Form: 6-K

Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

  

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 April, 2013

 

Commission File No. 0-53646

 

Eagleford Energy Inc.
(Registrant’s name)
 
1 King Street West, Suite 1505
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 1A1
(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F

 

Form 20-F x          Form 40-F ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes ¨          No x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

 

 
 

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  

1.         Eagleford Energy Inc. Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 as filed on Sedar on April 25, 2013.

 

2.         Eagleford Energy Inc. Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 as filed on Sedar on April 25, 2013.

 

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:  April 25, 2013 EAGLEFORD ENERGY INC.
     
  By:     /s/ James Cassina
  Name:  James Cassina
  Title:  President

  

 
 

 

ITEM 1

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013

(Unaudited)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

 

Notice of No Auditor Review of

Interim Condensed Consolidated 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 interim financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated 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 unaudited interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

 

 
 

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Unaudited  February 28,  2013   August 31, 2012 
         
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $477,633   $330,003 
Marketable securities (Note 6)   1    1 
Trade and other receivables   49,716    17,525 
Total current assets   527,350    347,529 
Non-current assets          
Property and equipment (Note 8)   167,780    175,000 
Exploration and evaluation assets (Note 7)   8,967,977    8,475,487 
Total non-current assets   9,135,757    8,650,487 
           
Total Assets  $9,663,107   $8,998,016 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity          
Current liabilities          
Trade and other payables  $1,386,440   $1,039,959 
Secured note payable (Note 12)   987,360    946,848 
Shareholders loans (Note 11)   2,258,552    2,179,778 
Provisions (Note 9)   64,590    - 
Total current liabilities   4,696,942    4,166,585 
Non-current liabilities          
Derivative warrant liabilities (Note 13)   1,959,426    1,640,406 
Provisions (Note 9)   291,862    240,672 
Total non-current liabilities   2,251,288    1,881,078 
           
Total Liabilities   6,948,230    6,047,663 
           
Shareholders' Equity          
Share capital (Note 10)   6,072,641    5,906,633 
Share purchase warrants (Note 10)   1,422,526    1,422,526 
Share purchase options (Note 10)   170,972    170,972 
Contributed surplus (Note 10)   506,200    506,200 
Foreign currency translation reserve   80,657    (109,463)
Deficit   (5,538,119)   (4,946,515)
Total shareholders' equity   2,714,877    2,950,353 
           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  $9,663,107   $8,998,016 

 

Going Concern (Note 1)

Related Party Transactions and Balances (Note 11)

Committments and Contingencies (Note 16)

               

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

1
 

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Unaudited

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28   February 29   February 28   February 29 
   2013   2012*   2013   2012* 
                 
Revenue                    
Natural gas sales, net of royalties  $9,787   $8,376   $19,685   $20,180 
                     
Expenses                    
Operating costs   2,566    10,674    5,800    19,322 
Depletion and accretion   4,226    4,977    8,379    9,877 
General and administrative   172,606    103,466    344,766    145,172 
Interest expense   20,014    20,235    40,816    36,272 
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange   111,369    (115,884)   125,722    36,355 
Loss on derivative warrant liabilities (Note 13)   67,251    2,845    79,378    71,948 
Loss on settlement of debt (Note 10)   -    1,448,361    -    1,464,899 
Marketing and public relations   6,428    -    6,428    44,285 
    384,460    1,474,674    611,289    1,828,130 
                     
Net loss   (374,673)   (1,466,298)   (591,604)   (1,807,950)
                     
Foreign currency translation   159,531    (77,773)   190,120    (99,143)
                     
Comprehensive loss          $(215,142)  $(1,544,071)  $(401,484)  $(1,907,093)
                     
Loss per share, basic and diluted       $(0.004)  $(0.020)  $(0.006)  $(0.026)
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted**               98,957,457    73,483,410    98,659,142    70,464,382 

 

*See Note 17 for explanations relating to compartive figures

**Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split (Refer to Note 10)

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

2
 

  

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Unaudited

                      FOREIGN         
   SHARE   SHARE   SHARE   SHARE   CONTRI-   CURRENCY       TOTAL 
   CAPITAL   CAPITAL   PURCHASE   PURCHASE   BUTED   TRANSLATION       SHAREHOLDERS' 
   Number of   Amount   WARRANTS   OPTIONS   SURPLUS   RESERVE   DEFICIT   EQUITY 
   Shares *   $   $   $   $   $   $   $ 
Balance, August 31, 2011   67,122,743    4,635,556    252,637    -    85,737    (109,303)   (2,137,327)   2,727,300 
Issuance of shares as debt settlement   3,107,006    395,589    -    -    -    -    -    395,589 
Imputed interest   -    -    -    -    2,334    -    -    2,334 
Issuance of units as debt settlement   17,150,000    1,150,367    1,102,348    -    -    -         2,252,715 
Private placement of units   2,000,000    32,459    67,541    -    -    -    -    100,000 
Warrants expired   -    -    -    -    179,113    -    -    179,113 
Foreign currency translation   -    -    -    -    -    (99,143)   -    (99,143)
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,807,950)   (1,807,950)
Balance, February 29, 2012   89,379,749    6,213,971    1,422,526    -    267,184    (208,446)   (3,945,277)   3,749,958 
Private placement of units   3,000,000    342,786    -    -    -    -    -    342,786 
Compensation expense on re-pricing units   750,000         -    -    118,507    -    -    118,507 
Private placement of units   6,825,000    702,528    -    -         -    -    702,528 
Issuance of shares as debt settlement   171,386    44,547    -    -         -    -    44,547 
Warrants expired   -    -    -    -    139,439    -    -    139,439 
Stock based compensation   -    -    -    170,972    -    -    -    170,972 
Units cancelled   (3,418,468)   (1,397,199)   -    -    (18,930)   -    -    (1,416,129)
Foreign currency translation   -    -    -    -    -    98,983    -    98,983 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,001,238)   (1,001,238)
Balance, August 31, 2012   96,707,667    5,906,633    1,422,526    170,972    506,200    (109,463)   (4,946,515)   2,950,353 
Private placement of units   2,249,790    166,008    -    -    -    -    -    166,008 
Foreign currency translation   -    -    -    -    -    190,120    -    190,120 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    (591,604)   (591,604)
Balance, February 28, 2013     98,957,457    6,072,641    1,422,526    170,972    506,200    80,657    (5,538,119)   2,714,877 

 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split (Refer to Note 10)

                     

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

3
 

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Unaudited

   Six Months Ended 
   February 28   February 29 
   2013   2012* 
         
Cash provided by (used in)          
Operating activities          
Net loss for the period  $(591,604)  $(1,807,950)
Items not involving cash:          
Depletion and accretion   8,379    9,877 
Unrealized loss derivative warrant liabilities   79,378    71,948 
Provisions   115,781    64,811 
Shares and warrants issued for services   -    44,285 
Loss on settlement of debt   -    1,464,899 
Imputed interest   -    2,334 
Net changes in non-cash working capital (Note 15)   314,291    (99,675)
    (73,775)   (249,471)
Investing activities          
Additions to exploration and evaluation assets   (280,356)   (374,489)
           
Financing activities          
Private placement of units, net of share issue costs   405,650    100,000 
Secured notes payable, net   40,512    (73,380)
Shareholders' loans, net   78,774    495,173 
    524,936    521,793 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (23,175)   (5,407)
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period   147,630    (107,574)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   330,003    165,266 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $477,633   $57,692 

 

*See Note 17 for explanations relating to compartive figures

Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non Cash Transactions (Note 15)

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

4
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

1.Nature of Business and Going Concern

 

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 consolidated statement of financial position at nil.

 

The company's registered office is 1 King Street West, Suite 1505, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1A1.

 

The Company’s common shares trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol EFRDF.

 

These unaudited interim condensed 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 unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments for this uncertainty.

 

The Company has accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years which raise doubt as to the validity of the going concern assumption. At February 28, 2013, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $4,169,592 (August 31, 2012: $3,819,056) and an accumulated deficit of $5,538,119 (August 31, 2012 $4,946,515). 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 six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company raised net proceeds of $405,650 through the issuance of share capital (year ended August 31, 2012: $2,086,718). 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.

 

2.Basis of Preparation

 

Statement of Compliance

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company were approved by the Board of Directors on April 19, 2013.

 

Basis of Preparation

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles as set out in the Handbook of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA Handbook”).

 

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”).

 

The accounting policies applied in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are based on IFRS effective for the period ended February 28, 2013, as issued and outstanding as of the date the Board of Directors approved the statements.

 

Principles of Consolidation

Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose 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 consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 

5
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

The 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”). All Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

3.Significant Accounting Policies

 

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using the same accounting policies and methods as those described in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2012. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34). Accordingly, certain information and disclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Reporting Standards have been omitted or condensed. These condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2012.

 

4.Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

All accounting standards effective for periods on or after January 1, 2011 have been adopted as part of the transition to IFRS. The following are new IFRS pronouncements that have been issued, although not yet effective and have not been early adopted, and may have an impact on the Company in the future as discussed below.

