UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 

FORM 20-F

 

¨ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011

 

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____ to ______

 

OR

¨ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report:

 

 

 

Commission file number: 001-33491

 

 

DEJOUR ENERGY INC.  

 

 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Province of British Columbia, Canada

 

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

598 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E1
 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Mathew Wong
598 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E1

Tel: (604) 638-5050

Facsimile: (604) 638-5051  

 

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

  Title of Each Class   Name of each exchange on which registered
       
  Common Shares, without par value   NYSE Amex Equities

 

 
 

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the Registrant’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 130,786,069 common shares as at April 26, 2012

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x  

 

 

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ¨ No x

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨  

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)

 

Large accelerated filer ¨     Accelerated filer ¨     Non-accelerated filer x

 

 

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 

  U.S. GAAP ¨ International Financial Reporting Standards as issued x
  Other ¨ by the International Accounting Standards Board  

 

 

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow:

 

Item 17 ¨ Item 18 ¨  

 

 

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

 

GENERAL INFORMATION   4
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   4
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES   6
ABBREVIATIONS   6
PART I   8
ITEM 1.  IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS.   8
ITEM 2.  OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE.   8
ITEM 3.  KEY INFORMATION.   8
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY   19
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS   38
ITEM 5.  OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS   38
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES.   46
ITEM 7.  MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.   61
ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.   64
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING   65
ITEM 10.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   68
ITEM 11.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK   85
ITEM 12.  DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES   87
PART II   88
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES   88
ITEM 14.  MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS   88
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   88
ITEM 16.  [RESERVED]   89
ITEM 16A.  AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT   89
ITEM 16B.  CODE OF ETHICS   89
ITEM 16C.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES   90
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES   90
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PERSONS   91
ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT   91
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE   91
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE   92
PART III   93
ITEM 17.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   93
ITEM 18.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   93
ITEM 19.  EXHIBITS   94
SIGNATURES   96

 

 
 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

All references in this annual report on Form 20-F to the terms “we”, “our”, “us”, “the Company” and “Dejour” refer to Dejour Energy Inc.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This annual report on Form 20-F and the documents incorporated herein by reference contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements concern our anticipated results and developments in the our operations in future periods, planned exploration and, if warranted, development of our properties, plans related to our business and other matters that may occur in the future. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.

 

Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “estimates” or “intends”, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this annual report on Form 20-F concern, among other things:

 

· drilling inventory, drilling plans and timing of drilling, re-completion and tie-in of wells;

 

· productive capacity of wells, anticipated or expected production rates and anticipated dates of commencement of production;

 

· drilling, completion and facilities costs;

 

· results of our various projects;

 

· ability to lower cost structure in certain of our projects;

 

· our growth expectations;

 

· timing of development of undeveloped reserves;

 

· the performance and characteristics of the Company’s oil and natural gas properties;

 

· oil and natural gas production levels;

 

· the quantity of oil and natural gas reserves;

 

· capital expenditure programs;

 

· supply and demand for oil and natural gas and commodity prices;

 

· the impact of federal, provincial, and state governmental regulation on Dejour;

 

· expected levels of royalty rates, operating costs, general administrative costs, costs of services and other costs and expenses;

 

· expectations regarding our ability to raise capital and to continually add to reserves through acquisitions, exploration and development;

 

· treatment under governmental regulatory regimes and tax laws; and

 

· realization of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and dispositions.

 

These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of our management.

 

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Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation:

 

· risks related to the marketability and price of oil and natural gas being affected by factors outside our control;

 

· risks related to world oil and natural gas prices being quoted in U.S. dollars and our production revenues being adversely affected by an appreciation in the Canadian dollar;

 

· risks related to our ability to execute projects being dependent on factors outside our control;

 

· risks related to oil and gas exploration having a high degree of risk and exploration efforts failing;

 

· risks related to cumulative unsuccessful exploration efforts;

 

· risks related to oil and natural gas operations involving hazards and operational risks;

 

· risks related to seasonal factors and unexpected weather;

 

· risks related to competition in the oil and gas industry;

 

· risks related to the fact that we do not control all of the assets that are used in the operation of our business;

 

· risks related to our ability to market oil and natural gas depending on its ability to transport the product to market;

 

· risks related to high demand for drilling equipment;

 

· risks related to title to our properties;

 

· risks related to our ability to continue to meet its oil and gas lease or license obligations;

 

· risks related to our anticipated substantial capital needs for future acquisitions;

 

· risks related to our cash flow from reserves not being sufficient to fund its ongoing operations;

 

· risks related to covenants in issued debt restricting the ability to conduct future financings;

 

· risks related to our being exposed to third party credit risks;

 

· risks related to our being able to find, acquire, develop and commercially produce oil and natural gas;

 

· risks related to our properties not producing as projected;

 

· risks related to our estimated reserves being based upon estimates;

 

· risks related to future oil and gas revenues not resulting in revenue increases;

 

· risks related to our managing growth;

 

· risks related to our being dependent on key personnel;

 

· risks related to our operations being subject to federal, state, local and other laws, controls and regulations;

 

· risks related to uncertainty regarding claims of title and right of aboriginal people;

 

· risks related to environmental laws and regulations;

 

· risks related to our facilities, operations and activities emitting greenhouse gases;

 

· risks related to our not having paid dividends to date;

 

· risks related to our stock price being volatile; and

 

· risks related to our being a foreign private issuer.

 

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This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. Some of the important risks and uncertainties that could affect forward-looking statements are described further under the section heading “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” below. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Forward-looking statements in this document are not a prediction of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. Given these uncertainties, users of the information included herein, including investors and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Investors should consult our quarterly and annual filings with Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements.

 

Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, opinions and expectations at the time they are made, and we do not assume any obligation to update our forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions, or expectations, or other circumstances, should change, except as required by applicable law.

 

We qualify all the forward-looking statements contained in this annual report on Form 20-F by the foregoing cautionary statements.

 

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES

 

Canadian Dollars Per U.S. Dollar

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all references in this annual report are to Canadian dollars ("$" or "Cdn$").

 

The following tables set forth the number of Canadian dollars required to buy one United States dollar (US$) based on the average, high and low nominal noon exchange rate as reported by the Bank of Canada for each of the last five fiscal years and each of the last six months.  The average rate means the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the period.

 

    Canadian Dollars Per One U.S. Dollar  
    2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  
Average for the period     0.9891       1.0345       1.1416       1.0592       1.0697  

 

    March
2012
    February
2012
    January
2012
    December
2011
    November
2011
    October
2011
 
High for the period     1.0015       1.0016       1.0272       1.0406       1.0487       1.0604  
Low for the period     0.9849       0.9866       0.9986       1.0105       1.0126       0.9935  

 

Exchange rates are based on the Bank of Canada nominal noon exchange rates. The nominal noon exchange rate on April 26, 2012 as reported by the Bank of Canada for the conversion of United States dollars into Canadian dollars was US$1.00 = Cdn$0.9841.

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 

Oil and Natural Gas Liquids   Natural Gas
bbl barrel   Mcf thousand cubic feet
bbls barrels   MCFD thousand cubic feet per day
BOPD barrels per day   MMcf million cubic feet
Mbbls thousand barrels   MMcf/d million cubic feet per day
Mmbtu million British thermal units   Mcfe Thousand cubic feet of gas equivalent

 

Other    
AECO Intra-Alberta Nova Inventory Transfer Price (NIT net price of natural gas).
BOE Barrels of oil equivalent. A barrel of oil equivalent is determined by converting a volume of natural gas to barrels using the ratio of 6 Mcf to one barrel.
BOE/D Barrels of oil equivalent per day.
BCFE Billion cubic feet equivalent
MBOE Thousand barrels of oil equivalent.
NYMEX New York Mercantile Exchange.
WTI West Texas Intermediate, the reference price paid in U.S. dollars at Cushing Oklahoma for crude oil of standard grade.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

 

A. Selected Financial Data

 

Our selected financial data and the information in the following table for the years ended December 31, 2007 - 2011 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. These audited consolidated financial statements have been audited by BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP, Chartered Accountants, for the years ended December 31, 2007-2009. Certain prior years’ comparative figures have been reclassified, if necessary.

 

The information in the following table should be read in conjunction with the information appearing under the heading “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and our audited consolidated financial statements under the heading "Item 18. Financial Statements".

 

The following table of selected financial data has been derived from financial statements. On January 1, 2011, the Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for financial reporting purposes, using a transition date of January 1, 2010. The Company’s annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, including 2010 required comparative information, have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). Financial statements prior to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 were prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). Reference is made to Note 21 of our audited consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 for a discussion of the material measurement differences between Canadian GAAP and United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), and their effect on our financial statements.

 

Financial information included in this annual report on Form 20-F for the years 2011 and 2010 is determined using IFRS, which differ from U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP. Unless otherwise indicated, financial information included in this annual report on Form 20-F prior to year 2010 were in accordance with Canadian GAAP.

 

We have not declared any dividends since incorporation and do not anticipate that we will do so in the foreseeable future.  Our present policy is to retain all available funds for use in our operations and the expansion of our business.

 

(Cdn$ in 000, except per share data)   Year Ended December 31,  
    2011
(IFRS)
    2010
(IFRS)
    2009
(Canadian GAAP)
    2008
(Canadian GAAP)
    2007
(Canadian GAAP)
 
Revenue (Oil and natural gas)   $ 8,824     $ 8,086     $ 6,471     $ 5,766       Nil  
Net Loss for the Year   $ (11,043 )   $ (5,124 )   $ (12,807 )   $ (20,891 )   $ (26,810 )
Loss Per Share   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.40 )
Dividends Per Share     Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Weighted Avg. Shares, basic (,000)     120,300       99,789       78,926       72,211       66,588  
Weighted Avg. Shares, diluted (,000)     120,300       99,789       78,926       72,211       66,588  
Year-end Shares (,000)     126,892       110,181       95,791       73,652       70,128  

 

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(Cdn$ in 000, except per share data)   Year Ended December 31,  
    2011
(IFRS)
    2010
(IFRS)
    2009
(Canadian GAAP)
    2008
(Canadian GAAP)
    2007
(Canadian GAAP)
 
Working Capital (Deficiency)   $ (7,756 )   $ (3,264 )   $ (20 )   $ (12,712 )   $ 11,335  
Resource Properties   $ 25,043     $ 24,432     $ 41,758     $ 57,684     $ 35,411  
Long-term Investments     -       -       -     $ 2,722     $ 12,600  
Long-term Liabilities   $ 1,383     $ 738     $ 2,594     $ 3,446       Nil  
Capital Stock   $ 85,076     $ 79,386     $ 72,560     $ 64,939     $ 61,394  
Retained Earnings (Deficit)   $ (76,510 )   $ (65,467 )   $ (39,386 )   $ (26,579 )   $ (5,688 )
Total Assets   $ 29,438     $ 30,413     $ 45,886     $ 62,643     $ 63,143  

 

Canadian GAAP Adjusted to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

 

Under U.S. GAAP the following financial information would be adjusted from Canadian GAAP, and certain prior years’ comparative figures have been reclassified or restated, if necessary.

 

(Cdn$ in 000, except per share data)   Year Ended December 31,  
    2011
(IFRS)
    2010
(IFRS)
    2009
(U.S.
GAAP)
    2008
(U.S.
GAAP)
    2007
(U.S.
GAAP)
 
Net Loss for the Year   $ (11,043 )   $ (5,124 )   $ (10,270 )   $ (34,181 )   $ (29,523 )
Loss Per Share   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.47 )   $ (0.44 )
Resource Properties   $ 25,043     $ 24,432     $ 31,041     $ 44,232     $ 34,783  
Retained Earnings (Deficit)   $ (76,510 )   $ (65,467 )   $ (54,785 )   $ (44,515 )   $ (10,334 )
Total Assets   $ 29,438     $ 30,413     $ 35,169     $ 49,192     $ 62,515  

 

Exchange Rate History

 

See the disclosure under the heading "Currency and Exchange Rates" above.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Policies and Future Accounting Pronouncements

 

IFRS

 

On January 1, 2011, we adopted IFRS and the accounting policies have been applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the opening IFRS balance sheet on January 1, 2010. The detail accounting policies in accordance with IFRS are disclosed in Note 3 of the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the details of transition to IFRS are disclosed in Note 25 of the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements under the heading "Item 18. Financial Statements", below.

 

Future Accounting Pronouncements

 

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning after January 1, 2011 or later periods.

 

The Company has early adopted the amendments to IFRS 1 which replaces references to a fixed date of ‘1 January 2004’ with ‘the date of transition to IFRS’. This eliminates the need for the Company to restate derecognition transactions that occurred before the date of transition to IFRS. The amendment is effective for year-ends beginning on or after July 1, 2011; however, the Company has early adopted the amendment. The impact of the amendment and early adoption is that the Company only applies IAS 39 derecognition requirements to transactions that occurred after the date of transition.

 

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The following are new standards, amendments and interpretations, that have not been early adopted in these consolidated annual financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, of this new guidance on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet and financial instruments subject to master netting arrangements. Concurrent with the amendments to IFRS 7, the IASB also amended IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation to clarify the existing requirements for offsetting financial instruments in the balance sheet. The amendments to IAS 32 are effective as of January 1, 2014.

 

· IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is part of the IASB's wider project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes two primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortized cost and fair value. The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

 

· IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace Standing Interpretations Committee 12, Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities and the consolidation requirements of IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The new standard eliminates the current risk and rewards approach and establishes control as the single basis for determining the consolidation of an entity. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures. The new standard redefines joint operations and joint ventures and requires joint operations to be proportionately consolidated and joint ventures to be equity accounted. Under IAS 31, joint ventures could be proportionately consolidated. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities outlines the required disclosures for interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The new disclosures require information that will assist financial statement users to evaluate the nature, risks and financial effects associated with an entity’s interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, requires disclosures about fair value measurements and provides a framework for measuring fair value when it is required or permitted within the IFRS standards. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRIC 20 Stripping costs in the production phase of a mine, IFRIC 20 clarifies the requirements for accounting for the costs of the stripping activity in the production phase when two benefits accrue: (i) unusable ore that can be used to produce inventory and (ii) improved access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. IFRIC 20 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with earlier application permitted and includes guidance on transition for pre-existing stripping assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the new guidance is expected to have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations that have not been early adopted in these consolidated financial statements, are not expected to have an effect on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation (Effective for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011)

 

· IAS 12: Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (Amendments to IAS 12 (Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012)

 

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness

 

Not Applicable.

 

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C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds

 

Not Applicable.

 

D. Risk Factors

An investment in a company engaged in oil and gas exploration involves an unusually high amount of risk, both unknown and known, present and potential, including, but not limited to the risks enumerated below.  An investment in our common shares is highly speculative and subject to a number of known and unknown risks. Only those persons who can bear the risk of the entire loss of their investment should purchase our securities. An investor should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information that we file with the SEC and with Canadian securities regulators before investing in our common shares. The risks described below are not the only ones faced. Additional risks that we are not currently aware of or that we currently believe are immaterial may become important factors that affect our business. The risk factors set forth below and elsewhere in this annual report, and the risks discussed in our other filings with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators, may have a significant impact on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”.

 

Our failure to successfully address the risks and uncertainties described below would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock may decline and investors may lose all or part of their investment.  We cannot assure you that we will successfully address these risks or other unknown risks that may affect our business.

 

Risks related to commodity price fluctuations

 

The marketability and price of oil and natural gas are affected by numerous factors outside of our control.  Material fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices could adversely affect our net production revenue and oil and natural gas operations.

 

Prices for oil and natural gas may fluctuate widely in response to relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control, such as:

 

· the domestic and foreign supply of and demand for oil and natural gas;
· the price and quantity of imports of crude oil and natural gas;
· overall domestic and global economic conditions;
· political and economic conditions in other oil and natural gas producing countries, including embargoes and continued hostilities in the Middle East and other sustained military campaigns, and acts of terrorism or sabotage;
· the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls;
· the level of consumer product demand;
· weather conditions;
· the impact of the U.S. dollar exchange rates on oil and natural gas prices; and
· the price and availability of alternative fuels.

 

Our ability to market our oil and natural gas depends upon our ability to acquire space on pipelines that deliver such commodities to commercial markets. We are also affected by deliverability uncertainties related to the proximity of our reserves to pipelines and processing and storage facilities and operational problems affecting such pipelines and facilities, as well as extensive governmental regulation relating to price, taxes, royalties, land tenure, allowable production, the export of oil and natural gas and many other aspects of the oil and natural gas business.

 

Both oil and natural gas prices are unstable and are subject to fluctuation. Any material decline in prices could result in a reduction of our net production revenue. The economics of producing from some wells may change as a result of lower prices, which could result in reduced production of oil or natural gas and a reduction in the volumes and net present value of our reserves. We might also elect not to produce from certain wells at lower prices. All of these factors could result in a material decrease in our net production revenue and a reduction in our oil and natural gas acquisition, development and exploration activities.

 

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Because world oil and natural gas prices are quoted in U.S. dollars, our production revenues could be adversely affected by an appreciation of the Canadian dollar.

 

World oil and natural gas prices are quoted in U.S. dollars, and the price received by Canadian producers, including us, is therefore affected by the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate, which will fluctuate over time. In recent years, the Canadian dollar has increased materially in value against the U.S. dollar, which may negatively affect our production revenues. Further material increases in the value of the Canadian dollar would exacerbate this potential negative effect and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. An increase in the exchange rate for the Canadian dollar and future Canadian/U.S. exchange rates could also negatively affect the future value of our reserves as determined by independent petroleum reserve engineers.

 

Risks related to operating an exploration, development and production company

 

Our ability to execute projects will depend on certain factors outside of our control.  If we are unable to execute projects on time, on budget or at all, we may not be able to effectively market the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

We manage a variety of small and large projects in the conduct of our business. Our ability to execute projects and market oil and natural gas will depend upon numerous factors beyond our control, including:

 

· the availability of adequate financing;
· the availability of processing capacity;
· the availability and proximity of pipeline capacity;
· the availability of storage capacity;
· the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas;
· the availability of alternative fuel sources;
· the effects of inclement weather;
· the availability of drilling and related equipment;
· accidental events;
· currency fluctuations;
· changes in governmental regulations; and
· the availability and productivity of skilled labor.

 

Because of these factors, we could be unable to execute projects on time, on budget or at all, and may not be able to effectively market the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

Oil and gas exploration has a high degree of risk and our exploration efforts may be unsuccessful, which would have a negative effect on our operations.

 

There is no certainty that the expenditures to be made by us in the exploration of our current projects, or any additional project interests we may acquire, will result in discoveries of recoverable oil and gas in commercial quantities. An exploration project may not result in the discovery of commercially recoverable reserves and the level of recovery of hydrocarbons from a property may not be a commercially recoverable (or viable) reserve that can be legally and economically exploited. If exploration is unsuccessful and no commercially recoverable reserves are defined, we would be required to evaluate and acquire additional projects that would require additional capital, or we would have to cease operations altogether.

 

Cumulative unsuccessful exploration efforts could result in us having to cease operations.

 

The expenditures to be made by us in the exploration of our properties may not result in discoveries of oil and natural gas in commercial quantities. Many exploration projects do not result in the discovery of commercially recoverable oil and gas deposits, and this occurrence could ultimately result in us having to cease operations.

 

Oil and natural gas operations involve many hazards and operational risks, some of which may not be fully covered by insurance.  If a significant accident or event occurs for which we are not fully insured, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be adversely affected.

 

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Our involvement in the oil and natural gas exploration, development and production business subjects us to all of the risks and hazards typically associated with those types of operations, including hazards such as fire, explosion, blowouts, sour gas releases and spills, each of which could result in substantial damage to oil and natural gas wells, production facilities, other property and the environment or personal injury. In particular, we may explore for and produce sour natural gas in certain areas. An unintentional leak of sour natural gas could result in personal injury, loss of life or damage to property, and may necessitate an evacuation of populated areas, all of which could result in liability to us. In accordance with industry practice, we are not fully insured against all of these risks. Although we maintain liability insurance in an amount that we consider consistent with industry practice, the nature of these risks is such that liabilities could exceed policy limits, in which event we could incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, the risks we face are not, in all circumstances, insurable and, in certain circumstances, we may elect not to obtain insurance to deal with specific risks due to the high premiums associated with such insurance or other reasons. For instance, we do not have insurance to protect against the risk from terrorism. Oil and natural gas production operations are also subject to all of the risks typically associated with those operations, including encountering unexpected geologic formations or pressures, premature decline of reservoirs and the invasion of water into producing formations. Losses resulting from the occurrence of any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Seasonal factors and unexpected weather patterns may lead to declines in exploration and production activity.

 

The level of activity in the Canadian oil and natural gas industry is influenced by seasonal weather patterns. Oil and natural gas development activities, including seismic and drilling programs in northern Alberta and British Columbia, are restricted to those months of the year when the ground is frozen. Wet weather and spring thaw may make the ground unstable. Consequently, municipalities and provincial transportation departments enforce road bans that restrict the movement of rigs and other heavy equipment, thereby reducing activity levels. In addition, certain oil and natural gas producing areas are located in areas that are inaccessible other than during the winter months because the ground surrounding the sites in these areas consists of swampy terrain, and additional seasonal weather variations will also affect access to these areas. Seasonal factors and unexpected weather patterns may lead to declines in exploration and production activity during certain parts of the year.

 

The petroleum industry is highly competitive, and increased competitive pressures could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

The petroleum industry is competitive in all of its phases. We compete with numerous other organizations in the search for, and the acquisition of, oil and natural gas properties and in the marketing of oil and natural gas. Our competitors include oil and natural gas companies that have substantially greater financial resources, staff and facilities than us. Our ability to increase our reserves in the future will depend not only upon our ability to explore and develop our present properties, but also upon our ability to select and acquire other suitable producing properties or prospects for exploratory drilling. Competitive factors in the distribution and marketing of oil and natural gas include price and methods and reliability of delivery and storage.

 

We do not control all of the assets that are used in the operation of our business and, therefore, cannot ensure that those assets will be operated in a manner favorable to us.

 

Other companies operate some of the assets in which we have an interest. As a result, we have a limited ability to exercise influence over the operation of those assets or their associated costs, which could adversely affect our financial performance.  Our return on assets operated by others will therefore depend upon a number of factors that may be outside of our control, including the timing and amount of capital expenditures, the operator's expertise and financial resources, the approval of other participants, the selection of technology and risk management practices.

 

Our ability to market oil and natural gas depends on our ability to transport our product to market.  If we are unable to expand and develop the infrastructure in the areas surrounding certain of our assets, we may not be able to effectively market the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

Due to the location of some of our assets, both in Canada and the United States, there is minimal infrastructure currently available to transport oil and natural gas from our existing and future wells to market.  As a result, even if we are able to engage in successful exploration and production activities, we may not be able to effectively market the oil and natural gas that we produce, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

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Demand and competition for drilling equipment could delay our exploration and production activities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Oil and natural gas exploration and development activities depend upon the availability of drilling and related equipment (typically leased from third parties) in the particular areas where such activities will be conducted. Demand for such limited equipment or access restrictions may affect the availability of such equipment to us and may delay exploration and development activities. To the extent we are not the operator of our oil and natural gas properties, we depend upon the operators of the properties for the timing of activities related to the properties and are largely unable to direct or control the activities of the operators.

 

Title to our oil and natural gas producing properties cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to prior recorded or unrecorded agreements, transfers, claims or other defects.

 

Although title reviews may be conducted prior to the purchase of oil and natural gas producing properties or the commencement of drilling wells, those reviews do not guarantee or certify that an unforeseen defect in the chain of title will not arise to defeat our claim. Unregistered agreements or transfers, or native land claims, may affect title.  If title is disputed, we will need to defend our ownership through the courts, which would likely be an expensive and protracted process and have a negative effect on our operations and financial condition. In the event of an adverse judgment, we would lose our property rights.  A defect in our title to any of our properties may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

We may be unable to meet all of the obligations necessary to successfully maintain each of the licenses and leases and working interests in licenses and leases related to its properties, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Our properties are held in the form of licenses and leases and working interests in licenses and leases. If we or the holder of the license or lease fails to meet the specific requirement of a license or lease, the license or lease may terminate or expire. None of the obligations required to maintain each license or lease may be met. The termination or expiration of our licenses or leases or the working interests relating to a license or lease may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Certain leases in our Kokopelli (formerly Gibson Gulch) and South Rangley properties will expire in 2012 and 2013.

 

Risks related to financing continuing and future operations

 

We have a working capital deficiency and will be required to raise capital through financings. We may not be able to obtain capital or financing on satisfactory terms, or at all.

 

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficiency of approximately $7.8 million. Excluding the non-cash warrant liability of $2.2 million related to the fair value of US$ denominated warrants issued in previous equity financings, the working capital deficiency includes a $5.5 million used demand line of credit. As at December 31, 2011, $1.5 million of the demand line of credit remains unused. We expect to incur general and administration expenses of approximately $3.5 million over the next twelve months. The next review date for the demand line of credit is scheduled on or before May 1, 2012. If we are unable to extend or refinance the bank line of credit or meet our general and administration expenses or our share of the joint venture costs through revenues and field operating netback from our oil and gas operations, we will need to raise capital through debt or equity financings. We cannot assure you that debt or equity financing will be available to us, and even if debt or equity financing is available, it may not be on terms acceptable to us. Our inability to access sufficient capital for our operations would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon attaining profitable operations and obtaining sufficient financing to meet obligations and continue exploration and development activities. Whether and when the Company can attain profitability is uncertain. These uncertainties cast significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as going concern.

 

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In the course of our development activities, we have sustained losses and expect losses in the year ended December 31, 2012. We expect to finance our operations primarily through our existing cash and any future financing. Whether and when the Company can attain profitability is uncertain. These uncertainties cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as going concern in the next twelve months, because we will be required to obtain additional capital in the future to continue our operations and there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain such capital, through equity or debt financing, or any combination thereof, or on satisfactory terms or at all. Our independent auditors have included an explanatory paragraph in their report on our consolidated financial statements that describes uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board applicable to a going concern, which implies we will continue to meet our obligations and continue our operations for the next twelve months. Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown, and our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary as a result of the going concern uncertainty.

 

We anticipate making substantial capital expenditures for future acquisition, exploration, development and production projects.  We may not be able to obtain capital or financing necessary to support these projects on satisfactory terms, or at all.

 

We anticipate making substantial capital expenditures for the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the future. If our revenues or reserves decline, we may not have access to the capital necessary to undertake or complete future drilling programs. Debt or equity financing, or cash generated by operations, may not be available to us or may not be sufficient to meet our requirements for capital expenditures or other corporate purposes.  Even if debt or equity financing is available, it may not be on terms acceptable to us. Our inability to access sufficient capital for our operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Our cash flow from our reserves may not be sufficient to fund our ongoing activities at all times, thereby causing us to forfeit our interest in certain properties, miss certain acquisition opportunities and reduce or terminate our operations.

 

Our cash flow from our reserves may not be sufficient to fund our ongoing activities at all times and we are currently utilizing our bank line of credit to fund our working capital deficit. From time to time, we may require additional financing in order to carry out our oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development activities. Failure to obtain such financing on a timely basis could cause us to forfeit its interest in certain properties, not be able to take advantage of certain acquisition opportunities and reduce or terminate our level of operations. If our revenues from our reserves decrease as a result of lower oil and natural gas prices or otherwise, our ability to expend the necessary capital to replace our reserves or to maintain our production will be impaired. If our cash flow from operations is not sufficient to satisfy our capital expenditure requirements, there can be no assurance that additional debt or equity financing will be available to meet these requirements or, if available, on favorable terms.

 

Debt that we incur in the future may limit our ability to obtain financing and to pursue other business opportunities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

From time to time, we may enter into transactions to acquire assets or equity of other organizations. These transactions may be financed in whole or in part with debt, which may increase our debt levels above industry standards for oil and natural gas companies of a similar size. Depending upon future exploration and development plans, we may require additional equity and/or debt financing that may not be available or, if available, may not be available on acceptable terms. None of our organizational documents currently limit the amount of indebtedness that we may incur. The level of our indebtedness from time to time could impair our ability to obtain additional financing on a timely basis to take advantage of business opportunities that may arise.

 

We may be exposed to the credit risk of third parties through certain of our business arrangements.  Non-payment or non-performance by any of these third parties could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We may be exposed to third-party credit risk through our contractual arrangements with our current or future joint venture partners, marketers of our petroleum and natural gas production and other parties. In the event those entities fail to meet their contractual obligations to us, those failures could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, poor credit conditions in the industry and of joint venture partners may affect a joint venture partner's willingness to participate in our ongoing capital program, potentially delaying the program and the results of the program until we find a suitable alternative partner.

 

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Risks related to maintaining reserves and acquiring new sources of oil and natural gas

 

Our success depends upon our ability to find, acquire, develop and commercially produce oil and natural gas, which depends upon factors outside of our control.

 

Oil and natural gas operations involve many risks that even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. Our long-term commercial success depends upon our ability to find, acquire, develop and commercially produce oil and natural gas.  We have only recently commenced production of oil and natural gas.  There is no assurance that our other properties or future properties will achieve commercial production.  Without the continual addition of new reserves, our existing reserves and our production will decline over time as our reserves are exploited. A future increase in our reserves will depend not only upon our ability to explore and develop any properties we may have from time to time, but also upon our ability to select and acquire new suitable producing properties or prospects. No assurance can be given that we will be able to locate satisfactory properties for acquisition or participation. Moreover, if acquisitions or participations are identified, we may determine that current market conditions, the terms of any acquisition or participation arrangement, or pricing conditions, may make the acquisitions or participations uneconomical, and further commercial quantities of oil and natural gas may not be produced, discovered or acquired by us, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Properties that we acquire may not produce as projected, and we may be unable to determine reserve potential, identify liabilities associated with the properties or obtain protection from sellers against such liabilities.

 

Our long-term commercial success depends upon our ability to find, acquire, develop and commercially produce oil and natural gas reserves. However, our review of acquired properties is inherently incomplete, as it generally is not feasible to review in depth every individual property involved in each acquisition. Even a detailed review of records and properties may not necessarily reveal existing or potential problems, nor will it permit a buyer to become sufficiently familiar with the properties to assess fully their deficiencies and potential. Inspections may not always be performed on every well, and environmental problems, such as ground water contamination, are not necessarily observable even when an inspection is undertaken.

 

Our estimated reserves are based on many assumptions that may prove to be inaccurate.  Any material inaccuracies in the reserve estimates or the underlying assumptions may adversely affect the quantities and present value of our reserves.

 

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil, natural gas reserves and the future cash flows attributed to the reserves. Our reserve and associated cash flow estimates are estimates only. In general, estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves and the associated future net cash flows are based upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, such as historical production from the properties, production rates, ultimate reserve recovery, timing and amount of capital expenditures, marketability of oil and gas, royalty rates, the assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies and future operating costs, all of which may vary materially from actual results. All estimates are to some degree speculative, and classifications of reserves are only attempts to define the degree of speculation involved. For those reasons, estimates of the economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves attributable to any particular group of properties, classification of such reserves based on risk of recovery and estimates of future net revenues associated with reserves prepared by different engineers, or by the same engineers at different times, may vary. Our actual production, revenues, taxes and development and operating expenditures with respect to our reserves will vary from our estimates of them, and those variations could be material.

 

Estimates of proved reserves that may be developed and produced in the future are often based upon volumetric calculations and upon analogy to similar types of reserves rather than actual production history. Recovery factors and drainage areas are estimated by experience and analogy to similar producing pools. Estimates based on these methods are generally less reliable than those based on actual production history. Subsequent evaluation of the same reserves based upon production history and production practices will result in variations in the estimated reserves, and those variations could be material.

 

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Our future oil and natural gas production may not result in revenue increases and may be adversely affected by operating conditions, production delays, drilling hazards and environmental damages.

 

Future oil and natural gas exploration may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells, but also from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient petroleum substances to return a profit after drilling, operating and other costs. Completion of a well does not assure a profit on the investment or recovery of drilling, completion and operating costs. In addition, drilling hazards or environmental damage could greatly increase the cost of operations, and various field operating conditions may adversely affect the production from successful wells. These conditions include delays in obtaining governmental approvals or consents, shut-ins of connected wells resulting from extreme weather conditions, insufficient storage or transportation capacity or other geological and mechanical conditions. While diligent well supervision and effective maintenance operations can contribute to maximizing production rates over time, production delays and declines from normal field operating conditions cannot be eliminated and can be expected to adversely affect revenue and cash flow levels to varying degrees.

 

Risks related to management of the Company

 

We may experience difficulty managing our anticipated growth.

 

We may be subject to growth-related risks including capacity constraints and pressure on our internal systems and controls. Our ability to manage growth effectively will require us to continue to implement and improve our operational and financial systems and to attract and retain qualified management and technical personnel to meet the needs of our anticipated growth. Our inability to deal with this growth could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

We depend upon key personnel and the absence of any of these individuals could result in us having to cease operations.

 

Our ability to continue our operation business depends, in large part, upon our ability to attract and maintain qualified key management and technical personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense and we may not be able to attract and retain such personnel.  

 

Strategic relationships upon which we may rely are subject to change, which may diminish our ability to conduct our operations.

 

Our ability to successfully acquire additional licenses, to discover reserves, to participate in drilling opportunities and to identify and enter into commercial arrangements depends on developing and maintaining close working relationships with industry participants and government officials and on our ability to select and evaluate suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. We may not be able to establish these strategic relationships, or if established, we may not be able to maintain them. In addition, the dynamics of our relationships with strategic partners may require us to incur expenses or undertake activities we would not otherwise be inclined to undertake in order to fulfill our obligations to these partners or maintain our relationships. If our strategic relationships are not established or maintained, our business prospects may be limited, which could diminish our ability to conduct our operations.

 

We cannot be certain that current expected expenditures and any current or planned completion/testing programs will be realized.

 

We believe that the costs used to prepare internal budgets are reasonable, however, there are assumptions, uncertainties, and risk that may cause our allocated funds on a per well basis to change as a result of having to alter certain activities from those originally proposed or programmed to reduce and mitigate uncertainties and risks. These assumptions, uncertainties, and risks are inherent in the completion and testing of wells and can include but are not limited to: pipe failure, casing collapse, unusual or unexpected formation pressure, environmental hazards, and other operating or production risk intrinsic in oil and or gas activities. Any of the above may cause a delay in any of our completion/testing programs or our ability to determine reserve potential.

 

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Risks related to federal, state, local and other laws, controls and regulations

 

We are subject to complex federal, provincial, state, local and other laws, controls and regulations that could adversely affect the cost, manner and feasibility of conducting our oil and natural gas operations.

 

Oil and natural gas exploration, production, marketing and transportation activities are subject to extensive controls and regulations imposed by various levels of government, which may be amended from time to time. Governments may regulate or intervene with respect to price, taxes, royalties and the exportation of oil and natural gas. Regulations may be changed from time to time in response to economic or political conditions. The implementation of new regulations or the modification of existing regulations affecting the oil and natural gas industry could reduce demand for crude oil and natural gas and increase our costs, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, in order to conduct oil and natural gas operations, we require licenses from various governmental authorities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain all of the licenses and permits that may be required to conduct operations that we may desire to undertake.

 

There is uncertainty regarding claims of title and rights of the aboriginal people to properties in certain portions of western Canada, and such a claim, if made in respect of our property or assets, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

Aboriginal peoples have claimed aboriginal title and rights to a substantial portion of western Canada. We are not aware that any claims have been made in respect of its property and assets. However, if a claim arose and was successful it would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

We are subject to stringent environmental laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

All phases of the oil and natural gas business present environmental risks and hazards and are subject to environmental regulation under a variety of federal, provincial, state and local laws and regulations. Environmental legislation provides for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with oil and natural gas operations. The legislation also requires that wells and facility sites be operated, maintained, abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. Compliance with legislation can require significant expenditures, and a breach of applicable environmental legislation may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, some of which may be material. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner expected to result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. The discharge of oil, natural gas or other pollutants into the air, soil or water may give rise to liabilities to governments and third parties and may require us to incur costs to remedy any discharge. Environmental laws may result in a curtailment of production or a material increase in the costs of production, development or exploration activities, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

As a public company, our compliance costs and risks have increased in recent years.

 

Legal, accounting and other expenses associated with public company reporting requirements have increased significantly in the past few years. We anticipate that general and administrative costs associated with regulatory compliance will continue to increase with on-going compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as any new rules implemented by the SEC, Canadian Securities Administrators, the NYSE Amex Equities and the Toronto Stock Exchange in the future. These rules and regulations have significantly increased our legal and financial compliance costs and made some activities more time-consuming and costly. We cannot assure you that we will continue to effectively meet all of the requirements of these regulations, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and National Instrument 52-109 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Any failure to effectively implement internal controls, or to resolve difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm our operating results, cause us to fail to meet reporting obligations, or result in our principal executive officer and principal financial officer being required to give a qualified assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. Any such result could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a material adverse effect on the trading price of our common shares and our ability to raise capital. These rules and regulations have made it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage in the future. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers.

  

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Risks Related to Our Being a Foreign Private Issuer

 

As a foreign private issuer, our shareholders may receive less complete and timely data.

 

We are a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our equity securities are accordingly exempt from Sections 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(f) and 16 of the Exchange Act, pursuant to Rule 3a12-3 of the Exchange Act. Therefore, we are not required to file a Schedule 14A proxy statement in relation to our annual meetings of shareholders. The submission of proxy and annual meeting of shareholder information on Form 6-K may result in shareholders having less complete and timely information in connection with shareholder actions. The exemption from Section 16 rules regarding reports of beneficial ownership and purchases and sales of common shares by insiders and restrictions on insider trading in our securities may result in shareholders having less data and there being fewer restrictions on insiders’ activities in our securities.

 

It may be difficult to enforce judgments or bring actions outside the United States against us and certain of our directors and officers.

 

It may be difficult to bring and enforce suits against us. We are incorporated in British Columbia, Canada.  Many of our directors and officers are not residents of the United States and some of our assets are located outside of the United States.  As a result, it may be difficult for U.S. holders of our common shares to effect service of process on these persons within the United States or to enforce judgments obtained in the U.S. based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us or our officers and directors.  In addition, a shareholder should not assume that the courts of Canada (i) would enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained in actions against us or our officers or directors predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or other laws of the United States, or (ii) would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against us or our officers or directors predicated upon the U.S. federal securities laws or other laws of the United States.

 

Risks related to investing in our common shares

 

We have not paid any dividends on our common shares.  Consequently, your only opportunity currently to achieve a return on your investment will be if the market price of our common shares appreciates above the price that you pay for our common shares.

 

We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common shares since our incorporation.  Any decision to pay dividends on our common shares will be made by our board of directors on the basis of our earnings, financial requirements and other conditions existing at such future time. Consequently, your only opportunity to achieve a return on your investment in our securities will be if the market price of our common shares appreciates and you are able to sell your common shares at a profit.

 

Our common share price has been volatile and your investment in our common shares could suffer a decline in value.

 

Our common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE Amex Equities. The market price of our common shares may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include price fluctuations of precious metals, government regulations, disputes regarding mining claims, broad stock market fluctuations and economic conditions in the United States. 

 

Dilution through officer, director, employee, consultant or agent options could adversely affect our shareholders.

 

Because our success is highly dependent upon our officers, directors, employees, consultants and agents, we have granted to some or all of our key officers, directors, employees, consultants and agents options to purchase common shares as non-cash incentives. To the extent that we grant significant numbers of options and those options are exercised, the interests of our other shareholders may be diluted. As of April 26, 2012, there were 9,329,001 common share purchase options outstanding, of which 7,201,506 common share purchase options are vested and exercisable. If all the vested options were exercised, it would result in an additional 7,201,506 common shares being issued and outstanding.

 

The issuance of additional common shares may negatively affect the trading price of our common shares.

 

We have issued equity securities in the past and may continue to issue equity securities to finance our activities in the future, including to finance future acquisitions, or as consideration for acquisitions of businesses or assets. In addition, outstanding options and warrants to purchase our common shares may be exercised, resulting in the issuance of additional common shares. The issuance by us of additional common shares would result in dilution to our shareholders, and even the perception that such an issuance may occur could have a negative effect on the trading price of our common shares.

 

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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

 

A. History and Development of the Company

 

Introduction

 

Our executive office is located at:

 

598 – 999 Canada Place

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3E1

Telephone: (604) 638-5050

Facsimile: (604) 638-5051

Website: www.dejour.com

Email: rhodgkinson@dejour.com or mwong@dejour.com

 

The contact person is: Mr. Robert L. Hodgkinson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer or Mr. Mathew H. Wong, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.

 

Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE Amex Equities Stock Exchange under the symbol “DEJ”.

