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Eagle Energy Inc EGRGF

Eagle Energy Inc is a Canadian company operating in the Energy Sector. The company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and sale oil & gas and hydrocarbons with operations in Alberta, Canada and Texas, United States. While derives majority of its revenue from Canadian operations.


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newsEagle Energy Inc. Announces 2017 Annual Results and Reserves Information
   Canada NewsWire
 CALGARY, March 20, 2018
 
  CALGARY, March 20, 2018 /CNW/ - (TSX: EGL):  Eagle Energy Inc. ("Eagle") is pleased to report its financial and operating results and its reserves information for the year ended December 31, 2017.  
 
 
 Reflecting on Eagle's performance in 2017, Wayne Wisniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Eagle closed out 2017 with strong reserve metrics, production and monthly operating costs within its guidance range and capital expenditures as planned, resulting in an increase to funds flow from operations excluding risk management gains (losses) by 49% year-over-year.  In addition, we improved the reserves replacement ratio this year from 1.8 times to 2.3 times."
 Mr. Wisniewski continued, "We are pleased to report that Eagle's first horizontal well in North Texas continues to perform above expectations.  At present, we are moving a drilling rig to a second horizontal location over 10 miles from the first horizontal well.  Success on this second well would prove up additional leased acreage in the area.  A third horizontal well is planned for late 2018."
 Eagle's reserves data and other oil and gas information is included in its Annual Information Form dated March 20, 2018 for the year ended December 31, 2017 ("AIF").  Eagle's audited consolidated annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and AIF have been filed with the securities regulators and are available online under Eagle's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Eagle's website at www.EagleEnergy.com.
 This news release contains non-IFRS financial measures and statements that are forward-looking.  Investors should read the sections titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and "Note about Forward-Looking Statements" near the end of this news release.  Figures within this news release are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.  
 Highlights for the Year ended December 31, 2017
 Eagle achieved the following results in 2017:
  Successfully drilled, completed and brought on production Eagle's first horizontal well on its North Texas property, with production results exceeding expectations.
 Posted reserve replacement ratios of 274% and 227% on a proved plus probable and proved basis, respectively.
 Reduced general and administrative costs by 25% year-over-year, including reductions in executive compensation.
 Grew funds flow from operations excluding risk management gains (losses) by 49% year-over-year (from $9.7 million to $14.5 million).
 Recorded 2017 funds flow from operations of $12.7 million.
 
 
 Sale of Salt Flat Field in Texas and Reduction of Debt
  On February 8, 2018, Eagle announced that it sold its oil and gas interests in the Salt Flat Field located in Caldwell County, Texas for approximately $33.3 million cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. 
 Eagle used the net proceeds from the sale to reduce its term loan by 34% (from $US 58.2 million to $US 38.5 million) and to further fund its drilling program in North Texas.
 
