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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM F-1
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia | 2833 | |||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1
604-336-0881
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of Registrant's principal executive office)
William Fleming
1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1
604-336-0881
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practical after the effective date of this registration statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box: o
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
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Calculation of Registration Fee
Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered |
Amount to be Registered(1) |
Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Common Share(1) |
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(2) |
Amount of Registration Fee(3) |
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Common Shares | 180,000,000 Common Shares | $0.1388 | $25,000,000 | $3,001.18 |
Notes:
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We are registering 180,000,000 shares of our common stock issued to Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP ("Dutchess" or the "Selling Security Holder") pursuant to an Investment Agreement dated January 28, 2015 (the "Investment Agreement"). |
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In the event of stock splits, stock dividends, or similar transactions involving the registrant's common stock, the number of shares of common stock registered shall, unless otherwise expressly provided, automatically be deemed to cover the additional securities to be offered or issued pursuant to Rule 416 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In the event that adjustment provisions of the Investment Agreement require the registrant to issue more shares than are being registered in this registration statement, for reasons other than those stated in Rule 416 of the Securities Act, the registrant will file a new registration statement to register those additional shares |
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(3) | The registration fee is calculated in accordance with Rule 457(i) of the Securities Act, based upon the conversion price set forth in the Investment Agreement when using the highest trading price of the Company's common stock in the last thirty (30) calendar days. |
The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED April 27, 2015
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
Distribution of
180,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
The selling stockholders identified in this prospectus may offer and sell up to 180,000,000 shares of our common stock (the "Shares"), which will consist of 180,000,000 shares of common stock issued to Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP ("Dutchess" or the "Selling Security Holder") pursuant to an Investment Agreement dated January 28, 2015 (the "Investment Agreement").
The selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
The Investment Agreement with Dutchess provides that, for a period of thirty-six (36) months commencing on the effective date of the registration statement, Dutchess is committed to purchase up to $25,000,000 of our common stock. We may draw on the facility from time to time, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Investment Agreement. The 180,000,000 Shares included in this prospectus represent the Shares issuable to the Selling Security Holder under the Investment Agreement.
Dutchess is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") in connection with the resale of our common stock under the Investment Agreement. No other underwriter or person has been engaged to facilitate the sale of shares of our common stock in this offering. Dutchess will pay us ninety-five percent (95%) of the volume weighted average price of the Company's common stock for the five (5) consecutive trading days after the Company delivers to Dutchess an advance notice in writing requiring Dhess to advance funds (an "Advance") to the Company, subject to the terms of the Investment Agreement.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these Shares offered by the Selling Security Holder. However, we will receive proceeds from the sale of our Shares under the Investment Agreement. The proceeds will be used for working capital or general corporate purposes. We will bear all costs associated with this registration.
We are currently listed on the OTCQX. Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQX under the symbol "ATTBF". The Shares registered hereunder are being offered for sale by the Selling Security Holder at prices established on the OTCQX during the term of this offering. On April 24, 2015, the closing price as reported on the OTCQX was $0.101 per share. This price will fluctuate based on the demand for our common stock.
We are also listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") under the trading symbol "ATT". On April 24, 2015, the closing price as reported on the CSE was CDN $0.12 per share. This price will fluctuate based on the demand for our common stock.
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The Company qualifies as an "emerging growth company" as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, which became law in April 2012 and will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. See "The Company: Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act" contained herein.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
We are an "emerging growth company" as defined under the federal securities laws and, as such, may elect to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements for future filings.
This investment involves a high degree of risk. You should purchase shares only if you can afford a complete loss. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 13.
Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is April 27, 2015.
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DEALER AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS
Until 90 days after the effective date of this prospectus, all dealers that
effect transactions in these securities, whether participating in this offering,
may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers'
obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters with respect to
their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
All dollar amounts in this prospectus are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Company's accounts are maintained in Canadian dollars and the Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. All reference to "U.S. dollars", "USD", or to "US$" are to United States dollars.
The following table sets forth the rate of exchange for the Canadian dollar, expressed in United States dollars in effect at the end of the periods indicated, the average of exchange rates in effect during such periods, and the high and low exchange rates during such periods based on the noon rate of exchange as reported by the Bank of Canada for conversion of Canadian dollars into United States dollars.
Years Ended September 30, | |||||
Canadian Dollars to U.S. Dollars | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
Rate at end of period |
High - 0.8973 Low - 0.8922 |
High - 0.9732 Low - 0.9702 |
High - 1.0200 Low - 1.0150 |
High - 0.9641 Low - 0.9540 |
High - 0.9775 Low - 0.9684 |
Average rate for period | 0.9233 | 1.0299 | 0.9996 | 0.9891 | 1.0407 |
High for period | 0.9724 | 1.0272 | 1.0371 | 1.0630 | 1.0845 |
Low for period | 0.8888 | 0.9426 | 0.9383 | 0.9540 | 0.9961 |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as "project", "believe", "anticipate", "plan", "expect", "estimate", "intend", "should", "would", "could", or "may", or other such words, verbs in the future tense and words and phrases that convey similar meaning and uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements. While we make these forward-looking statements based on various factors and using numerous assumptions, you have no assurance the factors and assumptions will prove to be materially accurate when the events they anticipate actually occur in the future.
The forward-looking statements are based upon our beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time we make these statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements as (i) these statements are neither predictions nor guaranties of future events or circumstances, and (ii) the assumptions, beliefs, expectations, forecasts and projections about future events may differ materially from actual results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the date of this prospectus.
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This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in the common stock of the Company. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including "Risk Factors", "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Financial Statements, before making an investment decision. In this prospectus, the terms "Company," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Corporate Overview
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. ("Abattis" or the "Company"), was incorporated in British Columbia on June 30, 1997 under the name "Sinocan Capital Group Inc." The Company changed its name to Sican Ventures Inc. on September 29, 1997, to Abattis Biologix Corporation on September 14, 2009 and to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. on September 5, 2012. As of April 27, 2015, there were 69,667,951 shares of common stock outstanding.
Our principal executive offices are located at 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1. Our telephone number is (604) 336-0881. Our internet address is www.abattis.com. Information on our website does not constitute part of this prospectus.
We are a reporting issuer in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "ATT" and are quoted under the OTCQX under the symbol "ATTBF".
Our Current Business
Overview
Abattis is a specialty biotechnology company who intends with capabilities through its wholly owned subsidiaries of cultivating, licensing, and marketing proprietary ingredients, bio-similar compounds, patented equipment and consulting services to medicinal markets in North America. Management believes the Company is positioned to capitalize on the fast growing trend toward marijuana legalization in the United States and for medicinal use in Canada and international jurisdictions by supplying and collaborating with companies to employ its vertical cultivation systems, extraction equipment/technology, and strategic marketing support to licensed growers. The Company also has an extensive pipeline of high-quality products and intellectual property for the rapidly expanding botanical drug market. We follow strict Standard Operating Protocols and adhere to the laws of Canada and Foreign Jurisdictions. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not commenced the actual production and sale of medical marijuana but are seeking to lay the foundation to commence this business.
Canadian Regulatory Changes Regarding Medical Marijuana
Until recently, the medical use of marijuana in Canada was governed by the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (or MMAR), a regulation to the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (or CDSA), which allowed qualified patients to access medical marijuana by growing their own marijuana, designating a third party to grow marijuana for them, or purchasing marijuana directly from Health Canada, the department of the federal Canadian government which oversees public health matters. Although the MMAR was repealed effective March 31, 2014, preliminary injunction orders rendered by the Federal Court of Canada on March 21, 2014 and May 7, 2014 have exempted certain MMAR patients from the repeal, pending a trial of the issues raised in those proceedings.
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Since April 1, 2014, access to medical marijuana in Canada has been exclusively pursuant to the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (or MMPR), the bulk of which came into force in 2013. The MMPR, which is also a regulation to the CDSA creates a licensing scheme for the commercial production and distribution of dried marijuana for medical purposes. Patients (other than those subject to the preliminary injunction orders previously mentioned) are now prohibited from growing their own medical marijuana. Rather, the production and distribution of medical marijuana is restricted to licensed producers pursuant to the MMPR. Licensed producers are permitted to grow strains of their choosing based on market demand and to freely set pricing for their various marijuana strains.
Our Products and Their Markets
Through our Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("N. Vine") subsidiary, we have applied to obtain a license through Health Canada for handling, extraction and analytics of marijuana. N. Vine, under Health Canada's new regulations, intends to begin operations in a commercial property in Langley, British Columbia. N. Vine will produce medical marijuana, conduct research and development, and coordinate its distribution efforts at the Langley facility. We also plan to retrofit and secure a second location in Squamish, British Columbia.
The Company has a four-pronged approach to furthering its products offered and services provided: research and development, horticultural supremacy, distribution and market penetration, and asset security. These four principles will be the focus of our growth and potential partnerships in the future.
Upon initial entry into the market, we expect to offer a number of products based on different strains of marijuana and undergo regular review based on customer feedback, sales data and customer data to ensure the optimal suite of products are available that not only maximizes sales but also meets customers' evolving needs.
For a more detailed description of the Company, please refer to the section "DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS".
Selling Security Holder
Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP
Dutchess is the manager for several global investment funds that provide capital to start-up, pre-IPO and publicly-traded companies worldwide. Since 1996, Dutchess has made over 400 investments globally, with a total transaction value exceeding $2 billion.
Dutchess provides plain vanilla, as well as structured equity and debt financings, for companies located throughout North America, UK and Continental Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America.
For more information, visit www.dutchesscapital.com.
Dutchess may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
Dutchess Investment Agreement
This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 180,000,000 Shares by Dutchess of which up to 180,000,000 Shares are to be issued to Dutchess pursuant to a Put Notice(s) under the Investment Agreement.
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Dutchess will obtain our common stock pursuant to the Investment Agreement entered into by Dutchess and us, dated January 28, 2015.
Although we are not mandated to sell shares under the Investment Agreement, the Investment Agreement gives us the option to sell to Dutchess, up to $25,000,000 worth of Shares, without par value per share over a thirty-six (36) month period following effectiveness of the registration of which this prospectus forms a part. We may draw on the facility from time to time, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Investment Agreement. The purchase price of the common stock shall be set at ninety-five percent (95%) of the volume weighted average price ("VWAP") of the common stock during the pricing period. The pricing period shall be the five (5) consecutive trading days immediately after the Put Notice Date (the "Pricing Period"). The Put Amount shall be equal to up to either (1) two-hundred-and-fifty-thousand ($250,000); (2) two hundred percent (200%) of the average daily volume (U.S. market only) of the Common Stock for the three (3) Trading Days prior to the applicable Put Notice Date. The obligation of Dutchess to purchase our shares is contingent upon our filing of a registration statement registering the shares of our Common Stock with the SEC and such registration statement being declared effective, as well as our Common Stock continuing to be listed for trading, among other things. There are no assurances that our registration statement will be deemed effective, or that we will elect to take advantage of this opportunity.
On each Put Notice submitted to Dutchess by us, we have the option to specify a suspension price ("Suspension Price") for that Put. In the event the Common Stock price falls below the Suspension Price, the Put shall be temporarily suspended. The Put shall resume at such time as the Common Stock is above the Suspension Price, provided the dates for the Pricing Period for that particular Put are still valid. In the event the Pricing Period has been completed, any shares above the Suspension Price due to Dutchess shall be sold by us at the Suspension Price under the terms of this Agreement. The Suspension Price for a Put may not be changed by us once submitted to Dutchess.
In addition, there is an ownership limit for Dutchess of 4.99%.
On any Closing Date, we shall deliver to Dutchess the number of shares of the Common Stock registered in the name of Dutchess as specified in the Put Notice. In addition, we must deliver the other required documents, instruments, and writings. Dutchess is not required to purchase the shares unless:
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Our Registration Statement with respect to the resale of the shares of Common Stock delivered in connection with the applicable Put shall have been declared effective. |
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We shall have obtained all material permits and qualifications required by any applicable state for the offer and sale of the Registerable Securities. |
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We shall have filed with the SEC in a timely manner all reports, notices and other documents required. |
Dutchess will not engage in any "short-sale" (as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO) of our common stock at any time during this Agreement. On January 28, 2015 and as amended on April 1, 2015, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with Dutchess requiring, among other things that we prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form F-1 covering the resale of the shares issuable to Dutchess under the Investment Agreement. As per the Investment Agreement, Dutchess' obligations are not assignable.
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Offering
The following is a brief summary of this offering:
Securities being offered |
The selling stockholders identified in this prospectus may offer and sell up to 180,000,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to the Investment Agreement.
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Offering price per share |
The selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, or at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
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Offering period |
The period during which the Company may make a "Put Notice" as defined in the Investment Agreement, is thirty-six (36) months from the date the SEC declares the Registration Statement is effective.
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Number of shares of the Company before the offering |
69,667,951 Common Shares are currently issued and outstanding.
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Terms of the offering |
The actual price of the stock will be determined by using the prevailing market prices at the time of sale as adjusted in accordance with the Investment Agreement (which is 95% of the lowest reported trade of the Company's common stock during the "Put Period" as defined in the Investment Agreement) and the Selling Security Holder will sell the common stock offered in this prospectus. The Company will receive no proceeds from any future re-sale of any of the registered shares by Dutchess.
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Trading market |
As of the day before the date of this prospectus, the closing price of the common stock on the CSE was CDN $0.12.
As of the day before the date of this prospectus, the closing price of the common stock on the OTCQX was $0.101.
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Number of shares of the Company after the offering |
249,667,951 Common Shares.
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Summary Financial Data
The summary financial information set forth below has been derived from the financial statements of Abattis for periods presented and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus and in the information set forth in the section titled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Years Ended September 30, | ||||
2014 | 2013 | |||
Revenues | $ | 7,720 | $ | 17,448 |
Operating Expenses | $ | 7,378,559 | $ | 1,049,151 |
Other Income (Expenses) | $ | (280,562) | $ | (58,982) |
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 7,611,540 | $ | (1,102,491) |
Total Assets | $ | 5,903,803 | $ | 1,629,346 |
Total Liabilities | $ | 1,260,767 | $ | 1,071,329 |
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) | $ | 4,043,225 | $ | 558,017 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 5,903,803 | $ | 1,629,346 |
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This section of the prospectus discloses all material risks known to us. We do not make, nor have we authorized any other person to make, any representation about the future market value of our common stock. In addition to the other information contained in this prospectus, the following factors should be considered carefully in evaluating an investment in our securities. If any of the risks discussed below materialize, our common stock could decline in value or become worthless.
Risk Factors Related to the Offering
Existing stockholders may experience significant dilution from the sale of our common stock pursuant to the Investment Agreement.
The sale of our common stock to Dutchess in accordance with the Investment Agreement may have a dilutive impact on our shareholders. As a result, our net income per share could decrease in future periods and the market price of our common stock could decline. In addition, the lower our stock price is at the time we exercise our put options, the more shares of our common stock we will have to issue to Dutchess in order to exercise a put under the Investment Agreement. If our stock price decreases, then our existing shareholders would experience greater dilution for any given dollar amount raised through the offering.
The perceived risk of dilution may cause our stockholders to sell their shares, which may cause a decline in the price of our common stock. Moreover, the perceived risk of dilution and the resulting downward pressure on our stock price could encourage investors to engage in short sales of our common stock. By increasing the number of shares offered for sale, material amounts of short selling could further contribute to progressive price declines in our common stock.
The issuance of shares pursuant to the Investment Agreement may have a significant dilutive effect.
Depending on the number of shares we issue pursuant to the Investment Agreement, it could have a significant dilutive effect upon our existing shareholders. Although the number of shares that we may issue pursuant to the Investment Agreement will vary based on our stock price (the higher our stock price, the less shares we have to issue) the information set out below indicates the potential dilutive effect to our shareholders, based on different potential future stock prices, if the full amount of the Investment Agreement is realized.
Dilution based upon common stock put to Dutchess and the stock price discounted to Dutchess' purchase price of 95% of the Market Price of the VWAP during the pricing period. The example below illustrates dilution based upon a $0.20 market price/$0.19 purchase price and other increased/decreased prices (without regard to Dutchess' 4.99% ownership limit):
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$25,000,000 Put
Stock Price (Dutchess Purchase Price) | Shares Issued |
Percentage of Outstanding Shares(1) |
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$1.00 x 95% = $0.95 | 26,315,789 | 37.77% | |||
$0.80 x 95% = $0.76 | 32,894,737 | 47.22% | |||
$0.60 x 95% = $0.57 | 43,859,649 | 62.96% | |||
$0.45 x 95% = $0.43 | 58,139,535 | 83.45% | |||
$0.30 x 95% = $0.29 | 86,206,896 | 123.74% | |||
$0.20 x 95% = $0.19 | 131,578,947 | 188.87% | |||
$0.12 x 95% = $0.11 | 227,272,727 | 326.22% |
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(1) | Based on 69,667,951 shares outstanding as of April 27, 2015. |
Dutchess will pay less than the then-prevailing market price of our common stock, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Our common stock to be issued under the Investment Agreement will be purchased at a discount of 95% of the Market Price (subject to a minimum price of $0.05) of the VWAP during the five trading days immediately following our notice to Dutchess of our election to exercise our "put" right.
Dutchess has a financial incentive to sell our shares immediately upon receiving the shares to realize the profit between the discounted price and the market price. If Dutchess sells our shares, the price of our common stock may decrease. If our stock price decreases, Dutchess may have a further incentive to sell such shares. Accordingly, the discounted sales price in the Investment Agreements may cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Dutchess has entered into similar agreements with other public companies and may not have sufficient capital to meet our put notices.
Dutchess has entered into similar Investment Agreements with other public companies, and some of those companies have filed registration statements with the intent of registering shares to be sold to Dutchess pursuant to the Investment Agreement. We do not know if management at any of the companies who have or will have effective registration statements intend to raise funds now or in the future, what the size or frequency of each put request would be, if floors will be used to restrict the amount of shares sold, or if the Investment Agreement will ultimately be cancelled or expire before the entire amount of shares are put to Dutchess. Since we do not have any control over the requests of these other companies, if Dutchess receives significant requests, it may not have the financial ability to meet our requests. If so, the amount of available funds may be significantly less than we anticipate.
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We are registering an aggregate of 180,000,000 shares of common stock to be issued under the Investment Agreement. The sale of such shares could depress the market price of our common stock.
We are registering an aggregate of 180,000,000 shares of common stock under the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part for issuance pursuant to the Investment Agreement. The sale of these shares into the public market by Dutchess could depress the market price of our common stock.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
We are reliant on our senior management team. The loss of any of these key personnel may hamper our ability to manage a publicly traded company while developing our products, which may harm our business.
The Company strongly depends on the business and technical expertise of its management and consultants, and it is unlikely that this dependence will decrease in the near term. Loss of the Company's key personnel could slow the Company's ability to innovate, although the effect on ongoing operations would be manageable as experienced key operations personnel could be put in place. As the Company's operations expand, additional general management resources will be required.
If the Company expands its operations, the ability of the Company to recruit, train, integrate and manage a large number of new employees is uncertain and failure to do so would have a negative impact on the Company's business plans.
Given our lack of revenue and cash flow, we will need to raise additional capital, which may be unavailable to us or, even if consummated, may cause dilution or place significant restrictions on our ability to operate.
According to our management's estimates, based on our current cash on hand and further based on our budget, we believe that we will have sufficient resources to continue our activities only into June, 2015.
Since we are likely to be unable to generate sufficient, if any, revenue or cash flow to fund our operations for the foreseeable future, we will need to seek additional equity or debt financing to provide the capital required to establish or expand our operations. We may also need additional funding for developing products and services, increasing our sales and marketing capabilities, promoting brand identity, and acquiring complementary companies, technologies and assets, as well as for working capital requirements and other operating and general corporate purposes.
Other than our agreement with Dutchess, we do not currently have any arrangements or credit facilities in place as a source of funds, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all. If such financing is not available on satisfactory terms, or is not available at all, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate the development of business opportunities, our operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected and our business might fail.
If we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, the percentage ownership of our existing stockholders may be reduced, and accordingly these stockholders may experience substantial dilution. We may also issue equity securities that provide for rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our common stock. Given our need for cash and that equity raising is the most common type of fundraising for companies like ours, the risk of dilution is particularly significant for stockholders of our company.
Debt financing, if obtained, may involve agreements that include liens on our assets, covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, could increase our
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expenses and require that our assets be provided as a security for such debt. Debt financing would also be required to be repaid regardless of our operating results.
If we raise additional funds through collaborations and licensing arrangements, we may be required to relinquish some rights to our technologies or candidate products, or to grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to us.
We are subject to significant regulation by the Canadian Federal Government. There is no assurance that we or our affiliates will be granted licensed producer status by Health Canada. Any failure or delay in obtaining such status would materially and adversely affect our operations.
The Company depends heavily on the success of acquiring a Production License from Health Canada to be able to grow, store and distribute medical marijuana in Canada. There is no assurance that we or our affiliates will be approved by Health Canada or will be granted licensed producer status. Should we or our affiliates be unable to obtain all required licenses, or if the regulations in Canada continue to change, our business would not be able to operate or there could be significant cost to change our operations to remain compliant with the laws and regulations.
Once a Production License is obtained, any failure to comply with the terms of the Production License, or any failure to renew the Production License after its expiry date, would have a material adverse impact on the financial condition and operations of our business.
The Company's operations are subject to regulations promulgated by government regulatory agencies from time to time. The cost of compliance with changes in governmental regulations has the potential to reduce the profitability of operations. However, there can be no guarantee that the Company will be able to obtain and maintain, at all times, all necessary licenses and permits required to carry out its business.
There are many regulations and governmental agencies that regulate the medical marijuana industry, and there will likely be increased and/or changing regulations as the industry becomes more mainstream with more participants.
The Company's operations are subject to a variety laws, regulations and guidelines relating to the manufacture, management, transportation, storage and disposal of medical marijuana but also including laws and regulations relating to health and safety, the conduct of operations and the protection of the environment. While to the knowledge of management, the Company is currently in compliance with all such laws, changes to such laws, regulations and guidelines due to matters beyond the control of the Company may cause adverse effects to its operations.
The MMPR is a new regime established in June 2013. As such, revisions to the regime could be implemented which could have an impact on the Company's operations. There is also some uncertainty regarding the likely interpretation of certain regulatory provisions by the regulator. Changes in legislation or regulator interpretation could negatively impact the operations of the Company. Similarly, a change in government could result in meaningful changes to the regulatory regime under which the Company operates, which could negatively impact its operations.
On March 21, 2014, the Federal Court of Canada issued an order affecting the repeal of the MMAR and the application of certain portions of the MMPR which are inconsistent with the MMAR in response to a motion brought by four individuals. As of the date of this prospectus, the Government of Canada has indicated its intention to appeal the order but it is unclear whether this will be successful or how the Federal Court of Canada might ultimately decide the case to which the order relates. The risks to the business of the Company represented by this or similar actions are that they might lead to court rulings or legislative changes that allow those with existing licenses to possess and/or grow medical marijuana and perhaps others to opt out of the regulated supply system implemented through the MMPR, in which the Company is a Licensed Producer. This could significantly reduce the addressable market for the
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Company's products and could materially and adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
While the impact of such changes are uncertain and are highly dependent on which specific laws, regulations or guidelines are changed and on the outcome of any such court actions, it is not expected that any such changes would have an effect on the Company's operations that is materially different than the effect on similar-sized companies in the same business as the Company.
There are sales risks associated with the cannabis and medical marijuana industry because cannabis is a controlled substance.
As cannabis is a controlled substance in Canada, direct consumer marketing is not allowed. All products can only be prescribed by a physician and, to be successful, companies will have to develop programs targeted to this group. Traditionally in this sector, growers have targeted users as opposed to the doctors. The new regulations will change this traditional approach and will require growers to target doctors. If we are unable to properly conduct sales in a regulated environment or target the appropriate audiences for our medical marijuana products, our results of operations and business prospects could be substantially impaired.
Cannabis is not legal to grow in the U.S. under federal law, although it may be imported and sold in the U.S. Importation is subject to a "zero tolerance" policy as a controlled substance under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act.
In certain states, the growth and cultivation of cannabis is legal (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington), although states are resistant to allow the cultivation of cannabis due to resistance from the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement Agency and prohibitions of federal law. Upon the production and sale of marijuana-based products to consumers, our products will be required to comply with various regulations at the province and Canadian levels. At this time, our product will only be sold in Canada under the MMPR. We will be unable for the foreseeable future to sell our products in the United States, which would impair our prospects for revenue and profit.
There are safety operational risks related to the cultivation and storage of our products at the facilities.
Given the nature of the product and its lack of legal availability outside of the therapeutic channels, as well as the concentration of abundant stock within one facility, despite meeting or exceeding Health Canada's security requirements, there remains a risk of shrinkage as well as theft. Also, as an agricultural product, despite meeting or exceeding Health Canada's requirements regarding good production practices, there remains a risk of diseases and pests impacting not only yield and revenue but overall product quality to consumers.
We may not be able to use the facilities as planned and will therefore not be able to commence operations on the timetable or the scale that we have planned.
To date, the Company's activities and resources have been primarily focused on its facility near Vancouver, BC and the Company will continue to be focused on this facility for the foreseeable future. Adverse changes or developments affecting the facility, including but not limited to a breach of security, could have a material and adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and prospects. Any breach of the security measures and other facility requirements, including any failure to comply with recommendations or requirements arising from inspections by Health Canada, could also have an impact on the Company's ability to continue operating under the License.
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We may not acquire market share or achieve profits due to competition in the medical marihuana industry.
There is potential that the Company will face intense competition from other companies, some of which can be expected to have longer operating histories and more financial resources and manufacturing and marketing experience than the Company. Increased competition by larger and better financed competitors could materially and adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Because of the early stage of the industry in which the Company operates, the Company expects to face additional competition from new entrants. If the number of users of medical marijuana in Canada increases, the demand for products will increase and the Company expects that competition will become more intense, as current and future competitors begin to offer an increasing number of diversified products. To remain competitive, the Company will require a continued high level of investment in research and development, marketing, sales and client support. The Company may not have sufficient resources to maintain research and development, marketing, sales and client support efforts on a competitive basis which could materially and adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
We are subject to risks inherent in an agricultural business.
The Company's business involves the growing of medical marijuana, an agricultural product. As such, the business is subject to the risks inherent in the agricultural business, such as insects, plant diseases and similar agricultural risks. Although the Company intends to grow its products indoors under climate controlled conditions and carefully monitor the growing conditions with trained personnel, there can be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on the production of its products.
We are subject to risks related to the availability of seed supply.
Our ability to commence and continue operations will be dependent on our ability to acquire starting materials. There are four legal sources of starting materials under the MMPR: Health Canada; Personal-Use Production License holders under the MMAR regime; Designated-Person Production License holders under the MMAR regime; and importation. There is no guarantee that we will be able to acquire seeds from such sources and a failure to do so would limit our ability to produce the predicted amounts of product. This would have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results.
We are subject to risks related to rising energy costs.
Medical marijuana growing operations consume considerable energy, making the Company vulnerable to rising energy costs. Rising or volatile energy costs may adversely impact the business of the Company and its ability to operate profitably.
We are subject to risks related to transportation disruptions.
Due to the perishable and premium nature of the Company's products, the Company will depend on fast and efficient courier services to distribute its product. Any prolonged disruption of this courier service could have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Rising costs associated with the courier services used by the Company to ship its products may also adversely impact the business of the Company and its ability to operate profitably.
No commercial products have been developed.
We have not completed the development of any commercial products, and accordingly we have not begun to market or generate revenues from sales of the products we are developing.
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There can be no assurance that any of our product candidates will meet applicable health regulatory standards, obtain required regulatory approvals, be capable of being produced in commercial quantities at reasonable costs, be successfully marketed or that the investment made in such product candidates will be recouped through sales or related royalties. There can be no assurance that we will ever achieve profitability. As a result, an investment in our common shares involves a high degree of risk and should be considered only by those persons who can afford a total loss of their investment.
Our reputation in the industry will be very important as we grow the business, and any negative impact on our reputation could be damaging to our business.
The Company believes the medical marijuana industry is highly dependent upon consumer perception regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of the medical marijuana produced. Consumer perception of the Company's products can be significantly influenced by scientific research or findings, regulatory investigations, litigation, media attention and other publicity regarding the consumption of medical marijuana products. There can be no assurance that future scientific research, findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other research findings or publicity will be favourable to the medical marijuana market or any particular product, or consistent with earlier publicity. Future research reports, findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other publicity that are perceived as less favourable than, or that question, earlier research reports, findings or publicity could have a material adverse effect on the demand for the Company's products and the business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Company.
There are risks related to the quality and quality control of our products.
As a manufacturer and distributor of products designed to be ingested by humans, the Company faces an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims, regulatory action and litigation if its products are alleged to have caused significant loss or injury. In addition, the manufacture and sale of the Company's products involve the risk of injury to consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third parties or product contamination. Previously unknown adverse reactions resulting from human consumption of the Company's products alone or in combination with other medications or substances could occur. The Company may be subject to various product liability claims, including, among others, that the Company's products caused injury or illness, include inadequate instructions for use or include inadequate warnings concerning possible side effects or interactions with other substances. A product liability claim or regulatory action against the Company could result in increased costs, could adversely affect the Company's reputation with its clients and consumers generally, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain or maintain product liability insurance on acceptable terms or with adequate coverage against potential liabilities. Such insurance is expensive and may not be available in the future on acceptable terms, or at all. The inability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage on reasonable terms or to otherwise protect against potential product liability claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of the Company's potential products.
There are risks related to potential product recalls.
Manufacturers and distributors of products are sometimes subject to the recall or return of their products for a variety of reasons, including product defects, such as contamination, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other substances, packaging safety and inadequate or inaccurate labeling disclosure. If any of the Company's products are recalled due to an alleged product defect or for any other reason, the Company could be required to incur the unexpected expense of the recall and any legal proceedings that might arise in connection with the recall. The Company may lose a significant amount of sales and may not be able to replace those sales at an acceptable margin or at all. In addition, a product recall may require significant management attention. Although the Company has detailed procedures in place for
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testing finished products, there can be no assurance that any quality, potency or contamination problems will be detected in time to avoid unforeseen product recalls, regulatory action or lawsuits. Additionally, if one of the Company's significant brands were subject to recall, the image of that brand and the Company could be harmed. A recall for any of the foregoing reasons could lead to decreased demand for the Company's products and could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Company. Additionally, product recalls may lead to increased scrutiny of the Company's operations by Health Canada or other regulatory agencies, requiring further management attention and potential legal fees and other expenses.
There are risks related to product liability claims.
Our product candidates subject us to the risk of product liability claims for which we may not be able to maintain or obtain adequate insurance coverage. Inherent in the use of our product candidates in clinical trials, as well as in the manufacturing and distribution in the future of any approved products, is the risk of financial exposure to product liability claims and adverse publicity in the event that the use of such products results in personal injury or death. There can be no assurance that we will not experience losses due to product liability claims in the future.
There are risks related to potential delays or impairment of future sales.
Even if any of our product candidates receives regulatory approval, we and our collaborators may still face development and regulatory difficulties that may delay or impair future sales. If we or our collaborators obtain regulatory approval for any of our product candidates, we and our collaborators will continue to be subject to extensive regulation by Health Canada, the FDA, other federal authorities, certain state agencies and regulatory authorities elsewhere. These regulations will impact many aspects of our operations and the drug manufacturer's operations including manufacture, record keeping, quality control, adverse event reporting, storage, labelling, advertising, promotion, sale and distribution, export and personnel. The FDA and state agencies may conduct periodic inspections to assess compliance with these requirements. We, together with our collaborators, will be required to conduct post-marketing surveillance of the product. We also may be required to conduct post-marketing studies. Our or our collaborators' failure to comply with applicable FDA and other regulatory requirements, or the later discovery of previously unknown problems, may result in restrictions including:
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delays in commercialization; |
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refusal by Health Canada, the FDA or other similar regulatory agencies to review pending applications or supplements to approved applications; |
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product recalls or seizures; |
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warning letters; |
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suspension of manufacturing; |
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withdrawals of previously approved marketing applications; |
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fines or other civil penalties; |
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injunctions, suspensions or revocations of marketing licenses; |
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refusals to permit products to be imported to or exported from the United States; and |
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criminal prosecutions. |
There are risks related to intellectual property.
Our success depends on our ability to protect our proprietary rights and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others; we may incur significant expenses or be prevented from developing and/or commercializing products as a result of an intellectual property infringement claim.
Our success will depend in part on our ability and that of our corporate collaborators to obtain and enforce patents and maintain trade secrets, in Canada, the United States and in other countries.
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Patent law relating to the scope and enforceability of claims in the fields in which we operate is still evolving. The patent positions of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies, including us, is highly uncertain and involves complex legal and technical questions for which legal principles are not firmly established. The degree of future protection for our proprietary rights, therefore, is highly uncertain. In this regard there can be no assurance that patents will issue from any of the pending patent applications. In addition, there may be issued patents and pending applications owned by others directed to technologies relevant to our or our corporate collaborators' research, development and commercialization efforts. There can be no assurance that our or our corporate collaborators' technology can be developed and commercialized without a license to such patents or that such patent applications will not be granted priority over patent applications filed by us or one of our corporate collaborators.
Our commercial success depends significantly on our ability to operate without infringing the patents and proprietary rights of third parties, and there can be no assurance that our and our corporate collaborators' technologies and products do not or will not infringe the patents or proprietary rights of others.
There can be no assurance that third parties will not independently develop similar or alternative technologies to ours, duplicate any of our technologies or the technologies of our corporate collaborators or our licensors, or design around the patented technologies developed by us, our corporate collaborators or our licensors. The occurrence of any of these events would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Litigation may also be necessary to enforce patents issued or licensed to us or our corporate collaborators or to determine the scope and validity of a third party's proprietary rights. We could incur substantial costs if litigation is required to defend ourselves in patent suits brought by third parties, if we participate in patent suits brought against or initiated by our corporate collaborators or if we initiate such suits, and there can be no assurance that funds or resources would be available in the event of any such litigation. An adverse outcome in litigation or an interference to determine priority or other proceeding in a court or patent office could subject us to significant liabilities, require disputed rights to be licensed from other parties or require us or our corporate collaborators to cease using certain technology or products, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company will have to expand its patent protection to other countries. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to do so successfully. The Company may not have the financial resources to enforce its patents should another company compete with a similar or identical product that infringes on the Company's patents.
There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain required supply of materials and skilled labor.
The ability of the Company to compete and grow will be dependent on it having access, at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner, to skilled labour, equipment, parts and components. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in maintaining its required supply of skilled labour, equipment, parts and components. It is also possible that the final costs of the major equipment contemplated by the Company's capital expenditure program may be significantly greater than anticipated by the Company's management, and may be greater than funds available to the Company, in which circumstance the Company may curtail, or extend the timeframes for completing, its capital expenditure plans. This could have an adverse effect on the financial results of the Company.
The Company's business is dependent on a number of key inputs and their related costs including raw materials and supplies related to its growing operations, as well as electricity, water and other local utilities. Any significant interruption or negative change in the availability or economics of the supply chain for key inputs could materially impact the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company. Any inability to secure required supplies and services or to do so on appropriate terms could
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have a materially adverse impact on the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company.
Our forecasts are highly speculative in nature and we cannot predict results in a development stage company with a high degree of accuracy.
The Company must rely largely on its own market research to forecast sales as detailed forecasts are not generally obtainable from other sources at this early stage of the medical marijuana industry in North America. A failure in the demand for its products to materialize as a result of competition, technological change or other factors could have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
If we incur substantial liability from litigation, complaints, or enforcement actions our financial condition could suffer.
The Company may become party to litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business which could adversely affect its business. Should any litigation in which the Company becomes involved be determined against the Company such a decision could adversely affect the Company's ability to continue operating and the market price for the Company's Common Shares and could use significant resources. Even if the Company is involved in litigation and wins, litigation can redirect significant Company resources.
Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Common Stock
Our common shares are thinly traded and you may be unable to sell at or near asking prices, or at all.
We do not have a liquid market for our common stock, and we cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for trading our common stock will be achieved or sustained.
This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stockbrokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community who generate or influence sales volume. Even if we came to the attention of such persons, those persons tend to be risk-averse and may be reluctant to follow, purchase, or recommend the purchase of shares of an unproven company such as ours until such time as we become more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained.
The market price for our common stock is particularly volatile given our status as a relatively small company, which could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a
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position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the volatility of our share price.
Our stock price may be volatile, which may result in losses to our shareholders.
The market price for the Common Shares may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including the following:
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actual or anticipated fluctuations in the Company's quarterly results of operations; |
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recommendations by securities research analysts; |
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changes in the economic performance or market valuations of companies in the industry in which the Company operates; |
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addition or departure of the Company's executive officers and other key personnel; |
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release or expiration of transfer restrictions on outstanding Common Shares; |
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sales or perceived sales of additional Common Shares; |
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operating and financial performance that vary from the expectations of management, securities analysts and investors; |
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regulatory changes affecting the Company's industry generally and its business and operations; |
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announcements of developments and other material events by the Company or its competitors; |
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changes in global financial markets and global economies and general market conditions, such as interest rates and pharmaceutical product price volatility; |
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significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments by or involving the Company or its competitors; |
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operating and share price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company or from a lack of market comparable companies; and |
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news reports relating to trends, concerns, technological or competitive developments, regulatory changes and other related issues in the Company's industry or target markets. |
Financial markets have recently experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that have particularly affected the market prices of equity securities of companies and that have often been unrelated to the operating performance, underlying asset values or prospects of such companies. Accordingly, the market price of the Common Shares may decline even if the Company's operating results, underlying asset values or prospects have not changed. Additionally, these factors, as well as other related factors, may cause decreases in asset values that are deemed to be other than temporary, which may result in impairment losses. There can be no assurance that continuing fluctuations in price and volume will not occur. If such increased levels of volatility and market turmoil continue, the Company's operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of the Common Shares may be materially adversely affected.
We do not expect to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.
We do not anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Consequently, investors may need to rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
Because the SEC imposes additional sales practice requirements on brokers who deal in shares of penny stocks, some brokers may be unwilling to trade our securities. This means that you may have difficulty reselling your shares, which may cause the value of your investment to decline.
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Our shares are classified as penny stocks. The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define a "penny stock" to be any equity security that has a price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions (including the issuer of the securities having net tangible assets (i.e., total assets less intangible assets and liabilities) in excess of $2,000,000 or average revenue of at least $6,000,000 for the last three years). As a result, our common stock could be subject to these rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell our securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally persons with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse). For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a "penny stock," unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a risk disclosure document mandated by the SEC relating to the "penny stock" market. The broker-dealer must also disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the "penny stock" held in the account and information on the limited market in "penny stocks." Consequently, although the "penny stock" rules do not currently apply to our securities, if these rules do become applicable in the future, this may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities.
Securities analysts may not cover our common stock and this may have a negative impact on our common stock's market price.
The trading market for our common stock may depend on the research and reports that securities analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. There is no guarantee that securities analysts will cover our common stock. If securities analysts do not cover our common stock, the lack of research coverage may adversely affect our common stock's market price, if any. If we are covered by securities analysts, and our stock is downgraded, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases to cover us or fails to publish regularly reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") sales practice requirements may limit your ability to buy and sell our common stock, which could depress the price of our shares.
IIROC and FINRA rules require broker-dealers to have reasonable grounds for believing that an investment is suitable for a customer before recommending that investment to the customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's financial status, tax status and investment objectives, among other things. Under interpretations of these rules, IIROC and FINRA believes that there is a high probability such speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. Thus, IIROC and FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our shares, have an adverse effect on the market for our shares, and thereby depress our share price.
Volatility in our common share price may subject us to securities litigation.
The market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility as compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. In the past, plaintiffs have often initiated securities class action litigation against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities. Although we are not currently the subject of any pending litigation, we may, in the future, be the target of such litigation.
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Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and
could divert management's attention and resources.
Dilution of common stock
To conduct its business, the Company may from time to time require additional funds. The Company may have to issue additional securities including, but not limited to, common shares or some form of convertible security, the effect of which will result in a dilution of the equity interests of any existing shareholders.
CSE
The principal market on which the common shares of the Company are traded is the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "ATT".
Trading the Company's common stock on the CSE began on December 23, 2010. Shown below are the range of high and low sales prices of common stock for the two most recent fiscal years as reported on www.quotemedia.com.
Quarter Ended | High | Low |
March 31, 2015 | $0.215 | $0.09 |
December 31, 2014 | $0.36 | $0.15 |
September 30, 2014 | $0.70 | $0.24 |
June 30, 2014 | $1.98 | $0.40 |
March 31, 2014 | $2.46 | $0.02 |
December 31, 2013 | $0.09 | $0.02 |
September 30, 2013 | $0.15 | $0.05 |
June 30, 2013 | $0.19 | $0.05 |
March 31, 2013 | $0.28 | $0.14 |
As of the day before the date of this prospectus, the closing price of the common stock on the CSE was CDN $0.12.
OTCQX
In the United States, the common shares of the Company are quoted on the OTCQX under the symbol "ATTBF". Trading of the Company's common stock on the OTCQX began on August 5, 2014. Prior to that date the Company's stock was quoted on the OTC Pinks under the same symbol: "ATTBF".
Shown below are the high and low sales prices of the common stock as reported by the OTCQX for the two most recent fiscal years as reported on by the OTC Markets Group Inc.
Quarter Ended | High | Low |
March 31, 2015 | $0.168 | $0.072 |
December 31, 2014 | $0.3280 | $0.1309 |
September 30, 2014 | $0.4900 | $0.2250 |
June 30, 2014 | $0.7150 | $0.3716 |
March 31, 2014 | $2.2100 | $0.0161 |
December 31, 2013 | $0.1187 | $0.0250 |
September 30, 2013 | $0.1520 | $0.0463 |
June 30, 2013 | $0.1792 | $0.1000 |
March 31, 2013 | $0.2870 | $0.1560 |
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As of the day before the date of this prospectus, the closing price of the common stock on the OTCQX was U.S. $0.101.
The above quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Holders
As of the date of this prospectus, there are 69,667,951 issued and outstanding shares of common stock and 193 shareholders of record.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders. All proceeds from the sale of such shares will be for the account of the selling stockholders. We will pay for expenses of this offering, except that the selling stockholders will pay any broker discounts or commissions or equivalent expenses applicable to the sale of their shares.
We agreed to register for resale shares of common stock of the selling security holder, Dutchess. Dutchess may from time to time offer and sell any or all of their shares that are registered under this prospectus. Dutchess and any participating broker-dealers are "underwriters" within the meaning of Securities Act, as amended. All expenses incurred with respect to the registration of the common stock will be borne by us, but we will not be obligated to pay any underwriting fees, discounts, commissions or other expenses incurred by Dutchess in connection with the sale of such shares.
The following table provides information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock held by Dutchess as of the date of this prospectus, including:
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the number of shares owned by Dutchess prior to this offering; |
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the total number of shares that are to be offered by Dutchess; |
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the total number of shares that will be owned by Dutchess upon completion of the offering; |
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the percentage owned by Dutchess upon completion of the offering; and |
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the identity of the beneficial holder of any entity that owns the shares. |
The named party beneficially owns and has sole voting and investment power over all shares or rights to the shares, unless otherwise shown in the table. The numbers in this table assumes that Dutchess sells shares of common stock being offered in this prospectus or purchases additional shares of common stock,
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and assumes that all shares offered are sold. The percentages are based on 69,667,951 shares of common stock outstanding on April 27, 2015.
Name of Selling Shareholder |
Shares Owned Prior to this Offering |
Total Number of Shares to be Offered for |
Total Shares to be Owned Upon Completion of this Offering |
Percent Owned Upon Completion of this Offering(2) |
Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP(3) 50 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02116 |
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180,000,000 |
0 | 0%(4) |
Notes:
(1) | The actual number of shares of common stock offered in this prospectus, and included in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, includes such additional number of shares of common stock as may be issued or issuable upon drawn down under the Agreement with Dutchess. |
(2) | Based on the assumption 249,667,951 shares of common stock of the Company will be outstanding at the close of this offering. |
(3) | Douglas H. Leighton is the Managing Director of Dutchess and, in that capacity, has the authority to direct voting and investment decisions regarding the securities. |
(4) | Dutchess has not: (i) has had a material relationship with us other than as a shareholder at any time within the past three years or (ii) has ever been one of our officers or directors. |
Investment Agreement / Registration Rights Agreement
On January 28, 2015, we entered into the Investment Agreement and a Registration Rights Agreement with Dutchess in order to establish a possible source of funding for us.
Under the Investment Agreement, Dutchess has agreed to provide us with up to $25,000,000 of funding over a thirty-six (36) month period from the effective date of this prospectus. 180,000,000 Shares are being registered pursuant to this prospectus; of which up to 180,000,000 shares of common stock are to be issued to Dutchess pursuant to a Put Notice(s) under the Investment Agreement. During this period, we can deliver a put under the Investment Agreement by selling shares of our common stock to Dutchess and Dutchess will be obligated to purchase the shares. A put transaction must close before we can deliver another put notice to Dutchess.
We may request a put by sending a put notice to Dutchess, stating the amount of the put of either $250,000 or 200% of the average daily dollar volume multiplied by the average of the three daily closing prices immediately preceding the Put Date. During the five trading days following a notice, we will calculate the amount of shares we will sell to Dutchess and the purchase price per share. The number of shares of Common Stock that Dutchess shall purchase pursuant to each put notice shall be determined by dividing the amount of the put by the purchase price.
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The purchase price per share of common stock will be set at a discount of 95% if the Market Price is up to $0.50 (subject to a minimum price of $0.05) of the VWAP during the five trading days immediately following our notice to Dutchess of our election to exercise our "put" right. On each Put Notice submitted to Dutchess by us, we have the option to specify a Suspension Price for that Put. In the event the Common Stock price falls below the Suspension Price, the Put shall be temporarily suspended. The Put shall resume at such time as the Common Stock is above the Suspension Price, provided the dates for the Pricing Period for that particular Put are still valid. In the event the Pricing Period has been completed, any shares above the Suspension Price due to Dutchess shall be sold Dutchess by us at the Suspension Price under the terms of this Agreement. The Suspension Price for a Put may not be changed by us once submitted to Dutchess.
There is no minimum amount we can put to Dutchess at any one time. Upon effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company shall deliver instructions to its transfer agent to issue shares of common stock to Dutchess free of restrictive legends on or before each closing date.
Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, Dutchess and its affiliates shall not be issued shares of our common stock that would result in its beneficial ownership equaling more than 4.99% of our outstanding common stock.
Dutchess will not engage in any "short-sale" (as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO) of our common stock at any time during this Agreement. On January 28, 2015 and as amended on April 1, 2015, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with Dutchess requiring, among other things, which we prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form F-1 covering the shares issuable to Dutchess under the Investment Agreement.
As per the Investment Agreement, none of Dutchess' obligations thereunder are transferrable and may not be assigned to a third party.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
Dutchess may sell its shares in the over-the-counter market or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, or at negotiated prices. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by Dutchess.
We have arbitrarily established the offering price of the common stock for the
purpose of this prospectus and it should not be considered to bear any
relationship to our assets, book value or net worth and should not be considered
to be an indication of our value. No valuation or appraisal has been prepared
for our business. Among the factors considered by our management were:
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the market price for our common stock on the OTCQX and CSE; |
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the potential of our properties; |
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our capital structure; |
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the background of our management; |
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the proceeds to be raised by the offering; and |
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"Dilution" represents the difference between the Offering price of the shares of common stock and the net tangible book value per share of common stock immediately after completion of the Offering. "Net
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Tangible Book Value" is the amount that results from subtracting total liabilities from total tangible assets. Please refer to the following table presenting the number of shares issued and the corresponding price per share paid before this Offering for more information. Following is a table detailing dilution as of April 27, 2015, to investors if 100%, 75%, 50%, or 10% of the Offering is sold.
Percent of Offering sold* | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% | ||||||||||||
Net Tangible Book Value Per Share Prior to Stock Sale | $ | 0.0287 | $ | 0.0287 |
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Pro Forma Net Tangible Book Value Per Share After Stock Sale | 0.1030 | 0.0967 | 0.0868 | 0.0692 | ||||||||||||
Increase in Net Book Value Per Share Due to Stock Sale | 0.0743 | 0.0680 | 0.0581 | 0.0405 | ||||||||||||
Net Dilution (Purchase Price of $0.1388 less Pro Forma Net Tangible Book Value Per Share) | $ | 0.0358 | $ | 0.0421 | $ | 0.0520 | $ | 0.0696 |
* Table assumes 180,000,000 shares in Offering are sold at $0.1388 per share and Company receives 95% of that Offering amount or $0.1318 per share. Based on 69,667,951 Common Shares of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to stock sale and net tangible book value per share as set out in September 2014 audited financial statements.
Trading in our securities is subject to penny stock considerations. Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the SEC.
Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system). Penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The broker-dealer must also make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security that becomes subject to the penny stock rules. The additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers by such requirements may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our securities, which could severely limit their market price and liquidity of our securities. These requirements may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common stock and may affect your ability to resell our common stock.
State Securities - Blue Sky Laws
There is a limited public market for our common stock, and there can be no assurance that any market will develop in the foreseeable future. Transfer of our common stock may also be restricted under the securities regulations or laws promulgated by various states and foreign jurisdictions, commonly referred to as "Blue Sky" laws. Absent compliance with such individual state laws, our common stock may not be traded in such jurisdictions. Because the securities registered hereunder have not been registered for resale under the Blue Sky laws of any state, the holders of such shares and persons who desire to purchase them in any trading market that might develop in the future, should be aware that there may be significant
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state Blue Sky law restrictions upon the ability of investors to sell the securities and of purchasers to purchase the securities. Accordingly, investors may not be able to liquidate their investments and should be prepared to hold the shares of our common stock for an indefinite period of time.
Selling security holders may contact us directly to ascertain procedures necessary for compliance with Blue Sky Laws in the applicable states relating to sellers and/or purchasers of our shares of common stock.
We intend to apply for a listing in Mergent, Inc. Securities Manual which, once published, will provide us with "manual" exemptions (as described below) in approximately 33 states as indicated in CCH Blue Sky Law Desk Reference at Section 6301 entitled "Standard Manuals Exemptions."
Thirty-three states have what is commonly referred to as a "manual exemption" for secondary trading of securities such as those to be resold by selling security holders under this prospectus. In these states, so long as we obtain and maintain a listing in Mergent, Inc. or Standard and Poor's Corporate Manual, secondary trading of our common stock can occur without any filing, review or approval by state regulatory authorities in these states. These states are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. We cannot secure this listing, and thus this qualification, until after the Registration Statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, is declared effective. Once we secure this listing, secondary trading can occur in these states without further action.
We currently do not intend to and may not be able to qualify our common stock for resale in other states which require shares to be qualified before they can be resold by our security holders.
Limitations Imposed by Regulation M
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") any person engaged in the distribution of the shares may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to our common stock for a period of two business days prior to the commencement of such distribution. In addition and without limiting the foregoing, each selling security holder will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the associated rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of our common stock by the selling security holders. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the selling security holders and will inform them of the need for delivery of copies of this prospectus to purchasers at or prior to the time of any sale of the shares offered hereby. We assume no obligation to so deliver copies of this prospectus or any related prospectus supplement.
SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The selected consolidated financial data set forth below as of and for the years ended September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and are presented elsewhere in this prospectus.
You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in conjunction with, and it is qualified in its entirety by reference to our consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing
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elsewhere in this prospectus and other information provided in this prospectus, including "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." The historical results set forth below are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in future periods.
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Total revenue | $ | 7,720 | $ | 17,448 | $ | - | |
Research expenditure | 129,057 | 123,559 | 124,308 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 7,378,559 | 1,060,957 | 1,016,571 | ||||
Other expenses (income) | 280,562 | 58,982 | (24,182) | ||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | 7,611,540 | 1,102,491 | 992,389 | ||||
Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.09 |
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Cash | $ | 135,171 | $ | 5,327 | $ | 5,499 | |
Intangible assets | 2,641,083 | 1,074,161 | 752,964 | ||||
Total assets | 5,903,803 | 1,629,346 | 1,325,025 | ||||
Total liabilities | 1,260,767 | 1,071,329 | 701,558 | ||||
Shareholders' equity | 4,043,225 | 558,017 | 623,467 |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management's current expectations, estimates and projections for our business, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors."
Overview
Abattis is a specialty biotechnology company who intends with capabilities, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the Medical Marijuana, BioPharma, Neutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets. The Company's strategic plan entails a fully integrated bioceutical company that cultivates, extracts, develops and markets proprietary, natural health and wellness products derived from Cannabis that address unmet health and wellness needs and chronic illnesses through targeted nutritional and medicinal support. It has a deep pipeline of proprietary products ready for sale in high growth areas of the Functional Foods and Supplements business. The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries have the capacity to refine and bring to market a portfolio of proprietary neutraceutical formulations of botanical agents with a demonstrated ability to inhibit the growth of, and reduce the severity and duration of, various strains of human influenza and other viral diseases. Continuing research is being conducted by the Company. The Company has identified targeted channels, to market and license proprietary patent pending antiviral products, throughout the world.
We are considered a development-stage company and have only a limited operating history. Since our inception in 2009, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to identify, acquire and develop our nutraceutical and bioceutical product candidates and providing general and administrative support for these operations. We have funded our operations to date primarily from the issuance and sale of common stock.
We generated $7,720 in revenue for the year ended September 30, 2014 ($17,448 - September 30, 2013) and have incurred net losses since inception. Our net losses were $7,611,540 and $1,102,491 for the year ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, we had an accumulated deficit of $9,108,966. Substantially all of our net losses have resulted from costs incurred in connection with our share based payments, research and development programs and from general and administrative expenses associated with our operations. Our cash and short-term available-for-sale investment balances at September 30, 2014 totaled $1,084,863.
The Company's head office is located at Suite 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1, and the Company's Canadian operating facility is located at 104 - 9295 198th Street, Langley, British Columbia.
Highlights and Performance Summary
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On October 31, 2013, the Company submitted its application to Health Canada to become a licensed producer under the new MMPR. In order to be granted a producer license from Health Canada, an applicant must have a facility that conforms to government regulations concerning security, cleanliness, traceability, as well as a workforce that has passed an enhanced security screening. In addition to its existing proposed facilities, the Company continues to pursue additional financially viable locations and partnerships that offer synergies and opportunities for growth. |
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On November 5, 2013, the Company presented its Vertical Growing Technology to Arcview Group in Seattle, Washington, which was well received by some of the top executives in the American medical marijuana business. |
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On November 13, 2013, the Company filed an international PCT patent application on its novel supplement technology that increases nitric oxide levels of tissue in mammalian patients. |
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On November 19, 2013, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Rene David as its Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO"). Mr. Rene David has been valuable in helping the Company recent milestones and his vast business experience will be invaluable as the Company moves into the approval stages of the Health Canada licenses. |
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On December 6, 2013, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $87,500 to settle a trade payable of $105,000 with the CEO of the Company. |
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On December 11, 2013, the Company extended the expiry date of 2,100,000 share purchase warrants previously issued on December 12, 2012 from December 12, 2013 to December 12, 2014. |
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On December 18, 2013, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Animo Wellness Corporation doing business as Medical Marijuana Labs ("MMLC"), signed a five-year lease with PurGenesis Technologies, Inc. for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of lab and production space at a cost of $120,000 in annual gross rent. Amino Wellness Corporation changed its name to iJuana Cannabis Inc. on January 28, 2014. |
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On December 23, 2013, Northern Vine Canada Inc. submitted its application to Health Canada to obtain a Controlled Substance License for handling, analytics and extraction of Marihuana. On February 20, 2014, the application was reviewed and assessed by the Office of Controlled Substances of Health Canada and there were only three deficiencies in the application that needed to be addressed. |
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On January 16, 2014, the Company was added to The Marijuana IndexTM. The index's website, mmj-index.com, states: "The Marijuana IndexTM (AKA 'The Medical Marijuana IndexTM, or 'The Cannabis Index') is the first and only registered equity tracking index which monitors the performance, news and general pulse of qualified marijuana stocks or cannabis stocks." |
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On January 28, 2014, the Company issued 625,000 common shares with a fair value of $31,250 to settle a trade payable of $31,250 with the CFO of the Company. |
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On January 28, 2014, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $210,000 to settle a trade payable of $75,000 with the CEO of the Company. |
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On February 5, 2014, the Company was notified by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that certain claims of its patent pending method for treating and reducing the risk of avian influenza in poultry were allowable. The resulting patent is expected to be issued in the 4th quarter of 2014. |
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On February 11, 2014, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 12,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $600,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of one year. |
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On February 21, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp., which was incorporated on February 12, 2014, acquired five-year Exclusive World Wide Distribution Rights to Jiangsu Jiahui New Material Co Ltd.'s innovative MgO ("Magnesium Oxide") products for use in any building or facility designed to cultivate botanicals. The Company paid 100,000 shares as consideration and 10,000 common shares as a finder's fee. Total fair value of these 110,000 common shares was $18,700. |
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On March 7, 2014, the Company acquired a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics LLC in exchange for a cash payment of US$20,000 ($22,196) to Phytalytics LLC. In addition, the Company issued 827,657 common shares to consultants of Phytalytics LLC that had a fair value of $579,360. This fair value of the shares was included in the determination of the purchase of the 51% membership interest. On May 13, 2014, Phytalytics LLC opened an analytical laboratory in Kirkland, WA. |
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On March 12, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp., acquired all of the organic and hydroponic fertilizer and nutritional formulas owned by Green-Gro Garden Products Ltd. for consideration of 300,000 common shares and 15,000 common shares as finder fees. Total fair value of the 315,000 common shares was $252,000. |
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On March 12, 2014, the Company sent its newly designed Biocube drawings to China to have its first order manufactured. |
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On March 17, 2014, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 5,333,331 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,399,999. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 18 months, subject to acceleration terms. |
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On March 31, 2014, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc. in the United States. |
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On April 1, 2014, the Company issued 43,440 common shares to a law firm, of which a director is a one-third partner, to settle a trade payable of US $62,554. |
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On April 7, 2014, the Company retained TDM Financial as its full service investor relations firm. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay US $25,000 consulting fee in common shares to TDM Financial. |
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On April 8, 2014, the Company incorporated another subsidiary National Access Pharmacy Corp. in Canada. |
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On April 10, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("Northern Vine"), entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"), whereby Experion and Northern Vine exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. Abattis maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine. Experion is located in Greater Vancouver and is nearing the completion of its Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations "MMPR" licence application with Health Canada. |
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On April 28, 2014, 40,000 warrants were exercised for $10,000 in cash. |
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On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 33,669 common share at deemed price of $0.99 per share as consideration for services provided from two consulting agreements with arm's length parties TDM Financial and ThinkSharp Inc. |
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On May 2, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc., acquired 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC ("IPS"), a U.S. entity based in Washington State, in consideration for 200,000 common share at a deemed price of $1.15 per share and $100,000 cash. Under the terms of the agreement, Abattis will receive a 60% economic interest with the responsibility of being the marketing and sales arm of the organization. |
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On May 16, 2014, the Company changed auditors to MNP LLP, Chartered Accountants. |
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On May 26, 2014, the Company leased a 16,200 square foot facility zoned for medical marijuana near Vancouver, BC, with the potential to expand up to 254,000 square feet. The facility was sub-leased from Crimson Opportunities Ltd., which is owned by the Company's CFO. Until it secures a license, the Company will use the facility to manufacture and warehouse its proprietary Biocube systems. |
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On June 2, 2014, the Company issued 35,665 common shares to TDM Financial. Total fair value of the 35,665 common shares was US$24,609 ($26,392). |
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On June 17, 2014, the Company issued 50,000 common shares to William Fleming and 50,000 common shares to Manny Montenegrino. Total fair value of the 100,000 common shares was US$43,000 ($38,000). |
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On June 19, 2014, the shareholders re-elected the previous Board of Directors, and added two new directors: Mr. William Fleming and Mr. Emanuel Montenegrino. |
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On June 23, 2014, the Company announced that its International Patent Application for refining the optimum natural sources of nitric oxide in the human body had been published and was publicly available for inspection. |
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On July 2, 2014, the company announced that Brazos Minshew was appointed the President of BioCell Labs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 9,217,200 incentive stock options with an estimated fair value of $4,701,541 were granted by the Company to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 9,217,200 common shares of the Company. |
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On July 31, 2014, the Company has entered into a sub-licensing agreement with its subsidiary, Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. ("Biocube"), for the non-exclusive use of Vertical Design Ltd.'s ("VDL") vertical growing systems for which Abattis owns certain exclusive worldwide rights. Under the terms of the agreement, Biocube has agreed to pay Abattis certain licensing fees and ongoing royalties for products grown and sold within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and wellness markets. |
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On August 5, 2014, the Company entered into a US$5 million standby equity financing agreement with Kodiak Capital Group, LLC ("Kodiak"), a Newport Beach-based institutional investor. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the Company's shares that may be issued to Kodiak under this financing. After the SEC has declared the registration statement related to the transaction effective, the Company has the right at its sole discretion over a period of one year to sell up to US$5 million of common shares to Kodiak. The Company has agreed to pay Kodiak a 5% commitment fee in shares. Of these shares, 277,373 shares shall be held in escrow in accordance with an escrow agreement to be released if and when the Company accessed the facility. On August 7, 2014, 243,460 shares were issued to Kodiak with a deemed value of US$102,253 ($111,991). The Company terminated this agreement in writing on January 26, 2015. |
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On August 6, 2014, Biocube, its wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a worldwide non-exclusive licensing agreement with TerraSphere Systems LLC ("TerraSphere") for the company's proprietary and patented vertical farming technology. The TerraSphere license complements Biocube's previously announced sublicensing agreement for VDL's vertical farming technology. |
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On September 8, 2014, Phytalytics LLC ("Phytalab.com"), a 51% controlled US subsidiary of ABI, has received provisional certification from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. This milestone enables the lab to legally offer service to the new legal Cannabis industry. |
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On September 16, 2014, the Company announced that Guy Dancosse joined the Board effective as an independent Director. |
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On November 17, 2014, Jaouad Fichtali joined the Company as the Chief Technology Officer. |
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On January 15, 2015, the Company announced a manufacturing partnership with Empirical Labs., of Ft. Collins, Colorado. |
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On January 27, 2015, Mike Withrow resigned as the President, CEO and Director of the Company to assume the role of International Business Advisor for Abattis, effective February 1, 2015. William (Bill) Fleming was appointed the CEO of the Company, effective February 1, 2015. Jaouad Fichtali resigned as the Chief Technology Officer to assume the role of Extraction Advisor of Abattis, effective as of January 27, 2015. |
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On January 28, 2015, the Company entered into a US$25 million Standby equity financing agreement with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP ("Dutchess"), a Boston, MA-based institutional investor. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") covering the Abattis shares that may be issued to Dutchess under this financing. After the SEC has declared the registration statement related to the transaction effective, the Company has the right at its sole discretion over a period of 36 months to sell up to US$25 million of common shares to Dutchess. The Company plans to access and use these funds in the event of an acquisition opportunity and for expansion in the US. |
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On February 4, 2015, Michael Bessler was appointed as corporate communications consultant for the Company. |
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On February 17, 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary BioCell, launched 8 phytocannabinoid formulas at CannaCon Seattle 2015. One formula consists of a beverage known as ECS Supreme, which contains phytocannabinoids and Abattis' patented nitric oxide blend. Other condition-specific cannabinoid formulas address nausea, anxiety and traumatic brain injury. |
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On February 18, 2014, Robert Hedley resigned as a director of the Company. |
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On March 19, 2015, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 2,365,072 units at a price of $0.13 per unit for gross proceeds of $307,459. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.18 per share for a period of 18 months, subject to acceleration terms. |
Results of Operation
Year Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2013
The Company incurred a net loss and comprehensive loss of $7,611,540 during the year ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $6,509,049 when compared with the loss of $1,102,491 for year ended September 30, 2013.
Revenue
The Company generated $7,720 of revenue for the year ended September 30, 2014, as compared to $17,448 for the year ended September 30, 2013. We do not expect to receive any revenues from any product candidates that we develop until we obtain regulatory approval and commercialize our products or enter into collaborative agreements with third parties.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses were $129,057 for the year ended September 30, 2014 compared to $123,559 for the year ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 4%.
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Management and Consulting Fees
Management and consulting fees, were $804,755 for the year ended September 30, 2014, compared to $313,433 for the year ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 157%. This increase is attributable to an increase in fees paid in respect of general business consulting services.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $369,627 for the year ended September 30, 2014, compared to $83,906 for the year ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 340%. The increase in expenses is primarily attributable to increased professional services and office expenses.
Legal Fees
Legal fees were $722,707 for the year ended September 30, 2014, compared to $167,663 for the year ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 331%. The increase in legal fees in 2014 is attributable to increased professional services.
Accounting and Audit Fees
Accounting and audit were $116,813 for the year ended September 30, 2014, compared to $64,543 for the year ended September 30, 2013. Accounting and audit fees were higher due to implementation of new accounting software, additional work performed for the acquisitions, and the employment of additional accounting staff.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through the sale of equity securities and convertible notes to investors in private placements.
As at September 30, 2014, the Company had a cash balance of $135,171 (September 30, 2013 - $5,327). During year ended September 30, 2014, cash used for operating activities was $2,108,551 (September 30, 2013 - $230,151); $4,276,505 was received from financing activities (September 30, 2013 - $231,979), and cash used for investing activities was $2,038,110 (September 30, 2013 - $2,000).
The Company continues to utilize its cash resources to fund its administrative requirements and product development. As the Company does not currently generate revenue, cash balances, unless replenished by capital fundraising, will continue to decline as funds are utilized to conduct its operations.
In order to fund the Company's ongoing operational needs, the Company will need funding through equity or debt financing, joint venture arrangements or a combination thereof. The Company's operations to date have been financed by the issuance of its common shares, debt instruments and government assistance. The Company continues to seek capital through various means including the issuance of equity and debt. While the Company has been successful in raising funds in the past, there is no assurance that it will continue to do so in the future or that it will be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The continuing operations of the Company are dependent upon its ability to continue to raise adequate financing and to commence profitable operations in the future. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient funding, the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and, accordingly,
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the appropriateness of the use of accounting principles applicable to a going concern will be in significant doubt. The Company has incurred $9,108,966 in losses from inception including a net loss of $7,611,540 for the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $1,102,491), and has a working capital of $695,889 as at September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - working capital deficiency of $999,440).
Cash Flows
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $2,108,551 and $230,151 in each of the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our net losses in each of the years were offset primarily by non-cash expenses and by net changes in our working capital.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $2,038,110 and $2,000 in each of the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Investing activities in these years consisted of purchases of term deposits, marketable securities, property and equipment.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Our financing activities have consisted of the issuance of common shares and the sale of common shares and units. Net cash provided by financing activities was $4,276,505 and $231,979 for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Financing activities in these years consisted of common shares for cash, modest funding from the Agricultural Foundation and a short term loan from a related party.
Income Tax
At September 30, 2014, the Company has accumulated non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $5,711,413 (September 30, 2013 - $2,974,000). If unused, the non-capital losses will expire as follows:
Year of expiration | Non-capital loss | |
2028 | $ | 65,764 |
2029 | 64,815 | |
2030 | 609,226 | |
2031 | 682,635 | |
2032 | 834,223 | |
2033 | 904,700 | |
2034 | 2,550,050 | |
Total | $ | 5,711,413 |
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $108,204 which may be carried forward to apply against future year income tax for US tax purposes.
2034 | $ | 108,204 |
Total | $ | 108,204 |
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Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates, judgments and assumptions on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Materially different results can occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known. Besides the estimates identified above that are considered critical, we make many other accounting estimates in preparing our financial statements and related disclosures. See Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this prospectus for a description of the significant accounting policies that we used to prepare our consolidated financial statements. The critical accounting policies that were impacted by the estimates, judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are discussed below.
Share-Based Compensation
Option Valuations
The fair value of employee options is measured at the option's grant date, and the fair value of non-employee options is measured at the date when goods or services are received. The fair value of each tranche of options granted which do not vest immediately on grant, is recognized over the period during which each tranche of options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each financial position reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that are expected to vest.
Share-based compensation expense is credited to the equity settled share-based payment reserve. If the options are later exercised, their fair value is transferred from the reserve to share capital.
The changes in options during the year ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:
Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||
Balance, beginning of year | 2,575,000 | $ | 0.17 | ||
Granted | 9,217,200 | $ | 0.87 | ||
Exercised | (3,131,000) | $ | 0.17 | ||
Expired | (605,000) | $ | 0.13 | ||
Cancelled | (2,613,100) | $ | 1.99 | ||
Balance, end of year | 5,443,100 |
$ |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Foreign Currency Risk
Our results of operations and cash flows are affected by fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Approximately half of our expenses were denominated in U.S. dollars in 2013, with the remainder of our expenses being denominated in Canadian dollars. Accordingly, changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar in 2014 has affected the amounts recorded on our consolidated statements of operations in 2014. We expect that the denominations of our revenue and expenses in 2014 will be consistent with what we experienced in 2014.
The following table presents information about the changes in the exchange rates at noon of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar in 2014 as provided by the Bank of Canada:
Years Ended September 30, | |||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
Average exchange rate CDN$ per US$1.00 | 1.0831 | 1.0155 | 1.0074 | 0.9866 | 1.0407 |
Average exchange rate US$ per CDN$1.00 | 0.9233 | .9847 | 0.9927 | 1.0136 | 0.9609 |
The high and low exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar for each of the six months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:
Exchange rate CDN$ per US$1.00 | |||||||
Month | Low | High | |||||
March 2015 | 1.2440 | 1.2803 | |||||
February 2015 | 1.2403 | 1.2635 | |||||
January 2015 | 1.1728 | 1.2717 | |||||
December 2014 | 1.1344 | 1.1643 | |||||
November 2014 | 1.1236 | 1.1426 | |||||
October 2014 | 1.1136 | 1.1289 |
A 10% increase or decrease in the value of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar would have decreased or increased our net loss for the year by approximately $761,154 in 2014.
We have not entered into any hedging arrangements with financial institutions and do not see a need to do so in the upcoming fiscal year.
Other Market Risks
We do not believe that we have material exposure to interest rate risk due to the fact that we have no long-term borrowings.
We do not believe that we have any material exposure to inflationary risks.
New and Revised Financial Accounting Standards
The Jumpstart our Business Startups Act ("JOBS Act") permits emerging growth companies such as us to delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this and, therefore, we will be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.
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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
There are no recently adopted accounting pronouncements that have a material effect on our company.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material investors.
Subsequent events
We have evaluated subsequent events from our September 30, 2014 audited financial statements through to April 27, 2015, and report the following events:
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On November 3, 2014, 33,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On November 4, 2014, Stone Throw exercised 500,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $50,000. |
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On November 14, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 150,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $15,000. |
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On November 18, 2014, Michael Sweeney exercised 25,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $2,500. |
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On November 20, 2014, Michael Sweeney exercised 75,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $7,500. |
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On November 27, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 42,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $4,200. |
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On December 1, 2014, 14,535 common shares were issued to Jaouad Fichatli for consulting services to the Company. |
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On December 1, 2014, 40,000 common shares were issued to ThinkSharp Inc., a consulting firm. |
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On December 1, 2014, 33,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On December 3, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 40,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $4,000. |
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On December 29, 2014, the Company obtained a obtained a preliminary injunction from the Washington state court in King County against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund, Lauren Hilty, and Erin Leary, Affinor Growers, LLC, and Nicholas Brusatore. Affinor Growers, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of defendant Affinor Growers, Inc. (collectively the "Defendants"). According to the conclusions of law, the Defendants shall cease and desist from any and all use of PhytaLabs trade secrets and confidential information and documents; (b) are restrained from copying, transferring, using or disclosing to any other person or entity any documentation taken from PhytaLab; (c) shall retain and preserve all existing documents and files that mention, refer to, or are derived from PhytaLab, PhytaLab and Abattis' customers, or PhytaLab and Abattis' prospective customers; and (d) shall keep a detailed, complete, and accurate accounting of its business operations. |
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On January 2, 2015, 283,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On January 2, 2015, New Horizons Inc. exercised 68,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $6,800. |
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On January 2, 2015, 18,382 common shares were issued to Jaouad Fichatli for consulting services to the Company. |
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On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into a manufacturing partnership with Empirical Labs, a nutraceutical manufacturing facility. This relationship with Empirical Labs will allow the Company the exclusive license rights for cannabidiol rich hemp oil products delivered directly to licensed physicians and dispensaries. |
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On January 27, 2015, the Company granted 175,000 stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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On January 28, 2015, the Company entered into a US$25 million Standby equity financing agreement with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP ("Dutchess"), a Boston, MA-based institutional investor. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") covering the Abattis shares that may be issued to Dutchess under this financing. After the SEC has declared the registration statement related to the transaction effective, the Company has the right at its sole discretion over a period of 36 months to sell up to US$25 million of common shares to Dutchess. The Company plans to access and use these funds in the event of an acquisition opportunity and for expansion in the US. |
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VDL sent a letter advising they were terminating the license agreement by citing that the Company failed to comply with certain terms and conditions included in the license agreement. The Company believes that the terms in the license agreement have been followed; as a result, the license agreement should be valid. The Company intends to continue to honor the agreement and make any payments or provide any information required under the license. The Company provides for costs related to contingencies when a loss is probable and the amount is reasonably determinable. In the opinion of management, no grounds exist that justify the termination of the license agreement. It is the opinion of management, based in part on advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of the termination of the license agreement is undeterminable; therefore there has been no provision made with respect to the license in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2014. |
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The Company was granted a patent which was originally acquired on April 16, 2009 from PRB and Pacific Bio. |
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One of the directors of the Company forgave $235,418 in amounts owing to him for consulting services in exchange for cash settlement of $32,000. |
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On February 3, 2015, 55,926 common shares were issued to certain consultants of the Company. |
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On February 11, 2015, 50,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $5,000. |
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On February 11, 2015, 250,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $25,000. |
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On March 4, 2015, 539,498 common shares were issued to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. |
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On March 6, 2015, the Company granted 125,000 stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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On March 19, 2015, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 2,365,072 units at a price of $0.13 per unit for gross proceeds of $307,459. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.18 per share for a period of 18 months, subject to acceleration terms. |
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On April 10, 2015, The Company amicably resolved and dismissed the Washington litigation against Affinor Growers, LLC and Nick Brusatore. The Company will continue to pursue its claims against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund, Lauren Hilty and Erin Leary. |
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On April 14, 2015, 86,436 common shares were issued to certain consultants of the Company. |
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On April 14, 2015, 72,414 common shares were issued to Allan Echino to settle a debt. |
Outstanding share data
At April 27, 2015, we had 69,667,951 issued and outstanding Common Shares, 3,123,100 stock options and 8,948,903 share purchase warrants outstanding. On a fully diluted basis, 81,739,954 common shares were outstanding.
Corporate History
The Company was incorporated as Sinocan Capital Group Inc. under the Company Act (British Columbia) on June 30, 1997 for the purpose of listing on the predecessor to the TSX Venture Exchange as a Capital Pool Corporation as defined in the TSX Venture Exchange Policy 2.4. The Company was unsuccessful in finding a suitable target and was delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange.
On September 29, 1997, the Company changed its name to Sican Ventures Inc.
Beginning in April 2009, we began our entry into the bio-pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry.
On April 16, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with PRB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("PRB") and Pacific Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Pacific Bio") for the purchase of their interest in patents and intellectual property related to antiviral products designed to prevent avian influenza in humans and poultry. The Company issued 5,000,000 (pre-consolidation 25,000,000) common shares and assigned a value of $500,000 for this acquisition. The shares issued by the Company have been distributed by PRB and Pacific Bio to the shareholders of those companies.
The Antiviral formulations were developed and designed to inhibit growth over multiple segments of the influenza virus life cycle - viral binding, encoding, replication, and release. To date, the Company's research has shown the formulations to be highly effective in reducing the severity and duration of influenza illness symptoms in humans. The Company had previously planned to build its business by marketing the Antiviral formulations throughout the world.
On September 14, 2009, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Abattis Biologix Corporation to reflect its new business and changed the authorized share capital to set no maximum on the number of common shares without par value.
The Company was listed and began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (formerly the Canadian National Stock Exchange) ("CSE") on December 23, 2010. On September 5, 2012, the Company changed its name to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. The Company is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
In March 2013, we began our entry into the medicinal marijuana business, which is now the focus of our business plan.
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The Company's head office is located at 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1, and the Company's Canadian operating facility is located at 104 - 9295 198th Street, Langley, British Columbia.
Overview
Abattis is a specialty biotechnology company who intends with capabilities through its wholly owned subsidiaries of cultivating, licensing, and marketing proprietary ingredients, bio-similar compounds, patented equipment and consulting services to medicinal markets in North America. Management believes the Company is positioned to capitalize on the fast growing trend toward marijuana legalization in the United States and for medicinal use in Canada and international jurisdictions by supplying and collaborating with companies to employ its vertical cultivation systems, extraction equipment/technology, and strategic marketing support to licensed growers. The Company also has an extensive pipeline of high-quality products and intellectual property for the rapidly expanding botanical drug market. We follow strict Standard Operating Protocols and adhere to the laws of Canada and Foreign Jurisdictions.
Abattis aims to become one of the leaders in the growing, testing, and distribution of medical and adult-use cannabis in North America. Through its network of subsidiaries and partners, the Company has developed an innovative GDERS (grow, dry, extract, refine, sell) strategy spanning the entire industry supply chain from seed to sale. These subsidiaries and partners specialize in cultivating, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients, bio-similar compounds, patented equipment, and consulting services across the continent. The Company follows strict standard operating protocols and adheres to both U.S. and Canadian laws pertaining to the cultivation, testing, and sale of cannabis. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not commenced the actual the production and sale of medical marijuana but are seeking to lay the foundation to commence this business.
We currently have seven subsidiaries through which we plan to operate our business.
Recent Developments
In the first quarter of 2011, the Company acquired Biocell Algae (Immune System Support), a complimentary Natural Health Product to the Anti Viral Flu Intellectual Property and hired a new President and CEO who brought in a new board of directors and that team acquired three new formulations. The formulae are comprised of all-natural ingredients and target and address 1) Flu like symptoms and other viral conditions, 2) migraine headaches (Cognitive) and 3) blood flow to muscles (Cardiovascular and Erectile Dysfunction).
On June 17, 2011, the Company was listed on the OTC Markets Pink Sheets to enable easier access to American Investors. During the 2011 calendar, year management worked to structure the company and identify assets that would be useful in nutraceutical and bioceutical production. In December 2011 the Company entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Vine Canada Inc. (a cGMP nutraceutical production facility in Langley, BC) and the assets with the Sci-Naturals brand and closed the acquisitions in August 2012.
In March 2012, the Company acquired Animo Wellness Corporation, which owns 77 Natural Health Product Licenses issued by Health Canada. These range from (A) Aloe Vera to (Z) Zinc. Amino Wellness Corporation changed its name to iJuana Cannabis Inc. on January 28, 2014.
On July 23 2012, the Company held its AGM and shareholders approved a 5:1 reverse split, and the acquisition of proprietary Flash Freeze Extraction Equipment and a large portfolio of natural health product internet domain names. The Company changed its name to more accurately reflect the nature of
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its business of bioceuticals and botanical drugs from Abattis Biologix Corporation to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
In March 2013, the Company's management decided to focus its efforts on the legal medical cannabis industry following Health Canada's introduction of its Licensed Producer Program on December 15, 2012.
In November 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary, filed its initial MMPR Licensed Producer application with Health Canada and received a list of deficiencies in the application in February 2014. Since then, the Company has been actively working to expand its cannabis-related products and services portfolio, while moving towards securing an MMPR Licensed Producer status.
On September 8, 2014, Phytalytics LLC, a 51% controlled U.S. subsidiary of the Company, received provisional certification by the Washington State Liquor Control Board to legally offer cannabis analysis laboratory services in Washington State. Phytalytics LLC intends to provide quality control testing services for I-502 Market Marijuana Producers and Processors in Washington.
