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This Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019 (filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2020) is filed to include the registrant’s financial statement for the relevant period in XBRL format. The original Annual Report is otherwise unchanged.
PART I
This annual report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "estimate", "project", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may", "should", "potential", or "continue", the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of our company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, shareholders and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this annual report speak only as to the date hereof. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and Canada, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
In this annual report, unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars ("$"). "US$" refers to United States dollars. The financial statements and summaries of financial information contained in this annual report are also reported in Canadian dollars ("$") unless otherwise stated. All such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), unless expressly stated otherwise.
As used in this annual report, the terms "we", "us", "our", "our company" and "the company" refer to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc., a British Columbia corporation, and our wholly owned subsidiary, Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation, unless otherwise stated. References to "Plymouth Rock USA refer to our wholly owned subsidiary.
ITEM 1.
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IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS
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Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
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OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
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Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
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Selected Financial Data
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The following table summarizes selected financial data for our company for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). The information in the table is expressed in Canadian Dollars was extracted from the detailed financial statements and related notes included in this annual report and should be read in conjunction with such financial statements and with the information appearing under the heading, "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" beginning at page 18 below.
Selected Financial Data
(CAD$)
Statements of (Loss)
Income Data
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Year Ended
November 30
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2019
(audited)
($)
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2018
(audited)
($)
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2017
(audited)
($)
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2016
(audited)
($)
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2015
(audited)
($)
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Revenues
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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Operating Expenses
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(4,617,362)
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(681,655)
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(116,359)
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(108,987)
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(91,635)
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Comprehensive Loss
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(4,320,563)
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(986,901)
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(115,989)
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(108,087)
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(89,433)
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Loss Per Share Basic and
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(0.14)
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(0.04)
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(0.01)
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(0.01)
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(0.01)
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Common Shares Outstanding
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32,157,904
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23,874,477
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13,150,484
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12,934,000
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12,934,000
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Statement of Financial Position Data
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As at November 30
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2019
(audited)
($)
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2018
(audited)
($)
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2017
(audited)
($)
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2016
(audited)
($)
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2015
(audited)
($)
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Current Assets
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727,526
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2,811,971
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589,850
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101,443
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227,892
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Current Liabilities
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227,058
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166,941
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51,171
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15,525
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33,887
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Working Capital
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500,468
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2,645,030
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538, 679
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85,918
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194,005
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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739,990
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3,893,973
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760,862
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266,455
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392,904
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(Deficit) Retained Earnings
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(5,968,892)
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(1,602,085)
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(615,184)
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(499,195)
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(391,108)
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Capitalization and Indebtedness
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Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
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Reason for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
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Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
In addition to the other information presented in this annual report, the following should be considered carefully in evaluating our company and its business. This annual report contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of U.S. and Canadian securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements and information. Factors that might cause such differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report.
Risks Associated with Our Business
Limited Operating History
The Company has no history of business operations, revenue generation or production history. The Company was incorporated on October 17, 2011 and has yet to generate a profit from its activities. The Company is subject to all of the business risks and uncertainties associated with any new business enterprise, including the risk that it will not achieve its growth objective. The Company anticipates that it may take several years to achieve positive cash flow from operations.
Substantial Capital Requirements and Liquidity
Substantial additional funds for the establishment of the Company's current and planned operations will be required. No assurances can be given that the Company will be able to raise the additional funding that may be required for such activities, should such funding not be fully generated from operations. Environmental rehabilitation or restitution, revenues, taxes, transportation costs, capital expenditures, operating expenses and development costs are all factors which will have an impact on the amount of additional capital that may be required. To meet such funding requirements, the Company may be required to undertake additional equity financing, which would be dilutive to shareholders. Debt financing, if available, may also involve restrictions on financing and operating activities. There is no assurance that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing as needed, it may be required to reduce the scope of its operations or anticipated expansion, and pursue only those development plans that can be funded through cash flows generated from its existing operations.
Regulatory Requirements
The current or future operations of the Company require permits from various governmental authorities, and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing development, production, taxes, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, site safety and other matters. There can be no assurance that all permits which the Company may require for the facilities and conduct of operations will be obtainable on reasonable terms or that such laws and regulation would not have an adverse effect on any development project which the Company might undertake.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in operations may be required to compensate those suffering losses or damage, and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed upon them for violation of applicable laws or regulations. Amendments to current laws, regulation and permits governing operations and activities of companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Company and cause increases in capital expenditures or development costs or require abandonment or delays in the development of new projects.
Financing Risks and Dilution to Shareholders
The Company will have limited financial resources, no operations and no revenues. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be available on favourable terms or at all. It is likely such additional capital will be raised through the issuance of additional equity, which will result in dilution to the Company's shareholders.
Competition
There is competition within the security screening and threat detection market. The Company will compete with other companies, many of which have greater financial, technical and other resources than the Company, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel.
An inability to secure or defend intellectual property rights and protections for our technologies may negatively impact our business or financial position.
The Company has developed security screening technologies that are adequate to counter various threats. The Company may be unable to prevent competitors from independently developing or selling products similar to or duplicate of the Company, and there can be no assurance that the resources invested by the Company to protect the Intellectual Property will be sufficient. The Company may be unable to secure or retain ownership or rights. In addition, the Company may be the target of aggressive and opportunistic enforcement of patents by third parties, including non-practicing entities. Regardless of the merit of such claims, responding to infringement claims can be expensive and time-consuming. If the Company is found to infringe any third-party rights, it could be required to pay substantial damages or it could be enjoined from offering some of products and services. Also, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain or renew from third parties the licenses it needs in the future, and there is no assurance that such licenses can be obtained on reasonable terms.
Governmental Regulations and Processing Licenses and Permits
The activities of the Company are subject to various government approvals, various laws governing prospecting, development, land resumptions, production taxes, labour standards and occupational health, toxic substances and other matters. Although the Company believes that its activities are currently carried out in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, no assurance can be given that new rules and regulations will not be enacted or that existing rules and regulations will not be applied in a manner, which could limit or curtail production or development. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the business, operations and financial performance of the Company. Further, the licenses and permits issued in respect of its projects may be subject to conditions which, if not satisfied, may lead to the revocation of such licenses.
Conflicts of interest may arise as a result of our directors and officers being directors and officers of other technology companies.
Certain of the directors and officers of the Company will be engaged in, and will continue to engage in, other business activities on their own behalf and on behalf of other companies and, as a result of these and other activities, such directors and officers of the Company may become subject to conflicts of interest. The British Columbia Business Corporations Act ("BCBCA") provides that in the event that a director has a material interest in a contract or proposed contract or agreement that is material to the issuer, the director must disclose his interest in such contract or agreement and refrain from voting on any matter in respect of such contract or agreement, subject to and in accordance with the BCBCA. To the extent that conflicts of interest arise, such conflicts will be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the BCBCA.
Litigation
The Company and/or its directors may be subject to a variety of civil or other legal proceedings, with or without merit.
As certain of the Company's officers have other outside business activities and, thus, may not be in a position to devote all of their professional time to the Company, the Company's operations may be sporadic, which may result in periodic interruptions or suspensions.
Risks Relating to the Common Shares
If our company's business is unsuccessful, our shareholders may lose their entire investment
Although shareholders will not be bound by or be personally liable for the our company's expenses, liabilities or obligations beyond their total original capital contributions, should our company suffer a deficiency in funds with which to meet our obligations, the shareholders as a whole may lose their entire investment in our company.
The price of our Common Shares has been and may continue to be volatile.
The trading price for our common stock on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) (where our stock has traded since March 10, 2016) has been and is likely to continue to be highly volatile. Although our common shares are currently quoted on the OTC Pink tier of the electronic quotation service operated by OTC Markets Group, there is no active market for our common shares, and no significant U.S. market may develop. f such a market develops, prices on that market are also likely to be highly volatile.
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As a "foreign private issuer", our company is exempt from certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which results in shareholders having less complete and timely data than if the company were a domestic U.S. issuer.
As a "foreign private issuer," as defined under the U.S. securities laws, we are exempt from certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In particular, we are exempt from Section 14 proxy rules which are applicable to domestic U.S. issuers. The submission of proxy and annual meeting of shareholder information (prepared to Canadian standards) on Form 6-K has typically been more limited than the submissions required of U.S. issuers and results in shareholders having less complete and timely data, including, among others, with respect to disclosure of: (i) personal and corporate relationships and age of directors and officers; (ii) material legal proceedings involving the Company, affiliates of the Company, and directors, officers promoters and control persons; (iii) the identity of principal shareholders and certain significant employees; (iv) related party transactions; (v) audit fees and change of auditors; (vi) voting policies and procedures; (vii) executive compensation; and (viii) composition of the compensation committee. In addition, due to the company's status as a foreign private issuer, the officers, directors and principal shareholders of our company are exempt from the short-swing insider disclosure and profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, these officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from short-swing profits which apply to insiders of U.S. issuers. The foregoing exemption results in shareholders having less data in this regard than is available with respect to U.S. issuers.
Investors' interests in our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share if our company issues additional shares or raise funds through the sale of equity securities.
Our constating documents currently authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of Common Shares without par value. If we are required to issue any additional shares or enter into private placements to raise financing through the sale of equity securities, investors' interests in our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuances also will cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all other shareholders. Further, any such issuance may result in a change in control of our company.
Our company does not intend to pay dividends on any investment in our common shares.
We have never paid any cash dividends and currently do not intend to pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. To the extent that we require additional funding currently not provided for in our financing plan, our funding sources may prohibit the payment of a dividend. Because we do not intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase in the market price of our common shares. This may never happen and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
The risks associated with penny stock classification could affect the marketability of our common shares and shareholders could find it difficult to sell their shares.
Our common shares are subject to "penny stock" rules as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 3a51-1. The SEC adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Transaction costs associated with purchases and sales of penny stocks are likely to be higher than those for other securities. 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, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system).
The 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 nature and level of 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 bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation.
In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from such rules, the broker-dealer must 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 disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our common Shares in the United States and shareholders may find it more difficult to sell their shares.
Risks Relating to Management
We depend on key personnel to operate our business effectively in the competitive security and threat detection technology industry.
The success of the Company will be largely dependent upon on the performance of the directors and officers and the ability to attract and retain key personnel. The loss of the services of these persons may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and prospects. The Company will compete with numerous other companies for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and contractors. There is no assurance that the Company can maintain the service of its directors and officers or other qualified personnel required to operate its business. Failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its prospects.
Since certain of our officers and directors are located in Canada, it may be difficult to enforce any United States judgment for claims brought against such officers and directors.
Our company is organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and certain of our officers and directors are residents of Canada. While a cross border treaty exists between the United States and Canada relating to the enforcement of foreign judgments, the enforcement process is cumbersome and in some cases has prevented the enforcement of judgments. As a result, while actions may be brought in Canada, it may be impossible to affect service of process within the United States on the company's officers and directors or to enforce against these persons any judgments in civil and commercial matters, including judgments under United States federal securities laws. In addition, a Canadian court may not permit an original action in Canada or enforce in Canada a judgment of a United States court based on civil liability provisions of United States federal securities laws.
Our management is free to devote time to other ventures and shareholders may not agree with their allocation of time.
Our officers and directors devote a substantial amount of their time to the management and operation of the company's business. Management is not however, contractually required to manage or direct the company as their sole and exclusive function and they may have other business interests and engage in other activities in addition to those relating to the company. This includes rendering advice or services of any kind to and creating or managing other businesses, including other businesses in the fiber optic industry. Our officers and directors are required by law to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and to disclose any interests, which they may have in any project or opportunity of the company. If a conflict of interest arises, at a meeting of the board of directors of our company, any director with a conflict is required to disclose their interest in the matter and to abstain from voting on such matter.
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INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
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History and Development of the Company
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The Company was incorporated as Alexandra Capital Corp. under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia on October 17, 2011. The head office, principal address and registered and records office of the Company are located at 300 - 2015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 3H4. We have one wholly owned subsidiary, Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Plymouth Rock USA").
Following incorporation, the Company was a capital pool company ("CPC") as defined by Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). On August 11, 2014 the Company completed its qualifying transaction with arm's length vendor (the "Vendor") Eastland Management Limited ("Eastland") and on August 13, 2014 commenced trading on the Exchange as a Tier 2 Mining Issuer (TSXV: AXC).
On March 7, 2016, the Company announced that it received final approval to list its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") and voluntarily delisted its common shares from the TSXV. The Company's common shares commenced trading on the CSE at market open on March 10, 2016 and were delisted from the TSXV effective March 9, 2016. The Company's common shares were traded under symbol "AXC" on the CSE.
On October 31, 2018, the Company completed its business acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA and changed its name from Alexandra Capital Corp. to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. with new trading symbol "PRT" on November 1, 2018 (See "Business Acquisition" section of this report).
On January 8, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany under the Symbol: 4XA, WKN# - A2N8RH.
On February 12, 2019, the Company's common shares became eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") in the United States ("US"). DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of the Company's common shares.
Effective August 27, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the OTC Markets Group ("OTCQB") under the symbol: PLRTF.
Historical Development of our Business since Incorporation
Following our incorporation we became listed as a Capital Pool Company ("CPC) on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") on May 2, 2012. A CPC is a corporation formed by individuals acceptable to the Exchange with a history of successful involvement with listed corporations which have completed an offering of securities as an unallocated or uncommitted pool of investment funds to be used primarily to investigate business opportunities for acquisition by the CPC. The proposed acquisition must meet Exchange criteria for a "Qualifying Transaction" ("QT") acceptable to the Exchange.
On February 17, 2014 we entered into an Option Agreement, with Qualitas Holdings Corp. whereby we would acquire an option to earn an undivided 100% interest in and to the eight (8) mineral claims comprising the Southern Bell ("SB") Project, located approximately 25 kilometers west of Merritt, British Columbia totaling 3,517 hectares. The Option Agreement was amended on May 2, 2014 to substitute Eastland Management Ltd. for Qualitas Holdings Corp. as optionor of the claims.
Concurrent with the completion of the Qualifying Transaction, we arranged a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of 2,400,000 flow-through units at a price of $0.05 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $120,000, Each flow-through unit under the private placement consists of one flow-through common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional non flow-through common share of the corporation at an exercise price of $0.10 within 60 months of closing. A finder's fee of 240,000 non flow-through units with a deemed aggregate fair market value of $12,000 was paid in connection with the private placement.
As at November 30, 2017, the Company had incurred acquisition and exploration expenditures of $171,012 (November 30, 2016 - $165,012) on the Southern Bell Property. During the year ended November 30, 2017, we issued 300,000 common shares valued at $6,000 for the acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets. The Company fulfilled its obligation to earn the 100% interest in the Southern Belle Property with the share issuance.
On November 10, 2017, the Company entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with WMC ApS ("WMC"), a private Danish company based in Copenhagen which has developed and operates a platform for trading digital assets including digital currencies. The LOI provided for the grant by WMC to the Company of an exclusive license to use, market, sub-license, sell and distribute the technology in Canada and the United States of America.
On November 20, 2017 Patrick Morris resigned from our board of directors. His resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company regarding our operations, policies, practices or otherwise. Concurrently, Vivian Katsuris, our then Chief Financial Officer, was appointed to fill the ensuing vacancy on our board of directors.
On December 1, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 5,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share, for gross proceeds of $550,000.00. The Company also issued 490,500 common shares in respect of finder's fees payable in relation to the private placement.
Also on December 1, 2017, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent with WMC ApS ("WMC"), a private Danish company based in Copenhagen which brokers and develops payment processes in crypto currency transactions. The agreement replaced the non-binding letter of intent between the parties dated November 10, 2017. Pursuant to the new Letter of Intent, the Company, WMC and its shareholders proposed to enter into a definitive agreement whereby the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of WMC in consideration for the issuance by the Company of 26,000,000 common shares at closing, and an additional 15,000,000 common shares on the 13th month after closing, subject to WMC achieving an average of $5,000,000.00 in gross monthly transaction volume over the preceding 12 months. Closing of the transaction was subject to several conditions precedent, including the completion of a definitive agreement and achievement of financing for gross proceeds of at least $3,000,000.00, among others. ON April 10, 2018 the Company announced its intention not to pursue the transaction with WMC.
On December 22, 2017 Jeremy Poirier was appointed as a director of our board of directors.
On January 15, 2018 Blake Olafson resigned as president, chief executive officer, and as a director of the Company, and Vivian Katsuris resigned as Chief Financial Officer. The resignations did not result from any disagreement with the Company regarding our operations, policies, practices or otherwise. Concurrently, our board of directors appointed Vivian Katsuris as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Zara Kanji as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Katsuris also continues as a director of the Company.
Recent Developments and Acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company sold its entire interest in the SB Property for a cash payment of $15,000, incurring a loss on the disposition of exploration and evaluation assets of $156,012. With the business acquisition and the sale of the mineral interest of the SB Property, the Company no longer pursues the exploration and development of mineral properties.
On April 10, 2018 the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("PRT"). PRT is a private Delaware corporation that is developing a system using Wi-Fi radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, like airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues. PRT is also developing a millimeter wave antenna with military and civilian applications which can be drone-mounted to detect weapons such as guns, suicide vests, and explosives in mass gatherings. PRT is also working on other threat detection systems and technologies that can be integrated into existing screening environments. Pursuant to the Letter of Intent, the Company, PRT and its shareholders propose to enter into a definitive agreement whereby the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of PRT in consideration for the issuance by the Company of 3,000,000 common shares of the Company at closing. All common shares issued as consideration for the PRT shares would be subject to escrow and resale restrictions under Canadian securities law and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
On June 21, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Plymouth Rock USA. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Plymouth Rock USA in consideration of the issuance of 3,000,000 common shares of the Company. All shares issued as consideration for the Plymouth Rock USA shares will be subject to a resale restriction period of four months from the closing of the transaction and will bear a restrictive legend to this effect.
On October 30, 2018, the Company received shareholder approval regarding our proposed change of business, change of name and symbol with the acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA. For the acquisition, the Company issued 3,000,000 common shares of the Company to the four shareholders of Plymouth Rock USA. The Company also issued 231,250 common shares of the Company as a finder's fee. The company changed its name from Alexandra Capital Corp. to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. with new trading symbol "PRT" on November 1, 2018.
On February 19, 2019, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Abicom International Ltd. ("Abicom International"), a Qualcomm authorized design partner, to assist in the continued development of the Plymouth Rock Wi-Ti (Wireless Threat Indication) system and prototype. Wi-Ti is a passive detection system that uses artificial-intelligence ("AI") to analyze the radio waves within an area. The system uses radar-based algorithms to filter common items such as cell phones and general pocket items from concealed threats items such as assault weaponry and improvised explosive devices ("IED'S").
On March 12, 2019, the Company announced that Manchester Metropolitan University assigned the Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning technology IP to the Company for the consideration of $30,000. The Millimeter Wave Shoe Scanner is a floor-mounted 3D imaging system that uses harmless millimeter wave imaging techniques to inspect footwear. The scanner is then able to identify if the footwear has been altered or is being used to transport concealed items, such as weaponry, substances, compounds, or electronic items.
On March 12, 2019, Manchester Metropolitan University assigned and on October 8, 2019, transferred the Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning technology IP to the Company for the consideration of $30,000. The Millimeter Wave Shoe Scanner is a floor-mounted 3D imaging system that uses harmless millimeter wave imaging techniques to inspect footwear. The scanner is then able to identify if the footwear has been altered or is being used to transport concealed items, such as weaponry, substances, compounds, or electronic items. As of October 8, 2019, the IP and patent transfer for this technology was already completed.
On April 9, 2019, the Company was accepted as a member of the USA National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc, which is a non-profit organization that works with airports, government, and industry to maintain a safe and effective aviation security system.
On April 25, 2019, the Company was accepted as a member of the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries, which is dedicated to scientific, engineering, industrial, and management preparedness for the common defense of Canada.
On October 15, 2019, the Company announced the launch of its new product under development, the PRT-X1 which is a next level Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone designed with the direct input of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, military, and rescue services to address the global requirement for a multi-role, state-of-the-art aerial platform (See DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES).
On October 16, 2019, the Company entered into a binding agreement with Aerowave Corporation ("Aerowave") whereby the Company significantly acquired the finished goods and inventory, for a consideration equal to 50,000 shares of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. times $0.46 per share which is the average closing price on OTCQB market over the twenty days prior to the closing date of the sale.
We are a security and threat detection technology company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, trading under the symbol "PRT". Our common shares are also quoted under the symbol "PLRTF " on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets electronic quotation system, however there is no active market for our stock on the OTC Markets. Our current activities are focused on the development of security screening and threat detection technology solutions using radar imaging and signal processing technology. We are in the development phase and have not achieved revenue.
Our Technologies
The Company's core technologies include: (1) A Millimeter-wave Remote Imaging system from Airborne Drone ("MiRIAD"); (2) A compact millimeter-wave radar system for scanning shoe's ("Shoe-Scanner"); and (3) Microwave radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, such as airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues ("Wi-Ti " - Wireless Threat Indication). In addition, the Company has announced on October 15, 2019 the launch of its newest technology, the "PRT-X1", a next level Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone.
Wi-Ti
On February 19, 2019, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Abicom International Ltd. ("Abicom International"), a Qualcomm authorized design partner, to assist in the continued development of the Plymouth Rock Wi-Ti (Wireless Threat Indication) system and prototype. Wi-Ti is a passive detection system that uses artificial-intelligence ("AI") to analyze the radio waves within an area. The system uses radar-based algorithms to filter common items such as cell phones and general pocket items from concealed threats items such as assault weaponry and improvised explosive devices ("IED'S").
