EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm Q2 2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of

NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

June 30, 2020 and 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

As at

   Note 

 

June 30,

2020

  December 31,
2019
ASSETS         
Current         
  Cash and cash equivalents       $75,801,658   $52,117,581 
  Amounts receivable        378,433    610,121 
  Prepaid expenses and other assets        599,460    734,310 
         76,779,551    53,462,012 
Non-current               
  Deposits        85,495    95,835 
  Exploration and evaluation assets   5    262,403,166    252,380,408 
  Equipment   8    8,741,868    7,587,659 
         271,230,529    260,063,902 
TOTAL ASSETS       $348,010,080   $313,525,914 
                
LIABILITIES               
Current               
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $2,735,295   $3,998,313 
  Current portion of lease liabilities   6    791,819    558,960 
  Flow-through share premium liability   7    70,453    227,522 
         3,597,567    4,784,795 
Non-current               
  Deferred income tax liability        1,091,696    725,066 
  Long-term lease liabilities   6    3,649,406    2,086,007 
  Convertible debentures   9    155,403,789    119,581,192 
         160,144,891    122,392,265 
  TOTAL LIABILITIES        163,742,458    127,177,060 
                
EQUITY               
  Share capital   10    244,779,344    218,787,664 
  Reserves   10    55,413,137    51,559,201 
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss        (5,336,682)   (2,247,226)
  Accumulated deficit        (131,592,949)   (103,400,960)
         163,262,850    164,698,679 
  Non-controlling interests        21,004,772    21,650,175 
TOTAL EQUITY        184,267,622    186,348,854 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       $348,010,080   $313,525,914 

 

Nature of operations (Note 2)

Commitments (Notes 6 & 7)

Subsequent events (Note 17)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on August 11, 2020.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     

For the three

months ended

 

For the six

months ended

                
      Note    

June 30,

2020

    

June 30,

2019

    

June 30,

2020

    

June 30,

2019

 
                          
Salaries, benefits and directors’ fees   11   $958,467   $1,109,343   $1,969,764   $2,016,052 
Office and administrative        354,450    635,631    949,559    1,197,139 
Professional fees        1,804,344    1,061,373    2,421,867    1,795,876 
Travel        (19,317)   241,560    149,682    514,750 
Depreciation   8    552,180    598,995    1,087,881    1,187,657 
Share-based payments   10, 11    2,701,467    3,522,771    4,379,165    5,965,144 
Finance income        (54,723)   (511,300)   (239,647)   (1,117,507)
Rental Income        (9,087)   (7,577)   (16,663)   (15,153)
Mark to market loss (gain) on convertible debentures   9    4,240,251    2,218,823    11,328,996    (13,738,616)
Interest expense   9    3,145,749    3,006,431    6,171,775    5,997,807 
Interest on lease liabilities   6    55,682    53,280    100,708    108,781 
Foreign exchange loss (gain)        947,934    579,785    (793,069)   1,544,171 
Gain on disposal of equipment        (4,000)   —      (4,000)   —   

 

Loss from operations

       $14,673,397   $12,509,115   $27,506,018   $5,456,101 
 Deferred income tax expense        3,798,952    12,134    1,352,237    89,415 

 

Loss for the period

       $18,472,349   $12,521,249   $28,858,255   $5,545,516 
                          
Other Comprehensive Income                         
 Change in fair value of convertible debentures attributable to the change in credit risk   9    14,402,258    813,879    4,232,131    813,879 
Deferred income tax recovery        (3,888,609)   —      (1,142,675)   —   
Total comprehensive loss for the period       $28,985,998   $13,335,128   $31,947,711   $6,359,395 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (continued)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

 

     

For the three

months ended

 

For the six

months ended

                
      Note    

June 30,

2020

    

June 30,

2019

    

June 30,

2020

    

June 30,

2019

 
Loss attributable to:                         
  Shareholders of NexGen Energy Ltd.       $18,245,709   $12,311,087   $28,183,174   $5,077,444 
  Non-controlling interests in IsoEnergy Ltd.        226,640    210,162    675,081    468,072 
Loss for the period       $18,472,349   $12,521,249   $28,858,255   $5,545,516 
                          
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:                         
  Shareholders of NexGen Energy Ltd.       $28,759,358   $13,124,966   $31,272,630   $5,891,323 
  Non-controlling interests in IsoEnergy Ltd.        226,640    210,162    675,081    468,072 
Total comprehensive loss for the period       $28,985,998   $13,335,128   $31,947,711   $6,359,395 
                          

Loss per common share attributable to the Company’s common shareholders

Basic loss per common share

   16   $0.05   $0.04   $0.08   $0.01 
        Diluted loss per common share   16   $0.05   $0.04   $0.08   $0.03 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic

   16    366,251,490    353,802,907    363,251,031    352,741,003 
        Diluted   16    366,251,490    353,802,907    363,251,031    400,824,340 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

 

   Note  Number of Common Shares  Share Capital  Reserves  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)  Accumulated Deficit  Non-controlling Interests  Total
                         
Balance as at December 31, 2018        351,237,062   $208,711,135   $41,629,049   $97,675   $(85,143,089)  $16,631,820   $181,926,590 
Exercise of options   10    3,483,333    3,829,683    (1,409,017)   —      —      —      2,420,666 
Share-based payments   10    —      —      6,780,137    —      —      —      6,780,137 
Issue of shares on convertible                                        
   debenture interest payments   10    1,041,304    2,020,130    —      —      —      —      2,020,130 
Loss for the period        —      —      —      —      (5,077,444)   (468,072)   (5,545,516)
Other comprehensive income        —      —      —      (813,879)   —      —      (813,879)
Balance as June 30, 2019        355,761,699   $214,560,948   $47,000,169   $(716,204)  $(90,220,533)  $16,163,748   $186,788,128 
                                         
                                         
                                         
Balance at December 31, 2019        360,250,571   $218,787,664   $51,559,201   $(2,247,226)  $(103,400,960)  $21,650,175   $186,348,854 
Exercise of warrants of subsidiary                                        
to non-controlling interests        —      —      —      —      (8,815)   29,678    20,863 
Exercise of options        2,983,333    2,594,498    (1,052,498)   —      —      —      1,542,000 
Share-based payments   10    —      —      4,906,434    —      —      —      4,906,434 
Issue of shares on convertible                                        
   debenture interest payments   10    1,092,142    2,151,520    —      —      —      —      2,151,520 
Issue of shares for cash from                                        
   private placement        11,611,667    20,888,500    —      —      —      —      20,888,500 
Issue of shares on convertible                                        
   debenture establishment fee        348,350    627,030    —      —      —      —      627,030 
Issue of shares on convertible                                        
   debenture financing consent fee        180,270    355,132    —      —      —      —      355,132 
Share issuance costs        —      (625,000)   —      —      —      —      (625,000)
Loss for the period        —      —      —      —      (28,183,174)   (675,081)   (28,858,255)
Other comprehensive loss        —      —      —      (3,089,456)   —      —      (3,089,456)
Balance as at June 30, 2020        376,466,333   $244,779,344   $55,413,137   $(5,336,682)  $(131,592,949)  $21,004,772   $184,267,622 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(unaudited)
For the six months ended
  