On October 8, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine Canada Inc., Experion Biotechnologies Inc. has received a written update from the Fraser Valley Regional District on the amended zoning regulations for its property which has now been approved for "the use of cultivation, growth, storage, or distribution, testing, or research, of marijuana for medical purposes as lawfully permitted and authorized under the applicable federal or provincial law."
On December 29, 2014, the Company obtained a obtained a preliminary injunction from the Washington state court in King County against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund and Lauren Hilty (former employees of PhytaLab), and Erin Leary, Affinor Growers, LLC, and Nicholas Brusatore. Affinor Growers, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of defendant Affinor Growers, Inc. (collectively the "Defendants"). According to the conclusions of law, the Defendants shall cease and desist from any and all use of PhytaLabs trade secrets and confidential information and documents; (b) are restrained from copying, transferring, using or disclosing to any other person or entity any documentation taken from PhytaLab; (c) shall retain and preserve all existing documents and files that mention, refer to, or are derived from PhytaLab, PhytaLab and Abattis' customers, or PhytaLab and Abattis' prospective customers; and (d) shall keep a detailed, complete, and accurate accounting of its business operations.
On January 15, 2015, the Company announced a manufacturing partnership with Empirical Labs., of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
On February 17, 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary BioCell, launched eight phytocannabinoid formulas at CannaCon Seattle 2015, the nation's largest cannabis expo. One formula consists of a beverage known as ECS Supreme, which contains phytocannabinoids and Abattis' patented nitric oxide blend. Other condition-specific cannabinoid formulas address nausea, anxiety and traumatic brain injury.
On April 10, 2015, The Company amicably resolved and dismissed the Washington litigation against Affinor Growers, LLC and Nick Brusatore. The Company will continue to pursue its claims against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund, Lauren Hilty and Erin Leary.
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Emerging Growth Company Status
We qualify as an "emerging growth company" as defined in Section 101 of the JOBS Act as we do not have more than $1,000,000,000 in annual gross revenue and did not have such amount as of September 30, 2014, being the last day of our last fiscal year.
We may lose our status as an emerging growth company on the last day of our fiscal year during which (i) our annual gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000,000 or (ii) we issue more than $1,000,000,000 in non-convertible debt in a three-year period. We will lose our status as an emerging growth company if at any time we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer. We will lose our status as an emerging growth company on the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement.
As an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act, we have elected to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised standards pursuant to Section 107(b) of the Securities Act. This election is irrevocable.
As an emerging growth company, we are exempt from Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 14A(a) and (b) of the Exchange Act. Such sections are provided below:
Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires a public company's auditor to attest to, and report on, management's assessment of its internal controls.
Sections 14A(a) and (b) of the Exchange Act, implemented by Section 951 of the Dodd-Frank Act, require companies to hold shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation and golden parachute compensation.
As long as we qualify as an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 14A(a) and (b) of the Exchange Act.
Geographic and Segment Information
We have one reportable segment, consisting of the research, cultivation, licensing, testing and marketing of medicinal chemicals & botanical products which activities are principally conducted in British Columbia. We reported no material revenues during 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Intercorporate Relationships
We currently have seven subsidiaries through which we plan to operate our business. At April 27, 2015, the Company's subsidiaries are as follows:
Name |
Jurisdiction of Incorporation |
Principal Activity |
% Owned Company Interest |
Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc. ("ABI") | Washington State | Biotechnology | 100% |
BioCell Labs Inc. ("BLI") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% |
Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. ("Biocube") | British Columbia | Biotechnology | 100% |
iJuana Cannabis Inc. ("iJuana") | British Columbia | Holds certain licenses | 100% |
True Plant Technologies Inc. ("TPL") | British Columbia | Biotechnology | 100% |
North American BioExtracts Inc. ("NAB") | British Columbia | Biotechnology | 100% |
Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("N. Vine") | British Columbia | Biotechnology | 75% |
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On April 10, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine Canada Inc., ("N. Vine") entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Experion and N. Vine have exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. Abattis maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine.
On April 7, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc. ("ABI") entered into an agreement with Phytalytics LLC ("Phytalytics") to obtain a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics. On April 30, 2014, ABI entered into an agreement with Instant Payment Systems LLC ("IPS"), a Washington State online payment company, to obtain a 34% equity interest in IPS.
The following corporate chart sets forth all of our material subsidiaries:
Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc.
ABI was formed to hold and advance the Company's interests in the U.S. It currently holds the Company's interest in IPS and Phytalytics.
BioCell Labs Inc.
BLI is focused on supplying standardized pharmaceutical grade products. BLI has made application to Health Canada to become a licensed producer under Canada's MMPR program and is in the review stage of the process. The company has a term sheet agreement to co-own a $13 million, 17,000 square foot botanical drug facility that it will use to perform quality testing and refining using proprietary water extraction technologies. Currently, the company has 13 proprietary formulations for out-licensing to cosmetic, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical companies.
Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp.
Biocube has exclusive worldwide rights to a building product derived from magnesium oxide known as MgO board, which has applications in all areas of the building and construction industry as a fireproof, antimicrobial, antibacterial, waterproof, and recyclable material.
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Experion Biotechnologies Inc.
Experion operates a ten-acre property in Mission, British Columbia. Experion has developed strains of cannabis for use across many medical conditions. Experion, in conjunction with their partners, is developing proprietary techniques to derive pharmaceutical grade materials from various sources of biomass. To complement their research, the Company has applied to become a licensed producer under Canada's MMPR and Experion's application has passed the review stage and Experion is awaiting a "Ready-to-Build" letter from Health Canada.
iJuana Cannabis Inc.
iJuana has leased a 27,000 sq. ft. facility in a pre-approved zoned area to become a Licensed Producer under Canada's MMPR. With operations in Squamish, British Columbia, the company aims to become the licensed cannabis growing arm and consumer-facing entity for the Company.
True Plant Technologies Inc.
TPL was incorporated as "National Access Pharmacy Corp." on April 8, 2014 under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). On September 23, 2014, National Access Pharmacy Corp. changed its name to "True Plant Technologies Inc." TPL has no operations at this date.
North American BioExtracts Inc.
NAB will focus on cannabis, cannabis derivatives, and ancillary products like vaporizers where legally permitted. NAB aims to use its proprietary extraction technologies to develop customized THC extract oils and CBD extract oils, as well as customized vaporizer flavors to enhance the end user's experience. NAB has no operations as of this date.
Northern Vine Canada Inc.
N. Vine has applied for a Controlled Substance License with Health Canada, with an existing cannabis processing, testing, and packaging facility located in Langley, British Columbia. In addition to these services, the Company will support its operations by providing analytical services for Licensed Producers and charging a fee to produce a Certificate of Analysis. N. Vine will also formulate compositions for sprays, creams, and tinctures that it plans to patent. N. Vine has limited operations as of this date.
Phytalytics LLC
Phytalytics operating in Kirkland, Washington, performs testing services under Washington State's Initiative 502, with a fully functional testing laboratory for nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and plant-based medicines.
Instant Payment Systems LLC
IPS is a payment systems company. It enables patients to make payments through either a mobile app or loyalty card to purchase medical marijuana, which avoids the many problems associated with using cash to complete transactions. Dispensaries and other medical marijuana providers in the U.S. and Canada can also use the technology to retain purchase information to meet auditing and regulatory compliance requirements. The Company will act as the marketing and sales arm of IPS, signing up new clients in the botanical drug space. IPS has limited operations as of this date.
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Overall strategy
Development of our Medical Marihuana Business
In March 2013, management of the Company began identifying and evaluating opportunities for entry into the medical marihuana industry in Canada.
Medical marijuana laws have changed in the US and laws are being confirmed in Canada. New markets are continually opening up, and there is a massive need to develop, as plant-based phyto compounds appear to be in huge demand globally. Pharma companies have patents expiring and the Abattis/Vertical capabilities intends to create solutions to these market needs. 2014 and 2013 were milestone years for Abattis in its pursuit of becoming a fully integrated bioceutical company and it brings the Company another step closer to implementing the Company's Grow, Dry, Extract, Refine and Sell (GDERS) model.
Moreover, the Company is conducting continuing research and development while it is preparing and filing MMPR license applications. The Company recognizes the newly emerging opportunity in connection with medical marijuana and intends to further integrate it into the Company's overall botanical strategy. As the regulatory environment in Canada and in the US on Cannabis changed during this reporting period, management believes the Company, with its research team and growing equipment and proprietary extraction equipment, has the ability to become a leader in the medical marijuana industry worldwide. The Company's recent acquisition of exclusive worldwide rights to patent pending proprietary technologies will enable it to license, produce and deliver highly effective phyto-compounds for use in nutraceuticals, topical cremes, medical foods, botanical drugs and pharmaceuticals. Management's expertise we believe will enable the Company to produce bio-pharma proteins and compounds to meet all federal regulations and laws.
Abattis plans to control its own proprietary and pending patented products from seed to producing finished product at facilities owned by its wholly-owned subsidiary, N. Vine. The Company believes this will give it a competitive edge in the markets that the Company has identified. The Company believes its plans will ensure control in the supply chain and traceability at a Drug and Pharma level for its ingredients and finished products. The Company plans to target expansion of turn-key operations throughout Canada and the USA. N. Vine has limited operations as of this date.
License Application
In November 2013, the Company filed its initial MMPR Licensed Producer application with Health Canada (the "Application"). In general terms, following a submission of application form, the process to become a licensed producer under the MMPR is broken down by Health Canada into the following seven steps: (1) preliminary screening; (2) enhanced screening; (3) security clearance; (4) review; (5) ready to build letter, if required by applicant; (6) pre-licensing inspection; and (7) licensing. The Company, through its two subsidiaries, received a list of deficiencies in both applications. Since then, the Company has re-submitted the Application addressing deficiencies.
MMPR requires that the Minister of Health, after examining the application and any supplementary information requested, issue a renewed licence unless:
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the applicant is not an adult who ordinarily resides in Canada or a corporation that has its head office in Canada or operates a branch office in Canada and whose officers and directors are all adults; |
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the requirements regarding notification of local authorities in sections 38 or 39 of the MMPR have not been met (such notifications would only be required with a renewal if there are changes to the information since the original application); |
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an inspector, who has requested an inspection, has not been given the opportunity by the applicant to inspect; |
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the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that false or misleading information or false or falsified documents were submitted in or with the application; |
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information received from a peace officer, a competent authority or the United Nations raises reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has been involved in the diversion of a controlled substance or precursor to an illicit market or use; |
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the applicant does not have in place the security measures set out in the Security Directive and Division 3 regarding an activity for which the license is sought; |
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the applicant contravenes or has contravened in the past 10 years |
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a provision of the CDSA or its regulations or the Food and Drugs Act, or |
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a term or condition of another license or a permit issued to it under any of those regulations; |
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the renewal of the license would likely create a risk to public health, safety or security, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or use; |
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any of the following persons does not hold a security clearance: |
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the senior person in charge, |
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the responsible person in charge, |
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if applicable, the alternate responsible person in charge, |
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if the applicant is an individual, that individual, and |
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if the applicant is a corporation, any of its officers or directors; |
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the proposed method of record keeping does not meet the requirements of the MMPR; or |
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if applicable, any supplemental information requested has not been provided or is insufficient to process the application. |
Once Health Canada approves the Application, the Company expects to receive a full license (the "License") permitting the Company to possess, produce, sell, transport, deliver and destroy marijuana. The License, if granted, will allow for the production of up to 15,000 kilograms of dried marijuana annually within the 5,000 square feet licensed area in a facility in British Columbia.
The Company sub-leased a 16,200 square foot facility from Crimson Opportunities Ltd., which is owned by Rene David. The facility is near Vancouver, British Columbia and is zoned for medical marijuana production. Once the License has been granted, the facility will grow medical marijuana, as well as being converted to house up to 28 Biocube systems, an in-house laboratory, and a vault area for the secure storage of cannabis. Two additional buildings on the 6.5 acre property could also be used to expand cultivation to 254,000 square feet.
Narcotic Control Regulation's Licensing
Our subsidiary, N. Vine has applied for a Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealer's License, and is considered eligible for this license under the Narcotic Control Regulations of Canada as a corporation that has its head office in Canada or operates a branch office in Canada. To apply for a dealer's licence, a person shall submit an application to the Minister containing:
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The corporation's name and any other name registered with a province, under which it intends to carry out the activities specified in its dealer's licence or intends to identify itself; |
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The address, telephone number and, if applicable, the facsimile number and e-mail address for the premises to which the dealer's licence would apply and, if different, the mailing address for the premises; |
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The name, date of birth and gender of the individual in charge of the premises; |
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With respect to the proposed qualified person in charge and, if applicable, the proposed alternate qualified person in charge: |
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Their name, date of birth and gender, |
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Their academic qualifications, training and work experience relevant to their duties, |
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Their hours of work at the premises, |
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Their title at the premises, |
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The name and title of their immediate supervisor at the premises, |
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The name and gender of the individuals authorized to place an order for a narcotic on behalf of the applicant; |
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The activities for which the licence is sought that would be carried out at the premises to which the dealer's licence would apply; |
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If the licence is sought to produce a narcotic other than a product or compound that contains a narcotic; |
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A detailed description of the security measures at the premises, determined in accordance with the Security Directive; |
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A detailed description of the method that the applicant proposes to use for recording their narcotic transactions. |
An application for a dealer's licence must:
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Be signed by the individual in charge of the premises to which the licence would apply; and |
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Be accompanied by a statement signed by the individual in charge indicating that |
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All information and documents submitted in support of the application are correct and complete to the best of their knowledge, and |
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The individual has the authority to bind the applicant. |
An application for a dealer's licence must be accompanied by:
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Declarations signed by the individual in charge of the premises to which the application applies, the proposed qualified person in charge and, if applicable, the proposed alternate qualified person in charge, stating that they have not been convicted, as an adult, during the preceding 10 years, of: |
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a designated drug offence, |
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a designated criminal offence, or |
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an offence committed outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would have constituted an offence referred to above; |
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A document issued by a Canadian police force with respect to each of the persons referred to here, stating whether the person has or has not been convicted, as an adult, during the previous 10 years, of a designated drug offence or a designated criminal offence; |
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If any of the persons referred to here has ordinarily resided in a country other than Canada during the preceding 10 years, a document issued by a police force of that country stating whether the person has or has not been convicted in that country, as an adult, during the preceding 10 years, of an offence that would have constituted a designated drug offence or a designated criminal offence if committed in Canada; |
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A statement, signed and dated by the individual in charge of the premises to which the application applies, stating that the proposed qualified person in charge and, if applicable, the proposed alternate qualified person in charge have the knowledge and experience required; |
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If the proposed qualified person in charge or, if applicable, the proposed alternate qualified person in charge is not a pharmacist or a practitioner of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine registered with a provincial professional licensing authority, a copy of the person's degree and a copy of the course transcript for that degree; |
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If the applicant is a corporation, a copy of: |
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the certificate of incorporation or other constituting instrument, and |
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any document filed with the province in which the premises to which the licence would apply are located that states its corporate name or any other name registered with the province, under which the applicant intends to carry out the activities specified in its dealer's licence or intends to identify itself. |
The method proposed by the applicant for recording their narcotic transactions must:
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Allow for the recording of narcotic transactions in accordance with section 15 of the Narcotic Control Regulations; and |
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Permit the Minister to audit the activities of the licensed dealer with respect to narcotics. |
The Minister may, on receiving an application made under these Regulations, require the submission of any additional information that pertains to the information contained in the application and that is necessary for the Minister to process the application.
Subject to section 9.4 of the Narcotic Control Regulations, the Minister shall, after examining the information and documents required as stated above, issue a dealer's licence that contains:
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The licence number; |
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The name of the licensed dealer or the title of the position they hold, or, if the licensed dealer is a corporation, its corporate name; |
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A list of the activities that are permitted; |
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The address of the premises at which the licensed dealer may carry on the permitted activities; |
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The name of the narcotic for which the activities are permitted; |
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The security level at the premises, determined in accordance with the Security Directive; |
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The effective date of the licence; |
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The expiry date of the licence, which may not be later than three years after its effective date; |
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Any conditions to be met by the licensed dealer to: |
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ensure that an international obligation is respected, |
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provide the security level referred to above, or |
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reduce the potential security, public health or safety hazard, including the risk of the narcotic being diverted to an illicit market or use; |
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In the case of a producer of a narcotic, the quantity of the narcotic that may be produced under the licence and the period during which that quantity may be produced. |
The Minister shall refuse to issue, renew or amend a dealer's licence if:
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The applicant is not eligible under section 8.2 of the Narcotic Control Regulations; |
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An inspector who has requested an inspection has not been given the opportunity by the applicant to conduct an inspection under section 16 of the Narcotic Control Regulations; |
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False or misleading information or false or falsified documents were submitted in or with the application; |
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An activity for which the licence is requested would not be in compliance with an international obligation; |
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Information received from a competent authority or the United Nations raises a reasonable belief that the applicant has been involved in the diversion of a narcotic to an illicit market or use or has been involved in an activity that was not in compliance with an international obligation; |
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The applicant does not have in place the security measures set out in the Security Directive in respect of an activity for which the licence is requested; |
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The applicant is in contravention of or has contravened during the preceding 10 years: |
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a provision of the Act or the regulations made or continued under it, or |
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a term or condition of another dealer's licence or of an import or export permit issued to the applicant under any regulations made or continued under the Act; |
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The issuance, amendment or renewal of the licence would likely create a risk to public health, safety or security, including the risk of a narcotic being diverted to an illicit market or use; |
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The individual in charge of the premises, the proposed qualified person in charge or, if applicable, the proposed alternate qualified person in charge has been convicted, as an adult, within the preceding 10 years, of: |
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a designated drug offence, |
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a designated criminal offence, or |
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an offence committed outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would have constituted an offence referred to above; |
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The proposed method referred to above is not capable of recording narcotic transactions as required under section 15 of the Narcotic Control Regulations or of permitting the Minister to audit the applicant's activities with respect to narcotics in a timely manner; or |
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The additional information required under section 9.1 of the Narcotic Control Regulations has not been provided or is insufficient to process the application. |
Unless it is necessary to do so to protect public health, safety or security, including preventing a narcotic from being diverted to an illicit market or use, the Minister shall not refuse to issue, renew or amend a licence under paragraph (1)(c) or (g) of the Narcotic Control Regulations if the applicant:
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Does not have a history of non-compliance with the Act or any regulation made or continued under it; and |
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Has carried out, or signed an undertaking to carry out, the necessary corrective measures to ensure compliance with the Act, these Regulations and the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. |
Operations
The Company operates in the newly created regulated medical marijuana sector in Canada. This sector is defined by specific legislation that regulates the production, storage and sale of narcotics. This new regime borrowed from existing pharmaceutical regulations that mandated storage, production and security requirements which could be easily enforced. Part of the new legislation was a requirement to create the facility and be inspected prior to licensing.
To date the Company's focus has been on setting-up its various subsidiaries, entering into strategic relationships and establishing facilities that meet the requirements to obtain a MMPR Licensed Producer designation from Health Canada.
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The primary specialized skill unique to the medical marijuana industry is with respect to the growing of product. While a background in the growing of marijuana specifically may be helpful, the nature of growing marijuana does not differ substantially from the nature of growing any other greenhouse product. These skills are generally available. The Company will also require client care staff when its business becomes operational.
Customer care staff is a skill set that is also generally available in the market.
Differentiation in the strains of medical marijuana is primarily achieved through the procurement of seeds.
Obtaining seeds for growing medical marijuana must be done in accordance with the MMPR. Seeds must be obtained from a legal source which includes seeds acquired from Health Canada and seeds imported from a jurisdiction allowed to export seeds. An authorization from Health Canada is required to conduct such a transaction.
Equipment used is specialized, but is readily available and not specific to the cultivation of medical marijuana.
Subject to available funding, the Company does not anticipate any difficulty in obtaining equipment as needed.
All aspects of Company's business are governed by standard operating procedures, from security procedures (rounds/incidents) to cleaning protocols. The majority of regulations have little to do with the actual growing of marijuana but are security and quality related.
Principal Products
Through our subsidiary BLI, we have 13 proprietary formulations for out-licensing to cosmetic, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical companies. BLI has identified several other botanicals as candidates to produce. On February 17, 2015, BLI launched eight phytocannabinoid formulas at CannaCon Seattle 2015. One formula consists of a beverage known as ECS Supreme, which contains phytocannabinoids and Abattis' patented nitric oxide blend. Other condition-specific cannabinoid formulas address nausea, anxiety and traumatic brain injury.
Through our subsidiary iJuana, we have 77 Natural Health Product Licenses issued by Health Canada. These range from (A) Aloe Vera to (Z) Zinc.
Through our subsidiary Biocube, we have the worldwide rights to a building product derived from magnesium oxide known as MgO board, which has applications in all areas of the building and construction industry as a fireproof, antimicrobial, antibacterial, waterproof, and recyclable material
Through our investment in Experion, we have developed strains of cannabis for use across many medical conditions when our MMPR application is approved.
Through our affiliate IPS, we own a secure banking software which provides a pre-paid cash component for financial transactions. We would use a mobile app and a loyalty card which allows patients to easily purchase medical marijuana.
Through our subsidiaries iJuana Cannabis Inc. and N. Vine; and investment in Experion, the Company intends to grow, package and sell medical marijuana in Canada. These subsidiaries have no operations in this business area as of this date.
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Through our subsidiary NAB and N. Vine, the Company intends to develop customized THC extract oils and CBD extract oils, customized vaporizer flavors, sprays, creams and tinctures all related to the medical marijuana industry. These subsidiaries have no operations in this business area as of this date.
Through our affiliate Phytalytics and subsidiary N. Vine, the Company offers analytical and laboratory services for nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and plant based medicines including medical marijuana.
To date, we have not generated any significant revenues and we remain in the development stage. Our ability to pursue our business plan and generate revenues is subject to our ability to obtain additional financing, and we cannot give any assurance that we will be able to do so.
Market Plans and Strategies
Medical Marijuana
Health Canada in 2014 suggested there are over 41,000 patients registered, and by 2024, that number is projected to rise to over 450,000 patients.
Direct Sales to Consumers via Online or Telephone Channels
Upon registration, consumers in Canada will be able to directly and securely purchase or re-order the Company's products via the company's website which will be further enhanced through search engine optimization ("SEO") strategies. According to the regulations of Health Canada, only patients within Canada will be able to purchase these products through these channels.
In order for customers to register with the Company and order its products they must provide the following documents:
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the Company will ensure the highest level of security of its systems to ensure the confidentiality and security of customer and transactional information; system will be integrated with, a provider of technology solutions and support for commercial cannabis growing operations, for patient profiles, document storage and e-commerce functionalities. |
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the Company's website will provide the relevant and necessary information in order to educate and advise customers to make informed purchasing decisions. |
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Online channels can further be expanded into mobile channels to provide greater ease of access by customers to the Company's products. |
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Shipping will be completed by Canada Post Secured Shipping (the only approved carrier for Controlled Substances) requiring customer signature upon receipt of the product. |
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Per MMPR Section 5 "Packaging, Labelling and Shipping", shipments will include the following features: |
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Product will only be sent to the customer's home, shelter or the health care practitioner who provided the customer's medical document. |
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Container for shipping will have no smell or visible indicators for the product, tamper evident and child resistant. |
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Shipment will contain prescribed information about the product and client specific label. |
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Maximum package size will be 30 day supply or a maximum of 150g max per shipment. |
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Package will be clearly labelled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" as well as list the expiration date based on stability testing prior to shipping. |
The Company anticipates it will have additional revenue opportunities from merchandise sales, consulting, brand licensing, and proprietary technology and software licensing.
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Sales via Intermediaries (Medical Professionals)
The Company also intends to market and promote its medicinal marijuana product to health care professionals. The Company intends to work closely with medical professionals to provide educational and awareness training to ensure they understand the benefits of its products and incentivize professionals to recommend the Company's products to patients that may benefit from its use, the Company will also verify the physician is able to practice and is not prohibited from prescribing controlled substances and/or narcotics. Further verification will be made with the physician's office to ensure that the medical documentation and quantity is complete and correct. Medical professionals will be able to scan bar codes to place direct orders online or via the phone through a dedicated line.
Once the Company has been able to establish a stronger brand and gain recognition of its product quality, medical professionals can be strategically approached to expand this channel. However, it should be noted that intermediary channels are strongly dependent on brand and quality development and thus must be developed concurrently to optimize our strategy.
Competition
Marijuana Industry
The
Company has applied for Licensed Producer Status under the MMPR in Canada. As of
April 27, 2015, there are 24 Licensed Producers in Canada each intending to
produce medical marijuana.
Name(1) | Location | Private/Public | Trading Symbol |
ABcann Medicinals Inc.(2) | Ontario | Private | n/a |
Agripharm Corp. (2) | Ontario | Public(3) | TSX-V: MT |
Aphria | Ontario | Public | TSXV: APH |
Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. (2) | Alberta | Public(4) | CSE: ACB |
Bedrocan Canada Inc. NKA: Bedrocan Cannabis Corp. |
Ontario | Private | TSXV: BED |
Broken Coast Cannabis Ltd. | British Columbia | Private | n/a |
Canna Farms Ltd. | British Columbia | Private | n/a |
CanniMed Ltd. | Saskatchewan | Private | n/a |
CannTrust Inc.(2) | Ontario | Private | n/a |
Delta-9-Bio Tech LP | Manitoba | Private | n/a |
Hydropothecary(2) | Quebec | Private(5) | n/a |
In the Zone Produce Inc. | British Columbia | Private | n/a |
MariCann Inc. | Ontario | Private | n/a |
MedReleaf Corp. | Ontario | Private | n/a |
Mettrum Ltd. | Ontario | Public(6) | TSX-V: MT |
OrganiGram Inc. | New Brunswick | Public |
TSX-V: OGI OTC PK: OGRMF |
Prairie Plant Systems Inc. (2) | Saskatchewan | Private | n/a |
RedeCan Pharm(2) | Ontario | Private | n/a |
The Peace Naturals Project Inc. | Ontario | Private | n/a |
Thunderbird Biomedical Inc.(2) | British Columbia | Public(7) | TSX-V: TPI |
Tilray | British Columbia | Private | n/a |
Tweed Farms Inc. (2) | Ontario | Public(8) | TSXV: TWD |
Tweed Inc. | Ontario | Public(9) | TSXV: TWD |
Whistler Medical Marijuana Corp. | British Columbia | Private | n/a |
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Notes:
(1) | The list of current Licensed Producers is available on the Health Canada website at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/info/list-eng.php |
(2) | Licensed producers who are authorized to produce marijuana but are not authorized to sell to the public as other licensed producers on this list. |
(3) | Agripharm Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mettrum Ltd., a TSX-V listed company. This is Mettrum's second license under the MMPR. |
(4) | Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurora Cannabis Inc., a CSE company. |
(5) | Hydropothecary has a reverse takeover pending with BFK Capital Corp. TSX-V: BFK. Company will be listed on TSX-V on close of the transaction. |
(6) | Mettrum Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mettrum Health Corp., a TSX-V company. |
(7) | Thunderbird Biomedical Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Bird Pharma Inc., a TSX-V company. |
(8) | Tweed Farms Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tweed Marijuana Inc., a TSX-V company. |
(9) | Tweed Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tweed Marijuana Inc., a TSX-V company. |
A number of other entities have applications pending, or will seek to obtain Licensed Producer Status under the MMPR.
The differentiators between competitors are expected to be price, quality (smell/taste/appearance), organic purity (zero additive, pesticide, mold treatment or anti-biological), and production process. The cost of growing an inexpensive strain (i.e. mass market) is identical to growing premium strains and the crop risks are identical (disease, pests and infrastructure failure). The majority of firms with listed product often overlap in strains and strengths (THC/CBD).
Bioceutical Industry
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the bioceutical and nutraceutical industries are highly competitive and subject to significant and rapid technological change. Developments by our competitors may render our products obsolete or noncompetitive. Numerous companies compete in our market, many of which have greater size and financial, personnel, distribution and other resources greater than ours. Our principal competition in the distribution channels where we are marketing our current products and where we intend to market other products comes from a limited number of large nationally known manufacturers and many smaller manufacturers of nutraceutical supplements. In addition, large pharmaceutical companies compete with us on a limited basis in the nutraceutical supplement market. Increased competition from such companies could have a material adverse effect on us because such companies have greater financial and other resources available to them and possess distribution and marketing capabilities far greater than ours. We also face competition in mass market distribution channels from private label nutraceutical supplements offered by health and natural food store chains and drugstore chains. We cannot assure that we will be able to compete.
Intellectual Property
Patents
The proprietary nature of, and protection for, our product candidates, processes, and know-how are important to our business. Our success depends in part on our ability to protect the proprietary nature of our product candidates, technology, and know-how, to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights
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of others, and to prevent others from infringing our proprietary rights. We seek patent protection in Canada and internationally for our product candidates and other technology. Our policy is to patent or in-license the technology, inventions and improvements that we consider important to the development of our business. In addition to patent protection, we intend to use other means to protect our proprietary rights, including pursuing marketing or data exclusivity periods, orphan drug status, and similar rights that are available under regulatory provisions in certain countries, including the United States, Europe, Japan and China.
We also rely on trade secrets, know-how, and continuing innovation to develop and maintain our competitive position. We cannot be certain that patents will be granted with respect to any of our pending patent applications or with respect to any patent applications filed by us in the future, nor can we be sure that any of our existing patents or any patents granted to us in the future will be commercially useful in protecting our technology.
Despite these measures, any of our intellectual property and proprietary rights could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented, infringed or misappropriated, or such intellectual property and proprietary rights may not be sufficient to permit us to take advantage of current market trends or otherwise to provide competitive advantages.
Subsequent to the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company was granted a patent, which was originally acquired on April 16, 2009 from PRB and Pacific Bio.
The following table lists the intangible assets managed by the Company and the full value of the asset. The shares and cash paid by the Company for its part or full ownership of the asset are also listed:
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Acquisition Date | Items | Vendor Name | Fair Value | Shares issued | Cash paid |
April 16, 2009 | Patents | PRB and Pacific Bio | $ 500,000 | $ 5,000,000 | $ - |
May 17, 2011 | Formulae | Dr. Samuel Brant LLC | 125,000 | 200,000 | - |
May 17, 2011 | Formulae | Biocell Labs | 125,000 | 200,000 | - |
February 29, 2012 | Licenses (77 NPNs) |
Animo Wellness Corporation |
50,000 |
100,000 |
25,000 |
July 10, 2012 | Licenses (1 NPN) | - | 3,188 | - | 3,188 |
August 15, 2012 |
Licenses (16 NPNs) |
Sci-Natural Wellness Corporation |
56,000 | - | 56,000 |
August 15, 2012 | Licenses (11 NPNs) | Northern Vine Canada Inc. | 7,143 | - | - |
December 27, 2012 | Licenses to the Bio-Pharma patent license |
Vertical Designs Ltd. |
500,000 |
6,000,000 |
- |
March 28, 2013 |
Formulae |
Dr. Paula Brown |
78,000 |
400,000 |
- |
September 30, 2013 | Patents - abandoned | PRB and Pacific Bio |
(250,000) |
- | - |
February 24, 2014 |
Licenses - innovative MgO products |
Jiangsu Jiahui New Material Co. Ltd. |
21,120 |
110,000 |
2,420 |
March 12, 2014 |
Formulae |
Green-Gro Garden Products Ltd. |
257,840 |
315,000 |
5,840 |
April 7, 2014 | Licenses | Phytalytics | 1,245,812 | 827,657 | 88,782 |
August 6, 2014 |
Licenses |
Terrasphere |
109,500 |
- |
109,500 |
October 1, 2014 | Trademarks | Oliver Hunt |
309 |
- |
309 |
October 29, 2014 | Formulae | Empirical Labs, Inc |
2,227 |
- |
2,227 |
November 28, 2014 | Trademarks | Oliver Hunt |
215 |
- |
215 |
November 30, 2014 | Trademarks | Oliver Hunt |
280 |
- |
280 |
Total | $ 2,831,634 | $ 13,152,657 | $ 293,761 |
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With respect to any patents that may issue in the United States and Europe, we may also be entitled to obtain a patent term extension to extend the patent expiration date.
Trademarks
As of the date of this prospectus, we have three trademarks.
Other
We rely upon unpatented trade secrets, know-how, and continuing technological innovation to develop and maintain our competitive position. We seek to protect our ownership of know-how and trade secrets through an active program of legal mechanism including assignments, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research collaborations, and licenses.
Government Regulation
Medical Marihuana Production in Canada
On July 30, 2001, the Government of Canada implemented the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) under subsection 55(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which defines the circumstances and the manner in which marijuana can be used in Canada for medical purposes. The MMAR and regulations granted access to marijuana for Canadians suffering from symptoms (pain, muscle spasms, nausea, and weight loss) related to multiple sclerosis, cancer, HIV, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, arthritis or other debilitating symptoms as determined by a medical doctor.
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On June 7, 2013 the Canadian regulations concerning the production and sale of medical marijuana were amended by the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) which permit licensing commercial growers beginning April 1, 2014, while eliminating provisions for its production on a personal-use basis. Applications for personal-use production ceased to be processed as of October 1, 2013 and, individuals authorized to possess medical marihuana under the MMPR must transition to the new licensed producer regime.
The revised regulations create conditions for a commercial industry responsible for medical marijuana production and distribution, by eliminating small-scale, personal-use production. Commercial growers can now submit applications to Health Canada for the production of medical marijuana and, if licensed, supply patients who qualify for the product at a price established by market forces and at the discretion of producers.
The MMPR only permits the sale of dried marihuana; the production of concentrated or edible forms (oils, resins, teas or infusions) is not permitted. On March 21, 2014, the Court of Appeal of the Province of British Columbia ruled with R v. Owen Edward Smith that the MMPR`s restriction on the production of edible marihuana products for medicinal purposes is unconstitutional. It is expected that the court`s decision will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada where, if it is affirmed, would compel the Government of Canada to regulate access to edible medical marihuana products.
Other relevant requirements for applicants and licensed producers under the MMPR include:
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production facilities may only be located indoors(greenhouses are also acceptable); |
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production facilities must meet specified advanced security requirements to prevent and detect unauthorized access; |
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producers may not operate storefronts; |
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producers may not wholesale products except to other licensed producers; they must sell directly to authorized consumers or, if requested, to their physicians; |
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producers must notify their local government, local police force and local fire officials of their intention to apply to Health Canada, so local authorities know of their proposed location and activities. Producers are also required to communicate with local authorities whenever there is a change in the status of their license; |
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producers must comply with all federal, provincial/territorial and municipal laws and by-laws, including municipal zoning by-laws; |
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there are no applicable federal fees payable regarding the application or maintenance of the license to produce marihuana under the MMPR; |
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producer must have an employee designated as a quality assurance person responsible for assuring the quality of the dried marihuana, before it is provided for sale. This employee must have the training, experience and technical knowledge related to the proposed licensed activities and the MMPR; and |
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applicants must submit a detailed description of their proposed record keeping methods. This must describe the process used for recording transactions relating to licensed activities, including maintaining records of transactions and dealings with both suppliers and clients. |
Other aspects of the MMPR relevant to our business include:
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The MMPR contain no limitations on the conditions for which a health care practitioner can support the use of marijuana for medical purposes; |
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The MMPR imposes no limit on the number of production licenses; |
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There are no restrictions under the new MMPR on the daily marihuana that may be prescribed, there is an individual possession cap of the lesser of 150 grams or 30 times the daily amount. If an individual has a daily amount of 2 grams per day, their possession cap would be 60 grams. |
To date, Health Canada has not published or established any timelines or detailed procedures for the processing, evaluation or vetting of applications to obtain a producer license under the MMPR. Based on third party public information, we estimate that applications will be processed within 6 to 18 months from submission. Following acknowledgement of a complete application, applicant producers are subject to interviews, site visits and other due diligence procedures at the discretion of Health Canada.
Licensed Products under the MMPR are required to report of the following additional information to the Office of Controlled Substances of Health Canada on a monthly basis, unless otherwise stated:
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the total amount of dried marihuana (in kilograms) produced in the reporting period; |
2. |
the total amount of dried marihuana (in kilograms) sold to the following during the reporting period: |
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Registered clients; |
(b) |
Other licensed producers; |
(c) |
Licensed dealers; and |
(d) |
Other clients; |
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the total number of persons that were registered clients of the Company at the end of the reporting period, including only those persons whose registrations were valid on the last day of the reporting period, and the total number of persons that were registered as new clients of the Company during the reporting period; |
4. |
the number of registered clients who tried to register with the Company, but could not be registered, regardless of the reason and the number of clients who placed orders or tried to place orders that could not be filled, regardless of the reason; |
5. |
the total amount of dried marihuana (in kilograms) as of the final day of the reporting period; |
6. |
the total amount of dried marihuana (in kilograms) that the Company imported and exported during the reporting period; |
7. |
the total amount of dried marihuana (in grams) lost and/or stolen and destroyed during the reporting period; |
8. |
the total number of shipments sent to the following during the reporting period: |
(a) |
Registered clients; |
(b) |
Other licensed producers; |
(c) |
Licensed dealers; and |
(d) |
Other clients; |
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the total number of shipments sent to the following in each province and territory. |
(a) |
Registered clients; |
(b) |
Other licensed producers; |
(c) |
Licensed dealers; and |
(d) |
Other clients; |
10. |
the average and median daily amount of dried marihuana (in grams) supported by Health Care Professionals to be used by the registered clients of the Company; |
11. |
the average and median shipment size (in grams) sent to registered clients during the reporting period; |
12. |
the ten highest and ten lowest amounts of dried marihuana shipped to registered clients in the reporting period (The name or other information of the registered client must not be identified.); |
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the total number of shipments of dried marihuana to registered clients in various defined ranges (in grams); and |
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a list of all physicians and all nurse practitioners who provided a medical document for a registered client in the reporting period, and include the following information for each: |
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the location; and |
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Marihuana Production in the United States
Our Company is focused on the Medical Marihuana Industry in Canada supported by the Canadian Federal Government and administered by Health Canada under the MMPR. Our Company is following the strict guidelines outlined regarding security, quality control and safety of the product under the current federal MMPR program.
In the United States it is still illegal under federal law to grow, cultivate and sell medical or adult use marijuana. However, 23 states have approved medical marihuana for use and two states have approved adult use regulations. The United States Federal government justice department has released memo's that will respect the individual states where strict guidelines are followed and enforced so the health, safety and security are protected by state authorities. If the individual state framework fails to protect the public the Federal government will act in enforcing the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and the DEA will enforce the federal law.
As at the date of this registration statement, our Company has not entered into any prospective or definitive arrangements to produce or distribute marihuana products in the United States. However, our Company continually reviews opportunities in the medical marihuana sector in both Canada and the United States.
Other Regulations
We are also subject to numerous federal, provincial, state and local laws relating to such matters as safe working conditions, manufacturing practices, environmental protection, fire hazard control, and disposal of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. We may incur significant costs to comply with such laws and regulations now or in the future.
Research and Development
Our subsidiary BLI specializes in research and development of botanicals for out-licensing our proprietary formulas to third parties.
We anticipate our subsidiaries NAB and N. Vine; and our investment in Experion, will conduct further research and development to increase production efficiencies, advance new medicinal marijuana strains and formulate compositions for sprays, creams and tinctures for sale.
As of September 30, 2014, the Company has spent $129,057 on research and development (September 30, 2013 - $123,559). The research and development expenses incurred in 2013 and 2012 are directly related to the activities of BLI.
Employees
As of April 27, 2015, our staff included one person, comprised of one full time employee. We primarily use the services of sub-contractors and consultants for our business operations.
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Our employee is not part of a labor union or covered by collective bargaining agreement. We consider our relationship with our employee to be good. Our company uses a cost-effective business model, only retaining top management as company employees or dedicated consultants, and drawing upon other consultants to advance our development programs. As of April 27, 2015, our management consisted of our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, tech advisor and global product development advisor.
Environmental Laws
As of the date of this prospectus, the Company is in compliant with local
environmental laws. The Company has no reason to believe it is in violation of
any environmental laws both provincially and federally.
The Company leases a 3742 square foot office in Langley, British Columbia, from Toro Holdings Ltd. The lease is for a 3-year term ending October 31, 2015 unless otherwise renewed. In 2015, the Company will pay $36,291 under the lease agreement.
The Company sub-leases a 16,200 square foot facility from Crimson Opportunities Ltd., which is owned by Rene David. The facility is located in Squamish, British Columbia and is zoned for medical marijuana production. Until the Company secures a license, the facility will be used to manufacture and warehouse its proprietary Biocube systems. Once a license has been granted, the facility will be used to grow medical marijuana, as well as being converted to house up to 28 Biocube systems, an in-house laboratory, and a vault area for the secure storage of cannabis. Two additional buildings on the 6.5 acre property could also be used to expand cultivation to 254,000 square feet. The lease is for a 5-year term ending May 31, 2019 unless otherwise renewed. The Company will pay approximately $437,400 annually under the lease.
The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Animo Wellness Corporation, which conducts business through Medical Marijuana Labs, entered into a 5-year lease with PurGenesis Technologies, Inc. for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of lab and production space at a cost of $120,000 in annual gross rent. The facility is located in the Province of Quebec. The Company intends to produce medical marijuana in this facility. Amino Wellness Corporation changed its name to iJuana Cannabis Inc. on January 28, 2014.
The current directors and officers of the Company are listed below. Directors are generally elected at an annual general meeting of
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shareholders and hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders, or until their successors are elected and qualified executive officers are elected by directors and serve at the Board's discretion.
Name | Age | Position | Date Appointed | Number of Common Shares |
William Fleming(1) Nova Scotia, Canada |
48 | President, CEO and Director | June 18, 2014 | 350,000 |
Mike Withrow(2)(3) British Columbia, Canada |
52 | International Business Advisor | April 30, 2011 | 3,423,300(4) |
Tim Fealey(2) California, United States |
70 | Director and Global Product Development Advisor | April 30, 2011 | 69,000(5) |
Douglas Sorocco(2) Oklahoma, United States |
44 | Director | April 30, 2011 | 118,400(6) |
Emanuel Montenegrino Ontario, Canada |
59 | Director | June 18, 2014 | 90,000 |
Rene David British Columbia, Canada |
45 | CFO and COO | November 19, 2013 |
853,488 |
Guy Dancosse Quebec, Canada |
71 | Director | September 16, 2014 | 50,000(7) |
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(1) | Mr. Fleming was appointed CEO of the Company effective February 1, 2015. | |
(2) | Member of Audit Committee. Mr. Withrow resigned as an officer of the Company effective February 1, 2015. He will be replaced on the Audit Committee in the upcoming quarter. | |
(3) | Mr. Withrow resigned from his position as CEO, President and Director effective February 1, 2015. | |
(4) | Does not include options to purchase 300,000 Common Shares and warrants to purchase 555,556 Common Shares. | |
(5) | Does not include options to purchase 275,000 Common Shares and warrants to purchase 600,000 Common Shares. . | |
(6) | Does not include options to purchase 375,000 Common Shares and warrants to purchase 40,000 Common Shares. | |
(7) | Does not include options to purchase 100,000 Common Shares. |
William "Bill" Fleming
Mr. William "Bill" James Fleming has an extensive business background with national and international companies. Mr. Fleming has been VP E-Commerce for Bermuda based GlobeNet Communications, presently a Co-Founder of Goose Bay Capital Corporation and is the CFO and Director of NWest Energy Corporation. Mr. Fleming is the Founder of Mernova Medicinal Inc., an Aboriginal owned company focused on becoming a Canadian producer of legal marijuana. Mr. Fleming also has served with senior executive teams dealing with equity and debt financings. Mr. Fleming is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and a recipient of the ROTP Military Scholarship.
Mike Withrow
Mr. Mike Withrow is founder of North American BioExtracts Inc., an extraction technology equipment company and Biocell Labs Inc. and has served as VP of Business Development in two nutracuetical companies: Canadian Pacific Algae Inc. and Canadian Pacific Vital Plankton. He brings an in-depth
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knowledge of supplement innovation, ingredients, is well connected in the ingredients and natural health product industry. Mike is a valued member of any team and is capable of managing intellectual property, ingredient research, extraction technologies, and formulation. He also has a keen understanding of animal and human testing, grant funding, and product and market development of a company's nutraceutical ingredient and finished product strategies. Mike is a board member of a publicly traded mining and exploration company and is a board Member of the Saskatoon Berry Council of Canada. During the past five years, Mr. Withrow was also a director of Newton Gold Corp., a TSXV junior resource company.
Mr. Withrow continues to consult to nutracuetical companies and has been instrumental in helping companies in very different industries receive over $3,800,000 in grant money. He was a founding partner of BFuel Canada Ltd., a planned bio-diesel facility in Lethbridge AB. Prior to BFuel Mike co-founded CBN Systems Inc., a company that unified and patented all known color spaces via the "CBN Code" and linked spectrophotometry to user friendly designer software and a colour formulation system. Early in his career Mike founded PowerTrader Inc., which was the first company to offer real-time financial data via a stand-alone MS Windows platform and on the Internet. Prior to that Mike was a floor trader on the Vancouver Stock Exchange.
Terrence (Tim) Fealey
Dr. Tim Fealey is a partner at OTC Nutrition LLC and formerly held the position of Senior VP Global Food and Beverage Strategic Planning for The Proctor and Gamble Company. Additionally, he has had senior R&D and Strategic leadership responsibilities with The Coca-Cola Company and recently served as Senior VP Chief Innovation Officer of Martek Bioscience Corporation, a leading nutrition biotechnology company based in Maryland, USA. Dr. Fealey has over 30 years of combined R&D and general management experience in all aspects of technology management and global strategic planning. He brings extensive business experience, knowledge, and a broad network, both private companies and public institutions, of personal contacts in all regions of the world. Dr. Fealey was a key contributor to the highly successful global expansion of the Pringles brand as well as other well-known consumer product brands. He has extensive experience in the business of foods and beverages including suppliers and external capabilities and to the global academic and regulatory communities. Dr. Fealey holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Georgetown University and MBA from University of Chicago.
Douglas Sorocco
Mr. Douglas Sorocco practices law in the areas of intellectual property, technology, licensing, life sciences and patents and is involved in counseling and transactional work involving all aspects of intellectual property. He is ranked among Oklahoma's top intellectual property practitioners by the highly regarded Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Sorocco was recently selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers--Rising Stars Edition (2010).
Mr. Sorocco's scientific background has focused on all areas of biotechnology and life sciences (including molecular biology, cell biology, glycobiology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, virology, and genetics; pharmaceutical compositions; molecular diagnostics and techniques; medical devices and equipment) as well as chemistry and chemical engineering.
Mr. Sorocco has significant experience in providing strategic and tactical intellectual property counsel to individual clients, universities, large pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies, and start-up biotechnology companies. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Oklahoma City University School of Law and the Physiology Department at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center.
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Emanuel "Manny" Montenegrino
Mr. Emanuel (Manny) Montenegrino is the President and CEO of Think Sharp Inc., Think Sharp Inc. is an invaluable service to corporate clients who seek expeditious, creative solutions for their business objectives while facing government barriers. Mr. Montenegrino was previously Chair of the Government Relations Group at Lang Michener LLP, now McMillan LLP and has 32 years' experience as a business lawyer.
Rene David
Mr. Rene David has over 20 years of experience in real estate development, finance, and business strategy. He started his career at VanCity, Canada's largest Credit Union as a real estate developer and then went into investment banking in Western Canada. He later expanded his interests to include the resource, food and water industries, and assisting corporations who are dealing with the globalization of local sources. In his normal course of duties, Mr. David's responsibilities include internal financial controls and analysis, procurement and contracts management. His continuous review of operating and capital plans is geared towards improving the internal controls and financial best practices in order to deliver highest value product and strong company values.
Guy Dancosse
Mr. Guy Dancosse, Q.C. has extensive experience in arbitration, negotiation and
mediation, nationally and internationally, in many areas of business, including
the public sector. He has appeared before Courts of all jurisdictions in Canada.
He acted as counsel in commercial arbitration, both nationally and
internationally (International Chamber of Commerce). He also served as
Arbitrator in commercial cases in Canada. Finally, he acted as counsel, and as
party appointed Arbitrator in Labour and Employment matters across Canada, and
in the United States.
He was part of Canadian Task Forces and Inquiry Commissions (Pilotage in the St.
Lawrence River and Native Land Claims), and also headed World Bank and African
Development Bank missions with mandates to review and recommend reforms to the
legal and judicial systems of countries in Africa (Tanzania - Chad).
He served in the Canadian Foreign Service as a foreign service officer posted in
Washington, D.C. and worked at General Dynamics' legal department (Canadair and
Flextrack Nodwell) on their international aircraft sales programs.
He has undergone post-graduate training in mediation and arbitration at Harvard
University, Boston, and is a member of the Advisory Board for Groupe Ocean Inc.
and the Board of Directors for the Royal Canadian Mint. He is also a member of
the Canadian Arbitration Committee of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
(Paris). He has completed the Directors Education Program at Rotman School of
Management in Toronto, jointly developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors
(ICD) and the Rotman School of Management to help board directors clarify their
mission and fully exercise their leadership potential as a Board member.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any of the executive officers and directors. Each director is elected at our annual meeting of shareholders, if management deems it advisable to hold an annual
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meeting of shareholders, and holds office for a term of one year, or until his successor is elected and qualified.
Cease Trade Orders or Bankruptcies
To the knowledge of the Company, no director of the Company is or has been, within the past 10 years, a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any Company that:
(a) | was subject to an order that was issued while the proposed director was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or |
(b) | was subject to an order that was issued after the proposed director ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer. |
To the knowledge of the Company, no proposed director of the Company is or has been, within the past 10 years, a director or executive officer of any Company that, while that person was acting in that capacity or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.
Individual Bankruptcies
To the knowledge of the Company, no proposed director of the Company has, within the past 10 years, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the proposed director.
Penalties or Sanctions
To the knowledge of the Company, no proposed director has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority, or has been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable securityholder in deciding whether to vote for a proposed director.
The following disclosure of all direct and indirect compensation provided to certain executive officers and directors for, or in connection with, services they have provided to the Company or a subsidiary of the Company.
Summary Compensation Table for Named Executive Officers
The following summary compensation tables set forth information concerning the annual and long-term compensation for services in all capacities to our Company for the year ended September 30, 2014 of those persons who were, at September 30, 2014: (i) the principal executive officer (Mike Withrow); (ii) the principal financial officer (Rene David) and (iii) the two other most highly compensated executive
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officers of the Company, whose annual base salary and bonus compensation was in excess of US $100,000 (none):
Name and Position | Year |
Salary ($) |
Stock-based Awards ($) |
Option-based Awards ($)(1) |
Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation |
Pension Value ($) |
All Other Compensation ($) |
Total ($) |
Mike Withrow Former President, CEO and acting CFO(2) |
2014 | 172,134 | Nil | 2,226,591 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 2,398,725 |
2013 | 142,500 | Nil | 14,549 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 157,049 | |
2012 | 120,000 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 120,000 | |
Rene David CFO and COO(3) |
2014 | 127,425 | Nil | 983,105 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 1,110,530 |
2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Notes:
(1) | The Black Scholes valuation methodology was used to determine value on the date of grant. |
(2) | Mr. Withrow resigned as President, CEO and Director of the Company effective February 1, 2015. Mr. Withrow was the acting CFO of the Company from September 11, 2011 until November 18, 2013. |
(3) | Mr. Rene David was appointed the CFO and COO of the Company on November 19, 2013. |
The compensation amounts reported as option-based awards in the above table represent the estimated grant date fair value of the stock options granted during the year. All of these stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Common Shares on the date of grant. The amounts reported do not represent the net cash proceeds received by the individuals from the exercise of stock options.
General Compensation Strategy
The Company has, as of yet, no significant revenues from operations and often operates with limited financial resources to ensure that funds are available to complete strategic acquisitions and to develop its products. As a result, the directors of the Company have to consider not only the financial situation of the Company at the time of the determination of executive compensation, but also the estimated financial situation of the Company in the mid and long term. An important element of executive compensation is that of stock options and incentive and performance share bonuses, which do not require cash disbursements by the Company.
Remuneration plays an important role in attracting, motivating, rewarding and retaining knowledgeable and skilled individuals to the Company's management team. The main objectives the Company hopes to achieve through its compensation arrangements are:
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The key elements of executive compensation awarded by the Company are: (i) base consulting fees/salary; (ii) potential annual and other incentive awards; (iii) potential performance based incentive awards; and (iv) incentive stock options. The goal of the Company's executive compensation system is to attract, motivate and retain the best talent possible while at the same time being fair to its shareholders. As the Company continues to establish itself as a viable business, the Board has created and expects to continue to create a comprehensive set of business performance metrics or industry standard benchmarks to determine executive compensation. Variables that factor into establishing its executive compensation system include, but are not limited to, the following, which are set out in no particular order:
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Executive Compensation Agreements
Consulting Agreement - Michael Withrow (former President, CEO & Director)
Mr. Withrow was appointed as the President and CEO of the Company on February 1, 2011. On January 10, 2011, Mr. Withrow entered into a consulting agreement with the Company pursuant to which he was engaged as an advisor to the Company. This agreement was subsequently terminated and superseded by an executive consulting agreement dated effective May 1, 2011, as amended January 1, 2014 between the Company and Chiron Capital Inc. (the "Withrow Agreement") with respect to his executive positions held with the Company since February 1, 2011. Mr. Withrow resigned as President and CEO of the Company effective February 1, 2015. He remains a director and a consultant to the Company.
Pursuant to the terms of the Withrow Agreement, Mr. Withrow initially received $120,000 per annum plus applicable HST/GST, which has subsequently been increased to $175,000 per annum plus applicable GST. In addition, from and after January 1, 2014, Mr. Withrow is entitled to receive an incentive bonus of 500,000 Common Shares upon each MMPR license and/or a controlled substance license being granted by Health Canada to the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, or upon the Company or a subsidiary otherwise acquiring an MMPR license and/or controlled substance license, which number of shares may be pro rated in certain circumstances where the Company or a subsidiary does not own a 100% interest in
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the entity holding such license. Mr. Withrow is also entitled to receive additional variable performance bonuses, incentive shares and/or stock options, at the sole discretion of the Board. In the event the Company provides a benefits package to its consultants and employees, then Mr. Withrow is also entitled to receive benefits thereunder. All reasonable documented expenses incurred by Mr. Withrow in connection with his duties are also reimbursed by the Company.
Mr. Withrow may terminate the Withrow Agreement at any time by providing the Company with 60 days' written notice. The Company may, at any time, terminate the Withrow Agreement for cause, without notice and without liability for any claim, action or demand. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Company may terminate the Agreement by paying to Mr. Withrow a lump sum amount equal to three months' salary plus one additional month's salary for each full year of service provided by Mr. Withrow (up to a maximum of 12 months' salary), plus any other amounts owed by the Company to Mr. Withrow under the Withrow Agreement at the time of termination.
In the event that Withrow Agreement is terminated within 12 months of a change in control of the Company, then Mr. Withrow will be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to nine months' salary. In addition, the Company is required to pay all accrued but unpaid consulting fees and bonuses owing to Mr. Withrow, and any previously issued but unvested options granted to Mr. Withrow vest immediately on termination and remain exercisable for the period of time as is permitted under the Option Plan.
Consulting Agreement - Crimson Opportunities Ltd. (Rene David - CFO & COO)
On November 19, 2013, Rene David was appointed as the CFO and Chief Operations Officer ("COO") of the Company. Pursuant to an executive consulting agreement with Crimson Opportunities Ltd. ("Crimson") dated October 1, 2013, as amended January 1, 2014 (the "Crimson Agreement"), Crimson was engaged to provide management consulting services, including the services of Rene David to act as the CFO and COO of the Company.
Pursuant to the terms of the Crimson Agreement, Crimson receives $125,000 per annum plus applicable GST, Crimson is entitled to receive an incentive bonus of 400,000 Common Shares upon each MMPR license and/or a controlled substance license being granted by Health Canada to the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, or upon the Company or a subsidiary otherwise acquiring an MMPR license and/or controlled substance license, which number of shares may be pro rated in certain circumstances where the Company or a subsidiary does not own a 100% interest in the entity holding such license. Pursuant to the Crimson Agreement, Crimson is also entitled to receive 1,000,000 incentive stock options, as follows: (i) 250,000 options upon execution of the Crimson Agreement (which options have been granted); (ii) 250,000 options upon the completion of a $400,000 financing (which options have been granted); (iii) 250,000 options upon the completion of a $1,000,000 financing (which options have been granted); and (iv) 250,000 options upon the announcement by Health Canada that the Company or one of its subsidiaries is a licensed producer under MMPR. Crimson is also entitled to additional variable performance bonuses, incentive shares and/or stock options, at the sole discretion of the Board. All reasonable documented expenses incurred by Crimson in connection with providing services under the Crimson Agreement are also reimbursed by the Company.
Crimson may terminate the Crimson Agreement at any time by providing the Company with three months' written notice until September 30, 2014 and thereafter by providing six months' notice. The Company may, at any time, terminate the Crimson Agreement for cause or upon the death or disability of Rene David, without notice and without liability for any claim, action or demand.
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Incentive Plan Awards for Executive Officers of the Company
Outstanding Option-Based Awards
The following table (and notes thereto) states the names of each person who is a Named Executive Officer, and the value of all compensation provided for the most recently completed financial year of the Company ended September 30, 2014.
Name | Option-based Awards | Share-based Awards | |||||
Number of securities underlying unexercised options |
Option exercise price ($) |
Option expiration date |
Value of unexercised in-the-money options(1) ($) |
Number of shares that have not vested | Market or payout value of share-based awards that have not vested | ||
Mike Withrow(2) | 300,000 | 0.35 | May 12, 2016 | $7,500 | N/A | N/A | |
Rene David(3) | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
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The value of "in-the-money-options" is calculated based on the difference between the market value of the Company's Common Shares underlying the options at the end of the most recently completed financial year and the exercise price of the options. The last trading price of the Company's Common Shares on the CSE as of September 30, 2014 was $0.375 per share. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 3,230,000 stock options, with an estimated fair value of $2,226,591 were granted by the Company to Mr. Withrow and Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 2,315,000 stock options, with an estimated fair value of $983,105 were granted by the Company to Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. David. |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 890,000 options were exercised by Mike Withrow directly or through a company controlled by Mr. Withrow.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 550,000 options were exercised by Rene David directly or through a company controlled by Rene David.
The Company did not have a long-term incentive plan pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation intended to serve as an incentive for performance (whereby performance is measured by reference to financial performance or the price of the Company's securities) was paid or distributed to the Named Executive Officers during the most recently completed financial year.
The significant terms of the Option Plan, pursuant to which all current option-based awards have been granted to executive officers of the Company are set out below under the heading "Equity Compensation Plan" below.
There was no re-pricing of stock options under the Option Plan or otherwise during the Company's most recently completed financial year ended September 30, 2014.
Pension Plan Benefits for Executives of Company
As of April 27, 2015 and as at the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company did not maintain any defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans or deferred compensation plans.
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Termination and Change of Control Benefits and Employment Contracts
As at April 27, 2015, the Company had the following plans or arrangements whereby NEOs could be compensated in the event of such NEO's resignation, retirement or other termination of employment, or in the event of a change of control of the Company:
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Pursuant to the terms of the Withrow Agreement, which includes amendments made subsequent to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, in the event the Company terminates the Withrow Agreement for other than cause, subject to the change of control provisions contained in the agreement, the Company is required to pay Mr. Withrow a lump sum amount equal to three months' salary plus one additional month's salary for each full year of service provided by Mr. Withrow (up to a maximum of 12 months' salary), plus any other amounts owed by the Company to Mr. Withrow under the Withrow Agreement at the time of termination. In the event that the Withrow Agreement is terminated within 12 months of a change in control of the Company, then Mr. Withrow will be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to nine months' salary. In addition, the Company is required to pay all accrued but unpaid consulting fees and bonuses owing to Mr. Withrow, and any previously issued but unvested options granted to Mr. Withrow vest immediately on termination and remain exercisable for the period of time as is permitted under the Option Plan. |
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in the event that an optionee is dismissed from employment or services for cause, all options granted to the optionee terminate without right to exercise same immediately upon such dismissal; |
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in the event that an optionee ceases to be employed/engaged by the Company other than by reason of death or dismissal for cause, the expiry date of all options granted to such optionee will be 30 days from the date the optionee ceases to be employed with/provide services to the Company and the expiry date otherwise applicable to such options, but only to the extent that such options are vested at the date the optionee ceases to be so employed/provide services to the Company; and |
(iii) | in the case of the death of an optionee, any vested options held by him or her at the date of death will become exercisable by the optionee's lawful personal representatives, heirs or executors until the earlier of one year after the date of death of such optionee and the date of expiration of the term otherwise applicable to such option. |
Director Compensation
The Company has five directors as at April 27, 2015.
The Company has no arrangements, standard or otherwise, pursuant to which directors are compensated by the Company for their services in their capacity as directors, or for committee participation or involvement in special assignments during the most recently completed financial year or subsequently, up to and including the date of this registration statement.
The Company grants stock options to directors pursuant to the terms of the Option Plan (see "Equity Compensation Plan" below for details). The purpose of granting such stock options is to assist the Company in compensating, attracting, retaining, and motivating the directors of the Company and to align the personal interests of such persons to that of Shareholders.
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Director Compensation Table
The following table (and notes thereto) states the names of each director, who is not also a Named Executive Officer, and the value of all compensation provided for the most recently completed financial year of the Company ended September 30, 2014.
Name(1) |
Fees earned ($) |
Share-based awards ($) |
Option-based awards ($)(2) |
Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) |
Pension value ($) |
All Other Compensation ($) |
Total ($) |
Tim Fealey | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 104,182 | 104,182 |
Douglas Sorocco | Nil | Nil | 357,306 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 357,306 |
Robert Hedley(3) | Nil | Nil | 89,326 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 89,326 |
Guy Dancosse | 15,000 | Nil | 20,422 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 35,422 |
Emanuel Montenegrino | 19,000 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 110,860 | 129,860 |
William Fleming | 19,000 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 19,000 |
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The Black Scholes valuation methodology was used to determine the value on the date of grant. |
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Mr. Robert Hedley resigned as a Director of the Company effective February 16, 2015. |
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, $53,000 in director's fees were paid to directors of the Company for services in their capacity as directors of the Company and $215,042 was paid to directors of the Company for consultant services in their capacity as directors of the Company.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid Mr. Tim Fealey $8,000/month for providing senior industry advisory services to the Company pursuant to a consulting agreement dated March 1, 2012 (the "Fealey Agreement"). The term of the Fealey Agreement is for three years and may be extended upon written notice at least 5 days prior to the expiry date. The Fealey Agreement will not expire unless terminated by Mr. Fealey.
A private company, owned by Mr. Hedley, Hedley Enterprises Ltd. ("HEL"), a Canadian distributer of natural health products, entered into a distribution agreement with the Company on April 20, 2012, whereby HEL was granted the exclusive right to purchase, resell and distribute various health products, including certain nitric oxide natural products that may be manufactured by the Company during the term of the agreement. The term of the agreement is for five years, renewable at the sole discretion of the Company. No consideration was paid to Mr. Hedley pursuant to this agreement during the financial year ended September 30, 2014.
A law firm of which Mr. Sorocco is a 1/3 partner provides legal services to the Company from time to time.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid this law firm $75,618 (fiscal year ended September 30, 3013: $33,150). Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable expenditures incurred in performing their duties as directors.
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Directors are also entitled to participate in the Option Plan (see "Equity Compensation Plans" below for details), which is designed to give each option holder an interest in preserving and maximizing shareholder value in the longer term. Individual grants are determined by an assessment of each individual director's current and expected future performance, level of responsibilities and the importance of his position and contribution to the Company.
Incentive Plan Awards for Non-Executive Directors
Outstanding Option-Based Awards - Non-Executive Directors
The following table provides the option-based awards outstanding to the non-executive directors of the Company as of September 30, 2014.
Name | Option-based Awards | Share-based Awards | ||||
Number of securities underlying unexercised options |
Option exercise price ($) |
Option expiration date |
Value of unexercised in-the-money options(1) ($) |
Number of shares that have not vested | Market or payout value of share-based awards that have not vested | |
Tim Fealey | 200,000 | 0.35 | May 12, 2016 | $5,000 | N/A | N/A |
75,000 | 0.10 | Dec. 24, 2017 | $20,625 | N/A | N/A | |
Douglas Sorocco | 100,000 | 0.35 | May 12, 2016 | $2,500 | N/A | N/A |
75,000 | 0.10 | Dec. 24, 2017 | $20,625 | N/A | N/A | |
200,000 | 0.64 | July 22, 2019 | $53,000 | N/A | N/A | |
Robert Hedley(2) | 50,000 | 0.64 | July 22, 2019 | $13,250 | N/A | N/A |
Guy Dancosse | 100,000 | 0.33 | Sept. 16, 2019 | $4,500 | N/A | N/A |
Emanuel Montenegrino | 0 | N/A | N/A | $0 | N/A | N/A |
William Fleming | 0 | N/A | N/A | $0 | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
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(1) |
The value of "in-the-money-options" is calculated based on the difference between the market value of the Company's Common Shares underlying the options at the end of the most recently completed financial year and the exercise price of the options. The last trading price of the Company's Common Shares on the CSE as of September 30, 2014 was $0.375 per share. |
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Mr. Robert Hedley resigned as a Director of the Company effective February 16, 2015. |
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Option-Based Awards - Directors
The following table summarizes the value of incentive plan awards vested or earned by non-NEO directors as of September 30, 2014.
Name |
Option-based awards - Value vested during the year(1) ($) |
Share-based awards - Value vested during the year ($) |
Non-equity incentive plan compensation - Value earned during the year ($) |
Tim Fealey | $25,625 | N/A | N/A |
Douglas Sorocco | $76,125 | N/A | N/A |
Robert Hedley(2) | $13,250 | N/A | N/A |
Guy Dancosse | $4,500 | N/A | N/A |
Emanuel Montenegrino | N/A | N/A | N/A |
William Fleming | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
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(1) |
Value vested or earned during the year means the aggregate dollar value that would have been realized if the options under the option-based award had been exercised on the vesting date. This amount is calculated by determining the difference between the market price of the underlying securities at exercise and the exercise or base price of the options under the option-based award on the vesting date. |
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(2) |
Mr. Robert Hedley resigned as a Director of the Company effective February 16, 2015. |
Pension Plan Benefits - Directors
The Company does not have a pension plan that provides for payments to the directors at, following or in connection with retirement.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
We have no long-term incentive plans other than the stock option plan described below:
The following table sets out securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of September 30, 2014.
Plan Category | Number of Securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
Equity compensation plans approved by Shareholders (Option Plan)(1) | 2,575,000 | $0.17 | 283,408 |
Equity compensation plans not approved by Shareholder | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Note:
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(1) |
The aggregate number of Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of all options granted under the Option Plan shall not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares from time to time. |
2012 Incentive Stock Option Plan
The Company maintains a stock option plan dated for reference June 18, 2012 (the "Option Plan") for its directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Option Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual general meeting held on July 23, 2012. As of the date of April 27, 2015, the Company has 3,123,100 stock options outstanding (4.48% of the issued capital as at such date) and an additional 3,843,695 stock options were available for grant (5.52% of the issued capital as at such date).
The purpose of the Option Plan is to advance the interests of the Company by encouraging the directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to acquire Common Shares thereby increasing their proprietary interest in the Company, encouraging them to remain associated with the Company and furnishing them with additional incentive in their efforts on behalf of the Company in the conduct of its affairs.
Under the Option Plan, the aggregate number of optioned shares that may be issued may not exceed 10% of the number of issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Company at the time of granting of options.
The Board has the discretion to grant options pursuant to the terms of the Option Plan. Options may be granted to eligible persons, being: directors, executive officers, employees or consultants. Limitations on issue include:
(a) |
no more than 5% of the issued Common Shares of the Company, calculated at the date of the grant of options, may be granted to any one optionee in any 12 month period (unless disinterested shareholder approval is obtained where permitted by applicable regulators); |
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(b) |
no more than an aggregate of 1% of the issued Common Shares of the Company, calculated at the date of the grant of options, may be granted to all employees conducting investor relations activities within any 12 month period (which percentage interest may be increased from an aggregate of 1% to an aggregate of 2% if permitted by applicable regulators); and |
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(c) | if required by applicable regulators, no more than 2% of the issued Common Shares of the Company, calculated at the date of the grant of options, may be granted to any one consultant in any 12 month period. |
Pursuant to the Option Plan, the exercise price of options is set by the Board and cannot be less than the closing market price of the Common Shares on the trading day immediately prior to the date of grant less any allowable discounts if permitted under applicable exchange policies. Options may be granted for a maximum of 10 years from the date of grant.
All options granted under the Option Plan are non-transferable and non-assignable.
Where permitted by applicable regulators, vesting provisions are at the sole discretion of the Board except that options granted to consultants conducting investor relations activities will vest, at a minimum, over a period of not less than 12 months as to 25% on the date that is three months from the date of grant and a further 25% on each successive date that is three months from the date of the previous vesting.
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Any reduction in exercise price of an option previously granted to an insider requires disinterested shareholder approval. Any other amendments to the Option Plan or to any options granted under the Option Plan will be required to comply with applicable Exchange policies.
Options will expire immediately upon the optionee leaving his or her employment/office except that:
(a) |
in the case of death of an optionee, any vested options held by the deceased at the date of death will become exercisable by the optionee's estate until the earlier of one year after the date of death and the date of expiration of the term otherwise applicable to such option; |
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(b) |
options granted to an optionee may be exercised in whole or in part by the optionee for a period of 30 days after the optionee ceases to be employed/provide services but only to the extent that such optionee was vested in the option at the date the optionee ceased to be employed/provide services; and |
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(c) |
in the case of an optionee dismissed from employment/service for cause, such options, whether vested or not, will immediately terminate without right to exercise same. |
Corporate governance relates to activities of the Board, the members of which are elected by and are accountable to the shareholders, and takes into account the role of the individual members of management who are appointed by the Board and who are charged with the day-to-day management of the Company. The Board is committed to sound corporate governance practices, which are both in the interest of its shareholders and contribute to effective and efficient decision making. In Canada, National Instrument 58-101 - Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices ("NI 58-101") requires that each reporting company in Canada disclose its corporate governance practices on an annual basis. The Company's general approach to corporate governance is summarized below.
Board of Directors
Independence
The Company's Board is comprised of five (5) directors: Tim Fealey, Douglas Sorocco, Bill Fleming, Manny Montenegrino and Guy Dancosse.
Section 1.4 of National Instrument 52-110 - Audit Committee ("NI 52-110") sets out the standard for director independence. Under NI 52-110, a director is independent if he has no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company in Canada. A material relationship is a relationship which could, in the view of the Board, be reasonably expected to interfere with the exercise of a director's independent judgment. NI 52-110 also sets out certain situations where a director will automatically be considered to have a material relationship to the Company.
Applying the definition set out in section 1.4 of NI 52-110, the only members of the Board who are independent are Manny Montenegrino and Guy Dancosse. Bill Fleming is not independent by virtue of the fact that he is an executive officer of the Company. Mike Withrow is not independent since he was an executive officer of the Company. Mr. Fealey is not independent as he is a paid consultant of the Company. Mr. Hedley is not independent as a private company of which he is a shareholder and director has an exclusive distribution agreement with the Company. Mr. Sorocco is not independent as a law firm, of which he is a 1/3 partner, provides legal services to the Company from time to time.
The directors are responsible for managing and supervising the management of the business and affairs of the Company. Each year, the Board must review the relationship that each director has with the Company in order to satisfy themselves that the relevant independence criteria have been met.
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Nomination Committee
The Board does not have a nominations committee or a formal procedure with respect to the nomination of directors. Nominees have historically been recruited by the efforts of existing Board members, and the recruitment process has involved both formal and informal discussions among Board members. New nominees must have at track record in general business management, special expertise in an area of strategic interest to the Company, the ability to devote the required time, show support for the Company's mission and strategic objectives and have a willingness to serve.
The Board monitors, but does not formally assess, the performance of individual Board members and their contributions. The Board does not, at present, have a formal process in place for assessing the effectiveness of the Board as a whole, its committees or individual directors, but will consider implementing one in the future should circumstances warrant. Based on the Company's size, its stage of development and the limited number of individuals on the Board, the Board considers a formal assessment process to be inappropriate at this time.
Compensation Committee
The Board does not currently have a compensation committee or a formal procedure with respect to determining compensation for the directors and the CEO. All employment, consulting or other compensation arrangements between the Company, or its subsidiary, and the directors or executive officers are considered and approved by disinterested members of the Board. The Board annually reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the CEO, evaluates the CEO's performance in light of those goals and objectives and sets the CEO's compensation level based on this evaluation. The Board meets without the presence of other executive officers when approving the CEO's compensation but may invite the CEO to be present during approval of other executive officer compensation.
Audit Committee
The Company has an Audit Committee whose primary function is to assist the Board in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial reports and other financial information provided by the Company to regulatory authorities and Shareholders, the Company's systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting, and the Company's auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes.
Audit Committee Charter
The Audit Committee operates under a written charter that sets out its responsibilities and composition requirements.
Composition of the Audit Committee
As at the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company's Audit Committee is comprised of members consisting of Mike Withrow, Tim Fealey and Douglas Sorocco. The following table sets out the
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names of the members of the Audit Committee and whether they are 'independent' and 'financially literate' for the purposes of NI 52-110.
Name of Member | Independent(1) | Financially Literate(2) |
Mike Withrow(3) | No | Yes |
Tim Fealey | No | Yes |
Douglas Sorocco | No | Yes |
Notes:
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(1) |
To be independent, a member of the Audit Committee must not have any direct or indirect 'material relationship' with the Company. A material relationship is a relationship which could, in the view of the Board, reasonably interfere with the exercise of a member's independent judgment. Accordingly, an executive officer of the Company is not independent, nor is a director that is paid consulting fees for non-director services provided to the Company. |
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(2) |
To be considered financially literate, a member of the Audit Committee must have the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Company's financial statements. |
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(3) |
Mr. Withrow resigned as an officer and director of the Company effective February 1, 2015. He will be replaced on the Audit Committee in the upcoming quarter. |
The following table shows the major shareholders that are beneficial owners of 5% or more of our common stock as of the date of this prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated, each owner has sole voting and investment powers over his shares of common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and includes voting or investment power with respect to shares beneficially owned.
All of our shareholders, including the shareholder(s) listed below, have the same voting rights attached to their common shares. See "Description of Securities - Common Stock." Unless otherwise noted below, each shareholder's address is Suite 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1.
A description of any material relationship that our principal shareholders have had with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates within the past three years is included under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions."
Name of Shareholder | Number of Common Shares | Percentage of Class(1) |
Nicholas Brusatore(2) |
3,908,500 | 5.61% |
Notes:
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(1) |
Based on 69,667,951 issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. |
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(2) |
Nicholas Brusatore is a former director of the Company who resigned on November 29, 2013. |
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Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of common stock without par value. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has 69,667,951 shares of common stock outstanding.
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters presented to shareholders.
Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board out of funds available and, in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any distribution of the Company's assets after paying off liabilities. It is not anticipated that dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future.
Holders of common stock do not have pre-emptive rights to subscribe to any additional shares which may be issued in the future. There are no conversions, redemptions, sinking funds or similar provisions regarding the common stock. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
Stock Options
The Company has a share purchase option plan (dated June 18, 2012) which specifies that a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company may be reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of share options. The term of the share options granted are fixed by the board of directors and are not to exceed ten years. The exercise prices of the share options shall not be less than the closing price of the Company's common shares on the day preceding the day on which the directors grant the share purchase options, less any discount permitted by the CSE. Vesting of options will be at the discretion of the Board.
As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has 3,123,100 outstanding stock options to purchase common shares of the Company.
Warrants
As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has 8,948,903 outstanding share purchase warrants to purchase common shares of the Company.
Loans and Convertible Notes
On March 14, 2014, the Company entered into a one-year loan agreement with Phytalytics with principal amount of $66,318 (US$60,000). The loan to Phytalytics matures on March 14, 2015 and bears interest at 10% annually.
On September 3, 2014, the Company entered into a one-year loan agreement with Phytalytics with principal amount of US$19,690. The loan matures on September 3, 2015 and bears interest at 5% annually on any balance unrepaid after one year.
On September 29, 2014, the Company entered into a one-year loan agreement with Phytalytics with principal amount of US$26,000. The loan matures on September 29, 2015 and bears interest at 10% annually on any balance unrepaid after one year.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company provided a short-term loan of $24,543 to IPS (September 30, 2013 - $nil). This amount remains outstanding as at September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
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On December 18, 2014, the Company provided a short-term loan to Terracity Lawrence LLC ("Terracity") for an amount of $116,290 (USD 100,000). This loan matures on February 18, 2015. Under the loan agreement, the Company has an option to convert outstanding principal and interest amount to Terracity's common shares at a conversion price of $0.05 upon Terracity successful closing of its public transaction on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Dividends
We have not paid a cash dividend on our common stock and do not expect to pay a cash dividend in the foreseeable future. Our board of directors has the sole authority to declare dividends. Our payment of dividends in the future will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, expansion plans, financial condition and other relevant factors.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The Company's transfer agent and registrar is Computershare Investor Services Inc. in Canada in Vancouver and Toronto. Transfers may be effected at, and registration facilities are maintained in British Columbia, Canada at 3rd Floor, 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3B9.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following includes a summary of transactions since October 1, 2013 to which we have been a party in which the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000, and in which any of our board members, executive officers or, to our knowledge, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital shares or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other compensation, termination, change in control and other arrangements, which are described under "Management Compensation." We also describe below certain other transactions with our board members, executive officers and shareholders.
Management transactions
Management transactions with related parties for the year ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
Name | Position | Management and consulting fees | Director's fees | Share-based compensation | Total |
Mike Withrow(1) | CEO |
$ 172,134 |
$ - | $ 2,226,591 | $ 2,398,725 |
Rene David(2) | CFO | 127,425 | - | 983,105 | 1,110,530 |
Terence Fealey(3) | Director | 104,182 | - | - | 104,182 |
Brazos Minshew(4) | Consultant | - | 30,333 | - | 30,333 |
Guy Dancosse(5) | Director | - | 15,000 | 20,422 | 35,422 |
Douglas Sorocco(6) | Director | - | - | 357,306 | 357,306 |
Robert Hedley(7) | Director | - | - | 89,326 | 89,326 |
Dunlap Codding, P.C.(8) | Consultant | 75,618 | - | 325,683 | 401,301 |
Emanuel "Manny" Montenegrino(9) | Director | 110,860 | 19,000 | - | 129,800 |
William Fleming(10) | Director | - | 19,000 | - | 19,000 |
$ 590,219 | $ 83,333 | $ 4,002,433 | $ 4,675,985 |
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Notes:
(1) | Mr. Withrow resigned as President, CEO and Director of the Company effective February 1, 2015. The Company paid management fees of $172,134 to Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $142,500). |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 3,230,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 390,000), with an estimated fair value of $2,226,591 (September 30, 2013 - $14,549) were granted by the Company to Mr. Withrow and Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 890,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $124,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 1,150,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil).
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 1,360,000 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $220,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil).
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 5,000,000 common shares (September 30, 2013 - 747,500), with an estimated fair value of $297,500 (September 30, 2013 - $119,475), were issued by the Company to Mr. Withrow to settle a trade payable of $180,000 (September 30, 2013 - $68,988).
At September 30, 2014, $18,270 due to Mr. Withrow was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $142,344). In addition, as at September 30, 2013, operating cash of $260,159 provided by Mr. Withrow and $30,000 in common shares due from the Company were included in short-term loans and accrued interest of $14,468 was included in interest payable. This amount was fully paid during the year ended September 30, 2014.
(2) | The Company paid management fees of $127,425 to Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. David during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 2,315,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $983,105 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. David.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 550,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $76,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 580,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil).
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 625,000 common shares (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $31,250 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were issued by the Company to Crimson Opportunities Ltd. to settle a trade payable of $31,250 (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company sub-leased a facility from Crimson Opportunities Ltd. Until the Company secures a license, the Company will use the facility to manufacture and warehouse its proprietary Biocube systems.
