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SEPLAT Petroleum Development Co PLC Interim Management Statement & Q3 2016 Results (5704N)

27/10/2016 7:01am

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SEPLAT Petroleum Development Co PLC

27 October 2016

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc

Interim management statement and consolidated interim financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2016

Lagos and London, 27 October 2016: Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc ("Seplat" or the "Company"), a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange, today announces its results for the for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 and provides an operational update.

Average working interest production for the first nine months stood at 26,233 boepd, down 34% year-on-year owing to the disruption caused by the suspension of exports at the Forcados terminal. However, working interest gas production was up 22% year-on-year at 93 MMscfd as a result of the capacity expansion at the Oben gas processing plant.

Total revenue in the period was US$203 million. Within this, crude revenue after lifting adjustments was US$125 million, 66% lower than the same period in 2015. Gas revenue increased by 48% year-on-year to US$77 million as the step-change in gas production and higher pricing continue to take effect. Gross profit stood at US$74 million and net loss after tax US$98 million, reflecting the shut-in of the Forcados terminal and lower realised oil price.

Capital investments incurred during the first nine months totaled US$27 million against cash generated from operations of US$106 million. With the support of its lenders the Company has successfully concluded the re-profiling of its seven-year secured term facility over the period to the end of 2017, reducing principal service obligations by US$150 million with no adjustments to the existing tenor of the loan. Cash at bank was US$137 million and net debt US$571 million at 30 September 2016, down from the US$598 million reported at half-yearly results.

The Company has continued to utilise the alternative liquids evacuation route established via the Warri refinery jetty, which in turn permitted gas deliveries into the domestic market during the third quarter to be de-constrained to a gross rate of 243 MMscfd. Phase II of the Oben gas processing plant expansion remains on-track and is set to increase total gross Company operated processing capacity to a minimum of 525 MMscfd. Meanwhile, although the Forcados terminal remains under force majeure a part cargo of Seplat equity crude oil was lifted from the terminal post period end.

"Whilst the obvious challenges we have been confronted with are reflected in our results for the first nine months, we have responded by delivering on what is within our control and by implementing a range of solutions. An alternative liquids export route has been established via the Warri refinery jetty where we are making good progress towards establishing a regular offtake schedule. This in turn has been the enabling factor that has permitted gas production to be de-constrained and can be used going forward as a means of improving security of gas supply to the domestic market. Elsewhere, we are on-track to deliver the Phase II expansion of the Oben gas processing plant and in the coming months step up gas production further to help meet domestic demand" said Austin Avuru, Seplat's Chief Executive Officer.

"Financially, the approval to re-profile our seven-year term loan facility underscores the strength of our relationship with our lenders based on strong business fundamentals, which reflect the quality of our portfolio and strong operating track record. The smoothing of the repayment profile will assist in ensuring that we preserve a sufficient liquidity buffer to operate under prevailing business conditions, at the same time enabling us to invest on a fully discretionary basis in our portfolio of production opportunities" he added.

Information contained within this announcement is un-audited and is subject to further review. The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation. Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Production update

-- Average total working interest production for the first nine months stood at 26,233 boepd, down 34% year-on-year (2015: 40,012 boepd) due to the shut-in and suspension of oil exports at the Forcados terminal from mid-February to mid-October as a result of damage to pipeline infrastructure at the loading arm. Prior to this, the Company's working interest production was averaging over 52,000 boepd.

   -      average liquids production down 61% year-on-year at 10,701 bopd 
   -      average gas production up 22% year-on-year at 93.2 MMscfd 

-- Although the Forcados terminal still remains under force majeure, a part cargo of Seplat equity crude oil was lifted from the terminal post period end. The terminal operator is currently in the process of returning the terminal to steady state which will enable Seplat to establish a regular pattern of production into the Trans Forcados Pipeline and loading from the terminal.

-- The Company has continued to utilise an interim export solution whereby crude oil and condensate production from OMLs 4,38 and 41 is sent via the joint venture's own 100,000 bopd capacity pipeline to available storage tanks at the Warri refinery and sold FOB to Seplat's off-taker Mecuria at the Warri refinery jetty. At period end a net volume of 782,417 barrels had been monetised via this route (Seplat's equity barrels), with the target being to export a gross average of 30,000 bopd on a longer-term basis. The Company is also working on upgrades to the jetty and liquid treatment infrastructure to be able to secure a reliable continuous export route.

-- As a direct result of the alternative liquids export route via the Warri refinery jetty the Company was able to de-constrain gas production during the third quarter to 243 MMscfd on a gross basis, all of which was supplied to the domestic market.

-- It is Seplat's intention to keep this alternative export route available for the foreseeable future. Exports via the Warri refinery jetty will not be subject to the reconciliation losses (typically in the order of 10% to 12%) or crude handling charges, to which the Company is subject when exporting via the Trans Forcados System ("TFS"). Availability of the alternative export route will greatly improve security of gas supply to the domestic market.

-- Liquid production transported via the TFS in year-to-date was subject to an average reconciliation loss of 10%.

-- Average oil price realisation of US$42.82/bbl (2015: US$49.30/bbl) and an average gas price of US$3.03/Mscf (2015: US$2.53/Mscf).

Working interest production for the first nine months of 2016(1)

 
                                  Gross                      Working Interest 
                     ===============================  =============================== 
                     Liquids  Gas     Oil equivalent  Liquids  Gas     Oil equivalent 
             Seplat  Bopd     MMscfd  Boepd           Bopd     MMscfd  boepd 
              % 
===========  ======  =======  ======  ==============  =======  ======  ============== 
 
OMLs 4, 
 38 & 41     45.0%   17,263   207.1   51,777          7,768    93.2    23,300 
-----------  ------  -------  ------  --------------  -------  ------  -------------- 
OPL 283      40.0%   1,548    -       1,548           619      -       619 
-----------  ------  -------  ------  --------------  -------  ------  -------------- 
OML 53       40.0%   2,962    -       2,962           1,185    -       1,185 
-----------  ------  -------  ------  --------------  -------  ------  -------------- 
OML 55 (2)   n/a     5,017    -       5,017           1,129    -       1,129 
-----------  ------  -------  ------  --------------  -------  ------  -------------- 
Total                26,790   207.1   61,304          10,701   93.2    26,233 
===========  ======  =======  ======  ==============  =======  ======  ============== 
 

(1) Liquid production volumes as measured at the LACT unit for OMLs 4, 38 and 41 and OPL 283 flow station. Volumes stated are subject to reconciliation and will differ from sales volumes within the period.

(2) Volumes associated with Seplat's 56.25% in BelemaOil producing Limited, equivalent to an effective 22.5% working interest in OML 55 through H1 2016, deconsolidation effective July 1

Drilling and capital projects update

-- Phase II of the Oben Gas Plant Expansion ("OGPE") project remains on track. Offsite fabrication of the new 3 x 75 MMscfd processing modules and civil foundations was completed in Q3 and installation and commissioning of the new processing modules is expected to be completed in Q1 2017. This will take the Company's gross operated gas processing capacity to a minimum of 525 MMscfd (from the current level of 300 MMscfd). The Oben associated gas ("AG") compression station project, aimed at eliminating routing flares and monetising AG in Oben, was further progressed in Q3 following completion of the foundations for the compressors and award of various contracts. The project is expected to be delivered by Q1 2017.

-- Following the fabrication and shipment of modules and ancillaries for the Electrostatic Heater Treater ("EHT") in Q2, the Company completed the MEI installation of the EHT and all integration engineering works in Q3. Commissioning of the EHT is expected to be completed in Q4. Upon completion, this project will generate savings on crude handling charges by eliminating costs incurred by injecting wet crude from OMLs 4, 38 and 41 into the Trans Forcados System and freeing up additional capacity for dry crude. In association with this project, the re-completion of Sapele-4 in OML 41 as a water disposal well was completed in Q3.

-- Site preparation works, rig-sourcing and drilling contracts for the Pillar Oil operated Anagba-1 appraisal well on OPL 283 (Marginal Field Area) has been completed. The well is intended to appraise a structure that straddles into the adjacent OML 60 (where it has been on production). Due to contracting delays causing schedule slippage, the well is now expected to spud in November.

Finance update

-- Gross revenue for the first nine months was US$203 million (N48 billion), down 51% year-on-year (2015: US$420 million (N83 billion)) reflecting the shut-in of the Forcados terminal and lower oil price realisations, partially offset by increased gas sales following completion of OGPE Phase I and higher gas pricing.

- Crude revenue (after lifting adjustments) was US$125 million (N29 billion), down 66% year-on-year (2015: US$367 million (N73 billion))

- Gas revenue was US$77 million (N19 billion), up 48% year-on-year (2015: US$53 million ((N10 billion))

-- Working interest sales volumes during the first nine months stood at 6.4 MMboe (2015: 10.9 MMboe. The total volume of crude lifted in the first nine months was 2.1 MMbbls (2015: 5.1 MMbbls). Total gas volume sold was 4.3 MMboe (2015: 3.5 MMboe).

-- Whilst the Company awaits the outcome of a review by Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission on whether an extension of the pioneer tax incentive will be granted beyond the initial three year period (which concluded at the end of 2015) the Company has prepared its financial statements for the first nine months of 2016 excluding the effect of pioneer tax status which correspondingly forms the basis of the current and deferred taxation of US$10 million (N3billion) compared to a tax credit of US$0.2 million (N43 million) for the same period in 2015.

-- Having acquired in 2015 a 56.25% shareholding in BelemaOil Producing Limited ("BelemaOil"), a Nigerian company which in turn acquired from Chevron Nigeria Limited a 40.00% interest in OML 55 located in the swamp to coastal zone of south eastern Niger Delta, Seplat had prior to 30 June 2016 consolidated the accounts of BelemaOil as Seplat believed it exercised control over this subsidiary. At that time the minority shareholders of BelemaOil had begun to dispute Seplat's majority shareholding and steps were purportedly and illegally taken to unilaterally withdraw the shares held by Seplat (through its wholly owned subsidiary Seplat East Swamp Company Limited). Consequently the Company filed an action at the Federal High Court challenging this purported withdrawal. On 3rd June 2016, Seplat received a letter from Chevron Nigeria Limited stating that it had discontinued the provision of support services on the production operations in OML 55 effective on 2nd June 2016 and had handed over the custody of OML 55 operations to BelemaOil. On 7th June 2016, Seplat filed a legal injunction restraining Chevron from engaging with BelemaOil, in the capacity of operator of OML 55, pending the case before the Federal High Court. In a bid to settle the pending legal disputes, representatives of both Seplat and BelemaOil have agreed to a new arrangement, which provides for a discharge sum of US$330 million to be paid to Seplat over a six-year period, through allocation of crude oil reserves of OML 55. In turn, Seplat will no longer be a shareholder in BelemaOil. The 40.00% operated interest in OML 55 will be jointly controlled by Seplat and BelemaOil over the period of this arrangement through an Asset Management Team comprising equal representatives of both parties. The Asset Management Team makes all the key decisions regarding the technical and commercial activities of the underlying asset, and unanimous consent of all parties is required for decision making. As such, Seplat no longer exercises control and has now deconsolidated BelemaOil in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 (par B97). Joint control however will exist over OML 55 through the representation on the Asset Management team. Seplat has recorded its rights to receive the discharge sum from the crude oil reserves of OML 55 as an investment in oil and gas assets within oil and gas properties. Approval of this settlement remains subject to ministerial consent.

-- Primarily as a consequence of the shut-in of the Forcados terminal and suspension of exports from mid-February to mid-October, combined with the effect of lower oil prices partially offset by reductions in cost of sales and G&A, the Company is reporting a net loss for the first nine months of US$98 million (N24 billion) compared to a net profit of US$69 million (N14 billion) in 2015. Included in the loss is a US$30 million (N7 billion) unrealised loss on conversion of Naira balances to US Dollars and US$17 million unrealised loss on hedging (N4 billion)

-- For the first nine months to 30 September 2016 the Company had the protection of dated Brent puts covering 4.65 MMbbls at an average strike of US$43.5/bbl. The Company has dated Brent puts covering a further volume of 1.35 MMbbls hedged at a strike price US$40.0/bbl over the fourth quarter and 1.99 MMbbls at a strike price of US$47.0/bbl over the first half of 2017. The board and management continue to closely monitor prevailing oil market dynamics, and will consider further measures to provide appropriate levels of cash flow assurance in times of oil price weakness and volatility.

   --      Cash at bank stood at US$137 million (N42 billion) at 30 September. 

