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Arsenal (TSX:AEI) (FRANKFURT:A1E) is pleased to report its Q1 2008 results.
Arsenal is highly leveraged to the rising oil prices and narrowing heavy oil
differentials that occurred during the first quarter of 2008. Arsenal's cash
flow is up sharply from Q4, when prior period adjustments and one time
provisions reduced cash from operations to zero. Realized prices have continued
to rise in the second quarter. Production volumes are also rising in the second
quarter, as exploration successes from the last two quarters come on line.
Management anticipates reporting another large increase in cash flow in Q2.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Average production of 1725 boe/d vs. 1685 boe/d in Q4
- Operating netbacks of $32.82/boe vs. $21.73/boe in Q4
- Quarterly cash flow from operations of $3.8 million vs. nil in Q4
- Quarter end total debt + working capital deficiency of $18.7 million vs. $20.7
million at Dec 31, 2007.
PROFIT/LOSS
Arsenal showed a loss of $488,026 for the first quarter. Arsenal decided to
write off the remaining $495,650 of value on the books for its Egyptian
concession. Excluding that write off, Arsenal would have shown a small profit.
OPERATIONS IN REVIEW
Arsenal's exploration strategy of focusing on internally generated grassroots
plays is beginning to show results. The company has established three key
exploration areas at, Evi Alberta, East Central Alberta, and Stanley North
Dakota. In the first quarter, Arsenal participated in the drilling of 8 gross
(5.5 net) wells resulting in 7 gross (4.5 net) oil wells and one (1 net) dry
hole. Arsenal expects to drill 9 (8.5 net) wells in the second quarter, all in
East Central Alberta.
EVI
By the end of Q1 all of Arsenal's production was tied in to the battery acquired
in Q4. Operating cost savings should be evident in Arsenal's second quarter
results. Two (0.75 net) new successful wells were drilled and placed on
production at 600 (250 net) bbls/d. Arsenal's total production for the area is
now approximately 400bbls/d of light sweet crude. Two (0.75 net) locations have
been selected for drilling in the third quarter and Arsenal has an additional 4
locations in inventory.
EAST CENTRAL ALBERTA
At Galahad, Arsenal drilled two (2 net) oil wells in Q1. Those two wells and a
Glauconitic gas well drilled in Q4 were tied in to a company owned facility at
the end of March. Net Galahad production has risen from approximately 150 boe/d
in February, 2008 to about 400 boe/d currently. In addition, Arsenal shot and
interpreted a new 3D seismic program on offsetting lands. The program has
identified a large structure that will be tested in Q2.
Arsenal participated in two (0.8 net) wells at Alderson in Q1. One well
encountered a thick glauconitic oil zone that tested gas at 750 mcf/d and oil at
50 bbls/d. The operator is examining tie in options. The second well is marginal
and will likely be abandoned.
The Q4 discovery well at Consort (100% WI) continues to produce at over 100
bbls/d. Arsenal plans to drill three offset wells in early June, and depending
on results a battery may be constructed. Arsenal has additional leads on this
trend.
The company has developed plays on three other East Central Alberta properties.
Arsenal has three drill ready locations at Wildmere, two at Provost, and two at
Princess. These wells will likely be drilled late in the second quarter or in
the third quarter.
STANLEY
Arsenal has 1896 net acres of Bakken deep rights held by production. Bakken
drilling continues all around Arsenal's land base. Production results from
properties surrounding Arsenal's property released to date vary from 100bbls/d
to 2000bbls/d. The company has budgeted three gross (0.5 net) Bakken wells for
2008. The first well (23.4% WI) is scheduled to spud November of 2008.
EGYPT
Arsenal continues its review of strategic alternatives for Egypt. Industry
interest in the concession has been low to date, and therefore, management has
made the decision to write off the remaining value.
COMMODITY PRICING
In Q4 of 2007 Arsenal's blended mix of production received an average sale price
of $53.92/boe. Rising oil prices and narrowing heavy oil differentials resulted
in an increase to $72.04/boe in the first quarter. Mid April pricing for
Arsenal's mix is in the range of $95/boe.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating costs averaged $22.65/boe during the first quarter. Arsenal's
production mix is dominated by heavy oil and low rate light oil. These
properties have higher operating costs than average for the basin. Over the
medium term, production from new wells and disposition of small noncore
properties should slowly average down operating expenses.
CASH FLOW
Cash flow from operations for the first quarter was $3.8 million or $0.05/share.
The large increase from Q4 2007 is due to higher realized prices, higher
volumes, a better quality production mix, and a decrease in one time charges and
prior period adjustments.
DEBT
In the second quarter of 2007 Arsenal made a strategic decision to move towards
a more conservative financial model. Arsenal will target a ratio of total debt
plus working capital deficiency to cash flow of one to one. The ratio for Q1 was
1.23:1.
OUTLOOK
Arsenal's leverage to higher oil prices and lower heavy oil differentials should
translate into much improved operating netbacks and cash flow in the second
quarter. Production volumes for the second quarter should be approximately 2000
boe/d and that cash flow for the second quarter should be in excess of $8
million.
Over the next six months Arsenal has a very exciting exploration and development
program. The capital budget has been increased to $22 million for 2008 with $17
million remaining to be spent. Arsenal has plans to drill 16 gross (13.5 net)
wells by yearend. This would include high impact wells at Evi, Galahad, Consort
and the Bakken in North Dakota.
SUMMARY OF OPERATING & FINANCIAL RESULTS
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FINANCIAL Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007
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Financial
Funds from operations(1) 3,789,705 1,842,010
Per unit - basic 0.05 0.03
Per unit - diluted 0.05 0.03
Bank debt (excluding debentures) (15,344,257) (20,929,082)
Operating costs per boe 22.65 18.26
Operating netbacks per boe 32.82 19.30
Market
Shares outstanding
End of period 89,181,542 73,642,173
Weighted average - basic 83,937,976 73,642,173
Weighted average - diluted 84,155,310 73,986,422
Shares trading
High 0.73 0.99
Low 0.40 0.61
Close 0.64 0.61
Average daily volume 197,010 205,000
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OPERATIONS
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Daily production (average)
Heavy oil (bbl) 552 708
Crude oil and NGL's (bbl) 863 794
Natural gas (mcf) 1,864 2,065
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Total (boe)(2) 1,725 1,846
Realized commodity prices ($Cdn.)
Heavy oil (bbl) 65.78 39.89
Crude oil and NGL's (bbl) 85.96 59.45
Natural gas (mcf) 7.42 7.67
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Average (boe)(2) 72.04 49.44
Reference pricing
WTI (U.S.$/bbl) 97.87 58.16
AECO gas ($Cdn./mcf) 7.20 7.17
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Foreign Exchange ($U.S./$Cdn.) 1.00 1.12
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(1) Funds from operations before change in non-cash working capital is not a
recognized measure under Canadian generally accepted accounting
principles. Management uses funds from operations before change in
non-cash working capital to analyze performance and considers it a key
measure as it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate the cash
necessary to fund future capital investments and to repay debt. Funds
from operations before change in non-cash working capital has been
defined by the Company as net earnings (loss) plus the add back of
non-cash items (depletion, depreciation, and accretion, stock-based
compensation, future income taxes and unrealized foreign exchange)
and excludes the change in non-cash working capital related to operating
activities. Arsenal's determination of funds from operations before
change in non-cash working capital may not be comparable to that
reported by other companies. Arsenal also presents funds from operations
before change in non-cash working capital per share whereby amounts per
share are calculated using weighted average shares outstanding
consistent with the calculation of earnings per share.
(2) The term barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading,
particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six
thousand cubic feet per barrel (6mcf/bbl) of natural gas to barrels of
oil equivalence is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. All boe conversions in the report are
derived from converting gas to oil in the ratio mix of six thousand
cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION AND LIMITATIONS
Basis of presentation
The following is management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of Arsenal Energy
Inc.'s ("Arsenal" or the "Company") unaudited operating and financial results
for the three months ended March 31, 2008. It should be read in conjunction with
the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and other
operating and financial information contained herein. This MD&A is dated May 6,
2008.
The financial data presented herein has in part been derived from the Company's
annual audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and in accordance with
accounting policies as set out in Note 3 to the Company's financial statements.
The reporting and the measurement currency is the Canadian dollar.