Minimum lease payments are as follows:
Year | |||
2015 | 36,450 | ||
2016 | 36,450 | ||
2017 | 36,450 | ||
2018 | 36,450 | ||
2019 | 24,300 | ||
$ | 170,100 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $11,340 in related lease expense (September 30, 2013 - $nil). The amount had been charged to statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014.
At September 30, 2014, $10,809 due to Mr. David was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
(3) | The Company paid consulting fees of $104,182 to Mr. Fealey during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $97,816). |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, nil stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $nil (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Fealey.
At September 30, 2014, $235,418 due to Mr. Fealey was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $118,302).
(4) | During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 66,666 common shares to Mr. Minshew for the directors' fees of $30,333 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 244,500 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $61,125 (September 30, 2013 - nil).
(5) | During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 50,000 common shares to Mr. Dancosse for the directors' fees of $15,000 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 100,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $20,422 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Mr. Dancosse.
(6) | During the year ended September 30, 2014, 400,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $357,306 (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Sorocco. |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil).
(7) | Mr. Hedley resigned as a director of the Company effective February 16, 2015. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 100,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $89,326 (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Hedley. |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 75,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $7,500 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 50,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil).
(8) | The Company paid legal fees of $75,618 to Dunlap Codding, P.C., of which of Mr. Sorocco is a one-third partner, during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $33,150). |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $325,683 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Dunlap Codding, P.C.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil).
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 43,400 common shares (September 30, 2013 - nil), with a deemed value of $78,626 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were issued by the Company to Dunlap Codding, P.C. to settle a trade payable of $68,591 (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
At September 30, 2013, $31,040 (September 30, 2014 - $45,717) due to Dunlap Codding, P.C. was included in trade and other payables.
(9) | The Company paid consulting fees of $110,860 and directors' fees of $19,000 to Think Sharp, a company controlled by Emanuel Montenegrino, the director of the Company, during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 80,000 common shares with a fair value of $36,880 in lieu of cash payments (September 30, 2013 - nil). |
At September 30, 2013, $14,187 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) due to Think Sharp was included in trade and other payables.
(10) | Mr. Fleming was appointed CEO of the Company effective February 1, 2015. During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 50,000 common shares to Mr. Fleming for the directors' fees of $19,000 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
Subsequent to September 30, 2014, 442,919 common shares with a fair value of US$74,320 issued to the Company's directors and officers for the services provided to the Company.
Subsequent to September 30, 2014, one of the directors of the Company forgave $235,418 in amounts owing to him for consulting services in exchange for cash settlement of $32,000.
Transactions with related parties have been in the normal course of operations and, in management's opinion, undertaken on the same terms and conditions as transactions with unrelated parties. These costs are measured at exchange amounts agreed upon by the parties.
We have not entered into any material contract other than in the ordinary course of business and other than those described below or in this prospectus.
On March 1, 2012, the Company entered into a 3-year consulting agreement with one of the directors of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company will pay US $8,000 per month to this director for consulting and research and development services. The contract expires on March 1, 2015 and if the contract is terminated at the Company's discretion, the director is entitled to receive three months' fees over and above the thirty-day notice period.
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Hedley Enterprises Ltd. ("Hedley") to purchase, resell and distribute Abattis' line of natural products in Canada. Under the terms of the Agreement Hedley has acquired the exclusive right to sell and distribute Abattis' products to all retail distribution channels, which include health food stores, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and similar retail establishments.
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On May 21, 2012, the Company entered into a two-year finder's fee agreement with VentureCorp 2 Capital Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay to the finder a cash fee equal to 10% of the gross proceeds raised by the Company through the sale of shares or units to investors introduced by the finder. The Company will also issue to the finder non-transferable compensation warrants in an amount equal to 5% of the aggregate number of shares or units subscribed for by the investors introduced by the finder. Each finder's warrant will entitle the finder to acquire one common share of the Company, exercisable for a period of 12 months from closing date at an exercise price equal to the price per share or unit.
On November 1, 2012, the Company renewed a three-year office lease with Toro Holdings Ltd. The Company's minimum annual lease commitments over the next two years are as follows:
Year | |||
2015 | $ | 36,291 | |
2016 | 3,063 | ||
$ | 39,354 |
On December 27, 2012, the Company entered into a license agreement with Vertical
Designs Ltd. ("Vertical Designs"). Under the agreement, the Company has
been granted the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license, with the right
to grant sublicenses, to use the Bio Pharma technology for growing products at
licensed facilities, which products may only be used as ingredients in the
pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and wellness markets. The royalty
provisions of the license agreement reflect that: (i) the royalty payable on net
sales of all products sold by Abattis was 4%; (ii) in consideration for the
grant of the Company's right to grant sublicenses, the Company will pay to
Vertical Designs Ltd. a sublicense royalty of 15% of any monies or other
consideration that the Company receives from any sublicense; and (iii) after two
years, the Company will be required to pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a minimum
royalty payment of $25,000 per year and if the combined royalty payments paid
from (i) and (ii) above do not equal $25,000 in any given year then the Company
will be permitted to top up such amount with a cash payment. Under the terms of
the agreement, the patent license will revert to Vertical Designs Ltd. in
certain circumstances, including: (i) if the Company terminates the agreement;
(ii) if the Company materially breaches or defaults in the performance of the
agreement and has not cured such default within 60 days, or in the case of
failure to pay any amounts due, then within 30 days, after receiving written
notice from Vertical Designs Ltd. specifying the breach; (iii) if the Company
discontinues its business of producing ingredients for pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical, cosmetic or wellness markets; (iv) if the Company fails to pay
the annual $25,000 minimum royalty payment for any year ending after the second
anniversary of the agreement; or (v) if the Company becomes insolvent, makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors or has a petition of bankruptcy filed by
or against it, which petition is not vacated or otherwise removed within 90 days
after the filing thereof. The Company also agreed to pay Vertical Designs
$250,000 for the purchase and sale of six complete Vertical Designs operational
units. The purchase price will be paid in instalments, dates and amounts are to
be determined between the parties, with the first payment due on or before the
earlier of five business days following the Company completing an equity and/or
debt financing of any amount or the first business day in the seventh month
following the date of the Bill of Sale.
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a two-year consulting agreement with Georges Laraque Management Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $5,000 per month.
On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by the CFO of the Company for his services as CFO and COO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $125,000 (excluding GST).
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In December 2013, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Animo Wellness Corporation doing business as Medical Marijuana Labs ("MMLC"), signed a five-year lease with PurGenesis Technologies, Inc. for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of lab and production space at a cost of $120,000 in annual gross rent. Amino Wellness Corporation changed its name to iJuana Cannabis Inc. January 28, 2014.
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with the Chiron Capital Corp., a company controlled by the CEO of the Company for his services as CEO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $175,000 (excluding GST).
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Growing Strategies Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $4,000 (excluding GST).
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Voelpel Gold Medal Investment Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $3,000 (excluding GST).
On February 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Golden Straw Consulting Group Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $5,000 (excluding GST).
On March 16, 2014, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with Think Sharp Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $10,000 and monthly administration fees of $100 (excluding GST) in cash and 6,000 common shares per month.
On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with TDM Financial as its full service investor relations firm to provide online branding, marketing, outreach, and investor relations management services. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay US $25,000 consulting fee in common share to TDM Financial.
On April 10, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("Northern Vine"), entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Experion and Northern Vine have exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. Abattis maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine. Experion is located in Greater Vancouver and has passed the review stage by Health Canada and is now awaiting a ready-to-build letter from Health Canada in order to proceed.
On April 30, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc., acquired 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC ("IPS"), a US entity based in Washington State, in consideration for $100,000 cash payments and 200,000 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $180,000. IPS was incorporated under the laws of Washington, US.
On June 25, 2014, the Company entered into an 18 month consulting agreement with Brazos Minshew for his services as the President of one of the Company's subsidiaries. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay, for consulting services, an aggregate of 200,000 shares of the Company payable in monthly instalments for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Following this period, the Company will pay the consultant $5,000 per month.
On July 31, 2014, the Company entered into a sub-licensing agreement with its subsidiary, Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. ("Biocube"), for the non-exclusive use of Vertical Design's vertical growing systems for which Abattis owns certain exclusive worldwide rights.
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On August 5, 2014, the Company entered into a US$5 million Standby equity financing agreement with Kodiak, a Newport Beach, CA-based institutional investor. Under the terms of the agreement between the parties, the Company was to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the Abattis shares that may be issued to Kodiak under this financing. After the SEC has declared the registration statement related to the transaction effective, the Company would have the right at its sole discretion over a period of 24 months to sell up to US$5 million of common shares to Kodiak. The Company agreed to pay Kodiak a 5% commitment fee in shares. Of these shares, 277,373 shares were held in escrow in accordance with an escrow agreement to be released if and when the Company accessed the facility. On August 7, 2014, 243,460 shares were issued to Kodiak with a deemed value of US$102,253 ($111,991). The Company terminated this agreement in writing on January 26, 2015.
On August 6, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Biocube, entered into a worldwide non-exclusive licensing agreement with TerraSphere Systems LLC ("TerraSphere") for the company's proprietary and patented vertical farming technology. The TerraSphere license complements Biocube's previously announced sublicensing agreement for Vertical Design's vertical farming technology.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 34 month office lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows:
Year | |||
2015 | $ | 68,860 | |
2016 | 71,727 | ||
2017 | 73,962 | ||
$ | 214,549 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid $5,591 lease payments
(September 30, 2013 - $nil). These amount had been charged to statement of loss
and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 13 month facility lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows:
Year | |||
2015 | $ | 15,618 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid $10,879 lease
payments (September 30, 2013 - $nil). These amount had been charged to statement
of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014.
On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into a manufacturing partnership with Empirical Labs, a nutraceutical manufacturing facility. This relationship with Empirical Labs will allow the Company the exclusive license rights for cannabidiol rich hemp oil products delivered directly to licensed physicians and dispensaries.
On January 28, 2015, the Company entered into an Investment Agreement with Dutchess, pursuant to which Dutchess will purchase up to $25,000,000 of our common stock for a period of thirty-six (36) months commencing on the effective date of the Form F-1 Registration Statement. On January 28, 2015 and as amended April 1, 2015, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with Dutchess, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to issue and sell to Dutchess up to 180,000,000
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shares of the Company's common stock, with no par value per share, to be purchased pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Investment Agreement.
As of April 27, 2015, four claims were pending against the Company. The plaintiffs are claiming an aggregate of approximately $474,000. The outcomes of these claims are not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments, which may have to be made. Details about each of these claims follows.
On September 20, 2012, Sasko Despotovski filed a statement of claim in the Provincial Court of British Columbia against the Company for CDN$ 37,356 plus interest. Mr. Despotovski alleges the Company breached a settlement agreement relating to his employment with the Company. The Company believes it has complied with the settlement agreement and no amount is owing. The Court has decided in Despotovski's favour, however, the amount has yet to be determined.
On February 24, 2012, 0740567 B.C. Ltd. (Ted Nitta) filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company for $145,000 plus costs, interest, and punitive damages. Mr. Nitta appears to be alleging breach of contract in the statement of claim. The Company denies the claim in its entirety.
On February 18, 2014, Linda Byer doing business as Byer Advertising & Public Relations filed a statement of claim against the Company in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for U.S. $23,000 plus interest and costs. Ms. Byer alleges breach of contract for marketing services. The Company has filed counter-claim for U.S. $29,000, return of shares plus interest and costs. The Company alleges Ms. Byer failed to provide any services or alternatively provided sub-standard services.
On November 11, 2014, the Company obtained an Emergency Temporary Restraining Order against Herbal Analytics, LLC; James Baxter; Kaleb Lund; Lauren Hilty; Erin Leary; Affinor Growers, LLC and Nicholas Brusatore (the "Defendants") regarding the alleged infringement of intellectual property owned by the Company. On December 25, 2014, the Company obtained a preliminary injunction from the Washington state court in King County against the Defendants, ordering that they:
(a) |
cease and desist from any and all use of PhytaLabs trade secrets and confidential information and documents; |
(b) |
are restrained from copying, transferring, using or disclosing to any other person or entity any documentation taken from PhytaLab; |
(c) |
retain and preserve all existing documents and files that mention, refer to, or are derived from PhytaLab, PhytaLab and the Company's customers, or PhytaLab and the Company's prospective customers; and |
(d) |
keep a detailed, complete, and accurate accounting of its business operations. |
On April 10, 2015, The Company amicably resolved and dismissed the Washington litigation against Affinor Growers, LLC and Nick Brusatore. The Company will continue to pursue its claims against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund, Lauren Hilty and Erin Leary.
On January 8, 2015, John Gregory Dennison filed a Notice of Civil Claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company for breaching the consulting contract which the plaintiff should entitle for 75,000 options of the Company. Legal advice received supports the Company's belief that the claim is
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without merit. The outcome of this claim are not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made.
On January 15, 2015, White Rock Holdings Inc. filed a Notice of Civil Claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company or amounts payable to him which he claims were to be settled in common shares. The plaintiff has claimed damages of approximately $300,000. Abattis has offered to settle with White Rock Holdings Inc.; however, no settlement between the parties has been reached.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
On May 16, 2014, the Company changed its auditors from Hay & Watson, Chartered
Accountants (the "Former Auditors") to MNP LLP, Chartered Accountants
(the "Successor Auditors"). The Former Auditors resigned as the Company's
auditors effective May 16, 2014 at the request of the Company. The resignation
of the Former Auditors and the appointment of the Successor Auditors was
considered and approved by the Company's audit committee of the Company's board
of directors. There were no reservations contained in the Former Auditors'
report on any of the Company's financial statements for the period commencing at
the beginning of the Company's most recently completed financial year and ending
on the date of resignation of the Former Auditors. Furthermore, there have been
no reportable events (including disagreements, unresolved issues, and
consultations) in connection with the audits of the two most recently completed
financial years of the Company and with respect to any subsequent period to
date.
There are currently no laws, decrees, regulations or other legislation in Canada that restricts the export or import of capital or that affects the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of our securities other than withholding tax requirements. There is no limitation imposed by Canadian law or by our Articles of Incorporation or our other organizational documents on the right of a non-resident of Canada to hold or vote our common shares, other than as provided in the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Canada) and in the Investment Canada Act, as amended by the World Trade Organization Agreement Implementation Act.
The Investment Canada Act requires notification and, in certain cases, advance review and approval by the Government of Canada of the acquisition by a "non-Canadian" of "control of a Canadian business", all as defined in the Investment Canada Act. Generally, the threshold for review will be higher in monetary terms, and in certain cases an exemption will apply, for an investor ultimately controlled by persons who are nationals of a WTO Member or have the right of permanent residence in relation thereto.
Canadian Income Tax Consequences
We consider that the following summary fairly describes the principal Canadian federal income tax consequences applicable to a holder of our common shares who at all material times deals at arm's length with our company, who holds all common shares as capital property, who is resident in the United States, who is not a resident of Canada and who does not use or hold, and is not deemed to use or hold, his common shares of our company in connection with carrying on a business in Canada (a "non-resident
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holder"). It is assumed that the common shares will at all material times be listed on a stock exchange that is prescribed for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "ITA") and regulations thereunder. Investors should be aware that the Canadian federal income tax consequences applicable to holders of our common shares will change if, for any reason, we cease to be listed on a prescribed stock exchange. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of our common shares should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences of them purchasing, owing and disposing of our common shares should we cease to be listed on a prescribed stock exchange.
This summary is based upon the current provisions of the ITA, the regulations there under, the Canada-United States Tax Convention as amended by the Protocols thereto (the "Treaty") as at the date of the registration statement and the currently publicly announced administrative and assessing policies of the Canada Revenue Agency (the "CRA"). This summary does not take into account Canadian provincial income tax consequences. This description is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax consequences and does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative, governmental or judicial action. This summary does, however, take into account all specific proposals to amend the ITA and regulations there under, publicly announced by the Government of Canada to the date hereof.
This summary does not address potential tax effects relevant to our company or those tax considerations that depend upon circumstances specific to each investor. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of our common shares should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences to them of purchasing, owning and disposing of common shares in our company.
Dividends
The ITA provides that dividends and other distributions deemed to be dividends paid or deemed to be paid by a Canadian resident corporation (such as our company) to a non-resident of Canada shall be subject to a non-resident withholding tax equal to 25% of the gross amount of the dividend of deemed dividend. Provisions in the ITA relating to dividend and deemed dividend payments to and gains realized by non-residents of Canada, who are residents of the United States, are subject to the Treaty. The Treaty may reduce the withholding tax rate on dividends as discussed below.
Article X of the Treaty as amended by the US-Canada Protocol ratified on November 9, 1995 provides a 5% withholding tax on gross dividends or deemed dividends paid to a United States corporation which beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the company paying the dividend. In cases where dividends or deemed dividends are paid to a United States resident (other than a corporation) or a United States corporation which beneficially owns less than 10% of the voting stock of a company, a withholding tax of 15% is imposed on the gross amount of the dividend or deemed dividend paid. We would be required to withhold any such tax from the dividend and remit the tax directly to CRA for the account of the investor.
The reduction in withholding tax from 25%, pursuant to the Treaty, will not be available:
(a) |
if the shares in respect of which the dividends are paid formed part of the business property or were otherwise effectively connected with a permanent establishment or fixed base that the holder has or had in Canada within the 12 months preceding the disposition, or |
(b) |
the holder is a U.S. LLC which is not subject to tax in the U.S. |
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The Treaty generally exempts from Canadian income tax dividends paid to a religious, scientific, literary, educational, or charitable organization or to an organization exclusively administering a pension, retirement or employee benefit fund or plan, if the organization is resident in the U.S. and is exempt from income tax under the laws of the U.S.
Capital Gains
A non-resident holder is not subject to tax under the ITA in respect of a capital gain realized upon the disposition of one of our shares unless the share represents "taxable Canadian property" to the holder thereof. Our common shares will be considered taxable Canadian property to a non-resident holder only if:
(a) |
the non-resident holder; |
(b) |
persons with whom the non-resident holder did not deal at arm's length - or |
(c) |
the non-resident holder and persons with whom he did not deal at arm's length, |
owned not less than 25% of the issued shares of any class or series of our company at any time during the five year period preceding the disposition. In the case of a non-resident holder to whom shares of our company represent taxable Canadian property and who is resident in the United States, no Canadian taxes will generally be payable on a capital gain realized on such shares by reason of the Treaty unless:
(a) |
the value of such shares is derived principally from real property (including resource property) situated in Canada, |
(b) |
the holder was resident in Canada for 120 months during any period of 20 consecutive years preceding, and at any time during the 10 years immediately preceding, the disposition and the shares were owned by him when he ceased to be a resident of Canada, |
(c) |
they formed part of the business property or were otherwise effectively connected with a permanent establishment or fixed base that the holder has or had in Canada within the 12 months preceding the disposition, or |
(d) |
the holder is a U.S. LLC which is not subject to tax in the U.S. |
If subject to Canadian tax on such a disposition, the taxpayer's capital gain
(or capital loss) from a disposition is the amount by which the taxpayer's
proceeds of disposition exceed (or are exceeded by) the aggregate of the
taxpayer's adjusted cost base of the shares and reasonable expenses of
disposition. For Canadian income tax purposes, the "taxable capital gain"
is equal to one-half of the capital gain.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a discussion of the material United States Federal income tax consequences, under current law, applicable to a U.S. Holder (as defined below) of our common shares who holds such shares as capital assets. This discussion does not address all potentially relevant Federal income tax matters and it does not address consequences peculiar to persons subject to special provisions of Federal income tax law, such as those described below as excluded from the definition of a U.S. Holder. In addition, this discussion does not cover any state, local, or foreign tax consequences. (See "Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences" above.)
The following discussion is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), Treasury Regulations, published Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") rulings, published administrative positions of the IRS and court decisions that are currently applicable, any or all of which could be materially and adversely changed, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. In addition, this discussion
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does not consider the potential effects, both adverse and beneficial, of any recently proposed legislation, which, if enacted, could be applied, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time.
The discussion below does not address potential tax effects relevant to our company or those tax considerations that depend upon circumstances specific to each investor. In addition, this discussion does not address the tax consequences that may be relevant to particular investors subject to special treatment under certain U.S. Federal income tax laws, such as, dealers in securities, tax-exempt entities, banks, insurance companies, and non-U.S. Holders. Purchasers of the common stock should therefore satisfy themselves as to the overall tax consequences of their ownership of the common stock, including the State, local and foreign tax consequences thereof (which are not reviewed herein), and should consult their own tax advisors with respect to their particular circumstances.
U.S. Holders
As used herein, a "U.S. Holder" includes a beneficial holder of common shares of our company who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation or partnership created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of any political subdivision thereof, any trust if a US court is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more US persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, any entity created or organized in the United States which is taxable as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes and any other person or entity whose ownership of common shares of our company is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States. A U.S. Holder does not include persons subject to special provisions of Federal income tax law, such as tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, broker-dealers, non-resident alien individuals or foreign corporations whose ownership of our common shares is not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and shareholders who acquired their shares through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation.
Dividend Distribution on Shares of our Company
U.S. Holders receiving dividend distributions (including constructive dividends) with respect to the common shares of our company are required to include in gross income for United States Federal income tax purposes the gross amount of such distributions to the extent that we have current or accumulated earnings and profits, without reduction for any Canadian income tax withheld from such distributions. Such Canadian tax withheld may be deducted or may be credited against actual tax payable, subject to certain limitations and other complex rules, against the U.S. Holder's United States Federal taxable income. See "Foreign Tax Credit" below. To the extent that distributions exceed our current or accumulated earnings and profits, they will be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the shareholder's basis in the common shares of our company and thereafter as gain from the sale or exchange of the common shares of our company. Preferential tax rates for net long term capital gains may be applicable to a U.S. Holder which is an individual, estate or trust.
In general, dividends paid on our common shares will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction provided to corporations receiving dividends from certain United States corporations.
Foreign Tax Credit
A U.S. Holder who pays (or who has had withheld from distributions) Canadian income tax with respect to the ownership of our common shares may be entitled, at the election of the U.S. Holder, to either a deduction or a tax credit for such foreign tax paid or withheld. This election is made on a year-by-year
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basis and generally applies to all foreign income taxes paid by (or withheld from) the U.S. Holder during that year. There are significant and complex limitations which apply to the credit, among which is the general limitation that the credit cannot exceed the proportionate share of the U.S. Holder's United States income tax liability that the U.S. Holder's foreign source income bears to his or its world-wide taxable income. In determining the application of this limitation, the various items of income and deduction must be classified into foreign and domestic sources. Complex rules govern income such as "passive income", "high withholding tax interest", "financial services income", "shipping income" and certain other classifications of income. A U.S. Holder who is treated as a domestic U.S. corporation owning 10% or more of our voting stock is also entitled to a deemed paid foreign tax credit in certain circumstances for the underlying foreign tax of our company related to dividends received or Subpart F income received from us. (See the discussion below of Controlled Foreign Corporations). The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of the limitations on the foreign tax credit are fact specific and holders and prospective holders of our common shares should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
Disposition of Common Shares
If a "U.S. Holder" is holding shares as a capital asset, a gain or loss realized on a sale of our common shares will generally be a capital gain or loss, and will be long-term if the shareholder has a holding period of more than one year. However, gains realized upon sale of our common shares may, under certain circumstances, be treated as ordinary income, if we were determined to be a "collapsible corporation" within the meaning of Code Section 341 based on the facts in existence on the date of the sale (See below for definition of "collapsible corporation"). The amount of gain or loss recognized by a selling U.S. Holder will be measured by the difference between (i) the amount realized on the sale and (ii) his tax basis in our common shares. Capital losses are deductible only to the extent of capital gains. However, in the case of taxpayers other than corporations (U.S.) $3,000 ($1,500 for married individuals filing separately) of capital losses are deductible against ordinary income annually. In the case of individuals and other non-corporate taxpayers, capital losses that are not currently deductible may be carried forward to other years. In the case of corporations, capital losses that are not currently deductible are carried back to each of the three years preceding the loss year and forward to each of the five years succeeding the loss year.
A "collapsible corporation" is a corporation that is formed or availed principally to manufacture, construct, produce, or purchase prescribed types or property that the corporation holds for less than three years and that generally would produce ordinary income on its disposition, with a view to the stockholders selling or exchanging their stock and thus realizing gain before the corporation realizes two thirds of the taxable income to be derived from prescribed property. Prescribed property includes: stock in trade and inventory; property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business; unrealized receivables or fees, consisting of rights to payment for noncapital assets delivered or to be delivered, or services rendered or to be rendered to the extent not previously included in income, but excluding receivables from selling property that is not prescribed; and property gain on the sale of which is subject to the capital gain/ordinary loss rule. Generally, a shareholder who owns directly or indirectly 5 percent or less of the outstanding stock of the corporation may treat gain on the sale of his shares as capital gain.
Other Considerations for U.S. Holders
In the following circumstances, the above sections of this discussion may not describe the United States Federal income tax consequences resulting from the holding and disposition of common shares of the
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Registrant. Our management is of the opinion that there is little, if not, any likelihood that we will be deemed a "Foreign Personal Holding Company", a "Foreign Investment Company" or a "Controlled Foreign Corporation" (each as defined below) under current and anticipated conditions.
Foreign Personal Holding Company
If at any time during a taxable year more than 50% of the total combined voting power or the total value of our outstanding shares is owned, actually or constructively, by five or fewer individuals who are citizens or residents of the United States and 60% or more of our gross income for such year was derived from certain passive sources (e.g., from dividends received from its subsidiaries), we would be treated as a "foreign personal holding company." In that event, U.S. Holders that hold common shares in our capital would be required to include in income for such year their allocable portion of our passive income which would have been treated as a dividend had that passive income actually been distributed.
Foreign Investment Company
If 50% or more of the combined voting power or total value of our outstanding shares are held, actually or constructively, by citizens or residents of the United States, United States domestic partnerships or corporations, or estates or trusts other than foreign estates or trusts (as defined by the Code Section 7701(a)(31)), and we are found to be engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, commodities, or any interest therein, it is possible that we might be treated as a "foreign investment company" as defined in Section 1246 of the Code, causing all or part of any gain realized by a U.S. Holder selling or exchanging our common shares to be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gains.
Passive Foreign Investment Company
A U.S. Holder who holds stock in a foreign corporation during any year in which such corporation qualifies as a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") is subject to U.S. federal income taxation of that foreign corporation under one of two alternative tax methods at the election of each such U.S. Holder.
Section 1297 of the Code defines a PFIC as a corporation that is not formed in the United States and, for any taxable year, either (i) 75% or more of its gross income is "passive income," which includes interest, dividends and certain rents and royalties or (ii) the average percentage, by value (or, if the company is a controlled foreign corporation or makes an election, adjusted tax basis), of its assets that produce or are held for the production of "passive income" is 50% or more. For taxable years of U.S. persons beginning after December 31, 1997, and for tax years of foreign corporations ending with or within such tax years, the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provides that publicly traded corporations must apply this test on a fair market value basis only. We believe that we currently do not qualify as a PFIC because our passive income producing assets are less than 50% of our total assets.
As a PFIC, each U.S. Holder must determine under which of the alternative tax methods it wishes to be taxed. Under one method, a U.S. Holder who elects in a timely manner to treat the Registrant as a Qualified Electing Fund ("QEF"), as defined in the Code, (an "Electing U.S. Holder") will be subject, under Section 1293 of the Code, to current federal income tax for any taxable year in which we qualify as a PFIC on his pro-rata share of our (i) "net capital gain" (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), which will be taxed as long-term capital gain to the Electing U.S. Holder and (ii) "ordinary earnings" (the excess of earnings and profits over net capital gain), which will be taxed as ordinary income to the Electing U.S. Holder, in each case, for the U.S. Holder's taxable year in which (or
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with which) our taxable year ends, regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed. Such an election, once made shall apply to all subsequent years unless revoked with the consent of the IRS.
A QEF election also allows the Electing U.S. Holder to (i) generally treat any gain realized on the disposition of his common shares (or deemed to be realized on the pledge of his common shares) as capital gain; (ii) treat his share of our net capital gain, if any, as long-term capital gain instead of ordinary income, and (iii) either avoid interest charges resulting from PFIC status altogether (see discussion of interest charge below), or make an annual election, subject to certain limitations, to defer payment of current taxes on his share of our annual realized net capital gain and ordinary earnings subject, however, to an interest charge. If the Electing U.S. Holder is an individual, such an interest charge would be not deductible.
The procedure a U.S. Holder must comply with in making a timely QEF election will depend on whether the year of the election is the first year in the U.S. Holder's holding period in which we are a PFIC. If the U.S. Holder makes a QEF election in such first year, (sometimes referred to as a "Pedigreed QEF Election"), then the U.S. Holder may make the QEF election by simply filing the appropriate documents at the time the U.S. Holder files its tax return for such first year. If, however, we qualified as a PFIC in a prior year, then the U.S. Holder may make an "Unpedigreed QEF Election" by recognizing as an "excess distribution" (i) under the rules of Section 1291 (discussed below), any gain that he would otherwise recognize if the U.S. Holder sold his stock on the qualification date (Deemed Sale Election) or (ii) if we are a controlled foreign corporation ("CFC"), the Holder's pro rata share of the corporation's earnings and profits (Deemed Dividend Election) (But see "Elimination of Overlap Between Subpart F Rules and PFIC Provisions"). The effect of either the deemed sale election or the deemed dividend election is to pay all prior deferred tax, to pay interest on the tax deferral and to be treated thereafter as a Pedigreed QEF as discussed in the prior paragraph. With respect to a situation in which a Pedigreed QEF election is made, if we no longer qualify as a PFIC in a subsequent year, normal Code rules and not the PFIC rules will apply.
If a U.S. Holder has not made a QEF Election at any time (a "Non-electing U.S. Holder"), then special taxation rules under Section 1291 of the Code will apply to (i) gains realized on the disposition (or deemed to be realized by reason of a pledge) of his common shares and (ii) certain "excess distributions", as specially defined, by our company. An "excess distribution" is any current-year distribution in respect of PFIC stock that represents a ratable portion of the total distributions in respect of the stock during the year that exceed 125 percent of the average amount of distributions in respect of the stock during the three preceding years.
A Non-electing U.S. Holder generally would be required to pro-rate all gains realized on the disposition of his common shares and all excess distributions over the entire holding period for the common shares. All gains or excess distributions allocated to prior years of the U.S. Holder (other than years prior to our first taxable year during such U.S. Holder's holding period and beginning after January, 1987 for which it was a PFIC) would be taxed at the highest tax rate for each such prior year applicable to ordinary income. The Non-electing U.S. Holder also would be liable for interest on the deferred tax liability for each such prior year calculated as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior year. A Non-electing U.S. Holder that is an individual is not allowed a deduction for interest on the deferred tax liability. The portions of gains and distributions that are not characterized as "excess distributions" are subject to tax in the current year under the normal tax rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which a Non-electing U.S. Holder holds common shares, then we will continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to such common Shares, even if it is no longer
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by definition a PFIC. A Non-electing U.S. Holder may terminate this deemed PFIC status by electing to recognize gain (which will be taxed under the rules discussed above for Non-Electing U.S. Holders) as if such common shares had been sold on the last day of the last taxable year for which it was a PFIC.
Under Section 1291(f) of the Code, the Department of the Treasury has issued proposed regulations that would treat as taxable certain transfers of PFIC stock by Non-electing U.S. Holders that are generally not otherwise taxed, such as gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations, and transfers at death. If a U.S. Holder makes a QEF Election that is not a Pedigreed Election (i.e., it is made after the first year during which we are a PFIC and the U.S. Holder holds our shares) (a "Unpedigreed Election"), the QEF rules apply prospectively but do not apply to years prior to the year in which the QEF first becomes effective. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the specific consequences of making a Non-Pedigreed QEF Election.
Certain special, generally adverse, rules will apply with respect to the common shares while we are a PFIC whether or not it is treated as a QEF. For example under Section 1297(b)(6) of the Code (as in effect prior to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997), a U.S. Holder who uses PFIC stock as security for a loan (including a margin loan) will, except as may be provided in regulations, be treated as having made a taxable disposition of such stock.
The foregoing discussion is based on currently effective provisions of the Code, existing and proposed regulations thereunder, and current administrative rulings and court decisions, all of which are subject to change. Any such change could affect the validity of this discussion. In addition, the implementation of certain aspects of the PFIC rules requires the issuance of regulations which in many instances have not been promulgated and which may have retroactive effect. There can be no assurance that any of these proposals will be enacted or promulgated, and if so, the form they will take or the effect that they may have on this discussion. Accordingly, and due to the complexity of the PFIC rules, U.S. Holders of the Registrant are strongly urged to consult their own tax advisors concerning the impact of these rules on their investment in our company. For a discussion of the impact of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 on a U.S. Holder of a PFIC, see "Mark-to-Market Election For PFIC Stock Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997" and "Elimination of Overlap Between Subpart F Rules and PFIC Provisions" below.
Mark-to-Market Election for PFIC Stock under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provides that a U.S. Holder of a PFIC may make a mark-to-market election with respect to the stock of the PFIC if such stock is marketable as defined below. This provision is designed to provide a current inclusion provision for persons that are Non-Electing Holders. Under the election, any excess of the fair market value of the PFIC stock at the close of the tax year over the Holder's adjusted basis in the stock is included in the Holder's income. The Holder may deduct any excess of the adjusted basis of the PFIC stock over its fair market value at the close of the tax year. However, deductions are limited to the net mark-to-market gains on the stock that the Holder included in income in prior tax years, or so called "unreversed inclusions." For purposes of the election, PFIC stock is marketable if it is regularly traded on (1) a national securities exchange that is registered with the SEC, (2) the national market system established under Section II A of the Exchange Act, or (3) an exchange or market that the IRS determines has rules sufficient to ensure that the market price represents legitimate and sound fair market value.
A Holder's adjusted basis of PFIC stock is increased by the income recognized under the mark-to-market election and decreased by the deductions allowed under the election. If a U.S. Holder owns PFIC stock indirectly through a foreign entity, the basis adjustments apply to the basis of the PFIC stock in the hands of the foreign entity for the purpose of applying the PFIC rules to the tax treatment of the U.S. owner.
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Similar basis adjustments are made to the basis of the property through which the U.S. persons hold the PFIC stock.
Income recognized under the mark-to-market election and gain on the sale of PFIC stock with respect to which an election is made is treated as ordinary income. Deductions allowed under the election and loss on the sale of PFIC with respect to which an election is made, to the extent that the amount of loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gains previously included, are treated as ordinary losses. The U.S. or foreign source of any income or losses is determined as if the amount were a gain or loss from the sale of stock in the PFIC.
If PFIC stock is owned by a CFC (discussed below), the CFC is treated as a U.S. person that may make the mark-to-market election. Amounts includible in the CFC's income under the election are treated as foreign personal holding company income, and deductions are allocable to foreign personal holding company income.
The above provisions apply to tax years of U.S. persons beginning after December 31, 1997, and to tax years of foreign corporations ending with or within such tax years of U.S. persons.
The rules of Code Section 1291 applicable to nonqualified funds as discussed above generally do not apply to a U.S. Holder for tax years for which a mark-to-market election is in effect. If Code Section 1291 is applied and a mark-to-market election was in effect for any prior tax year, the U.S. Holder's holding period for the PFIC stock is treated as beginning immediately after the last tax year of the election. However, if a taxpayer makes a mark-to-market election for PFIC stock that is a nonqualified fund after the beginning of a taxpayer's holding period for such stock, a co-ordination rule applies to ensure that the taxpayer does not avoid the interest charge with respect to amounts attributable to periods before the election.
Controlled Foreign Corporation Status
If more than 50% of the voting power of all classes of stock or the total value of the stock of our company is owned, directly or indirectly, by U.S. Holders, each of whom own after applying rules of attribution 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of our company, we would be treated as a "controlled foreign corporation" or "CFC" under Subpart F of the Code. This classification would bring into effect many complex results including the required inclusion by such 10% U.S. Holders in income of their pro rata shares of "Subpart F income" (as defined by the Code) of our company and our earnings invested in "U.S. property" (as defined by Section 956 of the Code). In addition, under Section 1248 of the Code if we are considered a CFC at any time during the five year period ending with the sale or exchange of its stock, gain from the sale or exchange of common shares of our company by such a 10% U.S. Holder of our common stock at any time during the five year period ending with the sale or exchange is treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of our earnings and profits attributable to the stock sold or exchanged. Because of the complexity of Subpart F, and because we may never be a CFC, a more detailed review of these rules is beyond the scope of this discussion.
Elimination of Overlap between Subpart F Rules and PFIC Provisions
Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, a PFIC that is also a CFC will not be treated as a PFIC with respect to certain 10% U.S. Holders. For the exception to apply, (i) the corporation must be a CFC within the meaning of section 957(a) of the Code and (ii) the U.S. Holder must be subject to the current inclusion rules of Subpart F with respect to such corporation (i.e., the U.S. Holder is a "United States Shareholder," see "Controlled Foreign Corporation," above). The exception only applies to that
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portion of a U.S. Holder's holding period beginning after December 31, 1997. For that portion of a United States Holder before January 1, 1998, the ordinary PFIC and QEF rules continue to apply.
As a result of this new provision, if we were ever to become a CFC, U.S. Holders who are currently taxed on their pro rata shares of Subpart F income of a PFIC which is also a CFC will not be subject to the PFIC provisions with respect to the same stock if they have previously made a Pedigreed QEF Election. The PFIC provisions will however continue to apply to U.S Holders for any periods in which Subpart F does not apply (for example he is no longer a 10% Holder or we are no longer a CFC) and to U.S. Holders that did not make a Pedigreed QEF Election unless the U.S. Holder elects to recognize gain on the PFIC shares held in our company as if those shares had been sold.
ALL PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING THE COMMON SHARES OF OUR COMPANY.
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-1 to register the securities offered in this prospectus. This prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules. References in this prospectus to any contract or other document are not necessarily complete and, if we filed the contract or document as an exhibit to the registration statement, you should refer to the exhibit for more information.
We will be subject to periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act as applicable to foreign private issuers. Accordingly, we will be required to file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act that prescribe the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act. We are not currently required under the Exchange Act to publish financial statements as frequently or as promptly as are United States companies subject to the Exchange Act. We will, however, continue to furnish our shareholders with annual reports containing audited financial statements and will issue semi-annual press releases on Form 6-K containing unaudited results of operations as well as such other reports as may from time to time be authorized by our board of directors or as may be otherwise required.
All information filed with the SEC can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of these documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. In addition, the SEC maintains a web site at http://www.sec.gov which contains the Form F-1 and other reports, proxy and information statements, and information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
We are organized under the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada and our executive offices are located outside of the United States in Vancouver, British Columbia. A majority of our directors and officers, as well as the expert named in this prospectus, reside outside the United States. In addition, a
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substantial portion of their assets and currently all of our assets are located outside of the United States. As a result, you may have difficulty serving legal process within the United States upon us or any of these persons. You may also have difficulty enforcing, both in and outside of the United States, judgments you may obtain in U.S. courts against us or these persons in any action, including actions based upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. Federal or state securities laws. Furthermore, there is substantial doubt as to the enforceability in Canada against us or against any of our directors, officers and the expert named in this prospectus who are not residents of the United States, in original actions or in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of liabilities based solely upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the charter provision, by-law, contract, arrangements, statute or otherwise, we acknowledge that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Venture Law Corporation is passing upon the validity of the voting common shares being offered hereby for us.
Venture Law Corporation does not have and is not to receive in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or any of its subsidiaries nor was it connected with the Company or any of its subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.
Our consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 have been included herein in reliance upon the report of MNP LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
MNP LLP does not have and is not to receive in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or any of its subsidiaries nor was it connected with the Company or any of its subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.
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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended December 31, 2014
Notice of No Auditor Review of Interim Financial Statements
Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
Independent Auditor's Report of MNP LLP for year ended September 30, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
Independent Auditor's Report of Hays & Watson LLP for years ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51 102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the interim financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity's auditor.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
As at |
December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
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$ |
$ |
|||
ASSETS | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
Cash |
139,032 |
135,171 |
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Cash held in trust (note 3) |
248,990 |
248,990 |
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Term deposits (note 4) |
164,692 |
949,692 | ||
Marketable securities (note 5) |
160,518 |
25,475 | ||
Trade and other receivables |
174,823 |
152,693 | ||
Loan receivable (note 7) |
116,290 |
- | ||
Prepaid expenses and other deposits |
83,520 |
60,920 | ||
1,087,865 |
1,572,941 | |||
NON CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
Property and equipment (note 8) |
893,485 |
793,024 | ||
Intangible assets (note 9) |
2,624,314 |
2,641,083 | ||
Other assets |
2,000 |
2,000 | ||
Investments (note 10) |
200,000 |
200,000 | ||
Investment in associates (note 11) |
279,045 |
271,179 | ||
Goodwill |
423,576 |
423,576 | ||
4,422,420 |
4,330,862 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS |
5,510,285 |
5,903,803 | ||
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LIABILITIES |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Trade and other payables (note 12) |
1,143,885 |
858,181 | ||
Advances payable (note 13) |
18,871 |
18,871 | ||
1,162,756 |
877,052 | |||
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES |
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Deferred tax liability |
383,715 |
383,715 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
1,546,471 |
1,260,767 | ||
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Share capital (note 14) |
10,239,488 |
10,073,190 | ||
Equity settled share-based payments (note 14) |
1,637,196 |
1,637,196 | ||
Warrants (note 14) |
1,381,736 |
1,441,805 | ||
Accumulated deficit |
(9,850,901) |
(9,108,966) | ||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
3,407,519 |
4,043,225 | ||
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NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (note 15) |
556,295 |
599,811 | ||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
5,510,285 |
5,903,803 |
Nature of operations and going concern (note 1)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 2, 2015. They are signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by:
"Douglas Sorocco" | "Bill Fleming" | |
Director | Director | |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the three months ended | ||||
December 31, 2014 |
December 31, 2013 |
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$ |
$ |
|||
REVENUE | ||||
Sales |
11,331 | - | ||
EXPENSES | ||||
Accounting and audit fees |
16,213 | 18,658 | ||
Advertising |
29,359 | 18,266 | ||
Amortization |
19,801 | 15,621 | ||
Bank service charge |
1,707 | 536 | ||
Depreciation |
21,066 | 3,944 | ||
Domain names |
- | 1,000 | ||
Interest |
96 | 3,205 | ||
Legal fees |
103,229 | 52,137 | ||
Management and consulting fees |
237,426 | 98,620 | ||
Office and general administration |
407,905 | 12,873 | ||
Regulatory and transfer agents fees |
12,894 | 2,737 | ||
Research |
29,741 | 26,180 | ||
(879,437) | (253,777) | |||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | ||||
Foreign exchange loss |
(93) | (6,804) | ||
Gain (loss) on cancellation and settlement of trade payables |
- | 17,500 | ||
Investment income |
80,562 | - | ||
Gain from investment in associates (note 11) |
7,866 | - | ||
Other income |
12,052 | - | ||
Financing costs |
(17,732) | - | ||
82,655 | 10,696 | |||
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | (785,451) | (243,081) | ||
Comprehensive loss for the period attributable to: | ||||
Common shareholders |
(741,935) | (243,081) | ||
Non-controlling interest |
(43,516) | - | ||
(785,451) | (243,081) | |||
Basic and diluted loss per share basic, for loss for the period attributable to common shareholders (options and warrants not included as the impact would be anti-dilutive) |
(0.01) | (0.01) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 65,439,280 | 29,535,181 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Share Capital |
Reserves |
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Number of shares
|
Amount $ |
Equity settled share-based payments $ |
Warrants reserve $ |
Total $ |
Deficit $ |
Non-controlling interests $ |
Total $ |
|||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 |
28,584,094 |
4,291,204 |
316,900 | 606,459 | 923,359 | (4,656,546) |
- |
558,017 | ||||||||
Shares issued as settlement of trade payables | 3,500,000 | 87,500 | - | - | - | - |
- |
87,500 | ||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (243,081) |
- |
(243,081) | ||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 32,084,094 | 4,378,704 | 316,900 | 606,459 | 923,359 | (4,899,627) |
- |
402,436 | ||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | 64,925,686 | 10,073,190 | 1,637,196 | 1,441,805 | 3,079,001 | (9,108,966) |
599,811 |
4,643,036 | ||||||||
Shares issued for consulting fees | 54,535 | 10,362 | - | - | - | - | - | 10,362 | ||||||||
Shares issued for directors' fees | 66,668 | 12,667 | - | - | - | - | - | 12,667 | ||||||||
Shares issued for cash - warrant exercise | 832,000 | 83,200 | - | - | - | - | - | 83,200 | ||||||||
Reclassification of grant-date fair value on exercise of warrants | - | 60,069 | - | (60,069) | (60,069) | - | - | - | ||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (741,935) | (43,516) | (785,451) | ||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 65,878,889 | 10,239,488 | 1,637,196 | 1,381,736 | 3,018,932 | (9,850,901) | 556,295 | 3,963,814 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the three months ended | ||||
December 31, 2014 |
December 31, 2013 |
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$ |
$ |
|||
Cash flows provided from (used by): | ||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net loss for the period | (785,451) |
(243,081) |
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Adjustments for items not affecting cash: |
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Amortization |
19,801 |
15,621 |
||
Depreciation |
21,066 | 3,944 | ||
Investment loss (gain) |
(86,043) | - | ||
Loss on settlement on trade payables |
- | (17,500) | ||
Gain from investment in associates |
(7,866) | - | ||
Shares issued for consulting fees |
10,362 | - | ||
Shares issued for directors' fees |
12,667 | - | ||
(815,464) | (241,016) | |||
Net changes in non-cash working capital items: | ||||
Trade and other receivables |
(22,130) | (8,842) | ||
Loan receivable |
(116,290) | - | ||
Prepaid expenses and other deposits |
(22,600) | 18,044 | ||
Trade and other payables |
285,704 | 225,692 | ||
Interest payable |
- | 3,205 | ||
Net cash flows used in operating activities | (690,780) | (2,917) | ||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Common shares issued for cash, net of share issue costs |
83,200 | - | ||
Short-term loan received from related party |
- | 1,450 | ||
Net cash flows from financing activities | 83,200 | 1,450 | ||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds on redemption of term deposits |
785,000 | - | ||
Purchase of intangible assets |
(3,032) | - | ||
Purchase of equipment |
(121,527) | - | ||
Net cash flows from investing activities | 611,441 | - | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 3,861 | (1,467) | ||
Cash, beginning of period | 135,171 | 5,327 | ||
Cash, end of period | 139,032 | 3,860 | ||
Cash paid during the period for interest | - | - | ||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | - | - |
Supplementary cash flow information (Note 16)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN |
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company" or "Abattis") was incorporated as Sinocan Capital Group Inc. under the Company Act (Canada British Columbia) on June 30, 1997 and listed and began trading on the Canadian National Stock Exchange ("the Exchange") under the symbol "FLU" on December 23, 2010. From February 21, 2014, the Company commenced trading under the new symbol "ATT". The Company's head office is located at Suite 1000 - 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2G8, Canada.
Abattis is a biotechnology company with capabilities, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the BioPharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business in the foreseeable future. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying value and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company's operations to date have been financed by issuing common shares, debt instruments and government assistance. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon profitable commercialization of its technologies and the continuing ability to obtain debt or equity financing to fund ongoing operations and research and development activities. The current cash position on hand and expected cash flows for the next 12 months are not sufficient to fund the Company's ongoing operational needs. Therefore, the Company will need funding through equity or debt financing, joint venture arrangements or a combination thereof. There is no assurance that additional funding or suitable joint venture arrangements will be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient funding in this fashion, the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and, accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of the going concern assumption will be in significant doubt.
During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company has incurred a net loss of $785,451. As at December 31, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $74,891 (September 30, 2014 - working capital of $695,889) and an accumulated deficit of $9,850,901 (September 30, 2014 - $9,108,966). These factors indicate the presence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION |
Statement of compliance to International Financial Reporting Standards
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") for annual consolidated statements.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies and methods of application as the Company's most recent annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2014.
Critical accounting estimates
Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by Management that may result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and/or liabilities within the next financial year and are disclosed in Note 2 of the Company's annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2014. There have been no changes to the Company's critical accounting estimates and judgments during the three months ended December 31, 2014.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) |
Presentation and functional currency
The presentation and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. All amounts in these consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
New accounting standards
The following standards are not effective until fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and, unless otherwise indicated, have no effect on the Company's financial performance:
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IFRS 9, Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") IFRS 9 replaces the guidance in IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, on the classification and measurement of financial assets. The Standard eliminates the existing IAS 39 categories of held to maturity, available-for-sale and loans and receivable. Financial assets will be classified into one of two categories on initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost or financial assets measured at fair value. Gains and losses on re-measurement of financial assets measured at fair value will be recognized in profit or loss, except that for an investment in an equity instrument which is not held-for-trading, IFRS 9 provides, on initial recognition, an irrevocable election to present all fair value changes from the investment in other comprehensive income (OCI). |
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IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. IFRS 15 is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017 and is to be applied retrospectively. IFRS 15 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. IFRS 15 will also result in enhanced disclosures about revenue, provide guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively (i.e. service revenue and contract modifications) and improve guidance for multiple-element arrangements. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 15 in its financial statements for the annual period beginning October 1, 2018, and may consider earlier adoption. The extent of the impact of adoption of IFRS 15 has not yet been determined. |
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IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation IAS 32 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014, is amended to provide guidance on the offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | CASH HELD IN TRUST |
As at December 31, 2014, the Company has $248,990 held in trust (September 30, 2014 - $248,990). This amount was held in a lawyer's trust account at year end. Subsequent to three months ended December 31,2014, this cash has been returned less $78,895 in legal fees.
4. | TERM DEPOSITS |
The Company's term deposit matures on March 17, 2015, and bears interest at an annual rate of prime - 1.95%.
5. | MARKETABLE SECURITIES |
December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
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Quantity | Carrying Value |
Quantity |
Carrying Value |
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BI Optic Ventures Inc. | 1,234,750 |
$ |
160,518 | $ | 254,750 | $ | 25,475 |
1,234,750 | $ | 160,518 | $ | 254,750 | $ | 25,475 |
6. | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE |
December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
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GST receivable | $ |
129,631 |
$ |
26,763 |
Due from an associate |
24,543 |
- |
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$ |
174,823 |
$ |
26,763 |
7. | LOAN RECEIVABLE |
On December 18, 2014, the Company's provided a short-term loan to Terracity Lawrence LLC ("Terracity") for an amount of $116,290 (USD 100,000). This loan matures on February 18, 2015. Under the loan agreement, the Company has an option to convert outstanding principal and interest amount to Terracity's common shares at a conversion price of $0.05 upon Terracity successful closing of its public transaction on the TSX Venture Exchange.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
Computer equipment | Office equipment | Plant equipment | Leasehold Improvement | Total | ||||||
Cost | ||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 |
$ | 30,671 |
$ |
110,233 |
$ |
655,604 |
$ |
56,882 |
$ |
853,390 |
Additions |
1,641 | 4,959 | 114,926 | - | 121,527 | |||||
Balance as at December 31, 2014 | $ | 32,312 | $ | 115,192 | $ | 770,530 | $ | 56,882 | $ | 974,917 |
Depreciation | ||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 |
$ | (2,260) | $ | (10,157) | $ | (42,668) | $ | (5,281) | $ | (60,366) |
Charged for the period |
(2,213) | (6,659) | (11,600) | (593) | (21,066) | |||||
Balance as at December 31, 2014 | $ | (4,473) | $ | (16,816) | $ | (54,268) | $ | (5,874) | $ | (81,432) |
Net book value | ||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 | $ | 28,411 | $ | 100,076 | $ | 612,936 | $ | 51,601 | $ | 793,024 |
As at December 31, 2014 | $ | 27,839 | $ | 98,376 | $ | 716,262 | $ | 51,008 | $ | 893,485 |
Equipment which is not ready for use as at December 31, 2014 with a cost of $375,000 (September 30, 2014 - $375,000) is not being depreciated.
9. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Patents | Formulae | Licenses | Trademark | Proprietary processes | Total | |||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 |
$ | 250,000 |
$ |
585,840 | $ | 746,951 |
$ |
- |
$ |
1,245,812 | $ | 2,828,603 |
Additions |
- | 2,227 | - | 805 | - | 3,032 | ||||||
Balance as at December 31, 2014 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 588,067 | $ | 746,951 | $ | 805 | $ | 1,245,812 | $ | 2,831,635 |
Amortization | ||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 |
$ | (73,012) | $ | (54,798) | $ | (59,710) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (187,520) |
Charged for the period |
(3,125) | (7,342) | (9,328) | (6) | - | (19,801) | ||||||
Balance as at December 31, 2014 | $ | (76,137) | $ | (62,140) | $ | (69,038) | $ | (6) | $ | - | $ | (207,321) |
Net book value | ||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2014 | $ | 176,988 | $ | 531,042 | $ | 687,241 | $ | - | $ | 1,245,812 | $ | 2,641,083 |
As at December 31, 2014 | $ | 173,863 | $ | 525,928 | $ | 677,913 | $ | 799 | $ | 1,245,812 | $ | 2,624,314 |
Amortization of intangible assets is included in 'Amortization' on the statement of comprehensive loss.
The Company's intangible assets consist of assets for both finite and indefinite life. The Company amortized the intangible assets based on their expected useful life.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED) |
The intangible assets include the following key agreements:
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On April 16, 2009 the Company entered into an agreement with PRB and Pacific Bio for the purchase of their interest in patents and intellectual property related to anti-viral products designed to prevent avian influenza in humans and poultry. Accordingly, Pacific Bio relinquished its license for the use of the patents to PRB in return for 4,800,000 common shares in the Company, assigned a value of $480,000 and PRB sold its interest in the patents to the Company for 200,000 common shares at an assigned value of $20,000. During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company abandoned the patent related to humans and wrote off the amortized value of $189,489. The Company retained the patent related to animals. (Note 25) |
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On December 27, 2012 the Company entered into a worldwide exclusive agreement with Vertical Designs Ltd. ("VDL") and acquired the license to apparatus engineered using vertical farming technology. The license allows the Company to grow plants using the technology for use as ingredients in pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical, wellness and cosmetics, among other uses. Total consideration for the intangible asset was $500,000 paid by way of issuance of 6,000,000 common shares of the Company. (Note 23) |
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On August 6, 2014 the Company entered into an agreement with TerraSphere Systems LLC which granted the Company non-exclusive rights to proprietary and patented vertical farming technology for cash consideration of $109,500. The patent related to the technology has a remaining life of 15 years. |
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On February 27, 2014 the Company purchased organic and hydroponic fertilizer and nutritional proprietary formulas from Green-Grow Garden Products Ltd. in consideration for 300,000 common shares of the Company. |
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On April 7, 2014, the Company acquired a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics LLC. by making a cash payment of US$20,000 ($22,196), issuing 827,657 common shares with a fair value of $579,360 to the members of Phytalytics LLC and advancing a loan of US$60,000 ($66,588). At the date of acquisition, the Company determined the fair value of the net identified assets of Phytalytics and recognized an intangible asset of $1,245,813 which related to the accumulated research, trade secrets and established standard operating procedures for cannabis analysis laboratory services. Key management personnel remain shareholders in Phytalytics and have active management contracts with the Company. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
10. | INVESTMENTS |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased 800,000 shares of True Leaf Medicine Corp. at a cost of $200,000. These securities are classified as available for sale. The shares of True Leaf Medicine Corp. do not have a quoted price in an active market and their fair value cannot be reliably measured; accordingly, these shares are measured at their cost in the consolidated financial statements.
11. | INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES |
The following is a summary of the investment in associates for the three months ended December 31, 2014:
Experion Biotechnologies Inc. |
Instant Payment Systems LLC |
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Carrying value as at September 30, 2014 |
$ |
- |
$ | 271,179 |
Share of profit |
- | 7,866 | ||
Carrying value as at December 31, 2014 |
$ | - | $ | 279,045 |
On April 10, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine, entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"). Experion is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada and is located in Vancouver, BC. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Experion and Northern Vine have exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. The Company maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine.
April 30, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc., is acquired 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC (IPS), a US entity based in Washington State, in consideration for $100,000 cash payments and 200,000 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $180,000. IPS was incorporated under the laws of Washington, US.
The following table summarizes the financial information of Experion and IPS for the three months ended December 31, 2014:
December 31, 2014 |
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Experion Biotechnologies Inc. |
Instant Payment Systems LLC |
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Current assets | $ | - | $ | 2,135 |
Current liabilities | (14,298) | (2,000) | ||
Revenue | - | - | ||
Net income | - | 23,134 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES |
December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
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Trade payables | $ |
590,631 |
$ | 317,475 |
Accrued liabilities |
203,330 |
225,675 | ||
Due to related parties |
343,010 |
309,725 | ||
Payroll liabilities |
6,914 |
5,306 | ||
$ |
1,143,885 |
$ | 858,181 |
13. | ADVANCES PAYABLE |
On January 30, 2013, the Investment Agriculture Foundation provided $18,871 to a subsidiary acquired by the Company on March 1, 2013 to develop high value, high quality fractionation processes for surplus berries. Focus has moved away from this project during the year ended September 30, 2013 and therefore funds advanced by the Investment Agriculture Foundation will be repaid. During the three months ended December 31, 2014, no funds were repaid by the Company (December 31, 2013 - $nil).
14. | SHARE CAPITAL |
Authorized share capital
Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued share capital
At December 31, 2014, there were 65,878,889 issued and fully paid common shares (September 30, 2014 - 64,925,686).
During the three months ended December 31, 2014:
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The Company issued 66,668 common shares for the directors' fees of $12,667. |
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The Company issued 54,535 common shares for the consulting fees of $10,362. |
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832,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $83,200. A fair value of $60,069 was transferred to share capital from reserves in connection with these exercises. |
During the three months ended December 31, 2014:
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The Company issued 3,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $87,500 to settle a trade payable of $105,000. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
14. | SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED) |
Share purchase warrants
The changes in warrants during the three months ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | ||
Balance, September 30, 2014 | 7,853,831 |
$ |
0.40 |
Exercised |
(832,000) | 0.10 | |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | 7,021,831 | $ | 0.44 |
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
Expiry date | Warrants outstanding | Exercise price | Estimated grant date fair value | Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | ||
February 14, 2015 |
468,000 |
$ |
0.100 | $ | 35,837 | 0.12 |
September 18, 2015 |
5,308,331 | 0.500 | 999,705 | 0.72 | ||
October 7, 2015 |
1,245,500 | 0.250 | 251,681 | 0.77 | ||
7,021,831 | $ | $ | 1,287,223 | 0.68 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
14. | SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED) |
Stock options
The Company has a share purchase option plan (dated June 18, 2012) which specifies that a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company may be reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of share options. The term of the share options granted are fixed by the board of directors and are not to exceed ten years. The exercise prices of the share options shall not be less than the closing price of the Company's common shares on the day before the day on which the directors grant the share purchase options, less any discount permitted by the Exchange. Vesting of options will be at the discretion of the Board.
No options were granted, exercised, expired or cancelled during the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
Expiry date | Options outstanding | Options exercisable | Exercise price | Estimated grant date fair value | Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | ||
May 12, 2016 |
660,000 | 660,000 |
$ |
0.350 | $ | 189,050 | 1.36 |
December 24, 2017 |
350,000 | 350,000 | 0.100 | 13,057 | 2.98 | ||
December 28, 2017 |
20,000 | 20,000 | 0.100 | 1,635 | 2.99 | ||
January 29, 2019 |
200,000 | 200,000 | 0.115 | 9,051 | 4.08 | ||
February 18, 2019 |
175,000 | 175,000 | 0.170 | 13,151 | 4.14 | ||
March 4, 2019 |
440,000 | 440,000 | 0.450 | 91,782 | 4.18 | ||
July 22, 2019 |
2,438,100 | 2,438,100 | 0.640 | 978,427 | 4.56 | ||
August 8, 2019 |
605,000 | 605,000 | 0.480 | 182,984 | 4.61 | ||
August 13, 2019 |
455,000 | 455,000 | 0.430 | 127,227 | 4.62 | ||
September 16, 2019 |
100,000 | 100,000 | 0.330 | 20,422 | 4.71 | ||
5,443,100 | 5,443,100 | $ | $ | 1,626,786 | 4.02 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST |
The following table summarizes the information relating to the non-controlling interest ("NCI") of the Company's subsidiaries before any inter-company eliminations:
Phytalytics LLC |
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Northern Vine |
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NCI percentage |
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49% |
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25% |
As at December 31, 2014 |
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Current assets |
$ | 2,162 | $ | 15,564 |
Property and equipment |
83,634 | 94,224 | ||
Intangible assets |
1,245,813 | |||
Goodwill |
423,576 | |||
Current liabilities |
(26,279) | (10,737) | ||
Deferred income tax liability |
(383,715) | |||
Other non-current liabilities |
(185,313) | (213,692) | ||
Net assets |
1,159,878 | (114,641) | ||
Carrying amount for NCI |
$ | 568,340 | $ | (28,660) |
For the three months ended December 31, 2014 |
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Revenue | $ | 11,331 | $ | - |
Loss | (77,673) | (21,822) | ||
Loss allocated to NCI | $ | (38,060) | $ | (5,456) |
As the December 31, 2014, the carrying value of NCI was $556,295 (September 30, 2014 - $599,811) which was determined as follows:
Phytalytics LLC |
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Northern Vine |
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As at September 30, 2014 | $ |
606,400 |
$ |
(6,589) |
During the three months ended December 31, 2014 | ||||
Loss allocated to NCI |
(38,060) | (5,456) | ||
As at December 31, 2014 | $ |
568,340 |
$ |
(12,045) |
16. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
For the three months ended |
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December 31, 2014 |
December 31, 2013 |
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Shares issued for settlement of trade payable |
$ |
- |
$ | 87,500 |
Shares issued for consulting fees |
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10,363 |
- | |
Shares issued for directors' fees |
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12,666 |
- |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
17. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Transactions with associates
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company provided a short-term loan of $24,543 to IPS. This amount remains outstanding as at December 31, 2014 (September 30, 2014 - $24,543).
Key management personnel compensation
For the three months ended December 31, 2014 | |||||||
Name | Position | Management and consulting fees | Director's fees | Total | |||
Mike Withrow (i) | CEO | $ | 43,749 | $ | - | $ | 43,749 |
Rene David (ii) | CFO | 31,250 | - | 31,250 | |||
Terence Fealey (iii) | Director | 27,683 | - | 27,683 | |||
Brazos Minshew (iv) | Director | - | 26,599 | 26,599 | |||
Dunlap Codding, P.C. (v) | Director | 66,528 | - | 66,528 | |||
Emanuel "Manny" Montenegrino (vi) | Director | 32,320 | - | 32,320 | |||
$ | 201,530 | $ | 26,599 | $ | 228,129 |
For the three months ended December 31, 2013 | |||||||
Name | Position | Management and consulting fees | Director's fees | Total | |||
Mike Withrow (i) | CEO | $ | 37,500 | $ | - | $ | 37,500 |
Rene David (ii) | CFO | 31,250 | 31,250 | ||||
Terence Fealey (iii) | Director | 25,200 | - | 25,200 | |||
$ | 93,950 | $ | - | $ | 93,950 |
Key management personnel compensation (continued)
i)
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The Company paid management fees of $43,749 to Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow during the three months ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $37,500). At December 31, 2014, $9,099 due to Mr. Withrow was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2014 - $18,270). |
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ii)
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The Company paid management fees of $31,250 to Crimson Opportunities Ltd. , a company controlled by Mr. David during the three months ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $31,250). During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company leased a facility from Crimson Opportunities Ltd. Until the Company secures a license, the Company will use the facility to manufacture and warehouse its proprietary Biocube systems. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
17. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) |
Key management personnel compensation (continued)
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As at December 31, 2014, the minimum lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | 27,338 | |
2016 | 36,450 | |
2017 | 36,450 | |
2018 | 36,450 | |
2019 | 24,300 | |
$ | 160,988 |
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At December 31, 2014, $530 due to Mr. David was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2014 - $10,809). |
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iii) |
The Company paid consulting fees of $27,683 to Mr. Fealey the three months ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $25,200). At December 31, 2014, $273,561 due to Mr. Fealey was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2014 - $235,418). |
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iv) |
During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued 66,668 common shares to Mr. Minshew for the directors' fees of $12,667 (December 31, 2014 - $nil). At December 31, 2014, $6,333 due to Mr. Minshew was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2014 - $nil). |
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v) |
The Company paid legal fees of $66,528 to Dunlap Codding, P.C., of which of Mr. Sorocco is a one-third partner, during the three months ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2014 - $nil). At December 31, 2014, $99,245 (September 30, 2014 - $31,040) due to Dunlap Codding, P.C. was included in trade and other payables. |
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vi) |
The Company paid consulting fees of $32,320 to Think Sharp, a company controlled by Emanual Montenegrino, the director of the Company, during the three months ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $nil). During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued 40,000 common shares with a fair value of $7,600 in lieu of cash payments (December 31, 2013 - nil). At December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, $nil and $14,187 due to Think Sharp was included in trade and other payables, respectively. |
Transactions with related parties are measured at the exchange amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | COMMITMENTS |
i) |
On March 1, 2012, the Company entered into a three year consulting agreement with one of the directors of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company will pay US $8,000 per month to this director for consulting and research and development services. The contract expires on March 1, 2015 and if the contract is terminated at the Company's discretion, the director is entitled to receive three months' fees over and above the thirty day notice period. |
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ii) |
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into a five year exclusive distribution agreement with Hedley Enterprises Ltd. ("Hedley") to purchase, resell and distribute Abattis' line of natural products in Canada. Under the terms of the Agreement Hedley has acquired the exclusive right to sell and distribute Abattis' products to all retail distribution channels, which include health food stores, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and similar retail establishments. |
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iii) |
On November 1, 2012, the Company renewed a three year office lease with Toro Holdings Ltd. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 27,218 |
2016 | 3,063 | |
$ | 30,281 |
iv) |
On December 27, 2012, the Company entered into a license agreement with Vertical Designs Ltd. ("Vertical Designs"), a company controlled by the former director of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company has been granted the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license, with the right to grant sublicenses, to use the Bio Pharma technology for growing products at licensed facilities, which products may only be used as ingredients in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and wellness markets. The royalty provisions of the license agreement reflect that: (i) the royalty payable on net sales of all products sold by Abattis was 4%; (ii) in consideration for the grant of the Company's right to grant sublicenses, the Company will pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a sublicense royalty of 15% of any monies or other consideration that the Company receives from any sublicense; and (iii) after two years, the Company will be required to pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a minimum royalty payment of $25,000 per year and if the combined royalty payments paid from (i) and (ii) above do not equal $25,000 in any given year then the Company will be permitted to top up such amount with a cash payment. Under the terms of the agreement, the patent license will revert to Vertical Designs Ltd. in certain circumstances, including: (i) if the Company terminates the agreement; (ii) if the Company materially breaches or defaults in the performance of the agreement and has not cured such default within 60 days, or in the case of failure to pay any amounts due, then within 30 days, after receiving written notice from Vertical Designs Ltd. specifying the breach; (iii) if the Company discontinues its business of producing ingredients for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or wellness markets; (iv) if the Company fails to pay the annual $25,000 minimum royalty payment for any year ending after the second anniversary of the agreement; or (v) if the Company becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or has a petition of bankruptcy filed by or against it, which petition is not vacated or otherwise removed within 90 days after the filing thereof. The Company also agreed to pay Vertical Designs $250,000 for the purchase and sale of six complete Vertical Designs operational units. The purchase price will be paid in instalments, dates and amounts are to be determined between the parties, with the first payment due on or before the earlier of five business days following the Company completing an equity and/or debt financing of any |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED) |
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amount or the first business day in the seventh month following the date of the Bill of Sale. See Note 23 for events after the reporting period related to this agreement. |
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v) |
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with Georges Laraque Management Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $5,000 per month. |
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vi) |
On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by the CFO of the Company for his services as CFO and COO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $125,000 (excluding GST). This agreement is in effect until terminated. |
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vii) |
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with the Chiron Capital Corp., a company controlled by the CEO of the Company for his services as CEO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $175,000 (excluding GST). This agreement is in effect until terminated. |
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viii) |
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a five year consulting agreement with Voelpel Gold Medal Investment Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $3,000 (excluding GST). |
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ix) |
On March 16, 2014, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with Think Sharp Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $10,000 and monthly administration fees of $100 (excluding GST) in cash and 6,000 common shares per month. On May 1, 2014, this agreement was amended such that the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $12,000 and monthly administration fees of $120 (excluding GST) in cash and 10,000 common shares per month. |
|
x) |
On June 25, 2014, the Company entered into an 18 month consulting agreement with Brazos Minshew for his services as the President of one of the Company's subsidiaries. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay, for consulting services, an aggregate of 200,000 shares of the Company payable in monthly instalments for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Following this period, the Company will pay the consultant $5,000 per month. As of December 31, 2014, 100,001 shares remain to be issued under this arrangement. |
|
xi) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 34 month office lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 51,645 |
2016 | 71,727 | |
2017 | 73,962 | |
$ | 197,334 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED) |
xii) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 13 month facility lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 11,714 |
19. | CONTINGENCIES |
|
On September 20, 2012, a claim, which is based on a contract dated June 29, 2009 between the Company and the plaintiff, was filed against the Company. The plaintiff and the Company entered into an agreement dated May 16, 2011 to settle a dispute between the two parties over the contract dated June 29, 2009. The Company made an initial payment of $5,000 to the plaintiff, as per the agreement dated May 16, 2011. However, the plaintiff did not transfer the payment to an individual named in the agreement nor did the plaintiff instruct this individual appropriately. As such, the Company refused to make any further payments under this agreement until those events have taken place. The plaintiff claims that the agreement of May 16, 2011 is not binding and is seeking payment of $145,000. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amount has been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
|
The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching the consulting contract which the plaintiff should entitle for 75,000 options of the Company. Legal advice received supports the Company's belief that the claim is without merit. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
|
The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching a contract to pay for marketing services for approximately $23,000. The Company has filed a counter claim that the plaintiff failed to provide the requested services. The outcome of the claim is not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which have to be made. |
|
The Company is defending a claim from one of its former directors for amounts payable to him which he claims were to be settled in common shares. The plaintiff has claimed damages of approximately $300,000. The outcome of this claim is not determinable. |
|
The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching a settlement agreement dated Feb 17, 2011. The plaintiff is seeking payment of $37,356 plus interest. The outcome of this claim is not determinable. |
121
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
19. | CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED) |
|
On December 29, 2014, the Company obtained a obtained a preliminary injunction from the Washington state court in King County against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund and Lauren Hilty, and Erin Leary, Affinor Growers, LLC, and Nicholas Brusatore. Affinor Growers, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of defendant Affinor Growers, Inc. (collectively "Defendants"). According to the conclusions of law, the Defendants shall cease and desist from any and all use of PhytaLabs trade secrets and confidential information and documents; (b) are restrained from copying, transferring, using or disclosing to any other person or entity any documentation taken from PhytaLab; (c) shall retain and preserve all existing documents and files that mention, refer to, or are derived from PhytaLab, PhytaLab and Abattis' customers, or PhytaLab and Abattis' prospective customers; and (d) shall keep a detailed, complete, and accurate accounting of its business operations. |
It is the opinion of management, based in part on advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these contingencies, to the extent not previously provided for, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Corporation.
20. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the development of its technologies and to maintain a flexible capital structure, which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk. The Company considers its capital for this purpose to be its shareholders' equity.
The Company's primary source of capital is through the issuance of equity. The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure when changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may seek additional funding. The Company may require additional capital resources to meet its administrative overhead expenses in the long term. The Company believes it will be able to raise capital as required in the long term, but recognizes there will be risks involved that may be beyond its control. There are no external restrictions on the management of capital.
21. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
a) |
Fair value In accordance with IFRS, financial instruments are classified into one of the five following categories: held-for-trading, held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables, available-for-sale financial assets and other financial liabilities. Investments with quoted prices in active markets are designated as held-for-trading. Investments without quoted prices in active markets designated as available for sale and are carried at cost. Cash and trade and other receivable are classified as loans and receivables. Term deposits are classified as held-to-maturity. Their carrying value approximates fair value due to their limited time to maturity and ability to convert them to cash in the normal course of business. Trade payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable, short-term loan and advanced payable are classified as other financial liabilities. Their carrying values also approximate fair value due to their short term maturities. |
122
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
21. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
a) |
Fair value (continued) IFRS 13 establishes a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making fair value measurements as follows: |
Level 1 |
quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 |
inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. from derived prices); and |
Level 3 |
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based upon observable market data. |
The Company has determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based upon appropriate valuation methodologies. At December 31, 2014, cash of $139,032 (September 30, 2014 - $135,171), cash held in trust of $248,990 (September 30, 2014 - $248,990) and marketable securities of $160,518 (September 30, 2014 - $25,475) have been measured and recognized in the balance sheet using Level 1 inputs. Investments of $200,000 (September 30, 2014 - $200,000) have been designated as available for sale and carried at cost on the balance sheet as at December 31, 2014, there was no observable market data available. At December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured and recognized in the balance sheet at fair value that would be categorized as Level 2 and 3 in the fair value hierarchy above.
The Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are categorized as follows:
December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
|||
Financial Assets |
||||
Held-for-trading | ||||
Cash |
$ | 139,032 | $ | 135,171 |
Marketable securities |
160,518 | 25,475 | ||
Loans and receivable | ||||
Cash held in trust |
248,990 | 248,990 | ||
Term deposits |
164,692 | 949,692 | ||
Trade and other receivables |
174,823 | 152,693 | ||
Loan receivable |
116,290 | - | ||
Available-for-sale | ||||
Investments |
$ | 200,000 | $ | 200,000 |
Financial Liabilities |
||||
Other financial liabilities | ||||
Trade and other payables |
1,143,885 | 858,181 | ||
Advances payable |
18,871 | 18,871 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
21. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
b) |
Financial risk management Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Company's cash, cash held in trust, term deposits, trade and other receivables and loan receivable are exposed to credit risk. The Company reduces its credit risk on cash and cash equivalents by placing these instruments with institutions of high credit worthiness. As at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the Company's exposure is the carrying value of the financial instruments. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of its financial assets. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. The Company manages liquidity by maintaining adequate cash balances to meet liabilities as they become due. The Company maintained cash at December 31, 2014 in the amount of $139,032 (September 30, 2014 - $135,171), in order to meet short-term business requirements. At December 31, 2014, the Company had accounts payable and accrued liabilities and advances payable of $1,143,885 and $18,871, respectively (September 30, 2014 - $824,862 and $18,871, respectively). All accounts payable and accrued liabilities and advances payables are current. Market risk The significant market risks to which the Company is exposed are interest rate risk and currency risk. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Included in the loss for the year in the financial statements is interest income on Canadian dollar cash and cash equivalents and term deposits. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk. Currency risk The Company is exposed to currency risk to the extent that monetary assets and liabilities held by the Company are not denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk. The Company's cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are partly held in US dollars ("USD"); therefore, USD accounts are subject to fluctuation against the Canadian dollar. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
21. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
b) |
Financial risk management (continued) Market risk (continued) Currency risk (continued) The Company had the following balances in Canadian and foreign currencies as at December 31, 2014: |
in CAD | in USD | |||
Cash | $ | 21,979 | $ | 100,674 |
Cash held in trust | 248,990 | - | ||
Term deposit | 164,692 | - | ||
Marketable securities | 160,518 | - | ||
Amounts receivable | 174,986 | (140) | ||
Loan receivable | 116,290 | - | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (720,817) | (363,867) | ||
Advances payable | (18,871) | - | ||
147,767 |
(263,333) |
|||
Rate to convert to $1.00 CAD | 1.000 | 1.1627 | ||
Equivalent to Canadian dollars | 147,767 | (306,177) |
Based on the above net exposures as at December 31, 2014, and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% appreciation or depreciation of the CAD against the USD by 10% would increase/ decrease profit or loss by $30,618.
22. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION |
The Company has one reportable operating segment of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the BioPharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets. Non-current assets (other than financial instruments) by geographic location are as:
|
|
Canada |
|
US |
|
Total |
As at December 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment |
$ |
434,851 |
$ |
458,634 |
$ |
893,485 |
Intangible assets |
|
1,378,502 |
|
1,245,812 |
|
2,624,314 |
Other assets |
|
2,000 |
|
- |
|
2,000 |
|
$ |
1,815,353 |
$ |
1,704,446 |
$ |
3,519,799 |
As at September 30, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment |
$ |
334,390 |
$ |
458,634 |
$ |
793,024 |
Intangible assets |
|
1,395,271 |
|
1,245,812 |
|
2,641,083 |
Other assets |
|
2,000 |
|
- |
|
2,000 |
|
$ |
1,731,661 |
$ |
1,704,446 |
$ |
3,436,107 |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended December 31, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
23. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
Subsequent to December 31, 2014:
|
VDL sent a letter advising they were terminating the license agreement discussed in Note 18(iv) by citing that the Company failed to comply with certain terms and conditions included in the license agreement. The Company believes that the terms in the license agreement have been followed; as a result, the license agreement should be valid. The Company intends to continue to honor the agreement and make any payments or provide any information required under the license. The Company provides for costs related to contingencies when a loss is probable and the amount is reasonably determinable. In the opinion of management, no grounds exist that justify the termination of the license agreement. It is the opinion of management, based in part on advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of the termination of the license agreement is undeterminable; therefore there has been no provision made with respect to the license in the consolidated financial statements for the for the three months ended December 31, 2014. |
|
The Company is defending a defamation claim from one of its former directors of the Company. Legal advice received supports the Company's belief that the claim is without merit. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
|
The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching the terms of an agreement. The plaintiff is claiming an entitlement to 5% of the common shares of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp., damages, punitive damages, and costs. The Company has not yet filed a response to the civil claim. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
|
The Company was granted a patent which was originally acquired on April 16, 2009 from PRB and Pacific Bio. |
|
One of the directors of the Company forgave $235,418 in amounts owing to him for consulting services in exchange for cash settlement of $32,000. |
|
368,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $36,800. |
|
357,642 common shares issued to the Company's directors and officers for the services provided to the Company. |
|
The Company granted 175,000 stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
127
Independent Auditors' Report
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company"), which comprise the statement of financial position as at September 30, 2014 and the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for the ended September 30, 2014, and the related notes, which comprise significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence, on a test basis, about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting principles and policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. as at September 30, 2014 and its consolidated financial performance and its cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2014 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements, which states that Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. incurred significant losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities and has an accumulated deficit. These matters, along with other matters as described in Note 1, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that raises substantial doubt about the ability of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Other Matter
The consolidated financial statements of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. for the year ended September 30, 2013, were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those statements on January 28, 2014.