-- Taking into account the unforeseen extended force majeure conditions where the Forcados terminal was shut-in, and the inevitable impact on revenues, the Company adopted a prudent approach and proactively engaged in discussions with its lenders in the US$700 million seven-year term facility (the "term loan") to re-align near-term debt service obligations within the existing tenor. Having re-financed in January 2015 and set a sculpted repayment schedule which was front-ended (i.e. three years average life for a seven-year facility) the Company has received approvals from its lenders and successfully concluded the re-profiling to set a more evenly balanced repayment schedule over the remaining loan life which runs out to 2021. The lenders in the term loan have approved the deferment of H2 2016 and 2017 principal repayment obligations totaling US$150 million until the end of 2017, thereby reducing the Company's principal debt service obligations during this period to US$57 million. Under the terms of the agreed re-profiling, the deferred principal obligations will be repayable over a 30-month period between Q1 2018 and the end of Q2 2020, during which time principal repayments will amount to US$37 million per quarter. From Q2 2020 onwards the principal payments will return to the original schedule as

at the time of the refinancing.   All other terms under the facility remain unchanged. 
   --      Debt principal repayments of US$155 million were made in the first nine months. 
   -      Gross debt at 30 September US$708 million 
   -      Net debt at 30 September US$571 million 

-- Capital investments of US$27 million were incurred in the first nine months whilst cash flows from operations stood at US$106 million.

-- The outstanding NPDC net receivable at 30 September, after offsetting NPDC's share of gas revenue (pursuant to the signed agreement entered into during July 2015 with NPDC on terms for the payment of receivables) and further adjusting for crude handling charges that have also been withheld, was US$328 million (N100 billion) representing a reduction of US$133 million from the outstanding net receivable of US$461 million (N92 billion) at the same point in 2015. Confirmation has also been received from Minister of State for Petroleum that 2016 cash calls will be paid current by NPDC. Furthermore, a new funding protocol has also been agreed between NPDC, its funding partner Seven Energy and Seplat whereby an additional crude oil allocation equivalent to around US$100 million is due to Seplat in 2016 that will also be offset against the legacy receivables balance. The new protocol will also see an additional oil entitlement assigned to Seplat from 2017 onwards which the Company expects to monetise through its off-taker Mercuria to fund future cash calls as well as retiring legacy costs (initial arrangement to run for period of up to two years).

Interim dividend

-- Owing to the exceptional circumstances as a direct result of force majeure events at the Forcados terminal no interim dividend is being declared. During a period in which Seplat is focusing on preservation of liquidity and selective capital allocation to ensure the Company maintains a necessary level of financial flexibility the Board believes that the Company and its shareholders are better served at this point in time by selectively deploying available capital (on a discretionary basis) into the portfolio of production opportunities and preserving a liquidity buffer

Enquiries:

 
Seplat Petroleum Development Company 
 Plc. 
Roger Brown, CFO                            +44 203 725 6500 
Andrew Dymond, Head of Investor Relations 
Chioma Nwachuku, GM - External Affairs 
 and Communications                         +234 12 770 400 
------------------------------------------  ---------------- 
FTI Consulting 
 Ben Brewerton / Sara Powell / George 
 Parker 
 seplat@fticonsulting.com                   +44 203 727 1000 
------------------------------------------  ---------------- 
Citigroup Global Markets Limited 
 Tom Reid / Luke Spells                     +44 207 986 4000 
------------------------------------------  ---------------- 
RBC Capital Markets 
 Matthew Coakes                             +44 207 653 4000 
==========================================  ================ 
 

Notes to editors

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company with a strategic focus on Nigeria, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") (LSE:SEPL) and Nigerian Stock Exchange ("NSE") (NSE:SEPLAT). The Company has interests in six blocks onshore the Niger Delta and since inception has consistently delivered year-on-year reserves and production growth.

Seplat is pursuing a Nigeria focused growth strategy and is well-positioned to participate in future divestment programmes by the international oil companies, farm-in opportunities and future licensing rounds. The Company is also one of the leading suppliers of processed natural gas to the Nigerian domestic market. For further information, please refer to the company website, http://seplatpetroleum.com/

Disclaimer

Certain statements included in these results contain forward-looking information concerning Seplat's strategy, operations, financial performance or condition, outlook, growth opportunities or circumstances in the countries, sectors or markets in which Seplat operates. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve uncertainty because they depend on future circumstances, and relate to events, not all of which are within Seplat's control or can be predicted by Seplat. Although Seplat believes that the expectations and opinions reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations and opinions will prove to have been correct. Actual results and market conditions could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements. No part of these results constitutes, or shall be taken to constitute, an invitation or inducement to invest in Seplat or any other entity, and must not be relied upon in any way in connection with any investment decision. Seplat undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

Interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016.

 
                                                        9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                          30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                             Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                  Note           $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Revenue                                              6         202,689         419,866          59,666         172,280 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cost of sales                                        7       (128,727)       (227,855)        (44,985)        (88,892) 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Gross profit                                                    73,962         192,011          14,681          83,388 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
General and administrative expenses                  8        (76,685)        (84,214)        (27,093)        (33,476) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/gains on foreign exchange (net)               9        (30,047)           7,602         (1,717)         (5,761) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary              10c             681               -             681               - 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Fair value (loss)/gain                              11        (24,615)           (623)         (1,269)               6 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Operating profit                                              (56,704)         114,776        (14,717)          44,157 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance income                                      12          27,142          15,649           1,256           4,769 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance charges                                     12        (58,083)        (61,962)        (16,651)        (21,724) 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Loss) /profit before taxation                                (87,645)          68,463        (30,112)          27,202 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Taxation                                            13        (10,129)             215         (6,497)               - 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Loss) /profit after taxation                                 (97,774)          68,678        (36,609)          27,202 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Profit attributable to: 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of 
 parent                                                       (96,270)          62,123        (33,764)          28,454 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/profit attributable to non-controlling 
 interest                                                      (1,504)           6,555         (2,845)         (1,252) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Other comprehensive income                                           -               -               -               - 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Total comprehensive (loss) /income for the 
 period / year                                                (97,774)          68,678        (36,609)          27,202 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
(Loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of 
 parent                                                       (96,270)          62,123        (33,764)          28,454 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/profit attributable to non-controlling 
 interest                                                      (1,504)           6,555         (2,845)         (1,252) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
(Loss) /earnings per share ($)                      14          (0.17)            0.11          (0.06)            0.05 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Diluted (loss) /earnings per share ($)              14          (0.17)            0.11          (0.06)            0.05 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

As at 30 September 2016

 
                                              As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                                       2016          2015 
                                              -------------  ------------ 
                                                  Unaudited       Audited 
                                              -------------  ------------ 
                                        Note          $'000         $'000 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Non-current assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Oil and gas properties                            1,433,746     1,436,951 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Property, plant and equipment                         8,810        11,602 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Goodwill                                                  -         2,000 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred tax asset                                    4,469             - 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Prepayments                                          33,957        36,754 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
 
Total non-current assets                          1,480,982     1,487,307 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Current assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Inventories                                         108,625        82,468 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Trade and other receivables               16        602,708       811,255 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Prepayments                                           3,622        11,639 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Derivatives not designated as hedges                    300        23,194 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Cash and short-term deposits                        136,546       326,029 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total current assets                                851,801     1,254,585 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total assets                                      2,332,783     2,741,892 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Equity and liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Equity attributable to shareholders 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share capital                            17a          1,821         1,821 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Capital contribution                     17c         40,000        40,000 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share premium                                       497,457       497,457 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share equity reserve                                 11,232         8,734 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Retained earnings                                   746,681       865,485 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Foreign currency translation reserve                    325           325 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Non-controlling interest                                  -         (745) 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total equity                                      1,297,516     1,413,077 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Non-current liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Interest bearing loans & borrowings                 558,351       608,846 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred tax liabilities                                  -        21,233 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Contingent consideration                             11,615        21,900 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Provision for decommissioning                         1,982         3,869 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Defined benefit plan                                  6,519         6,926 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total non-current liabilities                       578,467       662,774 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Current liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Trade and other payables                  18        297,152       375,033 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Current taxation                          13         23,148           239 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings               136,500       290,769 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total current liabilities                           456,800       666,041 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total liabilities                                 1,035,267     1,328,815 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total equity and liabilities                      2,332,783     2,741,892 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position continued

As at 30 September, 2016

The financial statements on pages 7 to 26 were approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 27 October 2016 and were signed on its behalf by

 
 
A. B. C. Orjiako           A. O. Avuru                R.T. Brown 
FRC/2013/IODN/00000003161  FRC/2013/IODN/00000003100  FRC/2014/IODN/00000007983 
Chairman                   Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial 
                                                       Officer 
27 October 2016            27 October 2016            27 October 2016 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016

 
                  Share    Share       Capital     Share      Foreign  Retained      Total  Non-controlling      Total 
                Capital  premium  contribution     based     currency  earnings     equity         interest 
                                                 payment  translation 
                                                reserves      reserve 
 
                  $'000    $'000         $'000     $'000        $'000     $'000      $'000            $'000      $'000 
At 1 January 
 2016             1,821  497,457        40,000     8,734          325   865,485  1,413,822            (745)  1,413,077 
(Loss)/profit 
 for the 
 period               -        -             -         -            -  (96,270)   (96,270)          (1,504)   (97,774) 
Share based 
 payments             -        -             -     2,498            -         -      2,498                -      2,498 
Dividend to 
 equity 
 holders 
 of the 
 company              -        -             -         -            -  (22,534)   (22,534)                -   (22,534) 
Derecognition 
 of subsidiary        -        -             -         -            -         -          -            2,249      2,249 
At 30 
 September 
 2016 
 (unaudited)      1,821  497,457        40,000    11,232          325   746,681  1,297,516                -  1,297,516 
==============  =======  =======  ============  ========  ===========  ========  =========  ===============  ========= 
 
for the third quarter ended 
 30 September 2015 
                  $'000    $'000         $'000     $'000        $'000     $'000      $'000            $'000      $'000 
At 1 January 
 2015             1,798  497,457        40,000         -           26   869,861  1,409,142                -  1,409,142 
Profit for the 
 period               -        -             -         -            -    62,123     62,123            6,555     68,678 
Dividend to 
 equity 
 holders 
 of the 
 company              -        -             -         -            -  (49,701)   (49,701)                -   (49,701) 
Acquisition 
 of subsidiary        -        -             -         -            -         -          -            1,409      1,409 
==============  =======  =======  ============  ========  ===========  ========  =========  ===============  ========= 
At 30 
 September 
 2015 
 (unaudited)      1,798  497,457        40,000         -           26   882,283  1,421,564            7,964  1,429,528 
==============  =======  =======  ============  ========  ===========  ========  =========  ===============  ========= 
 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow

for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016

 
                                                                                                9 months      9 months 
                                                                                                   ended         ended 
                                                                                                 30 Sept       30 Sept 
                                                                                            ------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                    2016          2015 
                                                                                            ------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                   $'000         $'000 
                                                                                            ------------  ------------ 
                                                                                     Note      Unaudited     Unaudited 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Cash Flows from Operations Activities 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Cash generated from operations 22                                                                106,327        10,820 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Net cash inflows from operating activities                                                       106,327        10,820 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Cash Flow from Investing Activities 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Investment in oil and gas properties                                                            (25,592)     (407,613) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment                                                     (1,380)       (2,215) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Acquisition of subsidiaries                                                                            -       (2,000) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Refunds from deposit for investment                                                                    -       368,160 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Interest received                                                                                    760         7,023 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Net cash inflows/(outflows) from investing activities                                           (26,212)      (36,645) 
==========================================================================================  ------------  ============ 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Proceeds from bank financing                                                                           -       967,101 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Repayments of bank financing                                                                   (155,250)     (673,607) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Dividends paid                                                                                  (22,534)      (49,701) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Interest paid                                                                                   (57,363)      (58,692) 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Net cash (outflows)/inflows from financing activities                                          (235,147)       185,101 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                                           (155,032)       159,276 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                 326,029       285,298 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
Exchange losses on cash and cash equivalents                                                    (34,451)             - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                       136,546       444,574 
==========================================================================================  ============  ============ 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

   1.    Corporate structure and business 

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc ("Seplat" or the "Company"), the parent of the Group, was incorporated on 17 June 2009 as a private limited liability company and re-registered as a public company on 3 October 2014, under the Company and Allied Matters Act 2004. The Company commenced operations on 1 August 2010. The Company is principally engaged in oil and gas exploration and production.

The Company's registered address is: 25a Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

The Company acquired, pursuant to an agreement for assignment dated 31 January 2010 between the Company, SPDC, TOTAL and AGIP, a 45 percent participating interest in the following producing assets:

OML 4, OML 38 and OML 41 located in Nigeria. The total purchase price for these assets was US$340 million paid at the completion of the acquisition on 31 July 2010 and a contingent payment of US$33 million payable 30 days after the second anniversary, 31 July 2012, if the average price per barrel of Brent Crude oil over the period from acquisition up to 31 July 2012 exceeds US$80 per barrel. US$358.6 million was allocated to the producing assets including US$18.6 million as the fair value of the contingent consideration as calculated on acquisition date. The contingent consideration of US$33 million was paid on 22 October 2012.

