UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May
2024
Commission
File Number: 000-55539
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Suite
700, 838 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Explanatory
Note
Trillion
Energy International Inc. (the “Company”) is furnishing this Form 6-K to provide its consolidated interim financial statements
for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 and Management Discussion and Analysis related thereto as filed in the SEDAR filing
system.
Exhibits:
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
|
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC. |
|
(Registrant) |
|
|
|
Date:
May 29, 2024 |
By: |
/s/
David Thompson |
|
|
David
Thompson |
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer |
Exhibit
99.1
Trillion
Energy International Inc.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Unaudited
- Stated in United States dollars)
NOTICE
OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for Trillion Energy International Inc. (the “Company”)
have been prepared by management in accordance with International Financing Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These condensed
consolidated interim financial statements, which are the responsibility of management, are unaudited and have not been reviewed by the
Company’s auditors. The Company’s Audit Committee and Board of Directors have reviewed and approved these condensed consolidated
interim financial statements. In accordance with the disclosure requirements of National Instrument 51-102 released by the Canadian Securities
Administrators, the Company’s independent auditors have not performed a review of these condensed consolidated interim financial
statements.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Index
to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated
Interim Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| |
Notes | | |
March
31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| |
ASSETS | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Current assets: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash and cash
equivalents | |
| | | |
$ | 435,846 | | |
$ | 1,188,445 | |
Amounts receivable | |
| 3 | | |
| 958,894 | | |
| 1,593,345 | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | |
| 4 | | |
| 175,440 | | |
| 603,435 | |
Assets
held for sale | |
| 5 | | |
| 1,479,429 | | |
| 1,479,429 | |
Total current assets | |
| | | |
| 3,049,609 | | |
| 4,864,654 | |
Oil and gas properties, net | |
| 6 | | |
| 55,085,464 | | |
| 52,654,100 | |
Property and equipment, net | |
| 8 | | |
| 693,957 | | |
| 720,550 | |
Long-term deposits | |
| 4 | | |
| 454,395 | | |
| 371,124 | |
Total
assets | |
| | | |
$ | 59,283,425 | | |
$ | 58,610,428 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Current liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities | |
| 9,19 | | |
$ | 14,784,024 | | |
$ | 14,065,019 | |
RSU obligation | |
| 18 | | |
| - | | |
| 18,398 | |
Loans payable | |
| 10,19 | | |
| 3,113,176 | | |
| 3,464,450 | |
Convertible debt –
accrued interest | |
| 12 | | |
| 553,623 | | |
| 227,092 | |
Lease
liability | |
| 11 | | |
| 10,021 | | |
| 19,637 | |
Total current liabilities | |
| | | |
| 18,460,844 | | |
| 17,794,596 | |
Asset retirement obligation | |
| 13 | | |
| 6,047,836 | | |
| 6,247,027 | |
Convertible debt | |
| 12 | | |
| 10,097,846 | | |
| 10,102,627 | |
Lease liabilities | |
| 11 | | |
| 43,105 | | |
| 122,058 | |
Deferred tax liability | |
| 24 | | |
| 2,808,712 | | |
| 2,131,548 | |
Total liabilities | |
| | | |
| 37,458,343 | | |
| 36,397,856 | |
Stockholders’ equity: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Share capital | |
| | | |
| 75,980,781 | | |
| 74,586,724 | |
Notes and amounts receivable
for equity issued | |
| 14,19 | | |
| (113,309 | ) | |
| (113,309 | ) |
Warrant and option reserve | |
| | | |
| 6,525,966 | | |
| 6,239,370 | |
Shares to be cancelled | |
| | | |
| 7,645 | | |
| 7,645 | |
Obligation to issue shares | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| 396,177 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive
loss | |
| | | |
| (15,956,659 | ) | |
| (12,964,837 | ) |
Accumulated
deficit | |
| | | |
| (44,619,342 | ) | |
| (45,939,198 | ) |
Total
stockholders’ equity | |
| | | |
| 21,825,082 | | |
| 22,212,572 | |
Total
liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |
| | | |
$ | 59,283,425 | | |
$ | 58,610,428 | |
Nature
of operations (Note 1)
Subsequent
events (Note 26)
APPROVED
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON MAY 29, 2024:
“Arthur
Halleran” |
|
“David
Thompson” |
Director |
|
Director |
See
accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated
Interim Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| |
| | |
For the three months ended March 31, | |
| |
Notes | | |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| |
Revenue | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Oil and gas revenue, net | |
| 21 | | |
$ | 1,321,945 | | |
$ | 6,145,939 | |
Cost and expenses | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Production | |
| | | |
| 1,320,648 | | |
| 1,361,361 | |
Depletion | |
| 6 | | |
| 177,477 | | |
| 1,959,153 | |
Depreciation | |
| 8 | | |
| 23,244 | | |
| 173,839 | |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation | |
| 13 | | |
| 60,051 | | |
| 52,732 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 16,18 | | |
| 329,574 | | |
| 153,922 | |
General and administrative | |
| 20 | | |
| 1,576,814 | | |
| 2,184,679 | |
Geological and geophysical expenses | |
| 7 | | |
| 705,184 | | |
| 90,579 | |
Total expenses | |
| | | |
| 4,192,992 | | |
| 5,976,265 | |
Loss before other income (expenses) | |
| | | |
| (2,871,047 | ) | |
| 169,674 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Other income (expense) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Interest income | |
| | | |
| 32,079 | | |
| 24,947 | |
Finance cost | |
| 10,12 | | |
| (641,343 | ) | |
| (228,363 | ) |
Foreign exchange loss | |
| | | |
| (565,913 | ) | |
| (403,693 | ) |
Loss on extinguishment of accounts payable and loan payable | |
| 10 | | |
| (155,861 | ) | |
| - | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | |
| 17 | | |
| - | | |
| 3,840 | |
Loss on settlement agreement | |
| 15 | | |
| - | | |
| (3,439 | ) |
Loss on write-off of notes and other receivables | |
| 14 | | |
| (7,810 | ) | |
| - | |
Loss on issuance of shares | |
| 15 | | |
| (5,135 | ) | |
| - | |
Gain on net monetary position | |
| 2 | | |
| 6,349,365 | | |
| 2,708,433 | |
Gain on modification of lease | |
| 11 | | |
| 40,473 | | |
| - | |
Total other income (expense) | |
| | | |
| 5,045,855 | | |
| 2,101,725 | |
Net income (loss) before taxes | |
| | | |
| 2,174,808 | | |
| 2,271,399 | |
Deferred tax expense | |
| | | |
| (854,952 | ) | |
| - | |
Net income | |
| | | |
| 1,319,856 | | |
| 2,271,399 | |
Other comprehensive loss | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Foreign currency translation | |
| | | |
| (2,991,822 | ) | |
| 697,788 | |
Comprehensive loss | |
| | | |
$ | (1,671,966 | ) | |
$ | 2,969,187 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Earnings per share – Basic and diluted | |
| | | |
$ | 0.01 | | |
$ | 0.03 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic and Diluted | |
| | | |
| 120,106,509 | | |
| 76,898,473 | |
See
accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated
Interim Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| |
Shares | | |
Share capital | | |
Warrant and option reserve | | |
Receivables for equity issued | | |
Obligation to issue shares | | |
Shares to be cancelled | | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | |
Accumulated deficit | | |
Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2022 | |
| 76,775,071 | | |
$ | 64,750,270 | | |
$ | 5,682,869 | | |
$ | (1,062,062 | ) | |
$ | 94,210 | | |
$ | 7,645 | | |
$ | (4,009,997 | ) | |
$ | (44,837,004 | ) | |
$ | 20,625,931 | |
Issuance of common stock | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 2,215 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 2,215 | |
Options exercised | |
| 110,000 | | |
| 226,116 | | |
| (90,524 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 135,592 | |
Stock issued for RSUs | |
| 202,000 | | |
| 149,390 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 149,390 | |
Stock issued for debt settlement | |
| 100,000 | | |
| 142,626 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 142,626 | |
Stock-based compensation - options | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 51,206 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 51,206 | |
Stock-based compensation – RSU’s | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 102,417 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 102,417 | |
RSU’s repurchased | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (16,563 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (16,563 | ) |
Repayment of notes receivable | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 41,365 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 41,365 | |
Comprehensive income | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 697,788 | | |
| 2,271,399 | | |
| 2,969,187 | |
Balance, March 31, 2023 | |
| 77,192,071 | | |
$ | 65,270,617 | | |
$ | 5,729,405 | | |
$ | (1,020,697 | ) | |
$ | 94,210 | | |
$ | 7,645 | | |
$ | (3,312,209 | ) | |
$ | (42,565,605 | ) | |
$ | 24,203,366 | |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | |
| 115,250,810 | | |
$ | 74,586,724 | | |
$ | 6,239,370 | | |
$ | (113,309 | ) | |
$ | 396,177 | | |
$ | 7,645 | | |
$ | (12,964,837 | ) | |
$ | (45,939,198 | ) | |
$ | 22,212,572 | |
Stock issued for RSUs | |
| 1,509,610 | | |
| 344,470 | | |
| (42,977 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (283,095 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 18,398 | |
Stock issued for debt settlement | |
| 5,370,297 | | |
| 898,341 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (94,210 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 804,131 | |
Stock-based compensation - options | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 272,395 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 272,395 | |
Stock-based compensation – RSU’s | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 57,178 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 57,178 | |
Stock issued for services | |
| 1,099,625 | | |
| 151,246 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (18,872 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 132,374 | |
Comprehensive income | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (2,991,822 | ) | |
| 1,319,856 | | |
| (1,671,966 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2024 | |
| 123,230,342 | | |
$ | 75,980,781 | | |
$ | 6,525,966 | | |
$ | (113,309 | ) | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 7,645 | | |
$ | (15,956,659 | ) | |
$ | (44,619,342 | ) | |
$ | 21,825,082 | |
See
accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated
Interim Statements of Cash Flows
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| |
Three
months ended March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Operating activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Net income
(loss) for the period | |
$ | 1,319,856 | | |
$ | 2,271,399 | |
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 329,574 | | |
| 153,922 | |
Stock issued for services | |
| 132,374 | | |
| - | |
Depletion | |
| 177,477 | | |
| 1,959,153 | |
Depreciation | |
| 23,244 | | |
| 173,839 | |
Accretion of asset retirement
obligation | |
| 60,051 | | |
| 52,732 | |
Accretion and accrued interest
expense | |
| 641,343 | | |
| 177,419 | |
Interest income | |
| (1,113 | ) | |
| (11,776 | ) |
Change in fair value of
derivative liability | |
| - | | |
| (3,840 | ) |
Unrealized foreign exchange
(gain) loss | |
| (808,616 | ) | |
| - | |
Loss on debt settlement | |
| 155,861 | | |
| 3,439 | |
Loss on issuance of shares | |
| 5,135 | | |
| - | |
Loss on write-off of notes
and other receivables | |
| 7,810 | | |
| - | |
Gain on net monetary position | |
| (6,349,365 | ) | |
| (2,708,433 | ) |
Gain on termination of
lease | |
| (40,473 | ) | |
| - | |
Deferred tax expense | |
| 854,952 | | |
| - | |
Changes in non-cash working
capital items: | |
| | | |
| | |
Amounts receivable | |
| 528,385 | | |
| 1,598,408 | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | |
| 400,901 | | |
| (491,561 | ) |
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities | |
| 2,550,007 | | |
| 2,076,982 | |
Net cash (used in) provided
by operating activities | |
| (12,597 | ) | |
| 5,251,683 | |
Investing activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Property and equipment
expenditures | |
| (4,860 | ) | |
| (47,344 | ) |
Oil and gas properties
expenditures | |
| (210,869 | ) | |
| (19,927,785 | ) |
Advances from JV Partners | |
| - | | |
| 14,033,375 | |
Changes in non-cash working
capital items: | |
| | | |
| | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | |
| (116,636 | ) | |
| - | |
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities | |
| (370,650 | ) | |
| - | |
Net
cash used in investing activities | |
| (703,015 | ) | |
| (5,941,754 | ) |
Financing activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Proceeds from exercise of options | |
| - | | |
| 135,592 | |
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | |
| - | | |
| 2,215 | |
Proceeds from loans payable | |
| - | | |
| 2,105,386 | |
Repayments of loans payable | |
| (18,614 | ) | |
| (33,806 | ) |
Repayment of notes receivable | |
| - | | |
| 41,365 | |
Lease
payments | |
| (8,503 | ) | |
| (76,251 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided
by financing activities | |
| (27,117 | ) | |
| 2,174,501 | |
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash equivalents | |
| (9,870 | ) | |
| (21,575 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | |
| (752,599 | ) | |
| 1,462,855 | |
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period | |
| 1,188,445 | | |
| 926,061 | |
Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period | |
$ | 435,846 | | |
$ | 2,388,916 | |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated
Interim Statements of Cash Flows
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
| |
Three months
ended March 31, | |
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Supplemental information: | |
| | | |
| | |
Interest paid on credit facilities | |
$ | 1,216 | | |
$ | 16,883 | |
Non-cash investing and financing
activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Stock issued for debt settlement | |
$ | 804,131 | | |
$ | 142,626 | |
Stock issued for services | |
$ | 132,374 | | |
$ | - | |
Right-of-use asset additions | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 236,201 | |
See
accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Trillion
Energy International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, (collectively referred to as the “Company”) is a Canadian based
oil and gas exploration and production company. Effective January 2022, the corporate headquarters moved to Suite 700, 838 West Hastings
Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada from Turan Gunes Bulvari, Park Oran Ofis Plaza, 180-y, Daire:54, Kat:14, 06450, Oran, Cankaya, Anakara,
Turkey. The Company also has a registered office in Canada and Bulgaria. The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 2015. The Company’s
shares trade on the OTCQB under the symbol “TRLEF” and trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “Exchange”)
under the symbol “TCF”.
On
January 21, 2022, the Company redomiciled from Delaware to a British Columbia corporation by way of an amalgamation transaction with
the Company’s British Columbian subsidiary, Trillion Energy Inc. (the “Repatriation Transaction”). Pursuant to the
Repatriation Transaction, for every one common stock of Trillion Energy International Inc., the shareholders will receive one common
stock of Trillion Energy Inc. The Company will continue to operate and report under the name of Trillion Energy International Inc.
As
a result of the Repatriation Transaction, the Company meets the definition of a foreign private issuer, as defined under Rule 3b-4 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
On
September 18, 2023, the Company consolidated its issued share capital on a ratio of five old common shares for every one new post-consolidated
common share. All current and comparative references to the number of common shares, weighted average number of common shares, loss per
share, stock options and warrants have been restated to give effect to this share consolidation (the “Share Consolidation”).