Vancouver, BC |
|
/s/ MNP LLP |
April 22, 2015 |
|
Chartered Accountants |
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
As at |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
||
ASSETS | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
Cash | $ | 135,171 | $ | 5,327 |
Cash held in trust (note 4) | 248,990 | - | ||
Term deposits (note 5) | 949,692 | - | ||
Marketable securities (note 6) | 25,475 | - | ||
Other receivables (note 7) | 152,693 | 26,763 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other deposits | 60,920 | 39,799 | ||
1,572,941 | 71,889 | |||
NON CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
Property and equipment (note 8) | 793,024 | 481,296 | ||
Intangible assets (notes 3 and 9) | 2,641,083 | 1,074,161 | ||
Other assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
Investments (note 10) | 200,000 | - | ||
Investment in associates (note 11) | 271,179 | - | ||
Goodwill (note 3) | 423,576 | - | ||
4,330,862 | 1,557,457 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 5,903,803 | $ | 1,629,346 |
LIABILITIES | ||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
Trade and other payables (notes 12 and 18) | $ | 858,181 | $ | 727,610 |
Interest payable (note 13) | - | 34,689 | ||
Short-term loans (note 13) | - | 290,159 | ||
Advances payable (note 14) | 18,871 | 18,871 | ||
877,052 | 1,071,329 | |||
LONG TERM LIABILITIES | ||||
Deferred tax liability (notes 3 and 23) | 383,715 | - | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,260,767 | 1,071,329 | ||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Share capital (note 15) | $ | 10,073,190 | $ | 4,291,204 |
Equity settled share-based payments | 1,637,196 | 316,900 | ||
Warrants | 1,441,805 | 606,459 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (9,108,966) | (4,656,546) | ||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 4,043,225 | 558,017 | ||
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (note 16) | 599,811 | - | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 5,903,803 | $ | 1,629,346 |
Nature of operations and going concern (note 1)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on April 22, 2015. They are signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by:
"Douglas Sorocco" | "William Fleming" | |
Director | Director | |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the years ended |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
||
REVENUE | ||||
Sales |
$ | 7,720 | $ |
17,448 |
EXPENSES |
|
|||
Accounting and audit fees |
$ | 116,813 | $ |
64,543 |
Advertising |
309,631 |
70,145 |
||
Amortization |
67,350 |
67,314 |
||
Bank service charge |
5,185 |
1,047 |
||
Depreciation |
37,360 |
19,680 |
||
Domain names |
9,522 |
4,919 |
||
Interest |
9,046 |
12,635 |
||
Legal fees |
722,707 |
167,663 |
||
Management and consulting fees |
804,755 |
325,239 |
||
Office and general administration |
369,627 |
83,906 |
||
Regulatory and transfer agents fees |
77,555 |
25,274 |
||
Research |
129,057 |
123,559 |
||
Share-based compensation (note 15) |
4,701,541 |
85,033 |
||
Sponsorship |
18,410 |
10,000 |
||
(7,378,559) |
(1,060,957) |
|||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
|
|||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
(10,261) |
(6,489) |
||
Gain (loss) on cancellation and settlement of trade payables (note 11) |
(127,039) |
132,013 |
||
Interest income |
9,692 | - | ||
Investment loss (note 6) |
(13,033) | - | ||
Loss from investment in associates (note 11) |
(18,381) | - | ||
Loss on write-off of abandoned patent application |
- |
(189,489) |
||
Other income |
6,904 |
4,983 |
||
Financing costs |
(128,444) | - | ||
$ | (280,562) | $ | (58,982) | |
LOSS BEFORE TAXES | $ | (7,651,401) | $ | (1,102,491) |
Deferred income tax recovery | 39,861 | - | ||
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR | $ | (7,611,540) | $ | (1,102,491) |
Comprehensive loss for the period attributable to: | ||||
Common shareholders |
(7,569,411) | (1,102,491) | ||
Non-controlling interest |
(42,129) | - | ||
$ | (7,611,540) | $ | (1,102,491) | |
|
||||
Basic and diluted loss per share basic, for loss for the period attributable to common shareholders (options and warrants not included as the impact would be anti-dilutive) |
$ | (0.16) | $ |
(0.04) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 48,803,786 |
26,066,009 |
||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Share capital |
Reserves | |||||||||||||||
Number of common shares |
Amount |
Equity settled share-based payments |
Warrants reserve |
Total |
Accumulated deficit |
Non-controlling interest |
Total |
|||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 18,489,928 | $ | 3,350,373 | $ | 233,518 | $ | 593,631 | $ | 827,149 | $ | (3,554,055) | $ |
- |
$ | 623,467 | |
Private placement | 2,100,000 | 92,172 | - | 12,828 | 12,828 | - |
- |
105,000 | ||||||||
Share issuance costs | - | (4,400) | - | - | - | - |
- |
(4,400) | ||||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of assets | 6,400,000 | 578,000 | - | - | - | - |
- |
578,000 | ||||||||
Shares issued as settlement of trade payables | 1,494,166 | 263,408 | - | - | - | - |
- |
263,408 | ||||||||
Options exercised for cash | 100,000 | 11,651 | (1,651) | - | (1,651) | - |
- |
10,000 | ||||||||
Share-based payments | - | - | 85,033 | - | 85,033 | - |
- |
85,033 | ||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (1,102,491) |
- |
(1,102,491) | ||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 28,584,094 | $ | 4,291,204 | $ | 316,900 | $ | 606,459 | $ | 923,359 | $ | (4,656,546) |
- |
$ | 558,017 | ||
Private placement | 17,333,331 | 1,557,646 | - | 1,442,353 | 1,442,353 | - | - | 2,999,999 | ||||||||
Share issue costs | - | (42,100) | - | - | - | - | - | (42,100) | ||||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of assets | 425,000 | 270,700 | - | - | - | - | - | 270,700 | ||||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of Instant Payment Systems LLC | 200,000 | 180,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 180,000 | ||||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of Phytalytics LLC | 827,657 | 579,360 | - | - | - | - | - | 579,360 | ||||||||
Shares issued as prepayment | 243,460 | 111,992 | - | - | - | - | - | 111,992 | ||||||||
Shares issued as settlement of trade payables | 5,668,440 | 407,376 | - | - | - | - | - | 407,376 | ||||||||
Shares issued for consulting fees | 246,538 | 153,653 | - | - | - | - | - | 153,653 | ||||||||
Shares issued for directors' fees | 216,666 | 83,333 | - | - | - | - | - | 83,333 | ||||||||
Warrants exercised for cash | 8,049,500 | 1,061,625 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,061,625 | ||||||||
Options exercised for cash | 3,131,000 | 547,140 | - | - | - | - | 547,140 | |||||||||
Reclassification of grant-date fair value on exercise of warrants | - | 609,210 | - | (609,210) | (609,210) | - | - | - | ||||||||
Reclassification of grant-date fair value on exercise of stock options | - | 264,254 | (264,254) | - | (264,254) | - | - | - | ||||||||
Reclassification of grant-date fair value on cancelled options | - | - | (3,116,991) | - | (3,116,991) | 3,116,991 | - | - | ||||||||
Fair value of modification of warrants | - | (2,203) | - | 2,203 | 2,203 | - | - | - | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest on acquisition | - | - | - | - | - | - | 641,940 | 641,940 | ||||||||
Share-based payments | - | - | 4,701,541 | - | 4,701,541 | - | - | 4,701,541 | ||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (7,569,411) | (42,129) | (7,611,540) | ||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | 64,925,686 | $ | 10,073,190 | $ | 1,637,196 | $ | 1,441,805 | $ | 3,079,001 | $ | (9,108,966) | $ | 599,811 | $ | 4,643,036 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the years ended |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
||
Cash flows provided from (used by): | ||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net loss for the year | $ | (7,611,540) | $ |
(1,102,491) |
Adjustments for items not affecting cash: |
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Amortization | 67,350 |
67,314 |
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Depreciation | 37,360 |
19,680 |
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Loss on settlement on trade payables | 133,075 |
72,987 |
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Loss on write-off patent application | - |
189,489 |
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Share-based payments | 4,701,541 |
85,033 |
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Investment loss | 13,033 |
- |
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Loss from investment in associates | 18,381 |
- |
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Shares issued for consulting fees | 153,653 |
67,322 |
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Shares issued for directors' fees | 83,333 |
- |
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Shares issued for financing costs | 111,992 |
- |
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Deferred income tax recovery | (39,861) |
- |
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(2,331,683) |
(600,666) |
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Net changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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Trade and other receivables | (125,930) |
(13,298) |
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Prepaid expenses | (21,121) | - | ||
Trade and other payables | 404,872 |
371,630 |
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Interest payable | (34,689) |
12,183 |
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Net cash flows used in operating activities | (2,108,551) |
(230,151) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Common shares issued for cash, net of cash share issue costs | 4,566,664 |
110,600 |
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Funding received from Agriculture Investment Foundation | - |
18,870 |
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Short-term loan received from related party | - |
102,509 |
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Repayment of short-term loan | (290,159) |
- |
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Net cash flows from financing activities | 4,276,505 |
231,979 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Cash held in trust | (248,990) |
- |
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Purchase of term deposits | (949,692) | - | ||
Purchase of investments and marketable securities | (238,508) | - | ||
Investment in subsidiaries, net of cash assumed on acquisition | (26,778) | - | ||
Investment in associates | (109,560) | - | ||
Purchase of intangible assets | (117,760) | - | ||
Purchase of equipment | (346,822) |
- |
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Purchase of other assets | - |
(2,000) |
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Net cash flows used in investing activities | (2,038,110) |
(2,000) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash | 129,844 |
(172) |
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Cash, beginning of year | 5,327 |
5,499 |
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Cash, end of year | $ | 135,171 | $ |
5,327 |
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Cash paid during the year for interest | - |
- |
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Cash paid during the year for income taxes | - | - |
Supplementary cash flow information (Note 17)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN |
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company" or "Abattis") was incorporated as Sinocan Capital Group Inc. under the Company Act (Canada British Columbia) on June 30, 1997 and listed and began trading on the Canadian National Stock Exchange ("the Exchange") under the symbol "FLU" on December 23, 2010. From February 21, 2014, the Company commenced trading under the new symbol "ATT". The Company's head office is located at Suite 1000-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2G8, Canada.
Abattis is a biotechnology company with capabilities, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the BioPharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business in the foreseeable future. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying value and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company's operations to date have been financed by issuing common shares, debt instruments and government assistance. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon profitable commercialization of its technologies and the continuing ability to obtain debt or equity financing to fund ongoing operations and research and development activities. The current cash position on hand and expected cash flows for the next 12 months are not sufficient to fund the Company's ongoing operational needs. Therefore, the Company will need funding through equity or debt financing, joint venture arrangements or a combination thereof. There is no assurance that additional funding or suitable joint venture arrangements will be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient funding in this fashion, the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and, accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of the going concern assumption will be in significant doubt.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company has incurred a net loss of $7,611,540 (September 30, 2013 - $1,102,491). As at September 30, 2014, the Company had a working capital of $695,889 (September 30, 2013 - working capital deficiency of $999,440) and an accumulated deficit of $9,108,966 (September 30, 2013 $4,656,546). These factors indicate the presence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION |
Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss or available for sale, which are measured at fair value. In addition, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
Presentation and functional currency
The presentation and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. All amounts in these consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and expenses during the reporting period. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual outcomes could differ from these estimates. The consolidated financial statements include estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in both the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Significant estimates are estimates and assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. Significant estimates used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Investment in associates Including in the carrying value of the Company's investment in associates is the Company's share of loss of the associates for the year ended September 30, 2014. The associates have not released full financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2014 and the Company's share of the loss of the associate has been estimated based on available information, including the associates' internal financial records. These estimates may change when full financial statements become available and this may impact the carrying value of the investment in associates. |
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Business combinations The company makes estimates related to the values assigned to assets in the purchase price allocation in a business combination. Changes in these assumptions could result in a change in the value of intangible assets, property and equipment, and non-controlling interests. |
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Provisions and contingencies The amount recognized as a provision, including legal, contractual, constructive and other exposures or obligations, is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the related liability, including any related interest charges, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. In addition, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Therefore, assessment of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies based upon the best information available. |
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Impairment Assets, including intangible assets, property and equipment, goodwill and investment in associates, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may exceed their recoverable amounts. As at September 30, 2014, there are no indications that existing intangible assets of the Company are impaired. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting estimates and judgments (continued)
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Inputs used in determining the estimated fair values of options and warrants issued during the year The Company has an equity-settled share-based compensation plan for directors, officers and consultants. Services received, and the corresponding increase in equity, are measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date of grant, excluding the impact of any non-market vesting conditions. The fair value of share options are estimated using the Black-Scholes model on the date of grant based on certain assumptions. Those assumptions are described in Note 15 and include, among others, expected volatility, expected life of the options and number of options expected to vest. |
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Estimated useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets The Company makes estimates and utilizes assumptions in determining the useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets, and the related depreciation and amortization. Uncertainties in these estimates relate to technical obsolescence that may change the utilization of certain assets. |
While management believes the estimates contained within these consolidated financial statements are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates and could impact future results of operations and cash flows.
Significant accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments used by the Company include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Income taxes The Company is subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions and subject to various rates and rules of taxation. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Company recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on the Company's current understanding of the tax law. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. In addition, the Company has not recognized deferred tax assets relating to tax losses carried forward. Future realization of the tax losses depends on the ability of the entity to satisfy certain tests at the time the losses are recouped, including current and future economic conditions and tax law. |
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Going concern The Company's ability to execute its strategy by funding future working capital requirements requires judgment. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, such as expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting estimates and judgments (continued)
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Impairment of non-financial assets Judgment is involved in assessing whether there is any indication that an asset or cash generating unit may be impaired. This assessment is made based on the analysis of, amongst other factors, changes in the market or business environment, events that have transpired that have impacted the asset or cash generating unit, and information from internal reporting. |
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Subsidiaries are controlled by the Company. Control exists when the parent entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date control is obtained until the date control is lost.
At September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company's subsidiaries are as follows:
Percentage owned* |
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Country of Incorporation |
Principal Activity |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
Ijuana Cannabis Inc | Canada | Holds certain licenses | 100% | 100% |
Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc. | United States | Biotechnology | 100% | Nil |
BioCell Labs Inc. ("BLI") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% | 100% |
North American BioExtracts Inc. ("NAB") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% | 100% |
Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% | Nil |
True Plant Technologies | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% | Nil |
Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("Northern Vine") | Canada | Biotechnology | 75% | 100% |
Phytalytics LLC | United States | Biotechnology | 51% | Nil |
Intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiary are eliminated in full on consolidation.
On April 7, 2014, the Company acquired a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics LLC. On April 8, 2014, the Company incorporated another subsidiary National Access Pharmacy Corp. in Canada. On April 10, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine Canada Inc., entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Experion and Northern Vine have exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. Abattis maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine. On January 28, 2014, the Company changed the name of its subsidiary Animo Wellness Corporation to Ijuana Cannabis Inc. On September 23, 2014, the Company changed the name of its subsidiary National Access Pharmacy Corp. to True Plant Technologies.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests in the Company's less than wholly-owned subsidiaries are classified as a separate component of equity. On initial recognition, non-controlling interests are measured at their proportionate share of the acquisition date fair value of identifiable net assets of the related subsidiary acquired by the Company. Subsequent to the acquisition date, adjustments are made to the carrying amount of non-controlling interests for the non-controlling interests' share of changes to the subsidiary's equity. Adjustments to recognize the non-controlling interests' share of changes to the subsidiary's equity are made even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
Changes in the Company's ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are recorded as equity transactions. The carrying amount of non-controlling interests is adjusted to reflect the change in the non-controlling interests' relative interests in the subsidiary and the difference between the adjustment to the carrying amount of non-controlling interests and the Company's share of proceeds received and/or consideration paid is recognized directly in equity and attributed to the shareholders of the Company.
Significant accounting policies
The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Business combinations
The Company accounts for a transaction as a business combination when the acquisition of an asset or group of assets constitutes a business and when the Company obtains control of the entity being acquired.
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. In applying the acquisition method, the Company separately records the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any goodwill acquired and any non-controlling interests in the acquired entity.
The Company measures the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values, less any non-controlling interest at fair value. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, less any non-controlling interest in the entity being acquired over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquired entity and the equity interests issued by the Company.
Acquisition costs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred. Those costs include finder's fees, professional fees, consulting fees and general administrative costs.
Investment in associates
An associate is an entity over which the Company has significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.
Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Company holds between 20% and 50% of the voting power of another entity, but can also arise where the Company holds less than 20% if it has the power to be actively involved and influential in policy decision affecting the entity.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Investment in associates (continued)
An investment in associate is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the statement of financial position at cost adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Company's share of net assets of the associate, less any impairment losses. Losses in an associate in excess of the Company's interest in that associate are recognized only to the extent that the Company has incurred a legal or constructive obligation to make payments on behalf of the associate.
Unrealized profits or losses on transactions between the Company and an associate are eliminated to the extent of the Company's interest therein.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company assesses whether there is any evidence that an investment in associate is impaired. This assessment is generally made with reference to the status of licence applications, operating results achieved, and an assessment of the likely results to be achieved from future business operations of the associate. When there is evidence that an investment in associate is impaired, the carrying amount of such investment is compared to its recoverable amount. If the recoverable amount of an investment in associate is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss, being the excess of carrying amount over the recoverable amount, is recognized in the period of impairment. When an impairment loss reverses in a subsequent period, the carrying amount of the investment in associate is increased to the revised estimate of recoverable amount to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had an impairment loss not been previously recognized. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in net earnings in the period the reversal occurs.
Related party transactions
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
Foreign currency
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each statement of financial position reporting date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the statement of financial position. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the acquisition dates.
Gains and losses arising from this translation are included in profit or loss for the period.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the statements of financial position when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. All financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value.
Financial assets
The Company classifies its financial assets at initial recognition as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments or available-for-sale, depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired. The Company's accounting policy for each of these categories is as follows:
Fair value through profit or loss - This category comprises derivatives or financial assets acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
Loans and receivables - These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are recorded at amortized cost less any provision for impairment. Individually significant receivables are considered for impairment when they are past due or when other objective evidence is received that a specific counterparty will default.
Held to maturity investments - These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Company's management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Subsequent to initial recognition, these assets are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. If there is objective evidence that the investment is impaired, determined by reference to external credit ratings and other relevant indicators, the financial asset is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. Any changes to the carrying amount of the investment, including impairment losses, are recognized in profit or loss.
Available for sale - Non-derivative financial assets not included in the above categories are classified as available for sale. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized directly in equity. If there is no quoted price in an active market and fair value cannot be readily determined, available for sale investments are carried at cost. Where a decline in the fair value of an available for sale financial asset constitutes objective evidence of impairment, the amount of the loss is removed from equity and recognized in profit or loss.
The Company's financial assets are cash, term deposits, marketable securities, trade and other receivables and investments. The Company classifies its financial assets as follows:
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Cash and investments with quoted prices in active markets are classified as held for trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. |
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Marketable securities are classified as held for trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. |
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Investments without quoted prices in active markets are classified as available for sale. |
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Term deposits and trade and other receivables are classified as loans and receivables. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Financial instruments (continued)
Financial assets (continued)
Transaction costs associated with financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are expensed as incurred, while transaction costs associated with all other financial assets are included in the initial carrying amount of the asset.
All financial assets except for those at fair value through profit or loss are subject to review for impairment at least at each reporting date. Financial assets are impaired when there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.
Financial liabilities
The Company classifies its financial liabilities as either financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or other financial liabilities, depending on the purpose for which the liability was incurred. The Company's accounting policy for each of these categories is as follows:
Fair value through profit or loss: This category comprises derivatives or liabilities acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
Other financial liabilities: Financial liabilities other than those classified as fair value through profit or loss are classified as other financial liabilities. Subsequent to initial recognition, other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
The Company's financial liabilities are trade and other payables, advances payable, interest payable and the short-term loans. The Company classifies these financial liabilities as other financial liabilities.
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
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Level 1 - inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
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Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
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Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market |
Cash
Cash in the statements of financial position comprise cash, bank deposits and short-term investments that are readily converted to known amounts of cash with original maturities of three months or less.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of an item of property and equipment consists of the purchase price, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for its intended use and an initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located.
Property and equipment is depreciated annually on the following basis:
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Computer equipment - 30% declining-balance |
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Office equipment - 30% declining-balance |
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Plant equipment - 20% declining-balance |
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Leasehold improvement - 20 years straight-line |
Depreciation commences when an item of equipment becomes available for use.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on disposal of the asset, determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, is recognized in profit or loss.
Where an item of property and equipment comprises major components with different useful lives, the components are accounted for separately. Expenditures incurred to replace a component of an item of property and equipment that is accounted for separately, including major inspection and overhaul expenditures, are capitalized.
Intangible assets
Research and development
Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and has the ability to use or sell the asset. The expenditures capitalized includes the cost of materials, direct labor, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and borrowing costs on qualifying assets for which the commencement date for capitalization is on or after October 1, 2010. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Capitalized development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Intangible assets (continued)
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortized annually on a straight-line basis at the following rates:
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Patents - 20 years |
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Formulae - 20 years |
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Licenses - 5 to 20 years |
Impairment of non-current assets
At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of the Company's assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent the revised carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.
Share capital
Common shares
Common shares are classified as equity. Transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Equity units
Proceeds received on the issuance of units are allocated between the common shares and warrants using the relative fair value method. The fair value of the warrants is determined using the Black Scholes valuation model on the date the units are issued.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Loss per share
The Company presents basic and diluted loss per share data for its common shares, calculated by dividing the loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is determined by adjusting the loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares.
Share-based compensation
The Company's share purchase option plan allows directors, executive officers, employees and consultants to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognized as a share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes (direct employee) or provides services similar to those performed by a direct employee.
The fair value of employee options is measured at the option's grant date, and the fair value of non-employee options is measured at the date when goods or services are received. The fair value of each tranche of options granted which do not vest immediately on grant, is recognized over the period during which each tranche of options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each financial position reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that are expected to vest.
Share-based compensation expense is credited to the equity settled share-based payment reserve. If the options are later exercised, their fair value is transferred from the reserve to share capital.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized where a legal or constructive obligation has been incurred as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. If material, provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation.
Income tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) except to the extent it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current income tax expense is based on the results for the period as adjusted for items that are not taxable or not deductible. Current income tax is calculated using tax rates that were enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. Provisions are established where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred taxes are expected to be payable or recoverable between the carrying amounts of assets in the consolidated statement of financial position and their corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and are accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and their corresponding tax bases. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
Significant accounting policies (continued)
Income tax (continued)
Deferred tax liabilities:
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are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences; |
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are recognized for all temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and |
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are not recognized on temporary differences that arise from goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. |
Deferred tax assets:
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are recognized to the extent it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized; and |
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are reviewed at the end of the reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of an asset to be recovered. |
Revenue recognition
Revenue from the sales of goods is recognised when the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and it is probable that the Company will receive the previously agreed upon payment. These criteria are considered to be met when the goods are delivered to the buyer. Where the buyer has a right of return, the Company defers recognition of revenue until the right to return has lapsed. However, where high volumes of sales are made to established wholesale customers, revenue is recognised in the period where the goods are delivered less an appropriate provision for returns based on past experience. Provided the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that the Group will receive any consideration, revenue for services is recognised in the period in which they are rendered.
Interest from cash and cash equivalents, if applicable, are recorded on an accrual basis when collection is reasonably assured.
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company adopted the following standards:
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IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures ("IFRS 7") IFRS 7 provides disclosure requirements of the information about significance of financial instruments to an entity, and the nature and extent of risks arising from those financial instruments, both in qualitative and quantitative terms. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1,2013. The Company has evaluated the amendments to IFRS 7 and determined that it did not have material impact on the consolidated financial statements. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted (continued)
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IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements ("IFRS 10") IFRS 10 replaces the guidance on control and consolidation in IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, and SIC 12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities. IFRS 10 requires consolidation of an investee only if the investor possesses power over the investee, has exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affects its returns. Detailed guidance is provided on applying the definition of control. The accounting requirements for consolidation have remained largely consistent with IAS 27. The Company has evaluated IFRS 10 and determined that it did not result in any change in the consolidation status of any of its subsidiaries and investees. |
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IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements ("IFRS 11") IFRS 11 supersedes IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures, and requires joint arrangements to be classified either as joint operations or joint ventures depending on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor that jointly controls the arrangement. For joint operations, a corporation recognizes its share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the joint operation. An investment in a joint venture is accounted for using the equity method as set out in IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (amended in 2011). The other amendments to IAS 28 did not affect the Company. The Company has no joint arrangements and concluded that the adoption of IFRS 11 did not result in any changes in the accounting for joint arrangements. |
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IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities ("IFRS 12") IFRS 12 provides disclosure requirements for entities that have an interest in a subsidiary, a joint arrangement, an associate or an unconsolidated structured entity. IFRS 12 requires the Company to disclose the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining the nature of the interest in other entities and information about its interest in all other entities. The Company adopted IFRS 12 on October 1, 2013 on a prospective basis. The Company has assessed the disclosure of interest in other entities and concluded that the adoption of IFRS 12 did not result in any changes in disclosures. |
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IFRS 13, Fair value measurement ("IFRS 13") IFRS 13, Fair value measurement , provides a single frame work for measuring fair value. The measurement of the fair value of an asset or liability is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability under current market conditions, including assumptions about risk. The Company adopted IFRS 13 on a prospective basis. The adoption of IFRS 13 did not require any adjustments to the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure fair value and did not result in any measurement adjustments as at October 1, 2013. The Company has assessed the disclosure of fair value measurement and concluded that the adoption of IFRS 13 did not result in any changes in disclosures. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED) |
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted (continued)
The following standards are not effective until fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and, unless otherwise indicated, have no effect on the Company's financial performance:
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IFRS 9, Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") IFRS 9 replaces the guidance in IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, on the classification and measurement of financial assets. The Standard eliminates the existing IAS 39 categories of held to maturity, available-for-sale and loans and receivable. Financial assets will be classified into one of two categories on initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost or financial assets measured at fair value. Gains and losses on re-measurement of financial assets measured at fair value will be recognized in profit or loss, except that for an investment in an equity instrument which is not held-for-trading, IFRS 9 provides, on initial recognition, an irrevocable election to present all fair value changes from the investment in other comprehensive income (OCI). |
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IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. IFRS 15 is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017 and is to be applied retrospectively. IFRS 15 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. IFRS 15 will also result in enhanced disclosures about revenue, provide guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively (i.e. service revenue and contract modifications) and improve guidance for multiple-element arrangements. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 15 in its financial statements for the annual period beginning October 1, 2018, and may consider earlier adoption. The extent of the impact of adoption of IFRS 15 has not yet been determined. |
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IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation IAS 32 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014, is amended to provide guidance on the offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities. |
3. |
BUSINESS COMBINATION |
On April 7, 2014, the Company acquired a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics LLC. by making a cash payment of US$20,000 ($22,196), issuing 827,657 common shares with a fair value of $579,360 to the members of Phytalytics LLC and advancing a loan of US$60,000 ($66,588).
The acquisition of Phytalytics LLC will provide a mutually beneficial relationship to Phytalytics LLC and the Company. The new analytics lab testing team in Washington will have the support of the Company's resources to secure a WSLCB license in addition to sourcing the requisite equipment to scale its operations as demand for its services escalate.
The transaction has been accounted for as a business combination by the acquisition method, with the Company identified as the acquirer. The Company's consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss include the operating results of Phytalytic LLC from April 7, 2014, the date of acquisition.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | BUSINESS COMBINATION (CONTINUED) |
At the date of acquisition, the Company determined the fair value of the net identified assets of Phytalytics and recognized an intangible assets of $1,245,813 which related to the license application for the cannabis analysis laboratory services. Subsequent to the acquisition, Phytalytics received conditional certification and fully permitted to test and receive payment for testing cannibas under the I-502 legislation. In addition, The Company have passed the state audit of the Company's standards of practice.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.
Cash |
$ |
62,005 |
Property and equipment | 2,265 | |
Intangible assets | 1,245,813 | |
Defered tax liability | (423,576) | |
Non-controlling interest | (641,940) | |
Total net assets acquired | $ | 244,567 |
Consideration paid: | ||
- Cash (USD 20,000) |
$ | 22,196 |
- Shares |
579,360 | |
- Promissory note |
66,587 | |
$ | 668,143 | |
Goodwill | $ | 423,576 |
The goodwill recognized at the date of acquisition is attributable to temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets for financial reporting purposes and their tax values.
Since the date of acquisition, Phytalytics LLC contributed revenue of $7,720 and loss of $72,531 to the Company's consolidated results.
The following table presents unaudited pro forma results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2014 as if the acquisitions had occurred on October 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the combined results that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of results that may occur in the future.
For the years ended | ||||
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Revenue | $ | 7,720 | $ | 17,448 |
Loss for the year | (7,614,623) | (1,102,491) | ||
Basic and diluted loss per common share | (0.16) | (0.04) |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | BUSINESS COMBINATION (CONTINUED) |
Following is the summary of the financial position of Phytalytics LLC as at September 30, 2014 and the operating result of Phytalyics LLC from the date of acquisition to September 30, 2014:
As at September 30, 2014 | ||
Current assets | $ | 37,337 |
Property and equipment | 83,634 | |
Intangible assets | 1,245,813 | |
Goodwill | 423,576 | |
Current liabilities | (17,813) | |
Deferred income tax liability | (383,715) | |
Other non-current liabilities | (151,281) | |
From the date of acquisition to September 30, 2014 | ||
Revenue | $ | 7,720 |
Loss for the period | (72,531) |
4. | CASH HELD IN TRUST |
As at September 30, 2014, the Company has $248,990 held in trust (September 30, 2013 - $nil). This amount was held in a lawyer's trust account at year end. Subsequent to year end this cash has been returned less $78,895 in legal fees.
5. | TERM DEPOSITS |
The Company's term deposit matures on March 17, 2015, and bears interest at an annual rate of prime - 1.95%.
6. | MARKETABLE SECURITIES |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased 254,750 shares of BI Optic Ventures Inc. at a cost of $38,508. These securities are classified as held for trading. As at September 30, 2014, the market value of BI Optic Ventures Inc. is $25,475; as a result, a loss of $13,033 was recognized in statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
7. | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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GST receivable | $ |
107,040 |
$ |
26,763 |
Other receivable |
21,110 |
- |
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Due from an associate |
24,543 |
- |
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$ |
152,693 |
$ |
26,763 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
Computer equipment | Office equipment | Plant equipment | Leasehold Improvement | Total | ||||||
COST | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ |
2,047 |
$ |
14,792 |
$ |
440,000 |
$ |
47,463 |
$ |
504,302 |
Additions |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 2,047 | 14,792 | 440,000 | 47,463 | 504,302 | |||||
Additions |
28,624 | 95,441 | 215,604 | 9,419 | 349,088 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | $ | 30,671 | $ | 110,233 | $ | 655,604 | $ | 56,882 | $ | 853,390 |
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ | (829) | $ | (559) | $ | (1,638) | $ | (300) | $ | (3,326) |
Depreciation |
(365) | (4,270) | (12,672) | (2,373) | (19,680) | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | (1,194) | (4,829) | (14,310) | (2,673) | (23,006) | |||||
Depreciation |
(1,066) | (5,328) | (28,358) | (2,608) | (37,360) | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | $ | (2,260) | $ | (10,157) | $ | (42,668) | $ | (5,281) | $ | (60,366) |
CARRYING AMOUNT | ||||||||||
At September 30, 2013 | $ | 853 | $ | 9,963 | $ | 425,690 | $ | 44,790 | $ | 481,296 |
At September 30, 2014 | $ | 28,411 | $ | 100,076 | $ | 612,936 | $ | 51,601 | $ | 793,024 |
Equipment which is not ready for use as at September 30, 2014 with a cost of $375,000 (September 30, 2013 - $375,000) is not being depreciated.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Patents | Formulae | Licenses | Proprietary processes | Total | ||||||
COST | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ | 500,000 |
$ |
250,000 |
$ |
116,331 |
$ |
- |
$ |
866,331 |
Additions |
- | 78,000 | 500,000 | - | 578,000 | |||||
Write-off application |
(250,000) | - | - | - | (250,000) | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 250,000 | 328,000 | 616,331 | - | 1,194,331 | |||||
Additions |
- | 257,840 | 130,620 | 1,245,812 | 1,634,272 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 585,840 | $ | 746,951 | $ | 1,245,812 | $ | 2,828,603 |
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ | (93,889) | $ | (17,688) | $ | (1,790) | $ | - | $ | (113,367) |
Amortization |
(27,134) | (14,487) | (25,693) | - | (67,314) | |||||
Write-off application |
60,511 | - | - | - | 60,511 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | (60,512) | (32,175) | (27,483) | - | (120,170) | |||||
Amortization |
(12,500) | (22,623) | (32,227) | - | (67,350) | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | $ | (73,012) | $ |
(54,798) |
$ |
(59,710) |
$ | - | $ |
(187,520) |
CARRYING AMOUNT | ||||||||||
At September 30, 2013 | $ | 189,488 | $ | 295,825 | $ | 588,848 | $ | - | $ | 1,074,161 |
At September 30, 2014 | $ | 176,988 | $ | 531,042 | $ | 687,241 | $ | 1,245,812 | $ | 2,641,083 |
Amortization of intangible assets is included in 'Amortization' on the statement of comprehensive loss.
The Company's intangible assets consist of assets for both finite and indefinite life. The Company amortized the intangible assets based on their expected useful life.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED) |
The intangible assets include the following key agreements:
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On April 16, 2009 the Company entered into an agreement with PRB and Pacific Bio for the purchase of their interest in patents and intellectual property related to anti-viral products designed to prevent avian influenza in humans and poultry. Accordingly, Pacific Bio relinquished its license for the use of the patents to PRB in return for 4,800,000 common shares in the Company, assigned a value of $480,000 and PRB sold its interest in the patents to the Company for 200,000 common shares at an assigned value of $20,000. During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company abandoned the patent related to humans and wrote off the amortized value of $189,489. The Company retained the patent related to animals. (Note 25) |
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On December 27, 2012 the Company entered into a worldwide exclusive agreement with Vertical Designs Ltd. ("VDL") and acquired the license to apparatus engineered using vertical farming technology. The license allows the Company to grow plants using the technology for use as ingredients in pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical, wellness and cosmetics, among other uses. Total consideration for the intangible asset was $500,000 paid by way of issuance of 6,000,000 common shares of the Company. (Note 25) |
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On August 6, 2014 the Company entered into an agreement with TerraSphere Systems LLC which granted the Company non-exclusive rights to proprietary and patented vertical farming technology for cash consideration of $109,500. The patent related to the technology has a remaining life of 15 years. |
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On February 27, 2014 the Company purchased organic and hydroponic fertilizer and nutritional proprietary formulas from Green-Grow Garden Products Ltd. in consideration for 300,000 common shares of the Company. |
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On April 7, 2014, the Company acquired a 51% membership interest in Phytalytics LLC. by making a cash payment of US$20,000 ($22,196), issuing 827,657 common shares with a fair value of $579,360 to the members of Phytalytics LLC and advancing a loan of US$60,000 ($66,588). At the date of acquisition, the Company determined the fair value of the net identified assets of Phytalytics and recognized an intangible asset of $1,245,813 which related to the accumulated research, trade secrets and established standard operating procedures for cannabis analysis laboratory services. Key management personnel remain shareholders in Phytalytics and have active management contracts with the Company. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
10. | INVESTMENTS |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased 800,000 shares of True Leaf Medicine Corp. at a cost of $200,000. These securities are classified as available for sale. The shares of True Leaf Medicine Corp. do not have a quoted price in an active market and their fair value cannot be reliably measured; accordingly, these shares are measured at their cost in the consolidated financial statements.
11. | INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES |
The following is a summary of the investment in associates for the year ended September 30, 2014:
September 30, 2014 |
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Experion Biotechnologies Inc. |
Instant Payment Systems LLC |
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Initial investment |
$ |
- |
$ |
289,560 |
Share of loss |
- |
(18,381) |
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Carrying value as at September 30, 2014 |
$ | - | $ |
271,179 |
On April 10, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Vine, entered into a share exchange agreement with Experion Biotechnologies Inc. ("Experion"). Experion is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada and is located in Vancouver, BC. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Experion and Northern Vine have exchanged 25% of each parties' issued and outstanding common shares. The Company maintains a 75% ownership in Northern Vine.
April 30, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc., is acquired 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC (IPS), a US entity based in Washington State, in consideration for $100,000 cash payments and 200,000 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $180,000. IPS was incorporated under the laws of Washington, US.
The following table summarizes the financial information of Experion and IPS for the year ended September 30, 2014:
September 30, 2014 |
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Experion Biotechnologies Inc. |
Instant Payment Systems LLC |
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Current assets | $ |
- |
$ | 167 |
Current liabilities | 14,298 | 26,774 | ||
Revenue | - | - | ||
Loss | (14,298) | (54,061) | ||
$ | - | $ | (27,120) |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Trade payables | $ | 317,475 | $ | 238,956 |
Accrued liabilities | 225,675 | 179,472 | ||
Due to related parties | 309,725 | 306,363 | ||
Payroll liabilities | 5,306 | 2,819 | ||
$ | 858,181 | $ | 727,610 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 5,668,440 common shares (September 30, 2014 - 1,494,166 common shares) with a fair value of $407,376 (September 30, 2014 - $578,000) to settle the accounts payable of $280,337 (September 30, 2013 - $710,013). As a result, a loss on cancellation and settlement of trade payables of $127,039 (September 30, 2013 - gain of $132,013) was recognized in statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
13. | SHORT-TERM LOANS |
Loan from Chief Executive Officer
Principle | Interest | Total | ||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 |
$ |
157,650 |
$ |
22,507 |
$ |
180,157 |
Additions | 132,509 | 12,182 | 144,691 | |||
Balance at September 30, 2013 | $ | 290,159 | $ | 34,689 | $ | 324,848 |
Additions | 1,550 | 8,726 | 10,276 | |||
Repayment | (291,709) | (43,415) | (335,124) | |||
Balance at September 30, 2014 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company obtained a $140,000 loan from the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, which bears interest at a rate of 8%. The interest on the loan is payable on a monthly basis, and the principal was repayable six months from the date of advance. The loan is secured by all of the Company's property and assets.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, an additional $1,550 in operating cash was advanced by the CEO of the Company without interest. During the year ended June 30, 2014, $8,726 (September 30, 2014 - $12,182) in interest was accrued as interest payable.
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company repaid the loan from Chief Executive Officer in the amount of $335,124 which included accrued interest of $43,415.
14. | ADVANCES PAYABLE |
On January 30, 2013, the Investment Agriculture Foundation provided $18,871 to a subsidiary acquired by the Company on March 1, 2013 to develop high value, high quality fractionation processes for surplus berries. Focus has moved away from this project during the year ended September 30, 2013 and therefore funds advanced by the Investment Agriculture Foundation will be repaid. During the year ended September 30, 2014, no funds were repaid by the Company.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL |
Authorized share capital
Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued share capital
At September 30, 2014, there were 64,925,686 issued and fully paid common shares (September 30, 2013 - 28,584,094).
During the year ended September 30, 2014:
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On December 6, 2013, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $87,500 to settle a trade payable of $105,000. |
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On January 16, 2014, the Company issued 625,000 common shares with a fair value of $31,250 to settle a trade payable of $31,250. |
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On January 28, 2014, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $210,000 to settle a trade payable of $75,000. |
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On February 11, 2014, the Company completed a non brokered private placement of 12,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $600,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one half share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of one year. $166,813 of the proceeds was allocated to share capital and $433,187 of the proceeds was allocated to warrant reserve. Share issuance costs of $36,300 were paid for this private placement. |
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On February 21, 2014, the Company issued 100,000 common shares with a fair value of $17,000 as consideration to acquire the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to Jiangsu Jiahui New Material Co Ltd's. innovative MgO (Magnesium Oxide) products for use in any building or facility designed to cultivate botanicals. 10,000 common shares with a fair value of $1,700 was paid to the finder. |
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On March 7, 2014, the Company issued 827,657 common shares with a fair value of $579,360 to consultants of Phytalytics LLC. (Note 3). |
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On March 10, 2014, the Company issued 300,000 common shares with a fair value of $240,000 as consideration to acquire the organic and hydroponic fertilizer and nutritional formulas from Green Gro Garden Products Ltd. 15,000 common shares with a fair value of $12,000 was paid to the finder. |
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On March 17, 2014, the Company completed a non brokered private placement of 5,333,331 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,399,999. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 18 months, subject to forced acceleration in the event the Company's shares close at a price of $0.75 or higher per share on the Canadian National Stock Exchange (or such other stock exchange as the majority of the trading volume of the Company's shares occur) for 10 consecutive trading days. $1,390,834 of the proceeds was allocated to share capital and $1,009,165 of the proceeds was allocated to warrant reserve. Share issuance costs of $5,800 were paid for this private placement. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Issued share capital (continued)
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On April 1, 2014, the Company issued 43,440 common shares to a law firm, of which a director is a one third partner,to settle a trade payable of US$62,554 ($78,626). |
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On April 30, 2014, the Company issued 200,000 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $180,000 to acquire 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC (IPS) (Note 11). |
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On June 19, 2014, the Company issued 100,000 common shares with fair value of $38,000 to two directors for the consulting services provided. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 216,538 common shares with a deemed value of $135,773 to TDM Financial for investor relations services provided to the Company. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 30,000 common shares with a deemed value of $17,880 to Think Sharp for consulting services provided to the Company. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 116,666 common shares to two directors for the directors' fees of $51,333. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 3,131,000 options were exercised for proceeds of $547,140. A fair value of $264,254 was transferred to share capital from reserves in connection with these exercises. |
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During the year ended September 30, 2014, 8,049,500 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $1,061,625. A fair value of $609,210 was transferred to share capital from reserves in connection with these exercises. |
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On August 5, 2014, the Company entered into a US$5 million standby equity financing agreement with Kodiak Capital Group, LLC ("Kodiak"), a Newport Beach-based institutional investor. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") covering the Company's shares that may be issued to Kodiak under this financing. After the SEC has declared the registration statement related to the transaction effective, the Company has the right at its sole discretion over a period of one year to sell up to US$5 million of common shares to Kodiak. The Company has agreed to pay Kodiak a 5% commitment fee in shares. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 243,460 shares with a fair value of $111,991 were issued as part of a commitment fee and charged to statement of loss (Note 25). |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Issued share capital (continued)
During the year ended September 30, 2013:
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On December 12, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 2,100,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $105,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.13 per share for a period of one year, subject to forced acceleration in the event the Company's shares close at a price of $0.20 or higher per share on the Canadian National Stock Exchange (or such other stock exchange as the majority of the trading volume of the Company's shares occur) for 10 consecutive trading days. $92,172 of the proceeds was allocated to share capital and $12,828 of the proceeds was allocated to warrant reserve. Share issuance costs of $4,400 were paid for this private placement. |
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On November 26, 2012, the Company issued 2,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $150,000 and on December 27, 2012, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $350,000 as consideration to acquire the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license from Vertical Designs Ltd. |
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On January 14, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 common shares with a fair value of $36,000 to settle a trade payable of $36,000. |
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On January 16, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 common shares to consultants of the Company with aggregate fair value of $25,000 for consulting services. |
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On January 16, 2013, the Company issued 213,333 common shares with a fair value of $57,600 to settle a trade payable of $40,000. |
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On February 6, 2013, the Company issued 122,500 common shares with a fair value of $25,725 to the CEO of the Company to settle a trade payable of $18,988. |
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On March 13, 2013, 100,000 share purchase options were exercised at an exercise price of $0.10 per share purchase option for total proceeds of $10,000. |
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On March 18, 2013, the Company issued 133,333 common shares with a fair value of $25,333 to settle a trade payable of $20,434. |
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On March 28, 2013, the Company issued 400,000 common shares, with a fair value of $78,000 to acquire a portfolio of natural health product formulae focusing on pain management, immunity and inflammation and cognitive function. |
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On April 15, 2013, the Company issued 625,000 common shares with a fair value of $93,750 to settle a trade payable of $50,000. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Share purchase warrants
The changes in warrants during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | |||||
Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | |||
Outstanding, beginning of year | 4,570,000 |
$ |
0.19 | 3,670,000 | $ | 0.28 |
Issued |
11,333,331 | 0.29 | 2,100,000 | 0.13 | ||
Exercised |
(8,049,500) | 0.13 | - | - | ||
Expired |
- | - | (1,200,000) | 0.35 | ||
Outstanding, end of year | 7,853,831 | $ | 0.40 | 4,570,000 | $ | 0.19 |
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2014:
Expiry date | Warrants outstanding | Exercise price | Estimated grant date fair value | Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | ||
February 14, 2015 | 1,300,000 |
$ |
0.100 | $ | 95,906 | 0.38 |
September 18, 2015 | 5,308,331 | 0.500 | 999,705 | 0.97 | ||
October 7, 2015 | 1,245,500 | 0.250 | 251,681 | 1.02 | ||
7,853,831 | $ | $ | 1,347,292 | 0.88 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company extended the expiry date of the warrants which originally expired on December 12, 2013 to December 31, 2014. As a result of the modification, $2,203 was recognized and adjusted to share capital.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Stock options
The Company has a share purchase option plan (dated June 18, 2012) which specifies that a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company may be reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of share options. The term of the share options granted are fixed by the board of directors and are not to exceed ten years. The exercise prices of the share options shall not be less than the closing price of the Company's common shares on the day preceding the day on which the directors grant the share purchase options, less any discount permitted by the Exchange. Vesting of options will be at the discretion of the Board.
The changes in options during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | |||||
Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | |||
Outstanding, beginning of year | 2,575,000 |
$ |
0.17 | 890,000 | $ | 0.33 |
Granted |
9,217,200 | 0.87 | 2,290,000 | 0.11 | ||
Exercised |
(3,131,000) | 0.17 | (100,000) | 0.10 | ||
Expired |
(605,000) | 0.13 | (355,000) | 0.21 | ||
Cancelled |
(2,613,100) | 1.99 | (150,000) | 0.10 | ||
Outstanding, end of year | 5,443,100 | $ | 0.49 | 2,575,000 | $ | 0.17 |
The weighted average share price at the date of exercise was $0.79.
Option issued during the year ended September 30, 2014:
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On January 16, 2014, The Company granted 250,000 options with an exercise price of $0.10 to its officers. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On January 29, 2014, The Company granted 700,000 options with an exercise price of $0.115 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On February 28, 2014, The Company granted 1,075,000 options with an exercise price of $0.17 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On February 26, 2014, The Company granted 110,000 options with an exercise price of $0.26 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On February 27, 2014, The Company granted 310,000 options with an exercise price of $0.36 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 4, 2014, The Company granted 440,000 options with an exercise price of $0.45 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Stock options (continued)
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On March 5, 2014, The Company granted 121,000 options with an exercise price of $0.64 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 10, 2014, The Company granted 330,000 options with an exercise price of $0.80 to its officers. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 19, 2014, The Company granted 1,533,100 options with an exercise price of $2.20 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 19, 2014, The Company granted 250,000 options with an exercise price of $2.26 to its officers. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 31, 2014, The Company granted 500,000 options with an exercise price of $2.00 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On July 22, 2014, The Company granted 2,438,100 options with an exercise price of $0.64 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On August 8, 2014, The Company granted 605,000 options with an exercise price of $0.48 to its officers. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On August 13, 2014, The Company granted 455,000 options with an exercise price of $0.43 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On September 16, 2014, The Company granted 100,000 options with an exercise price of $0.33 to its directors. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
Options issued during the year ended September 30, 2013:
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On December 24, 2012, The Company granted 1,615,000 options with an exercise price of $0.10 to its officers, directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On December 28, 2012, The Company granted 350,000 options with an exercise price of $0.10 to its directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Stock options (continued)
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On January 31, 2013, The Company granted 125,000 options with an exercise price of $0.205 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On March 28, 2013, The Company granted 75,000 options with an exercise price of $0.165 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On May 23, 2013, The Company granted 50,000 options with an exercise price of $0.10 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
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On May 24, 2013, The Company granted 75,000 options with an exercise price of $0.10 to its consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All options vested immediately at the grant date. |
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2014:
Expiry date | Options outstanding | Options exercisable | Exercise price | Estimated grant date fair value | Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | ||
May 12, 2016 | 660,000 | 660,000 |
$ |
0.350 | $ | 189,050 | 1.62 |
December 24, 2017 | 350,000 | 350,000 | 0.100 | 13,057 | 3.24 | ||
December 28, 2017 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0.100 | 1,635 | 3.25 | ||
January 29, 2019 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 0.115 | 9,051 | 4.33 | ||
February 18, 2019 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 0.170 | 13,151 | 4.39 | ||
March 4, 2019 | 440,000 | 440,000 | 0.450 | 91,782 | 4.43 | ||
July 22, 2019 | 2,438,100 | 2,438,100 | 0.640 | 978,427 | 4.81 | ||
August 8, 2019 | 605,000 | 605,000 | 0.480 | 182,984 | 4.86 | ||
August 13, 2019 | 455,000 | 455,000 | 0.430 | 127,227 | 4.87 | ||
September 16, 2019 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 0.330 | 20,422 | 4.96 | ||
5,443,100 | 5,443,100 | $ | 1,626,786 | 4.27 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
Share-based payments
The estimated grant date fair value of the options granted during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
For the year ended | ||||
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Share price | $ | 0.79 | $ | 0.07 |
Exercise price | 0.87 | 0.11 | ||
Risk-free interest rate: | 1.29% | 1.14% | ||
Estimated Volatility: | 93% | 102% | ||
Expected lives: | 4.07 | 3.10 | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0.00% |
Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, and therefore the existing assumptions do not necessarily provide a reliable measure of the future fair value of the Company's share purchase options.
As the Company is a newly listed company which does not have sufficient information on historical volatility, the expected volatility was determined based on the historical volatility of similar entities following a comparable period in their lives.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
16. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST |
The following table summarizes the information relating to the non-controlling interest ("NCI") of the Company's subsidiaries before any inter-company eliminations:
Phytalytics LLC |
|
Northern Vine |
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NCI percentage |
|
49% |
|
25% |
As at September 30, 2014 |
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Current assets |
$ | 37,337 | $ | 34,285 |
Property and equipment |
83,634 | 97,323 | ||
Intangible assets |
1,245,813 | |||
Goodwill |
423,576 | |||
Current liabilities |
(17,813) | (10,737) | ||
Deferred income tax liability |
(383,715) | |||
Other non-current liabilities |
(151,281) | (189,703) | ||
Net assets |
1,237,551 | (68,832) | ||
Carrying amount for NCI |
$ | 606,400 | $ | (17,208) |
For the year ended September 30, 2014 |
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Revenue | $ | 7,720 | $ | - |
Loss | (72,531) | (52,710) | ||
Loss allocated to NCI | $ | (35,540) | $ | (6,589) |
As the September 30, 2014, the carrying value of NCI was $599,811 which was determined as follows:
Phytalytics LLC |
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Northern Vine |
||
Initial recognition at the date of acquisition | $ | 641,940 | $ | - |
During the year ended September 30, 2014 | ||||
Loss allocated to NCI |
(35,540) | (6,589) | ||
As at September 30, 2014 | $ | 606,400 | $ | (6,589) |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
17. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
For the years ended |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Shares issued for acquisition of assets |
$ |
270,700 |
$ | 578,000 |
Shares issued for acquisition of Instant Payment Systems LLC |
|
180,000 |
- | |
Shares issued for acquisition of Phytalytics LLC |
|
579,360 |
- | |
Shares issued for financing costs |
|
111,992 |
- | |
Shares issued for settlement of trade payable |
|
407,376 |
238,408 | |
Shares issued for consulting fees |
|
153,653 |
55,000 | |
Shares issued for directors' fees |
|
83,333 |
- | |
Transfer from warrants reserve to share capital on exercise of warrants |
|
609,210 |
- | |
Transfer to warrants reserve fair value of warrants issued on private placement |
|
1,442,353 |
12,828 | |
Transfer from equity settled share based payments reserve to share capital on exercise of options |
|
264,254 |
(1,651) | |
Transfer from equity settled share based payments reserve to deficit of the cancelled options |
|
3,116,991 |
- |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Transactions with associates
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company provided a short-term loan of $24,543 to IPS (September 30, 2013 - $nil). This amount remains outstanding as at September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
Key management personnel compensation
For the year ended September 30, 2014 | |||||
Name | Position | Management and consulting fees | Director's fees | Share-based compensation | Total |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
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Mike Withrow (i) | CEO | 172,134 | - | 2,226,591 | 2,398,725 |
Rene David (ii) | CFO | 127,425 | - | 983,105 | 1,110,530 |
Terence Fealey (iii) | Director | 104,182 | - | - | 104,182 |
Brazos Minshew (iv) | Director | - | 30,333 | - | 30,333 |
Guy Dancosse (v) | Director | - | 15,000 | 20,422 | 35,422 |
Douglas Sorocco (vi) | Director | - | - | 357,306 | 357,306 |
Robert Hedley (vii) | Director | - | - | 89,326 | 89,326 |
Dunlap Codding, P.C. (viii) | Director | 75,618 | - | 325,683 | 401,301 |
Emanuel "Manny" Montenegrino (ix) | Director | 110,860 | 19,000 | - | 129,800 |
William Fleming (x) | Director | - | 19,000 | - | 19,000 |
590,219 | 83,333 | 4,002,433 | 4,675,985 |
For the year ended September 30, 2013 | |||||
Name | Position | Management and consulting fees | Director's fees | Share-based compensation | Total |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
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Mike Withrow (i) | CEO | 142,500 | - | 14,549 | 157,049 |
Terence Fealey (iii) | Director | 97,816 | - | 2,798 | 100,614 |
Guy Dancosse (v) | Director | - | - | - | - |
Douglas Sorocco (vi) | Director | - | - | 2,798 | 2,798 |
Robert Hedley (vii) | Director | - | - | 2,798 | 2,798 |
Nick Brusatore | Former Director | - | - | 26,981 | 26,981 |
Dunlap Codding, P.C. (viii) | Director | 33,150 | - | - | 33,150 |
273,466 | - | 49,924 | 323,390 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) |
Key management personnel compensation (continued)
i)
|
The Company paid management fees of $172,134 to Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $142,500). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 3,230,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 390,000), with an estimated fair value of $2,226,591 (September 30, 2013 - $14,549) were granted by the Company to Mr. Withrow and Chiron Capital Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Withrow. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 890,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $124,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 1,150,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 1,360,000 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $220,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 5,000,000 common shares (September 30, 2013 - 747,500), with an estimated fair value of $297,500 (September 30, 2013 - $119,475), were issued by the Company to Mr. Withrow to settle a trade payable of $180,000 (September 30, 2013 - $68,988). At September 30, 2014, $18,270 due to Mr. Withrow was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $142,344). In addition, as at September 30, 2013, operating cash of $260,159 provided by Mr. Withrow and $30,000 in common shares due from the Company were included in short-term loans and accrued interest of $14,468 was included in interest payable. This amount was fully paid during the year ended September 30, 2014. |
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ii)
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The Company paid management fees of $127,425 to Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. David during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 2,315,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $983,105 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. David. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 550,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $76,000 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 580,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 625,000 common shares (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $31,250 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were issued by the Company to Crimson Opportunities Ltd. to settle a trade payable of $31,250 (September 30, 2013 - $nil).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) |
Key management personnel compensation (continued)
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company leased a facility from Crimson Opportunities Ltd. Until the Company secures a license, the Company will use the facility to manufacture and warehouse its proprietary Biocube systems. Minimum lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | 36,450 | |
2016 | 36,450 | |
2017 | 36,450 | |
2018 | 36,450 | |
2019 | 24,300 | |
$ | 170,100 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $11,340 in related lease expense (September 30, 2013 - $nil). The amount had been charged to statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014. At September 30, 2014, $10,809 due to Mr. David was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
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|
iii) |
The Company paid consulting fees of $104,182 to Mr. Fealey during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $97,816). During the year ended September 30, 2014, nil stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $nil (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Fealey. At September 30, 2014, $235,418 due to Mr. Fealey was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2013 - $118,302). |
|
iv) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 66,666 common shares to Mr. Minshew for the directors' fees of $30,333 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 244,500 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $61,125 (September 30, 2013 - nil). |
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v) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 50,000 common shares to Mr. Dancosse for the directors' fees of $15,000 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 100,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $20,422 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Mr. Dancosse. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
18. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) |
Key management personnel compensation (continued)
vi) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 400,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $357,306 (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Sorocco. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil). |
|
vii) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, 100,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - 75,000), with an estimated fair value of $89,326 (September 30, 2013 - $2,798) were granted by the Company to Mr. Hedley. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 75,000 options were exercised for cash proceeds of $7,500 (September 30, 2013 - nil) and 50,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil). |
|
viii) |
The Company paid legal fees of $75,618 to Dunlap Codding, P.C., of which of Mr. Sorocco is a one-third partner, during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $33,150). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 stock options (September 30, 2013 - nil), with an estimated fair value of $325,683 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were granted by the Company to Dunlap Codding, P.C. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 200,000 options were cancelled (September 30, 2013 - nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, 43,400 common shares (September 30, 2013 - nil), with a deemed value of $78,626 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) were issued by the Company to Dunlap Codding, P.C. to settle a trade payable of $68,591 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). At September 30, 2013, $31,040 (September 30, 2014 - $45,717) due to Dunlap Codding, P.C. was included in trade and other payables. |
|
ix) |
The Company paid consulting fees of $110,860 and directors' fees of $19,000 to Think Sharp, a company controlled by Emanuel Montenegrino, the director of the Company, during the year ended September 30, 2014 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 80,000 common shares with a fair value of $36,880 in lieu of cash payments (September 30, 2013 - nil). At September 30, 2013, $14,187 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) due to Think Sharp was included in trade and other payables. |
|
|
x) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 50,000 common shares to Mr. Fleming for the directors' fees of $19,000 (September 30, 2013 - $nil). |
Transactions with related parties are measured at the exchange amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
19. | COMMITMENTS |
i)
|
On March 1, 2012, the Company entered into a three year consulting agreement with one of the directors of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company will pay US $8,000 per month to this director for consulting and research and development services. The contract expires on March 1, 2015 and if the contract is terminated at the Company's discretion, the director is entitled to receive three months' fees over and above the thirty day notice period. |
|
ii) |
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into a five year exclusive distribution agreement with Hedley Enterprises Ltd. ("Hedley") to purchase, resell and distribute Abattis' line of natural products in Canada. Under the terms of the Agreement Hedley has acquired the exclusive right to sell and distribute Abattis' products to all retail distribution channels, which include health food stores, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and similar retail establishments. |
|
iii) |
On November 1, 2012, the Company renewed a three year office lease with Toro Holdings Ltd. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 36,291 |
2016 | 3,063 | |
$ | 39,354 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid $30,884 lease payments (September 30, 2013 - $30,021). These amount had been charged to statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014. |
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iv) |
On December 27, 2012, the Company entered into a license agreement with Vertical Designs Ltd. ("Vertical Designs"), a company controlled by the former director of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company has been granted the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license, with the right to grant sublicenses, to use the Bio Pharma technology for growing products at licensed facilities, which products may only be used as ingredients in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and wellness markets. The royalty provisions of the license agreement reflect that: (i) the royalty payable on net sales of all products sold by Abattis was 4%; (ii) in consideration for the grant of the Company's right to grant sublicenses, the Company will pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a sublicense royalty of 15% of any monies or other consideration that the Company receives from any sublicense; and (iii) after two years, the Company will be required to pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a minimum royalty payment of $25,000 per year and if the combined royalty payments paid from (i) and (ii) above do not equal $25,000 in any given year then the Company will be permitted to top up such amount with a cash payment. Under the terms of the agreement, the patent license will revert to Vertical Designs Ltd. in certain circumstances, including: (i) if the Company terminates the agreement; (ii) if the Company materially breaches or defaults in the performance of the agreement and has not cured such default within 60 days, or in the case of failure to pay any amounts due, then within 30 days, after receiving written notice from Vertical Designs Ltd. specifying the breach; (iii) if the Company discontinues its business of producing ingredients for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or wellness markets; (iv) if the Company fails to pay the annual $25,000 minimum royalty payment for any year ending after the second anniversary of the agreement; or |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
19. | COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED) |
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(v) if the Company becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or has a petition of bankruptcy filed by or against it, which petition is not vacated or otherwise removed within 90 days after the filing thereof. The Company also agreed to pay Vertical Designs $250,000 for the purchase and sale of six complete Vertical Designs operational units. The purchase price will be paid in instalments, dates and amounts are to be determined between the parties, with the first payment due on or before the earlier of five business days following the Company completing an equity and/or debt financing of any amount or the first business day in the seventh month following the date of the Bill of Sale. See Note 25 for events after the reporting period related to this agreement. |
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v) |
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with Georges Laraque Management Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $5,000 per month. |
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vi) |
On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a company controlled by the CFO of the Company for his services as CFO and COO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $125,000 (excluding GST). This agreement is in effect until terminated. |
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vii) |
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with the Chiron Capital Corp., a company controlled by the CEO of the Company for his services as CEO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay annual consulting fees of $175,000 (excluding GST). This agreement is in effect until terminated. |
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viii) |
On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a five year consulting agreement with Voelpel Gold Medal Investment Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $3,000 (excluding GST). |
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ix) |
On March 16, 2014, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with Think Sharp Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $10,000 and monthly administration fees of $100 (excluding GST) in cash and 6,000 common shares per month. On May 1, 2014, this agreement was amended such that the Company will pay monthly consulting fees of $12,000 and monthly administration fees of $120 (excluding GST) in cash and 10,000 common shares per month. |
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x) |
On June 25, 2014, the Company entered into an 18 month consulting agreement with Brazos Minshew for his services as the President of one of the Company's subsidiaries. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay, for consulting services, an aggregate of 200,000 shares of the Company payable in monthly instalments for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Following this period, the Company will pay the consultant $5,000 per month. As of September 30, 2014, 100,001 shares remain to be issued under this arrangement. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
19. | COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED) |
xi) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 34 month office lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 68,860 |
2016 | 71,727 | |
2017 | 73,962 | |
$ | 214,549 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid $5,591 lease payments (September 30, 2013 - $nil). These amount had been charged to statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014. |
xii) |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into 13 month facility lease. The Company's minimum annual lease payments are as follows: |
Year | ||
2015 | $ | 15,618 |
During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid $10,879 lease payments (September 30, 2013 - $nil). These amount had been charged to statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year ended September 30, 2014. |
20. | CONTINGENCIES |
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On September 20, 2012, a claim, which is based on a contract dated June 29, 2009 between the Company and the plaintiff, was filed against the Company. The plaintiff and the Company entered into an agreement dated May 16, 2011 to settle a dispute between the two parties over the contract dated June 29, 2009. The Company made an initial payment of $5,000 to the plaintiff, as per the agreement dated May 16, 2011. However, the plaintiff did not transfer the payment to an individual named in the agreement nor did the plaintiff instruct this individual appropriately. As such, the Company refused to make any further payments under this agreement until those events have taken place. The plaintiff claims that the agreement of May 16, 2011 is not binding and is seeking payment of $145,000. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amount has been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
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The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching the consulting contract which the plaintiff should entitle for 75,000 options of the Company. Legal advice received supports the Company's belief that the claim is without merit. The outcome of this claim are not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
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The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching a contract to pay for marketing services for approximately $23,000. The Company has filed a counter claim that the plaintiff failed to provide the requested services. The outcome of the claim is not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which have to be made. |
170
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
20. | CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED) |
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The Company is defending a claim from one of its former directors for amounts payable to him which he claims were to be settled in common shares. The plaintiff has claimed damages of approximately $300,000. The outcome of this claim is not determinable. |
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The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching a settlement agreement dated Feb 17, 2011. The plaintiff is seeking payment of $37,356 plus interest. Subsequent to year end judgment was found in favour of the plaintiff. The settlement amount has not yet been finalized. |
It is the opinion of management, based in part on advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these contingencies, to the extent not previously provided for, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Corporation.
21. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the development of its technologies and to maintain a flexible capital structure, which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk. The Company considers its capital for this purpose to be its shareholders' equity.
The Company's primary source of capital is through the issuance of equity. The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure when changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may seek additional funding. The Company may require additional capital resources to meet its administrative overhead expenses in the long term. The Company believes it will be able to raise capital as required in the long term, but recognizes there will be risks involved that may be beyond its control. There are no external restrictions on the management of capital.
22. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
a) |
Fair value In accordance with IFRS, financial instruments are classified into one of the five following categories: held-for-trading, held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables, available-for-sale financial assets and other financial liabilities. Investments with quoted prices in active markets are designated as held-for-trading. Investments without quoted prices in active markets designated as available for sale and are carried at cost. Cash and trade and other receivable are classified as loans and receivables. Term deposits are classified as held-to-maturity. Their carrying value approximates fair value due to their limited time to maturity and ability to convert them to cash in the normal course of business. Trade payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable, short-term loan and advanced payable are classified as other financial liabilities. Their carrying values also approximate fair value due to their short term maturities. IFRS 13 establishes a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making fair value measurements as follows: |
Level 1 |
quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 |
inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. from derived prices); and |
Level 3 |
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based upon observable market data. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
22. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
a) |
Fair value (continued) The Company has determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based upon appropriate valuation methodologies. At September 30, 2014, cash of $135,171 (September 30, 2013 - $5,327), cash held in trust of $248,990 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) and marketable securities of $25,475 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) have been measured and recognized in the balance sheet using Level 1 inputs. Investments of $200,000 (September 30, 2013 - $nil) have been designated as available for sale and carried at cost on the balance sheet as at September 30, 2014, there was no observable market data available. At September 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured and recognized in the balance sheet at fair value that would be categorized as Level 2 and 3 in the fair value hierarchy above. The Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are categorized as follows:
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September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Financial Assets |
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Held-for-trading | ||||
Cash |
$ | 135,171 | $ | 5,327 |
Marketable securities |
25,475 | - | ||
Loans and receivable | ||||
Cash held in trust |
248,990 | - | ||
Term deposits |
949,692 | - | ||
Trade and other receivables |
152,693 | 26,763 | ||
Available-for-sale | ||||
Investments |
$ | 200,000 | $ | - |
Financial Liabilities |
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Other financial liabilities | ||||
Trade and other payables |
858,181 | 727,610 | ||
Interest payable |
- | 34,689 | ||
Short-term loans |
- | 290,159 | ||
Advances payable |
18,871 | 18,871 |
b) |
Financial risk management Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Company's cash, cash held in trust, term deposits and trade and other receivables are exposed to credit risk. The Company reduces its credit risk on cash and cash equivalents by placing these instruments with institutions of high credit worthiness. As at September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company's exposure is the carrying value of the financial instruments. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of its financial assets. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
22. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
b) |
Financial risk management (continued) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. The Company manages liquidity by maintaining adequate cash balances to meet liabilities as they become due. The Company maintained cash at September 30, 2014 in the amount of $135,171 (September 30, 2013 - $5,327), in order to meet short-term business requirements. At September 30, 2014, the Company had accounts payable and accrued liabilities and advances payable of $824,862 and $18,871, respectively (September 30, 2013 - $$727,610 and $18,871, respectively). All accounts payable and accrued liabilities and advances payables are current. Market risk The significant market risks to which the Company is exposed are interest rate risk and currency risk. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Included in the loss for the year in the financial statements is interest income on Canadian dollar cash and cash equivalents and term deposits. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk. Currency risk The Company is exposed to currency risk to the extent that monetary assets and liabilities held by the Company are not denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk. The Company's cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are partly held in US dollars ("USD"); therefore, USD accounts are subject to fluctuation against the Canadian dollar. The Company had the following balances in Canadian and foreign currencies as at September 31, 2014 and 2013: |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
22. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
b) |
Financial risk management (continued) Market risk (continued) Currency risk (continued) |
As at September 30, 2014
in CAD | in USD | |||
Cash | $ | 128,811 | $ | 5,701 |
Cash held in trust | 248,990 | - | ||
Term deposit | 949,692 | - | ||
Marketable securities | 25,475 | - | ||
Amounts receivable | 128,150 | 22,000 | ||
Investments | 200,000 | - | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (547,331) | (278,639) | ||
Advances payable | (18,871) | - | ||
1,114,916 | (250,938) | |||
Rate to convert to $1.00 CAD | 1.000 | 1.1156 | ||
Equivalent to Canadian dollars | 1,114,916 | (279,946) |
Based on the above net exposures as at September 30, 2014, and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% appreciation or depreciation of the CAD against the USD by 10% would increase/ decrease profit or loss by $27,995.
As at September 30, 2013
in CAD | in USD | |||
Cash | $ | 5,327 | $ | - |
Amounts receivable | 26,763 | - | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (544,372) | (178,160) | ||
Interest payable | (34,689) | - | ||
Short-term loans | (290,159) | - | ||
Advances payable | (18,871) | - | ||
(856,001) | (178,160) | |||
Rate to convert to $1.00 CAD | 1.000 | 1.0285 | ||
Equivalent to Canadian dollars | (856,001) | (183,238) |
Based on the above net exposures as at September 30, 2013, and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% appreciation or depreciation of the CAD against the USD by 10% would increase/ decrease profit or loss by $18,324.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
23. | INCOME TAXES |
The following table reconciles the expected income taxes expense (recovery) at the Canadian statutory income tax rates to the amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Loss before taxes | $ | (7,651,401) | $ | (1,102,491) |
Statutory income tax rate | 26.00% | 25.80% | ||
Expected income tax recovery |
(1,989,364) |
(284,443) |
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Differences resulting from: | ||||
Non-deductible items |
1,237,362 |
99,705 |
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Changes in estimates |
(60,927) |
- | ||
Share issuance costs |
(10,946) |
- | ||
Changes in tax rate | - |
(57,522) |
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Functional currency adjustments |
(1,161) |
- | ||
Foreign tax rate differences |
(9,144) |
- | ||
Change in deferred tax asset not recognized |
794,319 |
242,260 |
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Total income taxes recovery | $ | (39,861) | $ | - |
Current tax expense (recovery) | $ | - | $ | - |
Deferred tax expense (recovery) | (39,681) | - | ||
Total income taxes recovery | $ | (39,681) | $ | - |
The British Columbia corporate tax rate has increased during the year, resulting in an increase in the Company's combined statutory tax rate.
The Company recognized a deferred tax liability of $423,576 as a result of the business combination with Phytalytics LLC (Note 3).
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
23. | INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) |
Deferred taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their tax values. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are comprised of the following:
Canada |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013 |
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Non-capital loss carry forwards | $ | 1,484,967 | $ | 773,025 |
Other | 9,448 | - | ||
Intangible assets | 17,258 | (10,266) | ||
Property and equipment | 35,688 | 26,282 | ||
Financial instruments | 2,902 | - | ||
Financing costs | 40,005 | 6,908 | ||
1,590,268 | 795,949 | |||
Deferred tax asset not recognized | (1,590,268) | (795,949) | ||
Net deferred tax asset (liability) | $ | - | $ | - |
USA | September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | ||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | 36,789 | $ | - |
Financial instruments | (423,576) | - | ||
Property and equipment | 3,072 | - | ||
(383,715) | - | |||
Deferred tax asset not recognized | - | - | ||
Net deferred tax asset (liability) | $ | (383,715) | $ | - |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
23. | INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) |
The Company has non capital loss carryforwards of approximately $5,711,413 (2013 - $2,974,000) which may be carried forward to apply against future year income tax for Canadian tax purposes, subject to the final determination by taxation authorities, expiring in the following years:
2028 | $ | 65,764 |
2029 | 64,815 | |
2030 | 609,226 | |
2031 | 682,635 | |
2032 | 834,223 | |
2033 | 904,700 | |
2034 | 2,550,050 | |
Total | $ | 5,711,413 |
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $108,204 which may be carried forward to apply against future year income tax for US tax purposes.
2034 | $ | 108,204 |
Total | $ | 108,204 |
24. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION |
The Company has one reportable operating segment of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the BioPharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets. Non-current assets (other than financial instruments) by geographic location are as:
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Canada |
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US |
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Total |
As at September 30, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment |
$ |
334,390 |
$ |
458,634 |
$ |
793,024 |
Intangible assets |
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1,395,271 |
|
1,245,812 |
|
2,641,083 |
Other assets |
|
2,000 |
|
- |
|
2,000 |
|
$ |
1,731,661 |
$ |
1,704,446 |
$ |
3,436,107 |
As at September 30, 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment |
$ |
106,296 |
$ |
375,000 |
$ |
481,296 |
Intangible assets |
|
1,074,161 |
|
- |
|
1,074,161 |
Other assets |
|
2,000 |
|
- |
|
2,000 |
|
$ |
1,182,457 |
$ |
375,000 |
$ |
1,557,457 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
25. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
Subsequent to September 30, 2014:
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1,200,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $120,000. |
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1,104,779 common shares issued to the Company's directors and officers for the services provided to the Company. |
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72,414 common shares were issued to settle accounts payable. |
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VDL sent a letter advising they were terminating the license agreement discussed in Note 19(iv) by citing that the Company failed to comply with certain terms and conditions included in the license agreement. The Company believes that the terms in the license agreement have been followed; as a result, the license agreement should be valid. The Company intends to continue to honor the agreement and make any payments or provide any information required under the license. The Company provides for costs related to contingencies when a loss is probable and the amount is reasonably determinable. In the opinion of management, no grounds exist that justify the termination of the license agreement. It is the opinion of management, based in part on advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of the termination of the license agreement is undeterminable; therefore there has been no provision made with respect to the license in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2014. |
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On December 29, 2014, the Company obtained a obtained a preliminary injunction from the Washington state court in King County against Herbal Analytics, LLC, James Baxter, Kaleb Lund and Lauren Hilty (former employees of PhytaLab - see Note 3), and Erin Leary, Affinor Growers, LLC, and Nicholas Brusatore (collectively, "Injunction Defendants") . Affinor Growers, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of defendant Affinor Growers, Inc. According to the conclusions of law, the Injunction Defendants shall cease and desist from any and all use of PhytaLabs trade secrets and confidential information and documents; (b) are restrained from copying, transferring, using or disclosing to any other person or entity any documentation taken from PhytaLab; (c) shall retain and preserve all existing documents and files that mention, refer to, or are derived from PhytaLab, PhytaLab and Abattis' customers, or PhytaLab and Abattis' prospective customers; and (d) Herbal Analytics, LLC shall keep a detailed, complete, and accurate accounting of its business operations. |
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On January 27, 2015, the Company granted 175,000 stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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On March 6, 2015 the Company granted 125,000 stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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The Company is defending a defamation claim from one of its former directors of the Company. Legal advice received supports the Company's belief that the claim is without merit. The outcome of this claim are not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made. |
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended September 30, 2014
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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The Company is defending a claim from one of its former consultants for breaching the terms of an agreement. The plaintiff is claiming an entitlement to 5% of the common shares of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp., damages, punitive damages, and costs. The Company has offered to settle with the plaintiff for $55,000 and the issuance of 75,000 common shares. |
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The Company was granted a patent which was originally acquired on April 16, 2009 from PRB and Pacific Bio. |
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One of the directors of the Company forgave $235,418 in amounts owing to him for consulting services in exchange for cash settlement of $32,000. |
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The Company completed a private placement in the amount of 2,365,072 Units for gross proceeds of $307,460. Each Unit was issued at $0.13 per Unit and consists of one common share and one warrant to purchase a common share. Each warrant is exercisable into one common share at a price of $0.18 per common share for a period of 18 months after the closing date of the private placement. The warrants contain an acceleration component whereby the Company will have the right to call for the exercise of the warrants if the common shares of the Company close above $0.35 per share for a period of 10 consecutive business days after the four month and one day hold period on the common shares expires. |
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The Company terminated its agreement with Kodiak as described in note 15. |
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The Company entered into a US $25,000,000 equity line facility agreement (the "Agreement") with Dutchess opportunity Fund, II, LP ("Dutchess"). The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the US Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") to register the shares that Abattis may issue to Dutchess under the Agreement. After the SEC has declared the registration statement to be effective, the Company has the right at its sole discretion to sell up to US $25,000,000 of common shares to Dutchess over a period of three years. The common shares will be issued at the current market price less permitted discounts in effect during such issuances. |
179
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Independent Auditor's Report |
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
2 |
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss |
3 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity |
4 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
5 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp., which comprise the statements of financial position as at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at September 30, 2013 and 2012, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 in the financial statements which indicates that the Company incurred a net loss of $1,102,491 during the year ended September 30, 2013, has an accumulated deficit of $4,656,546 and has a working capital deficiency at September 30, 2013 of $999,440. These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate the existence of material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
/s/ Hay and Watson
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, British Columbia
January 28, 2014
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
September 30, 2013 |
September 30, 2012 |
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ASSETS | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS | $ | $ | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,327 | 5,499 | ||
Trade and other receivables (Note 10(a)) | 26,763 | 13,465 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other deposits | 39,799 | 52,121 | ||
71,889 | 71,085 | |||
Property and equipment (Note 4) | 481,296 | 500,976 | ||
Intangible assets (Note 5) | 1,074,161 | 752,964 | ||
Other assets | 2,000 | - | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 1,629,346 | $ | 1,325,025 |
LIABILITIES | ||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
Trade and other payables (Note 10(a)) | $ | 727,610 | $ | 521,402 |
Interest payable (Note 6&12) | 34,689 | 22,506 | ||
Short-term loans (Note 6&12) | 290,159 | 157,650 | ||
Advances payable (Note 7) | 18,871 | - | ||
1,071,329 | 701,558 | |||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Share capital (Note 8) | 4,291,204 | 3,350,373 | ||
Reserves | 923,359 | 827,149 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (4,656,546) | (3,554,055) | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 558,017 | 623,467 | ||
$ | 1,629,346 | $ | 1,325,025 |
Nature of operations and going concern (Note 1)
Commitments (Note 13)
Events after the reporting date (Note 16)
These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on January 28, 2014. They are signed on the company's behalf by:
"Timothy Fealey" | "Mike Withrow" | |
Director | Director | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the years ended | ||||
September 30, 2013 |
September 30, 2012 |
|||
REVENUE | ||||
Sales | $ | 17,448 | $ | - |
Cost of goods sold | (11,806) | - | ||
GROSS PROFIT | 5,642 | - | ||
EXPENSES | ||||
Accounting and audit fees | 64,543 | 76,319 | ||
Advertising | 70,145 | 68,549 | ||
Amortization (Note 5) | 67,314 | 41,532 | ||
Appraisal | - | 12,793 | ||
Bank service charge | 1,047 | 3,625 | ||
Depreciation (Note 4) | 19,680 | 3,019 | ||
Domain names | 4,919 | 136,364 | ||
Interest (Note 6&12) | 12,635 | 2,468 | ||
Legal fees | 167,663 | 164,409 | ||
Management and consulting fees | 313,433 | 274,350 | ||
Office and general administration | 83,906 | 76,268 | ||
Regulatory and transfer agents fees | 25,274 | 24,025 | ||
Research | 123,559 | 124,308 | ||
Share-based compensation (Note 8(c)) | 85,033 | 8,542 | ||
Sponsorship | 10,000 | - | ||
(1,049,151) | (1,016,571) | |||
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME | ||||
Loss on write-off of abandoned patent application (Note 5) | (189,489) | - | ||
Gain on cancellation and settlement of trade payables | 132,013 | 19,884 | ||
Foreign exchange (loss) gain | (6,489) | 1,434 | ||
Other income | 4,983 | 2,864 | ||
(58,982) | 24,182 | |||
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR | $ | (1,102,491) | $ | (992,389) |
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.09 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 26,066,009 | 11,051,220 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Reserves | |||||||||||||
Number of common shares | Share capital | Equity settled share-based payments | Warrants | Total | Accumulated deficit | Total shareholders' equity | |||||||
Balance, September 30, 2011 | 10,947,581 | $ | 2,422,110 | $ | 224,976 | $ | 505,180 | $ | 730,156 | $ | (2,561,666) | $ | 590,600 |
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (992,389) | (992,389) | ||||||
Private placement | 1,200,000 | 205,486 | - | 94,514 | 94,514 | - | 300,000 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | 8,542 | - | 8,542 | - | 8,542 | ||||||
Shares cancelled | (2,050,000) | (205,000) | - | - | - | - | (205,000) | ||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of assets | 3,509,090 | 400,000 | - | - | - | - | 400,000 | ||||||
Shares issued as bonus | 800,000 | 100,000 | - | - | - | - | 100,000 | ||||||
Shares issued in business combination | 200,000 | 30,000 | - | - | - | - | 30,000 | ||||||
Shares issued for domain names | 2,727,272 | 136,364 | - | - | - | - | 136,364 | ||||||
Shares issued as settlement of trade payables | 525,985 | 131,326 | - | - | - | - | 131,326 | ||||||
Shares issued for consulting fees | 600,000 | 150,000 | - | - | - | - | 150,000 | ||||||
Share issuance costs | - | (33,476) | - | - | - | - | (33,476) | ||||||
Warrants exercised for cash | 30,000 | 13,563 | - | (6,063) | (6,063) | - | 7,500 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2012 | 18,489,928 | 3,350,373 | 233,518 | 593,631 | 827,149 | (3,554,055) | 623,467 | ||||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (1,102,491) | (1,102,491) | ||||||
Private placement | 2,100,000 | 92,172 | - | 12,828 | 12,828 | - | 105,000 | ||||||
Share issuance costs | - | (4,400) | - | - | - | - | (4,400) | ||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | 85,033 | - | 85,033 | - | 85,033 | ||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of assets (Note 8) | 6,400,000 | 578,000 | - | - | - | - | 578,000 | ||||||
Shares issued as settlement of trade payables | 1,494,166 | 263,408 | - | - | - | - | 263,408 | ||||||
Options exercised for cash | 100,000 | 11,651 | (1,651) | - | (1,651) | - | 10,000 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2013 | 28,584,094 | $ | 4,291,204 | $ | 316,900 | $ | 606,459 | $ | 923,359 | $ | (4,656,546) | $ | 558,017 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
For the years ended | ||||
September 30, 2013 |
September 30, 2012 |
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Cash provided by (used in): | ||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
$ | (1,102,491) | $ | (922,389) |
Adjustments for non-cash / non-operating items: |
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Amortization |
67,314 | 41,532 | ||
Depreciation |
19,680 | 3,019 | ||
Loss on write-off of patent application |
189,489 | - | ||
Loss (gain) on settlement on trade payables |
72,987 | (19,884) | ||
Shares issued as bonus |
- | 100,000 | ||
Shares issued for consulting fees |
67,322 | 100,000 | ||
Shares issued for domain names |
- | 136,364 | ||
Share-based compensation |
85,033 | 8,542 | ||
(600,666) | (622,816) | |||
Net changes in working capital items: |
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Trade and other receivables |
(13,298) | 25,151 | ||
Trade and other payables |
371,630 | 343,161 | ||
Interest payable |
12,183 | 2,285 | ||
(230,151) | (252,219) | |||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Common shares issued for cash, net of cash share issuance costs |
100,600 | 274,024 | ||
Funding received from Investment Agriculture Foundation |
18,871 | - | ||
Line of credit assumed on acquisition of Northern Vine Canada Inc. |
- | (69,994) | ||
Short-term loan received from related party |
102,509 | 157,650 | ||
Options exercised for cash |
10,000 | - | ||
231,979 | 361,680 | |||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Acquisition of licenses |
- | (81,000) | ||
Acquisitions of other assets |
(2,000) | - | ||
Expenditure on license applications |
- | (3,188) | ||
Pre-acquisition advances to Northern Vine Canada Inc. |
- | (25,640) | ||
(2,000) | (109,828) | |||
Decrease in cash | (172) | (367) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | 5,499 | 5,866 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $ | 5,327 | $ | 5,499 |
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of: | ||||
Cash in bank |
$ | 5,327 | $ | 5,499 |
Supplemental cash flow information (Note 10(b))
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN |
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company" or "Abattis") was incorporated as Sinocan Capital Group Inc. under the Company Act (Canada British Columbia) on June 30, 1997 and listed and began trading on the Canadian National Stock Exchange ("the Exchange") under the symbol "FLU" on December 23, 2010. The Company's head office is located at Suite 1000 - 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2G8, Canada.