In 2013, Newton Energy Limited ("Newton Energy"), an entity previously beneficially owned by the same shareholders as Seplat, became a subsidiary of the Company. On 1 June 2013, Newton Energy acquired from Pillar Oil Limited ("Pillar Oil") a 40 percent Participant interest in producing assets: the Umuseti/Igbuku marginal field area located within OPL 283 (the "Umuseti/Igbuku Fields"). The total purchase price for these assets was US$50 million paid at the completion of the acquisition in June 2014 and a contingent payment of US$10 million (US$5 million when average daily production of 10,500 bopd of liquid hydrocarbon sustained over a period of one (1) month is achieved and another US$5 million when cumulative production of 10 million barrels of liquid hydrocarbons from all fields within OML 56 is achieved) by mid-2015. The fair value of US$7.731 million was capitalised to the cost of the asset and a corresponding liability recorded based on the probability. These milestones were not achieved as at mid-2015 and as such the liability was de-recognised during the year.

In 2015, the Group purchased a 40% working interest in OML 53, onshore north eastern Niger Delta, from Chevron Nigeria Ltd. for US$259.4 million. It also concluded negotiations to buy 56.25% of BelemaOil Producing Ltd., a Nigerian special purpose vehicle that bought a 40% interest in the producing OML 55, located in the swamp to coastal zone of south eastern Niger Delta. NNPC holds the remaining 60.00% interest in OML 55, and Seplat's effective working interest in OML 55 as a result of the acquisition was 22.50%.

Seplat paid US$182 million to Chevron on behalf of the BelemaOil entity, including its 22.50% interest in OML 55. It advanced certain loans and costs of US$43 million to the other shareholders of BelemaOil to meet their share of investments and costs associated with BelemaOil. Seplat also paid interest of US$11.25m as service fees towards bank debts taken by BelemaOil to fund their share of the asset.

As at 30 June 2016, the minority shareholders of BelemaOil had begun to dispute the Group's majority shareholding in the entity. Based on management's judgement, the Group continued to consolidate BelemaOil as it believed it exercised control over this subsidiary.

Subsequently, and in a bid to settle the pending legal disputes, representatives of both Seplat and BelemaOil have agreed to a new arrangement which provides for a discharge sum of US$330 million, fair valued at US$250 million, to be paid to Seplat over a six-year period, through allocation of crude oil reserves of OML 55. In turn, Seplat relinquishes all claims to its shareholding of BelemaOil as an entity. The 40% stake in OML 55 will be jointly controlled by Seplat and BelemaOil over the period of this arrangement through an Asset Management Team comprising equal representatives of both parties. The Asset Management Team makes all the key decisions regarding the relevant activities of the underlying asset, and unanimous consent of all parties is required for decision making.

Furthermore, Seplat no longer exercises control and has now deconsolidated BelemaOil in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 (par B97). Joint control however now exists over OML 55 through the representation on the Asset Management team. Seplat has recorded its rights to receive the discharge sum from the crude oil reserves of OML 55 as an investment in oil and gas assets within oil and gas properties.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

The agreements have been signed by both parties but are subject to ministerial consent. The Group however believes consent will be received as the agreements were brokered by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

The Company together with its subsidiary, Newton Energy, and four wholly owned subsidiaries, namely, Seplat Petroleum Development Company UK Limited ("Seplat UK"), which was incorporated on 21 August 2014; Seplat East Onshore Limited ("Seplat East"), which was incorporated on 12 December 2014; Seplat East Swamp Company Limited ("Seplat Swamp"), which was incorporated on 12 December 2014; and Seplat Gas Company Limited ("Seplat

Gas"),   which was incorporated on 12 December 2014, is referred to as the Group. 
 
Subsidiary                                   Location  Shareholding % 
==================================  =================  ============== 
Newton Energy Limited                       (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat Petroleum Development UK      (United Kingdom)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat East Onshore Limited                 (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat East Swamp Company Limited           (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat Gas Company Limited                  (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
 
   2.    Accounting policies 
   2.1   Basis of preparation 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with accounting standard IAS 34 Interim financial reporting. The financial information has been prepared under the going concern assumption and historical cost convention, except for contingent consideration, borrowings on initial recognition and financial instruments - derivatives not designated as hedges that have been measured at fair value. The historical financial information is presented in US dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($000), except when otherwise indicated. The accounting policies are applicable to both Company and Group.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, except for the estimation of income tax (see note 13) and the adoption of new and amended standards as set out below:

   (a)    New and amended standards adopted by the group 

A number of amendments and improvements to existing standards became effective and were adopted by the Group during the current reporting period. None of these had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group.

   (b)    Impact of standards issued but not yet applied by the entity 
   (i)    IFRS 9 Financial instruments 

IFRS 9 Financial instruments addresses the classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities, the standard introduces new rules for hedge accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets. The standard does not need to be applied until 1 January 2018 but is available for early adoption. The group is currently assessing whether it should adopt IFRS 9 before its mandatory date.

While the group has yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the classification and measurement of financial assets, the Group does not expect the new guidance to have a significant impact on the classification and measurement of its financial assets.

There will be no impact on the group's accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect

accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the group does not have

any such liabilities.

The de-recognition rules have been transferred from IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and

have not been changed.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

The new hedge accounting rules will align the accounting for hedging instruments more closely with the group's risk management practices. As a general rule, more hedge relationships might be eligible for hedge accounting, as the standard introduces a more principles-based approach. The group does not expect a significant impact on the accounting for its hedging relationships.

The new impairment model requires the recognition of impairment provisions based on expected credit losses (ECL) rather than only incurred credit losses as is the case under IAS 39. It applies to financial assets classified at amortised cost, debt instruments measured at FVOCI, contract assets under IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, lease receivables, loan commitments and certain financial guarantee contracts. While the group has not yet undertaken a detailed assessment of how its impairment provisions would be affected by the new model, it may result in earlier recognition of credit losses.

The new standard also introduces expanded disclosure requirements and changes in presentation. These are expected to change the nature and extent of the group's disclosures about its financial instruments particularly in the year of the adoption of the new standard.

   (ii)    IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers 

The IASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of revenue. This will replace IAS 18 which covers revenue arising from the sale of goods and the rendering of services and IAS 11 which covers construction contracts.

The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer.

The standard permits either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption. The new standard is effective for first interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, and will allow early adoption.

At this stage, the group is not able to estimate the effect of the new rules on the group's financial statements. The group will make more detailed assessments of the effect over the next twelve months. The group does not expect to adopt the new standard before 1 January 2018.

   (iii)   IFRS 16 Leases 

This standard eliminates the classification of leases as either operating or finance leases for a lessee. Instead, all leases are treated in a similar way to finance leases under IAS 17. Leases are 'capitalised' by recognising the present value of the lease payments and showing them either as lease assets (right-of-use assets) or together with property, plant and equipment. If lease payments are made over time, the Group also recognises a financial liability representing its obligation to make future lease payments. IFRS 16 does not require a lessee to recognise assets and liabilities for (a) short term leases (b) leases of low-value assets. The Group is yet to assess the full impact of IFRS 16 and intends to adopt IFRS 16 no later than 1 January 2019.

At this stage, the Group is not able to estimate the effect of the new rules on the group's financial statements. The group will make more detailed assessments of the effect over the next twelve months. The Group does not expect to adopt the new standard before 1 January 2019.

   2.2   Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 30 September 2016.

This basis is the same adopted for the last audited financial statement as at 31 December 2015.

   2.3   Functional and presentation currency 

Functional and presentation currency

The Group's financial statements are presented in United States Dollars, which is also the Company's functional currency and the Nigerian Naira as required by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. For each entity the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income within the line item gain/(loss) on foreign exchange, net.

Group companies

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into the presentation currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their income statements are translated at average exchange rates for the reporting period except when there is a significant change in foreign exchange, in this case a more appropriate rate is used. The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.

   3.    Segment reporting 

The Group operates one segment, being the exploration, development and production of oil and gas related products located in Nigeria. Therefore, no segment reporting has been prepared.

   4.    Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
   4.1   Impairment of financial assets 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred since the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred loss event) and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that the debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

Management has made certain assumptions about the recoverability of financial assets exposed to credit risk from NPDC. These are based on management's past experiences with NPDC, current discussions with NPDC and financial capacity of NPDC. However, wherever these assumptions do not hold, it might have a significant impact on the Group's profit or loss in future.

   4.2   Defined benefit plans (pension benefits) 

The cost of the defined benefit retirement plan and the present value of the retirement obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and changes in inflation rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. The parameter most subject to change is discount and inflation rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers market yield on federal government bonds in currencies consistent with the currencies of the post-employment benefit obligation and extrapolated as needed along the yield curve to correspond with the expected term of the defined benefit obligation. The rates of mortality assumed for employees are the rates published in 67/70 ultimate tables, published jointly by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK.

The defined benefit obligation recognised in 2015 has been based on the same assumptions as in the previous financial year. The subsequent financial year end balance was estimated as at 31 December 2015 and has been recognised in the period to date on a pro rata basis. Therefore, no actuarial gains or losses have been recognised given that last year's assumptions have been adopted.

   4.3   Deconsolidation of subsidiary 

Following the restructuring of the arrangement with BelemaOil with respect to OML 55, as described in Note 1, the Group has now deconsolidated BelemaOil in these financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 (par B97), as it no longer exercises control over the entity.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

BelemaOil's 40% stake in OML 55 will be jointly controlled by Seplat and BelemaOil over the period of this arrangement through an Asset Management Team comprising of equal representatives of both parties. The Asset Management Team makes all the key decisions regarding the technical and commercial activities of the underlying asset, and unanimous consent of all parties is required for decision making. Asset management team guidelines and other agreements that will govern the operations of the AMT are in process and yet to be finalized. The Group therefore believes it exercises joint control over OML 55 through its representation on the Asset Management team. Seplat has recorded its rights to receive the discharge sum of US$330 million from the crude oil reserves of OML 55 as an investment in oil and gas assets within oil and gas properties. The fair value of the discharge sum on the date of deconsolidation is US$250 million and has been determined using the income approach in line with IFRS 13 (Discounted Cash Flow). The gain on deconsolidation recognized amounted to US$ 681,000 and has been recognized in the income statement (see note 10).

   5.    Financial risk management 

The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks such as market risk (including foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group's financial performance. Risk management is carried out by the treasury department under policies approved by the Board of Directors. The Board provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as written policies covering specific areas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and investment of excess liquidity.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages liquidity risk by ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments as they fall due.

The Group uses both long-term and short-term cash flow projections to monitor funding requirements for activities and to ensure there are sufficient cash resources to meet operational needs. Cash flow projections take into consideration the Group's debt financing plans and covenant compliance. Surplus cash held is transferred to the treasury department which invests in interest bearing current accounts, time deposits and money market deposits. The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed maturity periods. The table has been drawn based on the undiscounted cash flows of the financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay.

US$ '000

 
                         Effective interest  Less than 1 year     1 -2    2 - 3    3 - 5  After 5 years    Total 
                                     rate %                      years    years    years 
                      ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
30 September 2016 
====================  =====================  ================  =======  =======  =======  =============  ======= 
Variable interest 
rate borrowings: 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Bank loans: 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Zenith Bank Plc                  8.5%+LIBOR            14,975   50,178   59,656   52,640         30,874  208,323 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
First Bank of 
 Nigeria                         8.5%+LIBOR             9,360   31,361   37,285   32,900         19,296  130,202 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
United Bank of 
 Africa Plc                      8.5%+LIBOR             9,360   31,361   37,285   32,900         19,296  130,202 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank 
 Plc                             8.5%+LIBOR             1,403    4,700    5,588    4,930          2,892   19,513 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
The Standard Bank of 
 South Africa 
 Limited                         8.5%+LIBOR             1,403    4,700    5,588    4,930          2,892   19,513 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Standard Chartered 
 Bank                            6.0%+LIBOR            15,000   15,000        -        -              -   30,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Natixis                          6.0%+LIBOR            15,000   15,000        -        -              -   30,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Citibank Nigeria Ltd             6.0%+LIBOR            15,000   15,000        -        -              -   30,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Bank of America 
 Merrill Lynch Int'l 
 Ltd                             6.0%+LIBOR            10,000   10,000        -        -              -   20,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
First Rand Bank 
 (Merchant Bank 
 Division)                       6.0%+LIBOR            10,000   10,000        -        -              -   20,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
JP Morgan Chase Bank 
 NA, London Branch               6.0%+LIBOR            10,000   10,000        -        -              -   20,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Ned Bank Ltd London 
 Branch                          6.0%+LIBOR            10,000   10,000        -        -              -   20,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank 
 Plc                             6.0%+LIBOR             7,500    7,500        -        -              -   15,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
The Standard Bank of 
 South Africa 
 Limited                         6.0%+LIBOR             7,500    7,500        -        -              -   15,000 
--------------------  ---------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Trade payables                                         78,792                                             78,792 
-------------------------------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
Contingent consideration                                                          11,615                  11,615 
-------------------------------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ------- 
                                                      215,293  222,300  145,402  139,915         75,250  798,160 
 ==========================================  ================  =======  =======  =======  =============  ======= 
 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