These
consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern, meaning it
will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course
of operations. At March 31, 2024, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $15,411,235 (December 31, 2023
- $12,929,942) and its accumulated deficit amounts to $44,619,342 (December 31, 2023 - $45,939,198). In addition, for the three months
ended March 31, 2024, cash used by operating activities was $12,597. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent
upon its ability to complete financings sufficient to meet current and future obligations, the successful results from its business activities,
and its ability to operate profitably and generate funds. Although the Company raised capital in current and previous reporting periods,
additional funding will be required to continue current operations and further advance its existing oil and gas assets in the upcoming
12 months. These factors indicate the existence of material uncertainty which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern.
2. |
Material
Accounting Policies |
(a) |
Statement
of Compliance |
The
unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) applicable to the preparation of condensed interim financial statements, including International
Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”),
and the Interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). Accordingly, certain
disclosures included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted and these unaudited condensed interim consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2023.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
2. |
Material
Accounting Policies (continued) |
The
Company’s management makes judgments in its process of applying the Company’s accounting policies in the preparation of its
naudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. In addition, the preparation of the financial data requires that the Company’s
management make assumptions and estimates of the effects of uncertain future events on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets
and liabilities at the end of the reporting period and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results may differ from those estimates as the estimation process is inherently uncertain. Estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis
based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and
the resulting effects on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities are accounted for prospectively. The critical
judgments and estimates applied in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent
with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. In addition,
the accounting policies applied in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed
in the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
These
condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the board of directors of the Company (the “Board
of Directors”) on May 29, 2024.
(b) |
Basis
of Presentation |
The
condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations of the
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”), effective as at January 1, 2024. The consolidated
financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly owned subsidiaries Park Place Energy Corp. (“PPE Corp.”), Park Place Energy Bermuda (“PPE Bermuda”), BG
Exploration EOOD (“BG Exploration”), and Park Place Energy Turkey (“PPE Turkey”). The Company’s oil and
gas operations are conducted jointly with its joint venture partner (Note 6). The joint arrangement meets the definition of a joint operation
under IFRS 11, “Joint Arrangements” (“IFRS 11”); therefore, the Company’s share of the assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses are recorded in the consolidated financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated
on consolidation.
The
functional currency of BG Exploration is the Bulgarian Lev. The functional currency of the Company’s Turkish operations is the
Turkish Lira (“₺”). The functional currency of the Company’s Bermuda subsidiary is the United States dollar (“USD”),
and the function currency of PPE Corp is the USD.
A
portion of the Company’s exploration and development activities are conducted jointly with others. The joint interests are accounted
for on a proportionate consolidation basis and as a result the financial statements reflect only the Company’s proportionate share
of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows from these activities.
Name
of the joint
arrangement |
|
Nature
of the relationship
with
the joint arrangement |
|
Principal
place of operation
of
joint arrangement |
|
Proportion
of
participating
share |
South
Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”) |
|
Operator |
|
Turkey |
|
49% |
Cendere |
|
Participant |
|
Turkey |
|
19.6% |
Basis
of Measurement
These
consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain derivative liabilities, which are
measured at fair value.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
2. |
Material
Accounting Policies (continued) |
Hyperinflation
Due
to various qualitative factors and developments with respect to the economic environment in Turkey, including but not limited to, the
acceleration of multiple local inflation indices, the three-year cumulative inflation rate of the local Turkish wholesale price index
exceeding 100% at the end of February 2022 and the significant devaluation of the Turkish Lira, Turkey has been designated a hyper-inflationary
economy as of April 1, 2022 for accounting purposes.
Accordingly,
IAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyper-Inflationary Economies was adopted by the Company in its consolidated financial statements and applied
to these consolidated financial statements in relation to PPE Turkey. The consolidated financial statements are based on the historical
cost approach in IAS 29.
The
application of hyperinflation accounting requires restatement of PPE Turkey’s non-monetary assets and liabilities, equity and comprehensive
income (loss) items from the original transaction date when they were first recognized into the current purchasing power which reflects
a general price index current at the end of the reporting period. To measure the impact of inflation on its financial statements and
results, the Company has elected to use the consumer price index (“CPI”) as published by the Turkish Statistical Institute
“TURKSTAT”.
IAS
29 also requires the restatement of comparative periods for the effects of hyperinflation unless the comparatives were previously presented
in a different presentation currency of a non-hyperinflationary economy. The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented
in US dollars, a stable currency, and as a result the comparative amounts do not require restatement.
On
April 1, 2022, the Company recognized an adjustment of $473,907 for the impact of hyperinflation within accumulated other comprehensive
loss related to the non-monetary assets held by PPE Turkey, which have been restated from the historic date when they were first recognized
to the beginning of the reporting period (the “Opening Hyperinflation Adjustment”). On initial adoption of IAS 29, there
is an accounting policy choice to recognize the Opening Hyperinflation Adjustment directly to opening equity or to other comprehensive
income and the Company has elected to recognize this amount directly to opening equity.
The
value of the CPI at December 31, 2023, was 2,139 (December 31, 2023 - 1,859) and the movement in the CPI for the three months ended March
31, 2024 was 280 (2023 - 141), an increase of approximately 15% (2023 – 13%). As a result, the Company recognized a net monetary
gain of $6,349,365 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (2023 - $2,708,433) to restate transactions into a measuring unit current
as of each period end.
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Accounts receivable | |
$ | 751,878 | | |
$ | 1,403,781 | |
GST receivable | |
| 72,416 | | |
| 46,642 | |
Interest receivable | |
| 36,637 | | |
| 44,339 | |
Due from related parties | |
| 35,230 | | |
| 35,295 | |
Other | |
| 62,733 | | |
| 63,288 | |
| |
$ | 958,894 | | |
$ | 1,593,345 | |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
4.
|
Prepaid
expenses and deposits |
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Exploration and production advances | |
$ | 101,739 | | |
$ | 174,031 | |
Prepaid expenses | |
| 55,889 | | |
| 426,487 | |
Prepaid taxes | |
| 17,812 | | |
| 2,917 | |
Close-Out Fund (Note 13) | |
| 454,395 | | |
| 371,124 | |
| |
$ | 629,835 | | |
$ | 974,559 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits – Current | |
$ | 175,440 | | |
$ | 603,435 | |
Long-term deposits | |
$ | 454,395 | | |
$ | 371,124 | |
In
2023, management committed to a plan to sell left-over field equipment with a carrying amount of $3,036,216. Accordingly, the equipment
is presented as assets held for sale.
During
the year ended December 31, 2023, impairment losses of $1,556,787 (2022 - $Nil) were recognized for the write-down of the assets held
for sale to the lower of its carrying amount and its fair value less costs to sell. As at March 31, 2024, the value of the Company’s
assets held for sale are $1,479,429 (December 31, 2023 - $1,479,429).
The
non-recurring fair value measurement for the assets held for sale has been categorized as a Level 3 fair value and is based on management’s
best estimate of the fair value of similar products in similar conditions in the marketplace. The key inputs used by management to estimate
the fair value of the assets-held-for sale is based on offers received from third parties for a large portion of the equipment and extrapolation
of the discount to similar items in the assets listing.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
6. |
Oil
and Gas Properties |
| |
SASB | | |
Cendere | | |
Total | |
Cost | |
| | |
| | |
| |
As at December 31, 2022 | |
$ | 31,334,321 | | |
$ | 2,558,013 | | |
$ | 33,892,334 | |
Additions | |
| 56,381,768 | | |
| - | | |
| 56,381,768 | |
JV Contribution | |
| (29,623,835 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (29,623,835 | ) |
Change in ARO estimate and additions | |
| 706,159 | | |
| 102 | | |
| 706,261 | |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (17,696,392 | ) | |
| (948,518 | ) | |
| (18,644,910 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 21,039,584 | | |
| 1,042,395 | | |
| 22,081,979 | |
Reclassified as assets
held for sale (Note 5) | |
| (3,036,216 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (3,036,216 | ) |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 59,105,389 | | |
$ | 2,651,992 | | |
$ | 61,757,381 | |
Additions | |
| 210,869 | | |
| - | | |
| 210,869 | |
JV Contribution | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Change in ARO estimate and additions | |
| (261,192 | ) | |
| (940 | ) | |
| (262,132 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (4,939,529 | ) | |
| (221,197 | ) | |
| (5,160,726 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 7,952,289 | | |
| 366,166 | | |
| 8,318,455 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 62,067,826 | | |
$ | 2,796,021 | | |
$ | 64,863,847 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Accumulated depletion | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
As at December 31, 2022 | |
$ | 1,972,988 | | |
$ | 1,869,552 | | |
$ | 3,842,540 | |
Depletion | |
| 5,038,009 | | |
| 81,165 | | |
| 5,119,174 | |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (731,475 | ) | |
| (693,127 | ) | |
| (1,424,602 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 804,164 | | |
| 762,005 | | |
| 1,566,169 | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 7,083,686 | | |
$ | 2,019,595 | | |
$ | 9,103,281 | |
Depletion | |
| 160,474 | | |
| 17,003 | | |
| 177,477 | |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (590,834 | ) | |
| (168,450 | ) | |
| (759,284 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 978,059 | | |
| 278,850 | | |
| 1,256,909 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 7,631,385 | | |
$ | 2,146,998 | | |
$ | 9,778,383 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net book value | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 52,021,703 | | |
$ | 632,397 | | |
$ | 52,654,100 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 54,436,441 | | |
$ | 649,023 | | |
$ | 55,085,464 | |
Cendere
oil field
The
Cendere onshore oil field, which is located in South East Turkey has a total of 25 wells. The operator of the Cendere Field is Türkiye
Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (“TPAO”). The Company’s interest is 19.6% for all wells except for
wells C-13, C-15 and C-16, for which its interest is 9.8%. As at March 31, 2024, the depletion calculation includes future development
costs of $65,000 (December 31, 2023 - $65,000) based on the most recent reserve report.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
6. |
Oil
and Gas Properties (continued) |
The
South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”)
The
Company owns offshore production licenses called the South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”). The Company owns a 49% working interest
in SASB in partnership with TPAO. SASB has four producing fields, each with a production platform plus subsea pipelines that connect
the fields to an onshore gas plant. The four SASB fields are located off the north coast of Turkey towards the western end of the Black
Sea.
Management
assesses each field for impairment indicators at each reporting date. Impairment indicators considered include the following:
|
● |
Plans
to discontinue or dispose of the asset before the previously expected date; |
|
● |
Significant
reductions in estimates or reserves; |
|
● |
Significant
cost overrun on a capital project; |
|
● |
Significant
increases in the expected cost of dismantling assets and restoring the site; and |
|
● |
Production
difficulties. |
As
at March 31, 2024, the Company performed an assessment of potential impairment indicators and noted that the Company’s net asset
value was greater than its market capitalization. As a result of the impairment indicator noted, the Company performed an impairment
test in accordance with IFRS using fair value less cost to sell. For the purposes of testing impairment and determining fair value less
cost to sell, the Company used a 30 year forecast of net cash flows obtained from the annual reserve report discounted at 10% and 20%
to estimate the fair value of the oil and gas properties. The resulting recoverable amount exceeded the book values of the oil and gas
properties and as such, no impairment charge was recognized as at March 31, 2024. As at March 31, 2024, the depletion calculation includes
future development costs of $35,144,000 (December 31, 2023 - $35,144,000) based on the most recent reserve report.
7. |
Exploration
& Evaluation Assets |
Turkey
Effective
July 25, 2023, the Company entered into a farm-in agreement (the “Farm-in Agreement”) with a company existing under the laws
of the Republic of Turkey (the “Farmor”). The Farmor holds a 100% undivided interest in three exploration licenses and is
willing to assign and transfer a 50% undivided interest in the licenses to the Company in accordance with the terms of Farm-in Agreement.
The Company has committed to the following terms to earn its interest (the “Farm-in Obligations”):
|
(1) |
2D
Seismic Data Acquisition and Data Processing: Conduct (through contractors) a minimum of 351km 2D seismic data acquisition in
the licensed area within 2023 (not completed - see below). Until the determination of exploration well locations, all seismic survey
expenses (including all costs related to seismic crews, land damages, processing, interpretation, reporting, procurement, and reprocessing
of previously acquired seismic lines in the license area, gravity surveys, etc.) will be covered by the Company. All reports and
results of the conducted work, along with potential structures identified as a result of these activities, will be shared with Farmor.
After joint evaluations and decisions, exploration wells will be drilled at the most suitable structures. |
|
(2) |
Exploration
Well Drilling Obligation: Conduct (through contractors) drilling of 4 (four) exploration wells in the license area within the
year 2024. Drilling of those four exploration wells shall be fully funded by the Company (including location, infrastructure development,
land usage, and any other expenses). After the drilling and testing of the four exploration wells, the restoration of well locations
to their original state, mud-pit clean-up, and any damage compensation costs, if applicable, will be borne by the Company |
|
(3) |
Cash
Consideration Payment Obligation. In addition to the obligations stated in (1) and (2) above, the Company agreed to pay the Farmor
a monthly fee of USD15,000, starting from the date of contract signing until the completion date of all obligations specified in
(1) and (2) above, or until December 31, 2024 (whichever occurs earlier). |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
7. |
Exploration
& Evaluation Assets (continued) |
The
Company and the Farmor will notify each other of their intent to enter into a joint exploration period. After the Company’s fulfillment
of the Farm-in Obligations, the costs and liabilities of operations within the licenses will be shared equally based on a 50-50 principle.
During the joint exploration period, there will be no Cash Consideration Payment Obligation as specified in (3) above.