Effective January 1, 2008, Arsenal adopted with prospective effect certain new
accounting standards introduced as part of GAAP as follows:
Financial Instruments
In December 2006, the Accounting Financial Standards Board issued two new
sections in relation to financial instruments: Financial Instruments -
Disclosures, and Financial Instruments - Presentation. These new standards have
replaced - Financial Instruments - Disclosure and Presentation. The new
disclosure standard increases the Company's disclosure regarding the risks
associated with financial instruments and how these risks are managed.
Capital Disclosures
The Company has adopted new standards for "Capital Disclosures", which requires
the Company to disclose its objectives, policies and processes for managing
capital. See "Bank Debt, Liquidity and Capital Resources".
Goodwill
The Company has adopted new standards for "Goodwill and Intangible Assets",
which defines the criteria for the recognition of intangible assets.
Additional information regarding Arsenal's financial and operating results may
be obtained on the internet at www.sedar.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this document, including management's
assessment of Arsenal's future plans and operations, contains forward-looking
statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous
risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company's control,
including the effect of general economic conditions, industry conditions,
volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve
estimates, environmental risks, competition from other industry participants,
the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market
volatility and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external
sources. Readers are advised that the assumptions used in the preparation of
such information, although considered reasonable at the time of presentation,
may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on
forward-looking statements. Arsenal's actual results, performance or achievement
could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these
forward-looking statements.
Boe Presentation
For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas is converted to barrel of
oil equivalent ("Boe") using six thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") of natural gas to
one barrel of oil unless otherwise stated. Boe may be misleading, particularly
if used in isolation. A Boe conversion ratio of six Mcf to one barrel ("Bbl") is
based on an energy equivalency method primarily at the burner tip and does not
represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. (This conversion conforms to
National Instrument 51-101). References to natural gas liquids ("NGLs") in this
MD&A include condensate, propane, butane and ethane and one barrel of NGLs is
considered to be equivalent to one barrel of crude oil equivalent (Boe).
Non-GAAP Financial Measurements
Within the MD&A, references are made to terms having widespread use in the oil
and gas industry in Canada. The measures discussed are widely accepted measures
of performance and value within the industry, and are used by investors and
analysts to compare and evaluate oil and gas exploration and producing entities.
"Funds from operations", "funds from operations per share" and "netbacks" are
not defined by GAAP in Canada and are regarded as non-GAAP measures. Measurement
of funds from operations is detailed on the Statement of Cash Flows,
specifically; it is cash flow before the change in non-cash operating working
capital. Funds from operations per share is calculated based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding consistent with the calculation of
net earnings per share. Netbacks equal total revenue less royalties,
transportation and operating costs, calculated on a Boe basis. Total Boe is
calculated by multiplying the daily production by the number of days in the year
or quarter as the case may be.
The Company
Arsenal was incorporated under the laws of the province of Alberta.
The Company is continuing its focus on rationalizing its asset base and is
exploring in areas that will provide the Company with a longer reserve life
base. In addition, the Company is focusing on reducing field operating costs in
Canada and the US and is determining how to capitalize on its high impact Bakken
targets in North Dakota, US.
The Company participated in the drilling of 8 gross (5.5 net) wells in the first
quarter of 2008 resulting in 7 gross (4.5 net) oil wells and 1 gross (1.0 net)
dry and abandoned well. Total capital expenditures in the first quarter were
$5,087,725. Production for the first quarter of 2008 averaged 1,725 Boe/d.
The Company has two active subsidiaries, Arsenal Energy USA Inc., a company that
holds the Company's US assets, and Quadra Energy Ltd., a company that holds the
Company's Egyptian assets.
Arsenal Energy Inc.'s common shares are listed and posted for trading on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AEI" and on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange under the symbol "A1E".
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
PRODUCTION AND REVENUE
Average Daily Production
The Company has production in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan in
Canada (77% of total production) and in the state of North Dakota in the US (23%
of total production).
Production for the first quarter of 2008 increased to 1,725 Boe/d up 2% from
1,685 Boe/d in Q4 2007 but down 7% from 1,846 Boe/d produced in Q1 2007. Normal
production declines from Q4 2007 to Q1 2008 were offset by Q1 2008 drilling
success, the impact of which will begin to be realized in Q2 2008 and following
quarters. The decline in production form Q1 2007 to Q1 2008 was primarily the
result of normal production declines.
Approximately 77% (1,321 Boe/d) of the Company's production comes from the
Canadian operation with the US contributing the remaining 23% (404 Boe/d). The
Company has been attempting to change its product mix with emphasis in the Q4
2007 and Q1 2008 drilling program targeting light oil in Canada. With the
drilling success in the first quarter of 2008, a slightly higher proportion of
production is expected in future from the Canadian asset base.
Light oil now comprises approximately half of the Company's production base up
from approximately 43% of the Company's production base in the first quarter of
2007.
Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Heavy oil (bbl/d) 552 708 (22)
Crude oil and NGL's (bbl/d) 863 794 9
Natural gas (mcf/d) 1,864 2,065 (10)
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Total (boe/d) 1,725 1,846 (7)
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Production split
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Heavy oil 32% 38% (17)
Crude oil and NGL's 50% 43% 16
Natural Gas 18% 19% (3)
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Production Profile and Per Unit Prices
The Company's production base in Canada is now almost balanced between heavy and
light oil. Heavy oil comprises 42% of total oil production and 52% of total
Canadian production. The US production during the first quarter of 2008 was 88%
(356 barrels per day) light crude oil. Crude oil is sold under 30-day evergreen
contracts while natural gas production is sold in the spot market.
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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Prices - Before Derivatives 2008 2007 % Change
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Heavy oil 65.78 39.89 65
Crude oil and NGL's (bbl) 85.96 59.45 45
Natural gas (mcf) 7.42 7.67 (3)
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Total (boe) 72.04 49.44 46
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Three Months Ended March 31
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Reference Pricing 2008 2007 % Change
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WTI Cushing ($U.S./bbl) 97.87 58.16 68
Oil Edmonton Light ($Cdn/bbl) 98.16 67.71 45
Heavy oil Lloyd blend ($Cdn/bbl) 70.19 48.40 45
AECO C daily spot ($Cdn./mcf) 7.20 7.17 0
NYMEX gas ($U.S./mmbtu) 8.07 6.90 17
Foreign exchange ($U.S/Can) 1.00 1.12 (11)
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Average Boe prices increased 26% from Q4 2007 and 46% from Q1 2007 to average
$72.04 per Boe for the current quarter. This average price per Boe increase is
attributable primarily to a 65% increase in the price received for heavy oil due
to price increases and a narrowing of the differential between heavy oil and
light oil and an increase in the price of light oil. The differential between
heavy and light crude for Q4 2007 was $31.73 per barrel versus $21.43 per barrel
for Q1 2008. These differentials should narrow during the spring and summer
months thereby increasing heavy oil prices and netbacks.
The prices received by the Company reflect the market movement of the various
commodities.
In Q1 2008, the Company realized increased crude oil prices. This increase is
due to the 2007 and Q1 2008 increase in the average price of West Texas
Intermediate ("WTI"). Over the comparative quarters, WTI increased 68% to
average of $97.87 US per barrel in Q1 2008 versus and average of $58.16 US per
barrel in Q1 2007.
Production by Area
Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007
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Boe/d % of Total Boe/d % of Total % Change
Canada
Maidstone 212 12 178 10 19
Galahad 105 6 175 9 (40)
Wildmere 124 7 140 8 (11)
Evi 199 12 179 10 11
Others 680 39 783 42 (13)
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Total Canada 1,321 77 1,455 79 (9)
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US
Stanley 126 7 116 6 9
Lindahl 81 5 65 4 24
Tioga 47 3 52 3 (9)
Others 150 9 157 9 (5)
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Total US 404 23 390 21 4
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Total Boe/d production 1,725 100 1,846 100 (7)
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Production Revenue
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Heavy oil 3,303,112 2,542,635 30
Crude oil & NGL's 6,746,635 4,246,006 59
Natural gas sales 1,259,404 1,425,814 (12)
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Oil and gas revenues 11,309,151 8,214,455 38
Loss on forward contracts (524,886) - -
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Oil and gas revenue after hedging 10,784,265 8,214,455 31
Per boe 68.70 49.44 39
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Total oil and gas revenue in Q1 2008 increased 38% from Q1 2007 to $11,309,151
from $8,214,455 in Q1 2007 primarily due to the increased average price received
for heavy (up 65%) and light (up 45%) oil.
In February 2008, the Company put in place a financial contract covering 200
barrels of oil per day for the period March 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 at
$97.55 Canadian per barrel. During the first quarter of 2008, the price of WTI
increased almost daily. As a result of this price increase, the Company recorded
a realized hedging loss on this contract for the month of March of $48,773 and
an unrealized hedging loss on the remaining term of the contract of $476,113.
