amalgamated under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Company's business focus consists of acquiring, exploring and developing oil and gas interests. The recoverability of the amount shown for these properties is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete exploration and development, and future profitable production or proceeds from disposition of such property. The Company’s oil and gas interests are located in Alberta, Canada and Zavala County, Texas. In addition the Company holds a 0.3% net smelter return royalty on 8 mining claim blocks located in Red Lake, Ontario which is carried on the consolidated balance sheets at nil. The Company’s common shares trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol EFRDF.
The Company’s Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (the “interim statements”) for the period ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries 1354166 Alberta Ltd.(“1354166 Alberta”) and Dyami Energy LLC (“Dyami Energy”).
Our Canadian public filings can be accessed and viewed via the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com. Readers can also access and view our Canadian public insider trading reports via the System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders at www.sedi.ca. Our U.S. public filings are available at the public reference room of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580,Washington, DC 20549 and at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Eagleford should be read in conjunction with the Company’s interim statements for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2011 and notes thereto. In 2010, the CICA Handbook was revised to incorporate International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and requires publicly accountable enterprises to apply such standards effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. Previously, the Company prepared its interim and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“CDN GAAP”). The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and all amounts herein are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis is dated July 16, 2012 and has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
The accounting policies of the Company have been adjusted to comply with IFRS beginning with the statement of financial position as at September 1, 2010. A comprehensive summary of all of the significant changes, including reconciliations of CDN GAAP financial statements to those prepared under IFRS, is presented in Note 21 “Transition to IFRS” of the Company’s interim financial statements as at and for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2011.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains certain forward-looking statements, including management’s assessment of future plans and operations, and capital expenditures and the timing thereof, that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks associated with oil and gas exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing and transportation, loss of markets, volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, competition from other producers, inability to retain drilling rigs and other services, delays resulting from or inability to obtain required regulatory approvals and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, the impact of general economic conditions in Canada, the United States and overseas, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations (including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations) and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and market valuations of companies with respect to announced transactions and the final valuations thereof, and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits, including the amount of proceeds, that the Company will derive there from. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this Management Discussion and Analysis are made as at the date of this Management Discussion and Analysis and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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Non-IFRS Measurements – Certain measures in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS including "Operating net back" are considered Non-IFRS measures. Therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures are common with the oil and gas industry and have been described and presented in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the company's liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. These terms are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and are therefore presented here to provide balances comparable to other oil and gas production companies.
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
| Bbl | barrel |
| Bbl/d | barrels per day |
| Boe | barrels of oil equivalent (1) |
| Boe/d | barrels of oil equivalent per day |
| Mcf | 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas |
| Mcf/d | 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day |
(1) Boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1Bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Disclosure provided herein in respect of Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.
The following table sets forth certain standard conversions between Standard Imperial Units and the International System of units (or metric units).
| To Convert From | To | Multiply By | ||
| Mcf | Cubic metres | 28.317 | ||
| Cubic metres | Cubic feet | 35.494 | ||
| Bbls | Cubic metres | 0.159 | ||
| Cubic metres | Bbls | 6.292 | ||
| Feet | Metres | 0.305 | ||
| Metres | Feet | 3.281 | ||
| Miles | Kilometers | 1.609 | ||
| Kilometers | Miles | 0.621 | ||
| Acres (Alberta) | Hectares | 0.405 | ||
| Hectares (Alberta) | Acres | 2.471 |
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Revenue, net of royalties for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 was down $7,903 to $33,455 compared to $41,358 for the same period in 2011. The decrease in revenue during 2012 is attributed a declines in natural gas prices received from the Company’s Botha, Alberta property. Net loss for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 was $1,887,731 compared to a net loss of $14,049 for the comparable nine month period in 2011. The increase in net loss during 2012 was primarily related to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,465,465, stock based compensation expense of $159,850 and higher finance expense totaling $486,998.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company received $321,845 and US$175,000 and issued demand promissory notes bearing interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,724,889 common shares as full settlement of interest due on a secured note and shareholder loans in the amount of $369,885.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 8,575,000 units as full settlement of debt and shareholder loans in the amount of $857,500.
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During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company completed non-brokered private placements of a total of 4,000,000 units for gross proceeds of $503,405.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company paid $73,380 of secured notes and US$40,000 of shareholder loans.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company incurred $264,184 in exploration expenditures related to the Matthews and Murphy Leases in Zavala County, Texas.
The Company expects to apply additional capital to further enhance its property interests. As part of the Company’s oil and gas development program, management of the Company anticipates further expenditures to expand its existing portfolio of proved reserves. Amounts expended on future exploration and development is dependent on the nature of future opportunities evaluated by the Company. Any expenditure which exceeds available cash will be required to be funded by additional share capital or debt issued by the Company, or by other means. The Company’s long-term profitability will depend upon its ability to successfully implement its business plan.
The Company’s past primary source of liquidity and capital resources has been proceeds from the issuance of share capital, shareholder loans and cash flow from oil and gas operations.
RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is subject to several risk factors including, but not limited to: the volatility of oil and natural gas prices; foreign exchange and currency risks; general risks related to foreign operations such as political, economic, regulatory and other uncertainties as they relate to both foreign investment policies and energy policies; governments exercising from time to time significant influence on the economy to control inflation; developing environmental regulations in foreign jurisdictions; discovery of new oil and natural gas reserves; concentration of oil sales receipts with a few major customers; substantial capital expenditures for the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the long-term for which additional financings will required to implement Eagleford’s business plan.
As the Company has not experienced sufficient positive cash flow from operations to independently finance its growth and operations, it has been reliant on access to capital in the form of both debt and equity to fund on-going operations and to fund capital investments. Although periodic volatility of financial and capital markets may severely limit access to capital, the Company has been able to attract the required investment capital in the past however no assurances can be made that it will continue to do so in the future.
Some of the Company’s exploration and development costs are expected to be received/paid in reference to US$ denominated prices while a significant portion of its operating and general and administrative costs are denominated in Canadian dollars. As a result the Company is exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the US dollar and Canadian dollar. The Company has not entered into any currency derivatives in order to reduce its exposure to fluctuations that may incur.
Fluctuations in energy prices will not only impact revenues of the Company but may also affect the ability of the Company to raise additional capital to fund operations and working capital requirements. Crude oil prices are correlated with overall global economic growth and activity. The continuing volatility in the global economic environment has resulted in significant variation in crude oil prices over the last year. Any dramatic drop in crude oil prices will have a negative impact on the operational cash flows of the Company as well as on its ability to finance capital expenditures. In absence of externally-sourced capital, this could limit growth prospects over the short run or may even require the Company to dispose of assets.
The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on the Company’s forward-looking statements should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. The Company also cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Moreover, the forward-looking statements may not be suitable for establishing strategic priorities and objectives, future strategies or actions, financial objectives and projections other than those mentioned above. (For additional risk factors, please see the Company’s Annual Information Form filed on Form 20F).
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
The Company has classified its financial instruments as follows:
| Financial Instrument | Category | Measurement method |
| Cash and cash equivalents | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Marketable securities | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Derivative financial instruments | Fair value through profit or loss | Fair value |
| Trade and other receivables | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost |
| Trade and other payables | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
| Secured note payable and shareholders loans | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
The types of risk exposure and the ways in which such exposures are managed are as follows:
Credit Risk
Credit risk is primarily related to the Company’s receivables from joint venture partners and the risk of financial loss if a partner or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Receivables from joint venture partners are normally collected within one to three months of the joint venture bill being issued to the partner. The Company historically has not experienced any collection issues with its joint venture partners to date. The Company attempts to mitigate the risk from joint venture receivables by obtaining partner approval of significant capital expenditures prior to expenditure. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts as determined by management based on their assessed collectability; therefore, the carrying amount of trade and other receivables generally represents the maximum credit exposure. The Company believes that its counterparties currently have the financial capacity to settle outstanding obligations in the normal course of business.
Concentration risks exist in cash and cash equivalents because significant balances are maintained with one financial institution and a brokerage firm. The risk is mitigated because the financial institution is an international bank and the brokerage firm is a reputable Canadian brokerage firm.
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 198,942 | $ | 165,266 | $ | 43,776 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 208,881 | 127,546 | 53,060 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 36,222 | 45,522 | - | |||||||||
| Due from related party | - | - | 1,325 | |||||||||
| Impairment of accounts receivable | (5,260 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
| Balance | $ | 438,785 | $ | 338,334 | $ | 98,161 | ||||||
Liquidity Risk
The Company monitors its liquidity position regularly to assess whether it has the funds necessary to fulfill planned exploration commitments on its oil and gas properties or that viable options are available to fund such commitments from new equity issuances or alternative sources such as farm-out agreements. However, as an exploration company at an early stage of development and without significant internally generated cash flow, there are inherent liquidity risks, including the possibility that additional financing may not be available to the Company, or that actual exploration expenditures may exceed those planned. The current uncertainty in global markets could have an impact on the Company’s future ability to access capital on terms that are acceptable to the Company. The Company has so far been able to raise the required financing to meet its obligations.
