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<strong>Corp</strong>orate Presentation<br />

March 2013<br />

David J. Wilson, President & Chief Executive Officer<br />

Sadiq H. Lalani, Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer<br />

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Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<br />

Certain information with respect to <strong>Kelt</strong> <strong>Exploration</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>. (“<strong>Kelt</strong>” or the “Company”) contained herein, including expectations,<br />

beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about future events, conditions, results of operations,<br />

performance, <strong>Kelt</strong>’s planned 2013 capital expenditure program and the nature of the expenditures, drilling plans, expected drilling<br />

and completion costs, expected 2013 production and forecasted commodity prices and factors affecting natural gas prices,<br />

forecasted general and administrative expenses, interest expenses, revenue, operating netbacks, funds from operations and yearend<br />

bank debt, timing of completion of infrastructure at Inga, completion of the private placement to issue 17.0 million common<br />

shares of the Company and management’s assessment of future potential, contains forward-looking statements. These forwardlooking<br />

statements are based on assumptions and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the<br />

Company’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices,<br />

currency exchange rate fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, competition from other explorers, stock<br />

market volatility, and ability to access sufficient capital. We caution that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not<br />

exhaustive.<br />

Statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward looking statements as the involve the implied<br />

assessment, based on current estimates and assumptions that the reserves and resources can be profitably produced in the future.<br />

Readers are cautioned that disclosure of any well test results are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance.<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong>’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed or implied by, these forward-looking<br />

statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will<br />

transpire or occur. As a result, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.<br />

In addition, the reader is cautioned that historical results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. The forward-looking<br />

statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any<br />

obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise<br />

unless expressly required by applicable securities laws.<br />

Certain information set out herein may be considered as “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The<br />

purpose of this financial outlook is to provide readers with disclosure regarding <strong>Kelt</strong>’s reasonable expectations as to the<br />

anticipated results of its proposed business activities for the periods indicated. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook<br />

may not be appropriate for other purposes.<br />

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Disclaimer – United States<br />

This presentation may be made available in the United States on a confidential basis only to persons reasonably believed<br />

to be “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act (“Accredited Investors”) and<br />

specifically authorized to view this presentation. This information does not constitute an offer to any person or a general<br />

offer to the public of, or the general solicitation from the public of, offers to subscribe for or purchase any securities. Any<br />

unauthorized use of the presentation is strictly prohibited.<br />

Distribution of this information to any person, without the authorization of <strong>Kelt</strong> <strong>Exploration</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>. (“<strong>Kelt</strong> ”or the<br />

“Company”), is unauthorized, and any disclosure of any of such information without the prior written consent of the<br />

Company is prohibited. Except as specifically provided herein, this presentation may not be copied or otherwise<br />

distributed, in whole or in part, by or to any person or in any medium whatsoever.<br />

Information concerning the assets and operations of the Company included in this presentation has been prepared in<br />

accordance with Canadian standards and is not comparable in all respects to similar information for United States<br />

companies. In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, information included in this presentation regarding oil and<br />

gas operations and properties and estimates of oil and gas reserves have been prepared in accordance with Canadian<br />

disclosure standards, which differ in certain respects from the disclosure standards applicable to information included in<br />

reports and other materials filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission by issuers subject to<br />

United States Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure requirements. In addition, any financial<br />

information included in this presentation has been prepared in Canadian dollars and is subject to applicable Canadian<br />

generally accepted accounting principles and Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards, which differ from<br />

United States generally accepted accounting principles and United States auditing and auditor independence standards<br />

in certain material respects.<br />

The information provided in this presentation is not intended to provide financial, tax, legal or accounting advice.<br />

The Company exists under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada. All of the Company's assets are located outside<br />

the United States. All of Company’s officers and directors are residents of Canada. As a result, it may be difficult for<br />

investors to enforce civil liabilities under the United States federal securities laws.<br />

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Why Invest in <strong>Kelt</strong>?<br />