 

IFRS 7, “Financial Instruments”: Disclosures”, which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and financial instruments subject to master netting agreements. Concurrent with the amendments to IFRS 7, the IASB also amended IAS 32, “Financial Instruments: Presentation” to clarify the exiting requirements for offsetting financial instruments in the statement of financial position. The amendments to IAS 32 are effective as of January 1, 2014. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRS 10, “Consolidated Financial Statements” replaces the consolidation requirements of SIC-12 Consolidation Special Purpose Entities and IAS 27 “Consolidated Separate Financial Statements”. It introduces a new principle-based definition of control, applicable to all investees to determine the scope of consolidation. The standard provides the framework for consolidated financial statements and their preparation based on the principle of control. This new standard is effective for the Company’s Interim and Consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements” which replaces IAS 31, “Interests in Joint Ventures”. IFRS 11 divides joint arrangements into two types, each having its own accounting model. A “joint operation” continues to be accounted for using proportionate consolidation, whereas a “joint venture” must be accounted for using equity accounting. This differs from IAS 31, where there was the choice to use proportionate consolidation or equity accounting for joint ventures. A “joint operation” is defined as the joint operators having rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. In a “joint venture”, the joint ventures partners have rights to the net assets of the arrangement, typically through their investment in a separate joint venture entity. This new standard is effective for the Company’s Interim and Consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRS 12 “Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities” is a new standard, which combines all of the disclosure requirements for subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements, as well as unconsolidated structured entities. This new standard is effective for the Company’s Interim and Consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement” replaces the fair value guidance contained in individual IFRS with a single source of fair value measurement guidance. The standard also requires disclosures which enable users to assess the methods and inputs used to develop fair value measurements. This new standard is effective for the Company’s Interim and Consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRIC 20 (an update provided by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”)) provides guidance on the accounting for the costs of stripping activity in the production phase of surface mining when two benefits accrue to the entity from the stripping activity: usable ore that can be used to produce inventory and improved access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. IFRIC 20 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and early application is permitted. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

6
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” was amended by the IASB in September 2011 in order to align the presentation of items in comprehensive income with US GAAAP standards. Items in other comprehensive income will be required to be presented in two categories: items that will be reclassified into profit or loss and those that will not be reclassified. The flexibility to present a statement of comprehensive income remains unchanged. The amendments to IAS 1 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012. This new standard is effective for the Company’s Interim and Consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IAS 27 “Separate Financial Statements”. In May 2011, the IASB amended IAS 27, Separate Financial Statements (“IAS 27”). This amendment removes the requirements for consolidated statements from IAS 27, and moves it over to IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements”. The amendment mandates that when a company prepares separate financial statements, investment in subsidiaries, associates, and jointly controlled entities are to be accounted for using either the cost method or in accordance with IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. In addition, this amendment determines the treatment for recognizing dividends, the treatment of certain group reorganizations, and some disclosure requirements. This amendment is effective for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company is assessing the impact of this amended standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”. In May 2011, the IASB amended IAS 28, investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (“IAS 28”). This amendment requires any retained portion of an investment in an associate or joint venture that has not been classified as held for sale to be measured using the equity method until disposal. After disposal, if the retained interest continues to be an associate or joint venture, the amendment requires for it to be continued to be accounted for under the equity method. The amendment also disallows the re measurement of any retained interest in an investment upon the cessation of significant influence or joint control. This amended standard is effective for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2013. The Company is assessing the impact of this amended standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. In October 2010, the IASB issued IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”). IFRS 9, which replaces IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, establishes principles for the financial reporting of financial assets and financial liabilities that will present relevant and useful information to users of financial statements for their assessment of the amounts, timing and uncertainty of an entity’s future cash flows. This new standard is effective for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing September 1, 2015. The Company is assessing the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

5. Segmented Information

 

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.

 

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
February 28, 2013  Canada   United States   Total   Canada   United States   Total 
Net revenue  $9,787    -   $9,787   $19,685    -   $19,685 
Net loss  $361,219   $13,454   $374,673   $485,749   $105,855   $591,604 

 

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
February 29, 2012  Canada   United States   Total   Canada   United States   Total 
Net revenue  $8,376    -   $8,376   $20,180    -   $20,180 
Net loss  $1,462,401   $3,897   $1,466,298   $1,799,792   $8,158   $1,807,950 

 

As at February 28, 2013  Canada   United States   Total 
Total Assets  $2,802,784   $6,860,323   $9,663,107 
Total Liabilities  $6,186,109   $762,121   $6,948,230 

 

As at August 31, 2012  Canada   United States   Total 
Total Assets  $3,983,791    5,014,225   $8,998,016 
Total Liabilities  $5,478,773    568,890   $6,047,663 

 

7
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

6.Marketable Securities

 

   February 28, 2013 
Investments in quoted company security     
(August 31, 2012 - $1)  $1 

 

7.Exploration and Evaluation Assets

 

Cost    
Balance August 31, 2011  $8,995,878 
Additions   1,559,763 
Units cancelled   (2,091,616)
Decommissioning obligations   41,243 
Change in decommissioning obligation estimates   6,546 
Foreign exchange   (36,327)
Balance August 31, 2012   8,475,487 
Additions   280,356 
Change in decommissioning obligation estimates   (2,405)
Foreign exchange   214,539 
Balance February 28, 2013  $8,967,977 

 

The Company’s exploration and evaluation assets are located in Texas, USA. As at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 no impairment loss was recorded. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company capitalized interest of $122,444 to exploration and evaluation assets (Year ended August 31, 2012: $289,650).

 

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%.

 

The Matthews Oil and Gas Lease had a primary term of three years commencing April 1, 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, 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.

 

Matthews Lease Litigation

The lessor of the Matthews lease expressed their belief that the lease has terminated and filed a petition in the District Court, Zavala County, Texas, seeking a declaration that the lease has terminated. The Company disagrees and believes that it is in full compliance with the terms of the lease. The Company is defending the allegation and countersuing the lessor for repudiation of the lease and seeking damages.

 

The Company elected to conduct the continuous drilling program provision of the lease in order to extend the term of the lease beyond its primary term. The Company commenced actual drilling operations on a well, within the 180 day time period allowed and defined in the amended lease in every such period since the end of the primary term.

 

In March 2012, the Company notified the lessor of its intention to continue drilling the No. 2-H well initiated in October 2011 and suspended, and to drill a new well, the 4-H under the continuous-drilling program.

 

Upon receipt of this notice, and before the 180-day deadline to commence actual drilling operations expired, the lessor informed the Company that it was taking the position that the lease had terminated because the Company allegedly failed to drill the No. 2-H well in a good faith attempt to secure production, and thus failed to comply with the continuous drilling program. The lessor later added that the Company was 2 days late having a drill bit contact the surface of the earth and turn to the right. Based on the Company’s extensive logging, coring, and laboratory work and analysis, the Company was highly confident that these wells would produce in commercial quantities, which would have benefitted the lessor and the other royalty owner, and would have allowed the Company to begin to recoup its investment in the lease. Extended development drilling would have followed. Accordingly the Company is seeking specific performance or damages from the lessors.

 

8
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

As at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, no amounts of contingent loss due to the impairment of the above mentioned lease have been recorded in these consolidated financial statements. According to the Company's legal counsel, there are no dispositive motions pending, a trial date has not been set and in their opinion it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the amount or range of potential loss.

 

At February 28, 2013 the Company carries its investment in the Matthews lease at approximately $4,836,929 (August 31, 2012: $4,645,534). If the final outcome of such claim differs adversely from that expected, it would result in an impairment loss equal to the carrying value of the Matthews lease, 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 to maintain the Murphy Lease. In the event that after the Primary Term as extended by operations no production is obtained or the value of the royalty received by the Lessor does not equal as much as the product of the total number of net mineral acres times $25.0 per net acre Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the difference between such product and the value of the royalty received and $25.0 per net mineral acre at the end of such lease year (“Minimum Royalties”).  Payment of Minimum Royalties shall not extend the Lease for more than 2 years in the aggregate. 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.

 

8.Property and Equipment

 

   Petroleum and Natural Gas
Properties
 
Cost or deemed cost     
Balance August 31, 2011  $314,302 
Change in decommissioning obligation estimates   819 
Balance August 31, 2012   315,121 
Change in decommissioning obligation estimates   (266)
Balance February 28, 2013  $314,855 
      
Accumulated depletion and impairment     
Balance August 31, 2011  $(71,302)
Depletion   (18,045)
Impairment   (50,774)
Balance August 31, 2012   (140,121)
Depletion   (6,954)
Balance February 28, 2013  $(147,075)
      
Carrying Value     
At August 31, 2011  $243,000 
At August 31, 2012  $175,000 
At February 28, 2013  $167,780 

 

As at and for the six months ended February 28, 2013 no general and administrative costs were capitalized (Year ended August 31, 2012: Nil). For the year ended August 31, 2012 the Company recorded an impairment loss of $50,774 on its Alberta, Canada property as a result of an evaluation prepared by an independent reserves evaluator based on future pre-tax cash flows of the proved and probable reserves using forecast prices and discounted by 10%.

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company did not record any impairment loss.

 

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.