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The following table illustrates the contractual maturities of financial liabilities:
| May 31, 2012 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 705,625 | $ | 705,625 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured note payable (1) | 993,504 | 993,504 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans (1) | 2,726,684 | 2,726,684 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,425,813 | $ | 4,425,813 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| August 31, 2011 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 1,197,695 | $ | 1,197,695 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable (1) | 1,012,644 | 1,012,644 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans (1) | 2,936,236 | 2,936,236 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,146,575 | $ | 5,146,575 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| September 1, 2010 | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade and others payables | $ | 421,928 | $ | 421,928 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable (1) | 1,207,527 | 186,183 | $ | 1,021,344 | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Shareholders loans | 57,500 | 57,500 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Loan payable | 110,000 | 110,000 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,796,955 | $ | 775,611 | $ | 1,021,344 | - | - | ||||||||||||
(1) Translated at current exchange rate.
Market Risk
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial market prices, including interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk, and other relevant market or price risks. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments to mitigate this risk.
The oil and gas industry is exposed to a variety of risks including the uncertainty of finding and recovering new economic reserves, the performance of hydrocarbon reservoirs, securing markets for production, commodity prices, interest rate fluctuations, potential damage to or malfunction of equipment and changes to income tax, royalty, environmental or other governmental regulations.
Market events and conditions in recent years including disruptions in the international credit markets and other financial systems and the deterioration of global economic conditions have caused significant volatility to commodity prices. These conditions caused a loss of confidence in the broader U.S. and global credit and financial markets. Notwithstanding various actions by governments, concerns about the general condition of the capital markets, financial instruments, banks, investment banks, insurers and other financial institutions caused the broader credit markets to further deteriorate and stock markets to decline. These factors have negatively impacted company valuations and may impact the performance of the global economy going forward. Although economic conditions improved towards the latter portion of 2009, the recovery has been slow in various jurisdictions including in Europe and the United States and has been impacted by various ongoing factors including sovereign debt levels and high levels of unemployment which continue to impact commodity prices and to result in volatility in the stock market.
The Company mitigates these risks by:
| • | utilizing competent, professional consultants as support teams to company staff. |
| • | performing geophysical, geological or engineering analyses of prospects. |
| • | focusing on a limited number of core properties. |
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| (i) | Commodity Price Risk |
Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for petroleum and natural gas are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand.
The Company believes that movement in commodity prices that are reasonably possible over the next twelve month period will not have a significant impact on the Company.
Commodity Price Sensitivity
The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the fair value of the Company’s risk management position for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 to fluctuations in natural gas prices, with all other variables held constant. When assessing the potential impact of these price changes, the Company believes that 10 percent volatility is a reasonable measure. Fluctuations in natural gas prices potentially could have resulted in unrealized gains (losses) impacting net income as follows:
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
| Increase 10% | Decrease 10% | Increase 10% | Decrease 10% | |||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 36,801 | $ | 30,109 | $ | 45,493 | $ | 37,223 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (1,884,385 | ) | $ | (1,891,077 | ) | $ | (9,914 | ) | $ | (18,184 | ) | ||||
| (ii) | Currency Risk |
The Company is exposed to the fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The prices received by the Company for the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids are primarily determined in reference to United States dollars but are settled with the Company in Canadian dollars. The Company’s cash flow for commodity sales will therefore be impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
The Company operates in Canada and a portion of its expenses are incurred in U.S. dollars. A significant change in the currency exchange rates between the CDN dollar relative to US dollar could have an effect on the Company’s financial instruments. The Company does not hedge its foreign currency exposure.
The following assets and liabilities are denominated in US dollars at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010:
| Financial Instruments | May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 136,986 | $ | 117,383 | $ | 5,046 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 67,292 | 72,487 | 21,926 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 35,000 | - | - | |||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 4,340,782 | 3,870,796 | 863,304 | |||||||||
| Due from related party | - | 1,245 | ||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | (239,732 | ) | (656,401 | ) | (198,015 | ) | ||||||
| Shareholder loans | (2,323,740 | ) | (2,790,000 | ) | - | |||||||
| Secured notes payable | (960,000 | ) | (1,035,000 | ) | (1,135,000 | ) | ||||||
| Net assets denominated in US$ | $ | 1,056,588 | $ | (420,735 | ) | $ | (441,494 | ) | ||||
| Net asset CDN dollar equivalent at period end (1) | $ | 1,093,463 | $ | (411,647 | ) | $ | (469,705 | ) | ||||
(1) Translated at the exchange rate in effect at May 31, 2012 $1.0349 (August 31, 2011 $0.9784, September 1, 2010 $1.0639)
The following table shows the estimated sensitivity of the Company’s total comprehensive loss for the periods set out from a change in the U.S dollar exchange rate in which the Company has exposure with all other variables held constant.
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| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase | Decrease | Increase | Decrease | Increase | Decrease | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage change in US Dollar | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | In total comprehensive loss from an increase in % in the US Exchange Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 21,869 | (21,869 | ) | 8,233 | (8,233 | ) | 9,394 | (9,394 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | % | 43,739 | (43,739 | ) | 16,466 | (16,466 | ) | 18,788 | (18,788 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | % | 65,608 | (65,608 | ) | 24,699 | (24,699 | ) | 28,182 | (28,182 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | % | 87,477 | (87,477 | ) | 32,932 | (32,932 | ) | 37,576 | (37,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 | % | 109,346 | (109,346 | ) | 41,165 | (41,165 | ) | 46,971 | (46,971 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| (iii) | Interest Rate Risk |
Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the value of a financial instrument or cash flows associated with the instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The majority of the Company’s debt is short-term in nature with fixed rates.
Based on management's knowledge and experience of the financial markets, the Company believes that the movements in interest rates that are reasonably possible over the next twelve month period will not have a significant impact on the Company.
| (iv) | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The Company’s financial instruments included on the statement of financial position as at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010, are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, prepaid expenses and deposits, due from related party, trade and other payables, secured notes payable, shareholder loans, loan payable, and derivative financial instruments.
The Company classifies the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument.
• Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
• Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices in Level 2 are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed or corroborated in the marketplace.
• Level 3 – Valuations in this level are those with inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Instrument Classification | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | Carrying Value $ | Fair Value $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value through profit and loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | 198,942 | 198,942 | 165,266 | 165,266 | 43,776 | 43,776 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments | 923,148 | 923,148 | 1,325,449 | 1,325,449 | 2,580,089 | 2,580,089 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loans and receivables: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 203,621 | 203,621 | 127,546 | 127,546 | 53,060 | 53,060 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 36,222 | 36,222 | 45,522 | 45,522 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Due from related party | - | - | 1,325 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | 705,625 | 705,625 | 1,197,695 | 1,197,695 | 421,928 | 421,928 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Secured notes payable | 993,504 | 993,504 | 1,012,644 | 1,012,644 | 1,207,527 | 1,207,527 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder loans | 2,726,684 | 2,726,684 | 2,936,236 | 2,936,236 | 57,500 | 57,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loan payable | - | - | - | - | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and marketable securities are stated at fair value (Level 1 measurement). The carrying value of trade and other receivables, due from related party, trade and other payables, secured notes payable, shareholder loans and loan payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments (Level 3 measurement).
Capital Management
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to ensure the Company will have sufficient financial capacity, liquidity and flexibility to funds its operations, growth and ongoing exploration and development commitments on its oil and gas interests. The Company is dependent on funding these activities through debt and equity financings. Due to long lead cycles of the Company’s exploration activities, the Company’s capital requirements currently exceed its operational cash flow generated. As such the Company is dependent upon future financings in order to maintain its flexibility and liquidity and may from time to time be required to issue equity, issue debt, adjust capital spending or seek joint venture partners.
The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of any underlying assets in order to meet current and upcoming obligations. Current plans for the development commitments of the Company’s Texas leases include debt or equity financing or seeking and obtaining a joint venture partner.
The board of directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management and favourable market conditions to sustain future development of the business.
As at May 31, 2012, August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 the Company considered its capital structure to comprise of shareholders equity and long-term debt.
Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.
There were no changes in the Company’s capital management during the period ended May 31, 2012.