Under
the terms of the Farm-in Agreement, the Company had to complete a minimum of 351km 2D seismic data acquisition within 2023, which could
not be completed due to unfavorable weather conditions. In addition, the Farm-in Agreement specifies that the parties have agreed to
enter into a joint operating agreement (“JOA”) and that if the JOA is not signed within 2 months (i.e. September 25, 2023),
the Farm-in Agreement shall automatically terminate without the need for any additional notice, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Although the deadline has passed, the Company and the Farmor continue to operate in good faith towards the completion of the Farm-in
Obligations and towards the signing of a JOA, although no amending agreements or notices of understanding have been executed.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company expensed $705,184 (2023 - $nil) in relation to the Farm-in Agreement in accordance
with its pre-license exploration accounting policy. The amount is included in geological and geophysical expenses.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
8. |
Property
and Equipment |
| |
Right-of-use
assets | | |
Leasehold
improvements | | |
Other
Equipment | | |
Motor
Vehicles | | |
Furniture | | |
Total | |
Cost | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
As at December 31, 2022 | |
$ | 50,449 | | |
$ | 186,362 | | |
$ | 333,337 | | |
$ | 458,784 | | |
$ | 44,917 | | |
$ | 1,073,849 | |
Additions | |
| 236,202 | | |
| 14,498 | | |
| 11,076 | | |
| 15,644 | | |
| 18,958 | | |
| 296,378 | |
Disposals | |
| (47,685 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (97,028 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (144,713 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (105,792 | ) | |
| (60,555 | ) | |
| (126,062 | ) | |
| (151,880 | ) | |
| (14,291 | ) | |
| (458,580 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 69,616 | | |
| 68,608 | | |
| 140,538 | | |
| 136,661 | | |
| 17,538 | | |
| 432,961 | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 202,790 | | |
$ | 208,913 | | |
$ | 358,889 | | |
$ | 362,181 | | |
$ | 67,122 | | |
$ | 1,199,895 | |
Additions | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 4,860 | | |
| 4,860 | |
Modification | |
| (45,687 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (45,687 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (15,624 | ) | |
| (14,804 | ) | |
| (29,934 | ) | |
| (30,209 | ) | |
| (4,354 | ) | |
| (94,925 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 26,753 | | |
| 24,563 | | |
| 49,553 | | |
| 50,007 | | |
| 7,000 | | |
| 157,876 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 168,232 | | |
$ | 218,672 | | |
$ | 378,508 | | |
$ | 381,979 | | |
$ | 74,628 | | |
$ | 1,222,019 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Accumulated depreciation | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
As at December 31, 2022 | |
| 40,167 | | |
| 126,995 | | |
| 45,422 | | |
| 111,264 | | |
| 8,274 | | |
| 332,122 | |
Depreciation | |
| 37,457 | | |
| 13,135 | | |
| 52,084 | | |
| 62,920 | | |
| 10,168 | | |
| 175,764 | |
Disposals | |
| (10,332 | ) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (30,267 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (40,599 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (14,892 | ) | |
| (45,848 | ) | |
| (16,840 | ) | |
| (41,251 | ) | |
| (2,513 | ) | |
| (121,344 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 16,372 | | |
| 50,404 | | |
| 18,513 | | |
| 45,350 | | |
| 2,763 | | |
| 133,402 | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 68,772 | | |
$ | 144,686 | | |
$ | 99,179 | | |
$ | 148,016 | | |
$ | 18,692 | | |
$ | 479,345 | |
Depreciation | |
| 5,201 | | |
| 2,653 | | |
| 7,022 | | |
| 5,482 | | |
| 2,886 | | |
| 23,244 | |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (5,738 | ) | |
| (11,367 | ) | |
| (8,272 | ) | |
| (12,346 | ) | |
| (1,149 | ) | |
| (38,872 | ) |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| 9,496 | | |
| 18,816 | | |
| 13,694 | | |
| 20,437 | | |
| 1,902 | | |
| 64,345 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 77,731 | | |
$ | 154,788 | | |
$ | 111,623 | | |
$ | 161,589 | | |
$ | 22,331 | | |
$ | 528,062 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net Book Value | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
$ | 134,018 | | |
$ | 64,227 | | |
$ | 259,710 | | |
$ | 214,165 | | |
$ | 48,430 | | |
$ | 720,550 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 90,501 | | |
$ | 63,884 | | |
$ | 266,885 | | |
$ | 220,390 | | |
$ | 52,297 | | |
$ | 693,957 | |
9.
|
Accounts
Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Accounts payable | |
$ | 14,687,542 | | |
$ | 13,567,262 | |
Accrued liabilities | |
| 41,534 | | |
| 77,078 | |
Payroll, withholding
and sales tax liabilities | |
| 54,948 | | |
| 420,679 | |
| |
$ | 14,784,024 | | |
$ | 14,065,019 | |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
As at | |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Unsecured, interest-bearing
loan at 37.7% per annum1 | |
| - | | |
| 19,461 | |
Unsecured, interest-bearing
loan at 6% per annum3,4 | |
| 203,304 | | |
| 614,899 | |
Unsecured, interest-bearing
loan at 1% per month2 | |
| 2,902,125 | | |
| 2,822,250 | |
Unsecured,
non- interest-bearing loan5 | |
| 7,747 | | |
| 7,840 | |
Total loans payable | |
| 3,113,176 | | |
| 3,464,450 | |
Current portion of loans
payable | |
| (3,113,176 | ) | |
| (3,464,450 | ) |
Long-term portion of
loans payable | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
| (1) | On
March 13, 2023, Garanti Bank extended a long-term loan to Park Place Turkey Limited in the
amount of ₺2,000,000 (or approximately USD$105,386). The loan matures on March 12,
2024, and bears interest at 37.67% per annum. Principal and accrued interest are paid monthly.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company made $61,627 (2022 - $nil) in principal
payments and $18,676 (2022 - $nil) in interest payments. During the three months ended March
31, 2024, the Company made $18,614 in principal payments and $1,216 in interest payments. |
| (2) | On
July 1, 2023, the Company entered into agreements with TR1 Master Fund to borrow $1,065,000
and $1,597,500. The loans were issued with a $65,000 and $97,500 discount, respectively,
and bear an interest rate of 1% per month. The maturity date was December 31, 2023, and the
Company is claiming that the principal of TR1 Master Fund agreed to extend the loans to December
31, 2024. In the event that the loan is repaid in full prior to the maturity date, the minimum
interest payments on the loans are $40,000 and $60,000, respectively. The minimum interest
payments have been recorded on the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive
income (loss) as finance costs. Accrued interest in excess of the minimum interest payments
of $23,900 and $35,850, respectively were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Accretion of the discount recognized on the loans during the period were $63,916 and $96,138,
respectively. If, during the period that any amount of the loan remains outstanding, the
Company issues any equity, the Lender may demand repayment of all or part of the principal
amount of the loan in an amount equal to the aggregate subscription price of the equity offering.
Accrued interest in excess of the minimum interest payments of $31,950 and $47,925, respectively
were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company is currently in discussions
with the lender and has not made any repayments as at the date of these condensed consolidated
interim financial statements (Note 25). |
| (3) | On
July 20, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with 1324025 BC Ltd for CAD$300,000
(USD$228,023). The promissory note bears an interest rate of 6% per annum. The principal
plus all accrued unpaid interest is to be repaid on demand but no later than December 31,
2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, CAD$50,000 (USD$37,717) of the principal balance
was repaid and CAD$7,917 (USD$5,867) in interest was accrued. During the three months ended
March 31, 2024, CAD$3,804 (USD$2,822) in interest was accrued. |
| (4) | On
September 1, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with 2476393 Alberta Ltd for
CAD$546,000 (USD$402,115). The promissory note bears an interest rate of 6% per annum. The
principal plus all accrued unpaid interest is to be repaid on demand but no later than December
31, 2024. As at December 31, 2023, no repayments had been made. During the year ended December
31, 2023, CAD$10,734 (USD$7,954) in interest was accrued. During the three months ended March
31, 2024, the Company entered into a debt settlement agreement to settle the CAD$546,000
(USD$397,948) principal amount. The Company issued 2,730,000 shares at a deemed price of
$0.20 per share resulting in a CAD$109,200 (USD$81,417) loss on extinguishment of loan payable. |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
10.
|
Loans
Payable (continued) |
| (5) | On
November 23, 2023, the Company entered into a short-term non-interest-bearing promissory
note with 1647020 Alberta Ltd. for CAD$12,000 (USD$8,766). During the year ended December
31, 2023, CAD$1,614 (USD $1,179) of the principal had been applied against amounts owed by
the note holder. |
The
Company leases certain assets under lease agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into three new office
leases in Turkey, commencing January 1, 2023, February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023, respectively. The leases all have a five-year term.
The
Company used an incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”) of 35% in determining its lease liabilities. The IBR was derived from
the Company’s assessment of its borrowings in Turkey.
Lease liability | |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Beginning balance | |
$ | 141,695 | | |
$ | 8,609 | |
Additions, cost | |
| - | | |
| 236,201 | |
Interest expense | |
| 9,185 | | |
| 53,831 | |
Lease payments | |
| (8,503 | ) | |
| (85,271 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| (8,830 | ) | |
| (2,458 | ) |
Modification of lease | |
| (80,421 | ) | |
| - | |
Termination of lease | |
| - | | |
| (69,217 | ) |
Ending balance | |
$ | 53,126 | | |
$ | 141,695 | |
As
at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s lease liability is as follows:
Lease liability | |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Current portion of lease liability | |
$ | 10,021 | | |
$ | 19,637 | |
Long-term portion of
lease liability | |
| 43,105 | | |
| 122,058 | |
| |
$ | 53,126 | | |
$ | 141,695 | |
Future
minimum lease payments to be paid by the Company as a lessee as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Operating
lease commitments and lease liability | |
| |
2024 | |
$ | 20,979 | |
2025 | |
| 25,200 | |
2026 | |
| 25,200 | |
2027 | |
| 25,200 | |
Total future minimum lease payments | |
| 96,579 | |
Discount | |
| (43,453 | ) |
Total | |
$ | 53,126 | |
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the terms of the leases commencing February 1, 2023 and March 1, 2023 were modified and the Company
recorded a modification to the lease liability and right-of-use asset of $80,421 and $45,687, respectively, and a gain on lease modification
of $40,473.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, $23,427 (2023 - $23,427) of short-term leases were expensed to the condensed consolidated interim
statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss).
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
12. |
Convertible
debentures |
On
April 20, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to issue 15,000 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of CAD$1,000
per unit, for gross proceeds of CAD$15,000,000 (USD$11,135,145). Each Unit will consist of CAD$1,000 (approximately USD$742) principal
amount secured convertible debenture (“Debenture”) and 333 common share purchase warrants of the Company (the “Warrants”).
Each Warrant will be exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of CAD$2.50 (approximately USD$1.86) and shall
have an expiry date of June 29, 2025.
The
Debentures will mature on April 30, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”) and will accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum, payable
semi-annually. The Company has the ability to redeem the Debentures at any time between the dates of April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2025
at a redemption price of 105% of the principal amount plus any accrued interest. At the holders’ option, the Debentures may be
converted into common shares of the Company at any time, up to the earlier of the Maturity Date and the redemption of the Debentures,
at a conversion price of CAD$3.00 (approximately USD$2.23) per common share.
The
convertible debentures were determined to be a financial instrument comprising a host debt component, a conversion feature classified
as equity, and freestanding warrants classified as equity. The warrants and conversion features were determined to be equity components
because the exercise prices are denominated in the functional currency of the Company. Thus, these components the criterion of an equity
instrument.
The
Company paid an underwriting fee of CAD$1,045,000 (USD$775,748) and issued 300,000 broker warrants (the “Broker Warrants”)
in conjunction with the financing. The Broker Warrants are exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of CAD$2.50
and shall have an expiry date of April 20, 2025. The fair value of the Broker Warrants was estimated to be $216,777 and was determined
using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model using the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate: 3.77%, expected volatility: 100.96%,
dividend yield: 0% and expected life: 2 years.
On
initial recognition, the proceeds were first allocated to the fair value of the host debt component, calculated using a market interest
rate of 16%, which is the market interest rate of a debt instrument with similar terms but without the equity conversion feature. The
residual proceeds were then allocated to the conversion feature and warrant equity components using the relative fair value method.
The
relative fair value of the warrants and conversion features were determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model using the assumptions
set out as follows:
| |
April
20, 2023 | |
Risk-free interest rate | |
| 3.86 | % |
Expected volatility | |
| 101.71
– 119.94 | % |
Dividend yield | |
| 0 | % |
Expected life | |
| 2.03–-
2.19 years | |
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
12. |
Convertible
debentures (continued) |
A
continuity schedule of the Company’s convertible debt is as follows:
Balance as at January
1, 2023 | |
$ | - | |
Issued | |
| 11,135,145 | |
Transaction costs | |
| (992,525 | ) |
Transaction costs allocated to equity | |
| 77,086 | |
Relative fair value of conversion feature | |
| (369,181 | ) |
Relative fair value of Warrants | |
| (495,653 | ) |
Repayment | |
| (709,022 | ) |
Accretion | |
| 578,675 | |
Interest | |
| 931,962 | |
Currency translation
adjustment | |
| 173,232 | |
Balance as at December
31, 2023 | |
$ | 10,329,719 | |
Accretion | |
| 214,789 | |
Interest | |
| 332,916 | |
Currency translation
adjustment | |
| (225,955 | ) |
Balance
as at March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 10,651,469 | |
Current | |
$ | 553,623 | |
Long-term | |
$ | 10,097,846 | |
13. |
Asset
Retirement Obligation |
The
following is a continuity of the Company’s asset retirement obligations:
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Beginning balance | |
$ | 6,247,027 | | |
$ | 5,316,470 | |
Additions | |
| - | | |
| 797,102 | |
Accretion expense | |
| 60,051 | | |
| 219,536 | |
Impact of hyperinflation | |
| - | | |
| (599,096 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | |
| 2,890 | | |
| 603,856 | |
Change in estimate | |
| (262,132 | ) | |
| (90,841 | ) |
Ending balance | |
$ | 6,047,836 | | |
$ | 6,247,027 | |
The
Company’s asset retirement obligations (“ARO”) result from its interest in oil and gas assets including well sites.
The total ARO is estimated based on the Company’s net ownership interest in all sites, estimated costs to reclaim and abandon these
wells and the estimated timing of the costs to be included in future years. The Company estimated the total undiscounted amount required
to settle the ARO as at March 31, 2024 is $16.5 million (December 31, 2023 - $16.5 million). The ARO is calculated using an inflation
rate of 2.5% (December 31, 2023 – 2.5%) and discounted using a risk free rate of 4.37% (December 31, 2023 – 4%) between 10
and 20 years.
During
2023, the Company and TPAO agreed to establish a close out-fund (the “Close-Out Fund”) in a US dollar bank account. The amounts
accumulated in the Close-Out Fund will not be used for any purpose other than to cover the cost of close-out of the SASB project. The
US dollar bank account is held by TPAO. Starting with the July 2023 natural gas revenue, each party agreed to transfer 10% of its revenue
into the Close-Out Fund on a monthly basis, until an amount agreed to by both parties is attained. The Company accounted for its share
in the Close-Out Fund as a long-term deposit (Note 4). As at March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, the Company share of the Close-Out Fund
amounted to $454,395 (December 31, 2023 – $371,124).
