Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
1.)
Nature of the Business and Going Concern
Algae
Dynamics Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on October 7, 2008 as Converted
Carbon of Canada Corp. On November 19, 2010, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to Converted
Carbon Technologies Corp. and a further amendment was approved by the shareholders on August 28, 2014 to change the name to Algae
Dynamics Corp.
The
Company is conducting research through sponsored research agreements with two universities to support development of health products
utilizing cannabis and algae oil. The Company’s planned principal operations are the development and sale of health products,
design and development of a facility to extract botanical oils, and design, engineering and manufacturing of a proprietary algae
cultivation system for the high-volume production of pure contaminant-free algae biomass.
In
May 2016, the Company signed a Letter of Engagement with Midtown Partners & Co, LLC to raise additional equity capital to
support the implementation of its business plan; an addendum to this agreement was signed on January 17, 2017. See Note 12
The
Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an initial registration
of common shares. The registration was declared effective by the SEC on November 21, 2014. The Company’s stock began trading
on September 17, 2015.
The
Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to obtain patents and failing
to secure additional funding to operationalize the Company’s current technology before another company develops similar
technology.
These
financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company is in the development stage and has not yet realized profitable
operations and has relied on non-operational sources to fund operations. The Company has suffered recurring losses and additional
future losses are anticipated as the Company has not yet been able to generate revenue. In addition, as of March 31, 2017, the
Company has a working capital deficiency of $852,514 (March 31, 2016 - $765,356) and an accumulated deficit of $6,134,941 (March
31, 2016 - $3,723,368). The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on successfully executing its
business plan, which includes the raising of additional funds. The Company will continue to seek additional forms of debt or equity
financing, but it cannot provide assurances that it will be successful in doing so. These circumstances raise substantial doubt
as to the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and accordingly, the appropriateness of the use of accounting
principles applicable to a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary
if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments could be material.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
2.)
Presentation of Financial Statements
Basis
of Presentation
The
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”).
All adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of
March 31, 2017 have been included.
The
Company’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with US GAAP and the Company’s
functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar.
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could materially differ
from these estimates. The significant areas requiring the use of management estimates are related to provision for doubtful accounts,
accrued liabilities, contingencies, the valuation of deferred taxes, stock based compensation, warrants, convertible debt and
intangible assets. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions management
may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ materially from those estimates.
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Going
Concern Consideration
Effective
April 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40),
which requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial
doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements
are issued. Management’s evaluations are based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably to be knowable
as of August 11, 2017. Based on the following, management believes that it is probable that management will be unable to meet
its obligations as they come due within one year that the financial statements are issued.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
Cash
and cash equivalents include cash on hand, and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less. As at March 31, 2017 and 2016 there were no cash equivalents.
Prepaid
Expenses
Prepaid
expenses consist of services paid, for which the Company has not yet received the benefit.
Equipment
and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment
and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures
that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount
or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the
item will flow to the Company and the cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of an asset is derecognized when replaced.
Repairs
and maintenance costs are charged to the statements of operations, during the year in which they are incurred.
Depreciation
is provided for over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Computer
equipment
|
|
30% on
a declining balance
|
Production equipment
|
|
20% on a declining
balance
|
Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the term of the lease or useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter, which is currently
5 years.
Useful
lives and residual values are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset’s carrying
amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated
recoverable amount. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts and
any gain or loss is recognized in operations.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Intangible
Assets
Intangible
assets are comprised of patents. Patents represent capitalized legal costs incurred in connection with applications for patents
which have a probable future economic benefit. In-process patents are not amortized. All patents subject to depreciation are amortized
on a straight line basis over their estimated useful life. The Company regularly evaluates patents and patent applications for
impairment or abandonment, at which point the Company charges the remaining net book value to expenses.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
The
Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an
asset might not be recoverable. An impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value,
is recognized if the carrying amount exceeds estimated undiscounted future cash flows.
Research
and Development
Research
and development costs include costs directly attributable to the conduct of research and development programs, including the cost
of consulting fees, materials, supplies, and the maintenance of research equipment. All costs associated with research and development
are expensed as incurred. The approved refundable portion of tax credits are netted against the related expenses. Non-refundable
investment tax credits are recorded in the period when reasonable assurance exists that the Company has complied with the terms
and conditions required for approval of the tax credit and it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits
of these tax credits against the deferred taxes. Refundable investment tax credits are recorded in the period when reasonable
assurance exists that the Company has complied with the terms and conditions required for approval of the tax credit and it is
more likely than not that the Company will collect it.
Stock-based
Compensation
The
Company uses the fair value based method of accounting for all its stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. The estimated fair value
of the options and warrants that are ultimately expected to vest based on performance related conditions, as well as the options
and warrants that are expected to vest based on future service, is recorded over the instrument’s requisite service period
and charged to stock-based compensation. In determining the amount of options and warrants that are expected to vest, the Company
takes into account, voluntary termination behavior as well as trends of actual option and warrant forfeitures. Stock options and
warrants which are indexed to a factor which is not a market, performance or service condition, in addition to the Company’s
share price, are classified as liabilities and re-measured at each reporting date based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model
with a charge to operations, until the date of settlement.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Income
Taxes
Income
taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method,
deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the amounts reported in the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or
the liability is settled. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred tax liabilities and assets is recognized in income
in the period in which the change occurs. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that they are considered more likely
than not to be realized.
FASB
issued ASC 740-10 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty
in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. This standard requires a company to determine whether
it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position.
If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in
the financial statements.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
ASC
820 “Fair Value Measurement” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally
accepted accounting principles and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as
the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most
advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use
of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two
are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value as follows:
Level
1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level
2 – inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or indirectly; and
Level
3 – inputs that are not based on observable market data.
The
carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments including cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities, promissory note, term loans, convertible note and advances from shareholders approximate their fair values due to
their short-term nature. Management is of the opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, credit or currency
risks from these financial instruments.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The
Company’s equity-linked financial instruments reflected as warrant liability on the balance sheet represent financial liabilities
classified as Level 3 as per ASU 2009-05. As required by the guidance, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair values of the warrant liability
and derivative liability which are not traded in an active market have been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model based on assumptions that are not supported by observable market conditions.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
The
Company evaluates all of its agreements to determine if the financial instruments have derivatives or contain features that qualify
as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument
is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported
in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments,
including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period.
Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash
settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Foreign
Currency Transactions and Translation
Monetary
assets and liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company, at the year-end
exchange rate, while foreign currency expenses are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. The
resultant gains or losses are included in the statement of operations. Non-monetary items are translated at historical rates.
Loss
per Share
Basic
loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is calculated using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential
dilution of securities by including warrants and contingently issuable shares, if any, in the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding for a year, if dilutive. In a loss year, dilutive common shares are excluded from the loss per share calculation
as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the basic loss per share was equal
to diluted loss per share as there were no dilutive securities.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
ASC
220 “Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components
and accumulated balances. The net loss is equivalent to the comprehensive loss for the periods presented.
