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Bankers Petroleum Announces 2014 Financial Results Cash Position of $73 Million and 14% Increase in Oil Sales CALGARY, March 12, 2015 /CNW/ - Bankers Petroleum Ltd. ("Bankers" or the"Company") (TSX: BNK, AIM: BNK) is pleased to provide its 2014 financialresults. All amounts set out in this press release and listed in the tablesbelow are in US dollars unless otherwise stated. In 2014, Bankers made several key accomplishments including record levels ofrevenue of $583 million, adjusted funds generated from operations of $304million, oil production of 20,690 barrels of oil per day (bopd) and capitalinvestment of $291 million. Results at a Glance ($000s, except as noted) Year ended December 31 Results at a Glance 2014 2013 2012 Financial Oil revenue 583,120 566,386 432,138 Net operating income 342,375 316,558 218,246 Net income 128,833 61,743 34,413 Basic (US$/share) 0.50 0.24 0.14 Diluted (US$/share) 0.49 0.24 0.14 Funds generated from operations 284,293 279,601 192,589 Adjusted funds generated from operations(1) 304,130 279,752 192,589 Basic (US$/share) 1.17 1.10 0.76 Capital expenditures 291,325 234,243 222,663 Operating Average production (bopd) 20,690 18,169 15,020 Average sales (bopd) 20,679 18,173 14,808 Average Brent oil price (US$/barrel) 98.95 108.66 111.67 Average realized price (US$/barrel) 77.26 85.39 79.73 Netback (US$/barrel) 45.36 47.73 40.27 December 31 2014 2013 2012 Cash and restricted cash 73,036 31,706 38,740 Working capital 201,325 134,094 88,799 Total assets 1,284,846 1,007,148 825,816 Long-term debt 98,276 98,150 97,158 Shareholders' equity 716,536 564,675 483,032 1. Represents funds generated from operations before non-recurring contract settlement expenses. Highlights Bankers reached several key financial and operational achievements during 2014as described below: Operational Highlights: * Average oil production was 20,690 barrels of oil per day (bopd) in 2014, 14% higher than the 2013 average production of 18,169 bopd. Average oil production for the 2015 year-to-date is approximately 19,500 bopd. * Oil sales averaged 20,679 bopd in 2014, a 14% increase compared to 18,173 bopd in 2013. Crude oil inventory at December 31, 2014 increased to 315,500 barrels from 311,000 barrels at December 31, 2013. * Capital expenditures in 2014 were $291 million, 24% higher compared to $234 million in 2013. A total of 160 wells were drilled including 149 horizontal production wells, seven lateral re-drills, two water disposal wells and the Company's first multi-lateral well in the Patos-Marinza field and its first horizontal well drilled in the Kuçova oilfield. A total of 146 wells were drilled in 2013. * The Company continued the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) program in 2014 with monitoring and expansion of flood patterns. At the end of the year, 19 polymer flood and 4 water flood patterns were in place in the Patos-Marinza oilfield and continue to perform to model expectations. Reservoir pressure and production response are positive with good reservoir flood conformance. The Company continues to be strongly encouraged by the results to date and plans to move forward with 20 to 30 additional conversions in 2015. * Bankers commenced Kuçova oilfield development in the Arreza pool with the takeover of 59 wells from Albpetrol in August 2014, reactivation of three wells and drilling of the first horizontal well in 2014. Product Margin Highlights: * Operating and Sales and Transportation (S&T) costs, primarily originating from Albanian-based companies and their employees, were $155 million ($20.51/bbl) for 2014 compared to $156 million for 2013 ($23.44/bbl), an improvement of 13% on a per barrel basis. Overall, operating and S&T costs improved by 21%, on a per barrel basis, from 2013 to 2014, taking into account the $1.91/bbl impact of excise tax for 2014. * Net operating income (netback) in 2014 was $342 million ($45.36/bbl) compared to $317 million ($47.73/bbl) in 2013. * The Company focused on key infrastructure projects aimed at reducing costs and optimizing operations in the Patos-Marinza oilfield. The field electrification project continued in the northern and central areas of the Patos-Marinza oilfield with realized energy cost savings. Construction of the west water disposal line and northern flow line system started in 2014. These projects target reductions in trucked volumes within the field. Other infrastructure activities in 2014 include the commissioning of the Satellite 3 treating facility, installation of several Gas Oil Ratio (GOR) skids for gas capturing and measurement, as well as completed maintenance turnarounds of the main treating facilities. Financial Highlights: * Revenue in 2014 was $583 million ($77.26/bbl) compared to $566 million ($85.39/bbl) in 2013. Field price realization represented 78% of the Brent oil benchmark price ($98.95/bbl) as compared to 79% of the Brent price ($108.66/bbl) in 2013. The reduction as a percentage of Brent compared to the previous year was mainly due to the commencement of domestic sales during 2014. * Royalties to the Albanian Government and related entities were $86 million (15% of revenue) during 2014 compared to $94 million (17% of revenue) for 2013. * During 2014, adjusted funds generated from operations were $304 million ($1.17 per share), a 9% increase compared to $280 million ($1.10 per share) for 2013. * The Company continues to maintain a strong financial position at December 31, 2014 with cash and restricted cash of $73 million and working capital of $201 million. At December 31, 2014, the Company had drawn $104 million of its $224 million approved credit facilities. At December 31, 2013, cash and restricted cash was $32 million and working capital was $134 million. * In August 2014, Bankers commenced delivery of crude oil to the domestic refinery, which is now under new ownership and management. Bankers agreed to sell oil to an affiliate of this domestic refinery on a monthly basis until December 31, 2014 at 73% of Dated Brent (FOB Vlore equivalent) plus $40/tonne or approximately $6/bbl recovery against an outstanding accounts receivable balance. * In April 2014, the Company paid a $3 million premium to enter into financial commodity contracts representing 6,000 bopd at a floor price of $80/bbl of Dated Brent for 2015. At December 31, 2014, the fair value of these contracts was $44 million. Other Highlights in 2014: * The Oil Initially in Place (OIIP) resource assessment in Albania at year-end was 5.4 billion barrels, consistent with the OIIP resource assessment at the end of 2013. Reserves on a proved basis were 125 million barrels compared to 147 million barrels at year-end 2013. On a proved plus probable basis, reserves were 203 million barrels compared to 232 million barrels at year-end 2013. The corresponding net present value (NPV) after tax (discounted at 10%) of the proved plus probable reserves was $1.8 billion at year-end compared to $2.2 billion in 2013, representing CAD$8.57 /share and CAD$9.72/share, respectively. Fiscal Terms Mitigation: * Bankers and the Government of Albania worked together to reach an agreement on mitigation of the 2014 fiscal changes. The terms of the agreement were approved by Albpetrol and AKBN, and were ratified by the Council of Ministers on November 2, 2014. The agreement is structured to allow excise and any applicable carbon and circulation taxes to be deducted from revenue and eligible for inclusion in the cost recovery pool for the Patos-Marinza concession to determine the Company's taxable position. This mechanism enables the near term impact on cash flow to be fully offset through a deferred and reduced profit tax burden which keeps the net asset value of the project whole and the economics of future investment consistent with the pre-2013 fiscal regime. OUTLOOK The Company's reduced capital program in 2015 will be $153 million, funded fromprojected cash flow (based on an average $50/bbl Brent oil price) and existingcash resources. Additionally, the Company's 2015 hedge program, representing6,000 bopd at $80/bbl Brent, will ensure sufficient funding to maintain abalanced program. The work program and budget include the following items: * Drilling of 60 horizontal wells focused on continuing development in the core area of the Patos-Marinza oilfield; * Continuation of the EOR program with the addition of 20 to 30 polymer and water injector conversions. The focus of the conversions planned is expansion of existing patterns, with several conversions testing new areas of the oilfield including higher viscosity fluids and thicker reservoir sands; * Continued focus on operational efficiencies in the field to expand product margins including the construction of emulsion flow-lines to reduce trucking costs, electrification and expansion of the gas gathering system to reduce energy costs and emissions, and a review of well construction and artificial lift design to improve well performance; * Expansion of the water disposal system to accommodate increased fluid handling requirements for the primary and EOR programs; * Drilling of one well in Kuçova and