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
14. |
Notes
and Amounts Receivable for Equity Issued |
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Notes receivable | |
$ | 97,907 | | |
$ | 97,907 | |
Amounts receivable | |
| 15,402 | | |
| 15,402 | |
| |
$ | 113,309 | | |
$ | 113,309 | |
The
notes receivable bear interest at 5% and are due between September 30, 2021, and July 31, 2023.
The
amounts receivable are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
The
following is a continuity of the Company’s notes and other receivables:
| |
Notes
receivable | | |
Amounts
receivable | | |
Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2022 | |
$ | 1,000,122 | | |
$ | 61,940 | | |
$ | 1,062,062 | |
Repayments | |
| (297,678 | ) | |
| (36,228 | ) | |
| (333,906 | ) |
Settled through RSU repurchase (Note 18) | |
| (604,537 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (604,537 | ) |
Write-off | |
| - | | |
| (10,310 | ) | |
| (10,310 | ) |
Balance, December
31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 97,907 | | |
$ | 15,402 | | |
$ | 113,309 | |
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the interest income totaled $1,113 (2023 - $11,776). During the three months ended March 31, 2024,
the Company recorded a $7,810 loss on the write-off of accrued interest on notes and other receivables. As at March 31, 2024, accrued
interest of $36,636 (December 31, 2023 – $44,262) was included in amounts receivable (Note 3).
The
Company has an unlimited number of common shares authorized with no par value. As at March 31, 2024, 123,230,342 common shares were issued
and outstanding (December 31, 2023 – 115,250,810).
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,509,610 shares for RSU’s which were granted and vested in previous
periods.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 5,370,297 shares with a fair value of $898,341 to settle debt of $742,480 and
recognized a loss on the settlement of $155,861.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,099,625 shares valued at $151,246 for services rendered.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 100,000 shares with a fair value of $142,626 to settle debt of $139,195 and
recognized a loss on the settlement of $3,439.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 202,000 shares for RSU’s which were granted and vested in previous periods
and recognized the value of the shares of $149,390.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, 5,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.60 CAD (approximately US$0.44) were exercised for
gross proceeds of $3,000 CAD (US$2,215).
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
15. |
Common
Stock (continued) |
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued shares for the exercise of options as follows:
| ● | 40,000
common shares for the exercise of 40,000 options at $0.75 CAD (approximately US$0.55) for
cash proceeds of $30,000 CAD (US$21,872). As a result, $18,475 was transferred from option
reserves to share capital; and |
| ● | 70,000
common shares for the exercise of 700,000 options at $2.20 CAD (approximately US$1.62) for
cash proceeds of $154,000 CAD (US$113,717). As a result, $72,050 was transferred from option
reserves to share capital. |
The
Board of Directors adopted the Trillion Energy International Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan (the “2022 Plan”)
effective as of December 1, 2022. The 2022 Plan permits grants of stock options and restricted stock awards and other stock-based awards.
Under
the 2022 Plan, the maximum number of shares of authorized stock that may be delivered is 10% of the total number of shares of common
stock issued and outstanding of the Company as determined on the applicable date of grant of an award under the 2022 Plan. Under the
2022 Plan, the exercise price of each option shall be determined by the Board of Directors, subject to any applicable Exchange approval
or rules, at the time any option or other stock-based award is granted. In no event shall such exercise price be lower than the exercise
price permitted by the Exchange. The vesting schedule for each option or other stock-based award shall be specified by the Board of Directors
at the time of grant, subject to any applicable Exchange approval or rules.
A
continuity of the Company’s outstanding stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the year ended December 31,
2023 is presented below:
| |
Number
of options | | |
Weighted
average exercise price (CAD) | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | |
| 2,300,000 | | |
$ | 1.27 | |
Exercised | |
| (440,000 | ) | |
| 1.65 | |
Expired | |
| (240,000 | ) | |
| 0.79 | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | |
| 1,620,000 | | |
$ | 1.24 | |
Granted | |
| 3,600,000 | | |
| 0.21 | |
Forfeited | |
| (566,000 | ) | |
| 1.32 | |
Outstanding, March
31, 2024 | |
| 4,654,000 | | |
$ | 0.43 | |
Exercisable, March
31, 2024 | |
| 4,129,000 | | |
$ | 0.46 | |
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
16. |
Stock
Options (continued) |
At
March 31, 2024 the Company had the following outstanding stock options:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise
Price | |
Expiry
Date | |
Vested | |
| 620,000 | | |
0.75 CAD | |
September 19, 2024 | |
| 620,000 | |
| 64,000 | | |
0.40 CAD | |
July 31, 2025 | |
| 64,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
1.50 CAD | |
July 26, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
1.90 CAD | |
June 6, 2026 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 150,000 | | |
2.20 CAD | |
October 27, 2025 | |
| 150,000 | |
| 70,000 | | |
2.20 CAD | |
December 9, 2024 | |
| 70,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
2.20 CAD | |
December 9, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
0.30 CAD | |
January 2, 2027 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
0.20 CAD | |
February 12, 2027 | |
| 200,000 | |
| 250,000 | | |
0.20 CAD | |
February 15, 2027 | |
| 250,000 | |
| 500,000 | | |
0.25 CAD | |
February 28, 2027 | |
| 125,000 | |
| 2,450,000 | | |
0.20 CAD | |
March 8, 2027 | |
| 2,450,000 | |
| 4,654,000 | | |
| |
| |
| 4,129,000 | |
As
at March 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options is 2.45 years (December 31, 2023 –
1.26 years).
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized $272,395 (2023 - $51,206) in stock-based compensation expense for options
granted and vested. At March 31, 2024, the Company has $40,705 (December 31, 2023 - $Nil) in unrecognized compensation expense related
to stock options.
The
fair values for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2024 have been estimated using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
| |
2024 | |
Risk-free interest rate | |
| 3.43
– 3.84 | % |
Expected life (years) | |
| 3 | |
Expected volatility | |
| 111
– 118 | % |
Dividend yield | |
| 0 | % |
A
continuity of the Company’s outstanding share purchase warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the year ended December
31, 2023 is presented below:
| |
Number
of warrants | | |
Weighted
average exercise price (CAD) | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | |
| 20,387,538 | | |
$ | 2.33 | |
Issued | |
| 7,402,726 | | |
| 1.88 | |
Expired | |
| (10,000 | ) | |
| 2.17 | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | |
| 27,780,264 | | |
$ | 2.21 | |
Expired | |
| (12,548,559 | ) | |
| 2.25 | |
Outstanding, March
31, 2024 | |
| 15,231,705 | | |
$ | 2.18 | |
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
At
March 31, 2024, the Company had the following outstanding share purchase warrants:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise
Price | |
Expiry
Date |
| 12,529,690 | | |
2.50 CAD | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,288 | | |
1.55 CAD | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,000 | | |
2.50 CAD | |
April 20, 2025 |
| 2,101,727 | | |
0.30 CAD | |
November 28, 2025 |
| 15,231,705 | | |
| |
|
As
at March 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding warrants is 1.30 years (December 31, 2023 – 0.95
years).
The
Company had previously issued warrants in connection with private placements, or debt settlements where the exercise price of such warrants
was denominated in USD. As such the warrants were classified as derivate liabilities. As at December 31, 2023, the fair value of the
warrants were remeasured at $Nil as all the warrants had expired. The Company recognized a gain on the fair value change of $3,840 for
the three months ended March 31, 2023.
18. |
Restricted
Stock Units |
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company granted RSUs as follows:
| ● | On
January 1, 2024, the Company granted 438,000 RSU’s which vest quarterly beginning January
1, 2024. |
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized $57,178 (2023 - $102,417) in stock-based compensation expense for RSUs
granted and vested.
| |
Number
of unvested restricted stock units | | |
Weighted
average fair value per award | |
Balance, December 31, 2022 | |
| – | | |
$ | – | |
Granted | |
| 3,476,659 | | |
| 0.81 | |
Canceled | |
| (30,000 | ) | |
| 2.00 | |
Vested | |
| (3,446,659 | ) | |
| 0.80 | |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | |
| – | | |
| – | |
Granted | |
| 438,000 | | |
| 0.25 | |
Vested | |
| (114,000 | ) | |
| 0.25 | |
Balance, March 31,
2024 | |
| 324,000 | | |
| 0.25 | |
The
Company previously granted certain RSU’s whereby the holder has the right and option to require the Company to withhold up to one
third of the RSU shares awarded to pay the cash equivalent of the market price of the shares on the date of vesting. As a result, a portion
of the value of the RSU’s is recorded as a RSU obligation liability. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company
issued 250,000 shares to settle the RSU obligation liability of $18,398. As at March 31, 2024, the balance of the RSU obligation was
$Nil (December 31, 2023 - $18,398).
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,509,610 shares for RSU’s which were granted and vested in previous
periods. As at March 31, 2024, the Company had 122,400 RSU’s (December 31, 2023 – 1,518,010) outstanding.
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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
19. |
Related
Party Transactions |
At
March 31, 2024, accounts payable and accrued liabilities included $173,243 (December 31, 2023 - $115,526) due to related parties. The
amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, management fees and salaries of $194,705 (2023 - $76,500), director fees of $34,200 (2023 - $40,800),
consulting fees of $105,668 (2023 - $153,922), and stock-based compensation of $272,768 (2023 - $153,922) were incurred to related parties.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,509,610 shares to directors for services performed and for RSU’s which
were granted and vested in previous periods.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 4,906,847 shares with a fair value of $836,921 to directors of the Company
to settle accounts payable of $538,420 and obligation to issue shares of $146,401 and recognized a loss on settlement of $152,101.
As
at March 31, 2024, loans payable included CAD$13,649 (USD$10,081) (December 31, 2023 - CAD$402,115 (USD$420,281)) due to related parties.
The note payable is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and matures on December 31, 2024.
On
September 2, 2020, the CEO signed an employment agreement with the Company in which the CEO shall receive:
● | 20,000
fully vested RSUs upon the first anniversary of the agreement. The amount of RSUs shall be
indexed pro-rata to account for any dilution incurred by subsequent share issuances by the
Company; |
● | If
during the term of the Agreement, the Company completes any cash financing of $5,000,000,
the Company shall issue 50,000 fully vested RSUs and $25,000 for each $5,000,000 raised. |
● | Upon
spudding of the first well by the Company, the Company shall grant 50,000 fully vested RSUs
and 50,000 fully vested RSUs every anniversary of the spud date (condition was met on September
15, 2022). This amount is indexed pro-rata to account for any dilution incurred by subsequent
share issuances by the Company; and |
● | If
during the term of the Agreement, the Company enters into any non-financing transaction,
a cash bonus of USD$100,000 is owed upon the successful closing. |
The
value of these RSUs and the stock-based compensation recognized is $295,818. As at December 31, 2023, the shares for these RSUs have
either been issued or the underlying RSUs were repurchased by the Company.
On
July 15, 2022, the former COO signed an employment agreement with the Company in which the COO shall receive:
● | 25,000
fully vested RSUs upon the first anniversary of the agreement; |
● | 30,000
fully vested RSUs upon the second anniversary of the agreement; |
● | For
each subsequent year, the number of RSUs is determined in context of the market price of
the shares and in respect to the performance of the Company; |
● | A
bonus of 20,000 RSUs plus the sum of $15,000 cash paid upon the successful completion of
the company’s phase A drilling program at the SASB gas field; and |
● | A
bonus of 25,000 RSUs plus the sum of $20,000 cash paid upon the successful completion of
at least an additional seven wells as part of the Company’s phase B drilling program
at the SASB gas field; |
As
the agreement can be terminated at any time, the RSU’s are recognized only upon the conditions above being met. As at December
31, 2023, 25,000 shares valued at $33,111 were owed pursuant to the RSUs granted on the first anniversary of the agreement. During the
three months ended March 31, 2024, the agreement was terminated and no more RSUs were owed.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
20. |
General
and Administrative |
| |
For
the three months ended | |
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
March
31, 2023 | |
Salaries and compensation | |
$ | 1,293,585 | | |
$ | 1,807,723 | |
Professional fees | |
| 58,630 | | |
| 157,385 | |
Investor relations | |
| 70,934 | | |
| 31,199 | |
Office | |
| 48,071 | | |
| 62,923 | |
Advertising | |
| 26,425 | | |
| 17,387 | |
Filing and transfer fees | |
| 15,645 | | |
| 38,538 | |
Travel | |
| 62,827 | | |
| 48,765 | |
Penalties | |
| - | | |
| 19,723 | |
Bank charges and other | |
| 697 | | |
| 1,036 | |
| |
$ | 1,576,814 | | |
$ | 2,184,679 | |
21. |
Segmented
Information |
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company’s operations were in the resource industry in Turkey with head offices
in Canada and a satellite office in Sofia, Bulgaria.
| |
Canada | | |
Turkey | | |
Bulgaria | | |
Total | |
Three months ended March
31, 2024 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Revenue | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 1,321,945 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 1,321,945 | |
Finance cost | |
| 632,580 | | |
| 8,763 | | |
| - | | |
| 641,343 | |
Depletion | |
| - | | |
| 177,477 | | |
| - | | |
| 177,477 | |
Depreciation | |
| 2,121 | | |
| 21,123 | | |
| - | | |
| 23,244 | |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation | |
| - | | |
| 60,051 | | |
| - | | |
| 60,051 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 329,574 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 329,574 | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | |
| 155,861 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 155,861 | |
Gain on net monetary position | |
| - | | |
| 6,349,365 | | |
| - | | |
| 6,349,365 | |
Net income (loss) | |
| (1,172,555 | ) | |
| 2,492,411 | | |
| - | | |
| 1,319,856 | |
As at March 31, 2024 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Non-current assets | |
$ | 32,150 | | |
$ | 56,201,666 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 56,233,816 | |
| |
Canada | | |
Turkey | | |
Bulgaria | | |
Total | |
Three months ended March
31, 2023 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Revenue | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 6,145,939 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 6,145,939 | |
Finance cost | |
| 228,363 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 228,363 | |
Depletion | |
| - | | |
| 1,959,153 | | |
| - | | |
| 1,959,153 | |
Depreciation | |
| 2,091 | | |
| 171,748 | | |
| - | | |
| 173,839 | |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation | |
| - | | |
| 52,732 | | |
| - | | |
| 52,732 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 153,922 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 153,922 | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | |
| 3,439 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 3,439 | |
Gain on net monetary position | |
| - | | |
| 2,708,433 | | |
| - | | |
| 2,708,433 | |
Net income (loss) | |
| (1,439,192 | ) | |
| 3,711,473 | | |
| (882 | ) | |
| 2,271,399 | |
As at December 31, 2023 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Non-current assets | |
$ | 35,021 | | |
$ | 53,710,753 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 53,745,774 | |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
21. |
Segmented
Information (continued) |
The
Company’s breakdown of net revenue by product segment is as follows:
| |
For
the three months ended | |
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
March
31, 2023 | |
Oil | |
$ | 838,115 | | |
$ | 626,774 | |
Gas | |
| 483,830 | | |
| 5,519,165 | |
| |
$ | 1,321,945 | | |
$ | 6,145,939 | |
The
Company incurs royalties of 12.5%. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid royalties totaling $228,085 (2023 - $746,390).