The Company is not subject to any externally imposed restrictions on its capital requirements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| Historical Production | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Natural gas (mcf/d) | 54 | 52 | 53 | 53 | ||||||||||||
| Historical Prices | ||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | $ | 1.56 | $ | 3.76 | $ | 2.39 | $ | 3.70 | ||||||||
| Royalties costs ($/mcf) | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.78 | ||||||||
| Production costs ($/mcf) | $ | 2.55 | $ | 3.43 | $ | 2.18 | $ | 3.41 | ||||||||
| Net back ($/mcf) | $ | (1.40 | ) | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (0.49 | ) | ||||
| Operations | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, net of royalties | $ | 13,275 | $ | 12,474 | $ | 33,455 | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||
| Net loss for the period | $ | (855,515 | ) | $ | (257,366 | ) | $ | (1,887,731 | ) | $ | (14,049 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.010 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | (0.037 | ) | $ | - | |||||
Production Volume
For the three months ended May 31, 2012 average natural gas sales volumes increased slightly to 54 mcf/d compared to 52 mcf/d for the same period in 2011. Total production volume for the three month period ended May 31, 2012 was 4,941 mcf compared to 4,742 for the same period in 2011.
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For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 average natural gas sales volumes remained constant at 53 mcf/d compared to 53 mcf/d in the comparable nine month period in 2011. Total production volume for the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 was 14,535 mcf compared to 14,538 for the same period in 2011.
Commodity Prices
For the three months ended May 31, 2012 average natural gas prices received per mcf decreased by 59% to $1.56 compared to $3.76 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 average natural gas prices received per mcf decreased by 35% to $2.39 compared to $3.70 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
The decrease in average natural gas prices received was attributed to lower commodity prices for natural gas for the periods ended May 31, 2012.
Revenue, Net of Royalties
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Natural gas sales | $ | 7,740 | $ | 17,826 | $ | 34,738 | $ | 53,861 | ||||||||
| Natural gas royalties | 5,535 | (5,352 | ) | (1,283 | ) | (12,503 | ) | |||||||||
| Revenue, net of royalties | $ | 13,275 | $ | 12,474 | $ | 33,455 | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||
Natural gas sales for the three months ended May 31, 2012 was down $10,086 to $7,740 compared to $17,826 for the same period in 2011. Natural gas sales for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 was down $19,123 to $34,738 compared to $53,861 for the same period in 2011. The decrease in sales for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012 was attributed to lower commodity prices received for natural gas.
For the three months ended May 31, 2012 the Company received royalty credits of $5,535 versus costs of $5,352 for the comparable three month period in 2011. Royalties for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 were $1,283 versus $12,503 for the comparable three month period in 2011. The decrease in royalties for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012 was primarily attributed to receipt of royalty credits in the current period.
As a result of the above, revenue, net of royalties for the three months ended May 31, 2012 increased by 6% to $13,275 compared to $12,474 for the same three month period in 2011. Revenue, net of royalties for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 decreased by 19% to $33,455 compared to $41,358 for the same three month period in 2011.
Operating Costs
For the three months ended May 31, 2012 operating costs were $40,426 up $24,164 compared to operating costs of $16,262 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012, operating costs were $59,748 compared to operating costs of $49,667 for the comparable nine month period in 2011.
The increase in operating costs for three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2012 was attributed to increases in gas processing charges.
Depletion
Depletion for the three months ended May 31, 2012 decreased by $1,087 to $4,538 compared to $5,625 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
Depletion for the nine months ended May 31, 2012, decreased by $3,840 to $13,356 compared to depletion of $17,196 for the comparable nine month period in 2011.
The decrease in depletion for the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2012 was a result of lower carrying costs for the Company’s Botha, Alberta property.
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General and Administrative Expenses
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Professional fees | $ | 166,368 | $ | 18,026 | $ | 216,145 | $ | 154,675 | ||||||||
| Head office costs | 12,000 | 24,985 | 36,000 | 82,856 | ||||||||||||
| Management fees | 18,750 | 18,750 | 56,250 | 37,500 | ||||||||||||
| Transfer and registrar costs | 16,868 | 2,240 | 27,055 | 13,753 | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders information | 10,645 | 8,165 | 36,646 | 44,219 | ||||||||||||
| Office and general costs | 14,726 | 6,044 | 12,432 | 12,139 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and wages | - | 6,555 | - | 44,061 | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 239,357 | $ | 84,765 | $ | 384,528 | $ | 389,203 | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2012 were $239,356 compared to $84,765 for the three months ended May 31, 2011. The increase in expenses during 2012 was primarily attributed to a increase in professional fees of $148,342 to $166,368 compared to $18,026, an increase of $14,628 to $16,868 in transfer and registrar costs compared to $2,240 and an increase in office and general of $8,682 to $14,726 during the current period compared to $6,044 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 were $ 384,528 compared to $389,203 for the nine months ended May 31, 2011. The decrease in expenses during 2012 was primarily related to a decrease in salaries and wages of $44,061 to Nil compared to $44,061, and a decrease in head office costs of $46,856 to $36,000 compared to $82,856 in the prior period. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in professional fees of $61,470 to $216,145 in the current period compared to $154,675 in same period in 2011.
Loss on Settlement of Debt
During the three month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 171,385 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $43,982 compared to Nil in the same three month period in 2011. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was 44,547 and $566 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,724,889 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $369,885 compared to Nil in the comparable period in 2011. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $440,136 and $70,250 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt. During the nine month period ending May 31, 2012, the Company converted debt and shareholder loans of CDN$857,500 through the issuance of a total of 8,575,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. The fair value of the units issued on the settlement date was $2,252,715 and $1,395,215 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
Marketing and Public Relations
During the three months ended May 31, 2012, the Company incurred marketing and public relations costs of $1,987 compared to $22,761 in the comparable three month period ended May 31, 2011.
During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company incurred marketing and public relations costs of $47,509 compared to $22,761 in the comparable nine month period ended May 31, 2011.
Impairment Loss on Accounts Receivable
During the three month and nine month periods ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded an impairment loss on HST receivable that was deemed uncollectible in the amount of $5,260 versus Nil in the same periods in 2011.
Stock Based Compensation Expense
On March 1, 2012, the Company granted to directors and a consultant options to purchase 500,000 common shares exercisable at $0.32 per share, vesting immediately, expiring February 28, 2017. (Post forward split 1,000,000 common purchase options exercisable at $0.16 per share). During the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2012, the Company recorded non-cash stock based compensation expense of $159,850 versus Nil in the same periods in 2011.
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Net Finance Income (Expense)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Finance Income | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain | $ | - | $ | 19,424 | $ | - | $ | 196,612 | ||||||||
| Finance Expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Accretion of decommissioning obligations | 708 | 271 | 1,767 | 710 | ||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss | 98,493 | - | 192,469 | - | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 156,113 | 74,864 | 292,762 | 179,044 | ||||||||||||
| 255,314 | 75,135 | 486,998 | 179,754 | |||||||||||||
| Net finance income (expense) | $ | (255,314 | ) | $ | (55,711 | ) | $ | (486,998 | ) | $ | 16,858 | |||||
Net finance expense for the three months ended May 31, 2012, increased by $199,603 to $255,314 compared to $55,711 for the three month period ended May 31, 2011. The increase was primarily a result of an increase of $81,249 in interest costs to $156,113 versus $74,864 in 2011 and a foreign exchange loss of $98,493 versus a foreign exchange gain of $19,424 for the same three month period in 2011.
Net finance expense for the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 was $486,998 compared to a net finance income of $16,858 for the nine months ended May 31, 2011. The increase in finance expenses in 2012 was primarily attributed to a loss on foreign exchange of $192,469 compared to a gain on foreign exchange of $196,612 in 2011 and an increase in interest costs of $113,718 to $292,762 compared to $179,044 in the comparable period.
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments
For the three months ended May 31, 2012, the Company recorded an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $161,492 compared to an unrealized loss of $84,716 for the three months ended May 31, 2011.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company recorded an unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $701,528 compared to an unrealized gain of $406,502 for the nine months ended May 31, 2011.
The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which is different to the functional currency of the Company (Canadian Dollars) and accordingly the warrants are treated as a financial liability and the fair value movement during the period is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income (loss).
Net Loss for the Period
Net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2012 was $855,515 compared to a net loss of $257,366 for the three months ended May 31, 2011. The increase in net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2012 was primarily related to an increase in finance expenses of $199,603 to $255,314 compared to $55,711, an increase in stock based compensation expense $159,850 versus Nil in the comparable period, an increase of $154,592 to $239,357 in general and administrative expenses compared to $84,765 in 2011 and an increase in an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $76,776 to $161,492 versus an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $84,716 for the same three month period in 2011.
Net loss for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 was $1,887,731 compared to a net loss of $14,049 for the nine months ended May 31, 2011. The increase in net loss during 2012 was attributed to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,465,465 versus Nil in the comparable period and higher finance expenses totaling $486,998 compared to finance income in the comparable period of $16,858 and higher stock based compensation expense of $159,850 compared to Nil in 2011. The higher costs were partially offset by an unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $701,528 in 2012 compared to $406,562 during the nine months ended May 31, 2011.
Net Loss per Share, Basic and Diluted
Basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended May 31, 2012 was $0.010 compared to a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.008 for the same three month period in 2011.
Basic and diluted net loss per share for the nine months ended May 31, 2012 was $0.037 compared to a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.000 for the same nine month period in 2011.