New
Accounting Pronouncements
ASU
No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, was issued to simplify the classification
of deferred taxes on the balance sheet. The new guidance would require that deferred taxes be classified as non-current assets
and liabilities based on the tax paying jurisdiction. Application of the standard, which can be applied prospectively or retrospectively,
is required for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods within that year. The adoption of
the amended guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10) - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,
which addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Most notably,
this new guidance requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that
result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This
new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The guidance is not expected to have
a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued a new standard which requires lessees to recognize almost
all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The new guidance will require the asset and liability
to be initially measured at the present value of the lease payments in the statement of financial position. The new guidance will
also require the company to recognize interest expense on the lease liability separately from the amortization of the right-use-asset
for finance leases and recognize a single lease cost allocated on a straight-line basis over the lease term for operating leases,
in the statement of comprehensive income. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including
interim periods within those fiscal years with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance
to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
3.)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
ASU
No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU includes
multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for share-based payments. The areas of simplification
in the update involve several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences,
classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows, however, some of
the areas for simplification apply only to non-public entities. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim
or annual period, however, certain requirements apply to the early adoption. The guidance is not expected to have a material impact
on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The ASU provides
clarity to preparers on the treatment of eight specific items within an entity’s statement of cash flows. The guidance becomes
effective for all public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early
adoption of the guidance, including within an interim period, is permitted. The guidance is not expected to have a material impact
on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
No. 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU amends the scope of modification
accounting for share-based arrangements and provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based
payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. The guidance becomes effective
for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.
Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The guidance is not expected to have a material impact
on the Company’s financial statements.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
4.)
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
March
31, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
Computer equipment
|
|
$
|
3,558
|
|
|
$
|
2,530
|
|
|
$
|
3,558
|
|
|
$
|
2,089
|
|
Production equipment
|
|
|
67,367
|
|
|
|
35,663
|
|
|
|
67,367
|
|
|
|
27,738
|
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
42,290
|
|
|
|
27,194
|
|
|
|
42,290
|
|
|
|
18,136
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
113,215
|
|
|
$
|
65,387
|
|
|
$
|
113,215
|
|
|
$
|
47,963
|
|
Net carrying amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
47,828
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
65,252
|
|
During
the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded total depreciation of $17,424 (2016 - $20,198) which was recorded to depreciation
expense on the statements of operations.
5.)
Intangible Assets
The
Company has patents and patents pending with a cost of $Nil as of March 31, 2017 (2016 – Nil). During the year ended March
31, 2017, the Company reported an impairment of $Nil (2016 - $15,970) with respect to its intangible assets.
6.)
Advances from Shareholders and Related Parties
As
at March 31, 2017, the Company had received cumulative net working capital advances in the amount of $22,347 (March 31, 2016 -
$383,990) from two shareholders who are also officers and directors of the Company. During the year ended March 31, 2017, the
two shareholders converted advances and accounts payable of $265,298 and $255,788 into 1,316,173 common shares of the Company.
The common shares were valued at $1,065,152 based upon an estimated fair value of USD$0.60 ($0.81) per share at the time of issuance.
The difference between the fair market value of the common shares and the carrying value of the advances from shareholders and
the amount included in accounts payable was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of related party debt of $544,066.
During the year ended March 31, 2016, advances
of $75,846 were settled with 49,371 shares to be issued valued at (USD$1.72) $2.38 per share based on the quoted market value.
The total value of consideration provided in exchange for the extinguishment of debt was $117,526, which resulted in a loss on
extinguishment of debt of $41,681, which was recorded on the statement of operations.
The advances from shareholders are unsecured,
payable upon demand and non-interest bearing.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
7.)
Term Loan
On
May 4, 2016, the Company agreed to a term loan of $40,000 for bridge financing with a relative of one of the officers of the Company.
The loan matures on August 28, 2017 and the terms specify a 30% premium to be paid at that time. The 30% premium is recognized
as an expense over the term of the loan and is amortized on the statements of operations. During the year ended March 31, 2017
the Company recorded accretion expense of $8,894 (2016 - $nil). The loan was initially scheduled to mature on August 28, 2016
but an extension of three months, followed by a second extension of three months and followed by a further extension to November
30, 2017 was agreed to with the same terms.
On
May 6, 2015, the Company agreed to a one year term loan (maturing May 5, 2016) with a family member of an officer. The loan bore
interest at 12% per annum paid quarterly. The face value of the loan was $33,000. The carrying value of the loan was recorded
net of $3,000 of transaction costs. The term loan plus the accrued interest was settled on December 31, 2015 with 23,094 shares
to be issued valued at (USD$1.72) $2.38 per share based on the quoted market value. The total value of consideration provided
in exchange for the extinguishment of debt was $54,975, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $19,371, which was
recorded on the statement of operations for the fiscal year 2016.
8.)
Convertible
(a)
Promissory Note
On
February 14, 2017, the Company issued a promissory note to Salamon Partners LLC (“Salamon”) an arm’s length
organization for a principal amount of USD$50,000 ($65,350) at 12% per annum. The net proceeds were USD$47,500 which consisted
of the principal amount, net of transaction cost of US$2,500. The principal amount becomes due on August 15, 2017. The outstanding
amount may be prepaid at any time at the option of the Company. In the event of a prepayment the penalty rate shall be assessed
as follows:
i.)
if the prepayment occurs within 60 days of the loan issuance, the prepayment penalty will equal twenty-five (25%) of the principal
amount prepaid
ii.)
If the prepayment occurs within 60 to 90 days of the loan issuance, the prepayment penalty will equal thirty percent (30%) of
the principal amount prepaid
iii.)
If the prepayment occurs within 90 to 120 days of the loan, the prepayment penalty will equal thirty-five (35%) of the principal
amount.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
8.)
Convertible (continued)
(a)
Promissory Note (continued)
The
holder of the note may, after a period of 180 days, at its sole option, convert the outstanding principal balance and accrued
interest of 12% per annum, into the Company’s common shares at a market closing bid discount of 50% if converting at less
than 5 days of the average trading volume, 60% if converting at more than 5 days of the average trading volume and 65% if converting
at more than 10 days of the average trading volume at maturity.
Due to the variable conversion price associated
with this promissory note and the fact that the conversion price is denominated in US dollars whereas the functional currency
is the Canadian dollar, the Company has determined that the conversion feature is considered a derivative liability. The value
of the embedded conversion feature at the date of issuance was estimated to be $135,510 (2016 - $Nil), which was recorded as a
derivative liability as of the date of issuance. The debt discount is being amortized over the term of the promissory note.
The
Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the derivative
liability at the date of issuance:
|
|
February
14, 2017
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
0.27 USD
|
|
Risk free rate
|
|
|
0.80
|
%
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
196
|
%
|
Conversion/Exercise price
|
|
$
|
0.095 USD
|
|
Expected dividend rate
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Expected life (in years)
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
The
Company’s computation of expected volatility is based on the quoted market close price of the Company’s shares over
the period equal to the expected life of the promissory note. The Company’s computation of expected life is calculated using
the contractual life.