Abattis Bioceuticals Corporation is a biotechnology company with capabilities, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, of producing, licensing and marketing proprietary ingredients and formulas for use in the BioPharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic and Animal Nutrition markets. The Company has a pipeline of proprietary products ready for sale in the Functional Foods and Supplements business.
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business in the foreseeable future. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying value and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,102,491 (September 30, 2013 - $992,389). As at September 30, 2013, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $999,440 (September 30, 2012 - $630,473) and an accumulated deficit of $4,656,546 (September 30, 2012 - $3,554,055).
The Company's operations to date have been financed by issuing common shares, debt instruments and government assistance. The Company's ability to continue as a going-concern is dependent upon profitable commercialization of its technologies and the continuing ability to obtain debt or equity financing to fund ongoing operations and research and development activities. The current cash position on hand and expected cash flows for the next 12 months are not sufficient to fund the Company's ongoing operational needs. Therefore, the Company will need funding through equity or debt financing, joint venture arrangements or a combination thereof. There is no assurance that additional funding or suitable joint venture arrangements will be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient funding in this fashion, the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and, accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of the going concern assumption will be in significant doubt.
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION |
(a) Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
(b) Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. In addition, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) |
(c) Presentation and functional currency
The presentation and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. All amounts in these consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
(d) Significant accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and expenses during the reporting period. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual outcomes could differ from these estimates. The consolidated financial statements include estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in both the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Significant estimates are estimates and assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. Significant estimates used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
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the recoverability of trade and other receivables and prepaid expenses and other deposits; |
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the carrying value and recoverability of intangible assets and the related amortization; |
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the inputs used in measuring share based payments; |
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the valuation of deferred tax assets; and |
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the inputs used in determining the estimated fair values of options and warrants issued during the year. |
While management believes the estimates contained within these consolidated financial statements are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates and could impact future results of operations and cash flows.
Significant accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments used by the Company include, but are not limited to, the following:
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the estimated useful lives of property and equipment and the related depreciation; |
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the estimated future operating results; and |
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the net cash flows from property and equipment and intangible assets. |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
(a) Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are controlled by the Company. Control exists when the parent entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date control is obtained until the date control is lost.
At September 30, 2013, the Company's subsidiaries are as follows:
Name |
Country of Incorporation |
Principal Activity |
Company Interest |
Animo Wellness Corporation ("Animo") | Canada | Holds certain licenses | 100% |
BioCell Labs Inc. ("BLI") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% |
North American BioExtracts Inc. ("NAB") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% |
Northern Vine Canada Inc. ("Northern Vine") | Canada | Biotechnology | 100% |
Intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries are eliminated in full on consolidation.
(b) Business combinations
The Company accounts for a transaction as a business combination when the acquisition of an asset or group of assets constitutes a business and when the Company obtains control of the entity being acquired.
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. In applying the acquisition method, the Company separately records the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any goodwill acquired and any non-controlling interests in the acquired entity.
The Company measures the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values, less any non-controlling interest at fair value. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, less any non-controlling interest in the entity being acquired over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquired entity and the equity interests issued by the Company.
Acquisition costs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred. Those costs include finder's fees, professional fees, consulting fees and general administrative costs.
(c) Foreign currency
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each statement of financial position reporting date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the statement of financial position. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the acquisition dates.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(c) Foreign currency (continued)
Gains and losses arising from this translation are included in profit or loss for the period.
(d) Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the statements of financial position when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. All financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value.
Financial assets
The Company classifies its financial assets at initial recognition as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments or available-for-sale, depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired. The Company's accounting policy for each of these categories is as follows:
Fair value through profit or loss - This category comprises derivatives or financial assets acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
Loans and receivables - These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are recorded at amortized cost less any provision for impairment. Individually significant receivables are considered for impairment when they are past due or when other objective evidence is received that a specific counterparty will default.
Held to maturity investments - These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Company's management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Subsequent to initial recognition, these assets are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. If there is objective evidence that the investment is impaired, determined by reference to external credit ratings and other relevant indicators, the financial asset is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. Any changes to the carrying amount of the investment, including impairment losses, are recognized in profit or loss.
Available for sale - Non-derivative financial assets not included in the above categories are classified as available for sale. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized directly in equity. Where a decline in the fair value of an available for sale financial asset constitutes objective evidence of impairment, the amount of the loss is removed from equity and recognized in profit or loss.
The Company's financial assets are cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables. The Company classifies its cash and cash equivalents as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and its trade and other receivables as loans and receivables.
Transactions costs associated with financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are expensed as incurred, while transaction costs associated with all other financial assets are included in the initial carrying amount of the asset.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(d) Financial instruments (continued)
All financial assets except for those at fair value through profit or loss are subject to review for impairment at least at each reporting date. Financial assets are impaired when there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.
Financial liabilities
The Company classifies its financial liabilities as either financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or other financial liabilities, depending on the purpose for which the liability was incurred. The Company's accounting policy for each of these categories is as follows:
Fair value through profit or loss: This category comprises derivatives or liabilities acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Subsequent to initial recognition, they continue to be recorded in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
Other financial liabilities: Financial liabilities other than those classified as fair value through profit or loss are classified as other financial liabilities. Subsequent to initial recognition, other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
The Company's financial liabilities are trade and other payables, interest payable and the short-term loans. The Company classifies these financial liabilities as other financial liabilities.
The Company does not have any derivative financial instruments.
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
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Level 1 - inputs are unadjusted quoted pries in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
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Level 2 - inputs other than quoted pries in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
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Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market |
(e) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the statements of financial position comprise cash, bank deposits and short-term investments that are readily converted to known amounts of cash with original maturities of three months or less.
(f) Property and equipment
Property and equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of an item of property and equipment consists of the purchase price, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for its intended use and an initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(f) Property and equipment (continued)
Property and equipment is depreciated annually on the following basis:
Computer equipment | - 30% | declining-balance |
Office equipment | - 30% | declining-balance |
Plant equipment | - 20% | declining-balance |
Leasehold improvement | - 20 years | straight-line |
Depreciation commences when an item of equipment becomes available for use.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on disposal of the asset, determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, is recognized in profit or loss.
Where an item of property and equipment comprises major components with different useful lives, the components are accounted for separately. Expenditures incurred to replace a component of an item of property and equipment that is accounted for separately, including major inspection and overhaul expenditures, are capitalized.
(g) Intangible assets
Research and development
Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and has the ability to use or sell the asset. The expenditures capitalized includes the cost of materials, direct labor, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and borrowing costs on qualifying assets for which the commencement date for capitalization is on or after October 1, 2010. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Capitalized development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortized annually on a straight-line basis at the following rates:
Patents | - 20 years |
Formulae | - 20 years |
Licenses | - 20 years |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(h) Impairment of non-current assets
At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of the Company's assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent the revised carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.
(i) Share capital
Common shares
Common shares are classified as equity. Transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Equity units
Proceeds received on the issuance of units, are allocated between the common shares and warrants using the relative fair value method. The fair value of the warrants is determined using the Black Scholes valuation model on the date the units are issued.
(j) Loss per share
The Company presents basic and diluted loss per share data for its common shares, calculated by dividing the loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is determined by adjusting the loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(k) Share-based compensation
The Company's share purchase option plan allows directors, executive officers, employees and consultants to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognized as a share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes (direct employee) or provides services similar to those performed by a direct employee.
The fair value of employee options is measured at the option's grant date, and the fair value of non-employee options is measured at the date when goods or services are received. The fair value of each tranche of options granted which do not vest immediately on grant, is recognized over the period during which each tranche of options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each financial position reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that are expected to vest.
Share-based compensation expense is credited to the equity settled share-based payment reserve. If the options are later exercised, their fair value is transferred from the reserve to share capital.
(l) Provisions
Provisions are recognized where a legal or constructive obligation has been incurred as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. If material, provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation.
(m) Income taxes
Income tax on the profit or loss for the periods presented comprises of current and deferred taxes. Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized as equity.
Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of a period, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed using the asset and liability method on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position and their corresponding tax values, using the enacted or substantially enacted income tax rates at each statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets also result from unused tax losses and other deductions carried forward. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that they are probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the assets can be utilized. A valuation allowance is used to reflect the estimated realizable amount of deferred tax assets.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(n) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
The following is a summary of new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but not yet adopted in these annual financial statements:
IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures ("IFRS 7") - amendments
In December 2011, the IASB issued new disclosure requirements for financial assets and liabilities that (1) are offset in the statement of financial position; or (2) subject to master netting agreements or similar arrangements. These new disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and are to be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these new disclosure requirements on its financial statement; however, the impact, if any, is not expected to be significant.
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9")
IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value, replacing the multiple classification options in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial impairment methods in IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 9 on its financial instruments; however, the impact, if any, is not expected to be significant.
IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements ("IFRS 10")
IFRS 10 replaces the consolidation requirements in IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, and Standing Interpretations Committee ("SIC") Interpretation 12, Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities. IFRS 10 introduces a single consolidation model for all entities based on control, irrespective of the nature of the investee, and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Company currently does not anticipate the adoption of IFRS 10 to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements ("IFRS 11")
In May 2011, the IASB issued guidance establishing principles for financial reporting by parties to a joint arrangement. IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures. Under IFRS 11, joint arrangements are classified as joint operations or joint ventures based on the rights and obligations of the parties to the joint arrangements. A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement ("joint operators") have direct rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to and in accordance with the arrangement.
A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement ("joint venturers") have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. IFRS 11 requires that a joint operator recognize its portion of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of a joint arrangement, while a joint venturer recognizes its investment in a joint arrangement using the equity method. IFRS 11 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company is reviewing the standard to determine the potential impact, if any, on its financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(n) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted (continued)
IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities ("IFRS 12")
IFRS 12 requires the disclosure of information that enables users of financial statements to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, its interests in other entities and the effects of those interests on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The disclosure requirements are applicable to all forms of interests in other entities, including subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. IFRS 12 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with earlier adoption permitted. The Company is reviewing the standard to determine the potential impact, if any, on its financial statements.
IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement ("IFRS 13")
In May 2011, the IASB issued guidance establishing a single source for fair value measurement. IFRS 13 defines fair value, provides guidance on how to determine fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. However, IFRS 13 does not change the requirements regarding which items should be measured or disclosed at fair value. Rather, the measurement and disclosure requirements of IFRS 13 apply when another standard requires or permits the item to be measured at fair value, with limited exceptions. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures ("IAS 28")
IAS 28 was amended as a consequence of the issuance of IFRS 10, 11 and 12. IAS 28 provides additional guidance for investments in associates and sets out the requirements for the application of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures. This standard will be applied by the Company when there is joint control or significant influence over an investee. Amendments to IAS 28 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early application permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements.
IAS 32, Financial Instruments: presentation ("IAS 32")
In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 32. The amendments clarify that an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off financial assets and liabilities if that right is (1) not contingent on a future event; and (2) enforceable both in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the entity and all counterparties. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014 with early application permitted and are to be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of the amendments on its financial statement; however, the impact, if any, is not expected to be significant.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
Computer Equipment | Office Equipment | Plant Equipment | Leasehold Improvements | Total | ||||||
COST | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2011 |
$ | 2,047 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,047 |
Additions / disposals |
- | 14,792 | 440,000 | 47,463 | 502,255 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 |
2,047 | 14,792 | 440,000 | 47,463 | 504,302 | |||||
Additions / disposals |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 |
$ | 2,047 | $ | 14,792 | $ | 440,000 | $ | 47,463 | $ | 504,302 |
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION | ||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2011 |
$ | 307 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 307 |
Depreciation for the year |
522 | 559 | 1,638 | 300 | 3,019 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 |
829 | 559 | 1,638 | 300 | 3,326 | |||||
Depreciation for the year |
365 | 4,270 | 12,672 | 2,373 | 19,680 | |||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 |
$ | 1,194 | 4,829 | $ | 14,310 | 2,673 | $ | 23,006 | ||
CARRYING AMOUNTS | ||||||||||
At September 30, 2011 |
$ | 1,740 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,740 |
At September 30, 2012 |
1,218 | 14,233 | 438,362 | 47,163 | 500,976 | |||||
At September 30, 2013 |
$ | 853 | $ | 9,963 | $ | 425,690 | $ | 44,790 | $ | 481,296 |
5. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Patents | Formulae | Licenses | Total | |||||
COST | ||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2011 |
$ | 500,000 | $ | 250,000 | $ | - | $ | 750,000 |
Additions / disposals |
- | - | 116,331 | 116,331 | ||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 |
500,000 | 250,000 | 116,331 | 866,331 | ||||
Additions / disposals |
- | 78,000 | 500,000 | 578,000 | ||||
Write-off of patent application |
(250,000) | - | - | (250,000) | ||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 |
$ | 250,000 | $ | 328,000 | $ | 616,331 | $ | 1,194,331 |
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | ||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2011 |
$ | 66,681 | $ | 5,154 | $ | - | $ | 71,835 |
Amortization |
27,208 | 12,534 | 1,790 | 41,532 | ||||
Balance at September 30, 2012 |
93,889 | 17,688 | 1,790 | 113,367 | ||||
Amortization |
27,134 | 14,487 | 25,693 | 67,314 | ||||
Write-off of patent application |
(60,511) | - | - | (60,511) | ||||
Balance at September 30, 2013 |
$ | 60,512 | $ | 32,175 | $ | 27,483 | $ | 120,170 |
CARRYING AMOUNTS | ||||||||
At September 30, 2011 |
$ | 433,319 | $ | 244,846 | $ | - | $ | 678,165 |
At September 30, 2012 |
406,111 | 232,312 | 114,541 | 752,964 | ||||
At September 30, 2013 |
$ | 189,488 | $ | 295,825 | $ | 588,848 | $ | 1,074,161 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
6. | SHORT-TERM LOANS |
A continuity schedule of the Company's short-term loans for the year ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:
Loans from CEO | ||
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ | 157,650 |
Additions | 132,509 | |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | $ | 290,159 |
During 2012, the Company obtained a $140,000 loan from the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, which bears interest at a rate of 8%. The interest on the loan is payable on a monthly basis, and the principal was repayable six months from the date of advance. During the year ended September 30, 2013, $12,182 (2012 - $2,286) in interest was accrued. The loan is secured by all of the Company's property and assets.
During the year ended September 30, 2013, an additional $102,509 (2012 - $17,650) was advanced by the CEO of the Company without interest and $30,000 in common shares of the Company owned by the CEO were transferred to investor relation consultants on behalf of the Company.
On January 20, 2013, the Company and the CEO agreed to extend the repayment date of the short-term loans provided by the CEO unless either parties wishes to intervene and at that time, the loan must be paid in full by the Company. Although the loan must be paid in full by the Company, the parties continue discussions regarding partial repayment and extensions.
7. | ADVANCES PAYABLE |
On January 30, 2013, the Investment Agriculture Foundation provided $18,871 to a subsidiary acquired by the Company on March 1, 2013 to develop high value, high quality fractionation processes for surplus berries. Focus has moved away from this project during the year and therefore funds advanced by the Investment Agriculture Foundation will be repaid.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | SHARE CAPITAL |
(a) Common shares
Authorized
There are an unlimited number of common shares without par value authorized for issuance.
Issued
Year ended September 30, 2012
On October 12, 2011, the Company issued 100,000 (pre consolidation 500,000) common shares to the Company's CEO, with a fair value of $22,500 to settle trade payable of $25,000.
On January 24, 2012, the Company terminated its prior agreement with the Hensley Group Inc. dated October 8, 2010 pursuant to which it had been granted the exclusive license to make, have made, use and sell the nutraceutical anti-viral nasal spray product code named ZITEK. Further to the termination of the Company's agreement with the Hensley Group Inc., on February 16, 2012, 2,050,000 (pre consolidation 10,250,000) common shares previously issued in relation to the agreement, with a fair value of $205,000 were cancelled and returned to treasury.
On February 7, 2012, the Company issued 140,000 (pre consolidation 700,000) common shares to the Company's CEO, with a fair value of $38,500 to settle a trade payable of $49,000.
On February 14, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 1,200,000 (pre consolidation 6,000,000) units for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the issuer. Each warrant is exercisable into a share for a period of 12 months at an exercise price of $0.35 (pre consolidation $0.07) per share. $205,486 of the proceeds was allocated to share capital and $94,514 of the proceeds was allocated to the warrant reserve. Cash share issuance costs of $33,476 were incurred.
On February 21, 2012, the Company issued 57,143 (pre consolidation 285,714) common shares to a consultant of the Company, with a fair value of $20,000 for consulting services.
On March 16, 2012, the Company issued 100,000 (pre consolidation 500,000) common shares, with a fair value of $25,000, as partial consideration for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Animo Wellness Corporation.
On March 26, 2012, 30,000 (pre consolidation 150,000) warrants were exercised at an exercise price of $0.25 (pre consolidation $0.05) per warrant for total proceeds of $7,500.
On June 13, 2012 and August 15, 2012, the Company issued 600,000 (pre consolidation 3,000,000) common shares in total, with a fair value of $150,000 to Wakabayashi Fund LLC for consulting services.
On August 15, 2012, the Company issued 200,000 (pre consolidation 1,000,000) common shares, with a fair value of $30,000 to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Northern Vine Canada Inc. On the same day the Company issued 68,842 (pre consolidation 344,209) common shares to settle $17,210 of Northern Vine Canada Inc.'s loan payable to the former shareholders of that company.
On August 21, 2012, the Company issued 800,000 (pre consolidation 4,000,000) common shares to certain directors, employees and consultants of the Company as a bonus for their services provided to the Company.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
(a) Common shares (continued)
On August 21, 2012, the Company issued 160,000 (pre consolidation 800,000) common shares to a director of the Company, with a fair value of $40,000, to settle trade payable of $40,000.
On September 11, 2012, the Company consolidated its common shares on the basis of five pre consolidation common shares for one new post consolidation common share, such that the 61,767,823 issued and outstanding common shares on that date were consolidated into 12,353,565 common shares.
On September 27, 2012, the Company issued 3,409,090 common shares to the Company's CEO to acquire plant equipment with an estimated fair value of $375,000 and 2,727,272 common shares to acquire domain names with an estimated fair value of $136,364. Acquisition costs of domain names were expensed in the year.
Year ended September 30, 2013
On December 12, 2012, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 2,100,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $105,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.13 per share for a period of one year, subject to forced acceleration in the event the Company's shares close at a price of $0.20 or higher per share on the Canadian National Stock Exchange (or such other stock exchange as the majority of the trading volume of the Company's shares occur) for 10 consecutive trading days. $92,172 of the proceeds was allocated to share capital and $12,828 of the proceeds was allocated to warrant reserve. Share issuance costs of $4,400 were paid for this private placement.
On November 26, 2012, the Company issued 2,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $150,000 and on December 27, 2012, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $350,000 as consideration to acquire the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license from Vertical Designs Ltd. (Note 5)
On January 14, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 common shares with a fair value of $36,000 to settle a trade payable of $36,000.
On January 16, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 common shares to consultants of the Company with aggregate fair value of $25,000 for consulting services.
On January 16, 2013, the Company issued 213,333 common shares with a fair value of $57,600 to settle a trade payable of $40,000.
On February 6, 2013, the Company issued 122,500 common shares with a fair value of $25,725 to the CEO of the Company to settle a trade payable of $18,988.
On March 13, 2013, 100,000 share purchase options were exercised at an exercise price of $0.10 per share purchase option for total proceeds of $10,000.
On March 18, 2013, the Company issued 133,333 common shares with a fair value of $25,333 to settle a trade payable of $20,434.
On March 28, 2013, the Company issued 400,000 common shares, with a fair value of $78,000 to acquire a portfolio of natural health product formulae focusing on pain management, immunity and inflammation and cognitive function. (Note 5)
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
(a) Common shares (continued)
On April 15, 2013, the Company issued 625,000 common shares with a fair value of $93,750 to settle a trade payable of $50,000.
(b) Share purchase options
The Company has a share purchase option plan (dated June 18, 2012) which specifies that a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company may be reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of share options. The term of the share options granted are fixed by the board of directors and are not to exceed ten years. The exercise prices of the share options shall not be less than the closing price of the Company's common shares on the day preceding the day on which the directors grant the share purchase options, less any discount permitted by the Exchange. Vesting of options will be at the discretion of the Board.
A continuity schedule of the Company's outstanding options for the year ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:
Number outstanding | Weighted average exercise price | ||
Balance at September 30, 2011 | 860,000 | $ | 0.33 |
Granted |
30,000 | 0.38 | |
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 890,000 | $ | 0.33 |
Granted |
2,290,000 | 0.11 | |
Exercised |
(100,000) | 0.10 | |
Cancelled |
(150,000) | 0.10 | |
Expired |
(355,000) | 0.21 | |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 2,575,000 | $ | 0.17 |
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had options outstanding and exercisable to acquire common shares of the Company as follows:
Expiry date |
Number of options outstanding |
Number of options exercisable |
Exercise price $ |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) |
May 12, 2016 | 660,000 | 660,000 | 0.35 | 2.62 |
December 24, 2017 | 1,240,000 | 1,240,000 | 0.10 | 4.24 |
December 28, 2017 | 350,000 | 350,000 | 0.10 | 4.25 |
January 31, 2018 | 125,000 | 125,000 | 0.21 | 4.34 |
March 28, 2018 | 75,000 | 75,000 | 0.17 | 4.49 |
May 23, 2018 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 0.10 | 4.65 |
May 24, 2018 | 75,000 | 75,000 | 0.10 | 4.65 |
2,575,000 | 2,575,000 | 3.85 |
(c) Share-based compensation
The estimated fair value of options granted to executive officers, directors, and consultants is recognized over the vesting period of the options. During the year ended September 30, 2013, $85,033 (2012 - $8,542) share-based compensation expense was recorded. The weighted average fair value of share options granted during the year ended September 30, 2013 was $0.04 per option (2012 - $0.28).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
(c) Share-based compensation (continued)
The estimated fair value of share options granted was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
2013 | 2012 | |
Annualized volatility | 102.38% | 118.18% |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.14% | 1.35% |
Expected life | 3.1 years | 5 years |
Dividend yield | nil% | nil% |
Share price | $0.07 | $0.35 |
Exercise price | $0.11 | $0.38 |
Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, and therefore the existing assumptions do not necessarily provide a reliable measure of the future fair value of the Company's share purchase options.
(d) Warrants
A continuity schedule of the Company's outstanding warrants for the year ended September 30, 2013 and year ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:
Number outstanding |
Weighted average exercise price |
||
Balance at September 30, 2011 | 2,500,000 | $ | 0.25 |
Granted | 1,200,000 | 0.35 | |
Exercised | (30,000) | 0.25 | |
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 3,670,000 | $ | 0.28 |
Granted | 2,100,000 | 0.13 | |
Expired | (1,200,000) | 0.35 | |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 4,570,000 | $ | 0.20 |
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had warrants outstanding as follows:
Expiry date |
Number of common shares issuable upon exercise |
Exercise price $ |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) |
October 7, 2015 | 2,470,000 | 0.25 |
2.02 |
December 12, 2013 (Note 16) | 2,100,000 | 0.13 |
0.20 |
4,570,000 |
1.18 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. | INCOME TAXES |
A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with taxes reported in these financial statements:
2013 | 2012 | |||
Net loss for the year | $ | (1,102,491) | $ | (992,389) |
Canadian statutory income tax rates | 25.80 % | 25.00 % | ||
Expected recovery of income taxes based on Canadian statutory tax rate | (284,443) | (248,097) | ||
Increase (decrease) in income tax recovery resulting from: |
||||
Share based compensation |
10,600 | 27,135 | ||
Net tax effect of other items not taxable or deductible for income tax purposes |
|
89,105 |
|
42,906 |
Tax losses acquired on the acquisition of Northern Vine Canada Inc. |
- |
(47,454) | ||
Effect of income tax rate change | (57,522) | (6,794) | ||
Increase in valuation allowance | 242,260 | 232,304 | ||
Total income tax recovery |
- |
- |
||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are: | ||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) | 2013 | 2012 | ||
Property and equipment |
26,282 | 20,351 | ||
Intangible assets |
(10,266) | (39,321) | ||
Share issuance costs |
6,908 | 7,826 | ||
Non-capital tax losses carried forward |
773,025 | 564,833 | ||
Valuation allowance | (795,949) | (553,689) | ||
Net deferred tax assets | - | - |
At September 30, 2013, the Company has accumulated non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $2,974,000. If unused, the non-capital losses will expire as follows:
Year of expiration | Non-capital loss | |
2029 | $ | 66,000 |
2030 | 634,000 | |
2031 | 704,000 | |
2032 | 855,000 | |
2033 | 715,000 | |
$ | 2,974,000 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
10. | ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
(a) Statement of financial position
September 30, 2013 |
September 30, 2012 |
|
Trade and other receivables | ||
HST/GST receivable |
26,763 | 13,465 |
26,763 | 13,465 | |
Trade and other payables | ||
Trade payables |
238,956 | 329,146 |
Accrued liabilities |
179,472 | 110,125 |
Due to related parties (Note 12) |
306,363 | 80,058 |
Payroll liabilities |
2,819 | 2,073 |
727,610 | 521,402 |
The Company reversed an account payable of $205,000 for research fees and recorded this reversal as a gain on cancellation of trade payables in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended September 30, 2013.
(b) Supplemental cash flow information
2013 | 2012 | |
Shares cancelled | - | (205,000) |
Shares issued for acquisition of assets | 578,000 | 400,000 |
Shares issued in business combination | - | 30,000 |
Shares issued for prepaid consulting fees | 55,000 | 50,000 |
Shares issued for settlement of trade payable | 238,408 | 131,326 |
Transfer from warrants reserve to share capital on exercise of warrants | - | (6,062) |
Transfer to warrants reserve fair value of warrants issued on private placement | 12,828 | 94,514 |
Transfer from equity settled share based payments reserve to share capital on exercise of options | (1,651) | - |
11. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are categorized as follows:
September 30, 2013 |
September 30, 2012 |
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Financial Assets |
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Held for trading: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,327 | $ | 5,499 |
Loans and receivable: |
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Trade and other receivables | $ | 26,763 | $ | 13,465 |
Financial Liabilities |
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Other financial liabilities: |
||||
Trade and other payables | $ | 727,610 | $ | 521,402 |
Interest payable | $ | 34,689 | $ | 22,506 |
Short-term loans | $ | 290,159 | $ | 157,650 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) |
The fair values of the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their carry values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The Company's financial instruments are exposed to certain risks.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk on its cash and cash equivalents and trades and other receivables.
The Company's maximum credit risk exposure is as follows:
September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,327 | $ | 5,499 |
Trade and other receivables | 26,763 | 13,465 | ||
$ | 32,090 | $ | 18,964 |
The Company deposits the majority of its cash with high credit quality financial institutions in Canada and the Company's trade and other receivables consists of refundable taxes due from the Federal Government of Canada. Therefore, management considers the risk of non-performance related to cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables to be minimal.
(b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. To the extent that the Company does not believe it has sufficient liquidity to meet its current obligations, the board of directors considers securing additional funds through equity, debt or partnering transactions. The board of directors approves the Company's annual operation and capital budgets as well as any material transactions outside the ordinary course of business.
At September 30, 2013, the Company has current liabilities of $1,071,329, which are due within the operating period, (September 30, 2012 - $701,558), and cash of $5,327 (September 30, 2012 - $5,499).
The Company will have to obtain additional funding from loans or equity financings to have sufficient capital in order to meet short term business requirements, after taking into account its limited cash flows from operations and the Company's low cash balances.
(c) Market risk
Market risk consists of currency risk, interest rate risk, and other price risk. These are discussed further below.
Currency risk
The Company is exposed to financial risk related to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Foreign currency risk is limited to the portion of the Company's business transactions denominated in currencies other than the Canadian Dollar.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) |
(c) Market risk (continued)
A portion of the Company's cash and trade and other payables are denominated in US Dollars as follows.
September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 | |||
USD | USD | |||
Cash | $ | - | $ | 120 |
Trade and other payables | 178,160 | 66,830 | ||
Net exposure | $ | 178,160 | $ | 66,710 |
Canadian dollar equivalent | $ | 183,238 | $ | 65,556 |
A 4.66% (September 30, 2012 - 5.41%) weakening or strengthening in the Canadian / US exchange rate (based on prior year fluctuations in the relative exchange rate) would result in an estimated increase or decrease of approximately $8,302 in the Company's operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended September 30, 2013 (September 30, 2012 - $3,609).
The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk, but manages the risk by minimizing the value of financial instruments denominated in foreign currency.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk consists of two components:
i) To the extent that payments made or received on the Company's monetary assets and liabilities are affected by changes in the prevailing market interest rates, the Company is exposed to interest rate cash flow risk.
ii) To the extent that changes in prevailing market rates differ from the interest rate in the Company's monetary assets and liabilities, the Company is exposed to interest rate price risk.
Current financial assets and financial liabilities are generally not exposed to interest rate risk because of their short term to maturity.
12. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
(a) Management transactions
Management transactions with related parties during the years ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 were as follows:
September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 | |||||
Short-term employee benefits | Share-based compensation | Total | Short-term employee benefits | Share-based compensation | Total | |
Mike Withrow (i) | $ 142,500 | $ 14,549 | $ 157,049 | $ 120,000 | $ - | $ 120,000 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued) |
(a) Management transactions (continued)
(i) Mike Withrow is the President and CEO and director of the Company. During the year ended September 30, 2013, 390,000 (September 30, 2012 - nil) share purchase options were granted by the Company to Mr. Withrow, with an estimated fair value of $14,549 (September 30, 2012 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2013, 747,500 (September 30, 2012 - 240,000) common shares, with an estimated fair value of $119,475 (September 30, 2012 - $61,000), were issued by the Company to Mr. Withrow to settle a trade payable of $68,988 (September 30, 2012 - $74,000). At September 30, 2013, $142,344 due to Mr. Withrow was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2012 - $63,711), operating cash of $260,159 (September 30, 2012 - $157,650) provided by Mr. Withrow and $30,000 in common shares due from the Company were included in short-term loans and accrued interest of $14,468 (September 30, 2012 - $2,286) was included in interest payable.
Transactions with related parties have been in the normal course of operations and, in management's opinion, undertaken on the same terms and conditions as transactions with unrelated parties. These costs are measured at exchange amounts agreed upon by the parties.
(b) Directors' transactions
September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 | |||||
Consulting fees | Share-based compensation | Total | Consulting fees | Share-based compensation | Total | |
Terence Fealey (i) | $ 97,816 | $ 2,798 | $ 100,614 | $ 56,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 106,000 |
(i) Mr. Fealey is a director of the Company. During the year ended September 30, 2013, 75,000 share purchase options (September 30, 2012 - nil) were granted by the Company to Mr. Fealey, with an estimated fair value of $2,798 (September 30, 2012 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2013, no bonus shares were issued to Mr. Fealey (September 30, 2012 - 400,000 bonus shares with a fair value of $50,000). At September 30, 2013, $118,302 due to Mr. Fealey was included in trade and other payables (September 30, 2012 - $16,073).
(ii) During the year ended September 30, 2013, 480,000 share purchase options (September 30, 2012 - nil) were granted to other directors of the Company with a fair value of $22,169 (September 30, 2012 - $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2013, no bonus shares (September 30, 2012 - 180,000 bonus shares with a fair value of $22,500) were issued to other directors of the Company.
(iii) During the year ended September 30, 2013, a law firm, of which a director is a one-third partner, provided legal services totaling $33,150 (2012 - $38,962) to the Company. At September 30, 2013, $45,717 (2012 - $31,262) due to this law firm was included in trade and other payables.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
13. | COMMITMENTS |
On January 10, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with the CEO of the Company for his services as CEO. Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $10,000 (excluding HST) per month. The contract expires on January 10, 2014. If the contract is terminated at the Company's discretion, the CEO is entitled to receive three months' fees over and above the thirty day notice period. This agreement was amended in May 2013 and pursuant to the amended agreement, the CEO's consulting fees were increased to $12,500 (excluding HST) per month, retroactive to January 1, 2013, and the term of his contract extended to January 10, 2016.
On March 1, 2012, the Company entered into a 3 year consulting agreement with one of the directors of the Company. Under the agreement, the Company will pay US $8,000 per month to this director for consulting and research and development services. The contract expires on March 1, 2015 and if the contract is terminated at the Company's discretion, the director is entitled to receive three months' fees over and above the thirty day notice period.
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Hedley Enterprises Ltd. ("Hedley") to purchase, resell and distribute Abattis' line of natural products in Canada. Under the terms of the Agreement Hedley has acquired the exclusive right to sell and distribute Abattis' products to all retail distribution channels, which include health food stores, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and similar retail establishments.
On May 21, 2012, the Company entered into a two year finder's fee agreement with VentureCorp 2 Capital Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay to the finder a cash fee equal to 10% of the gross proceeds raised by the Company through the sale of shares or units to investors introduced by the finder. The Company will also issue to the finder non-transferable compensation warrants in an amount equal to 5% of the aggregate number of shares or units subscribed for by the investors introduced by the finder. Each finder's warrant will entitle the finder to acquire one common share of the Company, exercisable for a period of 12 months from closing date at an exercise price equal to the price per share or unit.
On November 1, 2012, the Company renewed a three year office lease with Toro Holdings Ltd. The Company's minimum annual lease commitments over the next two years are as follows:
2014 - $22,541
2015 - $27,772
On December 27, 2012, the Company entered into a license agreement with Vertical Designs Ltd. ("Vertical Designs") Under the agreement, the Company has been granted the exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent license, with the right to grant sublicenses, to use the Bio Pharma technology for growing products at licensed facilities, which products may only be used as ingredients in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and wellness markets. The royalty provisions of the license agreement reflect that: (i) the royalty payable on net sales of all products sold by Abattis was 4%; (ii) in consideration for the grant of the Company's right to grant sublicenses, the Company will pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a sublicense royalty of 15% of any monies or other consideration that the Company receives from any sublicense; and (iii) after two years, the Company will be required to pay to Vertical Designs Ltd. a minimum royalty payment of $25,000 per year and if the combined royalty payments paid from (i) and (ii) above do not equal $25,000 in any given year then the Company will be permitted to top up such amount with a cash payment. Under the terms of the agreement, the patent license will revert to Vertical Designs Ltd. in certain circumstances, including: (i) if the Company terminates the agreement; (ii) if the Company materially breaches or defaults in the performance of the agreement and has not cured such default within 60 days, or in the case of failure to pay any amounts due, then within 30 days, after receiving written notice from Vertical Designs Ltd. specifying the breach; (iii) if the Company discontinues its business of producing ingredients for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or wellness markets; (iv) if the Company fails to pay the annual $25,000 minimum royalty payment for any year ending after the second anniversary of the agreement; or (v) if the Company becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or has a petition of bankruptcy filed by or against it, which petition is not vacated or otherwise removed within 90 days after the filing thereof. The Company also agreed to pay Vertical Designs $250,000
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
13. | COMMITMENTS (continued) |
for the purchase and sale of six complete Vertical Designs operational units. The purchase price will be paid in instalments, dates and amounts are to be determined between the parties, with the first payment due on or before the earlier of five business days following the Company completing an equity and/or debt financing of any amount or the first business day in the seventh month following the date of the Bill of Sale.
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with Georges Laraque Management Inc. Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $5,000 per month.
On February 1, 2013, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with Triangle Consultants Inc. ("Triangle"). Under the agreement, the Company will pay consulting fees of $8,000 per month to Triangle for consulting and research services.
On August 6, 2013, the Company entered into a six month investor relation services agreement with Carmel Advisors LLC. Under the agreement, the Company will grant an aggregate of 650,000 share purchase options, a bonus of 8% (in USD) and 500,000 bonus share purchase options upon the Company's successful completion of a private placement.
14. | CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
On September 20, 2012, a claim, which is based on a contract dated June 29, 2009 between the Company and the plaintiff, was filed against the Company. The plaintiff and the Company entered into an agreement dated May 16, 2011 to settle a dispute between the two parties over the contract dated June 29, 2009. The Company made an initial payment of $5,000 to the plaintiff, as per the agreement dated May 16, 2011. However, the plaintiff did not transfer the payment to an individual named in the agreement nor did the plaintiff instruct this individual appropriately. As such, the Company refused to make any further payments under this agreement until those events have taken place. The plaintiff claims that the agreement of May 16, 2011 is not binding and is seeking payment of $145,000. The outcome of this claim is not determinable and therefore no amount has been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made.
During the year, four claims were filed against the Company, one of which was settled subsequent to year end and an accrual of $7,000 has been recorded for the settlement amount. The other three claims are outstanding as at September 30, 2013 and the plaintiffs are claiming an aggregate of approximately $421,000. The outcomes of these claims are not determinable and therefore no amounts have been recorded for any potential payments which may have to be made.
15. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the development of its technologies and to maintain a flexible capital structure, which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk. The Company considers its capital for this purpose to be its shareholders' equity.
The Company's primary source of capital is through the issuance of equity. The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure when changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may seek additional funding. The Company may require additional capital resources to meet its administrative overhead expenses in the long term. The Company believes it will be able to raise capital as required in the long term, but recognizes there will be risks involved that may be beyond its control. There are no external restrictions on the management of capital.
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Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
16. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
The following events occurred subsequent to September 30, 2013:
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150,000 options were cancelled following the resignation of a director. |
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The expiry date of 2,000,000 share purchase warrants previously issued on December 12, 2012 has been extended from December 12, 2013 to December 12, 2014. The warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.13 per common share, subject to an acceleration provision in the event that the Company's shares close on the Exchange for 10 consecutive trading days at $0.20 per share or higher. |
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On December 6, 2013, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares to an officer to settle $105,000 in outstanding debt owed to the officer. |
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On December 18, 2013 the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary Animo Wellness Corporation, doing business as Medical Marijuana Labs ("MMLC") signed a five year lease with PurGenesis Technologies, Inc. for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of lab and production space at a cost of $24 per square foot or $120,000 in annual gross rent. |
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On January 16, 2014, the Company announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 12,000,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $600,000. Each share unit will be comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant, exercisable at $0.10 per share. |
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The Company negotiated debt settlement arrangements with two officers of the Company for settlement of debt totaling $106,250 with 2,125,000 common shares of the Company. |
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250,000 share purchase options, exercisable at $0.10 per share for five years, were granted to an officer of the Company. |
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth costs and expenses payable by the Company in connection with the issuance and distribution of securities being registered.
Fees | Amount | ||
SEC Filing Fees | $ | 3,000 | |
Blue Sky Fees and Expenses | $ | 10,000 | |
Legal Fees and Expenses | $ | 70,000 | |
Accounting Fees and Expenses | $ | 30,000 | |
Document Preparation Fee | $ | 15,000 | |
Miscellaneous | $ | 15,000 | |
Total | $ | 143,000 |
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The corporate laws of British Columbia allow us, and our corporate articles require us (subject to the provisions of the British Columbia Business Corporations Act ("BCBCA") ( noted below), to indemnify our Directors, former Directors, alternate Directors and their heirs and legal personal representatives against all eligible penalties to which such person is or may be liable, and the Company must, after the final disposition of an eligible proceeding, pay the expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such person in respect of that proceeding. Each Director and alternate Director is deemed to have contracted with the Company on the terms of the indemnity contained in our articles.
For the purposes of such an indemnification:
"eligible party", in relation to the Company, means an individual who
(1) | is or was a Director or officer of the Company, |
(2) | is or was a director or officer of another corporation |
(i) at a time when the corporation is or was an affiliate of the Company, or
(ii) at the request of the Company, or
(3) | at the request of the Company, is or was, or holds or held a position equivalent to that of, a director or officer of a partnership, trust, joint venture or other unincorporated entity, |
and includes, except in the definition of "eligible proceeding" and certain other cases, the heirs and personal or other legal representatives of that individual;
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"eligible penalty" means a judgment, penalty or fine awarded or imposed in, or an amount paid in settlement of, an eligible proceeding;
"eligible proceeding" means a proceeding in which an eligible party or any of the heirs and personal or other legal representatives of the eligible party, by reason of the eligible party being or having been a director or officer of, or holding or having held a position equivalent to that of a director or officer of, the Company or an associated corporation:
(1) | is or may be joined as a party, or |
(2) | is or may be liable for or in respect of a judgment, penalty or fine in, or expenses related to, the proceeding; |
"expenses" includes costs, charges and expenses, including legal and other fees, but does not include judgments, penalties, fines or amounts paid in settlement of a proceeding; and
"proceeding" includes any legal proceeding or investigative action, whether current, threatened, pending or completed.
In addition, under the BCBCA, the Company may pay, as they are incurred in advance of the final disposition of an eligible proceeding, the expenses actually and reasonably incurred by an eligible party in respect of that proceeding, provided that the Company first receives from the eligible party a written undertaking that, if it is ultimately determined that the payment of expenses is prohibited by the restrictions noted below, the eligible party will repay the amounts advanced.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Company's articles noted above, the Company must not indemnify an eligible party or pay the expenses of an eligible party, if any of the following circumstances apply:
(1) | if the indemnity or payment is made under an earlier agreement to indemnify or pay expenses and, at the time that the agreement to indemnify or pay expenses was made, the company was prohibited from giving the indemnity or paying the expenses by its memorandum or articles; |
(2) | if the indemnity or payment is made otherwise than under an earlier agreement to indemnify or pay expenses and, at the time that the indemnity or payment is made, the company is prohibited from giving the indemnity or paying the expenses by its memorandum or articles; |
(3) | if, in relation to the subject matter of the eligible proceeding, the eligible party did not act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company or the associated corporation, as the case may be; |
(4) | in the case of an eligible proceeding other than a civil proceeding, if the eligible party did not have reasonable grounds for believing that the eligible party's conduct in respect of which the proceeding was brought was lawful. |
In addition, if an eligible proceeding is brought against an eligible party by or on behalf of the Company or by or on behalf of an associated corporation, the Company must not do either of the following:
(1) | indemnify the eligible party under section 160 (a) in respect of the proceeding; or |
(2) | pay the expenses of the eligible party in respect of the proceeding. |
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Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, and whether or not payment of expenses or indemnification has been sought, authorized or declined under the BCBCA or the articles of the Company, on the application of the Company or an eligible party, the Supreme Court of British Columbia may do one or more of the following:
(1) | order a company to indemnify an eligible party against any liability incurred by the eligible party in respect of an eligible proceeding; |
(2) | order a company to pay some or all of the expenses incurred by an eligible party in respect of an eligible proceeding; |
(3) | order the enforcement of, or any payment under, an agreement of indemnification entered into by a company; |
(4) | order a company to pay some or all of the expenses actually and reasonably incurred by any person in obtaining an order under this section; |
(5) | make any other order the court considers appropriate. |
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The following information is furnished with regard to all securities issued by the Company within the last three years that were not registered under the Securities Act. The issuance of such shares was deemed exempt from registration requirements of the Securities Act as such securities were offered and sold outside of the United States to persons who were neither citizens nor residents of the United States or such sales were exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of Securities Act.
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On April 14, 2015, 86,436 common shares were issued to certain consultants of the Company. |
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On April 14, 2015, 72,414 common shares were issued to Allan Echino to settle a debt. |
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On March 19, 2015, 2,365,072 units were issued at a price of $0.13 per unit for gross proceeds of $307,459. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.18 per share for a period of 18 months, subject to acceleration terms. |
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On March 6, 2015, 125,000 stock options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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On March 4, 2015, 539,498 common shares were issued to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. |
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On February 11, 2015, 50,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $5,000. |
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On February 11, 2015, 250,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $25,000. |
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On February 3, 2015, 55,926 common shares were issued to certain consultants of the Company. |
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On January 27, 2015, 175,000 stock options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.16 per share for a period of five years. |
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On January 2, 2015, New Horizons Inc. exercised 68,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $6,800. |
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On January 2, 2015, 283,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On January 2, 2015, 18,382 common shares were issued to Jaouad Fichatli for consulting services to the Company. |
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On December 3, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 40,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $4,000. |
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On December 1, 2014, 33,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On December 1, 2014, 14,535 common shares were issued to Jaouad Fichatli for consulting services to the Company. |
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On December 1, 2014, 40,000 common shares were issued to ThinkSharp Inc., a consulting firm. |
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On November 27, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 42,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $4,200. |
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On November 20, 2014, Michael Sweeney exercised 75,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $7,500. |
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On November 18, 2014, Michael Sweeney exercised 25,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $2,500. |
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On November 14, 2014, New Horizons Inc. exercised 150,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $15,000. |
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On November 4, 2014, Stone Throw exercised 500,000 warrants at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $50,000. |
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On November 3, 2014, 33,334 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On September 17, 2014, 50,000 common shares with a deemed value of $16,500 was issued to Guy P. Dancosse, a director of the Company. |
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On September 16, 2014, 100,000 incentive stock options were granted to certain directors, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.33 per share for a period of five years. |
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On September 12, 2014, 100,000 common shares with a deemed value of $10,000 was issued to Henry Der Professional Corporation for consulting services to the Company. |
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On September 3, 2014, 33,333 common shares were issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On September 3, 2014, 55,964 common shares were issued to Emerging Growth Ltd. (TDM Financial) for investor relations services provided to the Company. |
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On August 13, 2014, 455,000 stock options were granted to certain of its directors, officers, and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.43 per share for a period of five years. |
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On August 6, 2014, 243,460 common shares with a deemed value of $111,991 were issued to Kodiak pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement. |
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On August 1, 2014, 50,416 common shares were issued to Emerging Growth Ltd. (TDM Financial) for investor relations services provided to the Company. |
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On August 1, 2014, 33,333 common shares with a deemed value of $14,000 was issued to Brazos Minshew for consulting services to the Company. |
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On August 1, 2014, 24,000 common shares with a deemed value of $12,240 was issued to ThinkSharp Inc. |
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On August 1, 2014, the CFO for gross proceeds of $25,000 exercised 250,000 stock options at $0.10 per share. |
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On August 1, 2014, the CFO for gross proceeds of $51,000 exercised 300,000 stock options at $0.17 per share. |
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On July 28, 2014, 100,000 options were exercised at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $10,000. |
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On July 22, 2014, 2,438,100 stock options were granted to certain of its directors, officers, and consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.64 per share for a period of five years. |
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On July 21, 2014, 25,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $12,500. |
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On July 16, 2014, 50,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $5,000. |
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On July 16, 2014, 100,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $10,000. |
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On July 16, 2014, 200,000 options were exercised at $0.36 per share for gross proceeds of $72,000. |
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On July 15, 2014, 143,550 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $35,888. |
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On July 15, 2014, 100,000 options were exercised at $0.115 per share for gross proceeds of $11,500. |
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On July 15, 2014, 110,000 options were exercised at $0.26 per share for gross proceeds of $28,600. |
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On July 10, 2014, 100,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $10,000. |
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On July 3, 2014, 50,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $5,000. |
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On July 2, 2014, 46,824 common shares were issued to Emerging Growth Ltd. (TDM Financial) for investor relations services provided to the Company. |
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On June 19, 2014, 100,000 common shares with a deemed value of $38,000 were issued to two directors for the consulting services provided. |
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On June 2, 2014, the Company issued 35,665 common shares with a deemed value of US$24,609 to Emerging Growth Ltd. (TDM Financial). |
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On April 30, 2014, the Company through its wholly owned Washington subsidiary Abattis Bioceuticals International Inc. acquired 34% interest in Instant Payment Systems LLC (IPS), in consideration for 200,000 common shares at a deemed value of $180,000. |
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On April 30, 2014, 33,669 common shares with a deemed value of $33,333 were issued to two service providers for services provided to the Company. |
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On April 28, 2014, 40,000 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $10,000. |
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On April 7, 2014, 827,657 common shares with a deemed value of $579,360 were issued to Phytalytics LLC to acquire a 51% membership interest. |
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On April 1, 2014, 43,440 common shares were issued to a law firm to settle a trade payable of US $62,554. |
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On March 17, 2014, 5,333,331 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,399,999 was issued to arm's length parties. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 18 months. |
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On March 12, 2014, the CEO of the Company for proceeds of $124,000 exercised 890,000 stock options. | |
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On March 7, 2014, 315,000 common shares with a deemed value of $252,000 was issued to Green Gro Garden Products Ltd. |
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On February 26, 2014, 110,000 incentive stock options was granted to a consultant of the Company, with each option being exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.26 per share for a period of five years. | |
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On February 24, 2014, the CEO of the Company exercised 1,000,000 warrants for proceeds of $130,000. | |
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On February 21, 2014, 110,000 common shares with a deemed value of $18,700 was issued to Jiangsu Jiahui New Material Co Ltd. | |
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On February 18, 2014, 1,075,000 incentive stock options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company, with each option exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.17 per share for a period of five years. | |
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On February 11, 2014, 12,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $600,000 was issued to arm's length parties. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of one year. |
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On January 29, 2014, 700,000 incentive stock options were granted to certain of its directors and consultants, with each option exercisable into a common share of the Company at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. On January 30, 2014, the Company amended the exercise price of the 700,000 five-year incentive stock options to $0.115 per share. |
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On January 28, 2014, 1,500,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $210,000 to settle a trade payable of $75,000 with the CEO of the Company. |
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On January 16, 2014, 625,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $31,250 to settle a trade payable of $31,250 with the CFO of the Company. |
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On December 6, 2013, 3,500,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $87,500 to settle a trade payable of $105,000 with the CEO of the Company. |
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On August 6, 2013, the Company entered into a six month investor relation services agreement with Carmel Advisors LLC. Under the agreement, the Company will grant an aggregate of 650,000 share purchase options, a bonus of 8% (in USD) and 500,000 bonus share purchase options upon the Company's successful completion of a private placement. |
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On May 24, 2013, 50,000 incentive stock options was granted to one of its consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On May 23, 2013, 75,000 incentive stock options was granted to certain consultants, with each option being exercisable into a common share at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On April 15, 2013, 625,000 common shares were issued at a deemed value of $93,750 to settle a trade payable of $50,000. |
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On March 28, 2013, 400,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $78,000 to Dr. Paula Brown. |
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On March 18, 2013, 133,333 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $25,333 to settle a debt payable of $20,434 to a consulting company. |
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On March 13, 2013, 100,000 share purchase options were exercised at $0.10 per share purchase option for proceeds of $10,000. |
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On February 6, 2013, 122,500 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $25,725 to settle a debt payable of $18,988 to an officer of the Company. |
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On January 31, 2013, 125,000 share purchase options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants, exercisable at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On January 16, 2013, 213,333 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $57,600 to settle a debt payable of $40,000 to a consultant of the Company. |
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On January 16, 2013, 200,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $25,000 to consultants of the Company. |
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On January 14, 2013, 200,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $36,000 to Bacchus Law Corporation for services provided in January 2013. |
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On January 1, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Georges Laraque Management Inc. and as partial consideration 150,000 common shares, with a deemed price of $0.10, of the Company were issued on January 16, 2013. |
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On January 1, 2013, 100,000 incentive share purchase options were granted to Cors Group Corporate Solutions, with each option exercisable at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On December 28, 2012, 350,000 incentive stock options were granted to certain directors and consultants, with each option exercisable at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On December 27, 2012, 3,500,000 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $350,000 to Vertical Designs Ltd. |
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On December 27, 2012, 1,615,000 share purchase options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants, with each option exercisable at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. |
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On December 12, 2012, 2,100,000 units were issued at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $105,000 to arm's length parties. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the Company. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.13 per share for a period of one year. |
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On November 26, 2012, 2,500,000 common shares were issued with a fair value of $150,000. |
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On September 27, 2012, 3,409,090 common shares were issued with a deemed value of $375,000 and 2,727,272 common shares with a deemed value of $136,364 were issued to the CEO of the Company. |
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On August 21, 2012, 160,000 (pre consolidation 800,000) shares were issued with a deemed value of $40,000 to settle a debt payable of $40,000 to a director. |
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On August 21, 2012, 800,000 (pre consolidation 4,000,000) common shares were issued to certain directors, officers, consultants and consultant companies at a deemed value of $200,000. |
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On August 15, 2012, 200,000 (pre consolidation 1,000,000) common shares were issued with a deemed value of $30,000 to Northern Vine Canada Inc. |
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On August 15, 2012, 68,842 (pre consolidation 344,209) common shares were issued with a deemed value of $17,210 to settle a debt payable of $17,210 to certain creditors of Northern Vine Canada Inc. |
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On June 13, 2012 and August 15, 2012, 600,000 (pre consolidation 3,000,000) common shares were issued with a deemed value of $150,000 to Wakabayashi Fund LLC for consulting services. |
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On March 26, 2012, 30,000 warrants (pre consolidation 150,000) were exercised at $0.25 (pre consolidation $0.05) per warrant for proceeds of $7,500. |
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On March 16, 2012, the Company acquired Animo Wellness Corporation for $25,000 cash and 100,000 (pre-consolidation 500,000) common shares, which had an estimated fair value of $25,000 on closing date. Amino Wellness Corporation changed its name to iJuana Cannabis Inc. January 28, 2014. |
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On February 21, 2012, 57,143 (pre consolidation 285,714) common shares were issued with a fair value of $20,000 to a consultant for consulting services. |
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On February 14, 2012, 1,200,000 (pre consolidation 6,000,000) units were issued at a price of $0.35 (pre consolidation 6,000,000) units for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant of the issuer. Each warrant is exercisable into a share for a period of 12 months at an exercise price of $0.35 (pre consolidation $0.07) per share. |
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On February 7, 2012, 140,000 (pre consolidation 700,000) common shares were issued with a deemed value of $38,500 to settle a trade payable of $49,000. |
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On October 12, 2011, 100,000 (pre consolidation 500,000) common shares were issued with a deemed value of $22,500 to settle a debt to one of the directors. |
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On September 30, 2011, 500,000 warrants were exercised at $0.05 per common share for proceeds of $25,000. |
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The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that,
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For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective. |
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For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: |
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To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement. |
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To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
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That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. |
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That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
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That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of securities: |
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The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to the registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer and sell such securities to such purchaser: |
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Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; |
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Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; |
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The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
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Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
Exhibit Number | Description |
3(i) | Articles of Incorporation |
3(ii) | Articles |
5 | Legal Opinion |
10.1 | Audit Committee Charter |
10.2 | Investment Agreement dated January 28, 2015 with Dutchess |
10.3 | Registration Rights Agreement dated January 28, 2015 with Dutchess |
10.4 | Amending Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2015 |
10.5 | Stock Option Plan |
10.6 | Consulting Agreement dated March 1, 2012 with Terence Fealey |
10.7 | Consulting Agreement dated January 6, 2013 with Georges Laraque Management Inc. |
10.8 | Consulting Agreement dated October 1, 2013 with Crimson Opportunities Ltd. |
10.9 | Consulting Agreement dated January 1, 2014 with Chiron Capital Corp. |
10.10 | Consulting Agreement dated January 1, 2014 with Growing Strategies Inc. |
10.11 | Consulting Agreement dated January 1, 2014 with Voelpel Gold Medal Investments Ltd. |
10.12 | Consulting Agreement dated February 1, 2014 with Golden Straw Consulting Group Inc. |
10.13 | Consulting Agreement dated March 16, 2014 with Think Sharp Inc. |
10.14 | Consulting Agreement dated April 1, 2014 with TDM Financial. |
10.15 | Distribution Agreement dated April 20, 2012 with Hedley Enterprises Ltd. |
10.16 | Licensing Agreement dated December 27, 2012 with Vertical Designs Ltd. |
10.17 | Sublicensing Agreement dated July 31, 2014 with Company subsidiary Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. |
10.18 | Licensing Agreement dated August 6, 2014 between Company subsidiary Biocube Green Grow Systems Corp. and TerraSphere Systems LLC |
10.19 | Office Lease Agreement dated November 1, 2012 with Toro Holdings Ltd. |
10.20 | Office Lease Agreement dated December 18, 2013 between Company's subsidiary Animo Wellness Corporation (nka iJuana Cannabis Inc.) and PurGenesis Technologies Inc. |
10.21 | Facility Lease Agreement dated May 26, 2014 with Crimson Opportunities Ltd. |
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Exhibit Number | Description |
10.22 | Share Exchange Agreement dated April 10, 2014 between Company's subsidiary Northern Vine Canada Inc. and Experion Biotechnologies Inc. |
21 | List of Subsidiaries of Company |
23.1 | Consent of MNP LLP, Chartered Accountants |
23.2 | Consent of Hay & Watson, Chartered Accountants |
23.3 | Consent of Venture Law Corporation (included in exhibit 5)* |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-1 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia on April 27, 2015.
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP. | ||
By: | /s/ William Fleming | |
William Fleming | ||
Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ William Fleming |
/s/ Terrence Fealey | |
William Fleming Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Terrence Fealey Director and Global Product Development Advisor |
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/s/ Douglas Sorocco |
/s/ Guy Dancosse | |
Douglas Sorocco Director |
Guy Dancosse Director |
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/s/ Mike Withrow |
/s/ Emanuel Montenegrino |
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Mike Withrow International Business Advisor |
Emanuel Montenegrino Director |
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/s/ Rene David |
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Rene David Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer |
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FORM 1
(Section 5)
COMPANY ACT
MEMORANDUM
I wish to be formed into a Company with limited liability under the Company Act in pursuance of this Memorandum.
1. The name of the Company is SINOCAN CAPITAL GROUP INC.
2. The authorized capital of the Company consists of 100,000,000 Common shares without par value.
3. I agree to take the
number and kind of shares in the Company set opposite my name.
FULL NAME, RESIDENT ADDRESS & OCCUPATION OF SUBSCRIBER |
NUMBER AND KIND OF SHARE TAKEN BY SUBSCRIBER |
/s/ ROBERT JAMES NELLES |
100 Common shares without par value |
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ROBERT JAMES NELLES |
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#2-815 Tobruck Avenue | ||
North Vancouver, B.C. | ||
V7P 1B9 | ||
Solicitor | ||
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES TAKEN |
100 Common shares without par value |
Dated at Vancouver, British Columbia on June 18, 1997.
ARTICLES
OF
SINOCAN CAPITAL GROUP INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE |
SUBJECT |
PAGE |
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PART 1 | INTERPRETATION |
1 |
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1.1. | Definition | 1 | |
1.2. | Definitions same as Company Act | 1 | |
1.3. | Interpretation Act Rules of Construction apply | 1 | |
PART 2 | SHARES AND SHARE CERTIFICATES | 2 | |
2.1. | Member entitled to Certificate | 2 | |
2.2. | Replacement of Lost or Defaced Certificate | 2 | |
2.3. | Execution of Certificates | 2 | |
2.4. | Recognition of Trusts | 2 | |
PART 3 | ISSUE OF SHARES | 3 | |
3.1. | Directors Authorized | 3 | |
3.2. | Conditions of Allotment | 3 | |
3.3. | Commissions and Brokerage | 3 | |
3.4. | Conditions of Issue | 3 | |
PART 4 | SHARE REGISTERS | 4 | |
4.1. | Registers of Member, Transfer and Allotments | 4 | |
4.2. | Branch Registers of Members | 4 | |
4.3. | No Closing of Register of Members | 4 | |
PART 5 | TRANSFER AND TRANSMISSION OF SHARES | 4 | |
5.1. | Transfer of Shares | 4 | |
5.2. | Execution of Instrument of Transfer | 4 | |
5.3. | Enquiry as to Title not Required | 5 | |
5.4. | Submission of Instruments of Transfer | 5 | |
5.5. | Transfer Fee | 5 | |
5.6. | Personal Representative Recognized on Death | 5 | |
5.7. | Death or Bankruptcy | 5 | |
5.8. | Persons in Representative Capacity | 5 | |
PART 6 | ALTERATION OF CAPITAL | 6 | |
6.1. | Increase of Authorized Capital | 6 | |
6.2. | Other Capital Alterations | 6 | |
6.3. | Creations, Variations and Abrogation of Special Rights and Restrictions | 6 | |
6.4. | Consent of Class Required | 6 | |
6.5. | Special Rights of Conversion | 6 | |
6.6. | Class Meetings of Members | 7 | |
PART 7 | PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES | ||
7.1 |
Company Authorized to Purchase or Redeem its Shares |
7 | |
7.2. | Redemption of Shares | 7 | |
7.3. | Redemption of Shares | 7 |
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SUBJECT |
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PART 8 | BORROWING POWERS | 7 | |
8.1. | Powers of Directors | 7 | |
8.2. | Special Rights Attached to and Negotiability of Debt Obligations | 7 | |
8.3. | Register of Debentureholders | 8 | |
8.4. | Execution of Debt Obligations | 8 | |
8.5. | Register of Indebtedness | 8 | |
PART 9 | GENERAL MEETINGS | 8 | |
9.1. | Annual General Meetings | 8 | |
9.2. | Waiver of Annual General Meetings | 8 | |
9.3. | Classification of General Meetings | 8 | |
9.4. | Calling of Meetings | 8 | |
9.5. | Advance Notice for Elections of Directors | 9 | |
9.6. | Notice for General Meeting | 9 | |
9.7. | Waiver or Reduction Notice | 9 | |
9.8. | Notice of Special Business at General Meeting | 9 | |
PART 10 | PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS | 9 | |
10.1. | Special Business | 9 | |
10.2. | Requirement of Quorum | 9 | |
10.3. | Quorum | 10 | |
10.4. | Lack of Quorum | 10 | |
10.5. | Chairman | 10 | |
10.6. | Alternate Chairman | 10 | |
10.7. | Adjournments | 10 | |
10.8. | Resolutions Need Not Be Seconded | 10 | |
10.9. | Decisions by Show of Hands or Poll | 10 | |
10.10. | Casting Vote | 11 | |
10.11. | Manner of Taking Vote | 11 | |
10.12. | Retention of Ballots Cast on a Poll | 11 | |
10.13. | Casting of Votes | 11 | |
10.14. | Ordinary Resolution Sufficient | 11 | |
PART 11 | VOTES OF MEMBERS | 11 | |
11.1. | Number of Votes Per Share or Member | 11 | |
11.2. | Votes of Persons in Representative Capacity | 11 | |
11.3. | Representative of a Corporate Member | 11 | |
11.4. | Votes by Joint Holders | 12 | |
11.5. | Votes by Committee for a Member | 12 | |
11.6. | Appointment of Proxyholders | 12 | |
11.7. | Execution of Form of Proxy | 12 | |
11.8. | Deposit of Proxy | 12 | |
11.9. | Form of Proxy | 13 | |
11.10. | Validity of Proxy Vote | 13 | |
11.11. | Revocation of Proxy | 13 | |
PART 12 | DIRECTORS | 14 | |
12.1. | Number of Directors | 14 | |
12.2. | Remuneration and Expenses of Directors | 14 | |
12.3. | Qualification of Directors | 14 | |
PART 13 | ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS | 14 | |
13.1. | Election at Annual General Meetings | 14 | |
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SUBJECT |
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13.2. | Eligibility of Retiring Director | 15 | |
13.3. | Continuance of Directors | 15 | |
13.4. |
Election of Less than Required Number of Directors |
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13.5. | Filling in Casual Vacancy | 15 | |
13.6. | Additional Directors | 15 | |
13.7. | Alternate Directors | 15 | |
13.8. | Termination of Directorship | 15 | |
13.9. | Removal of Directors | 16 | |
PART 14 | POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTORS | 16 | |
14.1. | Management of Affairs and Business | 16 | |
14.2. | Appointment of Attorney | 16 | |
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PART 15 | DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST OF DIRECTORS | 16 | |
15.1. | Disclosure of Conflicting Interest | 16 | |
15.2. | Voting and Quorum re Proposed Contract | 16 | |
15.3. |
Director May Hold Office or Place of Profit with Company |
17 | |
15.4. | Director Acting in Professional Capacity | 17 | |
15.5. |
Director Receiving Remuneration from Other Interests |
17 | |
PART 16 | PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS | 18 | |
16.1. | Chairman and Alternate | 18 | |
16.2. | Meetings - Procedure | 18 | |
16.3. | Meetings by Conference Telephone | 18 | |
16.4. | Notice of Meeting | 18 | |
16.5. | Waiver of Notice of Meetings | 18 | |
16.6. | Quorum | 19 | |
16.7. | Continuing Directors may Act During Vacancy | 19 | |
16.8. | Validity of Acts of Directors | 19 | |
16.9. | Resolution in Writing Effective | 19 | |
PART 17 | EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES | 19 | |
17.1. | Appointment of Executive Committee | 19 | |
17.2. | Appointment of Committees | 19 | |
17.3. | Procedure at Meetings | 20 | |
PART 18 | OFFICERS | ||
18.1. | President and Secretary Required | 20 | |
18.2. |
Persons Holding More than One Office and Remuneration |
20 | |
18.3. | Disclosure of Conflicting Interest | 20 | |
PART 19 |
INDEMNITY AND PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
21 | |
19.1. | Indemnification of Directors | 21 | |
19.2. |
Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Agents |
21 | |
19.3. |
Indemnification not validated by Non-Compliance |
21 | |
19.4. | No Presumption of Unlawful Conduct | 21 |
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SUBJECT |
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19.5. | Company may Purchase Insurance | 21 | |
PART 20 | DIVIDENDS AND RESERVE | 22 | |
20.1. |
Declaration of Dividends | 22 | |
20.2. | Declared Dividend Date | 22 | |
20.3. | Proportionate to Number of Shares Held | 22 | |
20.4. | Reserves | 22 | |
20.5. | Receipts from Joint Holders | 22 | |
20.6. | No Interest on Dividends | 22 | |
20.7. | Payment of Dividends | 23 | |
PART 21 | DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS | 23 | |
21.1. | Documents to be Kept | 23 | |
21.2. | Accounts to be Kept | 23 | |
21.3. | Inspection of Accounts | 23 | |
21.4. | Financial Statements and Reports | 23 | |
21.5. | Financial Statements and Reports | 23 | |
PART 22 | NOTICES | 24 | |
22.1. | Method of Giving Notice | 24 | |
22.2. | Notice to Joint Holder | 24 | |
22.3. | Notice to Personal Representative | 24 | |
22.4. | Persons to Receive Notice | 24 | |
PART 23 | RECORD DATES | 24 | |
23.1. | Record Date | 24 | |
23.2. | No Closure of Register of Members | 24 | |
PART 24 | SEAL | 25 | |
24.1. | Affixation of Seal to Documents | 25 | |
24.2. | Mechanical Reproduction of Signatures | 25 | |
24.3. | Official Seal for Other Jurisdictions | 25 | |
PART 25 | PROHIBITIONS | 26 | |
25.1. | Restrictions on Transfers of Shares | 26 | |
25.2. | Restrictions on Number of Shareholders | 26 |
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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
COMPANY ACT
ARTICLES
of
SINOCAN CAPITAL GROUP INC.
PART 1 INTERPRETATION
1.1. Definition. In these Articles, unless there is something in the subject or context inconsistent therewith:
"Board" and "the Directors" or "the directors" mean the Directors or sole Director of the Company for the time being.
"Company Act" means the Company Act of the Province of British Columbia as from time to time enacted, and all amendments thereto, and includes the regulations made pursuant thereto.
"seal" means the common seal of the Company.
"month" means calendar month.
"registered owner" or "registered holder" when used with respect to a share in the authorized capital of the Company means the person registered in the register of members in respect of such share.
Expressions referring to writing shall be construed as including references to printing, lithography, typewriting, photography and other modes of representing or reproducing words in a visible form.
Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; and words importing male persons include female persons and importing persons shall include corporations.
1.2. Definitions same as Company Act. The meaning of any words or phrases defined in the Company Act shall, if not inconsistent with the subject or context, bear the same meaning in these Articles.
1.3. Interpretation Act Rules of Construction apply. The Rules of Construction contained in the Interpretation Act shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the interpretation of these Articles.
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PART 2 SHARES AND SHARE CERTIFICATES
2.1. Member entitled to Certificate. Every member is entitled, without charge, to one certificate representing the share or shares of each class held by him; provided that, in respect of a share or shares held jointly by several persons, the Company shall not be bound to issue more than one certificate, and delivery of a certificate for a share to one of several joint registered holders or to his duly authorized agent shall be sufficient delivery to all; and provided further that the Company shall not be bound to issue certificates representing redeemable shares, if such shares are to be redeemed within one month of the date on which they were allotted. Any share certificate may be sent through the mail by registered prepaid mail to the member entitled thereto, and neither the Company nor any transfer agent shall be liable for any loss occasioned to the member owing to any such share certificate so sent being lost in the mail or stolen.
2.2. Replacement of Lost or Defaced Certificate. If a share certificate
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is worn out or defaced, the Directors shall, upon production to them of the said certificate and upon such other terms, if any, as they may think fit, order the said certificate to be cancelled and shall issue a new certificate in lieu thereof; |
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is lost, stolen or destroyed, then, upon proof thereof to the satisfaction of the Directors and upon such indemnity, if any, as the Directors deem adequate being given, a new share certificate in lieu thereof shall be issued to the person entitled to such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate; or |
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represents more than one share and the registered owner thereof surrenders it to the Company with a written request that the Company issue in his name two or more certificates each representing a specified number of shares and in the aggregate representing the same number of shares as the certificate so surrendered, the Company shall cancel the certificate so surrendered and issue in lieu thereof certificates in accordance with such request. |
Such sum, not exceeding one dollar, as the Directors may from time to time fix, shall be paid to the Company for each certificate to be issued under this Article.
2.3. Execution of Certificates. Every share certificate shall be signed manually by at least one officer or Director of the Company, or by or on behalf of a registrar, branch registrar, transfer agent or branch transfer agent of the Company and any additional signatures may be printed or otherwise mechanically reproduced and, in such event, a certificate so signed is as valid as if signed manually, notwithstanding that any person whose signature is so printed or mechanically reproduced shall have ceased to hold the office that he is stated on such certificate to hold at the date of the issue of a share certificate.
2.4. Recognition of Trusts. Except as required by law, statute or these Articles, no person shall be recognized by the Company as holding any share upon any trust, and the Company shall not be bound by or compelled in any way to recognize (even when having notice thereof) any equitable, contingent, future or partial interest in any share or in any fractional part of a share or (except only as by law, statute or these Articles provided or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction) any other rights in respect of any share except an absolute right to the entirety thereof in its registered holder.
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PART 3 ISSUE OF SHARES
3.1. Directors Authorized. Subject to article 3.2 and to any direction to the contrary contained in a resolution passed at a general meeting authorizing any increase or alteration of capital, the shares shall be under the control of the Directors who may, subject to the rights of the holders of the shares of the Company for the time being issued, issue, allot, sell or otherwise dispose of, and/or grant options on or otherwise deal in, shares authorized but not outstanding at such times, to such persons (including Directors), in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and at such price or for such consideration, as they, in their absolute discretion, may determine.
3.2. Conditions of Allotment. If the Company is, or becomes, a company which is not a reporting company and the Directors are required by the Company Act before allotting any shares to offer them pro rata to the members, the Directors shall, before allotting any shares, comply with the applicable provisions of the Company Act.
3.3. Commissions and Brokerage. Subject to the provisions of the Company Act, the Company, or the Directors on behalf of the Company, may pay a commission or allow a discount to any person in consideration of his subscribing or agreeing to subscribe, whether absolutely or conditionally, for any shares in the Company, or procuring or agreeing to procure subscriptions, whether absolutely or conditionally, for any such shares, provided that, if the Company is not a specially limited company, the rate of the commission and discount shall not in the aggregate exceed 25 per centum of the amount of the subscription price of such shares.
3.4. Conditions of Issue. No share may be issued until it is fully paid and the Company shall have received the full consideration therefor in cash, property or past services actually performed for the Company. The value of property or services for the purpose of this Article shall be the value determined by the Directors by resolution to be, in all circumstances of the transaction, the fair market value thereof.
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ART 4 SHARE REGISTERS4.1. Registers of Member, Transfer and Allotments. The Company shall keep or cause to be kept a register of members, a register of transfers and a register of allotments within British Columbia, all as required by the Company Act, and may combine one or more of such registers. If the Company's capital shall consist of more than one class of shares, a separate register of members, register of transfers and register of allotments may be kept in respect of each class of shares. The Directors on behalf of the Company may appoint a trust company to keep the register of members, register of transfers and register of allotments or, if there is more than one class of shares, the Directors may appoint a trust company, which need not be the same trust company, to keep the register of members, the register of transfers and the register of allotments for each class of share. The Directors on behalf of the Company may also appoint one or more trust companies, including the trust company which keeps the said registers of its shares or of a class thereof, as transfer agent for its shares or such class thereof, as the case may be, and the same or another trust company or companies as registrar for its shares or such class thereof, as the case may be. The Directors may terminate the appointment of any such trust company at any time and may appoint another trust company in its place.
4.2. Branch Registers of Members.
Unless prohibited by the Company Act, the Company may keep or cause to be kept one or more branch registers of members at such place or places as the Directors may from time to time determine.4.3. No Closing of Register of Members. The Company shall not at any time close its register of members.
PART 5 TRANSFER AND TRANSMISSION OF SHARES
5 .1. Transfer of Shares. Subject to the provisions of the Memorandum and of these Articles that may be applicable, any member may transfer any of his shares by instrument in writing executed by or on behalf of such member and delivered to the Company or its transfer agent. The instrument of transfer of any share of the Company shall be in the form, if any, on the back of the Company's share certificates or in such form as the Directors may from time to time approve. Except to the extent that the Company Act may otherwise provide, the transferor shall be deemed to remain the holder of the shares until the name of the transferee is entered in the register of members or a branch register of members in respect thereof.
5.2. Execution of Instrument of Transfer. The signature of the registered owner of any shares, or of his duly authorized attorney, upon an authorized instrument of transfer shall constitute a complete and sufficient authority to the Company, its directors, officers and agents to register, in the name of the transferee as named in the instrument of transfer, the number of shares specified therein or, if no number is specified, all the shares of the registered owner represented by share certificates deposited with the instrument of transfer. If no transferee is named in the instrument of transfer, the instrument of transfer shall constitute a complete and sufficient authority to the Company, its directors, officers and agents to register, in the name of the person in whose behalf any certificate for the shares to be transferred is deposited with the company for the purpose of having the transfer registered, the number of shares specified in the instrument of transfer or, if no number is specified, all the shares represented by all share certificates deposited with the instrument of transfer.
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5.3. Enquiry as to Title not Required. Neither the Company nor any director, officer or agent thereof shall be bound to inquire into the title of the person named in the form of transfer as transferee, or, if no person is named therein as transferee, of the person on whose behalf the certificate is deposited with the Company for the purpose of having the transfer registered or be liable to any claim by such registered owner or by any intermediate owner or holder of the certificate or of any of the shares represented thereby or any interest therein for registering the transfer, and the transfer, when registered, shall confer upon the person in whose name the shares have been registered a valid title to such shares.
5.4. Submission of Instruments of Transfer. Every instrument of transfer shall be executed by the transferor and left at the registered office of the Company or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar for registration together with the share certificate for the shares to be transferred and such other evidence, if any, as the Directors or the transfer agent or registrar may require to prove the title of the transferor or his right to transfer the shares and the right of the transferee to have the transfer registered. All instruments of transfer where the transfer is registered shall be retained by the Company or its transfer agent or registrar and any instrument of transfer, where the transfer is not registered, shall be returned to the person depositing the same together with the share certificate which accompanied the same when tendered for registration.
5.5. Transfer Fee. There shall be paid to the Company in respect of the registration of any transfer such sum, if any, as the Directors may from time to time determine.
5.6. Personal Representative Recognized on Death. In the case of the death of a member, the survivor or survivors where the deceased was a joint registered holder, and the legal personal representative of the deceased where he was the sole holder, shall be the only persons recognized by the Company as having any title to his interest in the shares. Before recognizing any legal personal representative the Directors may require him to obtain a grant of probate or letters of administration in British Columbia.
5.7. Death or Bankruptcy. Upon the death or bankruptcy of a member, his personal representative or trustee in bankruptcy, although not a member, shall have the same rights, privileges and obligations that attach to the shares formerly held by the deceased or bankrupt member if the documents required by the Company Act shall have been deposited at the Company's registered office.
5.8. Persons in Representative Capacity. Any person becoming entitled to a share in consequence of the death or bankruptcy of a member, upon such documents and evidence being produced to the Company as the Company Act requires, or who becomes entitled to a share as a result of an order of a Court of competent jurisdiction or a statute, has the right either to be registered as a member in his representative capacity in respect of such share, or, if he is a personal representative, instead of being registered himself, to make such transfer of the share as the deceased or bankrupt person could have made; but the Directors shall, as regards a transfer by a personal representative or trustee in bankruptcy, have the same right, if any, to decline or suspend registration of a transferee as they would have in the case of a transfer of a share by the deceased or bankrupt person before the death or bankruptcy.
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PART 6 ALTERATION OF CAPITAL
6.1. Increase of Authorized Capital. The Company may by ordinary resolution filed with the Registrar amend its Memorandum to increase the authorized capital of the Company by:
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creating shares with par value or shares without par value, or both; |
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(b) |
increasing the number of shares with par value or shares without par value, or both; or |
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increasing the par value of a class of shares with par value, if no shares of that class are issued. |
6.2. Other Capital Alterations. The Company may by special resolution alter its Memorandum to subdivide, consolidate, change from shares with par value to shares without par value, or from shares without par value to shares with par value, or change the designation of, all or any of its shares but only to such extent, in such manner and with such consents of members holding a class of shares which is the subject of or affected by such alteration, as the Company Act provides.