US$ '000

 
                     Effective interest  Less than 1 year     1 -2    2 - 3    3 - 5  After 5 years        Total 
                                 rate %                      years    years    years 
                     ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
31 December 2015 
===================  ==================  ================  =======  =======  =======  =============  =========== 
Variable interest 
rate borrowings: 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Bank loans: 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Zenith Bank Plc          8.5%+LIBOR                81,976   70,418   51,200   74,753         24,104      302,451 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
First Bank of 
 Nigeria                     8.5%+LIBOR            51,235   44,012   32,000   46,721         15,065      189,033 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
United Bank of 
 Africa Plc                  8.5%+LIBOR            51,235   44,012   32,000   46,721         15,065      189,033 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank 
 Plc                         8.5%+LIBOR             7,678    6,596    4,796    7,002          2,258       28,330 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
The Standard Bank 
 of South Africa 
 Limited                     8.5%+LIBOR             7,678    6,596    4,796    7,002          2,258       28,330 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Standard Chartered 
 Bank                        6.0%+LIBOR            17,534   27,711        -        -              -       45,245 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Natixis                      6.0%+LIBOR            17,534   27,711        -        -              -       45,245 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Citibank Nigeria 
 Ltd                         6.0%+LIBOR            17,534   27,711        -        -              -       45,245 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Bank of America 
 Merrill Lynch 
 Int'l Ltd                   6.0%+LIBOR            11,689   18,474        -        -              -       30,163 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
First Rand Bank 
 (Merchant Bank 
 Division)                   6.0%+LIBOR            11,689   18,474        -        -              -       30,163 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
JP Morgan Chase 
 Bank NA, London 
 Branch                      6.0%+LIBOR            11,689   18,474        -        -              -       30,163 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Ned Bank Ltd London 
 Branch                      6.0%+LIBOR            11,689   18,474        -        -              -       30,163 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank 
 Plc                         6.0%+LIBOR             8,767   13,856        -        -              -       22,623 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
The Standard Bank 
 of South Africa 
 Limited                     6.0%+LIBOR             8,767   13,856        -        -              -       22,623 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Sterling Bank Loan                    -            52,500        -        -        -              -       52,500 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Trade and other 
 payables                             -           375,033        -        -        -              -      375,033 
-------------------  ------------------  ----------------  -------  -------  -------  -------------  ----------- 
Contingent 
 consideration                        -                 -        -        -   21,900              -       21,900 
===================  ==================  ================  =======  =======  =======  =============  =========== 
                                                  744,227  356,375  124,792  204,099         58,750  1,488,243 
===================  ==================  ================  =======  =======  =======  =============  ========= 
 
 

Fair value measurements

Financial instruments measured at fair value were based on the same assumptions as determined in the 31 December 2015 financial statements. There were no updates on the judgements and estimates made by the group in determining the fair values of the financial instruments since the last annual financial report. There were no transfers of financial instruments between fair value hierarchy levels during the third quarter.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

   6.    Revenue 
 
                  9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                           $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Crude oil sales           86,367         282,669          26,414         147,040 
----------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Underlift                 38,925          84,425           2,995         (1,029) 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                         125,292         367,094          29,409         146,011 
----------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Gas Sales                 77,397          52,772          30,257          26,269 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Total revenue            202,689         419,866          59,666         172,280 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

The off-takers for crude oil are Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited and Mercuria.

   7.    Cost of sales 
 
                                           9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                             30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                           --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                    $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
=========================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Crude handling fees                                 7,940          49,134           3,160          13,002 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Barging costs                                      10,268               -           4,215               - 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Royalties                                          25,108          69,134          11,732          31,274 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Depletion, Depreciation and Amortisation           42,999          58,021          14,490          26,554 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Niger Delta Development Commission                  4,265           7,346           1,304           1,086 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Other Rig related Expenses                          2,649           6,203             836             706 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Operations & Maintenance Costs                     35,498          38,017           9,248          16,270 
=========================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                                  128,727         227,855          44,985          88,892 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
 
   8.    General and administrative expenses 
 
                                    9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                      30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                    --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                             $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Depreciation                                 4,172           4,131           1,428           1,565 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Employee benefit expense                    15,119          14,069           4,654           4,310 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Professional & Consulting Fees              18,247          38,599           7,073          18,523 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Audit fee                                       56             267               -               - 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Directors Emoluments (Execs)                 2,461           2,738             848           1,165 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Directors Emoluments (Non- Execs)            2,796           2,595             401             831 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Rentals                                      1,422           1,540             414             740 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Impairment loss                             18,467               -           7,926               - 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Other General and Admin Expenses            13,945          20,275           4,349           6,342 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                            76,685          84,214          27,093          33,476 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

Directors' emoluments have been split between Executive & Non-Executive directors' emoluments and includes share based benefits recognised in 2016.

There were no non-audit services rendered by the group's auditors during the period.

Impairment loss relates to the impairment of NPDC receivables of $ 18.5 million (see details in note 16 on trade and other receivables).

Other general expenses relate to costs such as office maintenance costs, telecommunication costs, logistics costs and others.

   9.    (Losses)/gains on foreign exchange (net) 
 
                                         9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                           30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                         --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                  $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
=======================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Foreign exchange (losses) /gains (net)         (30,047)           7,602         (1,717)         (5,761) 
---------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                               (30,047)           7,602         (1,717)         (5,761) 
=======================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

This is principally as a result of translation of naira denominated monetary assets and liabilities.

10. Deconsolidation of subsidiary

The details of the deconsolidation of subsidiary has been disclosed in Note 1 - Corporate structure and business and Note 4 - Critical accounting estimates and judgments. A summary of assets and liabilities derecognised and the resulting gain on deconsolidation are shown below.

10a. Summary of assets and liabilities derecognised

 
                                9 months ended 
                                  30 Sept 2016 
                                -------------- 
                                         $'000 
==============================  ============== 
Non-current assets 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Producing assets                       235,888 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Goodwill                                 2,000 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current assets 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Trade and other receivables             86,340 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Underlift                               38,555 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Total assets                           362,783 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Equity 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Non-controlling interest               (2,249) 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Non-current liabilities 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Deferred tax liability                  12,803 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Contingent consideration                12,474 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Provision for decommissioning               32 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current liabilities 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Short term borrowings                   52,500 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Trade and other payables                37,701 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current tax                                113 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Total liabilities                      115,623 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Total equity and liabilities           113,374 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Net asset derecognised                 249,409 
==============================  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

10b.Summary of assets and liabilities recognised

 
                                   9 months ended 
                                     30 Sept 2016 
                                   -------------- 
                                            $'000 
=================================  ============== 
Investment in oil and gas assets          250,090 
---------------------------------  -------------- 
Assets recognized                         250,090 
=================================  ============== 
 

Investment discharge sum agreed amounts to $ 330 million. This is recognized at its fair value of $250 million.

 
10c. Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary                  9 months ended 
                                                              30 Sept 2016 
                                                            -------------- 
                                                                     $'000 
==========================================================  ============== 
 
Summary of assets and liabilities derecognised (note 10a)        (249,409) 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------- 
Summary of assets and liabilities recognised (note 10b)            250,090 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------- 
Gain on deconsolidation of BelemaOil                                   681 
==========================================================  ============== 
 

11. Fair value (loss)/gain

 
                                                     9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                       30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                     --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                              $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
===================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Fair value (loss)/gain on commodity derivatives            (22,426)               -         (1,639)               - 
---------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Fair value (loss)/gain on contingent consideration          (2,189)           (623)             370               6 
---------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           (24,615)           (623)         (1,269)               6 
===================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Fair value loss on commodity derivatives represents the losses on crude oil price hedge charged to profit or loss. Fair value loss on contingent consideration loss arises in relation to the Group's acquisition of participating interest in its OMLs. The contingency criteria are the achievement of certain production milestones.

12. Finance income/charges

 
                                                        9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                          30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                                 $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Finance income 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest income                                                 27,142          15,649           1,256           4,769 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance charges 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest on bank loan and other bank charges                    57,363          61,942          16,147          22,440 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Unwinding of discount on provision for decommissioning             720              20             504           (716) 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                                                58,083          61,962          16,651          21,724 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

13. Taxation

Income tax expense is recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate used for the period ended 30 September 2016 is 65.75% for crude oil activities and 30% for gas activities, compared to 0% for oil and 0% for gas activities estimated for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015. The zero tax rate in prior years was as a result of tax incentives granted.

14. Earnings per share

Basic EPS

Basic earnings per share is calculated on the Group's profit or loss after taxation attributable to the parent entity and on the basis of weighted average of issued and fully paid ordinary shares at the end of the period.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (after adjusting for outstanding share options arising from the share based payment scheme) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

 
                                                        9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                          30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                                 $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 
(Loss)/Profit for the period attributable to equity 
 holders of the parent ($'000)                                (96,270)          62,123        (33,764)          28,454 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 
 (in 000)                                                      560,576         553,310         560,576         553,310 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Share Options (in 000)                                           3,276               -           3,276               - 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted 
 for the effect of dilution (in 000)                           563,852         553,310         563,852         553,310 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                                                     $               $               $               $ 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Basic (loss)/earnings per share                                 (0.17)            0.11          (0.06)            0.05 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share                               (0.17)            0.11          (0.06)            0.05 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                                 $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of the 
 parent                                                       (96,270)          62,123        (33,764)          28,454 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Loss)/profit used in determining diluted earnings per 
 share                                                        (96,270)          62,123        (33,764)          28,454 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

15. Dividend

As at 30 September 2016, no dividend was proposed (2015: $49.7 million)

 
                                  9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                           $'000           $'000           $'000           $'000 
================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 
Dividend paid during the period           22,534          49,701               -          16,070 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Dividend per share                          0.04            0.09               -            0.03 
================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

16. Trade and other receivables

 
                                                            As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                                            -------------  ------------ 
                                                                     2016          2015 
                                                            -------------  ------------ 
                                                                    $'000         $'000 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
Trade receivables                                                  81,743       133,905 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) receivables         404,307       491,974 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Deposit for Investments                                            85,272        85,236 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Advances to other parties                                               -        53,175 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Under lift                                                         27,433        27,063 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Advances to suppliers                                               8,998         2,597 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Hedging receivables                                                     -         7,585 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Interest receivable from shareholders of BelemaOil                      -         9,546 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Other receivables                                                  13,422           174 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
Impairment loss on (NPDC) receivables                            (18,467)             - 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
 
                                                                  602,708       811,255 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
 

Trade receivables / NPDC receivables:

Trade receivables:

Included in trade receivables are crude receivables from Chevron/NAPIMS of $10 million (2015: $36 million), Mercuria of Nil (2015: $17 million), Shell $ 0.261 million (2015: $15 million) and gas receivables NGC $59 million (2015: $62 million).

NPDC receivables:

NPDC receivables represent the outstanding cash calls due from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The receivables have been discounted to reflect the impact of time value of money. The resulting adjustment has been recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. As at 30 September 2016, the undiscounted value of this receivables is $404.3 million (2015: $491.97 million)

Deposit for investment:

By a consortium agreement made amongst parties, Newton Energy Limited (a subsidiary of Seplat) agreed to make payments of $453million towards an investment in 2014. In 2015, $367 million was received from an Escrow account set up for this purpose in respect of this investment.

a) $45m refundable deposit made towards the investment in 2014 remains with the potential vendors. As at period-end, the investment was not consummated, this remains a deposit whilst negotiation between the parties continue.

b) $36.5m was placed in an escrow account in London related to the same investment pending agreements of final terms. Out of this and in the period under review $7.5m has been paid out in consortium fees, $8.5 million has been returned to Seplat and the balance of $20.5 million remains in Escrow. The deal is still ongoing with the parties concerned.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

17. Share capital

 
17a Authorised and issued share capital                                                   As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                                                                          -------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                   2016          2015 
                                                                                          -------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                  $'000         $'000 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
Authorised ordinary share capital 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares denominated in Naira of 50 kobo per share                           3,335         3,335 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
Issued and fully paid 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
560,576,101 (2015: 560,576,101) issued shares denominated in Naira of 50 kobo per share           1,821         1,821 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
 
   17b   Share options 

In 2015, the Company gave share options (14,939,102 shares) to certain employees and senior executives in line with its share based incentive scheme. During the third quarter ended 30 September 2016 no shares were vested (31 December 2015: 7,265,788 shares had vested, resulting in an increase in number of issued and fully paid ordinary shares of 50k each from 553 million to 561 million).