 
 2018 Outlook
 Eagle remains focused on continuing to drill wells on its North Texas property due to its high netbacks and opportunities for meaningful growth.  This light oil development asset has approximately 25,000 net acres under lease and is the site of Eagle's first horizontal well in North Texas, which continues to perform above expectations.  At present, Eagle is moving a drilling rig to a second horizontal location over 10 miles from the first horizontal well.  Success on this second well would prove up additional leased acreage in the area.  A third horizontal well is planned for late 2018.
 In light of our view of the growth opportunities in our North Texas asset, Eagle is seeking to reduce debt and corporate costs, including interest costs, in order to better position itself to capitalize this opportunity.  Alternatives for funding growth potentially include asset sales.  The February 8, 2018 sale of Eagle's assets in the Salt Flat field was an initial step towards Eagle achieving its overall goals.
 The sale of the Salt Flat field reduced Eagle's total corporate production by approximately 1,200 barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") per day ("boe/d"). Following the sale of the Salt Flat field, an improved corporate decline rate of 14% lends itself to Eagle sustaining 2018 average corporate production at post-Salt Flat disposition levels with low capital expenditures.
 The sale of the Salt Flat field also reduced Eagle's term loan by 34% (from $US 58.2 million to $US 38.5 million).  On a go-forward basis, and excluding one-time interest charges relating to the sale, the lower level of debt at current interest rates will result in reduced monthly interest costs.  In addition, general and administrative expenses are expected to decrease in 2018 as Eagle continues to focus on efficiencies and cost reduction.
 To advise us on our plan, Eagle retained Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities – Canada, ULC ("TPH") to act as a financial advisor to Eagle's board of directors (the "Board").  TPH is an independent investment bank with extensive financial and technical knowledge of the energy sector.  Eagle's Board and management are committed to acting in the best interests of Eagle and believe this will ultimately benefit Eagle.  While all transaction alternatives will be evaluated, the Board and management are encouraged by the potential for the North Texas assets to deliver attractive returns to Eagle with continued development. 
 Eagle intends to disclose developments with respect to specific transactions, if any, only when they are approved by the Board, unless disclosure is otherwise necessary or appropriate.  Eagle does not intend to set a definite schedule to complete its plan and cautions that there are no assurances or guarantees that a specific transaction will result, or, if a transaction is undertaken, the terms or timing of such a transaction.
 2017 Year-end Reserves Information
 An independent evaluation of Eagle's U.S. reserves was conducted by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. and of Eagle's Canadian reserves by McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd.  These reserves evaluation reports are effective December 31, 2017 and were prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities.  Details regarding Eagle's reserves and oil and gas assets are set forth in Eagle's AIF.
 2017 Year-End Reserves Report – Highlights (based on Company Gross reserves)
  Grew year-over-year proved reserves by 11% and proved plus probable reserves by 10%.
 Achieved year-end proved plus probable reserves of 23.2 million boe (68% total proved, 47% proved developed producing).
 Crude oil comprises 92% of proved developed producing reserves.
 Posted reserve replacement ratios of 274% and 227% on a proved plus probable and proved basis, respectively. 
 Increased the reserve life indices to 17.7 years and 12.1 years on a proved plus probable and proved basis, respectively.
 
 
 The following tables summarize the independent reserves estimates and values of Eagle's reserves as at December 31, 2017. (For information regarding Eagle's reserves estimates and values excluding the Salt Flat properties, see "Reserves Data Excluding the Salt Flat Properties" in the AIF.)
 Summary of Reserves
 
 

 
 Canadian Operations
 
 Company Gross(1)(2)
 
 Reserves Categories
 
 Crude Oil
 
 Natural Gas
Liquids
 
 Natural Gas
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2017
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2016
 

 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (MMcf)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing
 
 6,966
 
 125
 
 3,311
 
 7,643
 
 7,976
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 61
 
 19
 
 458
 
 156
 
 150
 

 
 Undeveloped                     
 
 1,864
 
 188
 
 4,450
 
 2,793
 
 1,185
 
 Total proved
 
 8,891
 
 332
 
 8,219
 
 10,593
 
 9,311
 
 Total probable
 
 3,710
 
 147
 
 3,631
 
 4,463
 
 4,602
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 12,601
 
 479
 
 11,850
 
 15,055
 
 13,914
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 

 
 US Operations
 
 Company Gross(1)(2)
 
 Reserves Categories
 
 Crude Oil
 
 Natural Gas
Liquids
 
 Natural Gas
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2017
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2016
 

 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (MMcf)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing
 
 2,987
 
 73
 
 513
 
 3,145
 
 2,959
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 304
 
 16
 
 146
 
 344
 
 429
 

 
 Undeveloped    
 
 1,429
 
 128
 
 1,211
 
 1,759
 
 1,475
 
 Total proved
 
 4,720
 
 217
 
 1,870
 
 5,248
 
 4,864
 
 Total probable
 
 2,348
 
 211
 
 1,996
 
 2,892
 
 2,132
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 7,068
 
 428
 
 3,866
 
 8,140
 
 6,996
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 

 
 Total Company Operations
 
 Company Gross(1)(2)
 
 Reserves Categories
 
 Crude Oil
 
 Natural Gas
Liquids
 
 Natural Gas
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2017
 
 Total Oil
Equivalent 2016
 

 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (Mbbls)
 
