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Anonymous Intelligence Company Inc. — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Aug 10, 2021
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Capital/Financing Update
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A copy of this preliminary short form base shelf prospectus has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, but has not yet become final for the purpose of the sale of securities. Information contained in this preliminary short form base shelf prospectus may not be complete and may have to be amended. The securities may not be sold until a receipt for the short form base shelf prospectus is obtained from the securities regulatory authorities.
This short form prospectus is a base shelf prospectus. This short form prospectus has been filed under legislation in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, that permits certain information about these securities to be determined after this prospectus has become final and that permits the omission from this prospectus of that information. The legislation requires the delivery to purchasers of a prospectus supplement containing the omitted information within a specified period of time after agreeing to purchase any of these securities, except in cases where an exemption from such delivery requirement is available.
No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about these securities and it is an offence to claim otherwise. This short form base shelf prospectus constitutes a public offering of these securities only in those jurisdictions where they may be lawfully offered for sale and therein only by persons permitted to sell such securities.
Information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the Secretary of Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc., 610 - 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1G8 (telephone number (778) 240-7724) and are also available electronically at www.sedar.com.
PRELIMINARY SHORT FORM BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS
New Issue
August 9, 2021
CLOUD NINE WEB3 TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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$100,000,000
Common Shares Warrants Subscription Receipts Units Debt Securities Share Purchase Contracts
This short form base shelf prospectus relates to the offering for sale from time to time, during the 25-month period that this prospectus, including any amendments hereto, remains effective, of the securities of Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc. (the “ Company ”, “ Cloud Nine ”, “ we ”, “ our ” or “ us ”) listed above in one or more series or issuances, with a total offering price of such securities, in the aggregate, of up to $100,000,000. The securities may be offered separately or together, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined based on market conditions at the time of the sale and set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement.
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In addition, the securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or a subsidiary of the Company. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of any of the securities separately, a combination of securities or any combination of, among other things, securities, cash and the assumption of liabilities.
The common shares of the Company (the “ Common Shares ”) are listed for trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “ CSE ”) under the symbol “CNI”, on the OTC Pink operated by the OTC Markets Group under the symbol “CLGUF” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “1JI0”. On August 6, 2021, being the last complete trading day prior to the date hereof, the closing price of the Common Shares on the CSE was $0.55 per share. Unless otherwise specified in an applicable prospectus supplement, warrants, subscription receipts, units, debt securities and share purchase contracts will not be listed on any securities or stock exchange or on any automated dealer quotation system. There is currently no market through which our securities, other than our Common Shares, may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell such securities purchased under this short form prospectus. This may affect the pricing of our securities, other than our Common Shares, in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of our securities and the extent of issuer regulation. See “Risk Factors”.
Acquiring our securities may subject you to tax consequences in Canada. This prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement may not describe these tax consequences fully. You should read the tax discussion in any applicable prospectus supplement with respect to any particular offering and consult your own tax advisor with respect to your own particular circumstances.
No underwriter has been involved in the preparation of this prospectus or performed any review of the contents of this prospectus.
This prospectus constitutes a public offering of the securities only in those jurisdictions where they may be lawfully offered for sale and only by persons permitted to sell the securities in such jurisdiction. All applicable information permitted under securities legislation to be omitted from this prospectus that has been so omitted will be contained in one or more prospectus supplements that will be delivered to purchasers together with this prospectus, except in cases where an exemption from such delivery requirement is available. Each prospectus supplement will be incorporated by reference into this prospectus for the purposes of securities legislation as of the date of the prospectus supplement and only for the purposes of the distribution of the securities to which the prospectus supplement pertains. You should read this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement carefully before you invest in any securities issued pursuant to this prospectus. Our securities may be sold pursuant to this prospectus through underwriters or dealers or directly or through agents designated from time to time at amounts and prices and other terms determined by us. This prospectus may qualify an “at-the market distribution” as defined in National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (an “ ATM Distribution ”).