17c.Capital contribution

 
      As at 30 Sept    As at 31 Dec 
 ------------------  -------------- 
               2016            2015 
 ------------------  -------------- 
              $'000           $'000 
 ==================  ============== 
 
Cash Contribution    40,000  40,000 
===================  ======  ====== 
                     40,000  40,000 
===================  ======  ====== 
 
 

This represents M&P additional cash contribution to the Company. In accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, the amount was used by the Company for working capital as was required at the commencement of operations. Subsequently, the interest held by M&P was transferred to MPI. All terms and conditions previously held by M&P were re-assigned to MPI.

18. Trade and other payables

 
                              As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                              -------------  ------------ 
                                       2016          2015 
                              -------------  ------------ 
                                      $'000         $'000 
============================  =============  ============ 
Trade payable                        78,792       125,408 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Accruals and other payables         178,415       216,265 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
NDDC levy                            15,724         6,272 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred revenue                      1,420         1,420 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Royalties                            22,801        25,668 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
                                    297,152       375,033 
============================  =============  ============ 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

19. Related party transactions

The Group is controlled by Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (the parent company). The parent company is owned 21.37% by Maurel & Prom (MPI), 15.19% either directly or by entities controlled by A.B.C Orjiako (Shebah petroleum Development Company Limited) and members of his family and 13.15% either directly or by entities controlled by Austin Avuru (Professional Support Limited, Abtrust Integrated Services and Platform Petroleum Limited). The remaining shares in the parent company are widely held.

19a. Transactions

The Service provided by related parties are:

Abbeycourt Trading Company Limited: the Chairman of Seplat is a director and shareholder. The company provides diesel supplies to Seplat in respect of Seplat's rig operations.

Abtrust Integrated Services: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's wife is shareholder and director. The company provides bespoke gift hampers to Seplat.

Berwick Nigeria Limited: The chairman of Seplat is a shareholder and director. The company provides construction services to Seplat in relation to a field base station in Sapele.

Cardinal Drilling Services Limited (formerly Caroil Drilling Nigeria Limited): is owned by common shareholders with the parent company. The company provides drilling rigs and drilling services to Seplat.

Helko Nigeria Limited: The chairman of Seplat is shareholder and director. The company owns the lease to Seplat's main office at 25A Lugard Avenue, Lagos, Nigeria.

Keco Nigeria Enterprises: The Chief Executive Officer's sister is shareholder and director. The company provides diesel supplies to Seplat in respect of its rig operations.

Montego Upstream Services Limited: The chairman's nephew is shareholder and director. The company provides drilling and engineering services to Seplat.

M&P (MPI SA): is a shareholder of Seplat. The Company provides consultancy and management services to the Group.

Nabila Resources & Investment Ltd: The chairman's in-law is a shareholder and director. The company provides lubricant to Seplat.

Ndosumili Ventures Limited: is a subsidiary of Platform Petroleum Limited. The company provides transportation services to Seplat.

Nerine Support Services Limited: is owned by common shareholders with the parent company. The company provides agency and contract workers to Seplat.

Oriental Catering Services Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's spouse is shareholder and director. The company provides catering services to Seplat at the staff canteen.

Platform Petroleum Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat is a director and shareholder of this company. The company seconded support staff to Seplat.

ResourcePro Inter Solutions Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's in-law is its UK representative. The company supplies furniture to Seplat.

Shebah Exploration and Production Company Limited ('SEPCOL'): The Chairman of Seplat is a director and shareholder of SEPCOL. SEPCOL provided consulting services to Seplat.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

The following transactions were carried by Seplat with related parties:

 
Purchases of goods and services                   9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           $'000           $'000 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Shareholders of the parent company 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
M&P (MPI SA)                                                  37               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Shebah Petroleum Development Company Limited                 689           1,011 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Platform Petroleum Limited                                     -             176 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
                                                             726           1,187 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Abbey Court Trading Company Limited                          370           2,264 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                         5,331          13,851 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Keco Nigeria Enterprises                                     191           1,815 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Ndosumili Ventures Limited                                 1,036           1,350 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Oriental Catering Services Limited                           385             754 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
ResourcePro Inter Solutions Limited                           78           1,686 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Berwick Nigeria Limited                                       28               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Montego Upstream Services Limited                         11,770           8,740 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nerine Support Services Limited                            8,021          16,939 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nabila Resources & Investment Ltd                              5             226 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
D.D Dodo & Co                                                  -             322 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Helko Nigeria Limited                                        411             222 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                          27,626          48,169 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
 

19b. Balances

The following balances were receivable from or payable to related parties as at 30 September 2016:

 
Prepayments / receivables                         9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           $'000           $'000 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                         7,027           9,466 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           7,027           9,466 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
 
 
Payables                                          9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           $'000           $'000 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Shareholders of the parent company 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
MPI                                                            2               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Abbey Court Trading Company Limited                           50               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                         1,081               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Keco Nigeria Enterprises                                      64               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Berwick Nigeria Limited                                       29               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Montego Upstream Services Limited                          5,190               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nerine Support Services Limited                              577               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           6,993               - 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

20. Commitments and contingencies

There was no significant commitments during this third quarter.

The Group is involved in a number of legal suits as defendant. The possible liabilities arising from these court proceedings amount to Nil (31 December 2015: $299.9 million). Management and the Group's solicitors are of the opinion that the Group will suffer no loss from these claims.

21. Events after the reporting date

There was no significant event after the statement of financial position date which could have a material effect on the state of affairs of the Group as at 30 September 2016 and on the profit or loss for the third quarter ended on that date, which have not been adequately provided for or disclosed in these financial statements.

22. Reconciliation of net profit to cash from operating activities

 
                                                                                    9 months ended    9 months ended 
                                                                                      30 Sept 2016      30 Sept 2015 
                                                                                    --------------  ---------------- 
Cash provided by operating activities                                                        $'000             $'000 
==================================================================================  ==============  ================ 
(Loss)/profit before taxation                                                             (87,645)          68,463 
==================================================================================  ==============  ============== 
Adjusted for: 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Depreciation and amortization                                                               47,171          62,158 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Impairment loss                                                                             18,467               - 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest expense                                                                            58,083          61,962 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest income                                                                           (27,142)        (15,649) 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Fair value loss/(gain)                                                                      24,615           (623) 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Unrealised foreign exchange loss/(gains)                                                    30,047         (7,721) 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Non-cash employee benefits expense - share based payments                                    2,498               - 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Decommissioning liabilities                                                                (2,575)               - 
Defined benefit obligation                                                                   (407)               - 
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary                                                        (681)               - 
Changes in working capital (excluding the effects of exchange differences and 
deconsolidation): 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Trade and other receivables and prepayments                                                 83,813       (145,007) 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Trade and other payables                                                                  (13,760)           8,562 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Inventory                                                                                 (26,157)        (21,325) 
==================================================================================  ==============  ============== 
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                  106,327          10,820 
==================================================================================  ==============  ============== 
 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

For the third quarter ended 30 September 2016

 
                                                        9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                          30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                  Note       Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                                              Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Revenue                                              6          47,672          83,004          18,367          34,243 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cost of sales                                        7        (30,702)        (45,045)        (13,848)        (17,677) 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Gross profit                                                    16,970          37,959           4,519          16,566 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
General and administrative expenses                  8        (18,674)        (16,648)         (8,341)         (6,655) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/gain on foreign exchange (net)                9         (6,911)           1,503           (529)         (1,129) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary              10c             210               -             210               - 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Fair value (loss) /gain                             11         (5,693)           (123)           (391)               1 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Operating profit                                              (14,098)          22,691         (4,532)           8,783 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance income                                      12           6,081           3,094             387             951 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance charges                                     12        (13,447)        (12,249)         (5,126)         (4,324) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss)/profit before taxation                                 (21,464)          13,536         (9,271)           5,410 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Taxation                                            13         (2,615)              43         (2,000)               - 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Loss)/profit after taxation                                  (24,079)          13,579        (11,271)           5,410 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Profit attributable to: 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss) /profit attributable to equity holders of 
 parent                                                       (23,616)          12,283        (10,535)           5,652 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
(Loss) /profit attributable to non-controlling 
 interests                                                       (463)           1,296           (736)           (242) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Other comprehensive income: 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Items that may be reclassified to profit or 
loss: 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Foreign currency translation differences                       141,638          17,383          28,384          36,112 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period               141,638          17,383          28,384          36,112 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Total comprehensive income for the period                      117,559          30,962          17,113          41,522 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Total comprehensive income attributable to 
 equity holders of parent                                      118,095          29,666          19,659          41,764 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Total comprehensive income attributable to 
 non-controlling interests                                       (536)           1,296         (2,546)           (242) 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
(Loss) /earnings per share (N)                      14         (42.13)           22.20         (18.79)           10.21 
------------------------------------------------  ----  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Diluted (loss) /earnings per share (N)              14         (41.88)           22.20         (18.68)           10.21 
================================================  ====  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

As at 30 September 2016

 
                                              As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                              -------------  ------------ 
                                                       2016          2015 
                                              -------------  ------------ 
                                                  Unaudited       Audited 
                                              -------------  ------------ 
                                        Note       Nmillion      Nmillion 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Non-current assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Oil and gas properties                              435,858       285,723 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Property, plant and equipment                         2,678         2,307 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Goodwill                                                  -           398 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred tax asset                                    1,359             - 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Prepayments                                          10,323         7,308 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total non-current assets                            450,218       295,736 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Current assets 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Inventories                                          33,022        16,398 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Trade and other receivables               16        183,223       161,310 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Prepayments                                           1,101         2,315 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Derivatives not designated as hedges                     91         4,612 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Cash and short-term deposits                         41,510        64,828 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total current assets                                258,947       249,463 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total assets                                        709,165       545,199 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Equity and liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Equity attributable to shareholders 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share capital                            17a            282           282 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Capital contribution                     17c          5,932         5,932 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share premium                                        82,080        82,080 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Share equity reserve                                  2,325         1,729 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Retained earnings                                   105,930       134,919 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Foreign currency translation reserve                197,893        56,182 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Non-controlling interest                                  -         (148) 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total equity                                        394,442       280,976 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Non-current liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Interest bearing loans & borrowings                 169,739       121,063 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred tax liabilities                                  -         4,222 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Contingent consideration                              3,531         4,355 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Provision for decommissioning                           603           769 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Defined benefit plan                                  1,982         1,377 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total non-current liabilities                       175,855       131,786 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Current liabilities 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Trade and other payables                  18         90,335        74,572 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Current taxation                          13          7,037            48 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings                41,496        57,817 
--------------------------------------  ----  -------------  ------------ 
Total current liabilities                           138,868       132,437 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total liabilities                                   314,723       264,223 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
Total equity and liabilities                        709,165       545,199 
======================================  ====  =============  ============ 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position continued

As at 30 September 2016

The financial statements on pages 28 to 48 were approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 27 October 2016 and were signed on its behalf by

 
 
A. B. C. Orjiako           A. O. Avuru                R.T. Brown 
FRC/2013/IODN/00000003161  FRC/2013/IODN/00000003100  FRC/2014/IODN/00000007983 
Chairman                   Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial 
                                                       Officer 
27 October 2016            27 October 2016            27 October 2016 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the third quarter ended 30 September 2016

 
                   Share     Share       Capital     Share      Foreign  Retained     Total  Non-controlling     Total 
                 capital   premium  contribution     based     currency  earnings    equity         interest 
                                                   payment  translation 
                                                  reserves      reserve 
 
                Nmillion  Nmillion      Nmillion  Nmillion     Nmillion  Nmillion  Nmillion         Nmillion  Nmillion 
At 1 January 
 2016                282    82,080         5,932     1,729       56,182   134,919   281,124            (148)   280,976 
(Loss)/profit 
 for the 
 period                -         -             -         -            -  (23,616)  (23,616)            (463)  (24,079) 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income/(loss)         -         -             -                141,711         -   141,711             (73)   141,638 
Share based 
 payments              -         -             -       596            -         -       596                -       596 
Dividend to 
 equity 
 holders 
 of the 
 company               -         -             -                      -   (5,373)   (5,373)                -   (5,373) 
Derecognition 
 of subsidiary         -         -             -         -            -         -         -              684       684 
At 30 
 September 
 2016 
 (unaudited)         282    82,080         5,932     2,325      197,893   105,930   394,442                -   394,442 
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For the third quarter ended 
 30 September 2015 
                Nmillion  Nmillion      Nmillion  Nmillion     Nmillion  Nmillion  Nmillion         Nmillion  Nmillion 
 
At 1 January 
 2015                277    82,080         5,932         -       35,642   135,727   259,658                -   259,658 
Profit for 
 the period            -         -             -         -            -    12,283    12,283            1,296    13,579 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income/(loss)         -         -             -         -       17,383         -    17,383                -    17,383 
Dividend to 
 equity 
 holders 
 of the 
 company               -         -             -         -            -   (9,825)   (9,825)                -   (9,825) 
Acquisition 
 of subsidiary         -         -             -         -            -         -         -              219       219 
==============  ========  ========  ============  ========  ===========  ========  ========  ===============  ======== 
At 30 
 September 
 2015 
 (unaudited)         277    82,080         5,932         -       53,025   138,185   279,499            1,515   281,014 
==============  ========  ========  ============  ========  ===========  ========  ========  ===============  ======== 
 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow

For the third quarter ended 30 September 2016

 
                                                                                                           9 months   9 months 
                                                                                                              ended      ended 
                                                                                                            30 Sept    30 Sept 
                                                                                                          ---------  --------- 
                                                                                                               2016       2015 
                                                                                                          ---------  --------- 
                                                                                                           Nmillion   Nmillion 
                                                                                                          ---------  --------- 
                                                                                                   Note   Unaudited  Unaudited 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Cash Flows from Operations Activities 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Cash generated from operations 22                                                                            24,652      2,139 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Net cash inflows from operating activities                                                                   24,652      2,139 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Cash Flow from Investing Activities 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Investment in oil and gas properties                                                                        (6,102)   (80,582) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment                                                                  (329)      (438) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Acquisition of subsidiaries                                                                                       -      (395) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Refunds from deposit for investment                                                                                     72,782 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Interest received                                                                                             6,081      1,389 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Net cash (outflows) from investing activities                                                                 (350)    (7,244) 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Proceeds from bank financing                                                                                      -    191,187 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Repayments of bank financing                                                                               (37,019)  (133,166) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Dividends paid                                                                                              (5,373)    (9,825) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Interest paid                                                                                                13,269   (11,603) 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Net cash (outflows)/inflows from financing activities                                                      (29,123)     36,593 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                       (4,821)     31,488 
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                             64,828     52,571 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
Net foreign currency exchange differences                                                                  (18,497)      4,522 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                   41,510     88,581 
========================================================================================================  =========  ========= 
 

Notes to the Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

   1.    Corporate structure and business 

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc ("Seplat" or the "Company"), the parent of the Group, was incorporated on 17 June 2009 as a private limited liability company and re-registered as a public company on 3 October 2014, under the Company and Allied Matters Act 2004. The Company commenced operations on 1 August 2010. The Company is principally engaged in oil and gas exploration and production.

The Company's registered address is: 25a Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

The Company acquired, pursuant to an agreement for assignment dated 31 January 2010 between the Company, SPDC, TOTAL and AGIP, a 45 per cent participating interest in the following producing assets:

OML 4, OML 38 and OML 41 located in Nigeria. The total purchase price for these assets was $340 million paid at the completion of the acquisition on 31 July 2010 and a contingent payment of $33 million payable 30 days after the second anniversary, 31 July 2012, if the average price per barrel of Brent Crude oil over the period from acquisition up to 31 July 2012 exceeds $80 per barrel. $358.6 million was allocated to the producing assets including $18.6 million as the fair value of the contingent consideration as calculated on acquisition date. The contingent consideration of $33 million was paid on 22 October 2012.

In 2013, Newton Energy Limited ("Newton Energy"), an entity previously beneficially owned by the same shareholders as Seplat, became a subsidiary of the Company. On 1 June 2013, Newton Energy acquired from Pillar Oil Limited ("Pillar Oil") a 40 per cent Participant interest in producing assets: the Umuseti/Igbuku marginal field area located within OPL 283 (the "Umuseti/Igbuku Fields"). The total purchase price for these assets was $50 million paid at the completion of the acquisition in June 2014 and a contingent payment of $10 million ($5 million when average daily production of 10,500 bopd of liquid hydrocarbon sustained over a period of one (1) month is achieved and another $5 million when cumulative production of 10 million barrels of liquid hydrocarbons from all fields within OML 56 is achieved) by mid-2015. The fair value of $7.731 million was capitalised to the cost of the asset and a corresponding liability recorded based on the probability. These milestones were not achieved as at mid-2015 and as such the liability was de-recognised during the year.

In 2015, the Group purchased a 40% working interest in OML 53, onshore north eastern Niger Delta, from Chevron Nigeria Ltd. for US$259.4 million. It also concluded negotiations to buy 56.25% of BelemaOil Producing Ltd., a Nigerian special purpose vehicle that bought a 40% interest in the producing OML 55, located in the swamp to coastal zone of south eastern Niger Delta. NNPC holds the remaining 60.00% interest in OML 55, and Seplat's effective working interest in OML 55 as a result of the acquisition was 22.50%.

Seplat paid US$182 million to Chevron on behalf of the BelemaOil entity, including its 22.50% interest in OML 55. It advanced certain loans and costs of US$43 million to the other shareholders of BelemaOil to meet their share of investments and costs associated with BelemaOil. Seplat also paid interest of US$11.25m as service fees towards bank debts taken by BelemaOil to fund their share of the asset.

As at 30 June 2016, the minority shareholders of BelemaOil had begun to dispute the Group's majority shareholding in the entity. Based on management's judgement, the Group continued to consolidate BelemaOil as it believed it exercised control over this subsidiary.

Subsequently, and in a bid to settle the pending legal disputes, representatives of both Seplat and BelemaOil have agreed to a new arrangement which provides for a discharge sum of US$330 million, fair valued at US$250 million, to be paid to Seplat over a six- year period, through allocation of crude oil reserves of OML 55. In turn, Seplat relinquishes all claims to its shareholding of BelemaOil as an entity. The 40% stake in OML 55 will be jointly controlled by Seplat and BelemaOil over the period of this arrangement through an Asset Management Team comprising equal representatives of both parties. The Asset Management Team makes all the key decisions regarding the relevant activities of the underlying asset, and unanimous consent of all parties is required for decision making.

Furthermore, Seplat no longer exercises control and has now deconsolidated BelemaOil in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 (par B97). Joint control however now exists over OML 55 through the representation on the Asset Management team. Seplat has recorded its rights to receive the discharge sum from the crude oil reserves of OML 55 as an investment in oil and gas assets within oil and gas properties.

Notes to the Interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

The agreements have been signed by both parties but are subject to ministerial consent. The Group however believes consent will be received as the agreements were brokered by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

The Company together with its subsidiary, Newton Energy, and four wholly owned subsidiaries, namely, Seplat Petroleum Development Company UK Limited ("Seplat UK"), which was incorporated on 21 August 2014; Seplat East Onshore Limited ("Seplat East"), which was incorporated on 12 December 2014; Seplat East Swamp Company Limited ("Seplat Swamp"), which was incorporated on 12 December 2014; and Seplat Gas Company Limited ("Seplat Gas"), which was incorporated on 12 December 2014, is referred to as the Group.

 
Subsidiary                                   Location  Shareholding % 
==================================  =================  ============== 
Newton Energy Limited                       (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat Petroleum Development UK      (United Kingdom)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat East Onshore Limited                 (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat East Swamp Company Limited           (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
Seplat Gas Company Limited                  (Nigeria)            100% 
----------------------------------  -----------------  -------------- 
 
   2.    Accounting policies 
   2.1   Basis of preparation 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with accounting standard IAS 34 Interim financial reporting. The financial information has been prepared under the going concern assumption and historical cost convention, except for contingent consideration, borrowings on initial recognition and financial instruments - derivatives not designated as hedges that have been measured at fair value. The historical financial information is presented in Nigerian Naira and all values are rounded to the nearest million (N'm), except when otherwise indicated. The accounting policies are applicable to both Company and Group.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, except for the estimation of income tax (see note 13) and the adoption of new and amended standards as set out below:

   (a)    New and amended standards adopted by the group 

A number of amendments and improvements to existing standards became effective and were adopted by the Group during the current reporting period. None of these had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group.

   (b)    Impact of standards issued but not yet applied by the entity 
   (i)    IFRS 9 Financial instruments 

IFRS 9 Financial instruments addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities, the standard introduces new rules for hedge accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets. The standard does not need to be applied until 1 January 2018 but is available for early adoption. The group is currently assessing whether it should adopt IFRS 9 before its mandatory date.

While the group has yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the classification and measurement of financial assets, the Group does not expect the new guidance to have a significant impact on the classification and measurement of its financial assets.

There will be no impact on the group's accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the group does not have any such liabilities.

The de-recognition rules have been transferred from IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and have not been changed.

The new hedge accounting rules will align the accounting for hedging instruments more closely with the group's risk management practices. As a general rule, more hedge relationships might be eligible for hedge accounting, as the standard introduces a more principles-based approach. The group does not expect a significant impact on the accounting for its hedging relationships.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

The new impairment model requires the recognition of impairment provisions based on expected credit losses (ECL) rather than only incurred credit losses as is the case under IAS 39. It applies to financial assets classified at amortised

cost, debt instruments measured at FVOCI, contract assets under IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, lease receivables, loan commitments and certain financial guarantee contracts. While the group has not yet undertaken a detailed assessment of how its impairment provisions would be affected by the new model, it may result in earlier recognition of credit losses.

The new standard also introduces expanded disclosure requirements and changes in presentation. These are expected to change the nature and extent of the group's disclosures about its financial instruments particularly in the year of the adoption of the new standard.

   (ii)    IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers 

The IASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of revenue. This will replace IAS 18 which covers revenue arising from the sale of goods and the rendering of services and IAS 11 which covers construction contracts.

The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer.

The standard permits either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption. The new standard is effective for first interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, and will allow early adoption.

At this stage, the group is not able to estimate the effect of the new rules on the group's financial statements. The group will make more detailed assessments of the effect over the next twelve months. The group does not expect to adopt the new standard before 1 January 2018.

   (iii)   IFRS 16 Leases 

This standard eliminates the classification of leases as either operating or finance leases for a lessee. Instead, all leases are treated in a similar way to finance leases under IAS 17. Leases are 'capitalised' by recognising the present value of the lease payments and showing them either as lease assets (right-of-use assets) or together with property, plant and equipment. If lease payments are made over time, the Group also recognises a financial liability representing its obligation to make future lease payments. IFRS 16 does not require a lessee to recognise assets and liabilities for (a) short term leases (b) leases of low-value assets.

The Group is yet to assess the full impact of IFRS 16 and intends to adopt IFRS 16 no later than 1 January 2019.

At this stage, the Group is not able to estimate the effect of the new rules on the group's financial statements. The Group will make more detailed assessments of the effect over the next twelve months. The Group does not expect to adopt the new standard before 1 January 2019.

   2.2   Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 30 September 2016.

This basis is the same adopted for the last audited financial statement as at 31 December 2015.

   2.3   Functional and presentation currency 

Functional and presentation currency

The Group's financial statements are presented in United States Dollars, which is also the Company's functional currency and the Nigerian Naira as required by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. For each entity the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income within the line item gain/(loss) on foreign exchange, net.

Notes to the Interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

Group companies

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into the presentation currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their income statements are translated at average exchange rates for the reporting period except when there is a significant change in foreign exchange, in this case a more appropriate rate is used. The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.

For statutory reporting purposes, the Naira components of the consolidated financial statements are derived from the US dollar financial statements translation in which all monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate, share capital at historical rate while comprehensive income is translated at the average rate for the period. The resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and included as a separate component of equity.

   3.    Segment reporting 

The Group operates one segment, being the exploration, development and production of oil and gas related products located in Nigeria. Therefore, no segment reporting has been prepared.

   4.    Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
   4.1   Impairment of financial assets 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred since the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred loss event) and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that the debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

Management has made certain assumptions about the recoverability of financial assets exposed to credit risk from NPDC. These are based on management's past experiences with NPDC, current discussions with NPDC and financial capacity of NPDC. However, wherever these assumptions do not hold, it might have a significant impact on the Group's profit or loss in future

   4.2   Defined benefit plans (pension benefits) 

The cost of the defined benefit retirement plan and the present value of the retirement obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and changes in inflation rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate and inflation rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers market yield on federal government bonds in currencies consistent with the currencies of the post-employment benefit obligation and extrapolated as needed along the yield curve to correspond with the expected term of the defined benefit obligation. The rates of mortality assumed for employees are the rates published in 67/70 ultimate tables, published jointly by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK.

The defined benefit obligation recognised in 2015 was based on the same assumptions as in the previous financial year. The subsequent financial year end balance was estimated as at 31 December 2015 and has been recognised in the period to date on a pro rata basis. Therefore, no actuarial gains or losses have been recognised given that last year's assumptions have been adopted.

   4.3   Deconsolidation of subsidiary 

Following the restructuring of the arrangement with BelemaOil with respect to OML 55, as described in Note 1, the Group has now deconsolidated BelemaOil in these financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 (par B97), as it no longer exercises control over the entity.

BelemaOil's 40% stake in OML 55 will be jointly controlled by Seplat and BelemaOil over the period of this arrangement through an Asset Management Team comprising of equal representatives of both parties. The Asset Management Team makes all the key decisions regarding the technical and commercial activities of the underlying asset, and unanimous consent of all parties is required for decision making. Asset management team guidelines and other agreements that will govern the operations of the AMT are in process and yet to be finalized. The Group therefore believes it exercises joint control over OML 55 through its representation on the Asset Management team. Seplat has recorded its rights to receive the discharge sum of $330 million from the crude oil reserves of OML 55 as an investment in oil and gas assets within oil and gas properties. The fair value of the discharge sum on the date of deconsolidation is $250 million as has been determined using the income approach in line with IFRS 13 (Discounted Cash Flow). The gain on deconsolidation recognized amounted to $ 681,000 and has been recognized in the income statement (see note 10).