June 30,

2020

  June 30,
2019

 

Cash flows (used in) from operating activities

          
Loss for the period  $(28,858,255)  $(5,545,516)
Items not involving cash:          
Depreciation   1,087,881    1,187,657 
Share-based payments   4,379,165    5,965,144 
Non-cash costs of Debenture Issuance   184,757    —   
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on cash and cash equivalents   (829,059)   1,060,926 
Deferred income tax expense   1,352,237    89,415 
Mark to market loss (gain) on convertible debentures   11,328,996    (13,738,616)
Interest expense   6,171,775    5,997,807 
Interest on lease liabilities   100,708    108,781 
Gain on Disposal of Equipment   (4,000)   —   
Changes in non-cash working capital items:          
Amounts receivable   231,688    (133,196)
Prepaid expenses   134,850    (685,587)
Deposits   10,340    394,876 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   171,175    (1,349,025)
    (4,537,744)   (6,647,334)
Cash flows (used in) investing activities          
Exploration and evaluation asset expenditures   (10,883,884)   (30,438,528)
Acquisition of equipment   (116,784)   (612,011)
    (11,000,668)   (31,050,539)
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities          
   Cash from exercise of options and warrants, net of share issuance costs   1,562,863    2,420,666 
   Shares issued for cash from private placements, net of share issuance costs   20,263,500    —   
   Shares issued in connection with issuance of convertible debentures   797,405    —   
   Issuance of convertible debentures   20,261,470    —   
   Payment of lease liabilities   (425,756)   (373,137)
   Interest paid on convertible debentures   (4,066,052)   (4,024,266)
    38,393,430    (1,976,737)

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   22,855,018    (39,674,610)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   52,117,581    125,059,189 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held   829,059    (1,060,926)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $75,801,658   $84,323,653 
           

 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of:      
Cash  $75,801,658   $84,323,653 
Cash equivalents   —      —   
           
Cash and cash equivalents  $75,801,658   $84,323,653 

 

Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (Note 15)

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

1.       REPORTING ENTITY

 

NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen” or the “Company”) is an exploration and development stage entity engaged in the acquisition, exploration and evaluation and development of uranium properties in Canada. The Company was incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the British Columbia Business Corporations Act on March 8, 2011. The Company’s registered records office is located on the 25th Floor, 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C., V7Y 1B3.

 

On April 19, 2013, the Company (as it was then called, Clermont Capital Inc. (“Clermont”)) completed its qualifying transaction, which was effected pursuant to an amalgamation agreement dated December 31, 2012 (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) amongst Clermont, 0957633 B.C. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clermont, and NexGen Energy Ltd. (“Old NexGen”). Pursuant to the Amalgamation Agreement, the shareholders of Old NexGen were issued one common share of Clermont (on a post-share consolidation basis) for every one Old NexGen common share held immediately prior to the completion of the amalgamation. In connection with the Qualifying Transaction, Clermont also completed a consolidation of its common shares on a 2.35:1 basis and changed its name to “NexGen Energy Ltd.”. The Company’s acquisition of Old NexGen was accounted for as a reverse takeover.

 

The Company commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) as a Tier 2 Issuer under the symbol “NXE” on April 23, 2013. On August 7, 2015, the Company became a Tier 1 Issuer. On July 15, 2016, NexGen graduated and commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under its existing symbol. The Company’s common shares ceased trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol “NXGEF” upon the commencement of trading on the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) under the symbol “NXE” on May 17, 2017.

 

In February 2016, the Company incorporated four wholly owned subsidiaries: NXE Energy Royalty Ltd., NXE Energy SW1 Ltd., NXE Energy SW3 Ltd., and IsoEnergy Ltd. (collectively, the “Subsidiaries”). The Subsidiaries were incorporated to hold certain exploration assets of the Company. In the three months ended June 30, 2016, certain exploration and evaluation assets were transferred to each of IsoEnergy Ltd. (“IsoEnergy”), NXE Energy SW1 Ltd. and NXE Energy SW3 Ltd. (Note 5). Subsequent to the transfer, IsoEnergy shares were issued to third parties pursuant to external financings and listed its common shares on the TSX-V, with NexGen retaining 52.00% of IsoEnergy’s outstanding common shares as at June 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – 52.03%).

 

2.NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

As an exploration and development stage company, the Company does not have revenues and historically has recurring operating losses. As at June 30, 2020, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $131,592,949 and working capital of $73,181,984. The Company will be required to obtain additional funding in order to continue with the exploration and development of its mineral properties and to repay its convertible debentures (Note 9), if required.

 

The business of exploring for minerals and development of projects involves a high degree of risk. NexGen is an exploration and development company and is subject to risks and challenges similar to companies in a comparable stage. These risks include, but are not limited to, the challenges of securing adequate capital; development and operational risks inherent in the mining industry; changes in government policies and regulations; the ability to obtain the necessary environmental permits or, alternatively NexGen's ability to dispose of its exploration and evaluation assets on an advantageous basis; as well as global economic and uranium price volatility; all of which are uncertain.

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic known as COVID-19 and governments around the world have enacted measures to combat the spread of the virus. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is not known at this time, but the risks to the Company may include, but are not limited to, delays in the previously disclosed timelines and activity levels associated with the Company’s feasibility study and environment assessment and the ability to raise funds through debt and equity markets.

 

The underlying value of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the existence and economic recovery of mineral reserves and is subject to, but not limited to, the risks and challenges identified above. Changes in future conditions could require material write-downs of the carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

3.     BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Statement of Compliance

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all of the information required by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019. Accordingly, accounting policies applied other than as discussed in Note 4 are the same as those applied in the Company’s annual financial statements. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on August 11, 2020.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which have been measured at fair value, including the convertible debentures issued by the Company (Note 9). In addition, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information. All monetary references expressed in these notes are references to Canadian dollar amounts (“$”), except as otherwise noted. These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries.

 

Critical accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. Uncertainty about these judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. Significant areas of estimation and uncertainty are the same as those described in the Company’s 2019 annual financial statements.

