29 May 2015
U.S. Oil & Gas Plc.
("U.S. Oil" or the "Company")
Interim Results
U.S. Oil & Gas Plc (GXG London: USOP, OTC New York: USOPY), the oil and gas exploration company with assets in Nevada, is pleased to report its interim results for the six months ended
31 March 2015.
Corporate highlights:
GXG Markets restored trading in the Company's securities at 9.00 CET, Tuesday 26th
of May 2015 after its suspension of 15 December 2014. This action follows the completion by GXG Markets of its investigation and the findings of an independent Due Diligence Report that confirmed that the Company had not misled the market.
The primary aim of the Company has been to negotiate a partnership that would allow it to develop its Hot Creek Valley discovery by drilling further wells. To this end the Company has continued its intensive promotional activities within the industry. Complex negotiations have taken place, and active engagement continues. The extraordinary industry turbulence of the last months and the negative impact of the GXG Markets suspension has undoubtedly affected the rate of progress in this regard. However, the Board believes that, as a conventional oil play with low uplift costs, the project remains a highly attractive partnership proposition.
Financial highlights:
The suspension of trading in the Company's shares by GXG Markets exposed US Oil and Gas to substantial additional costs. At the period-end the Company had cash and cash-equivalents, excluding treasury shares, of US$271,521.
Operational highlights:
1. A Composite 3D model of the Hot Creek Valley property based on the data acquired in 2014 and identifying the oil pools is now complete.
2. A drill targeting study based on all available data is now complete.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | |||||||||||
For the six months ended 31 March 2015 | |||||||||||
Six Months | Six Months | Year | |||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | |||||||||
Notes | 31-Mar-15 | 31-Mar-14 | 30-Sep-14 | ||||||||
$ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Continuing Operations | |||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||
Other Income | 255 | 196 | 434 | ||||||||
Administrative Expenses | (318,633) | (224,579) | (492,025) | ||||||||
(Loss) before tax | (318,378) | (224,382) | (491,591) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | - | - | - | ||||||||
Loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period | (318,378) | (224,382) | (491,591) | ||||||||
Earnings per share (all continuing) | |||||||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share (cent) | 1.1 | (0.76) | (0.54) | (1.13) | |||||||
Consolidated statement of changes in equity | |||||||||||
Ordinary Share Capital | Share Premium | Share based payments | Retained losses | Total | |||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||
Balance at 1 October 2013 | 5,670 | 9,742,553 | 168,305 | (3,943,322) | 5,973,206 | ||||||
Loss for the Period | - | - | - | (491,591) | (491,591) | ||||||
Share based payments reserve | - | ||||||||||
Balance at 30 September 2014 | 5,670 | 9,742,553 | 168,305 | (4,434,913) | 5,481,615 | ||||||
Balance at 30 September 2014 | 5,670 | 9,742,553 | 168,305 | (4,434,913) | 5,481,615 | ||||||
Loss for the Period | - | - | - | (318,378) | (318,378) | ||||||
Share based Payments reserves | - | - | - | - | |||||||
Balance at 31 March 2015 | 5,670 | 9,742,553 | 168,305 | (4,753,291) | 5,163,237 | ||||||
Consolidated statement of financial position | ||||
31-Mar-15 | 31-Mar-13 | 30-Sep-14 | ||
Note | $ | $ | $ | |
Non Current Assets | 1.2 | 5,180,296 | 4,714,912 | 5,173,729 |
Current assets | ||||
Debtors | 52,869 | 87,418 | 74,861 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 271,521 | 2,043,803 | 519,240 | |
Total assets | 5,504,686 | 6,846,133 | 5,767,830 | |
Equity and liabilities | ||||
Equity | ||||
Ordinary Share Capital | 1.3 | 5,670 | 5,670 | 5,670 |
Share Premium | 1.3 | 9,742,553 | 9,742,553 | 9,742,553 |
Share Based Payments Reserve | 168,305 | - | 168,305 | |
Retained Earnings | (4,753,290) | (2,947,887) | (4,434,913) | |
Equity attributable to the owners of the Company | 5,163,238 | 6,800,336 | 5,481,615 | |
Current Liabilities | ||||
Trade & Other Payables | 341,448 | 45,797 | 286,215 | |
Total liabilities | 341,448 | 45,797 | 286,215 | |
Total equity and liabilities | 5,504,686 | 6,846,133 | 5,767,830 | |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | |||
Six Months | Six Months | Year | |
Ended | Ended | Ended | |
31-Mar-15 | 31-Mar-14 | 30-Sep-14 | |
$ | $ | $ | |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
(Loss) for the year | (318,632) | (224,579) | (492,025) |
Movements in working Capital | |||
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables | 21,992 | 145,858 | 112,555 |
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables | 55,233 | (89,250) | (3,858) |
