Mosman Oil Gas Regulatory News (MSMN)

29 March 2016

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited

("Mosman" or the "Company")

Half Year Financial Report

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the New Zealand and Australia focussed oil exploration and development company, announces its Half Yearly Results for the six months to 31 December 2015, which are contained in the Condensed Consolidated Half Year Financial Report for the period.

Summary

2015 was a challenging year for the sector with continued oil price weakness and volatile equity capital markets, and as a result Mosman implemented a revised strategy and operational plan changing from its original focus on exploration (including drilling 3 wells) to seeking and securing a production asset. The revised plan was implemented to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase production assets, thereby providing cash flow and a medium term sustainable business model. The revised strategy was actioned and in September Mosman signed a contract to acquire the South Taranaki Energy Project ("STEP"'), an existing producing asset in New Zealand. However, the further subsequent significant reduction in the oil price in late 2015 and early 2016, together with related difficulties in obtaining government approvals, led to the cancellation of that acquisition.

The Board subsequently reviewed all aspects of its strategy and took swift action, reviewing its budgets and operational priorities with the objective of minimising short-term expenditure. Staff and consultants no longer required were made redundant or had their contracts terminated, with only core staff retained, on a much reduced basis. The two Executive Directors also agreed to cap the cost of their services at present.

As a result of the Board's actions to mitigate against further expenditure, Mosman remains in a sound financial position. Going forward, given the ongoing uncertainties associated with the current oil price and the lack of clarity on how long oil prices may remain at current depressed levels, and the continuing volatility in equity capital markets, the Board is also cognisant that it has a responsibility to continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of its revised business strategy and plans over its current portfolio. The Board has also determined that it is prudent to evaluate other suitable opportunities to enhance shareholder value and this process is underway.

The loss of £1.957m (AUD 3.683m) reflects the above matters and the consequential decisions and actions on Mosman's portfolio. A significant portion of the loss is a direct result of Mosman's revised strategy and a decision by the Board that certain assets are non-core with a resultant write down in their carrying values. Additionally the value of other activities Mosman has undertaken during the period including the costs associated with securing and progressing the acquisition of the now cancelled STEP acquisition, and foreign exchange losses which cumulatively resulted in additional costs of some £1.463M (AUD 2.754 M).

John W Barr, Executive Chairman of Mosman commented:

"2015 was an incredibly challenging year for Oil and Gas companies including Mosman and its shareholders. The STEP acquisition looked to be transformational at the time of signing however the depressed oil price affected this significantly. The Board remains resolute for a positive outcome for the future of Mosman and have taken decisive action. Importantly, the Board are continuing to evaluate the development opportunities within Mosman and additional opportunities that it has identified, which are now under active review, and shareholders will be advised if and when one of these opportunities crystallises."

Enquiries

Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on its website

www.mosmanoilandgas.com

About Mosman

Mosman (AIM: MSMN) is an Australia and New Zealand focused oil exploration and development company with a strategy to build a sustainable mid-tier oil and gas business by acquisition and organic growth. Current exploration projects include the following permits which are 100% owned;

Petroleum Creek Project, New Zealand

The project is a 143 sq. km project located near Greymouth on the South Island in the southern extension of the proven Taranaki oil system.

Taramakau Permits, New Zealand

The permit (990 sq. km onshore) surrounds the Petroleum Creek Project and shares similar geological characteristics and shares similar prospective play types.

Murchison Permit, New Zealand

The permit (517 sq. km onshore) located approximately 100 kilometres north of Petroleum Creek has a 13 TCF contingent resource identified.

Amadeus Basin Projects, Australia

Mosman owns two granted permits and one application in Central Australia which total of 5,458 sq. km. The Amadeus Basin is considered one of the most prospective onshore areas in the Northern Territory of Australia for both conventional and unconventional oil and gas, and hosts the producing Mereenie, Palm Valley and Surprise fields.