6.3. Creations, Variations and Abrogation of Special Rights and Restrictions. The Company may alter its Memorandum or these Articles:
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by special resolution and by otherwise complying with any applicable provision of its Memorandum or these Articles, to vary or abrogate any special rights and restrictions attached to any shares and in each case by filing a certified copy of such resolution with the Registrar but no right or special right attached to any issued shares shall be prejudiced or interfered with unless all members holding shares of each class whose right or special right is so prejudiced or interfered with consent thereto in writing, or unless a resolution consenting thereto is passed at a separate class meeting of the holders of the shares of each such class by a majority of three-fourths, or such greater majority as may be specified by the special rights attached to the class of shares, of the issued shares of such class. |
6.4. Consent of Class Required. Notwithstanding such consent in writing
or such resolution, no such alteration shall be valid as to any part of the issued shares of any class unless the holders of the rest of the issued shares of such class either all consent thereto in writing or consent thereto by a resolution passed by the votes of members holding three-fourths of the rest of such shares.6.5. Special Rights of Conversion. If the Company is or becomes a reporting company, no resolution to create, vary or abrogate any special right of conversion attaching to any class of shares shall be submitted to any meeting of members unless, if so required by the Company Act, the British Columbia Securities Commission shall have consented to the resolution.
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6.6. Class Meetings of Members. Unless these Articles otherwise provide, the provisions of these Articles relating to general meetings shall apply, with the necessary changes and so far as they are applicable, to a class meeting of members holding a particular class of shares but the quorum at a class meeting shall be one person holding or representing by proxy one-third of the shares affected.
PART 7 PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES
7.1. Company Authorized to Purchase or Redeem its Shares. Subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to any class of shares, the Company may, by a resolution of the Directors and in compliance with the Company Act, purchase any of its shares at the price and upon the terms specified in such resolution or redeem any class of its shares in accordance with the special rights and restrictions attaching thereto.
No such purchase or redemption shall be made if the Company is insolvent at the time of the proposed purchase or redemption or if the proposed purchase or redemption would render the Company insolvent. Unless the shares are to be purchased through a stock exchange or the Company is purchasing the shares from dissenting members pursuant to the requirements of the Company Act, the Company shall make its offer to purchase pro rata to every member who holds shares of the class or kind, as the case may be, to be purchased.
7.2. Redemption of Shares. If the Company proposes at its option to redeem some but not all of the shares of any class, the Directors may, subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to such class
of shares, decide the manner in which the shares to be redeemed shall be selected.7.3. Redemption of Shares. Subject to the provisions of the Company Act, any shares purchased or redeemed by the Company may be sold or issued by it, but, while such shares are held by the Company, it shall not exercise any vote in respect of these shares and no dividend shall be paid therein.
PART 8 BORROWING POWERS
8.1. Powers of Directors. The Directors may from time to time on behalf of the Company:
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8.2. Special Rights Attached to and Negotiability of Debt Obligations. Any bonds, debentures or other debt obligations of the Company may be issued at a discount, premium or otherwise, and with any special privileges as to redemption, surrender, drawing, allotment of or conversion into or exchange for shares or other securities, attending and voting at general meetings of the Company, appointment of Directors or otherwise and may by their terms be assignable free from any equities between the Company and the person to whom they were issued or any subsequent holder thereof, all as the Directors may determine.
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8.3. Register of Debentureholders. The-Company shall keep or cause to be kept within the Province of British Columbia in accordance with the Company Act a register of its debentures and a register of debentureholders, which registers may be combined, and, subject to the provisions of the Company Act, may keep or cause to be kept one or more branch registers of its debentureholders at such place or places as the Directors may from time to time determine and the Directors may by resolution, regulation or otherwise make such provisions as they think fit respecting the keeping of such branch registers.
8.4. Execution of Debt Obligations. Every bond, debenture or other debt obligation of the Company shall be signed manually by at least one Director or officer of the Company or by or on behalf of a trustee, registrar, branch registrar, transfer agent or branch transfer agent for the bond, debenture or other debt obligation appointed by the Company or under any instrument under which the bond, debenture or other debt obligation is issued and any additional signatures may be printed or otherwise mechanically reproduced thereon and, in such event, a bond, debenture or other debt obligation so signed .is as valid as if signed manually notwithstanding that any person whose signature is so printed or mechanically reproduced shall have ceased to hold the office that he is stated on such bond, debenture or other debt obligation to hold at the date of the issue thereof.
8.5. Register of Indebtedness. The Company shall keep or cause to be kept a register of its indebtedness to every Director or officer of the Company or an associate of any of them in accordance with the provisions of the Company Act.
PART 9 GENERAL MEETINGS
9.1. Annual General Meetings. Subject to any extensions of time permitted pursuant to the Company Act, the first annual general meeting of the Company shall be held within fifteen months from the date of incorporation and thereafter an annual general meeting shall be held once in every calendar year at such time (not being more than thirteen months after the holding of the last preceding annual general meeting) and place as may be determined by the Directors.
9.2. Waiver of Annual General Meetings. If the Company is, or becomes, a company which is not a reporting company and all the members entitled to attend and vote at an annual general meeting consent in writing to all the business which is required or desired to be transacted at the meeting, the meeting need not be held.
9.3. Classification of General Meetings. All general meetings other than annual general meetings are herein referred to as and may be called extraordinary general meetings.
9.4. Calling of Meetings. The Directors may, whenever they think fit, convene an extraordinary general meeting. An extraordinary general meeting, if requisitioned in accordance with the Company Act, shall be convened by the Directors or, if not convened by the Directors, may be convened by the Requisitionists as provided in the Company Act.
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9.5. Advance Notice for Elections of Directors. If the Company is or becomes a reporting company, advance notice of any general meeting at which Directors are to be elected shall be published in the manner required by the Company Act.
9.6. Notice for General Meeting. A notice convening a general meeting specifying the place, the day, and the hour of the meeting; and; in case of special business, the general nature of that business, shall be given as provided in the Company Act and in the manner hereinafter in these Articles mentioned, or in such other manner (if any) as may be prescribed by ordinary resolution, whether previous notice thereof has been given or not, to such persons as are entitled by law or under these Articles to receive such notice from the Company. Accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting, by any member shall not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting.
9.7. Waiver or Reduction Notice. All the members of the Company entitled to attend and vote at a general meeting may, by unanimous consent in writing given before, during or after the meeting, or if they .are present at the meeting by a unanimous vote, waive or reduce the period of notice of such meeting and an entry in the minute book of such waiver or reduction
shall be sufficient evidence of the due convening of the meeting.9.8. Notice of Special Business at General Meeting. Except as otherwise provided by the Company Act, where any special business at a general meeting includes considering, approving, ratifying, adopting or authorizing any document or the execution thereof or the giving of effect thereto, the notice convening the meeting shall, with respect to such document, be sufficient if it states that a copy of the document or proposed document is or will be available for inspection by members at the registered office or records office of the Company or at some other place in British Columbia designated in the notice during usual business hours up to the date of such general meeting.
PART 10 PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS
10.1. Special Business. All business shall be deemed special business which is transacted at:
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an annual general meeting, with the exception of the conduct of, and voting at, such meeting, the consideration of the financial statement and of the respective reports of the Directors and Auditor, fixing or changing the number of directors, approval of a motion to elect two or more directors by a single resolution, the election of Directors, the appointment of the Auditor, the fixing of the remuneration of the Auditor and such other business as by these Articles or the Company Act may be transacted at a general meeting without prior notice thereof being given to the members or any business which is brought under consideration by the report of the Directors. |
10.2. Requirement of Quorum. No business, other than election of the chairman or the adjournment of the meeting, shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members, entitled to attend and vote, is present at the commencement of the meeting, but the quorum need not be present throughout the meeting.
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10.3. Quorum. Save as herein otherwise provided, a quorum shall be two persons present and being, or representing by proxy, members holding not less than one-twentieth of the shares which may be voted at the meeting. If-there is only one member the quorum is one person present and being, or representing by proxy, such member. The Directors, the Secretary, or, in his absence, an Assistant Secretary, and the solicitor of the Company shall be entitled to attend any general meeting but no such person shall be counted in the quorum or be entitled to vote at any general meeting unless he shall be a member or proxyholder entitled to vote thereat.
10.4. Lack of Quorum. If within half an hour from the time appointed for a general meeting a quorum is not present, the meeting, if convened upon the requisition of members, shall be dissolved. In any other case it shall stand adjourned to the same day in the next week, at the same time and place, and, if at the adjourned meeting a quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for the meeting, the person or persons present and being, or representing by proxy, a member or members entitled to attend and vote at the meeting shall be a quorum.
10.5. Chairman. The Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his absence the President of the Company or in his absence a Vice-President of the Company, if any, shall be entitled to preside as chairman at every general meeting of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with the consent of the meeting, which consent may be expressed by the failure to object of any person present and entitled to vote, the solicitor of the Company may act as chairman of the meeting.
10.6. Alternate Chairman. If at any general meeting neither the Chairman of the Board nor President nor a Vice-President is present within fifteen minutes after the time appointed for holding the meeting or is willing to act as chairman, the Directors present shall choose one of their number to be chairman or if all the Directors present decline to take the chair or shall fail to so choose or if no Director be present, the members present shall choose one of their number to be chairman.
10.7. Adjournments. The chairman may and shall, if so directed by the meeting, adjourn the meeting from time to time and from place to place, but no business shall be transacted at any adjourned meeting other than the business left unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournment took place. When a meeting is adjourned for thirty days or more, notice, but not "advance notice", of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Save as aforesaid, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of an adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting.
10.8. Resolutions Need Not Be Seconded. No motion proposed at a general meeting need be seconded and the chairman may propose or second a motion.
10.9. Decisions by Show of Hands or Poll. Subject to the provisions of the
Company Act, at any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided on a show of hands, unless (before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands) a poll is directed by the chairman or demanded by at least one member entitled to vote who is present in person or by proxy. The chairman shall declare to the meeting the decision on every question in accordance with the result of the show of hands or the poll, and such decision shall be entered in the book of proceedings of the Company. A declaration by the chairman that a resolution has been carried, or carried unanimously, or by a particular majority, or lost or not carried by a particular majority and an entry to that effect in the book of the proceedings of the Company shall be conclusive evidence of the fact; without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of, or against, that resolution.-10-
10.10. Casting Vote. In the case of an equality of votes, whether on a show of hands or on a poll, the chairman of the meeting at which the show of hands takes place or at which the poll is demanded shall not be entitled to a second or casting vote.
10.11. Manner of Taking Vote. No poll may be demanded on the election of a chairman. A poll demanded on a question of adjournment shall be taken forthwith. A poll demanded on any other question shall be taken as soon as, in the opinion of the chairman, is reasonably convenient, but in no event later than seven days after the meeting and at such time and place and in such manner as the chairman of the meeting directs. The result of the poll shall be deemed to be the resolution of and passed at the meeting at which the poll was demanded. Any business other than that upon which the poll has been demanded may be proceeded with pending the taking of the poll. A demand for a poll may be withdrawn. In any dispute as to the admission or rejection of a vote the decision of the chairman made in good faith shall be final and conclusive.
10.12. Retention of Ballots Cast on a Poll. Every ballot cast upon a poll and every proxy appointing a proxyholder who casts a ballot upon a poll shall be retained by the Secretary for such period and be subject to such inspection as the Company Act may provide.
10.13. Casting of Votes. On a poll a person entitled to cast more than one vote need not, if he votes, use all his votes or cast all the votes he uses in the same way.
10.14. Ordinary Resolution Sufficient. Unless the Company Act, the Memorandum or these Articles otherwise provide, any action to be taken by a resolution of the members may be taken by an ordinary resolution.
PART 11 VOTES OF MEMBERS
11.1. Number of Votes Per Share or Member. Subject to any special voting rights or restrictions attached to any class of shares and the restrictions on joint registered holders of shares, on a show of hands every member who is present in person and entitled to vote thereat shall have one vote and on a poll every member shall have one vote for each share of which he is the registered holder and may exercise such vote either in person or by proxyholder.
11.2. Votes of Persons in Representative Capacity. Any person who is not registered as a member but is entitled to vote at any general meeting in respect of a share, may vote the share in the same manner as if he were a member; but, unless the Directors have previously admitted his right to vote at that meeting in respect of the share, he shall satisfy the directors of his right to vote the share before the time for holding the meeting, or adjourned meeting, as the case may be, at which he proposes to vote.
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11.3. Representative of a Corporate Member. Any corporation not being a subsidiary which is a member of the Company may by resolution of its directors or other governing body authorize such person as it thinks fit to act as its representative at any general meeting or class meeting. The person so authorized shall be entitled to exercise in respect of and at such meeting the same powers on behalf of the corporation which he represents as that corporation could exercise if it were an individual member of the Company personally present, including, without limitation, the right, unless restricted by such resolution, to appoint a proxyholder to represent such corporation, and shall be counted for the purpose of forming a quorum if present at the meeting. Evidence of the appointment of any such representative may be sent to the Company by written instrument, telegram, telex or any method of transmitting legibly recorded messages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a corporation being a member may appoint a proxyholder.
11.4. Votes by Joint Holders. In the case of joint registered holders of a share the vote of the senior who exercises a vote, whether in person or by proxyholder, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint registered holders; and for this purpose seniority shall be determined by the order in which the names stand in the register of members. Several legal personal representatives of a deceased member whose shares are registered in his sole name shall for the purpose of this Article be deemed joint registered holders.
11.5. Votes by Committee for a Member. A member of unsound mind entitled to attend and vote, in respect of whom an order has been made by any court having jurisdiction, may vote, whether on a show of hands or on a poll, by his committee, curator bonis, or other person in the nature of a committee or curator bonis appointed by that court, and any such committee, curator bonis, or other person may appoint a proxyholder.
11.6. Appointment of Proxyholders. A member holding more than one share in respect of which he is entitled to vote shall be entitled to appoint one or more (but not more than five) proxyholders to attend, act and vote for him on the same occasion. If such a member should appoint more than one proxyholder for the same occasion he shall specify the number of shares each proxyholder shall be entitled to vote. A member may also appoint one or more alternate proxyholders to act in the place and stead of an absent proxyholder.
11.7. Execution of Form of Proxy. A form of proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly authorized in writing, or, if the appointor is a corporation, either under the seal of the corporation or under the hand of a duly authorized officer or attorney. A proxyholder need not be a member of the Company if
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the persons present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting by resolution permit the proxyholder to attend and vote; for the purpose of such resolution the proxyholder shall be counted in the quorum but shall not be entitled to vote |
and in all other cases a proxyholder must be a member
.11.8. Deposit of Proxy. A form of proxy and the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy thereof shall be deposited at the registered office of the Company or at such other place as is specified for that purpose in the notice convening the meeting, not less than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the time for holding the meeting in respect of which the person named in the instrument is appointed. In addition to any other method of depositing proxies provided for in these Articles, the Directors may from time to time by resolution make regulations relating to the depositing of proxies at any place or places and fixing the time or times for depositing the proxies not exceeding 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) preceding the meeting or adjourned meeting specified in the notice calling a meeting of members and providing for particulars of such proxies to be sent to the Company or any agent of the Company in writing or by letter, telegram, telex or any method of transmitting legibly recorded messages so as to arrive before the commencement of the meeting or adjourned meeting at the office of the Company or of any agent if the Company appointed for the purpose of receiving such particulars and providing that proxies so deposited may be acted upon as though the proxies themselves were deposited as required by this Part and votes given in accordance with such regulations shall be valid and shall be counted.
11.9. Form of Proxy. Unless the Company Act or any other statute or law which is applicable to the Company or to any class of its shares requires any other form of proxy, a proxy, whether for a specified meeting or otherwise, shall be in the form following, but may also be in any other form that the Directors or the chairman of the meeting shall approve:
(Name of Company)
The undersigned, being a member of the above-named Company, hereby appoints or failing him as proxyholder for the undersigned to attend, act and vote for and on behalf of the undersigned at the general meeting of the Company to be held on the day of and at any adjournment thereof.
Signed this ___ day of __________ 19___.
(Signature of member).
11.10. Validity of Proxy Vote. A vote given in accordance with the terms of a proxy is valid notwithstanding the previous death or incapacity of the member giving the proxy or the revocation of the proxy or of the authority under which the form of proxy was executed or the transfer of the share in respect of which the proxy is given, provided that no notification in writing of such death, incapacity, revocation or transfer shall have been received at the registered office of the Company or by the chairman of the meeting or adjourned meeting for which the proxy was given before the vote is taken.
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11.11. Revocation of Proxy. Every proxy may be revoked by an instrument in writing
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delivered either at the registered office of the Company at any time up to and including the last business day preceding the day of the meeting, or any adjournment thereof at which the proxy is to be used, or to the chairman of the meeting on the day of the meeting or any adjournment thereof before any vote in respect of which the proxy is to be used shall have been taken |
or in any other manner provided by law.
PART 12 DIRECTORS
12.1. Number of Directors. The subscribers to the Memorandum of the Company are the first Directors. The Directors to succeed the first Directors may be appointed in writing by a majority of the subscribers to the Memorandum or at a meeting of the subscribers, or if not so appointed, they shall be elected by the members entitled to vote on the election of Directors and the number of Directors shall be the same as the number of Directors so appointed or elected. The number of Directors, excluding additional Directors, may be fixed or changed from time to time by ordinary resolution, whether previous notice thereof has been given or not, but notwithstanding anything contained in these Articles the number of Directors shall never be less than one or, if the Company is or becomes a reporting company, less than three.
12.2. Remuneration and Expenses of Directors. The remuneration of the Directors as such may from time to time be determined by the Directors or, if the Directors shall so decide, by the members. Such remuneration may be in addition to any salary or other remuneration paid to any officer or employee of the Company as such who is also a Director. The Director shall be repaid such reasonable travelling, hotel and other expenses as they incur in and about the business of the Company and if any Director shall perform any professional or other services for the Company that in the opinion of the Directors are outside the ordinary duties of a Director or shall otherwise be specially occupied in or about the Company's business, he may be paid a remuneration to be fixed by the Board, or, at the option of such Director, by the Company in general meeting, and such remuneration may be either in addition to, or in substitution for any other remuneration that he may be entitled to receive. The Directors on behalf of the Company, unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution, may pay a gratuity or pension or allowance on retirement to any Director who has held any salaried office or place of profit with the Company or to his spouse or dependents and may make contributions to any fund and pay premiums for the purchase
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12.3. Qualification of Directors. A Director shall not be required to hold a share in the capital of the Company as qualification for his office but shall be qualified as required by the Company Act, to become or act as a Director.
PART 13 ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
13.1. Election at Annual General Meetings. At each annual general meeting of the Company all the Directors shall retire and the members entitled to vote thereat shall elect a Board of Directors consisting of the number of Directors for the time being fixed pursuant to these Articles. If the Company is, or becomes, a company that is not a reporting company and the business to be transacted at any annual general meeting is consented to in writing by all the members who are entitled to attend and vote thereat such annual general meeting shall be deemed for the purpose of this Part to have been held on such written consent becoming effective.
13.2. Eligibility of Retiring Director. A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-election.
13.3. Continuance of Directors. Where the Company fails to hold an annual general meeting in accordance with the Company Act, the Directors then in office shall be deemed to have been elected or appointed as Directors on the last day on which the annual general meeting could have been held pursuant to these Articles and they may hold office until other Directors are appointed or elected or until the day on which the next annual general meeting is held.
13.4. Election of Less than Required Number of Directors. If at any general meeting at which there should be an election of Directors, the places of any of the retiring Director's are not filled by such election, such of the retiring Directors who are not re-elected as may be requested by the newly-elected Directors shall, if willing to do so, continue in office to complete the number of Directors for the time being fixed pursuant to these Articles until further new Directors are elected at a general meeting convened for the purpose. If any such election or continuance of Directors does not result in the election or continuance of the number of Directors for the time being fixed pursuant to these Articles such number shall be fixed at the number of Directors actually elected or continued in office.
13.5. Filling in Casual Vacancy. Any casual vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by the remaining Directors or Director.
13.6. Additional Directors. Between successive annual general meetings the Directors shall have power to appoint one or more additional Directors but not more than one-third of the number of Directors fixed pursuant to these Articles and in effect at the last general meeting at which Directors were elected. Any Director so appointed shall hold office only until the next following annual general meeting of the Company, but shall be eligible for election at such meeting and so long as he is an additional Director the number of Directors shall be increased accordingly.
13.7. Alternate Directors. Any Director may by instrument in writing delivered to the Company appoint any person to be his alternate to act in his place at meetings of the Directors at which he is not present unless the Directors shall have reasonably disapproved the appointment of such person as an alternate Director and shall have given notice to that effect to the Director appointing the Alternate Director within a reasonable time after delivery of such instrument to the Company. Every such alternate shall be entitled to notice of meetings of the Directors and to attend and vote as a Director at a meeting at which the person appointing him is not personally present, and, if he is a Director, to have a separate vote on behalf of the Director he is representing in addition to his own vote. A Director may at any time, by instrument, telegram, telex or any method of transmitting legibly recorded messages delivered to the Company revoke the appointment of an alternate appointed by him. The remuneration payable to such an alternate shall be payable out of the remuneration of the Director appointing him.
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13.8. Termination of Directorship. The office of Director shall be vacated if the Director:
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13.9. Removal of Directors. The Company may by special resolution remove any Director before the expiration of his period of office, and may by an ordinary resolution appoint another person in his stead.
PART 14 POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTORS
14.1. Management of Affairs and Business. The Directors shall manage, or supervise the management of, the affairs and business of the Company and shall have the authority to exercise all such powers of the Company as are not, by the Company Act or by the Memorandum or these Articles, required to be exercised by the company in general meeting.
14.2. Appointment of Attorney. The Directors may from time to time by power of attorney or other instrument under the seal, appoint any person to be the attorney of the Company for such purposes, and with such powers, authorities and discretions (not exceeding those vested in or exercisable by the Directors under these Articles and excepting the powers of the Directors relating to the constitution of the Board and of any of its committees and the appointment or removal of officers and the power to declare dividends) and for such period, with such remuneration and subject to such conditions as the Directors may think fit, and any such appointment may be made in favour of any of the Directors or any of the members of the Company or in favour of any corporation, or of any of the members, directors, nominees or managers of any corporation, firm or joint venture and any such power of attorney may contain such provisions for the protection or convenience of persons dealing with such attorney as the Directors think fit. Any such attorney may be authorized by the Directors to sub-delegate all or any of the powers, authorities and discretions for the time being vested in him.
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PART 15 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST OF DIRECTORS
15.1. Disclosure of Conflicting Interest. A Director who is, in any way, directly or indirectly interested in an existing or proposed contract or transaction with the Company or who holds any office or possesses any property whereby, directly or indirectly, a duty or interest might be created to conflict with his duty or interest as a Director shall declare the nature and extent of his interest in such contract or transaction or of the conflict or potential conflict with his duty and interest as a Director, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of the Company Act.
15.2. Voting and Quorum re Proposed Contract. A Director shall not vote in respect of any such contract or transaction with the Company in which he is interested and if he shall do so his vote shall not be counted, but he shall be counted in the quorum present at the meeting at which such vote is taken. Subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, the foregoing prohibitions shall not apply to
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These exceptions may from time to time be suspended or amended to any extent approved by the Company in general meeting and permitted by the Company Act, either generally or in respect of any particular contract or transaction or for any particular period.
15.3. Director May Hold Office or Place of Profit with Company. A Director may hold any office or place of profit with the Company (other than the office of auditor of the Company) in conjunction with his office of Director for such period and on such terms (as to remuneration or otherwise) as the Directors may determine and no Director or intended Director shall be disqualified by his office from contracting with the Company either with regard to his tenure of any such other office or place of profit or as vendor, purchaser or otherwise, and, subject to compliance with the provisions of the Company Act, no contract or transaction entered into by or on behalf of the Company in which a Director is in any way interested shall be liable to be voided by reason thereof.
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15.4. Director Acting in Professional Capacity. Subject to compliance with the provisions of the Company Act, a Director or his firm may act in a professional capacity for the Company (except as auditor of the Company) and he or his firm shall be entitled to remuneration for professional services as if he were not a Director.
15.5. Director Receiving Remuneration from Other Interests. A Director may be or become a director or other officer or employee of, or otherwise interested in, any corporation or firm in which the Company may be interested as a shareholder or otherwise, and, subject to compliance with the provisions of the Company Act, such Director shall not be accountable to the Company for any remuneration or other benefits received by him as director, officer or employee of, or from his interest in, such other corporation or firm, unless the Company in general meeting otherwise directs.
PART 16 PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS
16.1. Chairman and Alternate. The Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his absence, the President shall preside as chairman at every meeting of the Directors, or if there is no Chairman of the Board or neither the Chairman of the Board nor the President is present within fifteen minutes of the time appointed for holding the meeting or is willing to act as chairman, or, if the Chairman of the Board, if any, and the President have advised the Secretary that they will not be present at the meeting, the Directors present shall choose one of their number to be chairman of the meeting. With the consent of the meeting, the solicitor of the Company may act as Chairman of a meeting of the Directors.
16.2. Meetings - Procedure. The Directors may meet together for the dispatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate their meetings, as they think fit. Questions arising at any meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes. In case of an equality of votes the chairman shall not have a second or casting vote. Meetings of the Board held at regular intervals may be held at such place, at such time and upon such notice (if any) as the Board may by resolution from time to time determine.
16.3. Meetings by Conference Telephone. A Director may participate in a meeting of the Board or of any committee of the Directors by means of conference telephones or other communications facilities by means of which all Directors participating in the meeting can hear each other and provided that all such Directors agree to such participation. A Director participating in a meeting in accordance with this Article shall be deemed to be present at the meeting and to have so agreed and shall be counted in the quorum therefor and be entitled to speak and vote thereat.
16.4. Notice of Meeting. A Director may, and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary upon request of a Director shall, call a meeting of the Board at any time. Reasonable notice of such meeting specifying the place, day and hour of such meeting shall be given by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the Directors and alternate Directors at his address as it appears on the books of the Company or by leaving it at his usual business or residential address or by telephone, telegram, telex, or any method of transmitting legibly recorded messages. It shall not be necessary to give notice of a meeting of Directors to any Director or alternate Director if such meeting is to be held immediately following a general meeting at which such Director shall have been elected or is the meeting of Directors at which such Director is appointed.
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16.5. Waiver of Notice of Meetings. Any Director of the Company may file with the Secretary a document executed by him waiving notice
of any past, present or future meeting or meetings of the Directors being, or required to have been, sent to him and may at any time withdraw such waiver with respect to meetings held thereafter. After filing such waiver with respect to future meetings and until such waiver is withdrawn no notice need be given to such Director and, unless the Director otherwise requires in writing to the Secretary, to his alternate Director of any meeting of Directors and all meetings of the Directors so held shall be deemed not to be improperly called or constituted by reason of notice not having been given to such Director or alternate Director.16.6. Quorum. The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the Directors may be fixed by the Directors and if not so fixed shall be a majority of the Directors or, if the number of Directors is fixed at one, shall be one Director.
16.7. Continuing Directors may Act During Vacancy. The continuing Directors may act notwithstanding any vacancy in their body, but, if and so long as their number is reduced below the number fixed pursuant to these Articles as the necessary quorum of Directors, the continuing Directors may act for the purpose of increasing the number of Directors to that number, or of summoning a general meeting of the Company, but for no other purpose.
16.8. Validity of Acts of Directors. Subject to the provisions of the Company Act, all acts done by any meeting of the Directors or of a committee of Directors, or by any person acting as a Director, shall, notwithstanding that it be afterwards discovered that there was some defect in the qualification, election or appointment of any such Directors or of the members of such committee or person acting as aforesaid, or that they or any of them were disqualified, be as valid as if every such person had been duly elected or appointed and was qualified to be a Director.
16.9. Resolution in Writing Effective. A resolution consented to in writing, whether by document, telegram, telex or any method of transmitting legibly recorded messages or other means, by all of the Directors shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Directors duly called and held. Such resolution may be in two or more counterparts which together shall be deemed to constitute one resolution in writing. Such resolution shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Directors and shall be effective on the date stated thereon or on the latest date stated on any counterpart.
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PART 17 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES
17 .1. Appointment of Executive Committee. The Directors may by resolution appoint an Executive Committee to consist of such member or members of their body as they think fit, which Committee shall have, and may exercise during the intervals between the meetings of the Board, all the powers vested in the Board except the power to fill vacancies in the Board, the power to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, said Committee or any other committee of the Board and such other powers, if any, as may be specified in the resolution. The said committee shall keep regular minutes of its transactions and shall cause them to be recorded in books kept for that purpose, and shall report the same to the Board of Directors at such times as the Board of Directors may from time to time require. The Board shall have the power at any time to revoke or override the authority given to or acts done by the Executive Committee except as to acts done before such revocation or overriding and to terminate the appointment or change the membership of such Committee and to fill vacancies in it. The Executive Committee may make rules for the conduct of its business and may appoint such assistants as it may deem necessary. A majority of the members of said Committee shall constitute a quorum thereof.
17 .2. Appointment of Committees. The Directors may by resolution appoint one or more committees consisting of such member or members of their body as they think fit and may delegate to any such committee between meetings of the Board such powers of the Board (except the power to fill vacancies in the Board and the power to change the membership of or fill vacancies in any committee of the Board and the power to appoint or remove officers appointed by the Board) subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in such resolution, and all committees so appointed shall keep regular minutes of their transactions and shall cause them to be recorded in books kept for that purpose, and shall report the same to the Board of Directors at such times as the Board of Directors may from time to time require. The Directors shall also have power at any time to revoke or override any authority given to or acts to be done by any such committees except as to acts done before such revocation or overriding and to terminate the appointment or change the membership of a committee and to fill vacancies in it. Committees may make rules for the conduct of their business and may appoint such assistants as they may deem necessary. A majority of the members of a committee shall constitute a quorum thereof.
17.3. Procedure at Meetings. The Executive Committee and any other committee may meet and adjourn as it thinks proper. Questions arising at any meeting shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members of the committee present, and in case of an equality of votes the chairman shall not have a second or casting vote. A resolution approved in writing by all the members of the Executive Committee or any other committee shall be as valid and effective as if it had been passed at a meeting of such Committee duly called and constituted. Such resolution may be in two or more counterparts which together shall be deemed to constitute one resolution in writing. Such resolution shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the committee and shall be effective on the date stated thereon or on the latest date stated in any counterpart.
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PART 18 OFFICERS
18.1. President and Secretary Required. The Directors shall, from time to time, appoint a President, and a Secretary and such other officers, if any, as the Directors shall determine and the Directors may, at any time, terminate any such appointment. No officer shall be appointed unless be is qualified in accordance with the provisions of the Company Act.
18.2. Persons Holding More than One Office and Remuneration. One person may hold more than one of such offices except that the offices of President and Secretary must be held by different persons unless the Company has only one member. Any person appointed as the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Managing Director shall be a Director. The other officers need not be Directors. The remuneration of the officers of the Company as such and the terms and conditions of their tenure of office or employment shall from time to time be determined by the Directors; such remuneration may be by way of salary, fees, wages, commission or participation in profits or any other means or all of these modes and an officer may in addition to such remuneration be entitled to receive after he ceases to hold such office or leaves the employment of the Company a pension or gratuity. The Directors may decide what functions and duties each officer shall perform and may entrust to and confer upon him any of the powers exercisable by them upon such terms and conditions and with such restrictions as they think fit and may from time to time revoke, withdraw, alter or vary all or any of such functions, duties and powers. The Secretary shall, inter alia, perform the functions of the Secretary specified in the Company Act.
18.3. Disclosure of Conflicting Interest. Every officer of the Company who holds any office or possesses any property whereby, whether directly or indirectly, duties or interests might be created in conflict with his duties or interests as an officer of the Company shall, in writing, disclose to the President the fact and the nature, character and extent of the conflict.
PART 19 INDEMNITY AND PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
19.1. Indemnification of Directors. Subject to the provisions of the Company Act, the Directors shall cause the Company to indemnify a Director or former Director of the Company and the Directors may cause the Company to indemnify a director or former director of a corporation of which the Company is or was a shareholder and the heirs and personal representatives of any such person against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, actually and reasonably incurred by him or them including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment in a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which he is or they are made a party by reason of his being or having been a Director of the Company or a director of such corporation, including any action brought by the Company or any such corporation. Each Director of the company on being elected or appointed shall be deemed to have contracted with the Company on the terms of the foregoing indemnity.
19.2. Indemnification of Officers, Employees and Agents. Subject to the provisions of the Company Act, the Directors may cause the Company to indemnify any officer, employee or agent of the Company or of a corporation of which the Company is or was a shareholder (notwithstanding that he is also a Director) and his heirs and personal representatives against all costs, charges and expenses whatsoever incurred by him or them and resulting from his acting as an officer, employee or agent of the Company or such corporation. In addition the Company shall indemnify the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company (if he shall not be a full time employee of the Company and notwithstanding that he is also a Director) and his respective heirs and legal representatives against all costs, charges and expenses whatsoever incurred by him or them and arising out of the functions assigned to the Secretary by the
Company Act or these Articles and each such Secretary and Assistant Secretary shall on being appointed be deemed to have contracted with the Company on the terms of the foregoing indemnity.-21-
19.3. Indemnification not validated by Non-Compliance. The failure of a Director or officer of the Company to comply with the provisions of the Company Act or of the Memorandum or these Articles shall not invalidate any indemnity to which he is entitled under this Part.
19.4. No Presumption of Unlawful Conduct. The determination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order settlement, conviction or otherwise, shall not of itself, create a presumption that the person concerned did not act honestly and in good faith and in the best interests of the Company or the corporation of which he is or was a director and did not exercise the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person, and with respect to any criminal or administrative action or proceeding, did not have reasonable grounds to believe that his conduct was lawful.
19.5. Company may Purchase Insurance. The Directors may cause the Company to purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of any person who is or was serving as a Director, Officer, employee or agent of the Company or as a director, officer, employee or agent of any corporation of which the Company is or was a shareholder, or as a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise for which he is serving at the request of the Company, and his heirs or personal representatives against any liability incurred by him as such Director, Officer, employee or agent.
PART 20 DIVIDENDS AND RESERVE
20.1. Declaration of Dividends. The Directors may from time to time declare and authorize payment of such dividends, if any, as they may deem advisable and need not give notice of such declaration to any member. No dividend shall be paid otherwise than out of funds and/or assets properly available for the payment of dividends and a declaration by the Directors as to the amount of such funds or assets available for dividends shall be conclusive. The Company may pay any such dividend wholly or in part by the distribution of specific assets and in particular by paid up shares, bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company or any other corporation or in any one or more such ways as may be authorized by the company or the Directors and where any difficulty arises with regard to such a distribution the Directors may settle the same as they think expedient, and in particular may fix the value for distribution of such specific assets or any part thereof, and may determine that cash payments in substitution for all or any part of the specific assets to which any members are entitled shall be made to any members on the basis of the value so fixed in order to adjust the rights of all parties and may vest any such specific assets in trustees for the persons entitled to the dividend as may seem expedient to the Directors.
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20.2. Declared Dividend Date. Any dividend declared on shares of any class by the Directors may be made payable on such date as is fixed by the Directors.
20.3. Proportionate to Number of Shares Held. Subject to the rights of members (if any) holding shares with special rights as to dividends, all dividends on shares of any class shall be declared and paid according to the number of such shares held.
20.4. Reserves. The Directors may, before declaring any dividend, set aside out of the funds properly available for the payment of dividends such sums as they think proper as a reserve or reserves, which shall, at the discretion of the Directors, be applicable for meeting contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for any other purpose to which such funds of the Company may be properly applied, and pending such application may, at the like discretion, either be employed in the business of the company or be invested in such investments as the Directors may from time to time think fit. The Directors may also, without placing the same in reserve, carry forward such funds, which they think prudent not to divide.
20.5. Receipts from Joint Holders. If several persons are registered as joint holders of any share, any one of them may give an effective receipt for any dividend, bonuses or other moneys payable in respect of the share.
20.6. No Interest on Dividends. No dividend shall bear interest against the company. Where the dividend to which a member is entitled includes a fraction of a cent, such fraction shall be disregarded in making payment thereof and such payment shall be deemed to be payment in full.
20.7. Payment of Dividends. Any dividend, bonuses or other moneys payable in cash in respect of shares may be paid by cheque or warrant sent through the post directed to the registered address of the holder, or in the case of joint holders, to the registered address of that one of the joint holders who is first named on the register, or to such person and to such address as the holder or joint holders may direct in writing. Every such cheque or warrant shall be made payable to the order of the person to whom it is sent. The mailing of such cheque or warrant shall, to the extent of the sum represented thereby (plus the amount of any tax required by law to be deducted) discharge all liability for the dividend, unless such cheque or warrant shall not be paid on presentation or the amount of tax so deducted shall not be paid to the appropriate taxing authority.
20.8. Capitalization of Undistributed Surplus. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Articles the Directors may from time to time capitalize any undistributed surplus on hand of the Company and may from time to time issue as fully paid and non-assessable any unissued shares, or any bonds, debentures or debt obligations of the Company as a dividend representing such undistributed surplus on hand or any part thereof.
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PART 21 DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS
21.1. Documents to be Kept. The Company shall keep at its records office or at such other place as the Company Act may permit, the documents, copies, registers, minutes, and records which the Company is required by the Company Act to keep at its records office or such other place, as the
case may be.21.2. Accounts to be Kept. The Company shall cause to be kept proper books of account and accounting records in respect of all financial and other transactions of the Company in order properly to record the financial affairs and condition of the Company and to comply with the Company Act.
21.3. Inspection of Accounts. Unless the Directors determine otherwise, or unless otherwise determined by an ordinary resolution, no member of the Company shall be entitled to inspect the accounting records of the Company.
21.4. Financial Statements and Reports. The Directors shall from time to time at the expense of the Company cause to be prepared and laid before the Company in general meeting such financial statements and reports as are required by the Company Act.
21.5. Financial Statements of Reports. Every member shall be entitled to be furnished once gratis on demand with a copy of the latest annual financial statement of the Company and, if so required by the Company Act, a copy of each such annual financial statement and interim financial statement shall be mailed to each member.
PART 22 NOTICES
22.1. Method of Giving Notice. A notice, statement or report may be given or delivered by the Company to any member either by delivery to himself personally or by sending it by mail to him to his address as recorded in the register of members. Where a notice, statement or report is sent by mail, service or delivery of the notice, statement or report shall be deemed to be effected by properly addressing, prepaying and mailing the notice, statement or report and to have been given on the day, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, following the date of mailing. A certificate signed by the Secretary or other officer of the Company or of any other corporation acting in that behalf for the Company that the letter, envelope or wrapper containing the notice, statement or report was so addressed, prepaid and mailed shall be conclusive evidence thereof.
22.2. Notice to Joint Holder. A notice, statement or report may be given or delivered by the Company to the joint holders of a share by giving the notice to the joint holder first named in the register of members in respect of the share.
22.3. Notice to Personal Representative. A notice, statement or report may be given or delivered by the Company to the persons entitled to a share in consequence of the death, bankruptcy or incapacity of a member by sending it through the mail prepaid addressed to them by name or by the title of representatives of the deceased or incapacitated person or trustee of the bankrupt, or by any like description, at the address (if any) supplied to the Company for the purpose by the persons claiming to be so entitled, or (until such address has been so
supplied by giving the notice in a manner in which the same might have been given if the death, bankruptcy or incapacity had not occurred.-24-
22.4. Persons to Receive Notice. Notice of every general meeting or meeting of members holding a class of shares shall be given in a manner hereinbefore authorized to every member holding at the time of the issue of the notice or the date fixed for determining the members entitled to such notice, whichever is the earlier, shares which confer the right to notice of and to attend and vote at any such meeting. No other persons except the auditor of the Company and the Directors of the Company shall be entitled to receive notices of any such meeting.
PART 23 RECORD DATES
23.1. Record Date. The Directors may fix in advance a date, which shall not be more than the maximum number of days permitted by the Company Act preceding the date of any meeting of members or any class thereof or of the payment of any dividend or of the proposed taking of any other proper action requiring the determination of members as the record date for the determination of the members entitled to notice of, or to attend and vote at, any such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any such dividend or for any other proper purpose and, in such case, notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in these Articles, only members of record on the date so fixed shall be deemed to be members for the purposes aforesaid.
23.2. No Closure of Register of Members. Where no record date is so fixed for the determination of members as provided in the preceding Article the date on which the notice is mailed or on which the resolution declaring the dividend is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such determination.
PART 24 SEAL
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.1. Affixation of Seal to Documents. The Directors may provide a seal for the Company and, if they do so, shall provide for the safe custody of the seal which shall not be affixed to any instrument except in the presence of the following persons, namely,(a) |
any two Directors, or |
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one of the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Managing Director, a Director and a Vice-President together with one of the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Secretary-Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary, an Assistant Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, or |
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if the Company shall have only one member, the President or the Secretary, or |
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such person or persons as the Directors may from time to time by resolution appoint |
and the said Directors, officers, person or persons in whose presence the seal is so affixed to an instrument shall sign such instrument. For the purpose of certifying under seal true copies
or any document or resolution the seal may be affixed in the presence of any one of the foregoing persons.-25-
24.2. Mechanical Reproduction of Signatures. To enable the seal of the Company to be affixed to any bonds, debentures, share certificates, or other securities of the Company, whether in definitive or interim form, on which facsimiles of any of the signatures of the Directors or officers of the Company are, in accordance with the Company Act and/or these Articles, printed or otherwise mechanically reproduced there may be delivered to the firm or company employed to engrave, lithograph or print such definitive or interim bonds, debentures, share certificates or other securities one or more unmounted dies reproducing the Company's seal and the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Managing Director or a Vice-President and the Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary-Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary, an Assistant Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary-Treasurer may by a document authorize such firm or company to cause the Company's seal to be affixed to such definitive or interim bonds, debentures, share certificates or other securities by the use of such dies. Bonds, debentures, share certificates or other securities to which the Company's seal has been so affixed shall for all purposes be deemed to be under and to bear the Company's seal lawfully affixed thereto.
24.3. Official Seal for Other Jurisdictions. The Company may have for use in any other province, state, territory or country an official seal which shall have on its face the name of the province, state, territory or country where it is to be used and all of the powers conferred by the Company Act with respect thereto may be exercised by the Directors or by a duly authorized agent of the Company.
PART 25 PROHIBITIONS
25.1. Restrictions on Transfers of Shares. As long as the Company is a company which is not a reporting issuer (as defined under the British Columbia Securities Act), no shares shall be transferred without the previous consent of the Directors expressed by a resolution of the Board and the Directors shall not be required to give any reason for refusing to consent to any such proposed transfer.
25.2. Restrictions on Number of Shareholders. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, until the directors of the company authorize the Company to make an invitation to the public to subscribe for its securities:
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the number of its shareholders, exclusive of |
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persons who are in its employment or that of an affiliate, and |
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persons who, having been formerly in its employment or that of an affiliate, were, while in that employment, shareholders of the company and have continued to be shareholders of that company after termination of that employment, is limited to not more than 50 persons, 2 or more persons who are the joint registered owners of 1 or more shares being counted as 1 shareholder, and |
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any invitation to the public to subscribe for its securities is prohibited. |
FULL NAME, ADDRESS AND OCCUPATION OF SUBSCRIBER |
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/s/ Robert James Nelles | ||
Robert James Nelles | ||
#2-815 Tobruck Avenue | ||
North Vancouver, B.C. | ||
V7P 1B9 | ||
Solicitor | ||
Dated at Vancouver, British Columbia on June 18, 1997.
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BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT
ARTICLES
OF
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
(the "Company")
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 INTERPRETATION |
1 |
PART 2 SHARES AND SHARE CERTIFICATES |
2 |
PART 3 ISSUE OF SHARES |
3 |
PART 4 SHARE REGISTERS |
4 |
PART 5 SHARE TRANSFERS |
5 |
PART 6 TRANSMISSION OF SHARES |
6 |
PART 7 PURCHASE, REDEEM OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE SHARES |
7 |
PART 8 BORROWING POWERS |
8 |
PART 9 ALTERATIONS |
8 |
PART 10 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS |
10 |
PART 11 PROCEEDINGS AT MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS |
12 |
PART 12 VOTES OF SHAREHOLDERS |
16 |
PART 13 DIRECTORS |
21 |
PART 14 ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS |
22 |
PART 15 ALTERNATIVE DIRECTORS |
25 |
PART 16 POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTORS |
27 |
PART 17 INTEREST OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
27 |
PART 18 PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS |
29 |
PART 19 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES |
31 |
PART 20 OFFICERS |
33 |
PART 21 INDEMNIFICATION |
34 |
PART 22 DIVIDENDS |
36 |
PART 23 ACCOUNTING RECORDS AND AUDITOR |
38 |
PART 24 NOTICES |
38 |
PART 25 SEAL |
40 |
PART 26 PROHIBITIONS |
41 |
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BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT
ARTICLES
OF
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
(the "Company")
Number: BC0545758
PART 1
INTERPRETATION
Definitions
1.1 In these Articles, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) | "Act" means the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) from time to time in force and all amendments thereto and includes all regulations and amendments thereto made pursuant to that Act: |
(b) | "board of directors", "directors" and "board" mean the directors or sole director of the Company for the time being; |
(c) | "Interpretations Act" means the Interpretation Act (British Columbia) from time to time in force and all amendments thereto and includes all regulations and amendments thereto made pursuant to that Act; |
(d) | "legal personal representative" means the personal or other legal representative of the shareholder; |
(e) | "registered address" of a shareholder means the shareholder's address as recorded in the central securities register; |
(f) | "seal" means the seal of the Company, if any: |
(g) | "share" means a share in the share structure of the Company; and |
(h) | "special majority" means the majority of votes described in 11.2 which is required to pass a special resolution. |
Act and Interpretation Act Definitions Applicable
1.2 The definitions in the Act and the definitions and rules of construction in the Interpretation Act, with the necessary changes, so far as applicable, and except as the context requires otherwise, apply to these Articles as if they were an enactment. If there is a conflict between a definition in the Act and a definition or rule in the Interpretation Act relating to a term used in these Articles, the definition in the Act will prevail. If there is a conflict or inconsistency between these Articles and the Act, the Act will prevail.
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PART 2
Shares and Share Certificates
Authorized Share Structure
2.1 The authorized share structure of the Company consists of shares of the class or classes and series, if any, described in the Notice of Articles of the Company.
Form of Share Certificate
2.2 Each share certificate issued by the Company must comply with, and be signed as required by, the Act.
Shareholder Entitled to Certificate or Acknowledgment
2.3 Each shareholder is entitled, without charge, to (a) one share certificate representing the shares of each class or series of shares registered in the shareholder's name or (b) a non-transferable written acknowledgment of the shareholder's right to obtain such a share certificate, provided that in respect of a share held jointly by several persons, the Company is not bound to issue more than one share certificate or an acknowledgement to one of several joint shareholders or to a duly authorized agent of one of the joint shareholders will be sufficient delivery to all.
Delivery by Mail
2.4 Any share certificate or non-transferable written acknowledgment of a shareholder's right to obtain a share certificate may be sent to the shareholder by mail at the shareholder's registered address and neither the Company nor any director, officer or agent of the Company is liable for any loss to the shareholder because the share certificate or acknowledgement is lost in the mail or stolen.
Replacement of Worn Out or Defaced Certificate or Acknowledgement
2.5 If a share certificate or a non-transferable written acknowledgment of the shareholder's right to obtain a share certificate is worn out or defaced, the Company must, on production of the share certificate or acknowledgment, as the case may be, and on such other terms, if any, as they deemed fit:
(a) | cancel the share certificate or acknowledgment; and |
(b) | issue a replacement share certificate or acknowledgment. |
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Replacement of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificate or Acknowledgment
2.6 If a share certificate or a non-transferable written acknowledgment of a shareholder's right to obtain a share certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed, the Company must issue a replacement share certificate or acknowledgment, as the case may be, to the person entitled to that share certificate or acknowledgment, as the case may be, if it receives:
(a) | proof satisfactory to it of the loss, theft or destruction; and |
(b) | any indemnity the directors consider adequate. |
Splitting Share Certificates
2.7 If a shareholder surrenders a share certificate to the Company with a written request that the Company issue in the shareholder's name two or more share certificates, each representing a specified number of shares and in the aggregate representing the same number of shares as the share certificate so surrendered, the Company must cancel the surrendered share certificate and issue replacement share certificate and issue replacement share certificates in accordance with that request.
Certificate Fee
2.8 There must be paid to the Company, in relation to the issue of any share certificate under 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7, the amount, if any, not exceed the amount prescribed under the Act, determined by the directors.
Recognition of Trusts
2.9 Except as required by law or statute or these Articles, no person will be recognized by the Company as holding any share upon any trust, and the Company is not bound by or compelled in any way to recognize (even when having notice thereof) any equitable, contingent, future or partial interest in any share or fraction of a share or (except as required by law or statute or these Articles or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction) any other rights in respect of any share except an absolute right to the entirety thereof in the shareholder.
PART 3
ISSUE OF SHARES
Directors Authorized
3.1 Subject to the Act and the rights, if any, of the holders of issued shares of the Company, the Company may issue, allot, sell or otherwise dispose of the unissued shares, and issued shares held by the Company, at the times, to the persons, including directors, in the manner, on the terms and conditions and for the issue prices (including any premium at which shares with par value may be issued) that the directors may determine. The issue price for a share with par value must be equal to or greater than the par value of the share.
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Commissions and Discounts
3.2 The Company may at any time pay a reasonable commission or allow a reasonable discount to any person in consideration of that person's purchasing or agreement to purchase shares of the Company from the Company or any other person's procurement or agreement to procure purchasers for shares of the Company.
Brokerage
3.3 The Company may pay such brokerage fee or other consideration as may be lawful for or in connection with the sale or placement of its securities.
Conditions of Issue
3.4 Except as provided for by the Act, no share may be issued until it is fully paid. A share is fully paid when:
(a) | consideration is provided to the Company for the issue of the share by one or more of the following: |
i. | past services performed for the Company; |
ii. | property; |
iii. | money; and |
(b) | the value of the consideration received by the Company equals or exceeds the issue price set for the share under 3.1. |
Share Purchase Warrants and Rights
3.5 Subject to the Act, the Company may issue share purchase warrants, options and rights upon such terms and conditions as the directors determine, which share purchase warrants, options and rights may be issued alone or in conjunction with debentures, debenture stock, bonds, shares or any other securities issued or created by the Company from time to time.
PART 4
Share Registers
Central Securities Register
4.1 As required by and subject to the Act, the Company must maintain in British Columbia a central securities register and may appoint an agent to maintain such register. The directors may appoint one or more agents, including the agent appointed to keep the central securities register, as transfer agent for shares or any series of shares and the same or another agent as registrar for its shares or such class or series of its shares, as the case may be. The directors may terminate such appointment of any agent at any time and may appoint another agent in its place.
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PART 5
Share Transfers
Registering Transfers
5.1 A transfer of a share must not be registered unless the Company or the transfer agent or registrar for the class or series of shares to be transferred has received:
(a) | except as exempted by the Act, a duly signed proper instrument of transfer in respect of the share; |
(b) | if a share certificate has been issued by the Company in respect of the share to be transferred, that share certificate; |
(c) | if a non-transferable written acknowledgment of the shareholder's right to obtain a share certificate has been issued by the Company in respect of the share to be transferred, that acknowledgment; and |
(d) | such other evidence, if any, as the Company or the transfer agent or registrar for the class or series of share to be transferred may require to prove the title of the transferor or the transferors right to transfer the share, the due signing of the instrument or transfer and the right of the transferee to have the transfer registered. |
Form of Instrument of Transfer
5.2 The instrument of transfer in respect of any share of the Company must be either in the form, if any, on the back of the Company's share certificates of that class or series or in some other form that may be approved by the directors.
Transferor Remains Shareholder
5.3 Except to the extent that the Act otherwise provides, the transferor of a share is deemed to remain the holder of it until the name of the transferee is entered in a securities register of the Company in respect of the transfer.
Signing of Instrument of Transfer
5.4 If a shareholder, or the shareholder's duly authorized attorney, signs an instrument of transfer in respect of shares registered in the name of the shareholder, the signed instrument of transfer constitutes a complete and sufficient authority to the Company and its directors, officers and agents to register the number of shares specified in the instrument of transfer or specified in any other manner, or, if no number is specified, all the shares represented by the share certificates or set out in the written acknowledgments deposited with the instrument of transfer:
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(a) | in the name of the person named as transferee in that instrument of transfer; or |
(b) | if no person is named as transferee in that instrument of transfer, in the name of the person on whose behalf the instrument is deposited for the purpose of having the transfer registered. |
Enquiry as to Title Not Required
5.5 Neither the Company nor any director, officer or agent of the Company is bound to inquire into the title of the person named in the instrument of transfer as transferee or, if no person is named as transferee in the instrument of transfer, of the person on whose behalf the instrument is deposited for the purpose of having the transfer registered or is liable for any claim related to registering the transfer by the shareholder or by any intermediate owner or holder of the shares transferred, of any interest in the shares, of any share certificate representing such shares or of any written acknowledgment of a right to obtain a share certificate for such shares.
Transfer Fee
5.6 There must be paid to the Company, in relation to the registration of any transfer, the amount, if any, determined by the directors.
PART 6
Transmission of Shares
Legal Personal Representative Recognized on Death
6.1 In case of the death of a shareholder, the legal personal representative of if the shareholder, or in the case of share registered in the shareholder's name and the name of another person in joint tenancy, the surviving joint holder, will be the only person recognized by the Company as having any title to the shareholder's interest in the shares. Before recognizing a person as a legal personal representative of a shareholder, the Company shall receive the documentation required by the Act.
Rights of Legal Personal Representative
6.2 The legal personal representative of a shareholder has the same rights, privileges and obligations that attach to the shares held by the shareholder, including the right to transfer the shares in accordance with these Articles, provided the documents required by the Act and the directors have been deposited with the Company. This 6.2 does not apply in the case of the death of a shareholder with respect to shares registered in the name of the shareholder and the name of another person in joint tenancy.
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PART 7
Purchase, REDEEM OF OTHERWISE ACQUIRE Shares
Company Authorized to Purchase, Redeem or Otherwise Acquire Shares
7.1 Subject to Article 7.2, the special rights and restrictions attached to the shares of any class or series and the Act, the Company may, if authorized by the directors, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its shares at the price and upon the terms determined by the directors.
Purchase When Insolvent
7.2 The Company must not make a payment or provide any other consideration to
purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its shares if there are reasonable
grounds for believing that:
(a) | the Company is insolvent; or |
(b) | making the payment or providing the consideration would render the Company insolvent. |
Sale and Voting of Purchased, Redeem or Otherwise Acquire Shares
7.3 If the Company retains a share redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired by it, the Company may sell, gift or otherwise dispose of the share, but, while such share is held by the Company, it:
(a) | is not entitled to vote the share at a meeting of its shareholders; |
(b) | must not pay a dividend in respect of the share; and |
(c) | must not make any other distribution in respect of the share. |
Company Entitled to Purchase, Redeem or Otherwise Acquire Share Fractions
7.4 The Company may, without prior notice to the holders, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for fair value any and all outstanding share fractions of any class or kind of shares in its authorized share structure as may exist at any time and from time to time. Upon the Company delivering the purchase funds and confirmation of purchase or redemption of the share fractions to the holders' registered or last known address, or if the Company has a transfer agent then to such agent for the benefit of and forwarding to such holders, the Company shall thereupon amend its central securities register to reflect the purchase or redemption of such share fractions and if the Company has a transfer agent, shall direct the transfer agent to amend the central securities register accordingly. Any holder of a share fraction, who upon receipt of the funds and confirmation of purchase or redemption of same, disputes the fair value paid for the fraction, shall have the right to apply to the court to request that it set the price and terms of payment and make consequential orders and give directions the court considers appropriate, as if the Company were the "acquiring person" as contemplated by Division 6, Compulsory Acquisitions, under the Act and the holder were an "offeree" subject to the provisions contained in such Division, mutatis mutandis.
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PART 8
Borrowing Powers
8.1 The Company, if authorized by the directors, may:
(a) | borrow money in the manner and amount, on the security, from the sources and on the terms and conditions that they consider appropriate; |
(b) | issue bonds, debentures and other debt obligations either outright or as security for any liability or obligation of the Company or any other person and at such discounts or premiums and on such other terms as they consider appropriate; |
(c) | guarantee the repayment of money by any other person or the performance of any obligation of any other person; and |
(d) | mortgage, charge, whether by way of specific or floating charge, grant a security interest in, or give other security on, the whole or any part of the present and future assets and undertaking of the Company. |
8.2 The powers conferred under this Part 8 shall be deemed to include the powers conferred on a company by Division VII of the Special Corporations Powers Act being chapter P-16 of the Revised Statutes of Quebec, 1988, and every statutory provision that may be substituted there for or for any provision therein.
PART 9
Alterations
Alteration of Authorized Share Structure
9.1 Subject to Article 9.2 and the Act, the Company may by ordinary resolution (or a resolution of the directors in the case of 9.1(c) or 9.1(f):
(a) | create one or more classes or series of shares or, if none of the shares of a class or series of shares are allotted or issued, eliminate that class or series of shares; |
(b) | increase, reduce or eliminate the maximum number of shares that the Company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares or establish a maximum number of shares that the Company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares for which no maximum is established; |
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(c) | subdivide or consolidate all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares; |
(d) | if the Company is authorized to issue shares of a class of shares with par value: |
(i) | decrease the par value of those shares; or |
(ii) | if none of the shares of that class of shares are allotted or issued, increase the par value of those shares; |
(e) | change all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares with par value into shares without par value or any of its unissued shares without par value into shares with par value; |
(f) | alter the identifying name of any of its shares; or |
(g) | otherwise alter its shares or authorized share structure when required or permitted to do so by the Act where it does not specify by a special resolution. |
and, if applicable, alter its Notice of Articles and Articles accordingly.
Special Rights and Restrictions
9.2 Subject to the Act, and in particular those provisions of the Act relating to the rights of holders of outstanding shares to vote if their rights are prejudiced or interfered with, the Company may by ordinary resolution:
(a) | create special rights or restrictions for, and attach those special rights or restrictions to, the shares of any class or series of shares, whether or not any or all of those shares have been issued; or |
(b) | vary or delete any special rights or restrictions attached to the shares of any class or series of shares, whether or not any or all of those shares have been issued. |
Change of Name
9.3 The Company may by resolution of the directors authorize an alteration of its Notice of Articles in order to change its name or adopt or change any translation of that name.
Other Alterations
9.4 If the Act does not specify the type of resolution and these Articles do not specify another type of resolution, the Company may by special resolution alter these Articles.
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PART 10
Meetings of Shareholders
Annual General Meetings
10.1 Unless an annual general meeting is deferred or waived in accordance with the Act, the Company must hold its first annual general meeting within 18 months after the date on which it was incorporated or otherwise recognized, and after that must hold an annual general meeting at least once in each calendar year and not more than 15 months after the last annual reference date at such time and place as may be determined by the directors.
Resolution Instead of Annual General Meeting
10.2 If all the shareholders who are entitled to vote at an annual general meeting consent in writing by a unanimous resolution to all of the business that is required to be transacted at that annual general meeting, the annual general meeting is deemed to have been held on the date of the unanimous resolution. The shareholders must, in any unanimous resolution passed under this Article 10.2, select as the Company's annual reference date a date that would be appropriate for the holding of the applicable annual general meeting.
Calling of Meetings of Shareholders
10.3 The directors may, at any time, call a meeting of shareholders.
Notice for Meetings of Shareholders
10.4 The Company must send notice of the date, time and location of any
meeting of shareholders (including, without limitation, any notice specifying
the intention to propose a resolution as an exceptional resolution, a special
resolution or a s special separate resolution, and any notice to consider
approving an amalgamation into a foreign jurisdiction, an arrangement or the
adoption of an amalgamation agreement, and any notice of a general meeting,
class meeting or series meeting), in the manner provided in these Articles, or
in such other manner, if any, as may be prescribed by ordinary resolution
(whether previous notice of the resolution has been given or not), to each
shareholder entitled to attend the meeting, to each director and to the auditor
of the Company, unless these Articles otherwise provide, at least the following
number of days before the meeting:
(a) | if the Company is a public company, 21 days; |
(b) | otherwise, 10 days. |
Record Date for Notice
10.5 The directors may set a date as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting of shareholders. The record date must not precede the date on which the meeting is to be held by more than two months or, in the case of a general meeting requisitioned by shareholders under the Act, by more than four months. The record date must not precede the date on which the meeting is held by fewer than:
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(a) | if the Company is a public company, 21 days; |
(b) | otherwise, 10 days. |
If no record date is set, the record date is 5 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the first date on which the notice is sent or, if no notice is sent, the beginning of the meeting.
Record Date for Voting
10.6 The directors may set a date as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to vote at any meeting of shareholders. The record date must not precede the date on which the meeting is to be held by more than two months or, in the case of a general meeting requisitioned by shareholders under the Act, by more than four months. If no record date is set, the record date is 5 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the first date on which the notice is sent or, if no notice is sent, the beginning of the meeting.
Failure to Give Notice and Waiver of Notice
10.7 The accidental omission to send notice of any meeting of shareholders to, or the non-receipt of any notice by, any of the persons entitled to notice does not invalidate any proceedings at that meeting. Any person entitled to notice of a meeting of shareholders may, in writing or otherwise, waive that entitlement or may agree to reduce the period of that notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting of shareholders is a waiver of entitlement to notice of the meeting unless that person attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called.
Notice of Special Business at Meetings of Shareholders
10.8 If a meeting of shareholders is to consider special business within the meaning of Article 11.1, the notice of meeting must:
(a) | state the general nature of the special business; and |
(b) | if the special business includes considering, approving, ratifying, adopting or authorizing any document or the signing of or giving of effect to any document, have attached to it a copy of the document or state that a copy of the document will be available for inspection by shareholders: |
(i) | at the Company's records office, or at such other reasonably accessible location in British Columbia as is specified in the notice; and |
(ii) | during statutory business hours on any one or more specified days before the day set for the holding of the meeting. |
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Place of Meeting
10.9 In addition to any location in British Columbia, any general meeting
may be held in any location outside British Columbia approved by a resolution of
the directors.
PART 11
Proceedings at Meetings of Shareholders
Special Business
11.1 At a meeting of shareholders, the following business is special business:
(a) | at a meeting of shareholders that is not an annual general meeting, all business is special business except business relating to the conduct of or voting at the meeting; |
(b) | at an annual general meeting, all business is special business except for the following: |
(i) | business relating to the conduct of or voting at the meeting; |
(ii) | consideration of any financial statements of the Company presented to the meeting; |
(iii) | consideration of any reports of the directors or auditor; |
(iv) | the setting or changing of the number of directors; |
(v) | the election or appointment of directors; |
(vi) | the appointment of an auditor; |
(vii) | the setting of the remuneration of an auditor; |
(viii) | business arising out of a report of the directors not requiring the passing of a special resolution or an exceptional resolution; |
(ix) | any other business which, under these Articles or the Act, may be transacted at a meeting of shareholders without prior notice of the business being given to the shareholders. |
Special Majority
11.2 The majority of votes required for the Company to pass a special resolution at a general meeting of shareholders is two-thirds of the votes cast on the resolution.
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Quorum
11.3 Subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the shares of any class or series of shares, and to 11.4, the quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of shareholders is at least one person who is, or who represents by proxy, one or more shareholders who, in the aggregate, hold at least five (5%) of the issued shares entitled to be voted at the meeting.
One Shareholder May Constitute Quorum
11.4 If there is only one shareholder entitled to vote at a meeting of shareholders:
(a) | the quorum is one person who is, or who represents by proxy, that shareholder, and |
(b) | that shareholder, present in person or by proxy, may constitute the meeting. |
Persons Entitled to May Attend
11.5 In addition to those persons who are entitled to vote at a meeting of shareholders, the only other persons entitled to be present at the meeting are the directors, the president (if any), the secretary (if any), the assistant secretary (if any), any lawyer for the Company, the auditor of the Company, any persons invited to be present at the meeting by the directors are by the chair of the meeting an any persons entitled or required under the Act of these Articles to be present at the meeting: but if any of those persons does attend a meeting of shareholders, that person is not to be counted in the quorum and is not entitled to vote at the meeting unless that person is a shareholder or proxy holder entitled to vote at the meeting.
Requirement of Quorum
11.6 No business, other than the election of a chair of the meeting and the adjournment of the meeting, may be transacted at any meeting of shareholders unless a quorum of shareholders entitled to vote is present at the commencement of the meeting, but such quorum need not be present throughout the meeting.
Lack of Quorum
11.7 If, within one-half hour from the time set for the holding of a meeting of shareholders, a quorum is not present:
(a) | in the case of a general meeting requisitioned by shareholders, the meeting is dissolved, and |
(b) | in the case of any other meeting of shareholders, the meeting stands adjourned to the same day in the next week at the same time and place. |
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Lack of Quorum at Succeeding Meeting
11.8 If, at the meeting to which the meeting referred to in 11.7(b) was adjourned, a quorum is not present within one-half hour from the time set for the holding of the meeting, the person or persons present and being, or representing by proxy, two or more shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the meeting constitute a quorum.
Chair
11.9 The following individual is entitled to preside as chair at a
meeting of shareholders:
(a) | the chair of the board, if any; or |
(b) | if the chair of the board is absent or unwilling to act as chair of the meeting, the president, if any. |
Selection of Alternate Chair
11.10 If, at any meeting of shareholders, there is no chair of the board or president present within 15 minutes after the time set for holding the meeting, or if the chair of the board and the president are unwilling to act as chair of the meeting, or if the chair of the board and the president have advised the secretary, if any, or any director present at the meeting, that they will not be present at the meeting, the directors present may choose either one of their number or the solicitor of the Company to be chair of the meeting. If all of the directors present decline to take the chair or fail to so choose or if no director is present or the solicitor of the Company declines to take the chair, the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting who are present in person or by proxy may choose any person present at the meeting to chair the meeting.
Adjournments
11.11 The chair of a meeting of shareholders may, and if so directed by the meeting must, adjourn the meeting from time to time and from place to place, but no business may be transacted at any adjourned meeting other than the business left unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournment took place.
Notice of Adjourned Meeting
11.12 It is not necessary to give any notice of an adjourned meeting of shareholders or of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting of shareholders except that, when a meeting is adjourned for 30 days or more, notice of the adjourned meeting must be given as in the case of the original meeting.
Decisions by Show of Hands or Poll
11.13 Subject to the Act, every motion put to a vote at a meeting of shareholders will be decided on a show of hands unless a poll, before or on the declaration of the result of the vote by show of hands, is directed by the chair or demanded by at least one shareholder entitled to vote who is present in person or by proxy.
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Declaration of Result
11.14 The chair of a meeting of shareholders must declare to the meeting the decision on every question in accordance with the result of the show of hands or the poll, as the case may be, and that decision must be entered in the minutes of the meeting. A declaration of the chair that a resolution is carried by the necessary majority or is defeated is, unless a poll is directed by the chair or demanded under Article 11.13, conclusive evidence without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against the resolution.
Motion Need Not be Seconded
11.15 No motion proposed at a meeting of shareholders need be seconded unless the chair of the meeting rules otherwise, and the chair of any meeting of shareholders is entitled to propose or second a motion.
Casting Vote
11.16 In case of an equality of votes, the chair of a meeting of shareholders does not, either on a show of hands or on a poll, have a second or casting vote in addition to the vote or votes to which the chair may be entitled as a shareholder.
Manner of Taking Poll
11.17 Subject to Article 11.18, if a poll is duly demanded at a meeting of shareholders:
(a) | the poll must be taken: |
(i) | at the meeting, or
within seven days after the date of the meeting, as the chair of the meeting directs; and |
(ii) | in the manner, at the time and at the place that the chair of the meeting directs; |
(b) | the result of the poll is deemed to be the decision of the meeting at which the poll is demanded; and |
(c) |
the demand for the poll may be withdrawn by the person who demanded it. |
Demand for Poll on Adjournment
11.18 A poll demanded at a meeting of shareholders on a question of adjournment must be taken immediately at the meeting.
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Chair Must Resolve Dispute
11.19 In the case of any dispute as to the admission or rejection of a vote given on a poll, the chair of the meeting must determine the dispute, and his or her determination made in good faith is final and conclusive.
Casting of Votes
11.20 On a poll, a shareholder entitled to more than one vote need not cast all the votes in the same way.
Demand for Poll
11.21 No poll may be demanded in respect of the vote by which a chair of a meeting of shareholders is elected.
Demand for Poll Not to Prevent Continuance of Meeting
11.22 The demand for a poll at a meeting of shareholders does not, unless the chair of the meeting so rules, prevent the continuation of a meeting for the transaction of any business other than the question on which a poll has been demanded.
Retention of Ballots and Proxies
11.23 The Company must, for at least three months after a meeting of shareholders, keep each ballot cast on a poll and each proxy voted at the meeting, and, during that period, make them available for inspection during normal business hours by any shareholder or proxyholder entitled to vote at the meeting. At the end of such three month period, the Company may destroy such ballots and proxies.
PART 12
Votes of Shareholders
Number of Votes by Shareholder or by Shares
12.1 Subject to any special rights or restrictions attached to any shares and to the restrictions imposed on joint shareholders under Article 12.3:
(a) |
on a vote by show of hands, every person present who is a shareholder or proxy holder and entitled to vote on the matter has one vote; and |
(b) | on a poll, every shareholder entitled to vote on the matter has one vote in respect of each share entitled to be voted on the matter and held by that shareholder and may exercise that vote either in person or by proxy. |
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Votes of Persons in Representative Capacity
12.2 A person who is not a shareholder may vote at a meeting of shareholders, whether on a show of hands or on a poll, and may appoint a proxy holder to act at the meeting, if, before doing so, the person satisfies the chair of the meeting, or the directors, that the person is a legal personal representative or a trustee in bankruptcy for a shareholder who is entitled to vote at the meeting.
Votes by Joint Holders
12.3 If there are joint shareholders registered in respect of any share:
(a) |
any one of the joint shareholders may vote at any meeting, either personally or by proxy, in respect of the share as if that joint shareholder were solely entitled to it; or |
(b) | if more than one of the joint shareholders is present at any meeting of shareholders, personally or by proxy, and more than one of them votes in respect of that share, then only the vote of the joint shareholder present whose name stands first on the central securities register in respect of the share will be counted. |
Legal Personal Representatives as Joint Shareholders
12.4 Two or more legal personal representatives of a shareholder in whose sole name any share is registered are, for the purposes of Article 12.3, deemed to be joint shareholders registered in respect of that share.
Representative of a Corporate Shareholder
12.5 If a corporation, that is not a subsidiary of the Company, is a
shareholder, that corporation may appoint a person to act as its representative
at any meeting of shareholders of the Company, and:
(a) | for that purpose, the instrument appointing a representative must: |
(i) | at the registered office of the Company or at any other place specified, in the notice calling the meeting, for the receipt of proxies, at least the number of business days specified in the notice for the receipt of proxies, or if no number of days is specified, two business days before the day set for the holding of the meeting or any adjourned meeting; or |
(ii) | at the meeting of any adjourned meeting, by the chair of the meeting or adjourned meeting or by a person designated by the chair of the meeting or adjourned; or |
(b) | if a representative is appointed under this Article 12.5: |
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(i) | the representative is entitled to exercise in respect of and at that meeting the same rights on behalf of the corporation that the representative represents as that corporation could exercise if it were a shareholder who is an individual, including, without limitation, the right to appoint a proxy holder; and |
(ii) | the representative, if present at the meeting, is to be counted for the purpose of forming a quorum and is deemed to be a shareholder present in person at the meeting. |
Evidence of the appointment of any such representative may be sent to the Company by written instrument, fax or any other method of transmitting legibly recorded messages.
Proxy Provisions Do Not Apply to All Companies
12.6 If and for so long as the Company is a public company or a pre-existing reporting company which has the Statutory Reporting Company Provisions as part of its Articles or to which the Statutory Reporting Company Provisions apply, Articles 12.7 to 12.15 are not mandatory , however the directors of the Company are authorized to apply all or part of such sections or to adopt alternative procedures for proxy form, deposit and revocation procedures to the extent that the directors deem necessary in order to comply with securities laws applicable to the Company.
Appointment of Proxy Holders
12.7 Every shareholder of the Company entitled to vote at a meeting of shareholders may, by proxy, appoint one or more (but not more than two) proxy holders to attend and act at the meeting in the manner, to the extent and with the powers conferred by the proxy.
Alternate Proxy Holders
12.8 A shareholder may appoint one or more alternate proxy holders to act in the place of an absent proxy holder.
When Proxy Holder Need Not Be Shareholder
12.9 A proxy holder need not be a shareholder of the Company.
Deposit of Proxy
12.10 A proxy for a meeting of shareholders must:
(a) | be received at the registered office of the Company or at any other place specified, in the notice calling the meeting, for the receipt of proxies, at least the number of business days specified in the notice, or if no number of days is specified, two business days before the day set for the holding of the meeting; or |
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(b) | unless the notice provides otherwise, be provided, at the meeting, to the chair of the meeting or to a person designated by the chair of the meeting. |
A proxy may be sent to the Company by written instrument, fax or any other method of transmitting legibly recorded messages, including through the internet or telephone voting or by email, if permitted by the notice calling the meeting or the information circular for the meeting.
Validity of Proxy Vote
12.11 A vote given in accordance with the terms of a proxy is valid notwithstanding the death or incapacity of the shareholder giving the proxy and despite the revocation of the proxy or the revocation of the authority under which the proxy is given, unless notice in writing of that death, incapacity or revocation is received:
(a) | at the registered office of the Company, at any time up to and including the last business day before the day set for the holding of the meeting or any adjourned meeting at which the proxy is to be used; or |
(b) | at the meeting or any adjourned meeting by the chair of the meeting or adjourned meeting, before any vote in respect of which the proxy has been given has been taken. |
Form of Proxy
12.12 A proxy, whether for a specified meeting or otherwise, must be either in the following form or in any other form approved by the directors or the chair of the meeting:
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ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION
(the "Company")
The undersigned, being a shareholder of the Company, hereby appoints [name] or, failing that person, [name], as proxy holder for the undersigned to attend, act and vote for and on behalf of the undersigned at the meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on [month, day, year] and at any adjournment of that meeting.
Number of shares in respect of which this proxy is given (if no number is specified, then this proxy if given in respect of all shares registered in the name of the undersigned): __________________
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Signed [month, day, year] |
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[Signature of shareholder] |
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[Name of shareholder - printed] |
Revocation of Proxy
12.13 Subject to Article 12.14, every proxy may be revoked by an instrument in writing that his received:
(a) | received at the registered office of the Company at any time up to and including the last business day before the day set for the holding of the meeting or any adjourned meeting at which the proxy is to be used; or |
(b) | at the meeting or any adjourned meeting, by the chair of the meeting or adjourned meeting, before any vote in respect of which the proxy has been given has been taken. |
Revocation of Proxy Must Be Signed
12.14 An instrument referred to in Article 12.13 must be signed as follows:
(a) | if the shareholder for whom the proxy holder is appointed is an individual, the instrument must be signed by the shareholder or the shareholder's legal personal representative or trustee in bankruptcy; |
(b) | if the shareholder for whom the proxy holder is appointed is a corporation, the instrument must be signed by the corporation or by a representative appointed for the corporation under Article 12.5. |
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Production of Evidence of Authority to Vote
12.15 The chair of any meeting of shareholders may, but need not, inquire into the authority of any person to vote at the meeting and may, but need not, demand from that person production of evidence as to the existence of the authority to vote.
PART 13
Directors
First Directors; Number of Directors
13.1 The first directors are the persons designated as directors of the Company in the Notice of Articles that applies to the Company when it is recognized under the Act. The number of directors, excluding additional directors appointed under Article 14.8, is set at:
(a) | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the number of directors that is equal to the number of the Company's first directors; |
(b) | if the Company is a public company, the greater of three and the most recently set of: |
(i) | the number of directors set by a resolution of the directors (whether or not previous notice of the resolution was given); and |
(ii) | the number of directors in office pursuant to Article 14.4; |
(c) | if the Company is not a public company, the most recently set of: |
(i) | the number of directors set by a resolution of the directors (whether or not previous notice of the resolution was given); and |
(ii) | the number of directors in office pursuant to Article 14.4. |
Change in Number of Directors
13.2 If the number of directors is set under Articles 13.1(b)(i) or 13.1(c)(i):
(a) | the shareholders may elect or appoint the directors needed to fill any vacancies in the board of directors up to that number; or |
(b) | if the shareholders do not elect or appoint the directors needed to fill any vacancies in the board of directors up to the number, then the directors subject to Article 14.8 may appoint directors to fill those vacancies. |
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Directors' Acts Valid Despite Vacancy
13.3 An act or proceeding of the directors is not invalid merely because fewer than the number of directors set or otherwise required under these Articles is in office.
Qualifications of Directors
13.4 A director is not required to hold a share in the capital of the Company as qualification for his or her office but must be qualified as required by the Act to become, act or continue to act as a director.
Remuneration of Directors
13.5 The directors are entitled to the remuneration for acting as directors, if any, as the directors may from time to time determine. If the directors so decide, the remuneration of the directors, if any, will be determined by the shareholders.
Reimbursement of Expenses of Directors
13.6 The Company must reimburse each director for the reasonable expenses that he or she may incur in and about the business of the Company.
Special Remuneration for Directors
13.7 If any director performs any professional or other services for the Company that in the opinion of the directors are outside the ordinary duties of a director, he or she may be paid remuneration fixed by the directors, or at the option of the directors, fixed by ordinary resolution, and such remuneration will be in addition to, any other remuneration that he or she may be entitled to receive.
Gratuity, Pension or Allowance on Retirement of Director
13.8 Unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution, the directors on behalf of the Company may pay a gratuity or pension or allowance on retirement to any director who has held any salaried office or place of profit with the Company or to his or her spouse or dependants and may make contributions to any fund and pay premiums for the purchase or provision of any such gratuity, pension or allowance.
PART 14
ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
Election at Annual General Meeting
14.1 At every annual general meeting and in every unanimous resolution contemplated by Article 10.2:
(a) | the shareholders entitled to vote at the annual general meeting for the election of directors must elect, or in the unanimous resolution appoint, a board of directors consisting of the number of directors for the time being set under these Articles; and |
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(b) | all the directors cease to hold office immediately before the election or appointment of directors under paragraph (a), but are eligible for re-election or re-appointment. |
Consent to be a Director
14.2 No election, appointment or designation of an individual as a director is valid unless:
(a) | that individual consents to be a director in the manner provided for in the Act; |
(b) | that individual is elected or appointed at a meeting at which the individual is present and the individual does not refuse, at the meeting, to be a director; or |
(c) | with respect to first directors, the designation is otherwise valid under the Act. |
Failure to Elect or Appoint Directors
14.3 If:
(a) | the Company fails to hold an annual general meeting, and all the shareholders who are entitled to vote at an annual general meeting fail to pass the unanimous resolution contemplated by Article 10.2, on or before the date by which the annual general meeting is required to be held under the Act; or |
(b) | the shareholders fail, at the annual general meeting or in the unanimous resolution contemplated by Article 10.2, to elect or appoint any directors; |
then each director then in office continues to hold office until the earlier of:
(c) | when his or her successor is elected or appointed; and |
(d) | when he or she otherwise ceases to hold office under the Act or these Articles. |
Places of Retiring Directors Not Filled
14.4 If, at any meeting of shareholders at which there should be an election of directors, the places of any of the retiring directors are not filled by that election, those retiring directors who are not re-elected and who are asked by the newly elected directors to continue in office will, if willing to do so, continue in office to complete the number of directors for the time being set pursuant to these Articles but their term of office shall expire new directors are elected at a meeting of shareholders convened for that purpose. If any such election or continuance of directors does not result in the election or continuance of the number of directors for the time being set pursuant to these Articles, the number of directors of the Company is deemed to be set at the number of directors actually elected or continued in office.
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Directors May Fill Casual Vacancies
14.5 Any casual vacancy occurring in the board of directors may be filled by the directors.
Remaining Directors Power to Act
14.6 The directors may act notwithstanding any vacancy in the board of directors, but if the Company has fewer directors in office than the number set pursuant to these Articles as the quorum of directors, the directors may only act for the purpose of appointing directors up to that number or of calling a meeting of shareholders for the purpose of filling any vacancies on the board of directors or, subject to the Act, for any other purpose.