In April 2008, the Company put in place a financial contract covering an
additional 100 barrels of oil per day for the period June 1, 2008 to December
31, 2009 at $109.80 Canadian per barrel.
Royalties
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Royalties 2,076,783 1,974,286 5
% of gross oil and gas revenue 18 24 (24)
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Per boe 13.23 11.88 11
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During the first quarter of 2008, the Company paid $2,076,783 or 18% of oil and
gas revenues in royalties versus $1,974,286 or 24% in the first quarter of 2007.
The Q1 2008 royalty rate is consistent with that experienced in Q4 2007.During
both quarters, the Company put on production wells that qualified for a royalty
holiday. It is expected that rates will rise during the year. Crown and state
royalties totaled 8% of oil and gas revenues and freehold and other royalties
totaled 10% of oil and gas revenues. The royalty rate per Boe went up from
$11.88 per Boe in Q1 2007 to $13.23 per Boe in Q1 2008 due to the increase in
oil prices. Oil royalty averaged $25.02 per barrel while natural gas royalties
averaged $1.35 per mcf.
Operating Costs
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Operating expense 3,555,628 3,034,004 17
Per boe 22.65 18.26 24
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Operating costs increased 17% in Q1 2008 to $3,555,628 from $3,034,004 in Q1
2007. On a Boe basis, operating costs in Q1 2008 were $22.65 per Boe versus
$18.26 per Boe in Q1 2007, an increase of 24%. Operating costs for the Company's
operations are higher for heavy oil than light oil, averaging $35.95 per barrel
versus $20.34 for light oil. Heavy oil operating costs are high due to the cost
to operate the wells which are almost all single well batteries. This results in
high costs for propane, trucking of oil, water and emulsion and maintenance and
repairs.
Operating costs for natural gas were $0.91 per mcf for Q1 2008.
The Company has reviewed and is continuing to review and implement initiatives
to bring operating costs to a more acceptable level. This has included the
purchase of some properties in order to achieve economies of scale. In addition,
the Company is examining its field operations and equipment specifications to
maximize production and lower costs.
Operating Netback
($Cdn. per boe) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Net revenue after derivatives 68.70 49.44 39
Royalties (13.23) (11.88) 11
Operating expenses (22.65) (18.26) 24
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Operating netback 32.82 19.30 70
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The operating netback realized during the first quarter of 2008 was $32.82 per
Boe versus $19.30 per Boe for the first quarter of 2007. The increased crude
price in Q1 2008 was partially offset by higher operating costs quarter over
comparative quarter. On an individual product basis, the net back for heavy oil
was $19.90, for light crude was $48.42 and for natural gas was $5.17 for the
first quarter of 2008.
Operating netbacks should continue to increase in Q2 2008 due to higher
commodity prices and further control and management of operating costs.
General and Administrative
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Gross expenditures 1,441,310 1,327,757 9
Overhead recovery (112,437) (190,883) (41)
Capitalized overhead (57,500) (191,800) (70)
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Net general and administrative
expense 1,271,373 945,074 35
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Net general and administrative
per boe 7.65 5.69 35
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Gross general and administrative expenditures increased 9% from the first
quarter of 2007 to $1,441,310 for 2008. General and administrative expenditures
related to the Company's Egypt operation totaled $136,282 for Q1 2008. In Q1
2007, these general and administrative expenses were capitalized to property
plant and equipment. Excluding the general and administrative expenses related
to Egypt, gross general and administrative expenses for Q1 2008 remained
constant when compared to Q1 2007. The Company experienced increases in
reservoir engineering fees, audit fees and paid a severance to a former
employee. Overhead recovery declined 41% quarter over comparative quarter. The
Company operated four 100% working interest wells in the first quarter of 2008.
On a net basis, general and administrative costs increased 35% during the first
quarter of 2008.
Interest Expense
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2008 2007 % Change
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Gross expenditures 1,441,310 1,327,757 9
Overhead recovery (112,437) (190,883) (41)
Capitalized overhead (57,500) (191,800) (70)
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Net general and administrative
expense 1,271,373 945,074 35
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Net general and administrative
per boe 7.65 5.69 35
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Interest is paid on the Company's revolving demand loan at prime plus 0.40% as
net debt to trailing cash flow (cash flow for the last quarter annualized)
exceeded 1.25:1 (see "Bank Debt, Liquidity and Capital Resources - Demand
Operating Loan Facility"). The facility averaged approximately $10.8 million for
the first quarter of 2008 versus approximately $19.0 million during the first
quarter of 2007. During the quarter, the draw on credit facility increased from
its December 31, 2007 balance of $8.9 million to a high of $15.2 million in
mid-March 2008. The facility was reduced in late March by oil and gas revenues
and by the proceeds from the private placement to close the quarter at $9.2
million.
The Company is currently in negotiations with its lender regarding an increase
in its facility based on reserve additions and price increases during the
current quarter.
Interest on the Company's line of credit decreased 51% from $288,817 in Q1 2007
to $142,751 in Q1 2008 primarily as a result of the lower average borrowings
under the facility.
Interest on Convertible Debentures
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2008 2007 % Change
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Interest on debentures 69,409 68,646 1
Per boe 0.44 0.41 7
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The Company pays interest at 8% per annum on the $3,480,000 of convertible
debentures acquired in the Tiverton acquisition. Interest is paid semi-annually
on June 30 and December 31 and totaled $69,409 for Q1 2008.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $25,631 of accretion
expense relating to the amortization of the discount of the debenture. (see
"Convertible Debentures" below).
Depletion Depreciation and Accretion
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2008 2007 % Change
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Depletion, depreciation
and accretion 3,466,048 4,790,019 (28)
Per boe 22.08 28.83 (23)
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Depletion, depreciation and accretion for the current quarter totaled $3,466,048
or $22.08 per Boe versus $4,790,019 or $28.83 per Boe for Q1 2007 and $21.64 for
Q4 2007. The comparative quarter decrease results from the sale in June of Tower
Creek and ceiling test write downs in 2007. During the first quarter of 2008,
the Company added more proven reserves from drilling in Canada than it produced
during the quarter thereby reducing the depletion rate in Canada from $28.94 per
Boe for the fourth quarter of 2007 to $26.80 per Boe for the first quarter of
2008.
Property Impairment
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2008 2007 % Change
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Property impairment 495,650 1,554,682 (68)
Per boe 3.16 9.36 (66)
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In late 2007, Arsenal made a decision to seek strategic alternatives for its
concession in Egypt. During the first quarter, the Company sought professional
assistance in evaluating various alternatives including further participation in
the upcoming drilling as well as the sale of its entire interest. As a result of
the process, the Company did not receive any bids for the assets and determined
that the project did not warrant additional drilling as the chances of success
were low. As a result of this process, in the first quarter of 2008, the Company
wrote off the remaining carrying amount of its Egypt property, recording a
property impairment of $495,650. During the first quarter of 2007, as a result
of drilling a dry hole, the Company wrote down the carrying amount of its Egypt
property by $1,554,682.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the residual amount that results when the purchase price of an
acquired business exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets and
liabilities of the acquired business. Goodwill is stated at cost and is not
amortized. The goodwill balance is assessed for impairment each year end or more
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be
impaired. The test for impairment is conducted by comparing the book value to
the fair value of the reporting entity, Impairment is charged to income in the
period it occurs.
In Q1 2007, the Company compared the deemed fair value of goodwill to the
carrying amount of goodwill. As a result of this test, the Company wrote off
$4,791,561 in goodwill in the first quarter of 2007.
Stock-based Compensation
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Compensation expense 109,926 362,957 (70)
Per boe 0.70 2.18 (68)
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The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation program using the
fair-value method. Under this method, compensation expense related to this
program is recorded in the statement of operations over the vesting period of
the options.
During February 2008, the Company granted 1,296,000 options at $0.60 per share
to officers and employees. These options vest over eighteen months. Also in
February 2008, 25,000 options issued at $0.42 were exercised for proceeds of
$10,500. During the quarter 50,000 options issued at $0.42, 150,000 options at
$1.13 and 150,000 at $1.30 were forfeited.
Stock-based compensation expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008
totaled $109,926 versus $362,957 in 2007. On a Boe basis, stock-based
compensation for the period ended March 31, 2008 totaled $0.70 per Boe versus
$2.18 per Boe for the same period in 2007. The decrease in the absolute number
and in the per Boe number results from reaching the end of the vesting period
and therefore the expense recognition for most options issued in prior periods
and from the inclusion of approximately half of the current period for options
issued in mid February 2008.