 

Where the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements cannot be derived from active markets, their fair value is determined using valuation models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.

 

4.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accounting policies followed by the Company are set out in Note 4 to the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and have been consistently followed in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

5.      EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

 

(a)Rook I Property

 

The Rook I Project is located in Northern Saskatchewan, approximately 40 kilometres (km) east of the Saskatchewan – Alberta border, approximately 150 km north of the town of La Loche and 640 km northwest of the City of Saskatoon and consists of 32 contiguous mineral claims totalling 35,065 hectares.

The Rook I Project hosts the Arrow deposit discovered in February 2014, the Bow discovery in March 2015, the Harpoon discovery in August 2016 and the Arrow South discovery in July 2017. The Company released an updated mineral resource estimate and the results of a pre-feasibility study in November 2018, in each case, in respect of the Arrow deposit.

NexGen has a 100% interest in the claims subject only to: (i) a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”); and (ii) a 10% production carried interest, in each case, only on claims S-113928 to S-113933 (the Arrow deposit is not located on any of these claims). The NSR may be reduced to 1% upon payment of $1 million. The 10% production carried interest provides for the owner to be carried to the date of commercial production.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

  

5.      EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (continued)

 

(b)Other Athabasca Basin Properties

 

The Other Athabasca Basin Properties are a portfolio of early stage mineral properties in the Athabasca Basin. The properties are grouped geographically as “SW1”, “SW2” and “SW3”. The SW2 properties are held directly by NexGen. The SW1 and SW3 properties are held by NXE Energy SW1 Ltd. and NXE Energy SW3 Ltd., respectively, each a wholly owned subsidiary.

 

(c)IsoEnergy Properties

 

The IsoEnergy Properties consist of (i) a 100% interest in the Radio Project, Saskatchewan (subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty and 2% gross overriding royalty); (ii) a 100% interest in the Thorburn Lake Project, Saskatchewan  (subject to a 1% net smelter return royalty and a 10% carried interest which can be reduced to 1% at the holder’s option upon completion of a bankable feasibility study); (iii) a 100% interest, in each of the Madison, 2Z, Carlson Creek and North Thorburn properties, Saskatchewan; (iv) a 100% interest in the Mountain Lake property, Nunavut; (v) a 100% interest in the Geiger property, Saskatchewan; (vi) a 100% interest in the Laroque East property, Saskatchewan that consists of 6 mineral claims constituting 3,200 hectares; (vi) and a 100% interest in the Eastern Athabasca named Evergreen that constitutes 32,400 hectares; (vii) a portfolio of newly staked claims in Saskatchewan, all of which are early stage exploration properties.

 

The following is a summary of the capitalized costs on the projects described above.

 

   Rook I  Other Athabasca Basin Properties  IsoEnergy Properties  Total
   $  $  $  $
Acquisition costs:                    
Balance, December 31, 2019   235,077    1,457,607    26,635,775    28,328,459 
Additions   —      —      136,145    136,145 
Balance, June 30, 2020   235,077    1,457,607    26,771,920    28,464,604 
                     
Deferred exploration costs:                    
Balance, December 31, 2019   199,784,259    9,163,367    15,104,323    224,051,949 
   Additions:                    
      Drilling   25,399    5,688    1,449,742    1,480,829 
      General exploration   797,210    —      317,121    1,114,331 
      Environmental and permitting   3,119,793    —      —      3,119,793 
      Technical, engineering, and design   1,400,455    —      —      1,400,455 
      Geochemistry and assays   —      —      —      —   
      Geological and geophysical   —      4,632    206,786    211,418 
      Labour and wages   1,475,956    —      469,345    1,945,301 
      Share-based payments (Note 10)   442,852    —      84,417    527,269 
      Travel   56,545    —      30,672    87,217 
    7,318,210    10,320    2,558,083    9,886,613 
Balance, June 30, 2020   207,102,469    9,173,687    17,662,406    233,938,562 
                     
Total costs, June 30, 2020   207,337,546    10,631,294    44,434,326    262,403,166 

 

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

5.      EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (continued)

 

   Rook I  Other Athabasca Basin Properties  IsoEnergy Properties  Total
   $  $  $  $
Acquisition costs:                    
Balance, December 31, 2018   235,077    1,457,607    26,622,545    28,315,229 
Additions   —      —      14,077    14,077 
Impairment   —      —      (847)   (847)
Balance, December 31, 2019   235,077    1,457,607    26,635,775    28,328,459 
                     
Deferred exploration costs:                    
Balance, December 31, 2018   148,658,925    6,530,533    10,623,907    165,813,365 
   Additions:                    
      Drilling   17,596,099    1,508,527    1,921,903    21,026,529 
      General exploration   5,453,717    4,126    665,140    6,122,983 
      Geological and geophysical   19,859,997    1,042,071    844,448    21,746,516 
      Labour and wages   6,099,402    78,110    825,860    7,003,372 
      Share-based payments (Note 10)   1,227,604    —      98,474    1,326,078 
      Travel   888,515    —      138,098    1,026,613 
      Impairment   —      —      (13,507)   (13,507)
    51,125,334    2,632,834    4,480,416    58,238,584 
Balance, December 31, 2019   199,784,259    9,163,367    15,104,323    224,051,949 
                     
Total costs, December 31, 2019   200,019,336    10,620,974    41,740,098    252,380,408 

 

6.      LEASES

 

Right-of-use asset summary:

 

          
  

Office Lease

Assets

  Vehicle Lease Assets  Total Right-of-use Assets
          
Right-of-use assets balance, December 31, 2019  $1,986,747   $230,178   $2,216,925 
Additions of right-of-use assets   2,100,867    —      2,100,867 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets   (241,525)   (62,678)   (304,203)
                
Right-of-use assets balance, June 30, 2020  $3,846,089   $167,500   $4,013,589 
                

 

Office and vehicle lease right-of-use assets are included in equipment in the office, furniture and leasehold improvements, and field equipment categories, respectively (Note 8).

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 


6.       LEASES (continued)

 

Lease obligation summary:

 

   Six months ended  Year ended
   June 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
       
Balance, beginning of the period  $2,644,967   $3,222,380 
Addition to lease liabilities   2,121,306    —   
Interest on lease liabilities    100,708    206,986 
Lease payments   (425,756)   (784,399)
           
Balance, end of the period  $4,441,225   $2,644,967 
 Less: current portion   (791,819)   (558,960)
 Balance, end of the period  $3,649,406   $2,086,007 

 

 

The leases are for office space and vehicle leases that extend to 2025 and 2022, respectively. The discount rates applied to the leases for office spaces and vehicles are 7.50% and 6.74%, respectively. In addition to the lease payments the Company pays $449,743 annually related to operating costs and realty taxes of the leased office spaces. The amount is reassessed annually based on actual costs incurred.