 

Our authorized capital consists of three classes of shares: an unlimited number of common shares; an unlimited number of preferred shares designated as First Preferred Shares, issuable in series; and an unlimited number of preferred shares designated as Second Preferred Shares, issuable in series. There are no indentures or agreements limiting the payment of dividends and there are no conversion rights, special liquidation rights, pre-emptive rights or subscription rights.

 

The First Preferred Shares have priority over the Common Shares and the Second Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets in the event of a winding up of Dejour. The Second Preferred Shares have priority over the Common Shares with respect to dividends and surplus assets in the event of a winding up of Dejour.

 

As of December 31, 2011, there were 126,892,386 common shares issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2011, there were no First Preferred Shares and no Second Preferred Shares issued and outstanding.

 

Incorporation and Name Changes

 

Dejour Energy Inc. (formerly Dejour Enterprises Ltd.) is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada. The Company was originally incorporated as “Dejour Mines Limited” on March 29, 1968 under the laws of the Province of Ontario. By articles of amendment dated October 30, 2001, the issued shares were consolidated on the basis of one (1) new for every fifteen (15) old shares and the name of the Company was changed to Dejour Enterprises Ltd. On June 6, 2003, the shareholders approved a resolution to complete a one-for-three-share consolidation, which became effective on October 1, 2003. In 2005, the Company was continued in British Columbia under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). On March 9, 2011, the Company changed its name from Dejour Enterprises Ltd. to Dejour Energy Inc.

 

Financings

 

We have financed our operations through funds from loans, public/private placements of common shares, common shares issued for property, common shares issued in debt settlements, and shares issued upon exercise of stock options and share purchase warrants. The following table summarizes our financings for the past three fiscal years.

 

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Fiscal Year   Nature of Share Issuance   Number of Shares   Gross Proceeds
(Cdn$)
 
Fiscal 2009   Exercise of Stock Options   631,856   273,223  
    Private Placement(1)   2,710,332   1,626,199  
    Public Offering(2)   10,766,665   3,425,060  
             
Fiscal 2010   Private Placement(3)   2,907,334   1,017,567  
    Private Placement(4)   2,000,000   750,000  
    Public Offering/Private Placement (5)   7,142,858   2,000,000  
    Private Placement (6)   2,339,315   888,940  
             
Fiscal 2011   Public Offering (7)   11,010,000   3,288,641  
    Exercise of Warrants   4,551,841   1,688,147  
    Exercise of Options   1,150,000   402,500  

  

(1) In October 2009, we completed a private placement and issued 2,710,332 flow-through shares (“FTS”) at Cdn$0.60 per share. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$1,626,199. In connection with this private placement, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$83,980 and other related costs of Cdn$73,427.

 

(2) In December 2009, we completed a public offering and issued 10,766,665 units at US$0.30 per unit. Each unit consists of 10,766,665 common shares and 8,075,000 share purchase warrants, exercisable at US$0.40 per share on or before December 23, 2014. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$3,425,060 (US$3,230,000). In connection with this public offering, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$203,180 and other related costs of Cdn$140,790. We also issued 645,999 agent’s warrants, exercisable at US$0.46 per share on or before November 3, 2014. The grant date fair values of the warrants and agent’s warrants, estimated to be $888,250 and $71,060 respectively, have been included in share capital on a net basis and accordingly have not been recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

 

(3) In March 2010, we completed a private placement and issued 2,907,334 flow-through units at Cdn$0.35 per unit. Each unit consists of 2,907,334 common shares and 1,453,667 share purchase warrants, exercisable at $0.45 per share on or before March 3, 2011. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$1,017,567. In connection with this private placement, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$54,575 and other related costs of $52,819. We also issued 37,423 agent’s warrants, exercisable at Cdn$0.45 per share on or before March 3, 2011.

 

(4) In September 2010, we completed a private placement and issued 2,000,000 flow-through shares at Cdn$0.375 per share. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$750,000. In connection with this private placement, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$37,500 and other related costs of Cdn$38,890.

 

(5) In November 2010, we completed an offering of 7,142,858 units at Cdn$0.28 per unit, partially pursuant to a public offering and partially pursuant to a private placement. Each unit consists of one common share and 0.65 of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole common share purchase warrant is exercisable into one common share at Cdn$0.40 per share on or before November 17, 2015. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$2,000,000. In connection with this offering, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$120,000 and other related costs of Cdn$123,423.

 

(6) In December 2010, we completed a private placement and issued 2,339,315 flow-through shares at Cdn$0.38 per share. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$888,940. In connection with this private placement, we paid finders’ fees of Cdn$53,337 and other related costs of Cdn$61,862. We also issued 140,359 agent’s warrants, exercisable at Cdn$0.38 per share on or before December 23, 2011. Directors and Officers of the Company purchased 513,157 shares of this offering.

 

(7) In February 2011, we completed a public offering of 11,010,000 units at US $0.30 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at US$0.35 per common share on or before February 10, 2012. Gross proceeds raised were Cdn$3,288,641 (US$3,303,000). In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of Cdn$196,694 (US$199,710) in cash and other related costs of Cdn$119,602 in cash.

 

Past Capital Expenditures

 

Fiscal Year   Cash flows used for equipment and resource properties
     
Fiscal 2009 (Canadian GAAP)   Cdn$2,626,488 (1)
Fiscal 2010 (IFRS)   Cdn$5,038,711 (2)
Fiscal 2011 (IFRS)   Cdn$8,360,376 (3)

 

(1) $39,279 of these funds was spent on the purchase of corporate and other assets; and $2,587,209 was spent on our resource properties. (For a breakdown on the resource property expenditures, see Note 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, filed with our annual report on Form 20-F on June 30, 2010.)

 

(2) $26,945 of these funds was spent on the purchase of corporate and other assets; and $5,011,766 was spent on our resource properties. (For a breakdown on the resource property expenditures, see Notes 5 and 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, filed with this annual report on Form 20-F.)

 

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(3) $28,867 of these funds was spent on the purchase of corporate and other assets; and $8,331,509 was spent on our resource properties. (For a breakdown on the resource property expenditures, see Notes 5 and 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, filed with this annual report on Form 20-F.)

 

Capital Expenditures

 

Additions to property and equipment, and exploration and evaluation assets:

 

    Three months ended December 31,     Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    $     $     $     $  
Land acquisition and retention     37,197       31,337       241,911       272,837  
Drilling and completion     1,853,487       1,113,000       4,397,819       2,206,270  
Facility and pipelines     290,381       331,799       2,949,008       1,243,616  
Capitalized general and administrative     168,403       145,620       742,771       1,289,043  
Other assets     148       (15,261 )     28,867       26,945  
      2,349,616       1,606,495       8,360,376       5,038,711  

 

During 2011, the Company further refined its focus toward the conversion of resources into reserves. As a result, the Company’s asset characterization has moved toward more tangible low risk near term development projects, moderate risk appraisal opportunities and moderate to high risk exploration potential.

 

In 2011, the Company’s focus was on production optimization of the Drake/Woodrush property, while finalizing pre-drilling activities for the Kokopelli development and drilling a discovery well at South Rangely.

 

Most of the waterflood capital expenditures have already been spent in fiscal 2011. Future capital expenditures at Woodrush in the upcoming year of 2012 are expected to be approximately $1.2 to $1.5 million and funded through its cash flow from operations and the undrawn line of credit. In the U.S., the Company plans to drill up to eight wells during 2012 and its share of expenditures ranges from $6.5 to $11 million. The Company plans to fund the expenditures through additional financing, including debt, equity or joint venture financing, or disposal of non-core assets.

 

DAILY PRODUCTION

 

    Three months ended December 31,     Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
By Product                                
Natural gas (mcf/d)     1,376       1,614       1,184       1,504  
Oil and natural gas liquids (bbls/d)     242       149       223       236  
Total (boe/d)     471       418       421       487  

 

The decrease in natural gas production for the year ended December 31, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”) was primarily the result of the temporary curtailment of production due to maintenance related downtime at the regional gas processing plant in the 2 nd quarter of 2011 and extended to the third week of July 2011. This regional gas processing plant is operated by a third party and is not under the Company’s control. Gas production resumed during the third week of July 2011. The decrease in natural gas production for the current quarter was because gas production is restricted to a maximum daily limit, due to 100% compressor capacity.

 

The decrease in oil production for the current year was the result of production restrictions imposed by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of British Columbia (“OGC”) on the Company’s Woodrush property prior to the successful implementation of the waterflood in the Halfway “E” Pool.

 

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B. Business Overview

 

General

 

The Company is in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing energy projects with a focus on oil and gas exploration in Canada and the United States. The Company holds approximately 113,000 net acres of oil and gas leases in the following regions:

 

· The Peace River Arch of northwestern British Columbia and northeastern Alberta, Canada
· The Piceance, Paradox and Uinta Basins in the US Rocky Mountains

 

Summary

 

Over the past three years, the Company has evolved its forward focus from acquiring resource potential toward conversion of resources into reserves. This process involved several distinct steps on the same continuum including:

 

· Classification and prioritization of acreage based on economic promise, technical robustness, infrastructural and logistic advantage and commercial maturity
· Evaluation and development planning for top tier acreage positions
· Developing partnerships within financial and industry circles to speed the exploitation process, and
· Aggressively bringing production on line where feasible

 

As a result of these moves, the Company’s asset characterization has moved toward more tangible low risk near term development projects, moderate risk appraisal opportunities and moderate to high risk exploration potential.

 

Our business objective is to grow our oil and gas production and generate sufficient cash flow to continue to expand company operations and enhance shareholder value.

 

Specialized Skill and Knowledge: Exploration for and development of petroleum and natural gas resources requires specialized skills and knowledge including in the areas of petroleum engineering, geophysics, geology and title. The Company and its subsidiaries have obtained personnel with the required specialized skills and knowledge to carry out their respective operations. While the current labour market in the industry is highly competitive, the Company expects to be able to attract and maintain appropriately qualified employees for fiscal 2012.

 

Cycles: All of the Company's operations in Canada are affected by seasonal operating conditions. Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd., our wholly owned subsidiary, holds properties in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia which are accessible to heavy equipment in winter only when the ground is frozen, typically between December to early April. For this reason drilling and pipeline construction ceases over the remainder of the year, limiting growth to winter only. Production operations continue year round in these areas once production is established. The prices that the Company will receive for oil and gas production in the future are weighted to world benchmark prices and may be adversely affected by mild weather conditions. Recently there has been a significant change in the supply demand balance and commodity prices have fallen dramatically. The Company expects this condition to persist for several months but the Company believes that a balance between production and consumption and a stable price environment will be reestablished by the end of 2012. See "Risk Factors – Risks related to operating an exploration, development and production company".

 

Environmental Protection: The Company's operations are subject to environmental regulations (including regular environmental impact assessments and permitting) in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Such regulations cover a wide variety of matters, including, without limitation, emission of greenhouse gases, prevention of waste, pollution and protection of the environment, labour regulations and worker safety. Under such regulations there are preventative obligations, clean-up costs and liabilities for toxic or hazardous substances which may exist on or under any of its properties or which may be produced as a result of its operations. Environmental legislation and legislation relating to exploration and production of oil and natural gas will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their directors and employees. Such stricter standards could impact the Company's costs and have an adverse effect on results of operations. The Company expects to incur abandonment and site reclamation costs as existing oil and gas properties are abandoned and reclaimed; however, the Company does not anticipate making material expenditures beyond normal compliance with environmental regulations in 2012 and future years.

 

Employees: The Company had the equivalent of approximately 18 full-time employees and consultants during 2011.

 

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Social or Environmental Policies: The health and safety of employees, contractors and the public, as well as the protection of the environment, is of utmost importance to the Company. The Company endeavors to conduct its operations in a manner that will minimize adverse effects of emergency situations by:

 

complying with government regulations and standards;
following industry codes, practices and guidelines;
ensuring prompt, effective response and repair to emergency situations and environmental incidents; and
educating employees and contractors of the importance of compliance with corporate safety and environmental rules and procedures.

 

The Company believes that all Company personnel have a vital role in achieving excellence in environmental, health and safety performance. This is best achieved through careful planning and the support and active participation of everyone involved.

 

Competitive Conditions: The Company operates in geographical areas where there is strong competition by other companies for reserve acquisitions, exploration leases, licences and concessions and skilled industry personnel. The Company’s competitors include major integrated oil and natural gas companies and numerous other independent oil and natural gas companies and individual producers and operators, many of whom have greater financial and personnel resources than the Company. The Company’s ability to acquire additional property rights, to discover reserves, to participate in drilling opportunities and to identify and enter into commercial arrangements with customers is dependent upon developing and maintaining close working relationships with its current industry partners and joint operators, and its ability to select and evaluate suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment.

 

Three Year History

 

2011

 

In 2011, the Company’s focus was on production optimization of the Drake/Woodrush property, while finalizing pre-drilling activities for the Kokopelli development and drilling a discovery well at South Rangely.

 

During the year, the Company achieved the following major objectives and also made significant progress on key strategic initiatives that resulted in:

 

(1) Successful implementation and expansion of the Halfway “E” oil pool waterflood on the Company’s Woodrush property.
(2) Obtained a $7 million line of credit from a Canadian bank to refinance the bridge loan and to provide funds for general corporate purposes.
(3) Generated positive operating cash flow for the second half of the year.
(4) Completed all requirements for drilling on the Company’s federal leases at Gibson Gulch, Piceance Basin, Colorado, resulting in the first drilling permits being issued in the fourth quarter of the year.
(5) Completed and tested a discovery well at South Rangely. After the well was successfully fractured and stimulated, the well flowed rich gas from the Mancos "B" Sand in commercial quantities.

 

2010

 

In 2010, the Company’s focus was on increasing production, reserves, and operational efficiency at the Drake/Woodrush properties, while maintaining all prospective acreage holdings and positioning for renewed drilling activities as both the business environment and commodity prices improved.

 

During the year, the Company achieved the following major objectives and also made significant progress on key strategic initiatives that resulted in:

 

(1) Extended the limits of the Woodrush halfway pool by drilling three successful development wells in 2010.

 

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(2) Received approval from the British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission to implement a waterflood in the Halfway “E” oil pool at Woodrush and began project implementation in October.

 

(3) Raised gross proceeds of $4.7 million in equity, allowing the Company to support the development of oil and gas properties in the Drake/Woodrush properties.

 

(4) Obtained a bridge loan credit facility of up to $5 million, allowing the Company to refinance its existing bank facility and fund its working capital and capital expenditures.

 

2009

 

In 2009, the Company’s focus was on the restructuring of current assets and operations to reduce debt and lower operating costs while maintaining all prospective acreage holdings and positioning for renewed drilling activities as both the business environment and commodity prices improved.

 

Despite the difficult environment faced in 2009, the Company was able to achieve all major objectives and also make significant progress on key strategic initiatives that resulted in the following:

 

(1) Increased Net Proved and Probable Reserves by more than 3,500% from slightly more than 6 BCFE to over 217 BCFE. The before tax discounted (NPV 10 ) value of the Company’s proved and probable reserves, net of all future costs for development is now valued at $324 million. This is up from $31 million as at December 31, 2008. The major increase in reserves results from developments in the Gibson Gulch field in the Piceance Basin where the Company holds a 72% working interest in 2200 gross acres. This property is discussed in more detail later in this report.

 

 

(2) Reduced total liabilities from $18.3 million to $6.2 million
(3) Reduced working capital deficit of $12.7 million at the end of 2008 to $20.0 thousand at the end of 2009

 

(4) Raised $5 million of equity, allowing the Company to execute its winter drilling program in Woodrush Field.

 

(5) Strengthening our Board of Directors with the addition of Stephen Mut as Co-Chairman of the Board and Darren Devine as Director.

 

(6) We disposed of all of our holdings in Titan Uranium for proceeds of $2,305,491. We retained a 10% carried interest and a 1% net smelter return on approximately 578,365 acres of uranium leases.

 

United States vs. Foreign Sales/Assets

 

Commencing the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded our reported oil and gas revenue.

 

Gross Revenue for fiscal year ended:   Canada     United States  
             
12/31/2009 (Canadian GAAP)   $ 6,470,725        
12/31/2010 (IFRS)   $ 8,085,627        
12/31/2011 (IFRS)   $ 8,824,345        

 

Asset Location as of:   Canada     United States  
             
12/31/2009 (Canadian GAAP)   $ 16,874,298     $ 29,011,578  
12/31/2010 (IFRS)   $ 18,563,424     $ 11,849,967  
12/31/2011 (IFRS)   $ 20,622,433     $ 8,816,003  

 

Commodity Price Environment

 

Generally, the demand for, and the price of, natural gas increases during the colder winter months and decreases during the warmer summer months. Pipelines, utilities, local distribution companies and industrial users utilize natural gas storage facilities and purchase some of their anticipated winter requirements during the summer, which can lessen seasonal demand fluctuations. Crude oil and the demand for heating oil are also impacted by seasonal factors, with generally higher prices in the winter. Seasonal anomalies, such as mild winters, sometimes lessen these fluctuations.

 

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Our results of operations and financial condition are significantly affected by oil and natural gas commodity prices, which can fluctuate dramatically. The market for oil and natural gas is beyond our control and prices are difficult to predict.

  

Forward Contracts

 

The Company is not bound by an agreement (including any transportation agreement) directly or through an aggregator, under which it may be precluded from fully realizing, or may be protected from the full effect of, future market prices for oil and gas.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s crude oil risk management positions at December 31, 2011:

 

Instrument type   Contract Month   Volume     Price per
barrel
 
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures   February 2012   4,000 barrels per month     US$ 98  
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures   March 2012   4,000 barrels per month     US$ 98  
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures   April 2012   4,000 barrels per month     US$ 98  

 

Additional Information Concerning Abandonment and Reclamation Costs

 

For the Company’s Canadian and US oil and gas interests, the well abandonment costs for all wells with reserves have been included at the property level. The Company estimated the total undiscounted amount of the cash flows required to settle the retirement obligations to be approximately $1,635,000. These obligations are expected to be settled over the next 20 years with the majority of costs incurred between 2018 and 2025. Additional abandonment costs associated with non-reserves wells, lease reclamation costs and facility abandonment and reclamation expenses have not been included.

 

Government Regulations

 

Our oil and natural gas exploration, production and related operations, when developed, are subject to extensive laws and regulations promulgated by federal, state, tribal and local authorities and agencies. These laws and regulations often require permits for drilling operations, drilling bonds and reports concerning operations, and impose other requirements relating to the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. Many of the laws and regulations govern the location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the plugging and abandoning of wells, the restoration of properties upon which wells are drilled, temporary storage tank operations, air emissions from flaring, compression, the construction and use of access roads, sour gas management and the disposal of fluids used in connection with operations.

 

Our operations are subject to environmental regulations (including regular environmental impact assessments and permitting) in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Such regulations cover a wide variety of matters, including, without limitation, emission of greenhouse gases, prevention of waste, pollution and protection of the environment, labour regulations and worker safety. Under such regulations there are preventative obligations, clean-up costs and liabilities for toxic or hazardous substances which may exist on or under any of its properties or which may be produced as a result of its operations. Environmental legislation and legislation relating to exploration and production of oil and natural gas will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their directors and employees. Such stricter standards could impact our costs and have an adverse effect on results of operations.

 

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The Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, or CERCLA, and comparable state statutes impose strict, joint and several liability on owners and operators of sites and on persons who disposed of or arranged for the disposal of "hazardous substances" found at such sites. It is not uncommon for the government to file claims requiring cleanup actions, demands for reimbursement for government-incurred cleanup costs, or natural resource damages, or for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by hazardous substances released into the environment. The Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and comparable state statutes govern the disposal of "solid waste" and "hazardous waste" and authorize the imposition of substantial fines and penalties for noncompliance, as well as requirements for corrective actions. Although CERCLA currently excludes petroleum from its definition of "hazardous substance," state laws affecting our operations may impose clean-up liability relating to petroleum and petroleum-related products. In addition, although RCRA classifies certain oil field wastes as "non-hazardous," such exploration and production wastes could be reclassified as hazardous wastes thereby making such wastes subject to more stringent handling and disposal requirements. CERCLA, RCRA and comparable state statutes can impose liability for clean-up of sites and disposal of substances found on drilling and production sites long after operations on such sites have been completed. Other statutes relating to the storage and handling of pollutants include the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or OPA, which requires certain owners and operators of facilities that store or otherwise handle oil to prepare and implement spill response plans relating to the potential discharge of oil into surface waters. The OPA, contains numerous requirements relating to prevention of, reporting of, and response to oil spills into waters of the United States. State laws mandate oil cleanup programs with respect to contaminated soil. A failure to comply with OPA's requirements or inadequate cooperation during a spill response action may subject a responsible party to civil or criminal enforcement actions.

 

The Endangered Species Act, or ESA, seeks to ensure that activities do not jeopardize endangered or threatened animal, fish and plant species, or destroy or modify the critical habitat of such species. Under the ESA, exploration and production operations, as well as actions by federal agencies, may not significantly impair or jeopardize the species or its habitat. The ESA has been used to prevent or delay drilling activities and provides for criminal penalties for willful violations of its provisions. Other statutes that provide protection to animal and plant species and that may apply to our operations include, without limitation, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Although we believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with these statutes, any change in these statutes or any reclassification of a species as threatened or endangered or re-determination of the extent of "critical habit" could subject us to significant expenses to modify our operations or could force us to discontinue some operations altogether.

 

The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, requires a thorough review of the environmental impacts of "major federal actions" and a determination of whether proposed actions on federal and certain Indian lands would result in "significant impact." For purposes of NEPA, "major federal action" can be something as basic as issuance of a required permit. For oil and gas operations on federal and certain Indian lands or requiring federal permits, NEPA review can increase the time for obtaining approval and impose additional regulatory burdens on the natural gas and oil industry, thereby increasing our costs of doing business and our profitability.

 

The Clean Water Act, or CWA, and comparable state statutes, impose restrictions and controls on the discharge of pollutants, including spills and leaks of oil and other substances, into waters of the United States. The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited, except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or an analogous state agency. The CWA regulates storm water run-off from oil and natural gas facilities and requires a storm water discharge permit for certain activities. Such a permit requires the regulated facility to monitor and sample storm water run-off from its operations. The CWA and regulations implemented thereunder also prohibit discharges of dredged and fill material in wetlands and other waters of the United States unless authorized by an appropriately issued permit. The CWA and comparable state statutes provide for civil, criminal and administrative penalties for unauthorized discharges for oil and other pollutants and impose liability on parties responsible for those discharges for the costs of cleaning up any environmental damage caused by the release and for natural resource damages resulting from the release.

 

The Safe Drinking Water Act, or SDWA, and the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program promulgated thereunder, regulate the drilling and operation of subsurface injection wells. EPA directly administers the UIC program in some states and in others the responsibility for the program has been delegated to the state. The program requires that a permit be obtained before drilling a disposal well. Violation of these regulations and/or contamination of groundwater by oil and natural gas drilling, production, and related operations may result in fines, penalties, and remediation costs, among other sanctions and liabilities under the SWDA and state laws. In addition, third party claims may be filed by landowners and other parties claiming damages for alternative water supplies, property damages, and bodily injury.

 

The Clean Air Act, as amended, restricts the emission of air pollutants from many sources, including oil and gas operations. New facilities may be required to obtain permits before work can begin, and existing facilities may be required to incur capital costs in order to remain in compliance. In addition, the EPA has promulgated more stringent regulations governing emissions of toxic air pollutants from sources in the oil and gas industry, and these regulations may increase the costs of compliance for some facilities.

 

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Significant studies and research have been devoted to climate change and global warming, and climate change has developed into a major political issue in the United States and globally. Certain research suggests that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change and pose a threat to the environment. Recent scientific research and political debate has focused in part on carbon dioxide and methane incidental to oil and natural gas exploration and production. Many state governments have enacted legislation directed at controlling greenhouse gas emissions, and future state and federal legislation and regulation could impose additional restrictions or requirements in connection with our operations and favor use of alternative energy sources, which could increase operating costs and demand for oil products. As such, our business could be materially adversely affected by domestic and international legislation targeted at controlling climate change.

 

We expect to incur abandonment and site reclamation costs as existing oil and gas properties are abandoned and reclaimed; however, we do not anticipate making material expenditures beyond normal compliance with environmental regulations in 2012 and future years.

 

The health and safety of employees, contractors and the public, as well as the protection of the environment, is of utmost importance to us. We endeavour to conduct our operations in a manner that will minimize adverse effects of emergency situations by:

 

· complying with government regulations and standards;
· following industry codes, practices and guidelines;
· ensuring prompt, effective response and repair to emergency situations and environmental incidents; and
· educating employees and contractors of the importance of compliance with corporate safety and environmental rules and procedures.

 

We believe that all of our personnel have a vital role in achieving excellence in environmental, health and safety performance. This is best achieved through careful planning and the support and active participation of everyone involved.

 

Competition

 

We operate in geographical areas where there is strong competition by other companies for reserve acquisitions, exploration leases, licences and concessions and skilled industry personnel. Our competitors include major integrated oil and natural gas companies and numerous other independent oil and natural gas companies and individual producers and operators, many of whom have greater financial and personnel resources than us. Our ability to acquire additional property rights, to discover reserves, to participate in drilling opportunities and to identify and enter into commercial arrangements with customers is dependent upon developing and maintaining close working relationships with its current industry partners and joint operators, and its ability to select and evaluate suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment.

 

We compete with many companies possessing greater financial resources and technical facilities for the acquisition of oil and gas properties, exploration and production equipment, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees.

 

Seasonality

 

All of our operations in Canada are affected by seasonal operating conditions. Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd., our wholly owned subsidiary, holds properties in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia which are accessible to heavy equipment in winter only when the ground is frozen, typically between December to early April. For this reason drilling and pipeline construction ceases over the remainder of the year, limiting growth to winter only. Production operations continue year round in these areas once production is established. The prices that we will receive for oil and gas production in the future are weighted to world benchmark prices and may be adversely affected by mild weather conditions.

 

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C. Organizational Structure

 

Dejour Energy Inc. (formerly Dejour Enterprises Ltd.) is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada. The Company was originally incorporated as “Dejour Mines Limited” on March 29, 1968 under the laws of the Province of Ontario. By articles of amendment dated October 30, 2001, the issued shares were consolidated on the basis of one (1) new for every fifteen (15) old shares and the name of the Company was changed to Dejour Enterprises Ltd. On June 6, 2003, the shareholders approved a resolution to complete a one-for-three-share consolidation, which became effective on October 1, 2003. In 2005, the Company was continued in British Columbia under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). On March 9, 2011, the Company changed its name from Dejour Enterprises Ltd. to Dejour Energy Inc.

 

Intercorporate Relationships

 

We have four 100% owned subsidiaries:

 

· Dejour Energy (USA) Corp. (“Dejour USA”), a Nevada corporation, holds Dejour's United States oil and gas interests,
· Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd. (“DEAL”), an Alberta corporation, holds its Canadian oil and gas interests in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia;
· Wild Horse Energy Ltd. (“Wild Horse”), an inactive Alberta corporation, and
· 0855524 B.C. Ltd. (“0855524 ”) , a British Columbia Corporation, which had disposed of its Montney (Buick Creek) property during 2010 and is currently inactive.

 

D. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Our executive offices are located in rented premises of approximately 2,519 sq. ft. at 598 – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E1.  We began occupying these facilities on July 1, 2009.  Current monthly base rent is $6,088.

 

Resource Properties

 

Our current focus is on oil and gas properties located in the United States and Canada. We formerly had direct interest in uranium exploration properties, which we sold to Titan Uranium Inc. in 2006 for Titan common shares. We sold all of our Titan common shares in 2009, but retained a 1% NSR on all the properties sold to Titan, and a 10% working interest in each claim, carried by Titan to a completed bankable feasibility study after which we may elect to participate as to its 10% interest or convert to an additional 1% NSR.

 

We currently have oil and gas leases in the following regions:

 

· The Piceance, Paradox and Uinta Basins in the US Rocky Mountains.
· The Peace River Arch of northeastern British Columbia and north western Alberta, Canada.

 

United States Oil and Gas Properties

 

In July 2006, our U.S. subsidiary, Dejour USA, entered into a participation agreement (the “2006 Retamco Agreement”) with Retamco Operating, Inc. (“Retamco”), a U.S. privately owned oil and gas corporation, and Brownstone Ventures (US) Inc. (“Brownstone”), a subsidiary of Brownstone Ventures Inc., a Canadian company listed on the TSX-V. Under the agreement, Dejour USA and Brownstone agreed to participate in the ownership of specified oil and gas leasehold interests and related exploration and development of those leases located in the Piceance, Uinta and Paradox Basins of western Colorado and eastern Utah.

 

In June 2008, Dejour USA entered into a further purchase and sale agreement with Retamco resulting in Dejour USA acquiring an additional 64,000 net acres involving the same properties in which it purchased an interest in the 2006 Retamco Agreement. Additionally, as a part of this latter agreement Dejour USA sold its 25% working interests in two wells in the North Barcus Creek Prospect (located in Piceance Basin, Colorado) and its lease interest in the Rio Blanco Deep Prospect (located in northern Colorado).

 

Certain leases expired or sold, and the Company currently has approximately 100,000 net acres in the Piceance, Paradox and Uinta Projects.

 

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Kokopelli (Gibson Gulch)

 

The Company continued working with its partners to bring this project into production. Dejour has a 71.43% working interest in this 2,200 acre project which is ideally situated for exploitation of both the Williams Fork and Mancos shale bodies. The Williams Companies, Inc. and Bill Barrett Corporation are developing and producing on adjacent acreage to the east, west and north of the Company’s acreage. Dejour USA has worked closely with important constituents including local citizenry and government, the Bureau of Land Management and the Colorado Division of Wildlife to develop a mutually acceptable development plan for this environmentally sensitive area. In 2010, we were granted approval to develop a 660 acre portion of the leases with 10-acre spacing. Approval of this spacing on the remainder of the lease acreage has enabled us and our partner to drill up to 220 wells (158 wells net to us) from a few multi-well drilling pads to optimally exploit the gas reserves in the subsurface. Construction of the first drilling pad commenced in the fourth quarter of 2011 with production expected to begin in the second half of 2012.

 

South Rangely

 

The Rangely Prospect Area is just south of Rangely Field near the Utah border. In the Rangely prospect area, fractured Mancos Shale is producing gas. The Mancos also contains sandstone intervals, Mancos A and Mancos B, which can be productive. The eastern shoulder of the Douglas Creek Arch and the flanks of the Rangely Anticline as well as other areas of the basin are being explored for this Cretaceous age strata. The Mancos is also considered a source rock in the area.

 

Evaluation and subsequent exploitation of an oil prospect at South Rangely, was deferred from the fourth quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011, as a result of minor delays in the permitting process that prevented drilling from occurring before the winter drilling prohibitions designed to protect big game habitat. Despite a minor delay, we did not alter our plans to drill an evaluation well on the 7,000 acre lease located just south of Rangely field. Recent advances in horizontal drilling and fracture stimulation technology have moved this previously marginal development into robust economic status. Success at South Rangely may allow us to revisit plans to evaluate and potentially exploit our North Rangely prospect.

 

In May 2011, we announced that we and our partners had executed a development alliance with a private Dallas based US E&P with adjacent properties and in June 2011, we announced that it has drilled and set casing on an initial vertical well to test the Mancos/Niobrara potential on its South Rangely. After a thorough review of the well data the well will be completed, fractured and flow tested to determine the commercial potential of the Lower Mancos “C” Sand in this area

 

In June 2011, the Company drilled and cased an evaluation well on this 5,500 gross acre (3,300 net acre) lease which is located just south of the Rangely field. The well was drilled and casing set on approximately 90 feet of gross Mancos "B" Sand and later successfully fractured and stimulated. The well flowed rich gas from the Mancos "B" Sand in commercial quantities. Analysis of the gas showed a higher natural gas liquid (“NGL”) yield from the South Rangely discovery than that expected from our NGL development at Kokopelli (formerly Gibson Gulch).

 

West Grand Valley (Piceance Basin)

 

On the Company’s West Grand Valley property, Dejour operates approximately 5,180 acres (gross) with a 71.43% working interest in an area of active drilling by EnCana, Laramie Partners II and Axia. Success in developing the gas in the Lower Mancos (Niobrara) section has revitalized drilling interest in this area of the Piceance Basin. Included in the West Grand Valley property acreage is the 1400+ acre Roan Creek evaluation project. This project is located very close to and sandwiched between existing Williams Fork gas fields operated by Occidental and Chevron. While it is likely that the Williams Fork at Roan Creek will be somewhat thinner than is found to the east and west, Roan Creek has Mancos potential which can be tested via an exploratory tail to a Williams Fork appraisal well. During 2009, the various geologic and commercial studies conducted by us highlighted the potential at Roan Creek. As a result of those studies, we began to make plans for a single well drilling program. The permitting process is underway and drilling at Roan Creek will follow the first increment of drilling at Kokopelli.

 

Future Exploration and Evaluation

 

As a result of a reasonably comprehensive geologic and commercial study in 2009, Dejour has high graded two future development and appraisal projects including:

 

· Plateau (Piceance Basin) – We have 71.43% working interest in this 3,014 acre (gross) project located south of Roan Creek has Williams Fork potential as evidenced by successful drilling by EnCana Corporation at acreage adjacent to the Company’s holdings.

 

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· North Rangely – We have 71.43% working interest in this 18,000 acre (gross) project located north of the Rangely Field, is prospective for oil in the Lower Mancos (Niobrara), Dakota, Morrison and Phosphoria formations.

 

These potential developments will be deferred to at least 2013 as the current natural gas price has caused Dejour to delay the start of investments on its other leases in Colorado. Exploitation of these opportunities will in all likelihood proceed once developments at Kokopelli, South Rangely and Roan Creek have been advanced to the point that Company’s cash flow and proved producing reserve base can support the additional development costs.

 

Other Prospect Areas

 

We have approximately 77,403 net acres in the following prospect areas, which are considered as non-core projects of the Company.

 

Area   Prospect   Net acres to Dejour
Piceance   Book Cliffs   11,524
    Gunnison   753
Paradox   San Juan   169
Uinta   Bitter Creek   240
    Bonanza   262
    Cisco   5,071
    Displacement   4,125
    Gorge Spring   986
    Oil shale   899
    Seep Ridge   160
    Tri County   677
Northern Colorado   Meeker   2,329
    Pinyon   4,637
    Waddle Creek   80
Sub-Thrust   Dinosaur   44,878
    Ashley   480
Sand Wash   Sand Wash   133
Total       77,403

 

Canadian Oil and Gas Properties

 

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd. (“DEAL”), currently has interests in oil and gas properties in the Peace River Arch located principally in northeastern British Columbia. DEAL’s holdings approximately 11,000 net acres concentrated in the Peace River Arch.

 

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Summary of Operational Highlights

 

Production and Netback Summary
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Production Volumes:                
Oil and natural gas liquids (bbls)     81,468       86,119  
Gas (mcf)     432,199       548,890  
Total (BOE)     153,501       177,599  
                 
Average Price Received:                
Oil and natural gas liquids ($/bbls)     88.98       67.46  
Gas ($/mcf)     3.64       4.13  
Total ($/BOE)     57.49       45.53  
                 
Royalties ($/BOE)     10.61       7.39  
Operating and Transportation Expenses ($/BOE)     16.18       14.67  
                 
Operating Netbacks ($/BOE)*     30.70       23.48  

 

* NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

Non-GAAP measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry. Certain measures in this Form 20-F includes disclosures of Call Cash Flow from Operating Activities, Operating Netback, Operating Loss, and EBITDA, which are financial measures not prepared in accordance with IFRS, and therefore are considered non-GAAP measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed by GAAP. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the numbers prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures have been described and presented in this document in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding our liquidity and our ability to generate funds to finance our operations. The reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are included in the table below and elsewhere if there are any non-GAAP measures.

 

Operating Netback is a non-GAAP measure defined as revenues less royalties and operating and transportation expenses.

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Revenues     8,824,000       8,086,000  
Less: Royalties     (1,628,000 )     (1,312,000 )
Less: Operating and transportation expenses     (2,499,000 )     (2,609,000 )
Operating Netback     4,697,000       4,165,000  

  

The decrease in natural gas production in 2011 was primarily the result of the temporary shut-in of gas production in the summer of 2011 due to maintenance related downtime at the regional gas processing plant that is operated by a third party and is not under the Company’s control.

 

Production and Development Projects

 

Drake/Woodrush

 

2011

 

In December 2010, a waterflood project application was expedited and approval was received. The project was implemented in early 2011 with water injection commencing in March 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, gross production from the field was reduced to approximately 544 barrels of oil equivalent/day (“BOED”) (408 BOED net) in response to the decreasing pressure in the Halfway oil sand. In October 2011, Dejour received approval to operate the waterflood on a voidage replacement basis and in December drilled a third production well while increasing total injection from 1200 BWPD to 2400 BWPD. The start-up and subsequent enhancement of the waterflood marked the end of major capital investments in Woodrush. Dejour will concentrate on optimizing injection and production in the waterflood, controlling cost and increasing margins on oil production.

 

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Effective December 31, 2011, the Company's reserve evaluation valued the before tax discounted net present value 10% (NPV 10 ) of remaining proved reserves in the Woodrush oil pool at $19 million net to Dejour’s 75% working interest. The reserve evaluation was conducted by an independent firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP (“AJM Deloitte” or “AJM”) of Calgary, Alberta.

 

2010

 

After completing a 3-D seismic program over the field in January 2010, we finalized drilling plans and in March 2010 commenced drilling of two development wells. The first found the target Halfway sand tight, but encountered a new Gething Gas pool that was subsequently put on production at more than 1,000 MCFD (100% gross). The second development well encountered the Halfway sand as expected, was completed and flow tested at rates in excess of 500 BOPD (100% gross).

 

With the success of the drilling in March 2010, field production reached a record level in May 2010, averaging 970 BOED (100% gross), where 75% is oil. In the fourth quarter of 2010, production from the field was reduced to approximately 560 BOED (100% gross) in response to increasing gas production resulting from the decreasing pressure in the Halfway oil sand. In October 2010, the first water injection well was drilled to the southeast limit of the reservoir. This well was produced briefly without the assistance of at 60 BOPD prior to conversion to injection. In December 2010, a waterflood project application was expedited and approval was received. The project was fully implemented in early 2011 with water injection commencing in March 2011. Water injection will be gradually ramped up to a level of 1,500 to 2,000 BWPD with the resulting oil production expected to reach a peak of approximately 900 BOPD (100% gross) in the second half of 2012.

 

In 2011 Dejour concentrated on optimizing injection and production in the waterflood, controlling cost and increasing margins on gas production as the oil production is gradually ramped up to its maximum level in the second half of 2012.

 

2009

 

DEAL was the successful bidder for 1,579 net acres of Crown land located adjacent to the northern boundary of the Woodrush lease which was offered for lease in November 2009. The price paid for this acquisition was approximately $340,000.

 

Late in 2009, we began preparations for a 3-D seismic survey designed to investigate the northern portion of the Woodrush lease and the southern portion of the newly acquired acreage. The survey was shot, processed and interpreted in late 2009/early 2010 with several drilling locations identified. Rigs were contracted and two or three wells are anticipated to be drilled before activity is truncated at time of “break-up” in the water prone areas which overlay the prospective oil and gas deposits.

 

In late 2009 and prior to the seismic survey, DEAL drilled, sidetracked and suspended an oil and gas well with hydrocarbon shows in several intervals. The well location was based upon previously acquired seismic data.

 

During 2009, DEAL sold 25% of its interest in Woodrush/Drake for $4,500,000 in cash. Proceeds from the sale of the interest were used to fund expanded Woodrush/Drake investments and to reduce our outstanding bank line of credit. DEAL’s working interest in Woodrush/Drake was 75% as at December 31, 2009.

 

Buick Creek (Montney)

 

In December 2010, we sold our entire 90% interest in this area for net proceeds of approximately $952,000.  

 

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Reserve Data

 

The standards of the SEC require that proved reserves be estimated using existing economic conditions (constant pricing).  Based on this methodology, the Company’s results have been calculated utilizing the 12-month average price for each of the years presented.

 

The Company reports in Canadian currency and therefore the Reserves Data set forth in the tables below has been converted to Canadian dollars at the prevailing conversion rate at December 31, 2011. The conversion rate used per Bank of Canada is 1.0170.

 

In 2011, AJM Deloitte, independent petroleum engineering consultants based in Calgary, Alberta was retained by the Company to evaluate the Canadian properties of the Company. Their report, titled “Reserve Estimation and Economic Evaluation, Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd.”, is dated March 23, 2012 and has an effective date of December 31, 2011.