In connection with any underwritten offering of securities, excluding an ATM Distribution, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the securities offered. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. No underwriter or dealer involved in an ATM Distribution undertaken pursuant to any prospectus supplement, no affiliate of such an underwriter or dealer and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with such an underwriter or dealer will over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the securities offered. See “Plan of Distribution”.
A prospectus supplement will set out the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved in the sale of our securities, the amounts, if any, to be purchased by underwriters, the plan of distribution for such securities, including the net proceeds we expect to receive from the sale of such securities, if any, the amounts and prices at which such securities are sold and the compensation of such underwriters, dealers or agents.
Investment in the securities being offered is highly speculative and involves significant risks that you should consider before purchasing such securities. You should carefully review the risks outlined in this prospectus (including any prospectus supplement) and in the documents incorporated by reference as well as the information under the heading “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and consider such risks and information in connection with an investment in the securities. See “Risk Factors”.
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The specific terms of the securities with respect to a particular offering will be set out in one or more prospectus supplements and may include, where applicable: (i) in the case of Common Shares, the number of Common Shares offered, the offering price and any other specific terms; (ii) in the case of warrants, the offering price, the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares or debt securities issuable upon exercise of the warrants, any procedures that will result in the adjustment of these numbers, the exercise price, dates and periods of exercise, the currency in which the warrants are issued and any other specific terms; (iii) in the case of subscription receipts, the number of subscription receipts being offered, the offering price, the procedures for the exchange of the subscription receipts for Common Shares debt securities or warrants, as the case may be, and any other specific terms; (iv) in the case of debt securities, the specific designation, the aggregate principal amount, the currency or the currency unit for the debt securities being offered, the maturity, the interest provisions, the authorized denominations, the offering price, the covenants, the events of default, any terms for redemption or retraction, any exchange or conversion terms, whether the debt securities are secured, affiliate-guaranteed, senior or subordinated and any other terms specific to the debt securities being offered; (v) in the case of units, the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, warrants, subscription receipts, share purchase contracts or debt securities comprising the units; and (vi) in the case of share purchase contracts, whether the share purchase contracts obligate the holder to purchase or sell or both purchase and sell Common Shares, whether the share purchase contracts are to be prepaid or not or paid in instalments, any conditions upon which the purchase or sale will be contingent and the consequences if such conditions are not satisfied, whether the share purchase contracts are to be settled by delivery, any provisions relating to the settlement of the share purchase contracts, the date or dates on which the sale or purchase must be made, whether the share purchase contracts will be issued in fully registered or global form and the material income tax consequences of owning, holding and disposing of the share purchase contracts. Where required by statute, regulation or policy, and where securities are offered in currencies other than Canadian dollars, appropriate disclosure of foreign exchange rates applicable to the securities will be included in the prospectus supplement describing the securities.
Our head office is located at 610 - 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1G8. Our registered and records office is located at 800 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3H1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ........................................................................................... 1 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .............................................................................................................................. 2 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ......................................................................................................................................... 4 CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION .................................................................................................................................................. 5 USE OF PROCEEDS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL .................................................................................................................................................. 5 DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES ............................................................................................................................................... 6 DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 DESCRIPTION OF UNITS ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS ................................................................................................................................. 12 DESCRIPTION OF SHARE PURCHASE CONTRACTS ........................................................................................................................ 14 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 EARNINGS COVERAGE RATIOS ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 PRIOR SALES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 TRADING PRICE AND VOLUME .................................................................................................................................................... 16 CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 16 RISK FACTORS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 LEGAL MATTERS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 AUDITORS, TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR .......................................................................................................................... 23 STATUTORY RIGHTS OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESCISSION ............................................................................................................ 23 CERTIFICATE OF CLOUD NINE WEB3 TECHNOLOGIES INC. ........................................................................................................ C-1
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
Unless we otherwise indicate or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus to:
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the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” and “Cloud Nine” refer to Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc. together, where context requires, with its subsidiaries;
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the term “securities” means the common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, debt securities and share purchase contracts described in this prospectus; and
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all reference to “dollars”, “$”,“CDN$” or “C$” are to Canadian dollars and all reference to “USD” or “US$” are to U.S. dollars.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement and on the other information included in the registration statement of which this prospectus will form a part. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different or additional information. If anyone provides you with different or additional information, you should not rely on it. We are not making an offer to sell or seeking an offer to buy the securities offered pursuant to this prospectus in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement is accurate only as of the date on the front of such document and that information contained in any document incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of that document, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement or of any sale of our securities pursuant thereto. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.