 

 

Minimum future lease payments relating to the leased asset are as follows:

 

 2020    775,461 
 2021    1,526,829 
 2022    1,414,423 
 2023    1,373,937 
 2024    1,346,127 
 2025    1,227,448 
 Total   $7,664,225 

 

In addition to the leased asset above the Company engages drilling companies to carry out its drilling programs on its exploration and evaluation properties. The drilling companies provide all required equipment for these drilling programs. These contracts are short-term in nature and the Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and associated lease liabilities in respect to these contracts but rather to recognize lease payments associated with these leases as incurred over the lease term. Payments to the drilling companies in the period ended June 20, 2020 were $1,256,237 (all incurred by IsoEnergy).

 

7.       COMMITMENTS

 

Flow-through expenditures:

 

IsoEnergy has raised funds through the issuance of flow-through shares. Based on Canadian tax law, IsoEnergy is required to spend this amount on eligible exploration expenditures by December 31 of the year after the year in which the shares were issued.

 

The premium paid for a flow-through share, which is the price paid for the share over the market price of the share, is recorded as a flow-through share premium liability. This liability is subsequently reduced when the required exploration expenditures are made, and accordingly, a recovery of flow-through premium is then recorded as a reduction in the deferred tax expense.

 

As of June 30, 2020, IsoEnergy is obligated to spend $1,057,000 on eligible exploration expenditures by December 31, 2020, although refer to Note 17(b). As the commitment is satisfied, the remaining balance of the flow-through premium liability will be recognized as income.

 

 

 11 

NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

7.       COMMITMENTS (continued)

 

A continuity of the flow-through share premium liability is as follows:

 

   Six months ended  Year ended
   June 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
       
Balance, beginning of the period  $227,522   $550,392 
Liability incurred on flow-through shares issued   —      233,340 
Settlement of flow-through share liability on expenditure made   (157,069)   (556,210)
           
Balance, end of the period  $70,453   $227,522 

 

 

8.       EQUIPMENT

 

   Computing Equipment  Software  Field
Equipment		  Office, Furniture and Leasehold Improvements  Road  Total
                   
Cost                              
                               
Balance at December 31, 2018  $305,449   $750,014   $6,498,041   $231,857   $2,079,395   $9,864,756 
Assets recognized on adoption of IFRS 16   —      —      354,163    2,472,349    —      2,826,512 
   Additions   111,281    189,171    38,841    302,475    —      641,768 
Balance at December 31, 2019   416,730    939,185    6,891,045    3,006,681    2,079,395    13,333,036 
   Additions   15,428    104,480    948    2,126,032    —      2,246,888 
   Disposals   —      —      (8,441)   —      —      (8,441)
Balance at June 30, 2020  $432,158   $1,043,665   $6,883,552   $5,132,713   $2,079,395   $15,571,483 
                               
Accumulated Depreciation                              
                               
Balance at December 31, 2018  $207,626   $416,132   $1,921,484   $135,728   $672,007   $3,352,977 
   Depreciation   84,405    235,159    1,042,981    574,357    455,498    2,392,400 
Balance at December 31, 2019   292,031    651,291    2,964,465    710,085    1,127,505    5,745,377 
   Depreciation   36,414    94,654    432,163    301,699    227,749    1,092,679 
   Disposals   —      —      (8,441)   —      —      (8,441)
Balance at June 30, 2020  $328,445   $745,945   $3,388,187   $1,011,784   $1,355,254   $6,829,615 
                               
Net book value:                              
At December 31, 2019  $124,699   $287,894   $3,926,580   $2,296,596   $951,890   $7,587,659 
At June 30, 2020  $103,713   $297,720   $3,495,365   $4,120,929   $724,141   $8,741,868 

 

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

9.       CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

   June 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
2016 Debentures (a)  $69,213,032   $61,149,632 
2017 Debentures (b)   66,995,003    58,431,560 
2020 Debentures (c)   19,195,754    —   
Convertible Debentures  $155,403,789   $119,581,192 

 

The fair value of the Debentures increased from $119,581,192 on December 31, 2019 to $155,403,789 at June 30, 2020, resulting from the 2020 Debentures issuance of $20,261,470 (US$14,550,000) and a mark to market loss of $15,561,127 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. The loss for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 was bifurcated with the amount of the change in fair value of the convertible debentures attributable to changes in the credit risk of the liability recognized in other comprehensive income (loss of $4,232,131) and the remaining amount recognized in loss for the period (loss of $11,328,996).

 

(a)2016 Debentures

 

The fair value of the 2016 Debentures increased from $61,149,632 (US$47,081,639) on December 31, 2019 to $69,213,032 (US$50,787,373) at June 30, 2020, resulting in a loss of $8,063,400 (US$3,705,734) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. This loss, combined with the loss on the 2017 Debentures (see Note 9(b)), and the gain on the 2020 Debentures (see Note 9(c)), for the period ended June 30, 2020 was bifurcated with the amount of the change in fair value of the convertible debentures attributable to changes in the credit risk of the liability recognized in other comprehensive income and the remaining amount recognized in loss for the period.

 

  

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

 

Year Ended

December 31, 2019

Fair value of 2016 Debentures, beginning of year  $61,149,632   $72,481,375 
Fair value adjustment during the period   8,063,400    (11,331,743)
Interest expense   3,011,388    (5,911,455 
Interest paid   (2,654,887)   (5,566,552)
2016 Debentures and interest payable  $69,569,533   $61,494,535 
Less: interest payable included in accounts payable & accrued liabilities   (356,501)   (344,903)
2016 Debentures, end of period  $69,213,032   $61,149,632 
           

The 2016 Debentures were valued using a convertible bond pricing model based on a system of two coupled Black-Scholes equations where the debt and equity components are separately valued based on different default risks and assumptions.

 

The inputs used in the 2016 Debentures pricing model as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Volatility 38.00% 38.00%
Expected life in years 2.06 years 2.56 years
Risk free interest rate 0.23% 1.69%
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
Credit spread 21.72% 23.96%
Underlying share price of the Company $1.77 $1.67
Conversion exercise price US$2.3261 US$2.3261
Exchange rate (C$:US$) $0.7338 $0.7699

 

(b)2017 Debentures

 

The fair value of the 2017 Debentures increased from $58,431,560 (US$44,988,882) on December 31, 2019 to $66,995,003 (US$49,159,820) at June 30, 2020, resulting in a loss of $8,563,443 (US$4,170,938) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. This loss, combined with the loss on the 2016 Debentures (see Note 9(a)), and the gain on the 2020 Debentures (see Note 9(c)), for the period ended June 30, 2020 was bifurcated with the amount of the change in fair value of the convertible debentures attributable to changes in the credit risk of the liability recognized in other comprehensive income and the remaining amount recognized in loss for the period.