 

Gustavson Associates LLP, an independent petroleum engineering consulting firm based in Boulder, Colorado has been retained by the Company to evaluate the US properties of the Company. Their 2011 report, titled “Reserves Evaluation Report, Dejour Energy (USA) Corp., Leasehold Garfield county, Colorado, USA” is dated February 15, 2012 and has an effective date of January 1, 2012.

 

In 2010, GLJ Petroleum Consultants (“ GLJ ”), independent petroleum engineering consultants based in Calgary, Alberta were retained by to evaluate our Canadian properties. Their report, titled “Reserves Assessment and Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties”, is dated March 22, 2011 and has an effective date of December 31, 2010.

 

The reserves data set forth below (the " Reserves Data "), derived from AJM Deloitte and Gustavson’s reports, summarizes our oil, liquids and natural gas reserves.

 

The AJM Deloitte and Gustavson reports are based on certain factual data supplied by the Company, and AJM Deloitte and Gustavson's opinion of reasonable practice in the industry. The extent and character of ownership and all factual data pertaining to the Company’s petroleum properties and contracts (except for certain information residing in the public domain) were supplied by the Company to AJM and Gustavson and accepted without any further investigation. AJM and Gustavson accepted this data as presented and neither title searches nor field inspections were conducted. All statements relating to the activities of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2011 include a full year of operating data on the properties of the Company.

 

The reserve estimates of crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas reserves provided herein are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas reserves may be greater than or less than the estimates provided herein.

 

Controls Over Reserve Report Preparation

 

Our reserve estimates reports as of December 31, 2011 are prepared by our independent qualified reserve evaluators, AJM and Gustavson. To ensure accuracy and completeness of the data prior to disclosure of reserve estimates to the public, our reserves committee does the following: (1) reviews our procedures for providing information to the independent qualified reserve evaluators, (2) meets with the independent qualified reserves evaluators to determine whether any restrictions affected the ability of the qualified reserves evaluators to report without reservation, (3) reviews the reserves data with management and the independent qualified reserves evaluator. If the reserve committee is satisfied with results of its evaluation it will approve the content of our reserve disclosure. If any concerns arise in the reserve committee’s evaluation, the reserve committee will work with our management and the independent qualified reserves evaluators to resolve the issues before disclosure of reserves is made public.

 

As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s reserve committee was composed of: Harrison Blacker, Robert Holmes and Richard Patricio. Please see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees, A. Directors and Senior Management” for biographical information on the members of the reserve committee.

 

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Summary of Oil and Gas Reserves as of Fiscal-Year End Based on Average Fiscal-Year Prices

 

    Net Reserves  
Reserves Category   Oil
(Mbbl)
    Condensate 
(MBO)
    Natural Gas
(Mmcf)
    Natural Gas
Liquids
(Mbbl)
 
PROVED                                
Developed                                
Canada     317       -       752       4  
United States     -       -       158       14  
Undeveloped                                
Canada     -       -       -       -  
United States     -       287       41,156       3,849  
TOTAL PROVED     317       287       42,066       3,867  

 

Proved Undeveloped Reserves

 

      Total Proved Undeveloped Reserves  
Oil
(Mbbl)
    Condensate
(MBO)
    Natural Gas
(Mmcf)
    Natural Gas
Liquids
(Mbbl)
 
  -       287       41,156       3,849  

 

The significant majority of the undeveloped reserves are scheduled to be developed within the next five years. Our proved undeveloped reserves for natural gas liquids increased by 3,849 Mbbl, mostly due to increase in natural gas liquids in the Kokopelli (formerly Gibson Gulch) property from technical revision.

 

In 2011, we incurred approximately $7 million in expenditures for development of undeveloped reserves to convert proved undeveloped reserves into developed reserves.

 

Reserves Price Sensitivity

 

Our management uses forward-looking market-based data in developing its drilling plans, assessing its capital expenditure needs and projecting future cash flows.  We believe that using the forecast price yields a better indication of the likely economics of proved reserves than the trailing average 12-month average prices required by the SEC’s reserve rules.

 

Cautionary Note- The following table contains reserve sensitivity pricing. Sensitivity pricing is intended to illustrate certain reserve sensitivities to the commodity prices and should not be confused with “SEC Pricing Proved Reserves” and does not comply with SEC pricing assumptions

 

The table below compares our estimated proved reserves and associated present value (discounted at an annual rate of 10%) of the estimated future revenue before income tax.

 

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    December 31, 2011  
    Natural           Natural              
      Gas     Oil     Gas Liquids     Total     PV-10 (2)  
Canada (Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves)   (Mmcf)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mmcfe)     (in thousands Cdn$)  
2011 12-month average prices (SEC) (1)     752       317       4       2,678     $ 19,247  

 

    December 31, 2011  
    Natural           Natural              
     Gas     Condensate     Gas Liquids     Total     PV-10 (2)  
United States (Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves)   (Mmcf)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mmcfe)     (in thousands Cdn$)  
2011 12-month average prices (SEC) (1)     41,314       287       3,863       66,214     $ 33,462  

 

    December 31, 2011  
    Natural                 Natural              
      Gas     Oil     Condensate     Gas Liquids     Total     PV-10 (2)  
Total (Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves)   (Mmcf)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mmcfe)     (in thousands Cdn$)  
2011 12-month average prices (SEC) (1)     42,066       317       287       3,867       68,892     $ 52,709  

 

Notes:

 

(1) The 12-month average prices (SEC) are calculated based on an average of the first price on the first day of each month in 2011, adjusted for wellhead differential and current costs prevailing at December 31, 2011.  The 12-month average prices (SEC) used for Canadian properties were Cdn$90.15 per barrel of oil and Cdn$3.82 per Mcf of natural gas. The 12-month average prices (SEC) used for US properties were US$89.19 per barrel of condensate, US$30.24 per barrel of ethane, US$43.18 per barrel of heavy NGLs, and US$3.14 per Mcf of natural gas.

 

(2) Present value of estimated future net cash flows before income taxes (PV-10) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC.  We believe that our PV-10 presentation is relevant and useful to our investors because it presents the discounted future net cash flows attributable to our proved reserves before taking into account the related future income taxes, as such taxes may differ among various companies because of differences in the amounts and timing of deductible basis, net operating loss carryforwards and other factors.  We believe investors and creditors use our PV-10 as a basis for comparison of the relative size and value of our proved reserves to the reserve estimates of other companies.  PV-10 is not a measure of financial or operating performance under GAAP and is not intended to represent the current market value of our estimated oil and natural gas reserves. PV-10 should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows as defined under GAAP.

 

(3)  US dollars are converted into Canadian dollars using the closing exchange rate on December 31, 2011, which is US$1.00 = Cdn$1.017.

 

Oil and Gas Production, Production Prices and Production Costs

 

The following is our total net oil and gas production for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. All production came from our Canadian properties. There was no production from our United States properties in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, or 2009.

 

Production
Fiscal Year Ended   Oil
(bbls)
    Natural Gas
(Mcf)
    Natural Gas Liquids
(bbls)
 
December 31, 2011     80,113       432,199       1,355  
December 31, 2010     84,197       548,890       1,922  
December 31, 2009     72,254       566,158       2,028  

 

The following table includes the average prices the Company received for its production for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

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Average Sales Prices
Fiscal Year Ended   Oil
($/bbls)
    Natural Gas
($/Mcf)
    Natural Gas Liquids
($/bbls)
 
December 31, 2011     88.72       3.64       104.19  
December 31, 2010     67.67       4.13       64.04  
December 31, 2009     54.67       4.35       52.91  

 

The following table includes the average production cost, not including ad valorem and severance taxes, per unit of production for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

Average Production Costs
Fiscal Year Ended   Oil
($/bbls)
    Natural Gas
($/Mcf)
    Natural Gas Liquids
($/bbls)
 
December 31, 2011     16.66       2.60       14.02  
December 31, 2010     13.01       2.77       13.01  
December 31, 2009     23.38       3.11       16.12  

 

Drilling and Other Exploratory and Development Activities

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we drilled the following wells:

 

    Net Exploratory Wells     Net Development Wells  
Canada   Productive     Dry     Productive     Dry  
                         
Oil     -       -       0.75       -  
Natural Gas     -       -       -       -  
Dry Wells     -       -       -       -  
Service Wells     1.50       -       2.25       -  
Suspended     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total  Wells     1.50       -       3.00       -  

 

    Net Exploratory Wells     Net Development Wells  
U.S.A   Productive     Dry     Productive     Dry  
                         
Natural Gas (1)     -       -       0.50       -  
                                 
Total  Wells     -       -       0.50       -  

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, we drilled the following wells:

 

    Net Exploratory Wells     Net Development Wells  
  Canada   Productive     Dry     Productive     Dry  
                         
Oil     -       -       1.50       -  
Natural Gas     0.75       -       -       -  
Dry Wells     -       -       -       -  
Service Wells     -       -       -       -  
Suspended     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total  Wells     0.75       -       1.50       -  

 

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During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, we drilled the following wells:

 

    Net Exploratory Wells     Net Development Wells  
  Canada   Productive     Dry     Productive     Dry  
                         
Oil     -       -       -       -  
Natural Gas     0.75       -       -       -  
Dry Wells     -       -       -       -  
Service Wells     -       -       -       -  
Suspended     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total  Wells     0.75       -       -       -  

 

Delivery Commitments

 

We have no current delivery commitments for either oil or natural gas.

 

Oil and Gas Properties, Wells, Operations

 

As of December 31, 2011, we had 10 gross (7.13 net) producing oil or natural gas wells.

 

    Oil     Natural Gas  
Canada   Gross     Net     Gross     Net  
                         
Producing     3       2.25       5       3.63  
Shut-In     -       -       1       0.75  
TOTAL     3       2.25       6       4.38  

 

    Oil     Natural Gas  
U.S.A   Gross     Net     Gross     Net  
                         
Shut-In (1)     -       -       1       0.50  
TOTAL     -       -       1       0.50  

 

As of December 31, 2010, we had 9 gross (6.63 net) producing oil or natural gas wells.

 

    Oil     Natural Gas  
Canada   Gross     Net     Gross     Net  
                         
Producing     3       2.25       3       2.19  
Shut-In     -       -       3       2.19  
TOTAL     3       2.25       6       4.38  

 

Uranium Properties

 

In 2009, we disposed of all of our 16,750,000 shares in Titan Uranium inc. for proceeds of $2,305,491. We have 10% carried interest and 1% Net Smelter Return on certain uranium exploration leases in Saskatchewan operated by Titan Uranium Inc. However, we no longer maintain the right of first refusal on future financings, we are no longer required to provide geologists to Titan, and our representatives have since resigned from the Titan Board of Directors.

 

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ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

 

The following is a discussion of our consolidated operating results and financial position, including all our wholly-owned subsidiaries. It should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2011 and related notes included therein under the heading "Item 18. Financial Statements" below.

 

The financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2011 are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). These are the Company’s first consolidated annual financial statements presented in accordance with IFRS.

 

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements resulted in changes to the accounting policies as compared with the most recent annual financial statements prepared under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2010 annual financial statements and the explanation of how the transition to IFRS has affected the reported financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Company provided in note 25 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements included therein under the heading "Item 18. Financial Statements" below.

 

Certain forward-looking statements are discussed in this Item 5 with respect to our activities and future financial results. These are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause projected results or events to differ materially from actual results or events. Readers should also read the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" above and “Item 3. Key Information - Risk Factors.”

 

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

 

On January 1, 2011, the Company adopted IFRS for financial reporting purposes, with a transition date of January 1, 2010. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, including required comparative information, have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. Previously, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. Unless otherwise noted, 2010 comparative financial statement information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS.

 

The adoption of IFRS has not had a material impact on the Company’s operations, strategic decisions, cash flow and capital expenditures. The most significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies related to the accounting for its property, plant and equipment and accounting for derivative financial instruments. Other impacted areas include stock-based compensation, foreign currency translation and accounting for flow through shares.

 

Further information on the IFRS accounting policies, impacts and reconciliation between previous Canadian GAAP and IFRS are provided in Note 3 and Note 25 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011. The reconciliations include the Consolidated Balance Sheets as at January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the year ended December 31, 2010, and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

The following provides a summary of the significant IFRS accounting policy changes.

 

Exploration and Evaluation Assets

 

Under Canadian GAAP, the Company followed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) guideline on full cost accounting in which all costs directly associated with the acquisition of, the exploration for, and the development of natural gas and crude oil reserves are capitalized on a country-by-country cost centre basis. Costs accumulated within each country cost centre were depleted using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves determined using estimated future prices and costs. Under IFRS, the Company adopted new accounting policies for its oil and gas activities, including pre-exploration costs, exploration and evaluation costs and development costs.

 

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Under IFRS, pre-exploration costs are expensed and exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) costs are those expenditures for an area or project for which technical feasibility and commercial viability have not yet been determined. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proven reserves are determined to exist. Development (“D&P”) costs include those expenditures for areas or projects where technical feasibility and commercial viability have been determined. Under Canadian GAAP, all costs, including E&E assets were capitalized as Property and Equipment (“D&P”). Under IFRS, E&E costs and D&P are disclosed as different class of assets.

 

Impairment

 

Under Canadian GAAP, the Company was required to recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows from proved reserves for the country cost centre. If an impairment loss was to be recognized, it was then measured as the amount that the carrying value exceeded the sum of the estimated fair value of the proved and probable reserves and the costs of unproved properties. Impairments recognized under Canadian GAAP could not be reversed.

 

Under IFRS, the Company is required to recognize and measure an impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount for a cash-generating unit (“CGU”). Oil and gas assets are grouped into CGUs based on their ability to generate largely independent cash flows. Under IFRS, the recoverable amount is the higher of the estimated fair value less cost to sell and value in use. Impairment losses, other than goodwill, can be reversed when there is a subsequent increase in the recoverable amount.

 

Upon adoption of IFRS, the Company recognized an additional impairment charge of $14.7 million to the opening deficit at January 1, 2010, relating to certain non-core E&E assets in the US. The impairment charge was based on the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was determined using the fair value less costs to sell based on the expected amount for which the asset could be sold in an arm’s length transaction. Under Canadian GAAP, these assets were included in the US country cost centre ceiling test, which was not impaired as at December 31, 2009.

 

Warrant Liabilities

 

The Company issued US$ denominated warrants as part of equity financings, while the Company’s functional currency is the CAD$. Under Canadian GAAP, common share purchase warrants were classified as equity.

 

Under IFRS, the Company determined that the warrants denominated in US$ outstanding at the date of transition must be treated as warrant liabilities in the Company’s statement of financial position. Any issuance costs related to the warrants denominated in a foreign currency are expensed upon initial issuance. Prospectively, these warrants are re-measured at each balance sheet date based on estimated fair value, and any resultant changes in fair value are recorded as non-cash valuation adjustments as income or loss in the respective period.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

The Company makes estimates and assumptions about the future that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the future, actual experience may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

 

The effect of a change in an accounting estimate is recognized prospectively by including it in profit or loss in the period of the change, if the change affects that period only; or in the period of the change and future periods, if the change affects both.

 

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recognized in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements within the next financial year are discussed below:

 

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Reserves

 

The estimate of reserves is used in forecasting the recoverability and economic viability of the Company’s oil and gas properties, and in the depletion and impairment calculations. The process of estimating reserves is complex and requires significant interpretation and judgment. It is affected by economic conditions, production, operating and development activities, and is performed using available geological, geophysical, engineering, and economic data. Reserves are evaluated at least annually by the Company’s independent reserve evaluators and updates to those reserves, if any, are estimated internally. Future development costs are estimated using assumptions as to the number of wells required to produce the commercial reserves, the cost of such wells and associated production facilities and other capital costs.

 

Exploration and evaluation expenditures

 

The application of the Company’s accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgment in determining whether it is likely that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, which is based on assumptions about future events or circumstances. Estimates and assumptions made may change if new information becomes available. If, after expenditure is capitalized, information becomes available suggesting that the recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, the amount capitalized is written off in profit or loss in the period the new information becomes available.

 

Impairment

 

A CGU is defined as the lowest grouping of integrated assets that generate identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The allocation of assets into CGUs requires significant judgment and interpretations with respect to the integration between assets, the existence of active markets, similar exposure to market risks, shared infrastructures, and the way in which management monitors the operations. The recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets have been determined based on the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions the Company uses in estimating future cash flows for recoverable amounts are anticipated future commodity prices, expected production volumes, future operating and development costs. Changes to these assumptions will affect the recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets and may then require a material adjustment to their related carrying value.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

When estimating the fair value of derivative financial instruments, the Company uses third-party models and valuation methodologies that utilize observable market data. In addition to market information, the Company incorporates transaction specific details that market participants would utilize in a fair value measurement, including the impact of non-performance risk. However, these fair value estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amounts that could be realized or settled in a current market transaction.

 

Decommissioning liability

 

Decommissioning provisions have been recognized based on the Company’s internal estimates. Assumptions, based on the current economic environment, have been made which management believes are a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the future liability. These estimates take into account any material changes to the assumptions that occur when reviewed regularly by management. Estimates are reviewed at least annually and are based on current regulatory requirements. Significant changes in estimates of contamination, restoration standards and techniques will result in changes to provisions from period to period. Actual decommissioning costs will ultimately depend on future market prices for the decommissioning costs which will reflect the market conditions at the time the decommissioning costs are actually incurred. The final cost of the currently recognized decommissioning provisions may be higher or lower than currently provided for.

 

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Income taxes

 

The Company recognizes the net future tax benefit related to deferred tax assets to the extent that it is probable that the deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future. Assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets requires the Company to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted. Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates could limit the ability of the Company to obtain tax deductions in future periods. All tax filings are subject to audit and potential reassessment. Accordingly, the actual income tax liability may differ significantly from the estimated and recorded amounts.

 

Share-based payment transactions

 

The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield.

 

Future Accounting Pronouncements

 

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning after January 1, 2011 or later periods.

 

The Company has early adopted the amendments to IFRS 1 which replaces references to a fixed date of ‘1 January 2004’ with ‘the date of transition to IFRS’. This eliminates the need for the Company to restate derecognition transactions that occurred before the date of transition to IFRS. The amendment is effective for year-ends beginning on or after July 1, 2011; however, the Company has early adopted the amendment. The impact of the amendment and early adoption is that the Company only applies IAS 39 derecognition requirements to transactions that occurred after the date of transition.

 

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations, that have not been early adopted in these consolidated annual financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, of this new guidance on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet and financial instruments subject to master netting arrangements. Concurrent with the amendments to IFRS 7, the IASB also amended IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation to clarify the existing requirements for offsetting financial instruments in the balance sheet. The amendments to IAS 32 are effective as of January 1, 2014.

 

· IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is part of the IASB's wider project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes two primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortized cost and fair value. The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

 

· IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace Standing Interpretations Committee 12, Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities and the consolidation requirements of IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The new standard eliminates the current risk and rewards approach and establishes control as the single basis for determining the consolidation of an entity. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures. The new standard redefines joint operations and joint ventures and requires joint operations to be proportionately consolidated and joint ventures to be equity accounted. Under IAS 31, joint ventures could be proportionately consolidated. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities outlines the required disclosures for interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The new disclosures require information that will assist financial statement users to evaluate the nature, risks and financial effects associated with an entity’s interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

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· IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, requires disclosures about fair value measurements and provides a framework for measuring fair value when it is required or permitted within the IFRS standards. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRIC 20 Stripping costs in the production phase of a mine, IFRIC 20 clarifies the requirements for accounting for the costs of the stripping activity in the production phase when two benefits accrue: (i) unusable ore that can be used to produce inventory and (ii) improved access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. IFRIC 20 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with earlier application permitted and includes guidance on transition for pre-existing stripping assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the new guidance is expected to have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations that have not been early adopted in these consolidated financial statements, are not expected to have an effect on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation (Effective for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011)

 

· IAS 12: Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (Amendments to IAS 12 (Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012)

 

A. Operating Results

 

On January 1, 2011, the Company adopted IFRS for financial reporting purposes, using a transition date of January 1, 2010. The Company’s annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, including 2010 required comparative information, have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. Financial statements prior to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 were prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). Certain comparative figures for 2010 were restated under IFRS.

 

All financial information is stated in Canadian dollars, the Company’s presentation currency, unless otherwise noted. Some numbers have been rounded to the nearest thousand for discussion purposes.

 

Revenues

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Revenue                
Gross revenues   $ 8,824,000     $ 8,086,000  
Royalties     (1,628,000 )     (1,312,000 )
Revenues, net of royalties     7,196,000       6,774,000  
Financial instrument gain (loss)     (59,000 )     68,000  
Other income     34,000       36,000  
Total revenue   $ 7,171,000     $ 6,878,000  

 

For fiscal 2011, the Company recorded $8,824,000 in oil and natural gas sales as compared to $8,086,000 in oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales for the year ended December 31, 2010 (“fiscal 2010”). The increase in gross revenues was due to higher realized oil prices in 2011. This was partly offset by lower oil and gas production for the current year.

 

Royalties for fiscal 2011 increased to $1,628,000 from $1,312,000 for fiscal 2010. The increase was attributable to higher oil revenue and the increase in the proportion of revenue attributed to oil. Oil production is subject to higher royalty rate compared to the royalty rate for natural gas.

 

The following table summarizes the commodity prices realized by the Company and the crude oil and natural gas benchmark prices for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

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    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Dejour Realized Average Prices                
Natural gas ($/mcf)   $ 3.64     $ 4.13  
Oil and natural gas liquids ($/bbl)     88.98       67.46  
Total average price ($/boe)   $ 57.49     $ 45.53  
                 
Average Benchmark Prices                
Edmonton Par ($/bbl)   $ 95.16     $ 77.81  
Natural gas - AECO-C Spot ($ per mcf)   $ 3.67     $ 4.13  

 

In 2011, the Company changed the benchmark prices from Western Canada Select to Edmonton Par. This is because Edmonton Par is more comparable to the Company’s oil revenue sales.

 

For the current year, Dejour’s average realized natural gas prices reflected lower benchmark prices compared to fiscal 2010. Oil prices received for fiscal 2011 increased to $88.98 per barrel (“bbl”), compared to $67.46 per bbl for fiscal 2010.

 

Operating and Transportation Expenses

 

Operating and transportation expenses include all costs associated with the production of oil and natural gas and the transportation of oil and natural gas to the processing plants. The major components of operating expenses include labour, equipment maintenance, workovers, fuel and power. Operating and transportation expenses for fiscal 2011 decreased to $2,499,000 from $2,609,000 for fiscal 2010. The decrease was due to lower oil and gas production. Operating costs per BOE for both years were comparable despite lower oil and gas production.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses for fiscal 2011 increased to $4,042,000 from $3,383,000 for fiscal 2010. The comparative figures for 2010 were restated under IFRS. The increase was mainly due to the year-end bonus accrual for fiscal 2011 and the non-recurring professional fees associated with the required conversion to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

 

Finance Costs and Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

 

Finance costs for fiscal 2011 decreased to $868,000 from $1,092,000 for fiscal 2010. The decrease was attributable to the line of credit facility obtained in September 2011 that bears a lower interest rate, compared to the bridge loan with a relatively higher interest rate.

 

The non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability for fiscal 2011 was a loss of $1,580,000, compared to a gain of $68,000 for fiscal 2010. The warrant liability relates to the fair value of certain warrants that were issued in the previous equity financings. These warrants are denominated in US dollars, which is different than the functional currency of the Company. Under IFRS, they are classified as liabilities and any change in the fair value is recognized in the profit or loss. Changes in fair value result from volatility in the Company’s share prices and fluctuations in the US/Canadian dollar exchange rates. Due to higher market prices for the Company’s common shares towards the end of the year, this resulted in higher valuation for these warrants and a non-cash valuation loss for fiscal 2011.

 

Amortization, Depletion and Impairment Losses

 

For fiscal 2011, amortization, depletion and impairment losses were $8,652,000, compared to $4,685,000 for fiscal 2010. The comparative figures for 2010 were restated under IFRS. Amortization and depletion of property and equipment for fiscal 2011 was $2,404,000, compared to $3,493,000 for fiscal 2010. The decrease in amortization and depletion expenses was mainly due to the increased reserves in the Woodrush property at December 31, 2011 and the decrease in production. Impairment losses of $6,248,000 for fiscal 2011 were recognized because the carrying value of certain property and equipment and exploration and evaluation assets exceeded their recoverable amounts, while the impairment losses of $1,192,000 for fiscal 2010 were recognized upon the expiry of certain leases for exploration and evaluation assets and property and equipment.

 

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Net Loss and Operating Loss

 

The Company’s net loss for fiscal 2011 was $11,043,000 or $0.092 per share, compared to a net loss of $5,124,000 or $0.051 per share for fiscal 2010. The comparative figures for 2010 were restated under IFRS. The increase in net loss was primarily due to the recognition of non-cash impairment losses of $6,248,000 and non-cash valuation loss of $1,580,000 from the increase in fair value of warrant liability. This was partly offset by the increase in revenues.

 

The Company’s operating loss for fiscal 2011 was $3,215,000, compared to $4,000,000 for fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily due to lower amortization and depletion of property and equipment for the current year, as a result of the increased reserves in the Company’s Woodrush property.

 

The operating loss is a non-GAAP measure defined as net income (loss) excluding non-cash items that management believes affects the comparability of operating results. These items may include, but are not limited to, unrealized financial instrument gain (loss), impairment losses and impairment reversals, gain (loss) on divestitures, and change in fair value of financial instruments.

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Net loss     (11,043,000 )     (5,124,000 )
Add back (losses) and deduct gains:                
Impairment losses     6,248,000       1,192,000  
Change in fair value of warrant liability     1,580,000       (68,000 )
Operating Loss – Non-GAAP     (3,215,000 )     (4,000,000 )

 

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank line of credit, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Management has determined that the fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values due to their immediate or short-term maturity. Net smelter royalties and related rights to earn or relinquish interests in mineral properties constitute derivative instruments. No value or discounts have been assigned to such instruments as there is no reliable basis to determine fair value until properties are in development or production and reserves have been determined.

 

From time to time, the Company enters into derivative contracts such as forwards, futures and swaps in an effort to mitigate the effects of volatile commodity prices and protect cash flows to enable funding of its exploration and development programs. Commodity prices can fluctuate due to political events, meteorological conditions, disruptions in supply and changes in demand.

 

The primary risks and how the Company mitigates them are disclosed in Item 11 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, below.

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

For fiscal 2011, the Company recorded non-cash stock based compensation expense of $662,000 compared to $765,000 for fiscal 2010. The decrease in stock based compensation expense was because many of the stock options previously granted had been fully vested.

 

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B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash Balance and Cash Flow

 

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2,488,000 as at December 31, 2011. In addition to the cash balance, the Company has an unused line of credit of $1.5 million from a Canadian Bank.

 

Bank Line of Credit Financing

 

In September 2011, the Company obtained a $7 million revolving operating demand loan (“line of credit”), including a letter of credit facility to a maximum of $700,000 for a maximum one year term, from a Canadian Bank to refinance the bridge loan and to provide operating funds. The line of credit is at an interest rate of Prime + 1% (total 4% p.a. currently) and collateralized by a $10,000,000 debenture over all assets of DEAL and a $10,000,000 guarantee from Dejour Energy Inc. In December 2011, the Company renewed the line of credit with the Canadian Bank. The next review date is scheduled on or before May 1, 2012, but subject to change at the discretion of the bank. As at December 31, 2011, a total of $5.5 million of this facility was utilized.

 

According to the terms of the facility, DEAL is required to maintain a working capital ratio of greater than 1:1 at all times. The working capital ratio is defined as the ratio of (i) current assets (including any undrawn and authorized availability under the facility) less unrealized hedging gains to (ii) current liabilities (excluding current portion of outstanding balances of the facility) less unrealized hedging losses. As at December 31, 2011, the Company is in compliance with the working capital ratio requirement.

 

Working Capital Position

 

As at December 31, 2011   $  
Working capital deficit     (7,756,000 )
Non-cash warrant liability     2,245,000  
Net cash working capital deficit     (5,511,000 )

 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficit of $7,756,000. Excluding the non-cash warrant liability of $2,245,000 related to the fair value of US$ denominated warrants issued in previous equity financings, the working capital deficit includes a $5.5 million used demand line of credit with a $7 million credit limit. As at December 31, 2011, $1.5 million remains unused. The Company plans to remedy the deficiency through the following:

 

· Subsequent to December 31, 2011, the Company received $1,200,000 from the exercise of warrants and options.
· Beginning in June 2011, oil production increased as a result of the waterflood at Woodrush. Oil production is expected to increase in 2012, generating more cash flow for the Company.
· If necessary and at the right market conditions, the Company may fund its working capital through additional debt, equity or joint venture financing, or disposal of non-core assets.

 

Capital Resources

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company continued to optimize the waterflood at its Woodrush property in Canada. Most of the waterflood capital expenditures have already been spent in fiscal 2011. Future capital expenditures at Woodrush in 2012 are expected to be approximately $1.2 to $1.5 million and funded through its cash flow from operations and the undrawn line of credit. In the U.S., the Company plans to drill up to eight wells during 2012 and its share of expenditures ranges from $6.5 to $11 million. The Company plans to fund the expenditures through additional financing, including debt, equity or joint venture financing, or disposal of non-core assets.

 

C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.

 

None.

 

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D. Trend Information

 

Oil currently has risen near $100 per barrel and the Company’s revenue from oil sales increased. On the other hand, the price of natural gas declined to low $2 range, lowering the Company’s gas revenue and the economics of natural gas properties. The marketability and price of oil and natural gas are affected by numerous factors outside of the Company’s control, including domestic and foreign supply and demand, economics and political conditions, weather and US$ exchange rate. (See risks factors disclosure). Some or all of these [situations] are likely to have a material effect upon our net sales or revenues, income from continuing operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or cause reported financial information not necessarily to be indicative of future operating results or financial condition.

 

E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no material undisclosed off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our results of operations or financial condition at December 31, 2011.

 

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

 

As of December 31, 2011, and in the normal course of business we have obligations to make future payments, representing contracts and other commitments that are known and committed.

 

Contractual Obligations                                          
(in thousands of dollars)   2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     Thereafter     Total  
    $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Operating Lease Obligations     223       107       49       -       -       Nil       379  
Bank line of credit     5,545       -       -       -       -       Nil       5,545  
Total     5,768       107       49       -       -       Nil       5,924  

 

G. Safe Harbor

 

The Company seeks safe harbor for our forward-looking statements contained in Items 5.E and F. See the heading “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above.

 

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

 

A. Directors and Senior Management

 

The following table sets forth all current directors and executive officers of Dejour as of the date of this annual report on Form 20-F, with each position and office held by them in the Company and the period of service as such.

 

Name, Jurisdiction of
Residence and Position
(1)
  Principal occupation or
employment during the past 5
years
  Number of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Percentage of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Director
Since

Robert L. Hodgkinson
British Columbia, Canada
Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Age: 62)

  President of a private company, Hodgkinson Equities Corporation, which provides consulting services to emerging businesses in the petroleum resource industry. Formerly a director of Titan Uranium (TSX-V:TUE).   7,187,840     5.5 %   May 18/04

 

 

 

 

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Name, Jurisdiction of
Residence and Position
(1)
  Principal occupation or
employment during the past 5
years
  Number of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Percentage of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Director
Since

Stephen Mut
Colorado, USA
Director and Co-Chairman

(Age: 61)

  Mr. Mut has served as CEO of Nycon Energy Consulting since his retirement from Shell in mid 2009. At Shell, Mr. Mut  served as chief executive officer of a unit of Shell Exploration and Production Company from 2000 until his retirement in 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Mut served in various executive roles at Atlantic Richfield Corporation.   1,701,001     1.3 %   Dec 17/09
Harrison Blacker (4)
Colorado, U.S.A. Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dejour Energy (USA) Inc.
(Age: 61)
  President of Dejour Energy (USA) Inc. since April 2008. Over 30 years of expertise managing oil and gas operations. Held the positions of Chief Executive Officer with China Oman Energy Company and Portfolio Manager, Latin American Business Unit and General Manager/ President of Venezuela Energy with Atlantic Richfield Corporation prior to joining Dejour USA .   525,678     0.4 %   Apr 2/08

Richard Patricio (4)
Ontario, Canada
Director

(Age: 38)

  Vice President of Corporate & Legal Affairs and Secretary of Pinetree Capital Ltd. (investment and merchant banking firm). Prior to joining Pinetree Capital, practiced law at a top tier law firm in Toronto and worked as in-house General Counsel for a senior TSX listed company. Mr. Patricio is a lawyer qualified to practice in the Province of Ontario.   -     -     Oct 17/08

Robert Holmes (3) , (4)
California, U.S.A
Director

(Age: 68)

  Began career as an Investment Executive with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, and held various senior executive positions with the firm Blyth, Eastman, Dillon & Company.  In 1980, co-founded Gilford Securities, Inc., a member of the NYSE, and in 1992 founded a hedge fund, Gilford Partners.  Has served on several boards including the North Central College Trustees in Naperville, Illinois; Board of Trustees Sacred Heart Schools Chicago; Crested Butte Academy in Crested Butte, Colorado; and Mary Wood Country Day School in Rancho Mirage, California.   1,663,000     1.3 %   Oct 17/08

 

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Name, Jurisdiction of
Residence zand Position
(1)
  Principal occupation or
employment during the past 5
years
  Number of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Percentage of Dejour
Common Shares
beneficially owned,
directly or indirectly,
or controlled or
directed  (2)
    Director
Since

Craig Sturrock (3)
British Columbia, Canada
Director

(Age: 68)

  Tax lawyer since 1971.  Currently, he is a partner at Thorsteinssons LLP, and his practice focuses primarily on civil and criminal tax litigation.   650,000     0.5 %   Aug 22/05

Darren Devine (3)
British Columbia, Canada
Director

(Age: 44)

  Since 2003, Mr. Devine has been the principal of Chelmer Consulting Corp., a corporate finance consultancy. Prior to founding Chelmer Consulting, Mr. Devine practiced law with the firm of Du Moulin Black LLP, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mr. Devine is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor in British Columbia, and a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.   -     -     Dec 17/09

Mathew Wong
British Columbia, Canada
Chief Financial Officer

(Age: 37)

  Chartered Accountant worked at Ernst & Young LLP from 1995 to 2000.  Since then, he worked as the Corporate Accounting Manager for Mitsubishi Canada Limited and CFO for Dejour Enterprise Ltd.  Mr. Wong is a Chartered Accountant (CA) in British Columbia,  Canada, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Washington State, USA and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).   122     -     N/A

Phil Bretzloff, BA, LLB

British Columbia, Canada

Vice President and General Counsel

(Age: 63)

 

  Mr. Bretzloff has acted for oil, gas and energy companies, including extensive work for Canadian and offshore private and public corporations. Between 1980 and 1995, he was Senior Counsel for Petro-Canada. Subsequently, he was a Partner for 8 years with Cumming Blackett Bretzloff Todesco, Gowlings, and Baker & McKenzie, where his clients included PetroChina, Shell, Exxon Mobil, GazProm and Veba Oil and Gas.   59,500     0.04 %   N/A

Neyeska Mut
EVP Operations, Dejour Energy (USA) Corp.

(Age: 54)

  Engineer. Since 2000, she has been President of Nycon Energy Consulting working as an advisor to two major oil companies. Prior to forming Nycon Energy Consulting Mrs. Mut pursued international opportunities with Atlantic Richfield Corporation. Mr. Mut has been with Dejour since 2008.   50,001     0.04 %   N/A

  

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(1) Each director will serve until the next annual general meeting of the Company or until a successor is duly elected or appointed in accordance with the Notice of Articles and Articles of the Company and the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
(2) The number of common shares beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, or over which control or direction is exercised is based upon information furnished to the Company by individual directors and executive officers.
(3) Member of audit committee .
(4) Member of reserve committee .

 

Board of Directors

 

Brief biographies for each member of Dejour's board of directors are set forth below:

 

Robert L. Hodgkinson: Mr. Hodgkinson was the founder and Chairman of Optima Petroleum, which drilled wells in Alberta and the Gulf of Mexico before merging to form Petroquest Energy, a NASDAQ traded company. Subsequently, he founded and was CEO of Australian Oil Fields, which would later merge to become Resolute Energy/Cardero Energy Inc. Mr. Hodgkinson was also a Vice-President and partner of Canaccord Capital Corporation, and an early stage investor and original lease financier in Synenco Energy's Northern Lights Project in the Alberta oil sands.

 

Stephen Mut : Mr. Mut most recently served as chief executive officer of a unit of Shell Exploration and Production Company. Prior to joining Shell in 2000, Mr. Mut dedicated much of his career to operational and new business venture activities in the oil and gas, refining and marketing, and chemical and mining sectors at Atlantic Richfield Corporation, where he served in various internationally based executive roles in both upstream and downstream businesses. His global expertise has contributed to industry successes in Europe, South America, the Asia Pacific and the United States.

 

Harrison Blacker: Mr. Blacker is an accomplished senior executive with over 30 years of expertise managing oil and gas operations with major corporations in the United States, South America, China and the Middle East. Prior to joining Dejour, Mr. Blacker was CEO of China Oman Energy Company, a joint venture between Oman Oil Company, IPIC and China Gas Holdings, importing and distributing LNG and LPG from the Middle East into China. Mr. Blacker held positions as VP of Business Development and Senior Investor Advisor with Oman Oil Company and Portfolio Manager, Latin American Business Unit and General Manager/ President of Venezuela Energy with Atlantic Richfield Corporation. Mr. Blacker began his career with Amoco Production Company working in offshore construction and field operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Richard Patricio: Mr. Patricio is Vice President Corporate & Legal Affairs and Secretary of Pinetree Capital Ltd. and Brownstone Ventures Inc. Mr. Patricio previously practiced law at a top tier law firm in Toronto and worked as in-house General Counsel for a senior TSX listed company. Mr. Patricio is a lawyer qualified to practice in the Province of Ontario.

 

Robert Holmes: Mr. Holmes began his career as an Investment Executive with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, and subsequently held various senior executive positions with the firm Blyth, Eastman, Dillon & Company (purchased by Paine Webber & Co.). In 1980, Mr. Holmes co-founded Gilford Securities, Inc., a member of the NYSE, and in 1992 founded a hedge fund, Gilford Partners. He has served on several boards including the North Central College Trustees in Naperville, Illinois; Board of Trustees Sacred Heart Schools Chicago; Crested Butte Academy in Crested Butte, Colorado; and Mary Wood Country Day School in Rancho Mirage, California. He graduated with a BA from North Central College in 1965.

 

Craig Sturrock: Mr. Sturrock has served as a director and founding member of various public and private companies. Admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1969, he joined Thorsteinssons LLP, tax lawyers in 1971. He served for 15 years as a tax lawyer and partner at Birnie, Sturrock & Company returning to Thorsteinssons as a partner in 1989. He is an author and speaker for the Canadian and British Columbia Bar Associations, the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Tax Foundation. He is also a former member of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

 

Darren Devine : Mr. Devine is the principal of Chelmer Consulting Corp., which provides corporate finance advisory services to private and public companies. Mr. Devine is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor in British Columbia, and a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.  Prior to forming Chelmer Consulting, Mr. Devine practiced exclusively in the areas of corporate finance and securities law with a focus on cross-border finance, stock exchange listings and mergers and acquisitions with the firm DuMoulin Black LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

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Family Relationship

 

Mr. Stephen Mut, director, is the husband of Mrs. Neyeska Mut, EVP Operations.  Other than that, there are no family relationship between any directors or executives officers of the Company.

 

Arrangements

 

There are no known arrangements or understandings with any major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others, pursuant to which any of the Company’s officers or directors was selected as an officer or director of the Company, other than indicated immediately above and at “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions - Related Party Transactions.”

 

Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions

 

To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company is, or has been in the last ten years, a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of an issuer that, while that person was acting in that capacity, (a) was the subject of a cease trade order or similar order or an order that denied the issuer access to any exemptions under Canadian securities legislation, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, or (b) was subject to an event that resulted, after that person ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer, in the issuer being the subject of a cease trade or similar order or an order that denied the issuer access to any exemption under Canadian securities legislation, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days. To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company, or a shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities in the Company to affect materially the control of the Company, is or has been in the last ten years, a director or executive officer of an issuer that, while or acting in that capacity within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets. To the knowledge of the Company, in the past ten years, no such person has become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation related to bankruptcy or insolvency, or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold their assets.