Information contained on our website shall not be deemed to be a part of this prospectus (including any applicable prospectus supplement) or incorporated by reference herein and should not be relied upon by prospective investors for the purpose of determining whether to invest in the securities.
Market data and certain industry forecasts used in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement, and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement, were obtained from market research, publicly available information and industry publications. We believe that these sources are generally reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information is not guaranteed. We have not independently verified such information, and we do not make any representation as to the accuracy of such information.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus (including the documents incorporated by reference herein) contains certain information that may constitute forward-looking information and forward-looking statements as such terms are defined under applicable securities laws (collectively, the “ Forward-Looking Statements ”) which are based on management’s current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. Forward-Looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expect”, “likely”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, and other similar words, including negative and grammatical variations thereof. The Forward-Looking Statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets, guidance and other statements that are not statements of fact. The Forward-Looking Statements are made only as of the date of this prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference herein, as applicable. The Forward-Looking Statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:
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timelines;
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the Company's anticipated cash needs and its needs for additional financing;
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the Company's anticipated use of proceeds and business strategy;
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the Company's ability to protect, maintain and enforce its intellectual property;
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the Company’s future growth plans;
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the Company's expectations with respect to advancement of its business, operations products, and services, including the Cloud Nine Education Platform;
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the Company's ability to attract new customers and develop and maintain existing customers;
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• the Company's competitive position;
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COVID-19 pandemic and other global health pandemics and events that could substantially affect the Company’s business; and
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anticipated trends and challenges in the Company's business and in particular, the Education market.
The actual results, performance or achievements of the Company could differ materially from those anticipated in the ForwardLooking Statements as a result of the risk factors set forth below and under the heading “Risk Factors”, including, but not limited to, risks related to: (i) the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations and obtain financing, if needed, on acceptable terms or at all; (ii) general economic, financial market and regulatory conditions in which the Company operates; (iii) the yield from the Company’s operations; (iv) consumer interest in the Company’s products; (v) competition; (vi) anticipated and unanticipated costs; (vii) government regulation of the Company’s products and operations; (viii) the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; (ix) the Company’s ability to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; (x) the Company’s ability to conduct operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; and (xi) the Company’s plans and timeframe for completion of such plans.