 (MMcf)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 (Mboe)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing
 
 9,953
 
 198
 
 3,824
 
 10,789
 
 10,935
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 365
 
 35
 
 604
 
 500
 
 579
 

 
 Undeveloped
 
 3,293
 
 316
 
 5,661
 
 4,552
 
 2,660
 
 Total proved
 
 13,611
 
 549
 
 10,089
 
 15,841
 
 14,175
 
 Total probable
 
 6,058
 
 359
 
 5,627
 
 7,355
 
 6,735
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 19,669
 
 907
 
 15,716
 
 23,196
 
 20,910
 
 
   Notes:
 
 (1)
 
 Company gross reserves are Eagle's total working interest share before the deduction of any royalties and exclude Eagle's royalty interests.  
 
 (2)
 
 Totals may not add due to rounding.                     
 
 
  
 Summary of Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue of Reserves
 
 

 
 Canadian Operations
 
 Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
 Before Income Taxes Discounted at (%/year)(1)(2)(3)
 
 Reserves Category
 
 0%
 
 5%
 
 10%
 
 15%
 
 20%
 
 $CA
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing
 
 221,014
 
 134,582
 
 94,758
 
 73,285
 
 60,145
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 2,068
 
 1,673
 
 1,303
 
 1,017
 
 806
 

 
 Undeveloped
 
 50,912
 
 29,254
 
 16,787
 
 9,316
 
 4,666
 
 Total proved  
 
 273,994
 
 165,509
 
 112,847
 
 83,618
 
 65,617
 
 Total probable
 
 175,900
 
 70,158
 
 38,615
 
 25,375
 
 18,393
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 449,894
 
 235,668
 
 151,462
 
 108,992
 
 84,009
 
 
  
 
 

 
 US Operations
 
 Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
 Before Income Taxes Discounted at (%/year)(1)(2)(3)
 
 Reserves Category
 
 0%
 
 5%
 
 10%
 
 15%
 
 20%
 
 $US
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing
 
 89,991
 
 64,645
 
 52,157
 
 44,518
 
 39,255
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 13,803
 
 7,512
 
 5,127
 
 3,946
 
 3,230
 

 
 Undeveloped                      
 
 36,149
 
 26,298
 
 19,808
 
 15,267
 
 11,949
 
 Total proved
 
 139,943
 
 98,454
 
 77,092
 
 63,731
 
 54,434
 
 Total probable
 
 89,247
 
 58,752
 
 42,434
 
 32,318
 
 25,503
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 229,190
 
 157,205
 
 119,526
 
 96,049
 
 79,937
 
 
  
 
 

 
 Total Company Operations
 
 Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
 Before Income Taxes Discounted at (%/year)(1)(2)(3)
 
 Reserves Category
 
 0%
 
 5%
 
 10%
 
 15%
 
 20%
 
 $CA
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 ($000's)
 
 Proved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Developed producing    
 
 330,003
 
 213,498
 
 158,808
 
 128,201
 
 108,738
 

 
 Developed non-producing
 
 18,526
 
 10,708
 
 7,513
 
 5,821
 
 4,753
 

 
 Undeveloped
 
 93,880
 
 60,542
 
 40,364
 
 27,488
 
 18,883
 
 Total proved
 
 442,409
 
 284,748
 
 206,685
 
 161,509
 
 132,374
 
 Total probable
 
 281,944
 
 140,205
 
 89,362
 
 64,135
 
 49,061
 
 Total proved plus probable
 
 724,353
 
 424,953
 
 296,047
 
 225,644
 
 181,435
 
 
   Notes:
 
 (1)
 
 It should not be assumed that the net present values of estimated future net revenue shown above are representative of the fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the underlying price and costs assumptions will be attained and variances could be material. The recovery and estimates of reserves provided in this news release are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual reserves may be greater than or less than the estimates provided.  
 
 (2)
 
 The U.S. operations numbers have been converted into Canadian dollars using the following foreign exchange rates: 2018 - $CA 1.00 equal to $US 0.790; 2019 - $CA 1.00 equal to $US 0.790; 2020- $CA 1.00 equal to $US 0.800; 2021 - $CA 1.00 equal to $US 0.825; 2022 and thereafter - $CA 1.00 equal to $US 0.850 (as per McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. January 1, 2018 price deck forecast).           
 