 

Conflicts of Interest

 

Certain of the Company's directors and officers serve or may agree to serve as directors or officers of other reporting companies or have significant shareholdings in other reporting companies and, to the extent that such other companies may participate in ventures in which the Company may participate, the directors of the Company may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding terms respecting the extent of such participation. In the event that such a conflict of interest arises at a meeting of the Company's directors, a director who has such a conflict will abstain from voting for or against the approval of such participation or such terms and such director will not participate in negotiating and concluding terms of any proposed transaction. From time to time, several companies may participate in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource properties thereby allowing for their participation in larger programs, permitting involvement in a greater number of programs and reducing financial exposure in respect of any one program. It may also occur that a particular company will assign all or a portion of its interest in a particular program to another of these companies due to the financial position of the company making the assignment. Under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the directors of the Company are required to act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. In determining whether or not the Company will participate in a particular program and the interest therein to be acquired by it, the directors will primarily consider the degree of risk to which the Company may be exposed and its financial position at that time. See also "Description of the Business – Risk Factors".

 

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B. Compensation

 

Basis of Compensation for Executive Officers

 

The Company compensates its executive officers through a combination of base compensation, bonuses and Common Stock options. The base compensation provides an immediate cash incentive for the executive officers. Bonuses encourage and reward exceptional performance over the financial year. Common Stock options ensure that the executive officers are motivated to achieve long term growth of the Company and continuing increases in shareholder value. In terms of relative emphasis, the Company places more importance on Common Stock options as long term incentives. Bonuses are related to performance and may form a greater or lesser part of the entire compensation package in any given year. Each of these means of compensation is briefly reviewed in the following sections.

 

Base Compensation

 

Base compensation, including that of the Chief Executive Officer, are set by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on the basis of the applicable executive officer’s responsibilities, experience and past performance. The compensation program is intended to provide a base compensation competitive among companies of a comparable size and character in the oil and gas industry. In making such an assessment, the Board considers the objectives set forth in the Company’s business plan and the performance of executive officers and employees in executing the plan in combination with the overall result of the activities undertaken.

 

Common Stock Options

 

The Company provides long term incentive compensation to its executive officers through the Common Stock Option Plan, which is considered an integral part of the Company’s compensation program. Upon the recommendation of management and approval by the Board of Directors, stock options are granted under the Company’s Option Plan to new directors, officers and key employees, usually upon their commencement of employment with the Company. The Board approves the granting of additional stock options from time to time based on its assessment of the appropriateness of doing so in light of the long term strategic objectives of the Company, its current stage of development, the need to retain or attract key technical and managerial personnel in a competitive industry environment, the number of stock options already outstanding, overall market conditions, and the individual’s level of responsibility and performance within the Company.

 

The Board views the granting of stock options as a means of promoting the success of the Company and creating and enhancing returns to its shareholders. As such, the Board does not grant stock options in excessively dilutive numbers. Total options outstanding are presently limited to 10% of the total number of shares outstanding under the rules of the TSX. Grant sizes are, therefore, determined by various factors including the number of eligible individuals currently under the Option Plan and future hiring plans of the Company.

 

The Board granted a total of 2,046,000 stock options to the executive officers in 2011.

 

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    Annual Compensation        Long Term Compensation        
                            Awards     Payouts        
Name and
Principal Position
  Year     Annual
Salary
    Consulting 
Fees 
($)
    Bonus
($)
    Securities
Under 
Option/
SAR's
Granted
(#)
    Shares/
Units 
Subject to 
Resale 
Restrictions
($)
    LTIP 
Pay-
outs ($)
    All Other 
Compensation 
($)
 
Robert L.     2011     $ 78,000     $ 177,000     $ 100,000       300,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Hodgkinson,     2010     $ 78,000     $ 177,000       Nil       369,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Chief Executive     2009     $ 78,000     $ 177,000       Nil       275,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
 Officer                                                                
                                                                 
Mathew Wong,     2011     $ 78,000     $ 151,000       100,000       300,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Chief Financial     2010     $ 78,000     $ 151,000       12,000       217,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Officer     2009     $ 78,000     $ 140,000       Nil       125,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
                                                                 
Harrison Blacker,     2011     US$ 295,000       Nil     US$ 135,000       300,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 58,000 *
Director and     2010     US$ 250,000       Nil     US$ 60,000       433,000       Nil      

Nil

      Nil  
President     2009     US$ 203,646       Nil     US$ 98,553       300,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
of Dejour Energy                                                                
(USA)                                                                
                                                                 
Craig Sturrock,     2011       Nil       Nil       Nil       100,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 7,000  
Director     2010       Nil       Nil       Nil       150,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 5,500  
      2009       Nil       Nil       Nil       50,000       Nil       Nil     $ 10,000  
                                                                 
Robert Holmes,     2011       Nil       Nil       Nil       100,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 7,500  
Director     2010       Nil       Nil       Nil       150,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 6,500  
      2009       Nil       Nil       Nil       50,000       Nil       Nil     $ 10,000  
                                                                 
Richard Patricio,     2011       Nil       Nil       Nil       100,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 5,000  
Director     2010       Nil       Nil       Nil       150,000       Nil      

Nil

    $ 5,500  
      2009       Nil       Nil       Nil       50,000       Nil       Nil     $ 10,000  
                                                                 
Stephen Mut,     2011       Nil     US$ 138,573       Nil       300,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Director & Co-     2010       Nil     US$ 120,000       Nil       250,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Chairman     2009       Nil     US$ 14,286       Nil       100,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
                                                                 
Darren Devine,     2011       Nil       Nil       Nil       100,000       Nil       Nil       7,000  
Director     2010       Nil       Nil       Nil       200,000       Nil       Nil       5,500  
      2009       Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil       Nil  
                                                                 
Neyeska Mut,     2011     US$ 200,470       Nil     US$ 100,000       306,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
EVP Operations     2010     US$ 200,470       Nil       Nil       194,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Of Dejour Energy     2009     US$ 163,300       Nil     US$ 30,763       80,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
(USA)                                                                
                                                                 
Phil Bretzloff     2011       Nil     $ 130,984     $ 13,320       140,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
Vice President &     2010       Nil     $ 77,401       Nil       110,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  
General Counsel     2009       Nil     $ 74,635     $ 7,200       75,000       Nil       Nil       Nil  

*US$58,000 was paid for relocation expenses reimbursement.

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Stock Option Grants

Name   Number of
Options Granted
  Exercise Price
per Share
    Grant Date     Expiration Date  
Robert Hodgkinson   300,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Mathew Wong   300,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Harrison Blacker   300,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Craig Sturrock   100,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Robert Holmes   100,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Richard Patricio   100,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Darren Devine   100,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Stephen Mut   300,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Neyeska Mut   306,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Phil Bretzloff   140,000   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  
Employees and Consultants   200,000   $ 0.35     January 4, 2011     January 3, 2012  
    280,000   $ 0.35     January 4, 2011     January 3, 2013  
    686,500   $ 0.35     March 16, 2011     March 15, 2014  

 

Director Compensation

 

The Company has compensation agreements for its Directors who are not executive officers. Under the agreements, Directors receive $2,500 per meeting for the first 4 meetings each year, and $1,500 for each meeting thereafter. The Board of Directors may award special remuneration to any Director undertaking any special services on behalf of the Company other than services ordinarily required of a Director. Per an amendment to the agreements approved by the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2010, the Directors received $1,000 per quarter plus $500 for each meeting.

 

Long Term Incentive Plan Awards

 

Long term incentive plan awards (" LTIP ") means any plan providing compensation intended to serve as an incentive for performance to occur over a period longer than one financial year, whether the performance is measured by reference to financial performance of the Company or an affiliate of the Company, the price of the Company's shares, or any other measure, but does not include option or stock appreciation rights plans or plans for compensation through restricted shares or units. The Company did not award any LTIPs to any executive officer during the most recently completed financial year ended December 31, 2011. There are no pension plan benefits in place for the executive officers.

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

Stock appreciation rights (" SARs ") means a right, granted by the Company or any of its subsidiaries as compensation for services rendered or in connection with office or employment, to receive a payment of cash or an issue or transfer of securities based wholly or in part on changes in the trading price of the Company's shares. No SARs were granted to, or exercised by, any executive officer of the Company during the most recently completed financial year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Termination and Change of Control Remuneration

 

The Company has management contracts with the following executive officers or the companies controlled by the executive officers:

 

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Named Executive
Officer
  Annual Base
Salary and / or
Consulting
Fees
  Compensation Package on
Termination of Contract,
other than for termination
with cause
  Compensation Package
on Termination of Contract, in
the event of a change in control
             
Robert Hodgkinson   $ 255,000   1 times annual base salary and consulting fee   2 times annual base salary and consulting fee
Mathew Wong   $ 229,000   1 times annual base salary and consulting fee   2 times annual base salary and consulting fee
Harrison Blacker   US$ 310,000   1 times annual base salary   2 times annual base salary
Neyeska Mut   US$ 200,470   1 times annual base salary   2 times annual base salary

 

Bonus/Profit Sharing/Non-Cash Compensation

 

The Board adopted a bonus plan for eligible executives, which include the senior executives of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, including but not limited to the CEO, President, Executive Vice-President and CFO who, by the nature of their positions are, in the opinion of the Committee, in a senior position to contribute to the success of the Company.

 

The bonus plan includes both non-discretionary and discretionary portions.

 

A) Executives Non-Discretionary;

 

Each Eligible Executives will receive a USD$100,000 award should:

 

i) Total Shareholder Return % exceeds Total XEG Return % by a minimum of 10% and in addition;

 

ii) Total Shareholder Return is positive (the share price of Dejour shares is higher at the end of the year, in comparison to, the price of the shares at the beginning of the year).

 

For example, for fiscal 2011, if Total Shareholder Return % is 20%, while Total XEG Return is 5%, then Dejour’s stock outperformed the XEG by 15% and a USD$100,000 award is payable to each executives. However, this award would only be payable in the event that during the same period shareholder return is positive.

 

B) Executives Discretionary;

 

The Compensation Committee, upon the recommendation of the CEO, shall review (i) performance goals and objectives (“Performance Targets') for the Company and the subsidiaries for such period and (ii) target awards (“Target Awards') for each Participant which shall be based on, up to 30% of the Participant's base compensation, provided however, the Performance Targets for each Executive Participants shall be exactly the same during each year, calculated based on the same percentage of each Participants base compensation, unless otherwise agreed by the Participants.

 

Such Performance Targets shall include but not be limited to the following:

 

· Increase in oil & gas production;
· Achievement of financial stability and working capital position including compliance with the Company loan covenants;
· Increase in Proved Developed Production (PDP) Reserves;
· Increase in Proved and Probable (2P) reserves;
· Creating significant positive impact on the Company business as demonstrated by significant accomplishments not in the base budget/business plan;
· Increase in Operating Cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA;
· Reduce operation costs;
· Reducing overhead costs;
· Other factors or extraordinary success, that in the opinion of the Committee, enhance shareholder value

 

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For purposes of the bonus plan, “ XEG ” is defined as the iShares™ CDN Energy Sector Index Fund, trading under the symbol “XEG” on the TSX. Total Shareholder Return and Total XEG Return are based on the 20 days average closing shares price of Dejour shares and XEG on the TSX at the end of each fiscal year.

 

Pension/Retirement Benefits

 

No funds were set aside or accrued by the Company during Fiscal 2011 to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for Directors or Senior Management.

 

C. Board Practices

 

Compensation Committee

 

The Company has a Compensation Committee composed of three Directors, Robert Holmes, Craig Sturrock and Richard Patricio.

 

Role of the Compensation Committee

 

The Compensation Committee exercises general responsibility regarding overall executive compensation. The Board of Directors sets the annual compensation, bonus and other benefits of the Chief Executive Officer and approves compensation for all other executive officers of the Company after considering the recommendations of the Compensation Committee.

 

Audit Committee

 

The Company’s Board of Directors has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established for the purpose of overseeing the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and audits of the Company’s annual financial statements in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act.  As of the date of this annual report on Form 20-F, the Company’s Audit Committee is comprised of Craig Sturrock, Robert Holmes and Darren Devine.

 

In the opinion of the Company’s Board of Directors, all the members of the Audit Committee are independent (as determined under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and Section 803A of the NYSE Amex Company Guide).  The Audit Committee meets the composition requirements set forth by Section 803B(2) of the NYSE Amex Company Guide.  All three members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, meaning they are able to read and understand the Company’s financial statements and to understand the breadth and level of complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Company’s financial statements.

 

The members of the Audit Committee do not have fixed terms and are appointed and replaced from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee

 

Audit Committee Mandate

 

The primary function of the audit committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial reports and other financial information provided by the Company to regulatory authorities and Shareholders, the Company’s systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting and the Company’s auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes. Consistent with this function, the audit committee will encourage continuous improvement of, and should foster adherence to, the Company’s policies, procedures and practices at all levels. The audit committee’s primary duties and responsibilities are to:

 

· Serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the Company’s financial reporting and internal control system and review the Company’s financial statements;
· Review and appraise the performance of the Company’s external auditors; and

 

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· Provide an open avenue of communication among the Company’s auditors, financial and senior management and the Board.

 

Composition

 

The audit committee shall be comprised of three Directors as determined by the Board, the majority of whom shall be free from any relationship that, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment as a member of the audit committee.

 

At least one member of the audit committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise. All members of the audit committee that are not financially literate will work towards becoming financially literate to obtain a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices. For the purposes of the Company's Charter, the definition of “financially literate” is the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can presumably be expected to be raised by the Company's financial statements.

 

The members of the audit committee shall be elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual Shareholders’ meeting. Unless a Chair is elected by the full Board, the members of the audit committee may designate a Chair by a majority vote of the full audit committee membership.

 

Meetings

 

The audit committee shall meet a least twice annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate. As part of its job to foster open communication, the audit committee will meet at least annually with the Chief Financial Officer and the external auditors in separate sessions.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

 

To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the audit committee shall:

 

Documents/Reports Review

 

(a) Review and update this Charter annually.
(b) Review the Company's financial statements, MD&A and any annual and interim earnings, press releases before the Company publicly discloses this information and any reports or other financial information (including quarterly financial statements), which are submitted to any governmental body, or to the public, including any certification, report, opinion, or review rendered by the external auditors.
(c) Approve, on behalf of the Board, the Corporation’s interim financial statements to be filed pursuant to section 4.3 of NI 51-102, before the Corporation publicly discloses such information.

 

External Auditors

 

(a) Review annually, the performance of the external auditors who shall be ultimately accountable to the Board and the audit committee as representatives of the Shareholders of the Company.
(b) Obtain annually, a formal written statement of external auditors setting forth all relationships between the external auditors and the Company, consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard 1.
(c) Review and discuss with the external auditors any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the external auditors.
(d) Take, or recommend that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the external auditors.
(e) Recommend to the Board the selection and, where applicable, the replacement of the external auditors nominated annually for Shareholder approval.
(f) At each meeting, consult with the external auditors, without the presence of management, about the quality of the Company’s accounting principles, internal controls and the completeness and accuracy of the Company's financial statements.
(g) Review and approve the Company's hiring policies regarding partners, employees and former partners and employees of the present and former external auditors of the Company.

 

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(h) Review with management and the external auditors the audit plan for the year-end financial statements and intended template for such statements.
(i) Review and pre-approve all audit and audit-related services and the fees and other compensation related thereto, and any non-audit services, provided by the Company’s external auditors. The pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services if:

 

i. the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services provided to the Company constitutes not more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the Company to its external auditors during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided;
ii. such services were not recognized by the Company at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and
iii. such services are promptly brought to the attention of the audit committee by the Company and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the audit committee or by one or more members of the audit committee who are members of the Board to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the audit committee.

 

Provided the pre-approval of the non-audit services is presented to the audit committee's first scheduled meeting following such approval such authority may be delegated by the audit committee to one or more independent members of the audit committee.

 

Financial Reporting Processes

 

(a) In consultation with the external auditors, review with management the integrity of the Company's financial reporting process, both internal and external.
(b) Consider the external auditors’ judgments about the quality and appropriateness of the Company’s accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting.
(c) Consider and approve, if appropriate, changes to the Company’s auditing and accounting principles and practices as suggested by the external auditors and management.
(d) Review significant judgments made by management in the preparation of the financial statements and the view of the external auditors as to appropriateness of such judgments.
(e) Following completion of the annual audit, review separately with management and the external auditors any significant difficulties encountered during the course of the audit, including any restrictions on the scope of work or access to required information.
(f) Review any significant disagreement among management and the external auditors in connection with the preparation of the financial statements.
(g) Review with the external auditors and management the extent to which changes and improvements in financial or accounting practices have been implemented.
(h) Review any complaints or concerns about any questionable accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters.
(i) Review certification process.
(j) Establish a procedure for the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.

 

Other

 

Review any related-party transactions

 

Audit Committee Oversight

 

At no time since the commencement of the Company’s most recently completed financial year was a recommendation of the audit committee to nominate or compensate an external auditor not adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

D. Employees

 

The Company had the equivalent of approximately 18 full-time employees and consultants during 2011, of which 10 are located in Canada and 8 in USA.

 

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E. Share Ownership

 

Directors and Officer Beneficial Ownership

 

The following table discloses as of April 26, 2012, Directors and Senior Management who beneficially own the Company's voting securities, consisting solely of common shares, and the amount of the Company's voting securities owned by the Directors and Senior Management as a group.

 

Shareholdings of Directors and Senior Management as of April 26, 2012

 

Title of
Class
  Name of Beneficial Owner   Notes   Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership
    Percent of
Class
 
                     
Common   Robert L. Hodgkinson   (1)     8,783,658       6.72 %
Common   Harrison Blacker   (2)     1,618,678       1.24 %
Common   Mathew H. Wong   (3)     605,872       0.46 %
Common   Craig Sturrock   (4)     1,092,500       0.84 %
Common   Robert Holmes   (5)     2,708,000       2.07 %
Common   Richard Patricio   (6)     295,000       0.23 %
Common   Stephen Mut   (7)     2,676,001       2.05 %
Common   Darren Devine   (8)     250,000       0.19 %
Common   Neyeska Mut   (9)     523,001       0.40 %
Common   Phil Bretzloff   (10)     333,250       0.25 %
    Total Directors/Management         18,885,960       14.44 %

 

(1) Of these shares, 7,187,840 are represented by common shares, 914,000 are represented by vested stock options and 681,818 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. 1,500,000 of these shares are owned by 7804 Yukon Inc., a private company owned by Robert Hodgkinson; 3,600,499 are common shares owned by Hodgkinson Equities Corp., a private company owned by Robert Hodgkinson. A further 405,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(2) Of these shares, 525,678 are represented by common shares, 943,000 are represented by vested stock options and 150,000 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. A further 390,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(3) Of these shares, 122 are represented by common shares, 549,500 are represented by vested stock options and 56,250 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. 98 of these common shares are held by 390855 BC Ltd., a private company owned by Mathew Wong; 24 common shares are owned by Pui Ngor Lee, Mr. Wong’s mother. A further 267,500 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(4) Of these shares, 650,000 are represented by common shares, 292,500 are represented by vested stock options and 150,000 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. A further 107,500 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(5) Of these shares, 1,663,000 are represented by common shares, 295,000 are represented by vested stock options and 750,000 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. A further 105,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(6) Of these shares, 295,000 are represented by vested stock options. A further 105,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(7) Of these shares, 1,701,001 are represented by common shares, 600,000 are represented by vested stock options and 375,000 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. A further 50,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(8) Of these shares, 250,000 are represented by vested stock options. A further 50,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(9) Of these shares, 50,001 are represented by common shares and 473,000 are represented by vested stock options. A further 227,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

(10) Of these shares, 59,500 are represented by common shares and 273,750 are represented by vested stock options. A further 126,250 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

All percentages based on 130,786,069 shares outstanding as of April 26, 2012.

 

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Stock Option Plan

 

We have a Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”), the principal purposes of which is to (i) advance our interests by aiding us, and our subsidiaries, in motivating, attracting and retaining key employees and directors capable of assuring the future success of the Company; and (ii) secure for us and our shareholders the benefits inherent in the ownership of our common shares by key employees and directors of the Company and our subsidiaries . We also have a United States stock incentive sub-plan that was initially approved in 2009 and amended in 2012 (the “Sub-Plan”) and forms a part of the Option Plan. Any option granted under the Sub-Plan is also subject to the terms and conditions of the Option Plan. Where there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Sub-Plan and the terms and conditions of the Option Plan, the terms and conditions of the Option Plan govern.

 

Directors, officers, employees and other insiders of us or any of our subsidiaries, as well as any person or corporation engaged to provide services for us or for any entity controlled by us for an initial, renewable or extended period of twelve months or more (or a lesser period of time if approved by the committee that administers the Option Plan and acceptable to the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) (including individuals employed by such person or corporation), are eligible to participate in the Option Plan. Eligible participants who are natural persons resident in the United States, United States citizens, or are otherwise subject to United States tax law may participate in the Sub-Plan.

 

At the time of grant of any option, the aggregate number of common shares reserved for issuance under the Option Plan (which includes the Sub-Plan) that may be made subject to options any time and from time to time, together with common shares reserved for issuance at that time under any of our other share compensation arrangements, may not exceed 10% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares, on a non-diluted basis, on the date of grant of the option. Of this 10%, the number of common shares reserved for issuance to any one participant pursuant to the Sub-Plan in any year may not exceed 5% of our total outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis. Common shares subject to any option (or portion thereof) under the Option Plan that has been cancelled or otherwise terminated prior to the issuance or transfer of such common shares will again be available for options under the Option Plan. The number of common shares authorized under the Option Plan may be increased, decreased or fixed by the Board of Directors. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the Sub-Plan, an aggregate of 12,800,000 common shares, less those common shares issued under the Option Plan, may be issued pursuant to stock options issued under the Sub-Plan. If a stock option terminates, is forfeited or is cancelled without the issuance of any common shares, or any common shares covered by a stock option or to which a stock option relates are not issued for any other reason, then the number of common shares counted against the aggregate number of common shares available under the Sub-Plan with respect to such stock option, to the extent of any such termination, forfeiture, cancellation or other event, will again be available for granting stock options under the Sub-Plan.

 

The option exercise price will be determined by the committee that administers the Option Plan or the Sub-Plan administrator, as applicable. The exercise price may not be less than the last closing price per common share on the TSX on the trading day immediately preceding the day the options are granted, or if the common shares are not listed on the TSX, on the most senior of any other exchange on which the common shares are then traded, on the last trading day immediately preceding the date of grant of such options.

 

The Option Plan may be terminated by the committee that administers the Option Plan at any time. The Sub-Plan terminates at midnight on January 5, 2022, unless it is terminated before then by our Board of Directors. Any option outstanding under the Option Plan or Sub-Plan at the time of termination shall remain in effect until such option has been exercised, has expired, has been surrendered to us or has been terminated.

 

A copy of the Option Plan and Sub-Plan is incorporated by reference into this Form 20-F as Exhibits 4.17 and 4.18, respectively.

 

Stock Options Outstanding

 

The names and titles of the Directors/Executive Officers of the Company to whom outstanding stock options have been granted and the number of common shares subject to such options is set forth in the following table as of April 26, 2012:

 

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Stock Options Outstanding as of April 26, 2012

 

Name   Number of
Options Held
    Number of
Options
Vested
    Exercise Price per
Share
    Grant Date     Expiration Date  
                               
Robert Hodgkinson     375,000       262,500     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      275,000       165,000     $ 0.45       5/5/2009       5/4/2014  
      350,000       350,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      19,000       19,000     $ 0.35       2/16/2010       2/15/2015  
      300,000       187,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Harrison Blacker     300,000       210,000     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      300,000       180,000     $ 0.45       5/5/2009       5/4/2014  
      400,000       400,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      33,000       33,000     $ 0.35       2/16/2010       2/15/2015  
      300,000       187,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Mathew Wong (1)     175,000       122,500     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      125,000       75,000     $ 0.45       5/5/2009       5/4/2014  
      200,000       200,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      17,000       17,000     $ 0.35       2/16/2010       2/15/2015  
      300,000       187,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Craig Sturrock     100,000       70,000     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      50,000       30,000     $ 0.45       5/5/2009       5/4/2014  
      150,000       150,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      100,000       62,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Robert Holmes     100,000       70,000     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      50,000       32,500     $ 0.45       02/12/2009       02/12/2014  
      150,000       150,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      100,000       62,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Richard Patricio     100,000       70,000     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      50,000       32,500     $ 0.45       02/12/2009       02/12/2014  
      150,000       150,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      100,000       62,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Stephen Mut     100,000       100,000     $ 0.45       6/29/2009       6/29/2014  
      250,000       250,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      300,000       262,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Darren Devine (2)     200,000       200,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      100,000       62,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Neyeska Mut     120,000       84,000     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      80,000       52,000     $ 0.45       2/12/2009       2/12/2014  
      175,000       175,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      19,000       19,000     $ 0.35       2/16/2010       2/15/2015  
      306,000       191,250     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Phil Bretzloff     75,000       52,500     $ 0.45       10/28/2008       10/28/2013  
      75,000       48,750     $ 0.45       2/12/2009       2/12/2014  
      110,000       110,000     $ 0.35       2/4/2010       2/3/2015  
      140,000       87,500     $ 0.35       3/16/2011       3/15/2014  
Total Officers/Directors     6,719,000       5,234,000                          

 

(1) 125,000 options granted on May 5, 2009 were issued to 390855 B.C. Ltd., a private company owned by Mathew Wong.
(2) 200,000 options granted on February 4, 2010 were issued to Chelmer Investments Corp., a private company owned by Darren Devine. On October 25, 2010, these options were re-issued to the name of Darren Devine with the same exercise price, vesting term and expiration date.

 

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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.

 

A. Major Shareholders

 

Shareholders

 

The Company is aware of one person who each beneficially own 5% or more of the Registrant's voting securities. The following table lists as of April 26, 2012 persons and/or companies holding 5% or more beneficial interest in the Company’s outstanding common stock.

 

5% or Greater Shareholders as of April 26, 2012

 

Title of Class   Name of Owner   Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
    Percent of Class  
                 
Common   Robert L. Hodgkinson (1)     8,783,658       6.72 %
(1) Of these shares, 7,187,840 are represented by common shares, 914,000 are represented by vested stock options and 681,818 are represented by currently exercisable share purchase warrants. 1,500,000 of these shares are owned by 7804 Yukon Inc., a private company owned by Robert Hodgkinson; 3,600,499 are common shares owned by Hodgkinson Equities Corp., a private company owned by Robert Hodgkinson. A further 405,000 stock options have been granted but not yet vested.

 

All percentages based on 130,786,069 shares outstanding as of April 26, 2012.

 

Changes in ownership by major shareholders

 

To the best of the Company’s knowledge there have been no changes in the ownership of the Company’s shares other than disclosed herein.

 

Voting Rights

 

The Company’s major shareholders do not have different voting rights.

 

Shares Held in the United States

 

As of April 26, 2012, there were approximately 7,534 registered holders of the Company’s shares in the United States, with combined holdings of 90,890,625 common shares.

 

Change of Control

 

As of April 26, 2012, there were no arrangements known to the Company which may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control of the Company.

 

Control by Others

 

To the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Company is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation, any foreign government, or any other natural or legal person, severally or jointly.

 

B. Related Party Transactions

 

Other than as disclosed below, from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011, the Company did not enter into any transactions or loans between the Company and any (a) enterprises that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control or are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company; (b) associates; (c) individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting power of the Company that gives them significant influence over the Company, and close members of any such individual’s family; (d) key management personnel and close members of such individuals' families; or (e) enterprises in which a substantial interest in the voting power is owned, directly or indirectly by any person described in (c) or (d) or over which such a person is able to exercise significant influence.

 

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(a) Loan from Hodgkinson Equity Corporation (“HEC”)

 

HEC loan to the Company

 

On June 22, 2009, as amended on September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with HEC in regard to the outstanding debt of $1,800,000 assumed from DEAL by the Company. Pursuant to the agreements, $450,000 of the debt was converted into 1,363,636 units consisting of 1,363,636 common shares and 681,818 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.55 for a period of 5 years. The fair value of the units was estimated to be $450,000. The remaining $1,350,000 was converted into a 12% note due on January 1, 2011 and the Company was required to pay 3% fee on the outstanding balance of the loan as at December 31, 2009. As a result of the sale of 5% working interest in the Drake/Woodrush area to HEC in December 2009 (effective June 1, 2009), both parties agreed to reduce the loan balance by the purchase price of $911,722 including taxes and adjustments. In addition, the loan balance was further reduced by a payment of $50,351. As at December 31, 2009, a balance of $387,927 remained outstanding. As at December 31, 2010, a balance of $250,000 remained outstanding. In January 2011, the remaining balance of loan from HEC was repaid in full in cash (see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for details).

 

(b) Loan from Brownstone Ventures Inc. (“Brownstone”)

 

On June 22, 2009, as amended on September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Brownstone in regard to the outstanding debt of $4,604,040 (US$3,780,000). Pursuant to the agreement, $2,200,000 (US$2,000,000) of the debt was converted into 6,666,667 units consisting of 6,666,667 common shares and 3,333,333 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.55 for a period of 5 years. The fair value of the units was estimated to be US$2,000,000. The remaining $2,070,140 (US$1,780,000) of the debt was converted into a Canadian dollar denominated 12% note due on January 1, 2011.

 

As a part of the debt settlement on June 22, 2009, the Company also issued Brownstone 2,000,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.50 for a period of 2 years, with an option to force the exercise of the warrants if the Company’s common shares trade at a price of $0.80 or greater for 30 consecutive calendar days.

 

As at December 31, 2009, a balance of $1,957,474 remained outstanding comprised of the loan balance of $2,070,140 minus unamortized portion of finance fees of $112,666. In December 2010, the loan was paid off in full in cash.

 

(c) During 2011, compensation awarded to key management included a total of salaries and consulting fees of $1,771,981 (2010 - $1,215,191 and 2009 - $1,470,947) and non-cash stock-based compensation of $451,071 (2010 - $486,018 and 2009 - $188,668). Key management includes the Company’s officers and directors. The salaries and consulting fees are included in general and administrative expenses. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2011 is $396,618 (December 31, 2010 - $12,000 and December 31, 2009 - $Nil) owing to a company controlled by an officer of the Company.

 

(d) In 2011, the Company incurred a total of $2,301 (2010 - $268,440 and 2009 - $382,748) in interest expense and finance costs to a company controlled by an officer of the Company and Brownstone.

 

(e) Included in interest and other income, in 2011, is $30,000 (2010 - $30,000 and 2009 - $30,000) received from the companies controlled by officers of the Company for rental income.

 

(f) In July 2008, Brownstone Ventures Inc. (“Brownstone”) became a 28.53% working interest partner in the US properties. Previously, Brownstone controlled more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. Effective September 28, 2011, Brownstone ceased to control more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. Included in accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 is $Nil (2010 - $168,771 and 2009 - $72,752) owing from Brownstone.

 

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(g) In December 2009, a company controlled by the CEO of the Company (“HEC”) became a 5% working interest partner in the Woodrush property. Included in accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 is $Nil (2010 - $967 and 2009 - $Nil) owing from HEC. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2011 is $53,668 (2010 - $166,139 and 2009 - $63,679) owing to HEC.

 

(h) In 2011, we completed a private placement of 11,010,000 units issued at US$0.30 per unit. Certain directors and officers of the Company purchased 2,000,000 units of this offering (see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for details).

 

(i) In December 2011, HEC exercised 250,000 warrants with an exercise price of US$0.35 each that were issued in February 2011.

 

(j) Included in the total salaries and consulting fees incurred during 2009 was $107,000 paid to a former officer of the Company to terminate the consulting agreement.

 

C. Interests of Experts and Counsel

 

Not Applicable.

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

 

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

 

Financial Statements

 

Description   Page
     
Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010   F-1 -  F-48
     
Supplementary Oil and Gas Reserve Estimation and Disclosures - Unaudited   F-49 - F-56

  

Legal Proceedings

 

The Directors and the management of the Company do not know of any material, active or pending, legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation.

 

The Directors and the management of the Company know of no active or pending proceedings against anyone that might materially adversely affect an interest of the Company.

 

Dividend Policy

 

The Company has not paid any dividends on its common shares. The Company may pay dividends on its common shares in the future if it generates profits. Any decision to pay dividends on common shares in the future will be made by the board of directors on the basis of the earnings, financial requirements and other conditions existing at such time.

 

B. Significant Changes

 

None.

 

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ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

 

A. Offering and Listing Details

 

The Company’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the NYSE Amex, in both cases under the symbol “DEJ.”  The following tables set forth for the periods indicated, the high and low closing prices in Canadian dollars of our common shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and in United States dollars on the NYSE Amex. The Company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, until November 20, 2008 when it began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company changed its symbol to “DEJ” after a one for three share consolidation effective October 1, 2003. The Company changed its Toronto Stock Exchange trading symbol on May 23, 2007 to “DEJ” to coincide with its listing on the American Stock Exchange (now NYSE Amex) on the same day under the symbol “DEJ”.

 

The following table contains the annual high and low market prices for the five most recent fiscal years:

 

Toronto Stock Exchange (Cdn$)

 

    High     Low  
2011   $ 0.61     $ 0.24  
2010   $ 0.48     $ 0.29  
2009   $ 0.76     $ 0.23  
2008 (1)   $ 2.17     $ 0.23  
2007   $ 3.28     $ 1.02  

(1) Common shares listed on Toronto Stock Exchange on November 20, 2008.

 

NYSE Amex (US$)

 

    High     Low  
2011   $ 0.61     $ 0.21  
2010   $ 0.50     $ 0.26  
2009   $ 0.67     $ 0.12  
2008   $ 2.17     $ 0.25  
2007 (1)   $ 2.95     $ 1.29  

(1) Shares listed for trading on NYSE Amex on May 7, 2007

 

The following table contains the high and low market prices for our common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE Amex for each fiscal quarter for the two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent period:

 

Toronto Stock Exchange (Cdn$)

 

    High     Low  
2012                
Q1   $ 0.46     $ 0.35  
2011                
Q4   $ 0.61     $ 0.24  
Q3   $ 0.34     $ 0.24  
Q2   $ 0.44     $ 0.30  
Q1   $ 0.51     $ 0.30  
2010                
Q4   $ 0.38     $ 0.29  
Q3   $ 0.41     $ 0.30  
Q2   $ 0.45     $ 0.29  
Q1   $ 0.48     $ 0.29  

 

(1) Common shares listed on Toronto Stock Exchange on November 20, 2008.

 

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NYSE Amex (US$)

 

    High     Low  
2012                
Q1   $ 0.57     $ 0.34  
2011                
Q4   $ 0.61     $ 0.21  
Q3   $ 0.40     $ 0.23  
Q2   $ 0.45     $ 0.31  
Q1   $ 0.53     $ 0.30  
2010                
Q4   $ 0.38     $ 0.29  
Q3   $ 0.44     $ 0.28  
Q2   $ 0.50     $ 0.28  
Q1   $ 0.47     $ 0.26  

(1) Shares listed for trading on NYSE Amex on May 7, 2007

 

The following table contains the high and low market prices for our common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE Amex for each of the most recent six months:

 

Toronto Stock Exchange (Cdn$)

 

    High     Low  
October, 2011   $ 0.40     $ 0.24  
November, 2011   $ 0.44     $ 0.33  
December, 2011   $ 0.61     $ 0.29  
January, 2012   $ 0.55     $ 0.38  
February, 2012   $ 0.50     $ 0.41  
March, 2012   $ 0.46     $ 0.35  

 

NYSE Amex (US$)

 

    High     Low  
October, 2011   $ 0.39     $ 0.21  
November, 2011   $ 0.44     $ 0.32  
December, 2011   $ 0.61     $ 0.29  
January, 2012   $ 0.57     $ 0.38  
February, 2012   $ 0.51     $ 0.41  
March, 2012   $ 0.49     $ 0.34  

 

On April 20, 2012, the closing price of our common shares on the TSX was Cdn $0.29 per common share and on the NYSE Amex was US $0.30 per common share.

 

B. Plan of Distribution

 

Not Applicable.

 

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C. Markets

 

Our common shares, no par value, are traded on the TSX under the symbol “DEJ” and are traded on the NYSE Amex under the symbol "DEJ".

 

D. Selling Shareholders

 

Not Applicable.

 

E. Dilution

 

Not Applicable.

 

F. Expenses of the Issue

 

Not Applicable.

 

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ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

A. Share Capital

 

Not Applicable.

 

B. Memorandum and Articles of Association

 

Dejour Energy Inc. (formerly Dejour Enterprises Ltd.) is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada. The Company was originally incorporated as “Dejour Mines Limited” on March 29, 1968 under the laws of the Province of Ontario. By articles of amendment dated October 30, 2001, the issued shares were consolidated on the basis of one (1) new for every fifteen (15) old shares and the name of the Company was changed to Dejour Enterprises Ltd. On June 6, 2003, the shareholders approved a resolution to complete a one-for-three-share consolidation, which became effective on October 1, 2003. In 2005, the Company was continued in British Columbia under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Act”). Effective March 9, 2011, the Company changed its name from Dejour Enterprises Ltd. to Dejour Energy Inc.

 

There are no restrictions on what business the Company may carry on in the Articles of Incorporation.

 

Under Article 17 of the Company’s Articles and under Part 5, Division 3 of the Act, a director must declare its interest in any existing or proposed contract or transaction with the Company and is not allowed to vote on any transaction or contract with the Company in which has a disclosable interest, unless all directors have a disclosable interest in that contract or transaction, in which case any or all of those directors may vote on such resolution. A director may hold any office or place of profit with the Company in conjunction with the office of director, and no director shall be disqualified by his office from contracting with the Company. A director or his firm may act in a professional capacity for the Company and he or his firm shall be entitled to remuneration for professional services. A director may become a director or other officer or employee of, or otherwise interested in, any corporation or firm in whom the Company may be interested as a shareholder or otherwise. The director shall not be accountable to the Company for any remuneration or other benefits received by him from such other corporation or firm subject to the provisions of the Act.

 

Article 16 of the Company’s Articles addresses the powers and duties of the directors. Directors must, subject to the Act, manage or supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Company and have the authority to exercise all such powers which are not required to be exercised by the shareholders as governed by the Act. Article 19 of the Company’s Articles addresses Committees of the Board of Directors. Directors may, by resolution, create and appoint an executive committee consisting of the director or directors that they deem appropriate. This executive committee has, during the intervals between meetings of the Board, all of the directors’ powers, except the power to fill vacancies in the Board, the power to remove a Director, the power to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, any committee of the Board and any such other powers as may be set out in the resolution or any subsequent directors’ resolution. Directors may also by resolution appoint one or more committees other than the executive committee.

 

These committees may be delegated any of the directors’ powers except the power to fill vacancies on the board of directors, the power to remove a director, the power to change the membership or fill vacancies on any committee of the directors, and the power to appoint or remove officers appointed by the directors. Article 18 of the Company’s Articles details the proceedings of directors. A director may, and the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, if any, on the request of a director must call a meeting of the directors at any time. The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the directors may be fixed by the directors and if not so fixed shall be deemed to a majority of the directors. If the number of directors is set at one, it quorum is deemed to be one director.

 

Article 8 of the Company’s Articles details the borrowing powers of the directors. They may, on behalf of the Company:

 

· Borrow money in a manner and amount, on any security, from any source and upon any terms and conditions as they deem appropriate;

 

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· Issue bonds, debentures, and other debt obligations either outright or as security for any liability or obligation of the Company or any other person at such discounts or premiums and on such other terms as they consider appropriate;

 

· Guarantee the repayment of money by any other person or the performance of any obligation of any other person; and

 

· Mortgage, charge, or grant a security in or give other security on, the whole or any part of the present or future assets and undertaking of the Company.

 

A director need not be a shareholder of the Company, and there are no age limit requirements pertaining to the retirement or non-retirement of directors. The directors are entitled to the remuneration for acting as directors, if any, as the directors may from time to time determine. If the directors so decide, the remuneration of directors, if any, will be determined by the shareholders. The remuneration may be in addition to any salary or other remuneration paid to any officer or employee of the Company as such who is also a director. The Company must reimburse each director for the reasonable expenses that he or she may incur in and about the business of the Company. If any director performs any professional or other services for the Company that in the opinion of the directors are outside the ordinary duties of a director, or if any director is otherwise specially occupied in or about the Company’s business, he or she may be paid remuneration fixed by the directors, or, at the option of that director, fixed by ordinary resolution and such remuneration may be either in addition to, or in substitution for, any other remuneration that he or she may be entitled to receive. Unless other determined by ordinary resolution, the directors on behalf of the Company may pay a gratuity or pension or allowance on retirement to any director who has held any salaried office or place of profit with the Company or to his or her spouse or dependents and may make contributions to any fund and pay premiums for the purchase or provision of any such gratuity, pension or allowance.