The past three years have seen significant advances in the monitoring of Wi-Fi radio wave analysis. This includes Wi-Fi used to track and trace the movements of people in real time through walls. Similar techniques have used Wi-Fi radio waves to detect subtle changes in breathing and heart rates. The Plymouth Rock Wi-Ti technology advances that analysis to concealed threat detection. Unlike other emerging screening technologies Wi-Ti can be used in airport concourse areas, stadiums and open spaces at stand-off distances. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology allows for none intrusive screening of crowds in real time. Further, with Wi-Ti, there are no radio emissions, so this method of detection can be freely used in any Wi-Fi enabled environment without special license or regulatory approval.
Abicom International has worked with many prominent security and technology companies, including Bosch Security, Siemens Transportation, QinetiQ, Harris Systems and Northern Light Technologies. "Abicom International's status as a Qualcomm design center is an assurance of excellence that is granted to less than eleven companies globally". The partnership between Plymouth Rock and Abicom International is about the drive to continuously expand the realm of possibilities for Wi-Fi based technologies.
Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning Technology
On March 12, 2019, the Company announced that Manchester Metropolitan University assigned the Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning technology IP to the Company for the consideration of $30,000. The Millimeter Wave Shoe Scanner is a floor-mounted 3D imaging system that uses harmless millimeter wave imaging techniques to inspect footwear. The scanner is then able to identify if the footwear has been altered or is being used to transport concealed items, such as weaponry, substances, compounds, or electronic items.
The Millimeter Wave Shoe Scanner allows for the rapid screening of footwear without necessitating removal of shoes. With a screening time of 30 PPM (Persons/Minute) the Shoe Scanner is ideal for airport terminals, prison/correctional facilities, public events and other high throughput, screening applications. This safe, proven technology is already sanctioned by US FDA, Health Canada and EU Airport legislation.
MIRIADMIRIAD is a compact, RF sensor package that is specifically designed for use on UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The basic sensor format will be designed to support a variety of missions but will be initially optimized to detect weaponry or suicide devices concealed on a person in an outdoor environment using passive millimeter wave radar.
MIRIAD uses a unique ultra-lightweight antenna to capture radar images of target subjects within a wide field of view. The captured radar image data, along with high resolution video is then backhauled wirelessly over a high capacity data link to a central processing center for data analysis. Using algorithm based digital signal processing techniques the radar signature is analyzed and overlaid onto the video imagery to display a real time image of the video capture that includes an indication of any concealed threat item. The technology uses both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) techniques to positively Identify a threat and its exact location on subjects within its field of view. Multiple MIRIAD equipped UAV's can be supported by a single data processing facility to cover large areas.
MIRIAD's primary intended applications are outdoor public event crowd screening, special police and security service operations, and forward operating base protection, Other planned applications include remote infrastructure inspection and analysis; oil and gas pipeline inspection, and search and rescue (land and sea).
PRT-X1 Updates
On October 15, 2019, the company announced the launch of its new product under development, the PRT-X1 which is a search and rescue grade Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone designed with the direct input of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, military, and rescue services to address the global requirement for a multi-role, state-of-the-art aerial platform. The production PRT-X1 has been unveiled live at the 2019 International Security Conference (ISC), at the Javits Center in New York City on November 20-21, 2019. In 2020 the PRT-X1 UAS will be submitted to the U.S Army's Unique Mission Cell Program, TSOA, for war-fighter evaluations.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
We do not require or anticipate requiring any uncommon raw materials for manufacturing of our planned products. Our planned products will rely on common electronic components and materials which are not subject to significant price volatility. ,
Patents and Licenses; Industrial Commercial and Financial Contracts; and New Manufacturing Processes
In conducting our business operations, we are dependent on certain proprietary or licensed technology, designs, and other intellectual property. We currently hold the United Kingdom patent for the Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning technology for a term of 15 years. We have not obtained any other patents, patents applications or trademarks in connection with our products or planned products, and have no plans to do so in the immediate future. We intend to protect our intellectual property primarily through a combination of trade secrets, license restrictions, and copyright.
Competition
We are a security and threat detection technology company. We compete with other technology companies for financing and for market share in our fields of specialization. . Many of the companies with whom we compete have greater financial and technical resources than those available to us. Accordingly, these competitors may be able to spend greater amounts on the acquisition, development and commercialization of technologies of merit,. In addition, they may be able to afford more scientific or engineering expertise in the development of their technologies. This competition could result in competitors offering products of greater quality and interest to prospective investors who may finance additional development and commercialization. This competition could adversely impact on our ability to finance further product development and to achieve the financing necessary for us to develop our business
Compliance with Government Regulation
Our business is subject to laws and regulations governing the production, sale and use of surveillance, threat detection and security technology, including but not limited to regulation regarding public safety, personal privacy, public transportation, criminal law, consumer protection, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, environmental protection, and other matters. Legislation such as the Airport Security Federalization Act (United States), the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (United States) and the Aviation Security Act (Canada) and their respective associated regulations, and all other applicable Federal, State, Provincial and municipal laws. The testing, marketing, and sale of our current and future products may require permissions or permits from various governmental and nongovernmental authorities. There can be no assurance, however, that all permissions or permits will be obtainable or achievable on reasonable terms or that compliance with such laws and regulations would not have an adverse effect on the profitability of any product that we may develop or seek to market.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing the marketing, sale, or use of our products to be curtailed.
Amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing the intended use of our technologies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on our business and cause increases in capital expenditures or production costs, or require abandonment or delays in development of new products.
We are committed to complying with and are, to our knowledge, in compliance with, all governmental regulations applicable to our company and our planned products.
Research and Development Expenditures
The Company has acquired its technology and intellectual property through acquisition. We accordingly incurred $399,720 in research and development expenditures during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019.
Employees
Currently, we have two full time employees. Our directors and certain contracted individuals play an important role in the running of our company. We do not expect any material changes in the number of employees over the next 12 month period. We do and will continue to outsource contract employment as needed.
We engage contractors from time to time to consult with us on specific corporate affairs or to perform specific tasks in connection with our exploration programs.
C.
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Organizational Structure
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The Company's subsidiary is as follows:
Entity
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Country of Incorporation
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Effective Economic Interest
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Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("Plymouth Rock USA")
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USA
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100%
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Plymouth Rock USA was incorporated under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware on March 22, 2018.
D.
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Property, Plants and Equipment
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Our company's operating office is located in an office space in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In November 2018, Plymouth Rock USA entered into two-year lease agreement for leased premises in Plymouth, Massachusetts, commencing December 1, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020. The minimum base rent is US$2,917 per month for the period from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019 and US$3,005 per month from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.
We believe that our existing facilities are adequate to meet our needs for the foreseeable future.
Information Concerning the SB Project
On February 17, 2014, and further amended on May 2, 2014, the Company entered into an Option Agreement, with Eastland Management Ltd. whereby the Company acquired an option to earn an undivided 100% interest in and to the eight (8) mineral claims comprising the Southern Bell ("SB") Property, located approximately 25 kilometers west of Merritt, British Columbia totaling 3,517 hectares. The Option Agreement was amended on May 2, 2014 to substitute Eastland Management Ltd. for Qualitas Holdings Corp. as the optionor of the claims.
On August 26, 2015, the Company and Eastland Management amended the Option Agreement so that on the first anniversary of Exchange approval (August 11, 2015) the Company must arrange for payment of $10,000 to Eastland Management in lieu of the original obligation to issue 200,000 common shares. All other aspects of the Option Agreement remain unchanged.
In order to maintain the Option in good standing and earn a 100% interest in the SB Property, the Company was required to incur exploration expenditures totaling $100,000 on or before August 11, 2015 (completed). The Company was also required to make cash payments to the vendors of the Option of $10,000 upon receipt of the Technical Report (paid), $15,000 at the time of Exchange approval (paid) and $10,000 on the first anniversary of Exchange approval (paid). Additionally, the Company had to issue 500,000 shares (200,000 upon Exchange approval (issued) and 300,000 on or before the second anniversary (issued).
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company sold its entire interest in the SB Property for a cash payment of $15,000, incurring a loss on the disposition of exploration and evaluation assets of $156,012. With the business acquisition and the sale of the mineral interest of the SB Property, the Company no longer pursues the exploration and development of mineral properties.
ITEM 4A.
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UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
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Item 5.
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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019 should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included in this annual report in accordance with "Item 8 - Financial Information"). Our financial statements for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019 were prepared in accordance with IFRS and are expressed in Canadian Dollars.
Year Ended November 30, 2019
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company had a comprehensive loss of $4,320,563 compared to a comprehensive loss of $986,901 for the year ended November 30, 2018. The increase in comprehensive losses were caused by the following:
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Sales during the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to $28,257 (2018 - $Nil) with gross profit of $16,366 resulting in a gross margin of 58%. The Company's sales for 2019 include radar components and radar systems. The Company also offers engineering design and development services but is yet to recognize revenues from this line of business.
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Accounting and audit fees of $80,415 (2018 - $66,463) consisted of fees to the Company's auditors which increased by about 34% from prior year and accounting fees paid to a Company controlled by the CFO. (See Transactions with Related Parties). Accounting and audit fees increased to account for the PRT US acquisition, operations and additional compliance in connection with the business acquisition.
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Business development (2019 - $739,615 vs. 2018 - $11,326) significantly went up due to increased spending on advertising and marketing as well as promotional expenditures during the year.
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Consulting fees (2019 - $125,685 vs. 2018 - $187,015) decreased due to lower spending on business plans and advising regarding the US Market. Last year, most expenditures were focused on the business acquisition which was completed in October 2018.
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Development costs of $399,720 (2018 - $Nil) were recognized for expenditures on enhancement of the Company's current technologies.
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General office expenses (2019 - $68,602 vs. 2018 - $46,466) increased mostly as a result of business expansion during the year and to account for additional operations in the USA
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Legal fees (2019 - $103,535 vs. 2018 - $166,124) also decreased resulting from the completion of the business acquisition in October 2018.
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Management fees of $125,390 (2018 - $71,842) increased as a result of higher rates of payment to related parties. (See Transactions with Related Parties)
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Rent (2019 - $77,186 vs. 2018 - $30,000) more than doubled due to the payment for the office space occupied by PRT USA which was not present in the prior year.
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Stock based compensation of $692,091 (2018 - $Nil) refer to the value of the stock options granted by the Company under its stock option plan. (See Capital Stock) During the year ended 2019, the Company granted 1,350,000 stock options to related parties which corresponded to $260,145. (See Transactions with Related Parties)
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Transfer agent and filing fees of $111,709 (2018 - $71,076) was higher than last year due to additional fees to the Company's stock transfer agent, additional fees for regulatory requirements submission and added fees for the trading in Frankfurt Stock Exchange which commenced in January 2019 and OTC Markets Group beginning August 2019.
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Wages, salaries and benefits of $513,729 (2018 - $21,843) was significantly higher due to higher fees paid to the Company's CEO (See Transactions with Related Parties) and other employees.
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Impairment losses of $1,572,552 (2018 - $Nil) were recognized consisting of $256,874 for goodwill previously recognized on business combination and $1,315,678 from intangible assets. The recognition was a result of inability to establish future cash flows to be generated from the business acquired and the future economic benefits from the Company's intangible assets
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Deferred tax recovery amounting to $245,479 (2018 - $11,324) was as a reversal of previously recognized liability due to non-capital loss incurred during the year.
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Interest income (2019 - $14,226 vs. 2018 - $8,630) increased primarily due to the increase of average daily balances in the Company's bank accounts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's approach to managing its liquidity is to ensure that it has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they come due and have sufficient working capital to fund operations for the ensuing fiscal year. Financing of operations has been achieved solely by equity financing. The Company anticipates that it will require significant funds from either equity or debt financing for the development of its technologies and to support general administrative expenses.
As at November 30, 2019, the Company had $727,526 in current assets (November 30, 2018 - $2,811,971) and $227,058 in current liabilities (November 30, 2018 - $166,941) for a working capital position of $500,468 compared to a working capital position of $2,645,030 as at November 30, 2018. Working capital decreased mostly due to lower cash balance at the end of the period due to use of cash in the Company's operating activities.
Current assets at November 30, 2019 were represented by cash of $583,119 (November 30, 2018 - $2,743,694), accounts receivable of $1,488 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil), sales tax receivable of $12,310 (November 30, 2018 - $10,986), prepaid expenses of $105,539 (November 30, 2018 - $49,891) and due from related parties of $25,070
(November 30, 2018 - $7,400). Current liabilities were comprised of $217,023 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (November 30, 2018- $112,757), loan payable of $Nil (November 30, 2018 - $51,184), and due to related parties of $10,035 (November 30, 2018 - $3,000).
As at November 30, 2019, the Company had a share capital balance of $5,676,498 (November 30, 2018 - $5,311,034) and an accumulated deficit of $5,968,892 (November 30, 2018 - $1,602,085).
Financing of operations has been achieved solely by equity financing. As the Company will not generate sufficient funds from operations for the foreseeable future, the Company is primarily reliant upon the sale of equity securities in order to fund future operations. Since inception, the Company has funded limited operations through the issuance of equity securities on a private placement basis. The Company's ability to raise funds through the issuance of equity will depend on economic, market and commodity prices at the time of financing. The Company expects to generate similar losses quarter over quarter for the next fiscal year in relation to the Company's development, administration and promotion of its technologies. As of report date, management anticipates that the funds raised to date will be not be sufficient to sustain operations and the development of the Companies technologies for the next fiscal year.
Detailed discussions related to the Company's cash flows during the year ended November 30, 2019
Cash balances decreased by a total of $2,159,174 during the year ended November 30, 2019 (November 30, 2018 - increased by $2,647,542).
During the year ended November 30, 2019, cash used in operating activities was $2,317,362 compared to cash used in operating activities of $663,765 during the year ended November 30, 2018. The increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily attributed to higher expenditures on wages, salary and benefits, research and development, business development and the consulting fees during the year. (See Results of Operations for a detailed discussion of the expense variances.)
Cash used in investing activities during the year ended November 30, 2019 was $14,175 (2018 - provided cash of $62,467). The cash used in investing activities was primarily attributed to the acquisition of equipment and development expenses on the Company's technologies during the year ended November 30, 2019.
Cash provided by financing activities during the year ended November 30, 2019 was $172,363 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $3,248,840 during the year ended November 30, 2018. The cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to the warrants exercised of $187,120 and options exercised of $37,500 during the year ended November 30, 2019 partly offset by the payment of loan balance of $52,256. The cash provided by financing activities in the year ended November 30, 2018 was a result of the net proceeds from issuance of common shares of the Company from the private placement announced during the 4th quarter ended November 30, 2017.
The effect of foreign exchange rates on cash during the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to a decrease of $1,401 (2018 - $Nil).
B.
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Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
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Not applicable.
Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this registration statement and specifically in "Item 4.B. Business Overview," we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenues, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial condition.
D.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
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We do not have any off-balance sheets 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 resource that is material to investors.
E.
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Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
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In November 2018, Plymouth Rock USA entered into a two-year lease agreement for leased premises in Plymouth, Massachusetts, commencing December 1, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020. The minimum monthly base rent is US$2,917 for the period from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019 and US$3,005 from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.
On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a one-year lease agreement for leased premises in Vancouver, BC, commencing on April 1, 2019 and ending on March 31, 2020. The minimum monthly base rent is $2,500.
On October 17, 2019, the Company entered into a binding agreement to acquire the intellectual property, finished goods and inventory, as well as name rights and goodwill from Massachusetts based aerospace and scientific component manufacturer Aerowave Corporation ("Aerowave"). Under the terms of the agreement, Plymouth Rock will pay Aerowave's principals 50,000 common shares. The shares will be restricted securities under the US Securities Act and subject to Canadian securities legislation. The fair value of these shares amounting to $22,811 is presented separately as shares to be issued in the balance sheet - equity section.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6.
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DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
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A.
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Directors and senior management
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Name
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Position(s) Held with Company
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Principal Business Activities and Other
Principal Directorships
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Dana Wheeler, Age 61
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director of Plymouth Rock Technologies
Inc. since October 30, 2018; Business
Development Advisor, Serco, Inc. from
June, 2017 to June, 2018; Chief Executive
Officer and managing director, Radio
Physics Solutions, October 2009 to
December, 2016.
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Vivian Katsuris, Age 55
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Director and Secretary
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President of Alexandra Capital Corp.
(CSE: AXC) from January 2018 to October 30, 2018, Chief Financial Officer from August 2014 to January 2018 and Secretary since August 2014; President and Founder of Vivkor Holdings Inc. since August 2014, Director of Universal mCloud
(TSXV-MCLD - formerly Universal
Ventures Inc.) from April 2014 to October 2017; Director and Corporate Secretary of ArcPacific Resources Corp. (TSXV-ACP - formerly Plate Resources Inc.) from January 2014 to July 2016 and CFO from June 2015 to July 2016; Investment Advisor at Global Securities Corporation from 2003 to 2013; Director and Corporate Secretary of KAPA Capital Inc., February 2018 to present: Director of Zenith Capital Corporation, December 2019 to Present
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Zara Kanji, Age 49
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Chief Financial Officer
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Owner, Zara Kanji & Associates, CPA, 2003 to present; Chief Financial Officer,; Chief Financial Officer, Megastar Development Corp., September 2011 to present. Chief Financial Officer, World Class Extractions October 2018 to present, Chief Financial Officer, INEO Tech Corp January 2019 to present
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Angelos Kostopoulos, Age 62
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Director
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Partner with Nakou & Associates Law Firm from March 2004 to Present; Director of Blue White Capital LLC from August 2011 to Present; Manager for Enron Wind from October 1998 to December 2001; Manager for GE Wind from January 2002 to February 2004; COO for UPC Renewables from July 2006 to January 2009.
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George Stubos, Age 53
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Director
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George Stubos is the President of Stubos Capital Inc., in Vancouver, Canada
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Tim Crowhurst, Age 53
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Director
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President of Sea Level Communications Ltd., and a former Administrative Tribunal Judge of the Immigration Appeal Division of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board
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Dana Wheeler-President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Dana Wheeler is a customer focused executive with over 35 years of experience in hands-on leadership and engineering roles including CEO, COO, and VP of Engineering. His extensive background includes helping technology start-ups and growth companies launch/establish engineering operations, raise capital, and develop products specialties. In 2009 he co-founded Radio Physics Solutions Inc., a threat detection technology company where he served as president until 2016. From 1997 to 2008, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Terabeam-HXI, a wireless data equipment company. Currently, in addition to his role at Plymouth Rock, he is the principal of Wheeler Engineering Services, a firm prodiving engineering and business consulting services to the Microwave and Millimeter-Wave industry. Mr. Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Zara Kanji-Chief Financial Officer
Zara Kanji, CPA, CGA, has been Chief Financial Officer of our company since January 15, 2018.
Ms. Kanji, is a Member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and Canada and the owner of Zara Kanji & Associates, CPA, an accounting, tax and management consulting firm she founded in 2003. She holds a Bachelors of Technology in Accounting (honors) and a Diploma in Corporate Finance (Honors) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She is experienced in financial reporting compliance for junior listed companies, and has served as a director and officer for several public companies listed in Canada. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, Megastar Development Corp, (TSXV MDV), Chief Financial Officer, World Class Extractions (CNSX PUMP), Chief Financial Officer, INEO Tech Corp (TSXV INEO)
Vivian Katsuris -Secretary, Director
Ms. Katsuris was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Secretary on August 11, 2014. On November 20, 2017 she resigned as CFO and was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director. On October 31, 2018, she resigned as President, CEO, but remained Secretary.
Ms. Katsuris has over 29 years of experience in the brokerage industry, the North American capital markets & public financings. She was an Investment Advisor at Global Securities Corporation from 2003 to 2013 and worked at Canaccord Capital Corp. (Canada and US divisions) from 1993 to 2003. Ms. Katsuris has served on the board as an officer and director of Universal Ventures Inc (TSX-UN) and Plate Resources Inc (TSX-PLR) and also current serves as a director Kapa Capital Inc. (TSXV-KAPA.P) and Zenith Capital Corporation Inc (TSXV-ZENI.P).
Angelos Kostopoulos-Director
Angelos Kostopoulos, is a Registered Tax Return Preparer as designated by the Internal Revenue Service, and has been a tax adviser listed by the US Embassy in Athens since 1992. Currently he is a partner at Nakou & Associates Law Firm (Athens, Greece), and Strati & Partner (Tirana, Albania), where he advised clients on a wide range tax and financial compliance matters. Since 2011 he has served as the president of Blue White Capital LLC a privately held, climate-friendly project developer, integrator, principal and boutique advisory firm. Mr. Kostopoulos holds a Bachelor of Arts (History) from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts (International Relations) from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Science (Military Science) from the Hellenic Army Supreme War College, and a Master of Laws (International Business) from the University of Cumbria.
George Stubos - Director
George Stubos is the President of Stubos Capital Inc., in Vancouver, Canada and has 25 years of Capital Markets, Energy and Technology investing experience leading early stage companies in their growth strategies. Previously, he was an investment advisor with Canaccord Capital and was a founder of Business Financial Publishing, Investorlinks.com, San Telmo Energy, Rolling Thunder Exploration, and Argentex Mining. In 2007, he founded Shaman Energy LLC, which was awarded a Production Sharing Contract by the Government of Mongolia and was sold to Ivanhoe Energy. He is a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators and the North America - Mongolia Business Council.
Tim Crowhurst, Director
Tim Crowhurst is President of Sea Level Communications Ltd., and a former Administrative Tribunal Judge of the Immigration Appeal Division of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board. He brings to Plymouth a long history in managing public companies, as well as a strong understanding of border security measures and international immigration movements. Prior to commencing a successful issue and crisis management consultancy in 1993, he was an advisor to several Canadian Cabinet Ministers
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among any of our directors and senior management listed above.