The
discount to the carrying value of the promissory note is being amortized as a non-cash interest expense over the term of the promissory
note using the effective interest rate method, at a rate of 213%. During the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company accreted $16,456
(2016 - $Nil) in non-cash accretion expense in connection with the promissory note, which is included in accretion expense on
the statements of operations.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
8.)
Convertible (continued)
(b)
Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Note
On
November 18, 2016, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with GHS Investments,
LLC (“GHS”). The Purchase Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein,
GHS shall purchase from the Company a senior convertible note with a principal amount of USD$56,500 ($76,382) for a purchase price
of USD$50,000 ($67,595).
The
convertible note matures upon the earlier of successfully raising of at least USD$200,000 or August 18, 2017 and accrues interest
at the rate of 10% per annum. The convertible note is convertible following ninety (90) days of the execution of the note, in
whole or in part, at GHS’ option into common shares of the Company’s capital stock at a variable conversion price
equal to a 38% discount from the lowest trading price in the twenty (20) trading days prior to the day that GHS requests conversion.
At no time will GHS be entitled to convert any portion of the convertible note to the extent that after such conversion, GHS (together
with its affiliates) would beneficially own more than 4.99% of the outstanding common shares, although GHS can modify this limit
to 9.99% of the outstanding common shares.
The
convertible note includes customary event of default provisions, and provides for a default interest rate of 20%. The Company
has the right at any time prior to May 18, 2017 to redeem all, but not less than all, of the total outstanding amount then remaining
under the convertible note in cash at a price ranging from 125% to 135% of the total amount of the convertible note then outstanding.
Due
to the variable conversion price associated with this convertible note, the Company has determined that the conversion feature
is considered a derivative liability. The embedded conversion feature at the date of issuance was estimated to be $117,807 (2016
$Nil), which was recorded as a derivative liability as of the date of issuance. The debt discount is being amortized over the
term of the convertible note.
The
Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions to measure the fair value of the derivative
liability at the date of issuance:
|
|
November
18, 2016
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
0.2
USD
|
|
Risk free
rate
|
|
|
0.67
|
%
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
218
|
%
|
Conversion/Exercise price
|
|
$
|
0.099
USD
|
|
Expected dividend rate
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Expected term (in years)
|
|
|
0.75
|
|
The
Company’s computation of expected volatility is based on the market close price of the Company over the period equal to
the expected life of the convertible note. The Company’s computation of expected life is calculated using the contractual
life.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
8.)
Convertible (continued)
(b)
Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Note (continued)
The
discount to the carrying value of the convertible note is being amortized as a non-cash interest expense over the term of the
convertible note using the effective interest rate method, at a rate of 144%. During the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company
accreted $26,076 (2016 - $Nil) in non-cash accretion expense in connection with the convertible note, which is included in accretion
expense on the statements of operations.
On
September 2, 2015, the Company entered into a convertible note with an arm’s length third party with a principal amount
of USD$25,000 ($32,400). The convertible note matured on September 1, 2016 and accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
The convertible note is convertible at any time after six months, in whole or in part, at the holder’s option into common
shares of the Company’s capital stock at a variable conversion price equal to a 45% discount from the lowest trading price
in the twenty (20) trading days prior to the day that the holder requests conversion. The discount to the carrying value of the
convertible note was amortized as a noncash interest expense over the term of the convertible note using the effective interest
rate method. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company accreted $12,563 (2015 $Nil) in noncash accretion expense in connection
with the convertible note, which is included in accretion expense on the statements of operations.
The
convertible loan plus the accrued interest was converted into 29,609 common shares on February 17, 2016 at a 45% discount to the
market price (USD$0.89) $1.23 based on the terms of the convertible note.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
9.)
Derivative Liability
The
convertible notes discussed in Note 8 have variable conversion prices which results in the conversion feature being recorded as
derivative liabilities.
The
fair value of the derivative liabilities are recorded and shown separately under current liabilities. Changes in the fair value
of the derivative liability is recorded in the statement of operations.
The
Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions to estimate the fair value
of the derivative liability at March 31, 2017:
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
March
31, 2016
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
0.23 USD
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Risk free rate
|
|
|
0.75
|
%
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
288
|
%
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Conversion/Exercise price
|
|
$
|
0.087 USD
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Expected dividend rate
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Expected life (in years)
|
|
|
0.38
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
The
following table represents the Company’s derivative liability activity for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
Derivative liabilities balance, beginning of
year
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Issuance of derivative liabilities
during the year
|
|
$
|
253,318
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Change in derivative
liabilities during the year
|
|
$
|
7,359
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Derivative liabilities
balance, end of year
|
|
$
|
260,677
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock
(a)
Common Shares
Authorized
The
Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.
Issued
and Outstanding
On
June 25, 2015, 12,500 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.048) per warrant for total cash proceeds of
USD$500 ($620).
On
September 10, 2015, a consultant was issued 50,000 common shares for services rendered in the amount of $67,195, this amount has
been recorded as professional fees on the statement of operations.
On
November 5, 2015, 31,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.052) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$1,240 ($1,632).
On
December 18, 2015, 51,600 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.054) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$2,064 ($2,834).
On
December 22, 2015, 31,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.056) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$1,240 ($1,735).
On
December 31, 2015, 48,400 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.055) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$1,936 ($2,683).
On
December 31, 2015, a private placement was completed to issue 31,532 common shares at USD$1.11 ($1.54) per share for gross proceeds
of USD$35,000 ($48,441). The shares were subscribed for by a family member of an officer.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(a)
Common Shares (continued)
On
December 31, 2015, a consultant was issued 10,000 common shares for services rendered in the amount of USD$17,200 ($23,805). Another
consultant was issued 93,000 common shares for services rendered in the amount of USD$159,960 ($221,385) (see Note 11), these
amounts have been recorded as professional fees on the statement of operations.
On
January 4, 2016, 31,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.056) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$1,240 ($1,732).
On
February 17, 2016, a convertible loan plus accrued interest was converted into 29,609 common shares at USD$0.89 ($1.23 for total
consideration of USD$26,500 ($36,419).
On
February 25, 2016, 25,000 common share purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.056) per warrant for total cash proceeds
of USD$1,000 ($1,378).
On
May 15, 2016, 13,874 shares to be issued to a consulting firm were issued as common shares for services rendered in the amount
of USD$22,500 ($31,140) during the year ended March 31, 2016. The amount was recorded as professional fees on the statement of
operations during the year ended March 31, 2016.
On
May 18, 2016, 44,500 common shares purchase warrants were exercised at USD$0.04 ($0.052) per warrant for total cash proceeds of
USD$1,780 ($2,318).
On
May 19, 2016, the Company signed a letter of engagement with an agent in connection with proposed placements of up to US$10,000,000
($13,427,000), which included as part of the fee the issuance of 100,000 common shares as a non-refundable retainer at a value
of $101,579 based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.78 ($1.02) per share at the time of the agreement (See Note 12).
