Yoho Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:YO) ("Yoho" or the "Company") has filed today
on SEDAR the financial statements for the six months ended March 31, 2013 and
the related managements' discussion and analysis ("MD&A"). Copies of these
documents may be found on www.sedar.com.
Yoho is also pleased to announce the results of updated reserve and contingent
resource assessments of the Company's Kaybob Duvernay assets and certain of the
Company's Nig Montney assets as evaluated by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.
("GLJ").
Highlights
-- Yoho's production during fiscal Q2 2013 averaged 2,481 boe per day, a
20% increase from fiscal Q1 2013 production of 2,075 boe per day.
Additional production from two recently drilled Duvernay wells (press
release April 4, 2013) was added in late March 2013 and did not have a
significant impact on fiscal Q2 average production.
-- Yoho's current estimate of production capability is over 3,100 boe per
day. During May 2013, the Company will have experienced a full month of
shut-in production due to the SemCams KA gas plant turnaround. Fiscal Q3
average production is currently estimated at approximately 2,500 boe per
day, which incorporates the May 2013 shut-in production.
-- Yoho generated funds from operations for fiscal Q2 2013 of $4.1 million
($0.08 per share basic and diluted) based on increased production,
higher liquids and NGL production, and improved commodity prices during
the quarter.
-- Field net-backs for the Company's Duvernay wells were $42.37 per boe
during fiscal Q2 2013.
-- Net exploration and development expenditures to date in fiscal 2013 were
$24.7 million, with the Company participating in drilling 2 (1.5) net
gas wells at Kaybob and constructing pipelines and surface facilities at
both Nig and Kaybob.
-- Yoho's total net debt at March 31, 2013 was $35.6 million on a bank
credit facility of $56 million.
-- At Kaybob, Yoho's proved plus probable reserves as evaluated by GLJ as
at March 31, 2013 increased 29% to 19.4 MMboe from 15.0 MMboe at
September 30, 2012. The net present value of Yoho's estimated future net
revenue before income taxes from proved plus probable reserves at Kaybob
as at March 31, 2013 and utilizing GLJ's April 1, 2013 price forecast
and discounted at 10%, is $180.6 million, an increase of 46% from
September 30, 2012.
-- At Nig, Yoho's proved plus probable reserves as evaluated by GLJ as at
March 31, 2013 increased 118% to 10.7 MMboe from 4.9 MMboe at September
30, 2012. The net present value of Yoho's estimated future net revenue
before income taxes from proved plus probable reserves at Nig as at
March 31, 2013 and utilizing GLJ's April 1, 2013 price forecast and
discounted at 10%, is $70.2 million, an increase of 205% from September
30, 2012.
-- The best estimate for the Company's Contingent Resources for the
evaluated area at Kaybob in the Duvernay formation is 51.2 MMboe net as
at March 31, 2013, consisting of 168.0 bcf of natural gas and 23.2
million barrels of natural gas liquids. This estimate excludes all
proved plus probable reserves assigned to Yoho's interests at Kaybob by
GLJ as at March 31, 2013.
-- The best estimate of the Kaybob Duvernay Contingent Resources has a net
present value to Yoho of $326.4 million (after the recovery of all
anticipated capital) using a discount rate of 10% and utilizing the GLJ
price forecast as at April 1, 2013.
-- The best estimate for the Company's Contingent Resources for the
evaluated area at Nig in the Upper Montney formation is 59.2 MMboe net
as at March 31, 2013, consisting of 299.2 bcf of natural gas and 9.3
million barrels of natural gas liquids. This estimate excludes all
proved plus probable reserves assigned to Yoho's interest at Nig by GLJ
as at March 31, 2013.
-- The best estimate of the Nig Montney Contingent Resources has a net
present value to Yoho of $245.1 million (after the recovery of all
anticipated capital) using a discount rate of 10% and utilizing the GLJ
price forecast as at April 1, 2013.
RESERVES AND RESOURCE EVALUATION FOR KAYBOB DUVERNAY
Due to the recent drilling of additional Duvernay wells at Kaybob by Yoho and
other operators during fiscal 2013, GLJ was engaged to prepare an updated
independent evaluation report of Yoho's reserves and contingent resources at
Kaybob, Alberta effective as at March 31, 2013 (the "GLJ Kaybob Report"). The
GLJ Kaybob Report was prepared in accordance with NI 51-101 and the COGE
Handbook.