 

Article 21 of the Company’s Articles provides for the mandatory indemnification of directors, former directors, and alternate directors, as well as his or hers heirs and legal personal representatives, or any other person, to the greatest extent permitted by the Act. The indemnification includes the mandatory payment of expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such person in respect of that proceeding. The failure of a director, alternate director, or officer of the Company to comply with the Act or the Company’s Articles does not invalidate any indemnity to which he or she is entitled. The directors may cause the Company to purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of eligible parties who:

 

(a) is or was a director, alternate director, officer, employee or agent of the Company;

 

(b) is or was a director, alternate director, officer employee or agent of a corporation at a time when the corporation is or was an affiliate of the Company;

 

(c) at the request of the Company, is or was a director, alternate director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation or of a partnership, trust, joint venture or other unincorporated entity;

 

(d) at the request of the Company, holds or held a position equivalent to that of a director, alternate director or officer of a partnership, trust, joint venture or other unincorporated entity;

 

against any liability incurred by him or her as such director, alternate director, officer, employee or agent or person who holds or held such equivalent position

 

Under Article 9 of the Company’s Articles and subject to the Act, the Company may alter its authorized share structure by directors’ resolution or ordinary resolution, in each case determined by the directors, to:

 

(a) create one or more classes or series of shares or, if none of the shares of a series of a class or series of shares are allotted or issued, eliminate that class or series of shares;

 

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(b) increase, reduce or eliminate the maximum number of shares that the Company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares or establish a maximum number of shares that the company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares for which no maximum is established;

 

(c) subdivide or consolidate all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares;

 

(d) if the Company is authorized to issue shares of a class or shares with par value;

 

(i) decrease the par value of those shares; or

 

(ii) if none of the shares of that class of shares are allotted or issued, increase the par value of those shares;

 

(e) change all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares with par value into shares without par value or any of its unissued shares without par value into shares with par value;

 

(f) alter the identifying name of any of its shares; or

 

by ordinary resolution otherwise alter its share or authorized share structure.

 

Subject to Section9.2 of the Company’s Articles and the Act, the Company may:

 

(1) by directors’ resolution or ordinary resolution, in each case determined by the directors, create special rights or restrictions for, and attach those special rights or restrictions to, the shares of any class or series of shares, if none of those shares have been issued, or vary or delete any special rights or restrictions attached to the shares of any class or series of shares, if none of those shares have been issued; and

 

(2) by special resolution of the shareholders of the class or series affected, do any of the acts in Section 9.1 of the Company’s Articles if any of the shares of the class or series of shares has been issued.

 

The Company may by resolution of its directors or by ordinary resolution, in each case as determined by the directors, authorize an alteration of its Notice of Articles in order to change its name.

 

The directors may, whenever they think fit, call a meeting of shareholders. An annual general meeting shall be held once every calendar year at such time (not being more than 15 months after holding the last preceding annual meeting) and place as may be determined by the Directors.

 

There are no limitations upon the rights to own securities.

 

There are no provisions that would have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of the Company.

 

There is no special ownership threshold above which an ownership position must be disclosed. However, any ownership level above 10% must be disclosed to the TSX and all applicable Canadian Securities Commission.

 

Description of Share Capital

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, preferred shares and series 1 preferred shares of which, as of April 26, 2012, 130,786,069 common shares, are issued and outstanding. The rights, preferences and restrictions attaching to each class of the Company’s shares are as follows:

 

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Common Shares

 

All the common shares of the Company are of the same class and, once issued, rank equally as to dividends, voting powers, and participation in assets.  All common shareholders are entitled to receive notice of, attend and be heard at any meeting of shareholders of the Company, excepting a meeting of the holders of shares of another class, as such, and excepting a meeting of the holders of a particular series, as such. Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be acted upon by the shareholders, including the election of directors. Except as otherwise required by law the holders of the Company’s common shares will possess all voting power. Generally, all matters to be voted on by shareholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all common shares that are present in person or represented by proxy. Subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the shares of any class or series of classes, one holder of common shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, is necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our shareholders.  

 

Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or other disposition of the property or assets of the Company, holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive pro rata the assets of Company, if any, remaining after payments of all debts and liabilities to the holders of preferred shares or any other shares ranking senior to shares of common stock.  No shares have been issued subject to call or assessment.  There are no pre-emptive or conversion rights and no provisions for redemption or purchase for cancellation, surrender, or sinking or purchase funds.

 

The holders of the Company’s common shares will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by our Board of Directors but such dividend will rank junior to the holders of preferred shares and series 1 preferred shares.

 

In the event of any merger or consolidation with or into another company in connection with which the Company’s common shares are converted into or exchangeable for shares, other securities or property (including cash), all holders of the Company’s common shares will be entitled to receive the same kind and amount of shares and other securities and property (including cash).

 

There are no indentures or agreements limiting the payment of dividends on the Company’s common shares and there are no special liquidation rights or subscription rights attaching to the Company’s common shares .

 

Preferred Shares

 

Preferred shares may, at any time and from time to time, be issued in one or more series and the Company may, by directors’ resolution or ordinary resolution, do one or more of the following:

 

· determine the maximum number of shares of any of those series of preferred shares that the Company is authorized to issue, determine that there is no maximum number or alter any determination made or otherwise, in relation to a maximum number of those shares, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles accordingly;

 

· alter the Articles of the Company, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles, to create an identifying name by which the shares of any of those series of preferred shares may be identified or to alter any identifying name created for those shares; and

 

· alter the Articles of the Company, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles, to attach special rights or restrictions to the shares of any of those series of preferred shares or to alter any special rights or restrictions attached to those shares, subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the preferred shares.

 

If the alterations, determinations or authorizations contemplated above are to be made in relation to a series of shares of which there are issued shares, those alterations, determinations or authorizations may be made by ordinary resolution. However, no special rights or restrictions attached to a series of preferred shares shall confer on the series of preferred shares priority over another series of preferred shares respecting (i) dividends or (ii) return of capital on the dissolution of the Company or on the occurrence of any event that entitles the shareholders holding the shares of all series of preferred shares to a return of capital.

 

All holders of preferred shares shall not be entitled to receive notice of, attend and be heard at any meeting of or vote at any meeting of shareholders of the Company, except any specific meeting of the holders of preferred shares.

 

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The holders of the Company’s preferred shares will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by our Board of Directors and shall rank senior to the holders of our common shares and any other shares of the Company ranking junior to the preferred shares.

 

Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or other disposition of the property or assets of the Company, holders of the holders of the Preferred Shares, including the Series 1 Preferred Shares, shall be entitled to receive, for each preferred share held, from the property and assets of the Company, a sum equivalent to the amount paid up thereon together with the premium (if any) thereon and any dividends declared thereon before any amount shall be paid or any property or asset of the Company is distributed to the holders of the common shares or any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares with respect to repayment of capital. After payment to the holders of the preferred shares of the amount so payable to them, the holders of the preferred shares shall not be entitled to share in any further distribution of the property or assets of the Company except as specifically provided in special rights and restrictions attached to any particular series of preferred shares

 

Series 1 Preferred Shares

 

The Company may, at any time and from time to time, issue series 1 preferred shares. The Company may, by directors’ resolution or ordinary resolution passed before the issue of any series 1 preferred shares, in each case as determined by the directors or, if there are issued series 1 preferred shares, by ordinary resolution, do one or more of the following:

 

· determine the maximum number of the series 1 preferred shares that the Company is authorized to issue, determine that there is no maximum number or alter any determination made in relation to a maximum number of those shares, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles accordingly;

 

· alter the Articles of the Company, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles, to alter the name of the series 1 preferred shares; and

 

· alter the Articles of the Company, and authorize the alteration of the Notice of Articles, to attach special rights or restrictions to the series 1 preferred shares or to alter any special rights or restrictions attached to those shares, subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the preferred shares.

 

The special rights and restrictions that may be attached to the series 1 preferred shares may include, without in any way limiting or restricting the generality of such paragraph, rights and restrictions respecting the following:

 

· the rate or amount of dividends, whether cumulative, non-cumulative or partially cumulative and the dates, places and currencies of payment thereof;

 

· the consideration for, and the terms and conditions of, any purchase for cancellation or redemption thereof, including redemption after a fixed term or at a premium, conversion or exchange rights;

 

· the terms and conditions of any share purchase plan or sinking fund;

 

· the restrictions respecting the payment of dividends on, or the repayment of capital in respect of, any other shares of the Company;

 

· voting rights; and

 

· the issuance of any shares of any other class or series of shares of the Company or any evidences of indebtedness or any other securities convertible into or exchangeable for such shares

 

No special rights or restrictions attached to the series 1 preferred shares confers on the series 1 preferred shares priority over another series of preferred shares respecting (i) dividends or (ii) return of capital on the dissolution of the Company or on the occurrence of any event that entitles the shareholders holding the shares of all series of preferred shares to a return of capital.

 

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All holders of series 1 preferred shares are not entitled to receive notice of, attend and be heard at any meeting of or vote at any meeting of shareholders of the Company, except any specific meeting of the holders of series 1 preferred shares.

 

The holders of the Company’s series 1 preferred shares will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors and will rank senior to the holders of the Company’s common shares and any other shares of the Company ranking junior to the preferred shares.

 

Dividend Record

 

The Company has not paid any dividends on its common shares and has no policy with respect to the payment of dividends.

 

Ownership of Securities and Change of Control

 

There are no limitations on the rights to own securities, including the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on the securities imposed by foreign law or by the constituent documents of the Company.

 

Any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, or exercises control or direction over more than 10% of the Company’s voting shares is considered an insider, and must file an insider report with the Canadian regulatory commissions within ten days of becoming an insider, disclosing any direct or indirect beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over securities of the Company. In addition, if the Company itself holds any of its own securities, the Company must disclose such ownership.

 

There are no provisions in the Company’s Articles or Notice of Articles that would have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company operating only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving the Company or its subsidiaries.

 

Differences from Requirements in the United States

 

Except for the Company’s quorum requirements, certain requirements related to related party transactions and the requirement for notice of shareholder meetings, discussed above, there are no significant differences in the law applicable to the Company, in the areas outlined above, in Canada versus the United States. In most states in the United States, a quorum must consist of a majority of the shares entitled to vote. Some states allow for a reduction of the quorum requirements to less than a majority of the shares entitled to vote. Having a lower quorum threshold may allow a minority of the shareholders to make decisions about the Company, its management and operations. In addition, most states in the United States require that a notice of meeting be mailed to shareholders prior to the meeting date. Additionally, in the United States, a director may not be able to vote on the approval of any transaction in which the director has an interest.

 

C. Material Contracts

 

The following are material contracts to which the Company is a party:

 

Bank Line of Credit and Bridge Loan

 

In March 2010, the Company negotiated a credit facility for a bridge loan of up to $5,000,000 with a due date of September 22, 2010. This facility was secured by a first floating charge over all the assets of DEAL, and bore interest at 12% per annum. At December 31, 2011, the Canadian oil and natural gas interests and properties with a carrying amount of $nil (December 31, 2010 - $12,418,812) were held as collateral for the loan. By agreement, the due date of the loan was extended to October 31, 2011. Pursuant to the agreement, outstanding advances were due to be fully repaid no later than October 31, 2011 or, upon the earlier of non-core asset sales of DEAL. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company made total monthly principal payments of $700,000 and repaid the outstanding balance of $4,100,000 in full. This facility was used to support the development of the Company’s oil and gas properties in the Drake/Woodrush area.

 

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In September 2011, the Company obtained a $7 million revolving operating demand loan (“line of credit”), including a letter of credit facility to a maximum of $700,000 for a maximum one year term, from a Canadian Bank to refinance the bridge loan and to provide operating funds. The line of credit is at an interest rate of Prime + 1% (total 4% p.a. currently) and collateralized by a $10,000,000 debenture over all assets of DEAL and a $10,000,000 guarantee from Dejour Energy Inc. In December 2011, the Company renewed the line of credit with the Canadian Bank. The next review date is scheduled on or before May 1, 2012, but subject to change at the discretion of the bank. As at December 31, 2011, a total of $5,545,457 of this facility was utilized.

 

According to the terms of the facility, DEAL is required to maintain a working capital ratio of greater than 1:1 at all times. The working capital ratio is defined as the ratio of (i) current assets (including any undrawn and authorized availability under the facility) less unrealized hedging gains to (ii) current liabilities (excluding current portion of outstanding balances of the facility) less unrealized hedging losses. As at December 31, 2011, the Company is in compliance with the working capital ratio requirement.

 

HEC loan to DEAL

 

On May 15, 2008, DEAL issued a promissory note for up to $2,000,000 to HEC, a private company controlled by the CEO of the Company. The promissory note is secured by the assets, equipment, fixtures, inventory and accounts receivable of DEAL, bears interest at the Royal Bank of Canada Prime Rate per annum, and has a loan fee of 1% of the outstanding amount per month. The principal, interest and loan fee were payable on demand after August 15, 2008. Upon securing the bank line of credit in August 2008, HEC signed a subordination and postponement agreement which restricted the principal repayment of the promissory note subject to the bank’s prior approval and DEAL meeting certain loan covenants. As at December 31, 2008, $1,950,000 had been advanced on the promissory note. Repayments of $90,642 and $59,358 were made on March 5, 2009 and on April 3, 2009 respectively. As at June 22, 2009, the Company assumed from DEAL the remaining outstanding balance of $1,800,000.

 

HEC loan to the Company

 

On August 11, 2008, the Company borrowed $600,000 from HEC. The loan was secured by all assets of the Company, repayable on demand, bore interest at the Canadian prime rate per annum, and had a loan fee of 1% of the outstanding amount per month. At December 31, 2008 $600,000 had been advanced to the Company. On March 19, 2009, a repayment of $600,000 was made and as at December 31, 2009, no balance remained outstanding.

 

On September 12, 2008, as consideration for HEC agreeing to postpone the $2,000,000 promissory note and providing the additional loan of $600,000, HEC was granted an option to become a working interest partner with DEAL. Upon electing to become a working interest partner, HEC must pay DEAL an amount equal to 10% of the actual price paid for the acquisition of the Montney (Buick Creek) property in northeastern British Columbia. HEC is also required to pay its pro-rata share of the operating costs. On February 26, 2009, HEC exercised its option and elected to become a 10% working interest partner in DEAL’s Montney (Buick Creek) property. The option price was $90,642.

 

On June 22, 2009, as amended on September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with HEC in regard to the outstanding debt of $1,800,000 assumed from DEAL by the Company. Pursuant to the agreements, $450,000 of the debt was converted into 1,363,636 units consisting of 1,363,636 common shares and 681,818 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.55 for a period of 5 years. The fair value of the units was estimated to be $450,000. The remaining $1,350,000 was converted into a 12% note due on January 1, 2011 and the Company was required to pay 3% fee on the outstanding balance of the loan as at December 31, 2009. As a result of the sale of 5% working interest in the Drake/Woodrush area to HEC in December 2009 (effective June 1, 2009), both parties agreed to reduce the loan balance by the purchase price of $911,722 including taxes and adjustments. In addition, the loan balance was further reduced by a payment of $50,351. As at December 31, 2009, a balance of $387,927 remained outstanding. In December 2010, a repayment of $137,927 was made to HEC by the Company. As at December 31, 2010, a balance of $250,000 remained outstanding. Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the loan was repaid in full in cash.

 

Brownstone loan to the Company

 

On June 18, 2008, a promissory note with a face value of $4,078,800 (US $4,000,000) was issued to Brownstone. Brownstone owned more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company and one of Brownstone’s directors also serves on the board of directors of the Company. The promissory note was secured by a general security agreement issued by the Company in favour of Brownstone, and bore interest at 5% per annum. The principal and interest were repayable by the earlier of the completion of an equity and/or debt financing, and July 1, 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2008, a repayment of $222,948 (US$220,000) was made and at December 31, 2008 a balance of $4,604,040 (US$3,780,000) owed.

 

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On June 22, 2009, as amended on September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Brownstone in regard to the outstanding debt of $4,604,040 (US$3,780,000). Pursuant to the agreement, $2,200,000 (US$2,000,000) of the debt was converted into 6,666,667 units consisting of 6,666,667 common shares and 3,333,333 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.55 for a period of 5 years. The fair value of the units was estimated to be US$2,000,000. The remaining $2,070,140 (US$1,780,000) of the debt was converted into a Canadian dollar denominated 12% note due on January 1, 2011. As at December 31, 2009, a balance of $1,957,474 remained outstanding comprised of the loan balance of $2,070,140 minus unamortized portion of finance fees of $112,666. In December 2010, the loan was paid off in full in cash.

 

As a part of the debt settlement on June 22, 2009, the Company also issued Brownstone 2,000,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.50 for a period of 2 years, with an option to force the exercise of the warrants if the Company’s common shares trade at a price of $0.80 or greater for 30 consecutive calendar days.

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and Pengrowth Corporation dated April 17, 2009

 

In April 2009, the Company’s Canadian subsidiary, DEAL, entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Pengrowth Corporation. Under the agreement, DEAL agreed to sell 100% of its working interest in the Carson Creek area to Pengrowth for gross proceeds of $2,100,000.

 

In 2009, the Company’s Canadian subsidiary, DEAL, entered into the following purchase and sale Agreements in regard to the disposition of a total 25% working interest in the Drake/Woodrush area for total gross proceeds of $4,500,000:

 

Date of agreement   Transferee   Working interest %     Gross Proceeds  
June 10, 2009   John James Robinson     3 %   $ 540,000  
June 15, 2009   C.U. YourOilRig Corp.     10 %   $ 1,800,000  
July 8, 2009   Woodrush Energy Partners LLC     6 %   $ 1,080,000  
July 31, 2009   RockBridge Energy Inc.     1 %   $ 180,000  
December 31, 2009   HEC     5 %   $ 900,000  

 

D. Exchange Controls

 

There are no governmental laws, decrees, or regulations in Canada relating to restrictions on the export or import of capital, or affecting the remittance of interest, dividends, or other payments to non-resident holders of the Company’s common stock. Any remittances of dividends to United States residents are, however, subject to a 15% withholding tax (10% if the shareholder is a corporation owning at least 10% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company) pursuant to Article X of the reciprocal tax treaty between Canada and the United States.

 

Except as provided in the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”), there are no limitations specific to the rights of non-Canadians to hold or vote the common shares of the Company under the laws of Canada or the Province of British Columbia or in the charter documents of the Company.

 

Management of the Company considers that the following general summary is materially complete and fairly describes those provisions of the ICA pertinent to an investment by an American investor in the Company.

 

The ICA requires a non-Canadian making an investment which would result in the acquisition of control of a Canadian business, the gross value of the assets of which exceed certain threshold levels or the business activity of which is related to Canada’s cultural heritage or national identity, to either notify, or file an application for review with, Investment Canada, the federal agency created by the ICA.

 

The notification procedure involves a brief statement of information about the investment of a prescribed form which is required to be filed with Investment Canada by the investor at any time up to 30 days following implementation of the investment. It is intended that investments requiring only notification will proceed without government intervention unless the investment is in a specific type of business activity related to Canada’s cultural heritage and national identity.

 

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If an investment is reviewable under the ICA, an application for review in the form prescribed is normally required to be filed with Investment Canada prior to the investment taking place and the investment may not be implemented until the review has been completed and the Minister responsible for Investment Canada is satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. If the Minister is not satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada, the non-Canadian must not implement the investment or, if the investment has been implemented, may be required to divest himself of control of the business that is the subject of the investment.

 

The following investments by non-Canadians are subject to notification under the ICA:

 

(a) an investment to establish a new Canadian business; and

 

(b) an investment to acquire control of a Canadian business that is not reviewable pursuant to the ICA.

 

An investment is reviewable under the ICA if there is an acquisition by a non-Canadian of a Canadian business and the asset value of the Canadian business being acquired equals or exceeds the following thresholds:

 

(a) for non-WTO Investors, the threshold is $5,000,000 for a direct acquisition and over $50,000,000 for an indirect acquisition. The $5,000,000 threshold will apply however for an indirect acquisition if the asset value of the Canadian business being acquired exceeds 50% of the asset value of the global transaction;

 

(b) except as specified in paragraph (c) below, a threshold is calculated annually for reviewable direct acquisitions by or from WTO Investors. The threshold for 2012 is $330,000,000. Pursuant to Canada’s international commitments, indirect acquisitions by or from WTO Investors are not reviewable; and

 

(c) the limits set out in paragraph (a) apply to all investors for acquisitions of a Canadian business that is a cultural business.:

 

WTO Investor as defined in the ICA means:

 

(a)           an individual, other than a Canadian, who is a national of a WTO Member or who has the right of permanent residence in relation to that WTO Member;

 

( b ) a government of a WTO Member, whether federal, state or local, or an agency thereof;

 

an entity that is not a Canadian-controlled entity, and that is a WTO investor-controlled entity, as determined in accordance with the ICA;

 

(c) a corporation or limited partnership:

 

(i) that is not a Canadian-controlled entity, as determined pursuant to the ICA;
(ii) that is not a WTO investor within the meaning of the ICA;
(iii) of which less than a majority of its voting interests are owned by WTO investors;
(iv) that is not controlled in fact through the ownership of its voting interests; and
(v) of which two thirds of the members of its board of directors, or of which two thirds of its general partners, as the case may be, are any combination of Canadians and WTO investors;

 

( d ) a trust:

 

(i) that is not a Canadian-controlled entity, as determined pursuant to the ICA;
(ii) that is not a WTO investor within the meaning of the ICA;
(iii) that is not controlled in fact through the ownership of its voting interests, and
(iv) of which two thirds of its trustees are any combination of Canadians and WTO investors, or

 

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( e ) any other form of business organization specified by the regulations that is controlled by a WTO investor.

 

WTO Member as defined in the ICA means a member of the World Trade Organization.

 

Generally, an acquisition is direct if it involves the acquisition of control of the Canadian business or of its Canadian parent or grandparent and an acquisition is indirect if it involves the acquisition of control of a non-Canadian parent or grandparent of an entity carrying on the Canadian business. Control may be acquired through the acquisition of actual or de jure voting control of a Canadian corporation or through the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Canadian business. No change of voting control will be deemed to have occurred if less than one-third of the voting control of a Canadian corporation is acquired by an investor.

 

The ICA specifically exempts certain transactions from either notification or review. Included among the category of transactions is the acquisition of voting shares or other voting interests by any person in the ordinary course of that person’s business as a trader or dealer in securities.

 

E. Taxation

 

CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

The following summary describes the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to a holder who is the beneficial holder of common shares of the Company and who, at all relevant times, for the purposes of the application of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Income Tax Regulations (collectively, the “ Canada Tax Act ”) (i) deals at arm’s length with the Company, (ii) is not affiliated with the Company, (iii) holds the common shares as capital property, and (iv) who, for the purposes of the Canada Tax Act and the Canada – United States Income Tax Convention (the “ Treaty ”), is at all relevant times resident in and only in the United States, is a qualifying person entitled to all of the benefits of the Treaty, and (v) does not use or hold and is not deemed to use or hold the shares in carrying on a business in Canada (a “ U.S. Holder ”). Special rules, which are not discussed below, may apply to a U.S. Holder that is an insurer or authorized foreign bank that carries on business in Canada and elsewhere.

 

This summary is based on the current provisions of the Canada Tax Act and the current published administrative policies and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency (“ CRA ”) published in writing prior to the date hereof. This summary also takes into account all specific proposals to amend the Canada Tax Act and Regulations publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof (collectively, the “ Tax Proposals ”) and assumes all Tax Proposals will be enacted in the form proposed. There is no certainty that the Tax Proposals will be enacted in the form proposed, if at all. This summary does not otherwise take into account or anticipate any changes in laws or administrative policy or assessing practice whether by judicial, regulatory, administrative or legislative decision or action nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign income tax legislation or considerations.

 

This summary is of a general nature only and is not, and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular purchaser of Units. This summary is not exhaustive of all Canadian federal income tax considerations. Accordingly, purchasers should consult their own tax advisors regarding the income tax consequences of purchasing Units based on their particular circumstances.

 

Dividends

 

Dividends paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited to a U.S. Holder by the Company will be subject to Canadian withholding tax at the rate of 25% under the Canada Tax Act, subject to any reduction in the rate of withholding to which the U.S. Holder is entitled under the Treaty. For example, if the U.S. Holder is entitled to benefits under the Treaty and is the beneficial owner of the dividends, the applicable rate of Canadian withholding tax is generally reduced to 15%. The rate of Canadian withholding tax for such U.S. Holder will generally be further reduced under the Treaty to 5% if such holder is a corporation that beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting shares of the Company, and may be further reduced to nil if such holder is a qualifying pension fund or charity.

 

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Dispositions

 

A U.S. Holder will not be subject to tax under the Canada Tax Act on any capital gain realized on a disposition of a common share (including a deemed disposition on death), unless the common share is or is deemed to be “taxable Canadian property” to the U.S. Holder for the purposes of the Canada Tax Act and the U.S. Holder is not entitled to relief under the Treaty.

 

Generally, provided the Shares are listed on a “designated stock exchange” as defined in the Canada Tax Act (which includes the TSX) at the time of disposition, the Shares will not constitute taxable Canadian property of a U.S. Holder, unless at any time during the 60-month period immediately preceding the disposition, the U.S. Holder, persons with whom the U.S. Holder did not deal at arm’s length, or the U.S. Holder together with all such persons, owned 25% or more of the issued shares of any class of shares of the Company and more than 50% of the fair market value of those shares was derived directly or indirectly from any one or combination of (i) real or immovable property situated in Canada,(ii) Canadian resource properties, (iii) timber resource properties, and (iv) options in respect of, or interests in, or for civil rights law rights in, property described in any of (i) to (iii), whether or not that property exists.

 

U.S. Holders whose common shares may constitute taxable Canadian property should consult with their own tax advisors.

 

CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

The following is a general summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to a U.S. Holder (as defined below) arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares of the Company.

 

This summary is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be a complete analysis or listing of all potential U.S. federal income tax considerations that may apply to a U.S. Holder arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares. In addition, this summary does not take into account the individual facts and circumstances of any particular U.S. Holder that may affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such U.S. Holder, including specific tax consequences to a U.S. Holder under an applicable tax treaty. Accordingly, this summary is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or U.S. federal income tax advice with respect to any U.S. Holder. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. federal alternative minimum, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

 

No legal opinion from U.S. legal counsel or ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has been requested, or will be obtained, regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares. This summary is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS is not precluded from taking a position that is different from, and contrary to, the positions taken in this summary. In addition, because the authorities on which this summary is based are subject to various interpretations, the IRS and the U.S. courts could disagree with one or more of the positions taken in this summary.

 

Scope of this Summary

 

Authorities

 

This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury Regulations (whether final, temporary, or proposed), published rulings of the IRS, published administrative positions of the IRS, U.S. court decisions, the Convention Between Canada and the United States of America with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, signed September 26, 1980, as amended (the “Treaty”), and U.S. court decisions that are applicable and, in each case, as in effect and available, as of the date of this document. Any of the authorities on which this summary is based could be changed in a material and adverse manner at any time, and any such change could be applied on a retroactive or prospective basis which could affect the U.S. federal income tax considerations described in this summary. This summary does not discuss the potential effects, whether adverse or beneficial, of any proposed legislation that, if enacted, could be applied on a retroactive or prospective basis.

 

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U.S. Holders

 

For purposes of this summary, the term "U.S. Holder" means a beneficial owner of common shares that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

· an individual who is a citizen or resident of the U.S.;

 

· a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized under the laws of the U.S., any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

 

· an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

· a trust that (a) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the U.S. and the control of one or more U.S. persons for all substantial decisions or (b) has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

 

Non-U.S. Holders

 

For purposes of this summary, a “non-U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of common shares that is not a U.S. Holder. This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences to non-U.S. Holders arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares. Accordingly, a non-U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. federal alternative minimum, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences (including the potential application of and operation of any income tax treaties) relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares.

 

U.S. Holders Subject to Special U.S. Federal Income Tax Rules Not Addressed

 

This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to U.S. Holders that are subject to special provisions under the Code, including the following U.S. Holders: (a) U.S. Holders that are tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, or other tax-deferred accounts; (b) U.S. Holders that are financial institutions, underwriters, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, or regulated investment companies; (c) U.S. Holders that are dealers in securities or currencies or U.S. Holders that are traders in securities that elect to apply a mark-to-market accounting method; (d) U.S. Holders that have a “functional currency” other than the U.S. dollar; (e) U.S. Holders that own common shares as part of a straddle, hedging transaction, conversion transaction, constructive sale, or other arrangement involving more than one position; (f) U.S. Holders that acquired common shares in connection with the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation for services; (g) U.S. Holders that hold common shares other than as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment purposes); (h) partnerships and other pass-through entities (and investors in such partnerships and entities); or (i) U.S. Holders that own or have owned (directly, indirectly, or by attribution) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of the outstanding shares of the Company. This summary also does not address the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to U.S. Holders who are: (a) U.S. expatriates or former long-term residents of the U.S. subject to Section 877 of the Code; (b) persons that have been, are, or will be a resident or deemed to be a resident in Canada for purposes of the Act; (c) persons that use or hold, will use or hold, or that are or will be deemed to use or hold common shares in connection with carrying on a business in Canada; (d) persons whose common shares constitute “taxable Canadian property” under the Act; or (e) persons that have a permanent establishment in Canada for the purposes of the Treaty. U.S. Holders that are subject to special provisions under the Code, including U.S. Holders described immediately above, should consult their own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. federal alternative minimum, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

 

If an entity that is classified as a partnership (or pass-through entity) for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds common shares, the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such partnership and the partners of such partnership generally will depend on the activities of the partnership and the status of such partners. Partners of entities that are classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes should consult their own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares.

 

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Tax Consequences Not Addressed

 

This summary does not address the U.S. federal, U.S. federal alternative minimum, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences to U.S. Holders of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. federal alternative minimum, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares.

 

U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Acquisition, Ownership, and Disposition of Common Shares

 

If the Company is not considered a “passive foreign investment company” (a “PFIC”, as defined below) at any time during a U.S. Holder’s holding period, the following sections will generally describe the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of the Company’s common shares.

 

Distributions on Common Shares

 

A U.S. Holder that receives a distribution, including a constructive distribution, with respect to a common share will be required to include the amount of such distribution in gross income as a dividend (without reduction for any Canadian income tax withheld from such distribution) to the extent of the current or accumulated “earnings and profits” of the Company, as computed for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A dividend generally will be taxed to a U.S. Holder at ordinary income tax rates. To the extent that a distribution exceeds the current and accumulated “earnings and profits” of the Company, such distribution will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of a U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the common shares and thereafter as gain from the sale or exchange of such common shares (see “Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares” below). However, the Company does not intend to maintain the calculations of earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles, and each U.S. Holder should therefore assume that any distribution by the Company with respect to the common shares will constitute ordinary dividend income. Dividends received on common shares generally will not be eligible for the “dividends received deduction.”

 

For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013, a dividend paid by the Company generally will be taxed at the preferential tax rates applicable to long-term capital gains if (a) the Company is a “qualified foreign corporation” (as defined below), (b) the U.S. Holder receiving such dividend is an individual, estate, or trust, and (c) certain holding period requirements are met. The Company generally will be a “qualified foreign corporation” under Section 1(h)(11) of the Code (a “QFC”) if (a) the Company is eligible for the benefits of the Treaty, or (b) common shares of the Company are readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. However, even if the Company satisfies one or more of such requirements, the Company will not be treated as a QFC if the Company is a PFIC for the taxable year during which the Company pays a dividend or for the preceding taxable year. (See the section below under the heading "Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules").

 

If the Company is a QFC, but a U.S. Holder otherwise fails to qualify for the preferential tax rate applicable to dividends discussed above, a dividend paid by the Company to a U.S. Holder, including a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate, or trust, generally will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates (and not at the preferential tax rates applicable to long-term capital gains). The dividend rules are complex, and each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the dividend rules.

 

Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares

 

A U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss on the sale or other taxable disposition of common shares in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between (a) the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any property received and (b) such U.S. Holder’s tax basis in such common shares sold or otherwise disposed of. Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, any such gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss, which will be long-term capital gain or loss if, at the time of the sale or other disposition, such common shares are held for more than one year.

 

Gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder on the sale or other taxable disposition of common shares generally will be treated as “U.S. source” for purposes of applying the U.S. foreign tax credit rules unless the gain is subject to tax in Canada and is sourced as “foreign source” under the Treaty and such U.S. Holder elects to treat such gain or loss as “foreign source.”

 

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Preferential tax rates apply to long-term capital gains of a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate, or trust. There are currently no preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains of a U.S. Holder that is a corporation. Deductions for capital losses are subject to significant limitations under the Code.

 

Receipt of Foreign Currency

 

The amount of any distribution paid in foreign currency to a U.S. Holder in connection with the ownership of common shares, or on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of common shares, generally will be equal to the U.S. dollar value of such foreign currency based on the exchange rate applicable on the date of receipt (regardless of whether such foreign currency is converted into U.S. dollars at that time). A U.S. Holder that receives foreign currency and converts such foreign currency into U.S. dollars at a conversion rate other than the rate in effect on the date of receipt may have a foreign currency exchange gain or loss, which generally would be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss. If the foreign currency received is not converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a basis in the foreign currency equal to its U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Any U.S. Holder who receives payment in foreign currency and engages in a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the foreign currency may have a foreign currency exchange gain or loss that would be treated as ordinary income or loss, and generally will be U.S. source income or loss for foreign tax credit purposes. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own U.S. tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of receiving, owning, and disposing of foreign currency.

 

Foreign Tax Credit

 

A U.S. Holder who pays (whether directly or through withholding) Canadian income tax with respect to dividends paid on common shares generally will be entitled, at the election of such U.S. Holder, to receive either a deduction or a credit for such Canadian income tax paid. Generally, a credit will reduce a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis, whereas a deduction will reduce a U.S. Holder’s income subject to U.S. federal income tax. This election is made on a year-by-year basis and applies to all foreign taxes paid (whether directly or through withholding) by a U.S. Holder during a year.

 

Complex limitations apply to the foreign tax credit, including the general limitation that the credit cannot exceed the proportionate share of a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability that such U.S. Holder’s “foreign source” taxable income bears to such U.S. Holder’s worldwide taxable income. In applying this limitation, a U.S. Holder’s various items of income and deduction must be classified, under complex rules, as either “foreign source” or “U.S. source.” Generally, dividends paid by a foreign corporation should be treated as foreign source for this purpose, and gains recognized on the sale of stock of a foreign corporation by a U.S. Holder should be treated as U.S. source for this purpose, except as otherwise provided in an applicable income tax treaty, and if an election is properly made under the Code. However, the amount of a distribution with respect to the common shares that is treated as a “dividend” may be lower for U.S. federal income tax purposes than it is for Canadian federal income tax purposes, resulting in a reduced foreign tax credit allowance to a U.S. Holder. In addition, this limitation is calculated separately with respect to specific categories of income. Dividends paid by the Company generally will constitute “foreign source” income and generally will be categorized as “passive income.”

 

The foreign tax credit rules are complex, and each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the foreign tax credit rules.

 

Additional Tax on Passive Income

 

For tax years beginning after December 31, 2012, certain individuals, estates and trusts whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare surtax on “net investment income” including, among other things, dividends and net gain from disposition of property (other than property held in a trade or business). U.S. Holders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this tax on their ownership and disposition of common shares.

 

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Information Reporting; Backup Withholding Tax For Certain Payments

 

Under U.S. federal income tax law and regulations, certain categories of U.S. Holders must file information returns with respect to their investment in, or involvement in, a foreign corporation. For example, recently enacted legislation generally imposes new U.S. return disclosure obligations (and related penalties) on U.S. Holders that hold certain specified foreign financial assets in excess of $50,000. The definition of specified foreign financial assets includes not only financial accounts maintained in foreign financial institutions, but also, unless held in accounts maintained by a financial institution, any stock or security issued by a non-U.S. person, any financial instrument or contract held for investment that has an issuer or counterparty other than a U.S. person and any interest in a foreign entity. U. S. Holders may be subject to these reporting requirements unless their common shares are held in an account at a domestic financial institution. Penalties for failure to file certain of these information returns are substantial. U.S. Holders of common shares should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the requirements of filing information returns, these rules, including the requirement to file an IRS Form 8938.

 

Payments made within the U.S., or by a U.S. payor or U.S. middleman, of dividends on, and proceeds arising from the sale or other taxable disposition of, common shares generally will be subject to information reporting and backup withholding tax, at the rate of 28% (and increasing to 31% for payments made after December 31, 2012), if a U.S. Holder (a) fails to furnish such U.S. Holder’s correct U.S. taxpayer identification number (generally on Form W-9), (b) furnishes an incorrect U.S. taxpayer identification number, (c) is notified by the IRS that such U.S. Holder has previously failed to properly report items subject to backup withholding tax, or (d) fails to certify, under penalty of perjury, that such U.S. Holder has furnished its correct U.S. taxpayer identification number and that the IRS has not notified such U.S. Holder that it is subject to backup withholding tax. However, certain exempt persons, such as corporations, generally are excluded from these information reporting and backup withholding tax rules. Any amounts withheld under the U.S. backup withholding tax rules will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, or will be refunded, if such U.S. Holder furnishes required information to the IRS in a timely manner. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding the information reporting and backup withholding rules.

 

Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules

 

If the Company were to constitute a PFIC (as defined below) for any year during a U.S. Holder’s holding period, then certain different and potentially adverse tax consequences would apply to such U.S. Holder’s acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

 

The Company generally will be a PFIC under Section 1297 of the Code if, for a tax year, (a) 75% or more of the gross income of the Company for such tax year is passive income (the “income test”) or (b) 50% or more of the value of its average quarterly assets held by the Company either produce passive income or are held for the production of passive income, based on the fair market value of such assets (the “asset test”). “Gross income” generally includes all revenues less the cost of goods sold, plus income from investments and from incidental or outside operations or sources, and “passive income” includes, for example, dividends, interest, certain rents and royalties, certain gains from the sale of stock and securities, and certain gains from commodities transactions. Active business gains arising from the sale of commodities generally are excluded from passive income if substantially all (85% or more) of a foreign corporation’s commodities are (a) stock in trade of such foreign corporation or other property of a kind which would properly be included in inventory of such foreign corporation, or property held by such foreign corporation primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business, (b) property used in the trade or business of such foreign corporation that would be subject to the allowance for depreciation under Section 167 of the Code, or (c) supplies of a type regularly used or consumed by such foreign corporation in the ordinary course of its trade or business, and certain other requirements are satisfied.

 

In addition, for purposes of the PFIC income test and asset test described above, if the Company owns, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the total value of the outstanding shares of another foreign corporation, the Company will be treated as if it (a) held a proportionate share of the assets of such other foreign corporation and (b) received directly a proportionate share of the income of such other foreign corporation. In addition, for purposes of the PFIC income test and asset test described above, “passive income” does not include any interest, dividends, rents, or royalties that are received or accrued by the Company from a “related person” (as defined in Section 954(d)(3) of the Code), to the extent such items are properly allocable to the income of such related person that is not passive income.

 

Under certain attribution rules, if the Company is a PFIC, U.S. Holders will be deemed to own their proportionate share of any subsidiary of the Company which is also a PFIC (a ‘‘Subsidiary PFIC’’), and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on (i) a distribution on the shares of a Subsidiary PFIC or (ii) a disposition of shares of a Subsidiary PFIC, both as if the holder directly held the shares of such Subsidiary PFIC.

 

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The Company does not believe that it was a PFIC during the tax year ending December 31, 2011. However, PFIC classification is fundamentally factual in nature, generally cannot be determined until the close of the tax year in question, and is determined annually. Additionally, the analysis depends, in part, on the application of complex U.S. federal income tax rules, which are subject to differing interpretations. Furthermore, if for any given year the Company reaches either of the test standards (i.e., “income test” and “asset test”), it remains a PFIC forever, no matter how active it becomes in the future. Consequently, there can be no assurance that the Company has never been and will not become a PFIC for any tax year during which U.S. Holders hold common shares.

 

If the Company were a PFIC in any tax year and a U.S. Holder held common shares, such holder generally would be subject to special rules with respect to “excess distributions” made by the Company on the common shares and with respect to gain from the disposition of common shares. An “excess distribution” generally is defined as the excess of distributions with respect to the common shares received by a U.S Holder in any tax year over 125% of the average annual distributions such U.S. Holder has received from the Company during the shorter of the three preceding tax years, or such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the common shares. Generally, a U.S. Holder would be required to allocate any excess distribution or gain from the disposition of the common shares ratably over its holding period for the common shares. Such amounts allocated to the year of the disposition or excess distribution would be taxed as ordinary income, and amounts allocated to prior tax years would be taxed as ordinary income at the highest tax rate in effect for each such year and an interest charge at a rate applicable to underpayments of tax would apply.