ACN 150 287 111

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED HALF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

31 DECEMBER 2015

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited Condensed Consolidated Half Year Financial Report 2015

Company Directory

Directors

John W Barr Andy R Carroll John A Young

Company Secretary

Zane Lewis (resigned 27 July 2015) Jarrod White

Head Office

C/-Traverse Accountants Pty Ltd Suite 305 Level 3, 35 Lime Street Sydney NSW Australia NSW 2000

Registrars

In Australia:

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 2, 45 St Georges Terrace

Perth Western Australia 6000

In the UK:

Computershare Investor Services plc The Pavilions

Bridgewater Road Bristol BS99 6ZY

Company Website

www.mosmanoilandgas.com.au

Registered Office

C/-Traverse Accountants Pty Ltd Suite 305 Level 3, 35 Lime Street Sydney NSW Australia NSW 2000

Stock Exchange

AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange plc (AIM) Stock Symbol: LON: MSMN

Auditors

Somes Cooke - Chartered Accountants

Nominated Adviser & Broker

SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP

Bankers

In Australia:

National Australia Bank

In New Zealand: Bank of New Zealand

Lawyers

As to English law Ronaldsons LLP

As to New Zealand law Graeme Alexander

As to Australian law DLA Piper

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for The Half Year Ended 31 December 2015

All amounts are in Australian Dollars

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2015

All amounts are in Australian Dollars

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2015

All amounts are in Australian Dollars

These accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2015

All amounts are in Australian Dollars

The accompanying notes from part of these financial statements

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Statement of Compliance

The half-year financial report is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting'. Compliance with AASB

134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. The half-year report does not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report and should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report.

Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the half- year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Company's 2015 annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2015, except for the impact of the Standards and Interpretations described below. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Adoption of new or revised accounting standards and interpretations

The Group has adopted all of the new and revised standards and interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current half-year. The Group has not early adopted any accounting standards or interpretations.

The adoption of all new and revised standards and interpretations has not resulted in any changes to the Group's accounting policies and has no effect on the amounts reported for the current or prior half-years.

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are carried forward in respect of an area that has not at reporting date reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or relating to, the area of interest are continuing.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets, is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale, of the exploration and evaluation assets.

Impairment tests are carried out when there are indicators of impairment in order to identify whether the asset carrying values exceed their recoverable amounts. There is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts.

The key areas of judgement and estimation include:

· Recent exploration and evaluation results and resource estimates;

· Environmental issues that may impact on the underlying tenements;

· Fundamental economic factors that have an impact on the operations and carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

*Reimbursement of costs relate to the contributions received from High Peak Royalties Limited (ASX.HPR) under the Joint Participation Agreement. Throughout the financial period $150,000 was received from HPR as contribution to prior costs incurred and a further accrued reimbursement of $90,000 has been included which was received after balance date.

\* These amounts relate to the refundable deposit and accrued reimbursement of costs from Origin and High Peak Royalties Limited (ASX.HPR) respectively. These funds have been received after 31 December 2015. The accrued reimbursement has been included and applied against "Costs associated with STEP acquisition" as reconciled in 'Reimbursement from Joint Participation Agreement' at Note 3.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

 Consolidated 31 December

2015

5. Capitalised mineral exploration expenditure $

Costs brought forward 11,733,041

Acquisition of Trident Energy Limited -

Expenditure incurred during the year 407,321

Expenditure impaired* (1,456,942)

FX movement (61,561)

Carrying value at the end of the period 10,621,859

The recoupment of costs carried forward is dependent on the successful development and/or commercial exploitation or alternatively sale of the respective areas of interest.

*Expenditure impaired relate to the impairment of all capitalised costs associated with:

1. VIC/P62 for the amount of $487,022 as a result of the withdrawal and termination of the Group's 30% Joint Venture;

2. STP-EPA-0071 of the Group's 25% interest in the Officer Basin for the amount of $969,920 due to expiry of its application as the Native Title Act requirements were not met.