During the years ended November 31, 2019 and November 31, 2018, our directors and officers received the following compensation:
COMPENSATION TABLE
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Name
and Principal
Position
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Year
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Salary
($)
|
Bonus
($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensa-
tion
($)
|
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualifie
d Deferred
Compensa-
tion
Earnings
($)
|
All
Other
Compensa-
tion
($)
|
Total
($)
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Dana Wheeler, President and CEO
|
2019
2018
|
318,790
13,200
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
113,077
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
431,867
13,200
|
Zara Kanji, Chief Financial Officer
|
2019
2018
|
60,000
30,000
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
28,269
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
24,490*
20,748*
|
112,759
50,748
|
Vivian Katsuris, Corporate Secretary, Director
|
2019
2018
|
63,000
36,842
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
28,269
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
91,269
36,842
|
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
|
2019
2018
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
42,404
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
42,404
Nil
|
George Stubos, Director
|
2019
2018
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
48,014
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
48,014
Nil
|
Tim Crowhurst, Director
|
2019
2018
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
112
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
112
Nil
|
Jeremy Poirier, Former Director
|
2019
2018
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Ioannis Tsitos, Former Director
|
2019
2018
|
Nil
5,000
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
Nil
|
Nil
5,000
|
*This refers to accounting fees paid to a Company controlled by the CFO.
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers. Our directors and executive officers may receive share options at the discretion of our board of directors in the future. We do not have any material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that share options may be granted at the discretion of our board of directors.
Written Management Agreements
Dana Wheeler, CEO has a services agreement with the Company. The agreement is to pay for services at $20,000 USD/ month. The CEO can terminate the agreement with a 30 days' notice, The Company has to give 6 months' notice for any termination without cause.
Zara Kanji, CFO is engaged on a month to month agreement for compensation of $5,000 CAD per month.
Vivian Katsuris, Secretary has a consulting agreement with the Company for compensation of $5,250 CAD per month with a 60 day notice of termiantion
Stock Option Plan
Pursuant to the policy of the TSX Venture Exchange, where our common shares were traded from August 13, 2014 until March 9, 2016, we were required to adopt a stock option plan prior to granting incentive stock options and, accordingly, we adopted a stock option plan on November 12, 2014. The purpose of our stock option plan is to attract and motivate directors, senior officers, employees, management company employees, consultants and others providing services to our company and its subsidiaries, and thereby advance our interests, by affording such persons with an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in our company through the issuance of stock options.
Our stock option plan is a "rolling" stock option plan permitting the grant of incentive stock options to purchase up to 10% of our Company's issued and outstanding common shares.
Our stock option plan has the following terms and conditions:
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•
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stock options may be issued to directors, senior officers, employees, consultants, affiliates or subsidiaries or to employees of companies providing management or administrative services to the Company;
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•
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the Board (or any committee delegated by the Board) in its sole discretion will determine the number of options to be granted, the optionees to receive the options, and term of expiry;
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•
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the options will be non-assignable except that they will be exercisable by the personal representative of the option holder in the event of the option holder's death;
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•
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options will be exercisable at a price which is not less than the Discounted Market Price (as defined by the TSXV policy 1.1);
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•
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options granted to a person who is engaged in investor relations activities will expire within a maximum of 30 days after the optionee ceases to be employed and options granted to all other persons will expire within a reasonable period of time from the date the optionee ceases to hold his or her position or office;
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•
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the number of Common Shares reserved for issuance to any one person pursuant to options granted during the previous 12 months shall not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares at the time of grant; and the number of options granted to consultants or persons performing investor relations activities will not exceed 2% unless the TSXV provides approval;
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•
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the aggregate number of Common Shares which may be subject to issuance pursuant to options granted under our stock option plan shall not exceed the equivalent of 10% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Company;
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•
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options will not be issued unless fully paid and options granted will be fully vested on the date of grant; options granted to consultants providing investor relations services will be subject to vesting provisions as per the policies of the TSXV;
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•
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every option granted under our stock option plan shall be evidenced by a written agreement between the Company and the optionee;
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•
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any consolidation or subdivision of Common Shares will be reflected in an adjustment to the stock options;
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•
|
any reduction in exercise price of options granted to the Company's insiders will be subject to approval of disinterested shareholders of the Company.
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Option-Based Awards
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company granted 1,350,000 options to the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Secretary, and the Company's directors as follows):
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November 30, 2019
|
|
|
|
Number of options granted
|
|
|
Expense for the period
|
|
CEO
|
|
400,000
|
|
$
|
113,077
|
|
CFO
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Corporate Secretary
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Directors
|
|
750,000
|
|
|
90,530
|
|
|
|
1,350,000
|
|
$
|
260,145
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, no options were vested, and stock-based compensations amounting to $692,091 was recognized in profit or loss of which $260,145 were for the Company's officers and directors as above.
The following table sets forth the option based awards for each of directors and officers of the Company outstanding as at November 30, 2019.
Name
|
Option Based Awards
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised options
(#)
|
Option exercise
price
($)
|
Option expiration
date
|
Value of unexercised
in-the-money
options
($)(1)
|
Dana Wheeler,
President,
Chief Executive Officer,
& Director
|
400,000
|
$0.60
|
January 15, 2024(2)
|
Nil
|
Zara Kanji,
Chief Financial Officer
|
100,000
|
$0.60
|
January 15, 2024(2)
|
Nil
|
Vivian Katsuris,
Secretary, Director
|
100,000
|
$0.60
|
January 15, 2024(2)
|
Nil
|
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
|
150,000
|
$0.60
|
January 15, 2024(2)
|
Nil
|
George Stubos, Director
|
200,000
|
$0.60
|
March 20, 2024(3)
|
Nil
|
250,000
|
$0.50
|
November 28, 2024(4)
|
Nil
|
Tim Crowhurst, Director
|
150,000
|
$0.50
|
November 28, 2024(4)
|
Nil
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Value is calculated based on the difference between the market value of the securities underlying the options as at November 30, 2018, being $0.00, and the exercise price of the option.
(2) The options vest incrementally pursuant to the following schedule: (i) 50% on January 16, 2020; (ii) 12.5% on April 16, 2020; (iii) 12.5% on July 16, 2020; (iii) 12.5% on October 16, 2020; and (iv) 12.5 % on January 16, 2021.
(3) The options vest incrementally pursuant to the following schedule: (i) 50% on March 31, 2020; (ii) 12.5% on June 21, 2020; (iii) 12.5% on September 21, 2020; (iii) 12.5% on December 21, 2020; and (iv) 12.5 % on March 21, 2021.
(4) The options vest incrementally pursuant to the following schedule: (i) 50% on November 29, 2020; and (ii) 50 % on November 29, 2021.
Termination and Change of Control Benefits
Except as previously disclosed, we have no plans or arrangements in respect of remuneration received or that may be received by our directors and senior management in respect of compensating such person in the event of termination of employment (as a result of resignation, retirement, change of control, etc.) or a change in responsibilities.
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefits
We have not set aside or accrued any amounts to provide pension, retirement or similar benefit for our directors or senior management during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019.
Term of Office
Each director of our company holds office until the next annual general meeting of our company or until his successor is elected or appointed, unless his office is earlier vacated in accordance with the articles of our company or the provisions of the BCBCA. Each member of our senior management is appointed to serve at the discretion of our Board, subject to the terms of the employment agreements described above.
Service Contracts
Other than as disclosed herein, we do not have any service contracts with directors which provide for benefits upon termination of employment.
Committees
The audit committee is our only committee at this time. Our company does not have a remuneration committee.
Audit Committee
The members of our audit committee are Vivian Katsuris, Jeremy Poirier and Angelos Kostopoulos As defined in National Instrument 52-110 - Audit Committees, Vivian Katsuris, is not "independent". All members are financially literate, meaning that they have the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth 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 our financial statements.
We have adopted a charter for our audit committee. The audit committee is responsible for review of both interim and annual financial statements for our company. For the purposes of performing their duties, the members of the audit committee have the right at all times, to inspect all the books and financial records of our company and any subsidiaries and to discuss with management and the external auditors of our company any accounts, records and matters relating to the financial statements of our company. The audit committee members meet periodically with management and annually with the external auditors. Our audit committee has the overall duties and responsibilities to:
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•
|
review the financial reporting process to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements of our company;
|
|
•
|
assist the Board to properly and fully discharge its responsibilities;
|
|
•
|
strengthen the role of the Board by facilitating in depth discussions between directors, management and external auditors;
|
|
•
|
evaluate the independent auditor's qualifications, performance and independence;
|
|
•
|
facilitate the independence of the independent auditor;
|
|
•
|
assess the processes relating to the determination and mitigation of risks and the maintenance of an effective control environment; and
|
|
•
|
review the processes to monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
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As of November 30, 2019 and as at the date of this report, we do not have any employees. Our directors and certain contracted individuals play an important role in the running of our company. We do not expect any material changes in the number of employees over the next 12 month period. We do and will continue to outsource contract employment as needed.
We engage contractors from time to time to consult with us on specific corporate affairs or to perform specific tasks in connection with the development of our products.
As at March 30, 2020, our directors and senior management beneficially owned the following common shares and stock options of our company:
Name and Office Held
|
Number of Common Shares Owned
and
Percent of Total Outstanding Common
Shares
|
Options Owned
|
# of Shares
|
% of Class(1)
|
Dana Wheeler,
President, Chief Executive Officer, & Director
|
1,350,000
|
4.1
|
400,000(2)
|
Zara Kanji, Chief Financial Officer
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
100,000(2)
|
Vivian Katsuris, Secretary, &
Director
|
277,500(3)
|
(4)
|
100,000(2)
|
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
150,000(2)
|
George Stubos, Director
|
901,500(5)
|
2.7%
|
450,000(2)
|
Tim Crowhurst, Director
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
150,000(2)
|
Notes:
|
(1)
|
Based on 32,796,600 common shares issued and outstanding as at March 30, 2020
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|
|
|
|
(2)
|
Options are exercisable into common shares on a one-for-one basis and vest incrementally pursuant to the schedule outlined in Item 6 B. Compensation - Option-based Awards.
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|
|
|
|
(3)
|
Includes 100,000 shares held in the name of Vivkor Holdings Inc, Ms. Katsuris has voting and dispositive control over securities held by Vivkor Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
(4)
|
Less than 1%
|
|
|
|
|
(5)
|
Includes 157,500 shares held in the name of Stubos Capital Inc, Mr. Stubos has voting and dispositive control over securities held by Stubos Capital Inc
|
The voting rights attached to the common shares owned by our directors and senior management do not differ from those voting rights attached to shares owned by people who are not directors or senior management of our company.
ITEM 7.
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MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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To the best of our knowledge, there are no persons or company who beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over, securities carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to any class of voting securities of the Company:
Major Shareholder Voting Rights
The voting rights of our major shareholders do not differ from the voting rights of holders of our common shares who are not our major shareholders.
Residency of Shareholders
As at November 30, 2019 and March 31, 2020, the registrar and transfer agent for our company reported that there were 32,796,600 common shares of our company issued and outstanding. Of the 32,796,600 common shares issued and outstanding on November 30, 2019, 27,483,550 were registered to Canadian residents (11 recorded shareholders), 3,738,050 were registered to residents of the United States (27 recorded shareholders), and 1,575,000 were registered to non-United States or Canadian residents (6 recorded shareholders). Of the 32,796,600 common shares of our company issued and outstanding on March 31, 2020, 27,483,550 were registered to Canadian residents (10 recorded shareholders), 3,738,050 were registered to residents of the United States (27 recorded shareholders), and 1,575,000 were registered to non-United States or Canadian residents (6 recorded shareholders).
Control and Control Arrangements
To the best of our knowledge, our company is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation, by any foreign government or by any other natural or legal person severally or jointly, except as disclosed in the above table regarding our major shareholders.
There are no arrangements known to us, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of our company.
B.
|
Related Party Transactions
|
The Company recorded the following transactions with related parties during the period from the beginning of the Company's preceding three financial years up to the date of this Annual Report:
The amounts due to and from related parties are due to the directors and officers of the Company. The balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specific terms for repayment. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and have been valued in these consolidated financial statements at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
As at November 30, 2019, $10,035 (November 30, 2018 - $3,000) was due to directors and officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by CFO
|
$
|
5,000
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
5,035
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
10,035
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, $25,070 (November 30, 2018 - $7,400) was due from directors and officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by Corporate Secretary
|
$
|
5,250
|
|
$
|
5,613
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,787
|
|
Director
|
|
19,820
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
25,070
|
|
$
|
7,400
|
|
During the years ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Management fees
|
$
|
123,000
|
|
$
|
71,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
Accounting fees
|
|
24,490
|
|
|
20,748
|
|
|
-
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
260,145
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Salaries and benefits to CEO
|
|
318,790
|
|
|
13,200
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
726,425
|
|
$
|
105,790
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company granted 1,350,000 options to the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Secretary, and the Company's directors as follows):
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
|
Number of options granted
|
|
|
Expense for the period
|
|
CEO
|
|
400,000
|
|
$
|
113,077
|
|
CFO
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Corporate Secretary
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
42,404
|
|
George Stubos, Director
|
|
450,000
|
|
|
48,014
|
|
Tim Crowhurst, Director
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
112
|
|
|
|
1,350,000
|
|
$
|
260,145
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, no options were vested, and stock-based compensations amounting to $692,091 was recognized in profit or loss of which $260,145 were for the Company's officers and directors as above (Note 10).
Management fees consisted of the following:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Company controlled by Corporate Secretary
|
$
|
63,000
|
|
$
|
36,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
Company controlled by CFO
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Director fees paid to Former Director
|
|
-
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
123,000
|
|
$
|
71,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
On October 16, 2019, Jeremy Poirier resigned as a Director of the Company. 100,000 stock options granted to him were forfeited.
As at November 30, 2019, $26,578 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) prepayment was made to the CEO of the Company and $13,289 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) to the SVP for Engineering Operations.
We formerly rented the premises of our head office located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from Wood & Associates, a company controlled by Suzanne Wood, our former President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, former director, and former major shareholder. We rented the office space on a month to month basis at the monthly rate of $100 until the third quarter of 2015.
Compensation
For information regarding compensation for our directors and senior management, see Item 6.B - Compensation.
C.
|
Interests of Experts and Counsel
|
Not applicable
ITEM 8.
|
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
|
A.
|
Financial Statements and Other Financial Information
|
Our financial statements (included as Item 18 of this registration statement) are stated in United States dollars and are prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB.
The following financial statements and notes thereto are filed with and incorporated herein as part of this registration statement:
|
(a)
|
audited financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2019, including: independent auditors' report by MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountant, statements of financial position, statements of loss and comprehensive loss, statements of cash flows, statements of changes in equity, and notes to financial statements;
|
These financial statements can be found under "Item 17 - Financial Statements" below.
Legal Proceedings
There have not been any legal or arbitration proceedings, including those relating to bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, those involving any third party, and governmental proceedings pending or known to be contemplated, which may have, or have had in the recent past, significant effect our financial position or profitability.
There have been no material proceedings in which any director, any member of senior management, or any of our affiliates is either a party adverse to our company or our subsidiaries or has a material interest adverse to our company or our subsidiaries.
Policy on Dividend Distributions
We have not declared any dividends since our inception and do not anticipate that we will do so in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the development of our business. Any future payment of dividends or distributions will be determined by our Board on the basis of our earnings, financial requirements and other relevant factors.
We are not aware of any significant change that has occurred since November 30, 2018, and that has not been disclosed elsewhere in this annual report.
ITEM 9.
|
THE OFFER AND LISTING
|
A.
|
Offer and Listing Details
|
|
(a)
|
Our authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares, without par value. As of November 30, 2019 and March 30, 2020, we had 32,796,600 and 32,796,600 Common Shares issued and outstanding, respectively. Our common stock is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "PRT". Our common stock became eligible for trading on the CSE on March 7, 2016. From May 2, 2012 through March 9, 2016, our common stock traded on the TSX Venture Exchange. The first trade of our common stock occurred on September 10, 2014. The transfer of our common shares is managed by our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada. Our shares are issued in registered form.
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Set forth below are the annual high and low market prices for our stock for each of our five most recent full financial years (ending November 30).
|
|
|
2015
|
2016
|
2017
|
2018
|
2019
|
High
|
0.15
|
0.06
|
0.50
|
0.77
|
0.66
|
Low
|
0.05
|
0.03
|
0.02
|
0.41
|
0.375
|
These numbers represent the annual high and low market prices for our stock as quoted on the TSXV and CSE, as applicable.
|
(b)
|
Set forth below are the high and low market prices for each full financial quarter for the two most recent full financial years and any subsequent period.
|
Year 2020
Quarter
|
February 29, 2020
|
Through March 28,
2020
|
High
|
0.49
|
0.375
|
Low
|
0.36
|
0.11
|
Year 2019
Quarter
|
February
|
May
|
August
|
November
|
High
|
0.66
|
0.63
|
0.48
|
0.50
|
Low
|
0.52
|
0.45
|
0.38
|
0.37
|
Year 2018
Quarter
|
February
|
May
|
August
|
November
|
High
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
0.67
|
Low
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
0.60
|
Year 2017
Quarter
|
February
|
May
|
August
|
November
|
High
|
0.03
|
0 05
|
0.10
|
0.50
|
Low
|
0.02
|
0.02
|
0.05
|
0.09
|
Year 2016
Quarter
|
February
|
May
|
August
|
November
|
High
|
0.06
|
0.06
|
0.06
|
0.03
|
Low
|
0.06
|
0.03
|
0.03
|
0.03
|
|
(c)
|
Set forth below are the high and low market prices for each of the six most recent completed months:
|
Month
|
October
|
November
|
December
|
January
|
February
|
March
|
High
|
0.50
|
0.50
|
0.49
|
0.485
|
0.44
|
0.375
|
Low
|
0.47
|
0.45
|
0.375
|
0.48
|
0.11
|
0.20
|
Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
Our Common Shares are publically traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "PRT" Our common stock is not now listed or quoted on any other securities exchange or electronic quotation service in the United States or abroad. There is currently no market for our common stock in the United States. Following the effective date of this registration statement our management intends to seek the quotation of our common stock on the OTCQB inter-dealer quotation service operated by OTC Markets Group. To achieve the quotation of our common stock on the OTCQB a market maker must file a Form 15c211 on our behalf with FINRA, and we must successfully complete an application and a management certification procedure with OTC Markets Group. We have engaged in preliminary discussions with a FINRA Market Maker to file our application on Form 15c211with FINRA on our behalf but, as of the date of this registration statement, no filing has been made. There is no guarantee that any such filing will be made or, if made, approved by FINRA.
Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
ITEM 10.
|
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
|
Our authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares, without par value. As of November 30, 2019 and March 31, 2020, we had 32,796,600 and 32,796,600 Common Shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
Common Shares
The holders of the common shares are entitled to one vote for each common share held on all matters to be voted on by such holders. The holders of common shares are entitled to receive, pro rata, the remaining property of our company on a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our company after the holders of Preferred Shares have been paid. There are no pre-emptive rights or redemption rights attached to the Common Shares.
Convertible Securities
As at November 30, 2019 there were 32,796,600 common shares outstanding. options outstanding to purchase 3,150,000 common shares and no other convertible securities outstanding. The 3,150,000 options outstanding are described in the below table:
Expiry Date
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Numbers of options outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted average remaining contractual life (year)
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Weighted average exercise price
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$
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|
|
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|
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$
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January 15, 2024
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0.60
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2,150,000
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|
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2.82
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|
|
0.60
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March 20, 2024
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0.60
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|
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350,000
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|
|
0.48
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|
|
0.60
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November 28, 2024
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|
0.50
|
|
|
650,000
|
|
|
1.03
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
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3,150,000
|
|
|
4.33
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|
|
0.58
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Stock Options
On November 12, 2014 the Company adopted an incentive stock option plan (the "Option Plan") which provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, and in accordance with the Exchange requirements, grant to directors, officers, employees, and consultants to the Company, nontransferable options to purchase common shares, provided that the number of common shares reserved for issuance will not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of the Company at the time of granting of options.
On January 16, 2019, the Company granted 2,300,000 stock options, which are exercisable for a period of five years, at a price of $0.60 per share. During the year, 150,000 stock options were cancelled. The remaining 2,150,000 stock options vest as follows: (i) 1,075,000 options on January 15, 2020, (ii) 268,750 options on April 15, 2020, (iii) 268,750 options on July 15, 2020, (iv) 268,750 options on October 15, 2020, and (v) 268,750 options on January 15, 2021.
The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.54, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.93%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $913,140, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On March 21, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 350,000 incentive stock options to consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 175,000 options on March 20, 2020, (ii) 43,750 options on June 20, 2020, (iii) 43,750 options on December 20, 2020, (iv) 43,750 options on March 20, 2021, and (v) 43,750 options on June 20, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.57, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.56%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $147,613, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On November 29, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 650,000 incentive stock options to consultants and a director of the Company with an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 325,000 options on November 30, 2020 and (ii) 325,000 options on November 30, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.49, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.49%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $236,809, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
During the year ended November 30, 2019, 150,000 options issued to a director and a consultant were cancelled before vested. Stock-based compensation recognized in profit or loss for the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to $692,091 (2018 - $Nil).