 (3)
 
 Totals may not add due to rounding.
 
 
  
 At a 10% discount factor, proved developed producing reserves comprise 54% (2016 – 57%) of the proved plus probable value and proved reserves account for 70% (2016 – 71%) of the proved plus probable value.
 Future Development Costs ("FDC")
 Total future development costs are estimated at $77.3 million for total proved and $95.3 million for total proved plus probable reserves.
 Reserves Performance Ratios
 Eagle achieved the following capital efficiency statistics: 
 
 

 

 

 
 2017
 
 2016
 

 
 Proved
 
 Proved plus
Probable
 
 Proved
 
 Proved plus
Probable
 
 Reserves – Company Gross (Mboe)
 
 15,841
 
 23,196
 
 14,175
 
 20,910
 
 Capital Expenditures ($M)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 Exploration and Development ("E&D")(1)(8)
 
 24,256
 
 24,256
 
 5,771
 
 5,771
 

 
 Acquisition (Disposition)(2)(8)                                                    
 
 (105)
 
 (105)
 
 5,144
 
 5,144
 

 
 Total Capital Expenditures
 
 24,151
 
 24,151
 
 10,915
 
 10,915
 
 Field Netbacks ($/boe)(3)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 Current Year
 
 21.05
 
 21.05
 
 16.12
 
 16.12
 
 Finding, Development and Acquisition ("FD&A") Costs(4)(8)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 Change in Future Development Costs ("FDC") ($M)
 
 35,619
 
 33,051
 
 11,219
 
 15,691
 

 
 Reserve Additions - Company Gross (Mboe)
 
 2,950
 
 3,569
 
 2,515
 
 3,717
 

 
 FD&A Costs including changes in FDC ($/boe)(4)
 
 20.30
 
 16.06
 
 8.80
 
 7.16
 

 
 FD&A Costs excluding changes in FDC ($/boe)(4)
 
 8.22
 
 6.80
 
 4.34
 
 2.94
 

 
 Recycle Ratio(5)(8)
 
 1.04
 
 1.31
 
 1.83
 
 2.25
 
 Reserves Replacement(6)(8)
 
 227%
 
 274%
 
 184%
 
 272%
 
 Reserves Life Index (yrs)(7)(8)
 
 12.1
 
 17.7
 
 10.4
 
 15.3
 
 
   Notes:
 

 
 (1)
 
 E&D is equal to expenditures for "exploration and evaluation" plus "oil and gas properties" from the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement.  
 
 (2)
 
 Acquisition refers to the January 2016 acquisition of Maple Leaf Royalties Corp.  Eagle closed a minor disposition in 2017.  See "Overview of Eagle" in the management discussion and analysis and note 6 of the audited consolidated annual financial statements.
 
 (3)
 
 Field netbacks are calculated by subtracting royalties, operating expenses, and transportation and marketing expenses from revenues, which are from the Consolidated Statement of (Loss) Earnings and Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings.  Field netback is a non-IFRS financial measure.  See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
 
 (4)
 
 Eagle calculates FD&A costs incorporating both the costs and associated reserve additions related to E&D and acquisitions during the year.  Eagle believes that FD&A costs provide useful information to investors because it is a measure of the cost to locate new reserves and the ongoing expense of extracting petroleum throughout the lifecycle of the reserves.
 
 (5)
 
 Recycle ratio is calculated by dividing field netback per boe by FD&A costs including changes in FDC per boe.  Eagle believes that the recycle ratio provides useful information to investors because it is a measure of a company's production efficiency based on its FD&A costs.   
 
 (6)
 
 Reserves Replacement is calculated by dividing company gross reserve additions by working interest production for the year, which, in 2017, is based on average working interest production of 3,598 boe/d (2016 - 3,740 boe/d).  
 
 (7)
 
 Reserves Life Index is calculated by dividing company gross reserves by working interest production for the year, which, in 2017, is based on average working interest production of 3,598 boe/d (2016 - 3,740 boe/d).
 