Both events occurred subsequent to balance date; however the Group decided to impair these costs as at 31 December 2015. (Refer to Note 10)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

Consolidated Consolidated 31 December 30 June

2015 2015 No. of Options No. of Options

7. Contributed Equity (Continued) Options

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During the period no options were issued: 9,859,372 9,859,372

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Of the 9,859,372 options on issue as at 31 December 2015, the following are held by directors of the Company:

8 Segment Information

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

Operating segments are identified by the board based on the Oil and Gas projects in Australia, and New Zealand. Discrete financial information about each project is reported to the board on a regular basis.

The reportable segments are based on aggregated operating segments determined by the similarity of the economic characteristics, the nature of the activities and the regulatory environment in which those segments operate.

The Group has two reportable segments based on the geographical areas of the mineral resource and exploration activities in Australia and New Zealand. Unallocated results, assets and liabilities represent corporate amounts that are not core to the reportable segments.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

8 Segment Information (Continued)

(i) Segment performance 

$ $ $ 

Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015RevenueSegment revenue - Interest 1,931 664 2,595

Segment expenses - (28,823) (28,823) Segment net profit/(loss) before tax 1,931 (28,159) (26,228)

Reconciliation of segment result to net loss before tax

Amounts not included in segment result but reviewed by the Board

- Exploration expenditure impaired - (1,456,942) (1,456,942)

- Costs associated with STEP acquisition (855,594) (305,851) (1,161,446)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

8 Segment Information (Continued)

(ii) Segment assets

(iii) Segment liabilities

9 Expenditure Commitments

(a) Exploration

The Company has certain obligations to perform minimum exploration work on Oil and Gas tenements held. These obligations may vary over time, depending on the Company's exploration programs and priorities. At 31 December 2015, total exploration expenditure commitments for the next 12 months are as follows:

Mosman Oil and Gas (NZ) Ltd PEP 57058 45,366 90,733

837,979 1,470,604

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

9 Expenditure Commitments (Continued)

These obligations are subject to variations by farm-out arrangements, sale of the relevant tenements or seeking expenditure exemption for previous year's expenditure. The Company has the option to elect to not carry out the minimum work program commitments pertaining to a specific permit, in which case the Company will relinquish its interest in the relevant permit.

(b) Capital Commitments

The Company had no capital commitments at 31 December 2015 (2014 - $Nil).

10 Subsequent Events

Material transactions arising since 31 December 2015 which will significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state affairs of the Company in subsequent financial periods are as follows:

Expiry of agreement with Australian Petroleum Portfolio Pty Ltd

As announced on 18 January 2016 the Company's 25% interest in the Officer Basin onshore application STP-EPA-0071 which is an early stage exploration project has expired as the Native Title Act requirements were not met. As a result Mosman has withdrawn from the application and seek to cancel its involvement in the project.

As set out in the Company's Admission document, Mosman acquired the interest in the application by acquiring the shares of Petroleum Portfolio Pty Ltd ("PPL"), which had rights to 25% of the application from Mr A Carroll (Technical Director of Mosman) for the issue of 9 million Ordinary Shares in the Company, ("Consideration Shares"). Under the terms of that agreement Mr Carroll has 90 days (approximately 15 April 2016) to advise Mosman whether he will acquire the Consideration Shares for AUD900,000; or relinquish the Consideration Shares back for a nominal consideration of AUD1.

At the date of signing Mr Carroll is within the 90 day notice period (from 15 January 2016) and if this is the eventual outcome the issued number of shares would reduce from 215,591,008 to 206,591,008 by the cancellation of 9 million shares held by Mr Carroll, with Mosman's shares in PPL reverting to Mr. Carroll on the cancellation of the Consideration Shares.

Cancelled Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) South Taranaki Energy Project "STEP" Transaction and Related Agreements

On 1 February 2016, the Company cancelled the Sale and Purchase Agreement with Origin Energy Limited ("Origin") to acquire the South Taranaki Energy Project ("STEP") pursuant to which on 4 February Origin repaid the initial deposit of NZD500,000.

