Posted on 27/02/2018
New Zealand Oil & Gas has announced a net loss of NZD$0.7 million for the six months to31 December 2017. The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was $2.5 million, compared to a lossof $18.0 million in the prior corresponding period.
New Zealand Oil & Gas has announced a net loss of NZD$0.7 million for the six months to
31 December 2017.
The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was $2.5 million, compared to a loss
of $18.0 million in the prior corresponding period.
If the performance of the Kupe asset had been included for the entire period, the Group
would have declared a net profit of $0.8 million for the six months. The acquisition date of 4
per cent of Kupe asset was determined to be in December. Economic performance of the
asset from the effective date of 1 January 2017 to the acquisition date has been recognised
as an adjustment to purchase price, in line with standard accounting policies.
Revenue was down 19% to $15.4 from $19.1 million a year ago.
The Group had a cash balance of $83.6 million at balance date, compared to $81.1 million in
the prior corresponding period.
New Zealand Oil & Gas chief executive Andrew Jefferies says the company is focused on
growth.
"Having been through an extended period of restructuring, cost reduction and changes in our
asset base since the oil price downturn in 2014 we now have a strong balance sheet, and
the support from our new major shareholder to refocus on acquisition and growth.
"In Barque, Toroa and Ironbark we have three world class exploration assets and we are
continuing to screen production assets suitable for our capabilities."
Operating costs including amortisation in the six months were down compared to the prior
corresponding half year, from $12.7 million to $10.4 million. Exploration expenses in the six
months were $3.5 million, down from $5.3 million in the previous year, while other expenses,
including corporate costs, were $5.2 million, down from $8.1 million the year before.
Cash receipts were $12.9 million, down from $55.3 million in the first half of the previous
financial year mainly because of the sale of mature Taranaki assets Kupe and Tui.
ASX-listed Cue Energy, in which New Zealand Oil & Gas has a 50.04% interest, contributed
a net profit of $3.6 million to the half year result, as lower administration costs and a tax
benefit offset the impact of reduced production.