Readers are cautioned that these factors are difficult to predict and that the assumptions used in developing the ForwardLooking Statements may prove to be incorrect. Readers are also cautioned that the list of risk factors contained in this prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference herein is not exhaustive. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that the Company’s actual results may vary from the Forward-Looking Statements, and the variations may be material.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the Forward-Looking Statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct, and the Forward-Looking Statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The purpose of the Forward-Looking Statements is to provide the reader with a description of management’s expectations, and the Forward-Looking Statements may not be appropriate for any other purpose. The reader should not place undue reliance on the Forward-Looking Statements. The Forward-Looking Statements are made as at the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the Forward-Looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc., 610 - 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1G8, Attention: Secretary, telephone number (604) 669-9788. These documents are also available through SEDAR, which can be accessed at www.sedar.com
We have previously filed the following documents with the various securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in the provinces of Canada, and specifically incorporate them by reference into this prospectus:
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the annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed on July 16, 2021 (the “AIF”);
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the audited annual consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 filed on January 28, 2021, together with the auditor’s report thereon and the notes thereto;
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the management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed on January 28, 2021;
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the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 filed on May 20, 2021 (with the exception of the notice of no auditor review contained therein), together with the notes thereto;
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the management’s discussion and analysis for the interim period ended March 31, 2021 filed on May 20, 2021;
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the statement of executive compensation for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 filed on July 14, 2021;
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the material change report dated January 28, 2021 with respect to the closing of a non-brokered private placement of secured convertible debentures filed on January 28, 2021;
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the material change report dated February 3, 2021 with respect to the closing of a non-brokered private placement of units filed on February 3, 2021;
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the material change report dated February 5, 2021 with respect to the closing of the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement of units filed on February 8, 2021;
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the material change report dated February 9, 2021 with respect to the appointments of a new director and executive officer of the Company filed on February 9, 2021;
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the material change report dated February 16, 2021 with respect to the entry into a letter of intent, the intention to carry out a private placement and the intention to change the Company’s name and ticker symbol filed on February 16, 2021;
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the material change report dated March 3, 2021 with respect to the retaining of an entity to provide development services and corporate updates filed on March 3, 2021;
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the material change report dated March 9, 2021 with respect to the unveiling of proprietary education tech platform and name change of the Company filed on March 9, 2021;
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the material change report dated March 16, 2021 with respect to the acquisition of intellectual property assets pursuant to an asset purchase agreement filed on March 16, 2021;
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the material change report dated March 19, 2021 with respect to the appointment of a new executive officer of the Company filed on March 19, 2021;
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the material change report dated May 11, 2021 with respect to the appointments of new strategic advisors to the Company filed on May 11, 2021;
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the material change report dated May 12, 2021 with respect to the closing of a non-brokered private placement of units filed on May 12, 2021;
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the material change report dated May 14, 2021 with respect to the closing of the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement of units filed on May 14, 2021; and
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the material change report dated June 28, 2021 with respect to the entry into a strategic alliance agreement, a share purchase agreement and an investor rights agreement filed on June 28, 2021.
Any documents of the type referred to above (including material change reports but excluding confidential material change reports) and other disclosure documents of the type required by Item 11.1 of Form 44-101F1 of National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions to be incorporated by reference in a short form prospectus, if filed by us with a securities commission or any similar regulatory authority in Canada after the date of this prospectus and prior to the termination of any offering under this prospectus, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded, for the purposes of this prospectus, to the extent that a statement contained herein, or in any other subsequently filed document that also is incorporated or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes such statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus or to constitute a part of this prospectus. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement shall not be deemed an admission for any purpose that the modified or superseded statement, when made, constituted a
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misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances in which it was made.
A prospectus supplement containing the specific terms of an offering of securities will be delivered to the purchasers of such securities together with this prospectus, except in cases where an exemption from such delivery requirement is available, and will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus as of the date of such prospectus supplement, but only for the purpose of the offering of the securities covered by that prospectus supplement.
Any template version of any “marketing materials” (as such term is defined in National Instrument 44-101 - Short Form Prospectus Distributions ) filed after the date of a prospectus supplement and before the termination of the distribution of the securities offered pursuant to such prospectus supplement (together with this prospectus) is deemed to be incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement.
Upon our filing of a new annual information form and the related annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis with applicable securities regulatory authorities during the currency of this prospectus, the previous annual information form, the previous annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis and all interim financial statements, supplemental information, material change reports and information circulars filed prior to the commencement of our financial year in which the new annual information form is filed will be deemed no longer to be incorporated into this prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of our securities under this prospectus. Upon interim consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis being filed by us with the applicable securities regulatory authorities during the duration of this prospectus, all interim consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis filed prior to the new interim consolidated financial statements shall be deemed no longer to be incorporated into this prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of securities under this prospectus.