The Board determined that whilst STEP remains a good project with long term development potential, the STEP Acquisition no longer met Mosman's investment criteria at current oil and gas prices and as a result the Sale and Purchase Agreement was cancelled.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

10 Subsequent Events (Continued)

Subsequent to balance date the STEP Participation Agreement and joint venture operating agreement with High Peak Royalties Limited (HPR) were terminated on 1 February 2016. HPR has reimbursed the Company of its agreed share of costs, in accordance with the contractual terms of the agreement, with the final payment of AUD90,000 being settled on the 1st of February 2016.

The Ridge Royalty Limited royalty agreement was also terminated following notice of termination from Origin.

Murchison Permit

On 18 February 2016 the company received approval from NZPAM to carry out the LiDAR survey. The NZPAM approval was for a Change of Condition whereby LiDAR replaced a license condition to acquire magnetic and gravity data. The Company will now proceed to carry out that survey that will assist in firming up the structural geology interpretation on the Permit.

Amadeus Basin Project Update

On 14 March 2016 the Company provided an update on its Amadeus Basin project in the Northern Territory of Australia.

The company engaged with SRK Consulting (Australia) to undertake services in relation to the prospective resources contained in EP 145. The findings in the report highlighted the potential for both conventional oil and gas resources in proven reservoirs within the West Walker Anticline and unconventional gas resources in the Horn Valley Siltstone.

The Company has been granted the approval of a 12 month Suspension and Extension period for both EP 145 and EP 156 which will enable the Company to review exploration priorities and plan the next phase of activity in the permits.

The application for EPA 155 was acknowledged by the relevant Northern Territory government agency recently and will now follow the normal negotiation process with the CLC prior to grant of an exploration licence.

Termination of Vic P62 Joint Venture

In December 2015, the Company submitted a notice to its JV partner to withdraw from the VIC/P62. The Company decided to withdraw from the JV as part of its rationalisation of its exploration activities following review of its asset portfolio and recent permit acquisitions.

The Company received formal acceptance for the withdrawal, with the Deed of Termination signed on the 14th of March 2016 and as a result all capitalised costs of VIC/P62 have been impaired as at 31 December 2015.

The Group will compensate an agreed amount of $15,000 as a final contribution to cover the residual costs attributed to the Joint Venture termination, legal costs and associated with formalising the transfer with NOPTA.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2015 All amounts are Australian Dollars

10 Subsequent Events (Continued)

Corporate Review and Cost Rationalisation

Following the termination of the STEP transaction the Company has reviewed its operating budget and terminated all non-necessary contracts. Prudently the majority of supplier and employment agreements in relation to STEP were fixed term and their renewal/continuance subject to the progress of the STEP transaction. As a result there were only incidental costs to terminating and ceasing ongoing cash outflows in relation to the STEP acquisition.

Following the terminations the Board further reviewed and has rationalized its costs across the company with particular attention to corporate costs and other New Zealand commitments.

11 Dividends

No dividends have been paid or proposed during the half year ended 31 December 2015.

Directors' Declaration

The Directors of the Company declare that:

1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 3-16, are in accordance with the Australian Corporations Act 2001:

(a) comply with Accounting Standards, which, as stated in Note 1 - Statement of Accounting Policies to the financial statements, constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and

(b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Group.

2. In the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and  payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed by authority for and on behalf of the Directors by:

John W Barr Executive Chairman

Dated this 24 March 2016

Auditor's Independence Declaration

To those charged with the governance of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited

As auditor for the review of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2015, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

i) no contraventions of the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and

ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.

Somes Cooke

Nicholas Hollens Partner

Perth

24 March 2016

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Independent Auditor's Review Report

To the members of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited, which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, and the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.

Directors' Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

The directors of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

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Conclusion

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

(a) giving a true and fair view of Mosman Oil and Gas Limited's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting  and  the

Corporations Regulations 2001.

Somes Cooke

Nicholas Hollens Partner

Perth

24 March 2016

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