Reserves Evaluation
The Company's working interest of total proved plus probable reserves for the
Duvernay at Kaybob as at March 31, 2013 is estimated by GLJ to be 19.4 MMboe. As
at September 30, 2012, a total of 15.0 MMboe of proved plus probable reserves
were assigned to the Company's working interest in the Duvernay at Kaybob. The
reserves evaluation incorporates approximately 30% of Yoho's land base at
Kaybob, Alberta based on GLJ's assumption of four wells per section.
Summary of Kaybob Duvernay Company Working Interest Reserves (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
As at March 31, 2013
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Total Barrels
Natural Gas Natural Gas of Oil
Liquids Equivalent
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(MMcf) (Mbbl) (MBoe)
Proved producing 4,074 658 1,337
Total proved 18,487 2,495 5,576
Total probable 47,324 5,912 13,800
Total proved plus probable 65,811 8,407 19,376
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Notes:
(1) Yoho's total working interest means Yoho's working interest (operated
and non-operated) share before deducting royalties and including any
royalty interests of the Company.
(2) Oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil. BOEs
may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE
conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one
barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. Given the value ratio based on the
current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6 mcf: 1 bbl,
utilizing a conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl may be a misleading
indication of value.
(3) The estimates of reserves for individual properties may not reflect
the same confidence level as estimates of reserves for all
properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Includes non-associated gas, associated gas and solution gas.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
Summary of Kaybob Duvernay Company Net Present Value of Future Revenue from
Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
Before Income Taxes ($thousands)
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Discounted at
Undiscounted 5% 10%
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Proved producing 53,338 41,701 34,803
Total proved 134,545 83,289 55,463
Total probable 434,153 214,881 125,127
Total proved plus probable 568,698 298,170 180,590
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Notes:
(1) The estimated future net revenues are stated before deducting income
taxes and future estimated site restoration costs, and are reduced
for estimated future abandonment costs and estimated capital for
future development associated with the reserves.
(2) It should not be assumed that the undiscounted and discounted net
present values represent the fair market value of the reserves.
(3) The estimates of net present values for individual properties may not
reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present values
for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Based on GLJ's price deck dated April 1, 2013.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
Resource Evaluation
The GLJ Kaybob Report evaluated 100% of Yoho's acreage at Kaybob with
respect to contingent resource.
Summary of Company Duvernay Contingent Resources (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
As at March 31, 2013
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Total Barrels
Natural Gas Natural Gas of Oil
Liquids Equivalent
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(MMcf) (Mbbl) (MBoe)
Low Estimate (5) 156,451 18,163 44,328
Best Estimate (5) 168,017 23,187 51,190
High Estimate (5) 279,415 44,942 91,511
Notes:
(1) Yoho's total working interest contingent resources are before
deducting royalties owned by others.
(2) Oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil. BOEs
may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE
conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one
barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. Given the value ratio based on the
current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6 mcf: 1 bbl,
utilizing a conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl may be a misleading
indication of value.
(3) The estimates of contingent resources for individual properties may
not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present
values for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) May not add due to rounding.
(5) See note on probabilities under "Special Note Regarding Disclosure of
Reserves or Resources" and "Probability" below.
Summary of Company Duvernay Contingent Resources Net Present Values of
Future Revenue (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Forecast Prices and Costs
Before Income Taxes ($thousands) as at March 31, 2013
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Low Estimate (6) 959,707 398,730 167,376 62,243 11,315
Best Estimate (6) 1,628,459 677,665 326,426 171,022 93,488
High Estimate (6) 3,429,903 1,398,394 699,224 392,501 236,111
Notes:
(1) The estimated future net revenues are stated before deducting income
taxes and future estimated site restoration costs, and are reduced
for estimated future abandonment costs and estimated capital for
future development associated with the contingent resource.
(2) It should not be assumed that the undiscounted and discounted net
present values represent the fair market value of the contingent
resource.
(3) The estimates of net present values for individual properties may not
reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present values
for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Based on GLJ's price deck dated April 1, 2013.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
(6) See note on probabilities under "Special Note Regarding Disclosure of
Reserves or Resources" and "Probability" below.
Contingent resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given
date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established
technology or technology under development, but which are not currently
considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies.
Contingencies which must be overcome to enable the reclassification of
contingent resources as reserves can be categorized as economic, non-technical
and technical. The COGE Handbook identifies non-technical contingencies as
legal, environmental, political and regulatory matters or a lack of markets.