 (8)
 
 Eagle cautions readers as to the reliability of these capital efficiency statistics as these measures do not have any standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
 
 
  
 Selected Annual Information
 The following table shows selected information for Eagle's fiscal years ended December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 

 

 

 
 Years ended December 31
 
 2017
 
 2016
 
 2015
 
 ($000's except per share amounts and production)
 

 

 

 
 Sales volumes – boe/d
 
 3,821
 
 3,972
 
 3,358
 

 

 

 

 
 Revenue, net of royalties
 
 55,569
 
 48,993
 
 48,121
 
 Field netback
 
 29,354
 
 23,437
 
 23,659
 

 

 

 

 
 Funds flow from operations
 
 12,695
 
 15,798
 
 30,738
 

 
 per share – basic and diluted  
 
 0.30
 
 0.38
 
 0.88
 

 

 

 

 
 (Loss) earnings  
 
 (17,349)
 
 9,559
 
 (76,046)
 

 
 per share – basic and diluted                          
 
 (0.40)
 
 0.23
 
 (2.18)
 

 

 

 

 
 Current assets
 
 13,869
 
 9,302
 
 19,767
 
 Current liabilities
 
 13,715
 
 74,595
 
 9,397
 

 

 

 

 
 Total assets
 
 207,314
 
 218,036
 
 208,572
 
 Total non-current liabilities
 
 94,312
 
 26,202
 
 92,616
 
 Shareholders' equity
 
 99,287
 
 117,239
 
 106,559
 

 

 

 

 
 Dividends declared
 
 425
 
 3,821
 
 12,040
 

 
 per issued share  
 
 0.01
 
 0.09
 
 0.35
 

 

 

 

 
 Shares issued
 
 43,302
 
 42,452
 
 34,863
 
 
  
 Summary of Quarterly Results
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Q4/2017
 
 Q3/2017
 
 Q2/2017
 
 Q1/2017
 
 Q4/2016
 
 Q3/2016
 
 Q2/2016
 
 Q1/2016
 
 ($000's except for boe/d and per share amounts)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Sales volumes – boe/d  
 
 3,804
 
 3,749
 
 3,966
 
 3,767
 
 3,803
 
 4,085
 
 4,147
 
 3,854
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Revenue, net of royalties
 
 14,725
 
 12,459
 
 14,167
 
 14,218
 
 13,891
 
 12,854
 
 13,149
 
 9,099
 

 
 per boe
 
 42.08
 
 36.12
 
 39.25
 
 41.95
 
 39.72
 
 34.20
 
 34.84
 
 25.94
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Operating, transportation and marketing expenses
 
 6,864
 
 6,301
 
 5,885
 
 7,165
 
 6,799
 
 6,564
 
 5,928
 
 6,265
 

 
 per boe                     
 
 19.61
 
 18.27
 
 16.31
 
 21.14
 
 19.44
 
 17.46
 
 15.71
 
 17.86
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Field netback  
 
 7,861
 
 6,158
 
 8,282
 
 7,053
 
 7,092
 
 6,290
 
 7,221
 
 2,834
 

 
 per boe
 
 22.47
 
 17.85
 
 22.94
 
 20.81
 
 20.28
 
 16.74
 
 19.13
 
 8.08
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Funds flow from operations
 
 3,488
 
 3,346
 
 4,272
 
 1,589
 
 3,901
 
 4,582
 
 5,148
 
 2,167
 

 
 per boe
 
 9.98
 
 9.70
 
 11.84
 
 4.69
 
 11.15
 
 12.19
 
 13.64
 
 6.18
 

 
 per share – basic
 
 0.08
 
 0.08
 
 0.10
 
 0.04
 
 0.09
 
 0.11
 
 0.12
 
 0.05
 

 
 per share – diluted
 
 0.08
 
 0.07
 
 0.10
 
 0.04
 
 0.09
 
 0.11
 
 0.12
 
 0.05
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 (Loss) earnings
 
 (14,293)
 
 (4,711)
 