 

9
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

9.Provisions

 

   Decommissioning
Provisions (Note a)
   Other Provisions
(Note b)
   Total Provisions 
Balance, August 31, 2011  $64,688   $61,144   $125,832 
Accretion expense   2,464         2,464 
Additions   41,243    64,866    106,109 
Change in estimate   7,365         7,365 
Foreign exchange   (1,005)   (93)   (1,098)
Balance, August 31, 2012   114,755    125,917    240,672 
Accretion expense   1,423    -    1,423 
Additions   -    174,019    174,019 
Reductions        (66,712)   (66,712)
Change in estimate   (2,671)   -    (2,671)
Foreign exchange   4,334    5,387    9,721 
Balance February 28, 2013  $117,841   $238,611   $356,452 
Current       $(64,590)  $(64,590)
Non-Current  $117,841   $174,021   $291,862 

 

a)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 $117,841 at February 28, 2013 (August 31, 2012: $114,755) based on an undiscounted total future liability of $162,893 (August 31, 2012: $158,974). These payments are expected to be incurred between fiscal 2022 and 2031. The discount factor, being the risk free rate related to the liability is 2.53% (August 31, 2012: 2.37%).

 

b)Other Provisions

In May 2012 a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$64,866. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount charged due to faulty equipment. The full amount of the provision which was accrued in the prior period has been reversed in the current period as the vendor is no longer in good standing as a Texas corporation and the vendor’s attorney filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas a motion to withdraw as counsel.

 

In February 2013, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Zavala County, Texas (Case No. 13-02-12941-ZCV) seeking payment of US$169,196 for services. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount on the basis of negligence by the vendor. The Company intends on filing a counter claim. The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

The above amounts have been classified as long term, however not discounted as the impact to the consolidated financial statements is immaterial.

 

In December 2011, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (Case No. 2011-74035/Court: 113) seeking payment of US$62,800. Dyami Energy is disputing the claim on the basis of excessive charges. A trial date has been set for May 13, 2013. The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

The above amount has been classified as current.

 

10.Share Capital and Reserves

 

On March 16, 2012, the Company completed a 2-for-1 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. The forward stock split has been applied retrospectively for all periods presented.

 

Authorized:

Unlimited number of common shares

Unlimited non-participating, non-dividend paying, voting redeemable preference shares

 

10
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

Issued:

The following table sets out the changes in common shares during the respective periods:

 

Common Shares  Number*   Amount 
Balance August 31, 2011   67,122,743   $4,635,556 
Debt settlement (note a)   3,107,006    395,589 
Debt settlement (note b)   6,000,000    522,856 
Debt settlement (note c)   11,150,000    627,511 
Private placement (note d)   2,000,000    32,459 
Private placement (note e)   3,750,000    342,786 
Private placement (note f)   6,825,000    702,528 
Debt settlement (note g)    171,386    44,547 
Cancelled (note h)   (3,418,468)   (1,397,199)
Balance August 31, 2012   96,707,667    5,906,633 
Private placement (note i)   2,249,790    166,008 
Balance February 28, 2013   98,957,457   $6,072,641 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table sets out the changes in warrants during the respective periods:

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Warrants  Number
of Warrants*
   Weighted
Average Price*
   Number
of Warrants*
   Weighted
Average Price*
 
Outstanding, beginning of period   40,200,948   $0.04    21,050,948   $0.04 
Debt settlement (note b)             6,000,000      
Debt settlement (note c)             11,150,000      
Private placement (note d)             2,000,000      
Balance, end of period   40,200,948   $0.04    40,200,948   $0.04 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

(a)         During the year ended August 31, 2012, the Company issued 3,107,006 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholders’ 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 operations and comprehensive loss.

 

(b)         On January 24, 2012, the Company converted shareholders’ loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 through the issuance of a total of 6,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.05 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 $0.05 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $522,856 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $507,038 and $729,894 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

(c)         On February 17, 2012, the Company converted debt and shareholders’ loans in the aggregate amount of $557,500 through the issuance of a total of 11,150,000 units in the capital of the Company at of $0.05 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 $0.05 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $627,511 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $595,310 and $665,321 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

(d)         On February 17, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of a total of 2,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at a purchase price of $0.05 per unit for net 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 $0.05 per share. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $67,541.

 

11
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

(e)         On April 13, 2012, the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $282,604. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $45,030 and issued an aggregate of 240,000 broker warrants.  Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $78,005 with a corresponding decrease in common shares. The Company subsequently re-priced the offering at US$0.20 and issued an additional 750,000 units on July 27, 2012. The fair value of the units based on the new offering price was determined to be $188,625. The amount allocated to contributed surplus was $132,616 and the amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $56,009. In addition, the Company issued an additional 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model for broker warrants was $14,109 with a corresponding decrease in contributed surplus (see Note 13).

 

(f)         On July 20, 2012 and August 7, 2012 the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $1,365,561 of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 6,825,000 units at a price of US$0.20 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $460,907. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $82,239 and issued an aggregate of 546,000 broker warrants. 

 

Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $119,887 with a corresponding decrease in common shares (see Note 13).

 

(g)         On May 8, 2012, the Company issued 171,385 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholders’ loans in the amount of $43,983. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $44,547 and $564 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

(h)         On August 31, 2012 the Company cancelled 3,418,468 common shares and 1,709,234 common shares purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 until August 31, 2014. The common shares and warrants had been issued August 31, 2010 as partial consideration of the purchase price for Dyami Energy and held in escrow pending the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent to their release on August 31, 2012. The conditions precedent had not been satisfied and the time allowed for performance expired. The Company recorded a reduction in exploration and evaluation assets of $2,091,616, a reduction in common shares of $1,397,199, a reduction of derivative warrant liabilities of $675,487 and a reduction in contributed surplus of $18,930 (see Note 13).

 

(i)         On September 25, 2012 the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $441,004 of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 2,249,790 units at a price of US$0.20 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $182,830. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $35,354 and issued an aggregate of 179,983 broker warrants.  Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $56,812 with a corresponding decrease in common shares (see Note 13).

 

12
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at February 28, 2013:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise
Price*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Warrant
Value ($)
 
 2,000,000   $0.04   February 5, 2014   0.94   $24,000 
 800,512   $0.04   February 25, 2014   0.99    9,606 
 18,250,436   $0.04   February 27, 2014   1.00    219,031 
 6,000,000   $0.05   January 24, 2015   1.90    507,038 
 11,150,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   1.97    595,310 
 2,000,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   1.97    67,541 
 40,200,948   $0.04       1.45   $1,422,526 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at August 31, 2012:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise
Price*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Warrant
Value ($)
 
 2,000,000   $0.04   February 5, 2014   1.43   $24,000 
 800,512   $0.04   February 25, 2014   1.49    9,606 
 18,250,436   $0.04   February 27, 2014   1.49    219,031 
 6,000,000   $0.05   January 24, 2015   2.40    507,038 
 11,150,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   2.47    595,310 
 2,000,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   2.47    67,541 
 40,200,948   $0.04       1.94   $1,422,526 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The fair value of the warrants issued during the year ended August 31, 2012, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Risk-free interest rate   1%
Expected volatility   218%
Expected life (years)   3 
Dividend yield   - 

 

The following table summarizes the weighted average shares outstanding:

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding*  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28,   February 29,   February 28,   February 29, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted   98,957,457    73,483,410    98,659,142    70,464,382 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The effects of any potential dilutive instruments on loss per share are anti-dilutive and therefore have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

 

Share Purchase 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.

 

13
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

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, August 31, 2011   -   $- 
Granted   1,050,000    0.16 
Balance, August 31, 2012 and February 28, 2013   1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at February 28, 2013:

 

Options Outstanding   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    4.00    1,000,000   $0.16 
$0.25    50,000   $0.25    4.40    50,000   $0.25 
      1,050,000   $0.16    4.02    1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at August 31, 2012:

 

Options Outstanding   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    4.50    1,000,000   $0.16 
$0.25    50,000   $0.25    4.90    50,000   $0.25 
      1,050,000   $0.16    4.52    1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The fair value of the stock options granted for the year ended August 31, 2012 were estimated on the date of the grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used.

 

   March 1, 2012   July 24, 2012 
Weighted average fair value per option  $0.16   $0.22 
Weighted average risk free interest rate   1.44%   1.12%
Forfeiture rate   0%   0%
Weighted average expected volatility   213%   233%
Expected life (years)   5    5 
Dividend yield   Nil    Nil 

 

Contributed Surplus

Contributed surplus transactions for the respective periods are as follows:

 

   Amount 
Balance, August 31, 2011  $85,737 
Imputed interest   2,334 
Warrants expired (Note 13)   318,552 
Warrants cancelled (note h)   (18,930)
Compensation expense on re-pricing of units (note e)   118,507 
Balance, August 31, 2012 and February 28, 2013  $506,200 

 

11.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.

 

14
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

Compensation of Key Management Personnel

The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the three and six month periods ended were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28,     February 29,   February 28,   February 29, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Short term employee benefits (1)  $18,750   $18,750   $37,500   $37,500 

 

The following balances owing to the President of the Company are included in trade and other payables, are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand:

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Short term employee benefits (1)  $168,750   $131,250 
Expenses paid on behalf of the Company   -    1,896 
   $168,750   $133,146 

 

(1)The Company accrues management fees for the President of the Company at a rate of $6,250 per month.

 

At February 28, 2013 and the amount of directors’ fees included in trade and other payables was $14,700 (August 31, 2012: $12,900).