 

 

 13 

NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

9.       CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

  

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

 

Year ended

December 31, 2019

Fair value of 2017 Debentures, beginning of year  $58,431,560   $65,709,509 
Fair value adjustment during the period   8,563,443    (7,277,949)
Interest expense   3,011,388    5,911,455 
Interest paid   (2,654,887)   (5,566,552)
2017 Debentures and interest payable  $67,351,504   $58,776,463 
Less: interest payable included in accounts payable & accrued liabilities   (356,501)   (344,903)
2017 Debentures, end of period  $66,995,003   $58,431,560 

 

The 2017 Debentures were valued using a convertible bond pricing model based on a system of two coupled Black-Scholes equations where the debt and equity components are separately valued based on different default risks and assumptions.

 

The inputs used in the 2017 Debentures pricing model as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Volatility 38.00% 38.00%
Expected life in years 2.06 years 2.56 years
Risk free interest rate 0.23% 1.69%
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
Credit spread 21.72% 23.96%
Underlying share price of the Company $1.77 $1.67
Conversion exercise price US$2.6919 US$2.6919
Exchange rate (C$:US$) $0.7338 $0.7699

 

(c) 2020 Debentures

 

On May 27, 2020, the Company issued US$15 million principal amount of convertible debentures (the “2020 Debentures”) which were also determined to be a hybrid financial instrument comprised of the host debt contract and multiple embedded derivatives. The Company received gross proceeds of $20,888,500 (US$15 million) and net proceeds of $20,227,782 (US$14,525,551) after deducting $760,718 (US$474,461) in transaction costs from the issue of the 2020 Debentures. A 3% establishment fee of $627,030 (US$450,000) was also paid to the debenture holders through the issuance of 348,350 common shares. The fair value of the 2020 Debentures on issuance date was determined to be $20,261,470 (US$14,550,000).

 

The fair value of the 2020 Debentures decreased from $20,261,470 (US$14,550,000) on the initial measurement date to $19,195,754 (US$14,085,526) at June 30, 2020, resulting in a gain of $1,065,716 (US$464,474) for the period ended June 30, 2020. This gain, combined with the loss on the 2016 Debentures (see Note 9(a)), and the loss on the 2017 Debentures (see Note 9(b)), for the period ended June 30, 2020 was bifurcated with the amount of the change in fair value of the convertible debentures attributable to changes in the credit risk of the liability recognized in other comprehensive income and the remaining amount recognized in loss for the period.

 

  

 

June 30, 2020

Fair value of 2020 Debentures on issuance  $20,261,470 
Fair value adjustment during the period   (1,065,716)
Interest expense   149,300 
Interest paid   (60,175)
2020 Debentures and interest payable  $19,284,879 
Less: interest payable included in accounts payable & accrued liabilities   (89,125)
2020 Debentures, end of period  $19,195,754 

 

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

9.       CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

The 2020 Debentures were valued using a convertible bond pricing model based on a system of two coupled Black-Scholes equations where the debt and equity components are separately valued based on different default risks and assumptions.

 

The inputs used in the 2020 Debentures pricing model as at June 30, 2020 and May 27, 2020 are as follows:

 

  June 30, 2020 May 27, 2020
Volatility 38.00% 38.00%
Expected life in years 4.91 years 5 years
Risk free interest rate 0.75% 0.75%
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
Credit spread 21.72% 22.31%
Underlying share price of the Company $1.77 $1.93
Conversion exercise price CAD$2.34 CAD$2.34
Exchange rate (C$:US$) $0.7338 $0.7257

 

General Terms

 

At inception, for each of the 2016 Debentures, 2017 Debentures, and 2020 Debentures (collectively, the “Convertible Debentures”), the Company made an irrevocable election to designate the Convertible Debentures as a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. At their respective initial recognition date, the entire convertible instrument was measured at fair value with associated transaction costs expensed as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, the convertible financial instrument is marked to market at each financial reporting date and any change in fair value is recognized in profit or loss with the exception that the change in fair value that is attributable to change in credit risk is presented in other comprehensive income.

 

The Convertible Debentures bear interest at a rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually in US dollars on June 10 and December 10 in each year, with the first interest payment on the 2017 Debentures due on December 10, 2017. Two thirds of the interest (equal to 5% per annum) is payable in cash and one third of the interest (equal to 2.5% per annum) is payable, subject to any required regulatory approval, in common shares of the Company, using the volume-weighted average trading price (“VWAP”) of the common shares on the exchange or market that has the greatest trading volume in the Company’s common shares for the 20 consecutive trading days ending three trading days preceding the date on which such interest payment is due. For this purpose, the VWAP shall be converted into US dollars on each of the 20 days in the period, using the indicative rate of exchange for such currency as reported by the Bank of Canada.

 

The 2016 Debentures, 2017 Debentures, and 2020 Debentures are convertible, from time to time, into common shares of the Company at the option of the debenture holders at any time prior to maturity at a price per common share of US$2.3261, US$2.6919, and CAD$2.3400, respectively (the “Conversion Price”).

 

The 2016 Debentures, 2017 Debentures, and 2020 Debentures are not redeemable by the Company prior to June 10, 2019, July 21, 2020, and May 27, 2023, respectively. On or after June 10, 2019 and July 21, 2020 and prior to July 22, 2022, the 2016 Debentures and 2017 Debentures, respectively; and on or after May 27, 2023 and prior to May 27, 2025, the 2020 Debentures, may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, at any time that the 20-day VWAP of the common shares exceeds 130% of the Conversion Price, on not less than 30 days’ prior notice to the debenture holders. For this purpose, the VWAP shall be converted into US dollars on each of the 20 days in the period, using the indicative rate of exchange for such currency as reported by the Bank of Canada.

 

Upon completion of a change of control (which includes in the case of the holders’ right to redeem the Convertible Debentures, a change in the Chief Executive Officer of the Company), the holders of the Convertible Debentures or the Company may require the Company to purchase or the holders to redeem, as the case may be, any outstanding Convertible Debentures in cash at: (i) on or prior to June 10, 2019, July 21, 2020, and May 27, 2023 for the 2016 Debentures, 2017 Debentures, and 2020 Debentures respectively, 130% of the principal amount; and (ii) at any time thereafter, 115% of the principal amount, in each case plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any. In addition, upon the public announcement of a change of control that is supported by the Board, the Company may require the holders of the Convertible Debentures to convert the Convertible Debentures into common shares at the Conversion Price provided the consideration payable upon the change of control exceeds the Conversion Price and is payable in cash.