For investors who want to be exposed to a high growth oil and gas<br />

exploration and development business plan<br />

- TRACK RECORD: the <strong>Kelt</strong> management team has a strong track<br />

record of building shareholder value, most recently with Celtic<br />

<strong>Exploration</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>.<br />

- EXPOSURE TO HIGH QUALITY COMMODITY PRICES: <strong>Kelt</strong><br />

expects to focus its drilling program on light oil and liquids-rich<br />

natural gas plays with associated condensate that generates<br />

premium pricing.<br />

- LOW COST STRUCTURE: <strong>Kelt</strong> expects to deliver profitable<br />

future growth by maintaining a low cost operating model.<br />

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Common Share Information<br />

Stock Exchange listing TSX<br />

Trading symbol KEL<br />

Market capitalization ( @ Mar/11/13 ) $430 million<br />

March 1-11, 2013 trading range $5.30 - $6.82<br />

Common shares issued 67.1 million<br />

Restricted share units ( to be granted ) 1.5 million ( 2.2% )<br />

Stock options ( to be granted ) 2.1 million ( 3.1% )<br />

Total diluted common shares 70.7 million<br />

Directors & Officers ownership ( @ Mar/11/13 ) 21% ( 23% diluted )<br />

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Private Placement Equity Financing<br />

On March 8, 2013, <strong>Kelt</strong> announced a $94.35 million equity financing<br />

to fund ongoing exploration and development activities, potential<br />

asset acquisitions and for general working capital purposes.<br />

Closing is expected to occur on or about April 5, 2013.<br />

- BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT: <strong>Kelt</strong> entered into a bought<br />

deal with a syndicate of underwriters whereby the Company will<br />

issue 11.0 million (16.4% of outstanding) shares at $5.55 per<br />

share for gross proceeds of $61.05 million.<br />

- NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT: <strong>Kelt</strong> will issue to<br />

certain directors, officers and employees 6.0 million (8.9% of<br />

outstanding) shares at $5.55 per share for gross proceeds of<br />

$33.3 million.<br />

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Pro-forma Common Share Information<br />

After giving effect to the private placement of 17 million shares<br />

Stock Exchange listing TSX<br />

Trading symbol KEL<br />

Market capitalization ( @ Mar/11/13 ) $540 million<br />

March 1-11, 2013 trading range $5.30 - $6.82<br />

Common shares issued 84.1 million<br />

Restricted share units ( to be granted ) 1.5 million ( 1.8% )<br />

Stock options ( to be granted ) 2.1 million ( 2.5% )<br />

Total diluted common shares 87.7 million<br />

Directors & Officers ownership ( @ Mar/11/13 ) 24% ( 25% diluted )<br />

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<strong>Capital</strong> Expenditure Program<br />

( $ millions ) Pre-Feb/26/13 2013 Budget Total<br />

Drilling & Completions 14.7 40.0 54.7<br />

Facilities, Equipment &<br />

Pipeline<br />

2.0 9.0 11.0<br />

Land & Seismic 8.3 3.0 11.3<br />

Total <strong>Capital</strong> Expenditures 25.0 52.0 77.0<br />

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Drilling Program<br />

Gross Wells Net Wells D&C ( MM )<br />

Inga 8.0 3.20 $ 22.7<br />

Karr 6.0 5.75 $ 32.0<br />

Total 14.0 8.95 $ 54.7<br />

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Production Outlook<br />

2013 ( Feb/26 – Dec/31 ) %<br />

Oil & NGLs ( bbls/d ) 840 22%<br />

Gas ( mcf/d ) 17,760 78%<br />

Combined ( BOE/d ) 3,800 100%<br />

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Commodity Prices<br />

( CA $, unless otherwise specified ) 2013 ( Feb/26 – Dec/31 )<br />

WTI Oil ( USD/bbl ) US $ 87.50<br />

NYMEX Gas ( USD/mmbtu ) US $ 4.00<br />

AECO Gas ( CAD/GJ ) $ 3.50<br />

Exchange Rate ( USD/CAD ) US $ 0.9732<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Realized Oil Price ( $/bbl ) $ 78.41<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Realized Gas Price ( $/mcf ) $ 3.77<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Realized Price ( $/BOE ) $ 34.94<br />