The
Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern to support
its business plan, as well as to ensure that the Company is able to meet its financial obligations as they become due.
The
basis for the Company’s capital structure is dependent on the Company’s expected business growth and changes in business
environment. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares through private placement, incur debt or return
capital to members.
The
Company is dependent upon external financings to fund activities. In order to carry future projects and pay administrative costs, the
Company will utilize its existing working capital and raise additional funds as needed. Management reviews its capital management approach
on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. The Company is not subject
to externally imposed capital requirements.
23. |
Financial
Instruments and Risk Management |
The
Company is exposed, through its operations, to the following financial risks:
a) | Market
risk |
b) | Credit
risk |
c) | Liquidity
risk |
The
Company is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Company’s objectives, policies,
and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further quantitative information in respect of these risks
is presented throughout these consolidated financial statements.
There
have been no substantive changes in the Company’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, polices and processes
for managing those risks or the methods used to measure them from previous reported periods unless otherwise stated in the note. The
overall objective of management is to set policies that seek to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the Company’s
competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding these policies are set out below.
Market
risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as foreign currency exchange, interest rates and equity price
risk.
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
23. |
Financial
Instruments and Risk Management (continued) |
Foreign
currency risk:
Foreign
currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated
in currencies that differ from the respective functional currency. The Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to currency risk as it
has transactions denominated in currencies that are different from their functional currencies. The Company does not hedge its exposure
to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
As
at March 31, 2024, the Company’s significant foreign exchange currency exposure on its financial instruments, expressed in USD
was as follows:
If
the CAD strengthened or weakened against the USD by 10% the exchange rate fluctuation would impact net loss by $1,234,173 at March 31,
2024 (December 31, 2023 - $954,252).
Interest
rate risk:
Interest
rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The interest earned on cash
is insignificant and the Company does not rely on interest income to fund its operations. The Company does not have significant debt
facilities with variable interest rates and is therefore not exposed to interest rate risk.
Other
price risk:
Other
price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market
prices. The Company does not hold equity investments in other entities and therefore is not exposed to a significant risk.
Credit
risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations.
The
Company is subject to credit risk on its cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable which consists primarily of trade receivables
and notes and amounts receivable for equity issued. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss on cash and cash equivalents by placing
its cash with a high-quality financial institution. Exposure to credit loss notes and amounts receivable for equity issued is limited
by entering into these types of transactions with related parties and entities that are well known to the Company.
The
Company only has two customers. The Company mitigates credit risk by evaluating the creditworthiness of customers prior to conducting
business with them and monitoring its exposure for credit losses with existing customers. One of the customers is the largest oil refinery
in Turkey. The other customer provides letters of credit to be used by the Company in the event of default. As at March 31, 2024, all
of the Company’s trade receivables are current (< 30 days outstanding).
The
Company’s maximum credit exposure is $1,394,740 (December 31, 2023 - $2,848,457).
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
23. |
Financial
Instruments and Risk Management (continued) |
Liquidity
risk arises from the Company’s general and capital financing needs. The Company continuously monitors and reviews both actual and
forecasted cash flows, and also matches the maturity profile of financial assets and liabilities, when feasible. The Company anticipates
increases in revenue in future periods resulting from the completion of an additional well subsequent to the period end. Historically,
the Company’s sources of funding has been through equity and debt financings. The Company’s access to financing is uncertain.
There can be no assurance of continued access to significant debt or equity funding.
The
table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Company’s contractual cashflows.
As at March
31, 2024 | |
Less
than 1 year | | |
1
– 2 years | | |
Later
than 2 years | | |
Total | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
$ | 14,784,024 | | |
$ | | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 14,784,024 | |
Loans payable | |
| 3,113,176 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 3,113,176 | |
Lease liability | |
| 20,979 | | |
| 50,400 | | |
| 25,200 | | |
| 96,579 | |
Convertible debt | |
| 1,332,547 | | |
| 11,733,207 | | |
| - | | |
| 13,065,754 | |
Total liabilities | |
$ | 19,250,726 | | |
$ | 11,783,607 | | |
$ | 25,200 | | |
$ | 31,059,533 | |
As at December
31, 2023 | |
Less
than 1 year | | |
1
– 2 years | | |
Later
than 2 years | | |
Total | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
$ | 14,065,019 | | |
$ | | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 14,065,019 | |
Loans payable | |
| 3,464,450 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 3,464,450 | |
Lease liability | |
| 58,919 | | |
| 116,651 | | |
| 60,921 | | |
| 236,491 | |
RSU obligation | |
| 18,398 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 18,398 | |
Convertible debt | |
| 1,361,525 | | |
| 11,988,362 | | |
| - | | |
| 13,349,887 | |
Total liabilities | |
$ | 18,968,311 | | |
$ | 12,105,013 | | |
$ | 60,921 | | |
$ | 31,134,245 | |
The
Company calculated the period income tax expense using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings. During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized deferred income taxes of $854,952 (2023 - $Nil).
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
25. |
Commitments
and Contingencies |
Close-out
Fund
The
Company has committed to contribute to the Close-Out Fund (Note 13) and is required to deposit 10% of natural gas revenue from the SASB
project into the Close-Out Fund until an amount agreed to by both parties is attained. The amount accumulated in the Close-Out Fund will
not be used for any purpose other than to cover the cost of close-out of the SASB project.
Arbitration
The
Company through its’ subsidiary PPE Turkey has advanced arbitration against an offshore drilling rig contractor for $20.3 million
for gross negligent and breach of contact involving health and safety issues during the prior year drilling program resulting in loss
and damages to Company (the “Trillion Losses”). Liability is not admitted, the litigation is at the inception, and thus,
legal counsel has advised that is it too soon to predict the outcome or the quantum of damages that will be assessed. The Company is
confident that its case has merit.
The
Company and its subsidiary PPE Turkey is defending an action brought by the same drilling contractor in Europe to which it has advanced
an arbitration claim, for drilling services and lost profits seeking $5 million. As no document disclosure has occurred at this time,
and the litigation is at its inception, legal counsel has been unable to provide an opinion on the merits of the action or defenses.
In
accordance with guidance for contingent assets and liabilities, no provision for any potential recovery of the Trillion Losses will be
made until recovery is virtually certain. If the Company’s claim is successful, the award will exceed the amount, if any, that
is payable to the drilling contractor in its claim, notwithstanding the same, the Company has evaluated the two competing actions separately.
As such, the Company has recorded an amount in accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the disputed drilling services for $3 million,
and has not yet recorded, due to the status of its arbitration claim, any asset amount for its $20.3 million claim against the drilling
contractor. Once legal opinion as to the likely outcome has been obtained, the Company intends to revise the contingent amounts.
Maturity
date of TR1 Master Fund loans
The
Company has two loan agreements dated July 1, 2023 with TR1 Master Fund whereby the Company owes $2,902,125 in principal and accrued
interest as at March 31, 2024 (Note 10). An agent for the receiver of TR1 Master Fund has demanded payment of the loans as the loans
indicate that they were due on December 31, 2023. The Company is claiming that the principal of TR1 Master Fund agreed to extend the
loans to December 31, 2024. Negotiations on repayment of the loans with the agent of the receiver for TR1 Master Fund are ongoing.
On
April 2, 2024, the Company issued 333 common shares pursuant to the conversion of CAD$1,000 of principal convertible debentures.
The
Company announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 20,000,000 units at a price of CAD$0.09 per unit (the “Units”),
for aggregate gross proceeds of up to a maximum of CAD$1,800,000 (the “Offering”), with each Unit comprised of one common
share of the Company and one share purchase warrant (“Warrant”), each Warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD$0.18 per share
for a period of two years from issuance. The Warrants will include an acceleration provision whereby if the Company's common shares
trade at a price equal to or greater than CAD$0.35 for a period of seven (7) consecutive trading days, the Company may accelerate the
expiry of the Warrants.
The
Company may pay a cash finder's fee to qualified non-related parties of up to 7% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and issue a number
of broker warrants ("Broker Warrants") that is up to 7% of the number of Units sold pursuant to the Offering. Each Broker Warrant
will entitle the holder to one (1) common share and is exercisable at a price of CAD$0.09 per share for a period of two (2) years from
the date of issuance.
On
May 28, 2024, the Company closed the first tranche of the Offering and raised gross proceeds of CAD$1,190,914 through sale of 13,232,373
Units. Net proceeds amounted to CAD$1,141,050 after cash finder’s fees of $49,864. In addition, the Company issued 540,041 Broker
Warrants in connection with the first tranche of the Offering.
Exhibit
99.2
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
MANAGEMENT
DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Stated
in United States dollars)
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Caution
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements |
3 |
Management’s
Responsibility for Financial Statements |
4 |
Overview |
4 |
Overall
Performance |
8 |
Results
of Operations |
8 |
Reconciliation
of Use of Proceeds from Financing Activities: |
9 |
Summary
of Quarterly Results |
10 |
Liquidity
and Capital Resources |
11 |
Transactions
with Related Parties |
14 |
Risk
Management |
14 |
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements |
16 |
Disclosure
of Outstanding Share Data |
16 |
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates |
17 |
Commitments
and Contingencies |
20 |
Subsequent
Events |
21 |
TRILLION
ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.
MANAGEMENT
DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Expressed
in United States Dollars)
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide readers of our
financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity,
and certain other factors that may affect our future results. This MD&A was prepared effective May 29, 2024.
Our
MD&A should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Trillion Energy International
Inc., (“Trillion Energy”, the “Company”, “we”, and “our”) and the related notes thereto
for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022 and the related notes thereto. Unless otherwise noted, all currency amounts are in US dollars.
The
unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, are prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Caution
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain
statements in this report are forward-looking statements which reflect management’s expectations regarding future growth, results
of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, the Company’s ability to meet financial commitments and its ability
to raise funds when required. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements
regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results, performance, or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can
be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company
will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views and are based on certain assumptions
and speak only as of the date of this report. These assumptions, which include management’s current expectations, the global economic
environment, and the Company’s ability to manage its operating costs, may prove to be incorrect. Several risks and uncertainties
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
There
is a significant risk that such forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. Investors are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. The Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by law.
Actual
performance, achievement or other realities could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements
or information in this MD&A and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements or
information. Further, any forward-looking statement or information speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the
Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information to reflect information, events, results,
circumstances, realities or otherwise after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events,
except as required by law, including securities laws. All forward-looking statements and information contained in this MD&A and other
documents of the Company are qualified by such cautionary statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for
management to predict all such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the
extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual realities to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statements.
In
addition, forward-looking statements, and information herein, including financial information, is based on certain assumptions relating
to the business and operations of the Company. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and forward-looking information in
this MD&A, and the documents incorporated by reference herein, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not
to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There is no assurance that such statements and information will prove to be accurate as
actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this MD&A.
Management’s
Responsibility for Financial Statements
The
information provided in this MD&A, including the audited consolidated financial statements, are the responsibility of management.
In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, estimates are sometimes necessary to make a determination of the future
values for certain assets or liabilities. Management believes such estimates have been based on careful judgments and have been properly
reflected in the accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements. Management maintains a system of internal controls
to provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s assets are safeguarded and to facilitate the preparation of relevant and timely
information.
Overview
Trillion
Energy International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, (collectively referred to as the “Company”) is a Canadian based
oil and gas exploration and production company with operations primarily in Turkiye. The Company’s shares trade on the Canadian
Securities Exchange under the symbol “TCF” where it was added to the CSE 25 Index. The Company also trades on the OTCQB under
the symbol “TRLEF” and the Frankfurt exchange under the symbol Z620. A class of the Company’s warrants trade on the
CSE under the symbol TCF.WT.
The
Company is focused on oil and gas exploration in Turkiye. The Company has drilled six successful development gas wells (two in 2022 and
four in 2023) at its conventional natural gas project, the SASB gas field located in the Black Sea, Turkiye, where it has initiated a
multi-well development program. Trillion has a 49% interest in the SASB gas field. In addition, the Company produces oil from the Cendere
field in Turkiye, a long-term low decline oil field where it holds a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest.
The
Company recently entered into a farm-in agreement on three oil exploration blocks (M47, M46c,d) (the “Oil Blocks”) totalling
acres 374,325 within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. The Company is currently negotiating a joint
operating agreement in respect of the Oil Blocks.
Strategic
Focus
Trillion’s
strategy is to increase production and reserves at its 12,385 hectare SASB natural gas field and capitalize on high regional gas prices
to generate cash flow and build shareholder value through a multi-well drilling program.
After
drilling five successful long reach directional wells and one re-completion at SASB, Trillion will continue to perform several new perforations
of existing wells and install velocity string production tubing, pumps, gas lift to optimize production and reduce well downtime. Trillion
is currently undertaking work programs to optimize production and reduce downtime on the SASB Field to ensure all 6 previously drilled
and completed wells are able to produce concurrently and with less than 90% downtime on a managed basis.
Trillions
short term focus is on increasing production on eight wells at the SASB gas field. As in most oil and gas fields, the past production
history is a useful analog for predicting future production trends and results, and as such, our focus is on repeating the production
rates previously achieved from legacy wells drilled over 10 years ago.
For
the 2024-2025 SASB drilling program, several sidetrack wells have been engineered and are drill ready. These wells are expected to be
drilled first, followed by several stratigraphic exploration prospects. New re-processing of 3D seismic is expected to be completed during
2024. The new 3D seismic re-processing is expected to define stratigraphic exploration targets as well as to delineate reserves in structural
traps.
In
addition, the Company has entered into a farm-in agreement with Derkim Poliüretan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to earn a 50% working &
revenue interest in three oil exploration blocks (the “Oil Blocks”) comprised of 151,484 hectares (374,325 acres)
within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. The Company is currently negotiating the Joint Operating
Agreement, will trigger certain work commitments to Trillion over a three year period. To earn the 50% the Company must acquire 351 km
of 2D seismic in 2023 and drill several wells in 2024.
Developments
of the Business
Trillion
Energy International Inc. an oil and gas producer in Europe. The Company’s current focus is on increasing conventional natural
gas production at its SASB field located in the Black Sea, Turkey where it has initiated a multi-well development drilling program “the
SASB Development Program”. In addition, it produces oil from the Cendere field, a long-term low decline oil field. It also has
an exploration license in Bulgaria which is currently inactive, which is a coal bed methane generated natural gas prospect. Late 2023
the Company entered into a farm-in agreement to earn into an exploration oil block in SE Turkiye.