Cash used in operations | (241,407) | (167,971) | (383,328) |
Interest Paid | - | - | - |
Net cash (used) in operating activities | (241,407) | (167,971) | (383,328) |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Interest Received | 255 | 196 | 434 |
Payments for exploration and evaluation assets | (6,567) | (3,460) | (83,851) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (6,312) | (3,264) | (83,417) |
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | (247,720) | (171,236) | (466,745) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 519,240 | 985,985 | 985,985 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 271,520 | 814,749 | 519,240 |
1 | Notes to the Interim Financial statements | |||
1.1 | Loss per share | |||
The calculation of basis loss per ordinary share is based on the loss per year and the average number of ordinary shares in issue during the relevant year as set out below. There is no difference between the diluted loss per share and the basic loss per share. | ||||
Six Months | Six Months | Year | ||
Ended | Ended | Ended | ||
31-Mar-15 | 31-Mar-14 | 30-Sep-14 | ||
$ | $ | $ | ||
Loss for period | (318,378) | (224,382) | (491,591) | |
Weighted average number of shares | 41,682,356 | 41,682,356 | 41,682,356 | |
Basic & Diluted (Loss) per share | (0.76) | (0.54) | (1.18) | |
1.2 | Nevada, America | Total | ||
$ | $ | |||
Cost | ||||
At 1 October 2012 | 4,714,912 | 4,714,912 | ||
Additions | 458,817 | 458,817 | ||
At 30 September 2013 | 4,714,912 | 4,714,912 | ||
Additions | 458,817 | 458,817 | ||
At 30 September 2014 | 5,173,729 | 5,173,729 | ||
Additions | 6,567 | 6,567 | ||
At 31st March 2015 | 5,180,296 | 5,180,296 | ||
Net Book Value | ||||
At 30 September 2014 | 5,173,729 | 5,173,729 | ||
At 31 March 2015 | 5,180,296 | 5,180,296 | ||
Expenditure on exploration activities is deferred on areas of interest until a reasonable assessment can be determined of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. No amortisation has been charged in the period. The directors have reviewed the carrying value of the exploration and evaluation assets and consider it to be fairly stated and not impaired at 31 March 2015. The recoverability of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development or disposal of oil and gas in the Group's licence area. | ||||
1.3 | Share Capital | Six Months | Six Months | Year |
Ended | Ended | Ended | ||
31-Mar-15 | 31-Mar-14 | 30-Sep-14 | ||
$ | $ | $ | ||
Authorised equity | ||||
20,000,000,000 ordinary share of €0.00001 | 2,854,000 | 2,854,000 | 2,854,000 | |
Issued Share Capital | Number | Ord Share | Share | |
Fully paid ordinary shares | of shares | Capital | Premium | |
# | $ | $ | ||
Balance at 1 October 2012 | 41,682,356 | 5,670 | 9,942,553 | |
Issue of shares for cash | ||||
Balance at 30 September 2013 | 41,682,356 | 5,670 | 9,942,553 | |
Issue of shares for cash | ||||
Balance at 30 September 2014 | 41,682,356 | 5,670 | 9,942,553 | |
Issue of shares for cash | ||||
Balance at 31 March 2015 | 41,682,356 | 5,670 | 9,942,553 | |
THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
Neither this announcement nor the information contained herein constitutes an offer or solicitation by U.S. Oil and Gas plc for the purchase or sale of any securities nor does it constitute a solicitation to any person in any jurisdiction where solicitation would be unlawful.
For further information contact:
Brian McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer +353 (1) 631 9022
Alexander David Securities Ltd - Corporate Finance Adviser
David Scott +44 (0) 20 7448 9820
James Dewhurst +44 (0) 20 7448 9820
Email:james.dewhurst@ad-securities.com
GXG Markets
Peter Almberg/Alex Benger +44 (0) 20 7 947 4303
ahb@gxgmarkets.co.uk
ADR Broker Desk, Deutsche Bank
United Kingdom
Simon Davies and Richard Willis
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7547-6500
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7547-9995
E-mail:adr@db.com
USA
Jay Berman
Tel:+1 212 250-9100
Fax:+1 732 544-6346
E-mail:adr@db.com
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About U.S. Oil & Gas
U.S. Oil & Gas plc, (GXG London: USOP, OTC New York: USOPY), is an oil and gas exploration company with a strategy to identify and acquire oil and gas assets in the early phase of the upstream life-cycle and mature them. The Company's main asset is in Nye County, Nevada where it holds the entire share capital of US-based company, Major Oil International LLC ("Major Oil"). Major Oil has acquired rights to exploration and development acreage in Hot Creek Valley, Nye County, adjacent to the oil and gas rich Railroad Valley area of Nevada, both of which are part of the Sevier Thrust of central Nevada and western Utah, USA.
For further information please refer to our website at: www.usoil.us
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