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Netbacks<br />

Before giving effect to the private placement of 17 million shares<br />

( $ / BOE ) 2013 ( Feb/26 – Dec/31 )<br />

Oil & gas revenue 34.94<br />

Royalties ( % of revenue ) ( 17.9% )<br />

Production & transportation ( 9.19 )<br />

Operating netback ¹ 19.51<br />

G&A expense ( 1.29 )<br />

Interest expense ( 0.59 )<br />

Funds from operations ¹ 17.63<br />

¹ See “Financial Advisories”<br />

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Financial Outlook<br />

Before giving effect to the private placement of 17 million shares<br />

2013 ( Feb/26 – Dec/31 )<br />

Oil & gas revenue ( $ MM ) 40.6<br />

Funds from operations ( $ MM ) ¹ 20.5<br />

Per share – diluted ( $/share ) 0.30<br />

Bank debt, net of working capital at year-end ($ MM) 42.0<br />

Debt to Funds from operations ratio 2.0 x<br />

¹ See “Financial Advisories”<br />

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Core Areas<br />

British<br />

Columbia<br />

Inga<br />

Karr<br />

Alberta<br />

Grande Cache<br />

Edmonton<br />

Calgary<br />

Inga:<br />

→ Condensate/Liquids-Rich<br />

Natural Gas development<br />

Karr:<br />

→ Light Oil exploration<br />

Grande Cache:<br />

→ Natural Gas development<br />

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Land Holdings<br />

As at March 8, 2013<br />

Gross Acres Net Acres Average WI Net Sections<br />

Developed 65,550 35,831 55% 56.0<br />

Undeveloped 130,153 70,084 54% 109.5<br />

Total 195,703 105,915 54% 165.5<br />

Developed and Undeveloped Montney and Doig rights at Inga and Karr:<br />

Property Gross Acres Net Acres Average WI Net Sections<br />

Inga - Doig 39,207 15,023 38% 22.8<br />

Inga - Montney 49,493 19,797 40% 30.0<br />

Karr - Montney 17,280 16,960 98% 26.5 *<br />

* <strong>Kelt</strong> has the option to earn an additional 8.45 net sections at Karr pursuant to<br />

farm-in agreements (3.75 net well drilling commitment required).<br />

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Reserves<br />

As at September 30, 2012<br />

Oil<br />

( mbbls )<br />

NGLs<br />

( mbbls )<br />

Gas<br />

( mmcf )<br />

Combined<br />

( mBOE )<br />

Proved Developed Producing 204 184 32,757 5,848<br />

Proved Developed Non-producing 12 9 1,136 210<br />

Proved Undeveloped 678 329 7,773 2,303<br />

Total Proved 894 522 41,666 8,360<br />

Probable Additional 811 220 14,168 3,392<br />

Note:<br />

Total Proved plus Probable 1,705 742 55,834 11,753<br />

Reserves are per the report prepared by Sproule Associates Limited dated October 31, 2012 and effective as of<br />

September 30, 2012 entitled “Evaluation of Grande Cache and Karr of Alberta and in the Inga Area of British Columbia<br />

of Celtic <strong>Exploration</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>.” as more particularly set out in Appendix “F” to the Celtic <strong>Exploration</strong> <strong>Ltd</strong>. Information<br />

Circular and Proxy Statement dated November 16, 2012.<br />

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Grande Cache<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Lands<br />

Land<br />

106,560 acres ( gross )<br />

57,534 acres ( net )<br />

Operations<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> has identified<br />

lower risk development<br />

at Grande Cache that<br />

will be implemented in<br />

a higher natural gas<br />

price environment.<br />

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Inga<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Lands<br />

Land<br />

66,743 acres ( gross )<br />

26,301 acres ( net )<br />

Operations<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> expects to drill<br />