Stock option transactions and the number of stock options outstanding as at November 30, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows:
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Number of
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|
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Weighted Average
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|
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Options
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|
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Exercise Price
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Balance, November 30, 2017
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750,000
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$
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0.17
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Exercised
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(625,000
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)
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$
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0.14
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Balance, November 30, 2018
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|
125,000
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$
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0.30
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Granted
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3,300,000
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$
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0.58
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Exercised
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(125,000
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)
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$
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0.30
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Expired
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(150,000
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)
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$
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0.60
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Balance, November 30, 2019
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3,150,000
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$
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0.58
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Issuance of Common Shares
We have financed our operations through, among other things, funds raised in private placements of common shares and proceeds from shares issued upon exercise of stock options and share purchase warrants.
Since the date of incorporation of the company 32,796,600 common shares have been issued, and 2,000,000 Common Shares have been repurchased for cancellation, as follows:
Date
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Number of
Shares
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Issue Price Per
Share
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Aggregate Issue
Price
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Consideration
Received/Paid
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October 17, 2011
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1
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$0.05
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$0.05
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Cash
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November 10, 2011
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9,999,999
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$0.05
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$499,999.95
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Cash
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February 29, 2012(1)
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(2,000,000)
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($0.05)
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($100,000.00)
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(Cash)
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May 1, 2012
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2,000,000
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$0.10
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$200,000.00
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Cash
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May 4, 2012
|
94,000
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$0.10
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$9,400.00
|
Cash
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August 11, 2014
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2,400,000
|
$0.05
|
$120,000.00
|
Cash
|
August 11, 2014
|
240,000
|
$0.05
|
$12,000.00
|
Finder's Fee
|
August 11, 2014
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200,000
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$0.05
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$10,000.00
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Property Payment
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February 15, 2017
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300,000
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$0.02
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$6,000
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Property Payment
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November 30, 2017
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5,500,000
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$0.10
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$550,000
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Cash
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November 30, 2017
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490,500
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$0.10
|
$49,050
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Finder's Fee
|
November 28, 2017
|
125,000
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$0.15
|
$18,750
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Cash
|
December 12, 2017
|
55,000
|
$0.10
|
$5,500
|
Cash
|
December 19, 2017
|
100,000
|
$0.10
|
$10,000
|
Cash
|
December 22, 2017
|
476,000
|
$0.10
|
$47,600
|
Cash
|
January 9, 2018
|
476,000
|
$0.10
|
$10,000
|
Cash
|
January 19, 2018
|
100,000
|
$0.10
|
$10,000
|
Cash
|
January 22, 2018
|
500,000
|
$0.10
|
$50,000
|
Cash
|
February 2, 2018
|
21,000
|
$0.10
|
$2,100
|
Cash
|
April 25,2018
|
4,475,000
|
$0.40
|
$1,790,000
|
Cash
|
May 18, 2018
|
2,035,550
|
$0.40
|
$814,220
|
Cash
|
May 29, 2018
|
125,000
|
$0.30
|
$37,500
|
Cash
|
August 23, 2018
|
500,000
|
$0.10
|
$50,000
|
Cash
|
October 31, 2018
|
3,000,000
|
$0.41
|
$1,230,000
|
Acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA
|
November 1, 2018
|
231,250
|
$0.69
|
$159,562.50
|
Finder's Fee
|
March 19, 2019
|
7,500
|
$0.60
|
$4,500
|
Cash
|
March 19, 2019
|
1,650
|
$0.40
|
$1,342
|
Cash, Warrants
|
April 18, 2019
|
31,500
|
$0.40
|
$25,623
|
Cash, Warrants
|
April 18, 2019
|
121,500
|
$0.40
|
$98,832
|
Cash, Warrants
|
April 23, 2019
|
105,750
|
$0.40
|
$86,020
|
Cash, Warrants
|
April 23, 2019
|
2,250
|
$0.40
|
$1,830
|
Cash, Warrants
|
May 1, 2019
|
8,250
|
$0.40
|
$6,711
|
Cash, Warrants
|
May 7, 2019
|
8,250
|
$0.40
|
$6,711
|
Cash, Warrants
|
May 14, 2019
|
5,250
|
$0.40
|
$4,271
|
Cash, Warrants
|
May 16, 2019
|
17,400
|
$0.40
|
$14,154
|
Cash, Warrants
|
May 17, 2019
|
6,000
|
$0.40
|
$4,881
|
Cash, Warrants
|
August 6, 2019
|
240,000
|
$0.10
|
24,000
|
Cash
|
August 6, 2019
|
235,000
|
$0.10
|
23,500
|
Cash
|
August 6, 2019
|
100,000
|
$0.10
|
10,000
|
Cash
|
August 7, 2019
|
20,000
|
$0.10
|
2,000
|
Cash
|
October 11, 2019
|
20,000
|
$0.30
|
$8,174
|
Cash
|
October 15, 2019
|
105,000
|
$0.30
|
$42,915
|
Cash
|
Notes:
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(1)
|
On February 29, 2012 a total of 2,000,000 common shares were surrendered to the company for cancellation and returned to the company's treasury for consideration of $0.05 per share.
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Resolutions/Authorizations/Approvals
Not Applicable.
B.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association
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Incorporation
We are incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (BCBCA). Our British Columbia incorporation number is BC0922905.
Objects and Purposes of Our Company
Our articles do not contain a description of our objects and purposes.
Voting on Proposals. Arrangements, Contracts or Compensation by Directors
Other than as disclosed below, our articles do not restrict directors' power to (a) vote on a proposal, arrangement or contract in which the directors are materially interested or (b) to vote compensation to themselves or any other members of their body in the absence of an independent quorum.
The BCBCA does, however, contain restrictions in this regard. The BCBCA provides that a director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which we have 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. A director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which we have 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. A director or senior officer generally holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction if (a) the contract or transaction is material to our company; (b) we have entered, or proposed to enter, into the contract or transaction, and (c) either (i) the director or senior officer has a material interest in the contract or transaction or (ii) the director or senior officer is a director or senior officer of, or has a material interest in, a person who has a material interest in the contract or transaction. A director or senior officer does not hold a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction merely because the contract or transaction relates to the remuneration of the director or senior officer in that person's capacity as director, officer, employee or agent of our company or of an affiliate of our company.
Borrowing Powers of Directors
Our articles provide that we, if authorized by our directors, may:
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borrow money in the manner and amount, on the security, from the sources and on the terms and conditions that they consider appropriate;
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•
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issue bonds, debentures and other debt obligations either outright or as security for any liability or obligation of our company or any other person and at such discounts or premiums and on such other terms as they consider appropriate;
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•
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guarantee the repayment of money by any other person or the performance of any obligation of any other person; and
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•
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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 our company.
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Qualifications of Directors
Under our articles, 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 BCBCA to become, act or continue to act as a director.
Share Rights
See "Share Capital" above for a summary of our authorized capital and the special rights and restrictions attached to our Common Shares and Preferred Shares.
Procedures to Change the Rights of Shareholders
Our articles state that the Company may by resolution of its directors: (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; (c) if the Company is authorized to issue shares of a class of shares with par value: (i) decrease the par value of those shares, (ii) if none of the shares of that class of shares are allotted or issued, increase the par value of those shares, (iii) subdivide all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued shares with par value into shares of smaller par value, or (iv) consolidate all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued shares with par value into shares of larger par value; (d) subdivide all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued shares without par value; (e) change all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued shares with par value into shares without par value or all or any of its unissued shares without par value into shares with par value; (f) alter the identifying name of any of its shares; (g) consolidate all or any of its unissued or fully paid issued shares without par value; or (h) otherwise alter its shares or authorized share structure when required or permitted to do so by the BCBCA.
Meetings
Each director holds office until our next annual general meeting or until his office is earlier vacated in accordance with our articles or with the provisions of the BCBCA. A director appointed or elected to fill a vacancy on our board also holds office until our next annual general meeting.
Our articles and the BCBCA provide that our annual meetings of shareholders must be held at such time in each calendar year and not more than 15 months after the last annual general meeting and at such place as our Board may from time to time determine. Our directors may, at any time, call a meeting of our shareholders.
The holders of not less than five percent of our issued shares that carry the right to vote at a meeting may requisition our directors to call a meeting of shareholders for the purposes stated in the requisition.
Under our articles, the quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of our shareholders is one or more persons, present in person or by proxy.
Our articles state that in addition to those persons who are entitled to vote at a meeting of our shareholders, the only other persons entitled to be present at the meeting are the directors, the president (if any), the secretary (if any), any lawyer or auditor for our company, any persons invited to be present at the meeting by our directors or by the chair of the meeting and any person entitled or required under the BCBCA or our articles to be present at the meeting.
Limitations on Ownership of Securities
Neither Canadian law nor our Articles limit the right of a non-resident to hold or vote common shares of the company, other than as provided in the Investment Canada Act (the "Investment Act"), as amended by the World Trade Organization Agreement Implementation Act (the "WTOA Act"). The Investment Act generally prohibits implementation of a direct reviewable investment by an individual, government or agency thereof, corporation, partnership, trust or joint venture that is not a "Canadian," as defined in the Investment Act (a "non-Canadian"), unless, after review, the minister responsible for the Investment Act is satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. An investment in the common shares of the company by a non-Canadian (other than a "WTO Investor," as defined below) would be reviewable under the Investment Act if it were an investment to acquire direct control of the company, and the value of the assets of the company were C$5.0 million or more (provided that immediately prior to the implementation of the investment the Company was not controlled by WTO Investors). An investment in common shares of the Company by a WTO Investor (or by a non-Canadian other than a WTO Investor if, immediately prior to the implementation of the investment the Company was controlled by WTO Investors) would be reviewable under the Investment Act if it were an investment to acquire direct control of the company and the value of the assets of the Company equaled or exceeded an amount determined by the Minister of Finance (Canada) (the "Minister") on an annual basis. The Minister has determined that the threshold for review for WTO Investors or vendors (other than Canadians) to be C$344 million for the year 2013. A non-Canadian, whether a WTO Investor or otherwise, would be deemed to acquire control of the company for purposes of the Investment Act if he or she acquired a majority of the common shares of the company. The acquisition of less than a majority, but at least one-third of the shares, would be presumed to be an acquisition of control of the company, unless it could be established that the company is not controlled in fact by the acquirer through the ownership of the shares. In general, an individual is a WTO Investor if he or she is a "national" of a country (other than Canada) that is a member of the World Trade Organization ("WTO Member") or has a right of permanent residence in a WTO Member. A corporation or other entity will be a "WTO Investor" if it is a "WTO Investor-controlled entity," pursuant to detailed rules set out in the Investment Act. The U.S. is a WTO Member. Certain transactions involving our common shares would be exempt from the Investment Act, including:
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an acquisition of the shares if the acquisition were made in the ordinary course of that person's business as a trader or dealer in securities;
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an acquisition of control of the Company in connection with the realization of a security interest granted for a loan or other financial assistance and not for any purpose related to the provisions of the Investment Act; and
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•
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an acquisition of control of the Company by reason of an amalgamation, merger, consolidation or corporate reorganization, following which the ultimate direct or indirect control in fact of the Company, through the ownership of voting interests, remains unchanged.
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Change in Control
There are no provisions in our articles or in the BCBCA that would have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company, and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving our company or our subsidiaries.
Ownership Threshold
Our articles or the BCBCA do not contain any provisions governing the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed. Securities legislation in Canada, however, requires that we disclose in our information circular for our annual general meeting, holders who beneficially own more than 10% of our issued and outstanding shares. Most state corporation statutes do not contain provisions governing the threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed. Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement on Form 20-F, we expect that the United States federal securities laws will require us to disclose, in our annual report on Form 20-F, holders who own 5% or more of our issued and outstanding shares.
There are no other contracts, other than those disclosed below and those entered into in the ordinary course of business, that are material to the Company and which were entered into in the most recently completed fiscal year or which were entered into before the most recently completed fiscal year but are still in effect as of the date of this registration statement.
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Share Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2018 with Plymouth Rock USA and the Selling Shareholders of Plymouth Rock USA
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•
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Assignment Agreement dated Manchester Metropolitan University dated March 12, 2019.
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Memorandum of understanding with Abicom International Ltd. dated February 19, 2019
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There are no government laws, decrees or regulations in Canada which restrict the export or import of capital or which affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of our common shares. Any remittances of dividends to United States residents and to other non-residents are, however, subject to withholding tax. See "Taxation" below.
Certain Canadian Federal Income Taxation
We consider that the following general summary fairly describes the principal Canadian federal income tax consequences applicable to a holder of our common shares who is a resident of the United States, who is not, will not be and will not be deemed to be a resident of Canada for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable tax treaty and who does not use or hold, and is not deemed to use or hold, his, her or its common shares in the capital of our company in connection with carrying on a business in Canada (a "non-resident holder").
This summary is based upon the current provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the regulations thereunder (the "Regulations"), the current publicly announced administrative and assessing policies of the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canada-United States Tax Convention as amended by the Protocols thereto (the "Treaty"). This summary also takes into account the amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Regulations publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof (the "Tax Proposals") and assumes that all such Tax Proposals will be enacted in their present form. However, no assurances can be given that the Tax Proposals will be enacted in the form proposed, or at all. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax consequences applicable to a holder of our common shares and, except for the foregoing, this summary does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative, administrative or judicial decision or action, nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign income tax legislation or considerations, which may differ from the Canadian federal income tax consequences described herein.
This summary is of a general nature only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, legal, business or tax advice to any particular holder or prospective holder of our common shares, and no opinion or representation with respect to the tax consequences to any holder or prospective holder of our common shares is made. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of our common shares should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of our common shares in their particular circumstances.
Dividends
Dividends paid on our common shares to a non-resident holder will be subject under the Income Tax Act (Canada) to withholding tax at a rate of 25% subject to a reduction under the provisions of an applicable tax treaty, which tax is deducted at source by our company. The Treaty provides that the Income Tax Act (Canada) standard 25% withholding tax rate is reduced to 15% on dividends paid on shares of a corporation resident in Canada (such as our company) to residents of the United States, and also provides for a further reduction of this rate to 5% where the beneficial owner of the dividends is a corporation resident in the United States that owns at least 10% of the voting shares of the corporation paying the dividend.
Capital Gains
A non-resident holder is not subject to tax under the Income Tax Act (Canada) in respect of a capital gain realized upon the disposition of a common share of our company unless such share represents "taxable Canadian property", as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), to the holder thereof. Our common shares generally will be considered taxable Canadian property to a non-resident holder if:
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the non-resident holder;
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persons with whom the non-resident holder did not deal at arm's length; or
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the non-resident holder and persons with whom such non-resident holder did not deal at arm's length,
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owned, or had an interest in an option in respect of, not less than 25% of the issued shares of any class of our capital stock at any time during the 60 month period immediately preceding the disposition of such shares. 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 the value of such shares is derived principally from real property situated in Canada.
United States Federal Income Taxation
The following is a general discussion of certain material United States federal foreign income tax matters under current law, generally 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 aspects of United States federal income tax matters and 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 "Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences" above.
The following discussion is based upon 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 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. No assurance can be given that the IRS will agree with such statements and conclusions, or will not take, or a court will not adopt, a position contrary to any position taken herein.
Holders and prospective holders of common shares should consult their own tax advisors with respect to federal, state, local, and foreign tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of our common shares.
U.S. Holders
As used herein, a "U.S. Holder" includes a holder of less than 10% of our common shares who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of any political subdivision thereof, any entity which is taxable as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes and any other person or entity whose ownership of our common shares 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.
Distributions
The gross amount of a distribution paid to a U.S. Holder will generally be taxable as dividend income to the U.S. Holder for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Distributions which are taxable dividends and which meet certain requirements will be "unqualified dividend income" and taxed to U.S. Holders at a maximum U.S. federal rate of 15%. Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder's tax basis in the common shares and, to the extent in excess of such tax basis, will be treated as a gain from a sale or exchange of such shares.
Capital Gains
In general, upon a sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares, a U.S. Holder will generally recognize a capital gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale or other distribution and the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in such shares. Such gain or loss will be U.S. source gain or loss and will be treated as a long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder's holding period of the shares exceeds one year. If the U.S. Holder is an individual, any capital gain will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax at preferential rates if specified minimum holding periods are met. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to significant limitations.
Foreign Tax Credit
A U.S. Holder who pays (or has had withheld from distributions) Canadian income tax with respect to the ownership of our common shares may be entitled, at the option of the U.S. Holder, to either a deduction or a tax credit for such foreign tax paid or withheld. Generally, it will be more advantageous to claim a credit because a credit reduces United States federal income taxes on a dollar-for-dollar basis, while a deduction merely reduces the taxpayer's income subject to tax. This election is made on a year-by-year 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 tax credit, among which are an ownership period requirement and 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 worldwide 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 this classification process. There are further limitations on the foreign tax credit for certain types of income such as "passive income", "high withholding tax interest", "financial services income", "shipping income", and certain other classifications of income. The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of these complex limitations on the tax credit are fact specific and holders and prospective holders of our common shares should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Status
We would be a passive foreign investment company (a "PFIC") if (taking into account certain "look-through" rules with respect to the income and assets of our corporate subsidiaries in which we own 25 percent (by value) of the stock) either (i) 75 percent or more of our gross income for the taxable year was passive income or (ii) the average percentage (by value) of our total assets that are passive assets during the taxable year was at least 50 percent.
If we were a PFIC, each U.S. Holder would (unless it made one of the elections discussed below on a timely basis) be taxable on gain recognized from the disposition of our common shares (including gain deemed recognized if the common shares are used as security for a loan) and upon receipt of certain "excess distributions" (generally, distributions that exceed 125% of the average amount of distributions in respect to such common shares received during the preceding three taxable years or, if shorter, during the U.S. Holder's holding period prior to the distribution year) with respect to our common shares as if such income had been recognized ratably over the U.S. Holder's holding period for the common shares. The U.S. Holder's income for the current taxable year would include (as ordinary income) amounts allocated to the current taxable year and to any taxable year period prior to the first day of the first taxable year for which we were a PFIC. Tax would also be computed at the highest ordinary income tax rate in effect for each other taxable year period to which income is allocated, and an interest charge on the tax as so computed would also apply. Additionally, if we were a PFIC, U.S. Holders who acquire our common shares from decedents (other than non-resident aliens) would be denied the normally available step-up in basis for such shares to fair market value at the date of death and, instead, would have a tax basis in such shares equal to the decedent's basis, if lower.
As an alternative to the tax treatment described above, a U.S. Holder could elect to treat U.S. as a "qualified electing fund" (a "QEF"), in which case the U.S. Holder would be taxed currently, for each taxable year that we are a PFIC, on its pro rata share of our ordinary earnings and net capital gain (subject to a separate election to defer payment of taxes, which deferral is subject to an interest charge). Special rules apply if a U.S. Holder makes a QEF election after the first taxable year in its holding period in which we are a PFIC. In the event that we conclude that we will be classified as a PFIC, we will make a determination at such time as to whether we will be able to provide U.S. Holders with the information that is necessary to make a QEF election. Amounts includable in income as a result of a QEF election will be determined without regard to our prior year losses or the amount of cash distributions, if any, received from us. A U.S. Holder's basis in its common shares will increase by any amount included in income and decrease by any amounts not included in income when distributed because such amounts were previously taxed under the QEF rules. So long as a U.S. Holder's QEF election is in effect with respect to the entire holding period for its common shares, any gain or loss realized by such holder on the disposition of its common shares held as a capital asset ordinarily will be capital gain or loss. Such capital gain or loss ordinarily would be long-term if such U.S. Holder had held such common shares for more than one year at the time of the disposition. For non-corporate U.S. Holders, long-term capital gain is generally subject to a maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 15% for taxable years beginning on or before November 30, 2012. The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis, applies to all common shares held or subsequently acquired by an electing U.S. Holder and can be revoked only with the consent of the IRS.
As an alternative to making the QEF election, a U.S. Holder of PFIC stock which is publicly traded may in certain circumstances avoid certain of the tax consequences generally applicable to holders of a PFIC by electing to mark the stock to market and recognizing as ordinary income or loss, each taxable year that we are a PFIC, an amount equal to the difference as of the close of the taxable year between the fair market value of the PFIC stock and the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the PFIC stock. Special rules apply if a U.S. Holder makes a mark-to-market election after the first taxable year in its holding period in which we are a PFIC. Losses would be allowed only to the extent of net mark-to-market gain previously included by the U.S. Holder under the election for prior taxable years. This election is available for so long as the Company's common shares constitute "marketable stock," which includes stock of a PFIC that is "regularly traded" on a "qualified exchange or other market." Generally, a "qualified exchange or other market" includes a national market system established pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or a foreign securities exchange that is regulated or supervised by a governmental authority of the country in which the market is located and that has certain characteristics. A class of stock that is traded on one or more qualified exchanges or other markets is "regularly traded" on an exchange or market for any calendar year during which that class of stock is traded, other than in de minimis quantities, on at least 15 days during each calendar quarter, subject to special rules relating to an initial public offering. It is not entirely clear whether either the OTCQB or TSXV are qualified exchanges or other markets, or whether there will be sufficient trading volume with respect to the Company's common shares, and accordingly, whether the common shares will be "marketable stock" for these purposes. Furthermore, there can be no assurances that the Company's common shares will continue to trade on any of the exchanges listed above.
We believe we were not a PFIC for the year ending November 30, 2013 and do not expect to be classified as a PFIC for the year ending November 30, 2014. However, PFIC status is determined as of the end of each taxable year and is dependent on a number of factors, including the value of our passive assets, the amount and type of our gross income, and our market capitalization. Therefore, there can be no assurance that we will not become a PFIC for the current taxable year ending November 30, 2014 or in a future taxable year. We will notify U.S. Holders in the event we conclude that we will be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year.