The amount of the retainer has been expensed to professional fees during the year ended March 31, 2017.
On
June 22, 2016, 15,264 shares to be issued to a consulting firm were issued as common shares for services rendered in the amount
of USD$22,500 ($29,185) during the year ended March 31, 2016. The amount was recorded as professional fees on the statement of
operations during the year ended March 31, 2016.
On
June 30, 2016, 66,667 common shares were issued to a consultant in settlement of a debt at a value of $64,585 based upon an estimated
fair market value of USD$0.75 ($0.97) per share at the time of issuance.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(a)
Common Shares (continued)
On
June 30, 2016, 250,000 common shares were issued to a consulting firm as a portion of the compensation for services initiated
on June 24, 2016 at a value of $201,481 based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.62 ($0.81) per share at the date of
issue. This amount was expensed during the year ended March 31, 2017 as professional fees on the statements of operations. A second
issuance of 250,000 common shares was made on October 17, 2016 at a value of $113,225 based upon an estimated fair market value
of USD$0.35 ($0.45) per share at the date of issue and the final issuance of 250,000 common shares was made on October 18, 2016
at a value of $125,766 based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.38 ($0.50) per share at the date of issue.
On
July 7, 2016, the Company committed to issue 20,000 common shares to a consultant in settlement of a debt at a value of $19,500
(USD$15,000) based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.75 ($0.97) per share on that date. These common shares were issued
on October 17, 2016.
On
December 19, 2016, 25,000 stock options were exercised at an exercise price of $0.31 per common share for gross proceeds of $7,750.
The proceeds were allocated to settle a debt with the consultant who exercised the stock options.
On
December 29, 2016, a consulting firm was issued 78,027 common shares for services rendered in the amount of USD$45,000 ($58,500),
this amount has been recorded as professional fees on the statement of operations.
On
December 29, 2016, 117,465 shares to be issued were issued as common shares, 72,465 of these shares were committed to be issued
during the year ended March 31, 2016 in settlement of debt and 45,000 of these shares were committed to be issued during the year
ended March 31, 2016 as compensation to three members of management.
On
December 29, 2016, an aggregate of 600,000 shares were issued to three members of management as compensation at a value of $485,458
based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.60 ($0.81) per share at the date of issue.
On
December 29, 2016, 1,316,173 shares were issued to two officers and directors as consideration for conversion of shareholder advances
and accounts payable. See Note 6.
On
January 9, 2017, the Company entered into a three month contract with an investor relations firm. The terms of the contract specified
a cash payment of USD$10,000 ($13,427) and 50,000 shares of common shares which were issued on January 10, 2017 at a value of
$27,000 ($35,733) based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.55 ($0.728) per share. The portion applicable to the 9 days
in April 2017 has been recorded as a prepaid expense ($4,916) at March 31, 2017.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(a)
Common Shares (continued)
On
January 10, 2017, 75,000 stock options were exercised at $0.31 per common share for total proceeds of $23,250. The proceeds were
used to settle a debt with the consultant who exercised the stock options.
On
March 22, 2017, an aggregate of 75,000 shares were issued to three members of management as compensation valued at $29,007 based
upon an estimated fair market value of $0.39 (USD$0.29) per share at the date of commitment.
On
March 21, 2017, 50,000 common shares purchase warrants were exercised at $0.053 (USD$0.04) on a cashless basis with 39,500 common
shares being issued.
Equity
to be issued
On
April 18, 2016, the Company signed an agreement with a consultant pursuant to which it committed to issue 250,000 common shares
of the Company as compensation for services to be rendered over a period of 5 months. Two directors and officers of the Company
transferred 250,000 of their personal shares to the consultant and as such the Company has agreed to reimburse the directors and
officers for these common shares transferred by issuance of common shares from treasury. The commitment was valued at $86,381
based upon an estimated fair market value of USD$0.27 ($0.35) per share at the date of issue and was expensed during year ended
March 31, 2017 as professional fees on the statements of operations. On January 10, 2017, the 250,000 replacement shares were
issued.
|
|
Common shares
to be issued
2017
|
|
|
Value ($)
2017
|
|
|
Common shares
to be issued
2016
|
|
|
Value ($)
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, opening
|
|
|
146,603
|
|
|
|
339,949
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Equity to be issued as management compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
|
|
107,123
|
|
Equity to be issued for services
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
86,381
|
|
|
|
29,138
|
|
|
|
60,325
|
|
Equity to be issued for settlement of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,465
|
|
|
|
172,501
|
|
Equity to be issued, issued
|
|
|
(396,603
|
)
|
|
|
(426,330
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance, closing
|
|
|
Nil
|
|
|
|
Nil
|
|
|
|
146,603
|
|
|
|
339,949
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(a)
Common Shares (continued)
Equity
Purchase Agreement (“EPA”)
On
September 10, 2015 the Company entered into the EPA. The holder of the EPA is committed to purchase up to USD$750,000 worth of
the Company’s common shares (the “Put Shares”) over the 12-month term of the EPA. The Company paid to the holder
of the EPA a commitment fee for entering into the EPA equal to 50,000 restricted common shares of the Company, valued at $67,195,
based on the stock price in the most recent private placement as the Company’s shares had not yet begun to trade on a public
market. The EPA expired in September 2016
From
time to time over the EPA, commencing on the trading day immediately following the date on which the registration statement covering
the resale of the Put Shares (the “Registration Statement”) is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “Commission”), the Company may, in its sole discretion, draw upon the EPA periodically during the term by the
Company’s delivery to the holder of the EPA, a written notice requiring the holder to purchase a dollar amount in common
shares (the “Draw Down Notice”). The shares issuable pursuant to a Draw Down Notice, when aggregated with the shares
then held by the holder on the date of the draw down may not exceed the lessor of (i) 4.99%
of
the Company’s outstanding common shares, (ii) USD$62,500 in any 30 days period or (iii) 100% of the aggregate trading volume
for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the date of the Draw Down Notice without the prior written consent of the holder.
The purchase price per common share purchased under the EPA shall equal 65% of the lowest closing bid for the 10 days immediately
preceding the date of the Draw Down Notice. The Registration Statement was filed with the Commission on October 1, 2015 and was
declared effective by the Commission on March 3, 2016.