8 gross ( 3.2 net ) wells<br />

in 2013. Expansion of<br />

company owned<br />

infrastructure is expected<br />

to be completed by<br />

summer 2013.<br />

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Karr<br />

16-8<br />

Drilling<br />

(75%)<br />

4-26<br />

Drilling<br />

16-28<br />

Drilled<br />

11-17<br />

Drilling<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> Lands Option Lands<br />

13-35<br />

Completing<br />

Land<br />

22,400 acres ( gross )<br />

22,080 acres ( net )<br />

[Does not include option lands]<br />

Operations<br />

Karr is an early stage<br />

exploration prospect<br />

where <strong>Kelt</strong> continues to<br />

assemble more land acreage.<br />

<strong>Kelt</strong> expects to drill 6 gross<br />

(5.75 net) wells by the end of<br />

2013.<br />

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Future Considerations<br />

- STRONG BALANCE SHEET: upon completion of the recently<br />

announced equity private placement, <strong>Kelt</strong> will have the financial<br />

flexibility to pursue new opportunities as they arise.<br />

- NATURAL GAS PRICE RECOVERY: with rigs drilling for natural<br />

gas in the United States at an eight year low, despite higher<br />

productive shale wells, we expect US supply will be negatively<br />

affected. In addition, the US natural gas storage surplus has<br />

narrowed significantly over the past year and US storage is<br />

currently below last year’s levels. This all bodes well for a<br />

natural gas price recovery of which <strong>Kelt</strong> would be a beneficiary.<br />

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Management<br />

David J. Wilson, President & CEO<br />

Sadiq H. Lalani, Vice President, Finance & CFO<br />

Douglas J. Errico, Vice President, Land<br />

Alan G. Franks, Vice President, Production<br />

Douglas O. MacArthur, Vice President, Operations<br />

Patrick Miles, Vice President, <strong>Exploration</strong><br />

William C. Guinan, <strong>Corp</strong>orate Secretary<br />

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Board of Directors<br />

Robert J. Dales Compensation (Chair), Nominating,<br />

Audit, Reserves<br />

William C. Guinan Chairman, Nominating (Chair), EHS<br />

Eldon A. McIntyre Reserves (Chair), Nominating, Audit,<br />

Compensation<br />

Neil G. Sinclair Audit (Chair), Compensation, EHS,<br />

Reserves<br />

David J. Wilson EHS (Chair)<br />

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Oil and Gas Advisories<br />

Barrel of oil equivalent (“BOE”) amounts may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio has<br />

been calculated using a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel. This conversion ratio of<br />

six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily<br />

applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.<br />

In addition, if applicable, sulphur volumes have been converted to oil equivalence at 0.6 long tons per barrel.<br />

References to oil in this presentation include crude oil and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”). NGLs include condensate,<br />

pentane, propane, butane and ethane. References to gas in this discussion include natural gas and sulphur.<br />

In this presentation, reference may be made to OOIP or OGIP, meaning original oil in place and original gas in place,<br />

respectively, which are hereinafter collectively will be called “discovered petroleum initially-in-place”. Discovered<br />

petroleum initially-in-place is the quantity of petroleum that is estimated, as of a given date, to be contained in known<br />

accumulations prior to production. The recoverable portion of discovered petroleum-in-place includes production,<br />

reserves and contingent resources; the remainder is unrecoverable.<br />

Estimates of the net present value of the future net revenue from <strong>Kelt</strong>’s reserves do not represent the fair market value of<br />

the Company’s reserves. The estimates of reserves and future net revenue from individual properties or wells may not<br />

reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties and wells, due to the<br />

effects of aggregation.<br />

Where discussed herein "NPV" represents the net present value of cash flow (after capital expenditures) discounted at<br />

the percentage indicated, with cash flow reflecting the indicated oil, liquids and natural gas prices, less internal estimates<br />

of operating costs and royalties.<br />

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Financial Advisories<br />

All dollar amounts are referenced in Canadian dollars, except when noted otherwise. This presentation contains the<br />

terms “funds from operations”, “operating netback” and “production per share” which do not have a standardized<br />

meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other<br />

companies.<br />

Funds from operations and operating netbacks are used by <strong>Kelt</strong> as key measures of performance. Funds from operations<br />

and operating netbacks are not intended to represent operating profits nor should they be viewed as an alternative to<br />

cash provided by operating activities, profit or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with<br />