In
April 2023, the Company raised gross proceeds of CAD $15 million (US$11.1 million) under a bought deal for further development of the
SASB field. Each Unit will consist of CAD$1,000 principal amount secured convertible debenture (“Debenture”) and 333 common
share purchase warrants of the Company (the “Warrants”). Each Warrant will be exercisable for one common share of the Company
at an exercise price of CAD$2.50 and shall have an expiry date of June 29, 2025.
On
31st July the Company announced a farm-in agreement to earn a 50% working and revenue interest in three new exploration block
in South East Turkey called Cudi-Gabar. The Company has commenced seismic work on block M-47
By
August 2023 the Company announced the completion of its drilling programme having drilled five new wells and recompleted one well. The
Company then commenced installing new wellheads. To address the water loading issues the Company has engaged outside consultants and
is in the process of installing artificial lift pumps. GLJ have reviewed their reserve report which is included in the MD&A.
On
September 15, 2023 the Company announced a Consolidation of its shares on a 5 to 1 basis, therefore 5 pre-consolidation shares was equivalent
to 1 post consolidation share. On that date 389,677,325 shares were outstanding and following the consolidation 77,935,465 shares were
outstanding.
During
October 2023, additional perforations to existing wells were made and a booster compressor was added to the field to reduce back pressure
for gas entering the Cayagzi gas processing facility. During November, 2023, the Company received a report from a third party consulting
firm on how to increase production on the six wells. The Company is evaluating the report and intends to put many of the recommendations
into action plans.
On
November 28, 2023 the Company announced a closing for a CAD$10.8 million public offering. Proceeds (net of costs and commissions) were
for further development of the SASB field; payment of certain debts related to the drilling programme and general working capital.
In
December 2023 the Company announced completion of its 3D seismic reprocessing of the SASB field which is now being interpreted.
The
Company obtained a third-party report update to its natural gas reserves effective December 31, 2023 “the Update Report”,
which estimated the Company’s proved and probable conventional natural gas reserves to have increased to 63.7 BCF compared
48.6 BCF as at December 31 2022. The below table summarizes the reserves estimates contained in the Update Report together with comparative
figures:
| |
Conventional | |
| |
Natural Gas | |
| |
(Bcf) | | |
(Bcf) | | |
| |
| |
Dec. 31 | | |
Dec. 31 | | |
% | |
| |
2023* | | |
2022* | | |
Change | |
Proved | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Producing | |
| 1.44 | | |
| 2.7 | | |
| -46.46 | % |
Developed Non-Producing | |
| 9.56 | | |
| 0.0 | | |
| - | |
Undeveloped | |
| .9.53 | | |
| 8.8 | | |
| 7.4 | % |
Total Proved | |
| 20.53 | | |
| 11.6 | | |
| 76.98 | % |
Total Probable | |
| 43.17 | | |
| 37.1 | | |
| 16,36 | % |
Total Proved Plus Probable | |
| 63.70 | | |
| 48.6 | | |
| 31.07 | % |
Total Possible | |
| 46.68 | | |
| 35.7 | | |
| 30.75 | % |
Total PPP | |
| 110.38 | | |
| 84.3 | | |
| 30.84 | % |
*
Trillion 49% interest, before income taxes and royalties
The
Company’s reserves were evaluated by GLJ, Ltd. (“GLJ”), in accordance with the definitions, standards and procedures
contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook maintained by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter)
(“COGEH”) and National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”) and
are based on the Company’s reserves as evaluated by GLJ in their report with an effective date of December 31, 2023 (the “Reserve
Report”). GLJ is an independent qualified reserves evaluator as defined in NI 51-101. Additional reserves information as required
under NI 51-101 is included in the Company’s statement of reserves data and other oil and gas information on Form 51-101F1 filed
on SEDAR 25 April 2024.
Turkey
The
Company primarily operates in Turkey, where it owns two key production assets; an interest in the producing Cendere oil field (“Cendere”)
and a natural gas field located in the South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB” or the “SASB Gas Field”). Cendere is
a mature long-term low decline oil field. The second asset is the SASB natural gas field, a producing shallow water development to which
the Company is currently focused on increasing production by drilling new wells. Additionally the Company has entered into a farm-in
agreement to develop a 50% working and revenue interest in a new exploration block in Cudi-Gabar area, and is currently negotiating a
joint operating agreement for.
Cendere
The
Company has a 19.6% interest in the Cendere oil field located in Southeast Turkey all except certain wells. At March 31, 2023, the gross
oil production rate for the producing wells in Cendere was 570 bbls/day (barrels per day); the average daily 2023 Q1 gross production
rate for the field was 517 bbls/day. At the end of March 2024, oil was sold at a price of approximately US$82 per barrel (“bbl”).At
March 31, 2024, the Cendere field was producing 109 barrels of oil per day net to the Company; and averaged 101 barrels per day during
2024 Q1 net to the Company. On October 13, 2022, the joint production lease the Company holds in the region was extended to July 6, 2031.
SASB
The
Company’s interest in SASB is 49%. SASB has several natural gas fields, four production platforms plus 18 kilometers of subsea
pipelines connecting the gas fields to an onshore gas processing facility. SASB is located off the North West coast of Turkey in the
Black Sea. Total gross production to date from the four fields is over 43 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”).
The
Company commenced the SASB Development Program during September 2022, at which time the Uranus Rig mobilized to the license block from
Romania. The drilling rig was then positioned at the Akcakoca platform upon which it drilled South Akcakoca, re-completed Akcakoca-3,
drilled Akcakoca West 1 and Guluc 2. In addition, Bayhanli 2 and Alapli 2 were drilled off different tripods. Those 5 new wells and one
recompletion were put on production, thus generating revenue for the company. The wells experienced water loading due to the large production
tubing size and currently all gas pay in the wells will be perforated and production tubing changed to a smaller diameter .
As
at March 31, 2024 the gross gas production rate for SASB was 11.47 MMcfd, net to Company was 5.62 Currently natural gas is currently
being sold at about US$10/mcf domestically in Turkey. The average monthly natural gas sale price year to date for 2024 was approximately
US$11 .01/ mcf.
The
Company also plans to evaluate exploration opportunities around the SASB development license area, which is currently 12,385 hectares.
The Company is currently reprocessing the existing 3D seismic with new technology and gathering additional data to determine and propose
new exploration work programs in and around the SASB block. Such new technology is expected to improve the resolution of the data, define
new exploration targets and delineate new reserves and resources on SASB.
Oil
Exploration Licences M46c,d and M47
In
addition, the Company has entered into a farm-in agreement with Derkim Poliüretan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to earn a 50% working &
revenue interest in three oil exploration blocks (the “Oil Blocks”) comprised of 151,484 hectares (374,325 acres)
within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. To earn the 50% the Company must acquire 351 km of 2D seismic
in 2023 and drill 4 wells in 2024.
To
date, roughly 50% of the required seismic has been acquired, before a pause had to be taken due to winter weather.
Bulgaria
Coal bed methane license
In
October of 2010, the Company was awarded an exploration permit for the “Vranino 1-11 Block”, a 98,205 acre oil and gas exploration
land located in Dobrudja Basin, Bulgaria, by the Bulgarian Counsel of Ministers. On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement
for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Prospecting and Exploration in the Vranino 1-11 Block with the Ministry of Economy and Energy of Bulgaria
(the “License Agreement”). The initial term of the License Agreement is five years. This five-year period will commence once
the Bulgarian regulatory authorities approve of the Company’s work programs for the permit area and the Company completes an environmental
impact assessment (“EIA”). The License Agreement (or applicable legislation) provides for possible extension periods for
up to five additional years during the exploration phase, as well as the conversion of the License Agreement to an exploitation concession,
which can last for up to 35 years. Under the License Agreement, the Company will submit a yearly work program that is subject to the
approval of the Bulgarian regulatory authorities.
During
the fall of 2022, the Company consulted with local counsel and an environmental consultant but was unable to determine whether it would
be able to obtain the license. In October and November 2022, management made repeated efforts to obtain a visa to visit Bulgaria and
seek clarification on the status of the license, however the visa applications were declined. The Company thus determined it would dispose
of the Bulgaria property and that it would obtain the options to do so.
Overall
Performance
Revenues
significantly decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 as a result of the
water logging issues and reduced commodity prices. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized net income of
$1,319,856 compared to a net income of $2,271,399 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The change is primarily due to the reduced
gas production from the water logging issue which has been addressed by management and lower commodity sales prices.
The
Company’s cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2024 yielded a net decrease of cash for $752,599, primarily due to the
reduced revenues from Gas Production.
The
Company’s oil and gas assets increased as a result of the continued investment into operations during the three months ended March
31, 2024 The Company also reduced its operating costs during the Quarter.
The
following table sets forth selected financial information for the Company for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 and
should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes thereto
for such periods.
The
condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) and are expressed in United States dollars.
Results
of Operations
Three
months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023
The
net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by $951,543 to $1,319,856 compared to the net income of $2,271,399 recognized
during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Factors
contributing to the net income (loss) for the three-month periods included the following:
Revenue
Revenues
decreased by $4,823,994 from $6,145,939 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $1,321,945 for the three months ended March 31,
2024. The decrease is primarily due to a decline in the natural gas revenues due to reduced production from SASB gas field due to waterlogging
issues, and reduced gas prices during the period.
Expenses
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred production expenses related to its Turkey operations of $1,320,648 (2023
- $1,361,361), depletion charges of $177,477 (2023 - $1,959,153), depreciation expense of $23,244 (2023 - $173,839) and asset retirement
obligation accretion expense of $60,051 (2023 – $52,732). Production expenses showed a modest reduction. Depletion decreased by
$1,781,676 as a result of the decrease in production levels and increase in carrying value on the SASB property, while depreciation expenses
decreased due to the sale of equipment and reduction in office premises and equipment. The modest increase in accretion of asset retirement
costs is due to new wells added during 2023.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had general and administrative expenses of $1,576,814, compared to $2,184,679 for
the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction in the staffing after the drilling program ended
plus a reorganization of the Turkish offices and reduction in office premises.
Geological
and geophysical expenses increased to $705,184 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $90,579 during the same period in 2023.
This was due to increased activity to develop a plan for the water-logging issues and seismic work performed on the new Oil Block.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $329,574 compared to $153,922 for the three months
ended March 31, 2023, related to the vesting of stock options and RSU’s.
Other
Income (Expense)
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had other income of $5,045,855 compared to other income of $2,101,725 for the three
months ended March 31, 2023. Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 consists mainly of a gain on net monetary position
of $6,349,365 (2023 - $2,708,433). This is partially offset by a foreign exchange loss of $565,913 (2023 - $403,693) and a finance cost
of $641,343 (2023 – $228,363). The increase in finance cost incurred in Q1 2024 is primarily related to interest and accretion
recognized on debentures issued during Q2 2023. The foreign exchange loss is due to the further devaluation of the Turkish Lira during
Q1 2024. The net monetary gain is a result of Turkey being designated a hyper-inflationary economy as of April 1, 2022 for accounting
purposes. There was a small gain recognized on the modification of a lease.
Total
Assets
As
at March 31, 2024, total assets increased by $672,997 from $58,610,428 as at December 31, 2023 to $59,283,425 as at March 31, 2024. The
increase in total assets was primarily a result of an increase in oil and gas properties of $2,431,364 offset by a reduction in prepaid
expenses and amounts receivable. The increase in oil and gas reflect continued work performed in the Company’s SASB fields in Turkey
and the effect of hyperinflation.
Total
Non-current Liabilities
Total
non-current liabilities as at March 31, 2024 increased by $394,239 from $18,603,260 as at December 31, 2023 to $18,997,499 as at March
31, 2024. The increase in total non-current financial liabilities was primarily due to an increase in deferred tax liability of $677,164,
offset by reductions in lease liabilities, convertible debt and asset retirement obligations.
Reconciliation
of Use of Proceeds from Financing Activities:
In November 2023, the Company raised approximately CAD$10.1 million (or US$7.1 million), net of commissions and fees, under a short form
prospectus. Below is a reconciliation of the use of proceeds, which did not materially differ from the Company’s budgeted use of
proceeds.
Expenditure | |
Amount(1) | |
| |
$ | |
SASB Gas Field well workovers and further development | |
$ | 1,600,000 | |
Repayment of the Loans | |
$ | 3,567,750 | |
Working capital and reduction of payables | |
$ | 4,906,696 | |
Total | |
$ | 10,074,446 | |
(1)
Net proceeds after commissions and fees, expenses in respect to the offering
Summary
of Quarterly Results
The
financial information in the following tables summarizes selected financial information for the Company for the last eight quarters which
was derived from annual financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and are expressed in United States dollars.
| |
March 31, 2024 ($) | | |
December 31, 2023 ($) | | |
September 30, 2023 ($) | | |
June
30, 2023 ($) | |
Revenue | |
| 1,321,945 | | |
| 2,722,489 | | |
| 5,028,124 | | |
| 2,992,142 | |
Net Income (Loss) | |
| 1,319,856 | | |
| (8,434,326 | ) | |
| 7,387,866 | | |
| (2,280,386 | ) |
Net Income (Loss) per share (basic and diluted) | |
| (0.01 | ) | |
| (0.11 | ) | |
| 0.09 | | |
| (0.03 | ) |
Net and comprehensive income (Loss) | |
| (1,671,966 | ) | |
| (5,925,933 | ) | |
| 6,528,318 | | |
| (13,628,606 | ) |
| |
March 31, 2023 ($) | | |
December 31, 2022 ($) | | |
September
30 2022 ($) | | |
June
30, 2022 ($) | |
Revenue | |
| 6,145,939 | | |
| 5,785,661 | | |
| 1,077,770 | | |
| 1,497,973 | |
Net Income (Loss) | |
| 2,271,399 | | |
| (1,771,950 | ) | |
| (2,464,875 | ) | |
| 46,246 | |
Net Income (Loss) per share (basic and diluted) | |
| 0.03 | | |
| (0.02 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| 0.00 | |
Net and comprehensive income (Loss) | |
| 2,969,187 | | |
| (3,051,624 | ) | |
| (4,096,807 | ) | |
| (820,751 | ) |
Summary
of Results During Prior Eight Quarters
Net
income increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, by $9,754,182 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023, from
a net loss of $8,434,326 to a net income of $1,319,856. The increase is primarily due to a gain of $6,349,365 recognized in Q1 2024 as
a result of hyperinflationary accounting compared to a gain of $1,845,256 in the three months ended December 31, 2023. Furthermore, a
foreign exchange loss of $565,913 was recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to a loss of $4,225,230 in the prior
quarter. Furthermore, the Company earned $1,321,945 in revenues during the current quarter compared to $2,722,489 in the prior quarter.
