December 31,

2020

December 31,

2019

Long-term debt:

During June through December of 2018, the Company borrowed $9,459,750 from private lenders, and exchanged $5,514,000 of amounts due lenders from prior borrowings as well as $191,250 in accrued interest, pursuant to a 10% Secured Promissory Note with 50% of the principal convertible into the Company’s common stock at $0.20 per share, all principal and accrued interest payable on the maturity date of December 31, 2020 (“the 2018 Convertible Notes”). The notes are secured by the Company’s membership interests in its subsidiaries, Petrodome Energy, LLC, Mid-Con Petroleum, LLC, Mid-Con Drilling, LLC, and Mid-Con Development, LLC. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $0 at December 31, 2020 and $2,086,008 at December 31, 2019. A majority of these lenders are also Viking shareholders.

-

11,163,357

On June 13, 2018, the Company borrowed $12,400,000 pursuant to a revolving line of credit facility with a maximum principal amount of $30,000,000 from Crossfirst Bank, bearing interest 1.5% above a base rate equal to the prime rate of interest published by the Wall Street Journal. Principal is payable at $100,000 monthly through the maturity date of January 5, 2022, at which time all remaining unpaid principal and accrued interest is due. The loan is secured by a mortgage on all of the oil and gas leases of Petrodome Energy, LLC and its subsidiaries, a security agreement covering all of Petrodome Energy, LLC’s assets and a guaranty by Viking Energy Group, Inc. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $0 at December 31, 2020 and $34,411 at December 31, 2019

6,490,000

7,655,589

On December 28, 2018, to facilitate the acquisition of certain oil and gas assets, the Company, through its subsidiary, Ichor Energy LLC, entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement with various lenders represented by ABC Funding, LLC as administrative agent. The agreement provided for a total loan amount of $63,592,000, bearing interest at a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) a floating rate of interest equal to 10% plus LIBOR, and (ii) a fixed rate of interest equal to 12%, payable monthly on the last day of each calendar month, commencing January 31, 2019. Principal payments are made quarterly at 1.25% of the initial loan amount, commencing on the last business day of the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2019. On June 3, 2020, the Term Loan Credit Agreement was amended to reduce the permitted Asset Coverage Ratio for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020 from 1.35:1.00 to 1.15:1.00. Additionally, the First Amendment revises the interest rate under the Term Loan for the period from May 16, 2020 a per annum interest rate (i) if, as of the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, the Asset Coverage Ratio is less than 1.50:1.00, then the interest rate is the greater of (x) a floating rate of interest equal to 11.00% plus LIBOR, and (y) a fixed rate of interest equal to 13.00%, or (ii) if, as of the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, the Asset Coverage Ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50:1.00, then the interest rate is the greater of (x) a floating rate of interest equal to 10.50% plus LIBOR and (y) a fixed rate of interest equal to 12.50%. Cash generated from the operation of these assets is restricted to lease operating expenses, the payment of debt service on the Term Loan, approximately $12,000,000 of oil and gas development projects approved by the lender, and distributions to the Company of $65,000 per month for general and administrative expenses, and a quarterly tax distribution at the current statutory rates. Within 30 days of the end of each quarter, commencing with the quarter ended June 30, 2019, Ichor Energy, LLC is required to pay, as an additional principal payment on the debt, any cash in excess of the MLR and the APOD Capex Amount. To the extent not previously paid, all loans under the Loan Agreement shall be due and payable on the December 28, 2023 (the Maturity Date). The loan agreement contains prepayment penalties through December 28, 2021 and “make-whole” obligations through December 28, 2020. In addition, at maturity (or sooner under certain circumstances which include prepayment of the loan or sale of Ichor Energy, LLC) the lenders will receive a payment approximating 7% of the fair value of Ichor Energy, LLC at that time; such amount is not estimable. Obligations under the loan agreement are secured by mortgages on the oil and gas leases of Ichor Energy, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, a security agreement covering all assets of Ichor Energy, LLC, and a pledge by Ichor Holdings of all if the membership interests in Ichor Energy LLC. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $2,626,915 at December 31, 2020 and $3,507,364 at December 31, 2019.

51,400,794

53,699,940

On December 28, 2018, the Company issued a 10% secured promissory note in the amount of $23,777,948, payable to RPM Investments, secured by 100% of the membership interests of Ichor Energy Holdings, LLC. All accrued interest and unpaid principal were due on the earlier of (i) the date the Company or one of its affiliates completes an acquisition with one or more of the sellers for a purchase price equal to or greater than $50,000,000 or (ii) January 31, 2020. This note was secured by a pledge of all of the membership interests of Viking’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ichor Energy Holdings, LLC. On February 3, 2020 in connection with an acquisition of oil and gas interests this note (including all unpaid accrued interest of $2,625,346) was settled and replaced with a new note.

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23,777,948

On February14, 2019, the Company executed a promissory note payable to CrossFirst Bank in the amount of $56,760 for the purchase of transportation equipment, bearing interest at 7.15%, payable in 60 installments of $1,130, secured by a vehicle, with a maturity date of February 14, 2024.

38,397

48,658

On July 24, 2019, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mid-Con Petroleum, LLC, executed a promissory note payable to Cornerstone Bank in the amount of $2,241,758, bearing interest at 6%, payable interest only for the first year, then payable in 59 installments of $43,438, with a final payment due on a maturity date of July 24, 2025. The note is secured by a first mortgage on all of the assets of Mid-Con Petroleum, LLC and a guarantee of payment by Viking Energy Group, Inc. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $21,758 at December 31, 2020 and $26,538 at December 31, 2019.

