Insignia Energy Ltd. (TSX:ISN) is pleased to announce its financial and
operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2008 and
provide corporate guidance for 2009 as follows:
CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS
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Three months ended Year Ended
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December September December December December
31, 30, 31, 31, 31,
2008 2008 2007 2008 2007
$ $ $ $ $
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Financial
($ thousands, except per
share amounts)
Oil and natural gas sales 5,135 3,831 273 10,778 1,003
Funds from operations(1) 1,551 1,488 (58) 3,760 111
Per share - Basic and
diluted(1) 0.12 0.16 (0.01) 0.50 0.03
Net loss (22,893) (1,425) (376) (24,477) (378)
Per share - Basic and
diluted (1.82) (0.16) (0.09) (3.26) (0.10)
Working capital 27,658 30,246 16,265 27,658 16,265
Future proceeds from
equity line(2) 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 -
Total capital resources
available(3) 52,658 55,246 16,265 52,658 16,265
Property and equipment 32,137 49,095 4,520 32,137 4,520
Total assets 65,701 87,384 21,333 65,701 21,333
Weighted average common
shares outstanding
(thousands):
Basic and diluted(4) 12,609 9,083 4,112 7,497 3,958
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Operating
(boe conversion - 6:1 basis)
Average daily production
Natural gas (mcf/d) 3,842 3,390 490 2,367 414
Oil and NGL (bbls/d) 495 168 - 167 -
Total (boe/d) 1,135 733 82 561 69
Product prices
Natural gas ($/mcf) 6.78 7.22 6.06 7.46 6.64
Oil and NGL ($/bbl) 59.75 101.52 - 70.33 -
Total ($/boe) 49.16 56.81 36.35 52.46 39.85
Operating netback ($/boe)(1) 19.82 27.35 8.96 24.03 18.65
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(1) Funds from operations, funds from operations per share and operating
netback are not defined by GAAP in Canada and are referred to as
non-GAAP measures. Funds from operations is cash provided by operating
activities before changes in non-cash working capital and before
abandonment and reclamation costs. Funds from operations per share is
calculated by dividing funds from operations by the weighted average
number of shares outstanding, consistent with the calculation of net
loss per share. Operating netback per boe is calculated as total oil and
natural gas revenue less royalties, operating costs and transportation
costs calculated on a boe basis.
(2) Insignia has a $25 million unused equity line whereby Tricap Partners
Ltd. are committed, prior to July 31, 2009, to subscribe for an
additional 3,676,470 common shares of the Company at a price of $6.80
per share.
(3) Total capital resources available includes working capital plus future
proceeds from the equity line with Tricap Partners Ltd.
(4) Excludes shares to be issued pursuant to the Tricap Partners Ltd. equity
line.
MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS
Insignia Energy Ltd. ("Insignia or the Company") is pleased to report to its
shareholders the financial and operating results for the three and twelve months
ended December 31, 2008. We note that this is the first full reporting quarter
since the reverse take-over (the "RTO") of Flagship Energy Inc. which closed on
July 31, 2008.
Production for the quarter averaged 1,135 boe/d, comprising 495 bbls/d of oil
and NGL's and 3,842 mcf/d of natural gas. Funds from operations totaled $1.55
million based on average product prices of; $6.78 per mcf for natural gas and
$59.75 per bbl of oil. Natural gas prices were 6% lower and the oil price was
41% lower this quarter as compared to the previous quarter.
Insignia ended the fourth quarter with a strong balance sheet consisting of
$27.7 million of positive working capital and no debt. Further, and as
highlighted in Note 6 to our Financial Statements, Insignia has a $25.0 million
unused equity line whereby Tricap Partners Ltd. ("Tricap") are committed, prior
to July 31, 2009, to subscribe for an additional 3,676,470 shares of Insignia at
a price of $6.80 per share. For further details on the Tricap equity line,
please refer to the agreement titled Equity Commitment Agreement dated July 31,
2008 posted on the SEDAR website.