 

While there are U.S. federal income tax elections that sometimes can be made to mitigate these adverse tax consequences (including, without limitation, the “QEF Election” and the “Mark-to-Market Election”), such elections are available in limited circumstances and must be made in a timely manner. U.S. Holders should be aware that, for each tax year, if any, that the Company is a PFIC, the Company can provide no assurances that it will satisfy the record keeping requirements of a PFIC, or that it will make available to U.S. Holders the information such U.S. Holders require to make a QEF Election under Section 1295 of the Code with respect of the Company or any Subsidiary PFIC. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding the potential application of the PFIC rules to the ownership and disposition of common shares, and the availability of certain U.S. tax elections under the PFIC rules.

 

F. Dividends and Paying Agents

 

Not Applicable.

 

G. Statements by Experts

 

Not Applicable.

 

H. Documents on Display

 

We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and file reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any of our reports and other information at, and obtain copies upon payment of prescribed fees from, the Public Reference Room maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, the SEC maintains a Website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

We are required to file reports and other information with the securities commissions in Canada. You are invited to read and copy any reports, statements or other information, other than confidential filings, that we file with the provincial securities commissions. These filings are also electronically available from the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) (http://www.sedar.com), the Canadian equivalent of the SEC’s electronic document gathering and retrieval system.

 

We “incorporate by reference” information that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this Form 20-F and more recent information automatically updates and supersedes more dated information contained or incorporated by reference in this Form 20-F.

 

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As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders.

 

We will provide without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a copy of this annual report has been delivered, on the written or oral request of such person, a copy of any or all documents referred to above which have been or may be incorporated by reference in this annual report (not including exhibits to such incorporated information that are not specifically incorporated by reference into such information). Requests for such copies should be directed to us at the following address: 598 – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3E1, Telephone: (604) 638-5050, Facsimile: (604) 638-5051.

 

I. Subsidiary Information

 

Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is engaged primarily in mineral and oil and gas exploration and production and manages related industry risk issues directly. The Company may be at risk for environmental issues and fluctuations in commodity pricing. Management is not aware of and does not anticipate any significant environmental remediation costs or liabilities in respect of its current operations.

 

The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The Company operates in foreign jurisdictions, giving rise to significant exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Company’s operations that arises from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.

 

The Company also has exposure to a number of risks from its use of financial instruments including: credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. This note presents information about the Company’s exposure to each of these risks and the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Company’s management of capital.

 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The Board has implemented and monitors compliance with risk management policies. The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to market conditions and the Company’s activities.

 

(a) Credit Risk

 

Credit risk arises from credit exposure to receivables due from joint venture partners and marketers included in accounts receivable. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets.

 

The Company is exposed to third party credit risk through its contractual arrangements with its current or future joint venture partners, marketers of its petroleum and natural gas production and other parties. In the event such entities fail to meet their contractual obligations to the Company, such failures may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

The objective of managing the third party credit risk is to minimize losses in financial assets. The Company assesses the credit quality of the partners, taking into account their financial position, past experience, and other factors. The Company mitigates the risk of non-collection of certain amounts by obtaining the joint venture partners’ share of capital expenditures in advance of a project and by monitoring accounts receivable on a regular basis. As at December 31, 2011 and 2010, no accounts receivable has been deemed uncollectible or written off during the year.

 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company’s receivables consist of $64,583 (2010 - $195,514) from joint interest partners, $774,100 (2010 - $408,700) from oil and natural gas marketers and $48,498 (2010 - $84,412) from other trade receivables.

 

The Company considers all amounts outstanding for more than 90 days as past due. Currently, there is no indication that amounts are non-collectable; thus an allowance for doubtful accounts has not been set up. As at December 31, 2011, $5,787 (2010 - $152,056) of accounts receivable are past due, all of which are considered to be collectable.

 

(b) Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions without incurring unacceptable losses or risking harm to the Company’s reputation.

 

As the industry in which the Company operates is very capital intensive, the majority of the Company’s spending is related to its capital programs. The Company prepares annual capital expenditure budgets, which are regularly monitored and updated as considered necessary. Further, the Company utilizes authorizations for expenditures on both operated and non-operated projects to further manage capital expenditures. To facilitate the capital expenditure program, the Company has a bank line of credit facility (note 8). The Company also attempts to match its payment cycle with collection of oil and natural gas revenues on the 25 th of each month.

 

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Accounts payable are considered due to suppliers in one year or less while the bridge loan was repaid in full during the year ended December 31, 2011. The bank line of credit, which is scheduled to be reviewed on or before May 1, 2012, is repayable upon demand.

 

(c) Market Risk

 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates will affect the Company’s net earnings. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing returns. The Company utilizes financial derivatives to manage certain market risks. All such transactions are conducted in accordance with the risk management policy that has been approved by the Board of Directors.

 

(d) Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

 

Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. Although substantially all of the Company’s oil and natural gas sales are denominated in Canadian dollars, the underlying market prices in Canada for oil and natural gas are impacted by changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian and United States dollars. Given that changes in exchange rate have an indirect influence, the impact of changing exchange rates cannot be accurately quantified. The Company had no forward exchange rate contracts in place as at or during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

The Company was exposed to the following foreign currency risk at December 31, 2011:

 

    2011     2010  
Expressed in foreign currencies   CND$     CND$  
Cash and cash equivalents     1,772,982       601,519  
Accounts receivable     69,667       168,770  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (1,346,564 )     (227,531 )
Balance sheet exposure     496,085       542,758  

 

The following foreign exchange rates applied for the year ended and as at December 31:

 

    2011     2010  
YTD average USD to CAD     1.0170       0.9946  
December 31, 2011     0.9893       1.0305  

 

The Company has performed a sensitivity analysis on its foreign currency denominated financial instruments. Based on the Company’s foreign currency exposure noted above and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% appreciation of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would result in the decrease of net loss of $49,609 at December 31, 2011 (2010 - $54,276). For a 10% depreciation of the above foreign currencies against the Canadian dollar, assuming all other variables remain constant, there would be an equal and opposite impact on net loss.

 

(e) Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. During the year ended December 31, 2011, interest rate fluctuations on the Company’s credit facility have no significant impact on its net loss because the Company had no floating rate debt in place at or during the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company had no interest rate swaps or financial contracts in place at or during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

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(f) Commodity Price Risk

 

Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for oil and natural gas are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. The Company has attempted to mitigate commodity price risk on its future sales of crude oil through the use of financial derivative sales contracts.

 

With respect to the commodity contracts in place at December 31, 2011, an increase of US$10/barrel in the price of oil, assuming all other variables remain constant, would have positively impacted income before taxes by approximately $120,000 (2010 - $Nil). A similar decline in commodity prices would be an equal and opposite impact on income before taxes. The Company had no commodity contracts in place at December 31, 2010.

 

(g) Capital Management Strategy

 

The Company’s policy on capital management is to maintain a prudent capital structure so as to maintain financial flexibility, preserve access to capital markets, maintain investor, creditor and market confidence, and to allow the Company to fund future developments. The Company considers its capital structure to include share capital, cash and cash equivalents, bank line of credit, and working capital. In order to maintain or adjust capital structure, the Company may from time to time issue shares or enter into debt agreements and adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected operating cash flows and debt levels.

 

The Company’s current borrowing capacity is based on the lender’s review of the Company’s oil and gas reserves. The Company is also subject to various covenants. Compliance with these covenants is monitored on a regular basis and at December 31, 2011, the Company is in compliance with all covenants.

 

The Company’s share capital is not subject to any external restrictions. The Company has not paid or declared any dividends, nor are any contemplated in the foreseeable future. There have been no changes to the Company’s capital management strategy during the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

 

A.-C.

 

Not applicable.

 

D. American Depositary Receipts

 

The Company does not have securities registered as American Depositary Receipts.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

A. – D.

 

None.

 

E. Use of Proceeds

 

Not Applicable .

 

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), was performed by the Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to give reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The reason that our management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective is because a few submissions required to be furnished on Form 6-K were inadvertently filed late. The applicable information was filed on a timely basis with the Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR and was publicly accessible on www.SEDAR.com and on the Company’s website, but was not timely furnished on Edgar on Form 6-K. We have taken steps designed to ensure that future information required to be furnished on Form 6-K will be so furnished on a timely basis.

 

B. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

The Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. It should be noted that a control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable assurance, not absolute assurance, that the objectives of the control system are met. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies and procedures may deteriorate.

 

The Company’s management, (with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer), conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. This evaluation was based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2011, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective and management’s assessment did not identify material weaknesses.

 

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C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Because the Company is not an “accelerated filer” or “large accelerated filer” within the meaning of such terms under the Exchange Act, this Annual Report is not required to include an attestation report of the Company’s independent auditors regarding the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

D. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, the Company improved staff training and the review of financial statement close process and used 3 rd party consulting assistance to address certain weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that were identified in 2010.

 

ITEM 16. [RESERVED]

 

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

 

The Company does not have any audit committee financial expert that serves on the Company’s audit committee. In 2011, the Company adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), previously we prepared our financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. The audit committee members do not yet have sufficient experience and in-depth of understanding of IFRS such that they meet the SEC definition of audit committee financial expert.

 

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

 

The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics that outlines the Company’s values and its commitment to ethical business practices in every business transaction. This code applies to all directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. A copy of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on the Company’s website at www.dejour.com .

 

Reporting Unethical and Illegal Conduct/Ethics Questions

 

The Company is committed to taking prompt action against violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics and it is the responsibility of all directors, officers and employees to comply with the Code and to report violations or suspected violations to the Company’s Compliance Officer. Employees may also discuss their concerns with their supervisor who will then report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.

 

The Compliance Officer is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for investigating and resolving all reported complaints and allegations and shall advise the President and CEO, the CFO and/or the Audit Committee.

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, the Company did not substantially amend, waive, or implicitly waive any provision of the Code with respect to any of the directors, executive officers or employees subject to it.

 

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ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The following table sets out the fees billed to the Company by BDO Canada LLP for professional services rendered during fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. During these years, BDO Canada LLP was our external auditors.

 

    Year ended
December 31, 2011
    Year ended
December 31, 2010
 
Audit Fees (1)   $ 152,639     $ 145,900  
Audit Related Services (2)   $ 251,853     $ 49,680  
Tax Fees (3)     Nil       Nil  
All Other Fees (4)     24,691       5,534  

 

Notes:

(1) Audit fees consist of fees for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements, or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
(2) Audit-related fees consist of fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements and are not reported as Audit fees. During fiscal 2011 and 2010, the services provided in this category included reviews on IFRS conversion, consultation on accounting and audit-related matters, and review of reserves disclosure.
(3) Tax fees consist of fees for tax compliance services, tax advice and tax planning. During fiscal 2011 and 2010, the services provided in this category included assistance and advice in relation to the preparation of corporate income tax returns.
(4) The services provided in this category included all other services fees that are not reported as other categories and consist of Canadian Public Accountability Board,, US gatekeeper review and administration fees.

 

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

Generally, in the past, prior to engaging the Company’s auditors to perform a particular service, the Company’s audit committee has, when possible, obtained an estimate for the services to be performed. The audit committee in accordance with procedures for the Company approved all of the services described above.

 

In relation to the pre-approval of all audit and audit-related services and fees the Company’s audit committee charter provides that the audit committee shall:

 

Review and pre-approve all audit and audit-related services and the fees and other compensation related thereto, and any non-audit services, provided by the Company’s external auditors. The pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services if:

 

i. the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services provided to the Company constitutes not more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the Company to its external auditors during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided;
ii. such services were not recognized by the Company at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and
iii. such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee by the Company and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Committee or by one or more members of the Committee who are members of the Board to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Committee.

 

Provided the pre-approval of the non-audit services is presented to the Committee’s first scheduled meeting following such approval such authority may be delegated by the Committee to one or more independent members of the Committee.

 

We did not rely on the de minimus exemption provided by Section (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of SEC Regulation S-X in 2011.

 

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

 

None.

 

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ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PERSONS

 

The Company did not repurchase any common shares in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

 

ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

 

Effective on August 20, 2010, we terminated the services of our principal registered independent public accountant, Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton Labonte LLP (“DMCL”).

 

In DMCL’s principal accountant reports on our financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, no adverse opinion was issued and no opinion of DMCL was modified as to audit scope or accounting principles. No audit reports of DMCL in each of the past two fiscal years contained any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, or was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

 

The change in auditor was recommended and approved by our audit committee.

 

In the two most recent fiscal years and any interim period preceding the dismissal of DMCL, we are not aware of any disagreements with DMCL on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreement(s), if not resolved to the satisfaction of DMCL, would have caused it to make references to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report.

 

We are not aware of any reportable events (as set forth in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F) that have occurred during the two most recent fiscal years and the interim period preceding the dismissal of DMCL.

 

On August 20, 2010, we engaged BDO Canada LLP (“BDO”) as its new principal registered independent accountant effective on August 20, 2010, to audit our financial records. BDO is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. During the two most recent fiscal years and the interim period preceding the appointment of BDO, we did not consult BDO regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to us that it considered an important factor in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F) or a reportable event (as described in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F).

 

ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The Company’s common shares are listed on the NYSE Amex. Section 110 of the NYSE Amex Company Guide permits the NYSE Amex to consider the laws, customs and practices of foreign issuers in relaxing certain NYSE Amex listing criteria, and to grant exemptions from NYSE Amex listing criteria based on these considerations. A company seeking relief under these provisions is required to provide written certification from independent local counsel that the non-complying practice is not prohibited by home country law. A description of the significant ways in which the Company’s governance practices differ from those followed by domestic companies pursuant to NYSE Amex standards is as follows:

 

Shareholder Meeting Quorum Requirement : The NYSE Amex minimum quorum requirement for a shareholder meeting is one-third of the outstanding shares of common stock. In addition, a company listed on NYSE Amex is required to state its quorum requirement in its bylaws. The Company’s quorum requirement is set forth in its Articles and bylaws. A quorum for a meeting of members of the Company is one holder of common shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy.

 

Proxy Delivery Requirement : NYSE Amex requires the solicitation of proxies and delivery of proxy statements for all shareholder meetings, and requires that these proxies shall be solicited pursuant to a proxy statement that conforms to SEC proxy rules. The Company is a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act, and the equity securities of the Company are accordingly exempt from the proxy rules set forth in Sections 14(a), 14(b), 14(c) and 14(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company solicits proxies in accordance with applicable rules and regulations in Canada.

 

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Shareholder Approval Requirement: The Company will follow Toronto Stock Exchange rules for shareholder approval of new issuances of its common shares. Following Toronto Stock Exchange rules, shareholder approval is required for certain issuances of shares that: (i) materially affect control of the Company; or (ii) provide consideration to insiders in aggregate of 10% or greater of the market capitalization of the listed issuer and have not been negotiated at arm’s length. Shareholder approval is also required, pursuant to TSX rules, in the case of private placements: (x) for an aggregate number of listed securities issuable greater than 25% of the number of securities of the listed issuer which are outstanding, on a non-diluted basis, prior to the date of closing of the transaction if the price per security is less than the market price; or (y) that during any six month period are to insiders for listed securities or options, rights or other entitlements to listed securities greater than 10% of the number of securities of the listed issuer which are outstanding, on a non-diluted basis, prior to the date of the closing of the first private placement to an insider during the six month period.

 

The foregoing is consistent with the laws, customs and practices in Canada.

 

In addition, the Company may from time-to-time seek relief from NYSE Amex corporate governance requirements on specific transactions under Section 110 of the NYSE Amex Company Guide by providing written certification from independent local counsel that the non-complying practice is not prohibited by our home country law, in which case, the Company shall make the disclosure of such transactions available on the Company’s website at www.dejour.com. Information contained on its website is not part of this annual report.

 

ITEM 16H – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

Not Applicable.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The Company has elected to provide financial statements pursuant to Item 18.

 

ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

On January 1, 2011, the Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for financial reporting purposes, using a transition date of January 1, 2010. The Company’s annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, including 2010 required comparative information, have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). Financial statements prior to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 were prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”).

 

Report of Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, dated March 29, 2012

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ending December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Supplementary Oil and Gas Reserve Estimation and Disclosures - Unaudited

 

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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

 

Financial Statements

 

Description   Page
     
Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010   F-1 -  F-48
     
Supplementary Oil and Gas Reserve Estimation and Disclosures - Unaudited   F-49 - F-56

   

Exhibit
Number
  Description
     
1.1    Articles (1)
     
1.2    Notice of Articles (1)
     
1.3    Certificate of Continuation (1)
     
1.4    Notice of Alteration (1)
     
1.5   Certificate of Name Change (1)
     
1.6   Amendment to Articles to Include Special Rights (1)
     
4.1   Participation Agreement between the Registrant, Retamco Operating, Inc. and Brownstone Ventures (US) dated July 14, 2006(3)
     
4.2   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant, Retamco Operating, Inc., and Brownstone Ventures (US) Inc. dated June 17, 2008 (4)
     
4.3   Loan Agreement between DEAL and HEC dated May 15, 2008 (5)
     
4.4   Loan Agreement between the Company and HEC dated August 11, 2008 (5)
     
4.5   Loan Agreement between the Company and HEC dated June 22, 2009 (5)
     
4.6   Loan Agreement between the Company and Brownstone Ventures (US) Inc. dated June 22, 2009 (5)
     
4.7   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and Pengrowth Corporation dated April 17, 2009 (5)
     
4.8   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and John James Robinson dated June 10, 2009 (5)
     
4.9   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and C.U. YourOilRig Corp. dated June 15, 2009 (5)
     
4.10   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and Woodrush Energy Partners LLC dated July 8, 2009 (5)
     
4.11   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and RockBridge Energy Inc. dated July 31, 2009 (5)
     
4.12   Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant and HEC dated December 31, 2009 (5)
     
4.13   Loan Agreement between the Registrant and Toscana Capital Corporation dated February 19, 2010 (6)
     
4.14   Amended Loan Agreement between the Registrant and Toscana Capital Corporation dated September 1, 2010 (6)
     
4.15   Credit Facility Agreement between DEAL and Canadian Western Bank dated August 3, 2011 *

 

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Exhibit
Number
  Description
     
4.16   Credit Facility Renewal Letter between DEAL and Canadian Western Bank dated December 29, 2011 *
     
4.17   Option Plan (1)
     
4.18   Option Plan (Sub-Plan) (1)
     
8.1   List of Subsidiaries
     
12.1   Certification of CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) *
     
12.2   Certification of CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) *
     
13.1   Certification of CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
     
13.2   Certification of CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
     
15.1   Consent of BDO Canada  LLP *
     
15.2   Letter from Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton Labonte LLP *
     
15.3   Consent Letter from AJM Deloitte, LLP. *
     
15.4   Consent Letter from Gustavson Associates *
     
15.5   Consent Letter from GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.*

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form S-8, filed with the commission on February 16, 2012.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed July 14, 2006.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s annual report on Form 20-F/A amendment no. 2, filed December 7, 2007.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed on June 30, 2009.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed on June 30, 2010.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed on June 30, 2011.

 

*Filed herein

 

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SIGNATURES

 

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

      DEJOUR Energy Inc.  
         
Dated: April 27 2012   /s/ Robert L. Hodgkinson  
      Robert L. Hodgkinson  
      Chairman & CEO  

 

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(formerly operating as Dejour Enterprises Ltd.)

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AUDITED)

 

December 31, 2011

 

F- 1
 

 

Tel: 403 266 5608

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Independent Auditor's Report

 

 

 

To the Shareholders of Dejour Energy Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Dejour Energy Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010 and the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

 

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

Auditor's Responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dejour Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, and their financial performance and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

Emphasis of Matter

 

Without qualifying our audit opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 in the consolidated financial statements that indicates that the Company has a working capital deficiency of $7,756,435 and an accumulated deficit of $76,509,825. These conditions, along with the other matters described in Note 2, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Chartered Accounts
 
Calgary, Alberta
March 29, 2012

 

BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms.

  

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)  

                         
          December 31,     December 31,     January 1,  
    Note     2011     2010     2010  
          $     $     $  
ASSETS                                
Current                                
Cash and cash equivalents             2,487,850       4,757,525       2,732,696  
Accounts receivable     24       887,181       688,626       724,773  
Share subscription receivable     13       516,246       -       -  
Prepaids and deposits             100,848       92,738       126,266  
Current Assets             3,992,125       5,538,889       3,583,735  
Non-current                                
Deposits             403,764       442,261       429,402  
Exploration and evaluation assets     5       5,282,652       10,257,259       12,717,545  
Property and equipment     6       19,759,897       14,174,981       13,253,389  
Total Assets             29,438,438       30,413,390       29,984,071  
                                 
LIABILITIES                                
Current                                
Bank line of credit and bridge loan     8       5,545,457       4,800,000       850,000  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     24       3,957,893       2,472,746       2,653,483  
Unrealized financial instrument loss             -       -       99,894  
Loans from related parties     9       -       250,000       2,345,401  
Warrant liability     10       2,245,210       1,092,762       1,160,858  
Flow-through shares liability     12       -       187,145       271,033  
Current Liabilities             11,748,560       8,802,653       7,380,669  
Non-current                                
Decommissioning liability     11       1,338,853       706,082       322,504  
Other liabilities             43,989       31,708       39,913  
Total Liabilities             13,131,402       9,540,442       7,743,086  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                
Share capital     13       85,075,961       79,385,883       75,810,350  
Contributed surplus     15       8,133,877       7,638,609       6,873,166  
Deficit             (76,509,825 )     (65,466,543 )     (60,342,637 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     22       (392,977 )     (685,002 )     (99,894 )
Total Shareholders' Equity             16,307,036       20,872,947       22,240,985  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity             29,438,438       30,413,390       29,984,071  

 

Approved on behalf of the Board:      
       
/s/ Robert Hodgkinson   /s/ Craig Sturrock  
Robert Hodgkinson – Director   Craig Sturrock – Director  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) 

             
          Year ended December 31,  
    Note     2011     2010  
            $     $  
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME                        
Gross revenues             8,824,345       8,085,627  
Royalties             (1,627,881 )     (1,311,767 )
Revenues, net of royalties             7,196,464       6,773,860  
Financial instrument gain (loss)             (58,728 )     67,922  
Other income             33,627       36,602  
Total Revenues and Other Income     21       7,171,363       6,878,384  
                         
EXPENSES                        
Operating and transportation             2,499,480       2,608,889  
General and administrative             4,042,328       3,383,266  
Finance costs             867,645       1,092,092  
Stock based compensation     14       662,338       765,443  
Foreign exchange loss             97,987       27,692  
Amortization, depletion and impairment losses     7       8,651,632       4,684,867  
Change in fair value of warrant liability     10       1,580,380       (68,097 )
Total Expenses             18,401,790       12,494,152  
                         
Loss before income taxes             (11,230,427 )     (5,615,768 )
                         
Deferred income tax recovery     18       187,145       491,863  
                         
Net loss for the year             (11,043,282 )     (5,123,905 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment             292,025       (685,002 )
                         
Comprehensive loss             (10,751,257 )     (5,808,907 )
                         
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted     16       (0.092 )     (0.051 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) 

                                           
          Number     Share     Contributed                 Total  
    Note     of Shares     Capital     Surplus     Deficit     AOCI(L)*     Equity  
                    $     $     $     $      $  
Balance as at January 1, 2011             110,180,545       79,385,883       7,638,609       (65,466,543 )     (685,002 )   20,872,947  
Shares issued via private placements, net of issuance costs     13       11,010,000       2,693,813                             2,693,813  
Issue of shares on exercise of warrants and options     13       5,701,841       2,090,647                             2,090,647  
Warrant liability reallocated on exercise of warrants     13               738,548                             738,548  
Contributed surplus reallocated on exercise of options     13               167,070       (167,070 )                   -  
Stock-based compensation     14               -       662,338                     662,338  
Net loss                                     (11,043,282 )           (11,043,282
Foreign currency translation adjustment                                             292,025     292,025  
Balance as at December 31, 2011             126,892,386       85,075,961       8,133,877       (76,509,825 )     (392,977 )   16,307,036  
                                                       
Balance as at January 1, 2010             95,791,038       75,810,350       6,873,166       (60,342,637 )     (99,894 )   22,240,985  
Shares issued via private placements, net of issuance costs     13       14,389,507       3,575,533                             3,575,533  
Stock-based compensation     14                       765,443                     765,443  
Net loss                                     (5,123,905 )           (5,123,905
Realized financial instrument loss                                             99,894     99,894  
Foreign currency translation adjustment                                             (685,002 )   (685,002
Balance as at December 31, 2010             110,180,545       79,385,883       7,638,609       (65,466,543 )     (685,002 )   20,872,947  

 

* Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)  

             
          Year ended December 31,  
    Note     2011     2010  
          $     $  
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES                        
Net loss for the year             (11,043,282 )     (5,123,905 )
Adjustment for items not affecting cash:                        
Amortization, depletion and impairment losses             8,651,632       4,684,867  
Stock based compensation             662,338       765,443  
Non-cash finance costs             20,512       129,834  
Non-cash general and administrative expenses             1,481       (30,030 )
Deferred income tax recovery             (187,145 )     (491,863 )
Change in fair value of warrant liability             1,580,380       (68,097 )
Amortization of deferred leasehold inducement             (8,207 )     (8,205 )
                         
Changes in non-cash operating working capital     16       (73,931 )     488,024  
Total Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities             (396,222 )     346,068  
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES                        
Deposits             38,497       (12,855 )
Exploration and evaluation expenditures             (225,379 )     (539,233 )
Additions to property and equipment             (8,134,997 )     (4,499,478 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment             1,238       1,603,971  
Changes in non-cash investing working capital     16       888,236       (357,424 )
Total Cash Flows from (used in) Investing Activities             (7,432,405 )     (3,805,019 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES                        
Advance (repayment) of line of credit             5,545,457       (850,000 )
Advance (repayment) of bridge loan             (4,800,000 )     4,800,000  
Repayment of loans from related parties             (250,000 )     (2,208,067 )
Advance of loan from creditor             20,488       -  
Shares issued on exercise of warrants             2,090,647       -  
Shares issued for cash, net of share issue costs             3,004,429       3,983,508  
Changes in non-cash financing working capital     16       (52,069 )     (241,661 )
Total Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities             5,558,952       5,483,780  
                         
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS             (2,269,675 )     2,024,829  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR             4,757,525       2,732,696  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR             2,487,850       4,757,525  

 

Supplemental cash flow information - Note 16

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 1 – CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Dejour Energy Inc. (the “Company”) is a public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange AMEX (“NYSE-AMEX”) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), under the symbol “DEJ.” The Company is in the business of exploring and developing energy projects with a focus on oil and gas in North America. On March 9, 2011, the Company changed its name from Dejour Enterprises Ltd. to Dejour Energy Inc. The address of its registered office is 598 – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Dejour Energy (USA) Corp. (“Dejour USA”), incorporated in Nevada, Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd. (“DEAL”), incorporated in Alberta, Wild Horse Energy Ltd. (“Wild Horse”), incorporated in Alberta and 0855524 B.C. Ltd., incorporated in B.C. All intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is also the functional currency of the parent company. These consolidated financial statements were authorized and approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on March 29, 2012.

 

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

 

(a) Statement of compliance

 

The financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2011 are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). These are the Company’s first consolidated annual financial statements presented in accordance with IFRS.

 

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements resulted in changes to the accounting policies as compared with the most recent annual financial statements prepared under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2010 annual financial statements and the explanation of how the transition to IFRS has affected the reported financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Company provided in note 25.

 

(b) Going concern

 

The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.  The Company has a working capital deficiency of $7,756,435 and accumulated deficit of $76,509,825.  Whether and when the Company can attain profitability is uncertain.  These uncertainties cast significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as going concern.

 

As described in note 8, in September 2011, the Company obtained a $7 million revolving operating demand loan (“line of credit”) from a Canadian Bank to refinance the bridge loan and to provide funds for general corporate purposes. As described in note 13, during the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company raised gross proceeds of $5.4 million on the issue of shares. Subsequent to December 31, 2011, the Company received $1.2 million from the exercise of options and warrants. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon attaining profitable operations and obtaining sufficient financing to meet obligations and continue exploration and development activities. There is no assurance that these activities will be successful. These consolidated annual financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used that would be necessary if the going concern assumption were not appropriate.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (continued)

 

(c) Basis of measurement

 

The consolidated annual financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities to fair value, including derivative instruments, as explained in the accounting policies in note 3.

 

(d) Use of estimates and judgments

 

The preparation of consolidated annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires management to make certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 4.

 

(e) Functional and presentation currency

 

These consolidated annual financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s presentation currency. Subsidiaries measure items using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates with entities having a functional currency different from the parent company, translated into Canadian dollars.

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated annual financial statements and have been applied consistently by the Company’s entities.

 

(a) Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated annual financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and subsidiaries controlled by the Company. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Company obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.

 

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared using the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.

 

Exploration, development, and production activities may be conducted jointly with others and accordingly, the Company only reflects its proportionate interest in such activities from the date that joint control commences until the date that it ceases.

 

(b) Foreign currency

 

Items included in the financial statements of each consolidated entity in the group are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.

 

The financial statements of entities within the consolidated group that have a functional currency different from that of the Company (“foreign operations”) are translated into Canadian dollars as follows: assets and liabilities – at the closing rate as at the balance sheet date, and income and expenses – at the average rate of the period (as this is considered a reasonable approximation to actual rates). All resulting changes are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) as cumulative translation differences.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(b) Foreign currency (continued)

 

When the Company disposes of its entire interests in a foreign operation, or loses control, joint control, or significant influence over a foreign operation, the foreign currency gains or losses accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) related to the foreign operation are recognized in profit or loss. If an entity disposes of part of an interest in a foreign operation which remains a subsidiary, a proportionate amount of foreign currency gains or losses accumulated in other comprehensive income related to the subsidiary are reallocated between controlling and non-controlling interests.

 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Foreign currency differences arising on translation are recognized in profit or loss. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the functional currency exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Non- monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

 

Exchange differences recognized in the profit or loss statement of the Company’s entities’ separate financial statements on the translation of monetary items forming part of the Company’s net investment in the foreign operation are reclassified to foreign exchange reserve on consolidation.

 

(c) Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments having maturity dates of three months or less from the date of acquisition that are readily convertible to cash.

 

(d) Resource properties

 

Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) costs

 

Pre-license costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

 

E&E costs are initially capitalized as either tangible or intangible E&E assets according to the nature of the assets acquired. Intangible E&E assets may include costs of license acquisition, technical services and studies, seismic acquisition, exploration drilling and testing and directly attributable overhead and administration expenses. The costs are accumulated in cost centers by well, field or exploration area pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability.

 

E&E assets are assessed for impairment if sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability or facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. For purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are assessed at the individual asset level. If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the individual asset, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units (CGU’s). Such CGU’s are not larger than an operating segment.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(d) Resource properties (continued)

 

Exploration assets are not depleted and are carried forward until technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable or sufficient/continued progress is made in assessing the commercial viability of the E&E assets. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proven reserves are determined to exist. A review of each exploration license or field is carried out, at least annually, to confirm whether the Company intends further appraisal activity or to otherwise extract value from the property. When this is no longer the case, the costs are written off. Upon determination of proven reserves, E&E assets attributable to those reserves are first tested for impairment and then reclassified from E&E assets to oil and natural gas properties.

 

The Company may occasionally enter into joint venture arrangements, whereby the Company will transfer part of an oil and gas interest, as consideration, for an agreement by the transferee to meet certain exploration and evaluation expenditures which would have otherwise been undertaken by the Company. The Company does not record any expenditures made by the transferee. Any cash consideration received from the agreement is credited against the costs previously capitalized to the oil and gas interest given up by the Company, with any excess cash accounted for as a gain on disposal. When a project is deemed to no longer have commercially viable prospects to the Company, exploration and evaluation expenditures in respect of that project are deemed to be impaired. As a result, those exploration and evaluation expenditure costs, in excess of estimated recoveries, are written off to the statement of comprehensive income (loss).

 

Oil and gas properties and other property and equipment costs

 

Items of property and equipment, which include oil and gas development and production assets, are measured at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

The initial cost of an asset comprises its purchase price or construction cost, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset into operation, the initial estimate of the decommissioning obligation and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs. The purchase price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset.

 

When significant parts of an item of property and equipment, including oil and natural gas interests, have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).

 

Depletion and Depreciation

 

Oil and gas development and production assets are depreciated, by significant component, on a unit-of-production basis over proved and probable reserve volumes, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary to bring those reserves into production. Future development costs are estimated by taking into account the level of development required to produce the reserves. These estimates are reviewed by independent reserve engineers at least annually. Proved and probable reserves are estimated using independent reserve engineer reports and represent the estimated quantities of oil, natural gas and gas liquids.

 

Other property and equipment are depreciated based on a declining balance basis, which approximates the estimated useful lives of the asset, at the following rates:

 

Office furniture and equipment 20%
Computer equipment 45%
Vehicle 30%
Leasehold improvements term of lease

 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date. Other property and equipment are allocated to each of the Company’s primary cash-generating units, based on estimated future net revenue, consistent with the recoverable values applied in the most recent impairment test.

 

F- 10
 

 

DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(d) Resource properties (continued)

 

Derecognition

 

The carrying amount of an item of property and equipment is derecognized on disposal, when no beneficial interest is retained, or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The gain or loss arising from derecognition is included in profit or loss when the item is derecognized and is measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the item. The date of disposal is the date when the Company is no longer subject to the risks of and is no longer the beneficiary of the rewards of ownership. Where the asset is derecognized, the date of disposal coincides with the date the revenue from the sale of the asset is recognized.

 

On the disposition of an undivided interest in a property, where an economic benefit remains, the Company recognizes the farm out only on the receipt of consideration by reducing the carrying amount of the related property with any excess recognized in profit or loss of the period.

 

Major maintenance and repairs

 

The costs of day-to-day servicing are expensed as incurred. These primarily include the costs of labor, consumables and small parts. Material costs of replaced parts, turnarounds and major inspections are capitalized as it is probable that future economic benefits will be received. The carrying value of a replaced part is derecognized in accordance with the derecognition principles above.

 

(e) Provisions

 

A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the liability.

 

Decommissioning liability

 

A decommissioning liability is recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. A corresponding amount equivalent to the provision is also recognized as part of the cost of the related asset. The amount recognized is management’s estimated cost of decommissioning, discounted to its present value using a risk free rate. Changes in the estimated timing of decommissioning or decommissioning cost estimates are dealt with prospectively by recording an adjustment to the provision and a corresponding adjustment to the related asset unless the change arises from production. The unwinding of the discount on the decommissioning provision is included as a finance cost. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the decommissioning liability are charged against the provision to the extent the provision was established.

 

(f) Earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share figures have been calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective periods.

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive instruments were converted. The diluted earnings (loss) per share figure is equal to that of basic earnings (loss) per share since the effects of options and warrants have been excluded as they are anti-dilutive.

 

F- 11
 

 

DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(g) Share based payments

 

Where equity-settled share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit or loss over the vesting period. Performance vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each reporting date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognized over the vesting period is based on the number of options that will eventually vest. Where equity instruments are granted to employees, they are recorded at the instruments grant date fair value.

 

Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.

 

Where equity instruments are granted to non-employees, they are recorded at the fair value of the goods or services received in profit or loss, unless they are related to the issuance of shares. Amounts related to the issuance of shares are recorded as a reduction of share capital.

 

When the value of goods or services received in exchange for the share-based payment to non-employees cannot be reliably estimated, the fair value of the share-based payment is measured by use of a valuation model. The expected life used in the model is adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.

 

All equity-settled share based payments are reflected in contributed surplus, until exercised. Upon exercise, shares are issued from treasury and the amount reflected in contributed surplus is credited to share capital along with any consideration received.

 

Where a grant of options is cancelled or settled during the vesting period, excluding forfeitures when vesting conditions are not satisfied, the Company immediately accounts for the cancellation as an acceleration of vesting and recognizes the amount that otherwise would have been recognized for services received over the remainder of the vesting period. Any payment made to the employee on the cancellation is accounted for as the repurchase of an equity interest except to the extent the payment exceeds the fair value of the equity instrument granted, measured at the repurchase date. Any such excess is recognized as an expense.

 

(h) Revenue recognition

 

Revenue from the sale of oil and petroleum products is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, which is when title passes to the customer. This generally occurs when the product is physically transferred into a vessel, pipe or other delivery mechanism. Revenue is stated after deducting sales taxes, excise duties and similar levies.

 

Revenue from the production of oil and natural gas in which the Company has an interest with other producers is recognized based on the Company’s working interest and the terms of the relevant production sharing contracts.

 

(i) Financial instruments

 

Financial assets

 

Financial assets are classified as into one of the following categories. All transactions related to financial instruments are recorded on a trade date basis. The Company's accounting policy for each category is as follows:

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(i) Financial instruments (continued)

 

Loans and receivables

 

These assets are non-derivative financial assets resulting from the delivery of cash or other assets by a lender to a borrower in return for a promise to repay on a specified date or dates, or on demand. They are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to their acquisition or issue and subsequently carried at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses. Amortized cost is calculated taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees that are an integral part of the effective interest rate and transaction costs. Gains and losses are recognized in the profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.

 

Held-to-maturity investments

 

Held to maturity investments are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses. The Company does not currently have any held-to-maturity investments.

 

Available-for-sale assets

 

Available-for-sale assets are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income until the asset is realized or impairment is viewed as other than temporary, at which time they will be recorded in profit or loss. The Company does not currently have any available-for-sale assets.

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

An instrument is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is held for trading or is designated as such upon initial recognition. Financial instruments are designated at fair value through profit or loss if the Company manages such investments and makes purchase and sale decisions based on their fair value in accordance with the Company’s risk management or investment strategy. Upon initial recognition, attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss when incurred. Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in profit or loss. The Company does not have any financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Financial liabilities

 

Financial liabilities are classified as either fair value through profit or loss or other financial liabilities, based on the purpose for which the liability was incurred.

 

The Company’s other financial liabilities comprise of trade payables and accrued liabilities, loans payable to related parties and bank line of credit. These liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, net of any transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the instrument and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, which ensures that any interest expense over the period of repayment is at a constant rate on the balance of the liability carried in the balance sheet. Interest expense in this context includes initial transaction costs and premiums payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.

 

Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the period which are unpaid. Trade payable amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

 

Financial liabilities are classified as held-for-trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are also categorized as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(i) Financial instruments (continued)

 

The Company has derivative financial instruments in the form of warrants issued in US dollars and contracts entered into to manage its exposure to volatility in commodity prices. These commodity contracts are not used for trading or other speculative purposes. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date at which the derivatives are issued and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in fair value are recognized immediately in profit and loss. The Company does not have any further derivative instruments.

 

Financial assets

 

At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. If such evidence exists, the Company recognizes an impairment loss, as follows:

 

Financial assets carried at amortized cost: The loss is the difference between the amortized cost of the loan or receivable and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the instrument’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced by this amount either directly or indirectly through the use of an allowance account.

 

Impairment losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost are reversed in subsequent periods if the amount of the loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized.

 

(j) Impairment

 

Non-financial assets

 

The carrying value of long-term assets is reviewed at each period for indicators that the carrying value of an asset or a CGU may not be recoverable. The Company uses geographical proximity, geological similarities, analysis of shared infrastructure, commodity type, assessment of exposure to market risks and materiality to define its CGUs. If indicators of impairment exist, the recoverable amount of the asset or CGU is estimated. If the carrying value of the asset or CGU exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset or CGU is written down with an impairment recognized in profit or loss.

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together in CGUs, which are the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. Fair value is determined to be the amount for which the asset could be sold in an arm’s length transaction. For resource properties, fair value less costs to sell may be determined by using discounted future net cash flows of proved and probable reserves using forecast prices and costs. Value in use is determined by estimating the net present value of future net cash flows expected from the continued use of the asset or CGU. Refer to note 3(d) for more details.

 

(k) Taxes

 

Income taxes

 

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in equity.

 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(k) Taxes (continued)

 

Deferred tax is recognized for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized on temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, when they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.

 

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

 

Production taxes

 

Royalties, resource rent taxes and revenue-based taxes are accounted for under International Accounting Standards (‘IAS’) 12 when they have characteristics of an income tax. This is considered to be the case when they are imposed under Government authority and the amount is payable based on taxable income, rather than based on quantity produced or as a percentage of revenue, after adjustment for temporary differences. For such arrangements, current and deferred tax is provided on the same basis as described above for other forms of taxation. Obligations arising from royalty arrangements that do not satisfy these criteria are recognized as current provisions included as a reduction of revenues.