implementation of a flood pattern to commence EOR techniques in the oilfield; * Continued investment on environmental remediation and social initiatives as part of a sustained long-term effort to improve the physical environment, and to provide training programs and other community initiatives for the residents near the Company's operations. First Quarter Operational Update Bankers intends to announce its first quarter 2015 Operational update onTuesday, April 7, 2015. Supporting Documents The full Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), Financial Statements andupdated March corporate presentation are available on www.bankerspetroleum.com.The MD&A and Financial Statements will also be available on www.sedar.com. BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 (Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts) 2014 2013 Revenues $ 583,120 $ 566,386 Royalties (85,966) (94,294) 497,154 472,092 Realized loss on financial commodity contracts (1,188) (3,898) Unrealized gain (loss) on financial commodity 45,226 (1,555)contracts 541,192 466,639 Operating expenses 95,317 88,510 Sales and transportation expenses 59,462 67,024 General and administrative expenses 22,189 21,212 Contract settlement expenses 19,837 151 Depletion and depreciation 116,458 99,554 Share-based compensation 5,721 11,527 318,984 287,978 222,208 178,661 Net finance expense (6,182) (18,712) Income before income tax 216,026 159,949 Deferred income tax expense (87,193) (98,206) Net income for the year 128,833 61,743 Other comprehensive loss Currency translation adjustment (1,935) (1,017) Comprehensive income for the year $ 126,898 $ 60,726 Basic earnings per share $ 0.497 $ 0.243 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.486 $ 0.241 BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31 (Expressed in thousands of US dollars) ASSETS 2014 2013 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,036 $ 24,597 Restricted cash 5,000 7,109 Accounts receivable 81,612 53,981 Inventory 10,008 38,025 Deposits and prepaid expenses 62,984 44,956 Financial commodity contracts 44,170 734 271,810 169,402 Non-current assets Long-term receivable - 7,019 Property, plant and equipment 1,004,508 823,908 Exploration and evaluation assets 8,528 6,819 $ 1,284,846 $ 1,007,148 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 69,285 $ 33,812 Current portion of long-term debt 1,200 1,496 70,485 35,308 Non-current liabilities Long-term debt 98,276 98,150 Decommissioning obligation 26,147 22,806 Deferred tax liabilities 373,402 286,209 568,310 442,473 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Share capital 363,670 340,305 Contributed surplus 86,409 84,811 Currency translation reserve 4,410 6,345 Retained earnings 262,047 133,214 716,536 564,675 $ 1,284,846 $ 1,007,148 BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 (Expressed in thousands of US dollars) 2014 2013 Cash provided by (used in): Operating activities Net income for the year $ 128,833 $ 61,743 Depletion and depreciation 116,458 99,554 Accretion of long-term debt 1,350 2,805 Accretion of decommissioning obligation 1,139 1,019 Unrealized foreign exchange gain (649) (756) Deferred income tax expense 87,193 98,206 Share-based compensation 5,721 11,527 Discount and revaluation (gain) loss of long-term (12,316) 4,687receivable Realized loss on financial commodity contracts 4,637 3,898 Unrealized (gain) loss on financial commodity (45,226) 1,555contracts Cash premiums paid for financial commodity contracts (2,847) (4,637) 284,293 279,601 Change in long-term receivable 19,335 (556) Change in non-cash working capital 2,767 (54,403) 306,395 224,642 Investing activities Additions to property, plant and equipment (289,616) (231,016) Additions to exploration and evaluation assets (1,709) (3,227) Restricted cash 2,109 (2,109) Change in non-cash working capital 15,064 1,851 (274,152) (234,501) Financing activities Issue of shares for cash 13,923 3,332 Financing costs (435) (1,994) Change in long-term debt (1,496) (813) 11,992 525 Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash and cash (796) 191equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 43,439 (9,143) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 24,597 33,740 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 68,036 $ 24,597 Interest paid $ 6,530 $ 5,811 Interest received $ 409 $ 159 BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except number of common shares) Number Currency of common Share Contributed Retained translation Total shares capital surplus earnings reserve Balance at December 31, 