FOURTH QUARTER 2008 HIGHLIGHTS
- At the end of the quarter, the Company had 12.59 million common shares
outstanding and 3.67 million special voting shares (Tricap equity line) that are
scheduled to be converted into common shares prior to July 31, 2009, and which,
once converted, will result in total outstanding common shares of 16.27 million.
- In the fourth quarter, the Company operated the drilling of three (2.75 net)
wells, all of which were subsequently cased and completed for production. A 75%
well drilled on our Beaverhill Lake property was tied in subsequent to year end
and is producing approximately 400 mcf/d (300 mcf/d net). A 100% well drilled on
our Sedalia property is currently being evaluated and we expect this well to be
tied in mid year 2009 at approximately 300 mcf/d and, lastly, a 100% well at
Redwater was drilled and will be tied in pending improved commodity prices.
- In December, the Company temporarily shut in four 100% wells on its Retlaw
property due to low netbacks. These wells continue to be shut in resulting in a
temporary net production loss of approximately 35 boe/d.
- In December, the Pembina Crossfire 9-01-50-6W5 well (Insignia 15%) was shut in
for a bottom-hole pressure survey required under the Good Production Practice
("GPP") approval of the ERCB for the well. We are continuing to evaluate the
pressure information from this well in addition to other pertinent information
and expect that the well will be placed back on production sometime in mid
Q2/09. The temporary production loss net to Insignia is approximately 350 boe/d.
- The Company exited December at a production rate of approximately 1,000 boe/d.
After applying the loss of production from the shut-in Crossfire 9-01 well and
the Retlaw property, as well as the 50 boe/d production increase from work
performed to date in the first quarter of 2009, Insignia's current production is
approximately 650 boe/d.
- The Company has, inclusive of the Tricap equity line, in excess of $52.0
million of capital resources, which on a per share basis, after giving
consideration to the shares issued to Tricap pursuant to the equity line,
represents approximately $3.24 per share.
YEAR END HIGHLIGHTS
- Reserves: Total Proved 773 mboe's Gross, Total Proved plus Probable 1,818
mboe's Gross
- Net Present Value ("NPV") of Future Net Revenue Total Proved plus Probable:
Discounted at 10% - $26.8 million, Discounted at 15% -$23.1 million
- NAV per share is $4.88 per share, based on 16.27 million shares, after giving
effect to the Tricap equity line. This includes working capital, proceeds from
the equity line and NPV discounted at 10% but excludes land and seismic.
OUTLOOK
We are currently living and operating in a world with much uncertainty. Global
financial and commodity markets are undergoing significant change and this will
likely continue for much of 2009 and perhaps into 2010. Although the short term
outlook remains cloudy, the long term fundamentals in the oil and gas sector
remain promising. We are in the business to find, develop and produce a source
of energy that is not only non-renewable but is the present fuel of choice
throughout the world. And this is expected to continue for the foreseeable
future. As the world economy recovers, it is expected that the demand for this
resource will increase and, since it is limited in supply, fundamental economics
dictate that the price of this resource should go up.
Operating in this environment of uncertainly is not easy but, at Insignia, we
remain disciplined and focused to execute our strategy of acquiring and
developing quality oil and gas reserves. We will exercise patience when required
and protect our strong balance sheet but not at the expense of failing to
execute on our business plan. Our 2009 capital program will be reviewed
quarterly throughout the year in the context of commodity prices, cost
environment and financial markets. We look at 2009 as a year that will present
as many opportunities as challenges.
Insignia is uniquely positioned with a strong balance sheet with over $52.0
million in capital resources (which includes the $25.0 million Tricap equity
line) and no debt. Given the current market cycle where we believe that
acquisitions are more attractive than drilling, we are targeting accretive
corporate and asset acquisitions with these resources. To date, the acquisition
market has generally been fairly quiet stemming from both the market volatility
and the speed at which the market has changed. We do believe, however, that, as
this recession continues, the opportunities will not only become more abundant
but that there will be better quality assets presented to those that, like
Insignia, have the resources to pursue them.