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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following tables reflect the summary of quarterly results for the periods set out.
| Reporting Standards | IFRS | IFRS | IFRS | IFRS | ||||||||||||
| Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
| For the quarter ending | May 31, | February 29, | November 30 | August 31 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue, net of royalties | $ | 13,275 | $ | 8,377 | $ | 11,803 | $ | 15,558 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | $ | (855,515 | ) | $ | (1,507,903 | ) | $ | 475,687 | $ | 493,679 | ||||||
| Income (loss) per share, basic | $ | (0.010 | ) | $ | (0.041 | ) | $ | 0.014 | $ | 0.015 | ||||||
| Income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.010 | ) | $ | (0.041 | ) | $ | 0.010 | $ | 0.010 | ||||||
Revenue, net of royalties for the four quarters fluctuated as a result of changes in production volume and commodity prices. The material changes in net income or loss during the quarters is primarily related to the fair value movement of derivative financial instruments during the period. During the quarter ended February, 2012 the Company recorded a loss on settlement of debt of $1,448,361. During the quarter ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded $159,850 in stock based compensation expense.
| Reporting Standards | IFRS | IFRS | IFRS | CDN GAAP | ||||||||||||
| Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
| For the quarter ending | May 31 | February 28 | November 30 | August 31 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue, net of royalties | $ | 12,474 | $ | 14,903 | $ | 13,981 | $ | 18,925 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | $ | (257,366 | ) | $ | 1,998,196 | $ | (1,754,879 | ) | $ | (496,520 | ) | |||||
| Income (loss) per share, basic | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | 0.065 | $ | (0.057 | ) | $ | (0.020 | ) | |||||
| Income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | 0.043 | $ | (0.057 | ) | $ | (0.020 | ) | |||||
Revenue, net of royalties for the four quarters fluctuated as a result of changes in production volume and commodity prices. The material changes in net income or loss during the February 2011 and November 2010 quarters is primarily related to the fair value movement of derivative financial instruments during the period.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company incurred exploration expenditures of $264,184 on the Matthews and Murphy Leases located in Zavala County, Texas ($2,190,295 May 31, 2011).
The Company expects that its capital expenditures will increase in future reporting periods as the Company incurs costs to explore and develop its oil and gas properties.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company received $321,845 and US$175,000 and issued demand promissory notes bearing interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company paid $73,380 of secured notes due and US$40,000 in shareholder loans.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company completed non-brokered private placements of a total of 4,000,000 units in the capital of the Company for gross proceeds of $503,405.
In addition, during the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,724,889 common shares as full settlement of interest due on a secured note and shareholder loans in the amount of $369,885 and converted debt and shareholder loans of $857,500 through the issuance of a total of 8,575,000 units in the capital of the Company.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash as of May 31, 2012 was $198,942 compared to cash of $165,266 at August 31, 2011. During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company received $321,845 and US$175,000 and issued demand loans bearing interest at 10% per annum.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the primary use of funds was related to administrative expenses and exploration expenditures incurred in the amount of $264,184 for the Company’s Matthews Lease and Murphy Lease located in Zavala County, Texas. In addition, the Company paid $73,380 in secured notes and US$40,000 of shareholder loans. The Company’s working capital deficiency at May 31, 2012 is $5,042,297 compared to a working capital deficiency of $6,194,833 at August 31, 2011.
Our current assets of $438,786 as at May 31, 2012, ($338,335 as of August 31, 2011) include the following items: cash $198,942 ($165,266 as of August 31, 2011); marketable securities $1 ($1 as of August 31, 2011); trade and other receivables $203,621 ($127,546 as of August 31, 20011); and prepaid expenses and deposits of $36,222 ($45,522 as of August 31, 2011).
Our current liabilities of $5,481,083 as of May 31, 2012 ($6,533,168 as of August 31, 2011) include the following items: trade and other payables $705,625 ($1,197,695 as of August 31, 2011); shareholder loans $2,726,684 ($2,936,236 as of August 31, 2011); secured notes payable of $993,504 ($1,012,644 as of August 31, 2011); provisions $132,122 ($61,144 as of August 31, 2011); and derivative financial instruments $923,148 ($1,325,449 as of August 31, 2011).
At May 31, 2012 the Company had outstanding the following common share purchase warrants: 21,050,948 warrants exercisable at $0.035 per share; 19,150,000 warrants exercisable at $0.05 per share 296,906 warrants exercisable at US$0.75 per share; 4,918,466 warrants exercisable at US$0.50 per share; and 60,000 broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25. If any of these common share purchase warrants are exercised it would generate additional capital for us.
Management of the Company recognizes that cash flow from operations is not sufficient to expand its oil and gas operations and reserves or meet its working capital requirements. The Company has liquidity risk which necessitates the Company to obtain debt financing, enter into joint venture arrangements, or raise equity. There is no assurance the Company will be able to obtain the necessary financing in a timely manner.
The Company’s past primary source of liquidity and capital resources has been proceeds from the issuance of share capital, shareholder loans and cash flow from oil and gas operations.
If the Company issued additional common shares from treasury it would cause the current shareholders of the Company dilution.
PROVISIONS
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$62,800. Dyami Energy is disputing the claim on the basis of excessive charges. The full amount of the provision in the amount of CDN$64,994 has been recorded at May 31, 2012 (August 31, 2011 $61,144 and September 1, 2010 $66,813) and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$64,863. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount charged due to faulty equipment. The full amount of the provision of CDN$67,128 been recorded at May 31, 2012. Any legal costs will be expensed as incurred and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.
LITIGATION
The Matthews Mineral Account, LP, holders of 2,600 acre Matthews Lease mineral rights expressed their belief that the Matthews Lease has terminated. Dyami disagrees and believes that it is in full compliance with the terms of the Matthews Lease. Matthews Mineral Account, LP, has filed a petition in the District Court, Zavala County, Texas, seeking a declaration that the Matthews Lease has terminated. Dyami believes that the claim is without merit and intends to defend the allegation and countersue the Matthews Mineral Account, LP. At May 31, 2012, the Company carries its investment in the Matthews Lease at approximately $7,286,357 and the outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time. If the final outcome of such claim differs adversely from those expected, it would result in an impairment loss on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss when determined.
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SECURED NOTES PAYABLE AND LOAN PAYABLE
At August 31, 2011 the Company had a secured promissory note payable to Source Re Work Program, Inc. (“Source”) in the amount of US$75,000 (September 1, 2010 US$175,000). During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company paid the balance due on the secured promissory note of US$75,000 together with accrued interest to August 31, 2011 of US$6,250 (September 1, 2010 Nil).
At August 31, 2010 the Company had a US$960,000, 6% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 US$960,000). The note was payable on December 31, 2011 or upon the Company closing a financing or series of financings in excess of US$4,500,000. The due date of the note was extended until November 30, 2012 with an interest rate of 10% per annum. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $60,081. At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is interest of $41,373 (August 31, 2011 $92,219 and September 1, 2010 $26,862). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 515,406 common shares as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $103,021. The note is secured by Dyami Energy’s interest in the Matthews and Murphy Leases, Zavala County, Texas (the “Leases”). The carrying value of Dyami Energy’s interest in the Leases at May 31, 2012 was $4,341,781. The Company may, in its sole discretion, prepay any portion of the principal amount.
The loan payable in the amount of $110,000 was due to an arms’ length 3rd party and was unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. On May 4, 2011 the Company repaid the demand loan in full.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which is different to the functional currency of the Company (Canadian Dollars) and accordingly the warrants are treated as a financial liability and the fair value movement during the period is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
The following tables sets out the changes in derivative financial instruments during the respective periods.
| Number of Warrants | Fair Value Assigned | Weighted Average Exercise Price US $ | ||||||||||
| September 1, 2010 | 2,209,233 | $ | 2,580,089 | $ | 1.17 | |||||||
| Warrants cancelled | (54,645 | ) | (58,275 | ) | ||||||||
| Warrants issued | 50,000 | 40,766 | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value estimates | - | (1,237,131 | ) | - | ||||||||
| As at August 31, 2011 | 2,204,588 | 1,325,449 | $ | 1.19 | ||||||||
| Warrants expired | (296,903 | ) | (762 | ) | ||||||||
| Forward stock split (Note 11) | 1,907,687 | - | ||||||||||
| Warrants issued | 1,500,000 | 280,332 | ||||||||||
| Broker warrants issued | 60,000 | 19,657 | ||||||||||
| Warrants expired | (100,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value estimates | - | (701,528 | ) | - | ||||||||
| As at May 31, 2012 | 5,275,372 | $ | 923,148 | $ | 0.53 | |||||||
On August 31, 2010, the Company issued 1,709,233 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00 per common share until August 31, 2014. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $617,759 (August 31, 2011 $1,145,351, September 1, 2010 $2,046,871).