During the first quarter of 2008 the Company capitalized $27,595 of stock based
compensation to property plant and equipment.
Taxes
($Cdn.) Three Months Ended March 31
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2008 2007 % Change
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Current income taxes 347,850 40,000 770
Future income taxes (reduction) (264,159) (1,683,156) (84)
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83,691 (1,643,156) (105)
Per boe 0.53 (9.89) (105)
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During Q1 2008, the Company recorded taxes payable on its US operations of
$347,850 (Q1 2007 - $40,000). At current commodity prices, the Company expects
to be taxable in the US in 2008 and is currently exploring various options to
reduce the amount of tax paid.
In Canada, during the three month period ended March 31, 2008, the Company
reduced future income taxes by $264,159. Arsenal does not expect to pay current
tax in 2008 based on existing tax pools, planned expenditures and current
commodity prices. It may however be taxable in 2009 depending on capital
expenditures and commodity prices.
A future income tax balance of $4,637,341 is recorded as a liability as at March
31, 2008.
Outlook
With natural gas prices showing recent improvement and given the improvement in
crude oil prices over the past year and the expectation that these prices will
remain high, management believes that Arsenal is well positioned to prosper in
this higher priced commodity environment.
At March 31, 2008, Arsenal had total debt and working capital deficiency
(excluding the convertible debentures of $3.4 million) of $15.3 million on a
$17.25 million bank facility. The first quarter capital program of $5.1 million
was very successful adding both reserves and production. The Q1 2008 program was
funded from Arsenal's first quarter funds flow and from the private placement in
the first quarter of 2008. Arsenal's 2008 capital program, originally forecast
to be $14.1 million, has been increased due to high commodity prices and
encouraging drilling results to total $22.0 million for 2008. The remainder of
2008 program of approximately $17.0 is expected to be funded by funds from
operations and if needed by the Company's available credit facility.
Building on the success of the first quarter drilling program, Arsenal is
expecting to average in excess of 2,000 Boe per day in 2008. Debt and working
capital deficiency (excluding the convertible debentures of $3.5 million at
maturity) is projected to be between $15.0 and $16.5 million as at December 31,
2008. The Company expects the 2008 program to continue to improve the Company's
liquidity and operating results. The Company expects to exit 2008 with its total
debt within its approved credit facility and its debt to cash flow ratio well
within established guidelines.
Summary of Quarterly Results
($Cdn.) 2008 2007
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Oil and gas
revenue 11,309,151 8,827,883 7,568,644 7,702,380 7,774,362
Net income
- (loss) 488,026 (2,944,193) (3,029,332) (9,406,449) (7,999,026)
Per share
- basic (0.01) (0.04) (0.04) (0.13) (0.11)
Per share
- diluted (0.01) (0.04) (0.04) (0.13) (0.11)
Funds from
operations 3,789,705 134,648 900,028 1,078,581 1,842,009
Per share
- basic 0.05 - 0.01 0.01 0.03
Per share
- diluted 0.05 - 0.01 0.01 0.03
Total assets 71,608,787 65,097,042 62,288,632 63,745,799 86,839,591
Total debt (1) 15,344,257 17,391,760 14,128,455 10,628,558 20,341,897
Shares
outstanding 89,181,542 83,698,042 73,917,173 73,917,173 73,642,173
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Oil and gas revenue 9,306,129 8,393,468 7,839,810
Net income (loss) (25,795,319) (1,200,629) 787,985
Per share - basic (0.37) (0.02) 0.01
Per share - diluted (0.37) (0.02) 0.01
Funds from operations 2,685,843 2,006,566 2,167,425
Per share - basic 0.04 0.04 0.04
Per share - diluted 0.03 0.03 0.04
Total assets 95,462,544 122,327,380 118,007,389
Total debt (1) 19,184,717 20,535,965 17,082,893
Shares outstanding 73,317,173 65,352,403 65,311,501
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(1) Excludes convertible debentures of $3,480,000 due February 2009.
Arsenal's quarterly results have fluctuated significantly in the past eight
quarters due to one-time items like tax audits, ceiling test write-downs and
recognition of impairment of properties and goodwill. Going forward, it is
expected that these items will become less significant and have a lesser impact,
if any on operations. While quarterly results will fluctuate somewhat quarter
over quarter due to commodity prices, especially due to the differentials in
heavy oil, the Company does maintain a fairly straight production rate and has
reasonably flat and predictable operating, general and administrative and
interest expenses.
Summary of Annual Results by Country
United Total
($Cdn.) Canada States Egypt Corporate Company
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Revenue
Oil and gas 8,338,056 2,971,095 - - 11,309,151
Realized
hedging loss - (48,773) - - (48,773)
Unrealized
hedging loss - (476,113) - - (476,113)
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8,338,056 2,446,209 - - 10,784,265
Royalty
expenses, net
of ARTC (1,082,464) (994,319) - - (2,076,783)
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7,255,592 1,451,890 - - 8,707,482
Other operating
revenue (32) 1,594 - - 1,562
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7,255,560 1,453,484 - - 8,709,044
Expenses
Operating 2,949,276 606,352 - - 3,555,628
General and
administrative - - - 1,271,373 1,271,373
Interest
expense - - - 142,751 142,751
Convertible
debenture
interest - - - 69,409 69,409
Foreign
exchange (415,807) 4,653 388,117 - (23,037)
Convertible
debenture
accretion - - 25,631 25,631
Depletion,
depreciation,
and accretion 3,293,920 167,163 4,965 - 3,466,048
Property, plant
and equipment
impairment - - 495,650 - 495,650
Stock-based
compensation 109,926 - - - 109,926
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5,937,315 778,168 888,732 1,509,164 9,113,379
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Income (loss)
before taxes 1,318,245 675,316 (888,732) (1,509,164) (404,335)
Income taxes -
Provision for
current income
taxes - 347,850 - - 347,850
Provision for
future income
taxes
(reduction) (264,159) - - - (264,159)
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(264,159) 347,850 - - 83,691
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Net Income
(loss) 1,582,404 327,466 (888,732) (1,509,164) (488,026)
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Production
Heavy oil
(bbl/d) 552 - 552
Crude oil and
NGL's (bbl/d) 506 356 862
Natural gas
(mcf/d) 1576 288 1864
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Total (boe/d) 1321 404 1725
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Production
split
Heavy oil 42% - 32%
Crude oil and
NGL's 38% 88% 50%
Natural Gas 20% 12% 18%
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Prices - $ Cdn
Heavy oil 65.78 - 65.78
Crude oil and
NGL's 85.84 86.31 85.96
Natural Gas 7.57 6.64 7.42
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Average (Boe) 69.41 80.80 72.04
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Bank Debt, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Management
In order to continue the Company's ongoing exploration and development program,
the Company must maintain a strong capital base. A strong capital base results
in increased market confidence, an essential factor in maintain existing
shareholders and in attracting new investors. The Company's commitment is to
establish and maintain a strong capital base to ensure the Company has access to
the equity and debt markets when deemed advisable. In order to maintain a strong
capital base, the Company continually monitors the risk reward profile of its
exploration and development projects and the economic indicators in the market
including commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates. It then
determines increases or decreases to its capital budget.
The Company considers shareholders equity, bank debt and working capital as
components of its capital base. The Company can access or increase capital
through the issuance of shares, through bank borrowings, that are based on
reserves, and by building cash reserves by reducing its capital expenditure
program.
The Company monitors its capital based primarily on its debt to annualized cash
flow ratio. Debt includes bank debt plus or minus working capital. Annualized
cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash
working capital from the Company's most recent quarter multiplied by four. The
Company's strategy is to maintain this ratio at 1 : 1. This ratio may increase
somewhat depending on the timing and nature of the Company's activities. To
facilitate the management and control of this ratio, the Company prepares an
annual operating and capital expenditure budget. The budget is updated when
critical factors change. These factors include economic factors such as the
state of equity markets, changes to commodity prices, interest rates and foreign
exchange rates and non economic factors such as drilling results and production
profiles. The Company's board of directors approves the budget and changes
thereto.
At March 31, 2008, the Company's debt to equity ratio was 1 : 1. The ratio is
generally higher at the end of the first quarter as Q1 represents a higher
capital expenditure quarter than the second quarter. The increased activity
level results in the Company carrying a higher debt load at March 31, 2008. In
addition, the production additions from the first quarter program are expected
to contribute to increase funds flow and therefore reduce the ratio during the
second quarter to a more acceptable level.