 675
 
 1,303
 
 30,508
 
 52
 
 (9,288)
 
 (11,713)
 

 
 per share – basic
 
 (0.34)
 
 (0.11)
 
 0.02
 
 0.03
 
 0.72
 
 0.00
 
 (0.23)
 
 (0.29)
 

 
 per share - diluted
 
 (0.34)
 
 (0.11)
 
 0.02
 
 0.03
 
 0.72
 
 0.00
 
 (0.23)
 
 (0.29)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Cash dividends declared
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 425
 
 637
 
 636
 
 1,274
 
 1,584
 

 
 per issued share
 
 0.00
 
 0.00
 
 0.00
 
 0.01
 
 0.015
 
 0.015
 
 0.03
 
 0.04
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 Current assets
 
 13,869
 
 11,122
 
 11,847
 
 18,819
 
 9,302
 
 9,787
 
 10,618
 
 12,829
 
 Current liabilities
 
 13,715
 
 8,042
 
 6,599
 
 11,474
 
 74,595
 
 72,387
 
 75,035
 
 5,472
 
 Total assets
 
 207,314
 
 213,867
 
 222,155
 
 233,951
 
 218,036
 
 190,945
 
 195,044
 
 199,708
 
 Total non-current liabilities
 
 94,312
 
 92,367
 
 97,086
 
 104,359
 
 26,202
 
 31,690
 
 32,397
 
 96,317
 
 Shareholders' equity
 
 99,287
 
 113,458
 
 118,470
 
 118,118
 
 117,239
 
 86,868
 
 87,612
 
 97,919
 
 Shares issued
 
 43,302
 
 43,302
 
 42,857
 
 42,857
 
 42,452
 
 42,452
 
 42,452
 
 42,452
 
 
  
 For the three months ended December 31, 2017, sales volumes increased 1% from the third quarter as a result of new well production that was offset by natural decline and weather-related effects in October and December 2017 due to extreme cold.
 Field netback increased 28% from the third quarter due a 19% increase in realized prices which was commensurate with an increase in the WTI benchmark price. The increase in field netback due to higher pricing was partially offset by a 9% increase in operating, transportation and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2017, due to well repairs and cold weather in Dixonville. 
 Funds flow from operations increased 4% from the third quarter of 2017.  This was primarily due to 28% higher field netbacks which were offset by a risk management loss of $0.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared to a $0.5 million gain in the third quarter.
 (Loss) earnings on a quarterly basis often do not move directionally or by the same amounts as funds flow from operations.  This is due to items of a non-cash nature that factor into the calculation of (loss) earnings, and those that are required to be fair valued at each quarter end.  Fourth quarter 2017 funds flow from operations increased by 4% from the third quarter of 2017, yet the fourth quarter net income was 203% less than the third quarter of 2017 primarily as a result of the impairment expense of $12.4 million, offset by a decrease in the unrealized risk management loss due to weaker forward commodity prices at the end of the fourth quarter.  The fourth quarter of 2017 includes an unrealized risk management loss of $0.4 million compared to an unrealized risk management loss of $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2017.
 Total non-current liabilities increased slightly in the fourth quarter from the third quarter due to a higher foreign exchange rate applied to Eagle's U.S.-denominated debt. During the first quarter of 2017, Eagle retired all amounts drawn under its bank credit facility that was classified as a "current" liability and entered into a new four year term loan agreement which is classified as a "non-current" liability.  During the second quarter, Eagle prepaid $US 4.0 million of term loan principal.
 Advisories
 Non-IFRS Financial Measures
 Statements throughout this news release make reference to the terms "field netback" and "funds flow from operations excluding risk management gains (losses)", which are non-IFRS financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. 
 "Field netback" is calculated by subtracting royalties, operating expenses, and transportation and marketing expenses from revenues.  This method of calculating field netback is in accordance with the standards set out in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook maintained by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter).  Management believes that field netback provides useful information to investors and management because such a measure reflects the quality of production and the level of profitability. 
 "Funds flow from operations excluding risk management gains (losses)" is calculated by adding back realized risk management gains (losses) to funds flow from operations. Management believes this measure provides useful information to investors and management because it shows what funds flow would have been if Eagle had not had any risk management contracts in place throughout the year.
 Note about Forward-Looking Statements
 Certain of the statements made and information contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of Canadian securities laws.  All statements other than statements of historic fact are forward-looking statements.  Eagle cautions investors that important factors could cause Eagle's actual results to differ materially from those projected, or set out, in any forward-looking statements included in this news release.   
 In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the following:
  Eagle's drilling plans on its North Texas property and its expectation that additional leased acreage would be proved up in the area if the second horizontal well is successful;
 Eagle's intentions to reduce debt and corporate costs, including interest costs;
 Eagle's expectations regarding alternatives for funding growth potentially including asset sales;
 Eagle's expectations regarding its corporate decline rate of 14% lending itself to Eagle sustaining 2018 average corporate production at post-Salt Flat field disposition levels with low capital expenditures;
 Eagle's expectations regarding reducing its interest costs and general and administrative expenses;
 Eagle's intentions to review transaction alternatives;
 Eagle's expectations regarding the potential for the North Texas assets to deliver attractive returns to Eagle with continued development;
 Eagle's estimated volumes and values of reserves;
 Future development costs associated with reserves; and
 Anticipated crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production weighting.
 