 

(l) Share capital

 

The Company’s common shares, stock options, share purchase warrants and flow-through shares are classified as equity instruments only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability or financial asset. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of equity instruments are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

 

(m) Flow-through shares

 

The Company will from time to time, issue flow-through common shares to finance a significant portion of its exploration program. Pursuant to the terms of the flow-through share agreements, these shares transfer the tax deductibility of qualifying resource expenditures to investors. On issuance, the Company separates the flow-through share into i) a flow-through share premium, equal to the estimated premium, if any, investors pay for the flow-through feature, which is recognized as a liability and; ii) share capital. Upon expenditures being incurred, the Company derecognizes the liability and recognizes a deferred tax liability for the amount of tax reduction renounced to the shareholders. The premium is recognized as deferred income tax recovery and the related deferred tax is recognized as a tax provision. To the extent that the Company has available tax pools for which the benefit has not been previously recognized, that are probable to be utilized, a deferred income tax recovery is recognized at the time of renunciation of the tax pools. The Company may also be subject to a Part XII.6 tax on flow-through proceeds renounced under the Look-back Rule, in accordance with Government of Canada flow-through regulations. When applicable, this tax is accrued as a financial expense until paid.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(n) Borrowing costs

 

Borrowing costs directly associated with the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized when a substantial period of time is required to make the asset ready for its intended use. To the extent general borrowings are used for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset, the related costs are capitalized based on the weighted average of the borrowing costs applicable to the total outstanding borrowings in the period other than those made specifically for the purpose of the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. All other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

 

(o) Future accounting pronouncements

 

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning after January 1, 2011 or later periods.

 

The Company has early adopted the amendments to IFRS 1 which replaces references to a fixed date of ‘1 January 2004’ with ‘the date of transition to IFRS’. This eliminates the need for the Company to restate derecognition transactions that occurred before the date of transition to IFRS. The amendment is effective for year-ends beginning on or after July 1, 2011; however, the Company has early adopted the amendment. The impact of the amendment and early adoption is that the Company only applies IAS 39 derecognition requirements to transactions that occurred after the date of transition.

 

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations, that have not been early adopted in these consolidated annual financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, of this new guidance on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet and financial instruments subject to master netting arrangements. Concurrent with the amendments to IFRS 7, the IASB also amended IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation to clarify the existing requirements for offsetting financial instruments in the balance sheet. The amendments to IAS 32 are effective as of January 1, 2014.

 

· IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is part of the IASB's wider project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes two primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortized cost and fair value. The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

 

· IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace Standing Interpretations Committee 12, Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities and the consolidation requirements of IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The new standard eliminates the current risk and rewards approach and establishes control as the single basis for determining the consolidation of an entity. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements is the result of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures. The new standard redefines joint operations and joint ventures and requires joint operations to be proportionately consolidated and joint ventures to be equity accounted. Under IAS 31, joint ventures could be proportionately consolidated. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities outlines the required disclosures for interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The new disclosures require information that will assist financial statement users to evaluate the nature, risks and financial effects associated with an entity’s interests in subsidiaries and joint arrangements. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(o) Future accounting pronouncements (continued)

 

· IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, requires disclosures about fair value measurements and provides a framework for measuring fair value when it is required or permitted within the IFRS standards. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

 

· IFRIC 20 Stripping costs in the production phase of a mine, IFRIC 20 clarifies the requirements for accounting for the costs of the stripping activity in the production phase when two benefits accrue: (i) unusable ore that can be used to produce inventory and (ii) improved access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. IFRIC 20 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with earlier application permitted and includes guidance on transition for pre-existing stripping assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the new guidance is expected to have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations that have not been early adopted in these consolidated financial statements, are not expected to have an effect on the Company’s future results and financial position:

 

· IFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation (Effective for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011)

· IAS 12: Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (Amendments to IAS 12 (Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012)

 

Note 4 - Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

 

The Company makes estimates and assumptions about the future that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the future, actual experience may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

 

The effect of a change in an accounting estimate is recognized prospectively by including it in profit or loss in the period of the change, if the change affects that period only; or in the period of the change and future periods, if the change affects both.

 

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recognized in the consolidated annual financial statements within the next financial year are discussed below:

 

Decommissioning liability

 

Decommissioning provisions have been recognized based on the Company’s internal estimates. Assumptions, based on the current economic environment, have been made which management believes are a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the future liability. These estimates take into account any material changes to the assumptions that occur when reviewed regularly by management. Estimates are reviewed at least annually and are based on current regulatory requirements. Significant changes in estimates of contamination, restoration standards and techniques will result in changes to provisions from period to period. Actual decommissioning costs will ultimately depend on future market prices for the decommissioning costs which will reflect the market conditions at the time the decommissioning costs are actually incurred. The final cost of the currently recognized decommissioning provisions may be higher or lower than currently provided for.

 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure

 

The application of the Company’s accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgment in determining whether it is likely that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, which is based on assumptions about future events or circumstances. Estimates and assumptions made may change if new information becomes available. If, after the expenditure is capitalized, information becomes available suggesting that the recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, the amount capitalized is written off in profit or loss in the period the new information becomes available.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

Note 4 - Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments (continued)

 

Income taxes

 

The Company recognizes the net future tax benefit related to deferred tax assets to the extent that it is probable that the deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future. Assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets requires the Company to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted. Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates could limit the ability of the Company to obtain tax deductions in future periods. All tax filings are subject to audit and potential reassessment. Accordingly, the actual income tax liability may differ significantly from the estimated and recorded amounts.

 

Share-based payment transactions

 

The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield.

 

Impairment

 

A CGU is defined as the lowest grouping of integrated assets that generate identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The allocation of assets into CGUs requires significant judgment and interpretations with respect to the integration between assets, the existence of active markets, similar exposure to market risks, shared infrastructures, and the way in which management monitors the operations. The recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets have been determined based on the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions the Company uses in estimating future cash flows for recoverable amounts are anticipated future commodity prices, expected production volumes and future operating and development costs. Changes to these assumptions will affect the recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets and may then require a material adjustment to their related carrying value.

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

When estimating the fair value of derivative financial instruments, the Company uses third-party models and valuation methodologies that utilize observable market data. In addition to market information, the Company incorporates transaction specific details that market participants would utilize in a fair value measurement, including the impact of non-performance risk. However, these fair value estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amounts that could be realized or settled in a current market transaction.

 

Reserves

 

The estimate of reserves is used in forecasting the recoverability and economic viability of the Company’s oil and gas properties, and in the depletion and impairment calculations. The process of estimating reserves is complex and requires significant interpretation and judgment. It is affected by economic conditions, production, operating and development activities, and is performed using available geological, geophysical, engineering, and economic data. Reserves are evaluated at least annually by the Company’s independent reserve evaluators and updates to those reserves, if any, are estimated internally. Future development costs are estimated using assumptions as to the number of wells required to produce the commercial reserves, the cost of such wells and associated production facilities and other capital costs.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 5 – EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION (“E&E”) ASSETS  

                         
    Canadian     Canadian     United States        
    Uranium     Oil and Gas     Oil and Gas        
    Properties     Interests     Interests     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Cost:                                
Balance at January 1, 2010     533,085       915,782       29,234,869       30,683,736  
Additions     -       87,457       462,172       549,629  
Disposals     -       (962,179 )     (640,995 )     (1,603,174 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       -       (1,555,167 )     (1,555,167 )
Balance at December 31, 2010     533,085       41,060       27,500,879       28,075,024  
Additions     -       22,727       966,980       989,707  
Transfer to property and equipment (Note 6)     -       -       (1,352,620 )     (1,352,620 )
Change in decommissioning provision     -       9,246       -       9,246  
Disposals     -       (1,481 )     -       (1,481 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       -       657,088       657,088  
Balance at December 31, 2011     533,085       71,552       27,772,327       28,376,964  

                         
    Canadian     Canadian     United States        
    Uranium     Oil and Gas     Oil and Gas        
    Properties     Interests     Interests     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Accumulated impairment losses:                                
Balance at January 1, 2010     -       -       (17,966,191 )     (17,966,191 )
Impairment losses (Note 7)     (9,880 )     -       (822,015 )     (831,895 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       -       980,321       980,321  
Balance at December 31, 2010     (9,880 )     -       (17,807,885 )     (17,817,765 )
Impairment losses (Note 7)     -       -       (4,886,261 )     (4,886,261 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       -       (390,286 )     (390,286 )
Balance at December 31, 2011     (9,880 )     -       (23,084,432 )     (23,094,312 )

                         
    Canadian     Canadian     United States        
    Uranium     Oil and Gas     Oil and Gas        
    Properties     Interests     Interests     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Carrying amounts:                                
At January 1, 2010     533,085       915,782       11,268,678       12,717,545  
At December 31, 2010     523,205       41,060       9,692,994       10,257,259  
At December 31, 2011     523,205       71,552       4,687,895       5,282,652  

 

Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets consist of the Company’s exploration projects which are pending the determination of proven reserves.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 5 – EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION (“E&E”) ASSETS (continued)

 

United States Exploration and Evaluation Properties

 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company holds approximately 103,000 net acres (December 31, 2010 - 110,000 net acres) of oil and gas leases in the Piceance, Parados and Uinta Basins in the US Rocky Mountains, of which approximately 99,000 net acres (December 31, 2010 - 107,000 net acres) were classified as E&E assets.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company determined certain leases in the Piceance Basin in the US Rocky Mountains were technically feasible and commercially viable. Accordingly, $1,352,620 of accumulated exploration and evaluation costs were transferred to property and equipment.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company capitalized $38,257 (December 31, 2010 – $228,443) of general and administrative costs to its US oil and gas interests.

 

The E&E asset impairment is $4,886,261 and $822,015 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The impairment was recognized upon a review of each exploration license or field, carried out, at least annually, to confirm whether the Company intends further appraisal activity or to otherwise extract value from the property. The impairment was recognized based on the difference between the carrying value of the assets and their recoverable amounts. The recoverable amount was the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value in use. The fair value was estimated based on comparable market prices for which the asset could be sold in an arm’s length transaction less estimated costs to sell. The recoverable amount was $nil on expired leases. 

 

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

                         
    Canadian     United States     Corporate        
    Oil and Gas     Oil and Gas     and Other        
    Interests     Interests     Assets     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Cost:                                
Balance at January 1, 2010     11,693,001       1,445,467       273,543       13,412,011  
Additions     4,132,386       340,150       26,945       4,499,481  
Change in decommissioning provision     366,410       -       -       366,410  
Foreign currency translation and other     -       (89,962 )     (2,431 )     (92,393 )
Balance at December 31, 2010     16,191,797       1,695,655       298,057       18,185,509  
Additions     6,457,404       866,097       28,867       7,352,368  
Transfer from exploration and evaluation (Note 5)     -       1,352,620       -       1,352,620  
Change in decommissioning provision     500,284       121,030       -       621,314  
Disposals     -       -       (2,407 )     (2,407 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       40,372       1,395       41,767  
Balance at December 31, 2011     23,149,485       4,075,774       325,912       27,551,171  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued) 

                         
    Canadian     United States     Corporate        
    Oil and Gas     Oil and Gas     and Other        
    Interests     Interests     Assets     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Accumulated amortization, depletion and impairment losses:                                
Balance at January 1, 2010     -       -       (158,622 )     (158,622 )
Amortization and depletion (Note 7)     (3,453,777 )     -       (38,927 )     (3,492,704 )
Impairment losses (Note 7)     (360,268 )     -       -       (360,268 )
Foreign currency translation and other     -       -       1,066       1,066  
Balance at December 31, 2010     (3,814,045 )     -       (196,483 )     (4,010,528 )
Amortization and depletion (Note 7)     (2,366,156 )     -       (37,198 )     (2,403,354 )
Impairment losses (Note 7)     (937,939 )     (424,078 )     -       (1,362,017 )
Disposals     -       -       1,169       1,169  
Foreign currency translation and other     -       (15,832 )     (712 )     (16,544 )
Balance at December 31, 2011     (7,118,140 )     (439,910 )     (233,224 )     (7,791,274 )

                         
    Canadian     United States     Corporate        
    Oil and gas     Oil and Gas     and Other        
    Interests     Interests     Assets     Total  
    $     $     $     $  
Carrying amounts:                                
At January 1, 2010     11,693,001       1,445,467       114,921       13,253,389  
At December 31, 2010     12,377,752       1,695,655       101,574       14,174,981  
At December 31, 2011     16,031,345       3,635,864       92,688       19,759,897  

 

Canadian Oil and Gas Interests

 

At December 31, 2011, the Company had 5 property leases held on its behalf by a third party.

 

Amortization and depletion is computed using the unit of production method by reference to the total production for the CGU over the estimated net proven reserves of oil and gas for the CGU determined by independent consultants. The calculation of amortization and depletion for the year ended December 31, 2011 included estimated future development costs of $Nil (December 31, 2010 - $3,970,000) associated with the development of proved undeveloped reserves.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company capitalized $87,424 (December 31, 2010 – $694,628) of general and administrative costs to its Canadian oil and gas interests.

 

At December 31, 2011, the Company performed an impairment test on certain oil and gas interests to assess the recoverable value of these properties when indicators of impairment were present.

 

The Developed and Proved (D&P) asset impairment is $937,939 and $360,268 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The impairment was recognized because the carrying value of certain cash generating units exceeded the recoverable amount. The impairment was recognized based on the difference between the carrying value of cash generating unit and their recoverable amounts. The recoverable amount was the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value in use. The fair value was estimated based on observable market prices for which the asset could be sold in a comparable arm’s length transaction, less estimated costs to sell.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

 

The benchmark prices on which the December 31, 2011 impairment indicators were assessed are as follows:

 

      Natural gas     Condensate     Crude oil  
      (AECO)     (Edmonton Pentanes Plus)     (Edmonton Par)  
      Cdn $ / mmbtu     Cdn $ / bbl     Cdn $ / bbl  
2012       3.50       102.90       98.00  
2013       4.10       105.00       100.00  
2014       4.70       107.10       102.00  
2015       5.15       109.20       104.00  
2016       5.55       111.40       106.10  

Each benchmark price increased on average approximately 2% from 2017 and thereafter

 

United States Oil and Gas Interests

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company capitalized $617,090 (December 31, 2010 – $325,510) of general and administrative costs to its US oil and gas interests. During fiscal 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any production from its US oil and gas interests and accordingly did not deplete any of its US oil and gas interests.

 

The D&P asset impairment is $424,078 and $Nil for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The impairment was recognized upon a review of each exploration license or field, carried out, at least annually, to confirm whether the Company intends further appraisal activity or to otherwise extract value from the property. The impairment was recognized based on the difference between the carrying value of the assets and their recoverable amounts. The recoverable amount was the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value in use. The fair value was determined based on the amount for which the asset could be sold in a comparable arm’s length transaction, less estimated costs to sell.

 

The benchmark prices on which the December 31, 2011 impairment indicators were assessed are as follows:

 

      Natural gas  
      (Henry Hub)  
      US$ / mmbtu  
2012       2.50  
2013       3.17  
2014       3.53  
2015       3.61  
2016       3.86  
2017       4.13  
2018       4.41  
2019       4.68  
2020       4.95  
2021       5.22  
2022       5.49  
2023       5.77  
2024 and thereafter       6.05  

* At December 31, 2011, the US$ to CAD$ exchange rate was 1.0170.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 7 – AMORTIZATION, DEPLETION AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Exploration and Evaluation Assets ( E & E assets)                
Impairment losses (Note 5)     4,886,261       831,895  
                 
Property and Equipment (D & P assets)                
Amortization and depletion (Note 6)     2,403,354       3,492,704  
     Impairment losses (Note 6)     1,362,017       360,268  
      8,651,632       4,684,867  

 

NOTE 8 – BANK LINE OF CREDIT AND BRIDGE LOAN

 

In March 2010, the Company negotiated a credit facility for a bridge loan of up to $5,000,000 with a due date of September 22, 2010. This facility was secured by a first floating charge over all the assets of DEAL, and bore interest at 12% per annum. At December 31, 2011, the Canadian oil and natural gas interests and properties with a carrying amount of $nil (December 31, 2010 - $12,418,812) were held as collateral for the loan. By agreement, the due date of the loan was extended to October 31, 2011. Pursuant to the agreement, outstanding advances were due to be fully repaid no later than October 31, 2011 or, upon the earlier of non-core asset sales of DEAL. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company made total monthly principal payments of $700,000 and repaid the outstanding balance of $4,100,000 in full. This facility was used to support the development of the Company’s oil and gas properties in the Drake/Woodrush area.

 

In September 2011, the Company obtained a $7 million revolving operating demand loan (“line of credit”), including a letter of credit facility to a maximum of $700,000 for a maximum one year term, from a Canadian Bank to refinance the bridge loan and to provide operating funds. The line of credit is at an interest rate of Prime + 1% (total 4% p.a. currently) and collateralized by a $10,000,000 debenture over all assets of DEAL and a $10,000,000 guarantee from Dejour Energy Inc. In December 2011, the Company renewed the line of credit with the Canadian Bank. The next review date is scheduled on or before May 1, 2012, but subject to change at the discretion of the bank. As at December 31, 2011, a total of $5,545,457 of this facility was utilized.

 

According to the terms of the facility, DEAL is required to maintain a working capital ratio of greater than 1:1 at all times. The working capital ratio is defined as the ratio of (i) current assets (including any undrawn and authorized availability under the facility) less unrealized hedging gains to (ii) current liabilities (excluding current portion of outstanding balances of the facility) less unrealized hedging losses. As at December 31, 2011, the Company is in compliance with the working capital ratio requirement. 

 

NOTE 9 – LOANS FROM RELATED PARTIES

 

As at   Note     December 31, 2011     December 31, 2010     January 1, 2010  
          $     $     $  
Hodgkinson Equities Corporation  (“HEC”)     a       -       250,000       387,927  
Brownstone Ventures Inc. (“Brownstone”)     b       -       -       1,957,474  
Total             -       250,000       2,345,401  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 9 – LOANS FROM RELATED PARTIES (continued)

 

(a) At January 1, 2010, the Company had a 12% loan with a balance of $387,927 due on January 1, 2011 from HEC. HEC is a private company controlled by the CEO of the Company. The loan was secured by the assets, equipment, fixtures and accounts receivable of DEAL. During the year ended December 31, 2010, a loan repayment of $137,927 was made to HEC by the Company. As at December 31, 2010, a balance of $250,000 remained outstanding. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the loan was repaid in full in cash.

 

(b) At January 1, 2010, the Company had a 12% loan with a balance of $1,957,474 due on January 1, 2011 from Brownstone. Previously, Brownstone controlled more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. Effective September 28, 2011, Brownstone ceased to control more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. The loan was collateralized by the assets of Dejour USA. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the loan was repaid in full in cash.

 

NOTE 10 – WARRANT liability

 

Warrants that have their exercise prices denominated in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency of Canadian dollars are accounted for as derivative financial liabilities and are recorded at the fair value at each reporting date with the change in fair value for the period recorded in the statement of comprehensive loss for the period.

 

    #     $  
             
Balance at January 1, 2010     8,075,000       1,160,858  
Change in fair value     -       (68,096 )
Balance at December 31, 2010     8,075,000       1,092,762  
Granted, investor warrants     5,505,002       310,616  
Exercise of warrants – value reallocation     (3,460,418 )     (738,548 )
Expired warrants     -       -  
Change in fair value     -       1,580,380  
Balance at December 31, 2011     10,119,584       2,245,210  

 

As described in Note 13, in February 2011, the Company issued 5,505,002 investor warrants each of which entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at an exercise price of US$0.35 until February 10, 2012. The fair value of these warrants was estimated using the Hull-White Trinomial option pricing model under the following weighted average inputs:

 

As at   December 31,
2011
    February 11,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
                   
Exercise price   US$  0.39     US$  0.35     US$  0.40  
Share price   US$  0.52     US$  0.31     US$  0.32  
Expected volatility     83 %     58 %     88 %
Expected life   2.29 years     1 year     3.98 years  
Dividends     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Risk-free interest rate     0.3 %     0.3 %     1.0 %

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, 3,460,418 US$ warrants were exercised. Subsequent to December 31, 2011, an additional 2,419,584 US$ warrants were exercised.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 11 – DECOMMISSIONING LIABILITY

 

The total decommissioning liabilities were estimated based on the Company’s net ownership interest in all wells and facilities, the estimated cost to abandon and reclaim the wells and facilities and the estimated timing of the cost to be incurred in future periods. The Company estimated the total undiscounted amount of the cash flows required to settle the decommissioning liabilities as at December 31, 2011 to be approximately $1,634,816 (December 31, 2010 - $990,000). These decommissioning liabilities are expected to be settled over the next 20 years with the majority of costs incurred between 2018 and 2025.

 

   

Canadian Oil

and Gas

Properties (1)

   

United States

Oil and Gas

Properties (1)

    Total  
    $     $     $  
Balance at January 1, 2010     322,504       -       322,504  
Liabilities incurred during the year     331,618       -       331,618  
Change in estimated future cash flows     34,792       -       34,792  
Unwinding of discount     17,168       -       17,168  
Balance at December 31, 2010     706,082       -       706,082  
Liabilities incurred during the year     231,767       118,567       350,334  
Change in estimated future cash flows     277,764       2,463       280,227  
Actual costs incurred     (18,332 )     -       (18,332 )
Unwinding of discount     19,642       900       20,542  
Balance at December 31, 2011     1,216,923       121,930       1,338,853  

 

(1) relates to property and equipment

 

The present value of the decommissioning liability was calculated using the following weighted average inputs: 

 

    Canadian Oil
and Gas
Properties
    United States
Oil and Gas
Properties
 
As at December 31, 2011:                
Discount rate     1.67 %     1.72 %
Inflation rate     2.00 %     2.00 %
                 
As at December 31, 2010:                
Discount rate     2.78 %     -  
Inflation rate     2.00 %     -  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 12 – FLOW-THROUGH SHARES LIABILITY

 

The following is a continuity schedule of the liability portion of the flow-through shares issuances: 

 

    Issued in     Issued in     Issued in     Issued in        
    October 2009     March 2010     September 2010     December 2010     Total  
    $     $     $     $     $  
Balance at January 1, 2010     271,033       -       -       -       271,033  
Liability incurred on flow-through shares issued     -       130,830       90,000       187,145       407,975  
Settlement of flow-through share liability on incurring expenditures     (271,033 )     (130,830 )     (90,000 )     -       (491,863 )
Balance at December 31, 2010     -       -       -       187,145       187,145  
Settlement of flow-through share liability on incurring expenditures     -       -       -       (187,145 )     (187,145 )
Balance at December 31, 2011     -       -       -       -       -  

 

NOTE 13 – SHARE CAPITAL

 

Authorized

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common voting shares, an unlimited number of first preferred shares issuable in series, and an unlimited number of second preferred shares issuable in series. No preferred shares have been issued and the terms of preferred shares have not been defined.

 

Issued and outstanding

 

    Common Shares  
    # of Shares     $ Value of shares  
Balance at January 1, 2010     95,791,038       75,810,350  
- Shares issued via private placements, net of issuance costs     14,389,507       3,983,508  
- Flow through share liability     -       (407,975 )
                 
Balance at December 31, 2010     110,180,545       79,385,883  
- Issue of shares on exercise of warrants and options     4,751,841       1,574,401  
- Warrant liability reallocated on exercise of warrants     -       738,548  
- Contributed surplus reallocated on exercise of options     -       167,070  
- Shares issued via private placements, net of issuance costs     11,010,000       2,693,813  
- Subscriptions receivable on exercise of options     950,000       516,246  
                 
Balance at December 31, 2011     126,892,386       85,075,961  

  

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company completed the following:

 

At December 31, 2011 the Company had subscriptions receivable in the amount of $516,246. The subscriptions receivable balance was received in full subsequent to year end.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 13 – SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

In February 2011, the Company completed a private placement of 11,010,000 units at US$0.30 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at US$0.35 per common share on or before February 10, 2012. Gross proceeds raised were $3,288,641 (US$3,303,000). In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $196,694 (US$199,710) and other related costs of $119,602. The grant date fair value of the warrants, estimated to be $310,616, has been recognized as a derivative financial liability (Note 10). Issue costs of $32,084 related to the warrants were expensed. Directors and Officers of the Company purchased 2,000,000 units of this offering.

 

In January 2011, the Company renounced $888,940 flow-through funds to investors, using the look-back rule. The flow-through funds had been fully spent by February 28, 2011. As a result of the renunciation, a deferred income tax recovery of $187,145 was recognized on settlement of the flow-through share liability.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company completed the following:

 

In December 2010, the Company renounced $1,767,567 flow-through funds to investors, using the general rule. The flow-through funds had been fully spent by December 31, 2010. As a result of the renunciation, a deferred income tax recovery of $220,830 was recognized on settlement of the flow-through share liability.

 

In December 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,339,315 flow-through shares at $0.38 per share. Gross proceeds raised were $888,940. In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $53,337 and other related costs of $61,862. The Company also issued 140,359 agent’s warrants, exercisable at $0.38 per share on or before December 23, 2011. The grant date fair values of the agent’s warrants, estimated to be $4,211, have been included in share capital on a net basis and accordingly have not been recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Directors and Officers of the Company purchased 513,157 shares of this offering.

 

In November 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 7,142,858 units at $0.28 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and 0.65 of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole common share purchase warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Company at $0.40 per share on or before November 17, 2015. Gross proceeds raised were $2,000,000. In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $120,000 and other related costs of $123,423. The grant date fair values of the warrants, estimated to be $381,078, have been included in share capital on a net basis and accordingly have not been recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

 

In September 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,000,000 flow-through shares at $0.375 per share. Gross proceeds raised were $750,000. In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $37,500 and other related costs of $38,890.

 

In March 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,907,334 flow-through units at $0.35 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole common share purchase warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Company at $0.45 per share on or before March 3, 2011. Gross proceeds raised were $1,017,567. In connection with this private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $54,575 and other related costs of $52,819. The Company also issued 37,423 agent’s warrants, exercisable at $0.45 per common share on or before March 3, 2011. The grant date fair values of the warrants and agent’s warrants, estimated to be $45,563 and $2,245 respectively, have been included in share capital on a net basis and accordingly have not been recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Directors and Officers of the Company purchased 412,500 units of this offering and no finders’ fee was paid on their participation in the offering.

 

In January 2010, the Company renounced $1,626,199 flow-through funds to investors, using the look-back rule. The flow-through funds had been fully spent by February 28, 2010. As a result of the renunciation, a deferred income tax recovery of $271,033 was recognized on settlement of the flow-through share liability.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 14 – STOCK OPTIONS AND SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS

 

(a) Stock Options

 

The Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) is a 10% “rolling” plan pursuant to which the number of common shares reserved for issuance is 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares as constituted on the date of any grant of options.

 

The Plan provides for the grant of options to purchase common shares to eligible directors, senior officers, employees and consultants of the Company (“Participants”). The exercise periods and vesting periods of options granted under the Plan are to be determined by the Company with approval from the Board of Directors. The expiration of any option will be accelerated if the participant’s employment or other relationship with the Company terminates. The exercise price of an option is to be set by the Company at the time of grant but shall not be lower than the market price (as defined in the Plan) at the time of grant.

 

The following table summarizes information about outstanding stock option transactions:

 

    Number of     Weighted average  
    options     exercise price  
          $  
Balance at January 1, 2010     4,416,682       0.45  
Options granted     3,573,000       0.35  
Options cancelled (forfeited)     (400,000 )     0.39  
Options expired     (643,182 )     0.46  
Balance at December 31, 2010     6,946,500       0.40  
Options granted     3,212,500       0.35  
Options exercised     (1,150,000 )     0.35  
Options cancelled (forfeited)     (200,000 )     0.40  
Options expired     (305,000 )     0.45  
Balance at December 31, 2011     8,504,000       0.39  

 

Details of the outstanding and exercisable stock options as at December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

      Outstanding     Exercisable  
            Weighted average           Weighted average  
      Number     exercise     contractual     Number     exercise     contractual  
      of options     price     life (years)     of options     price     life (years)  
            $                 $        
$ 0.35       5,185,500       0.35       2.66       3,870,500       0.35       2.81  
$ 0.45       3,318,500       0.45       2.13       2,012,275       0.45       2.10  
          8,504,000       0.39       2.45       5,882,775       0.38       2.57  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

  

NOTE 14 – STOCK OPTIONS AND SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS (continued) 

 

(a) Stock Options (continued) 

 

The fair value of the options issued during the period was estimated using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average inputs: 

 

For the year ended December 31   2011     2010  
             
Fair value at grant date   $ 0.15     $ 0.19  
                 
Exercise price   $ 0.35     $ 0.35  
Share price   $ 0.36     $ 0.35  
Expected volatility     74.33 %     103.48 %
Expected option life     2.10 years       2.04 years  
Dividends     0.0 %     0.0 %
Risk-free interest rate     1.65 %     1.41 %

 

Expected volatility is based on historical volatility and average weekly stock prices were used to calculate volatility. Management believes that the annualized weekly average of volatility is the best measure of expected volatility. A weighted average forfeiture rate of 9.92% (2010 – 10.10%) is used when recording stock based compensation. This estimate is adjusted to the actual forfeiture rate. Stock based compensation of $662,338 (December 31, 2010 - $765,443) was expensed during the year ended December 31, 2011. 

 

(b) Share Purchase Warrants

 

The following table summarizes information about warrant transactions:

 

    Number of     Weighted average  
    Warrants     Exercise price  
          $  
Balance at January 1, 2010     14,736,150       0.47  
Warrants granted     6,274,305       0.41  
Balance at December 31, 2010     21,010,455       0.44  
Warrants granted     5,505,002       0.37  
Warrants exercised     (4,551,841 )     0.37  
Warrants expired     (3,540,026 )     0.48  
Balance at December 31, 2011     18,423,590       0.43  

 

Details of the outstanding and exercisable warrants as at December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

      Outstanding     Exercisable  
            Weighted average           Weighted average  
      Number     exercise     contractual     Number     exercise     contractual  
      of warrants     price     life (years)     of warrants     price     life (years)  
            $                 $        
$ 0.40       3,642,856       0.40       3.88       3,642,856       0.40       3.88  
$ 0.55       4,015,151       0.55       2.48       4,015,151       0.55       2.48  
0.35 US       2,419,584       0.36       0.09       2,419,584       0.36       0.09  
0.40 US       7,700,000       0.41       2.98       7,700,000       0.41       2.98  
0.46 US       645,999       0.47       2.84       645,999       0.47       2.84  
          18,423,590       0.43       2.66       18,423,590       0.43       2.66  

  

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 14 – STOCK OPTIONS AND SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS (continued)

 

(b) Share Purchase Warrants (continued)

  

Warrants that have their exercise prices denominated in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency of Canadian dollars are accounted for as derivative financial liabilities (Note 10).

 

NOTE 15 – CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS

 

Contributed surplus is used to recognize the value of stock option grants and share warrants prior to exercise. Details of changes in the Company's contributed surplus balance are as follows: 

       
    $  
Balance at January 1, 2010     6,873,166  
Stock based compensation     765,443  
Balance at December 31, 2010     7,638,609  
Stock based compensation     662,338  
Exercise of options – value reallocation     (167,070 )
Balance at December 31, 2011     8,133,877  

 

NOTE 16 – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

(a) Changes in operating non-cash working capital consisted of the following:

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Changes in non-cash working capital:                
Accounts receivable     (714,801 )     36,147  
Prepaids and deposits     (8,110 )     33,528  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     1,485,147       (180,737 )
      762,236       (111,062 )
                 
Comprised of:                
Operating activities     (73,931 )     488,024  
Investing activities     888,236       (357,424 )
Financing activities     (52,069 )     (241,662 )
      762,236       (111,062 )
                 
Other cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest     439,987       576,549  
Income taxes paid     -       -  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 16 – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (continued)

 

(b) Per share amounts:

 

Basic loss per share amounts has been calculated by dividing the net loss for the year attributable to the shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The basic and diluted net loss per share is the same as there are no dilutive effects on earnings. The following table summarizes the common shares used in calculating basic and diluted net loss per common share: 

       
    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Weighted average common shares outstanding                
Basic     120,300,214       99,788,625  
Diluted     120,300,214       99,788,625  

 

NOTE 17 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Except as disclosed elsewhere, during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

 

(a) Compensation awarded to key management included a total of salaries and consulting fees of $1,771,981 (2010 - $1,215,191) and non-cash stock-based compensation of $451,071 (2010 - $486,018). Key management includes the Company’s officers and directors. The salaries and consulting fees are included in general and administrative expenses. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2011 is $396,618 (December 31, 2010 - $12,000 and January 1, 2010 - $Nil) owing to a company controlled by an officer of the Company.

 

(b) The Company incurred a total of $2,301 (2010 - $268,440) in finance costs to a company controlled by an officer of the Company.

 

(c) Included in interest and other income is $30,000 (2010 - $30,000) received from the companies controlled by officers of the Company for rental income.

 

(d) In July 2008, Brownstone Ventures Inc. (“Brownstone”) became a 28.53% working interest partner in the US properties. Previously, Brownstone controlled more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. Effective September 28, 2011, Brownstone ceased to control more than 10% of outstanding common shares of the Company. Included in accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 is $Nil (December 31, 2010 - $168,771 and January 1, 2010 - $72,752) owing from Brownstone.

 

(e) In December 2009, a company controlled by the CEO of the Company (“HEC”) became a 5% working interest partner in the Woodrush property. Included in accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 is $Nil (December 31, 2010 - $967 and January 1, 2010 - $Nil) owing from HEC. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2011 is $53,668 (December 31, 2010 - $166,139 and January 1, 2010 - $63,679) owing to HEC.

 

(f) In December 2011, HEC exercised 250,000 warrants with an exercise price of US$0.35 each that were issued in February 2011.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 18 –INCOME TAXES

 

The actual income tax provisions differ from the expected amounts calculated by applying the Canadian combined federal and provincial corporate income tax rates to the Company’s loss before income taxes. The components of these differences are as follows:

 

    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Loss before income taxes     (11,230,427 )     (5,615,768 )
Corporate tax rate     33.36 %     30.87 %
                 
Expected tax recovery     (3,746,974 )     (1,733,630 )
Increase (decrease) resulting from:                
Differences in foreign tax rates and change in effective tax rates     (319,388 )     89,488  
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes     (219,610 )     471,405  
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets     3,582,881       132,578  
Stock based compensation and share issue costs     220,956       72,159  
Non deductible amounts     347,217          
Other adjustments     (52,227 )     476,137  
                 
Deferred income tax recovery     (187,145 )     (491,863 )

 

No deferred tax asset has been recognized in respect of the following losses and deductable temporary differences as it is not considered probable that the sufficient future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax assets to be recovered.

 

    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Deferred income tax assets                
Non-capital losses available     11,211,431       7,747,991  
Capital losses available     1,030,304       1,042,668  
Resource tax pools in excess of net book value     6,226,327       6,068,919  
Share issue costs and other     228,199       253,802  
Unrecognized deferred tax assets     18,696,261       15,113,380  

  

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 18 –INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The Company has the approximate amounts of tax pools available as follows:

 

    2011     2010  
As at December 31   $     $  
             
Canada:                
Exploration and development expenditures     18,439,000       16,047,000  
Unamortized share issue costs     913,000       1,003,000  
Capital losses     8,242,000       8,242,000  
Non-capital losses     18,416,000       15,997,000  
      46,010,000       41,289,000  
                 
United States:                
Exploration and development expenditures     28,553,000       27,146,000  
Non-capital losses     11,883,000       10,009,000  
      40,436,000       37,155,000  
                 
Total     86,446,000       78,444,000  

  

The described 2011 US tax pools are updated for a typographical correction from the amount disclosed in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements filed on SEDAR.

 

The exploration and development expenditures can be carried forward to reduce future income taxes indefinitely. The non-capital losses for income tax purposes expire as follows:

 

    Canada     United States     Total  
    $     $        
$2015     1,729,000       -       1,729,000  
2026     -       480,000       480,000  
2027     4,151,000       -       4,151,000  
2028     4,674,000       2,020,000       6,694,000  
2029     3,373,000       6,397,000       9,770,000  
2030     2,081,000       1,112,000       3,193,000  
2031     2,408,000       1,874,000       4,282,000  
      18,416,000       11,883,000       30,299,000  

 

NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS

 

In connection with the issuance of flow-through shares by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company was required to expend $2.7 million of eligible exploration expenditures by December 31, 2011. $1.8 million was expended by December 31, 2010 and $0.9 million was expended by February 28, 2011.

 

The Company has entered into a lease agreement for a vehicle that is used to accelerate the production in the waterflood at Woodrush. Future minimum annual lease payments under the lease are as follows:

 

    $  
2012     41,042  
2013     34,202  
      75,244  

  

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS (continued)

 

The Company has entered into lease agreements on office premises for its various locations. Under the terms of the lease for one of its subsidiaries, the Company has an option to automatically extend the term for a period of one year. Future minimum annual lease payments under the leases are as follows:

 

    $  
2012     181,984  
2013     73,051  
2014     48,701  
      303,736  

 

NOTE 20 – PERSONNEL EXPENSES

 

The aggregate compensation expense of key management was as follows:

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    $     $  
Salaries, benefits and fees     1,771,981       1,215,191  
Non-cash stock-based compensation     451,071       486,018  
      2,223,052       1,701,209  
Capitalized portion of salaries and fees     (154,368 )     (159,373 )
      2,068,684       1,541,836  

 

NOTE 21 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

Segment information is provided on the basis of geographic segments as the Company manages its business through two geographic regions – Canada and the United States. The two geographic segments presented reflect the way in which the Company’s management reviews business performance. The Company’s revenue and losses of each geographic segment are as follows:

                   
    Canada     United States     Total  
    2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
Years ended December 31                                                
Revenues and other income     7,171,363       6,878,384       -       -       7,171,363       6,878,384  
Segmented loss     (4,662,246 )     (3,506,122 )     (6,381,036 )     (1,617,783 )     (11,043,282 )     (5,123,905 )
Amortization, depletion and impairment losses     3,330,809       3,862,852       5,320,823       822,015       8,651,632       4,684,867  
Interest expense     439,771       576,549       216       -       439,987       576,549  
Income tax recovery     187,145       491,863       -       -       187,145       491,863  
                                                 
As at December 31                                                
Total capital expenditures     6,480,131       4,219,843       1,833,077       802,322       8,313,208       5,022,165  

   

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 22 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:

 

As at   December 31, 2011     December 31, 2010     January 1, 2010  
    $     $     $  
Unrealized financial instrument loss     -       -       99,894  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     392,977       685,002       -  
      392,977       685,002       99,894  

 

NOTE 23 – DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUES

 

A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that financial asset or financial liability. Due to the use of subjective judgments and uncertainties in the determination of these fair values the values should not be interpreted as being realizable in an immediate settlement of the financial instruments.

 

The following tables provide fair value measurement information for financial assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank line of credit, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities included in the consolidated statement of financial position approximate their fair value due to the short term nature of the instruments or the indexed rate of interest on the bank debt.

 

December 31, 2011   Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
    $     $     $     $     $  
Financial Assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents     2,487,850       2,487,850       2,487,850       -       -  
Accounts receivable     887,181       887,181       887,181       -       -  
Subscription receivable     516,246       516,246       516,246       -       -  
                                         
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     3,957,893       3,957,893       3,957,893       -       -  
Bank line of credit     5,545,457       5,545,457       5,545,457       -       -  
Fair value of commodity contracts     9,800       9,800       -       9,800       -  

 

December 31, 2010   Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
    $     $     $     $     $  
Financial Assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents     4,757,525       4,757,525       4,757,525       -       -  
Accounts receivable     688,626       688,626       688,626       -       -  
                                         
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     2,472,746       2,472,746       2,472,746       -       -  
Bridge loan     4,800,000       4,800,000       4,800,000       -       -  
Loan from related party     250,000       250,000       -       -       250,000  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 23 – DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUES (continued)

 

The Company classifies the fair value of financial instruments according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs used to value the instruments:

 

Level 1: Values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Values based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Level 3: Values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

NOTE 24 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

 

The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The Company operates in the United States, giving rise to exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.

 

The Company also has exposure to a number of risks from its use of financial instruments including: credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. This note presents information about the Company’s exposure to each of these risks and the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Company’s management of capital.

 

(a) Credit Risk

 

Credit risk arises from credit exposure to receivables due from joint venture partners and marketers included in accounts receivable. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets.