Shareholders May Fill Vacancies
14.7 If the Company has no directors or fewer directors in office than the number set pursuant to these Articles as the quorum of directors, the shareholders may elect or appoint directors to fill any vacancies on the board of directors.
Additional Directors
14.8 Notwithstanding Articles 13.1 and 13.2, between annual general meetings or by unanimous resolutions contemplated by Article 10.2, the directors may appoint one or more additional directors, but the number of additional directors appointed under this Article 14.8 must not at any time exceed:
(a) | one-third of the number of first directors, if, at the time of the appointments, one or more of the first directors have not yet completed their first term of office; or |
(b) | in any other case, one-third of the number of the current directors who were elected or appointed as directors other than under this Article 14.8. |
Any director so appointed ceases to hold office immediately before the next election or appointment of directors under Article 14.1(a), but is eligible for re-election or re-appointment.
Ceasing to be a Director
14.9 A director ceases to be a director when:
(a) | the term of office of the director expires; |
(b) | the director dies; |
(c) | the director resigns as a director by notice in writing provided to the Company or a lawyer for the Company; or |
(d) |
the director is removed from office pursuant to Articles 14.10 or 14.11. |
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Removal of Director by Shareholders
14.10 The Company may remove any director before the expiration of his or her term of office by special resolution. In that event, the shareholders may elect, or appoint by ordinary resolution, a director to fill the resulting vacancy. If the shareholders do not elect or appoint a director to fill the resulting vacancy contemporaneously with the removal, then the directors may appoint or the shareholders may elect, or appoint by ordinary resolution, a director to fill that vacancy.
Removal of Director by Directors
14.11 The directors may remove any director before the expiration of his or her term of office if the director is convicted of an indictable offence, or if the director ceases to be qualified to act as a director of a company and does not promptly resign, and the directors may appoint a director to fill the resulting vacancy.
PART 15
Alternate Directors
Appointment of Alternate Director
15.1 Any director (an "appointor") may by notice in writing received by the Company appoint any person (an "appointee") who is qualified to act as a director to be his or her alternate to act in his or her place at meetings of the directors or committees of the directors at which the appointor is not present unless (in the case of an appointee who is not a director) the directors have reasonably disapproved the appointment of such person as an alternate director and have given notice to that effect to his or her appointor within a reasonable time after the notice of appointment is received by the Company.
Notice of Meetings
15.2 Every alternate director so appointed is entitled to notice of meetings of the directors and of committees of the directors of which his or her appointor is a member and to attend and vote as a director at any such meetings at which his or her appointor is not present.
Alternate for More Than One Director Attending Meetings
15.3 A person may be appointed as an alternate director by more than one director, and an alternate director:
(a) | will be counted in determining the quorum for a meeting of directors once for each of his or her appointors and, in the case of an appointee who is also a director, once more in that capacity; |
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(b) | has a separate vote at a meeting of directors for each of his or her appointors and, in the case of an appointee who is also a director, an additional vote in that capacity; |
(c) | will be counted in determining the quorum for a meeting of a committee of directors once for each of his or her appointors who is a member of that committee and, in the case of an appointee who is also a member of that committee as a director, once more in that capacity; |
(d) | has a separate vote at a meeting of a committee of directors for each of his or her appointors who is a member of that committee and, in the case of an appointee who is also a member of that committee as a director, an additional vote in that capacity. |
Consent Resolutions
15.4 Every alternate director, if authorized by the notice appointing him or her, may sign in place of his or her appointor any resolutions to be consented to in writing.
Alternate Director an Agent
15.5 Every alternate director is deemed to be the agent of his or her appointor.
Revocation of Amendment of Appointment of Alternate Director
15.6 An appointor may at any time, by notice in writing received by the Company, revoke or amend the terms of the appointment of an alternate director appointed him or her.
Ceasing to be an Alternate Director
15.7 The appointment of an alternate director ceases when:
(a) | his or her appointor ceases to be a director and is not promptly re-elected or re-appointed; |
(b) | the alternate director dies; |
(c) | the alternate director resigns as an alternate director by notice in writing provided to the Company or a lawyer for the Company; |
(d) | the alternate director ceases to be qualified to act as a director; or |
(e) | his or her appointor expires, or his or her appointor revokes the appointment of the alternate director. |
Remuneration and Expenses of Alternate Director
15.8 The Company may reimburse an alternate director for the reasonable expenses that would be properly reimbursed if he or she were a director, and the alternate director is entitled to receive from the Company such proportion, if any, of the remuneration otherwise payable to the appointor as the appointor may from time to time direct.
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PART 16
Powers and Duties of Directors
Powers of Management
16.1 The directors must, subject to the Act and these Articles, manage or supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Company and have the authority to exercise all such powers of the Company as are not, by the Act or by these Articles, required to be exercised by the shareholders of the Company. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the directors may set the remuneration of the auditor of the Company.
Appointment of Attorney of Company
16.2 The directors may from time to time, by power of attorney or other instrument, under seal if so required by law, appoint any person to be the attorney of the Company for such purposes, and with such powers, authorities and discretions (not exceeding those vested in or exercisable by the directors under these Articles and excepting the power to fill vacancies in the board of directors, to remove a director, to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, any committee of the directors, to appoint or remove officers appointed by the directors and to declare dividends) and for such period, and with such remuneration and subject to such conditions as the directors may think fit. Any such power of attorney may contain such provisions for the protection or convenience of persons dealing with such attorney as the directors think fit. Any such attorney may be authorized by the directors to sub-delegate all or any of the powers, authorities and discretions for the time being vested in him or her.
PART 17
Disclosure of Interest of Directors
Obligation to Account for Profits
17.1 A director or senior officer who holds a disclosable interest (as that term is used in the Act) in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter is liable to account to the Company for any profit that accrues to the director or senior officer under or as a result of the contract or transaction only if and to the extent provided in the Act.
Restrictions on Voting by Reason of Interest
17.2 A director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter is not entitled to vote on any directors' resolution to approve that contract or transaction, unless all the directors have a disclosable interest in that contract or transaction, in which case any or all of those directors may vote on such resolution.
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Interested Director Counted in Quorum
17.3 A director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter and who is present at the meeting of directors at which the contract or transaction is considered for approval may be counted in the quorum at the meeting whether or not the director votes on any or all of the resolutions considered at the meeting.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest or Property
17.4 A director or senior officer who holds any office or possesses any property, right or interest that could result, directly or indirectly, in the creation of a duty or interest that materially conflicts with that individual's duty or interest as a director or senior officer, must disclose the nature and extent of the conflict as required by the Act.
Director Holding Other Office in the Company
17.5 A director may hold any office or place of profit with the Company, other than the office of auditor of the Company, in addition to his or her office of director for the period and on the terms (as to remuneration or otherwise) that the directors may determine.
No Disqualification
17.6 No director or intended director is disqualified by his or her office from contracting with the Company either with regard to the holding of any office or place of profit the director holds with the Company or as vendor, purchaser or otherwise, and no contract or transaction entered into by or on behalf of the Company in which a director is in any way interested is liable to be voided for that reason.
Professional Services by Director or Officer
17.7 Subject to the Act, a director or officer, or any person in which a director or officer has an interest, may act in a professional capacity for the Company, except as auditor of the Company, and the director or officer or such person is entitled to remuneration for professional services as if that director or officer were not a director or officer.
Director or Officer in Other Corporations
17.8 A director or officer may be or become a director, officer or employee of, or otherwise interested in, any person in which the Company may be interested as a shareholder or otherwise, and, subject to the Act, the director or officer is not accountable to the Company for any remuneration or other benefits received by him or her as director, officer or employee of, or from his or her interest in, such other person.
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PART 18
Proceedings of Directors
Meetings of Directors
18.1 The directors may meet together for the conduct of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate their meetings as they think fit, and meetings of the directors held at regular intervals may be held at the place, at the time and on the notice, if any, as the directors may from time to time determine.
Voting at Meetings
18.2 Questions arising at any meeting of directors are to be decided by a majority of votes and, in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting does not have a second or casting vote.
Chair of Meetings
18.3 The following individual is entitled
to preside as chair at a meeting of directors:
(a) | the chair of the board, if any; |
(b) | in the absence of the chair of the board, the president, if any, if the president is a director; or |
(c) | any other director chosen by the directors if: |
(i) | neither the chair of the board nor the president, if a director, is present at the meeting within 15 minutes after the time set for holding the meeting; |
(ii) | neither the chair of the board nor the president, if a director, is willing to chair the meeting; or |
(iii) | the chair of the board and the president, if a director, have advised the secretary, if any, or any other director, that they will not be present at the meeting. |
Meetings by Telephone or Other Communications Medium
18.4 A director may participate in a meeting of the directors or of any committee of the directors:
(a) | in person; or |
(b) | by telephone or by other communications medium if all directors participating in the meeting, whether in person or by telephone or other communications medium, are able to communicate with each other. |
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A director may participate in a meeting in a matter contemplate by this Article 18.4 is deemed for all purposes of the Act and these Articles to be present at the meeting and to have agreed to participate in that manner.
Calling of Meetings
18.5 A director may, and the secretary or an assistant secretary of the Company, if any, on the request of a director must, call a meeting of the directors at any time.
Notice of Meetings
18.6 Other than for meetings held at regular intervals as determined by the directors pursuant to Article 18.1, 48 hours' notice or such lesser notice as the Chairman in his discretion determines, acting reasonably, is appropriate in an unusual circumstances of each meeting of the directors, specifying the place, day and time of that meeting must be given to each of the directors and the alternate directors by any method set out in Article 24.1 or orally or by telephone.
When Notice Not Required
18.7 It is not necessary to give notice of a meeting of the directors to a director or an alternate director if:
(a) | the meeting is to be held immediately following a meeting of shareholders at which that director was elected or appointed, or is the meeting of the directors at which that director is appointed; or |
(b) | the director has waived notice of the meeting. |
Meeting Valid Despite Failure to Give Notice
18.8 The accidental omission to give notice of any meeting of directors to, or the non-receipt of any notice by, any director or alternate director, does not invalidate any proceedings at that meeting.
Waiver of Notice of Meetings
18.9 Any director may send to the Company a document signed by him or her waiving notice of any past, present or future meeting or meetings of the directors and may at any time withdraw that waiver with respect to meetings held after that withdrawal. After sending a waiver with respect to all future meetings and until that waiver is withdrawn, no notice of any meeting of the directors need be given to that director and all meetings of the directors so held are deemed not to be improperly called or constituted by reason of notice not having been given to such director. Attendance of a director or alternate director at a meeting of the directors is a waiver of notice of the meeting unless that director or alternate director attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called.
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Quorum
18.10 The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the directors may be set by the directors and, if not so set, is deemed to be a majority of the directors or, if the number of directors is set at one, is deemed to be set at one director, and that director may constitute a meeting.
Validity of Acts Where Appointment Defective
18.11 Subject to the Act, an act of a director or officer is not invalid merely because of an irregularity in the election or appointment or a defect in the qualification of that director or officer.
Consent Resolutions in Writing
18.12 A resolution of the directors or of any committee of the directors may be passed without a meeting:
(a) | in all cases, if each of the directors entitled to vote on the resolution consents to it in writing; or |
(b) | in the case of a resolution to approve a contract or transaction in respect of which a director has disclosed that he or she has or may have a disclosable interest, if each of the other directors who have not made such a disclosure consents in writing to the resolution. |
A consent in writing under this Article 18.12 may be by signed document, fax, email or any other method of transmitting legibly recorded messages. A consent in writing may be in two or more counterparts which together are deemed to constitute one consent in writing. A resolution of the directors or of any committee of the directors passed in accordance with this Article 18.12 is effective on the date stated in the consent in writing or on the latest date stated on any counterpart and is deemed to be a proceeding at a meeting of directors or of the committee of the directors and to be as valid and effective as if it had been passed at a meeting of the directors or of the committee of the directors that satisfies all the requirements of the Act and all the requirements of these Articles relating to meetings of the directors or of a committee of the directors.
PART 19
Executive and Other Committees
Appointment and Powers of Executive Committee
19.1 The directors may, by resolution, appoint an executive committee consisting of the director or directors that they consider appropriate, and this committee has, during the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, all of the directors' powers, except:
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(a) | the power to fill vacancies in the board of directors; |
(b) | the power to remove a director; |
(c) | the power to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, any committee of the directors; and |
(d) | such other powers, if any, as may be set out in the resolution or any subsequent directors' resolution. |
Appointment and Powers of Other Committees
19.2 The directors may, by resolution:
(a) | appoint one or more committees (other than the executive committee) consisting of the director or directors that they consider appropriate; |
(b) | delegate to a committee appointed under paragraph (a) any of the directors' powers, except: |
(i) | the power to fill vacancies in the board of directors; |
(ii) | the power to remove a director; |
(iii) | the power to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, any committee of the directors; and |
(iv) | the power to appoint or remove officers appointed by the directors; and |
(c) | make any delegation referred to in paragraph (b) subject to the conditions set out in the resolution or any subsequent directors' resolution. |
Obligations of Committees
19.3 Any committee appointed under Articles 19.1 or 19.2, in the exercise of the powers delegated to it, must:
(a) | conform to any rules that may from time to time be imposed on it by the directors; and |
(b) | report every act or thing done in exercise of those powers at such times as the directors may require. |
Powers of Board
19.4 The directors may, at any time, with respect to a committee appointed under Articles 19.1 or 19.2:
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(a) | revoke or alter the authority given to the committee, or override a decision made by the committee, except as to acts done before such revocation, alteration or overriding; |
(b) | terminate the appointment of, or change the membership of, the committee; and |
(c) | fill vacancies in the committee. |
Committee Meetings
19.5 Subject to Article 19.3(a) and unless the directors otherwise provide in the resolution appointing the committee or in any subsequent resolution, with respect to a committee appointed under Articles 19.1 or 19.2:
(a) | the committee may meet and adjourn as it thinks proper; |
(b) | the committee may elect a chair of its meetings but, if no chair of a meeting is elected, or if at a meeting the chair of the meeting is not present within 15 minutes after the time set for holding the meeting, the directors present who are members of the committee may choose one of their number to chair the meeting; |
(c) | a majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum of the committee; and |
(d) | questions arising at any meeting of the committee are determined by a majority of votes of the members present, and in case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting does not have a second or casting vote. |
PART 20
OFFICERS
Directors May Appoint Officers
20.1 The directors may, from time to time, appoint such officers, if any, as the directors determine and the directors may, at any time, terminate any such appointment.
Functions, Duties and Powers of Officers
20.2 The directors may, for each officer:
(a) | determine the functions and duties of the officer; |
(b) | entrust to and confer on the officer any of the powers exercisable by the directors on such terms and conditions and with such restrictions as the directors think fit; and |
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(c) | revoke, withdraw, alter or vary all or any of the functions, duties and powers of the officer. |
Qualifications
20.3 No officer may be appointed as an officer unless that person is qualified in accordance with the Act. One person may hold more than one position as an officer of the Company. Any person appointed as the chair of the board or as a managing director must be a director. Any other officer need not be a director.
Remuneration and Terms of Appointment
20.4 All appointments of officers are to be made on the terms and conditions and at the remuneration (whether by way of salary, fee, commission, participation in profits or otherwise) that the directors thinks fit and are subject to termination at the pleasure of the directors, and an officer may in addition to such remuneration be entitled to receive, after he or she ceases to hold such office or leaves the employment of the Company, a pension or gratuity.
PART 21
Indemnification
Definitions
21.1 In this Part 21:
(a) | "eligible party", in relation to a company, means an individual who: |
(i) | is or was a director, alternate director or office of the Company; |
(ii) | is or was a director, alternate director or officer of another corporation |
(A) | at a time when the corporation is or was an affiliate of the Company, or |
(B) | at the request of the Company; or |
(iii) | at the request of the Company, is or was or holds or held a position equivalent to that of, a director, alternate director or office or a partnership, trust, joint venture or other unincorporated entity; |
and includes, except in the definition of "eligible proceeds" and Article 163(1)(c) and (d) and Article 165 of the Act, the heirs and personal or other legal representatives of that individual;
(b) | "eligible penalty" means a judgment, penalty or fine awarded or imposed in, or an amount paid in settlement of, an eligible proceeding; |
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(c) | "eligible proceeding" means a proceeding in which an eligible party or any of the heirs and personal or other legal personal representatives of the eligible party, by reason of the eligible party being or having been a director, alternate director or officer of or holding or having held a position equivalent to that of a director, alternate director or officer of, the Company or an associated corporation: |
(i) | is or may be joined as a party; or |
(ii) | is or may be liable for or in respect of a judgment, penalty or fine in, or expenses related to, the proceeding; |
(d) | "expenses" has the meaning set out in the Act and includes costs, charges and expenses, including legal and other fees, but does not include judgments, penalties, fines or amounts paid in settlement of a proceeding; and |
(e) | "proceeding" includes any legal proceeding or investigative action, whether current, threatened, pending or completed. |
Mandatory Indemnification of Eligible Parties
21.2 Subject to the Act, the Company must indemnify each eligible party and the heirs and legal personal representatives of each eligible party against all eligible penalties to which such person is or may be liable, and the Company must, after the final disposition of an eligible proceeding, pay the expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such person in respect of that proceeding. Each eligible party is deemed to have contracted with the Company on the terms of the indemnity contained in this Article 21.2.
Indemnification of Other Persons
21.3 Subject to any restrictions in the Act, the Company may agree to indemnify and may indemnify any person (including an eligible party) against eligible penalties and pay expenses incurred in connection with the performance of services by that person for the Company.
Authority to Advance Expenses
21.4 The Company may advance expenses to an eligible party to the extent permitted by and in accordance with the Act.
Non-Compliance with Act
21.5 Subject to the Act, the failure of an eligible party of the Company to comply with Act or these Article or, if applicable, any former Companies Act or former Articles does not, of itself, invalidate any indemnity to which he or she is entitled under this Part 21.
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Company May Purchase Insurance
21.6 The Company may purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of any eligible party (or his or her heirs or legal personal representatives of any eligible party) against any liability incurred by any eligible party.
PART 22
DIVIDENDS
Payment of Dividends Subject to Special Rights
22.1 The provisions of this Part 22 are subject to the rights, if any, of shareholders holding shares with special rights as to dividends.
Declaration of Dividends
22.2 Subject to the Act, the directors may from time to time declare and authorize payment of such dividends as they may deem advisable.
No Notice Required
22.3 The directors need not give notice to any shareholder of any declaration under Article 22.2.
Record Date
22.4 The directors may set a date as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend. The record date must not precede the date on which the dividend is to be paid by more than two months.
Manner of Paying Dividend
22.5 A resolution declaring a dividend may direct payment of the dividend wholly or partly in money or by the distribution of specific assets or of fully paid shares or of bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company or any other corporation, or in any one or more of those ways.
Settlement of Difficulties
22.6 If any difficulty arises in regard to a distribution under Article 22.5, the directors may settle the difficulty as they deem advisable, and, in particular, may:
(a) | set the value for distribution of specific assets; |
(b) | determine that money in substitution for all or any part of the specific assets to which any shareholders are entitled may be paid to any shareholders on the basis of the value so fixed in order to adjust the rights of all parties; and |
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(c) | vest any such specific assets in trustees for the persons entitled to the dividend. |
When Dividend Payable
22.7 Any dividend may be made payable on such date as is fixed by the directors.
Dividends to be Paid in Accordance with Number of Shares
22.8 All dividends on shares of any class or series of shares must be declared and paid according to the number of such shares held.
Receipt by Joint Shareholders
22.9 If several persons are joint shareholders of any share, any one of them may give an effective receipt for any dividend, bonus or other money payable in respect of the share.
Dividend Bears No Interest
22.10 No dividend bears interest against the Company.
Fractional Dividends
22.11 If a dividend to which a shareholder is entitled includes a fraction of the smallest monetary unit of the currency of the dividend, that fraction may be disregarded in making payment of the dividend and that payment represents full payment of the dividend.
Payment of Dividends
22.12 Any dividend or other distribution payable in money in respect of shares may be paid by cheque, made payable to the order of the person to whom it is sent, and mailed to the address of the shareholder, or in the case of joint shareholders, to the address of the joint shareholder who is first named on the central securities register, or to the person and to the address the shareholder or joint shareholders may direct in writing. The mailing of such cheque will, to the extent of the sum represented by the cheque (plus the amount of the tax required by law to be deducted), discharge all liability for the dividend unless such cheque is not paid on presentation or the amount of tax so deducted is not paid to the appropriate taxing authority.
Capitalization of Surplus
22.13 Notwithstanding anything contained in these Articles, the directors may from time to time capitalize any retained earnings or surplus of the Company and may from time to time issue, as fully paid, shares or any bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company as a dividend representing the retained earnings or surplus so capitalized or any part thereof.
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PART 23
Accounting Records
Recording of Financial Affairs
23.1 The directors must cause adequate accounting records to be kept to record properly the financial affairs and condition of the Company and to comply with the Act.
Inspection of Accounting Records
23.2 Unless the directors determine otherwise, or unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution, no shareholder of the Company is entitled to inspect or obtain a copy of any accounting records of the Company.
PART 24
Notices
Method of Giving Notice
24.1 Unless the Act or these Articles provides otherwise, a notice, statement, report or other record required or permitted by the Act or these Articles to be sent by or to a person may be sent by:
(a) | mail addressed to the person at the applicable address for that person as follows: |
(i) | for a record mailed to a shareholder, the shareholder's registered address; |
(ii) | for a record mailed to a director or officer, the prescribed address for mailing shown for the director or officer in the records kept by the Company or the mailing address provided by the recipient for the sending of that record or records of that class; |
(iii) | in any other case, the mailing address of the intended recipient; |
(b) | delivery at the applicable address for that person as follows, addressed to the person: |
(i) | for a record delivered to a shareholder, the shareholder's registered address; |
(ii) | for a record delivered to a director or officer, the prescribed address for delivery shown for the director or officer in the records kept by the Company or the delivery address provided by the recipient for the sending of that record or records of that class; |
(iii) | in any other case, the delivery address of the intended recipient; |
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(c) | sending the record by fax to the fax number provided by the intended recipient for the sending of that record or records of that class; |
(d) | sending the record by email to the email address provided by the intended recipient for the sending of that record or records of that class; |
(e) | physical delivery to the intended recipient. |
Deemed Receipt of Mailing
24.2 A Notice, statement, report or other record that is:
(a) | mailed to a person by ordinary mail to the applicable address for that person referred to in Article 24.1 is deemed to be received by the person to whom it was mailed on the day (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted) following the date of mailing; |
(b) | faxed to a person to the fax number provided by that person referred to in Article 24.1 is deemed to be received by the person to whom it was faxed on the day it was faxed; and |
(c) | emailed to a person to the e-mail address provide by that person referred to in Article 24.1 is deemed to be received by the person to whom it was e-mailed on the day that it was e-mailed. |
Certificate of Sending
24.3 A certificate signed by the secretary, if any, or other officer of the Company or of any other corporation acting in that capacity on behalf of the Company stating that a notice, statement, report or other record was sent in accordance with Article 24.1, is conclusive evidence of that fact.
Notice to Joint Shareholders
24.4 A notice, statement, report or other record may be provided by the Company to the joint shareholders of a share by providing the notice to the joint shareholder first named in the central securities register in respect of the share.
Notice to Legal Personal Representatives and Trustees
24.5 A notice, statement, report or other record may be provided by the Company to the persons entitled to a share in consequence of the death, bankruptcy or incapacity of a shareholder by:
(a) |
mailing the record, addressed to them: |
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(i) | by name, by the title of the legal personal representative of the deceased or incapacitated shareholder, by the title of trustee of the bankrupt shareholder or by any similar description; and |
(ii) | at the address, if any, supplied to the Company for that purpose by the persons claiming to be so entitled; or |
(b) | if an address referred to in paragraph (a)(ii) has not been supplied to the Company, by giving the notice in a manner in which it might have been given if the death, bankruptcy or incapacity had not occurred. |
Undelivered Notices
24.6 If on two consecutive occasions, a notice, statement, report or other record is sent to a shareholder pursuant to Article 24.1 and on each of those occasions any such record is returned because the shareholder cannot be located, the Company shall not be required to send any further records to the shareholder until the shareholder informs the Company in writing of his or her new address.
PART 25
Seal
Who May Attest Seal
25.1 Except as provided in Articles 25.2 and 25.3, the Company's seal, if any, must not be impressed on any record except when that impression is attested by the signatures of:
(a) |
any two directors; |
(b) | any officer, together with any director; |
(c) | if the Company only has one director, that director; or |
(d) | any one or more directors or officers or persons as may be determined by the directors. |
Sealing Copies
25.2 For the purpose of certifying under seal a certificate of incumbency of the directors or officers of the Company or a true copy of any resolution or other document, despite Article 25.1, the impression of the seal may be attested by the signature of any director or officer or the signature of any other person as may be determined by the directors.
Mechanical Reproduction of Seal
25.3 The directors may authorize the seal to be impressed by third parties on share certificates or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company as they may determine appropriate from time to time. To enable the seal to be impressed on any share certificates or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company, whether in definitive or interim form, on which facsimiles of any of the signatures of the directors or officers of the Company are, in accordance with the Act or these Articles, printed or otherwise mechanically reproduced, there may be delivered to the person employed to engrave, lithograph or print such definitive or interim share certificates or bonds, debentures or other securities one or more unmounted dies reproducing the seal and such persons as authorized under Article 25.1 to attest the Company's seal may in writing authorize such persons to cause the seal to be impressed on such definitive or interim share certificates or bonds, debentures or other securities by the use of such dies. Share certificates or bonds, debentures or other securities to which the seal has been so impressed are for all purposes deemed to be under and to bear the seal impressed on them.
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PART 26
Prohibitions
Definitions
26.1 In this Part 26:
(a) | "designated security" means: |
(i) | a voting security of the Company; |
(ii) | a security of the Company that is not a debt security and that carries a residual right to participate in the earnings of the Company or, on the liquidation or winding up of the Company, in its assets; or |
(iii) | a security of the Company convertible, directly or indirectly, into a security described in paragraph (a) or (b); |
(b) | "security" has the meaning assigned in the Securities Act (British Columbia); and |
(c) | "voting security" means a security of the Company that: |
(i) | is not a debt security, and |
(ii) | carries a voting right either under all circumstances or under some circumstances that have occurred and are continuing. |
Application
26.2 Article 26.3 does not apply to the Company if and for so long as it is a public company, a private company which is no longer eligible to use the private issuer exemption under the Securities Act (British Columbia), or a pre-existing reporting company which has the Statutory Reporting Company Provisions as part of its Articles or a company to which the Statutory Reporting Company Provisions apply.
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Consent Required for Transfer of Shares or Designated Securities
26.3 No share or designated security may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of without the consent of the directors and the directors are not required to give any reason for refusing to consent to any such sale, transfer or other disposition.
Full name and signature of incorporator |
Date of signing
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Gilbert Schneider /s/ Gilbert Schneider |
July 6, 2009 |
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Exhibit 5.1
Venture Law Corporation
Suite 618 - 688 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1P1
Telephone: (604) 659-9188
Facsimile: (604) 659-9178
April 24, 2015
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
1040 - 885 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H1
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Re: Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. - Registration Statement on Form F-1
We have acted as Canadian counsel to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp., a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Corporation"), in connection with the registration pursuant to a registration statement, as amended (the "Registration Statement"), filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), relating to the registration of up to 180,000,000 shares of common stock of the Corporation (the "Shares").
This opinion is being delivered in accordance with the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act.
We have examined the Registration Statement and, for the purposes of this opinion, we have also examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of and relied upon the following documents (collectively, the "Corporate Documents"):
(a) | the certificate of incorporation and articles of the Corporation; |
(b) | the by-laws of the Corporation; |
(c) | certain resolutions of the Corporation's directors; |
(d) | the Registration Statement; and |
(e) | a certificate of an officer of the Corporation (the "Officer's Certificate"). |
For the purpose of this opinion letter, we have solely reviewed and undertaken the following searches and enquiries (collectively the "Corporate Searches"):
(a) | an online search carried out on April 24, 2015 in respect of the Corporation with the Registrar of Companies British Columbia; |
(b) | an online search carried out on April 24, 2015 of the Canadian Securities Administrators Cease Traded Reporting Issuer List, confirming status of the Corporation; and |
(c) | an online search carried out on April 24, 2015 of the list of reporting issuers in default maintained by the Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario securities regulators respectively, confirming the Corporation is not in default of Canadian securities law requirements. |
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We also have reviewed such other documents, and have considered such questions of law, as we have deemed relevant and necessary as a basis for our opinion.
With respect to the accuracy of factual matters material to this opinion, we have relied upon the Corporate Documents and Corporate Searches.
In examining all documents and in providing our opinion we have assumed that all individuals had the requisite legal capacity, all signatures are genuine, all documents submitted to us as originals are complete and authentic and all photostatic, certified, telecopied, notarial or other copies conform to the originals.
We are qualified to carry on the practice of law in the Province of British Columbia and we express no opinion as to any laws, or matters governed by any laws, other than the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Based and relying upon the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications, assumptions and limitations stated herein, we are of the opinion that the Shares to be issued and sold by the Corporation have been duly authorized and, when such Shares are issued and paid for in accordance with the terms described in the Registration Statement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name under the caption "Legal Matters" in the prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission.
Yours Truly,
VENTURE LAW CORPORATION
"Venture Law Corporation"
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AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
1. | Mandate |
The Audit Committee (the "Committee") of the board of directors (the "Board") of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company") is a standing committee of the Board whose primary function is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing (1) the financial statements, reports and other financially-based information provided to shareholders, regulators and others; (2) the internal controls that management and the Board have established; and (3) the audit, accounting and financial reporting processes generally.
In meeting these responsibilities, the Committee will:
(a) | monitor the financial reporting process and internal control system; |
(b) | review and appraise the work of the external auditors; and |
(c) | provide an open avenue of communication between the external auditors, senior management and the Board. |
The external auditors are accountable to the shareholders through the Committee. The Committee is responsible for ensuring that the external auditors comply with the requirements stipulated in this Charter and satisfying itself of the external auditors' independence.
2. | Composition |
The Committee shall be composed of a minimum of three directors of the Company, a majority of whom are independent. An independent director, as defined in National Instrument 52-110 - Audit Committees ("NI 52-110") is a director who has no direct or indirect material relationship which could, in the view of the Board, be reasonably expected to interfere with the exercise of a members independent judgment or as otherwise determined to be independent in accordance with NI 52-110.
At least one member of the Committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise. All members of the Committee that are not financially literate will work towards becoming financially literate to obtain a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices. For the purposes of the Committee's Charter, the definition of "financially literate" is the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can presumably be expected to be raised by the Company's financial statements.
The members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual shareholders' meeting. Members shall serve one-year terms and may serve consecutive terms, which are encouraged to ensure continuity of experience. The chairperson of the Committee (the "Chairperson") shall be appointed by the Board for a one-year term, and may serve any number of consecutive terms.
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3. | Meetings |
The Committee shall try to meet at least four times per year and may call special meetings as required. A quorum at meetings of the Committee shall be its Chairperson and one of its other members or the Chairman of the Board. The Committee may hold its meetings, and members of the Committee may attend meetings, by telephone conference if this is deemed appropriate.
The Chairperson shall, in consultation with management and the external auditor and internal auditor (if any), establish the agenda for the meetings and ensure that properly prepared agenda materials are circulated to the members with sufficient time for study prior to the meeting. The external auditor will also receive notice of all meetings of the Committee. The Committee may employ a list of prepared questions and considerations as a portion of its review and assessment process.
The minutes of the Committee meetings shall accurately record the decisions reached and shall be distributed to Committee members with copies to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the external auditor.
4. | Responsibilities and Duties |
Audit Committee
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Committee shall:
(a) | Review this Charter annually, and update if necessary. |
(b) |
Review annually, the performance of the external auditors who shall be ultimately accountable to the Board and the Committee as representatives of the shareholders of the Company. |
(c) | Where the Committee deems it necessary, obtain a formal written statement of the external auditors setting forth all relationships between the external auditors and the Company. |
(d) | Review and discuss with the external auditors any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the external auditors. |
(e) | Take, or recommend that the full Board, take appropriate action to oversee the independence of the external auditors. |
(f) | Recommend to the Board the selection and compensation and, where applicable, the replacement of the external auditors nominated annually for shareholder approval. |
(g) | At each meeting, consult with the external auditors, without the presence of management, about the quality of the Company's accounting principles, internal controls and the completeness and accuracy of the Company's financial statements. |
(h) | Review with management and the external auditors the audit plan for the year-end financial statements and intended template for such statements. |
(i) | Review and pre-approve all audit and audit-related services and the fees and other compensation related thereto, and any non-audit services, provided by the Company's external auditors. The pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services if: |
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(i) | the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services provided to the Company constitutes not more than five percent (5%) of the total amount of fees paid by the Company to its external auditors during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided; |
(ii) | such services were not recognized by the Company at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and |
(iii) | such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee by the Company and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Committee or by one or more members of the Committee who are members of the Board to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Committee. Provided the pre-approval of the non-audit services is presented to the Committee's first scheduled meeting following such approval, such authority may be delegated by the Committee to one or more independent members of the Committee. |
Chairperson
The fundamental responsibility of the Chairperson is to be responsible for the management and effective performance of the Committee and provide leadership to the Committee in fulfilling its mandate and any other matters delegated to it by the Board. To that end, the Chairperson's responsibilities shall include:
(a) | working with the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary to establish the frequency of Committee meetings and the agendas for meetings; |
(b) | providing leadership to the Committee and presiding over Committee meetings; |
(c) | facilitating the flow of information to and from the Committee and fostering an environment in which Committee members may ask questions and express their viewpoints; |
(d) | reporting to the Board with respect to the significant activities of the Committee and any recommendations of the Committee; |
(e) | leading the Committee in annually reviewing and assessing the adequacy of its mandate and evaluating its effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate; and |
(f) | taking such other steps as are reasonably required to ensure that the Committee carries out its mandate. |
5. | Financial Reporting Processes |
(a) | Review, discuss and recommend to the Board for approval, the annual audited financial statements and related "management's discussion and analysis" prior to delivery to shareholders, and where applicable, filing with securities regulatory authorities. |
(b) | Review and discuss with the external auditors the results of their reviews and audit, any issues arising and management's response, including any restrictions on the scope of the external auditors' activities or requested information and any significant disagreements with management, and resolving any disputes. |
(c) | Review, discuss, approve, or recommend to the Board for approval, the quarterly financial statements and quarterly "management's discussion and analysis" prior to delivery to shareholders, and where applicable, filing with securities regulatory authorities. |
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(d) | Review and discuss with management and the external auditors the Company's critical accounting policies and practices, material alternative accounting treatments, significant accounting and reporting judgments, material written communications between the external auditor and management (including management representation letters and any schedule of unadjusted differences) and significant adjustments resulting from the audit or review. |
(e) | Where applicable, review and discuss with management the Company's earnings press releases, and such other relevant public disclosures containing financial information as the Committee may consider necessary or appropriate. |
(f) | Where applicable, review and discuss with management the disclosure controls relating to the Company's public disclosure of financial information, including information extracted or derived from the financial statements, and periodically assess the adequacy of such procedures. |
(g) |
In consultation with the external auditors, review with management the integrity of the Company's financial reporting process, both internal and external. |
(h) |
Consider the external auditors' judgments about the quality and appropriateness of the Company's accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting. |
(i) | Consider and approve, if appropriate, changes to the Company's auditing and accounting principles and practices as suggested by the external auditors and management. |
(j) | Review significant judgments made by management in the preparation of the financial statements and the view of the external auditors as to appropriateness of such judgments. |
(k) | Following completion of the annual audit, review separately with management and the external auditors any significant difficulties encountered during the course of the audit, including any restrictions on the scope of work or access to required information. |
(l) | Review with the external auditors and management the extent to which changes and improvements in financial or accounting practices have been implemented. |
(m) | Review any complaints or concerns about any questionable accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters. |
(n) | Review the certification process. |
(o) | Establish a procedure for the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. |
6. | Other |
Review any related-party transactions.
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INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT"), dated as of January 28, 2015 by and between ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP., a British Columbia corporation (the "Company"), and Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership (the "Investor").
WHEREAS, the parties desire that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, the Investor shall invest up to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) to purchase the Company's Common Stock with no par value per share (the "Common Stock");
WHEREAS, such investments will be made in reliance upon the provisions of Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), Rule 506 of Regulation D, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and/or upon such other exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act as May be available with respect to any or all of the investments in Common Stock to be made hereunder; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the parties hereto are executing and delivering a Registration Rights Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto (the "Registration Rights Agreement") pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the 1933 Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and applicable state securities laws.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement, the covenants and agreements set forth hereafter, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Investor hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. |
DEFINITIONS. |
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings specified or indicated below, and such meanings shall be equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of such defined terms.
"1933 Act" shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
"1934 Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended.
"AAA" shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.
"Affiliate" shall have the meaning specified in Section 5(H).
"Agreement" shall mean this Investment Agreement.
"Articles of Incorporation" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4(C).
"By-laws" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4(C).
"Closing" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(E).
"Closing Date" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(E).
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"Common Stock" shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
"Company" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.
"Control" or "Controls" shall have the meaning specified in Section 5(H).
"DTC" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(E).
"DWAC" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(E).
"Effective Date" shall mean the date the SEC declares effective under the 1933 Act the Registration Statement covering the Securities.
"Equity Line Transaction Documents" shall mean this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement.
"FAST" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(E).
"Fee Shares" shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.
"Indemnities" shall have the meaning specified in Section 10.
"Indemnified Liabilities" shall have the meaning specified in Section 10.
"Indemnitor" shall have the meaning specified in Section 10.
"Investor" shall have the meaning indicated in the preamble of this Agreement.
"Material Adverse Effect" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4(A).
"Maximum Common Stock Issuance" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(F).
"Minimum Acceptable Price" with respect to any Put Notice Date shall be the price defined by the Company in the applicable Put Notice.
"Open Market Adjustment Amount" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(G).
"Open Market Share Purchase" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(G).
"Open Period" shall mean the period beginning on and including the Trading Day immediately following the Effective Date and ending on the earlier to occur of (i) the date which is thirty-six (36) months from the Effective Date; or (ii) termination of the Agreement in accordance with Section 9, below.
"Pricing Period" shall mean the five (5) consecutive Trading Days beginning on the Put Notice Date and ending on and including the date that is four (4) Trading Days after such Put Notice Date.
"Principal Market" shall mean the Canadian Securities Exchange, Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE Amex, the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the OTC Bulletin Board, whichever is the principal market on which the Common Stock is listed.
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"Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus, preliminary prospectus and supplemental prospectus used in connection with the Registration Statement.
"Purchase Amount" shall mean the total amount being paid by the Investor on a particular Closing Date to purchase the Securities.
"Purchase Price" shall mean ninety-five percent (95%) of the lowest daily VWAP (as defined herein) of the Common Stock during the Pricing Period.
"Put" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(B) hereof.
"Put Amount" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(B) hereof.
"Put Notice" shall mean a written notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, sent to the Investor by the Company stating the Put Amount in U.S. dollars the Company intends to sell to the Investor pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and stating the current number of Shares issued and outstanding on such date.
"Put Notice Date" shall mean the Trading Day, as set forth below, immediately following the day on which the Investor receives a Put Notice, however a Put Notice shall be deemed delivered on (a) the Trading Day it is received by facsimile or email by the Investor if such notice is received prior to noon Eastern Time, or (b) the immediately succeeding Trading Day if it is received by facsimile or otherwise after noon Eastern Time on a Trading Day. No Put Notice may be deemed delivered on a day that is not a Trading Day.
"Put Restriction" shall mean the days during the Pricing Period. During this time, the Company shall not be entitled to deliver another Put Notice.
"Put Shares Due" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(G).
"Registration Rights Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
"Registration Statement" means the registration statement of the Company filed under the 1933 Act covering the resale by the Investor of the Common Stock issuable hereunder.
"Related Party" shall have the meaning specified in Section 5(H).
"Resolutions" shall have the meaning specified in Section 7(E).
"SEC" shall mean the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
"Securities" shall mean the shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
"SEDAR" shall mean the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, a filing system developed for the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") to facilitate the electronic filing of securities information as required by the CSA; allow for public dissemination of Canadian securities information collected in the securities filing process; and provide electronic communication between electronic filers, agents and the CSA.
"SEDAR Documents" shall mean, as of a particular date, all reports and other documents filed by the Company pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws since the end of the Company's then most recently completed and reported fiscal year as of the time in question (provided that if the date in question is within ninety days of the beginning of the Company's fiscal year, the term shall include all documents filed since the beginning of the preceding fiscal year).
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"Shares" shall mean the shares of the Company's Common Stock.
"Subsequent Purchasers" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(G).
"Subsidiaries" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4(A).
"Trading Day" shall mean any day on which the Principal Market for the Common Stock is open for trading, from the hours of 9:30 am until 4:00 pm Boston Time.
"VWAP" shall mean the volume weighted average price during a Trading Day.
SECTION 2. |
PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMON STOCK. |
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PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMON STOCK. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company may issue and sell to the Investor, and the Investor shall purchase from the Company, up to that number of Shares having an aggregate Purchase Price of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000). |
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DELIVERY OF PUT NOTICES. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Equity Line Transaction Documents, and from time to time during the Open Period, the Company may, in its sole discretion, deliver a Put Notice to the Investor which states the dollar amount (designated in U.S. Dollars) (the "Put Amount") of Shares which the Company intends to sell to the Investor on a Closing Date (the "Put"). The Put Amount shall be equal to up to either 1) two hundred percent (200%) of the average daily volume (U.S. market only) of the Common Stock for the three (3) Trading Days prior to the applicable Put Notice Date, multiplied by the average of the three (3) daily closing prices immediately preceding the Put Date or 2) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). During the Open Period, the Company shall not be entitled to submit a Put Notice until the Pricing Period for the prior Put has been completed. The Common Stock identified in the Put Notice shall be purchased for a price equal to the Purchase Price. |
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COMPANY'S RIGHT TO SUSPEND. On each Put Notice submitted to the Investor by the Company, the Company shall have the option to specify a Suspension Price for that Put. In the event the Common Stock falls below the Suspension Price, the Put shall be temporarily suspended. The Put shall resume at such time as the Common Stock is above the Suspension Price, provided the dates for the Pricing Period for that particular Put are still valid. In the event the Pricing Period has been complete, any shares above the Suspension Price due to the Investor shall be sold to the Investor by the Company at the Suspension Price under the terms of this Agreement. The Suspension Price for a Put may not be changed by the Company once submitted to the Investor. |
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CONDITIONS TO INVESTOR'S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE SHARES. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall not be entitled to deliver a Put Notice and the Investor shall not be obligated to purchase any Shares at a Closing unless each of the following conditions are satisfied: |
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a Registration Statement shall have been declared effective and shall remain effective and available for the resale of all the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) at all times until the Closing with respect to the subject Put Notice; |
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at all times during the period beginning on the related Put Notice Date and ending on and including the related Closing Date, the Common Stock shall have been listed on the Principal Market and shall not have been suspended from trading thereon for a period of two (2) consecutive Trading Days during the Open Period and the Company shall not have been notified of any pending or threatened proceeding or other action to suspend the trading of the Common Stock; |
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the Company has complied with its obligations and is otherwise not in breach of or in default under this Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement or any other agreement executed in connection herewith which has not been cured prior to delivery of the Put Notice; |
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no injunction shall have been issued and remain in force, or action commenced by a governmental authority which has not been stayed or abandoned, prohibiting the purchase or the issuance of the Securities; and |
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the issuance of the Securities pursuant to this Agreement will not violate any shareholder approval requirements of the Principal Market. |
If any of the events described in clauses (1) through (5) above occurs during a Pricing Period, then the Investor shall have no obligation to purchase the Common Stock subject to the applicable Put Notice.
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MECHANICS OF PURCHASE OF SHARES BY INVESTOR. The closing of the purchase by the Investor of Shares (a "Closing") shall occur on the date which is no later than five (5) Trading Days following the applicable Put Notice Date (each a "Closing Date"). On each Closing Date, (I) the Company shall deliver to the Investor pursuant to this Agreement, certificates representing the Shares to be issued to the Investor on such date and registered in the name of the Investor; and (II) the Investor shall deliver to the Company the Purchase Price to be paid for such Shares, based on the Put Amount set forth in Section 2(B). In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Securities and provided that the Company's transfer agent then is participating in The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") Fast Automated Securities Transfer ("FAST") program, upon request of the Investor, the Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Securities by crediting the account of the Investor's prime broker (as specified by the Investor within a reasonable period in advance of the Investor's notice) with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission ("DWAC") system. |
The Company understands that a delay in the issuance of Securities beyond the Closing Date could result in economic damage to the Investor. After the Effective Date, as compensation to the Investor for such loss, the Company agrees to make payments to the Investor for late issuance of Securities (delivery of Securities after the applicable Closing Date) in accordance with the following schedule (where "No. of Days Late" is defined as the number of trading days beyond the Closing Date, with the Amounts being cumulative.):
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LATE PAYMENT FOR EACH NO. OF DAYS LATE | |
1 | $100 |
2 | $200 |
3 | $300 |
4 | $400 |
5 | $500 |
6 | $600 |
7 | $700 |
8 | $800 |
9 | $900 |
10 | $1000 |
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The Company shall make any payments incurred under this Section in immediately available funds upon demand by the Investor. Nothing herein shall limit the Investor's right to pursue actual damages for the Company's failure to issue and deliver the Securities to the Investor, except that such late payments shall offset any such actual damages incurred by the Investor, and any Open Market Adjustment Amount, as set forth below.
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OVERALL LIMIT ON COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if during the Open Period the Company becomes listed on an exchange that limits the number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued without shareholder approval, then the number of Shares issuable by the Company and purchasable by the Investor, shall not exceed that number of the shares of Common Stock that may be issuable without shareholder approval (the "Maximum Common Stock Issuance"). If such issuance of shares of Common Stock could cause a delisting on the Principal Market, then the Maximum Common Stock Issuance shall first be approved by the Company's shareholders in accordance with applicable law and the By-laws and Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. The parties understand and agree that the Company's failure to seek or obtain such shareholder approval shall in no way adversely affect the validity and due authorization of the issuance and sale of Securities or the Investor's obligation in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof to purchase a number of Shares in the aggregate up to the Maximum Common Stock Issuance limitation, and that such approval pertains only to the applicability of the Maximum Common Stock Issuance limitation provided in this Section 2(H). |
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OPEN MARKET ADJUSTMENT. If, by the third (3rd) business day after a Closing Date, the Company fails to deliver any portion of the Securities subject to a Put Notice to the Investor (the "Put Shares Due") and the Investor purchases, in an open market transaction or otherwise, shares of Common Stock necessary to make delivery by the Investor of shares in respect of sales to subsequent purchasers, pursuant to transactions entered into before the Closing Date ("Subsequent Purchasers"), which such shares of Common Stock would have been delivered to the Investor by the Company but for the Company's failure to so deliver (the "Open Market Share Purchase"), then the Company shall pay to the Investor, in addition to any other amounts due to Investor pursuant to the Put, and not in lieu thereof, the Open Market Adjustment Amount (as defined below). The "Open Market Adjustment Amount" is the amount equal to the excess, if any, of (x) the Investor's total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the Open Market Share Purchase minus (y) the net proceeds (after brokerage commissions, if any) received by the Investor from the sale of the Put Shares Due to such Subsequent Purchasers. The Company shall pay the Open Market Adjustment Amount to the Investor in immediately available funds within five (5) business days of written demand by the Investor. By way of illustration and not in limitation of the foregoing, if the Investor purchases shares of Common Stock having a total purchase price (including brokerage commissions) of $11,000 to cover an Open Market Share Purchase with respect to shares of Common Stock it sold to Subsequent Purchasers for net proceeds of $10,000, the Open Market Adjustment Amount which the Company will be required to pay to the Investor will be $1,000. |
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LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF OWNERSHIP. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no event shall the Investor be entitled to purchase that number of Shares, which when added to the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned (as such term is defined under Section 13(d) and Rule 13d-3 of the 1934 Act), by the Investor, would exceed 4.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Closing Date, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-1(j) of the 1934 Act. |
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INVESTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. The Investor represents and warrants to the Company, and covenants, that: |
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SOPHISTICATED INVESTOR. The Investor has, by reason of its business and financial experience, such knowledge, sophistication and experience in financial and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that it is capable of (1) evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Securities and making an informed investment decision; (2) protecting its own interest; and (3) bearing the economic risk of such investment for an indefinite period of time. |
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AUTHORIZATION; ENFORCEMENT. The Investor has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement. The execution and delivery of the Equity Line Transaction Documents by the Investor and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by the Investor's general partners and no further consent or authorization is required by its partners. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of the Investor and is a valid and binding agreement of the Investor enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms, subject as to enforceability to general principles of equity and to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors' rights and remedies. |
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SECTION 9 OF THE 1934 ACT. During the term of this Agreement, the Investor will comply with the provisions of Section 9 of the 1934 Act, and the rules promulgated thereunder, with respect to transactions involving the Common Stock. The Investor agrees not to sell the Company's stock short, either directly or indirectly through its affiliates, principals or advisors, the Company's common stock during the term of this Agreement. |
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ACCREDITED INVESTOR. Investor is an "Accredited Investor" as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D of the 1933 Act. |
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NO CONFLICTS. The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by the Investor and the consummation by the Investor of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (1) result in a violation of the partnership agreement or other organizational documents of the Investor, (2) conflict with, or constitute a material default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a material default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any material agreement, contract, indenture mortgage, indebtedness or instrument to which the Investor is a party, or to the Investor's knowledge result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including United States federal and state securities laws and regulations) applicable to the Investor or by which any property or asset of the Investor is bound or affected. |
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NO VIOLATIONS. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3(f), the Investor is not in violation of any term of, or in default under, the partnership agreement of other organizational documents of the Investor or any material contract, agreement, mortgage, indebtedness, indenture, instrument, judgment, decree or order or any statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Investor, except for conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations that would not, individually or in the aggregate, constitute or reasonably be expected to constitute a material adverse effect on the Investor. The business of the Investor is not being conducted, and shall not be conducted, in violation of any law, statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation of any governmental authority or agency, regulatory or self-regulatory agency, or court, except for violations the sanctions for which either, individually or in the aggregate, would not have or reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Investor. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the 1933 Act or any securities laws of any states, to the Investor's knowledge, the Investor is not required to obtain any consent, authorization, permit or order of, or make any filing or registration (except the filing of a registration statement as outlined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with, any court, governmental authority or agency, regulatory or self-regulatory agency or other third party in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under, or contemplated by, the Equity Line Transaction Documents in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof except for those consents, authorizations, permits, orders or filings as have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof and are in full force and effect as of the date hereof. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3(f), the Investor is unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any violation or default set forth in this Section 3(F). |
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OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS. The Investor has received all materials relating to the Company's business, finance and operations which it has requested. The Investor has had an opportunity to discuss the business, management and financial affairs of the Company with the Company's management. |
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INVESTMENT PURPOSES. The Investor is purchasing the Securities for its own account for investment purposes and not with a view towards distribution and agrees to resell or otherwise dispose of the Securities solely in accordance with the registration provisions of the 1933 Act (or pursuant to an exemption from such registration provisions). |
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NO REGISTRATION AS A DEALER. The Investor is not and will not be required to be registered as a "dealer" under the 1934 Act, either as a result of its execution and performance of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise. |
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GOOD STANDING. The Investor is a Limited Partnership, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing in the state of Delaware. |
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TAX LIABILITIES. The Investor understands that it is liable for its own tax liabilities. |
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY. Except as set forth in the Schedules attached hereto, or as disclosed in the Company's SEDAR Documents, the Company represents and warrants to the Investor that: |
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ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATION. The Company is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of British Columbia, Canada and has the requisite corporate power and authorization to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Both the Company and the companies it owns or controls ("Subsidiaries") are duly qualified to do business and are in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, "Material Adverse Effect" means any material adverse effect on (1) the properties, assets, operations, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole, (2) the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements and instruments to be entered into in connection herewith, or (3) the authority or ability of the Company to perform its obligations under the Equity Line Transaction Documents other than as a result of (a) changes adversely affecting the United States economy (so long as the Company is not disproportionately affected thereby), (b) changes adversely affecting the industry in which the Company operates (so long as the Company is not disproportionately affected thereby), (c) the announcement or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (d) changes in the market price of the Common Stock. |
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AUTHORIZATION; ENFORCEMENT; COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS. |
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The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform the Equity Line Transaction Documents, and to perform its obligations contemplated hereby and thereby. |
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The execution and delivery of the Equity Line Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including without limitation the reservation for issuance and the issuance of the Securities pursuant to this Agreement, have been duly and validly authorized by the Company's Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization is required by the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders. |
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The Equity Line Transaction Documents have been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company. |
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The Equity Line Transaction Documents constitute the valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors' rights and remedies. |
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CAPITALIZATION. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of and unlimited number of shares of Common Stock with no par value per share, of as of December 31, 2014, 64,775,686 shares were issued and outstanding. Except as disclosed in the Company's publicly available filings with SEDAR: (1) no shares of the Company's capital stock are subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights or any liens or encumbrances suffered or permitted by the Company; (2) there are no outstanding debt securities; (3) there are no outstanding shares of capital stock, options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (4) there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of their securities under the 1933 Act (except the Registration Rights Agreement); (5) there are no outstanding securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries which contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to redeem a security of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (6) there are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Securities as described in this Agreement; (7) the Company does not have any stock appreciation rights or "phantom stock" plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement; and (8) there is no dispute as to the classification of any shares of the Company's capital stock. |
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The Company has furnished to the Investor, or the Investor has had access through the SEDAR website to, true and correct copies of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, as amended and in effect on the date hereof (the "Articles of Incorporation"), and the Company's By-laws, as in effect on the date hereof (the "By-laws"), and the terms of all securities convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto.
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ISSUANCE OF SHARES. The Company has reserved 180,000,000 Shares for issuance pursuant to this Agreement, which have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance (subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company's covenant set forth in Section 5(F) below) pursuant to this Agreement. Upon issuance in accordance with this Agreement, the Securities will be validly issued, fully paid for and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof. In the event the Company cannot register a sufficient number of Shares for issuance pursuant to this Agreement, the Company will use its best efforts to authorize and reserve for issuance the number of Shares required for the Company to perform its obligations hereunder as soon as reasonably practicable. |
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NO CONFLICTS. The execution, delivery and performance of the Equity Line Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (I) result in a violation of the Articles of Incorporation, any Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock of the Company or the By-laws; or (II) conflict with, or constitute a material default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a material default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any material agreement, contract, indenture mortgage, indebtedness or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or to the Company's knowledge result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including United States federal and state securities laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of the Principal Market or principal securities exchange or trading market on which the Common Stock is traded or listed) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4(e), neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries is in violation of any term of, or in default under, the Articles of Incorporation, any Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock of the Company or the By-laws or their organizational charter or by-laws, respectively, or any contract, agreement, mortgage, indebtedness, indenture, instrument, judgment, decree or order or any statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or its Subsidiaries, except for possible conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations that would not individually or in the aggregate have or constitute a Material Adverse Effect. The business of the Company and its Subsidiaries is not being conducted, and shall not be conducted, in violation of any law, statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation of any governmental authority or agency, regulatory or self-regulatory agency, or court, except for possible violations the sanctions for which either individually or in the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the 1933 Act or any securities laws of any states, to the Company's knowledge, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization, permit or order of, or make any filing or registration (except the filing of a registration statement as outlined in the Registration Rights Agreement between the Parties) with, any court, governmental authority or agency, regulatory or self-regulatory agency or other third party in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under, or contemplated by, the Equity Line Transaction Documents in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof. All consents, authorizations, permits, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof and are in full force and effect as of the date hereof. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4(e), the Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any violation or default of any of the foregoing. The Company is not, and will not be, in violation of the listing requirements of the Principal Market as in effect on the date hereof and on each of the Closing Dates and is not aware of any facts which would reasonably lead to delisting of the Common Stock by the Principal Market in the foreseeable future. |
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SEDAR DOCUMENTS; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Company may make available to Investor true and complete copies of the SEDAR Documents (including, without limitation, proxy information and solicitation materials). To the Company's knowledge, the Company has not provided to Investor any information that, according to applicable law, rule or regulation, should have been disclosed publicly prior to the date hereof by the Company, but which has not been so disclosed. As of their respective dates, the SEDAR Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, rules and regulations applicable to such SEDAR Documents, and none of the SEDAR Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Company included in the SEDAR Documents comply as to form and substance in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of applicable Canadian securities regulators or other applicable rules and regulations with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except (a) as may be otherwise indicated in such financial statements or the notes thereto or (b) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may not include footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements) and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments). |
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ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES. Except as otherwise set forth in the SEDAR Documents, the Company does not intend to change the business operations of the Company in any material way. The Company has not taken any steps, and does not currently expect to take any steps, to seek protection pursuant to any bankruptcy law nor does the Company or its Subsidiaries have any knowledge or reason to believe that its creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. |
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ABSENCE OF LITIGATION AND/OR REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS. Except as set forth in the SEDAR Documents, there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company, the Common Stock or any of the Company's Subsidiaries or any of the Company's or the Company's Subsidiaries' officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a Material Adverse Effect. |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGARDING INVESTOR'S PURCHASE OF SHARES. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Investor is acting solely in the capacity of an arm's length purchaser with respect to the Equity Line Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Company further acknowledges that the Investor is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Equity Line Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and any advice given by the Investor or any of its respective representatives or agents in connection with the Equity Line Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to the Investor's purchase of the Securities, and is not being relied on by the Company. The Company further represents to the Investor that the Company's decision to enter into the Equity Line Transaction Documents has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives. |
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NO UNDISCLOSED EVENTS, LIABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES. Except as set forth in the SEDAR Documents, as of the date hereof, no event, liability, development or circumstance has occurred or exists, or to the Company's knowledge is contemplated to occur, with respect to the Company or its Subsidiaries or their respective business, properties, assets, prospects, operations or financial condition, that would be required to be disclosed by the Company under applicable securities laws on a registration statement filed with the SEC relating to an issuance and sale by the Company of its Common Stock and which has not been publicly announced. |
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is involved in any union labor dispute nor, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, is any such dispute threatened. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to a collective bargaining agreement, and the Company and its Subsidiaries believe that relations with their employees are good. No executive officer (as defined in Rule 501(f) of the 1933 Act) has notified the Company that such officer intends to leave the Company's employ or otherwise terminate such officer's employment with the Company. |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The Company and its Subsidiaries own or possess adequate rights or licenses to use all trademarks, trade names, service marks, service mark registrations, service names, patents, patent rights, copyrights, inventions, licenses, approvals, governmental authorizations, trade secrets and rights necessary to conduct their respective businesses as now conducted. Except as set forth in the SEDAR Documents, none of the Company's trademarks, trade names, service marks, service mark registrations, service names, patents, patent rights, copyrights, inventions, licenses, approvals, government authorizations, trade secrets or other intellectual property rights necessary to conduct its business as now or as proposed to be conducted have expired or terminated, or are expected to expire or terminate within two (2) years from the date of this Agreement. The Company and its Subsidiaries do not have any knowledge of any infringement by the Company or its Subsidiaries of trademark, trade name rights, patents, patent rights, copyrights, inventions, licenses, service names, service marks, service mark registrations, trade secret or other similar rights of others, or of any such development of similar or identical trade secrets or technical information by others and, except as set forth in the SEDAR Documents, there is no claim, action or proceeding being made or brought against, or to the Company's knowledge, being threatened against, the Company or its Subsidiaries regarding trademark, trade name, patents, patent rights, invention, copyright, license, service names, service marks, service mark registrations, trade secret or other infringement; and the Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken commercially reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their intellectual properties. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. The Company and its Subsidiaries (I) are, to the knowledge of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in compliance with any and all applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of human health and safety, the environment or hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, pollutants or contaminants ("Environmental Laws"); (II) have, to the knowledge of the Company, received all permits, licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses; and (III) are in compliance, to the knowledge of the Company, with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval where, in each of the three (3) foregoing cases, the failure to so comply would have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. |
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TITLE. The Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as are described in the SEDAR Documents or such as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as are not material and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property and buildings by the Company and its Subsidiaries. |
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INSURANCE. Each of the Company's Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company reasonably believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for and neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not have a Material Adverse Effect. |
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REGULATORY PERMITS. The Company and its Subsidiaries have in full force and effect all certificates, approvals, authorizations and permits from the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities and comparable foreign regulatory agencies, necessary to own, lease or operate their respective properties and assets and conduct their respective businesses, and neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, approval, authorization or permit, except for such certificates, approvals, authorizations or permits which if not obtained, or such revocations or modifications which, would not have a Material Adverse Effect. |
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INTERNAL ACCOUNTING CONTROLS. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (I) transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorizations; (II) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with international financial reporting standards by a firm with membership to the PCAOB and CPAB and to maintain asset accountability; (III) reasonable controls to safeguard assets are in place; and (IV) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. |
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NO MATERIALLY ADVERSE CONTRACTS, ETC. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any charter, corporate or other legal restriction, or any judgment, decree or order which in the judgment of the Company's officers has or is expected in the future to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any contract or agreement which in the judgment of the Company's officers has or is expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. |
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TAX STATUS. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries has made or filed all United States federal and state income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject (unless and only to the extent that the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all unpaid and unreported taxes) and has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company know of no basis for any such claim. |
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS. Except as set forth in the SEDAR Documents filed at least ten (10) days prior to the date hereof and except for arm's length transactions pursuant to which the Company makes payments in the ordinary course of business upon terms no less favorable than the Company could obtain from disinterested third parties and other than the grant of stock options disclosed in the SEDAR Documents or stock options granted in the future as contemplated by current compensation agreements or plans disclosed in the SEDAR Documents, none of the officers, directors, or employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner. |
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DILUTIVE EFFECT. The Company understands and acknowledges that the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon purchases pursuant to this Agreement will increase in certain circumstances including, but not necessarily limited to, the circumstance wherein the trading price of the Common Stock declines during the period between the Effective Date and the end of the Open Period. The Company's executive officers and directors have studied and fully understand the nature of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and recognize that they have a potential dilutive effect on the shareholders of the Company. The Board of Directors of the Company has concluded, in its good faith business judgment, and with full understanding of the implications, that such issuance is in the best interests of the Company. The Company specifically acknowledges that, subject to such limitations as are expressly set forth in the Equity Line Transaction Documents, its obligation to issue shares of Common Stock upon purchases pursuant to this Agreement is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company. |
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LOCK-UP. The Company shall cause its officers and directors to refrain from selling Common Stock during each Pricing Period. |
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NO GENERAL SOLICITATION. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Common Stock to be offered as set forth in this Agreement. |
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NO BROKERS, FINDERS OR FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES OR COMMISSIONS. No brokers, finders or financial advisory fees or commissions will be payable by the Company, its agents or Subsidiaries, with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except as otherwise disclosed in this Agreement. |
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EFFORTS. The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to timely satisfy each of the conditions set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement. |
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BLUE SKY. The Company shall, at its sole cost and expense, on or before each of the Closing Dates, take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary to qualify the Securities for, or obtain exemption for the Securities for, sale to the Investor at each of the Closings pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or "Blue Sky" laws of such states of the United States, as reasonably specified by the Investor, and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Investor on or prior to the Closing Date. The Investor agrees listing and maintain the Company's stock in a nationally recognized securities manual pursuant to the Blue Sky standard manual exemption is sufficient for this purpose. |
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REPORTING STATUS. The Company will seek reporting issuer status under the 1934 Act. Once a reporting issuer and until one of the following occurs, the Company shall file all reports required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the 1934 Act, and the Company shall not terminate its status, or take an action or fail to take any action, which would terminate its status as a reporting company under the 1934 Act: (1) this Agreement terminates pursuant to Section 9, or (2) the date on which the Investor has sold all the Securities; provided that the Investor shall promptly notify the Company after the Investor has sold all the Securities. |
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USE OF PROCEEDS. The Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the Securities (excluding amounts paid by the Company for fees as set forth in the Equity Line Transaction Documents) for general corporate and working capital purposes and acquisitions or assets, businesses or operations or for other purposes that the Board of Directors, in its good faith, deems to be in the best interest of the Company. |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION. During the Open Period, the Company agrees to make available to the Investor via the SEC's EDGAR website or other electronic means the following documents and information on the forms set forth: (1) within five (5) Trading Days after the filing thereof with the SEC, a copy of its audited financial statements, unaudited financial statements for the most recently completed quarter, any current reports filed on Form 6-K and any Registration Statements or amendments filed pursuant to the 1933 Act; (2) copies of any notices and other information made available or given to the shareholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the making available or giving thereof to the shareholders; and (3) within two (2) calendar days of filing or delivery thereof, copies of all documents filed with, and all correspondence sent to, the Principal Market, any securities exchange or market, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, unless such information is material nonpublic information. |
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RESERVATION OF SHARES. The Company shall reserve 180,000,000 Shares for the issuance of the Securities to the Investor as required hereunder. In the event that the Company determines that it does not have a sufficient number of authorized shares of Common Stock to reserve and keep available for issuance as described in this Section 5(F), the Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock by seeking shareholder approval for the authorization of such additional shares. |
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LISTING. The Company shall promptly secure and maintain the listing of all of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) on the Principal Market and each other national securities exchange and automated quotation system, if any, upon which shares of Common Stock are then listed (subject to official notice of issuance) and shall maintain, such listing of all Registrable Securities from time to time issuable under the terms of the Equity Line Transaction Documents. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall take any action which would be reasonably expected to result in the delisting or suspension of the Common Stock on the Principal Market (excluding suspensions of not more than one (1) trading day resulting from business announcements by the Company). The Company shall promptly provide to the Investor copies of any notices it receives from the Principal Market regarding the continued eligibility of the Common Stock for listing on such automated quotation system or securities exchange. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligations under this Section 5(G). |
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TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES. The Company shall not, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries not to, enter into, amend, modify or supplement, or permit any Subsidiary to enter into, amend, modify or supplement, any agreement, transaction, commitment or arrangement with any of its or any Subsidiary's officers, directors, persons who were officers or directors at any time during the previous two (2) years, shareholders who beneficially own 5% or more of the Common Stock, or Affiliates or with any individual related by blood, marriage or adoption to any such individual or with any entity in which any such entity or individual owns a 5% or more beneficial interest (each a "Related Party"), except for (1) customary employment arrangements and benefit programs on reasonable terms, (2) any agreement, transaction, commitment or arrangement on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable than terms which would have been obtainable from a disinterested third party other than such Related Party,(3) any agreement, transaction, commitment or arrangement which is approved by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company, or (4) extensions or amendments of any existing employment agreement. For purposes hereof, any director who is also an officer of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall not be a disinterested director with respect to any such agreement, transaction, commitment or arrangement. "Affiliate" for purposes hereof means, with respect to any person or entity, another person or entity that, directly or indirectly, (1) has a 5% or more equity interest in that person or entity, (2) has 5% or more common ownership with that person or entity, (3) controls that person or entity, or (4) is under common control with that person or entity. "Control" or "Controls" for purposes hereof means that a person or entity has the power, directly or indirectly, to conduct or govern the policies of another person or entity. |
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FILING OF FORM 8-K. On or before the date which is four (4) Trading Days after the date of execution of this Agreement, the Company shall file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC describing the terms of the transaction contemplated by the Equity Line Transaction Documents in the form required by the 1934 Act, if such filing is required. |
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CORPORATE EXISTENCE. The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to preserve and continue the corporate existence of the Company. |
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NOTICE OF CERTAIN EVENTS AFFECTING REGISTRATION; SUSPENSION OF RIGHT TO MAKE A PUT. The Company shall promptly notify the Investor upon the occurrence of any of the following events in respect of a Registration Statement or related prospectus in respect of an offering of the Securities: (1) receipt of any request for additional information by the SEC or any other federal or state governmental authority during the period of effectiveness of the Registration Statement for amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or related prospectus; (2) the issuance by the SEC or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose; (3) receipt of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Securities for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or notice of any proceeding for such purpose; (4) the happening of any event that makes any statement made in such Registration Statement or related prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires the making of any changes in the Registration Statement, related prospectus or documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and that in the case of the related prospectus, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and (5) the Company's reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement would be appropriate, and the Company shall promptly make available to Investor any such supplement or amendment to the related prospectus. The Company shall not deliver to the Investor any Put Notice during the continuation of any of the foregoing events in this Section 5(K). |
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REIMBURSEMENT. If (I) the Investor becomes involved in any capacity in any action, proceeding or investigation brought by any shareholder of the Company, in connection with or as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Equity Line Transaction Documents, or if the Investor is impleaded in any such action, proceeding or investigation by any person (other than as a result of a breach of the Investor's representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement); or (II) the Investor becomes involved in any capacity in any action, proceeding or investigation brought by the SEC against or involving the Company (unless the Company is involved in the action, proceeding or investigation as a witness only) or in connection with or as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Equity Line Transaction Documents (other than as a result of a breach of the Investor's representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement), or if this Investor is impleaded in any such action, proceeding or investigation by any person, then in any such case, the Company will reimburse the Investor for its actual, reasonable legal and other expenses (including the cost of any investigation and preparation) incurred in connection therewith, as such expenses are incurred. In addition, other than with respect to any matter in which the Investor is a named party, the Company will pay to the Investor the charges, as reasonably determined by the Investor, for the time of any officers or employees of the Investor devoted to appearing and preparing to appear as witnesses, assisting in preparation for hearings, trials or pretrial matters, or otherwise with respect to inquiries, hearing, trials, and other proceedings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. The reimbursement obligations of the Company under this section shall be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have, shall extend upon the same terms and conditions to any affiliates of the Investor that are actually named in such action, proceeding or investigation, and partners, directors, agents, employees, attorneys, accountants, auditors and controlling persons (if any), as the case may be, of Investor and any such affiliate, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successors of the Company, the Investor and any such affiliate and any such person. However, in all events, if the Investor is found to be guilty of violations of the federal or state securities laws (or pleads "no contest" or other similar plea or settles an investigation or pleading without a specific finding of liability but is still subject to civil or criminal liability), the Company will have no responsibility to pay any of the Investor's fees and expenses regardless of whether or not the Company is or is also found to have liability. |
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TRANSFER AGENT. Upon effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and for so long as the Registration Statement is effective, the Company shall deliver instructions to its transfer agent to issue Shares to the Investor that are covered for resale by the Registration Statement free of restrictive legends. |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS. The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Investor that: (1) it is voluntarily entering into this Agreement of its own freewill, (2) it is not entering this Agreement under economic duress, (3) the terms of this Agreement are reasonable and fair to the Company, and (4) the Company has had independent legal counsel of its own choosing review this Agreement, advise the Company with respect to this Agreement, and represent the Company in connection with this Agreement. |
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CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO SELL. The obligation hereunder of the Company to issue and sell the Securities to the Investor is further subject to the satisfaction, at or before each Closing Date, of each of the following conditions set forth below. These conditions are for the Company's sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion. |
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The Investor shall have executed this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and delivered the same to the Company. |
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The Investor shall have delivered to the Company the Purchase Price for the Securities being purchased by the Investor between the end of the Pricing Period and the Closing Date via a Put Settlement Sheet (hereto attached as Exhibit D). Immediately after receipt of confirmation of delivery of such Securities to the Investor, the Investor, by wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to the wire instructions provided by the Company, will disburse the funds constituting the Purchase Amount. |
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The representations and warranties of the Investor shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the applicable Closing Date as though made at that time and the Investor shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Equity Line Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Investor on or before such Closing Date. |
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No statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. |
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FURTHER CONDITIONS OF THE INVESTOR'S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE. The obligation of the Investor hereunder to purchase Shares is subject to the satisfaction, on or before each Closing Date, of each of the following conditions set forth below. |
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The Company shall have executed the Equity Line Transaction Documents and Commitment Shares and delivered the same to the Investor. |
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The Common Stock shall be authorized for quotation on the Principal Market and trading in the Common Stock shall not have been suspended by the Principal Market or the SEC, at any time beginning on the date hereof and through and including the respective Closing Date (excluding suspensions of not more than one (1) Trading Day resulting from business announcements by the Company, provided that such suspensions occur prior to the Company's delivery of the Put Notice related to such Closing). |
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The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the applicable Closing Date as though made at that time and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Equity Line Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company on or before such Closing Date. The Investor may request an update as of such Closing Date regarding the representation contained in Section 4(C) above. |
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The Company shall have executed and delivered to the Investor the certificates representing, or have executed electronic book-entry transfer of, the Securities (in such denominations as the Investor shall request) being purchased by the Investor at such Closing. |
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The Board of Directors of the Company shall have adopted resolutions consistent with Section 4(B)(2) above (the "Resolutions") and such Resolutions shall not have been amended or rescinded prior to such Closing Date. |
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No statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. |
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The Registration Statement shall be effective on each Closing Date and no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration statement shall be in effect or to the Company's knowledge shall be pending or threatened. Furthermore, on each Closing Date (1) neither the Company nor the Investor shall have received notice that the SEC has issued or intends to issue a stop order with respect to such Registration Statement or that the SEC otherwise has suspended or withdrawn the effectiveness of such Registration Statement, either temporarily or permanently, or intends or has threatened to do so (unless the SEC's concerns have been addressed and Investor is reasonably satisfied that the SEC no longer is considering or intends to take such action), and (2) no other suspension of the use or withdrawal of the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or related prospectus shall exist. |
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At the time of each Closing, the Registration Statement (including information or documents incorporated by reference therein) and any amendments or supplements thereto shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or which would require public disclosure or an update supplement to the prospectus. |
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If applicable, the shareholders of the Company shall have approved the issuance of any Shares in excess of the Maximum Common Stock Issuance in accordance with Section 2(H) or the Company shall have obtained appropriate approval pursuant to the requirements of British Columbia law and the Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. |
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The conditions to such Closing set forth in Section 2(E) shall have been satisfied on or before such Closing Date. |
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The Company shall have certified to the Investor the number of Shares of Common Stock outstanding when a Put Notice is given to the Investor. The Company's delivery of a Put Notice to the Investor constitutes the Company's certification of the reservation for issuance of the necessary number of shares of Common Stock subject to a Put Notice. |
SECTION 8. |
TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate upon any of the following events: |
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when the Investor has purchased an aggregate of twenty-five million dollars $25,000,000 in the Common Stock of the Company pursuant to this Agreement; or, |
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on the date which is thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date; or, |
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upon written notice of the Company to the Investor. Any and all shares, or penalties, if any, due under this Agreement shall be immediately payable and due upon termination of this Agreement. |
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SUSPENSION. The Company's right to cause the Investor to purchase Shares pursuant to a Put Notice, and the Investor's obligation to purchase Shares under this Agreement shall be suspended upon any of the following events, and shall remain suspended until such event is rectified: |
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The trading of the Common Stock is suspended by the SEC, the Principal Market or FINRA for a period of two (2) consecutive Trading Days during the Open Period; or, |
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The Common Stock ceases to be registered under the 1934 Act or listed or traded on the Principal Market. Immediately upon the occurrence of one of the above-described events, the Company shall send written notice of such event to the Investor. |
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INDEMNIFICATION. In consideration of the parties' mutual obligations set forth in the Transaction Documents, each of the parties (in such capacity, an "Indemnitor") shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the other and all of the other party's shareholders, officers, directors, employees, counsel, and direct or indirect investors and any of the foregoing person's agents or other representatives (including, without limitation, those retained in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) (collectively, the "Indemnitees") from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, fees, liabilities and damages, and reasonable expenses in connection therewith (irrespective of whether any such Indemnitee is a party to the action for which indemnification hereunder is sought), and including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements (the "Indemnified Liabilities"), incurred by any Indemnitee as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (A) any material misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Indemnitor in the Equity Line Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby; (B) any material breach of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Indemnitor contained in the Equity Line Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby; or (C) any cause of action, suit or claim brought or made against such Indemnitee by a third party and arising out of or resulting from the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Equity Line Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, except insofar as (Y) any such misrepresentation, breach or any untrue statement, alleged untrue statement, omission or alleged omission is made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished to Indemnitor which is specifically intended for use in the preparation of any such Registration Statement, preliminary prospectus, prospectus or amendments to the prospectus, (Z) any such Indemnified Liabilities resulted or arose from the breach by the Indemnitee party hereto of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of such Indemnitee contained in the Equity Line Transaction Documents or the negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct or bad faith of such Indemnitee. To the extent that the foregoing undertaking by the Indemnitor may be unenforceable for any reason, the Indemnitor shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities which is permissible under applicable law. The indemnity provisions contained herein shall be in addition to any cause of action or similar rights Indemnitor may have, and any liabilities the Indemnitor or the Indemnitees may be subject to. |
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SECTION 11. |
GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTES SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION. All disputes arising under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties to this agreement will submit all disputes arising under this agreement to arbitration in Boston, MA before a single arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitrator shall be selected by application of the rules of the AAA, or by mutual agreement of the parties, except that such arbitrator shall be an attorney admitted to practice law in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. No party to this Agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. No party to this agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the party from obtaining an injunction. |
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LEGAL EXPENSES; FEE SHARES AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. Except as otherwise set forth in the Equity Line Transaction Documents, each party shall pay the fees and expenses of its advisers, counsel, the accountants and other experts, if any, and all other expenses incurred by such party incident to the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. Any attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by either the Company or the Investor in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of any amendments to this Agreement or relating to the enforcement of the rights of any party, after the occurrence of any breach of the terms of this Agreement by another party or any default by another party in respect of the transactions contemplated hereunder, shall be paid on demand by the party which breached the Agreement and/or defaulted, as the case may be. The Company shall pay all stamp and other taxes and duties levied in connection with the issuance of any Securities. The Company has paid fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the preparation of the Equity Line Transaction Documents. If the Company is not DWAC eligible at the time of a Put Closing, there will be a $2,000 charge on each Closing Date to cover costs associated with, but not limited to: deposit costs, legal review fees and wire fees. If the Company is DWAC eligible at the time of a Put Closing, there will be a $500 charge on each Closing Date. |
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SECTION 12. |
COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party; provided that a facsimile signature shall be considered due execution and shall be binding upon the signatory thereto with the same force and effect as if the signature were an original signature. |
SECTION 13. |
HEADINGS; SINGULAR/PLURAL. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement. Whenever required by the context of this Agreement, the singular shall include the plural and masculine shall include the feminine. |
SECTION 14. |
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. |
SECTION 15. |
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This Agreement is the FINAL AGREEMENT between the Company and the Investor with respect to the terms and conditions set forth herein, and, the terms of this Agreement may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous, or subsequent oral agreements of the Parties. No provision of this Agreement may be amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the Company and the Investor, and no provision hereof may be waived other than by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. The execution and delivery of the Equity Line Transaction Documents shall not alter the force and effect of any other agreements between the Parties, and the obligations under those agreements. |
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NOTICES. Any notices or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered (A) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (B) upon receipt, when sent by facsimile or email with the signed document attached in PDF format (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); or (C) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses and facsimile numbers for such communications shall be: |
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ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
Suite 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
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Telephone: 604 336-0881
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Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP
50 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 301-4700
Each party shall provide five (5) days prior written notice to the other party
of any change in address or facsimile number.