The Company's credit facility has certain financial covenants that, without the
written consent of the lender, would result in a breach of the agreement. The
Company cannot permit:
the working capital ratio to fall to below greater than 1 : 1 and
the ratio of net debt to trailing funds flow annualized to exceed 3 : 1.
The Company's share capital is not subject to external restrictions.
There were no changes in the Company's approach to capital management during the
period.
Demand Operating Loan Facility
At March 31, 2008, the Company has available a demand operating loan facility in
the amount of $17,250,000. Debt, including working capital deficiency but
excluding the convertible debenture, amounted to $15,344,257 at March 31, 2008.
Funds from operations for the first quarter of 2008 totaled $3,789,705 resulting
in a debt to funds from operations (Q1 2008 annualized) of 1 : 1 (debt including
convertible debentures to funds from operations (Q1 - 2008 annualized) is 1.23 :
1). At December 31, 2007, this ratio was 4.4 : 1 based on 2007 funds from
operations. The decrease in 2008 results from applying the proceeds from the
private placement of $3,843,738 completed in late March 2008 to reduce funds
borrowed under the line of credit and from increased funds flow during the
current quarter. During 2007, the Company experienced a number of one time
negative adjustments that reduced cash flow during the year. Management's
objective is to maintain this ratio at or close to the current ratio of 1 : 1.
The facility can be utilized in either Canadian or US dollars, bears interest at
Canadian or US bank prime plus 0.25%, increasing to Canadian or US bank prime
plus 0.40% if net debt to trailing cash flow (cash flow for the last quarter
annualized) exceeds 1.25:1. The facility is secured by a fixed and floating
charge debenture providing a fixed charge over all present and after acquired
petroleum and natural gas interests and a floating charge over all lands and a
continuing guarantee from the Company's US subsidiary in the form of a Mortgage
Security Agreement and Letter of Undertaking limited to $8,000,000.
At December 31, 2007, the Company was in breach of two covenants under its loan
agreement. The Company was in breach under the working capital covenant of no
less than 1 : 1 and the net debt to trailing cash flow covenant. The bank waived
these defaults at December 31, 2007 conditional on the Company being in
compliance as of March 31, 2008. The Company is in compliance with its bank
covenants at March 31, 2008.
Convertible Debenture
The Company, as part of the Tiverton acquisition in 2006, assumed the
obligations under $3,480,000 face value of convertible debentures. The
convertible debentures are a debt security with an embedded conversion option
and were segregated into a debt and equity component based on the respective
fair value of each at the date of acquisition. The equity component, calculated
at $370,000, represents the holder's conversion right and was included in
Shareholders' Equity. The remaining balance being $3,110,000 was classified as
debt and is being accreted over the remaining period to maturity.
Interest accrues on the debentures at 8% payable semi-annually on June 30th and
December 31st of each year. The debentures will mature on February 15, 2009
unless called for redemption earlier by Arsenal. The debentures are convertible
by the holders at any time prior to maturity into 1,539,170 shares of the
Company, representing a conversion price of $2.26 per Arsenal share.
The Company can elect to prepay the debenture providing the Company's shares
trade above $2.60 per share for 22 consecutive days. If the holder exercises the
conversion right, they will receive accrued and unpaid interest up to and
including the conversion date.
It is expected that the Company will repay the convertible debentures on
February 15, 2009 from funds available on its then available line of credit.
Liquidity
The Company believes that with its current banking facilities, its funds flow
from operations and with the issuance of equity to date this year, it has the
financial resources necessary to complete its proposed capital program. In the
event that commodity prices, interest or exchange rates, or other factors
negatively impact funds flow from operations, or the Company is unable to raise
the required equity funds, the Company would plan to reduce the proposed capital
program so that the Company's debt remains within its existing banking
facilities.
In order to ensure that funds were available for its 2008 capital program, the
Company completed a private placement in April that raised gross proceeds of
$4,787,059 ($3,843,738 of these funds were received in March). In order to
solidify a portion of the Company's cash flow projection, the Company in
February sold forward 200 barrels of oil per day for the period March 1, 2008 to
December 31, 2009 at $97.55 Canadian per barrel and in April sold an additional
100 barrels of oil per day for the period June 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 at
$109.80 Canadian per barrel.
Share Capital
At March 31, 2008, the Company has 89,181,542 common shares and 4,679,919
options outstanding. Since March 31, 2008, 300,000 additional options have been
issued at $0.62 per share.
In March 2008, the Company issued 959,800 common shares at $0.63 for gross
proceeds (before commission and expenses) of $604,674. An officer of the Company
subscribed for 150,000 shares for gross proceeds of $94,500. In March 2008, the
Company issued 4,498,700 flow-through shares for gross proceeds (before
commission and expenses) of $3,239,064.
The terms of the share issue require the Company to renounce to subscribers
Canadian Exploration Expenditures in the amount of $3,239,064 to be incurred
prior to December 31, 2009.
Arsenal's 4,979,919 options outstanding have a weighted average exercise price
of $0.79. At March 31, 2008, 2,745,586 options were exercisable at a weighted
average price of $0.96 per share. During Q1 2008, 25,000 options were exercised
at an exercise price of $0.42, 350,000 options were forfeited at a weighted
average exercise price of $1.10 and 1,296,000 stock options were issued at an
exercise price of $0.60 to officers and employees.
The following table outlines the common share issues and option exercises
during the period:
Common shares March 31, 2008 March 31, 2007
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Shares Amount ($)
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Balance - beginning of
year 83,698,042 81,901,603 73,642,173 80,516,169
Private placement of
common shares 959,800 604,674 - -
Private placement of
flow-through shares 4,498,700 3,239,064 - -
Tax effect of flow-through
shares - (1,356,625) - (2,660,120)
Share issue costs (280,951) - -
Tax effect of share issue
costs - 91,375 - -
Issued on exercise of
options 25,000 10,500 - -
Allocated from contributed
surplus - 8,218 - -
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Shares issued 89,181,542 84,217,858 73,642,173 77,856,049
Shares held in escrow - (225,000) (225,000)
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Balance - end of year 89,181,542 83,992,858 73,642,173 77,631,049
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Capital Expenditures
($ Cdn.) Total
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Property and land acquisitions 360,253
Seismic 238,104
Drilling and completions 2,501,863
Capitalized general and administrative 99,445
Production equipment, facilities and tie-ins 1,711,689
Other 176,371
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Total capital expenditures 5,087,725
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During the three month ended March 31, 2008, the Company participated in the
drilling of 8 gross (5.55 net) wells, all in Canada. Capital additions totaled
$5,087,725 of which $4,884,840 are cash additions and $202,885 were non cash
additions. Non cash additions included asset retirement obligations on Q1
drilling and capitalized stock based compensation.
Commitments and Contingencies
Egyptian Concession
The Company's wholly owned subsidiary Quadra Egypt Ltd. entered into a
concession agreement with the Egyptian government in 2004. In 2007, the Company
participated in the drilling of two wells and is required to drill an additional
well in 2009 at an estimated cost to the Company of $1,000,000. If a well is not
drilled, the Company will lose its interest in the concession.
Flow-through shares
Pursuant to a flow-through share financing in late 2007, the Company committed
to spend $4,174,240 on qualifying expenditures by December 31, 2008. As at March
31, 2008, the Company has expended approximately $3,947,649 leaving $226,591 to
be incurred prior to December 31, 2008.
Pursuant to a flow-through share financing in the first quarter of 2008, the
Company committed to spend $3,239,064 on qualifying expenditures by December 31,
2009. None of these eligible expenditures had been incurred as at March 31,
2008.
ARSENAL ENERGY INC.
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at
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2008 2007
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Assets
Current assets:
Accounts receivable $ 8,608,743 $ 3,789,284
Reclamation bonds 179,740 173,577
Property, plant and equipment (note 4) 62,324,654 61,134,541
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$ 71,113,137 $ 65,097,402
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 12,053,446 $ 10,510,147
Revolving demand loan (note 6) 11,899,554 10,670,897
Convertible debentures (note 9) 3,365,671 -
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27,318,671 21,181,044
Convertible debentures (note 9) - 3,340,040
Asset retirement obligations (note 7) 3,942,895 3,697,721
Future income taxes 4,637,341 3,621,900
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35,898,907 31,840,705
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares (note 8) 83,992,858 81,676,603
Contributed surplus (note 8(i)) 3,560,269 3,430,965
Common share conversion rights (note 9) 370,000 370,000
Deficit (52,708,897) (52,220,871)
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35,214,230 33,256,697
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$ 71,113,137 $ 65,097,402
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Basis of presentation (note 1)
Segmented information (note 11)
Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
Subsequent event (note 13)
See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
ARSENAL ENERGY INC.
Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit
Three months ended March 31
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Revenue:
Petroleum and natural gas $ 11,309,151 $ 8,214,455
Realized loss on commodity contract (48,773) -
Unrealized loss on commodity contract (476,113) -
Royalties (2,076,783) (1,974,286)
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8,707,482 6,240,169
Other income 1,562 1,283
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8,709,044 6,241,452
Expenses:
Operating 3,555,628 3,056,906
General and administrative 1,271,373 945,074
Finance charges 142,751 288,817
Interest on debentures 69,409 68,646
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (23,037) (528)
Convertible debenture accretion 25,631 25,500
Depletion, depreciation and accretion 3,466,048 4,790,018
Property, plant and equipment impairment
(note 4) 495,650 1,554,683
Goodwill impairment (note 4) - 4,791,561
Stock-based compensation (note 8(h)) 109,926 362,957
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9,113,379 15,883,634
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Loss before income taxes (404,335) (9,642,182)
Income taxes:
Current income taxes 347,850 40,000
Future income tax reduction (264,159) (1,683,156)
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83,691 (1,643,156)
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Net loss for the period (488,026) (7,999,026)
Deficit, beginning of period (52,220,871) (28,841,871)
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Deficit, end of period $(52,708,897) $(36,840,897)
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Loss per share-basic and diluted (note 8(f)) $ (0.01) $ (0.11)
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See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
ARSENAL ENERGY INC.
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended March 31
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Cash provided by (used in):
Operations:
Net loss for the period $ (488,026) $ (7,999,026)
Add (subtract) items not affecting cash:
Unrealized loss on commodity contract 476,113 -
Depletion, depreciation and accretion 3,466,048 4,790,018
Property, plant and equipment impairment 495,650 1,554,683
Goodwill impairment - 4,791,561
Future income tax reduction (264,159) (1,683,156)
Convertible debenture accretion 25,631 25,500
Stock-based compensation 109,926 362,957
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (23,037) (528)
Asset retirement obligations settled (8,441) -
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3,789,705 1,842,019
Net change in non-cash working capital (note 10) (2,680,990) 2,707,528
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1,108,715 4,549,537
Financing:
Issue of shares for cash 3,843,738 -
Issue of shares for cash on exercise of
stock options 10,500 -
Share issue expenses (280,951) -
Revolving demand loan 1,228,657 (893,903)
Net change in non-cash working capital (note 10) 1,749,266 -
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6,551,210 (893,903)
Investments:
Additions to property and equipment (4,884,840) (2,999,189)
Sale of property 10,000
Net change in non-cash working capital (note 10) (2,785,085) (656,445)
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(7,659,925) (3,655,634)
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Change in cash during the period - -
Cash, beginning of period - -
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Cash, end of period $ - $ -
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Supplemental information (note 10)
See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
ARSENAL ENERGY INC.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
As at March 31, 2008 and three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
1. Basis of presentation:
These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements of Arsenal Energy Inc.
("Arsenal" or the "Company") have been prepared by management in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in Canada, the same accounting
principles and methods as used in the financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2007 except as described below. The interim consolidated financial
statement note disclosures do not include all disclosures applicable for annual
financial statements. Accordingly, the interim consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements
and the notes thereto contained in the Company's annual report for the year
ended December 31, 2007. These interim consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Arsenal and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The future operations of the Company are dependant on its ability to
successfully explore, develop, and produce economically viable reserves and
market petroleum products from its properties, raise capital to supports its
activities and meet its obligations, including its flow-through commitments
(note 12), and receiving the continued financial support of its lender. As at
March 31, 2008, the Company has a working capital deficiency of $18.7 million
and has incurred significant losses to date. Management believes that it does
have the continued financial support of its lender to enable the Company to
continue its activities in the normal course of operations.
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will
be able to discharge its obligations and realize its assets in the normal course
of business at the values at which they are carried in these financial
statements.
Management believes that the going concern assumption is appropriate for these
financial statements. If this assumption were not appropriate, adjustments to
the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and
the balance sheet classifications used may be necessary.
Changes in accounting policies:
Capital Disclosures
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the new standards for Capital
Disclosures requiring disclosures regarding an entity's objectives, policies,
and processes for managing capital. These disclosures include a description of
what the company manages as capital, the nature of externally imposed capital
requirements, how the requirements are incorporated into the company's
management of capital, whether the requirements have been complied with, or
consequences of non-compliance and an explanation of how the company is meeting
its objectives for managing capital. In addition, quantitative data about
capital and whether the company has complied with all capital requirements are
also required (see note 5).
Financial Instruments - Disclosures and Presentation
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the new standards relating to "Financial
Instruments - Disclosures" and "Financial Instruments - Presentation", which
replaced the previous standard "Financial Instruments - Disclosure and
Presentation".
The new disclosure standard outlines the disclosure requirements for financial
instruments and non-financial derivatives. The guidance prescribes an increased
importance on risk disclosures associated with recognized and unrecognized
financial instruments and how such risks are managed. Specifically, it requires
disclosure of the significance of financial instruments for a company's
financial position. In addition, the guidance outlines revised requirements for
the disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information regarding exposure to
risks arising from financial instruments.
The new presentation standard requirements are relatively unchanged from the
previous presentation requirements.
2. Related party transactions:
The Company issued shares in a prior year to a former officer and director of
the Company, the proceeds of which will be recognized if and when received. At
March 31, 2008, $225,000 (December 31, 2007 - $225,000) of these shares are held
in escrow and recorded against share capital.
An officer of the Company is a partner in a law firm that provides legal
services to the Company. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company recorded
a total of $93,093 (December 31, 2007 - $265,837) for legal fees and
disbursements. As at March 31, 2008 accounts payable and accrued liabilities
include $91,509 (December 31, 2007 - $142,170) relating to these payments.
In March 2008, an officer participated in the flow-through share offering of the
Company on the same terms as the other subscribers (see note 8).
3. Risk management and financial instruments:
a) Commodity price risk management:
The Company had one crude oil sales contract fixing the price of future
production of 200 barrels per day at CDN $97.55 per barrel. The contract is
effective March 1, 2008 and terminates December 31, 2009. As at March 31, 2008,
the Company recorded a realized loss of $49,966 and an unrealized loss and
current liability of $476,113. A $1.00 change in the NYMEX WTI Canadian price
would increase or decrease the loss by $128,000.
b) Fair value of financial instruments:
The Company's exposure under its financial instruments is limited to financial
assets and liabilities, all of which are included in these financial statements.
The fair values of financial assets, liabilities, and convertible debentures
that are included in the balance sheet approximate their carrying amounts.
c) Credit risk:
A substantial portion of the Company's accounts receivable are with customers
and joint interest partners in the oil and gas industry and are subject to
normal industry credit risks.
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or
counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meets its contractual
obligations, and arises principally from the Company's receivables from joint
interest partners and petroleum and natural gas marketers. As at March 31, 2008
the Company's receivables consisted of $4,296,731 (December 31, 2007 -
$1,687,201) from joint interest partners, $4,331,613 (December 31, 2007 -
$2,272,215) of receivables from petroleum and natural gas marketers and $402,715
(December 31, 2007 - $252,184) of other trade receivables.
Receivables from petroleum and natural gas marketers are normally collected on
the 25th day of the month following production. The Company's policy to mitigate
credit risk associated with these balances is to establish marketing
relationships with large purchasers. The Company historically has not
experienced any collection issues with its petroleum and natural gas marketers.
Joint interest receivables are typically collected within one to three months of
the joint interest bill being issued to the partner. The Company attempts to
mitigate the risk from joint interest receivables by obtaining partner approval
of significant capital expenditures and payment of cash advances prior to
expenditure. However, the receivables are from participants in the petroleum and
natural gas sector, and collection of the outstanding balances are dependent on
industry factors such as commodity price fluctuations, escalating costs and the
risk of unsuccessful drilling, in addition further risk exists with joint
interest partners as disagreements occasionally arise that increase the
potential for non-collection. The Company does not typically obtain collateral
from petroleum and natural gas marketers or joint interest partners; however the
Company does have the ability to withhold production from joint interest
partners in the event of non-payment.