Additionally, the Company recorded deferred income tax expense of $854,952 in Q1 2024 compared to $1,860,326 in Q4 2023.
Net
loss increased for the three months ended December 31, 2023, by $15,822,192 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023, from
a net income of $7,387,866 to a net loss of $8,434,326. The increase is primarily due to a gain of $10,625,159 recognized in Q3 as a
result of hyperinflationary accounting compared to a gain of $1,845,256 in the three months ended December 31, 2023. Furthermore, a foreign
exchange loss of $4,225,230 was recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to a loss of $1,892,112 in the prior quarter.
Furthermore, the Company earned $2,722,489 in revenues during the current quarter compared to $5,028,124 in the prior quarter. Additionally,
the Company recorded deferred income tax expense of $1,860,326 in Q4 2023; no tax expense was recognized for Q3 2023.
Net
loss increased for the three months ended September 30, 2023, by $9,668,252 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, from a
net loss of $2,280,386 to a net income of $7,387,866. The change is primarily due to a foreign exchange loss $1,892,112 recognized in
Q3 of as a result of the weakening Turkish currency compared to the US dollar. Further, a gain of $10,625,159 was recognized during Q3
as a result of hyperinflationary accounting compared to a gain of $3,804,714 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Net
loss increased for the three months ended June 30, 2023, by $4,551,785 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, from a net
income of $2,271,399 to a net loss of $2,280,386. The change is primarily due a foreign exchange loss of $4,475,689 recognized in Q2
of as a result of the weakening Turkish currency compared to the US dollar.
Net
income increased for the three months ended March 31, 2023, by $4,043,349 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022, from
a net loss of $1,771,950 to a net income of $2,271,399. The change is primarily due an impairment charge of $3,101,343 recognized in
Q4 of 2022 on the Bulgaria license due to inactivity and to an increase in revenues during the quarter due to production increases at
the SASB gas fields.
Net
loss decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2022, by $692,925 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, from
a net loss of $2,464,875 to a net loss of $1,771,950. The increase is primarily due to an increase in revenues during the quarter due
to an increase in the price of oil and gas in 2022 compared to 2021 coupled with production increases at the SASB gas fields.
Net
loss increased for the three months ended September 30, 2022, by $2,511,121 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022, from a
net income of $46,246 to a net loss of $2,464,875. The increase is primarily due to $1,410,291 in stock-based compensation recognized
in the three months ended September 30, 2022 as a result of the grant of options and accrual of RSUs compared to $Nil for the three months
ended June 30, 2022. This is coupled with a decrease of $420,203 in revenue as a result of reduced gas production in the month of September.
Net
loss decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2022 by $1,977,421 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022 from a net loss
of $1,931,175 to a net income of $46,246. The decrease is primarily due to a loss from the change in fair value of derivative liabilities
of $568,773 recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to a gain of $207,603 from the change in fair value of derivative
liabilities recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a total change of $776,376. Foreign exchange rates also
fluctuated such that a gain of $449,745 was recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to a loss of $121,125 was recognized
for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Revenues increased by $484,348 primarily as a result of fluctuating oil sales prices between
Q1 2022 and Q2 2022.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
following table summarizes our liquidity position in USD:
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
Cash | |
| 435,846 | | |
| 1,188,445 | |
Working capital (deficit) | |
| (15,411,235 | ) | |
| (12,929,942 | ) |
Total assets | |
| 59,283,425 | | |
| 58,610,428 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 37,458,343 | | |
| 36,397,856 | |
Stockholders’ equity (deficiency) | |
| 21,825,082 | | |
| 22,212,572 | |
As
at March 31, 2024, working capital deficit was $15,411,235 in comparison to a working capital deficit of $12,929,942 as at December 31,
2023. The $2,481,293 increase in working capital deficit is primarily attributable to a decrease in cash of $752,599, increase in accrued
interest payable on convertible debt of $326,531 and a reduction in accounts receivable by $634,451. The Company also saw an increase
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $719,005.
The
Company estimates that it will be required to raise further funds to cover its plan of operations over the next 12 months through debt
or equity or a combination of both. See – “Subsequent Events” below.
Operating,
Investing and Financing Activities
The
chart below highlights the Company’s cash flows:
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
March 31, 2023 | |
Net cash provided by (used in): | |
| | | |
| | |
Operating activities | |
| (12,597 | ) | |
| 5,251,683 | |
Investing activities | |
| (703,015 | ) | |
| (5,941,754 | ) |
Financing activities | |
| (27,117 | ) | |
| 2,174,501 | |
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | |
| (9,870 | ) | |
| (21,575 | ) |
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | |
| (752,599 | ) | |
| 1,462,855 | |
Cash
Used in Operating Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $12,597, compared to $5,251,683 cash provided by operating
activities for three months ended March 31, 2023. The current period net income of $1,321,856 was coupled with $3,479,293 in changes
in working capital items and offset by $4,811,746 in net non-cash items for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This compares to a
net income of $2,271,399, partially offset by $3,183,829 in changes in working capital items for the three months ended March 31, 2023
and $203,545 in net non-cash items.
Cash
Used in Investing Activities
Net
cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $703,015, compared to $5,941,754 used for the three
months ended March 31, 2023. Oil and gas properties expenditures decreased to $210,869 from $19,927,785 in the comparative period and
property and equipment expenditures decreased to $4,860 from $47,344 in the comparative period. In the prior period, the Company also
had $14,033,375 in advances from JV Partners compared to nil in the current period.
Cash
Provided by Financing Activities
We
have funded our business to date from sales of our common stock through private placements and loans from shareholders.
Net
cash used by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $27,117, compared to cash provided by financing activities
of $2,174,501 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. In the comparative period cash from financing activities was primarily related
to $2,105,386 in proceeds, of loans payable
Future
Operating Requirements
Our
current plan of operation is to increase production from the SASB field through artificial lift and smaller production tubing to ramp
up cashflow to use cashflow to improve working capital. The funding for this plan and to pay down accounts payable will come from existing
revenues streams,, proceeds from sale of excess inventory from the previous drilling program and proceeds from sale of Cendere field.
Through the same of inventory and Cendere oil field sale, the Company believes this will be sufficient to improve working capital to
a management level. The Company currently is open to receiving a bank loan or other long-term debt instruments to improve cashflow.
Once
we have brought production levels up to the anticipated levels we shall plan the continuation of drilling production wells extensions
at SASB to increase gas production, if and when cash is available. Each sidetrack well is expected to cost US $2.5 -$4 million net to
Trillon. Up to 10 sidetracks will be drilled, if and when cash is available from operations. As each of the wells is expected to generate
cashflow as they are brought online and as cash receipts from production are obtained on a monthly basis, our cash position will be enhanced
and capital outlays will be covered, such that increasing sales revenue will contribute positively to the Company’s working capital
and future anticipated capital expenditures.
We
also plan to continue to develop our 50% working and revenue interest in Cudi-Gabar Oil Block in South-eastern Turkey and commence drilling
later this year. There has been a number of discoveries in the close vicinity of our block and the preliminary results of our seismic
studies indicate some promising areas. The Company is currently seeking a farm-in partner to pay for 100% of the expenditures.
As
of March 31, 2024, the Company had unrestricted cash of $435,846 and current liabilities of $18,460,844 which is not sufficient to cover
its plan of operations over the next 12 months and accordingly, the Company anticipates selling Cendere, and inventory to raise further
funds in the short term.
See
– “Subsequent Events” below.
Transactions
with Related Parties
Name | |
Relationship | |
Share based (‘000) | | |
Salary, bonuses & directors fees (‘000) | | |
Total (‘000) | |
Arthur Halleran | |
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and director | |
| 44 | | |
| 66 | | |
| 110 | |
Ozge Karalli | |
Former Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) – Terminated March 2024 | |
| - | | |
| 3 | | |
| 3 | |
David M. Thompson | |
Director and Interim CFO | |
| 61 | | |
| 26 | | |
| 87 | |
Burak Terzi | |
Chief Commercial Officer – Appointed February 2024 | |
| 21 | | |
| 54 | | |
| 75 | |
Allen Thorsen | |
Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) – Appointed January 2024 | |
| 19 | | |
| 56 | | |
| 75 | |
Scott Lower | |
President of PPE Turkey – Appointed Q1 2024 | |
| 32 | | |
| 54 | | |
| 86 | |
Kubilay Yildirim | |
Former COO (Terminated December 2023) and Former Director (Terminated March 2024) | |
| - | | |
| 7 | | |
| 7 | |
Sean Stofer | |
Director | |
| 47 | | |
| 8 | | |
| 55 | |
Jay Park | |
Director | |
| 47 | | |
| 8 | | |
| 55 | |
Other | |
Close family members | |
| - | | |
| 51 | | |
| 51 | |
At
March 31, 2024, accounts payable and accrued liabilities included $173,243 (December 31, 2023 - $115,526) due to related parties. The
amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, management fees and salaries of $194,705 (2023 - $76,500), director fees of $34,200 (2023 - $40,800),
consulting fees of $105,668 (2023 - $153,922), and stock-based compensation of $272,768 (2023 - $153,922) were incurred to related parties.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,509,610 shares to directors for services performed and for RSU’s which
were granted and vested in previous periods.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 4,906,847 shares with a fair value of $836,921 to directors of the Company
to settle accounts payable of $538,420 and obligation to issue shares of $146,401 and recognized a loss on settlement of $152,101.
As
at March 31, 2024, loans payable included CAD$13,649 (USD$10,081) (December 31, 2023 - CAD$402,115 (USD$420,281)) due to related parties.
The note payable is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and matures on December 31, 2024.
Risk
Management
The
Company is exposed to varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument and other risks:
Foreign
currency risk
Foreign
currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated
in currencies that differ from the respective functional currency. The Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to currency risk as it
has transactions denominated in currencies that are different from their functional currencies. The Company does not hedge its exposure
to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
As
at March 31, 2024, the Company’s significant foreign exchange currency exposure on its financial instruments, expressed in USD
was as follows:
If
the CAD strengthened or weakened against the USD by 10% the exchange rate fluctuation would impact net loss by $1,234,173 at March 31,
2024 (December 31, 2023 - $954,252).
Credit
risk
Credit
risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations.
The
Company is subject to credit risk on its cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable which consists primarily of trade receivables
and notes and amounts receivable for equity issued. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss on cash and cash equivalents by placing
its cash with a high-quality financial institution. Exposure to credit loss notes and amounts receivable for equity issued is limited
by entering into these types of transactions with related parties and entities that are well known to the Company.
The
Company only has two customers. The Company mitigates credit risk by evaluating the creditworthiness of customers prior to conducting
business with them and monitoring its exposure for credit losses with existing customers. One of the customers is the largest oil refinery
in Turkey. The other customer provides letters of credit to be used by the Company in the event of default. As at March 31, 2024, all
of the Company’s trade receivables are current (< 30 days outstanding).
The
Company’s maximum credit exposure is $1,394,740 (December 31, 2023 - $2,848,457).
Interest
rate risk
Interest
rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The interest earned on cash
is insignificant and the Company does not rely on interest income to fund its operations. The Company does not have significant debt
facilities with variable interest rates and is therefore not exposed to interest rate risk.
Liquidity
risk
Liquidity
risk arises from the Company’s general and capital financing needs. The Company continuously monitors and reviews both actual and
forecasted cash flows, and also matches the maturity profile of financial assets and liabilities, when feasible. The Company anticipates
increases in revenue in future periods resulting from the completion of an additional well subsequent to the period end. Historically,
the Company’s sources of funding has been through equity and debt financings. The Company’s access to financing is uncertain.
There can be no assurance of continued access to significant debt or equity funding.
General
risks
Petroleum
and natural gas exploration and production can involve environmental risks such as litigation, physical and regulatory risks. Physical
risks include the pollution of the environment, climate change and destruction of natural habitat, as well as safety risks such as personal
injury. The Company works hard to identify the potential environmental impacts of its new projects in the planning stage and during operations.
The Company conducts its operations with high standards in order to protect the environment, its employees and consultants, and the general
public. We maintain current insurance coverage for comprehensive and general liability as well as limited pollution liability. The amount
and terms of this insurance are reviewed on an ongoing basis and adjusted as necessary to reflect current corporate requirements, as
well as industry standards and government regulations. Without such insurance, and if the Company becomes subject to environmental liabilities,
the payment of such liabilities could reduce or eliminate its available funds or could exceed the funds the Company has available and
result in financial distress.
Climate
change risks
Our
exploration and production infrastructure and other operations and activities emit greenhouse gasses (“GHG”) which may require
us to comply with federal and/or provincial GHG emissions legislation. Climate change policy is evolving at regional, national and international
levels, and political and economic events may significantly affect the scope and timing of climate change measures that are ultimately
put in place to prevent climate change or mitigate our effects. The direct or indirect costs of compliance with GHG-related regulations
may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Some of our significant
facilities may ultimately be subject to future regional, provincial and/or federal climate change regulations to manage GHG emissions.
In addition, climate change has been linked to long-term shifts in climate patterns and extreme weather conditions both of which pose
the risk of causing operational difficulties.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
During
2018 the Company entered into an agreement to grant to a consultant of the Company a 2% (two percent) gross overriding royalty on petroleum
substances produced from certain of its currently undeveloped exploration properties, namely: Block 1-11 Vranino situated in Dobrich
District, Bulgaria. The Grant of the royalty agreement was for services involving technical and corporate advisory services
Disclosure
of Outstanding Share Data
The
Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares of which 123,230,342 were issued and outstanding
as of March 31, 2024. As of the date of this MD&A, the total number of outstanding common shares was 136,463,048.