There are several non-technical contingencies that prevent the classification of
the contingent resources estimated above as being classified as reserves. The
primary contingency which prevents the classification of Yoho's contingent
resources at Kaybob as reserves is the current early stage of development of
such properties. Additional drilling, completion, and testing data is generally
required before Yoho can commit to their future development. It is also
appropriate to classify as contingent resources the estimated discovered
recoverable quantities associated with a project in the early evaluation stage.
As additional drilling takes place, it is expected that the contingent resources
will be booked into the reserves category. Estimates of contingent resources
described herein are estimates only; the actual resources may be higher or lower
than those calculated in the GLJ Kaybob Report. There is no certainty that it
will be commercially viable to produce any portion of the resources described in
the evaluation.
The most significant positive and negative factors with respect to the
contingent resource estimates relate to the fact that the Kaybob Duvernay
formation is currently at an evaluation/delineation stage. Resource-in-place,
productivity and capital costs may be higher or lower than current estimates.
Additional drilling and testing are required to confirm volumetric estimates and
reservoir productivity for the contingent resources to be reclassified as
reserves.
RESERVES AND RESOURCE EVALUATION FOR NIG MONTNEY
Subsequent to the property swap at Nig (press release April 3, 2013) and Yoho
securing additional production information in the area, GLJ was engaged to
prepare an independent evaluation report of Yoho's reserves and contingent
resources at Nig, British Columbia effective as at March 31, 2013 (the "GLJ Nig
Report"). The GLJ Nig Report was prepared in accordance with NI 51-101 and the
COGE Handbook.
Reserves Evaluation
The Company's working interest of total proved plus probable reserves for the
Montney at Nig as at March 31, 2013 is estimated by GLJ to be 10.7 MMboe. As at
September 30, 2012, a total of 4.9 MMboe of proved plus probable reserves were
assigned to the Company's working interest in the Upper Montney at Nig. The
reserves evaluation incorporates approximately 10% of Yoho's land base at Nig,
British Columbia.
Summary of Nig Montney Company Working Interest Reserves (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
As at March 31, 2013
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Total Barrels
Natural Gas Natural Gas of Oil
Liquids Equivalent
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(MMcf) (Mbbl) (MBoe)
Proved producing 3,036 118 624
Total proved 9,921 332 1,985
Total probable 44,100 1,381 8,731
Total proved plus probable 54,021 1,713 10,716
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Notes:
(1) Yoho's total working interest means Yoho's working interest (operated
and non-operated) share before deducting royalties and including any
royalty interests of the Company.
(2) Oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil. BOEs
may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE
conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one
barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. Given the value ratio based on the
current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6 mcf: 1 bbl,
utilizing a conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl may be a misleading
indication of value.
(3) The estimates of reserves for individual properties may not reflect
the same confidence level as estimates of reserves for all
properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Includes non-associated gas, associated gas and solution gas.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
Summary of Nig Montney Company Net Present Value of Future Revenue from
Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
Before Income Taxes ($thousands)
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Proved producing 14,044 10,903 8,995
Total proved 34,851 21,827 14,887
Total probable 188,566 94,856 55,308
Total proved plus probable 223,417 116,683 70,195
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Notes:
(1) The estimated future net revenues are stated before deducting income
taxes and future estimated site restoration costs, and are reduced
for estimated future abandonment costs and estimated capital for
future development associated with the reserves.
(2) It should not be assumed that the undiscounted and discounted net
present values represent the fair market value of the reserves.
(3) The estimates of net present values for individual properties may not
reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present values
for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Based on GLJ's price deck dated April 1, 2013.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
Resource Evaluation
The GLJ Nig Report provides an update to the contingent resource evaluation
report previously prepared by GLJ which evaluated approximately 82% of Yoho's
acreage at Nig. Subsequent to the property swap at Nig, GLJ has now re-evaluated
a total of 74% of the Company's acreage at Nig for the Upper Montney only as
part of this resource evaluation.
Summary of Company Montney Contingent Resources (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Forecast Prices and Costs
As at March 31, 2013
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Total Barrels
Natural Gas Natural Gas of Oil
Liquids Equivalent
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(MMcf) (Mbbl) (MBoe)
Low Estimate (5) 232,370 7,229 45,958
Best Estimate (5) 299,224 9,309 59,180
High Estimate (5) 363,010 11,294 71,795
Notes:
(1) Yoho's total working interest contingent resources are before
deducting royalties owned by others.