   5.    Financial risk management 

The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks such as market risk (including foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group's financial performance.

Risk management is carried out by the treasury department under policies approved by the Board of Directors. The Board provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as written policies covering specific areas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and investment of excess liquidity.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages liquidity risk by ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments as they fall due.

The Group uses both long-term and short-term cash flow projections to monitor funding requirements for activities and to ensure there are sufficient cash resources to meet operational needs. Cash flow projections take into consideration the Group's debt financing plans and covenant compliance. Surplus cash held is transferred to the treasury department which invests in interest bearing current accounts, time deposits and money market deposits.

The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed maturity periods. The table has been drawn based on the undiscounted cash flows of the financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

Nigerian N million

 
                            Effective interest rate 
                                                  %    Less than 1 year     1 -2    2 - 3    3 - 5    After 5 
                                                                           years    years    years      years    Total 
                            -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
30 September 2016 
==========================  =======================  ==================  =======  =======  =======  =========  ======= 
Variable interest rate 
borrowings: 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Bank loans: 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Zenith Bank Plc                          8.5%+LIBOR               4,553   15,254   18,135   16,002      9,386   63,330 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
First Bank of Nigeria                    8.5%+LIBOR               2,845    9,534   11,335   10,002      5,866   39,582 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
United Bank of Africa Plc                8.5%+LIBOR               2,845    9,534   11,335   10,002      5,866   39,582 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc                    8.5%+LIBOR                 426    1,429    1,699    1,499        879    5,932 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
The Standard Bank of South 
 Africa Limited                          8.5%+LIBOR                 426    1,429    1,699    1,499        879    5,932 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Standard Chartered Bank                  6.0%+LIBOR               4,560    4,560        -        -          -    9,120 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Natixis                                  6.0%+LIBOR               4,560    4,560        -        -          -    9,120 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Citibank Nigeria Ltd                     6.0%+LIBOR               4,560    4,560        -        -          -    9,120 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Bank of America Merrill 
 Lynch Int'l Ltd                         6.0%+LIBOR               3,040    3,040        -        -          -    6,080 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
First Rand Bank (Merchant 
 Bank Division)                          6.0%+LIBOR               3,040    3,040        -        -          -    6,080 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, 
 London Branch                           6.0%+LIBOR               3,040    3,040        -        -          -    6,080 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Ned Bank Ltd London Branch               6.0%+LIBOR               3,040    3,040        -        -          -    6,080 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc                    6.0%+LIBOR               2,280    2,280        -        -          -    4,560 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
The Standard Bank of South 
 Africa Limited                          6.0%+LIBOR               2,280    2,280        -        -          -    4,560 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Trade payables                                    -              23,953                 -        -          -   23,953 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
Contingent consideration                          -                   -        -        -    3,531          -    3,531 
--------------------------  -----------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  ------- 
                                                                 65,448   67,580   44,203   42,535     22,876  242,642 
==========================  =======================  ==================  =======  =======  =======  =========  ======= 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

 
                         Effective interest 
                                       rate    Less than 1 year     1 -2    2 - 3    3 - 5    After 5 
                                          %                        years    years    years      years      Total 
                       --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
31 December 2015 
=====================  ====================  ==================  =======  =======  =======  =========  ========= 
Variable interest 
rate borrowings: 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Bank loans: 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Zenith Bank Plc             8.5%+LIBOR                   16,300   14,002   10,181   14,864      4,793     60,140 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
First Bank of Nigeria            8.5%+LIBOR              10,188    8,751    6,363    9,290      2,996     37,588 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
United Bank of Africa 
 Plc                             8.5%+LIBOR              10,188    8,751    6,363    9,290      2,996     37,588 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc            8.5%+LIBOR               1,527    1,312      954    1,392        449      5,634 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
The Standard Bank of 
 South Africa Limited            8.5%+LIBOR               1,527    1,312      954    1,392        449      5,634 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Standard Chartered 
 Bank                            6.0%+LIBOR               3,486    5,510        -        -          -      8,996 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Natixis                          6.0%+LIBOR               3,486    5,510        -        -          -      8,996 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Citibank Nigeria Ltd             6.0%+LIBOR               3,486    5,510        -        -          -      8,996 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Bank of America 
 Merrill Lynch Int'l 
 Ltd                             6.0%+LIBOR               2,324    3,673        -        -          -      5,997 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
First Rand Bank 
 (Merchant Bank 
 Division)                       6.0%+LIBOR               2,324    3,673        -        -          -      5,997 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
JP Morgan Chase Bank 
 NA, London Branch               6.0%+LIBOR               2,324    3,673        -        -          -      5,997 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Ned Bank Ltd London 
 Branch                          6.0%+LIBOR               2,324    3,673        -        -          -      5,997 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc            6.0%+LIBOR               1,743    2,755        -        -          -      4,498 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
The Standard Bank of 
 South Africa Limited            6.0%+LIBOR               1,743    2,755        -        -          -      4,498 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Sterling Bank Loan                        -              10,439        -        -        -          -     10,439 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Trade payables                            -              74,572        -        -        -          -     74,572 
---------------------  --------------------  ------------------  -------  -------  -------  ---------  --------- 
Contingent 
 consideration                            -                   -        -        -    4,355          -      4,355 
=====================  ====================  ==================  =======  =======  =======  =========  ========= 
                                                        147,981   70,860   24,815   40,583     11,683  295,922 
=====================  ====================  ==================  =======  =======  =======  =========  ======= 
 
 

Fair value measurements

Financial instruments measured at fair value were based on the same assumptions as determined in the 31 December 2015 financial statements. There were no updates on the judgements and estimates made by the group in determining the fair values of the financial instruments since the last annual financial report. There were no transfers of financial instruments between fair value hierarchy levels during the third quarter.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

   6.    Revenue 
 
                  9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Crude oil sales           20,363          55,881           8,131          29,169 
----------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Underlift                  8,403          16,691             922           (138) 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                          28,766          72,572           9,053          29,031 
----------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Gas sales                 18,906          10,432           9,314           5,212 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Total revenue             47,672          83,004          18,367          34,243 
================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

The off-takers for crude oil are Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited and Mercuria.

   7.    Cost of sales 
 
                                           9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                             30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                 Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Crude handling fees                                 1,243           9,713             301           2,597 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Barging costs                                       3,161               -           1,969               - 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Royalties                                           6,305          13,667           3,612           6,211 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Depletion, Depreciation and Amortisation           10,229          11,470           4,461           5,273 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Niger Delta Development Commission                    992           1,452             401             219 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Other Rig related expenses                            627           1,226             257             143 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Operations & Maintenance costs                      8,145           7,517           2,847           3,234 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                   30,702          45,045          13,848          17,677 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
   8.    General and administrative expenses 
 
                                    9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                      30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                    --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                          Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Depreciation                                 1,000             817             440             311 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Employee benefit expense                     3,587           2,781           1,433             858 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Professional & Consulting Fees               4,457           7,631           2,178           3,677 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Audit Fees                                      13              52               -               - 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Directors Emoluments (Execs)                   589             541             261             231 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Directors Emoluments (Non- Execs)              614             513             123             166 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Rentals                                        333             305             127             148 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Impairment loss                              4,775               -           2,440 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Other General and Admin Expenses             3,306           4,008           1,339           1,264 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                            18,674          16,648           8,341           6,655 
==================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Directors' emoluments have been split between Executive & Non-Executive directors' emoluments and includes share based benefits recognised in 2016.

There were no non-audit services rendered by the Group's auditors during the period.

Impairment loss relates to the impairment of NPDC receivables of $ N4.8 billion (see details in note 16 on trade and other receivables).

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

Other general expenses relate to costs such as office maintenance costs, telecommunication costs, logistics costs and others.

   9.    (Losses)/gains on foreign exchange (net) 
 
                                           9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                             30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                           --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                 Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
=========================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
(Losses)/gains on foreign exchange (net)          (6,911)           1,503           (529)         (1,129) 
-----------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                  (6,911)           1,503           (529)         (1,129) 
=========================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

This is principally as a result of translation of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities.

10. Deconsolidation of subsidiary

The details of the deconsolidation of subsidiary has been disclosed in Note 1 - Corporate structure and business and Note 4 - Critical accounting estimates and judgments. A summary of assets and liabilities derecognised and the resulting gain on deconsolidation are shown below.

10a. Summary of assets and liabilities derecognised

 
                                9 months ended 
                                  30 Sept 2016 
                                -------------- 
                                      Nmillion 
==============================  ============== 
Non-current assets 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Producing assets                        71,946 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Goodwill                                   610 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current assets 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Trade and other receivables             26,334 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Underlift                               11,759 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Total assets                           110,649 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Equity 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Non-controlling interest                 (684) 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Non-current liabilities 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Deferred tax liability                   3,905 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Contingent consideration                 3,805 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Provision for decommissioning               10 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current liabilities 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Short term borrowings                   16,013 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Trade and other payables                11,499 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Current tax                                 34 
------------------------------  -------------- 
Total liabilities                       35,266 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Total equity and liabilities            34,582 
------------------------------  -------------- 
 
Net asset derecognised                  76,067 
==============================  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

10b.Summary of assets and liabilities recognised

 
                                   9 months ended 
                                     30 Sept 2016 
                                   -------------- 
                                         Nmillion 
=================================  ============== 
Investment in oil and gas assets           76,277 
---------------------------------  -------------- 
Assets recognised                          76,277 
=================================  ============== 
 

Investment discharge sum agreed amounts to N100billion ($330million). This is recognized at its fair value of N76billion ($250million)

 
                                                            9 months ended 
  10c.Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary                   30 Sept 2016 
                                                            -------------- 
                                                                  Nmillion 
==========================================================  ============== 
 
Summary of assets and liabilities derecognised (note 10a)         (76,067) 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------- 
Summary of assets and liabilities recognised (note 10b)             76,277 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------- 
Gain on deconsolidation of BelemaOil                                   210 
==========================================================  ============== 
 

11. Fair value (loss)/gain

 
                                                     9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                       30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                     --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
===================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Fair value (loss)/gain on commodity derivatives             (5,247)               -           (455)               - 
---------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Fair value (loss)/gain on contingent consideration            (446)           (123)              64               1 
---------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                            (5,693)           (123)           (391)               1 
===================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Fair value loss on commodity derivatives represents the losses on crude oil price hedge charged to profit or loss. Fair value loss on contingent consideration arises in relation to the Group's acquisition of participating interest in its OMLs. The contingency criteria are the achievement of certain production milestones.

12. Finance income/charges

 
                                                        9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                          30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                        --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                              Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
Finance income 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest income                                                  6,081           3,094             387             951 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Finance charges 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Interest on bank loan and other bank charges                    13,269          12,245           4,971           4,465 
------------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Unwinding of discount on provision for decommissioning             178               4             155           (141) 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
                                                                13,447          12,249           5,126           4,324 
======================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

13. Taxation

Income tax expense is recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate used for the period ended 30 September 2016 is 65.75% for crude oil activities and 30% for gas activities, compared to 0% for oil and 0% for gas activities estimated for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015. The zero tax rate in prior years was as a result of tax incentives granted.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

14. Earnings per share

Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated on the Group's profit or loss after taxation attributable to the parent entity and on the basis of weighted average of issued and fully paid ordinary shares at the end of the period.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (after adjusting for outstanding share options arising from the share based payment scheme) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

 
                                                      9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                                        30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                      --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                            Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion          Nmillion 
====================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
 
(Loss)/profit for the period attributable to equity 
 holders of the parent                                      (23,616)          12,283        (10,535)             5,652 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 
 (in 000)                                                    560,576         553,310         560,576           553,310 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Share Options (in 000)                                         3,276               -           3,276                 - 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted 
 for the effect of dilution (in 000)                         563,852         553,310         563,852           553,310 
====================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
                                                                   N               N               N                 N 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Basic (loss)/earnings per share                              (42.13)           22.20         (18.79)             10.21 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share                            (41.88)           22.20         (18.68)             10.21 
----------------------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
                                                            Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion          Nmillion 
====================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
(Loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of the 
 parent                                                     (23,616)          12,283        (10,535)             5,652 
====================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
(Loss)/profit used in determining diluted earnings 
 per share                                                  (23,616)          12,283        (10,535)             5,652 
====================================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
 

15. Dividend

As at 30 September 2016, no dividend was proposed (2015: N9.7 billion)

 
                                  9 months ended  9 months ended  3 months ended  3 months ended 
                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion        Nmillion 
================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 
Dividend paid during the period            5,373           9,825             255           3,201 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                           N'000           N'000           N'000           N'000 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  -------------- 
Dividend per share                          9.58           17.76            0.45            5.79 
================================  ==============  ==============  ==============  ============== 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

16. Trade and other receivables

 
                                                            As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                                            -------------  ------------ 
                                                                     2016          2015 
                                                            -------------  ------------ 
                                                                 Nmillion      Nmillion 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
Trade receivables                                                  24,850        26,626 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) receivables         122,070        97,824 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Deposit for Investments                                            25,923        16,948 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Advances to other parties                                               -        10,573 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Under lift                                                          8,340         5,381 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Advances to suppliers                                               2,735           516 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Receivables from commodity derivatives                                  -         1,508 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Interest receivable from shareholders of BelemaOil                      -         1,898 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Other receivables                                                   4,080            36 
----------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
Impairment loss on NPDC receivables                               (4,775)             - 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
 
                                                                  183,223       161,310 
==========================================================  =============  ============ 
 

Trade receivables / NPDC receivables:

Trade receivables:

Included in trade receivables are receivables from Chevron/NAPIMS of N3.04 billion (2015: N7.2 billion), Mercuria of Nil (2015: N4.81billion), Shell N79.34 million (2015: N4.25billion) and gas receivables from NGC N17.9 billion (2015: N17.55billion).

