Alvopetro Announces Year-End 2013 Financial Results and Filing of Annual Information Form
23 April 2014 - 1:28AM
Marketwired Canada
Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ALV) is pleased to announce our fourth
quarter 2013 and year-end 2013 financial and operating results.
Operating Plan and Strategy
Since creating Alvopetro as a standalone company in the fourth quarter of 2013,
we have made considerable progress, including assembling a complete team of
highly qualified professionals, successfully drilling our first well on Block
197 and reprocessing 3D seismic over our land base. Our significant financial
resources, combined with our experienced team and local operating capabilities,
position us to achieve our goal of applying innovation to underexploited
opportunities.
Our activities to-date and our plans for 2014 are focused on targeting our
mature fields, shallow conventional exploration, and proving the commercial
potential of the Gomo tight oil play in the Reconcavo Basin. Our initial 2014
operating plan is expected to include up to: two workovers, three vertical Gomo
wells, two Bom Lugar development wells and facilities, and one conventional
exploration well. We expect to spud our next well on Block 183 later in the
second quarter 2014.
Recent Highlights
-- Alvopetro's independent reserve evaluation reported before tax net
present value of our proved plus probable reserves, discounted at 10
percent, of $22.8 million as at December 31, 2013.
-- Based on the results of mud-logging and open-hole logs, we have filed a
Notice of Discovery with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas
and Biofuels (the "ANP") for our 1ALV5BA well located on Block 197.
-- Based on open-hole logs, the 1ALV5BA well encountered 43 meters of
potential net hydrocarbon pay over several separate intervals, with an
average porosity of 9.5 percent, using an 8 percent porosity cut-off.
Additional technical work and testing is required to determine the
extent, if any, of potential commercial hydrocarbons associated with the
1ALV5BA well. The 1ALV5BA well was not evaluated as part of our year-end
2013 independent reserves evaluation.
Financial and Operating Highlights
-- On December 11, 2012, Petrominerales Ltd. entered Brazil through the
acquisition of 75 percent of the shares of Alvopetro Oil and Gas
Investments Inc. ("AOGI"), a non-publicly traded Canadian company that
held certain Brazil assets.
-- In May 2013, we entered into farm-in agreements with third parties to
acquire Blocks 170 and 183.
-- In May 2013, Blocks 106 and 107 in the Reconcavo Basin, and Block 177 in
the Tucano Basin were acquired through the 11th Brazil Bid Round.
-- On November 19, 2013, we acquired the remaining 25 percent interest in
AOGI.
-- On November 28, 2013, Pacific Rubiales acquired all of Petrominerales'
outstanding shares, with former shareholders of Petrominerales
receiving, for each Petrominerales share held, cash consideration of
CAD$11.00 and one share of Alvopetro.
-- On closing of the Arrangement, Petrominerales transferred its entire
interest in its Brazil properties to Alvopetro Energy Ltd. and $85.6
million (CAD$91.0 million) in cash.
-- Alvopetro, with its current management team and Board of Directors,
commenced operations as a new resource company on November 28, 2013.
-- In November 2013, Alvopetro was awarded Blocks REC-T 169, REC-T 198,
REC-T 255 and REC-T 256 in the Reconcavo Basin in the 12th Brazil Bid
Round.
Summary of Q4 2013 and Year-End 2013 Results
Alvopetro was established effective November 28, 2013 as a result of an
agreement among Petrominerales Ltd. ("Petrominerales"), Pacific Rubiales Energy
Corp. ("Pacific Rubiales") and Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (formerly 1774501 Alberta
Ltd.) whereby the parties agreed to complete an arrangement (the "Arrangement")
under section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). The following
table provides a summary of Alvopetro's financial and operating results for the
period noted. The consolidated financial statements with the Management's
Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") are available on our website at
www.alvopetro.com and will be available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
The summary of annual and quarterly results contained in this press release
represents a comparison of the 20-day period from December 12, 2012 to December
31, 2012, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the three months ended December
31, 2013. Readers are cautioned that the 20-day period data for 2012 below has
not been annualized for comparison purposes.
Q4 2013 2012
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Financial
($000s, except where noted)
Oil sales 363 1,239 73
Funds flow from operations (1) (1,690) (4,836) (234)
Per share - basic and diluted ($)(2) (0.02) (0.06) -
Net income (loss) 1,333 (8,671) (282)
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders 398 (7,398) (246)
Per share - basic and diluted ($)(2) - (0.09) -
Capital expenditures 4,187 7,709 18
Total assets 155,456 155,456 50,312
Debt - - -
Net working capital surplus (1) 98,507 98,507 1,086
Common shares outstanding, end of year (000s)
Basic (2) 85,167 85,167 85,167
Diluted (3) 88,162 88,162 85,167
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Operations
Operating netback ($/bbl) (1)
Brent benchmark price 109.35 108.52 111.44
Sales price 91.88 97.01 110.04
Transportation expenses (2.75) (2.92) (2.85)
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Realized sales price 89.13 94.09 107.19
Royalties and production taxes (18.71) (9.58) (7.78)
Production expenses (49.81) (99.19) (56.35)
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Operating netback 20.61 (14.68) 43.06
Average daily crude oil production (bopd) 43 35 33
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Notes:
(1) Non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" section in this press release.