(2) Oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil. BOEs
may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE
conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one
barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. Given the value ratio based on the
current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6 mcf: 1 bbl,
utilizing a conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl may be a misleading
indication of value.
(3) The estimates of contingent resources for individual properties may
not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present
values for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) May not add due to rounding.
(5) See note on probabilities under "Special Note Regarding Disclosure of
Reserves or Resources" and "Probabilities" below.
Summary of Company Montney Contingent Resources Net Present Values of Future
Revenue (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Forecast Prices and Costs
Before Income Taxes ($thousands) as at March 31, 2013
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Low Estimate (6) 983,946 396,185 177,177 84,158 40,464
Best Estimate (6) 1,506,695 557,733 245,118 120,016 62,520
High Estimate (6) 2,026,122 711,068 311,190 155,753 84,479
Notes:
(1) The estimated future net revenues are stated before deducting income
taxes and future estimated site restoration costs, and are reduced
for estimated future abandonment costs and estimated capital for
future development associated with the contingent resource.
(2) It should not be assumed that the undiscounted and discounted net
present values represent the fair market value of the contingent
resource.
(3) The estimates of net present values for individual properties may not
reflect the same confidence level as estimates of net present values
for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
(4) Based on GLJ's price deck dated April 1, 2013.
(5) Numbers in this table are subject to rounding error.
(6) See note on probabilities under "Special Note Regarding Disclosure of
Reserves or Resources" below.
Contingent resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given
date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established
technology or technology under development, but which are not currently
considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies.
Contingencies which must be overcome to enable the reclassification of
contingent resources as reserves can be categorized as economic, non-technical
and technical. The COGE Handbook identifies non-technical contingencies as
legal, environmental, political and regulatory matters or a lack of markets.
There are several non-technical contingencies that prevent the classification of
the contingent resources estimated above as being classified as reserves. The
primary contingency which prevents the classification of Yoho's contingent
resources as reserves at Nig is the current early stage of development of such
properties. Additional drilling, completion, and testing data is generally
required before Yoho can commit to their future development. As additional
drilling and/or development takes place, it is expected that some or all of the
contingent resources will be booked as reserves. Additional drilling and testing
are required to confirm volumetric estimates and reservoir productivity for the
contingent resources to be reclassified as reserves. It is also appropriate to
classify as contingent resources the estimated discovered recoverable quantities
associated with a project in the early evaluation stage. As additional drilling
takes place, it is expected that the contingent resources will be booked into
the reserves category. The most significant positive and negative factors with
respect to the contingent resource estimates at Nig relate to the fact that the
field is currently at an evaluation/delineation stage. At Nig, the Montney
formation is aerially extensive in this region; however, well control in certain
areas of Yoho's lands is limited. As well, the resource evaluation includes the
Upper Montney only and does not include an assessment of the Lower Montney which
the Company considers prospective over its land base. Resource-in-place,
productivity and capital costs may be higher or lower than current estimates.
There is no certainty that it will be commercially viable to produce any portion
of the resources described in the evaluation.
The most significant positive and negative factors with respect to the
contingent resource estimates relate to the fact that the Nig Upper Montney
formation is currently at an evaluation/delineation stage. Resource-in-place,
productivity and capital costs may be higher or lower than current estimates.
Additional drilling and testing are required to confirm volumetric estimates and
reservoir productivity for the contingent resources to be reclassified as
reserves.
The GLJ April 1, 2013 price forecast is summarized as follows:
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$US/$Cdn Edmonton Hardisty Natural gas
Exchange WTI @ light crude Heavy at AECO-C Westcoast
Year Rate Cushing oil 12 API spot Station 2
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(US$/bbl) (C$/bbl) ($Cdn/bbl) (C$/MMbtu)(C$/MMbtu)
2013 0.998 94.73 90.05 58.61 3.54 3.40
2014 1.00 95.00 94.00 70.02 3.83 3.68
2015 1.00 95.00 94.00 70.58 4.28 4.13
2016 1.00 97.50 86.50 73.06 4.72 4.57
2017 1.00 97.50 96.50 73.64 4.95 4.80
2018 1.00 97.50 96.50 73.64 5.22 5.07
2019 1.00 98.54 97.54 74.45 5.32 5.17
2020 1.00 100.51 99.51 75.97 5.43 5.28
2021 1.00 102.52 101.52 77.53 5.54 5.39
2022 104.57 103.57 79.11 5.64 5.49
Thereafter - +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr
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Notes:
(1) Inflation is accounted for at 2.0% per year
RESERVE AND RESOURCE SUMMARY
The following table provides a summary of the reserve and best estimate resource
net present values at March 31, 2013 discounted at 10% based on the information
disclosed above.