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 the Company had promissory notes payable to the President of $28,845 and US$300,000. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $17,281 (February 29, 2012: $16,227). At February 28, 2013, included in trade and other payables is interest of $46,305 (August 31, 2012 $28,687). The notes are due on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. The interest payable due dates have been extended to May 31, 2013.

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 the Company had 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 six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $48,288 (February 29, 2012: $35,039). At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is interest of $112,455 (August 31, 2012: $63,296) (see Note 12).

 

At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is $20,954 due to Gottbetter & Partners, LLP for legal fees (August 31, 2012: $14,649). During the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company completed private placements of 2,249,790 units in the capital of the Company for gross proceeds of $441,004 and paid to Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC, placement agent fees of $35,280 and issued 179,983 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issue. Gottbetter & Partners, LLP 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 Markets, LLC.

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, the Company had shareholders’ loans payable of US$1,583,740 and $293,000. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $52,083 (February 29, 2012: $135,166). At February 28, 2013, included in trade and other payables, is interest of $299,407 (August 31, 2012: $190,484). The notes are payable on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. The interest payable due dates have been extended to May 31, 2013.

 

12.Secured Note Payable

 

At February 28, 2013, the Company had a US$960,000, 10% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (August 31, 2012: US$960,000). The note and all unpaid and accrued interest is due on or before August 31, 2013, or within 15 days of written demand to the Company, or upon the Company closing a cash financing or series of cash financings in excess of US$2,500,000 in which case fifty cents of every one dollar exceeding US$2,500,000 will be allocated to the secured note until paid in full. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $48,288 (February 29, 2012: $35,039). At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is interest of $112,455 (August 31, 2012: $63,296). The note is secured by Dyami Energy’s interest in the Matthews and Murphy Leases, Zavala County, Texas. The Company may, in its sole discretion, prepay any portion of the principal amount.

 

13.Derivative Warrant Liabilities

 

The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which are different from 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 profit or loss.

 

15
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

The following tables sets out the changes in derivative warrant liabilities during the respective periods:

 

   Number of
Warrants*
   Fair Value
Assigned $
   Average
Exercise Price US $*
 
Balance August 31, 2011   4,409,178   $1,576,269   $0.52 
Warrants expired   (990,712)   (318,552)   0.58 
Warrants issued   5,287,500    799,520    0.50 
Broker warrants issued   846,000    212,001    0.25 
Warrants cancelled   (1,709,234)   (675,487)   0.50 
Change in fair value estimates   -    46,655    - 
Balance August 31, 2012   7,842,732    1,640,406   $0.47 
Warrants issued   1,124,895    182,830    0.50 
Broker warrants issued   179,983    56,812    0.25 
Change in fair value estimates   -    79,378    - 
Balance February 28, 2013   9,147,610   $1,959,426   $0.49 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

On August 31, 2012 1,709,234 common share purchase warrants were cancelled and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $675,487.

 

On December 10, 2011 593,808 warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $179,113 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus.

 

On June 10, 2012 296,904 warrants expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $99,999 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus.

 

On May 4, 2012, 100,000 expired and the fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model of $39,440 was recorded as an increase to contributed surplus.

 

On April 13, 2012 and July 27, 2012 the Company issued 1,875,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 and 300,000 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring April 13, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $338,813 and $92,114, respectively.

 

On July 20, 2012 the Company issued 912,500 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 and 146,000 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring July 20, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $124,288 and $33,454, respectively.

 

On August 7, 2012 the Company issued 2,500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 and 400,000 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring August 7, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $336,419 and $86,433, respectively.

 

On September 25, 2012 the Company issued 1,124,895 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 and 179,983 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring September 25, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $182,830 and $56,812, respectively.

 

The following tables sets out the number of derivative warrant liabilities outstanding at February 28, 2013:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise Price
US ($)*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Fair Value
CDN ($)
 
 1,709,232   $0.50   August 31, 2014   1.50   $671,310 
 1,875,000   $0.50   April 13, 2015   2.12    346,187 
 300,000   $0.25   April 13, 2015   2.12    94,175 
 912,500   $0.50   July 20, 2015   2.39    126,389 
 146,000   $0.25   July 20, 2015   2.39    34,020 
 2,500,000   $0.50   August 7, 2015   2.44    346,652 
 400,000   $0.25   August 7, 2015   2.44    89,217 
 1,124,895   $0.50   September 25, 2015   2.57    191,858 
 179,983   $0.25   September 25, 2015   2.57    59,618 
 9,147,610            2.20   $1,959,426 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

16
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

The fair value of the warrants issued during the six months ended February 28, 2013, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Risk-free interest rate   1.21%
Expected volatility   162%
Expected life (years)   3 
Dividend yield   - 

 

The following tables sets out the number of derivative warrant liabilities outstanding at August 31, 2012:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise Price
US ($)*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Fair Value
CDN ($)
 
 1,709,232   $0.50   August 31, 2014   2.00   $643,766 
 1,875,000   $0.50   April 13, 2015   2.62    333,975 
 300,000   $0.25   April 13, 2015   2.62    90,852 
 912,500   $0.50   July 20, 2015   2.88    121,203 
 146,000   $0.25   July 20, 2015   2.88    32,624 
 2,500,000   $0.50   August 7, 2015   2.93    332,428 
 400,000   $0.25   August 7, 2015   2.93    85,558 
 7,842,732            2.20   $1,640,406 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The fair value of the warrants issued during the year ended August 31, 2012, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Risk-free interest rate   1%-1.3% 
Expected volatility   192%-199% 
Expected life (years)   3 
Dividend yield   - 

 

14. 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 warrant liabilities  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
Provisions  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. The risk is mitigated because the financial institution is an international bank.

 

17
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is as follows:

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Cash and cash equivalents  $477,633   $330,003 
Trade and other receivables   49,716    17,525 
Balance  $527,349   $347,528 

 

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 however, there can be no assurance that it will continue to do so in the future.

 

The following table illustrates the contractual maturities of financial liabilities:

 

February 28, 2013  Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   4-5 years   After
5 years
 
Trade and others payables  $1,386,440   $1,386,440    -    -    - 
Secured note payable (1)   987,360    987,360    -    -    - 
Shareholders’ loans (1)   2,258,552    2,258,552    -    -    - 
Total  $4,632,352   $4,632,352    -    -    - 

 

August 31, 2012  Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   4-5 years   After
5 years
 
Trade and others payables  $1,039,959   $1,039,959    -    -    - 
Secured note payable (1)   946,848    946,848    -    -    - 
Shareholders’ loans (1)   2,179,778    2,179,778    -    -    - 
Total  $4,166,585   $4,166,585    -    -    - 

 

(1)Translated at current exchange rate.

 

Market Risk

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the Company’s 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 have improved, the recovery has been slow in various jurisdictions including in Europe and the United States.

 

The Company mitigates these risks by (i) utilizing competent, professional consultants as support to company staff; (ii) performing geophysical, geological or engineering analyses of prospects; and (iii) focusing on a limited number of core properties.

 

18
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

(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.

 

The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the fair value of the Company’s risk management position for the period ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 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:

 

   February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
   Increase 10%   Decrease 10%   Increase 10%   Decrease 10% 
Net revenue  $22,231   $17,139   $22,198   $18,162 
Net loss  $589,078   $594,130   $1,805,932   $1,809,968 

 

(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 Canadian 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 February 28, 2013 and 2012:

 

Financial Instruments  February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
Cash and cash equivalents  $442,141   $682 
Trade and other receivables   14,349    74,949 
Exploration and evaluation assets   5,231,313    3,970,738 
Trade and other  payables   (935,421)   (301,327)
Derivative warrant liabilities   (1,905,130)   (1,469,104)
Provisions   (332,665)   (127,666)
Shareholders’ loans   (1,883,740)   (2,363,740)
Secured notes payable   (960,000)   (960,000)
Net assets denominated in US$  $(329,153)  $(1,175,468)
Net asset CDN dollar equivalent at period end (1)  $(338,534)  $(1,159,717)

 

(1)Translated at the exchange rate in effect at February 28, 2013: $1.0285 (February 28, 2012: $0.9866)

 

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:

 

    February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
    Increase   Decrease   Increase   Decrease 
Percentage change in
US Dollar
   In total comprehensive loss from  a change
in % in the US Exchange Rate ($)
   In total comprehensive loss from  a change
in % in the US Exchange Rate ($)
 
 2%   6,964    (6,964)   22,884    (22,884)
 4%   13,927    (13,927)   45,767    (45,767)
 6%   20,891    (20,891)   68,651    (68,651)
 8%   27,855    (27,855)   91,534    (91,534)
 10%   34,818    (34,818)   114,418    (114,418)

 

19
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

(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 consolidated statement of financial position as at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, derivative warrant liabilities, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, secured note payable, shareholders’ loans, and provisions .

 

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.