 

 

 15 

NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

9.       CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

A “change of control” of the Company is defined as consisting of: (a) the acquisition by a person or group of persons acting jointly or in concert of voting control or direction over 50% or more of the Company’s outstanding common shares; (b) the amalgamation, consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another entity as a result of which the holders of the common shares immediately prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly, hold less than 50% of voting control or direction over the entity carrying on the business of the Company following such transaction; (c) the sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the property or assets of the Company to another entity in which the holders of the common shares immediately prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly, hold less than 50% of voting control or direction over the other entity following such transaction; or (d) the removal by resolution of the shareholders of the Company, of more than 51% of the then incumbent directors of the Company which removal has not been recommended in the Company’s management information circular, or the failure to elect to the Company’s board of directors a majority of the directors proposed for election by management in the Company’s management information circular.

 

The 2016 Debentures, 2017 Debentures, and 2020 Debentures mature on July 22, 2022, July 22, 2022 and May 27, 2025 respectively.

 

10.    SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES

 

Authorized Capital - Unlimited number of common shares with no par value and unlimited number of preferred shares.

 

Issued

 

For the period ended June 30, 2020:

 

(a)During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company issued a total of 2,983,333 common shares on the exercise of 100,000 options at a price of $0.64, 2,850,000 options at a price of $0.50, and 33,333 options at a price of $ 1.59 for total proceeds of $1,542,000. As a result of the exercises, $1,052,498 was reclassified from reserves to share capital.

 

(b)On June 8, 2020 the Company issued 1,092,142 common shares at the then fair value of $2,151,520 to the convertible debenture holders for the share portion of the debenture interest payment.

 

(c)On May 27, 2020, the Company completed a financing that consisted of a US$15 million private placement and US$!5 million 2020 Debentures. In connection with the financing the Company issued 11,611,667 common shares at a price of CAD$1.80 for the private placement, 348,350 common shares at a price of CAD$1.80 for the establishment fees of the 2020 Debentures, and 180,270 common shares at a deemed price of CAD$1.97 for a consent fee to the investors of the 2016 and 2017 Convertible Debentures in connection with the 2020 Debenture financing.

 

For the period ended June 30, 2019:

 

(a)During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued a total of 3,483,333 common shares on the exercise of 2,450,000 options at a price of $0.40, 150,000 options at a price of $0.46, 50,000 options at a price of $0.50, 325,000 options at a price of $0.64 and 508,333 options at a price of $ 2.24 for total proceeds of $2,420,666. As a result of the exercises, $1,409,017 was reclassified from reserves to share capital.

 

(b)On June 7, 2019 the Company issued 1,041,304 common shares at the then fair value of $2,020,130 to the convertible debenture holders for the share portion of the debenture interest payment.

 

Stock Options

 

Pursuant to the Company’s stock option plan, directors may, from time to time, authorize the issuance of options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, enabling them to acquire up to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. At June 30, 2020, there were 37,959,161 stock options outstanding, which was 10.08% of issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.

 

The options can be granted for a maximum term of 10 years and are subject to vesting provisions as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. All options currently issued at for 5 years only.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

10.    SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

 

Stock option transactions and the number of stock options are summarized as follows:

  

 

Number of Stock Options

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2018   36,237,148   $1.98 
Granted   9,438,679    1.79 
Exercised   (6,783,333)   0.58 
Forfeited   (2,274,999)   2.77 
Outstanding at December 31, 2019   36,617,495   $2.14 
Granted   4,625,000    1.80 
Exercised   (2,983,333)   0.52 
Forfeited   (300,001)   2.34 
Outstanding at June 30, 2020   37,959,161   $2.23 
Number of options exercisable   29,298,154   $2.33 
           

 

As at June 30, 2020, the Company has stock options outstanding and exercisable as follows:

 

 

Number of

Options

 

 

 

Number Exercisable

 

 

 

Exercise

Price

 

 

Remaining

Contractual

Life (Years)

 

 

 

 

Expiry Date

             
 25,000    25,000   $3.39    0.01   July 1, 2020
 66,667    66,667   $1.59    0.01   July 1, 2020
 1,000,000    1,000,000   $2.93    0.42   November 29, 2020
 500,000    500,000   $2.85    0.42   November 29, 2020
 250,000    166,667   $2.41    0.42   November 29, 2020
 250,000    166,667   $1.92    0.42   November 29, 2020
 3,150,000    3,150,000   $0.64    0.46   December 16, 2020
 25,000    25,000   $3.39    0.76   April 2, 2021
 400,000    400,000   $2.39    0.76   April 2, 2021
 183,333    183,333   $1.92    0.76   April 2, 2021
 250,000    250,000   $2.69    0.94   June 8, 2021
 4,400,000    4,400,000   $2.65    0.98   June 23, 2021
 2,725,000    2,725,000   $2.24    1.46   December 15, 2021
 250,000    250,000   $3.11    1.81   April 22, 2022
 125,000    125,000   $2.93    2.37   November 13, 2022
 3,550,000    3,550,000   $3.39    2.46   December 14, 2022
 75,000    75,000   $2.39    2.79   April 13, 2023
 3,750,000    3,750,000   $2.85    2.94   June 8, 2023
 100,000    100,000   $2.66    2.97   June 20, 2023
 720,482    520,482   $2.49    3.14   August 21, 2023
 2,800,000    1,866,664   $2.41    3.50   December 31, 2023
 500,000    333,333   $2.27    3.73   March 21, 2024
 250,000    166,667   $2.22    3.74   March 27, 2024
 3,800,000    2,533,335   $1.92    3.95   June 12, 2024
 188,679    94,340   $1.59    4.13   August 16, 2024
 4,000,000    1,333,333   $1.59    4.49   December 24, 2024
 4,625,000    1,541,666   $1.80    4.95   June 12, 2025
 37,959,161    29,298,154              
                     

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

 

10.    SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock options granted. The model requires management to make estimates, which are subjective and may not be representative of actual results. Changes in assumptions can materially affect estimates of fair values. The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the weighted average grant date fair values for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019:

 

   For the three months ended  For the six months ended
  

 

June 30, 2020

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

 

June 30, 2019

Expected stock price volatility   61.92%   65.60%   61.92%   63.69%
Expected life of options   5.00 years    5.00 years    5.00 years    5.00 years 
Risk free interest rate   0.44%   1.81%   0.44%   1.53%
Expected forfeitures   0%   0%   0%   0%
Expected dividend yield   0%   0%   0%   0%
Weighted average fair value per option granted in period  $0.89   $1.26   $0.89   $1.07 

 

Share-based payments for options vested for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2020 amounted to $2,986,480 and $4,906,434 (2019 – $3,951,280 and $6,780,137) of which $2,701,467 and $4,379,165 (2019 – $3,522,771 and $5,965,144) was expensed to the statement of loss and comprehensive loss and $285,013 and $527,269 (2019 - $428,509 and $814,993) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets (Note 5).