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Net Present Value
of Future Revenue
Discounted at 10% Per Share Basic
($ thousands) ($ per Share) (1)
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Kaybob Proved plus Probable Reserves 180,590 $3.58
Kaybob Best Estimate Contingent Resource 326,426 $6.47
Nig Proved plus Probable Reserves 70,195 $1.39
Nig Best Estimate Contingent Resource 245,118 $4.86
Notes:
(1) Based on 50,458,687 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013.
OUTLOOK
For fiscal 2013, Yoho is currently planning a total capital program of between
$35.0 and $38.0 million, with the majority of the exploration program and
related capital budget allocated to the Duvernay at Kaybob. It is estimated that
Yoho's average production for fiscal 2013 will be approximately 2,500 boe per
day. For the remainder of calendar 2013, Yoho plans to drill 3 (1.25 net)
horizontal wells from two separate pad sites at Kaybob. Yoho expects that it
will have the cash flow and available bank lines to fund planned activity in
fiscal 2013 and exit the year without impairing the balance sheet.
About Yoho
Yoho Resources Inc. is a Calgary based junior oil and natural gas company with
operations focusing in West Central Alberta and northeast British Columbia. The
common shares of Yoho are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol
"YO".
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction. The common shares of Yoho will
not be and have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States, or to a
U.S. person, absent registration or applicable exemption therefrom.
Cautionary Statements
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
In the interest of providing readers with information regarding Yoho, including
management's assessment of the future plans and operations of Yoho, certain
statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements
or information (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically
identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect",
"forecast", "may", "will", "project", "could", "plan", "intend", "should",
"believe", "outlook", "potential", "target" and similar words suggesting future
events or future performance. In addition, statements relating to "reserves" and
"resources" are deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the
implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the
reserves and resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated
and can be profitably produced in the future. In particular, this news release
contains, without limitation, forward-looking statements pertaining to: Yoho's
planned capital expenditure program for the remainder of fiscal 2013, including
the estimated budget and the allocation of capital to the Kaybob - Duvernay
area; Yoho's estimated average production levels for fiscal 2013 and estimated
average production volumes for fiscal Q3 2013; Yoho's drilling plans for the
remainder of calendar 2013; and the sufficiency of funds, including cash flows
and bank debt, to fund Yoho's anticipated capital program. Readers are cautioned
that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be
incorrect.
With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this document, Yoho has
made a number of assumptions. The key assumptions underlying the aforementioned
forward-looking statements include assumptions that: capital and skilled
personnel will continue to be available at the level Yoho has enjoyed to date;
Yoho will be able to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out
exploration, development and exploitation activities; production rates for
fiscal 2013 will be in line with the Company's estimates and type curves; Yoho
will have sufficient financial resources (including cash flows and bank debt)
with which to conduct its anticipated capital program; the current tax and
regulatory regime will remain substantially unchanged; future commodity prices
will be consistent with the Company's current pricing assumptions; that Yoho
will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent with past
operations; the impact of increasing competition; and the ability of Yoho to add
production and reserves through development and exploitation activities.
Although Yoho believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking
statements contained in this news release, and the assumptions on which such
forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance
that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this news
release, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations
upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur.
By their nature, forward looking statements involve numerous risks and
uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that predictions, forecasts,
projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause
Yoho's actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ
materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation: risks associated with oil and gas
exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing and
transportation; loss of markets; volatility of commodity prices; environmental
risks; the inability to access credit and other debt facilities; inability to
obtain drilling rigs or other services; capital expenditure costs, including
drilling, completion and facility costs; unexpected decline rates in wells;
wells not performing as expected; delays resulting from or inability to obtain
required regulatory approvals and ability to access sufficient capital from
internal and external sources; the impact of general economic conditions in
Canada, the United States and overseas; industry conditions; changes in laws and
regulations (including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations)
and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced; increased competition; the
lack of availability of qualified personnel or management; fluctuations in
foreign exchange or interest rates; stock market volatility; and market
valuations of companies with respect to announced transactions and the final
valuations thereof. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is
not exhaustive.