References to our website in any documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus do not incorporate by reference the information on such website into this prospectus, and we disclaim any such incorporation by reference.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company is a development stage technology issuer. Currently, its principal focus is on the continued development and marketing of its interactive and proprietary Cloud Nine Education Platform as well as its integration with the recently acquired Next Decentrum EdTech platform. Although the Company’s principal business is the advancement of its educational technology platforms, with the assistance of its strategic advisors it intends to expand on its platform capabilities by pursuing a growth strategy that includes the following elements: the Limitless Technologies VPN platform; a digital wallet; and a decentralized storage application.
The Company intends to incorporate monetization and integration strategies with Cloud Nine’s existing platform to build out new and efficient ways of educating and furthering user experience in the world of Web 3.0. Cloud Nine will leverage the latest technology to deliver products and services for an open and more secure internet and to deliver innovations that change the way the world manages information, analyzes data, purchases and consumes goods, and communicates across the globe. Cloud Nine anticipates that it will incur a further $500,000 in development costs to advance the platform to the beta testing phase and hopes to offer a finished product before the end of 2021.
With Cloud Nine's education platform, the Company aims to revolutionize the education sector with smart and adaptive learning ready for a world dominated by emerging technologies, where speed of learning is as important as the quality of learning. The Company’s education platform provides a selection of technology products that cover the needs of the education and business sector to learn emerging technologies at the speed of the market and the speed of progress. The Company expects to target the education and stay-at-home sectors with selective learning modules and critical information related to the cybersecurity, crypto and blockchain sectors. To supplement its existing educational technology platform, the Company may invest in joint ventures or acquire assets or businesses in the blockchain or cryptocurrency sector, if opportunities arise.
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CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION
Since March 31, 2021, the date of our financial statements for the most recently completed financial period, there have been no material changes in our consolidated share or debt capital, other than the issuance of (i) 1,000,000 Common Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of warrants on May 5, 2021, (ii) 475,000 Common Shares were issued on the conversion of convertible debentures on May 6, 2021, (iii) 933,655 Common Shares issued pursuant to a private placement of units of the Company (“Units”), with each unit consisting of one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share, completed on May 12, 2021, (iv) 182,500 Common Shares issued pursuant to the second tranche of a private placement of Units completed on May 14, 2021, and (v) 1,000,000 Common Shares were issued on the conversion of convertible debentures on June 24, 2021.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Unless we otherwise indicate in a prospectus supplement relating to a particular offering, we currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of any securities pursuant to this prospectus for general corporate and working capital requirements, including to fund ongoing operations, growth initiatives and/or working capital requirements, to repay indebtedness outstanding from time to time (if any), to complete one or more future acquisitions of companies, businesses, technologies, intellectual property and/or other assets or for other corporate purposes, all as set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the offering of the securities.
More detailed information regarding the use of proceeds from the sale of securities, including any determinable milestones at the applicable time, will be described in a prospectus supplement. We may also, from time to time, issue securities otherwise than pursuant to a prospectus supplement to this prospectus. All expenses relating to an offering of securities and any compensation paid to underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, will be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of such securities, unless otherwise stated in the applicable prospectus supplement.
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Common Shares
The Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares without par value and without special rights or restrictions.
Each Common Share carries the right to attend and vote at all general meetings of shareholders. Holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive on a pro rata basis such dividends, if any, as and when declared by the Board at its discretion from funds legally available for the payment of dividends and upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company are entitled to receive on a pro rata basis the net assets of the Company after payment of debts and other liabilities, in each case subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other series or class of shares ranking senior in priority to or on a pro rata basis with the holders of Common Shares with respect to dividends or liquidation. The Common Shares do not carry any pre-emptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights, nor do they contain any sinking or purchase fund provisions.
DIVIDEND POLICY
Cloud Nine has not declared nor paid any cash dividends on any of its issued Common Shares since its inception. The Company does not anticipate paying any dividends on its Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Other than requirements imposed under applicable corporate law, there are no other restrictions on Cloud Nine’s ability to pay dividends under the Company’s constating documents. Subject to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), payment of any dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of the board of directors after taking into account many factors, including operating results, financial condition, and current and anticipated cash needs. All of the Common Shares will be entitled to an equal share in any dividends declared and paid on a per share basis.