On June 10, 2010, the Company issued 333,333 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00 per common share until December 10, 2011. On November 20, 2010 the Company cancelled 36,430 warrants and fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $38,301 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus. On December 10, 2011 the remaining 296,903 warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $17 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus (August 31, 2011 $89,499, September 1, 2010 $350,450).
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On June 10, 2010, the Company issued 166,667 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.50 per common share until June 10, 2012. On November 20, 2010 the Company cancelled 18,215 warrants and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $19,974 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus. The fair value of the remaining 296,903 post forward split warrants measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $1 (August 31, 2011 $68,437, September 1, 2010 $182,768).
On April 29, 2011, the Company issued 50,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US $1.25 per common share expiring May 4, 2012. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was Nil (August 31, 2011 $22,162, September 1, 2010 Nil). On May 4, 2012 100,000 post forward split warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $745 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus.
On April 13, 2012 the Company issued 1,500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 expiring April 13, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $293,122
On April 13, 2012 the Company issued 60,000 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring April 13, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model at May 31, 2012 was $12,266.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
IFRS 8 requires operating segments be identified based on the Company’s internal system for reporting information to senior management to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.
The Company’s reportable and geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The accounting policies used for the reportable segments are the same as the Company’s accounting policies.
For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments, the Company’s executive officer monitors the tangible, intangible and financial assets attributable to each segment. All assets are allocated to reportable segments. The following tables show information regarding the Company’s reportable segments.
| May 31, 2012 | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | United States | Total | Canada | United States | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 13,275 | - | $ | 13,275 | $ | 33,455 | - | $ | 33,455 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (763,109 | ) | (92,406 | ) | $ | (855,515 | ) | $ | (1,787,167 | ) | (100,564 | ) | $ | (1,887,731 | ) | ||||||||
| May 31, 2011 | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | United States | Total | Canada | United States | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 12,474 | - | $ | 12,474 | $ | 41,358 | - | $ | 41,358 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (251,629 | ) | (5,737 | ) | $ | (257,366 | ) | $ | 61,569 | (75,618 | ) | $ | (14,049 | ) | ||||||||||
| As at May 31, 2012 | Canada | United States | Total | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 312,822 | $ | 9,739,582 | $ | 10,052,404 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 5,298,621 | $ | 291,999 | $ | 5,590,620 | ||||||
| As at August 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 508,803 | $ | 8,983,483 | $ | 9,492,286 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 5,987,652 | $ | 610,204 | $ | 6,597,856 | ||||||
| As at May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 729,755 | $ | 8,105,305 | $ | 8,835,060 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 6,298,490 | $ | 135,941 | $ | 6,434,431 | ||||||
| As at September 1, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 382,141 | $ | 5,725,311 | $ | 6,107,452 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 4,239,743 | $ | 210,669 | $ | 4,450,412 | ||||||
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SEASONALITY AND TREND INFORMATION
The Company’s oil and gas operations is not a seasonal business, but increased consumer demand or changes in supply in certain months of the year can influence the price of produced hydrocarbons, depending on the circumstances. Production from the Company’s oil and gas properties is the primary determinant for the volume of sales during the year.
The level of activity in the oil and gas industry is influenced by seasonal weather patterns. Wet weather and spring thaw may make the ground unstable. Consequently, municipalities and provincial transportation departments enforce road bans that restrict the movement of rigs and other heavy equipment, thereby reducing activity levels. Also, certain oil and gas properties are located in areas that are inaccessible except during the winter months because of swampy terrain and other areas are inaccessible during certain months of year due to deer hunting season. Seasonal factors and unexpected weather patterns may lead to declines in exploration and production activity and corresponding declines in the demand for the goods and services of the Company.
The impact on the oil and gas industry from commodity price volatility is significant. During periods of high prices, producers conduct active exploration programs. Increased commodity prices frequently translate into very busy periods for service suppliers triggering premium costs for their services. Purchasing land and properties similarly increase in price during these periods. During low commodity price periods, acquisition costs drop, as do internally generated funds to spend on exploration and development activities. With decreased demand, the prices charged by the various service suppliers also decline.
World oil and gas prices are quoted in United States dollars and the price received by Canadian producers is therefore effected by the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, which will fluctuate over time. Material increases in the value of the Canadian dollar may negatively impact production revenues from Canadian producers. Such increases may also negatively impact the future value of such entities' reserves as determined by independent evaluators. In recent years, the Canadian dollar has increased materially in value against the United States dollar.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
The following transactions with individuals related to the Company arose in the normal course of business have been accounted for at the exchange amount being the amount agreed to by the related parties, which approximates the arm’s length equivalent value.
Compensation of Key Management Personnel
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the nine month period were as follows:
| May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | |||||||
| Short Term Employee Benefits (1) | $ | 56,250 | $ | 37,500 | ||||
| Stock based compensation expense (3) | 95,910 | - | ||||||
| $ | 152,160 | $ | 37,500 | |||||
The following balances owing to the President the Company are included in trade and other payables and are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand:
| May 31, 2012 | August 31, 2011 | September 1, 2010 (2) | ||||||||||
| Short Term Employee Benefits (1) | $ | 112,500 | $ | 56,250 | $ | 18,000 | ||||||
| Expenses paid on behalf of the Company | 1,896 | - | - | |||||||||
| $ | 114,396 | $ | 56,250 | $ | 18,000 | |||||||
| (1) | Commencing December 1, 2010 the Company accrues management fees for the President of the Company at a rate of $6,250 per month. |
| (2) | Management fees to the former President of the Company. |
| (3) | On March 1, 2012, the Company granted 600,000 post forward split options to an officer and directors with an exercise price of $0.16 per share expiring on February 28, 2017. |
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For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company accrued director’s fees of $3,400 (May 31, 2011 $1,500). At May 31, 2012 the amount of directors’ fees included in trade and other payables was $12,200 (August 31, 2011 $8,800 and September 1, 2010 $6,700).
At May 31, 2012 the Company had promissory notes payable to the President of $28,845 and US$300,000 (August 31, 2011 US$300,000). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, Company received CDN$28,845.. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $24,515. At May 31, 2012, included in trade and other payables is interest of $21,583 (August 31, 2011 $26,135). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 103,806 common shares to the President as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $30,195. The notes are due on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes.
On September 1, 2011 the Company paid to Source Re Work Program, Inc. (“Source”) the secured promissory note in full in the amount of US$75,000 together with accrued interest of US$6,250. Eric Johnson was the President of Source, is a shareholder of the Company and was the Vice President of Operations for Dyami Energy until April 13, 2011 (see Note 13).
At May 31, 2012 the Company has a US$960,000, 10% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (“Benchmark”). Benchmark is a shareholder of the Company. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $60,081. At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is interest of $41,373 (August 31, 2011 $92,219 and September 1, 2010 $26,862). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 515,406 common shares as full settlement of interest due in the amount of $103,021(see Note 13).
At May 31, 2012 included in trade and other payables is $338 due to Gottbetter & Partners LLP for legal fees (August 31, 2011 $68,918). On February 17, 2012 the Company converted $50,000 of debt into 500,000 units of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant where each whole warrant is exercisable until February 17, 2012 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. On April 13, 2012 the Company completed a private placement of 3,000,000 units in the capital of the Company and for gross proceeds of US$750,000 and paid to Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC a placement agent fee of US$30,000 and issued 60,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.25 until April 13, 2012. Gottbetter Capital Group, Inc. is a shareholder of the Company. Adam Gottbetter is the managing and principal partner of Gottbetter & Partners LLP, and the beneficial owner of Gottbetter Capital Group, Inc., and Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC
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At August 31, 2011 the Company had an unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand shareholder loan in the amount of $57,500 (September 1, 2010 $57,500). For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 interest was imputed at a rate of 10% per annum and interest of $2,334 was recorded and included in contributed surplus. On January 24, 2012 the Company converted $50,000 of the loan into 500,000 units and on February 17, 2012 the Company converted the balance of the loan, $7,500 into 75,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 and February 17, 2012 respectively to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2012, the Company received US$175,000 and $293,000 and issued promissory notes to six shareholders. During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company paid US$40,000 in promissory notes. At May 31, 2012, the Company had shareholder loans payable of US $2,323,740 and $293,000 (August 31, 2011 US$2,490,000 and CDN$149,000). The notes are payable on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. For the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest of $199,394. At May 31, 2012, included in trade and other payables is interest of $141,492(August 31, 2011 $171,640). During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012 the Company issued 1,105,676 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder notes in the amount of $236,669.
On January 24, 2012 the Company converted $250,000 of shareholder loans into 2,500,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit and on February 17, 2012 the Company converted $500,000 into 5,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 and February 17, 2012 respectively to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General Information
Eagleford Energy Inc. (“Eagleford” or the “Company”) was amalgamated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on November 30, 2009. The principal activities of the Company consist of exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas properties. In addition the Company holds a 0.3% net smelter return royalty on 8 mining claim blocks located in Red Lake, Ontario which is carried on the condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position at nil. The address of the registered office is 1 King Street West, Suite 1505, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1A1. Eagleford’s common shares trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol EFRDF.