 
 With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things:
  future crude oil, NGL and natural gas prices, differentials and weighting;
 future foreign exchange and interest rates;
 future production levels;
 future capital expenditures and the ability of Eagle to obtain financing on acceptable terms;
 not including capital required to pursue future acquisitions in the forecasted capital expenditures;
 the ability of Eagle to complete new acquisitions;
 future production estimates, which are based on the proposed drilling program with a success rate that, in turn, is based upon historical drilling success and an evaluation of the particular wells to be drilled, among other things; and
 projected operating costs, which are estimated based on historical information and anticipated changes in the cost of equipment and services, among other things.
 
 
 Eagle's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth below and those in the AIF:
  volatility of crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prices;
 commodity supply and demand;
 fluctuations in foreign exchange and interest rates;
 inherent risks and changes in costs associated with the development of petroleum properties;
 ultimate recoverability of reserves;
 timing, results and costs of drilling and production activities;
 availability and terms of financing and capital; and
 new regulations and legislation that apply to the operations of Eagle and its subsidiaries.
 
 
 Additional risks and uncertainties affecting Eagle are contained in the AIF under the heading "Risk Factors".
 As a result of these risks, actual performance and financial results in 2018 may differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by these forwardlooking statements.  Eagle's production rates, operating and general and administrative costs, field netbacks, drilling program, capital budget, reserves and potential transactions are subject to change in light of ongoing results, prevailing economic circumstances, obtaining regulatory approvals, commodity prices, exchange rates, financing terms, and industry conditions and regulations.  New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all of these factors or to assess, in advance, the impact of each such factor on Eagle's business, or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
 Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are inherently uncertain, are based on estimates and assumptions, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties (both general and specific) that contribute to the possibility that the future events or circumstances contemplated by the forward-looking statements will not occur.  Although management believes that the expectations conveyed by the forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information available to it on the date the forward-looking statements were made, there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will in fact be realized.  There are no assurances or guarantees that the transaction review process will result in a transaction or, if a transaction is undertaken, the terms or timing of such a transaction.  Actual results will differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to Eagle and its shareholders.  These statements speak only as of the date of this news release and may not be appropriate for other purposes.  Eagle does not undertake any obligation, except as required by applicable securities legislation, to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 Note Regarding Barrel of Oil Equivalency
 This news release contains disclosure expressed as "boe" or "boe/d".  All oil and natural gas equivalency volumes have been derived using the conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") of natural gas to one barrel ("bbl") of oil.  Equivalency measures may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.  A 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 well head.  In addition, given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalent of six to one, utilizing a boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 bbl would be misleading as an indication of value.
 About Eagle Energy Inc.
 Eagle is an oil and gas corporation with shares listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EGL".
 All material information about Eagle may be found on its website at www.EagleEnergy.com or under Eagle's issuer profile at www.sedar.com.
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