The carrying amount of accounts receivable represents the maximum credit
exposure. The Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts as at March 31,
2008 and at December 31, 2007 of $422,316. This allowance for doubtful accounts
was provided during the year ended December 31, 2007.
d) Foreign currency exchange risk:
The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations as crude oil and natural
gas prices received are referenced to U.S. dollar denominated prices, and
revenues earned and costs incurred in the United States and Egypt are
denominated in U.S. dollars.
e) Interest rate risk:
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk to the extent that bank debt is at
a floating rate of interest.
4. Property, plant and equipment:
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March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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Petroleum and natural gas properties $ 91,040,077 $ 87,712,152
Production equipment 13,636,213 11,912,419
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104,676,290 99,624,571
Office furniture, equipment, and other 503,364 488,292
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105,179,654 100,112,863
Accumulated depletion and depreciation (42,855,000) (38,978,322)
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$ 62,324,654 $ 61,134,541
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In Canada and United States, costs of unproved properties have been capitalized,
and subject to depletion during the first quarter of 2008 and for 2007. For the
period ending March 31, 2008, future development costs totaling $1,408,000
(December 31, 2007 - $1,400,000) in Canada and $1,276,800 (December 31, 2007 -
$1,276,000) in the U.S. were included in the depletion calculation.
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company recorded an impairment to its
Egyptian property of $495,650 (2007 - $1,554,683). As at March 31, 2008, the
Company has completely written off its interest in its Egyptian concession.
During 2007, the Company compared the fair value of goodwill to the carrying
amount of goodwill. As a result of this test, the Company recorded an impairment
to goodwill of $4,791,561 calculated as the excess of the Company's fair value
over the identifiable net assets for its Canadian reporting unit.
For the period ended March 31, 2008, Arsenal capitalized general and
administrative expenses of $99,445 (2007 - $191,800) including $27,595 of stock
based compensation and $14,350 of tax related thereto.
5. Capital management:
In order to continue the Company's future exploration and development program,
the Company must maintain a strong capital base. A strong capital base results
in increased market confidence, an essential factor in maintaining existing
shareholders and in attracting new investors. The Company's commitment is to
establish and maintain a strong capital base to enable the Company to access the
equity and debt markets when deemed advisable. In order to maintain a strong
capital base, the Company continually monitors the risk reward profile of its
exploration and development projects and the economic indicators in the market
including commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates. It then
determines increases or decreases to its capital budget.
The Company considers shareholders equity, bank debt and working capital as
components of its capital base. The Company can access or increase capital
through the issuance of shares, through bank borrowings, that are based on
reserves, and by building cash reserves by reducing its capital expenditure
program.
The Company monitors its capital based primarily on its debt to annualized cash
flow ratio. Debt includes bank debt plus or minus working capital. Annualized
cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash
working capital from the Company's most recent quarter multiplied by four. The
Company's strategy is to maintain this ratio at 1.23 : 1 (including the
convertible debentures). This ratio may increase somewhat depending on the
timing and nature of the Company's activities. To facilitate the management and
control of this ratio, the Company prepares an annual operating and capital
expenditure budget. The budget is updated when critical factors change. These
factors include economic factors such as the state of equity markets, changes to
commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates and non economic
factors such as the Company's drilling results and its production profile. The
Company's board of directors approves the budget and changes thereto.
At March 31, 2008, the Company's debt to cash flow ratio was 1.23 : 1. The ratio
is generally higher at the end of the first quarter as Q1 represents a higher
capital expenditure quarter than the second quarter. The increased activity
level results in the Company carrying a higher debt load at March 31, 2008. The
production additions from the first quarter program are expected to contribute
to increase cash flow and therefore reduce the ratio during the rest of the year
to a more acceptable level.
The Company's credit facility has certain financial covenants that, without the
written consent of the lender, would result in a breach of the agreement. The
Company cannot permit:
the working capital ratio to fall below 1 : 1 and
the ratio of net debt to trailing cash flow annualized to exceed 3 : 1.
The Company's share capital is not subject to external restrictions.
There were no changes in the Company's approach to capital management during the
period.
6. Revolving demand loan:
At March 31, 2008, the Company has available a demand operating loan in the
amount of $17,250,000. The facility can be utilized in either Canadian or U.S.
dollars, bears interest at Canadian or U.S. bank prime rate plus 0.25%,
increasing to Canadian or U.S. bank prime rate plus 0.40% if net debt to
trailing cash flow (cash flow for the last quarter annualized) exceeds 1.25:1.
The facility is secured by a fixed and floating charge debenture providing a
fixed charge over all present and after acquired petroleum and natural gas
interests and a floating charge over all lands and a continuing guarantee from
the Company's U.S. subsidiary in the form of a Mortgage Security Agreement and
Letter of Undertaking limited to $8,000,000.
7. Asset retirement obligations:
The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending
aggregate carrying amount of the obligation associated with the retirement of
oil and gas properties:
Changes to the asset retirement obligations were as follows:
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March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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Asset retirement obligations, beginning
of period $ 3,697,721 $ 2,638,520
Liabilities settled (8,441) (321,190)
Liabilities incurred or acquired 161,300 1,251,400
Change in estimate 17,999 (76,559)
Accretion expense 74,316 205,550
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Asset retirement obligations, end of period $ 3,942,895 $ 3,697,721
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The total undiscounted amount of estimated cash flows required to settle the
obligation at March 31, 2008 is $8,935,707 (December 31, 2007 - $8,625,648),
which has been discounted using a credit-adjusted risk free rate of 8.0% and an
inflation factor of 1.5% for both periods. The majority of these obligations
will be incurred between 2014 and 2025; however certain obligations are not
anticipated to be incurred until 2035.
8. Shareholder's equity:
a) Authorized:
Unlimited number of common shares
Unlimited number of non-voting preferred shares, issuable in series
b) Issued:
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Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Number Amount Number Amount
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Common shares:
Balance, beginning of
period 83,698,042 $ 81,901,603 73,642,173 $ 80,516,169
Issued to acquire
property - - 275,000 158,000
Issued on exercise of
options 25,000 10,500 73,333 14,667
Allocated from
contributed surplus - 8,218 - 146,416
Issued for cash
pursuant to
private placement 959,800 604,674 - -
Issued for cash
pursuant to
private placement of
flowthrough shares 4,498,700 3,239,064 9,707,536 4,174,240
Tax effect of
flowthrough
shares - (1,356,625) - (2,660,118)
Share issue costs - (280,951) - (443,855)
Tax effect of share
issue costs - 91,375 - 142,500
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Balance, end of
period 89,181,542 84,217,858 83,698,042 81,901,603
Shares held in escrow
(note e) - (225,000) - (225,000)
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Balance, end of
period 89,181,542 $ 83,992,858 83,698,042 $ 81,676,603
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In March 2008, the Company issued 959,800 common shares at $0.63 for gross
proceeds of $604,674. An officer of the Company subscribed for 150,000 shares
for gross proceeds of $94,500.
c) Flow-through shares:
In March 2008, the Company issued 4,498,700 flow-through shares for gross
proceeds of $3,239,064. An insider of the Company subscribed for 20,000
flow-through shares for gross proceeds of $14,400. The terms of the share issue
require the Company to renounce to subscribers Canadian Exploration Expenditures
in the amount of $3,239,064 to be incurred prior to December 31, 2009.
d) Exercise of options:
In February 2008, 25,000 stock options issued at $0.42 were exercised for
proceeds of $10,500. The related contributed surplus amount of $8,218 has been
added to share capital.
In 2007, 73,333 stock options issued in 2003 at $0.20 were exercised for
proceeds of $14,667. No adjustment to share capital was required as no prior
compensation expense had been recognized.
e) Escrowed shares:
The Company issued shares in a prior year to a former officer and current
director of the Company, the proceeds of which will be recognized if and when
received. At March 31, 2008, $225,000 (December 31, 2007 - $225,000) of these
shares are held in escrow and recorded against share capital.
f) Per share amounts:
The following table shows the weighted average number of common and diluted shares.
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March 31, March 31,
2008 2007
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Basic and diluted:
(Loss) per share basic and diluted $ (0.01) $ (0.11)
Shares outstanding:
Basic 83,937,976 73,642,173
Diluted 83,937,976 73,642,173
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The convertible debentures are convertible into 1,539,170 common shares that
represents a conversion price of $2.26 per share. As a result of the high
conversion price, they were excluded from the dilution calculation. No
adjustments were required to reported earnings in computing diluted per share
amounts.
g) Stock options:
The Company has a stock option plan in which the Company may grant options to
its directors, officers, employees and consultants for up to 10% of its
outstanding common shares. Under the plan, the exercise price of each option
granted shall not be less than the market price of the Company's common shares
on the date the option is granted and the contractual term of each option is not
to exceed five years. All options vest over a period as determined by the board
of directors. Stock options are granted periodically throughout the year.