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Dividends and Paying Agents
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There is no dividend restriction; however, we have not declared any dividends since our inception and do not anticipate that we will do so in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the development of our business. Any future payment of dividends or distributions will be determined by our Board on the basis of our earnings, financial requirements and other relevant factors. There is no special procedure for nonresident holders to claim dividends. Any remittances of dividends to United States residents and to other nonresidents are, however, subject to withholding tax. See "Taxation" above.
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Statements by Experts
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The financial statements of our company for the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 included in this annual report have been audited by MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, with a business address at Suite 2200 - 1021 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 0C3, as stated in their reports appearing in this registration statement and have been so included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, we will be subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (United States), and we will thereafter file reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any of our reports and other information at, and obtain copies upon payment of prescribed fees from, the Public Reference Room maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1024, Washington, DC, 20549. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a web site that contains reports and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
The documents concerning our company referred to in this registration statement may be viewed at the offices of Salley Bowes Harwardt LLP, Suite 1750, 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4E6, during normal business hours.
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Subsidiary Information
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Our company does not have any subsidiaries.
ITEM 11.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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Financial instruments are agreements between two parties that result in promises to pay or receive cash or equity instruments. The Company classifies its financial instruments as follows: cash and short-term investments are classified as a financial asset at FVTPL, other receivables are classified as loans and receivables, and accounts payable is classified as other financial liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost. The carrying value of these instruments approximates their fair values due to their short term to maturity.
The Company has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
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Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to our company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our company reduces its credit risk on cash by placing these instruments with institutions of high credit worthiness.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that our company is not able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. There can be no assurance that our company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favourable. Our company may seek additional financing through equity offerings and advances from related parties, but there can be no assurance that such financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to risks associated with the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest rate risk. As of November 30, 2017, the Company had cash balance of $96,152 and $Nil in GICs (November 30, 2016: $10,276 and $90,000, respectively). The Company had no interest-bearing debt.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
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Not applicable to Form 20-F filed as an Annual Report.
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN
Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia on October 17, 2011. The head office, principal address and registered and records office of the Company are located at 300 - 2015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 3H4.
On March 10, 2016, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the CSE. On January 8, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany under the Symbol: 4XA, WKN# - A2N8RH. Effective August 27, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the OTC Markets Group ("OTCQB") under the symbol: PLRTF.
On October 31, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("Plymouth Rock USA"), a private Delaware corporation that is developing a system using microwave radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, like airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues. The Company changed its name from Alexandra Capital Corp. to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. with new trading symbol "PRT" on November 1, 2018. With the acquisition, the Company's principal business activity through its subsidiary, Plymouth Rock USA, was changed to focus on developing technologies related to remotely detecting assault firearms and suicide bombs concealed on the person or a carry bag. The Company focuses on detection methods without the need for a checkpoint or the compliance of the suspect who is being screened. The Company's planned technologies encompass the very latest radar technologies for quickly detecting, locating and identifying the presence of threats.
Going Concern
The Company incurred a net loss of $4,366,807 (November 30, 2018 - $986,901) for the year ended November 30, 2019. As at November 30, 2019, the Company had a history of losses and an accumulated deficit of $5,968,892 (November 30, 2018 - $1,602,085).
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on achieving profitable operations, commercializing its technologies, and obtaining the necessary financing in order to develop these technologies further. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time. The Company will continue to review the prospects of raising additional debt and equity financing to support its operations until such time that its operations become self-sustaining, to fund its research and development activities and to ensure the realization of its assets and discharge of its liabilities. While the Company is expending its best efforts to achieve the above plans, there is no assurance that any such activity will generate sufficient funds for future operations. These factors indicate that a material uncertainty exists that casts significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company is not expected to be profitable during the ensuing twelve months and therefore must rely on securing additional funds from either issuance of debt or equity financing for cash consideration. During 2019, the Company received net cash proceeds of $171,554 (2018 - $3,248,840) pursuant to financing activities. Management has been successful in raising capital through periodic private placements of the Company's common shares in the past, however there is no certainty that financing will be available in the future of that management's planned actions to address this situation will be successful.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future rather than a process of forced liquidation. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence. Such adjustments could be material.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements ("Financial Statements") have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC").
These Financial Statements are authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 31, 2020.
These Financial Statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. In addition, these Financial Statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting.
These Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company's functional currency. The functional currency of Plymouth Rock USA is U.S.Dollars. The assets and liabilities of Plymouth Rock USA are translated into Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates for the period. Exchange differences arising on the translation are recognized in other comprehensive income.
Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of these Financial Statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments and estimates and form assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant estimates used in preparing the Financial Statements include, but are not limited to the following:
(i) Deferred taxes
The calculation of deferred tax is based on the ability of the Company to generate future taxable income, the estimation of which is subject to significant uncertainty as to the amount and timing. The calculatin of deferred tax is also based on assumptions, which are subject to uncertainty as to timing and which tax rates are expected to apply when temporary differences reverse. Deferred tax recorded is also subject to uncertainty regarding the magnitude on non-capital losses available for carry forward and of the balances in various tax pools as the corporate tax return have not been prepared as of the date of financial statement preparation.
(ii) Share-based payments
The fair value of stock options and finders' warrants issued are subject to the limitations of the Black-Scholes option pricing model that incorporates market data and involves uncertainty in estimates used by management in the assumptions. Because the Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected lift, volatility of share prices, risk-free rate and dividend yield, changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.
(iii) Fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The estimates of fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination require management to make estimates about the price that could be received to sell the assets acquired or discharge the liabilities assumed. Management uses an appropriate methodology (e.g. market, income or cost approach) to estimate the fair values of identifiable intangible assets acquired.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions (continued)
(iv) Impairment of non financial assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit ("CGU") exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in an arm's length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model.
At November 30, 2019, the intangible assets acquired and the goodwill generated from the business acquisition determined to be impaired, therefore an impairment loss of $1,572,552 was charged for the 2019 year. Management was unable to project cash flows that can be generated from the CGUs, and consequently a full impairment loss has been recognized.
Significant judgments used in the preparation of these Financial Statements include, but are not limited to the following:
(i) Going concern
Management has applied judgements in the assessment of the Company's ability to continue as a going concern when preparing its Financial Statements for the year ended November 30, 2019. Management prepares the Financial Statements on a going concern basis unless management either intends to liquidate the entity or to cease trading or has no realistic alternative but to do so. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but is not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period.
(ii) Business combinations
Determination of whether a set of assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute the acquisition of a business or asset may require the Company to make certain judgments as to whether or not the assets acquired and liabilities assumed include the inputs, processes and outputs necessary to constitute a business as defined in IFRS 3 - Business Combinations. Based on an assessment of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company concluded that the acquisition disclosed in Note 13 met the criteria for accounting as a business combination.
(iii) Intangible assets
Intangible assets can be 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 to use or sell the asset. To determine if the future economic benefit is probable depends on the successful commercialization of its technologies and that in turn depends on the management's judgement and knowledge. As at November 30, 2019, the development costs are not capitalized as management was unable to demonstrate the future economic benefits to be generated from the utilization of the associated expenditures.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Cash
Cash consists of amounts held in banks and cashable highly liquid investments with limited interest and credit risk.
Consolidation
The Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances, transactions and any unrealized gains and losses arising from intercompany transactions, have been eliminated. The Company's subsidiary is as follows:
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Country of Incorporation
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Effective Economic Interest
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Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
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USA
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Plymouth Rock USA was incorporated under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware on March 22, 2018.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets that are reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of assets acquired through business combinations. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized separately from goodwill and are initially recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their cost). An intangible asset is regarded as having an indefinite useful life when, based on all relevant factors, there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which the asset is expected to generate net cash inflows. Accordingly, the Company does not amortize these intangible assets, but reviews them for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.
Development costs for internally-generated intangible assets are capitalized when all of the following conditions are met:
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technical feasibility can be demonstrated;
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management has the intention to complete the intangible asset and use it;
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management can demonstrate the ability to use the intangible asset;
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it is probable that the intangible asset will generate future economic benefits;
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the Company can demonstrate the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use the intangible asset; and
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costs attributable to the asset can be measured reliably.
The amount initially recognized for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of the expenditures incurred from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria listed above. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognized, development expenditures are charged to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss in the period in which they are incurred.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Equipment
Recognition and measurement
On initial recognition, equipment is valued at cost, being the purchase price and directly attributable cost of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the Company, including appropriate borrowing costs and the estimated present value of any future unavoidable costs of dismantling and removing the items. The corresponding liability is recognized within provisions.
Equipment is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation, less any accumulated impairment losses.
When parts of an item of equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of equipment.
Gains and losses
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount and are recognized net within other income in profit or loss.
Depreciation
Half of the normal depreciation is taken in the year of acquisition for equipment with declining balance method. The depreciation rates applicable to each category of property and equipment are as follows:
Computer equipment
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55% declining balance
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Furniture
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20% declining balance
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Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at the date of acquisition, of assets transferred, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Company. The acquiree's identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquisition related costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. The excess of the consideration over the fair value of the net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recorded in profit or loss immediately. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Share capital
The Company records proceeds from the issuance of its common shares as equity. Proceeds received on the issuance of units, consisting of common shares and warrants are allocated between the common share and warrant component. The Company has adopted a residual value method with respect to the measurement of shares and warrants issued as private placement units. The residual value method first allocates value to the most easily measurable component based on fair value and then the residual value, if any, to the less easily measurable component.
The fair value of the common shares issued in the private placement was determined to be the more easily measurable component and were valued at their fair value, as determined by the closing quoted price on the issuance date. The remaining proceeds, if any, are allocated to the attached warrants. Any fair value attributed to the warrants is recorded as warrant reserve. Management does not expect to record a value to the warrant in most equity issuances as unit private placements are commonly priced at market or at a permitted discount to market. If the warrants are issued as share issuance costs, the fair value of agent's warrants are measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognized in equity as a deduction from the proceeds.
If the warrants are exercised, the related amount is reclassified as share capital. If the warrants expire unexercised, the related amount remains in warrant reserve.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new common shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Common shares issued for consideration other than cash are valued based on their market value at the date that shares are issued.
Share-based payment
The Company recognizes share-based payment expense for the estimated fair value of equity-based instruments granted to both employees and non-employees. Compensation expense is recognized when the options are granted with the same amount being recorded as contributed surplus. The expense is determined using an option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the current share price, the expected volatility of the underlying shares, the expected dividend yield, and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option. If the options are exercised, contributed surplus will be reduced by the applicable amount. Share-based payment calculations have no effect in the Company's cash position.
Share purchase warrants
The Company bifurcates units consisting of common shares and share purchase warrants using the residual value approach whereby it first measures the common share component of the unit at fair value using market prices as input values and then allocates any residual amount to the warrant component of the unit. The residual value of the warrant component is credited to reserves. When warrants are exercised, the corresponding residual value is transferred from reserves to share capital. If the warrants are issued as share issuance costs, the fair value of agent's warrants are measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognized in equity as a deduction from the proceeds.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Earnings / loss per share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated using the treasury stock method. This method assumes that common shares are issued for the exercise of options, warrants and convertible securities and that the assumed proceeds from the exercise of options, warrants and convertible securities are used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. The difference between the number of shares assumed issued and the number of shares assumed purchased is then added to the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding to determine the fully diluted number of common shares outstanding. No exercise or conversion is assumed during the periods in which a net loss is incurred as the effect is anti-dilutive.
Financial instruments
Financial assets
The Company recognizes financial assets when it becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are measured initially at their fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to their acquisition. Transaction costs attributable to the acquisition of financial assets subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss when incurred.
Subsequent to initial recognition, all financial assets are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and gains or losses arising from impairment, foreign exchange and derecognition are recognized in profit or loss. Financial assets measured at amortized cost are comprised of cash, accounts receivable and due from related parties.
The Company reclassifies debt instruments only when its business model for managing those financial assets has changed. Reclassifications are applied prospectively from the reclassification date and any previously recognized gains, losses or interest are not restated.
The Company recognizes a loss allowance for the expected credit losses associated with its financial assets. Expected credit losses are measured to reflect a probability-weighted amount, the time value of money, and reasonable and supportable information regarding past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.
The Company applies the simplified approach for accounts receivable that do not contain a significant financing component. Using the simplified approach, the Company records a loss allowance equal to the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the assets' contractual lifetime.
Financial assets are written off when the Company has no reasonable expectations of recovering all or any portion thereof.
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when its contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Financial liabilities
The Company recognizes a financial liability when it becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. At initial recognition, the Company measures financial liabilities at their fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to their issuance, with the exception of financial liabilities subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss for which transaction costs are immediately recorded in profit or loss.
Subsequent to initial recognition, all financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Interest, gains and losses relating to a financial liability are recognized in profit or loss. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are comprised of accounts payable, due to related parties, and loan payable.
The Company derecognizes a financial liability only when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.
Interest
Interest income and expense are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
The 'effective interest rate' is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments over the expected life of the financial instrument to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or the amortized cost of the financial liability. The effective interest rate is calculated considering all contractual terms of the financial instruments, except for the expected credit losses of financial assets.
The 'amortized cost' of a financial asset or financial liability is the amount at which the instrument is measured on initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus any cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between the initial amount and maturity amount and adjusted for any expected credit loss allowance. The 'gross carrying amount' of a financial asset is the amortized cost of a financial asset before adjusting for any expected credit losses.
Interest income and expense is calculated by applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset (when the asset is not credit-impaired) or the amortized cost of the financial liability.
Where a financial asset has become credit-impaired subsequent to initial recognition, interest income is calculated in subsequent periods by applying the effective interest method to the amortized cost of the financial asset. If the asset subsequently ceases to be credit-impaired, calculation of interest income reverts to the gross basis.
Offsetting
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset, with the net amount presented in the statement of financial position, when, and only when, the Company has a current and legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Income and expenses are presented on a net basis only when permitted under IFRS, or when arising from a group of similar transactions if the resulting income and expenses are not material.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Goodwill
Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Separately recognized goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis or when there is an indication of impairment. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized by applying the five-step model under IFRS 15. The Company recognizes revenue when, or as the goods or services are transferred to the control of the customer and performance obligations are satisfied. The Company's revenue is comprised of sales of its radar systems, radar components and engineering design and development services. The Company's revenue is recognized when control of the goods has been transferred, being when the goods are delivered to customers and when all performance obligations have been fulfilled. The amounts recognized as revenue represent the fair values of the considerations received or receivable from third parties on the sales of goods to customers, net of goods and services taxes and less returns, and discounts, at which time there are no conditions for the payment to become due other than the passage of time. For its engineering design and development services, revenue is recognized when the service has been rendered.
Income taxes
Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to equity items, in which case it is recognized in equity. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted at period end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous years.
Deferred tax is recorded using the liability method, providing for temporary differences, between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences do not result in deferred tax assets or liabilities: goodwill not deductible for tax purposes; the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting profit (loss) nor taxable profit (loss); and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the financial position date.
A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. 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.
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 and 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.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Change in accounting policies
IFRS 9 Financial instruments
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") sets out requirements for recognizing and measuring financial assets, financial liabilities and some contracts to buy or sell non-financial items. This standard replaces IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement ("IAS 39"). IFRS 9 largely retains the existing requirements in IAS 39 for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities. However, it eliminates the previous IAS 39 categories for financial assets of held to maturity, loans and receivables and available for sale.
The following table presents the initial IAS 39 classification and the new IFRS 9 classification for all financial instruments held by the Company as at December 1, 2018.
|
Original under IAS 39
|
New under IFRS 9
|
Financial assets and liabilities
|
Classification
|
Carrying
Amount
$
|
Classification
|
Carrying
Amount
$
|
Cash
|
FVTPL
|
2,743,694
|
Amortized cost
|
2,743,694
|
Due from related parties
|
Loans and receivables
|
7,400
|
Amortized cost
|
7,400
|
Accounts payable
|
Other financial liabilities
|
112,757
|
Amortized cost
|
112,757
|
Due to related parties
|
Other financial liabilities
|
3,000
|
Amortized cost
|
3,000
|
Loan payable
|
Other financial liabilities
|
51,184
|
Amortized cost
|
51,184
|
The adoption of this standard did not have any material impact to the Company's Financial Statements. The Company's policies and procedures surrounding the identification of credit risk and the recognition of credit losses comply with the requirements of this standard.
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") was issued to replace IAS 18 Revenue and IAS 11 Construction Contracts and related interpretations such as IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programs. IFRS 15 introduces a single contract-based five-step model that applies to contracts with customers and two approaches for the recognition of revenue: at a point in time or over time. The five steps are: identify the contract(s) with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price, and recognize revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of a good or service and has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service.
The Company has adopted IFRS 15 on the required effective date of December 1, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Company's financial position as at December 1, 2018 or results of operations for the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.
Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations not yet effective
Certain new standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been issued by the IASB or the IFRIC during the year but are not yet effective. Some updates that are not applicable or are not consequential to the Company may have been excluded from the list below.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations not yet effective (continued)
IFRS 16, Leases - IFRS 16 is a new standard that sets out the principles for recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases including guidance for both parties to a contract, the lessee and the lessor. The new standard eliminates the classification of leases as either operating or finance leases as is required by IAS 17 and instead introduces a single lessee accounting model. IFRS 16 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019.
IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1") and IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors ("IAS 8") were amended in October 2018 to refine the definition of materiality and clarify its characteristics. The revised definition focuses on the idea that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general-purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these amendments on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC 23 - Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments - clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes. This Interpretation clarifies how to apply the recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12 Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. In such a circumstance, an entity shall recognise and measure its current or deferred tax asset or liability applying the requirements in IAS 12 based on taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates determined applying this Interpretation.
The Company does not expect that the new and amended standards will have a significant impact on its Financial Statements.
3. PREPAID EXPENSES
As at November 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's prepaid expenses relate to the following:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising and Promotions
|
$
|
38,146
|
|
$
|
15,000
|
|
Rent
|
|
17,043
|
|
|
16,765
|
|
Others
|
|
50,350
|
|
|
18,126
|
|
|
$
|
105,539
|
|
$
|
49,891
|
|
Others include $39,867 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) prepayment to related parties (Note 7).
4. EQUIPMENT
|
|
Computer
|
|
|
Furniture
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2018
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Additions
|
|
1,720
|
|
|
12,453
|
|
|
14,173
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
6
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
8
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2019
|
|
1,726
|
|
|
12,455
|
|
|
14,181
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated Depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2018
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
474
|
|
|
1,245
|
|
|
1,719
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Balance at November 30, 2019
|
|
473
|
|
|
1,244
|
|
|
1,717
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Book Value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At November 30, 2018
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
At November 30, 2019
|
|
1,253
|
|
|
11,211
|
|
|
12,464
|
|
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
The Company's intangible assets are composed of the assets acquired from the business acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA (Note 13). The Company is in the process of developing and commercializing the following intangible assets: (1) A Millimeter Remote Imaging from Airborne Drone ("Drone X1 System"); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe's ("Shoe-Scanner"); and (3) Wi-Fi radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, such as airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues ("Wi-Ti"). These assets can remotely detect, locate and identify the presence of threats.
|
|
Drone X1 System
|
|
|
Shoe-Scanner
|
|
|
Wi-Ti
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2017
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Additions
|
|
868,547
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
372,234
|
|
|
1,240,781
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2018
|
|
868,547
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
372,234
|
|
|
1,240,781
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
-
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
Impairment
|
|
(900,260
|
)
|
|
(29,592
|
)
|
|
(385,826
|
)
|
|
(1,315,678
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
31,713
|
|
|
(408
|
)
|
|
13,592
|
|
|
44,897
|
|
Balance at November 30, 2019
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (continued)
For impairment testing purpose, the Company identified that each intangible asset is a separate cash-generating unit ("CGU'). Management was unable to project cash flows that can be generated from each of the CGUs, and consequently a full impairment loss has been recognized. As of November 30, 2019, the intangible assets acquired from the business acquisition were determined to be fully impaired, and an impairment loss of $1,315,678 was charged for the 2019 year.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated to the CGUs, and the entire goodwill balance has been impaired as management was unable to project cash flows that can be generated from each of the CGUs.
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the development costs of $399,720 are expensed as management was unable to demonstrate the future economic benefits to be generated from the utilization of the assets.
6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
As at November 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's accounts payable relate to the following:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional fees
|
$
|
80,216
|
|
$
|
32,000
|
|
Funds to be returned to investors
|
|
38,646
|
|
|
38,646
|
|
Advertising costs
|
|
8,556
|
|
|
3,436
|
|
Development costs
|
|
42,430
|
|
|
13,301
|
|
Others
|
|
47,174
|
|
|
25,374
|
|
|
$
|
217,023
|
|
$
|
112,757
|
|
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The amounts due to and from related parties are due to the directors and officers of the Company. The balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and have been valued in these consolidated financial statements at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
As at November 30, 2019, $10,035 (November 30, 2018 - $3,000) was due to directors and officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by CFO
|
$
|
5,000
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
5,035
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
10,035
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, $25,070 (November 30, 2018 - $7,400) was due from directors and officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by Corporate Secretary
|
$
|
5,250
|
|
$
|
5,613
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,787
|
|
Director
|
|
19,820
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
25,070
|
|
$
|
7,400
|
|
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
As at November 30, 2019, $26,578 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) prepayment was made to the CEO of the Company and $13,289 to the SVP for Engineering Operations (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) (Note 3).