On
June 23, 2016, the Company agreed in conjunction with RY Capital Group, LLC and GHS Investments, LLC to assign the EPA to GHS
Investments, LLC. The changes made to the EPA included increasing the share purchase price per common share to 80% from 65% of
the lowest closing bid for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the date of the draw down notice, increasing the upper limit
on individual draws to USD$75,000 from USD$62,500 and including a true-up feature whereby if the lowest volume-weighted average
price (“VWAP”) for the ten trading days following a draw down (the “Trading Period”) is less than 85%
of the purchase price of the common shares issued in connection with a draw down, then the Company shall issue such additional
common shares as maybe necessary to adjust the purchase price for such draw down to equal the VWAP during the Trading Period.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(b)
Warrants
As
at March 31, 2017, the following warrants were outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair
Value at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Grant
Date
|
|
|
of Vested
|
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Fair
Value -
|
|
|
Warrants–
|
|
Expiration
Date
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Liability
|
|
June 6, 2017*
|
|
|
22,500
|
|
|
|
22,500
|
|
|
$
|
1.12
|
|
|
$
|
16,110
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
December 31, 2017
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
USD $
|
0.04
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
13,900
|
|
January 17, 2022
|
|
|
900,000
|
|
|
|
900,000
|
|
|
USD $
|
0.65
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.87
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
222,300
|
|
|
|
|
1,197,500
|
|
|
|
972,500
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
$
|
16,110
|
|
|
$
|
236,200
|
|
*
Expired unexercised subsequent to the year-ended March 31, 2017.
i)
|
During
the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 27,500 warrants of the Company valued at $19,290 for services rendered of
which 22,500 warrants were granted to an officer of the Company. Each warrant entitled the holder to purchase one common share
at an exercise price of $1.12 for a period ranging from 2.15 to 3 years after the date of issuance. The fair value of the
warrants at the date of grant of $19,290 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on the following
weighted average assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; risk free interest rate of 1.14%; expected volatility of 182%;
and expected term of 2.85 years. The warrants were not exercised by the June 6, 2017 expiry date.
|
|
|
ii)
|
In
connection with a consulting agreement with Connectus, Inc. (see Note 12), the Company
granted 625,000 common share purchase warrants with each warrant entitling the grantee
to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of USD$0.04
($0.054) at any time prior to April 1, 2017. Of the warrants granted, 300,000 vested
on September 3, 2014 with the unvested portion vesting pro-rata for each USD$250,000
($335,675) raised in an offering, fully vesting upon USD$1,500,000 ($2,014,050) being
raised. The fair value of the 625,000 warrants at the date of grant of $500,000 was estimated
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on the following assumptions: expected
dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 159%; risk free interest rate of 1.25%;
and expected term of 3 years. On December 27, 2016, the Company extended the agreement
and the expiry date of the warrants to December 31, 2017. On January 23, 2017, the Company
approved the vesting of 100,000 warrants of which 50,000 were exercised on March 21,
2017. This leaves a balance of 275,000 warrants remaining under the contract of which
50,000 were exerciseable at March 31, 2017.
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(b)
Warrants
iii)
|
During
the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 900,000 warrants of the Company valued at $566,100 for services rendered.
Each warrant entitled the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of USD$0.65 ($0.87) for a period of 5 years
after the date of issuance. The fair value of the warrants at the date of grant of $566,100 was estimated using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model, based on the following weighted average assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; risk free interest
rate of 1.09%; expected volatility of 140%; and expected term of 5 years.
|
For
the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded $633,000 (2016 - $Nil) as compensation expense for warrants issued to a consultant
for services, plus a market adjustment for the year ended March 31, 2017 of $368,957 (2016 - $171,655). This expense was recorded
as professional fees on the statement of operations.
ASC
815 “Derivatives and Hedging” indicates that warrants with exercise prices denominated in a currency other than an
entity’s functional currency should not be classified as equity. As a result, warrants with a USD exercise price have been
treated as derivatives and recorded as liabilities carried at their fair value, with period-to-period changes in the fair value
recorded as a gain or loss in the statements of operations.
The
continuity of warrants for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
|
|
|
|
of
Warrants
|
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2015
|
|
|
940,083
|
|
|
$
|
0.63
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(230,500
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2016
|
|
|
709,583
|
|
|
|
1.06
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
900,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.86
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(94,500
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
Expired,
unexercised
|
|
|
(317,583
|
)
|
|
$
|
2.23
|
|
Balance, March
31, 2017
|
|
|
1,197,500
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(b)
Warrants (continued)
As
at March 31, 2017, the fair value of the 1,175,000 (2016 – 381,700) warrants exercisable in US dollars was $298,700 (2016
- $222,803) which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following weighted average assumptions:
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
March
31, 2016
|
|
Expected
dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
229
|
%
|
|
|
150
|
%
|
Risk free interest
rate
|
|
|
1.03
|
%
|
|
|
0.54
|
%
|
Expected term
|
|
|
3.85
years
|
|
|
|
0.99
years
|
|
Of
this amount, $236,200 (March 31, 2016 - $27,479) was reflected as a liability as at March 31, 2017, representing the percentage
of the fair value of the warrants that is equal to the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered at March 31,
2017.
The
warrant liability is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy (See Note 14). The Company’s computation of expected
volatility during the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is based on the market close price of comparable public entities over
the period equal to the expected life of the warrants. The Company’s computation of expected life is calculated using the
contractual life.
(c)
Stock-based compensation
The
Company’s stock-based compensation program (the “Plan”) includes stock options in which some options vest based
on continuous service. For those equity awards that vest based on continuous service, compensation expense is recorded over the
service period from the date of grant.
The total number of options outstanding as
at March 31, 2017 was 695,000 (2016 – 930,000). The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the
year ended March 31, 2017 was $0.34 (2016 - $2.21). The maximum number of options that may be issued under the plan is floating
at an amount equivalent to 15% of the issued and outstanding common shares, or 2,000,628 as at March 31, 2017 (March 31, 2016
– 1,455,158). The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $43,636
and $nil.
As of March 31, 2017, approximately $57,000 of total unrecognized compensation
expense related to non-vested share options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.49
years.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(c)
Stock-based compensation (continued)
During
the year ended March 31, 2017, 525,000 options were granted to officers and consultants of the Company. The weighted average exercise
price of these options is $0.37. Of this grant, 340,000 options vest as to one-third on the grant date and one-third on each of
the first anniversary and the second anniversary of the grant date; 85,000 options vest as to one quarter on the date of grant
and one quarter at 90 days, 180 days and 270 days from the grant date and 100,000 options vested immediately. Since stock-based
compensation is recognized only for those awards that are ultimately expected to vest, the Company has applied an estimated forfeiture
rate (based on historical experience and projected employee turnover) to unvested awards for the purpose of calculating compensation
expense. The weighted average grant date fair value of these options was estimated as $0.34 using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model, based on the following weighted average assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 154%; expected
risk free interest rate of 0.76%; and expected term of 5 years. Of the stock options issued, 100,000 were issued to a consultant
of the Company in settlement of debt of $31,000. The proceeds from the exercise of the stock options ($31,000) were applied against
the balance outstanding.
During
the year ended March 31, 2016, 425,000 options were granted to officers and consultants of the Company. The exercise price of
these options is $2.43. Of this grant, 340,000 options vest as to one-third on the grant date and one-third vesting on each of
the first anniversary and the second anniversary of the grant date; 85,000 options vest as to one quarter on the date of grant
and one quarter vesting at 90 days, 180 days and 270 days from the grant date. Since stock-based compensation is recognized only
for those awards that are ultimately expected to vest, the Company has applied an estimated forfeiture rate (based on historical
experience and projected employee turnover) to unvested awards for the purpose of calculating compensation expense. The grant
date fair value of these options was estimated as $2.21 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on the following assumptions:
expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 157%; expected risk free interest rate of 0.66%; and expected term of 5
years.