 

The Company is exposed to third party credit risk through its contractual arrangements with its current or future joint venture partners, marketers of its petroleum and natural gas production and other parties. In the event such entities fail to meet their contractual obligations to the Company, such failures may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

The objective of managing the third party credit risk is to minimize losses in financial assets. The Company assesses the credit quality of the partners, taking into account their financial position, past experience, and other factors. The Company mitigates the risk of non-collection of certain amounts by obtaining the joint venture partners’ share of capital expenditures in advance of a project and by monitoring accounts receivable on a regular basis. As at December 31, 2011 and 2010, no accounts receivable has been deemed uncollectible or written off during the year.

 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company’s receivables consist of $64,583 (2010 - $195,514) from joint interest partners, $774,100 (2010 - $408,700) from oil and natural gas marketers and $48,498 (2010 - $84,412) from other trade receivables.

 

The Company considers all amounts outstanding for more than 90 days as past due. Currently, there is no indication that amounts are non-collectable; thus an allowance for doubtful accounts has not been set up. As at December 31, 2011, $5,787 (2010 - $152,056) of accounts receivable are past due, all of which are considered to be collectable.

 

(b) Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions without incurring unacceptable losses or risking harm to the Company’s reputation.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 24 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (continued)

 

(b) Liquidity Risk (continued)

 

As the industry in which the Company operates is very capital intensive, the majority of the Company’s spending is related to its capital programs. The Company prepares annual capital expenditure budgets, which are regularly monitored and updated as considered necessary. Further, the Company utilizes authorizations for expenditures on both operated and non-operated projects to further manage capital expenditures. To facilitate the capital expenditure program, the Company has a bank line of credit facility (note 8). The Company also attempts to match its payment cycle with collection of oil and natural gas revenues on the 25 th of each month.

 

Accounts payable are considered due to suppliers in one year or less while the bridge loan was repaid in full during the year ended December 31, 2011. The bank line of credit, which is scheduled to be reviewed on or before May 1, 2012, is repayable upon demand.

 

(c) Market Risk

 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates will affect the Company’s net earnings. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing returns. The Company utilizes financial derivatives to manage certain market risks. All such transactions are conducted in accordance with the risk management policy that has been approved by the Board of Directors.

 

(i) Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

 

Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. Although substantially all of the Company’s oil and natural gas sales are denominated in Canadian dollars, the underlying market prices in Canada for oil and natural gas are impacted by changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian and United States dollars. Given that changes in exchange rate have an indirect influence, the impact of changing exchange rates cannot be accurately quantified. The Company had no forward exchange rate contracts in place as at or during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

The Company was exposed to the following foreign currency risk at December 31:

 

    2011     2010  
Expressed in foreign currencies   CND$     CND$  
Cash and cash equivalents     1,772,982       601,519  
Accounts receivable     69,667       168,770  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (1,346,564 )     (227,531 )
Balance sheet exposure     496,085       542,758  

 

The following foreign exchange rates applied for the year ended and as at December 31:

 

    2011     2010  
YTD average USD to CAD   1.0170     0.9946  
December 31, reporting date rate     0.9893       1.0305  

 

The Company has performed a sensitivity analysis on its foreign currency denominated financial instruments. Based on the Company’s foreign currency exposure noted above and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% appreciation of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would result in the decrease of net loss of $49,609 at December 31, 2011 (2010 - $54,276). For a 10% depreciation of the above foreign currencies against the Canadian dollar, assuming all other variables remain constant, there would be an equal and opposite impact on net loss.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 24 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (continued)

 

(ii) Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. During the year ended December 31, 2011, interest rate fluctuations on the Company’s credit facility have no significant impact on its net loss because the Company had no floating rate debt in place at or during the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company had no interest rate swaps or financial contracts in place at or during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

(iii) Commodity Price Risk

 

Commodity price risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in commodity prices. Commodity prices for oil and natural gas are impacted by world economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand. The Company has attempted to mitigate commodity price risk on its future sales of crude oil through the use of financial derivative sales contracts. The following table summarizes the Company’s crude oil risk management positions at December 31, 2011:

 

Instrument type Contract Month Volume Price per barrel
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures February 2012 4,000 barrels per month US$98
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures March 2012 4,000 barrels per month US$98
Western Texas Instrument (“WTI”) Sold Futures April 2012 4,000 barrels per month US$98

 

With respect to the commodity contracts in place at December 31, 2011, an increase of US$10/barrel in the price of oil, assuming all other variables remain constant, would have positively impacted income before taxes by approximately $120,000 (2010 - $Nil). A similar decline in commodity prices would be an equal and opposite impact on income before taxes. The Company had no commodity contracts in place at December 31, 2010.

 

(d) Capital Management Strategy

 

The Company’s policy on capital management is to maintain a prudent capital structure so as to maintain financial flexibility, preserve access to capital markets, maintain investor, creditor and market confidence, and to allow the Company to fund future developments. The Company considers its capital structure to include share capital, cash and cash equivalents, bank line of credit, and working capital. In order to maintain or adjust capital structure, the Company may from time to time issue shares or enter into debt agreements and adjust its capital spending to manage current and projected operating cash flows and debt levels.

 

The Company’s current borrowing capacity is based on the lender’s review of the Company’s oil and gas reserves. The Company is also subject to various covenants. Compliance with these covenants is monitored on a regular basis and at December 31, 2011, the Company is in compliance with all covenants (note 8).

 

The Company’s share capital is not subject to any external restrictions. The Company has not paid or declared any dividends, nor are any contemplated in the foreseeable future. There have been no changes to the Company’s capital management strategy during the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS

 

As disclosed in note 2, these consolidated financial statements represent the Company’s first annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Previously, the Company prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with pre-change over Canadian GAAP (“previous GAAP”).

 

The accounting policies in note 2 have been applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the opening IFRS balance sheet on January 1, 2010.

 

In preparing the opening IFRS consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated comparative financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company has adjusted amounts reported previously in financial statements that were prepared in accordance with previous GAAP.

 

IFRS 1 requires the presentation of comparative information as at the January 1, 2010 transition date and subsequent comparative periods as well as the consistent and retrospective application of IFRS accounting policies. To assist with the transition, IFRS 1 permits certain mandatory and optional exemptions for first-time adopters to alleviate the retrospective application of all IFRSs.

 

The accompanying reconciliations present the adjustments made to the Company’s previous GAAP balance sheet and statement of comprehensive loss to comply with IFRS 1. A summary of the significant accounting policy changes and applicable exemptions are discussed following the reconciliations. The reconciliations presented include the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as at January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010, consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2010, and consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

First-Time Adoption Exemptions Applied

 

The IFRS 1 applicable exemptions and exceptions applied in the conversion from previous GAAP to IFRS are as follows:

 

i. The Company has elected not to apply IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ retrospectively to business combinations that applied before the date of transition (January 1, 2010).

 

ii. The Company has elected not to retrospectively apply IFRS 2 to equity instruments that were granted and had vested before the Transition Date (January 1, 2010). As a result of applying this exemption, the Company will apply the provisions of IFRS 2 only to all outstanding equity instruments that are unvested as at the Transition Date to IFRS.

 

iii. The Company has elected to apply the transition provisions in IFRIC 19 ‘Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments’ as permitted on first time adoption of IFRS.

 

iv. The Company has elected an IFRS 1 exemption whereby, upon transition to IFRS, its Canadian oil and gas properties were measured as follows:

 

(a) Exploration and evaluation Canadian assets were reclassified from oil and gas properties as exploration and evaluation assets at the amount that was recorded under previous GAAP. Exploration and evaluation assets on transition are those unproved properties excluded from the full cost pool under previous GAAP; and

 

(b) the remaining balance of the Canadian oil and gas properties included in the previous GAAP full cost pool was allocated to CGUs and components pro-rata using proved plus probable reserve dollar values.

 

On adoption of IFRS 1, the Canadian exploration and evaluation assets and oil and gas properties were tested for impairment. The impairment tests compared the carrying value of the assets to their recoverable amounts. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value in use. There was no impairment charge recognized in the opening deficit at January 1, 2010.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

v. As a result of applying the IFRS 1 exemption for Canadian oil and gas assets previously accounted for under the full cost approach under previous GAAP, the adjustment for the revaluation of the decommissioning liability was recognized in opening deficit as at January 1, 2010.

 

vi. The Company has elected to apply the transitional provisions of IAS 23, ‘Borrowing Costs’ which permits prospective capitalization of borrowing costs on qualifying assets from the Transition Date.

 

vii. The Company has elected not to retrospectively separate the liability and equity components of compound instruments for which the liability component is no longer outstanding at the date of transition to IFRS.

 

viii. The Company has elected not to retrospectively apply the requirements for cumulative translation differences that existed at the date of transition to IFRS. Therefore the cumulative translation differences for all foreign operations are deemed to be zero at the date of transition to IFRS.

 

The remaining IFRS 1 exemptions were not applicable or material to the presentation of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at the date of transition to IFRS on January 1, 2010.

 

Mandatory Exceptions

 

i. Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

 

The Company has applied the derecognition requirements in IAS 39, ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’, prospectively from the transition date. As a result, any non-derivative financial assets or non-derivative financial liabilities derecognized prior to the transition date in accordance with previous GAAP have not been reviewed for compliance with IAS 39.

 

ii. Estimates

 

The estimates previously made by the Company under previous GAAP were not revised for the application of IFRS except where necessary to reflect any difference in accounting policy. As a result, the Company has not used hindsight to revise estimates.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Reconciliation as at January 1, 2010: 

                         
                Effect of        
    Note     Canadian     transition        
    25     GAAP     to IFRS     IFRS  
          $     $     $  
ASSETS                      
Current                        
Cash and cash equivalents           2,732,696       -       2,732,696  
Accounts receivable           724,773       -       724,773  
Prepaids and deposits             126,266       -       126,266  
                               
Current Assets           3,583,735       -       3,583,735  
Non-current                              
Deposits           429,402       -       429,402  
Exploration and evaluation assets     a, b       -       12,717,545       12,717,545  
Uranium properties     a       533,085       (533,085 )     -  
Property and equipment     a, b       41,339,654       (28,086,265 )     13,253,389  
                               
Total Assets             45,885,876       (15,901,805 )     29,984,071  
                               
LIABILITIES                              
Current                              
Bank line of credit           850,000       -       850,000  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities           2,653,483       -       2,653,483  
Unrealized financial instrument loss           99,894       -       99,894  
Loans from related parties           2,345,401       -       2,345,401  
Warrant liability     f       -       1,160,858       1,160,858  
Flow-through shares liability     g       -       271,033       271,033  
                               
Current Liabilities           5,948,778       1,431,891       7,380,669  
Non-current                              
Deferred leasehold inducement           39,913       -       39,913  
Decommissioning liability     c       208,516       113,988       322,504  
Total Liabilities             6,197,207       1,545,879       7,743,086  
                               
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Share capital     f, g       72,559,504       3,250,846       75,810,350  
Contributed surplus     e       6,614,805       258,361       6,873,166  
Deficit           (39,385,746 )     (20,956,891 )     (60,342,637 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     d       (99,894 )     -       (99,894 )
Total Shareholders' Equity             39,688,669       (17,447,684 )     22,240,985  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity             45,885,876       (15,901,805 )     29,984,071  

   

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Reconciliation as at December 31, 2010: 

                         
                Effects of        
    Note     Canadian     transition        
    25     GAAP     to IFRS     IFRS  
          $     $     $  
ASSETS                        
Current                        
Cash and cash equivalents             4,757,525       -       4,757,525  
Accounts receivable             688,626       -       688,626  
Prepaids and deposits              92,738       -       92,738  
                                 
Current Assets             5,538,889       -       5,538,889  
Non-current                                
Deposits             442,261       -       442,261  
Exploration and evaluation assets     a, b       -       10,257,259       10,257,259  
Uranium properties             523,205       (523,205 )     -  
Property and equipment     a, b       39,850,811       (25,675,830 )     14,174,981  
                                 
Total Assets             46,355,166       (15,941,776 )     30,413,390  
                                 
LIABILITIES                                
Current                                
Bridge loan             4,800,000       -       4,800,000  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities             2,472,746       -       2,472,746  
Loans from related parties             250,000       -       250,000  
Warrant liability     f       -       1,092,762       1,092,762  
Flow-through shares liability     g       -       187,145       187,145  
                                 
Current Liabilities             7,522,746       1,279,907       8,802,653  
Non-current                                
Deferred leasehold inducement             31,708       -       31,708  
Decommissioning liability     c       541,218       164,864       706,082  
                                 
Total Liabilities             8,095,672       1,444,771       9,540,443  
                                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                
Share capital     f, g       75,575,012       3,810,871       79,385,883  
Contributed surplus     e       7,235,106       403,503       7,638,609  
Deficit             (44,550,624 )     (20,915,919 )     (65,466,543 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     d       -       (685,002 )     (685,002 )
                                 
Total Shareholders' Equity             38,259,494       (17,386,547 )     20,872,947  
                                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity             46,355,166       (15,941,776 )     30,413,390  

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the Year ended December 31, 2010:  

                         
                Effects of        
    Note     Canadian     transition        
    25     GAAP     to IFRS     IFRS  
          $     $     $  
Revenue                        
Gross revenues             8,085,627       -       8,085,627  
Royalties             (1,311,767 )     -       (1,311,767 )
Revenues, net of royalties             6,773,860       -       6,773,860  
Financial instrument gain             67,922       -       67,922  
Other income             36,602       -       36,602  
Total Revenues and Other Income             6,878,384       -       6,878,384  
                                 
Expenses                                
Operating and transportation             2,604,666       4,223       2,608,889  
General and administrative     b       3,423,905       (40,639 )     3,383,266  
Finance costs     c       1,107,426       (15,334 )     1,092,092  
Stock based compensation     e       620,301       145,142       765,443  
Foreign exchange loss             27,692       -       27,692  
Amortization, depletion and  impairment losses     a       5,227,272       (542,405 )     4,684,867  
Change in fair value of warrant  liability     f       -       (68,097 )     (68,097 )
Total Expenses             13,011,262       (517,110 )     12,494,152  
                                 
Loss before income taxes             (6,132,878 )     517,110       (5,615,768 )
Deferred income tax recovery     g       968,000       (476,137 )     491,863  
                                 
Net loss for the year             (5,164,878 )     40,973       (5,123,905 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment     d       -       (685,002 )     (685,002 )
                                 
Comprehensive loss             (5,164,878 )     (644,029 )     (5,808,907 )
                                 
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted             (0.052 )             (0.051 )

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Year ended December 31, 2010:

 

                Effects of        
    Note     Canadian     transition        
    25     GAAP     to IFRS     IFRS  
          $     $     $  
Share Capital                                
Balance, beginning of year             72,559,504       3,250,846       75,810,350  
Common shares issued for cash             3,983,508       -       3,983,508  
Flow through shares liability     g       (968,000 )     560,025       (407,975 )
Balance, end of year             75,575,012       3,810,871       79,385,883  
                                 
Contributed surplus                                
Balance, beginning of year             6,614,805       258,361       6,873,166  
Stock-based compensation     e       620,301       145,142       765,443  
Balance, end of year             7,235,106       403,503       7,638,609  
                                 
Accumulated Deficit                                
Balance, beginning of year             (39,385,746 )     (20,956,891 )     (60,342,637 )
Net loss             (5,164,878 )     40,973       (5,123,905 )
Balance, end of year             (44,550,624 )     (20,915,918 )     (65,466,543 )
                                 
AOCI(L) *                                
Balance, beginning of year             (99,894 )     -       (99,894 )
Realized financial instrument loss             99,894       -       99,894  
Unrealized financial instrument loss             -       -       -  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     d       -       (685,002 )     (685,002 )
Balance, end of year             -       (685,002 )     (685,002 )
                                 
Total Shareholders' Equity             38,259,494       (17,386,546 )     20,872,947  

 

* Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

Explanatory Notes on the Transition to IFRS:

 

(a) IFRS 6 – ‘Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources’, IAS 16 – ‘Property and equipment’ and IAS 38 – ‘Intangible Assets’

 

i. Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) assets and impairment

 

Under previous GAAP, exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) costs were capitalized as oil and gas properties in accordance with the full cost accounting guidelines available to oil and gas companies. Under IFRS, the Company capitalizes these costs initially as E&E assets. Once technical feasibility and commercial viability of an area has been determined, the capitalized costs are transferred to property and equipment, subject to an impairment assessment at that time. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proven reserves are determined to exist. Under IFRS, unrecoverable exploration and evaluation costs associated with an area and costs incurred prior to obtaining the legal rights to explore an area are expensed. This did not result in a material difference on transition.

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the Company transferred $Nil of capitalized exploration and evaluation costs to property and equipment and expensed $Nil of unsuccessful exploration and evaluation assets.

 

Under previous GAAP, E&E assets were included in property and equipment whereas under IFRS, E&E assets are disclosed as a separate class of assets. At January 1, 2010, the Company reclassified undeveloped land and unproved properties of $12,184,460, with a cost of $30,150,651 and accumulated impairment of $17,966,191, from property and equipment to exploration and evaluation assets. In addition, the uranium properties of $533,085 were reclassified as exploration and evaluation assets on the date of transition. At December 31, 2010, the transfer was $10,257,259, which included reclassification of uranium properties of $523,205 as E&E assets and exploration and evaluation capital expenditures in 2010 net of dispositions and impairment charge.

 

Under previous GAAP, the Company was required to recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows from proved reserves for the country cost centre. If an impairment loss was to be recognized, it was then measured at the amount the carrying value exceeds the sum of the fair value of the proved and probable reserves and the costs of unproved properties. Impairments recognized under previous GAAP cannot be reversed.

 

Under IFRS, the Company is required to recognize and measure an impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount for a cash-generating unit (“CGU”). Oil & gas assets are grouped into CGUs based on their ability to generate largely independent cash flows. Under IFRS, the recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use. Impairment losses, other than goodwill, can be reversed when there is a subsequent increase in the recoverable amount.

 

Upon adoption of IFRS, the Company recognized an additional impairment charge of $14,744,690 in the opening deficit at January 1, 2010, relating to certain E&E assets in the US. Additional impairment charge of $822,015 was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2010. The impairment charge was based on the difference between the net book value of the assets and the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was determined using the fair value less costs to sell based on the amount for which the asset could be sold in an arm’s length transaction. Under previous GAAP, these assets were included in the US cost centre ceiling test, which also included oil and gas development and production assets and was not impaired as at December 31, 2009.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

(a) IFRS 6 – ‘Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources’, IAS 16 – ‘Property and equipment’ and IAS 38 – ‘Intangible Assets’ (continued)

 

ii. Property and equipment and impairment

 

Under previous GAAP, the Company applied a two part impairment test to the net carrying amount of oil and gas assets, whereby the first step compared the net carrying value of the asset to the aggregate of estimated undiscounted future net cash flows from production of proved reserves and the cost of unproved properties less impairment. If the net carrying value of the oil and gas assets exceeded the amount ultimately recoverable, the amount of impairment was determined through the performance of the second part of the test. The deficit, if any, of the discounted estimated future cash flows from proved and probable reserves plus the cost of unproved properties, net of impairment allowances, less the book value of the related assets was recognized as impairment on properties. Impairments recognized under previous GAAP were not reversed.

 

Under IFRS, property and equipment are aggregated into cash-generating units based on their ability to generate largely independent cash flows. If the carrying value of the cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the cash-generating unit is written down with an impairment loss recognized in profit or loss. Impairments recognized under IFRS are reversed when there has been a subsequent increase in the recoverable amount. Impairment reversals are recognized in profit or loss and the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit is increased to its recoverable amount as if no impairment had been recognized in prior periods.

 

On applying the IFRS 1 election, property and equipment were tested for impairment. There was no impairment charge recognized in the accumulated deficit at January 1, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $360,268. The impairment tests compared the difference between the January 1, 2010 and the December 31, 2010 net book value of the assets and the recoverable amounts. The recoverable amount was determined using the fair value less costs to sell based on discounted future cash flows of proved and probable reserves using forecast prices and costs.

 

iii. Amortization and depletion adjustments

 

Property and equipment as at January 1, 2010 were determined to be $13,253,389, being the remainder of the full cost pool balance under previous GAAP. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company has property and equipment capital expenditures of $4,472,535, decommissioning provision of $366,410, accumulated depletion and impairment losses of 3,814,045 and a decrease due to foreign currency translation of $103,308. Consistent with previous GAAP, these costs are capitalized as property and equipment under IFRS. Under previous GAAP, development and production costs were depleted on a unit-of-production basis for oil and gas properties for each country cost centre, based on proved reserves. Under IFRS, these costs are depleted using the unit-of-production method that is now applied on a componentized basis for each CGU, based on proved and probable reserves. Certain components within a CGU have been combined, where appropriate, as outlined in note 3. The IFRS 1 exemption permitted the Company to allocate its Canadian development and production costs to the component level using proved and probable reserve dollar values for each area as at January 1, 2010. The Company allocated its U.S. development and production costs using the amounts capitalized for each area under previous GAAP on the date of transition.

 

The Company has also adjusted amortization and depletion expenses for the comparative period to reflect the revised carrying values of property and equipment. This resulted in a decrease of $1,724,688 in amortization and depletion expenses for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

(b) Divestitures

 

Under Canadian GAAP, proceeds from the sale of oil and gas properties were deducted from the full cost pool without recognition of a gain or loss unless the deduction resulted in a change to the country cost centre depletion rate of 20 percent or greater, in which case a gain or loss was recorded.

 

Under IFRS, gains or losses are recorded on divestitures and are calculated as the difference between the proceeds and the net book value of the asset disposed. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized a $40,639 net gain on divestitures under IFRS compared to Canadian GAAP results. Accounting for divestitures under IFRS resulted in a decrease of $40,639 to the Company’s Canadian GAAP net loss for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(c) Decommissioning liability adjustments

 

Under previous GAAP, the decommissioning liability was measured as the estimated fair value of the retirement and decommissioning expenditures expected to be incurred. Liabilities were not re-measured to reflect period end market discount rates.

 

Under IFRS, the decommissioning liability is measured as the best estimate of the expenditure to be incurred and requires that the decommissioning liability be re-measured using period end market discount rates.

 

In accordance with IFRS and the IFRS 1 exemption, the Company has adjusted the decommissioning liability in accordance with IAS 37. This resulted in an increase of $113,988 to the decommissioning liability and the accumulated deficit as at January 1, 2010, an increase of $164,864 to the decommissioning liability as at December 31, 2010.

 

As a result of the change in the discount rate, accretion expense decreased by $15,334 for the year ended December 31, 2010. In addition, under previous GAAP, the unwinding of the discount was classified with amortization, depletion and accretion. Under IFRS, the accretion is classified as finance costs as required. This resulted in the reclassification of accretion expense of $17,168 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(d) Foreign exchange translation

 

In accordance with IFRS transitional provisions, the Company elected to reset the cumulative translation adjustment, which includes gains and losses arising from the translation of foreign operations, to zero at the date of transition to IFRS. The cumulative translation adjustment reset was $1,157,115 with an offsetting increase to opening deficit, as a result of the re-translation of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries’ non-monetary assets and liabilities using the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date versus the applicable historical rate.

 

Under IFRS, the subsidiaries, with the exception of Dejour USA, have a functional currency that is the same as the Company. Financial statements of the subsidiary with a functional currency different from that of the Company are translated into Canadian dollars whereby assets and liabilities are translated at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date, revenues and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates, and gains and losses in translation are recognized in the shareholders’ equity section as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Under previous GAAP, foreign exchange gains and losses on the translation of the integrated subsidiary’s operations were recognized in the statement of comprehensive loss. This change in accounting increased the accumulated other comprehensive loss by $685,002 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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DEJOUR ENERGY INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

NOTE 25 – TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)

 

(d) Foreign exchange translation (continued)

 

This represents a change in the translation method compared to previous GAAP for Dejour USA whereby monetary assets and liabilities were translated at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date, and non-monetary items were translated at the historical rate applicable on the date of the transaction giving rise to the non-monetary balance. Revenues and expenses were translated at monthly average exchange rates and gains or losses in translation were recognized in income as they occurred. Exchange differences recognized in the profit or loss statement of Dejour USA on the translation of monetary items forming part of the Company’s net investment in foreign operations were reclassified to foreign exchange reserve on consolidation.

 

(e) Share based payments

 

Under previous GAAP, the Company recognized an expense related to share-based payments on a straight-line basis through the date of full vesting and recognized forfeitures as they occurred. Under IFRS, the Company is required to recognize the expense over the individual vesting periods for the graded vesting awards and estimate a forfeiture rate on the date of grant. This increased contributed surplus and increased the deficit by $258,361 at the date of transition and resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $145,142 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(f) Derivative financial instruments

 

The Company has outstanding warrants which entitle the holder to acquire a fixed number of common shares for a fixed US dollar price per share. In accordance with IFRS, an obligation to issue shares for a price that is not fixed in the Company’s functional currency, and that does not qualify as a rights offering, must be classified as a derivative liability and measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss as they arise. Under previous GAAP, the warrants were classified as equity and changes in fair value were not recognized. This change in accounting increased liabilities at January 1, 2010 by $1,161,858 ($1,092,762 at December 31, 2010), decreased share capital by $963,004 ($963,004 at December 31, 2010) and increased the accumulated deficit by $197,855 at January 1, 2010 ($129,759 at December 31, 2010) and decreased the net loss by $68,096 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(g) Flow-through shares

 

The Company provides certain share subscribers with a flow-through component for tax incentives available on qualifying Canadian exploration expenditures, which are renounced by the Company. Under IFRS, on issuance of flow-through shares, the Company bifurcates the flow-through share into i) a flow-through share premium, equal to the estimated premium, if any, investors pay for the flow-through feature, which is recognized as a liability and; ii) share capital. Upon the resource property expenditures being incurred, the Company derecognizes the liability and recognizes a deferred tax liability for the amount of the tax reduction renounced to the shareholders. Under previous GAAP, the deferred tax liabilities resulting from the renunciation of the qualified expenditures by the Company were recorded as a reduction of share capital on the date of the renouncement filing. This change in accounting increased liabilities at January 1, 2010 by $271,033 ($187,145 at December 31, 2010), increased share capital at January 1, 2010 by $4,213,850 ($4,773,875 at December 31, 2010) and increased the accumulated deficit by $4,484,883 at January 1, 2010 ($4,961,020 at December 31, 2010) and increased the net loss by $476,137 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(h) Statement of cash flows

 

The transition to IFRS did not result in any significant impact to the Company’s operating, investing and financing cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND GAS RESERVE ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURES – ASC 932 (UNAUDITED)

 

Select supplementary oil and gas reserve estimation and disclosure are provided in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements. The standards of the SEC require that proved reserves be estimated using existing economic conditions (constant pricing).  Based on this methodology, the Company’s results have been calculated utilizing the 12-month average price for each of the years presented within this supplementary disclosure.

 

The Company’s 2011 and 2010 financial results were prepared in accordance with IFRS.  As the Company’s IFRS transition date was January 1, 2010, 2009 results were prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

 

The Company reports in Canadian currency and therefore the Reserves Data pertaining to the Company’s reserves in the United States set forth in the tables below has been converted to Canadian dollars at the prevailing conversion rate at December 31, 2011. The conversion rate used per Bank of Canada is 1.0170.

 

(a) Net proved oil and gas reserves

 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company’s oil and gas reserves are located in both Canada and the United States.

 

In 2011, Deloitte & Touche LLP (“AJM Deloitte” or “AJM”) of Calgary, Alberta, independent petroleum engineering consultants based in Calgary, Alberta were retained by the Company to evaluate the Canadian properties of the Company. Their report, titled “Reserve Estimation and Economic Evaluation, Dejour Energy (Alberta) Ltd.”, is dated March 23, 2012 and has an effective date of December 31, 2011. In 2010, the Company engaged independent qualified reserve evaluators, GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (“GLJ”) to review the Company’s proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas reserves in Canada.

Gustavson Associates (“Gustavson”), an independent petroleum engineering consultants based in Denver, Colorado were retained by the Company to evaluate the US properties of the Company. Their report, titled “Reserve and Resources Evaluation Report, Dejour Energy (USA) Corp., Leasehold Uintah, Grand, and Emery Counties, Utah and Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, and Gunnison Counties, Colorado, USA” is dated February 15, 2012 and has an effective date of January 1, 2012.

 

In accordance with applicable securities laws, AJM Deloitte, and Gustavson Associates (“Gustavson”), have used both constant and forecast prices and costs in estimating the reserves and future net cash flows contained in their reports. Actual future net cash flows will be affected by other factors, such as actual production levels, supply and demand for oil and natural gas, curtailments or increases in consumption by oil and natural gas purchasers, changes in governmental regulation or taxation and the impact of inflation on costs.

 

The tables in this section set forth oil and gas information prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. disclosure standards, including Accounting Standards Codification 932 (“ASC 932”). Reserves have been estimated in accordance with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) definitions and guidelines. The changes in our net proved reserve quantities are outlined below.

 

Net reserves are Dejour royalty and working interest remaining reserves, less all Crown, freehold, and overriding royalties and interests that are not owned by Dejour.

 

Proved reserves are those estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be economically recoverable under existing economic and operating conditions. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves.

 

Proved developed reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed facilities or, if facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low expenditure (e.g. when compared to the cost of drilling a well) to put the reserves on production. Developed reserves may be subdivided into producing and non-producing.

 

Proved undeveloped reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (e.g. when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production.

 

The Company cautions users of this information as the process of estimating crude oil and natural gas reserves is subject to a level of uncertainty. The reserves are based on economic and operating conditions; therefore, changes can be made to future assessments as a result of a number of factors, which can include new technology, changing economic conditions and development activity.

 

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(a) CONSTANT PRICES AND COSTS - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

Net Proved Developed and

Proved Undeveloped Reserves

 

    Canada     United States     Total  
    Light and     Natural Gas           Barrels of Oil           Natural Gas           Barrels of Oil     Light and           Natural Gas           Barrels of Oil  
    Medium Oil     Liquids     Natural Gas     Equivalent     Condensate     Liquids     Natural Gas     Equivalent     Medium Oil     Condensate     Liquids     Natural Gas     Equivalent  
    (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe )     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe)  
                                                                               
December 31, 2010     167       4       936       327       326       -       45,308       7,877       167       326       4       46,244       8,204  
Discoveries     -       -       -       -       -       93       1,078       273       -       -       93       1,078       273  
Extensions     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Infill Drilling     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Improved Recovery             -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Technical Revisions     190       -       (24 )     186       (39 )     3,770       (5,072 )     2,885       190       (39 )     3,770       (5,096 )     3,071  
Dispositions     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Economic Factors     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Production     (40 )     -       (160 )     (67 )     -       -       -       -       (40 )     -       -       (160 )     (67 )
December 31, 2011     317       4       752       446       287       3,863       41,314       11,035       317       287       3,867       42,066       11,481  
                                                                                                         
Developed     317       4       752       446       -       14       158       40       317       -       18       910       486  
Undeveloped     -       -       -       -       287       3,849       41,156       10,995       -       287       3,849       41,156       10,995  
Total     317       4       752       446       287       3,863       41,314       11,035       317       287       3,867       42,066       11,481  

  

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CONSTANT PRICES AND COSTS - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

 

Net Proved Developed and

Proved Undeveloped Reserves

 

    Canada     United States     Total  
    Light and     Natural Gas           Barrels of Oil                 Barrels of Oil     Light and           Natural Gas           Barrels of Oil  
    Medium Oil     Liquids     Natural Gas     Equivalent     Condensate     Natural Gas     Equivalent     Medium Oil     Condensate     Liquids     Natural Gas     Equivalent  
    (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (Mbbl)     (MMcf)     (Mboe)  
                                                                         
December 31, 2009     98       4       753       227       397       60,197       10,430       98       397       4       60,950       10,657  
Discoveries     -       -       195       33       -       -       -       -       -       -       195       33  
Improved Recovery     66       -       (19 )     63       -       -       -       66       -       -       (19 )     63  
Technical Revisions     70       2       654       181       (71 )     (14,889 )     (2,553 )     70       (71 )     2       (14,235 )     (2,372 )
Dispositions     -       -       (59 )     (10 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (59 )     (10 )
Economic Factors     -       -       (69 )     (12 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (69 )     (12 )
Production     (67 )     (2 )     (519 )     (155 )     -       -       -       (67 )     -       (2 )     (519 )     (155 )
December 31, 2010     167       4       936       327       326       45,308       7,877       167       326       4       46,244       8,204  
                                                                                                 
Developed     74       4       955       238       -       -       -       74       -       4       955       238  
Undeveloped     93       -       (19 )     89       326       45,308       7,877       93       326       -       45,289       7,966  
Total     167       4       936       327       326       45,308       7,877       167       326       4       46,244       8,204  

 

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(b) Capitalized Costs

 

As at December 31,   2011     2010     2009  
    (Per IFRS)     (As Restated under IFRS)     (Per US GAAP)  
Canada                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 23,149,485     $ 16,191,797     $ 17,535,742  
Unproved oil and gas properties     71,552       41,060       9,047,242  
Total capital costs     23,221,037       16,232,857       26,582,984  
Accumulated depletion and depreciation     (5,819,933 )     (3,453,777 )     (7,691,609 )
Impairment     (1,298,207 )     (360,268 )     (16,016,752 )
Net capitalized costs   $ 16,102,897     $ 12,418,812     $ 2,874,623  
                         
United States                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 4,075,774     $ 1,695,655     $ 266,048  
Unproved oil and gas properties     27,772,327       27,500,879       28,350,076  
Total capital costs     31,848,101       29,196,534       28,616,124  
Impairment     (23,524,342 )     (17,807,885 )     (500,866 )
Net capitalized costs   $ 8,323,759     $ 11,388,649     $ 28,115,258  
                         
Total                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 27,225,259     $ 17,887,452     $ 17,801,790  
Unproved oil and gas properties     27,843,879       27,541,939       37,397,318  
Total capital costs     55,069,138       45,429,391       55,199,108  
Accumulated depletion and depreciation     (5,819,933 )     (3,453,777 )     (7,691,609 )
Impairment     (24,822,549 )     (18,168,153 )     (16,517,618 )
Net capitalized costs   $ 24,426,656     $ 23,807,461     $ 30,989,881  

 

Note: Capitalized costs were disclosed under US GAAP as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. Effective January 1, 2011, the Company has adopted IFRS. Therefore, 2010 figures were restated under IFRS.

 

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(c) Costs Incurred

 

For the years ended December 31   2011     2010     2009  
    (Per IFRS)     (As Restated under IFRS)     (Per US GAAP)  
Canada                        
Property acquisition costs (1)                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 47,158     $ 10,659     $ 434,434  
Unproved oil and gas properties     8,548       26,601       -  
Exploration costs (2)     32,482       60,856       1,626,120  
Development costs (3)     6,410,244       4,121,724       -  
Capital Expenditures   $ 6,498,432     $ 4,219,840     $ 2,060,554  
                         
United States                        
Property acquisition costs (1)                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 40,143     $ 14,640     $ 32,122  
Unproved oil and gas properties     146,062       220,937       161,770  
Exploration costs (2)     38,287       556,347       19,186  
Development costs (3)     1,608,585       -       313,577  
Capital Expenditures   $ 1,833,077     $ 791,924     $ 526,655  
                         
Total                        
Property acquisition costs (1)                        
Proved oil and gas properties   $ 87,301     $ 25,299     $ 466,556  
Unproved oil and gas properties     154,610       247,538       161,770  
Exploration costs (2)     70,769       617,203       1,645,306  
Development costs (3)     8,018,829       4,121,724       313,577  
Capital Expenditures   $ 8,331,509     $ 5,011,764     $ 2,587,209  

 

(1) Acquisitions are not net of disposition of properties.
(2) Geological and geophysical capital expenditures and drilling costs for exploraton wells drilled
(3) Includes equipping and facilities capital expenditures

 

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(d) Results of Operations of Producing Activities

 

For the years ended December 31   2011     2010     2009  
    (IFRS)     (IFRS)     (US GAAP)  
Canada                        
Oil and gas sales, net of royalties and commodity contracts   $ 7,196,464     $ 6,773,860     $ 6,216,519  
Operating costs and capital taxes     (1,975,294 )     (2,101,046 )     (2,503,571 )
Transportation costs     (507,959 )     (507,843 )     (411,432 )
Depletion, depreciation and accretion     (2,392,870 )     (3,485,186 )     (3,673,382 )
Income taxes (1)     -       -       -  
Results of operations   $ 2,320,341     $ 679,785     $ (371,866 )
                         
United States                        
Oil and gas sales, net of royalties and commodity contracts   $ -     $ -     $ -  
Operating costs and capital taxes     (16,227 )     -       -  
Transportation costs     -       -       -  
Depletion, depreciation and accretion     (10,483 )     (7,518 )     (9,099 )
Income taxes (1)     -       -       -  
Results of operations   $ (26,710 )   $ (7,518 )   $ (9,099 )
                         
Total                        
Oil and gas sales, net of royalties and commodity contracts   $ 7,196,464     $ 6,773,860     $ 6,216,519  
Lease operating costs and capital taxes     (1,991,521 )     (2,101,046 )     (2,503,571 )
Transportation costs     (507,959 )     (507,843 )     (411,432 )
Depletion, depreciation and accretion     (2,403,353 )     (3,492,704 )     (3,682,481 )
Income taxes (1)     -       -       -  
Results of operations   $ 2,293,631     $ 672,267     $ (380,965 )

 

(1) Dejour is currently not taxable.

 

(e) Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows and Changes Therein

 

The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is based on estimates made by AJM Deloitte (2010 by GLJ) and Gustavson of net proved reserves. Future cash inflows are computed based on the average of the first day constant prices in each of the 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2011 and cost assumptions applied against annual future production from proved crude oil and natural gas reserves. Future development and production costs are computed based on the average of the first day constant prices in each of the 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2011 and assume the continuation of existing economic conditions. Future income taxes are calculated by applying statutory income tax rates. The Company is currently not taxable. The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is computed using a 10 percent discount factor.

 

The Company cautions users of this information that the discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves are neither an indication of the fair market value of our oil and gas properties, nor of the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted future cash flows do not include the fair market value of exploratory properties and probable or possible oil and gas reserves, nor is consideration given to the effect of anticipated future changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, development, asset retirement and production costs and possible changes to tax and royalty regulations. The prescribed discount rate of 10 percent is arbitrary and may not appropriately reflect future interest rates.

 

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Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows

 

As at December 31, 2011

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   Canada     USA     Total  
                   
Future cash from revenues after royalties   $ 32,005     $ 298,776     $ 330,781  
Future production costs     (10,900 )     (72,833 )     (83,733 )
Future development costs     (150 )     (88,377 )     (88,527 )
Future income taxes     (931 )     -       (931 )
Future net cash flows     20,024       137,566       157,590  
Less: 10% annual discount factor     (1,565 )     (104,104 )     (105,669 )
                         
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow   $ 18,459     $ 33,462     $ 51,921  

 

As at December 31, 2010

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   Canada     USA     Total  
                   
Future cash from revenues after royalties   $ 15,777     $ 228,318     $ 244,095  
Future production costs     (8,833 )     (44,116 )     (52,949 )
Future development costs     (3,172 )     (79,711 )     (82,883 )
Future income taxes     -       (15,982 )     (15,982 )
Future net cash flows     3,772       88,509       92,281  
Less: 10% annual discount factor     (841 )     (62,561 )     (63,402 )
                         
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow   $ 2,931     $ 25,948     $ 28,879  

 

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(f) Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   Canada     USA     Total  
                   
Present Value At 10%, January 1, 2011   $ 2,931     $ 25,948     $ 28,879  
                         
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs     (4,713 )     -       (4,713 )
Net changes in prices, production costs and royalties     3,143       (25,191 )     (22,048 )
Extensions, discovery, less related costs     -       840       840  
Development costs incurred during the period     6,410       -       6,410  
Revisions of previous quantity estimates     -       -       -  
Accretion of discount     -       -       -  
Net change in income taxes     -       -       -  
Changes resuling from technical revisions and others     10,688       31,865       42,553  
                         
Present Value At 10%, December 31, 2011   $ 18,459     $ 33,462     $ 51,921  

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)   Canada     USA     Total  
                   
Present Value At 10%, January 1, 2010   $ 2,113     $ 14,272     $ 16,385  
                         
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs     (4,169 )     -       (4,169 )
Net changes in prices, production costs and royalties     1,259       13,548       14,807  
Extensions, discovery, less related costs     700       -       700  
Development costs incurred during the period     3,179       -       3,179  
Revisions of previous quantity estimates     1,565       (1,106 )     459  
Accretion of discount     211       -       211  
Net change in income taxes     -       -       -  
Other     (1,927 )     (766 )     (2,693 )
                         
Present Value At 10%, December 31, 2010   $ 2,931     $ 25,948     $ 28,879  

 

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