Although our focus is on accretive acquisitions, our Board has approved a
conservative 2009 operating budget of between $5.0 to $8.0 million with the
allocation of this capital being split approximately 60% drilling, 20% equipping
and 20% land and seismic. The risked production additions from this program are
expected to result in an average 2009 production rate of 800-900 boe/d and a
year-end exit rate of 1,000-1,100 boe/d. Both estimates assume the Crossfire
9-01 well comes back on production towards the end of the first half of the
year. Any acquisitions completed throughout 2009 would be additive to these
estimates.
Although we believe over the long term that supply and demand fundamentals will
result in significant upside for both oil and natural gas prices, we will remain
disciplined and patient to enable us to weather an extended period of low prices
should this occur before the recovery begins. We believe our counter-cyclical
strategy of acquiring quality assets at attractive prices will serve us well
when the inevitable recovery arrives.
RESERVE HIGHLIGHTS
Insignia Energy Ltd. is pleased to provide the results of its independent
reserve evaluation prepared by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. ("GLJ") which was
prepared utilizing the methodology and definitions as set out under National
Instrument 51-101 ("NI 51-101"). Where volumes are expressed on a barrel of oil
equivalent ("boe") basis, gas volumes have been converted to boe at 6,000 cubic
feet per barrel (6 mcf/bbl).
The reserve data provided in this release only represents a summary of the
disclosure required under NI 51-101. Additional disclosure will be provided in
the Company's Annual Information Form filed at www.sedar.com on or before March
31, 2009.
Insignia has a Reserves Audit and EH&S Committee of independent board members,
which reviews the qualifications and appointment of the independent reserve
evaluators. The committee also meets with management periodically to review
reserve evaluation process and results.
SUMMARY OF OIL AND GAS RESERVES
AND NET PRESENT VALUES OF FUTURE NET REVENUE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS
LIGHT AND MEDIUM NATURAL GAS
OIL HEAVY OIL NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
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RESERVES CATEGORY Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
(Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (MMcf) (MMcf) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
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PROVED
Developed Producing 61 44 20 24 3,393 2,889 18 12
Developed
Non-Producing 40 24 6 5 362 286 2 1
Undeveloped - - - - - - - -
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TOTAL PROVED 101 67 26 29 3,755 3,175 20 13
PROBABLE 98 69 175 150 4,526 3,634 18 12
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TOTAL PROVED PLUS
PROBABLE 199 136 201 179 8,281 6,809 37 25
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NET PRESENT VALUES OF FUTURE NET REVENUE
BEFORE INCOME TAXES DISCOUNTED AT (%/year)
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RESERVES 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
CATEGORY (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$)
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PROVED
Producing 17,086 15,145 13,662 12,490 11,540
Developed Non-Producing 1,204 1,040 919 826 753
Undeveloped 30 26 23 20 18
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TOTAL PROVED 18,319 16,211 14,604 13,337 12,311
TOTAL PROBABLE 20,640 15,647 12,208 9,736 7,899
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TOTAL PROVED PLUS PROBABLE 38,959 31,859 26,812 23,073 20,209
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AFTER INCOME TAXES DISCOUNTED AT (%/year)
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RESERVES 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
CATEGORY (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$)
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PROVED
Producing 17,086 15,145 13,662 12,490 11,540
Developed Non-Producing 1,204 1,040 919 826 753
Undeveloped 30 26 23 20 18
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TOTAL PROVED 18,319 16,211 14,604 13,337 12,311
TOTAL PROBABLE 20,640 15,647 12,208 9,736 7,899
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TOTAL PROVED PLUS PROBABLE 38,959 31,859 26,812 23,073 20,209
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Note:
(1) Net present value of future net revenue does not represent fair market
value.
(2) Other Company revenue and costs not related to a specific production
group have been allocated proportionately to the above noted production
groups.
(3) Estimated future abandonment and reclamation costs related to a property
have been taken into account by GLJ in determining reserves that should
be attributed to a property and, in determining the aggregate future net
revenue therefrom, there was deducted the reasonable estimated future
well abandonment costs. No allowance was made, however, for reclamation
of well sites or the abandonment and reclamation of any facilities or
wells which have no reserves assigned.