Basis of Preparation
Statement of Compliance
In conjunction with the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements to be issued under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the year ended August 31, 2012, these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements present Eagleford’s initial financial results of operations and financial position as at and for the nine and three months ended May 31, 2012, including May 31, 2011 comparative periods. As a result, they have been prepared in accordance with IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, “Interim Financial Reporting". These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the necessary annual disclosures in accordance with IFRS. Previously, the Company prepared its interim and annual consolidated financial statement in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”).
The preparation of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements resulted in selected changes to Eagleford’s accounting policies as compared to those disclosed in the Company's annual audited financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2011 issued under Canadian GAAP. A summary of significant changes to Eagleford’s accounting policies is disclosed in Note 21 along with reconciliations presenting the impact of the transition to IFRS for the comparative periods as at September 1, 2010, as at and for the nine and three months ended May 31, 2011, and as at and for the twelve months ended August 31, 2011.
A summary of Eagleford’s significant accounting policies under IFRS is presented in Note 3. These policies have been retrospectively and consistently applied except where specific exemptions permitted an alternative treatment upon transition to IFRS in accordance with IFRS 1 as disclosed in Note 21.
The Board of Directors approved the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for issuance on July 16 2012. Any subsequent changes to IFRS that are given effect in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ending August 31, 2012 could result in the restatement of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the transition adjustments recognized on the change-over to IFRS.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Canadian GAAP annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2011.
Going Concern
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the payment of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company plans to obtain additional financing by way of debt or the issuance of common shares or some other means to service its current working capital requirements, any additional or unforeseen obligations or to implement any future opportunities. Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, it may be unable to realize the carrying value of its assets and to meet its liabilities as they become due. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments for this uncertainty.
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The Company has accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years which raises doubt as to the validity of the going concern assumption. As at May 31, 2012, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $5,042,297 and an accumulated deficit of $3,992,729. The Company does not have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they fall due. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period. The Company's ability to continue operations and fund its liabilities is dependent on its ability to secure additional financing and cash flow. During the nine months ended May 31, 2012 the Company extinguished $1,227,385 of debt through the issuance of capital in the Company. In addition the Company raised $503,405 through the issuance of share capital. Management is pursuing such additional sources of financing and cash flow to fund its operations and while it has been successful in doing so in the past, there can be no assurance it will be able to do so in the future. Management is aware, in making its assessment, of material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, they do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore realize its assets and liquidate its liabilities and commitments in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Measurement
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and financial liabilities, which are measured at fair value.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars which is the Company’s functional currency.
Use of Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with IAS34 and IFRS1 requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed interim financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and judgments are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual outcomes can differ from these estimates.
The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the amounts recognized in the condensed interim financial statements are:
Useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment
The Company estimates the useful lives of property, plant and equipment based on the period over which the assets are expected to be available for use. The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are reviewed periodically and are updated if expectations differ from previous estimates due to physical wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limits on the use of the relevant assets. In addition, the estimation of the useful lives of property, plant and equipment are based on internal technical evaluation and experience with similar assets. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates brought about by changes in factors mentioned above. The amounts and timing of recorded expenses for any period would be affected by changes in these factors and circumstances. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of the property, plant and equipment would increase the recorded expenses and decrease the non-current assets.
Valuation and classification of exploration and evaluation assets
The value of exploration and evaluation assets are dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves which in turn is dependent on future oil and natural gas prices, future capital expenditures and environmental and regulatory restrictions. The decision to transfer exploration and evaluation assets to property and equipment is based upon management’s determination of an area’s technical feasibility and commercial viability based on proved and/or probable reserve estimates.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions to the relative fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are issued. Estimating relative fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the instrument. This estimate also requires determining and making assumptions about the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life, volatility and dividend yield.
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Decommissioning Liabilities
Decommissioning liabilities consist of asset retirement obligations that are based, in part, on estimates of future costs to settle the obligation, in addition to estimates of the useful life of the underlying assets, the rate of inflation and the risk-free discount rate.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities, by their very nature, are subject to measurement uncertainty.
Assessment of Commercial Reserves
Management is required to assess the level of the Company’s commercial reserves together with the future expenditures to access those reserves, which are utilized in determining the depletion charge for the period, assessing whether any impairment charge is required against producing and developed, and the determination of the deferred tax liability. By their nature, these estimates of discovered proved and probable crude oil and natural gas reserves, including the estimates of future prices, costs, related future cash flows and the selection of a pre-tax risked discount rate relevant to the asset in question are subject to measurement uncertainty. The Company employs an independent reserves evaluator who periodically assesses the Company’s level of commercial reserves by reference to data sets including geological, geophysical and engineering data together with reports, presentation and financial information pertaining to the contractual and fiscal terms applicable to the Company’s assets. Significant judgment is involved when determining whether there have been any significant changes in the Company’s reserves.
Taxes
Provisions for taxes are made using the best estimate of the amount expected to be paid based on a qualitative assessment of all relevant factors. The Company reviews the adequacy of these provisions at the end of the reporting period. However, it is possible that at some future date an additional liability could result from audits by taxing authorities. Where the final outcome of these tax-related matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will affect the tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
Impairment of Non-financial Assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five years and do not include restructuring activities that the Company is not yet committed to or significant future investments that will enhance the asset’s performance of the cash generating unit being tested. The recoverable amount is most sensitive to the discount rate used for the discounted cash flow model as well as the expected future cash inflows and the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.
Principals of Consolidation
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that currently are exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for acquisitions of subsidiaries and assets that meet the definition of a business under IFRS. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
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The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eagleford, the legal parent, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1354166 Alberta Ltd. an Alberta operating company (“1354166 Alberta”) and Dyami Energy LLC a Texas limited liability company (“Dyami Energy”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Joint Arrangements
Significantly all of the exploration and production activities of the Company are conducted jointly with others, and accordingly, the condensed interim financial statements reflect only the Company's proportionate interest in such activities.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from the production of oil and gas properties in which the Company has an interest with joint partners, are recognize, on the basis of the Company’s working interest in those properties (the proportionate consolidation method), on receipt of a statement of account from the operators of the properties.
Foreign Currencies
The functional and presentation currency of the Company is the Canadian dollar.
Items included in the financial statements of each consolidated entity are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the "functional currency"). Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities not denominated in the functional currency of an entity are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
Assets and liabilities of entities with functional currencies other than Canadian dollars are translated at the period end rates of exchange, and the results of their operations are translated at average rates of exchange for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity. Additionally, foreign exchange gains and losses related to certain intercompany loans that are permanent in nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the dilution that would occur if outstanding stock options and share purchase warrants were exercised or converted into common shares using the treasury stock method and are calculated by dividing net loss applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
The inclusion of the Company’s stock options and share purchase warrants in the computation of diluted loss per share would have an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share and are therefore excluded from the computation.
Marketable Securities
At each financial reporting period, the Company estimates the fair value of investments which are held-for-trading, based on quoted closing bid prices at the consolidated statement of financial position dates or the closing bid price on the last day the security traded if there were no trades at the consolidated statement of financial position dates and such valuations are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The resulting values for unlisted securities whether of public or private issuers, may not be reflective of the proceeds that could be realized by the Company upon their disposition. The fair value of the securities at May 31, 2012 was $1 (August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2010 - $1).
Financial Instruments
Classification and Measurement
Financial instruments are measured at fair value on initial recognition of the instrument. Measurement in subsequent periods depends on whether the financial instrument has been classified as “fair value through profit and loss”, “loans and receivables”, “available-for-sale”, “held-to-maturity”, or “other financial liability” as defined by IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”.
Financial assets and financial liabilities at “fair value through the statement of operations” are either classified as “held for trading” or “designated at fair value through profit and loss” and are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. Transaction costs are expensed when incurred. The Company has classified cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and derivative financial instruments as “fair value through profit and loss”.
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Financial instruments classified as “loans and receivables”, “held-to-maturity”, or “financial liabilities” are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method of amortization. “Loans and receivables” are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. “Held-to-maturity” financial assets are non-derivative investments that an entity has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.
“Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost” are those financial liabilities that are not designated as “fair value through profit or loss” and that are not derivatives. The Company has classified trade and other receivables as “loans and receivables” and trade and other payables, secured notes payable, loans payable and shareholder loans as “other financial liabilities”.
Financial assets classified as “available-for-sale” are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income. Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. The Company currently has no assets classified as “available for sale”.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company has entered into certain financial derivative contracts. These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The Company has not designated its financial derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges, and thus has not applied hedge accounting. As a result, all financial derivative contracts are classified as fair value through “fair value through profit or loss” and are recorded on the statement of financial position at fair value.
Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Changes in the fair value of separable embedded derivatives are recognized immediately in the statement of comprehensive income. The Company has not identified any embedded derivatives.
Equity Instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Assets
Pre-acquisition expenditures on oil and gas assets are recognized as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. In accordance with IFRS 6, exploration and evaluation costs are capitalized within intangible assets until the success or otherwise of the well or project has been established and subject to an impairment review. The costs of unsuccessful wells in an area are written off to statement of comprehensive income.
Exploration and evaluation costs, including the costs of acquiring licenses and directly attributable general and administrative costs, initially are capitalized either as tangible or intangible E&E assets according to the nature of the assets acquired. The costs are accumulated in cost centers by well, field or exploration area pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability.
When E&E assets are determined to be technically feasible and commercially viable, the accumulated costs are transferred to property, plant and equipment. When E&E assets are determined not to be technically feasible and commercially viable or the Company decides not to continue with its activity, the unrecoverable costs are charged to statement of comprehensive income as exploration and evaluation expense.
E&E assets are assessed for impairment in any circumstances where sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability, and facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. For purposes of impairment testing, E&E assets are allocated to cash-generating units (“CGUs”).
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Development and Production Costs
Items of property, plant and equipment, which include petroleum and natural gas development and production assets, are measured at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Development and production assets are grouped into CGUs for impairment testing.
When significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment, including petroleum and natural gas interests, have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment, including petroleum and natural gas interests, are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognized net within profit or loss.
Subsequent Costs
Costs incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability and the costs of replacing parts of property, plant and equipment are recognized as petroleum and natural gas interests only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which they relate. All other expenditures are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Such capitalized petroleum and natural gas interests generally represent costs incurred in developing proved and/or probable reserves and bringing in or enhancing production from such reserves, and are accumulated on a field or geotechnical area basis. The carrying amount of any replaced or sold component is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Depletion and Depreciation
The net carrying value of development or production assets is depleted using the units-of-production method by reference to the ratio of production in the period to the related proved plus probable reserves, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary to bring those reserves into production. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of development required to produce the reserves. These estimates are reviewed by independent reserve engineers at least annually.
Proved and probable reserves are estimated using independent reserve engineer reports and represent the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids which geological, geophysical and engineering data demonstrate with a specified degree of certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs and which are considered commercially producible.
Reserves may be considered commercially producible if management has the intention of developing and producing them and such intention is based upon:
| • | a reasonable assessment of the future economics of such production; |
| • | a reasonable expectation that there is a market for all or substantially all the expected oil and natural gas production; and |
| • | evidence that the necessary production, transmission and transportation facilities are available or can be made available. |
Reserves may only be considered proved and probable if they are supported by either actual production or conclusive formation tests. The area of reservoir considered proved includes: (a) that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and/or oil-water contacts, if any, or both; and (b) the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geophysical, geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of oil and natural gas controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date.
Impairment
Financial Assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
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An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. Remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
All impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.
An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. For financial assets measured at amortized cost the reversal is recognized in profit or loss.
Non-financial Assets
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than E&E assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. E&E assets are assessed for impairment when they are reclassified to property, plant and equipment as petroleum and natural gas interests, and also if facts and circumstances suggest that their carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit” or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or a CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell.
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. Value in use is generally computed by reference to the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from production of proved and probable reserves.
E&E assets are allocated to related CGUs when they are assessed for impairment, both at the time of any triggering facts and circumstances as well as upon their eventual reclassification to producing assets (petroleum and natural gas interests in property, plant and equipment).
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.
In respect of assets other than goodwill, impairment losses recognized in prior years are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates 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, net of depletion and depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses.
Decommissioning Obligations
The Company’s activities give rise to dismantling, decommissioning and site disturbance remediation activities. Provision is made for the estimated cost of site restoration and capitalized in the relevant asset category.
Decommissioning obligations are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the period-end date. Subsequent to initial measurement, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as finance costs whereas increases/decreases due to changes in the estimated future cash flows and changes to discount rate are capitalized. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning obligations are charged against the provision to the extent the provision was established.
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Finance Income and Expenses
Net finance income or expense is comprised of interest income, interest expense on borrowings, accretion of the discount on provisions and gains or losses on foreign exchange.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the assets for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.
Taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the income statement except to the extent it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current Income tax
Current tax expense is based on the results for the period as adjusted for items that are not taxable or not deductible. Current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that were enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. Provisions are established where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the statement of financial position. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, and which are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax liabilities:
| · | are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences; |
| · | are recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and |
| · | are not recognized on temporary differences that arise from goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. |
Deferred tax assets:
| · | are recognized to the extent it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized; and |
| · | are reviewed at the end of the 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. |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized in respect of temporary differences that arise on initial recognition of assets and liabilities acquired other than in a business combination.
Non-Monetary Transactions
Transactions in which shares or other non-cash consideration are exchanged for assets or services are measured at the fair value of the assets or services involved.
Stock-Based Compensation
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date.
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The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. At the end of each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to contributed surplus.
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted, measured at the date the Company obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service.
Warrants
When the Company issues Units under a private placement comprising common shares and warrants, the Company follows the relative fair value method of accounting for warrants attached to and issued with common shares of the Company. Under this method, the fair value of warrants issued is estimated using a Black-Scholes option price model. The fair value is then related to the total of the net proceeds received on issuance of the Common shares and the fair value of the warrants issued therewith. The resultant relative fair value is allocated to warrants from the net proceeds and the balance of the net proceeds is allocated to the Common shares issued.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Certain new standards, interpretations, amendments and improvements to existing standards were issued by the IASB or International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning after January 1, 2010 or later periods. The standards impacted that are applicable to the Company are as follows:
IFRS 9, ‘Financial Instruments’ was issued in November 2009 as the first step in the project to replace IAS 39 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets that must be applied starting January 1, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The IASB intends to expand IFRS 9 during the intervening period to add new requirements for classifying and measuring financial liabilities, de-recognition of financial instruments, impairment and hedge accounting. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 10, ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ was issued in May 2011 and will supersede the consolidation requirements in SIC-12 ‘Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’ effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted. IFRS 10 builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard also provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this is difficult to assess. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 11, ‘Joint Arrangements’ was issued in May 2011 and will supersede existing IAS 31, ‘Joint Ventures’ effective for annual period beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early application permitted. IFRS 11 provides for the accounting of joint arrangements by focusing on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its legal form (as is currently the case). The standard also eliminates the option to account for jointly controlled entities using the proportionate consolidation method. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 12, ‘Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities’ was issued in May 2011 and is a new and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. IFRS 12 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
IFRS 13, ‘Fair Value Measurement’ was issued in May 2011 and sets out in a single IFRS a framework for measuring fair value. IFRS 13 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This definition of fair value emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. In addition, IFRS 13 also requires specific disclosures about fair value measurement. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
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In May 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 27, “Separate Financial Statements”, to establish the accounting and disclosure requirements for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates when an entity prepares separate financial statements and replaces the current IAS 27, “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” as the consolidation guidance is included in IFRS 10, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In May 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 28, “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”, to establish the accounting for investments in associates and defines how the equity method is applied when accounting for associates and joint ventures. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In June 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1, “Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income”, to split items of other comprehensive income (OCI) between those that are reclassed to income and that are not. The standard is required to be adopted for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012. The Company is evaluating the impact that this standard may have on our statements of operations and financial position.
In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7, “Financial Instrument: Disclosures” to provide more extensive quantitative disclosures for financial instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position or that are subject to enforceable master netting or similar agreements. This standard is required to be adopted retrospectively for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 32, “Financial Instruments: Presentations” to clarify the requirements for offsetting financial assets and liabilities. The amendments clarify that the right to offset must be available on the current date and cannot be contingent on a future event. This standard is required to be adopted retrospectively for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On June 10, 2012, 296,906 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.75 expired.