 

11.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consists of executive and non-executive members of the Company’s Board of Directors, corporate officers and related companies.

 

Remuneration attributed to key management personnel can be summarized as follows:

 

   For the three months ended  For the six months ended
       
       June 30,
2020		    

June 30, 

2019

    June 30,
2020		      June 30,
2019		 
Short-term compensation(1)   $807,664   $877,991   $1,690,846   $1,656,798 
Share-based payments (stock options)(2)   2,402,098    3,065,257    3,692,831    5,261,458 
         Consulting fees(3)   21,666    —      64,998    —   
   $3,231,428   $3,943,248   $5,339,925   $6,918,256 

 

(1) Short-term compensation to key management personnel for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2020 amounted to $807,664 and $1,690,846 (2019 – 877,991 and $1,656,798) of which $681,638 and $1,276,218 (2019 - $693,186 and $1,286,788) was expensed and included in salaries, benefits and directors’ fees on the statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The remaining $126,026 and $414,628 (2019 - $$370,010) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

 

(2) Share-based payments to key management personnel for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2020 amounted to $2,402,098 and $3,692,831 (2019 - $3,065,257 and $5,261,548) of which $2,348,933 and $3,568,234 (2019 - $5,156,392) was expensed and $53,165 and $124,598 (2019 - $71,122 and $105,066) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets.

 

(3) The Company used consulting services from a company associated with one of its directors in relation to advice on corporate matters for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2020 amounting to $21,666 and $64,998 (2019 - $nil for the three and six month periods).

 

As at June 30, 2020, there was $66,666 (December 31, 2019 - $99,999) included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities owing to its directors and officers for compensation.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

12.     CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

 

The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company, in order to support the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of assets. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain the future development of the business.

 

In the management of capital, the Company considers all components of equity and debt and is dependent on third party financing, whether through debt, equity, or other means. Although the Company has been successful in raising funds to date, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining required financing in the future or that such financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.

 

The properties in which the Company currently has an interest are in the exploration and development stage. As such the Company has historically relied on the equity markets and convertible debt to fund its activities. The Company will continue to assess new properties and seek to acquire an interest in additional properties if it determines that there is sufficient geologic or economic potential and if it has adequate financial resources to do so.

 

Management reviews its capital management approach on an on-going basis and believes that this approach, given the relative

size of the Company is reasonable.

 

The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the period.

 

 

13.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, amounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and the Convertible Debentures.

 

The fair values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents amounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying value, due to their short-term maturities or liquidity.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

The Company classifies the fair value of financial instruments according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument:

 

·Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
·Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
·Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

 

The Convertible Debentures are re-measured at fair value at each reporting date with any change in fair value recognized in profit or loss with the exception that under IFRS 9, the change in fair value that is attributable to change in credit risk is presented in other comprehensive income (Note 9). The Convertible Debentures are classified as Level 2.

 

As at June 30, 2020, the Company’s risk exposures and the impact on the Company’s financial instruments are summarized below:

 

(a)   Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. Financial instruments potentially subject to credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable. The Company holds cash and cash equivalents with large Canadian and Australian banks. Credit risk is concentrated as a large portion of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents is held at one financial institution. Management believes the risk of loss to be remote. The Company’s amounts receivable consists of input tax credits receivable from the Government of Canada and interest accrued on cash equivalents. Accordingly, the Company does not believe it is subject to significant credit risk.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

13.     FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

(b)   Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. The Company attempts to manage liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalent balances. Liquidity requirements are managed based on expected cash flows to ensure that there is sufficient capital to meet short-term obligations. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due. As at June 30, 2020, NexGen had cash and cash equivalents of $75,801,658 to settle accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $2,735,295.

(c)   Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity and equity prices.

(i)       Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company holds its cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts that earn variable interest rates. Due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments, fluctuations in market rates do not have a significant impact on the estimated fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances as of June 30, 2020. The Company manages interest rate risk by maintaining an investment policy for short-term investments. This policy focuses primarily on preservation of capital and liquidity. The Company monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit rating of its banks. The Convertible Debentures, in an aggregate principal amount of US$135 million, carry a fixed interest rate of 7.5% and hence, are not subject to interest rate fluctuations.

(ii)       Foreign Currency Risk

 

The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. The Company is affected by currency transaction risk and currency translation risk. Consequently, fluctuations of the Canadian dollar in relation to other currencies impact the fair value of financial assets, liabilities and operating results. Financial assets and liabilities subject to currency translation risk primarily include US dollar denominated cash and US dollar accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Company maintains Canadian and US dollar bank accounts in Canada.

 

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk on its US dollar denominated Convertible Debentures. At maturity the US$135 million principal amount of the Convertible Debentures is due in full, and prior to then at a premium upon the occurrence of certain events, including a change of control. The Company holds sufficient US dollars to make all cash interest payments due under the Convertible Debentures until maturity but not to pay the principal amount. Accordingly, the Company is subject to risks associated with fluctuations in the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate that may make the Convertible Debentures more costly to repay.

(iii)       Price risk

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity and equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company’s earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. Accordingly, significant movements in the Company’s share price may affect the valuation of the Convertible Debentures which may adversely impact its earnings.

 

Commodity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on earnings and economic value due to commodity price movements and volatility. Future declines in commodity prices may impact the valuation of long-lived assets. The Company closely monitors commodity prices of uranium, individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action, if any, to be taken by the Company.

 

Sensitivity Analysis

 

As at June 30, 2020, the Company’s US dollar net financial liabilities were $101,064,258. Thus a 10% change in the Canadian dollar versus the US dollar exchange rates would give rise to a $13,773,843 change in loss and comprehensive loss.

 

The Company has not entered into any agreements or purchased any instruments to hedge possible currency risks at this time.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

14.SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company operates in one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration and development of uranium properties. All of the Company’s non-current assets are located in Canada.