GAAP.<br />

Operating netbacks are determined by deducting royalties, production expenses and transportation expenses from oil<br />

and gas revenue.<br />

Funds from operations are determined by adding back change in non-cash operating working capital to cash provided by<br />

operating activities. The Company calculates funds from operations per share using the same method and shares<br />

outstanding which are used in the determination of profit per share.<br />

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Purchasers Rights<br />

The following statutory rights of action for damages or rescission will only apply to a purchase of securities of <strong>Kelt</strong> in the<br />

event that the foregoing presentation is deemed to be an offering memorandum pursuant to applicable securities<br />

legislation in the Provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and/or Nova Scotia.<br />

These remedies, or notice with respect thereto, must be exercised, or delivered, as the case may be, by the purchaser<br />

within the time limits prescribed by the applicable provisions of such provincial securities legislation. Purchasers should<br />

refer to such applicable securities legislation for the complete text of these rights or consult with a legal adviser. Where<br />

used in this section, "Misrepresentation" means an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material<br />

fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances in<br />

which it was made.<br />

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Purchasers Rights - Ontario<br />

Securities legislation in Ontario provides that if the offering memorandum, together with any amendment to such offering<br />

memorandum, contains a misrepresentation, a purchaser in the Province of Ontario will have, without regard to whether<br />

the misrepresentation was relied upon by the purchaser, a right of action against the issuer for damages or, at the<br />

election of the purchaser, against the issuer, for rescission (in which case the purchaser will cease to have a right of<br />

action for damages), provided that: (1) no action may be commenced to enforce a right of action: (a) for rescission more<br />

than 180 days after the date of the purchase; or (b) for damages more than the earlier of (i) 180 days after the purchaser<br />

first had knowledge of the facts giving rise to the cause of action, and (ii) three years after the date of purchase; (2) the<br />

issuer will not be liable if it proves that the purchaser purchased the securities with knowledge of the misrepresentation;<br />

(3) in an action for damages, the purchaser will not be liable for all or any portion of the damages that it proves do not<br />

represent the depreciation in value of the securities as a result of the misrepresentation; (4) in no case shall the amount<br />

recoverable exceed the price at which the securities were sold to the purchaser; and (5) the issuer will not be liable for a<br />

misrepresentation in forward-looking information if the issuer proves that: (a) the offering memorandum contains,<br />

proximate to the forward-looking information, reasonable cautionary language identifying the forward-looking<br />

information as such, and identifying material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from a conclusion,<br />

forecast or projection in the forward-looking information, and a statement of material factors or assumptions that were<br />

applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection set out in the forward-looking information; and (b) the<br />

issuer had a reasonable basis for drawing the conclusions or making the forecasts and projections set out in the forwardlooking<br />

information.<br />

The foregoing rights do not apply if the purchaser is: (a) a Canadian financial institution (as defined in National<br />

Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus and Registration Exemptions) or a Schedule III bank; (b) the Business Development Bank<br />

of Canada incorporated under the Business Development Bank of Canada Act (Canada); or (c) a subsidiary of any person<br />

referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), if the person owns all of the voting securities of the subsidiary, except the voting<br />

securities required by law to be owned by directors of that subsidiary.<br />

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Purchasers Rights - Saskatchewan<br />

Saskatchewan securities legislation provides that where an offering memorandum or amendment to the offering<br />

memorandum is sent or delivered to a purchaser that contains a misrepresentation, a purchaser who purchases a<br />

security covered by the offering memorandum is deemed to have relied upon that misrepresentation, if it was a<br />

misrepresentation at the time of purchase, and has a right of action for rescission against the issuer or a selling security<br />

holder on whose behalf the distribution is made or has a right of action for damages against: (a) the issuer or a selling<br />

security holder on whose behalf the distribution is made; (b) every promoter and director of the issuer or the selling<br />

security holder, as the case may be, at the time the offering memorandum or any amendment to it was sent or delivered;<br />

