Afren plc (AFR LN)
Annual Financial Report
London 30 April 2015 Following the release of Afren plc's ("Afren" or the "Company") full year results for the year ended 31 December 2014 (the "Results"), the Company announces it has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2014 (the "Annual Report and Accounts").
The Company's 2015 Annual General Meeting will be held at the offices of White & Case LLP, 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 11.00 am. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts are available to view on the Company's website at www.afren.com.
In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 6.3.5(2)(b) additional information is set out in the appendices to this announcement. The Results included a set of condensed financial statements and a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Company and the Group.
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.1, a copy of the Annual Report and Accounts will shortly be available for inspection on the National Storage Mechanism which can be accessed at http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/NSM.
For further information contact:
Afren plc Tel: +44 20 7864 3700
Simon Hawkins, Group Head of Investor Relations
Bell Pottinger (public relations adviser to Afren plc) Tel: +44 20 7772 2500
Gavin Davis
Henry Lerwill
Appendix A: Directors' Responsibility Statement
The following Directors' Responsibility Statement is extracted from page 104 of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
I confirm to the best of my knowledge:
1. The financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole;
2. The strategic report, which is incorporated into the Directors' Report, includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face; and
3. The annual report and financial statements, taken as a whole, are fair, balanced and understandable and provide the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company's performance, business model and strategy.
By order of the Board
Toby Hayward
Interim Chief Executive
30 April 2015
Appendix B: Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The following description of principal risks and uncertainties is extracted from pages 26 to 29 of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
We have identified the following principal risks and uncertainties in relation to the Group's financial and operational performance in 2014.
Key risk |
Description and impact |
How we manage it |
Operational risk |
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Field delivery |
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Exploration |
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Exploration assets are subject to a rigorous peer review process.
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Environmental |
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Specific EHSS teams in each area of operation. Contingency plans in place and tested regularly. |
Unfulfilled |
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External risk |
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Geo-political |
The countries in which Afren operates continue to face political, socio‑economic uncertainties.
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Through close liaison in each relevant country, we monitor the Contingency plans in place and tested regularly.
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Security |
Afren continues to operate in regions where kidnapping, piracy and criminal attacks occur. |
Security teams in each area of operation. Rigorous security management programme. Security risk assessments for each asset and operation. |
Oil price |
Oil prices can fluctuate significantly.
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Host |
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Community affairs teams are in place where required. Contingency plans in place and tested regularly.
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Strategic risk |
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Bribery and corruption |
As an international oil and gas operator, bribery and corruption represent an ongoing risk to our business. |
We conducted a comprehensive anti-bribery and corruption risk assessment during 2014. This work was integrated into the review and update of the Code of Business Conduct that was completed towards the end of the year. The new Code was approved by the Board in December and all staff and contractors underwent on-line training and testing on the requirements of the Code.
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Management |
Management of growth is a reducing risk following the fall in oil price and the slowing of Company expansion. |
All acquisitions are subject to thorough due diligence, to create an effective integration plan.
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Loss of key employees |
Loss of knowledge and skills to the Group, in particular in countries of operation.
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We consider succession planning Group-wide, taking into account the development of the executive and senior management.
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Climate |
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contribute to climate change. Important stakeholders expect Afren to have a strategy and meaningful reduction targets (flaring represents over 50% of Afren's current GHG emissions).
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We recognise the potential impact that energy use and GHG have on climate change and to seek to reduce emissions associated with flaring:
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Financial risk |
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Taxation legislation changes
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There is a risk that changes in tax regimes and other legislation may affect our financial results. As detailed in the financial statements, there are uncertainties surrounding the taxation treatment of marginal fields (see note 4.8: Contingent liabilities) and Pioneer status (see note 5.16: Post balance sheet events - Company and Group) in Nigeria. |
Our financial and legal teams monitor current legislation and proposed changes and incorporate these into our working practices.
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Treasury management |
The availability of financing to maintain the ongoing operations of the business is key. |
The Group is currently in the process of financial restructuring in order |
Appendix C: Related Party Transactions
Details of related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2014 were disclosed in the results announcement issued on 30 April 2015.
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