During the years ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Management fees
|
$
|
123,000
|
|
$
|
71,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
Accounting fees
|
|
24,490
|
|
|
20,748
|
|
|
-
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
260,145
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Salaries and benefits to CEO
|
|
318,790
|
|
|
13,200
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
726,425
|
|
$
|
105,790
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company granted 1,350,000 options to the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Secretary, and the Company's directors as follows:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
|
Number of options granted
|
|
|
Expense for the period
|
|
CEO
|
|
400,000
|
|
$
|
113,077
|
|
CFO
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Corporate Secretary
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Directors
|
|
750,000
|
|
|
90,530
|
|
|
|
1,350,000
|
|
$
|
260,145
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, no options were vested, and stock-based compensation amounting to $692,091 was recognized in profit or loss of which $260,145 were for the Company's officers and directors as above (Note 10).
Management fees consisted of the following:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Company controlled by Corporate Secretary
|
$
|
63,000
|
|
$
|
36,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
Company controlled by CFO
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Director fees paid to Former Director
|
|
-
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
123,000
|
|
$
|
71,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
8. LOAN PAYABLE
On September 19, 2018, the Company received a loan of $50,000, which is payable within 6 months and bears an annual interest rate of 12%. During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company fully repaid the loan.
9. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company considers its capital structure to include net residual equity of all assets, less liabilities. The Company's objectives when managing capital are to (i) maintain financial flexibility in order to preserve its ability to meet financial obligations and continue as a going concern; (ii) maintain a capital structure that allows the Company to pursue the development of its projects and products; and (iii) optimize the use of its capital to provide an appropriate investment return to its shareholders commensurate with risk.
The Company's financial strategy is formulated and adapted according to market conditions in order to maintain a flexible capital structure that is consistent with its objectives and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. The Company manages its capital structure and adjusts it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares or acquire or dispose of assets.
10. SHARE CAPITAL
(a) Common Shares
Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares without par value
As at November 30, 2019, there were 32,796,600 common shares issued and outstanding (November 30, 2018 - 31,761,300).
During the year ended November 30, 2019:
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company issued a total of 910,300 common shares for gross proceeds of $187,120 for 7,500 warrants exercised at a price of $0.60 per share, 307,800 warrants exercised at a price of $0.40 per share and 595,000 warrants exercised at a price of $0.10 per share. The Company also issued a total of 125,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $37,500 for 125,000 options exercised at a price of $0.30 per share.
During the year ended November 30, 2018:
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued a total of 2,045,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $204,500 for warrants exercised at a price of $0.10 per share.
On April 25, 2018, the Company closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 4,475,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,790,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.60 for 1 year from closing. On April 15, 2019, the share purchase warrants were extended to six months. The new expiry date of the warrants is October 25, 2019. Finder's fees of cash equal to 6% of proceeds and finder's warrants equal to 6% of the number of units issued were paid to five finders. Each finder's warrant will be exercisable to acquire one common share for a period of one year from closing at a price of $0.40. All securities issued are subject to a four month hold period expiring August 25, 2018.
266,850 finder's warrants were granted at an estimated fair value of $110,574, which has been included in contributed surplus. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life 1 year, volatility 166%, risk-free rate 1.88%, dividend yield 0%.
10. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
(a) Common Shares (continued)
On May 18, 2018, the Company closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 2,035,550 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $814,220. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.60 for 1 year from closing. On April 15, 2019, the share purchase warrants were extended to six months. The new expiry date of the warrants is November 18, 2019. Finder's fees of cash in an amount equal to 6% of proceeds and finder's warrants equal to 6% of the number of units issued were paid to four finders. Each finder's warrant will be exercisable to acquire one common share for a period of one year from closing at a price of $0.40. All securities issued are subject to a four month hold period expiring September 18, 2018. 45,150 finder's warrants were granted at an estimated fair value of $18,420, which has been included in contributed surplus. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life 1 year, volatility 168%, risk-free rate 1.99%, dividend yield 0%. With the closure of the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, the subscription received of $38,646 has been reclassified to accounts payable and accrued liabilities since investors overpaid for their subscription.
On May 29, 2018, the Company issued a total of 125,000 common shares at $0.30 per share, for gross proceeds of $37,500, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On August 23, 2018, the Company issued 500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share, for gross proceeds of $50,000, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On October 31, 2018, the Company issued 3,000,000 common shares at $0.41 per share for the acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA (Note 13). In addition, on November 1, 2018, the Company issued 231,250 common shares at $0.69 per share as finder's fees to complete the acquisition.
During the year ended November 30, 2017:
On February 15, 2017, the Company issued 300,000 common shares valued at $6,000 for the acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets.
On November 28, 2017, the Company issued a total of 125,000 common shares at a price of $0.15 per share, for gross proceeds of $18,750, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On November 30, 2017, the Company issued 5,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share for total gross proceeds of $550,000, pursuant to the private placement previously announced on November 10, 2017. The Company also issued 490,500 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share valued at $49,050 as finder's fees.
As of November 30, 2017, the Company had subscription receivable balance of $428,000 (2016: Nil) for the common shares issued for the private placement on November 30, 2017 and $18,750 for commons share issued for options exercised by a former director on November 28, 2017 recorded in due from related party.
As at November 30, 2019, the Company has 810,000 common shares (November 30, 2018 - 3,000,000) held in escrow.
10. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
(b) Stock Options
On November 12, 2014 the Company adopted an incentive stock option plan (the "Option Plan") which provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, and in accordance with the Exchange requirements, grant to directors, officers, employees, and consultants to the Company, non-transferable options to purchase common shares, provided that the number of common shares reserved for issuance will not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of the Company at the time of granting of options.
On January 16, 2019, the Company granted 2,300,000 stock options, which are exercisable for a period of five years, at a price of $0.60 per share. During the year, 150,000 of these stock options were cancelled. The remaining 2,150,000 stock options vest as follows: (i) 1,075,000 options on January 15, 2020, (ii) 268,750 options on April 15, 2020, (iii) 268,750 options on July 15, 2020, (iv) 268,750 options on October 15, 2020, and (v) 268,750 options on January 15, 2021.
The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.54, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.93%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $913,140, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On March 21, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 350,000 incentive stock options to consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 175,000 options on March 20, 2020, (ii) 43,750 options on June 20, 2020, (iii) 43,750 options on December 20, 2020, (iv) 43,750 options on March 20, 2021, and (v) 43,750 options on June 20, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.57, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.56%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $147,613, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On November 29, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 650,000 incentive stock options to consultants and a director of the Company with an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 325,000 options on November 30, 2020 and (ii) 325,000 options on November 30, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.49, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.49%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $236,809, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
During the year ended November 30, 2019, 150,000 options issued to a director and a consultant were cancelled before vested.
Stock-based compensation recognized in profit or loss for the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to $692,091 (2018 - $Nil).
Stock option transactions and the number of stock options outstanding as at November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows:
10. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
(b) Stock Options (continued)
|
|
Number of
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2016
|
|
875,000
|
|
$0.16
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(125,000
|
)
|
$0.15
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2017
|
|
750,000
|
|
$0.17
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(625,000
|
)
|
$0.14
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2018
|
|
125,000
|
|
$0.30
|
|
Granted
|
|
3,300,000
|
|
$0.58
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(125,000
|
)
|
$0.30
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
(150,000
|
)
|
$0.60
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2019
|
|
3,150,000
|
|
$0.58
|
|
Expiry Date
|
Exercise Price
|
Numbers of options outstanding
|
Numbers of options exercisable
|
Weighted average remaining contractual life (year)
|
Weighted average exercise price
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
January 15, 2024
|
0.60
|
2,150,000
|
-
|
2.82
|
0.60
|
March 20, 2024
|
0.60
|
350,000
|
-
|
0.48
|
0.60
|
November 28, 2024
|
0.50
|
650,000
|
-
|
1.03
|
0.50
|
|
|
3,150,000
|
-
|
4.33
|
0.58
|
(c) Share purchase warrants
As at November 30, 2019, the Company has no outstanding share purchase warrants. Share purchase warrant transactions and the number of share purchase warrants outstanding as at November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows:
|
|
Number of Warrants
|
|
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2017 and 2016
|
|
2,640,000
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Warrants granted
|
|
3,567,275
|
|
$
|
0.58
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
(2,045,000
|
)
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2018
|
|
4,162,275
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
Warrants expired
|
|
(3,251,975
|
)
|
$
|
0.60
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
(910,300
|
)
|
$
|
0.21
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2019
|
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
11. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company's financial assets consist of cash, and due from related parties. The estimated fair values of cash, subscription receivable, and due from related parties approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period to maturity.
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
a. Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
b. Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
c. Level 3 - inputs that are not based on observable market data.
For the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, due to and from related parties and loans payable approximate the book value due to the short term nature.
The Company is exposed to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of counterparty limits, controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations when they become due. The Company ensures, as far as reasonably possible, it will have sufficient capital in order to meet short-term business requirements, after taking into account cash flows from operations and the Company's holdings of cash. The Company believes that these sources will be sufficient to cover the likely short-term cash requirements.
The Company's cash is currently invested in business accounts which is available on demand by the Company for its operations.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest rate risk due to the short term nature of its interest generating assets.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of a loss when a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company's exposure to credit risk is limited to its cash. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by holding its cash in deposits with high credit quality Canadian financial institutions.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on fluctuations related to cash, due from related parties and accounts payable and accrued liabilities that are denominated in US dollars. 10% fluctuations in the US dollar against the Canadian dollar have affected comprehensive loss for the nine-month period by approximately $7,110.
12. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
During the years ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred non-cash investing and financing activities as follows:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Non-cash financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of options cancelled and expired
|
$
|
59,553
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Fair value of options exercised
|
|
13,590
|
|
|
50,080
|
|
|
10,907
|
|
Fair value of agent warrants granted
|
|
127,254
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Shares issued for options exercised
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Shares issued for warrants exercised
|
|
187,120
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
49,050
|
|
Share issuance costs
|
|
-
|
|
|
128,995
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-cash investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for acquisition
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,399,763
|
|
|
-
|
|
Shares to be issued for acquisition of inventory
|
|
22,800
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Shares issued for exploration and evaluations assets
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
6,000
|
|
13. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On October 31, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of private Delaware corporation Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("Plymouth Rock USA") in consideration of the issuance of 3,000,000 common shares of the Company (the "Transaction") at $0.413 per share. The Transaction has been accounted for as a business combination, using the acquisition method. The Financial Statements include the financial statements of the Company and from the date of acquisition its 100% interest in Plymouth Rock USA. To account for the Transaction, the Company determined the fair value of assets and liabilities of Plymouth Rock USA at the date of the acquisition.
The purchase price allocation of Plymouth Rock USA is as follows:
Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
Common shares
|
$
|
1,240,200
|
|
|
|
|
1,240,200
|
|
Purchase Price Allocation:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
47,467
|
|
|
Prepaid
|
|
2,626
|
|
|
Intangible assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Development assets
|
|
304,000
|
|
|
Intellectual and engineering development
|
|
936,781
|
|
|
Loan
|
|
(50,674
|
)
|
|
|
|
1,240,200
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liability
|
|
(253,975
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net identifiable assets acquired
|
|
986,225
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
253,975
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,240,200
|
|
13. BUSINESS ACQUISITION (continued)
These fair value assessments require management to make significant estimates and assumptions as well as applying judgement in selecting appropriate valuation techniques. The Company issued 231,250 common shares at $0.69 per share as finder's fees to complete the acquisition and the cost related to acquisition were recognized as an expense in the year ended November 30, 2018.
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company recognized an impairment of Goodwill amounting to $256,874 which brought down the carrying value of Goodwill to $Nil as at November 30,2019.
14. COMMITMENTS
In November 2018, Plymouth Rock USA entered into two-year lease agreement for leased premises in Plymouth, Massachusetts, commencing December 1, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020. The minimum base rent is US$2,917 per month for the period from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019 and US$3,005 per month from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.
On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into one-year lease agreement for leased premises in Vancouver, British Columbia, commencing April 1,2019 and ending March 31, 2020. The minimum base rent is $2,500 per month.
Total remaining lease payments as of November 30, 2019 are as follows:
|
|
Plymouth, MA
|
|
|
Vancouver, BC
|
|
|
|
US $
|
|
|
CA $
|
|
2019
|
|
3,005
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
2020
|
|
33,055
|
|
|
7,500
|
|
Total
|
|
36,060
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
On October 17, 2019, the Company entered into a binding agreement to acquire the intellectual property, finished goods and inventory and name rights from Massachusetts based aerospace and scientific component manufacturer Aerowave Corporation ("Aerowave"). The acquisition is an asset acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, Plymouth Rock will pay Aerowave's principals 50,000 common shares. The shares will be restricted securities under the US Securities Act and subject to Canadian securities legislation. The fair value of these shares amounting to $22,811 is presented separately as shares to be issued in the consolidated statements of financial position - equity section. The entire purchase consideration was allocated to finished goods as of the acquisition date. As the Company was not able to sell any of the acquired inventory, and it has no evidence to support the value of these finished goods either, the entire amount has been expensed during the year.
15. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company operates in one business segment, focusing on developing technologies as described in
Note 1. With the sale of the entire mineral interest of the SB Property, the Company no longer pursues the exploration and development of mineral properties.
The Company's revenues were generated in the US and were mostly composed of sales of engineering design services and radar components to well-known US government agencies and prime contractors. All the long-lived assets are located in the U.S. as of November 30, 2019 and 2018.
16. 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 statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the years ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017:
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
2017
|
|
Net loss before tax and comprehensive loss
|
$
|
(4,612,286
|
)
|
$
|
(998,225
|
)
|
$
|
(115,989
|
)
|
Statutory tax rate
|
|
27.00%
|
|
|
26.92%
|
|
|
26.00%
|
|
Expected income tax (recovery)
|
|
(1,245,317
|
)
|
|
(268,689
|
)
|
|
(30,157
|
)
|
Non-deductible items
|
|
61,781
|
|
|
43,592
|
|
|
-
|
|
Goodwill impairment
|
|
186,864
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Change in estimates
|
|
(214,745
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Change in deferred tax assets not recognized
|
|
965,938
|
|
|
213,774
|
|
|
30,157
|
|
Income tax expense (recovery)
|
$
|
(245,479
|
)
|
$
|
(11,323
|
)
|
$
|
-
|
|
The statutory tax rate increased from 26.92% to 27.00% due to an increase in the BC corporate tax rate on January 1, 2018.
Deferred taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their corresponding values for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) at November 30, 2019 and 2018 are comprised of the following:
|
|
2018
|
|
|
Tax recovery (expense)
|
|
|
Foreign exchange
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
(257,223
|
)
|
|
256,875
|
|
|
348
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-capital losses carryforwards
|
|
11,410
|
|
|
(11,396
|
)
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Net deferred tax assets (liability)
|
|
(245,813
|
)
|
|
245,479
|
|
|
334
|
|
|
-
|
|
The unrecognized deductible temporary differences as at November 30, 2019 and 2018 are comprised of the following:
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration and evaluation assets
|
$
|
35,000
|
|
$
|
61,000
|
|
Non-capital loss carryforwards
|
|
2,258,584
|
|
|
1,350,310
|
|
Net operating losses
|
|
1,426,074
|
|
|
-
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
1,316,280
|
|
|
-
|
|
Financing costs
|
|
74,880
|
|
|
232,465
|
|
Capital losses
|
|
78,006
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cumulative eligible capital
|
|
270
|
|
|
270
|
|
Total unrecognized deductible temporary differences
|
$
|
5,189,094
|
|
$
|
1,644,045
|
|
16. INCOME TAXES (continued)
The Company has non-capital loss carryforwards, for which no deferred tax asset has been recognized of approximately $3,684,658 (2018: $1,350,310) which may be carried forward to apply against future income for Canadian and US income tax purposes, subject to the final determination by taxation authorities, expiring in the following years:
Expiry
|
|
|
2030
|
$
|
2,937
|
2031
|
|
15,506
|
2032
|
|
57,655
|
2033
|
|
59,622
|
2034
|
|
117,154
|
2035
|
|
122,790
|
2036
|
|
138,822
|
2037
|
|
127,413
|
2038
|
|
675,203
|
2039
|
|
2,367,556
|
TOTAL
|
$
|
3,684,658
|
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 4, 2020, the Company announced that it has arranged a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 10,000,000 units of securities at a price of $0.40 CAD per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $4,000,000 CAD (the "Offering"). Each Unit will be comprised of one (1) common share and one-half of one (1/2) non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.80 CAD for two (2) years from closing of the Offering. The expiry date of the warrants may be accelerated by the Company if the common shares of the Company achieve a volume weighted average trading price greater than $1.00 CAD for ten (10) consecutive trading days, after four months and one day following closing of the Offering. Finders' fees of up to 7.0%, payable in cash or Units, may be payable on a portion of the Offering. On March 16, 2020, due to the instability in the financial markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company cancelled this private placement.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic known as COVID-19. The expected impacts on global commerce are expected to be far reaching. Material uncertainties may come into existence that could influence management's going concern assumption. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time and it is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company and its subsidiary, in future periods, such as:
-
This will impact demand for the Company's products and services in the near term and will impact the Company's supply chains.
-
It may also impact the availability of external funding sources during this period.
-
the effect on labour availability due to the severity and the length of potential measures taken by governments to manage the spread of the disease;
The management is closely evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business.
PLYMOUTH ROCK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(FORMERLY ALEXANDRA CAPITAL CORP.)
FORM 51-102F1
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended November 30, 2019
The following information, prepared as of March 31, 2020, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("the Company" or "Plymouth Rock" or "PRT") for the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018; including the notes thereto. The financial statements and financial data contained in this discussion and analysis are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The reporting currency is the Canadian dollar.
The following discussion and analysis provide information that management believes is relevant to the assessment and understanding of the Company's results of operations and financial conditions. Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements relating to the operations or to the environment in which we operate, which are based on our operations, forecasts, and projections. Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions; and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The risks include those outlined under the "Risk Factors" section of this MD&A and elsewhere in the Company's public disclosure documents. Included in the risk factors is the public health crisis caused by the pandemic, COVID-19 which caused disruptions in global supply chain, business operations and financial markets. As of report date, the extent to which this crisis may impact the Company is uncertain. However, it is possible that COVID-19 may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and financial condition.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE
The Company was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia on October 17, 2011. The head office, principal address and registered and records office of the Company are located at
300 - 2015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 3H4.
On March 7, 2016, the Company announced that it received final approval to list its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") and voluntarily delisted its common shares from the TSXV. The Company's common shares commenced trading on the CSE at market open on March 10, 2016 and were delisted from the TSXV effective March 9, 2016. The Company's common shares were traded under symbol "AXC" on the CSE.
On October 31, 2018, the Company completed its business acquisition of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. (Plymouth Rock USA) and changed its name from Alexandra Capital Corp. to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. with new trading symbol "PRT" on November 1, 2018 (See "Business Acquisition" section of this report). As a result of the acquisition, the Company's principal business activity through its subsidiary, Plymouth Rock USA, was changed to focus on developing technologies related to remotely detecting assault firearms and suicide bombs concealed on the person or a carry bag. The Company focuses on detection methods without the need for a checkpoint or the compliance of the suspect who is being screened. The Company's planned technologies encompass the very latest radar technologies for quickly detecting, locating and identifying the presence of threats.
On January 8, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany under the Symbol: 4XA, WKN# - A2N8RH.
On March 12, 2019, Manchester Metropolitan University assigned and on October 8, 2019, transferred the Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning technology IP to the Company for the consideration of $30,000. The Millimeter Wave Shoe Scanner is a floor-mounted 3D imaging system that uses harmless millimeter wave imaging techniques to inspect footwear. The scanner is then able to identify if the footwear has been altered or is being used to transport concealed items, such as weaponry, substances, compounds, or electronic items. As of October 8, 2019, the IP and patent transfer for this technology was already completed.
On April 9, 2019, the Company was accepted as a member of the USA National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc, which is a non-profit organization that works with airports, government, and industry to maintain a safe and effective aviation security system.
On April 25, 2019, the Company was accepted as a member of the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries, which is dedicated to scientific, engineering, industrial, and management preparedness for the common defense of Canada.
Effective August 27, 2019, the Company's common shares commenced trading on the OTC Markets Group ("OTCQB") under the symbol: PLRTF.
On October 15, 2019, the Company announced the launch of its new product under development, the PRT-X1 which is a next level Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone designed with the direct input of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, military, and rescue services to address the global requirement for a multi-role, state-of-the-art aerial platform (See DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES).
On October 16, 2019, the Company entered into a binding agreement with Aerowave Corporation ("Aerowave") whereby the Company significantly acquired the finished goods and inventory, for a consideration equal to 50,000 shares of Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. times $0.46 per share which is the average closing price on OTCQB market over the twenty days prior to the closing date of the sale.
On February 4, 2020, the Company announced and cancelled a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 10,000,000 units (the "Units") of securities at a price of $0.40 CAD per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $4,000,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit will be comprised of one (1) common share and one-half of one (1/2) non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.80 CAD for two (2) years from closing of the Offering. Finders' fees of up to 7.0%, payable in cash or Units, may be payable on a portion of the Offering. On March 16, 2020, due to instability in the financial markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company cancelled this private placement financing.
Letter of Intent
On December 1, 2017, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI"), which superseded and replaced the previous letter of intent announced on November 10, 2017, with WMC ApS ("WMC"), a private Danish company based in Copenhagen which brokers and develops payment processes in cryptocurrency transactions. On April 10, 2018, the Company announced that it cancelled the proposed acquisition of WMC.