(c) every person or company whose consent has been filed respecting the offering, but only with respect to reports,<br />

opinions or statements that have been made by them; (d) every person who or company that, in addition to the persons<br />

or companies mentioned in (a) to (c) above, signed the offering memorandum or the amendment to the offering<br />

memorandum; and (e) every person who or company that sells securities on behalf of the issuer or selling security holder<br />

under the offering memorandum or amendment to the offering memorandum. Such rights of rescission and damages are<br />

subject to certain limitations including the following: (a) if the purchaser elects to exercise its right of rescission against<br />

the issuer or selling security holder, it shall have no right of action for damages against that party; (b) in an action for<br />

damages, a defendant will not be liable for all or any portion of the damages that he, she or it proves do not represent the<br />

depreciation in value of the securities resulting from the misrepresentation relied on; (c) no person or company, other<br />

than the issuer or a selling security holder, will be liable for any part of the offering memorandum or any amendment to it<br />

not purporting to be made on the authority of an expert and not purporting to be a copy of, or an extract from, a report,<br />

opinion or statement of an expert, unless the person or company failed to conduct a reasonable investigation sufficient<br />

to provide reasonable grounds for a belief that there had been no misrepresentation or believed that there had been a<br />

misrepresentation; (d) in no case shall the amount recoverable exceed the price at which the securities were offered; and<br />

(e) no person or company is liable in an action for rescission or damages if that person or company proves that the<br />

purchaser purchased the securities with knowledge of the misrepresentation.<br />

In addition, no person or company, other than the issuer or selling security holder, will be liable if the person or company<br />

proves, among other things, that: (a) the offering memorandum to it was sent or delivered without the person's or<br />

company's knowledge or consent and that, on becoming aware of it being sent or delivered, that person or company<br />

immediately gave reasonable general notice that it was so sent or delivered; or (b) with respect to any part of the offering<br />

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Purchasers Rights - Saskatchewan<br />

memorandum purporting to be made on the authority of an expert, or purporting to be a copy of, or an extract from, a<br />

report, an opinion or a statement of an expert, that person or company had no reasonable grounds to believe and did not<br />

believe that there had been a misrepresentation, the part of the offering memorandum did not fairly represent the report,<br />

opinion or statement of the expert, or was not a fair copy of, or an extract from, the report, opinion or statement of the<br />

expert.<br />

Saskatchewan securities legislation also provides: (a) similar rights of action for damages and rescission in respect of a<br />

misrepresentation in advertising and sales literature disseminated in connection with an offering of securities; (b) that<br />

where an individual makes a verbal statement to a prospective purchaser that contains a misrepresentation relating to the<br />

security purchased and the verbal statement is made either before or contemporaneously with the purchase of the<br />

security, the purchaser is deemed to have relied on the misrepresentation, if it was a misrepresentation at the time of<br />

purchase, and has a right of action for damages against the individual who made the verbal statement; (c) a purchaser<br />

with the right to void the purchase agreement and to recover all money and other consideration paid by the purchaser for<br />

the securities if the securities are purchased from a vendor who is trading in Saskatchewan in contravention of<br />

Saskatchewan securities legislation; and (d) a right of action for rescission or damages to a purchaser of securities to<br />

whom an offering memorandum was not sent or delivered prior to or at the same time as the purchaser enters into an<br />

agreement to purchase the securities, as required by the Saskatchewan securities legislation.<br />

Saskatchewan securities legislation provides that no action shall be commenced to enforce any of the foregoing rights<br />

more than: (a) in the case of an action for rescission, 180 days after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause<br />

of action; or (b) in the case of an action for damages, the earlier of: (i) one year after the plaintiff first had knowledge of<br />

the facts giving rise to the cause of action; or (ii) six years after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of<br />

action.<br />

Saskatchewan securities legislation also provides a purchaser who has received an amended offering memorandum<br />

delivered in accordance with such legislation has a right to withdraw from the agreement to purchase the securities by<br />

delivering a notice to the person who or company that is selling the securities, indicating the purchaser's intention not to<br />

be bound by the purchase agreement, provided such notice is delivered by the purchaser within two business days of<br />

receiving the amended offering memorandum.<br />

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Purchasers Rights - Manitoba<br />