The following table summarizes the status of the Company's stock option plan as
at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and the changes during the periods ended
on those dates:
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Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
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Number of Exercise Number of Exercise
options price options price
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Balance, beginning of period 3,758,919 $ 0.88 4,527,252 $ 1.05
Granted 1,296,000 0.60 995,000 0.40
Exercised (25,000) 0.42 (73,333) 0.20
Forfeited (350,000) 1.10 (1,690,000) 1.08
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Balance, end of period 4,679,919 $ 0.79 3,758,919 $ 0.88
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Exercisable 2,745,586 $ 0.96 2,854,752 $ 1.01
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The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding
and exercisable at March 31, 2008:
Options outstanding Options exercisable
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Weighted
Weighted average Weighted
average remaining average
Options exercise Term exercise
Range Outstanding price (years) Exercisable price
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$ 0.20 - 0.60 2,689,919 $ 0.51 2.42 780,586 $ 0.44
$ 0.61 - 1.25 1,835,000 1.15 2.71 1,810,000 1.14
$ 1.26 - 2.00 155,000 1.37 2.67 155,000 1.37
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Total 4,679,919 $ 0.79 2.63 2,745,586 $ 0.96
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h) Stock-based compensation expense:
Options granted to employees and non-employees are accounted for using the fair
value method. The fair value of stock options granted during 2008 is $328,019
($0.33 per option) as estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with weighted average assumptions for grants as follows:
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2008 2007
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Risk free rate 4.5% 4.5%
Expected life 5 years 5 years
Expected volatility 125% 152%
Expected dividend nil nil
Expected forfeitures nil nil
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The fair value of the options issued will be recognized as stock based
compensation expense over the 18 month vesting period of the options.
i) Contributed surplus:
The estimated fair value of the options is amortized and credited to contributed
surplus over the option vesting period on a straight line basis. The change in
the contributed surplus account is reconciled in the table below:
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Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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Balance, beginning of period $ 3,430,965 $ 2,422,423
Stock-based compensation expensed 109,926 704,811
Stock-based compensation capitalized 27,596 -
Reclassification on expiry of warrants - 303,731
Transferred to shareholders' equity (8,218) -
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Balance, end of period $ 3,560,269 $ 3,430,965
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9. Convertible debentures:
Arsenal completed the corporate acquisition of Tiverton on March 14, 2006. A
portion of Tiverton's capital structure was comprised of unsecured convertible
debentures totaling $3,480,000. The convertible debentures are a debt security
with an embedded conversion option and were segregated into a debt and equity
component based on the respective fair value of each at the date of acquisition.
The equity component of $370,000 represents the holder's conversion right and
was included in Shareholders' Equity. The remaining balance was classified as
debt and is being accreted over the remaining period to maturity to the face
value of the debenture. The interest accrues on the debentures at 8%, payable
semi-annually on June 30th and December 31st of each year. The debentures will
mature on February 15, 2009 unless called for redemption earlier by Arsenal. The
debentures are convertible by the holders at any time prior to maturity into
1,539,170 shares of the Company, representing a conversion price of $2.26 per
Arsenal share.
The Company can elect to prepay the debenture providing the Company's shares
trade above $2.60 per share for 22 consecutive days. If the holder exercises the
conversion right, they will receive accrued and unpaid interest up to and
including the conversion date.
At December 31, 2007, these debentures were classified as long term. At March
31, 2008, the debentures are classified as a current liability as they mature on
February 15, 2009.
10. Supplemental cash flow information:
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March 31, March 31,
2008 2007
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Change in non-cash working capital items:
Accounts receivable and prepaids $ (4,819,459) $ 576,675
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,102,649 2,130,853
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(3,716,810) 2,707,528
Amounts relating to operating activities (2,452,827) 2,707,528
Amounts relating to investing activities (3,013,249) (656,445)
Amounts relating to financing activities 1,749,266 -
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(3,716,810) 2,051,083
Interest and taxes paid:
Taxes paid $ 718,436 $ -
Interest paid $ 600,770 $ 314,066
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11. Segmented information:
A portion of the Company's assets and revenues are earned in the United States
and a portion of the Company's assets are located in Egypt, and are monitored as
an identifiable reporting segment by management. The remaining assets and
associated revenues are earned in Canada. Business risks and economic indicators
are similar across all geographical regions.
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2008 ($CDN) Canada U.S. Egypt
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Oil and gas revenue 8,338,056 2,971,095 -
Income (loss) before income taxes 217,384 403,296 (1,025,015)
Operating income 4,306,317 845,537 -
Property, plant, and equipment
(note 4) 58,405,682 3,918,972 -
Capital additions (cash and
non-cash) 4,992,811 90,309 4,965
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2007 ($CDN) Canada U.S. Egypt
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Oil and gas revenue 6,155,069 2,059,386 -
Income (loss) before income taxes (3,195,908) 115,467 (1,561,741)
Operating income 2,621,989 753,440 -
Property, plant, and equipment
(note 4) 70,394,138 3,915,449 5,618,584
Capital additions (cash and non
cash) 2,499,708 110,996 388,485
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12. Commitments and contingencies:
a) Egyptian concession:
The Company's wholly owned subsidiary Quadra Egypt Ltd. entered into a
concession agreement with the Egyptian government in 2004. In 2007, the Company
participated in the drilling of 2 wells and is required to drill an additional
well in 2009 at an estimated cost to the Company of $1,000,000. If a well is not
drilled, the Company will lose the concession.
b) Flow-through shares:
In connection with the issuance of flow-through shares issued in 2007, the
Company is obligated to incur approximately $230,000 in eligible expenditures by
December 31, 2008.
In connection with the issuance of flow-through shares in the first quarter of
2008, the Company incurred a commitment to incur $3,239,064 of eligible
expenditures by December 31, 2009. As at March 31, 2008, none of these eligible
expenditures had been incurred.
c) Letter of credit:
During the second quarter of 2006, the Company provided a letter of credit to
the Egyptian government for U.S.D$1.6 million. The letter of credit is to be
held until April 10, 2010, or until certain performance measures are achieved by
the Company and its partners. The Company has obtained a Performance Security
Guarantee ("PSG") from the Canadian government which guarantees the Company
against the call of the bond by the Egyptian government. There is no impact to
the existing credit facility of the Company from providing the letter of credit
due to the PSG, however the Company incurred approximately $50,000 in stamping
fees to obtain the PSG. As of March 31, 2008, the performance measures have been
met and the letter of credit has been cancelled. The Company is awaiting
confirmation of the cancellation of the PSG.
13. Subsequent event:
In March 2008, the Company entered into an agreement for the private placement
of 289,500 common shares ("Common Shares") at a subscription price of $0.63 per
Common Share and 1,056,855 Flow-Through Common Shares ("Flow-through Shares") at
a subscription price of $0.72 per Flow-Through Share for total gross proceeds of
up to $6,000,000 (the 'Offering"). The final closing in April 2008 raised
additional gross proceeds of $943,321 from the sale of Flow-through Shares.
Advisory
Certain statements and information contained in this press release, including
but not limited management's assessment of Arsenal's future plans and
operations, production, reserves, revenue, commodity prices, operating and
administrative expenditures, funds from operations, capital expenditure programs
and debt levels contain forward-looking statements. All statements other than
statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. These
statements, by their natures, are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties,
some of which are beyond Arsenal's control including the effect of general
economic conditions, industry conditions, changes in regulatory and taxation
regimes, volatility of commodity prices, escalation of operating and capital
costs, currency fluctuations, the availability of services, imprecision of
reserve estimates, geological, technical, drilling and processing problems,
environmental risks, weather, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or
management, stock market volatility, the ability to access sufficient capital
from internal and external sources and competition from other industry
participants, among other things, capital, services, acquisitions of reserves,
undeveloped lands and skilled personnel that may cause actual results or events
to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements although considered reasonable by management at
the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated in the statements made and should not unduly
be relied on. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.
Arsenal does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Arsenal's business is
subject to various risks that are discussed in its filings on the System for
Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR).
In this news release per barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading,
particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio has been calculated
using a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel
of oil (6 Mcf: 1 bbl) and is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the
wellhead.
Arsenal Energy's complete Quarterly Information Form, Management Discussion and
Analysis, and Financial Statements are posted on SEDAR www.sedar.com or
Arsenal's website www.arsenalenergy.com.
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