Yoho's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from
those expressed in, or implied by, these forward looking statements and,
accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the
forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so,
what benefits, including the amount of proceeds, that the Company will derive
therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral,
attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly
qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Additional
information on these and other factors that could affect Yoho's operations and
financial results are included in reports on file with Canadian securities
regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
(www.sedar.com) or Yoho's website (www.yohoresources.ca).
The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as at the
date of this news release and Yoho does not undertake any obligation to update
publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be
required by applicable securities laws.
Special Note Regarding Disclosure of Reserves and Resources
Contingent resources is defined in the COGE Handbook as those quantities of
petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from
known accumulations using established technology or technology under
development, but which are not currently considered to be commercially
recoverable due to one or more contingencies. Contingencies may include factors
such as economic, legal, environmental, political, and regulatory matters, or a
lack of markets. It is also appropriate to classify as contingent resources the
estimated discovered recoverable quantities associated with a project in the
early evaluation stage. Contingent resources are further classified in
accordance with the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be
subclassified based on project maturity and/or characterized by their economic
status.
The contingent resources estimates herein, including the corresponding estimates
of before tax present value estimates, are estimates only and the actual results
may be greater than or less than the estimates provided herein. There is no
certainty that it will be commercially viable or technically feasible to produce
any portion of the resources.
Probability
"Low Estimate" is a classification of estimated resources described in the COGE
Handbook as being considered to be a conservative estimate of the quantity that
will actually be recovered. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities
recovered will exceed the Low Estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there
should be a 90% probability (P90) that the quantities actually recovered will
equal or exceed the Low Estimate. "Best Estimate" is a classification of
estimated resources described in the COGE Handbook as being considered to be the
best estimate of the quantity that will actually be recovered. It is equally
likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less
than the Best Estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be a 50%
probability (P50) that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed
the Best Estimate. "High Estimate" is a classification of estimated resources
described in the COGE Handbook as being considered to be an optimistic estimate
of the quantity that will actually be recovered. It is unlikely that the actual
remaining quantities recovered will exceed the High Estimate. If probabilistic
methods are used, there should be a 10% probability (P10) that the quantities
actually recovered will equal or exceed the High Estimate.
BOE Equivalency
Barrel of oil equivalents or BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in
isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy
equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does
not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given the value ratio based
on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly
different from the energy equivalency of 6 mcf: 1 bbl, utilizing a conversion
ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl may be a misleading indication of value.
Oil and Gas Advisory
The reserves information contained in this press release has been prepared in
accordance with NI 51-101. Listed below are cautionary statements applicable to
our reserves information that are specifically required by NI 51-101:
-- Individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as
estimates of reserves for all properties due to the effects of
aggregation.
-- With respect to finding and development costs, the aggregate of the
exploration and development costs incurred in the most recent financial
year and the change during that year in estimated future development
costs generally will not reflect total finding and development costs
related to reserve additions for that year.
-- This press release contains estimates of the net present value of our
future net revenue from our reserves. Such amounts do not represent the
fair market value of our reserves.
-- Reserves included herein are stated on a company interest basis (before
royalty burdens and including royalty interests) unless noted otherwise
as well as on a gross and net basis as defined in NI 51-101. "Company
interest" is not a term defined by NI 51-101 and as such the estimates
of Company interest reserves herein may not be comparable to estimates
of "gross" reserves prepared in accordance with NI 51-101 or to other
issuers' estimates of company interest reserves.
Selected Definitions
The following terms used in this press release have the meanings set forth below:
"AECO" refers to a natural gas storage facility located at Suffield, Alberta
"API" means American Petroleum Institute
"Bbl" means barrel
"boe" means barrel of oil equivalent of natural gas and crude oil on the basis
of 1 boe for six thousand cubic feet of natural gas (this conversion factor is
and industry accepted norm and is not based on either energy content or current
prices)
"Mboe" means 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent
"Mcf" means thousand cubic feet
"MMbtu" means million British Thermal Units
"$M" means thousands of dollars
"NGL" means natural gas liquids
"WTI" means West Texas Intermediate, the reference price paid in U.S. dollars at
Cushing, Oklahoma for the crude oil standard grade.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Wendy S. Woolsey, CA
Vice President, Finance and CFO
Yoho Resources Inc.
(403) 537-1771
www.yohoresources.ca