In the event that an offering memorandum, together with any amendment thereto delivered to purchasers of securities<br />

resident in Manitoba, contains a misrepresentation and it is a misrepresentation at the time of purchase, the purchaser<br />

shall be deemed to have relied upon the misrepresentation and shall have, in addition to any other rights it may have at<br />

law, (a) a right of action for damages against (i) the issuer, (ii) every director of the issuer at the date of the offering<br />

memorandum (collectively, the "Directors") and (iii) every person or corporation who signed the offering memorandum<br />

(collectively, the "Signatories"), and (b) a right of rescission against the issuer.<br />

If a misrepresentation is contained in a record incorporated by reference in, or is deemed to be incorporated into the<br />

offering memorandum, the misrepresentation is deemed to be contained in the offering memorandum.<br />

A purchaser of securities may elect to exercise a right of rescission against the issuer, in which case the purchaser will<br />

have no right of action for damages against the issuer, Directors or Signatories.<br />

All persons or companies referred to above that are found to be liable or accept liability are jointly and severally liable. A<br />

person or corporation who is found liable to pay a sum in damages may recover a contribution, in whole or in part, from a<br />

person who is jointly and severally liable to make the same payment in the same cause of action unless, in all the<br />

circumstances of the case, the court is satisfied that it would not be just and equitable.<br />

Directors or Signatories will not be liable:<br />

(a) if they prove the offering memorandum was sent or delivered to the purchaser without their knowledge or consent<br />

and, on becoming aware of its delivery, gave reasonable notice to the issuer that it was delivered without their knowledge<br />

and consent;<br />

(b) if they prove that, after becoming aware of a misrepresentation in the offering memorandum they withdrew their<br />

consent to the offering memorandum and gave reasonable notice to the issuer of their withdrawal and the reasons<br />

therefore;<br />

(c) if, with respect to any part of the offering memorandum purporting to be made on the authority of an expert or to be a<br />

copy of, or an extract from, a report, opinion or statement of an expert ("Expert Opinion"), if such person proves they did<br />

not have any reasonable grounds to believe and did not believe that there was a misrepresentation or that the relevant<br />

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part of the offering memorandum did not fairly represent the Expert Opinion or was not a fair copy of, or an extract from,<br />

such Expert Opinion; or<br />

(d) with respect to any part of the offering memorandum not purporting to be made on an expert's authority, or not<br />

purporting to be a copy of, or an extract from an Expert Opinion, unless the Director or Signatory (i) did not conduct an<br />

investigation sufficient to provide reasonable grounds for a believe that there had been no misrepresentation, or (ii)<br />

believed that there had been a misrepresentation.<br />

In an action for damages, the issuer, the Directors and Signatories will not be liable for all or any part of the damages that<br />

they prove do not represent the depreciation in value of the securities as a result of the misrepresentation relied upon.<br />

The amount recoverable under the right of action shall not exceed the price at which the securities were offered for sale.<br />

A purchaser of securities to whom the offering memorandum was not delivered prior to such purchase in circumstances<br />

where such offering memorandum was required to be delivered, has a right of rescission or a right of action for damages<br />

against the issuer or any dealer who failed to deliver the offering memorandum within the prescribed time.<br />

A purchaser to whom the offering memorandum is required to be sent may rescind the contract to purchase the<br />

securities by sending a written notice of rescission to the issuer not later than midnight on the second day, excluding<br />

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the purchaser signs the agreement to purchase the securities.<br />