(4) The forecast price and cost assumptions assume the continuance of
current laws and regulations.
(5) The extent and character of all factual data supplied to GLJ were
accepted by GLJ as represented. No field inspection was conducted.
(6) The impact of the optional Transitional Royalty Rate ("TRR") (announced
by the Alberta Government on November 19, 2008) was considered in
forecasts of future drilling in Alberta and taken into account in the
above calculations of future net revenue. In the calculation of future
net revenue the Corporation is assumed to opt for TRR on new wells where
justified by a comparison of economics under TRR and the NRF (as defined
herein). The effects of the short term incentive program announced by
the Government of Alberta on March 3, 2009 were not included or
considered in the calculation of reserves and future net revenue.
SUMMARY OF PRICING AND INFLATION RATE ASSUMPTIONS
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS GLJ FORECAST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
OIL NATURAL GAS
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Natural
Gas Pentanes
WTI at AECO Plus Butanes
Cushing Edmonton Average Edmonton Edmonton Inflation Exchange
Oklahoma City Gate Price Par Par Rates(1) Rate(2)
Year ($US/Bbl)($Cdn/Bbl)($Cdn/Mcf)($Cdn/Bbl)($Cdn/Bbl) %/Year ($US/$Cdn)
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Forecast
2009 57.50 68.61 7.58 69.98 52.14 2.0 0.825
2010 68.00 78.94 7.94 80.52 61.57 2.0 0.850
2011 74.00 83.54 8.34 85.21 65.16 2.0 0.875
2012 85.00 90.92 8.70 92.74 70.92 2.0 0.925
2013 92.01 95.91 8.95 97.82 74.81 2.0 0.950
2014 93.85 97.84 9.14 99.80 76.32 2.0 0.950
2015 95.73 99.82 9.34 101.81 77.86 2.0 0.950
2016 97.64 101.83 9.54 103.87 79.43 2.0 0.950
2017 99.59 103.89 9.75 105.97 81.03 2.0 0.950
2018 101.59 105.99 9.95 108.10 82.67 2.0 0.950
2019+ Escalated oil, gas and product prices at 2% per year thereafter
Notes:
(1) Inflation rates for forecasting prices and costs.
(2) Exchange rates used to generate the benchmark reference prices in this
table.
RECONCILIATION OF GROSS RESERVES
BY PRINCIPAL PRODUCT TYPE
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS
LIGHT AND MEDIUM OIL HEAVY OIL
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Proved Proved
Plus Plus
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
FACTORS (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
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December 31, 2007 - - - - - -
Extensions - - - - - -
Improved Recovery - - - - - -
Technical -
Revisions - - - - -
Discoveries 65 36 101 - - -
CONVENTIONAL GAS NGL
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Proved Proved
Plus Plus
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
FACTORS (MMcf) (MMcf) (MMcf) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
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December 31, 2007 1,503 1,885 3,388 - - -
Extensions 123 90 213 1 1 2
Improved Recovery - - - - - -
Technical
Revisions (174) (169) (343) - - -
Discoveries 48 24 72 1 1 2
LIGHT AND MEDIUM OIL HEAVY OIL
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Proved Proved
Plus Plus
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
FACTORS (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
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Acquisitions 87 62 149 31 175 207
Dispositions - - - - - -
Production (51) - (51) (6) - (6)
Economic
Factors - - - - - -
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December 31,
2008 101 98 199 26 176 201
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CONVENTIONAL GAS NGL
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Proved Proved
Plus Plus
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
FACTORS (MMcf) (MMcf) (MMcf) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
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Acquisitions 3,110 2,685 5,795 21 16 37
Dispositions - - - - - -
Production (865) - (865) (4) - (4)
Economic
Factors 10 11 21 - - -
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December 31,
2008 3,755 4,526 8,281 20 18 37
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Note: Insignia has no unconventional reserves (Bitumen, Synthetic Crude
Oil, Natural Gas from Coal, etc.).
