ASX LODGEMENT OF ANNUAL REPORT

RNS Number : 2588F
88 Energy Limited
18 March 2022
 

88 ENERGY LIMITED

ASX LODGEMENT OF ANNUAL REPORT

88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E; AIM:88E) ("88 Energy" or "Company") advises that a copy of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the "Annual Report") has been lodged on the ASX along with the Company's 2021 year-end Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G.

The Annual Report, which was sent to shareholders today, is available on the Company's website at www.88energy.com along with copies of each of these other documents.

 

Set out below is the Chairman's Statement as included in the Annual Report.

 

Also, set out below is a summary of the Company's audited financial information for the year ended 31 December 2021 as extracted from the Annual Report, being:

· Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income;

· Consolidated Statement of Financial Position;

· Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity; and

· Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

 

Media and Investor Relations:

 

88 Energy Ltd

Ashley Gilbert, Managing Director 

 

 

 

Tel: +61 8 9485 0990

Email:investor-relations@88energy.com

 

 

 

Finlay Thomson, Investor Relations

Tel: +44 7976 248471

 

 

Fivemark Partners , Investor and Media Relations

Andrew Edge / Michael Vaughan

Tel: +61 410 276 744

Tel: +61 422 602 720

 

 

EurozHartleys Ltd

Dale Bryan

Tel: +61 8 9268 2829

 

 

Cenkos Securities 

Neil McDonald / Derrick Lee

Tel: +44 131 220 6939

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

 

Dear Shareholders,

It is my pleasure to write to you after joining 88E in early August 2021 as Non-Executive Chairman.  I was attracted to 88E as a function of the quality of both its prospects and people.  At the time of writing, I am more enthused than ever with the outlook for our business.

 

The past year has been one of substantial achievement for 88E.  Against a backdrop of persistent COVID-19 related challenges, the business has advanced its plans efficiently, significantly, and rapidly.  This progress has been delivered alongside a resurgence in global energy prices, as the world increasingly recognises the significant role that hydrocarbons must continue to play in servicing transitional energy needs.

 

Our most significant exploration activity during 2021 was drilling the Merlin-1 exploration well on our Project Peregrine acreage.  Merlin-1 was spudded in March 2021 with drilling operations completed in April 2021.  Final interpretation of results was completed in August 2021 with post well evaluation successfully demonstrating the presence of light oil in the N20, N19 and N18 targets. This outcome was a highly significant one for 88E and has given us great confidence in aggressively pursuing further exploration work at Project Peregrine, including the upcoming drilling of the Merlin-2 appraisal well.

 

In June 2021, we announced the successful acquisition of the residual 50% working interest in Project Peregrine from Alaska Peregrine Development Company.  This was an outstanding outcome in delivering us full control of, and upside from, future Project Peregrine activities, while still retaining flexibility to potentially farm-out to a partner with greater operational capability at a future point.

 

That same month, 88E executed an agreement to sell its Alaskan Oil and Gas Credits for US$18.7 million.  This sale accelerated the timeframe of our value realisation from the Tax Credits and enabled the full repayment of our outstanding debt of US$16.1 million.  With its debt free balance sheet, 88E now holds significant flexibility with respect to future funding and capital management initiatives.  In September 2021, we also raised A$24 million via an equity placement to domestic and international institutional and sophisticated investors.  These funds are being directed towards drilling of the Merlin-2 appraisal well and general corporate activities.

 

At the time of writing, 88E had recently received the Permit to Drill for the Merlin-2 appraisal well, mobilised the Arctic Fox rig to the drilling location, and excitingly, spudded the Merlin-2 well on 7 March 2022.  This well is located to the east of Merlin-1, where the multiple stacked sequences within the Brookian Nanushuk Formation are expected to be of enhanced thickness and quality.  We look forward to updating you regularly on the progress of Merlin-2 drilling and results.

 

We have also been closely monitoring activity adjacent to the northern border of our Project Icewine acreage, where the Kuparuk was reported from the Talitha-A well drilled last year by Pantheon Resources.  This may have positive implications for the same formation in our Icewine acreage.  Further, at the time of writing, Pantheon is undertaking flow testing activities on Talitha-A, as well as undertaking drilling and planned testing of the Theta West well.

 

During Q1 2021, 88E acquired the Umiat Oil Field to the immediate south of Project Peregrine.  As part of the acquisition, we received the Umiat 3D seismic data.  Further analysis of this data has provided a better understanding of the Peregrine reservoir geometries to the north as well as highlighting the potential for future development of an Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) production facility at Umiat.

 

The past year has also seen evolution in the leadership of our business.  I congratulate Ashley Gilbert on his elevation to the role of Managing Director and CEO.  I hold Ashley in the highest esteem and believe that he is already demonstrating himself an excellent executive leader for our business.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our previous CEO, the long-serving David Wall, for his commitment and energy to 88E.  We wish David all the best in his future endeavours. 

 

We also welcomed Joanne Kendrick to the 88E Board as Non-Executive Director and Rob Benkovic and Oli Mortensen to the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively.  Thank you also to my predecessor as Chairman, Michael Evans, for his lengthy and committed service to the business.

 

I would like to recognise the Department of Natural Resources, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the North Slope Borough, Bureau of Land Management and other regulatory agencies that have facilitated our exploration efforts on the North Slope.  Thank you also to all 88E personnel and contractors who have worked hard, in sometimes trying conditions, to deliver the successes of last year.  We have a first-class team of truly committed professionals who strongly believe in the potential of our acreage and our approach to exploring it.