 

15.SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS

 

The significant non-cash transactions during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 included:

 

a)At June 30, 2020, $1,265,113 of exploration and evaluation asset expenditures were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

 

b)At June 30, 2020, $802,127 of interest expense related to the convertible debentures was included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities. On June 8, 2020 the Company issued 1,092,142 shares valued at $2,151,520 for the non-cash portion of the convertible debenture interest payment.

 

c)The Right-of-use lease asset additions of $2,100,867 and related lease liability of $2,121,306 recorded in the six-months ended June 30, 2020 were non-cash (see note 6).

 

d)Share-based payments of $527,269 was included in exploration and evaluation assets (Note 5).

 

e)The re-allocation upon exercise of stock options from reserves to share capital of $1,052,498.

 

The significant non-cash transactions during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 included:

 

a)At June 30, 2019, $3,780,637 of exploration and evaluation asset expenditures and $nil of equipment expenditures were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

 

b)At June 30, 2019, $695,782 of interest expense related to the convertible debentures was included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities. On June 10, 2019 the Company issued 1,041,304 shares valued at $2,020,130 for the non-cash portion of the convertible debenture interest payment.

 

c)Share-based payments of $814,993 was included in exploration and evaluation assets (Note 5).

 

d)The re-allocation upon exercise of stock options from reserves to share capital of $1,409,017.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

16.       LOSS PER SHARE

 

Basic net income per share provides a measure of the interests of each ordinary common share in the Company’s performance over the year. Diluted net income per share adjusts basic net income per share for the effect of all dilutive potential common shares.

 

   Six months ended
   June 30, 2020  June 30, 2019

 

Basic loss per share

      
Loss attributable to common shareholders  $28,183,174   $5,077,444 
Weighted average number of common shares   363,251,031    352,741,003 
Basic loss per share  $0.08   $0.01 
           
Diluted loss per share          
Loss attributable to common shareholders  $28,183,174   $5,077,444 
Interest expense on convertible debentures   —      (5,997,807)
Mark to market gain on convertible debentures   —      13,738,616 
Diluted loss attributable to common shareholders  $28,183,174   $12,818,253 
           
Weighted average number of common shares   363,251,031    352,741,003 
Effect on conversion of convertible debentures   —      48,083,337 
Weighted average number of common shares (diluted) at June 30   363,251,031    400,824,340 
Diluted loss per common share  $0.08   $0.03 

 

At June 30, 2020 the mark to market loss on convertible shares and associated Interest expense on convertible debentures and effect on conversion of convertible debenture were anti-dilutive.

 

At June 30, 2019, all options were excluded from the diluted weighted-average number of common shares because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

For the three month ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 all potentially dilutive instruments were anti-dilutive.

 

17.       SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

(a)   Mountain Lake Option Agreement

 

On July 15, 2020, IsoEnergy entered into an agreement with NxGold Ltd (“NxGold”) to grant NxGold the option to acquire a 100% interest in IsoEnergy’s Mountain Lake uranium property in Nunavut, Canada (“Option Agreement”).

 

Under the terms of the Option Agreement, NxGold has the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Mountain Lake uranium property in consideration for the issuance of 900,000 common shares and payment of $20,000 cash to IsoEnergy. The option is exercisable at NxGold’s election on or before the second anniversary of the effective date, for additional consideration of $1,000,000, payable in cash or shares of NxGold. If NxGold elects to acquire the Mountain Lake property, IsoEnergy will be entitled to receive the following contingency payments in cash or shares of NxGold:

 

·If the uranium spot price reaches USD$50, IsoEnergy will receive $410,000
·If the uranium spot price reaches USD$75, IsoEnergy will receive $615,000
·If the uranium spot price reaches USD$100, IsoEnergy will receive $820,000

 

The spot price contingent payments will expire 10 years following the date the option is exercised.

 

The transaction contemplated by the Option Agreement is subject to NxGold obtaining the requisite TSXV approval.

 

 

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NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019

 

 

17.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)

 

(b)   Flow through funding

 

In July 2020, the Federal Government announced relief on the timing of spending of flow through funds including a one-year deferral on spending flow through funds raised in 2019 and 2020. In addition, the requirement to calculate and pay the Part XII.6 tax will also be deferred one year.

 

(c)Financing

 

On July 23, 2020, IsoEnergy announced that it has agreed to terms with Queen’s Road Capital Investment Ltd. for a US$6 million private placement of unsecured convertible debentures (the “IsoEnergy Debentures”). The IsoEnergy Debentures will be convertible at the holder’s option at a conversion price of $0.88 (the “IsoEnergy Conversion Price”) into approximately 9.1 million common shares of IsoEnergy (the approximate number of common shares to be issued is based on current exchange rates, with the actual number of common shares to be issued dependent on the exchange rate at the time of conversion).

 

Concurrent with the proposed IsoEnergy Debenture offering, IsoEnergy also announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to $4 million (the “IsoEnergy Private Placement”). Pursuant to the terms of the IsoEnergy Private Placement, IsoEnergy will issue up to 5,882,352 common shares at a price of $0.68 per share (the “Private Placement Price”). NexGen has agreed to subscribe for $3 million of the Private Placement.

 

Terms of the Debentures

 

The IsoEnergy Debentures will carry an 8.5% coupon (the “Interest”) over a 5-year term and will be convertible at the holder’s option into common shares of IsoEnergy at a conversion price of $0.88, which IsoEnergy Conversion Price is equal to a 30% premium to the Private Placement Price.

 

IsoEnergy will be entitled, on or after the third anniversary of the date of issuance of the IsoEnergy Debentures, at any time the 20-day VWAP on the TSXV exceeds 130% of the IsoEnergy Conversion Price, to redeem the IsoEnergy Debentures at par plus accrued and unpaid Interest.

 

The Interest is payable semi-annually with 6% payable in cash and 2.5% payable in common shares of IsoEnergy, subject to TSXV approval, at a price equal to the market price of IsoEnergy’s common shares on the TSXV on the day prior to the date such Interest is due.

 

The Interest can be reduced to 7.5% per annum on the public dissemination by IsoEnergy of an economically positive preliminary economic assessment study, at which point the cash component of the Interest will be reduced to 5% per annum.

 

The gross proceeds of the IsoEnergy Debentures and the IsoEnergy Private Placement will be used for exploration of IsoEnergy’s Athabasca Basin projects and general corporate purposes. All securities issued under the IsoEnergy Private Placement will be subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance.

 

The closing of the IsoEnergy Private Placement and IsoEnergy Debentures is expected to occur on or around August 17, 2020 and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the acceptance of the TSXV.

 

 

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