(2) All Alvopetro common shares currently outstanding were issued in
connection with the Arrangement and there were no shares of Alvopetro
Energy Ltd. outstanding at December 31, 2012. However, for comparison
purposes and for all per share computations, the December 31, 2013
common share balance is assumed for December 31, 2012.
(3) Consists of outstanding common shares and stock options of the Company
as at December 31, 2013.
Annual Information Form
Alvopetro has filed its annual information form ("AIF") with the Canadian
securities regulators on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and
Retrieval (SEDAR). The AIF includes the disclosure and reports relating to oil
and gas reserves data and other disclosures for oil and gas activities required
pursuant to National Instrument 51-101 of the Canadian Securities
Administrators. The AIF, as well as our audited consolidated financial
statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis, may be accessed
electronically from www.sedar.com.
2014 Letter to Shareholders and Updated Corporate Presentation
Alvopetro's annual letter to shareholders is available on our website at
www.alvopetro.com/shareholder-documents, and our updated corporate presentation
is available at: http://www.alvopetro.com/corporate-presentation.
Alvopetro Energy Ltd.'s vision is to be the premier independent exploration and
production company in Brazil, maximizing shareholder value by being the lowest
cost operator and applying innovation to underexploited opportunities. Alvopetro
aims to implement a large-scale, repeatable, low-risk, multi-well development
program, utilizing advanced technology and completion techniques. Alvopetro's
strong financial position, along with our experienced team of professionals,
local operating capabilities and highly prospective land base, will enable us to
efficiently develop our resource play opportunities.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
All amounts contained in this press release are in United States dollars, unless
otherwise noted.
Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Language. This news release contains
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
The use of any of the words "will", "intend" and other similar words or
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. More
particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking
information concerning financial results and operating results, reserves and
potential hydrocarbons in our 1ALV5BA well, exploration and development
prospects of Alvopetro and the expected timing of certain of Alvopetro's testing
and operational activities. The forward-looking statements are based on certain
key expectations and assumptions made by Alvopetro, including expectations and
assumptions concerning testing results on the 1ALV5BA well, the timing of
regulatory licenses and approvals, availability of capital, the success of
future drilling and development activities, prevailing commodity prices and
economic conditions, the availability of labour and services, the ability to
transport and market our production, timing of completion of infrastructure and
transportation projects, weather and access to drilling locations. The reader is
cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although
considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the
information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and
uncertainties and other factors. Although Alvopetro believes that the
expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based
are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking
information because Alvopetro can give no assurance that it will prove to be
correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect
the operations or financial results of Alvopetro are included in our annual
information form which may be accessed through the SEDAR website at
www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is
made as of the date hereof and Alvopetro undertakes no obligation to update
publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable
securities laws.
Cautionary statements regarding the filing of a Notice of Discovery. Operators
in Brazil are required to inform the ANP, through the filing of a Notice of
Discovery, of potential hydrocarbon discoveries. These routine notifications to
the ANP are not necessary indicative of commercial hydrocarbons, potential
production, recovery or reserves. Data obtained from the 1ALV5BA well identified
in this press release, including hydrocarbon shows, open-hole logging, net pay
and porosities, should be considered to be preliminary until testing, detailed
analysis and interpretation has been completed. Hydrocarbon shows can be seen
during the drilling of a well in numerous circumstances and do not necessarily
indicate a commercial discovery or the presence of commercial hydrocarbons in a
well. There is no representation by Alvopetro that the data relating to the
1ALV5BA well contained in this press release is necessarily indicative of
long-term performance or ultimate recovery. The reader is cautioned not to
unduly rely on such data as such data may not be indicative of future
performance of the well or of expected production or operational results for
Alvopetro in the future.
Non-GAAP Measures. This press release contains financial terms that are not
considered measures under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP"), such as funds flow from operations, funds flow per share, and
operating netback. These measures are commonly utilized in the oil and gas
industry and are considered informative for management and shareholders.
Specifically, funds flow from operations and funds flow per share reflect cash
generated from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital.
Management considers funds flow from operations and funds flow per share
important as they help evaluate performance and demonstrate the Company's
ability to generate sufficient cash to fund future growth opportunities.
Operating netback is determined by dividing oil sales less royalties and
production taxes, transportation and operating expenses by sales volume of
produced oil. Management considers operating netback important as it is a
measure of profitability per barrel sold and reflects the economic quality of
production. Funds flow from operations, funds flow per share, and operating
netbacks may not be comparable to those reported by other companies nor should
they be viewed as an alternative to cash flow from operations, net income or
other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Alvopetro Energy Ltd.
Corey C. Ruttan
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
587.794.4224
Alvopetro Energy Ltd.
Alison Howard
Chief Financial Officer
587.794.4224
info@alvopetro.com
www.alvopetro.com
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