2012 253,828,650 $ 334,764 $ 69,435 $ 7,362 $ 71,471 $ 483,032 Share-based compensation - - 17,585 - - 17,585 Options exercised 1,853,261 5,541 (2,209) - - 3,332 Net income for the year - - - - 61,743 61,743 Currency translation adjustment - - - (1,017) - (1,017) Balance at December 31, 2013 255,681,911 $ 340,305 $ 84,811 $ 6,345 $ 133,214 $ 564,675 Share-based compensation - - 11,040 - - 11,040 Options exercised 5,002,482 21,804 (9,004) - - 12,800 Warrants exercised 400,000 1,561 (438) - - 1,123 Net income for the year - - - - 128,833 128,833 Currency translation adjustment - - - (1,935) - (1,935) Balance at December 31, 2014 261,084,393 $ 363,670 $ 86,409 $ 4,410 $ 262,047 $ 716,536 Caution Regarding Forward-looking Information Information in this news release respecting matters such as the expected futureproduction levels from wells, future prices and netback, work plans,anticipated total oil recovery of the Patos-Marinza and Kuçova oilfieldsconstitute forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-lookinginformation express, as at the date of this news release, the Company's plans,estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations, or beliefs as to future eventsor results and are believed to be reasonable based on information currentlyavailable to the Company. Exploration for oil is a speculative business that involves a high degree ofrisk. The Company's expectations for its Albanian operations and plans aresubject to a number of risks in addition to those inherent in oil productionoperations, including: that Brent oil prices could fall resulting in reducedreturns and a change in the economics of the project; availability offinancing; delays associated with equipment procurement, equipment failure andthe lack of suitably qualified personnel; the inherent uncertainty in theestimation of reserves; exports from Albania being disrupted due to unplanneddisruptions; and changes in the political or economic environment. Production and netback forecasts are based on a number of assumptions includingthat the rate and cost of well takeovers, well reactivations and wellrecompletions of the past will continue and success rates will be similar tothose rates experienced for previous well recompletions/reactivations/development; that further wells taken over and recompleted will produce atrates similar to the average rate of production achieved from wellsrecompletions/reactivations/development in the past; continued availability ofthe necessary equipment, personnel and financial resources to sustain theCompany's planned work program; continued political and economic stability inAlbania; the existence of reserves as expected; the continued release byAlbpetrol of areas and wells pursuant to the Plan of Development and Addendum;the absence of unplanned disruptions; the ability of the Company tosuccessfully drill new wells and bring production to market; and general risksinherent in oil and gas operations. Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions thatfinancing, equipment and personnel will be available when required and onreasonable terms, none of which are assured and are subject to a number ofother risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" in the Company'sAnnual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis, which areavailable on SEDAR under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to beaccurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from thoseanticipated in such statements. Readers should not place undue reliance onforward-looking information and forward looking statements. About Bankers Petroleum Ltd. Bankers Petroleum Ltd. is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration andproduction company focused on developing large oil and gas reserves. InAlbania, Bankers operates and has the full rights to develop the Patos-Marinzaheavy oilfield, has a 100% interest in the Kuçova oilfield, and a 100% interestin Exploration Block "F". Bankers' shares are traded on the Toronto StockExchange and the AIM Market in London, England under the stock symbol BNK. David French, President and Chief Executive Officer, (403) 513-6930; DougUrch, Executive VP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, (403) 513-2691; LauraBechtel, Investor Relations Analyst, (403) 513-3428; Email:investorrelations@bankerspetroleum.com, Website: www.bankerspetroleum.com; AIMNOMAD: Canaccord Genuity Limited, Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor, +44 0 207 5238000; AIM BROKER: FirstEnergy Capital LLP, Hugh Sanderson / David van Erp, +440 207 448 0200