The
Company’s computation of expected volatility during the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is based on the market close
price of comparable public entities over the period equal to the expected life of the options. The Company’s computation
of expected life is calculated using the contractual life.
The
following table provides the details of the total share-based payments expense during the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
|
|
March
31,
2017
|
|
|
March
31,
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employees and directors
share-based payments
|
|
$
|
342,257
|
|
|
$
|
602,521
|
|
Non-employee
awards
|
|
|
51,976
|
|
|
|
99,328
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
394,233
|
|
|
$
|
701,849
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
10.)
Capital Stock (continued)
(c)
Stock-based compensation (continued)
The
activities in options outstanding are as noted below:
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
|
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
Balance,
March 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
505,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.73
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
425,000
|
|
|
$
|
2.43
|
|
Balance, March 31,
2016
|
|
|
|
930,000
|
|
|
$
|
2.05
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
|
(660,000
|
)
|
|
$
|
2.09
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
525,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.37
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
(100,000
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.31
|
|
Balance, March 31,
2017
|
|
|
|
695,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.99
|
|
The
following table presents information relating to stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2017.
|
|
|
Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
Options
Exercisable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
|
Life
(Years)
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
|
Life
(Years)
|
|
$
|
1.73
|
|
|
|
185,000
|
|
|
|
2.71
|
|
|
|
185,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.73
|
|
|
|
2.71
|
|
$
|
2.43
|
|
|
|
85,000
|
|
|
|
3.77
|
|
|
|
85,000
|
|
|
$
|
2.43
|
|
|
|
3.77
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.38
|
|
|
|
425,000
|
|
|
|
4.58
|
|
|
|
134,583
|
|
|
$
|
0.38
|
|
|
|
4.58
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.99
|
|
|
|
695,000
|
|
|
|
3.98
|
|
|
|
404,583
|
|
|
$
|
1.38
|
|
|
|
3.60
|
|
For
the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded $394,233 (2016 - $701,849) as Additional Paid in Capital for options issued
to directors, officers and consultants based on continuous service. This expense was recorded as stock based compensation on the
statements of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded a recovery of $393,184 (2016 -$Nil) as a result
of stock options forfeited by management, this amount has been netted against stock based compensation on the statements of operations.
Additionally, for the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded $782,993 (2016 - $372,709) as professional fees for services
rendered related to common shares issued as retainers to consultants.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
11.)
Income Taxes
The
following table reconciles the income tax benefit at the Canadian statutory rate to income tax benefit at the Company’s
effective tax rates.
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
Loss before income taxes
|
|
$
|
(2,585,661
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,921,210
|
)
|
Statutory tax rate
|
|
|
26.5
|
%
|
|
|
26.5
|
%
|
Expected income tax (recovery)
|
|
$
|
(685,000
|
)
|
|
$
|
(509,000
|
)
|
Non-deductible items
|
|
|
276,000
|
|
|
|
143,000
|
|
Change in valuation
allowance
|
|
|
409,000
|
|
|
|
358,785
|
|
Total income
taxes (recovery)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(7,215
|
)
|
Deferred
taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective
tax bases for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets as at March 31, 2017 and 2016 are comprised of the following:
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
Net operating loss carry
forwards
|
|
$
|
961,000
|
|
|
$
|
599,000
|
|
Equipment and leasehold improvements
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
Convertible notes
|
|
|
43,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1,044,000
|
)
|
|
|
(634,000
|
)
|
Net deferred
tax asset
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The
Company has net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $3,626,000 (2016 - $2,262,000) which may be carried forward to
apply against future year income for Canadian income tax purposes, subject to final determination by taxing authorities, expiring
in the following years:
Expiry
|
|
|
|
2029
|
|
$
|
65,000
|
|
2030
|
|
|
83,000
|
|
2031
|
|
|
28,000
|
|
2032
|
|
|
81,000
|
|
2033
|
|
|
91,000
|
|
2034
|
|
|
242,000
|
|
2035
|
|
|
323,000
|
|
2036
|
|
|
1,349,000
|
|
2037
|
|
|
1,364,000
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
3,626,000
|
|
The
deferred tax assets have not been recognized because at this stage of the Company’s development, it is not determined that
future taxable profits will be available against which the Company can utilize such deferred tax assets. Tax years 2010 through
2017 remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. The Company has not been notified
by any taxing jurisdictions of any proposed or planned examination. The Company has non-refundable tax credits as at March 31,
2017 of $5,449 (2016 - $5,449) which expire in the year 2031.
12.)
Commitments and Contingencies
The
Company entered into a five year operating lease for office and production facilities. The lease commenced on December 1, 2013
and expires on November 30, 2018. The base monthly rental is $1,390 plus the Company’s estimated portion of property taxes
and operating expenses which are currently $847 per month. The future commitments pursuant to this lease arrangement, including
property taxes and operating expenses for the fiscal periods ending March 31 are:
2018
|
|
|
$
|
26,844
|
|
2019
|
|
|
$
|
17,896
|
|
For
the year ended March 31, 2017, occupancy costs related to this lease were $26,390 (2016 – $26,015).
On
March 11, 2014, and as amended on July 18, September 3, 2014, September 5, 2014, December 31, 2015 and again on December 20, 2016,
the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Connectus, Inc. (“Connectus”) to assist and advise the Company
in matters concerning corporate finance and the Company’s current and proposed financing activities for the period commencing
April 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company agreed to issue to Connectus, 625,000 warrants
of the Company. Each warrant is exercisable at USD$0.04 ($0.054) per share for a period of three years. Of the warrants granted,
300,000 vested on September 3, 2014 with the unvested portion vesting pro-rata for each USD$250,000 ($335,675) raised in an offering,
fully vesting upon USD$1,500,000 ($2,014,050) being raised. During the year ended March 31, 2015, the President of Connectus became
a director of the Company. On December 31, 2015, the Company extended the contract to December 31, 2016. In consideration of the
contract extension, the Company issued 93,000 common shares to Connectus as compensation, which has been recorded as professional
fees on the statements of operations during the year ended March 31, 2016. On December 27, 2016, the Company extended the contract
and expiry date of the warrants to December 31, 2017. On January 23, 2017 the Company approved the vesting of 100,000 warrants.
Connectus assigned the warrants to Apollo Marketing, LLC.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
12.)
Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
On
April 23, 2014, the Company entered into employment agreements with three officers of the Company effective July 1, 2014. The
initial contracts contain minimum aggregate commitments of approximately $427,000 per year for three years and additional contingent
payments of up to approximately $600,000 in aggregate upon the occurrence of a change of control. As a triggering event has not
taken place, the contingent payments have not been reflected in these financial statements. If employment is terminated by the
Company other than upon a change of control or for just cause, the officers will be entitled to an amount equal to twelve months
compensation including benefits, which shall be increased by one month for each full year of service completed. The employment
agreements were amended whereby any salary from the commencement of the employment agreements has been waived until such a time
when the Company is able to raise additional financing. Salaries will be earned based upon the Company’s success in raising
future capital in accordance with the following schedule:
Cumulative
Funds Raised
1
|
|
|
Effective
Monthly Salary %
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
|
10.0%
|
$
|
175,000
|
|
|
15.0%
|
$
|
250,000
|
|
|
25.0%
|
$
|
375,000
|
|
|
37.5%
|
$
|
500,000
|
|
|
50.0%
|
$
|
750,000
|
|
|
62.5%
|
$
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
75.0%
|
$
|
1,250,000
|
|
|
87.5%
|
$
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
100.0%
|
1
Cumulative funds raised is inclusive of all sources including without limitation capital raised, grants received, revenue
recorded, debt raised, and assets sold. The 15% threshold was reached during the 2017 fiscal year and for the year ended March
31, 2017 a total of $8,125 was accrued and expensed on the statement of operations.
On
May 19, 2016, the Company signed a consulting agreement with an agent in connection with proposed placements of up to USD$10,000,000
($13,427,000) in a combination of equity and or debt of the Company for a term of one year. Consideration payable under the consulting
agreement include a non-refundable equity retainer of 100,000 common shares of the Company (see Note 10), a placement fee equal
to 8% of the gross purchase price paid for equity of the Company, an administrative fee of 4% of the gross purchase price paid
for equity, a placement fee of 4% of the gross purchase price paid for non-convertible debt and warrants to purchase common shares
of the Company equal to 8% of the number of shares of common stock issuable by the Company upon exercise or conversion of any
and all securities issued at each closing. On January 10, 2017, the Company entered into an addendum to the agreement signed on
May 19, 2016 which provided for a grant of 900,000 warrants at an exercise price of USD$0.65 ($0.86) for a period of five years
with a cashless exercise option.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
12.)
Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
On February 23, 2017 the Company entered into
a 3 year sponsored research contract with the University of Waterloo commencing on April 1, 2017. Under the terms of the agreement
the Company will contribute $130,000 upon start date of the project, $130,000 on completion of Year 1 and $130,000 on completion
of Year 2, plus the Company will make an in-kind contribution valued at $70,000 in each of the 3 years. Any patents initiated
by the Company from the sponsored research will be assigned to the Company and in return the Company will pay the researcher $10,000
per patent filed, $40,000 per patent issued by the U.S. patent office, $50,000 per product after the first commercial sale and
$50,000 per product once the gross sales exceed $1,000,000. As of March 31, 2017, the Company has not made any payments pursuant
to this agreement. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, the University of Waterloo issued an invoice for $130,000.
On March 13, 2017, the Company entered into
a 4 year sponsored research contract with the University of Western Ontario commencing on April 1, 2017. Under the terms of the
agreement the Company will contribute $210,000 upon execution of the agreement, $210,000 on completion of Year 1, $210,000 on
completion of Year 2 and $210,000 on completion of Year 3, plus the Company will make an in-kind contribution valued at $62,500
in each of the 4 years. Any patents initiated by the Company from the sponsored research will be assigned to the Company and in
return the Company will pay the researcher researcher $10,000 per patent filed, $40,000 per patent issued by the U.S. patent office,
$50,000 per product after the first commercial sale and $50,000 per product once the gross sales exceed $1,000,000. As of March
31, 2017, the Company has not made any payments pursuant to this agreement. On July 25, 2017, the payment terms were amended.
A payment of $50,000 was made on July 28, 2017. The remaining payments are as follows: $50,000 due on September 1, 2017 and December
1, 2017; $60,000 due on March 1, 2018; $52,500 quarterly starting on April 1, 2018 and ending on January 1, 2021.
On
March 27, 2017 the Company entered into a 1-year agreement with Questrade, Inc. an Investment Dealer to provide guidance on the
trading of the Company’s securities and guidance with respect to the promotion of the Company. The Company shall pay Questrade
a monthly fee in an amount equal to USD$5,500 for consulting services rendered each month of the term.
See
also Note 15.
13.)
Related Party Transactions
Included
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as at March 31, 2017 is $8,125 (2016 - $52,030) owing to two directors who are also
officers and significant shareholders of the Company for unpaid management fees. In December 2016, 1,316,173 common shares were
issued to the two directors to satisfy the amount of the outstanding debt. See also Notes 6, 10(a), 10(c), and 12.
Amounts
receivable from an officer as at March 31, 2017 of $17,656 (2016 - $21,064) is owing from a shareholder, who is also a director
and officer of the Company for funds advanced under his employment agreement (See Note 12). The amount receivable is unsecured,
non-interest bearing, repayable upon demand and $17,656 (2016 - $Nil) was offset by an allowance for doubtful accounts and expensed
on the statements of operations for the year ended March 31, 2017.
Management
fees and consulting fees in the amount of $418,875 (2015 - $427,000) were waived by the officers of the Company during the year
ended March 31, 2017.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
14.)
Financial Instruments
(a)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity
risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they come due.
The Company’s liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if its access to the capital market is hindered,
whether as a result of a downturn in stock market conditions generally or matters specific to the Company. The Company generates
cash flow primarily from its financing activities and advances from shareholders. As at March 31, 2017, the Company had cash of
$87 (March 31, 2016 - $173) to settle current liabilities of $897,442 (2016 - $809,347). All of the Company’s financial
liabilities other than the warrant liability of $236,200 (2016 - $27,479), the term loan of $48,894 (March 31, 2016 - $nil), a
convertible note of $26,076 (2016 - $nil) and a promissory note of $16,456 (March 31, 2016 - $nil) and derivative liability of
$260,677 (2016 - $Nil) have contractual maturities of less than 30 days and are subject to normal trade terms. The Company regularly
evaluates its cash position to ensure preservation and security of capital as well as liquidity.
In
the normal course of business, management considers various alternatives to ensure that the Company can meet some of its operating
cash flow requirements through financing activities, such as private placements of common stock, preferred stock offerings and
offerings of debt and convertible debt instruments as well as through merger or acquisition opportunities. Management may also
consider strategic alternatives, including strategic investments and divestitures. As future operations may be financed out of
funds generated from financing activities, the ability to do so is dependent on, among other factors, the overall state of capital
markets and investor appetite for investments in the green technology industry and the Company’s securities in particular.
Should the Company elect to satisfy its cash commitments through the issuance of securities, by way of either private placement
or public offering or otherwise, there can be no assurance that the efforts to obtain such additional funding will be successful,
or achieved on terms favorable to the Company or its existing shareholders. If adequate funds are not available on favorable terms,
the Company may have to reduce substantially or eliminate expenditures or obtain funds through other sources such as divestiture
or monetization of certain assets or sublicensing (where permitted) of certain rights to certain of the Company’s technologies
or products.
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
14.)
Financial Instruments (continued)
(b)
Concentration of credit risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Cash deposits
with a major Canadian chartered bank are insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. As at March 31,
2017, the Company held $87 (2016 - $173) with a major Canadian chartered bank.
