EQUITY | 11. EQUITY Common stock The Company has authorized an unlimited number of common shares with no par value. At June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, the Company had 551,503 483,150 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively, after giving effect to the 60:1 reverse stock split 4:1 reverse stock split During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, the Company announced a warrant exercise incentive program (the “Program”) whereby the Company amended the exercise prices of 253,966 warrants (the “Eligible Warrants”) from $ 50.40 per share to $ 11.44 per share if the holders of the Eligible Warrants exercised the Eligible Warrants before June 30, 2023 (the “Program Period”). In addition to the repricing, the Company offered, to each warrant holder who exercised the Eligible Warrants during the Program Period, the issuance of one additional common share purchase warrant for each warrant exercised during the Program Period (each, an “ Incentive Warrant 5 years from the date of issuance, at a price of $ 18.00 per Share. On June 30, 2023, the Company issued 68,353 common shares at a price of $ 11.44 per share from the exercise of the Eligible Warrants pursuant to the Program for gross proceeds of $ 781,953 (net proceeds of $ 688,092 ). In connection with the Program, the Company issued 68,353 Incentive Warrants. The Company also incurred $ 62,556 and issued 5,470 warrants as a finders’ fee to its investment bank. The finder’s warrants are on the same terms as the Incentive Warrants. The Incentive Warrants and finder’s warrants were valued at $ 449,005 and $ 35,919 , respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 3.68 %, an expected life of 5 years, annualized volatility of 128.81 % and a dividend rate of 0 %). The repricing of the Eligible Warrants is accounted for as a modification under ASC 815-40-35-14 through 18. The effect of the modification is $ 544,164 , measured as the excess of the fair value of the repriced warrants over the fair value of the original warrants immediately before it was modified and the fair value of the incentive warrants issued as an additional inducement to exercise the warrants. The fair values were measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 4.21 %, an expected life of 3.75 years, annualized volatility of 137.62 % and a dividend rate of 0 %). The Company recognized a deemed dividend of $ 543,234 for the fair value of the Incentive Warrants and the portion of inducement related to the equity-classified warrants. The effect of the repricing of the liability-classified warrants was $ 930 and was recorded in the statement of loss. The Company also incurred legal and other expenses of $ 31,305 in connection with the Program. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company: a) Completed a non-brokered private placement of 11,029 51.84 64.80 per unit for gross proceeds of $ 571,760 (CAD$ 714,700 ) on November 4, 2021. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one half of one share purchase warrant; each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share for a period of 24 months at an exercise price of $ 94.61 129.60 $ 202,009 of the proceeds was allocated to the warrants and recorded as a warrant liability. The Company paid $ 34,733 and issued 670 agent’s warrants as a finders’ fee. The finder’s warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued under the private placement. The finder’s warrants were valued at $ 24,543 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 0.98 %, an expected life of 2 years, annualized volatility of 153.02 % and a dividend rate of 0 %). The Company also incurred filing and other expenses of $ 800 in connection with the private placement. $ 8,671 of issuance costs related to the warrants was recorded in the statement of loss. b) Completed a brokered private placement of 196,369 38.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $ 7,540,580 on March 29, 2022. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant; each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share for a period of 5 years at an exercise price of $ 50.40 $ 607,170 of the proceeds was allocated to the warrants. ThinkEquity LLC acted as sole placement agent for the private placement. In connection with the private placement, ThinkEquity received a cash commission of $ 754,058 , 19,640 broker warrants and expense reimbursement of $ 131,560 . The broker’s warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued under the private placement. The broker’s warrants were valued at $ 858,429 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 2.45 %, an expected life of 5 years, annualized volatility of 134.66 % and a dividend rate of 0 %). The Company also incurred filing and other expenses of $ 159,271 in connection with the private placement. Share-based payments Stock options The Company has a stock option plan (the “Plan”) in place under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants. Pursuant to the Plan, the Company may issue aggregate stock options totaling up to 10 10 PERMEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) 11. EQUITY Share-based payments Stock option transactions are summarized as follows: SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION TRANSACTIONS Number Weighted Average Balance, September 30, 2021 9,480 $ 78.05 Granted 13,749 42.04 Cancelled (2,083 ) 69.38 Balance, September 30, 2022 21,146 $ 53.04 Cancelled (833 ) 42.62 Balance, June 30, 2023 20,313 $ 54.96 Exercisable at June 30, 2023 20,313 $ 54.96 The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as at June 30, 2023 was $ nil nil The options outstanding as of June 30, 2023 have exercise prices in the range of $ 9.00 to $ 90.00 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 6.91 years. During the nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized share-based payment expense of $ 318 604,861 nil 185 SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED IN THE FAIR VALUE 2023 2022 Risk-free interest rate - 1.5 % Expected life of options - 10 Expected annualized volatility - 96.56 % Dividend rate - Nil Weighted average fair value of options granted - $ 10.17 As June 30, 2023, the following stock options were outstanding: SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING Number Exercise Price Issuance Date Expiry Date 5,730 $ 90.00 December 4, 2017 December 4, 2027 1,250 $ 54.00 November 1, 2018 November 1, 2028 1,250 $ 9.00 March 16, 2020 March 16, 2030 12,083 $ 43.20 October 6, 2021 October 6, 2031 20,313 PERMEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) 11. EQUITY Warrants Warrant transactions are summarized as follows: SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS TRANSACTIONS Number Weighted Balance, September 30, 2021 52,083 $ 37.68 Granted 222,193 52.60 Balance, September 30, 2022 274,276 $ 48.48 Exercised (68,353 ) 11.44 Granted 73,823 18.00 Balance, June 30, 2023 279,746 39.90 As June 30, 2023, the following warrants were outstanding: SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS OUTSTANDING Number Exercise Price Issuance Date Expiry Date 4,393 $ 97.20 November 4, 2021 November 4, 2023 149,447 $ 50.40 March 29, 2022 March 29, 2027 73,823 $ 18.00 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2028 52,083 $ 36.00 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2031 279,746 5,515 warrants issued with private placement units during fiscal 2022 have an exercise price denominated in CAD. These warrants were initially valued at $ 202,009 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 0.98 %, an expected life of 2 years, annualized volatility of 153.02 % and a dividend rate of 0 %) and recorded as a warrant liability. The fair value of these warrants were remeasured at each reporting period and a gain on fair value of $ 178,509 was recorded during the year ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, a gain on fair value of $ 23,500 was recorded (2022 - $ 152,869 ). During the three months ended June 30, 2023, a gain on fair value of $ 1,066 was recorded (2022 - $ 72,838 ). The following weighted average assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes valuation of warrants as at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022: SCHEDULE OF VALUATION OF WARRANTS June 30, September 30, Risk-free interest rate 4.58 % 3.79 % Expected life of options 0.33 1 Expected annualized volatility 73.12 % 135.59 % Dividend rate Nil Nil Weighted average fair value of options granted $ 0.00 $ 1.46 | 12. EQUITY Common stock The Company has authorized an unlimited no 483,150 275,752 During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company: a) Completed a non-brokered private placement of 11,029 51.84 64.80) 571,760 714,700 94.61 129.60). 202,009 34,733 670 24,543 0.98 2 153.02 0 800 8,671 of loss and comprehensive loss. b) Completed a brokered private placement of 196,369 38.40 7,540,580 5 50.40 607,170 754,058 19,640 131,560 858,429 2.45 5 134.66 0 140,475 During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Company: a) Issued 4,818 54,958 b) Issued 104,167 2,468,750 Share-based payments Stock options The Company has a stock option plan (the “Plan”) in place under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants. Pursuant to the Plan, the Company may issue aggregate stock options totaling up to 10 10 PERMEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021 12. EQUITY Share-based payments Stock option transactions are summarized as follows: SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION TRANSACTIONS Number Weighted Balance, September 30, 2020 9,752 $ 75.00 Cancelled (272 ) 94.80 Balance, September 30, 2021 9,480 $ 78.05 Granted 13,749 42.04 Cancelled (2,083 ) 69.38 Balance, September 30, 2022 21,146 $ 53.04 Exercisable at September 30, 2022 20,833 $ 53.68 The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as at September 30, 2022 was $ nil nil The options outstanding as of September 30, 2022 have exercise prices in the range of $ 8.76 87.60 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 7.72 years. There were no options granted during the year ended September 30, 2021. During the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized share-based payment expense of $ 546,335 2,870 SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED IN THE FAIR VALUE 2022 2021 Risk-free interest rate 1.50 % - Expected life of options 10 - Expected annualized volatility 96.56 % - Dividend rate Nil - Weighted average fair value of options granted $ 10.17 $ - PERMEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021 12. EQUITY Share-based payments As September 30, 2022, the following stock options were outstanding: SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING Number Exercise Price Expiry Date 5,730 $ 87.60 December 4, 2027 1,250 $ 52.56 November 1, 2028 1,250 $ 8.76 March 16, 2030 12,916 $ 42.05 October 6, 2031 21,146 Warrants Warrant transactions are summarized as follows: SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS TRANSACTIONS Number Weighted Balance, September 30, 2020 20,022 $ 51.10 Granted 52,083 37.92 Warrants expired (20,022 ) (53.82 ) Balance, September 30, 2021 52,083 $ 37.68 Granted 222,193 52.60 Balance, September 30, 2022 274,276 $ 48.48 As September 30, 2022, the following warrants were outstanding: SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS OUTSTANDING Number Exercise Price Expiry Date 6,185 $ 94.61 November 4, 2023 216,008 $ 50.40 March 29, 2027 52,083 $ 35.04 October 1, 2031 274,276 5,515 warrants issued with private placement units during fiscal 2022 have an exercise price denominated in CAD. These warrants were initially valued at $ 202,009 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (assuming a risk-free interest rate of 0.98% , an expected life of 2 years, annualized volatility of 153.02% and a dividend rate of 0% ) and recorded as a warrant liability. These warrants were subsequently revaluated and a gain on fair value adjustment of $ 178,509 was recorded during the year ended September 30, 2022. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes valuation of warrants as at September 30, 2022 and November 4, 2021: SCHEDULE OF VALUATION OF WARRANTS September 30,2022 November 4, 2021 Risk-free interest rate 3.79 % 0.98 % Expected life of options 1 2 Expected annualized volatility 135.59 % 153.02 % Dividend rate Nil Nil Weighted average fair value of options granted $ 1.46 $ 11.45 PERMEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021 |