The discussion of our oil and natural gas production and related performance
measures is presented on a working-interest, before royalties basis. For the
purpose of calculating unit information, natural gas is converted to a barrel of
oil equivalent ("boe") using six thousand cubic feet of natural gas equal to one
barrel of oil. Readers are cautioned that boe's may be misleading, particularly
if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural
gas to one barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. In this press release: boe/d means boe per day;
mcf/d means thousand cubic feet per day, bbl means barrel, mbbl means thousand
barrels, mmcf means million cubic feet and mboe means thousand boe's.
Investors are further cautioned that the preparations of financial statements in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("Canadian
GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of our assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and our revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Our management reviews these
estimates, including those related to accruals, environmental and asset
retirement obligations, income taxes, and the determination of proved reserves
on an ongoing basis. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised
estimates and actual results may differ from these estimates.
Certain financial measures referenced to in this news release are not prescribed
by Canadian GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized
meaning and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies. We include these measures because management
utilizes them to analyze operating and financial performance. The additional
information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
measures of performance prepared in accordance with the Canadian GAAP. We use
funds from operations which is cash provided by operating activities before
changes in non-cash working capital and before abandonment and reclamation
costs. Funds from operations per share is calculated by dividing funds from
operations by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, consistent with
the calculation of net loss per share. Funds from operations netback per boe is
calculated as funds from operations divided by our total boe produced. We also
use operating netback per boe. This is calculated as total oil and natural gas
revenue less royalties, operating costs and transportation costs calculated on a
boe basis.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements throughout this Press Release that are not historical facts may be
considered to be "forward looking statements". These forward looking statements
sometimes include words to the effect that management believes or expects a
stated condition or result. All estimates and statements that describe the
Company's objectives, goals, or future plans, including, without limitation,
management's assessment of future plans and operations, anticipated commodity
prices and their impact, timing of expenditures, budgeted capital expenditures
and the method of funding thereof, timing of drilling and wells to be brought on
production, completion and tie-in of wells, expected royalty rates and changes
to the Alberta royalty regime and the possible effect thereof on the Company and
its allocation of capital, expected royalty rates, operating costs and general
and administrative expenses and the expected levels of production rates and
anticipated acquisition and benefits derived therefrom may constitute
forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily
involve risks including, without limitation, risks associated with oil and gas
exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing and
transportation, volatility of commodity prices, imprecision of reserve
estimates, environmental risks, competition from other producers, incorrect
assessment of the value of acquisitions, failure to complete and/or realize the
anticipated benefits of acquisitions, delays resulting from or inability to
obtain required regulatory approvals and ability to access sufficient capital
from internal and external sources and changes in the regulatory and taxation
environment. As a consequence, the Company's actual results may differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of
factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such statements and
information but which may prove to be incorrect.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should
not be placed on forward-looking statements because the Company can give no
assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other
factors and assumptions which may be identified in this document, assumptions
have been made regarding, among other things: the ability of the Company to
obtain equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; drilling
results; the ability of the operator of the projects which the Company has an
interest in to operate the field in a safe, efficient and effective manor; field
production rates and decline rates; the ability to replace and expand oil and
natural gas reserves through development of exploration; future oil and natural
gas prices; interest rates; the regulatory framework regarding royalties, and
the ability of the Company to successfully market its oil and natural gas
products. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect
the Company's operations and financial results are included elsewhere herein and
in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be
accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), or at the Company's website
(www.insigniaenergy.ca). Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained
in this Press Release are made as at the date of this Press Release and the
Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of
the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable
securities laws.
Insignia is a publicly listed junior oil and gas exploration and development
company based in Calgary, Alberta. Insignia's shares trade on the TSX under the
symbol "ISN".
Copies of the Financial Statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis and
Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008 will be filed with
Canadian securities regulators and will be available on SEDAR and can be
accessed at www.sedar.com or by visiting Insignia's website at
www.insigniaenergy.ca.
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