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Financial Instrument Classification  Carrying Value $   Fair Value $   Carrying Value $   Fair Value $ 
Fair value through profit or loss:                    
Cash and cash equivalents   477,633    477,633    330,003    330,003 
Marketable securities   1    1    1    1 
Derivative warrant liabilities   1,959,426    1,959,426    1,640,406    1,640,406 
Loans and receivables:                    
Trade and other receivables   49,716    49,716    17,525    17,525 
Other financial liabilities:                    
Trade and other  payables   1,386,440    1,386,440    1,039,959    1,039,959 
Secured notes payable   987,360    987,360    946,848    946,848 
Shareholders’ loans   2,258,552    2,258,552    2,179,778    2,179,778 
Provisions   356,452    356,452    240,672    240,672 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, derivative warrant liabilities and marketable securities are stated at fair value (Level 1 measurement). The carrying value of trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, secured notes payable and shareholders’ loans 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.

 

20
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

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 February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 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 February 28, 2013.

 

The Company is not subject to any externally imposed restrictions on its capital requirements.

 

15.Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Transactions

 

The following table summarizes the non-cash transactions for the periods set out:

 

   Six Months Ended 
Non-cash transactions  February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
Broker warrants issued  $56,512    - 
Shares issued for interest on shareholders’ loans and secured note   -   $395,589 
Units issued as compensation   -   $44,285 
Warrants expired   -   $179,113 
Units issued as debt settlement   -   $2,252,715 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in non-cash working capital for the periods set out:

 

   Six Months Ended 
Changes in non-cash working capital  February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
Trade and other receivables   (32,192)  $(12,705)
Trade and other payables   346,483    (86,970)
Net change  $314,291   $(99,675)

 

16.Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company has drilling commitments on its Leases located in Zavala County, Texas, USA (see Note 7).

 

Matthews Lease Litigation

The lessors of the Matthews lease expressed their belief that the Lease has terminated and filed a petition in the District Court, Zavala County, Texas, seeking a declaration that the lease has terminated. The Company disagrees and believes that it is in full compliance with the terms of the lease. The Company is defending the allegation and countersuing the lessor for repudiation of the lease and seeking damages (see Note 7).

 

As at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, no amounts of contingent loss due to the impairment of the above mentioned lease have been recorded in these consolidated financial statements. According to the Company's legal counsel, there are no dispositive motions pending, a trial date has not been set and in their opinion it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavourable outcome or the amount or range of potential loss.

 

At February 28, 2013 the Company carries its investment in the Matthews lease at approximately $4,836,929 (August 31, 2012: $4,645,534). If the final outcome of such claim differs adversely from that expected, it would result in an impairment loss equal to the carrying value of the Matthews lease, when determined.

 

Other Provisions

The Company has provided for contingencies that are currently in dispute (see Note 9).

 

21
 

 

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012
(Expressed In Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)

 

17.Comparative Figures

 

The comparative unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and the comparative unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and six month periods ended February 29, 2012 have been revised primarily to reflect revisions made to the assumptions used in the Black Scholes calculation of derivative warrant liabilities. The assumptions are now consistent with the assumptions used in the Black Scholes calculation of derivative warrant liabilities in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2012.

 

The effect of the changes is summarized as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended
February 29, 2012
   Six Months Ended
February 29, 2012
 
  

As previously

filed $

  

As

adjusted $

   As previously
filed $
  

As

adjusted $

 
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss                    
                     
Net loss   (1,507,904)   (1,466,298)   (1,032, 215)   (1,807,950)
                     
Comprehensive loss   (1,585,677)   (1,544,071)   (1,131,358)   (1,907,093)
                     
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows                    
                     
Net income (loss) for the period   (1,507,904)   (1,466,298)   (1,032, 215)   (1,807,950)
                     
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities   -    -    (412,875)   (249,471)
                     
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities   -    -    (216,492)   (374,489)

 

Also, certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation under IFRS.

 

22
 

 

 

ITEM 2

 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

For the Three and Six Months Ended

February 28, 2013

 

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 completed a two-for-one 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.

 

The Company’s Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended February 28, 2013 and 2012 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 Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 and notes thereto.

 

The Company’s Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 were prepared using the same accounting policies and methods as those described in our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2012. The Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34). Accordingly, certain information and disclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”) have been omitted or condensed. The Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2012.

 

All amounts herein are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis is dated April 19, 2013 and has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

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.

 

24
 

 

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   28.174
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 six months ended February 28, 2013 was down $495 to $19,685 compared to $20,180 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The decrease in net revenue during 2013 is primarily attributed to declines in production volume and natural gas prices received from the Company’s Botha, Alberta property. Net loss for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $591,604 compared to a net loss of $1,807,950 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The decrease in net loss during 2013 was primarily related to a decrease of $1,464,899 to Nil in loss on settlement of debt compared to $1,464,899 in 2012. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $199,594 in general and administrative costs to $344,766 compared to $145,172 in the prior period in 2012 and an increase in loss on foreign exchange of $89,367 to $125,722 compared to 36,355 for the comparable period in 2012.

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company completed financings through the issuance of 2,249,790 units in the capital of the Company for net proceeds of $405,650.

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Company recorded additions of $280,356 in exploration and evaluation assets.

 

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.

 

25
 

 

The Company’s past primary source of liquidity and capital resources has been proceeds from the issuance of share capital, shareholders’ loans and cash flow from oil and gas operations.

 

RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES

 

There have been no material changes during the six months ended February 28, 2013 to the risks and uncertainties as identified in the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended August 31, 2012.

 

The following table illustrates the contractual maturities of financial liabilities:

 

February 28, 2013  Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   4-5 years   After
5 years
 
Trade and others payables  $1,386,440   $1,386,440    -    -    - 
Secured note payable (1)   987,360    987,360    -    -    - 
Shareholders’ loans (1)   2,258,552    2,258,552    -    -    - 
Total  $4,632,352   $4,632,352    -    -    - 

 

August 31, 2012  Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   4-5 years   After
5 years
 
Trade and others payables  $1,039,959   $1,039,959    -    -    - 
Secured note payable (1)   946,848    946,848    -    -    - 
Shareholders’ loans (1)   2,179,778    2,179,778    -    -    - 
Total  $4,166,585   $4,166,585    -    -    - 

 

(1)Translated at current exchange rate.

 

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 February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 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 February 28, 2013.

 

The Company is not subject to any externally imposed restrictions on its capital requirements.

 

26
 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Historical  For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
Production  February 28,   February 29,   February 28,   February 29, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Natural gas – mcf/d   51    54    50    53 
Historical Prices                    
Natural Gas - $/mcf  $2.72   $2.42   $2.66   $2.81 
Royalties costs - $/mcf  $0.59   $0.70   $0.49   $0.71 
Production costs - $/mcf  $0.56   $2.20   $0.54   $2.01 
Net back - $/mcf  $1.57   $(0.48)  $1.63   $0.09 
Operations                    
Revenue, net of royalties  $9,787   $8,376   $19,685   $20,180 
Net loss  $(374,673)  $(1,466,298)  $(591,604)  $(1,807,950)
Loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.004)  $(0.02)  $(0.006)  $(0.026)

 

Production Volume

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 average natural gas sales volumes were down slightly to 51 mcf/d compared to 54 mcf/d for the same period in 2012. Total production volume for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was 4,582 mcf compared to 4,860 mcf for the same three month period in 2012.

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013 average natural gas sales volumes were down slightly to 50 mcf/d compared to 53 mcf/d for the same period in 2012. Total production volume for the six months ended November 30, 2013 was 9,132 mcf compared to 9,597 mcf for the same three month period in 2012.

 

The decrease in production volume for the three and six months periods in 2013 compared to 2012 was attributed to natural production declines.

 

Commodity Prices

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 average natural gas prices received per mcf increased to $2.72 compared to $2.42 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013 average natural gas prices received per mcf decreased to $2.66 compared to $2.81 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

The increase/decrease in average natural gas prices received for the three and six month period was attributed to fluctuating commodity prices for natural gas.

 

Natural Gas Sales, Net of Royalties

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012   February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
Natural gas sales  $12,476   $11,774   $24,412   $26,998 
Royalties   (2,689)   (3,398)   (4,727)   (6,818)
Natural gas sales, net of royalties  $9,787   $8,376   $19,685   $20,180 

 

Natural gas sales for the three months ended February 28, 2013 increased by $702 to $12,476 compared to $11,774 for the three months ended February 29, 2012 as a result of higher commodity prices.

 

Natural gas sales for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was down $2,586 to $24,412 compared to $26,998 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The decline in sales during 2013 was primarily attributed to lower commodity prices and production volume.

 

Royalties for the three months ended February 28, 2013 were $2,689 versus $3,398 for the comparable three month period in 2012.

 

Royalties for the six months ended February 28, 2013 were $4,727 versus $6,818 for the comparable six month period in 2012.

 

The decrease in royalties for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 was primarily attributed to lower production volumes.

 

Natural gas sales, net of royalties for the three months ended February 28, 2013 increased by 17% to $9,787 compared to $8,376 for the same three month period in 2012.

 

Natural gas sales, net of royalties for the six months ended February 28, 2013 decreased by 3% to $19,685 compared to $20,180 for the six month period ended February 29, 2012.

 

27
 

 

Operating Costs

For three months ended February 28, 2013 operating costs were $2,566 down $8,108 compared to operating costs of $10,674 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 operating costs were $5,800 down $13,522 compared to operating costs of $19,322 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

The decrease in operating costs for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 was attributed to decreases in gas processing charges and lower maintenance costs.