NPDC receivables:

NPDC receivables represent the outstanding cash calls due from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The receivables have been discounted to reflect the impact of time value of money. The resulting adjustment has been recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. As at 30 September 2016, the undiscounted value of this receivables is N122.07 billion (2015: N97.82 billion)

Deposit for investment:

By a consortium agreement made amongst parties, Newton Energy Limited (a subsidiary of Seplat) agreed to make payments of N137.7 billion towards an investment in 2014. In 2015, N111.6 billion was received from an Escrow account set up for this purpose in respect of this investment.

a) N13.7 billion refundable deposit made towards the investment in 2014 remains with the potential vendors. As at period-end, the investment was not consummated, this remains a deposit whilst negotiation between the parties continue.

b) N11.1 billion was placed in an escrow account in London related to the same investment pending agreements of final terms. Out of this and in the period under review N2.3 billion has been paid out in consortium fees, N2.6 billion has been returned to Seplat and the balance of N6.2 billion remains in Escrow. The deal is still ongoing with the parties concerned.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

17. Share capital

 
17a. Authorised and issued share capital                                                  As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                                                                                          -------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                   2016          2015 
                                                                                          -------------  ------------ 
                                                                                               Nmillion      Nmillion 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
Authorised ordinary share capital 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares denominated in Naira of 50 kobo per share                             500           500 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
Issued and fully paid 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
560,576,101 (2015: 560,576,101) issued shares denominated in Naira of 50 kobo per share             282           282 
========================================================================================  =============  ============ 
 

17b. Share options

In 2015, the Company gave share options (14,939,102 shares) to certain employees and senior executives in line with its share based incentive scheme. During the third quarter ended 30 September 2016, no shares were vested (31 December 2015: 7,265,788 shares had vested, resulting in an increase in number of issued and fully paid ordinary shares of 50k each from 553 million to 561 million).

17c. Capital contribution

 
                    As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                    -------------  ------------ 
                             2016          2015 
                    -------------  ------------ 
                         Nmillion      Nmillion 
==================  =============  ============ 
 
Cash Contribution           5,932         5,932 
==================  =============  ============ 
                            5,932         5,932 
==================  =============  ============ 
 

This represents M&P additional cash contribution to the Company. In accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, the amount was used by the Company for working capital as was required at the commencement of operations. Subsequently, the interest held by M&P was transferred to MPI. All terms and conditions previously held by M&P were re-assigned to MPI.

18. Trade and other payables

 
                              As at 30 Sept  As at 31 Dec 
                              -------------  ------------ 
                                       2016          2015 
                              -------------  ------------ 
                                   Nmillion      Nmillion 
============================  =============  ============ 
Trade payable                        23,953        24,936 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Accruals and other payables          54,238        43,003 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
NDDC levy                             4,780         1,247 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Deferred revenue                        432           282 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
Royalties                             6,932         5,104 
----------------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
                                     90,335        74,572 
============================  =============  ============ 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

19. Related party transactions

The Group is controlled by Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (the parent company). The parent company is owned 21.37% by Maurel & Prom (MPI), 15.19% either directly or by entities controlled by A.B.C Orjiako (Shebah petroleum Development Company Limited) and members of his family and 13.15% either directly or by entities controlled by Austin Avuru (Professional Support Limited, Abtrust Integrated Services and Platform Petroleum Limited). The remaining shares in the parent company are widely held.

19a. Transactions

The Service provided by related parties are:

Abbeycourt Trading Company Limited: The Chairman of Seplat is a director and shareholder. The company provides diesel supplies to Seplat in respect of Seplat's rig operations.

Abtrust Integrated Services: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's wife is shareholder and director. The company provides bespoke gift hampers to Seplat.

Berwick Nigeria Limited: The Chairman of Seplat is a shareholder and director. The company provides construction services to Seplat in relation to a field base station in Sapele.

Cardinal Drilling Services Limited (formerly Caroil Drilling Nigeria Limited): is owned by common shareholders with the parent company. The company provides drilling rigs and drilling services to Seplat.

Helko Nigeria Limited: The Chairman of Seplat is shareholder and director. The company owns the lease to Seplat's main office at 25A Lugard Avenue, Lagos, Nigeria.

Keco Nigeria Enterprises: The Chief Executive Officer's sister is shareholder and director. The company provides diesel supplies to Seplat in respect of its rig operations.

Montego Upstream Services Limited: The Chairman's nephew is shareholder and director. The company provides drilling and engineering services to Seplat.

M&P (MPI SA): is a shareholder of Seplat. The Company provides consultancy and management services to the Group.

Nabila Resources & Investment Ltd: The chairman's in-law is a shareholder and director. The company provides lubricant to Seplat.

Ndosumili Ventures Limited: is a subsidiary of Platform Petroleum Limited. The company provides transportation services to Seplat.

Nerine Support Services Limited: is owned by common shareholders with the parent company. The company provides agency and contract workers to Seplat.

Oriental Catering Services Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's spouse is shareholder and director. The company provides catering services to Seplat at the staff canteen.

Platform Petroleum Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat is a director and shareholder of this company. The company seconded support staff to Seplat.

ResourcePro Inter Solutions Limited: The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat's in-law is its UK representative. The company supplies furniture to Seplat.

Shebah Exploration and Production Company Limited ('SEPCOL'): The Chairman of Seplat is a director and shareholder of SEPCOL. SEPCOL provided consulting services to Seplat.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

The following transactions were carried out by Seplat with related parties:

 
Purchases of goods and services                   9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                  --------------  -------------- 
                                                        Nmillion        Nmillion 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Shareholders of the parent company 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
M&P (MPI SA)                                                   9               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Shebah Petroleum Development Company Limited                 164             202 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Platform Petroleum Limited                                     -              35 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
                                                             173             237 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Abbey Court Trading Company Limited                           88             451 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                         1,271           2,760 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Keco Nigeria Enterprises                                      45             362 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Ndosumili Ventures Limited                                   247             269 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Oriental Catering Services Limited                            92             150 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
ResourcePro Inter Solutions Limited                           19             336 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Berwick Nigeria Limited                                        7               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Montego Upstream Services Limited                          2,807           1,741 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nerine Support Services Limited                            1,913           3,375 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nabila Resources & Investment Ltd                              1              45 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
D.D Dodo & Co                                                 98              64 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Helko Nigeria Limited                                                         44 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
                                                           6,588           9,597 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
 

19b. Balances

The following balances were receivable from or payable to related parties as at 30 September 2016:

 
Prepayments / receivables                         9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
                                                  --------------  -------------- 
                                                        Nmillion        Nmillion 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                         2,136           1,886 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           2,136           1,886 
================================================  ==============  ============== 
 
 
Payables                                          9 months ended  9 months ended 
                                                    30 Sept 2016    30 Sept 2015 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                        Nmillion        Nmillion 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Shareholders of the parent company 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
M&P (MPI SA)                                                   1               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
 
Entities controlled by key management personnel 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Abbey Court Trading Company Limited                           15               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Cardinal Drilling Services Limited                           329               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Keco Nigeria Enterprises                                      19               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Berwick Nigeria Limited                                        9               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Montego Upstream Services Limited                          1,578               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Nerine Support Services Limited                              176               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
                                                           2,127               - 
------------------------------------------------  --------------  -------------- 
 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements continued

20. Commitments and contingencies

There was no significant commitments during this third quarter. The Group is involved in a number of legal suits as defendant. The possible liabilities arising from these court proceedings amount to Nil (31 December 2015: N59.6 billion). Management and the Group's solicitors are of the opinion that the Group will suffer no loss from these claims.

21. Events after the reporting date

There was no significant event after the statement of financial position date which could have a material effect on the state of affairs of the Group as at 30 September 2016 and on the profit or loss for the third quarter ended on that date, which have not been adequately provided for or disclosed in these financial statements.

22. Reconciliation of net profit to cash from operating activities

 
                                                                                      9 months ended  Nine month ended 
                                                                                        30 Sept 2016      30 Sept 2015 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Cash provided by operating activities                                                       Nmillion          Nmillion 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
(Loss)/profit before taxation                                                               (21,464)            13,536 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Adjusted for: 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Depreciation and amortization                                                                 11,229            12,288 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Impairment loss                                                                                4,775                 - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Interest expense                                                                              13,447            12,249 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Interest income                                                                              (6,081)           (3,094) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Fair value loss/ (gain)                                                                        5,693             (188) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Unrealised foreign exchange loss/ (gains)                                                      6,911           (1,526) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Non-cash employee benefits expense - share based payments                                        596                 - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Decommissioning liabilities                                                                    (614)                 - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Defined benefit obligation                                                                      (97)                 - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary                                                          (210)                 - 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Changes in working capital (excluding the effect of exchange differences and 
deconsolidation): 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Trade and other receivables and prepayments                                                   19,985          (28,602) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Trade and other payables                                                                     (3,281)             1,692 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Inventory                                                                                    (6,237)           (4,216) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                     24,652             2,139 
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ---------------- 
 

23. Exchange rates used in translating accounts to Naira

The table below shows the exchange rates used in translating the accounts into Naira.

 
                                                   Basis                   N/$ 
================================  ======================  ==================== 
Fixed assets - opening balances          Historical rate            Historical 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Fixed assets - additions                    Average rate                308.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Fixed assets - closing balances             Closing rate                304.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Current assets                              Closing rate                304.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Current liabilities                         Closing rate                304.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Equity                                   Historical rate  On the date of issue 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Income and Expenses: 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Jan- May                                    Average rate                199.17 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
June                               Average rate for June                227.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
July - Sept                                 Average rate                308.00 
--------------------------------  ----------------------  -------------------- 
Jan - Sept                          Overall average rate                238.00 
================================  ======================  ==================== 
 

General information

 
Company secretary      Mirian Kene Kachikwu 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Registered office and 
 business 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Address of directors   25a Lugard Avenue 
                        Ikoyi 
                        Lagos 
                        Nigeria 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Registered number      RC No. 824838 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
FRC number             FRC/2015/NBA/00000010739 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Auditors               Ernst & Young 
                        (Chartered Accountants) 
                        10(th) & 13th Floor, 
                        UBA House 
                        57 Marina Lagos. 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Registrars             DataMax Registrars 
                        Limited 
                        7 Anthony Village Road 
                        Anthony 
                        P.M.B 10014 
                        Shomolu 
                        Lagos, Nigeria 
---------------------  --------------------------- 
Solicitors             Olaniwun Ajayi LP 
                        Adepetun Caxton-Martins 
                        Agbor & Segun ("ACAS-Law") 
                        Herbert Smith Freehills 
                        LLP 
                        Freshfields Bruckhaus 
                        Deringer LLP 
                        Norton Rose Fulbright 
                        LLP 
                        Winston & Strawn London 
                        LLP 
                        Chief J.A. Ororho & 
                        Co. 
                        Ogaga Ovrawah & Co. 
                        Consolex LP 
                        J.E. Okodaso & Company 
                        O. Obrik. Uloho and 
                        Co. 
                        V.E. Akpoguma & Co. 
                        Thompson Okpoko & Partners 
                        G.C. Arubayi & Co. 
                        Jakpa Edoge & Co. 
                        Abraham Uhunmwagho 
                        & Co 
                        K.S. Sogo & Co. 
                        Winston & Strawn London 
                        LLP 
Bankers                First Bank of Nigeria 
                        Limited 
                        Skye Bank Plc 
                        Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc 
                        United Bank for Africa 
                        Plc 
                        Zenith Bank Plc 
                        Citibank Nigeria Limited 
                        Standard Chartered 
                        Bank 
                        HSBC Bank 
=====================  =========================== 
 

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