As
at March 31, 2024, the following stock options were outstanding, entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common share
for each option held as follows:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise Price | | |
Expiry Date | |
Vested | |
| 620,000 | | |
| 0.75 CAD | | |
September 19, 2024 | |
| 620,000 | |
| 64,000 | | |
| 0.40 CAD | | |
July 31, 2025 | |
| 64,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 1.50 CAD | | |
July 26, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 1.90 CAD | | |
June 6, 2026 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 150,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
October 27, 2025 | |
| 150,000 | |
| 70,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
December 9, 2024 | |
| 70,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
December 9, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
| 0.30 CAD | | |
January 2, 2027 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
February 12, 2027 | |
| 200,000 | |
| 250,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
February 15, 2027 | |
| 250,000 | |
| 500,000 | | |
| 0.25 CAD | | |
February 28, 2027 | |
| 125,000 | |
| 2,450,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
March 8, 2027 | |
| 2,450,000 | |
| 4,654,000 | | |
| | | |
| |
| 4,129,000 | |
As
of the date of this MD&A, the following stock options were outstanding, entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common
share for each option held as follows:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise Price | | |
Expiry Date | |
Vested | |
| 620,000 | | |
| 0.75 CAD | | |
September 19, 2024 | |
| 620,000 | |
| 64,000 | | |
| 0.40 CAD | | |
July 31, 2025 | |
| 64,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 1.50 CAD | | |
July 26, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 1.90 CAD | | |
June 6, 2026 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 150,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
October 27, 2025 | |
| 150,000 | |
| 70,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
December 9, 2024 | |
| 70,000 | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 2.20 CAD | | |
December 9, 2025 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
| 0.30 CAD | | |
January 2, 2027 | |
| 50,000 | |
| 200,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
February 12, 2027 | |
| 200,000 | |
| 250,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
February 15, 2027 | |
| 250,000 | |
| 500,000 | | |
| 0.25 CAD | | |
February 28, 2027 | |
| 125,000 | |
| 2,450,000 | | |
| 0.20 CAD | | |
March 8, 2027 | |
| 2,450,000 | |
| 4,654,000 | | |
| | | |
| |
| 4,129,000 | |
As
at March 31, 2024, the following warrants were outstanding, entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common share for
each warrant held as follows:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise Price | | |
Expiry Date |
| 12,529,690 | | |
| 2.50 CAD | | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,288 | | |
| 1.55 CAD | | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,000 | | |
| 2.50 CAD | | |
April 20, 2025 |
| 2,101,727 | | |
| 0.30 CAD | | |
November 28, 2025 |
| 15,231,705 | | |
| | | |
|
As
of the date of this MD&A, the following warrants were outstanding, entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common
share for each warrant held as follows:
Outstanding | | |
Exercise Price | | |
Expiry Date |
| 12,529,690 | | |
| 2.50 CAD | | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,288 | | |
| 1.55 CAD | | |
June 29, 2025 |
| 300,000 | | |
| 2.50 CAD | | |
April 20, 2025 |
| 2,101,727 | | |
| 0.30 CAD | | |
November 28, 2025 |
| 13,232,373 | | |
| 0.18 CAD | | |
May 28, 2026 |
| 540,041 | | |
| 0.09
CAD | | |
May 28, 2026 |
| 29,004,119 | | |
| | | |
|
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
condensed consolidated interim financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. The preparation
of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
We
regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our consolidated financial statements. In general, management’s
estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are
believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.
We
believe that our critical accounting policies and estimates include the following:
Revenue
Recognition
Revenue
from Contracts with Customers
The
Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies its performance obligation(s) by transferring control over a product to a customer. Revenue
is measured based on the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products.
Performance
Obligations and Significant Judgments
The
Company sells oil and natural gas products in Turkey. The Company enters into contracts that generally include one type of distinct product
in variable quantities and priced based on a specific index related to the type of product.
The
oil and natural gas are typically sold in an unprocessed state to processors and other third parties for processing and sale to customers.
The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when control of the oil is transferred. For oil sales, control is typically transferred
to the customer upon receipt at the wellhead or a contractually agreed upon delivery point. Under the Company’s natural gas contracts
with processors, control transfers upon delivery at the wellhead or the inlet of the processing entity’s system. For the Company’s
other natural gas contracts, control transfers upon delivery to the inlet or to a contractually agreed upon delivery point. In the cases
where the Company sells to a processor, the Company has determined that the Company is the principal in the arrangement and the processors
are the Company’s customers. The Company recognizes the revenue in these contracts based on the net proceeds received from the
processor.
For
the Company’s product sales that have a contract term greater than one year, the Company uses the practical expedient in IFRS 15
Paragraph 121(a) which states the Company is not required to disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations
if the variable consideration is allocated entirely to an unsatisfied performance obligation. Under these sales contracts, each unit
of product represents a separate performance obligation; therefore, future volumes are unsatisfied, and disclosure of the transaction
price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required. The Company has no unsatisfied performance obligations at the end
of each reporting period.
The
Company does not believe that significant judgments are required with respect to the determination of the transaction price, including
any variable consideration identified. There is a low level of uncertainty due to the precision of measurement and use of index-based
pricing with predictable differentials. Additionally, any variable consideration identified is not constrained.
Amounts
Receivable
Amounts
receivable consist of oil and gas receivables. The Company has classified these as short-term assets in the balance sheet because the
Company expects repayment or recovery within the next 12 months. The Company evaluates these accounts receivable for collectability and,
when necessary, records allowances for expected unrecoverable amounts. The Company deems all accounts receivable to be collectable and
has not recorded any allowance for doubtful accounts.
Exploration
and Evaluation Assets
Pre-license
exploration costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss as incurred.
The
costs to acquire non-producing oil and gas properties or licenses to explore, drill exploratory wells and the costs to evaluate the commercial
potential of underlying resources, including related borrowing costs, are initially capitalized as exploration and evaluation assets.
Exploration
and evaluation assets are subject to technical, commercial and management review to confirm the continued intent to develop and extract
the underlying resources. If an area or exploration well is no longer considered commercially viable, the related capitalized costs are
charged to exploration expense.
Exploration
and evaluation assets are not subject to depreciation, depletion and amortization.
When
management determines with reasonable certainty that an exploration and evaluation asset will be developed, as evidenced by the classification
of proved or probable reserves and the appropriate internal and external approvals, the asset is transferred to oil and gas properties.
Oil
and gas properties
Oil
and gas properties (“O&G”) include development and productions costs, less accumulated depletion and depreciation and
accumulated impairment loss. O&G are grouped into cash generating units for impairment testing. The Company has grouped its O&G
into two CGUs: the Cendere Oil Field and SASB Gas Field.
When
significant parts of an item of O&G have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
Costs
incurred subsequent to the determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability and the costs of replacing parts of O&G
are capitalized only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which they relate. All other expenditures
are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Such capitalized items generally represent costs incurred in developing proved and/or probable
reserves and bringing on or enhancing production from such reserves and are accumulated on a field or geotechnical area basis. The carrying
amount of any replaced or sold component is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of oil ang gas properties are recognized
in profit or loss as incurred.
The
net carrying value of oil and gas properties is depleted using the unit-of-production method by reference to the ratio of production
in the year to the related proved reserves, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary to bring those reserves
into production. These estimates are reviewed by independent reservoir engineers at least annually.
Stock-based
compensation
Under
the company’s share-based compensation plans, share-based awards may be granted to executives, employees and non-employee directors.
The Company grants restricted share units (“RSUs”) and stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants.
An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes or provides services like those
performed by an employee.
The
costs of equity-settled transactions with employees are measured by reference to the fair value at the date on which they are granted,
using the Black Scholes valuation model. The costs of equity-settled transactions are recognized, together with a corresponding increase
in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant
employees become fully entitled to the award (the “vesting date”). For cash settled share-based compensation, the expense
is determined based on the fair value of the liability at the end of the reporting period until the award is settled.
In
situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the goods or services received by the entity as consideration
cannot be specifically identified, they are measured at fair value of the share-based payment.
The
cumulative expense is recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the Company’s
best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The profit or loss charge or credit for a period represents
the movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and end of that period, and the corresponding amount is represented
in contributed surplus. At the end of each reporting period, the Company re-assesses its estimates of the number of awards that are expected
to vest and recognizes the impact of the revisions in the consolidated statements of loss.
No
expense is recognized for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition,
which are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied provided that all other performance and/or
service conditions are satisfied.
Where
the terms of an equity settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognized is the grant date fair value of the unmodified award,
provided the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense or its reduction is recognized for any modification which increases
or decreases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the
date of modification. Where an award is cancelled by the Company or the counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the
award is expensed immediately or reversed through profit or loss, depending on the type of cancellation. The dilutive effect of outstanding
options is reflected as additional dilution in the computation of earnings per share whereas anti-dilutive options are ignored.
Consideration
paid to the Company on exercise of hare-based awards is credited to share capital and the associated amount in option reserve is reclassified
to share capital.
Unit
Offerings
Common
shares are classified as equity. Proceeds from unit placements are allocated between shares and warrants issued using the residual method.
The residual method first allocates fair value to the component with the best evidence of fair value and then the residual value, if
any, to the less easily measurable component. The fair value of the common shares, measured on date of issue, was determined to be the
component with the best evidence of fair value. The balance, if any, was allocated to the attached warrants. Costs directly identifiable
with share capital financing are charged against share capital. If the subscription is not funded upon issuance, the Company records
a receivable as a contra account to shareholders’ equity.
Hyperinflation
in a subsidiary’s functional currency
IAS
29 provides guidance on when a hyperinflation economic environment exists. When hyperinflation is deemed to exist, the subsidiary’s
financial statements are first restated before being translated into the consolidated financial statements. Comparative amounts are excluded
from the restatement requirement when the presentation currency of the ultimate financial statements into which they will be included
(USD) is non-hyperinflationary.
Monetary
items are not restated because they are already expressed in terms of the monetary unit current at the end of the reporting period. Certain
non-monetary items are carried at amounts current at the end of the reporting period, such as net realizable value and fair value, so
they also are not restated. All other non-monetary assets and liabilities are restated in their functional currency so that all the items
presented are equivalent to their current purchasing power at the end of the current reporting period. A non-monetary item once restated,
in accordance with the appropriate IFRS’s, cannot exceed its recoverable amount.
Assets
Held For Sale
Non-current
assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing
use. This condition is met when the sale is highly probable, the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition and the
sale is expected to be completed within one year from the date of classification.
Non-current
assets held for sale are presented separately in current assets within the consolidated statements of financial position. Assets held
for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell, and are not depreciated, depleted or amortized.
An impairment loss is recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down of the assets held for sale to fair value less costs to dispose.
The comparative period consolidated statement of financial position is not restated.
Commitments
and Contingencies
Close-out
Fund:
During
2023, the Company and TPAO agreed to establish a close out-fund (the “Close-Out Fund”) in a US dollar bank account. The company
has committed to contribute to the Close-Out Fund and is required to deposit 10% of natural gas revenue from the SASB project into the
Close-Out Fund until an amount agreed to by both parties is attained. The amount accumulated in the Close-Out Fund will not be used for
any purpose other than to cover the cost of close-out of the SASB project. As at March 31, 2024, the Company share of the Close-Out Fund
amounted to $454,395 (December 31, 2023 - $371,124).
Arbitration
The
Company through its’ subsidiary PPE Turkey has advanced arbitration against an offshore drilling rig contractor for $20.3 million
for gross negligent and breach of contact involving health and safety issues during the prior year drilling program resulting in loss
and damages to Company (the “Trillion Losses”). Liability is not admitted, the litigation is at the inception, and thus,
legal counsel has advised that is it too soon to predict the outcome or the quantum of damages that will be assessed. The Company is
confident that its case has merit.
The
Company and its subsidiary PPE Turkey is defending an action brought by the same drilling contractor in Europe to which it has advanced
an arbitration claim, for drilling services and lost profits seeking $5 million. As no document disclosure has occurred at this time,
and the litigation is at its inception, legal counsel has been unable to provide an opinion on the merits of the action or defenses.
In
accordance with guidance for contingent assets and liabilities, no provision for any potential recovery of the Trillion Losses will be
made until recovery is virtually certain. If the Company’s claim is successful, the award will exceed the amount, if any, that
is payable to the drilling contractor in its claim, notwithstanding the same, the Company has evaluated the two competing actions separately.
As such, the Company has recorded an amount in accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the disputed drilling services for $3 million,
and has not yet recorded, due to the status of its arbitration claim, any asset amount for its $20.3 million claim against the drilling
contractor. Once legal opinion as to the likely outcome has been obtained, the Company intends to revise the contingent amounts.
Maturity
date of TR1 Master Fund loans
The
Company has two loan agreements dated July 1, 2023 with TR1 Master Fund whereby the Company owes $2,902,125 in principal and accrued
interest as at March 31, 2024. An agent for the receiver of TR1 Master Fund has demanded payment of the loans as the loans indicate that
they were due on December 31, 2023. The Company is claiming that the principal of TR1 Master Fund agreed to extend the loans to December
31, 2024. Negotiations on repayment of the loans with the agent of the receiver for TR1 Master Fund are ongoing.
Subsequent
Events
On
April 8, 2024 Trillion Energy confirmed the initiation of the SASB revitalization project which was previously intended to begin from
end of 1st Quarter 2024 to start of 2nd Quarter 2024. All relevant equipment and supplies for the SASB revitalization project expected
to arrive by mid April 2024. A total of 49 metres of new gas pay would be perforated in Guluc-2, South Akcakoca-2, West Akcakoca-3 prior
to the installation of the artificial gas lift (AL).
Previously,
the SASB AL program consisted of PCP pumps, ESP pumps, and velocity strings. However, with new skilled personnel hired this had changed
to predominantly velocity strings for step one and years down the road a water pump installed to prevent future water loading. A velocity
string is just a smaller diameter production tubing, as currently the new wells have 4 ½ production tubing and the company will
just thread 2 3/8” production tubing inside of the 4 ½” tubing.
On
April 2, 2024, the Company issued 333 common shares pursuant to the conversion of CAD$1,000 of principal convertible debentures.
The
Company announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 20,000,000 units at a price of CAD$0.09 per unit (the “Units”),
for aggregate gross proceeds of up to a maximum of CAD$1,800,000 (the “Offering”), with each Unit comprised of one common
share of the Company and one share purchase warrant (“Warrant”), each Warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD$0.18 per share
for a period of two years from issuance. The Warrants will include an acceleration provision whereby if the Company's common shares trade
at a price equal to or greater than CAD$0.35 for a period of seven (7) consecutive trading days, the Company may accelerate the expiry
of the Warrants.
The
Company may pay a cash finder's fee to qualified non-related parties of up to 7% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and issue a number
of broker warrants ("Broker Warrants") that is up to 7% of the number of Units sold pursuant to the Offering. Each Broker Warrant
will entitle the holder to one (1) common share and is exercisable at a price of CAD$0.09 per share for a period of two (2) years from
the date of issuance.
On May 28, 2024,
the Company closed the first tranche of the Offering and raised gross proceeds of CAD$1,190,914 through sale of 13,232,373 Units. Net
proceeds amounted to CAD$1,141,050 after cash finder’s fees of $49,864. In addition, the Company issued 540,041 Broker Warrants
in connection with the first tranche of the Offering.
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