 

Depletion and Accretion

Depletion and accretion for the three months ended February 28, 2013 decreased by $751 to $4,226 compared to $4,977 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

Depletion and accretion for the six months ended February 28, 2013 decreased by $1,498 to $8,379 compared to $9,877 for the six months ended February 29, 2012

 

The decrease in depletion and accretion for the three and six months ended February 28, 2013 was primarily attributed to lower carrying costs and production volume for the Company’s Botha, Alberta property.

 

General and Administrative  For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012   February 28, 2013   February 29, 2012 
Professional fees  $83,969   $40,835   $130,264   $48,125 
Head office costs   6,850    6,088    26,350    18,088 
Management fees   18,750    18,750    37,500    37,500 
Transfer and registrar costs   1,775    8,455    3,790    10,188 
Shareholders information   29,167    25,464    30,390    26,000 
Office and general costs   21    1,974    979    3,371 
Advisory fees   29,774    -    63,307    - 
Directors fees   1,800    1,900    1,800    1,900 
Reserve report fees   500    -    4,560    - 
Consulting fees and expenses   -    -    45,826    - 
Total  $172,606   $103,466   $344,766   $145,172 

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2013 were $69,140 higher to $172,606 compared to $103,466 for the three months ended February 29, 2012. The increase in expenses during 2013 was primarily attributed to an increase in professional fees of $43,134 to $83,969 compared to $40,835 in 2012. These professional fee increases were primarily related to litigation costs incurred for the Matthews Lease, Texas. In addition, advisory fees increased by $29,774 during 2013 compared to Nil in 2012 as a result of an investment banking agreement entered into by the Company in June 2012.

 

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended February 28, 2013 were $199,594 higher to $344,766 compared to $145,172 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The increase in expenses during the six month period in 2013 was primarily attributed to an increase in professional fees of $82,139 to $130,264 compared to $48,125 in 2012. These professional fee increases were primarily related to litigation costs incurred for the Matthews Lease, Texas. In addition, during 2013 the Company recorded an increase of $45,826 in consulting fees primarily related to land man costs incurred in Texas compared to Nil in the prior period. Advisory fees increased by $63,307 during 2013 compared to Nil in 2012 as a result of an investment banking agreement entered into by the Company in June 2012. During 2013 head office costs increased by $8,262 to $26,350 compared to $18,088 in 2012. The head office increases for the six months ended February 28, 2013 are due to increases head office accommodation of $3,000 and increases of $5,262 in accounting related fees.

 

Interest Expense

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company incurred interest costs of $20,014 versus interest costs of $20,235 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company incurred interest costs of $40,816 versus interest costs of $36,272 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

The overall increase in interest for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was primarily attributed increases in foreign rates on US dollar note interest recorded and an increase in the interest rate from 6% to 10% on the secured note payable.

 

28
 

 

Loss (Gain) on Foreign Exchange

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange of $111,369 compared to a gain of $115,884 for the same three month period in 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange of $125,722 compared to a loss of $36,355 for the comparable six month period in 2012

 

These foreign exchange gains and losses are attributed to the translation of monetary assets and liabilities not denominated in the functional currency of the Company.

 

Loss on Derivative Warrant Liabilities

For the three months ended February 28, 2013, the Company recorded an unrealized loss on derivative warrant liabilities of $67,251 compared to an unrealized loss of $2,845 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded an unrealized loss on derivative warrant liabilities of $79,378 compared to an unrealized loss of $71,948 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which is different from the functional currency of the Company (Canadian Dollars) and accordingly the warrants are treated as a derivative financial liability and the fair value movement during the period is recognized in the statement of operations.

 

Loss on Settlement of Debt

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of Nil compared to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,448,361 for the same three month period in 2012. During the three month period ending February 29, 2012, the Company converted shareholder loans of $857,500 through the issuance of a total of 17,150,000 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. During the three months ended February 29, 2012 the Company issued 1,987,804 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholders’ loans of $164,196. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $217,342 and $53,146 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of Nil compared to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,464,899 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. During the six month period ending February 29, 2012, the Company converted shareholder loans of $857,500 through the issuance of a total of 17,150,000 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. During the six month period ended February 29, 2012, the Company issued 3,107,006 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 $395,587 and $69,684 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

Marketing and Public Relations

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded marketing and public relations expenses of $6,428 compared to marketing and public relations costs of Nil for the same three month period in 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded marketing and public relations expenses of $6,428 compared to marketing and public relations costs of $44,285 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

Net Loss

Net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was $374,673 compared to a net loss of $1,466,298 for the three months ended February 29, 2012. The decrease in net loss during 2013 was primarily related to loss on settlement of debt in the amount of Nil compared to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,448,361 recorded in the prior period in 2012.

 

Net loss for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $591,604 compared to a net loss of $1,807,950 for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The decrease in net loss during 2013 was primarily related to loss on settlement of debt in the amount of Nil compared to a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $1,446,899 recorded in the prior period in 2012.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company incurred a gain on foreign currency translation of $159,531 versus a loss of $77,773 for the same three month period in 2012.

 

For six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company the Company incurred a gain on foreign currency translation of $190,120 versus a loss of $99,143 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

29
 

 

These gains and losses are related to translation differences between Dyami Energy’s US dollar functional currency converted into Canadian dollars at the period end exchange rates, and the results operations converted at average rates of exchange for the period.

 

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was $215,142 compared to a comprehensive loss of $1,544,071 for the three months ended February 29, 2012.

 

Comprehensive loss for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $401,484 compared to a comprehensive loss of $1,907,093 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

Loss per Share, Basic and Diluted

Basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was $0.004 compared to basic and diluted loss per share of $0.020 for the same three month period in 2012.

 

Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $0.006 compared to basic and diluted loss per share of $0.026 for the six months ended February 29, 2012.

 

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

The following tables reflect the summary of quarterly results for the periods set out.

 

   2013   2012   2012   2012 
For the quarter ending  February 28   November 30   August 31   May 31 
Revenue, net of royalties  $9,787   $9,898   $5,764   $13,275 
Net loss  $(374,673)  $(216,931)  $(354,808)  $(646,429)
Loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.004)  $(0.002)  $(0.005)  $(0.008)

 

Revenue, net of royalties for the four quarters fluctuated as a result of changes in production volume and commodity prices. The material change in net loss during the quarters was primarily related to increases in general and administrative costs, gain or loss on foreign exchange and the fair value movement of derivative warrant liabilities during the respective periods. During the three months ended February 2013 the Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange of $111,369. During the three months ended August 31, 2012 the Company recorded compensation expense on re-pricing units of $188,625 and an impairment of property and equipment in the amount of $50,744. During the quarter ended May 31, 2012 the Company recorded $159,850 in stock based compensation expense.

 

   2012   2011   2011   2011 
For the quarter ending  February 29   November 30   August 31   May 31 
Revenue, net of royalties  $8,376   $11,803   $15,558   $12,474 
Net income (loss)  $(1,466,298)  $(341,653)  $(280,820)  $(101,243)
Loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.020)  $(0.005)  $(0.004)  $(0.002)

 

Revenue, net of royalties for the four quarters fluctuated as a result of changes in production volume and commodity prices. The material change in net income or loss during the quarters was primarily related to increases in general and administrative costs and the fair value movement of derivative warrant liabilities during the respective periods. For the quarter ended February 29, 2012 the Company recorded a loss on settlement of debt of $1,448,361. For the quarter ended November 30, 2011 the Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange of $152,239. For the quarter ended August 31, 2011 the Company recorded marketing and public relations costs of $88,569 and an impairment of property and equipment in the amount of $48,249.

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Company recorded additions to exploration and evaluation assets of $280,356 (February 29, 2012: $374,489).

 

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 six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company completed financings through the issuance of 2,249,790 units in the capital of the Company for net proceeds of $405,650.

 

30
 

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Cash as of February 28, 2013 was $477,633 compared to cash of $330,003 at August 31, 2012. During the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company raised net proceeds of $405,650 through the issuance of share capital.

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the primary use of funds was related to additions to exploration and evaluation assets and administrative expenses. The Company’s working capital deficiency at February 28, 2013 was $4,169,592 compared to a working capital deficiency of $3,819,056 at August 31, 2012.

 

Our current assets of $527,350 as at February 28, 2013 ($347,529 as of August 31, 2012) include the following items: cash $477,633 ($330,003 as of August 31, 2012); marketable securities $1 ($1 as of August 31, 2012); and trade and other receivables $49,716 ($17,525 as of August 31, 20012).

 

Our current liabilities of $4,696,942 as of February 28, 2013 ($4,166,585 as of August 31, 2012) include the following items: trade and other payables $1,386,440 ($1,039,959 as of August 31, 2012); shareholders’ loans $2,258,552 ($2,179,778 as of August 31, 2012); secured note payable $987,360 ($946,848 as of August 31, 2012); and provisions $64,590 (Nil as of August 31, 2012).

 

At February 28, 2013 the Company had outstanding the following common share purchase warrants: 21,050,948 warrants exercisable at $0.04 per share; 19,150,000 warrants exercisable at $0.05 per share; 8,121,627 warrants exercisable at US$0.50 per share; and 1,025,983 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, shareholders’ 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.