 

Finally, I would also like to thank you, our shareholders, for your ongoing support.  The 88E business model has always focussed on targeting large-scale hydrocarbon deposits.  The size of the prizes we are pursuing is large, and sometimes the accompanying patience required is also.  I thank our shareholders for pursuing this journey with us and we look forward to further unlocking the huge potential value residing in our world-class Alaskan acreage.  Stay well.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Philip Byrne
Non-Executive Chairman

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Note

2021

2020

 

 

$

$

Revenue from continuing operations

 

 

 

Other income

3(a)

4,448,699

246,778

 

 

 

 

Administrative expenses

3(b)

(3,048,444)

(1,399,215)

Occupancy expenses

 

(86,765)

(60,664)

Employee benefit expenses

3(c)

(1,958,388)

(1,841,758)

Share-based payment expense

18

(738,965)

(122,870)

Depreciation and amortisation expense

 

(84,449)

(93,387)

Finance cost

 

(1,195,703)

(2,595,406)

Other expenses

3(d)

(48,471)

(16,218,575)

Foreign exchange (loss) / gain

 

302,297

51,463

Loss before income tax

 

(2,410,189)

(22,033,633)

Income tax expense

4

-

-

Loss after income tax for the year

 

(2,410,189)

(22,033,633)

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the year

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

4,855,236

(7,120,022)

Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the year, net of tax

 

4,855,236

(7,120,022)

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year attributable to members of 88 Energy Limited

 

2,445,047

(29,153,655)

 

 

 

 

Loss per share for the year attributable to the members of 88 Energy Limited:

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

5

(0.0001)

(0.003)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

2021

2020

 

 

$

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

6

32,317,887

14,845,347

Trade and other receivables

7

935,930

5,079,630

Other Current Asset

7

10,224,959

 

Total Current Assets

 

43,478,776

19,924,977

 

 

 

 

Non-Current Assets

 

 

 

Plant and equipment

8

9,675

4,641

Exploration and evaluation expenditure

9

101,357,767

48,213,290

Other Assets

10

936,536

17,216,644

Total Non-Current Assets

 

102,303,978

65,434,576

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

145,782,754

85,359,552

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

11

5,796,350

5,326,634

Provisions

12

146,270

339,199

Total Current Liabilities

 

5,942,620

5,665,833

 

 

 

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

Borrowings

13

-

20,782,366

Total Non-Current Liabilities

 

-

20,782,366

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

5,942,620

26,448,199

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

 

139,840,134

58,911,353

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

Contributed equity

14

285,809,214

208,963,513

Reserves

15

23,074,244

16,580,975

Accumulated losses

 

(169,043,324)

(166,633,135)

TOTAL EQUITY

 

139,840,134

 

58,911,353

 

 

 

 

           

 

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued Capital

Reserves

Accumulated Losses

Total

 

$

$

$

$


At 1 January 2021

208,963,513

16,580,975

(166,633,135)

58,911,353

 

Loss for the year

-

-

(2,410,189)

(2,410,189)

Other comprehensive income

-

4,855,236

-

4,855,236

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year after tax

-

4,855,236

(2,410,189)

2,445,047

 

 

 

 

 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

 

 

 

 

Issue of share capital

80,305,041

-

-

80,305,041

Issue of Options

-

1,072,790

-

1,072,790

Settlement of vested PR's

 

(173,722)

 

(173,722)

Share-based payments

-

738,965

-

738,965

Share issue costs

(3,459,340)

-

-

(3,459,340)


Balance at 31 December 2021

285,809,214

23,074,244

(169,043,324)

139,840,134

 

 

 

 

 


At 1 January 2020

185,619,885

23,578,127

(144,599,502)

64,598,510

 

Loss for the year

-

-

(22,033,633)

(22,033,633)

Other comprehensive loss

 

(7,120,022)

-

(7,120,022)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year after tax

-

(7,120,022)

(22,033,633)

(29,153,655)

 

 

 

 

 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

 

 

 

 

Issue of share capital

24,130,013

-

-

24,130,013

Share-based payments

 

122,870

-

122,870

Share issue costs

(786,386)

-

-

(786,386)


Balance at 31 December 2020

208,963,513

16,580,975

(166,633,135)

58,911,353

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FINANICAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Note

2021

2020

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

Payment to suppliers and employees

 

(4,594,024)

(3,141,403)

Interest received

 

841

2,634

Interest & finance costs

 

(1,052,539)

(2,237,210)

Other Income

 

-

259,072

Net cash flows used in operating activities

6(b)

(5,645,722)

(5,116,907)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

Payments for exploration and evaluation activities

 

(41,791,086)

(41,521,267)

Contribution from JV Partners in relation to Exploration

 

20,816,000

32,184,152

Payments for Bonds

 

(112,730)

-

Proceeds from sale of tax credits

 

24,233,263

-

Net cash flows generated from/used in investing activities

 

3,145,447

(9,337,115)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

Proceeds from issue of shares

14

42,521,478

14,870,000

Share issue costs

 

(2,523,150)

(840,000)

Payment of borrowing

 

(20,909,692)

(398,880)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

19,088,636

13,631,120

 

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

16,588,361

(822,902)

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

 

14,845,347

15,903,117

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

 

884,179

(234,868)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

6(a)

32,317,887

14,845,347

 

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

 

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