(c)
Foreign exchange risk
The
Company principally operates within Canada. The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar and major purchases
are transacted in Canadian dollars. Management believes the foreign exchange risk derived from currency conversions is negligible
and therefore does not hedge its foreign exchange risk.
(d)
Interest rate risk
As
at March 31, 2017, the Company does not have any non-fixed interest-bearing debt. The Company invests any cash surplus to its
operational needs in investment-grade short-term deposit certificates issued by highly rated Canadian banks. The Company periodically
assesses the quality of its investments and is satisfied with the credit rating of the bank.
(e)
Derivative liability – warrant liability
In
connection with consulting agreements, the Company granted warrants to purchase up to 1,525,000 common shares of the Company as
disclosed in Note 10(b). The warrants have an exercise price of USD$0.04 ($0.054) for Connectus warrants and USD$0.65 ($0.85)
for Midtown warrants. The Connectus warrants are exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2017, and the Midtown warrants
are exercisable at any time prior to January 16, 2022. The warrants are accounted for as derivative liabilities because the exercise
price is denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency.
|
|
Fair
Value at
|
|
|
Fair
Value Measurement Using
|
|
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
Level
1
|
|
|
Level
2
|
|
|
Level
3
|
|
Derivative
liability – Warrants
|
|
$
|
236,200
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
236,200
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
14.)
Financial Instruments (continued)
Derivative
liability – warrant liability (continued)
The
table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities (warrant derivative
liability) for the years ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016:
|
|
Year
ended
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
Year
ended
March 31,2016
|
|
Balance
at beginning of year
|
|
$
|
27,479
|
|
|
$
|
364,878
|
|
Derivative instruments
granted or vested
|
|
|
633,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative instruments
exercised
|
|
|
(55,321
|
)
|
|
|
(509,054
|
)
|
Change
in fair market value, recognized in operations as professional fees
|
|
|
(368,958
|
)
|
|
|
171,655
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
$
|
236,200
|
|
|
$
|
27,479
|
|
These
instruments were valued using pricing models that incorporate the price of a share of common stock, expected volatility, risk
free rate, expected dividend rate and expected estimated life. The Company estimated the value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes
model. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the years ended March 31,
2017 and March 31, 2016.
The
following are the key weighted average assumptions used in connection with the estimation of fair value as at March 31, 2017:
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
March
31, 2016
|
|
Number
of shares underlying the warrants
|
|
|
1,175,000
|
|
|
|
381,700
|
|
Fair market value of
the stock
|
|
$
|
0.3061
|
|
|
$
|
0.65
|
|
Exercise price
|
|
|
USD$0.5($0.68
|
)
|
|
|
USD$0.10($0.13
|
)
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
229
|
%
|
|
|
150
|
%
|
Risk-free interest
rate
|
|
|
1.03
|
%
|
|
|
0.54
|
%
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Expected warrant life
(years)
|
|
|
3.85
|
|
|
|
0.99
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
(f)
Derivative liability – conversion options
In
connection with the Salamon promissory note and the GHS convertible note (Note 8(a) and (b)), the Company has determined that
the conversion features are considered derivative liabilities due to the variable conversion prices associated with the notes
and the fact that the conversion price is denominated in US dollars whereas the functional currency of the Company is the Canadian
dollar.
|
|
Fair
Value at
|
|
|
Fair
Value Measurement Using
|
|
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
Level
1
|
|
|
Level
2
|
|
|
Level
3
|
|
Derivative
liability – conversion options
|
|
$
|
260,677
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
260,677
|
|
The
table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities (convertible
note derivative liability) for the years ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016:
|
|
Year
ended
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
Year
ended
March 31, 2016
|
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
$
|
Nil
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Derivative
instruments issued
|
|
|
253,318
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Change in fair market
value, recognized in operations as fair value change in derivative liability
|
|
|
7,359
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
$
|
260,677
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
These
instruments were valued using pricing models that incorporate the price of a share of common stock, expected volatility, risk
free rate, expected dividend rate and expected estimated life. The Company estimated the value of the conversion options using
the Black-Scholes model. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the year
ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.
The
following are the key weighted average assumptions used in connection with the estimation of fair value as at March 31, 2017:
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
|
March
31, 2016
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
0.23
USD
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Exercise price
|
|
$
|
0.087
USD
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Expected
volatility
|
|
|
188
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
Risk-free interest
rate
|
|
|
0.75
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
Expected term (years)
|
|
|
0.38
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Algae
Dynamics Corp.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Stated
in Canadian Dollars)
March
31, 2017 and 2016
15.)
Subsequent Events
On
April 9, 2017 the Company signed a 12 month consulting agreement effective April 15, 2017 with an arm’s length organization,
The Eversull Group Inc,. to provide financial public relations, investor, shareholder, press relations and capital search consulting
services. Terms of the agreement include the provision of 100,000 restricted shares annually, a minimum monthly retainer of USD$
2,000 plus a 3% introduction fee for all sources of funding introduced by The Eversull Group Inc. and accepted by the Company.
On
April 19, 2017, the Company announced the formation of a joint venture corporation with Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. (ARA) called
ADC Biomedical Corp (BIO). The Company would own 96% of the joint venture and ARA would own 4%. It is the intention of the joint
venture for BIO to be the preferred purchaser from ARA of all BIO’s and the Company’s products containing algae, hemp
oil and cannabis extracted oils. The term of the agreement will continue for a period of 3 years.
On
May 8, 2017, the Company signed a consulting agreement with Carter, Terry & Company in connection with the proposed raising
of capital in a combination of equity and/or debt of the Company for a term of two years. Consideration payable under the consulting
agreement includes a non-refundable equity retainer of 150,000 restricted shares of the Company, a placement fee equal to 10%
of the gross proceeds raised less than USD$1,000,000 8% for gross funds raised in excess of USD$1,000,000, plus the equivalent
amount of restricted shares equal to 4% of the capital raised divided by the closing price of the stock on the date of close for
a period of two years.
Subsequent
to March 31, 2017, the Company commenced a private placement of up to USD$500,000 of one-year 12% convertible notes (the “Notes”).
The Notes are convertible at the option of the holder into common shares of the Company at a price of USD$0.20 per share, and
are subject to mandatory conversion if the volume-weighted trading price of the common shares is greater than USD$1.00 per share
for twenty consecutive trading days so long as the underlying shares may be resold in compliance with the registration requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition to the issuance of the Notes, the Company shall issue to the holders 100,000
three-year common share purchase warrants with an exercise price of USD$0.50 for each USD$25,000 principal amount of Notes purchased.
Furthermore, the Company shall issue pro rata to the purchasers of the first USD$100,000 of Notes in the Offering an aggregate
of 200,000 common shares as a commitment fee. As of August 11, 2017. the Company had issued USD$100,000 of the Notes.
See
Note 10(b) regarding the expiration of warrants subsequent to March 31, 2017.