2,220,001

2,215,221

On July 24, 2019, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mid-Con Drilling, LLC, executed a promissory note payable to Cornerstone Bank in the amount of $1,109,341, bearing interest at 6%, payable interest only for the first year, then payable in 59 installments of $21,495, with a final payment due on a maturity date of July 24, 2025. The note is secured by a first mortgage on all of the assets of Mid-Con Drilling, LLC and a guarantee of payment by Viking Energy Group, Inc. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $21,697 at December 31, 2020 and $26,464 at December 31, 2019.

1,036,982

1,032,215

On February 3, 2020, in connection with an acquisition of oil and gas interests, the Company executed a secured promissory note in the amount of $20,869,218, payable to EMC Capital Partners, LLC, subject to revision to the extent of any post-closing adjustment payments in connection with the acquisition. Such payments were to be applied to reduce the balance owing under the promissory note. During April 2020 the Company received post-closing adjustment payments in the amount of $5,277,589 which were applied to the note balance. This note replaced the secured promissory dated December 18, 2018 in favor of RPM Investments. This note bears interest at 10% and is payable along with the full amount of principal on June 11, 2021 and is secured by a pledge of all of the membership interests of Viking’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ichor Energy Holdings, LLC. On January 8, 2021, as discussed in Note 1, this debt was extinguished by the issuance of equity and is therefore classified as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2020.

15,591,629

-

On February 3, 2020, to facilitate the acquisition of certain oil and gas assets, the Company, through one of its subsidiaries, Elysium Energy, LLC, entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement with various lenders represented by 405 Woodbine, LLC as administrative agent. The agreement provides for a total loan amount of $35,000,000 at a 4.0% original issue discount. bearing interest at the prime rate plus seven and three quarters percent (7.75%) payable monthly. Principal payments are due beginning on May 1, 2020, and on each month thereafter at one percent (1%) of the then-outstanding balance, and to the extent not paid on the maturity date of August 3, 2022. Cash generated from the operation of these assets is restricted to lease operating expenses, the payment of debt service on the Term Loan, oil and gas development projects approved by the lender, and a cost allocation of $150,000 per month for general and administrative expenses of the Company. The Borrower shall have the right at any time to prepay all or a portion of the Loan Balance. The loan agreement contains a prepayment penalty of 5% of any voluntary prepayment of principal through February 3, 2021 and 3% of any voluntary prepayment of principal on or between February 3, 2021 and February 3, 2022. Commencing with the quarter ended September 30, 2020 the Borrower is required to make mandatory prepayments of principal equal to 75% of Excess Cash Flow as defined in the agreement without any prepayment penalty fees. The loans are secured by mortgages on the oil and gas leases of Elysium Energy, LLC and its subsidiaries, a security agreement covering all assets of Elysium and its subsidiaries, and a pledge of all of Elysium’s membership interests. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $3,148,106 at December 31, 2020.

30,493,630

- 

On or about February 18, 2020, the Company commenced an offering of securities consisting of a subordinated, secured, convertible debt instrument with equity features. The notes bear interest at 12%, payable quarterly, contain a conversion entitlement to convert all or a portion of the amount outstanding into common shares of the Company at $1.35 per share, and provide for the issuance of 16,667 common shares of the Company for every $100,000 exchanged or advanced. As security, the holders received, pari passu with all other holders, a pledge of the Company’s membership interest in Elysium Energy Holdings, LLC, and, as soon as the Company’s obligations to EMC Capital Partners, LLC are satisfied, a pledge of the Company’s membership interest in Ichor Energy Holdings, LLC. Any unpaid principal and interest is due on the maturity date of February 11, 2022. The balance shown is net of unamortized discount of $1,504,868 as of December 31, 2020.

4,182,136

-

On April 18, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note with Crossfirst Bank in the principal amount of $149,600 related to the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program. This note is fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration and may be forgivable provided that certain criteria are met. The interest rate on the loan is 1%, and the note has a two-year maturity. The Company is required to make payments on the remaining principal of the note net of any loan forgiveness beginning February 18, 2021.

149,600

On July 1, 2020 the Company received a loan of $150,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The loan bears interest at 3.75%, and is payable in monthly installments of at $731 monthly beginning 12 months from the date of the note, with the remaining principal and accrued interest due 30 years from the date of the note.

150,000

111,753,164

99,592,928

Other short-term borrowings – with related parties:

On September 30, 2019, the Company received $910,000 under an agreement that requires the Company to make 28 weekly payments aggregating $1,237,600 through April 13, 2020. On December 23, 2019, the Company received an additional $242,750 under a replacement agreement that requires the Company to make 25 weekly payments aggregating $1,620,000 through June 15, 2020. The balance shown is net of the maximum discount of $413,445 at December 31, 2019.

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1,141,755

On October 3, 2019, the Company received $480,200 under an agreement that requires the Company to make 28 weekly payments aggregating $666,400 through April 20, 2020. The balance shown is net of the maximum discount of $132,289 at December 31, 2019.

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423,111

On December 23, 2019, the Company received $2,939,970 under an agreement that requires the Company to make 25 weekly payments aggregating $4,050,000 through June 15, 2020. The balance shown is net of the maximum discount of $1,110,030 at December 31, 2019.

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2,855,368

Other short-term borrowings:

On November 26, 2019, the Company received $200,000 from an individual. The advance was non-interest bearing and payable on demand.

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200,000

Total long-term debt and other short-term borrowings

111,753,164

104,213,162

Less current portion

(32,977,368

)

(19,225,045

)

$

78,775,796

$

84,988,117