SHARE CAPITAL AND CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS AT MAY 31, 2012 AND THE DATE OF THIS MD&A
Authorized:
Unlimited number of common shares
Unlimited non-participating, non-dividend paying, voting redeemable preference shares
Issued:
| Common Shares | Number | Amount | ||||||
| Balance September 1, 2010 | 29,751,026 | $ | 3,817,184 | |||||
| Exercise of warrants (note a) | 3,710,346 | 722,572 | ||||||
| Issued as compensation (note b) | 100,000 | 95,800 | ||||||
| Balance August 31, 2011 | 33,561,372 | $ | 4,635,556 | |||||
| Debt settlement (note d) | 1,553,504 | 395,589 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note e) | 3,000,000 | 807,983 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note f) | 5,575,000 | 855,194 | ||||||
| Private placement (note g) | 1,000,000 | 51,470 | ||||||
| Forward stock split (note h) | 44,689,874 | - | ||||||
| Private placement (note i) | 3,000,000 | 403,405 | ||||||
| Debt settlement (note j) | 171,385 | 44,547 | ||||||
| Balance May 31, 2012 and the date of this MD&A | 92,551,135 | $ | 7,193,744 | |||||
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The following table summarizes the changes in warrants:
| Warrants | Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Price | ||||||
| Outstanding September 1, 2010 | 16,445,053 | $ | 0.22 | |||||
| Exercised (note a) | (3,710,346 | ) | $ | 0.04 | ||||
| Cancelled (note c) | (36,430 | ) | US $ | 1.00 | ||||
| Cancelled (note c) | (18,215 | ) | US $ | 1.50 | ||||
| Issued as compensation (note b) | 50,000 | US$ | 1.25 | |||||
| Outstanding August 31, 2011 | 12,730,062 | $ | 0.27 | |||||
| Expired (note c) | (296,903 | ) | US $ | 1.00 | ||||
| Debt settlement (note e) | 3,000,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Debt settlement (note f) | 5,575,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Private placement (note g) | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||
| Forward stock split (note h) | 22,008,161 | - | ||||||
| Private placement (note i) | 1,500,000 | US$ | 0.50 | |||||
| Broker warrants (note i) | 60,000 | US $ | 0.25 | |||||
| Expired (note b) | (100,000 | ) | $ | 0.625 | ||||
| Outstanding May 31, 2012 | 45,476,320 | $ | 0.18 | |||||
| Expired (note c) | (296,606 | ) | US$ | 0.75 | ||||
| Balance as of the date of this MD&A | 45,179,714 | |||||||
(a) During the year ended August 31, 2011, 500,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 27, 2014 for proceeds of $35,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $12,000; 600,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 25, 2014 for proceeds of $42,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $14,400; 35,346 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.07 expiring February 27, 2014 for proceeds of $2,475. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $822; and 2,575,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.20 expiring April 14, 2011 for proceeds of $515,000. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $100,875.
(b) In April 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a service provider to provide corporate marketing and public relations to the Company for a period of six months. As compensation, the Company agreed to issue 100,000 common shares and 50,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.25 per common share expiring May 4, 2012. The amount allocated to common shares based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $95,800. On May 4, 2012 100,000 post forward split warrants expired. The amount allocated to derivative financial instruments based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $745 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
(c) On November 5, 2010, the Company terminated the agreement dated June 10, 2010 with Gar Wood Securities, LLC (“Gar Wood”) to act as Investment Banker/Financial Advisor to the Company for a period of two years. As a result 36,430 warrants exercisable at US$1.00 expiring December 10, 2011 and 18,215 warrants exercisable at US$1.50 expiring June 10, 2012 were cancelled. On December 10, 2011, 296,903 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$1.00, expired. The amount allocated to derivative financial instruments based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $17 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. On June 10, 2012, 296,906 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.75, expired. The amount allocated to derivative financial instruments based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $1with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
(d) During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,553,504 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $325,903. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $395,589 and $69,686 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of comprehensive income.
(e) On January 24, 2012, the Company converted shareholder loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 through the issuance of a total of 3,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until January 24, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $807,983 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $221,911 and $729,894 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
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(f) On February 17, 2012, the Company converted debt and shareholder loans in the aggregate amount of CDN$557,500 through the issuance of a total of 5,575,000 units in the capital of the Company at of $0.10 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until February 17, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $855,194 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $367,627 and $665,321 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.
(g) On February 17, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of a total of 1,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of $100,000. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) purchase warrant exercisable until February 17, 2015 to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.10 per share. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $48,530.
(h) On February 24, 2012, the Company received shareholder approval to affect a forward stock split. Effective March 16, 2012 the Company amended its Articles to change each issued and outstanding common share in the capital of the Company into two (2) common shares in the capital of the Company.
(i) On April 13, 2012 the Company received gross proceeds of US$750,000 (CDN$748,425) of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 3,000,000 units at a price of US$0.25 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one-half a common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at US$0.50 until April 13, 2015. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of U$64,823 and issued an aggregate of 60,000 broker warrants. Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 until April 13, 2015. The amount allocated to purchase warrants and broker warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $299,989.
(j) During the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, the Company issued 171,385 post forward split common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholder loans in the amount of $43,981. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $44,547 and $566 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of comprehensive income
The fair value of the warrants issued during the nine month period ended May 31, 2012, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Black-Scholes Assumptions used | ||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 1% -2.6 | % | ||
| Expected volatility | 205%-218 | % | ||
| Expected life (years) | 3 | |||
| Dividend yield | - | |||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on January 24, 2012 | $ | 0.09 | ||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on February 17, 2012 | $ | 0.09 | ||
| Fair value of the warrants issued on April 13, 2012 | $ | 0.19 | ||
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The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at May 31, 2012:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||
| 2,000,000 | $ | 0.035 | February 5, 2014 | |||
| 800,512 | $ | 0.035 | February 25, 2014 | |||
| 18,250,436 | $ | 0.035 | February 27, 2014 | |||
| 296,906 | US $ | 0.75 | June 10, 2012 | |||
| 3,418,466 | US$ | 0.50 | August 31, 2014 | |||
| 6,000,000 | $ | 0.05 | January 24, 2015 | |||
| 11,150,000 | $ | 0.05 | February 17, 2015 | |||
| 2,000,000 | $ | 0.05 | February 17, 2015 | |||
| 1,500,000 | US$ | 0.50 | April 13, 2015 | |||
| 60,000 | US$ | 0.25 | April 13, 2015 | |||
| 45,476,320 | ||||||
The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at August 31, 2011:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||
| 1,000,000 | $ | 0.07 | February 5, 2014 | |||
| 400,256 | $ | 0.07 | February 25, 2014 | |||
| 9,125,218 | $ | 0.07 | February 27, 2014 | |||
| 296,903 | US$ | 1.00 | December 10, 2011 | |||
| 148,452 | US $ | 1.50 | June 10, 2012 | |||
| 1,709,233 | US$ | 1.00 | August 31, 2014 | |||
| 50,000 | US$ | 1.25 | April 29, 2012 | |||
| 12,730,062 | ||||||
The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at September 1, 2010:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||
| 2,575,000 | $ | 0.20 | April 14, 2011 | |||
| 500,000 | $ | 0.07 | February 5, 2014 | |||
| 1,000,256 | $ | 0.07 | February 25, 2014 | |||
| 10,160,564 | $ | 0.07 | February 27, 2014 | |||
| 333,333 | US$ | 1.00 | December 10, 2011 | |||
| 166,667 | US $ | 1.50 | June 10, 2012 | |||
| 1,709,233 | US$ | 1.00 | August 31, 2014 | |||
| 16,445,053 | ||||||
The following table summarizes the weighted average shares outstanding:
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| May 31 | May 31 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 83,735,892 | 32,548,071 | 51,518,105 | 31,376,527 | ||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of warrants | 41,205,642 | 13,647,167 | 23,135,839 | 13,456,121 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 124,941,534 | 46,195,238 | 74,653,944 | 44,832,648 | ||||||||||||
The effects of any potential dilutive instruments on loss per share related to the outstanding warrants are anti-dilutive and therefore have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.
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Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan to provide incentives for directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares, which may be set aside for issuance under the stock option plan, is 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a rolling basis.
The following table is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock options and changes during the period:
| Number | Weighted Average | |||||||
| of Options | Exercise Price | |||||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 | - | $ | - | |||||
| Granted | 1,000,000 | 0.16 | ||||||
| Balance, May 31, 2012 and the date of this MD&A | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | |||||
The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at May 31, 2012:
| Stock Options Outstanding | Stock Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise Price | Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) | Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | 0.16 | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | 4.90 | 1,000,000 | $ | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation
On March 1, 2012, the Company granted options to purchase 500,000 common shares to directors and a consultant. These options are exercisable at $0.32 per share, vesting immediately and expire on February 28, 2017. (Post forward split 1,000,000 common purchase options exercisable at $0.16 per share). The Company recorded non-cash stock based compensation costs of $159,850 with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
The fair value of the stock options granted were estimated on the date of the grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used.
| Weighted average fair value per option | $ | 0.32 | ||
| Weighted average risk free interest rate | 1.44 | % | ||
| Forfeiture rate | 0 | % | ||
| Weighted average expected volatility | 213 | % | ||
| Expected life (years) | 5 | |||
| Dividend yield | Nil |
Contributed Surplus
Contributed surplus transactions for the respective periods are as follows:
| Amount | ||||
| Balance, September 1, 2010 | $ | 43,750 | ||
| Imputed interest | 5,750 | |||
| Warrants cancelled | 58,275 | |||
| Balance, August 31, 2011 | 107,775 | |||
| Imputed interest (see Note 12) | 2,334 | |||
| Stock based compensation | 159,850 | |||
| Warrants expired | 762 | |||
| Balance, May 31, 2012 | $ | 270,721 | ||
| Warrants expired | 1 | |||
| Balance as of the date of this MD&A | $ | 270,722 | ||
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