 

Outlook and Capital Requirements

A part of our oil and gas development program, we anticipate further expenditures to expand our existing portfolio of proved reserves. Amounts expended on future exploration and development is dependent on the nature of future opportunities evaluated by us. Any expenditure which exceeds available cash will be required to be funded by additional share capital or debt issued by us, or by other means. Our long-term profitability will depend upon our ability to successfully implement our business plan.

 

PROVISIONS

   Decommissioning
Provisions (Note a)
   Other Provisions
(Note b)
   Total Provisions 
Balance, August 31, 2011  $64,688   $61,144   $125,832 
Accretion expense   2,464         2,464 
Additions   41,243    64,866    106,109 
Change in estimate   7,365         7,365 
Foreign exchange   (1,005)   (93)   (1,098)
Balance, August 31, 2012   114,755    125,917    240,672 
Accretion expense   1,423    -    1,423 
Additions   -    174,019    174,019 
Reductions        (66,712)   (66,712)
Change in estimate   (2,671)   -    (2,671)
Foreign exchange   4,334    5,387    9,721 
Balance February 28, 2013  $117,841   $238,611   $356,452 
Current       $(64,590)  $(64,590)
Non-Current  $117,841   $174,021   $291,862 

 

31
 

 

a)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 $117,841 at February 28, 2013 (August 31, 2012: $114,755) based on an undiscounted total future liability of $162,893 (August 31, 2012: $158,974). These payments are expected to be incurred between fiscal 2022 and 2031. The discount factor, being the risk free rate related to the liability is 2.53% (August 31, 2012: 2.37%).

 

b)Other Provisions

In May 2012 a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas seeking payment of US$64,866. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount charged due to faulty equipment. The full amount of the provision which was accrued in the prior period has been reversed in the current period as the vendor is no longer in good standing as a Texas corporation and the vendor’s attorney filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas a motion to withdraw as counsel.

 

A vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Zavala County, Texas seeking payment of US$169,196 for services. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount on the basis of negligence by the vendor. The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

The above amounts have been classified as long term, however not discounted as the impact to the consolidated financial statements is immaterial.

 

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 trial date has been set for May 13, 2013.The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

The above amount has been classified as current.

 

LITIGATION

 

Matthews Lease Litigation

The lessor of the Matthews lease expressed their belief that the lease has terminated and on April 30, 2012 filed a petition in the District Court of Zavala County, Texas, seeking a declaration that the Lease has terminated (Case No. 12-04-12751-ZCV). The Company disagrees and believes that it is in full compliance with the terms of the lease. The Company is defending the allegation and countersuing the lessor for repudiation of the lease and seeking damages.

 

The Company elected to conduct the continuous drilling program provision of the lease in order to extend the term of the lease beyond its primary term. The Company commenced actual drilling operations on a well, within the 180 day time period allowed and defined in the amended lease every such period since the end of the primary term.

 

In March 2012, the Company notified the lessor of its intention to continue drilling the No. 2-H well initiated in October 2011 and suspended, and to drill a new well, the 4-H under the continuous-drilling program.

 

Upon receipt of this notice, and before the 180-day deadline to commence actual drilling operations expired, the lessor informed the Company that it was taking the position that the lease had terminated because the Company allegedly failed to drill the No. 2-H well in a good faith attempt to secure production, and thus failed to comply with the continuous drilling program. The lessor later added that the Company was 2 days late having a drill bit contact the surface of the earth and turn to the right. Based on the Company’s extensive logging, coring, and laboratory work and analysis, the Company was highly confident that these wells would produce in commercial quantities, which would have benefitted the lessor and the other royalty owner, and would have allowed the Company to begin to recoup its investment in the lease. Extended development drilling would have followed. Accordingly the Company is seeking specific performance or damages from the lessors.

 

As at February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, no amounts of contingent loss due to the impairment of the above mentioned lease have been recorded in these consolidated financial statements. According to the Company's legal counsel, there are no dispositive motions pending, a trial date has not been set and in their opinion it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the amount or range of potential loss.

 

At February 28, 2013 the Company carries its investment in the Matthews lease at approximately $4,836,929 (August 31, 2012: $4,645,534). If the final outcome of such claim differs adversely from that expected, it would result in an impairment loss equal to the carrying value of the Matthews lease, when determined.

 

32
 

 

The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the carrying value of the Company’s Matthews lease for the period ended February 28, 2013. When assessing the potential impact of a negative result, the Company believes that the carrying value is a reasonable measure. A negative result could impact the Company’s net loss, as follows:

 

Sensitivity Analysis of the Carrying value of the Matthews Lease  Effect on Net Loss 
Net loss at February 28, 2013  $591,604 
Impairment loss on Matthews lease  $4,836,929 
Net loss after impairment  $5,428,533 

 

Other Provisions

In December 2011, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (Case No. 2011-74035/Court: 113) seeking payment of US$62,800. Dyami Energy is disputing the claim on the basis of excessive charges. A trial date has been set for May 13, 2013. The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

In February 2013, a vendor of Dyami Energy filed a claim in the District Court of Zavala County, Texas (Case No. 13-02-12941-ZCV) seeking payment of US$169,196 for services. Dyami Energy is disputing the amount on the basis of negligence by the vendor. The Company intends on filing a counter claim. The full amount of the provision has been recorded and any legal costs will be expensed as incurred. The outcome of this claim is uncertain at this time.

 

SECURED NOTES PAYABLE

 

At February 28, 2013, the Company had a US$960,000, 10% per annum secured promissory note payable to Benchmark Enterprises LLC (August 31, 2012: US$960,000). The note and all unpaid and accrued interest is due on or before August 31, 2013, or within 15 days of written demand to the Company, or upon the Company closing a cash financing or series of cash financings in excess of US$2,500,000 in which case fifty cents of every one dollar exceeding US$2,500,000 will be allocated to the secured note until paid in full. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $48,288 (February 29, 2012: $35,039). At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is interest of $112,455 (August 31, 2012: $63,296). The note is secured by Dyami Energy’s interest in the Matthews and Murphy Leases, Zavala County, Texas. The Company may, in its sole discretion, prepay any portion of the principal amount.

 

DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITIES

 

The Company has warrants issued with an exercise price in US dollars which are different from 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 profit or loss. The Company recorded loss on derivative warrant liabilities of $79,378 during the six months ended February 28, 2013 (February 22, 2012: $71,948). For the three months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded a loss of $67,251 (February 22, 2012: $2,845).

 

On September 25, 2012 the Company issued 1,124,895 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 and 179,983 common share purchase broker warrants exercisable at US$0.25 expiring September 25, 2015. The fair value measured using the Black Scholes valuation model was $182,830 and $56,812, respectively.

 

The following tables sets out the number of derivative warrant liabilities outstanding at February 28, 2013:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise Price
US ($)*
   Expiry Date  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Fair Value  CDN
($)
 
 1,709,232   $0.50   August 31, 2014   1.50   $671,310 
 1,875,000   $0.50   April 13, 2015   2.12    346,187 
 300,000   $0.25   April 13, 2015   2.12    94,175 
 912,500   $0.50   July 20, 2015   2.39    126,389 
 146,000   $0.25   July 20, 2015   2.39    34,020 
 2,500,000   $0.50   August 7, 2015   2.44    346,652 
 400,000   $0.25   August 7, 2015   2.44    89,217 
 1,124,895   $0.50   September 25, 2015   2.57    191,858 
 179,983   $0.25   September 25, 2015   2.57    59,618 
 9,147,610            2.20   $1,959,426 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

33
 

 

SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

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.

 

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
February 28, 2013  Canada   United States   Total   Canada   United States   Total 
Net revenue  $9,787    -   $9,787   $19,685    -   $19,685 
Net loss  $361,219   $13,454   $374,673   $485,749   $105,855   $591,604 

 

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
February 29, 2012  Canada   United States   Total   Canada   United States   Total 
Net revenue  $8,376    -   $8,376   $20,180    -   $20,180 
Net loss  $1,462,401   $3,897   $1,466,298   $1,799,792   $8,158   $1,807,950 

 

As at February 28, 2013  Canada   United States   Total 
Total Assets  $2,802,784   $6,860,323   $9,663,107 
Total Liabilities  $6,186,109   $762,121   $6,948,230 

 

As at August 31, 2012  Canada   United States   Total 
Total Assets  $3,983,791    5,014,225   $8,998,016 
Total Liabilities  $5,478,773    568,890   $6,047,663 

 

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.

 

34
 

 

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 three month periods ended were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28,   February 29,   February 28,   February 29, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Short term employee benefits (1)  $18,750   $18,750   $37,500   $37,500 

 

The following balances owing to the President of the Company are included in trade and other payables, are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand:

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Short term employee benefits (1)  $168,750   $131,250 
Expenses paid on behalf of the Company   -    1,896 
   $168,750   $133,146 

 

(1)The Company accrues management fees for the President of the Company at a rate of $6,250 per month.

 

At February 28, 2013 and the amount of directors’ fees included in trade and other payables was $14,700 (August 31, 2012: $12,900).

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 the Company had promissory notes payable to the President of $28,845 and US$300,000. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $17,281 (February 29, 2012: $16,227). At February 28, 2013, included in trade and other payables is interest of $46,305 (August 31, 2012 $28,687). The notes are due on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. . The interest payable due dates have been extended to May 31, 2013.