Business Acquisition
On April 10, 2018, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. ("Plymouth Rock USA"), followed by a definitive agreement on June 21, 2018. Plymouth Rock USA is a private Delaware corporation that is developing systems using microwave radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, like airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues. Plymouth Rock USA is also developing a millimeter-wave imaging system, which can be drone-mounted to detect weapons, such as guns, suicide vests, and explosives in mass gatherings and has both military and civilian applications. PRT is also working on a compact millimeter-wave radar imaging system for scanning shoes for concealed weapons and contraband.
On October 31, 2018, pursuant to the definitive agreement with Plymouth Rock USA, the Company received shareholder approval to change the name of the Company and symbol with the acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA. For the acquisition, the Company issued 3,000,000 common shares of the Company to the four shareholders of Plymouth Rock USA. The Company also issued 231,250 common shares of the Company as a finder's fee. The Company changed its name from Alexandra Capital Corp. to Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. with the new trading symbol "PRT" on November 1, 2018.
With the acquisition, the Company's principal business activity through its subsidiary, Plymouth Rock USA, was changed to focus on developing technologies related to remotely detecting assault firearms and suicide bombs concealed on the person or a carry bag. The Company now focuses on detection methods without the need for a checkpoint or the compliance of the suspect who is being screened. The Company's planned technologies encompass the very latest radar and imaging technologies for quickly detecting, locating and identifying the presence of threats.
DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES
The Company's core technologies include: (1) A Millimeter-wave Remote Imaging system from Airborne Drone ("MiRIAD"); (2) A compact millimeter-wave radar system for scanning shoe's ("Shoe-Scanner"); and (3) Microwave radar techniques for threat detection screening in Wi-Fi enabled zones in buildings and places, such as airports, shopping malls, schools and sports venues ("Wi-Ti " - Wireless Threat Indication). In addition, the Company has announced on October 15, 2019 the launch of its newest technology, the "PRT-X1", a next level Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone.
MiRIAD (Millimeter-wave Remote Imaging from Airborne Drone) Updates
On April 3, 2019, the Company announced that its MiRIAD system has passed internal payload flight testing demonstrations in the Morongo and Coachella Valley, California, USA. The test allowed the Company to assess the stability and maneuverability of a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) with a MiRIAD system attached. With the successful payload test and lightweight antenna design, the Company's management and scientific advisors are confident that Plymouth Rock would be the first company to realize millimeter-wave imaging from commercial drones.
In Q4 2019, the Company fielded a multispectral imaging capability aboard a small Search & Rescue drone (the "PRT=X1") by combining visible, IR (infrared) and millimeter-wave imaging sensors on a single aerial vehicle. Chemical trace detection sensors are also being investigated along with sensors that measure human biometrics, which is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics. The technology is mainly used for identification and access control, or for identifying individuals who are under surveillance.
Increasing threat of terrorist activities, rising territorial conflicts, and geopolitical instabilities have led to the rise in the demand for threat detection systems. Also, increasing need for large-scale surveillance systems at public and commercial places is driving the demand for threat detection equipment.
The threat detection systems market is led by the public infrastructure that is further segmented into airports, railway stations, sports stadiums, shopping malls, pilgrimages, and others. The high demand for threat detection devices from airports and shopping malls, especially for explosive detectors, video surveillance systems, and biometric systems, is one of the major factors driving the growth of the threat detection systems market for the public infrastructure application.
Millimeter Wave, Shoe Scanning Technology
On March 12, 2019, the Company announced that Manchester Metropolitan University assigned the Millimeter-wave, Shoe Scanning technology IP to the Company for the consideration of $30,000. The Millimeter-wave Shoe Scanner is a floor-mounted 3D imaging system that uses harmless millimeter-wave imaging techniques to inspect footwear. The scanner is then able to identify if the footwear has been altered or is being used to transport concealed items, such as weaponry, substances, compounds, or electronic items. As of October 8, 2019, the IP and patent transfer for this technology was completed.
The Millimeter-wave Shoe Scanner allows for the rapid screening of footwear without necessitating removal of shoes. With a screening time objective of 30 PPM (Persons/Minute) the Shoe Scanner is ideal for airport terminals, prison/correctional facilities, public events and other high throughput, screening applications.
Wi-Ti Updates
On February 19, 2019, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Abicom International Ltd. ("Abicom International"), a Qualcomm authorized design partner, to assist in the continued development of the Plymouth Rock Wi-Ti (Wireless Threat Indication) system and prototype. Wi-Ti is a passive detection system that uses artificial-intelligence ("AI") to analyze the radio waves within an area. The system uses radar-based algorithms to filter common items such as cell phones and general pocket items from concealed threats items such as assault weaponry and improvised explosive devices ("IED'S").
The past three years have seen significant advances in the monitoring of Wi-Fi radio wave analysis. This includes Wi-Fi used to track and trace the movements of people in real time through walls. Similar techniques have used Wi-Fi radio waves to detect subtle changes in breathing and heart rates. The Plymouth Rock Wi-Ti technology advances that analysis to concealed threat detection. Unlike other emerging screening technologies Wi-Ti can be used in airport concourse areas, stadiums and open spaces at stand-off distances. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology allows for non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Abicom International has worked with many prominent security and technology companies, including Bosch Security, Siemens Transportation, QinetiQ, Harris Systems and Northern Light Technologies. "Abicom International's status as a Qualcomm design center is an assurance of excellence that is granted to less than eleven companies globally". The partnership between Plymouth Rock and Abicom International is about the drive to continuously expand the realm of possibilities for Wi-Fi based technologies.
PRT-X1 Updates
On October 15, 2019, the company announced the launch of its new product under development, the PRT-X1 which is a search and rescue grade Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone designed with the direct input of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, military, and rescue services to address the global requirement for a multi-role, state-of-the-art aerial platform. The production PRT-X1 has been unveiled live at the 2019 International Security Conference (ISC), at the Javits Center in New York City on November 20-21, 2019. In 2020 the PRT-X1 UAS will be submitted to the U.S Army's Unique Mission Cell Program, TSOA, for war-fighter evaluations.
INTEREST IN MINERAL PROPERTIES
On February 17, 2014, and further amended on May 2, 2014, the Company entered into an Option Agreement, with Eastland Management Ltd. whereby the Company acquired an option to earn an undivided 100% interest in and to the eight (8) mineral claims comprising the Southern Bell ("SB") Property, located approximately 25 kilometers west of Merritt, British Columbia totaling 3,517 hectares. The Option Agreement was amended on May 2, 2014 to substitute Eastland Management Ltd. for Qualitas Holdings Corp. as the optionor of the claims.
On August 26, 2015, the Company and Eastland Management amended the Option Agreement so that on the first anniversary of Exchange approval (August 11, 2015) the Company must arrange for payment of $10,000 to Eastland Management in lieu of the original obligation to issue 200,000 common shares. All other aspects of the Option Agreement remain unchanged.
In order to maintain the Option in good standing and earn 100% interest in the SB Property, the Company was required to incur exploration expenditures totaling $100,000 on or before August 11, 2015 (completed). The Company was also required to make cash payments to the vendors of the Option of $10,000 upon receipt of the Technical Report (paid), $15,000 at the time of Exchange approval (paid) and $10,000 on the first anniversary of
Exchange approval (paid). Additionally, the Company had to issue 500,000 shares (200,000 upon Exchange approval (issued) and 300,000 on or before the second anniversary (issued).
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company sold its entire interest in the SB Property for a cash payment of $15,000, incurring a loss on the disposition of exploration and evaluation assets of $156,012. With the business acquisition and the sale of the mineral interest of the SB Property, the Company no longer pursues the exploration and development of mineral properties.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Selected Annual Information
The following table provides a brief summary of the Company's financial operations for the last three fiscal years. This information has been presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. For more detailed information, please refer to the November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017 audited financial statements.
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Year Ended
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Year Ended
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Year Ended
|
|
November 30, 2019
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November 30, 2018
|
November 30, 2017
|
Revenues
|
$ 28,257
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
Interest income
|
14,226
|
8,630
|
370
|
Net income (loss) for the year
|
(4,366,807)
|
(986,901)
|
(115,989)
|
Basic and diluted earnings (loss)
|
|
|
|
per share
|
(0.14)
|
(0.04)
|
(0.01)
|
Total assets
|
739,990
|
4,306,727
|
760,862
|
Total long term liabilities
|
-
|
245,813
|
-
|
Cash dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Year ended November 30, 2019
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company had a comprehensive loss of $4,320,563 compared to a comprehensive loss of $986,901 for the year ended November 30, 2018. The increase in comprehensive losses were caused by the following:
-
Sales during the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to $28,257 (2018 - $Nil) with gross profit of $16,366 resulting in a gross margin of 58%. The Company's sales for 2019 include radar components and radar systems. The Company also offers engineering design and development services but is yet to recognize revenues from this line of business.
-
Accounting and audit fees of $80,415 (2018 - $66,463) consisted of fees to the Company's auditors which increased by about 34% from prior year and accounting fees paid to a Company controlled by the CFO. (See Transactions with Related Parties). Accounting and audit fees increased to account for the PRT US acquisition, operations and additional compliance in connection with the business acquisition.
-
Business development (2019 - $739,615 vs. 2018 - $11,326) significantly went up due to increased spending on advertising and marketing as well as promotional expenditures during the year.
-
Consulting fees (2019 - $125,685 vs. 2018 - $187,015) decreased due to lower spending on business plans and advising regarding the US Market. Last year, most expenditures were focused on the business acquisition which was completed in October 2018.
-
Development costs of $399,720 (2018 - $Nil) were recognized for expenditures on enhancement of the Company's current technologies.
-
General office expenses (2019 - $68,602 vs. 2018 - $46,466) increased mostly as a result of business expansion during the year and to account for additional operations in the USA
-
Legal fees (2019 - $103,535 vs. 2018 - $166,124) also decreased resulting from the completion of the business acquisition in October 2018.
-
Management fees of $125,390 (2018 - $71,842) increased as a result of higher rates of payment to related parties. (See Transactions with Related Parties)
-
Rent (2019 - $77,186 vs. 2018 - $30,000) more than doubled due to the payment for the office space occupied by PRT USA which was not present in the prior year.
-
Stock based compensation of $692,091 (2018 - $Nil) refer to the value of the stock options granted by the Company under its stock option plan. (See Capital Stock) During the year ended 2019, the Company granted 1,350,000 stock options to related parties which corresponded to $260,145. (See Transactions with Related Parties)
-
Transfer agent and filing fees of $111,709 (2018 - $71,076) was higher than last year due to additional fees to the Company's stock transfer agent, additional fees for regulatory requirements submission and added fees for the trading in Frankfurt Stock Exchange which commenced in January 2019 and OTC Markets Group beginning August 2019.
-
Wages, salaries and benefits of $513,729 (2018 - $21,843) was significantly higher due to higher fees paid to the Company's CEO (See Transactions with Related Parties) and other employees.
-
Impairment losses of $1,572,552 (2018 - $Nil) were recognized consisting of $256,874 for goodwill previously recognized on business combination and $1,315,678 from intangible assets. The recognition was a result of inability to establish future cash flows to be generated from the business acquired and the future economic benefits from the Company's intangible assets
-
Deferred tax recovery amounting to $245,479 (2018 - $Nil) was as a reversal of previously recognized liability due to non-capital loss incurred during the year.
-
Interest income (2019 - $14,226 vs. 2018 - $8,630) increased primarily due to the increase of average daily balances in the Company's bank accounts.
Year ended November 30, 2018
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company had a comprehensive loss of $986,901 compared to a comprehensive loss of $115,989 from the year ended November 30, 2017.
During the year ended November 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company's expenses by category consisted of: business development of $11,326 (2017 - $Nil), accounting fees of $66,463 (2017 - $19,920), consulting fees of $187,015 (2017 - $14,742), general office expenses of $46,466 (2017 - $2,979), insurance fees of $9,500 (2017 - $Nil), legal fees of $166,124 (2017 - $43,691), management fees of $71,842 (2017 - $13,500), rent of $30,000 (2017 - $2,500), transfer agent and filing fees of $71,076 (2017 - $19,027), and Wages, salaries and benefits of $21,843 (2017 - $Nil).
The increase in net loss in the year ended November 30, 2018 compared with the year ended November 30, 2017 was primarily due to significant increases in consulting fees, legal fees, accounting fees, and transfer agent and filing fees associated with the due diligence, administration, filing and compliance related expenses of the LOI with WMC and the acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA, and the non-brokered private placement closed on May 18, 2018. Business development costs and general office expenses increased as a result of increased activities associated with the due diligence and administration costs pursuant to new agreements and private placements. Rent expenses also increased for the Company's occupancy in Canada and the US.
Interest income earned for the year ended November 30, 2018 was $8,630 compared to $370 during the year ended November 30, 2017. The increase in interest income was primarily due to the increase of funds in the Company's bank accounts.
Year Ended November 30, 2017
During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Company had a comprehensive loss of $115,989 compared to a comprehensive loss of $108,087 of the year ended November 30, 2016.
During the years ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company's expenses by category consisted of: accounting fees of $19,920 (2016 - $21,244), consulting fees of $14,742 (2016 - $Nil), legal fees of $43,691 (2016 - $21,584), general office expenses of $2,979 (2016 - $1,208), rent expenses of $2,500 (2016 - $Nil), and transfer agent and filing fees of $19,027 (2016 - $54,451). The increase in net loss in the year ended November 30, 2017 compared with the year ended November 30, 2016 was primarily due to the consulting fees incurred for the LOI with WMC.
Interest income earned for the years ended November 30, 2017 was $370 compared to $900 during the year ended November 30, 2016. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to the reduction of funds in the Company's short-term investment account.
Fourth Quarter Results
During the quarter ended November 30, 2019, the Company had a net loss of $2,460,265 compared to a net loss of $557,166 of quarter ended November 30, 2018. The operating expenses consist of accounting and audit fees of $46,264 (2018 - $37,165), business development of $292,079 (2018 - $3,980), consulting fees of $71,140 (2018 - $55,119), legal fees of $36,497 (2018 - $48,957), management fees of $31,590 (2018 - $21,618), office and administrative expenses of $31,623 (2018 - $25,971), insurance of $2,144 (2018 - $9,500), rent of $19,589 (2018 - $7,500), stock-based compensation of $176,072 (2018 - $Nil), development costs of $273,201 (2018 - $Nil), wages, salaries and benefits of $103,914 (2018 - $21,843), and transfer agent and filing fees of $27,191 (2018 - $23,903). The Company's expenses for the quarter ended November 30, 2019 was significantly higher than the same period in the prior year primarily due to recognition of development expenses for the amount spent on the enhancement of the Company's current technologies as well as the recognition of expense for the options vested during the quarter. Both development expenses and stock-based compensation amounted to $Nil in the fourth quarter of last year.
During the quarter ended November 30, 2019, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $1,572,552 on the goodwill arising from the business combination ($256,874) and intangible assets ($1,315,678) (See discussion on- Results of Operations). The Company also collected interest income of $1,500 (2018 - $5,966), incurred interest expense of $Nil (2018 - $1,184), and recognized forex gain of $2,332 (2018 - $8,441).
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table sets out selected financial data in respect of the last eight quarters of the Company. The data is derived from the financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with IFRS.
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Qtr 4
|
Qtr 3
|
Qtr 2
|
Qtr 1
|
Qtr 4
|
Qtr 3
|
Qtr 2
|
Qtr 1
|
November
|
August
|
May
|
February
|
November
|
August
|
May
|
February
|
30, 2019
|
31, 2019
|
31, 2019
|
28, 2019
|
30, 2018
|
31, 2018
|
31, 2018
|
28, 2018
|
Total Revenues, including interest income
|
$ 9,651
|
$ 16,638
|
$ 10,041
|
$ 6,153
|
$ 5,966
|
$ 798
|
$ 1,226
|
$ 640
|
Net loss
|
(2,460,265)
|
(885,806)
|
(626,323)
|
(394,413)
|
(557,166)
|
(85,672)
|
(186,002)
|
(158,061)
|
Basic and diluted loss per common share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.08)
|
(0.03)
|
(0.02)
|
(0.01)
|
(0.02)
|
(0.01)
|
(0.01)
|
(0.01)
|
The increase net loss in the quarter ended February 28, 2018 compared with the quarter ended November 30, 2017 was primarily due to significant increase in consulting fees, legal fees, accounting fees, and transfer agent and filing fees associated with the LOI with WMC and the non-brokered private placement announced on December 27, 2017.
The significant increase in net loss in the quarter ended May 31, 2018 compared with the quarter ended February 28, 2018 was primarily due to significant increase in consulting fees, legal fees and accounting fees and transfer agent and filing fees associated with the LOI with WMC and PRT and the non-brokered private placement closed on May 18, 2018.
The decreased net loss in the quarter ended August 31, 2018 compared with the quarter ended May 31, 2018 was primarily due to decrease in consulting fees, legal fees, accounting fees, and transfer agent and filing fees, as the Company has substantially completed the LOI with PRT and the non-brokered private placement was closed on May 18, 2018.
The increased net loss in the quarter ended November 30, 2018 compared with the quarter ended August 31, 2018 was primarily due to increase in consulting expense, legal fees, management and salaries, transfer agent and regulatory fees, and acquisition costs for completing the transaction of the Plymouth Rock USA acquisition. The expenditures also increased due to the costs incurred associated with the development of the Company's technologies.
The decreased net loss in the quarter ended February 28, 2019 compared with the quarter ended November 30, 2018 was primarily due to loss on disposition of exploration and evaluation, the acquisition costs for completing the transaction of the Plymouth Rock USA acquisition and the high legal and accounting fees associated with the acquisition and year-end filing incurred in the three months ended November 30, 2018. Other costs increased in the quarter ended February 28, 2019 associated with the development and promotion of the Company's technology.
The increased net loss in the quarter ended May 31, 2019 compared with the quarter ended February 28, 2019 was primarily due to significant increase in business development and consulting fees for the Company's technology promotion and development, and higher legal and accounting fees associated with the year-end compliance incurred in the quarter ended May 31, 2019.
The increased net loss in the quarter ended August 31, 2019 compared with the quarter ended May 31, 2019 was primarily due to significant increase in stock-based compensation primarily due to the first time recognition of expenses relating to the Company's incentive stock option plan aggravated by the increase in consulting and legal fees incurred in the quarter ended August 31, 2019 brought about by operating activities and share issuances during the period.
The increased net loss in the quarter ended November 30, 2019 compared with the quarter ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to the impairment loss recorded in the fourth quarter. The recognition was a result of inability to establish future cash flows to be generated from the business acquired and the future economic benefits from the Company's intangible assets.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's approach to managing its liquidity is to ensure that it has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they come due and have sufficient working capital to fund operations for the ensuing fiscal year. Financing of operations has been achieved solely by equity financing. The Company anticipates that it will require significant funds from either equity or debt financing for the development of its technologies and to support general administrative expenses.
As at November 30, 2019, the Company had $727,526 in current assets (November 30, 2018 - $2,811,971) and $227,058 in current liabilities (November 30, 2018 - $166,941) for a working capital position of $500,468 compared to a working capital position of $2,645,030 as at November 30, 2018. Working capital decreased mostly due to lower cash balance at the end of the period due to use of cash in the Company's operating activities.
Current assets at November 30, 2019 were represented by cash of $583,119 (November 30, 2018 - $2,743,694), accounts receivable of $1,488 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil), sales tax receivable of $12,310 (November 30, 2018 - $10,986), prepaid expenses of $105,539 (November 30, 2018 - $49,891) and due from related parties of $25,070
(November 30, 2018 - $7,400). Current liabilities were comprised of $217,023 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (November 30, 2018- $112,757), loan payable of $Nil (November 30, 2018 - $51,184), and due to related parties of $10,035 (November 30, 2018 - $3,000).
As at November 30, 2019, the Company had a share capital balance of $5,676,498 (November 30, 2018 - $5,311,034) and an accumulated deficit of $5,968,892 (November 30, 2018 - $1,602,085).
Financing of operations has been achieved solely by equity financing. As the Company will not generate sufficient funds from operations for the foreseeable future, the Company is primarily reliant upon the sale of equity securities in order to fund future operations. Since inception, the Company has funded limited operations through the issuance of equity securities on a private placement basis. The Company's ability to raise funds through the issuance of equity will depend on economic, market and commodity prices at the time of financing.
The Company expects to generate similar losses quarter over quarter for the next fiscal year in relation to the Company's development, administration and promotion of its technologies. As of report date, management anticipates that the funds raised to date will be not be sufficient to sustain operations and the development of the Companies technologies for the next fiscal year.
The planned financing (private placement - see Business Overview and Overall Performance) was cancelled as a result of instability in the financial markets caused by the global pandemic, COVID-19. As of report date, management is considering alternatives to raise the necessary funds for the continuance of business operations.
Detailed discussions related to the Company's cash flows during the year ended November 30, 2019
Cash balances decreased by a total of $2,159,174 during the year ended November 30, 2019
(November 30, 2018 - increased by $2,647,542).
During the year ended November 30, 2019, cash used in operating activities was $2,317,362 compared to cash used in operating activities of $663,765 during the year ended November 30, 2018. The increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily attributed to higher expenditures on wages, salary and benefits, research and development, business development and the consulting fees during the year. (See Results of Operations for a detailed discussion of the expense variances.)
Cash used in investing activities during the year ended November 30, 2019 was $14,175 (2018 - provided cash of $62,467). The cash used in investing activities was primarily attributed to the acquisition of equipment and development expenses on the Company's technologies during the year ended November 30, 2019.
Cash provided by financing activities during the year ended November 30, 2019 was $172,363 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $3,248,840 during the year ended November 30, 2018. The cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to the warrants exercised of $187,120 and options exercised of $37,500 during the year ended November 30, 2019 partly offset by the payment of loan balance of $52,256. The cash provided by financing activities in the year ended November 30, 2018 was a result of the net proceeds from issuance of common shares of the Company from the private placement announced during the 4th quarter ended November 30, 2017.