Unless otherwise provided under applicable securities legislation, no action shall be commenced to enforce a right of<br />

action unless the right is exercised:<br />

(a) in the case of rescission, not later than 180 days from the day of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of action;<br />

or<br />

(b) in the case of an action, other than an action for rescission, the earlier of (i) 180 days from the day the purchaser first<br />

had knowledge of the facts giving rise to the cause of action; and (ii) two years from the day of the transaction that gave<br />

rise to the cause of action.<br />

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Purchasers Rights – Nova Scotia<br />

Nova Scotia securities legislation provides that if an offering memorandum or any advertising or sales literature (as<br />

defined in the Securities Act (Nova Scotia)) contains a misrepresentation, a purchaser of securities is deemed to have<br />

relied upon such misrepresentation if it was a misrepresentation at the time of purchase and has, subject to certain<br />

limitations and defences, a statutory right of action for damages against the seller of such securities, the directors of the<br />

seller and the persons who have signed the offering memorandum or, alternatively, while still the owner of the securities,<br />

may elect instead to exercise a statutory right of rescission against the seller, in which case the purchaser shall have no<br />

right of action for damages against the seller, the directors of the seller or the persons who have signed the offering<br />

memorandum. The rights described above are subject to certain limitations, including: (a) no action may be commenced<br />

to enforce the right of action for rescission or damages by a purchaser resident in Nova Scotia later than 120 days after<br />

the date payment was made for the securities (or after the date on which initial payment was made for the securities<br />

where payments subsequent to the initial payment are made pursuant to a contractual commitment assumed prior to, or<br />

concurrently with, the initial payment); (b) no person will be liable if it proves that the purchaser purchased the securities<br />

with knowledge of the misrepresentation; (c) in the case of an action for damages, no person will be liable for all or any<br />

portion of the damages that it proves do not represent the depreciation in value of the securities; and (d) in no case will<br />

the amount recoverable in any action exceed the price at which the securities were offered to the purchaser.<br />

The liability of all persons or companies referred to above is joint and several with respect to the same cause of action. A<br />

defendant who is found liable to pay a sum in damages may recover a contribution, in whole or in part, from a person or<br />

company who is jointly and severally liable to make the same payment in the same cause of action unless, in all the<br />

circumstances of the case, the court is satisfied that it would not be just and equitable.<br />

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Purchasers Rights – New Brunswick<br />

New Brunswick securities legislation provides investors who purchase securities offered for sale in reliance on the<br />

Accredited Investor Exemption with a statutory right of action against the issuer and a selling security holder of<br />

securities for damages or against the seller of securities only, for rescission, in the event that any information relating to<br />

the offering provided to the purchaser contains a misrepresentation. Where an offering memorandum is delivered to a<br />

prospective purchaser of securities in connection with a trade made in reliance on the Accredited Investor Exemption,<br />

and the document contains a misrepresentation, a purchaser who purchases the securities is deemed to have relied on<br />

the misrepresentation and has, subject to certain limitations and defences, a statutory right of action against the issuer<br />

and a selling security holder on whose behalf the distribution was made for damages or, while still the owner of<br />

securities, against the seller of securities for rescission. If the purchaser elects to exercise the right of rescission, the<br />

purchaser will have no right of action for damages. The right of action will be exercisable by the purchaser only if the<br />

purchaser , in the case of any action for rescission, commences an action for cancellation of the agreement not more<br />

than 180 days after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of action, and, in the case of any action for<br />

damages, commences its action for damages before the earlier of: (i) one year after the plaintiff first had knowledge of the<br />

facts giving rise to the cause of action, or (ii) six years after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of<br />

action.<br />

A defendant is not liable for a misrepresentation if it proves that the purchaser purchased the securities with knowledge<br />

of the misrepresentation. In an action for damages, the defendant shall not be liable for all or any portion of the damages<br />

that the defendant proves do not represent the depreciation in value of the securities as a result of the misrepresentation<br />

relied upon. In no case shall the amount recoverable for the misrepresentation exceed the price at which the securities<br />

were offered.<br />

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<strong>Corp</strong>orate Presentation<br />

March 2013<br />

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Suite 600, 321 – 6 th Avenue SW<br />

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3H3

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