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012 the Company had 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 six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $48,288 (February 29, 2012: $35,039). At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is interest of $112,455 (August 31, 2012: $63,296) (see Secured Note Payable).

 

At February 28, 2013 included in trade and other payables is $20,954 due to Gottbetter & Partners, LLP for legal fees (August 31, 2012 $14,649). During the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company completed private placements of 2,249,790 units in the capital of the Company for gross proceeds of $441,004 and paid to Gottbetter Capital Markets, LLC, placement agent fees of $35,280 and issued 179,983 common share purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issue. Gottbetter & Partners, LLP 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 Markets, LLC.

 

At February 28, 2013 and August 31, 2012, the Company had shareholders’ loans payable of US$1,583,740 and $293,000. For the six months ended February 28, 2013 the Company recorded interest of $52,083 (February 29, 2012: $135,166). At February 28, 2013, included in trade and other payables, is interest of $299,407 (August 31, 2012: $190,484). The notes are payable on demand and bear interest at 10% per annum. Interest is payable annually on the anniversary date of the notes. The interest payable due dates have been extended to May 31, 2013.

 

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company is currently reviewing a number of new IFRS pronouncements that have been issued but are not yet effective. Information on the new accounting policies that may affect the Company are provided in the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the period ended February 28, 2013.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

 

The Company’s management made assumptions, estimates and judgments in the preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and those differences may be material. There has been no material changes in the six months ended February 28, 2013 to the critical accounting estimates and judgments as identified in the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended August 31, 2012.

 

35
 

 

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES

 

On March 16, 2012, the Company completed a 2-for-1 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. The forward stock split has been applied retrospectively for all periods presented.

 

Authorized:

Unlimited number of common shares

Unlimited non-participating, non-dividend paying, voting redeemable preference shares

 

Issued:

The following table sets out the changes in common shares during the respective periods:

 

Common Shares  Number*   Amount 
Balance August 31, 2011   67,122,743   $4,635,556 
Debt settlement (note a)   3,107,006    395,589 
Debt settlement (note b)   6,000,000    522,856 
Debt settlement (note c)   11,150,000    627,511 
Private placement (note d)   2,000,000    32,459 
Private placement (note e)   3,750,000    342,786 
Private placement (note f)   6,825,000    702,528 
Debt settlement (note g)    171,386    44,547 
Cancelled (note h)   (3,418,468)   (1,397,199)
Balance August 31, 2012   96,707,667    5,906,633 
Private placement (note i)   2,249,790    166,008 
Balance February 28, 2013   98,957,457   $6,072,641 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table sets out the changes in warrants during the respective periods:

 

   February 28, 2013   August 31, 2012 
Warrants  Number 
of Warrants*
   Weighted
Average Price*
   Number 
of Warrants*
   Weighted
Average Price*
 
Outstanding, beginning of period   40,200,948   $0.04    21,050,948   $0.04 
Debt settlement (note b)             6,000,000      
Debt settlement (note c)             11,150,000      
Private placement (note d)             2,000,000      
Balance, end of period   40,200,948   $0.04    40,200,948   $0.04 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

(a)          During the year ended August 31, 2012, the Company issued 3,107,006 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholders’ 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 operations and comprehensive loss.

 

(b)          On January 24, 2012, the Company converted shareholders’ loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 through the issuance of a total of 6,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at $0.05 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 $0.05 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $522,856 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $507,038 and $729,894 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

(c)          On February 17, 2012, the Company converted debt and shareholders’ loans in the aggregate amount of $557,500 through the issuance of a total of 11,150,000 units in the capital of the Company at of $0.05 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 $0.05 per share. The fair value of the common shares issued on the settlement date was $627,511 and the amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $595,310 and $665,321 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt.

 

36
 

 

(d)          On February 17, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of a total of 2,000,000 units in the capital of the Company at a purchase price of $0.05 per unit for net 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 $0.05 per share. The amount allocated to warrants based on relative fair value using the Black Scholes model was $67,541.

 

(e)          On April 13, 2012, the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $282,604. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $45,030 and issued an aggregate of 240,000 broker warrants.  Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $78,005 with a corresponding decrease in common shares. The Company subsequently re-priced the offering at US$0.20 and issued an additional 750,000 units on July 27, 2012. The fair value of the units based on the new offering price was determined to be $188,625. The amount allocated to contributed surplus was $132,616 and the amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $56,009. In addition, the Company issued an additional 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model for broker warrants was $14,109 with a corresponding decrease in contributed surplus.

 

(f)          On July 20, 2012 and August 7, 2012 the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $1,365,561 of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 6,825,000 units at a price of US$0.20 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $460,907. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $82,239 and issued an aggregate of 546,000 broker warrants. 

 

Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $119,887 with a corresponding decrease in common shares.

 

(g)          On May 8, 2012, the Company issued 171,385 common shares as full settlement of interest due on shareholders’ loans in the amount of $43,983. The amount allocated to common shares based on fair value was $44,547 and $564 was recorded as a loss on settlement of debt in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

(h)          On August 31, 2012 the Company cancelled 3,418,468 common shares and 1,709,234 common shares purchase warrants exercisable at US$0.50 until August 31, 2014. The common shares and warrants had been issued August 31, 2010 as partial consideration of the purchase price for Dyami Energy and held in escrow pending the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent to their release on August 31, 2012. The conditions precedent had not been satisfied and the time allowed for performance expired. The Company recorded a reduction in exploration and evaluation assets of $2,091,616, a reduction in common shares of $1,397,199, a reduction of derivative warrant liabilities of $675,487 and a reduction in contributed surplus of $18,930.

 

(i)          On September 25, 2012 the Company completed private placements for gross proceeds of $441,004 of equity capital from arm’s length private placement funding through the issuance of 2,249,790 units at a price of US$0.20 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 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities for warrants based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $182,830. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid cash commissions and other expenses of $35,354 and issued an aggregate of 179,983 broker warrants.  Each broker warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.25 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The amount allocated to derivative warrant liabilities based on fair value using the Black Scholes model was $56,812 with a corresponding decrease in common shares.

 

37
 

 

The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at February 28, 2013:

 

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise
Price*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Warrant
Value ($)
 
 2,000,000   $0.04   February 5, 2014   0.94   $24,000 
 800,512   $0.04   February 25, 2014   0.99    9,606 
 18,250,436   $0.04   February 27, 2014   1.00    219,031 
 6,000,000   $0.05   January 24, 2015   1.90    507,038 
 11,150,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   1.97    595,310 
 2,000,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   1.97    67,541 
 40,200,948   $0.04       1.45   $1,422,526 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants as at August 31, 2012:

Number of
Warrants*
   Exercise
Price*
   Expiry
Date
  Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years)
   Warrant
Value ($)
 
 2,000,000   $0.04   February 5, 2014   1.43   $24,000 
 800,512   $0.04   February 25, 2014   1.49    9,606 
 18,250,436   $0.04   February 27, 2014   1.49    219,031 
 6,000,000   $0.05   January 24, 2015   2.40    507,038 
 11,150,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   2.47    595,310 
 2,000,000   $0.05   February 17, 2015   2.47    67,541 
 40,200,948   $0.04       1.94   $1,422,526 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The fair value of the warrants issued during the year ended August 31, 2012, were estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Risk-free interest rate   1%
Expected volatility   218%
Expected life (years)   3 
Dividend yield   - 

 

The following table summarizes the weighted average shares outstanding:

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding*  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28,   February 29,   February 28,   February 29, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted   98,957,457    73,483,410    98,659,142    70,464,382 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The effects of any potential dilutive instruments on loss per share are anti-dilutive and therefore have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

 

Share Purchase 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, August 31, 2011   -   $- 
Granted   1,050,000    0.16 
Balance, August 31, 2012 and February 28, 2013   1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

38
 

 

The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at February 28, 2013:

 

Options Outstanding   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    4.00    1,000,000   $0.16 
$0.25    50,000   $0.25    4.40    50,000   $0.25 
      1,050,000   $0.16    4.02    1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The following table is a summary of the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at August 31, 2012:

 

Options Outstanding   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    4.50    1,000,000   $0.16 
$0.25    50,000   $0.25    4.90    50,000   $0.25 
      1,050,000   $0.16    4.52    1,050,000   $0.16 

* Reflects the March 16, 2012 two-for-one stock split

 

The fair value of the stock options granted for the year ended August 31, 2012 were estimated on the date of the grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used.

 

   March 1, 2012   July 24, 2012 
Weighted average fair value per option  $0.16   $0.22 
Weighted average risk free interest rate   1.44%   1.12%
Forfeiture rate   0%   0%
Weighted average expected volatility   213%   233%
Expected life (years)   5    5 
Dividend yield   Nil    Nil 

 

Contributed Surplus

Contributed surplus transactions for the respective periods are as follows:

 

   Amount 
Balance, August 31, 2011  $85,737 
Imputed interest   2,334 
Warrants expired (Note 13)   318,552 
Warrants cancelled (note h)   (18,930)
Compensation expense on re-pricing of units (note e)   118,507 
Balance, August 31, 2012 and February 28, 2013  $506,200 

 

39