The effect of foreign exchange rates on cash during the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to a decrease of $1,401 (2018 - $Nil).
Detailed discussions related to the Company's cash flows during the year ended November 30, 2018
Cash balances increased by $2,647,542 during the year ended November 30, 2018 (November 30, 2017 - $85,876).
During the year ended November 30, 2018, cash used in operating activities was $663,765 compared to cash used in operating activities of $126,124 during the year ended November 30, 2017. The increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily attributed to increased expenditures on consulting fees, professional fees and transfer agent and filing fees associated with the letter of intent with WMC, the business acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA, the development costs of technologies, and the non-brokered private placement closed on May 18, 2018.
Cash provided by investing activities during the year ended November 30, 2018 was $62,467 (2017 - $90,000). The change in cash provided in 2018 was due to the proceeds of the disposition of the SB property and acquisition of business.
Cash provided by financing activities during the year ended November 30, 2018 was $3,248,840 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $122,000 during the year ended November 30, 2017. The cash provided by financing activities was a result of the net proceeds from issuance of common shares of the Company from the private placement announced during the 4th quarter ended November 30, 2017, and options and warrants exercised during the year ended November 30, 2018. The Company also received $50,000 loan bearing annual interest rate of 12%.
PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
The Company has no proposed transactions as at the report date.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
To the best of Management's knowledge, there are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.
CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
In November 2018, Plymouth Rock USA entered into a two-year lease agreement for leased premises in Plymouth, Massachusetts, commencing December 1, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020. The minimum monthly base rent is US$2,917 for the period from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019 and US$3,005 from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.
On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a one-year lease agreement for leased premises in Vancouver, BC, commencing on April 1, 2019 and ending on March 31, 2020. The minimum monthly base rent is $2,500.
On October 17, 2019, the Company entered into a binding agreement to acquire the intellectual property, finished goods and inventory, as well as name rights and goodwill from Massachusetts based aerospace and scientific component manufacturer Aerowave Corporation ("Aerowave"). Under the terms of the agreement, Plymouth Rock will pay Aerowave's principals 50,000 common shares. The shares will be restricted securities under the US Securities Act and subject to Canadian securities legislation. The fair value of these shares amounting to $22,811 is presented separately as shares to be issued in the balance sheet - equity section.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The amounts due to related parties are due to the directors and officers of the Company. The balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specific terms for repayment. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and have been valued in these financial statements at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
As at November 30, 2019, $10,035 (November 30, 2018 - $3,000) was due to officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by CFO
|
$
|
5,000
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
5,035
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
10,035
|
|
$
|
3,000
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, $25,070 (November 30, 2018 - $7,400) was due from directors and officers of the Company:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
Company controlled by Corporate Secretary
|
$
|
5,250
|
|
$
|
5,613
|
|
CEO of the Company
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,787
|
|
George Stubos, Director
|
|
19,820
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
25,070
|
|
$
|
7,400
|
|
During the year ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
November 30, 2018
|
|
|
November 30, 2017
|
|
Management fees
|
$
|
123,000
|
|
$
|
71,842
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
Accounting fees
|
|
24,490
|
|
|
20,748
|
|
|
-
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
260,145
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Salaries and benefits to CEO
|
|
318,790
|
|
|
13,200
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
726,425
|
|
$
|
105,790
|
|
$
|
13,500
|
|
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company granted 750,000 options to the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Secretary, and one of the Company's directors.
|
|
November 30, 2019
|
|
|
|
Number of options granted
|
|
|
Expense for the period
|
|
CEO
|
|
400,000
|
|
$
|
113,077
|
|
CFO
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Corporate Secretary
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
28,269
|
|
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
42,404
|
|
George Stubos, Director
|
|
450,000
|
|
|
48,014
|
|
Tim Crowhurst, Director
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
112
|
|
|
|
1,350,000
|
|
$
|
260,145
|
|
As at November 30, 2019, no options were vested, and stock-based compensation amounting to $692,091 was recognized in profit or loss of which $260,145 were for the Company's officers and directors as above.
On October 16, 2019, Jeremy Poirier resigned as a Director of the Company. 100,000 stock options granted to him were cancelled.
Management fees consisted of the following:
|
November 30, 2019
|
November 30, 2018
|
November 30, 2017
|
Vivian Katsuris, Corporate Secretary
|
$ 63,000
|
$ 36,842
|
$ 13,500
|
Zara Kanji, CFO
|
60,000
|
30,000
|
-
|
Ioannis Tsitos, Former Director
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
|
$ 123,000
|
$ 71,842
|
$ 13,500
|
As at November 30, 2019, $26,578 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) prepayment was made to Dana Wheeler, the CEO of the Company and $13,289 (November 30, 2018 - $Nil) to David Russell, the SVP for Engineering Operations.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
All significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates are fully disclosed in Note 2 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 that are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company's financial assets consist of cash, and due from related parties. The estimated fair values of cash, subscription receivable, and due from related parties approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period to maturity.
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
a. Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
b. Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
c. Level 3 - inputs that are not based on observable market data.
For the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of the cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, due to and from related parties and loans payable approximate the book value due to the short term nature.
The Company is exposed to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of counterparty limits, controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations when they become due. The Company ensures, as far as reasonably possible, it will have sufficient capital in order to meet short-term business requirements, after taking into account cash flows from operations and the Company's holdings of cash. The Company believes that these sources will be sufficient to cover the likely short-term cash requirements. The Company's cash is currently invested in business accounts which is available on demand by the Company for its operations.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest rate risk due to the short term nature of its interest generating assets.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of a loss in a counterparty to a financial instrument when it fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company's exposure to credit risk is limited to its cash. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by holding its cash in deposits with high credit quality Canadian financial institutions.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on fluctuations related to cash, due from related parties and accounts payable and accrued liabilities that are denominated in US dollars. 10% fluctuations in the US dollar against the Canadian dollar have affected comprehensive loss for the nine-month period by approximately $7,110.
CAPITAL STOCK
The authorized capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
During the year ended November 30, 2019:
During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company issued a total of 910,300 common shares for gross proceeds of $187,120 for 7,500 warrants exercised at a price of $0.60 per share, 307,800 warrants exercised at a price of $0.40 per share and 595,000 warrants exercised at a price of $0.10 per share. The Company also issued a total of 125,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $37,500 for 125,000 options exercised at a price of $0.30 per share.
During the year ended November 30, 2018:
During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued a total of 2,045,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $204,500 for warrants exercised at a price of $0.10 per share.
On April 25, 2018, the Company closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 4,475,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,790,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.60 for 1 year from closing. On April 15, 2019, the share purchase warrants were extended to six months. The new expiry date of the warrants is October 25, 2019. Finder's fees of cash equal to 6% of proceeds and finder's warrants equal to 6% of the number of units issued were paid to five finders. Each finder's warrant will be exercisable to acquire one common share for a period of one year from closing at a price of $0.40. All securities issued are subject to a four month hold period expiring August 25, 2018. 266,850 finder's warrants were granted at an estimated fair value of $110,574, which has been included in contributed surplus. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life 1 year, volatility 166%, risk-free rate 1.88%, dividend yield 0%.
On May 18, 2018, the Company closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 2,035,550 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $814,220. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.60 for 1 year from closing. On April 15, 2019, the share purchase warrants were extended to six months. The new expiry date of the warrants is November 18, 2019. Finder's fees of cash in an amount equal to 6% of proceeds and finder's warrants equal to 6% of the number of units issued were paid to four finders. Each finder's warrant will be exercisable to acquire one common share for a period of one year from closing at a price of $0.40. All securities issued are subject to a four month hold period expiring September 18, 2018. 45,150 finder's warrants were granted at an estimated fair value of $18,420, which has been included in contributed surplus. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life 1 year, volatility 168%, risk-free rate 1.99%, dividend yield 0%. With the closure of the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, the subscription received of $38,646 has been reclassified to accounts payable and accrued liabilities since investors overpaid for their subscription.
On May 29, 2018, the Company issued a total of 125,000 common shares at $0.30 per share, for gross proceeds of $37,500, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On August 23, 2018, the Company issued 500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share, for gross proceeds of $50,000, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On October 30, 2018, the Company issued 3,000,000 common shares at $0.41 per share for the acquisition of Plymouth Rock USA (Note 12). In addition, on November 1, 2018, the Company issued 231,250 common shares at $0.69 per share as finder's fees to complete the acquisition.
During the year ended November 30, 2017:
On February 15, 2017, the Company issued 300,000 common shares valued at $6,000 for the acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets.
On November 28, 2017, the Company issued a total of 125,000 common shares at a price of $0.15 per share, for gross proceeds of $18,750, for options exercised by a former director of the Company.
On November 30, 2017, the Company issued 5,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share for total gross proceeds of $550,000, pursuant to the private placement previously announced on November 10, 2017. The Company also issued 490,500 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share valued at $49,050 as finder's fees.
As of November 30, 2017, the Company had subscription receivable balance of $428,000 (2016: Nil) for the common shares issued for the private placement on November 30, 2017 and $18,750 for commons share issued for options exercised by a former director on November 28, 2017 recorded in due from related party.
As at November 30, 2019, the Company has 810,000 common shares (November 30, 2018 - 3,000,000) held in escrow.
Stock Options
On November 12, 2014 the Company adopted an incentive stock option plan (the "Option Plan") which provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, and in accordance with the Exchange requirements, grant to directors, officers, employees, and consultants to the Company, nontransferable options to purchase common shares, provided that the number of common shares reserved for issuance will not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of the Company at the time of granting of options.
On January 16, 2019, the Company granted 2,300,000 stock options, which are exercisable for a period of five years, at a price of $0.60 per share. During the year, 150,000 of these stock options were cancelled. The remaining 2,150,000 stock options vest as follows: (i) 1,075,000 options on January 15, 2020, (ii) 268,750 options on April 15, 2020, (iii) 268,750 options on July 15, 2020, (iv) 268,750 options on October 15, 2020, and (v) 268,750 options on January 15, 2021.
The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.54, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.93%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $913,140, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On March 21, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 350,000 incentive stock options to consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 175,000 options on March 20, 2020, (ii) 43,750 options on June 20, 2020, (iii) 43,750 options on December 20, 2020, (iv) 43,750 options on March 20, 2021, and (v) 43,750 options on June 20, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.57, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.56%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $147,613, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
On November 29, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 650,000 incentive stock options to consultants and a director of the Company with an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options vest as follows: (i) 325,000 options on November 30, 2020 and (ii) 325,000 options on November 30, 2021. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with estimated, stock price of $0.49, volatility 100%, risk-free rate 1.49%, dividend yield 0%, and expected life of 5 years. With these assumptions, the fair value of options was determined to be $236,809, which will be expensed over the vesting period.
During the year ended November 30, 2019, 150,000 options issued to a director and a consultant were cancelled before vested.
Stock-based compensation recognized in profit or loss for the year ended November 30, 2019 amounted to $692,091 (2018 - $Nil).
Stock option transactions and the number of stock options outstanding as at November 30, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows:
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Number of
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|
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Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
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Exercise Price
|
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Balance, November 30, 2017
|
|
750,000
|
|
$
|
0.17
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(625,000
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)
|
$
|
0.14
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Balance, November 30, 2018
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|
125,000
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|
$
|
0.30
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Granted
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|
3,300,000
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|
$
|
0.58
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(125,000
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)
|
$
|
0.30
|
|
Expired
|
|
(150,000
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)
|
$
|
0.60
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Balance, November 30, 2019
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|
3,150,000
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$
|
0.58
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Expiry Date
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Exercise Price
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Numbers of options outstanding
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Numbers of options exercisable
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Weighted average remaining contractual life (year)
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Weighted average exercise price
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$
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|
|
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$
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January 15, 2024
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0.60
|
2,150,000
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-
|
2.82
|
0.60
|
March 20, 2024
|
0.60
|
350,000
|
-
|
0.48
|
0.60
|
November 28, 2024
|
0.50
|
650,000
|
-
|
1.03
|
0.50
|
|
|
3,150,000
|
-
|
4.33
|
0.58
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Share Purchase Warrants
As at November 30, 2019, the Company has no outstanding share purchase warrants. Transactions for the year are summarized below:
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Number of Warrants
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|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2017
|
|
2,640,000
|
|
$0.10
|
|
Warrants granted
|
|
3,567,275
|
|
$0.58
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
(2,045,000
|
)
|
$0.10
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2018
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|
4,162,275
|
|
$0.51
|
|
Warrants expired
|
|
(3,251,975
|
)
|
$0.60
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
(910,300
|
)
|
$0.21
|
|
Balance, November 30, 2019
|
|
-
|
|
$0.00
|
|
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
The Company believes that the following risks and uncertainties may materially affect its success.
Limited Operating History
The Company has only started generating revenues this period. The Company was incorporated on October 17, 2011 and has yet to generate a profit from its activities. The Company is subject to all of the business risks and uncertainties associated with any new business enterprise, including the risk that it will not achieve its growth objective. The Company anticipates that it may take several years to achieve positive cash flow from operations.
Substantial Capital Requirements and Liquidity
Substantial additional funds for the establishment of the Company's current and planned operations will be required. No assurances can be given that the Company will be able to raise the additional funding that may be required for such activities, should such funding not be fully generated from operations. Revenues, taxes, transportation costs, capital expenditures, operating expenses and development costs are all factors which will have an impact on the amount of additional capital that may be required. To meet such funding requirements, the Company may be required to undertake additional equity financing, which would be dilutive to shareholders. Debt financing, if available, may also involve restrictions on financing and operating activities. There is no assurance that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing as needed, it may be required to reduce the scope of its operations or anticipated expansion and pursue only those development plans that can be funded through cash flows generated from its existing operations.
Regulatory Requirements
The current or future operations of the Company require permits from various governmental authorities, and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing development, production, taxes, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, site safety and other matters. There can be no assurance that all permits which the Company may require for the facilities and conduct of operations will be obtainable on reasonable terms or that such laws and regulation would not have an adverse effect on any development project which the Company might undertake.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in operations may be required to compensate those suffering losses or damages and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed upon them for violation of applicable laws or regulations. Amendments to current laws, regulation and permits governing operations and activities of companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Company and cause increases in capital expenditures or development costs or require abandonment or delays in the development of new projects.
Financing Risks and Dilution to Shareholders
The Company will have limited financial resources, no operations and hardly have revenues. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be available on favorable terms or at all. It is likely such additional capital will be raised through the issuance of additional equity, which will result in dilution to the Company's shareholders.
Competition
There is competition within the security screening and threat detection market. The Company will compete with other companies, many of which have greater financial, technical and other resources than the Company, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel.
Intellectual Property
The Company has developed security screening technologies that are adequate to counter various threats. The Company may be unable to prevent competitors from independently developing or selling products similar to or duplicate of the Company, and there can be no assurance that the resources invested by the Company to protect the Intellectual Property will be sufficient. The Company may be unable to secure or retain ownership or rights. In addition, the Company may be the target of aggressive and opportunistic enforcement of patents by third parties, including non-practicing entities. Regardless of the merit of such claims, responding to infringement claims can be expensive and time-consuming. If the Company is found to infringe any third-party rights, it could be required to pay substantial damages, or it could be enjoined from offering some of products and services. Also, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain or renew from third parties the licenses it needs in the future, and there is no assurance that such licenses can be obtained on reasonable terms.
Reliance on Management and Dependence on Key Personnel
The success of the Company will be largely dependent upon on the performance of the directors and officers and the ability to attract and retain key personnel. The loss of the services of these persons may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and prospects. The Company will compete with numerous other companies for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and contractors. There is no assurance that the Company can maintain the service of its directors and officers, or other qualified personnel required to operate its business. Failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its prospects.
Governmental Regulations and Processing Licenses and Permits
The activities of the Company are subject to various government approvals, various laws governing prospecting, development, land resumptions, production taxes, labor standards and occupational health, toxic substances and other matters. Although the Company believes that its activities are currently carried out in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, no assurance can be given that new rules and regulations will not be enacted or that existing rules and regulations will not be applied in a manner, which could limit or curtail production or development. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the business, operations and financial performance of the Company. Further, the licenses and permits issued in respect of its projects may be subject to conditions that, if not satisfied, may lead to the revocation of such licenses.
Conflicts of Interest
Certain of the directors and officers of the Company will be engaged in, and will continue to engage in, other business activities on their own behalf and on behalf of other companies and, as a result of these and other activities, such directors and officers of the Company may become subject to conflicts of interest. The British Columbia Business Corporations Act ("BCBCA") provides that in the event that a director has a material interest in a contract or proposed contract or agreement that is material to the issuer, the director must disclose his interest in such contract or agreement and refrain from voting on any matter in respect of such contract or agreement, subject to and in accordance with the BCBCA. To the extent that conflicts of interest arise, such conflicts will be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the BCBCA.
Litigation
The Company and/or its directors may be subject to a variety of civil or other legal proceedings, with or without merit.
Public Health Crisis
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic known as COVID-19. The expected impacts on global commerce are expected to be far reaching. This will impact demand for the Company's products and services in the near term and will impact the Company's supply chains. It may also impact expected credit losses on the Company's receivables. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time and it is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company and its subsidiary, in future periods. The management is closely evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business.
As certain of the Company's officers have other outside business activities and, thus, may not be in a position to devote all of their professional time to the Company, the Company's operations may be sporadic, which may result in periodic interruptions or suspensions.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this MD&A that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future business strategies competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's businesses, operations, plans and other such matters are forward-looking statements. When used in this MD&A, the words "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", ''intend'', "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks that actual results of current exploration activities will differ, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unavailability of financing, fluctuations in precious and/or base metals prices and other factors, as outlined in the Company's preliminary long form prospectus filed on SEDAR. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company considers its capital structure to include net residual equity of all assets, less liabilities. The Company's objectives when managing capital are to (i) maintain financial flexibility in order to preserve its ability to meet financial obligations and continue as a going concern; (ii) maintain a capital structure that allows the Company to pursue the development of its projects and products; and (iii) optimize the use of its capital to provide an appropriate investment return to its shareholders commensurate with risk.
The Company's financial strategy is formulated and adapted according to market conditions in order to maintain a flexible capital structure that is consistent with its objectives and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares or acquire or dispose of assets.
DIRECTORS
Certain directors of the Company are also directors, officers and/or shareholders of other companies that may be engaged in the similar business of developing technologies. Such associations may give rise to conflicts of interest from time to time. The directors of the Company are required to act in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and to disclose any interest they may have in any project opportunity of the Company. If a conflict of interest arises at a meeting of the board of directors, any director in a conflict will disclose his/her interest and abstain from voting in the matter(s). In determining whether or not the Company will participate in any project or opportunity, the directors will primarily consider the degree of risk to which the Company may be exposed and its financial position at the time.
On December 22, 2017, the Company announced the election of Jeremy Poirier to the Company's Board of Directors.
On January 15, 2018 The Company announced strategic leadership changes by appointing Vivian Katsuris as President and Zara Kanji as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Blake Olafson stepped down as a director, president and chief executive officer of the Company.
On October 31, 2018, the Company appointed Dana Wheeler as a director, President and the CEO of the Company. Vivian Katsuris has resigned as President of the Company but remains as the corporate secretary and a director.
On November 27, 2018, the Company appointed Angelos Kostopoulos to its Board of Directors, and Ioannis Tsitos resigned as a director of the Company.
On July 16, 2019, the Company appointed Tim Crowhurst to its Board of Directors.
On October 16, 2019, Jeremy Poirier resigned as a director of the Company.
On November 29, 2019, the Company appointed George Stubos to its Board of Directors.
Current Directors and Officers of the Company are as follows:
Dana Wheeler, President, CEO and Director
Zara Kanji, CFO
Vivian Katsuris, Corporate Secretary and Director
Tim Crowhurst, Director
Angelos Kostopoulos, Director
George Stubos, Director
OUTLOOK
The Company's objective is to maximize the value of the Company for our shareholders, and our strategy to obtain this result is to focus on project evaluations and project generation. To proceed with this strategy, additional financings may be required during the current fiscal year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company can also be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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(3)
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Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on September 11, 2015)
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3.2
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Notice of Articles (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on September 11, 2015)
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3.3
|
Articles (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on September 11, 2015)
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(10)
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Material Contracts
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10.1
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Option Agreement dated February 17, 2014 between Eastland Management Ltd. and Alexandra Capital Corp. (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on September 11, 2015)
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10.2
|
Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on September 11, 2015)
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10.3
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Amending Letter dated August 15, 2015 between Eastland Management Ltd. and Alexandra Capital Corp. (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 20FR12G furnished to the Commission on November 19, 2015)
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10.4
|
Share Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2018 with Plymouth Rock USA and the Selling Shareholders of Plymouth Rock USA (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F furnished to the Commission on April 10, 2020)
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10.5
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Assignment Agreement dated March 12, 2019 with Manchester Metropolitan University (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F furnished to the Commission on April 10, 2020)
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10.6
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Memorandum of understanding with Abicom International Ltd. dated February 19, 2019 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F furnished to the Commission on April 10, 2020)
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10.7
|
Aerowave Binding Agreement dated October 16, 2019 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F furnished to the Commission on April 10, 2020)
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12.1**
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Section 302 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Dana Wheeler
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12.2**
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Section 302 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Zara Kanji
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13.1**
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Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Dana Wheeler
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13.2**
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Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Zara Kanji
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101.INS**
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH**
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Linkbase Document
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101.CAL**
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101.DEF**
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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101.LAB**
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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101.PRE**
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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** Filed herewith.