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NO ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement and any rights, agreements or obligations hereunder may not be assigned, by operation of law, merger or otherwise, and any purported assignment by a party without prior written consent of the other party will be null and void and not binding on such other party. Subject to the preceding sentence, all of the terms, agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of and are enforceable by, the parties and their respective successors and assigns. |
SECTION 18. |
NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person, except that the Company acknowledges that the rights of the Investor may be enforced by its general partner. |
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SURVIVAL. The indemnification provisions set forth in Section 11, shall survive each of the Closings and the termination of this Agreement. |
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PUBLICITY. The Company and the Investor shall consult with each other in issuing any press releases or otherwise making public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and no party shall issue any such press release or otherwise make any such public statement without the prior consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that no prior consent shall be required if such disclosure is required by law, in which such case the disclosing party shall provide the other party with prior notice of such public statement. The Investor acknowledges that this Agreement and all or part of the Equity Line Transaction Documents may be deemed to be "material contracts" as that term is defined by Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-B, and that the Company may therefore be required to file such documents as exhibits to reports or registration statements filed under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act. The Investor acknowledges that this Agreement and all or part of the Equity Line Transaction Documents may be deemed to be "material contracts" as that term is defined by Subsection 1(1) of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure, and that the Company may therefore be required to file such documents as exhibits to reports or registration statements filed under the National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure. The Investor further agrees that the status of such documents and materials as material contracts shall be determined solely by the Company, in consultation with its counsel. |
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FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. |
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NO STRICT CONSTRUCTION. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party, as the parties mutually agree that each has had a full and fair opportunity to review this Agreement and seek the advice of counsel on it. |
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REMEDIES. The Investor shall have all rights and remedies set forth in this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and all rights and remedies which such holders have been granted at any time under any other agreement or contract and all of the rights which the Investor has by law. Any person having any rights under any provision of this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such rights specifically (without posting a bond or other security), to recover damages by reason of any default or breach of any provision of this Agreement, including the recovery of reasonable attorneys fees and costs, and to exercise all other rights granted by law. |
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PAYMENT SET ASIDE. To the extent that the Company makes a payment or payments to the Investor hereunder or under the Registration Rights Agreement or the Investor enforces or exercises its rights hereunder or thereunder, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or exercise or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, recovered from, disgorged by or are required to be refunded, repaid or otherwise restored to the Company, a trustee, receiver or any other person under any law (including, without limitation, any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause of action), then to the extent of any such restoration the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred. |
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PRICING OF COMMON STOCK. For purposes of this Agreement, the VWAP of the Common Stock shall be as reported on a direct feed service. |
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NON-DISCLOSURE OF NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION. |
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The Company shall not disclose non-public information concerning the Company to the Investor, its advisors, or its representatives. |
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Nothing herein shall require the Company to disclose non-public information to the Investor or its advisors or representatives, provided, however, that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company will, as hereinabove provided, immediately notify the advisors and representatives of the Investor and, if any, underwriters, of any event or the existence of any circumstance (without any obligation to disclose the specific event or circumstance) of which it becomes aware, constituting non-public information (whether or not requested of the Company specifically or generally during the course of due diligence by such persons or entities), which, if not disclosed in the prospectus included in the Registration Statement would cause such prospectus to include a material misstatement or to omit a material fact required to be stated therein in order to make the statements, therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. Nothing contained in this Section 29 shall be construed to mean that such persons or entities other than the Investor (without the written consent of the Investor prior to disclosure of such information) may not obtain non-public information in the course of conducting due diligence in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and nothing herein shall prevent any such persons or entities from notifying the Company of their opinion that based on such due diligence by such persons or entities, that the Registration Statement contains an untrue statement of material fact or omits a material fact required to be stated in the Registration Statement or necessary to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. |
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SECTION 27. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree to the following: (A) the Investor makes no representations or covenants that it will not engage in trading in the securities of the Company, other than the Investor will not sell short any of the Company's common stock at any time during a Pricing Period; (B) the Company shall, by 8:30 a.m. Boston Time on the fourth Trading Day following the date hereof, file a current report on Form 8-K disclosing the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby and in the other Equity Line Transaction Documents; (C) the Company has not and shall not provide material non-public information to the Investor unless prior thereto the Investor shall have executed a written agreement regarding the confidentiality and use of such information; and (D) the Company understands and confirms that the Investor will be relying on the acknowledgements set forth in clauses (A) through (C) above if the Investor effects any transactions in the securities of the Company. |
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SIGNATURE PAGE OF INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
Your signature on this Signature Page evidences your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Investment Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.
The undersigned signatory hereby certifies that he has read and understands the Investment Agreement, and the representations made by the undersigned in this Investment Agreement are true and accurate, and agrees to be bound by its terms.
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A Registration Rights Agreement
[Reserved]
EXHIBIT C Put Notice
EXHIBIT D Put Settlement Sheet
EXHIBIT A
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
(Attached)
A-1
EXHIBIT B
[Reserved]
B-1
EXHIBIT C
FORM OF PUT NOTICE
Date: ______________
RE: Put Notice Number ______________
Dear Mr. Leighton:
This is to inform you that as of today, ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP. a British Columbia corporation (the "Company"), hereby elects to exercise its right pursuant to the Investment Agreement entered into with Dutchess Opportunity Fund II, LP ("Dutchess") to require Dutchess to purchase shares of its common stock. The Company hereby certifies that:
1. The undersigned is the duly elected ______________ of the Company.
2. There are no fundamental changes to the information set forth in the Registration Statement which would require the Company to file a post effective amendment to the Registration Statement.
3. The Company has performed in all material respects all covenants and agreements to be performed by the Company and has complied in all material respects with all obligations and conditions contained in this Agreement on or prior to the Put Notice Date, and shall continue to perform in all material respects all covenants and agreements to be performed by the Company through the applicable Put Date. All conditions to the delivery of this Put Notice are satisfied as of the date hereof.
4. The undersigned hereby represents, warrants and covenants that it has made all filings ("SEC Filings") required to be made by it pursuant to applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, all filings required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which include Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.). All SEC Filings and other public disclosures made by the Company, including, without limitation, all press releases, analysts meetings and calls, etc. (collectively, the "Public Disclosures"), have been reviewed and approved for release by the Company's attorneys and, if containing financial information, the Company's independent certified public accountants. None of the Company's Public Disclosures contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
5. The amount of this put is up to ______________ shares.
6. The Pricing Period runs from ______________ until ______________.
7. The Suspension Price is $______________.
8. The current number of shares issued and outstanding as of the Company are ______________:
9. The number of shares currently available for resale pursuant to the Registration Statement on Form F-1 for the Equity Line are: ______________.
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF PUT SETTLEMENT SHEET
Date: ______________
RE: ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
Dear ______________:
Pursuant to the Put given by ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP. to Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP on ______________ 20__, we are now submitting the amount of common shares for you to issue to Dutchess.
Please deliver __________ shares to Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP immediately and send via DWAC to the following account:
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Once these shares are received by us, we will have the funds wired to the Company.
Regards,
Douglas H. Leighton
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REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
Registration Rights Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated as of January 28, 2015, by and between Abattis Bioceuticals Corp., a corporation organized under the laws of British Columbia, Canada (the "Company"), and Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership (the "Investor").
Whereas, in connection with the Investment Agreement by and between the Company and the Investor of this date (the "Investment Agreement"), the Company has agreed to issue and sell to the Investor up to 180,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, no par value per share (the "Common Stock"), to be purchased pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Investment Agreement; and
Whereas, to induce the Investor to execute and deliver the Investment Agreement, the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, the "1933 Act"), and applicable state securities laws, with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Investment Agreement.
Now therefore, in consideration of the foregoing promises and the mutual covenants contained hereinafter and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Investor hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. |
DEFINITIONS. |
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Execution Date" means the date of this Agreement set forth above.
"Person" means a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a partnership, an organization, a business, an individual, a governmental or political subdivision thereof or a governmental agency.
"Principal Market" shall mean Canadian Securities Exchange, Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE Amex, the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the OTC Bulletin Board, whichever is the principal market on which the Common Stock of the Company is listed.
"Register," "Registered," and "Registration" refer to the Registration effected by preparing and filing one (1) or more Registration Statements in compliance with the 1933 Act, orpursuant to Rule 415 under the 1933 Act or any successor rule providing for offering securities on a continuous basis ("Rule 415"), and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such Registration Statement(s) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
"Registrable Securities" means (i) the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to the Investment Agreement, (ii) any shares of capital stock issued or issuable with respect to such shares of Common Stock, if any, as a result of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, exchange or similar event or otherwise, which have not been (x) included in the Registration Statement that has been declared effective by the SEC, or (y) sold under circumstances meeting all of the applicable conditions of Rule 144 (or any similar provision then in force) under the 1933 Act.
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"Registration Statement" means the registration statement or statements of the Company filed under the 1933 Act covering the Registrable Securities.
All capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning ascribed to them as in the Investment Agreement.
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REGISTRATION. |
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Subject to Section 3(g), the Company shall, within twenty-one (21) days after the date of this Agreement, file with the SEC the Registration Statement or Registration Statements (as is necessary) on Form F-1 (or, if such form is unavailable for such a registration, on such other form as is available for such registration), covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities, which Registration Statement(s) shall state that, in accordance with Rule 416 promulgated under the 1933 Act, such Registration Statement also covers such indeterminate number of additional shares of Common Stock as may become issuable upon stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions. The Company shall initially register for resale 180,000,000 shares of Common Stock, except to the extent that the SEC requires the share amount to be reduced as a condition of effectiveness. |
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The Company agrees not to include any other securities in the Registration Statement covering the Registrable Securities without the Investor's prior written consent which the Investor may withhold in its sole discretion. Furthermore, the Company agrees that it will not file any other Registration Statement for other securities, until thirty calendar days after the Registration Statement for the Registrable Securities is declared effective by the SEC. |
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RELATED OBLIGATIONS. |
At such time as the Company is obligated to prepare and file the Registration Statement with the SEC pursuant to Section 2(a), the Company shall have the following obligations with respect to the Registration Statement:
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The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement relating to the Registrable Securities to become effective within ninety (90) days after the date that the Registration Statement is filed and shall keep such Registration Statement effective until the earlier to occur of the date on which (A) the Investor shall have sold all the Registrable Securities; or (B) the Company has no right to sell any additional shares of Common Stock under the Investment Agreement (the "Registration Period"). The Registration Statement (including any amendments or supplements thereto and prospectuses contained therein) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to respond to all SEC comments within ten (10) business days from receipt of such comments by the Company. The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement relating to the Registrable Securities to become effective no later than five (5) business days after notice from the SEC that the Registration Statement may be declared effective. The Investor agrees to provide all information which it is required by law to provide to the Company, including the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities, and the Company's obligations set forth above shall be conditioned on the receipt of such information. |
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The Company shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to the Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection with such Registration Statement, which prospectus is to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the 1933 Act, as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective during the Registration Period, and, during such period, comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities of the Company covered by such Registration Statement until such time as all of such Registrable Securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the Investor thereof as set forth in such Registration Statement. In the event the number of shares of Common Stock covered by the Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement is at any time insufficient to cover all of the Registrable Securities, the Company shall amend such Registration Statement, or file a new Registration Statement (on the short form available therefor, if applicable), or both, so as to cover all of the Registrable Securities, in each case, as soon as practicable, but in any event within fifty (50) calendar days after the necessity therefor arises (based on the then Purchase Price of the Common Stock and other relevant factors on which the Company reasonably elects to rely), assuming the Company has sufficient authorized shares at that time, and if it does not, within fifty (50) calendar days after such shares are authorized. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such amendment and/or new Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable following the filing thereof. |
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The Company shall make available to the Investor whose Registrable Securities are included in any Registration Statement and its legal counsel without charge (i) if requested by the Investor, promptly after the same is prepared and filed with the SEC at least one (1) copy of such Registration Statement and any amendment(s) thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits, the prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary prospectus) and, with regards to such Registration Statement(s), any correspondence by or on behalf of the Company to the SEC or the staff of the SEC and any correspondence from the SEC or the staff of the SEC to the Company or its representatives; and (ii) upon the effectiveness of any Registration Statement, the Company shall make available copies of the prospectus, via EDGAR, included in such Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto. |
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The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) register and qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such other securities or "blue sky" laws of such states in the United States as the Investor reasonably requests; (ii) prepare and file in those jurisdictions, such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registrations and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain the effectiveness thereof during the Registration Period; (iii) take such other actions as may be necessary to maintain such registrations and qualifications in effect at all times during the Registration Period, and (iv) take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to qualify the Registrable Securities for sale in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (x) qualify to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this Section 3(d), or (y) subject itself to general taxation in any such jurisdiction. The Company shall promptly notify the Investor who holds Registrable Securities of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the registration or qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale under the securities or "blue sky" laws of any jurisdiction in the United States or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose. |
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As promptly as practicable after becoming aware of such event, the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading ("Registration Default") and use all diligent efforts to promptly prepare a supplement or amendment to such Registration Statement and take any other necessary steps to cure the Registration Default (which, if such Registration Statement is on Form S-3, may consist of a document to be filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act (as defined below) and to be incorporated by reference in the prospectus) to correct such untrue statement or omission, and make available copies of such supplement or amendment to the Investor. The Company shall also promptly notify the Investor (i) when a prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and when the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment has become effective; (ii) of any request by the SEC for amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or related prospectus or related information, (iii) of the Company's reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement would be appropriate, (iv) in the event the Registration Statement is no longer effective, or (v) if the Registration Statement is stale as a result of the Company's failure to timely file its financials or otherwise. If a Registration Default occurs during the period commencing on the Put Notice Date and ending on the Closing Date, the Company acknowledges that its failure to cure such a Registration Default within ten (10) business days will cause the Investor to suffer damages in an amount that will be difficult to ascertain. |
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The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or other suspension of effectiveness of the Registration Statement, or the suspension of the qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction and, if such an order or suspension is issued, to obtain the withdrawal of such order or suspension at the earliest possible moment and to notify the Investor holding Registrable Securities being sold of the issuance of such order and the resolution thereof or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threat of any proceeding concerning the effectiveness of the Registration Statement. |
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The Company shall permit the Investor and one (1) legal counsel, designated by the Investor, to review and comment upon the Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto at least one (1) calendar day prior to their filing with the SEC. However, any postponement of a filing of a Registration Statement or any postponement of a request for acceleration or any postponement of the effective date or effectiveness of a Registration Statement by written request of the Investor (collectively, the "Investor's Delay") shall not act to trigger any penalty of any kind, or any cash amount due or any in-kind amount due the Investor from the Company under any and all agreements of any nature or kind between the Company and the Investor. The event(s) of an Investor's Delay shall act to suspend all obligations of any kind or nature of the Company under any and all agreements of any nature or kind between the Company and the Investor. |
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The Company shall hold in confidence and not make any disclosure of information concerning the Investor unless (i) disclosure of such information is necessary to comply with federal or state securities laws, (ii) the disclosure of such information is necessary to avoid or correct a misstatement or omission in any Registration Statement, (iii) the release of such information is ordered pursuant to a subpoena or other final, non-appealable order from a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction, (iv) such information has been made generally available to the public other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement or any other agreement, or (v) the Investor has consented to such disclosure. The Company agrees that it shall, upon learning that disclosure of such information concerning the Investor is sought in or by a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction or through other means, give prompt written notice to the Investor and allow the Investor, at the Investor's expense, to undertake appropriate action to prevent disclosure of, or to obtain a protective order covering such information. |
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The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain designation and quotation of all the Registrable Securities covered by any Registration Statement on the Principal Market. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligation under this Section 3(i). |
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The Company shall provide a transfer agent for all the Registrable Securities not later than the effective date of the first Registration Statement filed pursuant hereto. |
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If requested by the Investor, the Company shall (i) as soon as reasonably practical incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the Investor reasonably determines should be included therein relating to the sale and distribution of Registrable Securities, including, without limitation, information with respect to the offering of the Registrable Securities to be sold in such offering; (ii) make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as soon as reasonably possible after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; and (iii) supplement or make amendments to any Registration Statement if reasonably requested by the Investor. |
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The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities. |
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The Company shall otherwise use all commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC in connection with any registration hereunder. |
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Within one (1) business day after the Registration Statement which includes Registrable Securities is declared effective by the SEC, the Company shall deliver to the transfer agent for such Registrable Securities, with copies to the Investor, a written notification that such Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC. |
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At least five (5) calendar days prior to the first anticipated filing date of the Registration Statement the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the information the Company requires from the Investor for the Registration Statement. It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to complete the registration pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Registrable Securities and the Investor agrees to furnish to the Company that information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities and the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities as shall reasonably be required to effect the registration of the resale of such Registrable Securities and the Investor shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request. The Investor covenants and agrees that, in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities by it pursuant to the Registration Statement, it shall comply with the "Plan of Distribution" section of the then current prospectus relating to such Registration Statement. |
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The Investor, by its acceptance of the Registrable Securities, agrees to cooperate with the Company as reasonably requested by the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of any Registration Statement hereunder. |
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The Investor agrees that, upon receipt of written notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3(f) or the first sentence of Section 3(e), the Investor will immediately discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to any Registration Statement(s) covering the resale of such Registrable Securities until the Investor's receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section 3(f) or the first sentence of Section 3(e). |
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EXPENSES OF REGISTRATION. |
All reasonable expenses, other than underwriting discounts and commissions and other than as set forth in the Investment Agreement, incurred in connection with registrations including comments, filings or qualifications pursuant to Section 2 and Section 3, including, without limitation, all registration, listing and qualifications fees, printing and accounting fees, and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company shall be paid by the Company.
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INDEMNIFICATION. |
In the event any Registrable Securities are included in the Registration Statement under this Agreement:
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company, under this Agreement, will, and hereby does, indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Investor, the directors, officers, partners, employees, counsel, agents, representatives of, and each Person, if any, who controls, the Investor within the meaning of the 1933 Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act") (each, an "Indemnified Person"), against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, fines, penalties, charges, costs, attorneys' fees, amounts paid in settlement or expenses, joint or several (collectively, "Claims"), incurred in investigating, preparing or defending any action, claim, suit, inquiry, proceeding, investigation or appeal taken from the foregoing by or before any court or governmental, administrative or other regulatory agency, body or the SEC, whether pending or threatened, whether or not an indemnified party is or may be a party thereto ("Indemnified Damages"), to which any of them may become subject insofar as such Claims (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto or in any filing made in connection with the qualification of the offering under the securities or other "blue sky" laws of any jurisdiction in which the Investor has requested in writing that the Company register or qualify the Shares ("Blue Sky Filing"), or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the final prospectus for the offer of the Registrable Securities (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the SEC) or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, any other law, including, without limitation, any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder relating to the offer or sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement (the matters in the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii) being, collectively, "Violations"). Subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 6(c) the Company shall reimburse each Indemnified Person, promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any reasonable legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the indemnification agreement contained in this Section 6(a): (i) shall not apply to a Claim arising out of or based upon a Violation which is due to the inclusion in the Registration Statement of the information furnished to the Company by any Indemnified Person expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement or any such amendment thereof or supplement thereto; (ii) shall not be available to the extent such Claim is based on (A) a failure of the Investor to deliver or to cause to be delivered the prospectus made available by the Company; (B) the Indemnified Person's use of an incorrect prospectus despite being promptly advised in advance by the Company in writing not to use such incorrect prospectus; (C) the manner of sale of the Registrable Securities by the Investor or of the Investor's failure to register as a dealer under applicable securities laws; (D) any omission of the Investor to notify the Company of any material fact that should be stated in the Registration Statement or prospectus relating to the Investor or the manner of sale; and (E) any amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Person and shall survive the resale of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to the Registration Statement; and (iii) shall not be available to the extent the Claim arises out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Person. |
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In connection with any Registration Statement in which the Investor is participating, the Investor agrees to severally and jointly indemnify, hold harmless and defend, to the same extent and in the same manner as is set forth in Section 6(a), the Company, each of its directors, officers, employees, counsel, agents and representatives and each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party"), against any Claim or Indemnified Damages to which any of them may become subject, under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or otherwise, insofar as such Claim or Indemnified Damages arise out of or are based upon any Violation, in each case to the extent, and only to the extent, that such Violation is due to (i) the inclusion in the Registration Statement of the written information furnished to the Company by the Investor expressly for use in connection with such Registration Statement; (ii) a failure of the Investor to deliver or to cause to be delivered the prospectus made available by the Company or the Investor's use of an incorrect prospectus despite being timely advised by the Company in writing not to use such incorrect prospectus; (iii) the Investor's failure to register as a dealer under applicable securities laws; (iv) the Investor's gross negligence or willful misconduct; or (v) any omission of the Investor to notify the Company of any material fact that should be stated in the Registration Statement or prospectus relating to the Investor or the manner of sale; and, subject to Section 6(c), the Investor will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 6(b) and the agreement with respect to contribution contained in Section 7 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Investor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Indemnified Party and shall survive the resale of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to the Registration Statement. |
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Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section 6 of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding (including any governmental action or proceeding) involving a Claim, such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 6, deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof, and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying party and the Indemnified Person or the Indemnified Party, as the case may be; provided, however, that an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party, as the case may be, shall have the right to retain its own counsel with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party, the representation by counsel of the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The indemnifying party shall pay for only one (1) separate legal counsel for the Indemnified Persons or the Indemnified Parties, as applicable, and such counsel shall be selected by the Investor, if the Investor is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or the Company, if the Company is entitled to indemnification hereunder, as applicable. The Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person shall cooperate fully with the indemnifying party in connection with any negotiation or defense of any such action or Claim by the indemnifying party and shall furnish to the indemnifying party all information reasonably available to the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person which relates to such action or Claim. The indemnifying party shall keep the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action, claim or proceeding affected without its written consent; provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not unreasonably withhold, delay or condition its consent. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or other compromise which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person of a release from all liability in respect to such Claim. Following indemnification as provided for hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person with respect to all third parties, firms or corporations relating to the matter for which indemnification has been made. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section 6, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action. |
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The indemnity agreements contained herein shall be in addition to (i) any cause of action or similar right of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person against the indemnifying party or others, and (ii) any liabilities the indemnifying party may be subject to pursuant to the law. |
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CONTRIBUTION. |
To the extent any indemnification by an indemnifying party is prohibited or limited by law, the indemnifying party agrees to make the maximum contribution with respect to any amounts for which it would otherwise be liable under Section 6 to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, that: (i) no contribution shall be made under circumstances where the maker would not have been liable for indemnification under the fault standards set forth in Section 6; (ii) no seller of Registrable Securities guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any seller of Registrable Securities who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation; and (iii) contribution by any seller of Registrable Securities shall be limited in amount to the net amount of proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Registrable Securities.
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REPORTS UNDER THE 1934 ACT. |
With a view to making available to the Investor the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act or any other similar rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Investor to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration ("Rule 144"), provided that the Investor holds any Registrable Securities which are eligible for resale under Rule 144 and such information is necessary in order for the Investor to sell such Securities pursuant to Rule 144, the Company agrees to:
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make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144; |
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file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements (it being understood that nothing herein shall limit the Company's obligations under Section 5(c) of the Investment Agreement) and the filing of such reports and other documents is required for the applicable provisions of Rule 144; and |
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furnish to the Investor, promptly upon request, (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act applicable to the Company, (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company, and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit the Investor to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration. |
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NO ASSIGNMENT OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS. |
This Agreement and the rights, agreements or obligations hereunder may not be assigned, by operation of law, merger or otherwise, and without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, and any purported assignment by a party without prior written consent of the other party will be null and void and not binding on such other party. Subject to the preceding sentence, all of the terms, agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of and are enforceable by, the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
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AMENDMENT OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS. |
The provisions of this Agreement may be amended only with the written consent of the Company and the Investor.
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MISCELLANEOUS. |
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Any notices or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon receipt, when sent by facsimile or email with the signed document attached in PDF format (provided a confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); or (iii) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses and facsimile numbers for such communications shall be: |
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ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
Suite 1040 - 885 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3E8
Telephone: 604 336-0881
If to the Investor:
Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP
50 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 2
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 301-4700
Each party shall provide five (5) business days prior notice to the other party of any change in address, phone number, facsimile number ore-mail address.
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Failure of any party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof. |
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This Agreement and the Investment Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. There are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings, other than those set forth or referred to herein and therein. |
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This Agreement and the Investment Agreement supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. |
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The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof. Whenever required by the context of this Agreement, the singular shall include the plural and masculine shall include the feminine. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the parties, but rather as if all the parties had prepared the same. |
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This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a PDF format of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement. |
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Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. |
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In case any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be excessive in scope or otherwise invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be adjusted rather than voided, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent possible, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. |
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GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTES SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION. |
All disputes arising under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties to this agreement will submit all disputes arising under this agreement to arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts before a single arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitrator shall be selected by application of the rules of the AAA, or by mutual agreement of the parties, except that such arbitrator shall be an attorney admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. No party to this agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the party from obtaining an injunction.
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SIGNATURE PAGE OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
Your signature on this Signature Page evidences your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Investment Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.
The undersigned signatory hereby certifies that he has read and understands the Registration Rights Agreement, and the representations made by the undersigned in this Registration Rights Agreement are true and accurate, and agrees to be bound by its terms.
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AMENDING REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDING REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated for reference April 1, 2015.
BETWEEN:
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP., a British Columbia corporation having an office at Suite 1040, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E8.
(the "Company")
OF THE FIRST PART
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Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership having an office at Suite 2, 50 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
(the "Investor").
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
A. | On January 28, 2015, the Company and the Investor entered into an Investment Agreement (the "Agreement") whereby the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Investor up to 180,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, no par value per share (the "Common Stock"), to be purchased pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Investment Agreement. |
B. | Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of the Investment Agreement, the parties entered into a Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act"). |
C. | The parties have agreed to amend the Registration Rights Agreement to extend the term under which the Company is required to file with the SEC a registration statement. |
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration and upon the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. | Section 2. Registration, sub-section (a) is replaced with the following paragraph: |
"Subject to Section 3(g), the Company shall, within thirty (30) days after the date of the Amending Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2015, file with the SEC the Registration Statement or Registration Statements (as is necessary) on Form F-1 (or, if such form is unavailable for such a registration, on such other form as is available for such registration), covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities, which Registration Statement(s) shall state that, in accordance with Rule 416 promulgated under the 1933 Act, such Registration Statement also covers such indeterminate number of additional shares of Common Stock as may become issuable upon stock splits, stock dividends or
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similar transactions. The Company shall initially register for resale 180,000,000 shares of Common Stock, except to the extent that the SEC requires the share amount to be reduced as a condition of effectiveness."
2. | The Agreement remains in full force and effect except as expressly amended by this Amending Registration Rights Agreement. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Amending Registration Rights Agreement has been executed as of the day and year first above written.
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ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION
(the "Company")
2012 STOCK OPTION PLAN
(the "Plan")
Dated for Reference June 18, 2012
ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
Purpose
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The purpose of this Plan will be to advance the interests of the Company by encouraging equity participation in the Company through the acquisition of common shares of the Company. It is the intention of the Company that this Plan will at all times be in compliance with the Exchange Policies (as defined below) and the Regulatory Policies (as defined below) and any inconsistencies between this Plan and the Exchange Policies and the Regulatory Policies, whether due to inadvertence or changes in the Exchange Policies or the Regulatory Policies, will be resolved in favour of the Exchange Policies or the Regulatory Policies. |
Definitions
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In this Plan: |
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Associate" has the meaning assigned by section 2.22 of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus and Registration Exemptions."
Board" means the board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof duly empowered or authorized to grant options under this Plan."
Company" means Abattis Biologix Corporation and includes, unless the context otherwise requires, all of its Related Entities and successors according to law."
Consultant" means, for the Company, a Person, other than an Employee, Executive Officer, or Director of the Company or of a Related Entity of the Company, that:
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provides the services under a written contract with the Company or a Related Entity of the Company; |
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spends or will spend a significant amount of time and attention on the affairs and business of the Company or a Related Entity of the Company; and |
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if required by Exchange Policies, has a relationship with the Company or a Related Entity of the Company that enables the individual to be knowledgeable about the business and affairs of the Company, |
and includes, for an individual consultant, a corporation of which the individual consultant is an Employee or shareholder, and a partnership of which the individual consultant is an Employee or partner.
"Director" means a member of the Board or an individual who performs similar functions for the Company.
"Disinterested Shareholder Approval" means approval by the majority of the votes cast by all Shareholders of the Company at a Shareholders' meeting excluding votes attaching to Shares beneficially owned by (i) Insiders to whom Options may be granted under this Plan; and (ii) any Associates of such Insiders.
"Distribution" has the meaning assigned to it in the Securities Act.
"Effective Date" for an Option means the date of grant of the Option by the Board.
"Employee" means:
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an individual who is considered an employee under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (i.e., for whom income tax, employment insurance and CPP deductions must be made at source); |
(b) | an individual who works full-time for the applicable company or its subsidiary providing services normally provided by an employee and who is subject to the same control and direction by the applicable company over the details and methods of work as an employee of the applicable company, but for whom income tax deductions are not made at source; or |
(c) | an individual who works for the applicable company or its subsidiary on a continuing and regular basis for a minimum amount of time per week providing services normally provided by an employee and who is subject to the same control and direction by the applicable company over the details and methods of work as an employee of the applicable company, but for whom income tax deductions need not be made at source. |
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Exchange" means any stock exchange in Canada on which the Company's common shares are listed."Exchange Policies" means the rules and policies of an Exchange as amended from time to time.
"Executive Officer" means an individual who is:
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a vice-president of the Company in charge of a principal business unit, division or function including sales, finance or production; or |
(c) | performing a policy-making function in respect of the Company. |
"Exercise Price" means the amount payable per Optioned Share on the exercise of an Option, as specified in the Option Commitment relating to such Option.
"Expiry Date" means the day on which an Option lapses as specified in the Option Commitment relating to such Option or in accordance with the terms of this Plan.
"Holding Entity" means a Person that is controlled by an individual.
"Insider" means Directors or Executive Officers of the Company or a Related Entity of the Company or a Person that beneficially owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than 10% of the Outstanding Shares.
"Investor Relations Activities" has the meaning assigned by applicable Exchange Policies.
"Listed Shares" means the number of Outstanding Shares of the Company that have been accepted for listing on an Exchange, but excluding dilutive securities not yet converted into Listed Shares.
"Option
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Option Commitment" means the notice of grant of an Option delivered by the Company to a Service Provider and substantially in the form of Schedule "A" (as to an Option without vesting provisions) or Schedule "B" (as to an Option with vesting provisions, where permitted under Exchange Policies) attached hereto."
Optioned Shares" means Shares that may be issued in the future to an Optionee upon the exercise of an Option."
Optionee" means the recipient of an Option granted under this Plan."
Outstanding Shares" means at the relevant time, the number of issued and outstanding Shares of the Company from time to time."
Person" means an individual or a corporation, incorporated association or organization, body corporate, partnership, trust, association or other entity other than an individual."
Permitted Assign" means, for a Person that is an Employee, Executive Officer, Director or Consultant of the Company or of a Related Entity of the Company:
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(b) | a Holding Entity of the Person; |
(c) | a RRSP, RRIF or TFSA of the Person; |
(d) | a spouse of the Person; |
(e) | a trustee, custodian, or administrator acting on behalf of, or for the benefit of the spouse of the Person; |
(f) | a Holding Entity of the spouse of the Person; or |
(g) | a RRSP, RRIF or TFSA of the spouse of the Person. |
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Plan" means this stock option plan, the terms of which are set out herein or as may be amended."
Regulatory Approval" means the approval of the applicable Exchange and any other securities regulatory authority that may have lawful jurisdiction over this Plan and any Options granted under this Plan."
Regulatory Policies" means the rules and policies of any securities regulatory authority, other than the Exchange, that may have lawful jurisdiction over this Plan and any Options granted under this Plan."
Related Entity" means, for a corporation, a Person that controls or is controlled by the corporation or that is controlled by the same Person that controls the corporation;"
Related Person" means, for a corporation:(a) | a Director or Executive Officer of the corporation or of a Related Entity of the corporation; |
(b) | an Associate of a Director or Executive Officer of the corporation or of a Related Entity of the corporation; or |
(c) | a Permitted Assign of a Director or Executive Officer of the corporation or of a Related Entity of the corporation. |
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Securities Act" means the Securities Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.418, as amended from time to time."
Service Provider" means a Person who is a bona fide:(a) | Director, Executive Officer, Employee, or Consultant of the Company; |
(b) | Director, Executive Officer, Employee, or Consultant of a Related Entity of the Company; or |
(c) | Permitted Assign of a Person referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). |
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Shares" means the common shares of the Company.
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ARTICLE 2
SHARE OPTION PLAN
Establishment of the Plan
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There is hereby established this Plan to recognize contributions made by Service Providers and to create an incentive for their continuing assistance to the Company and its Related Entities. |
Shares Issuable under the Plan
2.2 | Subject to Exchange Policies and Regulatory Policies, the aggregate number of Optioned Shares that may be issuable pursuant to Options granted under this Plan will not exceed 10% of the number of issued Shares of the Company at the time of the granting of Options under the Plan. |
Eligibility
2.3 | Options to purchase Optioned Shares may be granted under this Plan to Service Providers from time to time by the Board. A Service Provider that is a corporate entity will be required to undertake in writing not to effect or permit any transfer of ownership or option of any of its shares, nor issue more of its shares (so as to indirectly transfer the benefits of an Option), as long as such Option remains outstanding, unless the written permission of the Company and the Exchange, if required under Exchange Policies, is first obtained. |
Options Granted Under the Plan
2.4 | All Options granted under this Plan will be evidenced by an Option Commitment substantially in the forms attached hereto as Schedule "A" (in the case of non-vesting Options) or Schedule "B" (in the case of vesting Options where permitted under Exchange Policies), showing the number of Optioned Shares, the term of the Option, the Exercise Price and a reference to vesting terms, if any. |
2.5 | Subject to specific variations approved by the Board, all terms and conditions set out in this Plan will be deemed to be incorporated into and form part of an Option Commitment made hereunder. |
Limitations on Issue
2.6 | Subject to section 3.4, the following restrictions on the grant of Options are applicable under this Plan: |
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no more than 5% of the Outstanding Shares of the Company, calculated at the date the Option is granted, may be granted to any one Optionee in any 12 month period (unless Disinterested Shareholder Approval is obtained if permitted under Exchange Policies and Regulatory Policies); |
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no more than an aggregate of 1% of the Outstanding Shares of the Company, calculated at the date the Option is granted, may be granted to all Employees conducting Investor Relations Activities in any 12 month period (which percentage interest may be increased from an aggregate of 1% to an aggregate of 2% if permitted under Exchange Policies and Regulatory Policies); |
(c) | where required by Exchange Policies, no more than 2% of the Outstanding Shares of the Company, calculated at the date the Option is granted, may be granted to any one Consultant in any 12 month period; and |
(d) | no Options can be granted under this Plan unless such grant complies with applicable Exchange Policies and Regulatory Policies. |
Options Not Exercised
2.7 | In the event an Option granted under this Plan expires unexercised or is terminated by reason of dismissal of the Optionee for cause or is otherwise lawfully cancelled prior to exercise of the Option, the Optioned Shares that were issuable thereunder will not be returned to the Plan and will not be eligible for re-issue. |
Powers of the Board
2.8 | The Board will be responsible for the general administration of this Plan and the proper execution of its provisions, the interpretation of this Plan and the determination of all questions arising hereunder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board has the power to: |
(a) | allot Shares for issuance in connection with the exercise of Options; |
(b) | grant Options under this Plan; |
(c) | subject to Regulatory Approval if required, amend, suspend, terminate or discontinue this Plan, or revoke or alter any action taken in connection therewith, except that no general amendment or suspension of this Plan will, without the written consent of all Optionees, alter or impair any Option previously granted under this Plan unless as a result of a change in Exchange Policies; |
(d) | delegate all or such portion of its powers under this Plan as it may determine to one or more committees of the Board, either indefinitely or for such period of time as it may specify, and thereafter each such committee may exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Board in respect of this Plan so delegated to the same extent as the Board is hereby authorized so to do; and |
(e) | may in its sole discretion amend this Plan (except for previously granted and outstanding Options) to reduce the benefits that may be granted to Service Providers (before a particular Option is granted) subject to the other terms of this Plan. |
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ARTICLE 3
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS
Exercise Price
3.1 | The Exercise Price of an Option will be set by the Board at the time such Option is granted under this Plan and cannot be less than the closing market price of the Listed Shares on the trading day immediately prior to the date of grant of the Option less any allowable discounts that may be permitted under applicable Exchange Policies. |
Term of Option
3.2 | An Option can be exercisable for a maximum of ten (10) years from the Effective Date. |
3.3 | Subject to section 3.2, the term of an Option will be set by the Board at the time such Option is granted under this Plan. |
Option Amendments
3.4 | Where required by Exchange Policies, the Company will be required to obtain Disinterested Shareholder Approval prior to any reduction in the Exercise Price of an Option previously granted to an Insider. All other terms of an Option may only be amended in compliance with applicable Exchange Policies in effect at the time of the proposed amendment. |
Vesting of Options
3.5 | Subject to section 3.6, vesting of Options will be at the discretion of the Board and will generally be subject to: |
(a) | subject to subsection 3.5(b), the Service Provider remaining employed by or continuing to provide services to the Company or any of its Related Entities, as well as, at the discretion of the Board, achieving certain milestones which may be defined by the Board from time to time or receiving a satisfactory performance review by the Company or its Related Entities during the vesting period; or |
(b) | in the case of a Director, remaining as a Director of the Company or any of its Related Entities during the vesting period. |
3.6 | Options may not be granted with vesting provisions if vesting is prohibited under applicable Exchange Policies. |
3.7 | Options granted to Consultants conducting Investor Relations Activities will vest: |
(a) | over a period of not less than 12 months as to 25% on the date that is three months from the date of grant, and a further 25% on each successive date that is three months from the date of the previous vesting; or |
(b) | such longer vesting period as the Board may determine. |
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Optionee Ceasing to be a Service Provider
3.8 | The Option will expire immediately at such time as and no Option may be exercised after the Service Provider has left his or her employment/office or has been advised that his or her services are no longer required or that his or her service contract has expired, except as follows: |
(a) | in the case of the death of an Optionee, any vested Options held by him or her at the date of death will become exercisable by the Optionee's lawful personal representatives, heirs or executors until the earlier of one year after the date of death of such Optionee and the Expiry Date otherwise applicable to such Options; |
(b) | Options granted to an Optionee, may be exercised in whole or in part by the Optionee until the earlier of 30 days from the date the Optionee ceases to be employed with or provide services to the Company and the Expiry Date otherwise applicable to such Options, but only to the extent that such Options are vested at the date the Optionee ceases to be so employed or provide services to the Company; and |
(c) | in the case of an Optionee being dismissed from employment or service for cause, such Optionee's Options, whether or not vested at the date of dismissal, will immediately terminate without right to exercise same. |
Non-Assignable
3.9 | Subject to subsection 3.7(a), all Options will be exercisable only by the Optionee to whom they are granted and will not be assignable or transferable. |
Adjustment of the Number of Optioned Shares
3.10 | The number of Shares subject to an Option will be subject to adjustment in the event and in the manner following: |
(a) | in the event of a subdivision of Shares as constituted on the date of this Plan, at any time while an Option is in effect, into a greater number of Shares, the Company will thereafter deliver at the time of purchase of Optioned Shares, in addition to the number of Optioned Shares in respect of which the right to purchase is then being exercised, such additional number of Shares as result from the subdivision without an Optionee making any additional payment or giving any other consideration therefore; |
(b) | in the event of a consolidation of the Shares as constituted on the date of this Plan, at any time while an Option is in effect, into a lesser number of Shares, the Company will thereafter deliver and an Optionee will accept, at the time of purchase of Optioned Shares, in lieu of the number of Optioned Shares in respect of which the right to purchase is then being exercised, the lesser number of Shares as result from the consolidation; |
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(c) | in the event of any change of the Shares as constituted on the date of this Plan, at any time while an Option is in effect, the Company will thereafter deliver at the time of purchase of Optioned Shares the number of shares of the appropriate class resulting from the said change as an Optionee would have been entitled to receive in respect of the number of Shares so purchased had the right to purchase been exercised before such change; |
(d) | in the event of a capital reorganization, reclassification or change of outstanding equity shares (other than a change in the par value thereof) of the Company, a consolidation, merger or amalgamation of the Company with or into any other company or a sale of the property of the Company as or substantially as an entirety at any time while an Option is in effect, an Optionee will thereafter have the right to purchase and receive, in lieu of the Optioned Shares immediately theretofore purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of the Option, the kind and amount of shares and other securities and property receivable upon such capital reorganization, reclassification, change, consolidation, merger, amalgamation or sale which the holder of a number of Shares equal to the number of Optioned Shares immediately theretofore purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of the Option would have received as a result thereof. The subdivision or consolidation of Shares at any time outstanding (whether with or without par value) will not be deemed to be a capital reorganization or a reclassification of the capital of the Company for the purposes of this subsection 3.9(d); |
(e) | an adjustment will take effect at the time of the event giving rise to the adjustment and the adjustments provided for in this section 3.9 are cumulative; |
(f) | the Company will not be required to issue fractional shares in satisfaction of its obligations under this Plan. Any fractional interest in a Share that would, except for the provisions of this subsection 3.9(f), be deliverable upon the exercise of an Option will be cancelled and will not be deliverable by the Company and no payment will be made in lieu thereof; and |
(g) | if any questions arise at any time with respect to the Exercise Price or number of Optioned Shares deliverable upon exercise of an Option in any of the events set out in this section 3.9, such questions will be conclusively determined by the Company's auditors, or, if they decline to so act, any other firm of Chartered Accountants in Vancouver, British Columbia (or in the city of the Company's principal executive office) that the Company may designate and who will have access to all appropriate records and such determination will be binding upon the Company and all Optionees. |
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ARTICLE 4
COMMITMENT AND EXERCISE PROCEDURES
Option Commitment
4.1 | Upon grant of an Option pursuant to this Plan, an authorized Director or Executive Officer of the Company will deliver to the Optionee an Option Commitment detailing the terms of such Options and upon such delivery the Optionee will be subject to this Plan and have the right to purchase the Optioned Shares at the Exercise Price set out in such Option Commitment, subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan. |
Manner of Exercise
4.2 | An Optionee who wishes to exercise his or her Options may do so by delivering to the Company: |
(a) | a written notice specifying the number of Optioned Shares being acquired pursuant to the Option; and |
(b) | cash or a certified cheque payable to the Company for the aggregate Exercise Price for the Optioned Shares being acquired. |
Delivery of Certificate and Hold Periods
4.3 | As soon as practicable after receipt of the notice of exercise described in section 4.2 and payment in full for the Optioned Shares being acquired, the Company will direct its transfer agent to issue a certificate to the Optionee for the appropriate number of Optioned Shares. Such certificate will bear a legend stipulating any resale restrictions required under applicable securities laws and Exchange Policies. |
Withholding
4.4 | As a condition of and prior to participation in the Plan, each Optionee authorizes the Company to withhold from any amount otherwise payable to him or her any amounts required by any taxing authority to be withheld for taxes of any kind as a consequence of his or her participation in the Plan. The Company will also have the right in its discretion to satisfy any such liability for withholding or other required deduction amounts by retaining or acquiring any Optioned Shares, or retaining any amount payable, which would otherwise be issued or delivered, provided or paid to an Optionee under the Plan. The Company may require an Optionee, as a condition to exercise of an Option to pay or reimburse the Company for any such withholding or other required deduction amounts related to the exercise of Options. |
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ARTICLE 5
GENERAL
Employment and Services
5.1 | Nothing contained in this Plan will confer upon or imply in favour of any Optionee any right with respect to office, employment or provision of services with the Company, or interfere in any way with the right of the Company to lawfully terminate the Optionee's office, employment or service at any time pursuant to the arrangements pertaining to same. Participation in this Plan by an Optionee will be voluntary. |
No Representation or Warranty
5.2 | The Company makes no representation or warranty as to the future market value of Optioned Shares issued in accordance with the provisions of this Plan or to the effect of the Income Tax Act (Canada) or any other taxing statute governing the Options or the Optioned Shares issuable thereunder or the tax consequences to an Optionee. Compliance with applicable securities laws as to the disclosure and resale obligations of each Optionee is the responsibility of such Optionee and not the Company. |
Interpretation
5.3 | This Plan will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. |
Amendment of this Plan
5.4 | The Board reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to at any time amend, modify or terminate this Plan with respect to all Optioned Shares in respect of Options which have not yet been granted hereunder. Any amendment to any provision of this Plan will be subject to any necessary Regulatory Approvals. |
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SCHEDULE "A"
ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION
STOCK OPTION PLAN DATED JUNE 18, 2012
OPTION COMMITMENT
[No Vesting Provision]
Notice is hereby given that, effective this ______ day of , 20__ (the "Effective Date"), ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION (the "Company") has granted to (the "Service Provider") an Option to acquire Shares (the "Optioned Shares") until 4:30 p.m. (Vancouver Time) on the ____ day of , 20__ (the "Expiry Date") at an exercise price (the "Exercise Price") of $_____ per Optioned Share.
The grant of the Option evidenced hereby is made subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's Share Option Plan dated June 18, 2012, the terms and conditions of which are hereby incorporated.
To exercise your Option, you must deliver to the Company a written notice specifying the number of Optioned Shares you wish to acquire, together with cash or a certified cheque payable to the Company for the aggregate Exercise Price. A certificate for the Optioned Shares so acquired will be issued by the transfer agent as soon as practicable thereafter and will bear any necessary non-transferability legend from the date of this Option Commitment.
The Company and the Service Provider represent that the Service Provider under the terms and conditions of the Plan is a bona fide:
(a) | [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of the Company; |
(b) | [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of [RELATED ENTITY]; or |
(c) | [PERMITTED ASSIGN] of [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of [THE COMPANY/ RELATED ENTITY] ; |
entitled to receive Options under Exchange Policies.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER
By signature hereunder, [Service Provider] hereby acknowledges receipt of this Option Commitment and hereby consents to the Company's collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal information for the purposes of the Company's grant of the Option evidenced by this Option Commitment. [Service Provider] further acknowledges that, from time to time, the Company may be required to disclose such personal information to securities regulatory authorities and stock exchanges and, by providing such personal information to the Company, [Service Provider] hereby expressly consents to such disclosure.
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SCHEDULE "B"
ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION
STOCK OPTION PLAN DATED JUNE 18, 2012
OPTION COMMITMENT
[Vesting Provisions]
Notice is hereby given that, effective this ______ day of , 20__ (the "Effective Date"), ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION (the "Company") has granted to (the "Service Provider") an Option to acquire Shares (the "Optioned Shares") until 4:30 p.m. (Vancouver Time) on the ____ day of , 20__ (the "Expiry Date") at an exercise price (the "Exercise Price") of $_____ per Optioned Share.
The grant of the Option evidenced hereby is made subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's Share Option Plan dated June 18, 2012, the terms and conditions of which are hereby incorporated.
Optioned Shares will vest as follows:
To exercise your Option, you must deliver to the Company a written notice specifying the number of Optioned Shares you wish to acquire, together with cash or a certified cheque payable to the Company for the aggregate Exercise Price. A certificate for the Optioned Shares so acquired will be issued by the transfer agent as soon as practicable thereafter and will bear any necessary non-transferability legend from the date of this Option Commitment.
The Company and the Service Provider represent that the Service Provider under the terms and conditions of the Plan is a bona fide:
(a) | [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of the Company; |
(b) | [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of [RELATED ENTITY]; or |
(c) | [PERMITTED ASSIGN] of [DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ EMPLOYEE/ CONSULTANT] of [THE COMPANY/ RELATED ENTITY] ; |
entitled to receive Options under Exchange Policies.
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By signature hereunder, [Service Provider] hereby acknowledges receipt of this Option Commitment and hereby consents to the Company's collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal information for the purposes of the Company's grant of the Option evidenced by this Option Commitment. [Service Provider] further acknowledges that, from time to time, the Company may be required to disclose such personal information to securities regulatory authorities and stock exchanges and, by providing such personal information to the Company, [Service Provider] hereby expressly consents to such disclosure.
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION AND
TERENCE FEALEY
THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of March 2012.
AMONG:
ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia and having its registered office at 310 - 885 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1N5
(The "Company")
AND:
OF THE FIRST PART
TERENCE FEALEY, an individual having his residence at 610 Westbury Park Drive, Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A. 30067
("FEALEY")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
A. |
FEALEY provides consulting and research and development services to Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical/Consumer Package Goods companies; |
B. |
the Company wishes to retain FEALEY as Senior Industry Advisor and as acting Chief Innovation Officer on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. |
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the material promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the parties hereto covenant and agree each with the other as follows:
1. |
Engagement. The Company hereby engages FEALEY and FEALEY hereby accepts the engagement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. |
2. |
Term of Engagement. Subject to the provisions for termination as hereinafter provided, the term of engagement shall be for a period of 3 years commencing on the date first written above and ending on MARCH 1ST, 2015. This Agreement may be extended on such terms as mutually agreed between the parties, providing written notice of such terms are agreed to at least 5 days prior to the expiry of the then applicable term of this Agreement, otherwise subject to the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement will not expire except if terminated by FEALEY. |
3. |
Services. FEALEY agrees to provide such Advisory consulting services relating to the Company business as the Company may reasonably require on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. |
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3.1 | Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit FEALEY from providing services to any other company, firm, entity or individual, which do not materially conflict or interfere with the services to be provided by FEALEY under this Agreement. |
3.2 | It is understood that the amount of time and effort required by FEALEY shall be that amount of time required to sufficiently perform the needed duties. However, nothing contained in this Agreement shall require that FEALEY be required to put forth 100% of its time in tie services required under this Agreement. |
3.3 | General Covenants. FEALEY covenants and agrees that in performing the services described in Schedule "A" and any other such services as may be designated from tune to time by the Company, it will: |
i. | act with reasonable care, skill and diligence; |
ii. | act honestly; |
iii. | use his best endeavours to further the interests of the Company; |
iv. | act in accordance with relevant Canadian laws and regulations; |
v. | comply with high professional standards and integrity; and |
vi. | observe and conform to all commercially reasonable lawful orders and directions and instructions as from time to time shall be given to them. |
4. | Compensation |
4.1 | Stock Options. At the discretion of the Company, you may, from time to time, be granted options to purchase common shares of the Company under the terms as defined in the corporate option plan. Terms of any option granted to you including the number of shares, purchase price and term of the options will be communicated to yon upon granting of the option. On signing of this Agreement you will be granted, subject to Board approval, options to purchase common shares of the Company at a strike price to be set by the Board and subject to exchange approval. Options will expire five years from the date of grant. Should yon or the company terminate this Agreement, yon will have 90 days to exercise any options not already exercised. At the discretion of the Board of Directors additional grants of stock options may be provided to FEALEY from time to time in association with or independent of remuneration reviews, performm1ce bonuses, and assignment of additional responsibilities. |
4.2 | Monetary compensation. The Company will pay FEALEY a fee of $8,000, payable monthly in advance, upon presentment of an invoice and subject to change by mutual agreement. FEALEY agrees to assist the Company with cash flow and accrue fees to a minimum of $60,000 and a target of 25% of the $96,000 annual amount in cash and balance in stock FEALEY may agree to accrue the entire monthly fee at his discretion. |
4.3 | FEALEY shall be further be paid success bonuses from time to time based on reaching agreeable milestones set prior in mutual agreement between FEALEY and approved by the Board of Directors. |
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4.4 | Reimbursement for Expenses. Under this Agreement the Company shall reimburse FEALEY for reasonable traveling and other expenses inclusive of cellular telephone expenses, actually and properly incurred in connection with the performance of the prescribed duties and functions, such reimbursement to be made in accordance with, and subject to, the policies and/or Guidelines of the Company from time to time. For all such expenses FEALEY will be required to keep proper accounts and to furnish statements, receipts, vouchers and/or other supporting documents to the Company within 30 days after the date the expenses are incurred. |
5. | Independent Contractor. |
5.1 | FEALEY shall be an independent contractor and shall have responsibility for and control over the details and means of performing services as set forth in Schedule "A"; |
5.2 | FEALEY acknowledges that it shall not be entitled to any sickness pay, long service leave, holiday pay or other entitlement except the remuneration as set forth in paragraph 4 of this Agreement; |
5.3 | The Company is only interested in the results of the work carried out by FEALEY and not the manner in performance thereof and does not desire to direct or control the same. However, the work contemplated and the services rendered must meet the approval of the Company, as applicable, and shall be subject to the Company's, as applicable, general right of inspection. |
6. | Income Tax. FEALEY acknowledges that it will be solely responsible for paying income tax in respect to all amounts payable to FEALEY under this Agreement. |
7. | Termination of Engagement. |
7.1 | Termination with cause. The Company may terminate this agreement for cause providing FEALEY with 30 days notice. In this event the Company shall provide FEALEY with a payment equal to three (3) months additional momentary consideration as listed in 4.2, over and above the 30-day notice period. FEALEY may at any time during the Term of Engagement terminate this Agreement without cause, by providing 30 days written notice to the Company to which the Company shall have no further obligate past the notice period. Upon termination of this Agreement, any of the options that FEALEY would have been entitled to pursuant to Section 4 above, will expire and or be subject to 4.1 above. |
7.2 | Termination due to Change of Control. In the event of such termination by reason of change of control, the following. provisions shall apply: |
(i) | FEALEY shall be deemed to have been granted and available for immediate exercise any options, rights, or other entitlements issued by the Company or any affiliate of it for the purchase or acquisition of shares in the capital of the Company or any affiliate thereof, whether or not such options, rights, warrants or other entitlements may then be exercised, provided that any options, rights, warrants or other entitlements which are required to be exercised upon notice after being available to you, they shall be exercised within a period of not less than twelve months of the date of termination or shall lapse and be void and of no further force and effect; |
(ii) | FEALEY shall be entitled to receive a termination payment in the amount equal to l month of consideration as provide for under section 4.2. |
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(b) | Change in Control shall mean, for the purposes of this section, any one of the following: |
(i) | the acquisition or continuing ownership by any person or persons acting jointly or in concert, directly or indirectly, of common shares or of convertible securities which, when added to all of the securities of the Company at the time held by such person or persons, or persons associated or affiliated with such person or persons within the meaning of the Canada Business Corporations Act (collectively, the "Acquirers'"), and assuming the conversion, exchange or exercise of convertible securities beneficially owned by the Acquirers, results in the Acquirers beneficially owning shares that would, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, entitle the voters thereof for the first time to cast more than 60% of the votes attaching to all shares in the capital of the Employer that may be cast to elect directors; |
(ii) | the exercise of the voting power of all or any shares of the Company so as to cause or result in the election of a majority of directors of the Company who were not incumbent directors; |
(iii) | the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company's assets; or |
(iv) | an amalgamation, merger, arrangement or other business combination involving the Company that results in the security holders of the parties to the business combination other than the Company owning, directly or indirectly, shares of the continuing entity that entitle the holders thereof to cast more than 51% of the votes attaching to all shares in the capital of the continuing entity that may be cast to elect directors. |
(c) | A termination by reason of change of control shall mean a termination which occurs within the first anniversary of the event constituting the change of control and that is other than for Just Cause and conducted for the purposes of reorganization of the Company by reason of the change of control. |
7.3 | Death or disability. This Agreement shall forthwith terminate on the death or incapacity of FEALEY. |
8. | Property of the Company. FEALEY hereby acknowledges and agrees that all company property, including without limitation, all books, manuals, records, reports, notes contracts, lists, and other documents, proprietary information (as defined below), copies of any of the foregoing, and equipment furnished to or prepared by FEALEY in the course of or incidental to its engagement, including without limitation, records and any other material pertaining to the Company or its business, or belonging to the Company shall be promptly returned to the Company upon termination of the Term of Engagement. |
9. | Proprietary Information and Non-Competition |
Both parties undertake to keep confidential the terms and conditions of this Agreement, except for those disclosures required by law. Both parties undertake not to divulge to clients, partners, customers and business relations the terms of this agreement or Company Proprietary Information, unless such disclosure is otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing.
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Company Proprietary Information. "Company Proprietary Information" means information about the Company disclosed to FEALEY, alone or with others, in connection with his engagement by the Company, which is not generally known to the industry in which the Company is or may become engaged about the Company's products, processes, and services, including but not limited to, information relating to customers, sources of supply, personnel, sources of methods of financing, marketing, pricing, merchandising, interest rates or sales.
During the Term of Engagement, FEALEY shall inform the Company in writing and obtain approval oft he Company, on an ongoing basis, of the details of any other engagements or transactions, which would result in a conflict with the business of the Company.
10. | Assignment, Successor and Assigns |
FEALEY agrees that he will not assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, except to an officer of Abattis Biologix Corp. Any such purported assignment or transfer other than to Abattis Biologix Corp. shall be null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the consolidation of the Company with, or its merger into, any other corporation, or the sale by the Company of all or substantially all of its properties or assets, or the assignment by the Company of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder to any successor in interest or any affiliated company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, and shall not benefit any person or entity other than those enumerated above.
11. |
General Provisions |
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Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the parties at the address appearing in the introductory section of this Agreement, but each party may change that address by written notice in accordance with this section. Notice delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed communicated two days after the date of mailing. |
ii. | This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the engagement of FEALEY by the Company, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that engagement in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement, shall be valid or binding on either party. |
iii. | The parties hereto agree and warrant to use best efforts, due diligence, and to maintain full disclosure of all matters of1he business and conduct of the parties with respect to this Agreement. |
iv. | Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby. |
v. | The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right to power for all or any other times. |
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vi. | If any provision to this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. |
vii. | This Agreement shall be construed and in all respects governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable to British Columbia and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. |
viii. | The parties hereto agree to execute and to cause to be effected. such additional documents or matters as shall be required to fully and effectually achieve the intent hereof and to achieve matters collateral hereto including, but not limited to, necessary corporate resolutions, necessary regulatory filings, or such other matters required between the parties that are necessary to effect the intent of this Agreement and matters collateral. |
ix. | If any one or more of the provisions contained herein should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision shall not in any way be .affected of impaired thereby in any other jurisdiction, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. |
x. | This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile transmission with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts will be construed together and constitute one and the same agreement. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
ABATTIS BIOLOGIX CORPORATION per: /s/ Mike Withrow |
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED by TERENCE FEALEY in the presence of:
/s/ Terence Fealey Signature
Terence Fealey Name
610 Westbury Pk Dr Address
Marietta, CA 30067 Address
Consultant Occupation |
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/s/ Julianne Fealey Julianne Fealey
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED by TERENCE FEALEY in the presence of:
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SCHEDULE "A"
to the Consulting Agreement dated January 10th, 2012
between Abattis Biologix Corporation and FEALEY
FEALEY agrees to provide the services as set out below, and to perform such other duties as set out from time to time from the Company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Sr. Industry Advisor, FEALEY will assist the company in making decisions regarding its proprietary technologies. Specifically FEALEY will initially in concert with the VP R&D, lead the Company's developmental projects including the application of the Company's "FLU Antiviral Compound". Further, FEALEY, in concert with the VP R&D and CEO shall investigate and plan the corporate objective of the Nutraceuticals program. Also FEALEY will assist the Company in its overall corporate planning, collaborations, regulatory matters, Financial Capital raises and provide general advisory services.
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP.
AND GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC.
THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 6th day of January 2013.
AMONG:
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia and having its registered office at 1000 - 355 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 15N
(The "Company")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC., an individual having its place of business at
("GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC.")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
A. | GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. provides consulting and marketing and brand ambassador services to Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical/Consumer Package Goods companies; |
B. | the Company wishes to retain GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. as Senior Industry Advisor and as acting Brand Ambassador on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. |
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the material promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the parties hereto covenant and agree each with the other as follows:
1. | Engagement. The Company hereby engages GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. and GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. hereby accepts the engagement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. |
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2. | Term of Engagement. Subject to the provisions for termination as hereinafter provided, the term of the engagement shall be for a period of 2 years commencing on the date first written above and ending on Jan 6th. 2015 This Agreement may be extended on such terms as mutually agreed between the parties, providing written notice of such terms are agreed to at least 5 days prior to the expiry of the then applicable term of this Agreement, otherwise subject to the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement will not expire except if terminated by GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. |
3. | Services. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. agrees to provide such Advisory consulting services relating to the Company business as the Company may reasonably require on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. |
3.1 | Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. from providing services to any other company, firm, entity or individual, which do not materially conflict or interfere with the services to be provided by GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. under this Agreement. |
3.2 | It is understood that the amount of time and effort required by GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall be that amount of time required to sufficiently perform the needed duties. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. agrees to allocate the necessary time and services required to meet the objectives as defined in this Agreement. |
3.3 | General Covenants. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. covenants and agrees that in performing the services described in Schedule "A" and any other such services as may be designated from time to time by the Company, it will: |
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act with reasonable care, skill and diligence; |
ii. |
act honestly; |
iii. |
use his best endeavours to further the interests of the Company; |
iv. |
act in accordance with relevant Canadian laws and regulations; |
v. |
comply with high professional standards and integrity; and |
vi. |
observe and conform to all commercially reasonable lawful orders and directions and instructions as from time to time shall be given to them. |
4. | Compensation |
4.1 | Stock Options. At the discretion of the Company, you may, from time to time, be granted options to purchase common shares of the Company under the terms as defined in the corporate option plan. Terms of any option granted to you including the number of shares, purchase price and term of the options will be communicated to you upon granting of the option. On signing of this Agreement you will be granted, subject to Board approval, 200,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company at a strike price of .10 subject to exchange approval. Options will expire five years from the date of grant. Should you or the company terminate this Agreement, you will have 10 days to exercise any options not already exercised. At the discretion of the Board of Directors additional grants of stock options may be provided to GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. from time to time in association with or independent of remuneration reviews, performance bonuses, and assignment of additional responsibilities. |
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4.2 | Monetary compensation. The Company will pay GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. a fee of $15,000, payable in advance in the Company's common stock, upon presentment of an invoice and subject to change by mutual agreement. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. agrees to assist the Company with Public relations and as the company political and media spokes person and as product champion. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. will be paid fee of $5,000 per month, which will commence on April 1st 2013. |
4.3 | GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall be further be paid success bonuses from time to time based on reaching agreeable milestones set prior in mutual agreement between GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. and approved by the Board of Directors. |
4.4 | Reimbursement for Expenses. Under this Agreement the Company shall reimburse GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. for reasonable traveling and other expenses inclusive of cellular telephone expenses, actually and properly incurred in connection with the performance of the prescribed duties and functions, such reimbursement to be made in accordance with, and subject to, the policies and/or Guidelines of the Company from time to time. For all such expenses GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. will be required to keep proper accounts and to furnish statements, receipts, vouchers and/or other supporting documents to the Company within 30 days after the date the expenses are incurred. |
5. | Independent Contractor. |
5.1 | GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall be an independent contractor and shall have responsibility for and control over the details and means of performing services as set forth in Schedule "A"; |
5.2 | GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. acknowledges that it shall not be entitled to any sickness pay, long service leave, holiday pay or other entitlement except the remuneration as set forth in paragraph 4 of this Agreement; |
5.3 | The Company is only interested in the results of the work carried out by GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. and not the manner in performance thereof and does not desire to direct or control the same. However, the work contemplated and the services rendered must meet the approval of the Company, as applicable, and shall be subject to the Company's, as applicable, general right of inspection. |
6. |
Income Tax. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. acknowledges that it will be solely responsible for paying income tax in respect to all amounts payable to GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. under this Agreement. |
7. |
Termination of Engagement |
7.1 | Termination with cause. The Company may terminate this agreement for cause providing GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. with 30 days notice. In this event the Company shall provide GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. with a payment equal to three (1) months additional momentary consideration as listed in 4.2, over and above the 30-day notice period. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. may at any time during the Term of Engagement terminate this Agreement without cause, by providing 30 days written notice to the Company to which the Company shall have no further obligate past the notice period. Upon termination of this Agreement, any of the options that GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. would have been entitled to pursuant to Section 4 above, will expire and or be subject to 4.1 above. |
7.2 |
Termination due to Change of Control. In the event of such termination by reason of change of control, the following provisions shall apply: |
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GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall be deemed to have been granted and available for immediate exercise any options, rights, or other entitlements issued by the Company or any affiliate of it for the purchase or acquisition of shares in the capital of the Company or any affiliate thereof, whether or not such options, rights, warrants or other entitlements may then be exercised, provided that any options, rights, warrants or other entitlements which are required to be exercised upon notice after being available to you, they shall be exercised within a period of not less than twelve months of the date of termination or shall lapse and be void and of no further force and effect; |
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(ii) |
GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall be entitled to receive a termination payment in the amount equal to 1 month of consideration as provide for under section 4.2. |
(b) | Change in Control shall mean, for the purposes of this section, any one of the following: |
(i) |
the acquisition or continuing ownership by any person or persons acting jointly or in concert, directly or indirectly, of common shares or of convertible securities which, when added to all of the securities of the Company at the time held by such person or persons, or persons associated or affiliated with such person or persons within the meaning of the Canada Business Corporations Act (collectively, the "Acquirers'"), and assuming the conversion, exchange or exercise of convertible securities beneficially owned by the Acquirers, results in the Acquirers beneficially owning shares that would, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, entitle the voters thereof for the first time to cast more than 60% of the votes attaching to all shares in the capital of the Employer that may be cast to elect directors; |
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the exercise of the voting power of all or any shares of the Company so as to cause or result in the election of a majority of directors of the Company who were not incumbent directors; |
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the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company's assets; or |
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an amalgamation, merger, arrangement or other business combination involving the Company that results in the security holders of the parties to the business combination other than the Company owning, directly or indirectly, shares of the continuing entity that entitle the holders thereof to cast more than 51% of the votes attaching to all shares in the capital of the continuing entity that may be cast to elect directors. |
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A termination by reason of change of control shall mean a termination which occurs within the first anniversary of the event constituting the change of control and that is other than for Just Cause and conducted for the purposes of reorganization of the Company by reason of the change of control. |
7.3 | Death or disability. This Agreement shall forthwith terminate on the death or incapacity of GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. |
8. | Property of the Company. GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. hereby acknowledges and agrees that all company property, including without limitation, all books, manuals, records, reports, notes contracts, lists, and other documents, proprietary information (as defined below), copies of any of the foregoing, and equipment furnished to or prepared by GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. in the course of or incidental to its engagement, including without limitation, records and any other materials pertaining to the Company or its business, or belonging to the Company shall be promptly returned to the Company upon termination of the Term of Engagement. |
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9. | Proprietary Information and Non-Competition |
Both parties undertake to keep confidential the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, except for those disclosures required by law. Both parties
undertake not to divulge to clients, partners, customers and business
relations the terms of this agreement or Company Proprietary Information,
unless such disclosure is otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing. Company Proprietary Information. "Company Proprietary Information" means information about the Company disclosed to GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC., alone or with others, in connection with his engagement by the Company, which is not generally known to the industry in which the Company is or may become engaged about the Company's products, processes, and services, including but not limited to, information relating to customers, sources of supply, personnel, sources of methods of financing, marketing, pricing, merchandising, interest rates or sales. During the Term of Engagement, GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. shall inform the Company in writing and obtain approval of the Company, on an ongoing basis, of the details of any other engagements or transactions, which would result in a conflict with the business of the Company. |
10. | Assignment, Successor and Assigns GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. agrees that he will not assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, except to an officer of Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. Any such purported assignment or transfer other than to Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. shall be null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the consolidation of the Company with, or its merger into, any other corporation, or the sale by the Company of all or substantially all of its properties or assets, or the assignment by the Company of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder to any successor in interest or any affiliated company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, and shall not benefit any person or entity other than those enumerated above. |
11. | General Provisions |
i. | Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the parties at the address appearing in the introductory section of this Agreement, but each party may change that address by written notice in accordance with this section. Notice delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed communicated two days after the date of mailing. |
ii. | This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the engagement of GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. by the Company, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that engagement in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement, shall be valid or binding on either party. |
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iii. | The parties hereto agree and warrant to use best efforts, due diligence, and to maintain full disclosure of all matters of the business and conduct of the parties with respect to this Agreement. |
iv. | Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby. |
v. | The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right to power for all or any other times. |
vi. | If any provision to this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. |
vii. | This Agreement shall be construed and in all respects governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable to British Columbia and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. |
viii. | The parties hereto agree to execute and to cause to be effected such additional documents or matters as shall be required to fully and effectually achieve the intent hereof and to achieve matters collateral hereto including, but not limited to, necessary corporate resolutions, necessary regulatory filings, or such other matters required between the parties that are necessary to effect the intent of this Agreement and matters collateral. |
ix. | If any one or more of the provisions contained herein should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision shall not in any way be affected of impaired thereby in any other jurisdiction, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. |
x. | This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile transmission with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts will be construed together and constitute one and the same agreement. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
ABATTIS BIOCEUTICALS CORP. per: Mike Withrow |
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SCHEDULE "A"
to the Consulting Agreement dated January 6th 2013
between Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. and GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC.
GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. agrees to provide the services as set out below, and to perform such other duties as set out from time to time from the Company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Media Celebrity, Political Affairs Liaison and Product Champion, GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. will assist the company in making decisions regarding its Corporate image in the media and representing the company and it subsidiaries products and brands. Specifically GEORGES LARAQUE MANAGEMENT INC. will work in concert with the CEO and Board of Directors in matters related to the Company's political and media initiatives and product brand awareness.
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EXECUTIVE CONSULTING AGREEMENT
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
THIS AGREEMENT is dated October 1st, 2013.
BETWEEN:
Abattis Bioceuticals Corporation,
a British Columbia corporation with an office at Suite 1000-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver B.C., V6C 2G8(hereinafter referred to as "
Abattis" or the "Company")AND:
Crimson Opportunities Ltd., a British Columbia corporation with an office at 270-2906 West Broadway, Vancouver B.C., V6K 2G8
(the "Consultant")
WHEREAS:
A. |
The Company wishes to engage the Consultant to provide certain management services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and the Consultant wishes to provide the services referred to herein. |
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. | DEFINITIONS |
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1.1 | "Abattis Common Shares" means the common shares in the capital stock of the Company. |
1.2 | "Board" means Board of Directors of the Company. |
1.3 | "Cause" includes: |
(a) | the failure of the Consultant to properly carry out the Services; |
(b) |
the failure of the Consultant to adhere to the policies of the Company after notice by the Company of the failure to do so and an opportunity for the Consultant to correct the failure within 30 days from the date of receipt of such notice; |
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(c) | the Consultant's dishonesty, misappropriation, wilful misconduct, theft, fraud or gross negligence in the carrying out of the Consultant's duties, or involving the property, business, reputation or affairs of the Company; |
(d) | the Consultant's conviction of a criminal or other statutory offence; |
(e) | the Consultant's breach of a fiduciary duty owed to the Company; |
(f) | the Consultant's refusal to follow the lawful written direction of the board of directors of the Company; or, |
(g) | any material breach by the Consultant of the obligations, representations, warranties and covenants contained in this Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement. |
1.4 | "CFO" means Chief Financial Officer. |
1.5 |
"Confidentiality Agreement" means the Mutual Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement between the Parties dated October 1, 2013. |
1.6 | "Consulting Fees" means the payments set out in Schedule "A" to this Agreement and forming part of this Agreement. |
1.7 | "Consulting Termination Date" means the date of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4. |
1.8 | "COO" means Chief Operations Officer. |
1.9 | "Disability" means the mental or physical state of the Consultant such that the Consultant has been unable as a result of illness, disease, mental or physical disability or similar cause to fulfil the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement either for any consecutive six month period or for any period of 12 months (whether or not consecutive) in any consecutive 24 month period. |
1.10 | "GST" means Goods and Services Tax. |
1.11 | "Exchange" means the CNSX or any such other stock exchange on which the Company is listed on any given date. |
1.12 | "Probationary Period" means the two months following the Date of this Agreement; |
1.13 | "Services" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.2. |
2. | SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED |
2.1 | This Agreement and each of its terms are subject to: |
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(a) | the approval of or acceptance by the Exchange if such approval or acceptance is required; or, |
(b) | the absence of any objections by the Exchange if approval of or acceptance by the Exchange is not required. |
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the Exchange objects to any clause or term of this Agreement, such clause or term will be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the Exchange and the remainder of this Agreement will not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant, and condition of this Agreement will be and remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.2.2 | The Company hereby engages the Consultant to provide consulting services (the "Services"), to be provided exclusively by the Consultant to the Company and such subsidiaries as the Company has and may have, as follows. |
(a) | The Consultant will provide Mr. Rene David's services as CFO and COO of the Company who shall have such authority and power, and responsibilities, as are customary for these positions in corporations of similar size as the Company. |
(b) | Mr. David shall be responsible for the accounting and finances of the Company and its subsidiaries. |
(c) | These Services shall include, but are not limited to negotiation, review, execution and approval of all contracts with employees, consultants and third parties, with all related authority to do so, and the right and ability to terminate and enter into contracts for legal, accounting, marketing, facility development services as the Consultant sees fit for the best interests of the Company. |
(d) | The Consultant's duties will be otherwise as determined by the Board from time to time consistent with the foregoing. |
(e) | The Consultant may seek and obtain advice and recommendation to agreements as necessary for the financial betterment of the Company from the CEO and President but shall operate at the direction of the Board. |
2.3 | The Company will provide the Consultant with the appropriate level of resources and information to perform such duties, and the Consultant shall be reimbursed for fees and expenses approved by the Board. |
2.4 | The Company will appoint Mr. David as a member of its Board of Directors following the completion of a financing, or a series of financings, by the Company amounting to CAD $400,000 following the Date of this Agreement. |
2.5 | The Consultant will report directly to the Board and will keep the Board informed of all matters concerning the Services as requested by the Board from time to time. |
2.6 | The Consultant acknowledges that he may be required to travel in order to provide the Services. |
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2.7 | The Consultant recognizes and understands that, in performing the duties and responsibilities of CFO and COO as provided in this Agreement, he will occupy a position of fiduciary trust and confidence, pursuant to which he will develop and acquire experience and knowledge with respect to all aspects of the manner in which the Company's business is conducted. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Mr. David must observe appropriate standards of loyalty, good faith and avoidance of conflicts of duty and self-interest. It is the intent and agreement of the parties that such knowledge and experience will be used solely and exclusively in furtherance of the business interests of the Company and not in any manner that would be detrimental to it. |
3. | REMUNERATION, EXPENSES AND VACATION |
3.1 | Until the termination of this Agreement, the Company will pay the Consultant the Consulting Fees for services rendered. |
3.2 | The Consultant will be responsible for all costs associated with the performance of the Services, except as provided in Section 3.3. |
3.3 |
The Consultant must maintain detailed expense records and will be reimbursed by the Company for the following: |
(a) | All reasonable travel expenses incurred by the Consultant in providing the Services but only if such expenses have been approved by the Board and/or approved budget prior to being incurred; and, |
(b) | Reasonable out of pocket documented costs incurred by the Consultant actually, necessarily and properly in the course of providing the Services but only if such expenses have been approved by the Board and/or approved budget prior to being incurred. |
3.4 | The Consultant will be eligible to participate in any stock option plan and periodic bonuses granting options to purchase common shares of the Company as determined by the Board. Attached as Schedule B is a copy of the Company's plan for granting stock options and bonuses. |
3.5 | The Consultant and Mr. David shall not be entitled to an annual paid vacation. |
4. | TERM AND TERMINATION |
4.1 | The effectiveness of this Agreement and the commencement of its term are subject to and conditional upon approval of his Agreement by the Company's Board of Directors. |
4.2 | The term of this Agreement is indeterminate. |
4.3 | The Company and the Consultant acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be terminated in the following ways: |
(a) |
During the Probationary Period, this Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party without notice, or payment in lieu thereof, due to the other Party. |
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(b) | Following the Probationary Period and until the end of the first twelve months following the Date of this Agreement: |
(i) | by the Consultant on three (3) months prior notice to the Company; |
(ii) | by the Company on three (3) months prior notice to the Consultant; |
(c) | Following the end of the first twelve months following the Date of this Agreement: |
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by the Consultant on six (6) months prior notice to the Company; |
(ii) | by the Company, for Cause on six (6) months prior notice to the Consultant, or payment in lieu thereof at mutual agreement of the parties; |
(iii) | by the Company for the reason of the death or Disability of Mr. David without prior notice and without further obligation to the Consultant. |
4.4 | Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Consultant must, upon receipt of any portion of the Consulting Fees then due and owing together with all expenses allowed under Section 3.3, promptly deliver the following in accordance with the direction of the Company: |
(a) | A final accounting, reflecting the balance of expenses allowed under Section 3.3 but not invoiced by the Consultant in the course of providing the Services as of the date of termination; |
(b) | All documents in the custody of the Consultant that are the property of the Company, including but not limited to all books of account, correspondence and contracts; and, |
(c) | All equipment and any other property in the custody of the Consultant that are the property of the Company. |
5. | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP |
5.1 | It is expressly agreed that the Consultant is acting as an independent contractor in performing the Services under this Agreement and that the Consultant is not an employee of the Company. |
5.2 | The Consultant need only devote such portion of the Consultant's time to provision of the Services as is necessary to complete the Services. |
5.3 |
The Consultant is not precluded from acting in any other capacity for any other person, firm or company provided that such other work does not, in the reasonable opinion of the Board, conflict with the Consultant's duties to the Company. |
5.4 | The Consultant represents and warrants that: |
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(a) | It has the right to perform the Services without violation of its obligations to others; |
(b) | It is not bound by any agreement or obligation to any other party that will conflict with its obligations as a consultant of the Company; and |
(c) | All advice, information, and documents provided by the Consultant to the Company in the course of providing the Services may be used fully and freely by the Company. |
(d) | The Company acknowledges that Rendavi Developments Ltd., a company owned by Rene David has entered into an option agreement dated April8 , 2013 with BCR Properties Ltd. by which it has the right to acquire certain lands legally described as District Lot 486, Group 1 NWD except part in Plan BCP for the purposes of resale or development and does not preclude a transfer to Abattis. The Company agrees that this agreement does not in any way contravene the obligations of the Consultant or Rene David contained herein. |
5.5 | Subject to section3.4, The Consulting Fees will be the whole of the Consultant's compensation for providing the Services. For clarity: unless required by law, the Company will not pay any contribution to Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance or federal and provincial withholding taxes, or provide any other financial contributions or benefits with regard to the Consultant. |
5.6 | The Consultant is solely responsible for the Consultant's registration and payment of assessments for coverage with Work Safe BC or similar requirements under the federal or provincial laws of Canada, while it is providing the Services. If requested by the Company and applicable to the Consultant, the Consultant will provide proof of legally required coverage. |
5.7 | The Consultant agrees to indemnify the Company from all losses, claims, actions, damages, charges, taxes, penalties, assessments or demands (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) which may be made by the Canada Revenue Agency, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Workers Compensation Board, or related plans or organizations, or similar bodies or plans under federal or provincial laws in Canada, requiring the Company to pay an amount under the applicable statutes and regulations in relation to any Services provided to the Company pursuant to this Agreement. This Section will survive termination of this Agreement. |
5.8 | The Company shall indemnify the Consultant, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and the Company's constating documents against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, charges and expenses, including legal fees, incurred or sustained by the Consultant in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which he may be made a party by reason of being an officer, director, employee or consultant of the Company or of any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company or any other corporation for which the Consultant serves in good faith as an officer, director, or employee at the Company's request. This Section will survive termination of this Agreement. |
6. | GENERAL PROVISIONS |
6.1 | Assignability |
(a) | No party may assign this Agreement without the written agreement of the other party. |
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(b) | In the event that the Company completes a business combination with a successor company or changes its name, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect between the Consultant and the newly amalgamated or named company (the "New Company"). The Company must make it a condition of any such transaction that the New Company agrees to be bound by this Agreement. |
6.2 | Authorization. The Company represents and warrants that it is fully authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder, and that performance of this Agreement will not violate any agreement between the Company and any other person, firm or organization nor breach any provisions of its constating documents or governing legislation. |
6.3 | Consultant's Obligations |
(a) | No Conflicting Obligations. The Consultant will not, in the performance of the Services: |
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improperly bring to the Company or use any trade secrets, confidential information or other proprietary information of any other party; or |
(ii) | knowingly infringe the property rights of any other party. |
(b) | Non-Solicitation. The Consultant agrees that, for a one (1) year period following the Consulting Termination Date, he must not, without the consent of the Board by resolution, engage in any solicitation of: (i) clients or customers of the Company to purchase products or services provided by the Company; or (ii) the retainer of employees or independent contractors of the Company. |
(c) | Confidential lnformation. |
(ii) | Use of Confidential Information by Consultant |
The
use of Confidential Information by the Consultant and Company pursuant to this Agreement is governed by the Confidentiality Agreement.(iii) | Restriction on Advertising and Publicity by Consultant |
The
Consultant agrees it shall not make reference to the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any registered trade names or trademarks of any of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, in any advertising, publication, promotional material or publicity release without the prior