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
The following description of the terms of debt securities sets forth certain general terms and provisions of debt securities in respect of which a prospectus supplement may be filed. The particular terms and provisions of debt securities offered by any prospectus supplement, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply thereto, will be described in the prospectus supplement filed in respect of such debt securities. Prospective investors should rely on information in the applicable prospectus supplement if it is different from the following information.
Debt securities may be offered separately or in combination with one or more other securities of the Company. The Company may, from time to time, issue debt securities and incur additional indebtedness other than through the issue of debt securities pursuant to this prospectus.
The debt securities will be issued under one or more indentures (each, a “ Trust Indenture ”), in each case between the Company and a financial institution or trust company organized under the laws of Canada or any province thereof and authorized to carry on business as a trustee (each, a “ Trustee ”).
The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of the debt securities and is not intended to be complete. The particular terms and provisions of the debt securities and a description of how the general terms and provisions described below may apply to the debt securities will be included in the applicable prospectus supplement. The following description is subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable Trust Indenture. Accordingly, reference should also be made to the applicable Trust Indenture, a copy of which will be filed by the Company with the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in applicable Canadian offering jurisdictions, after it has been entered into, and will be available electronically at www.sedar.com.
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The applicable Trust Indenture will not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that may be issued under such Trust Indenture and will not limit the amount of other indebtedness that the Company may incur. The applicable Trust Indenture will provide that the Company may issue debt securities from time to time in one or more series and may be denominated and payable in Canadian dollars, U.S. dollars or any foreign currency. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the debt securities will be unsecured obligations of the Company.
The Company may specify a maximum aggregate principal amount for the debt securities of any series and, unless otherwise provided in the applicable prospectus supplement, a series of debt securities may be reopened for issuance of additional debt securities of such series. The applicable Trust Indenture will also permit the Company to increase the principal amount of any series of the debt securities previously issued and to issue that increased principal amount.
Any prospectus supplement for debt securities supplementing this prospectus will contain the specific terms and other information with respect to the debt securities being offered thereby, including, but not limited to, the following:
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the designation, aggregate principal amount and authorized denominations of such debt securities;
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the percentage of principal amount at which the debt securities will be issued;
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whether payment on the debt securities will be senior or subordinated to other liabilities or obligations of the Company;
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whether the payment of the debt securities will be guaranteed by any other person;
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the date or dates, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended, on which the Company may issue the debt securities and the date or dates, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended, on which the Company will pay the principal and any premium on the debt securities and the portion (if less than the principal amount) of debt securities to be payable upon a declaration of acceleration of maturity;
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whether the debt securities will bear interest, the interest rate (whether fixed or variable) or the method of determining the interest rate, the date from which interest will accrue, the dates on which the Company will pay interest and the record dates for interest payments, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended;
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the place or places the Company will pay principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, and the place or places where debt securities can be presented for registration of transfer or exchange;
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whether and under what circumstances the Company will be required to pay any additional amounts for withholding or deduction for Canadian taxes with respect to the debt securities, and whether and on what terms the Company will have the option to redeem the debt securities rather than pay the additional amounts;
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whether the Company will be obligated to redeem or repurchase the debt securities pursuant to any sinking or purchase fund or other provisions, or at the option of a holder, and the terms and conditions of such redemption;
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whether the Company may redeem the debt securities at its option and the terms and conditions of any such redemption;
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the denominations in which the Company will issue any registered and unregistered debt securities;
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the currency or currency units for which debt securities may be purchased and the currency or currency units in which the principal and any interest is payable (in either case, if other than Canadian dollars) or if payments on the debt securities will be made by delivery of Common Shares or other property;
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whether payments on the debt securities will be payable with reference to any index or formula;
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if applicable, the ability of the Company to satisfy all or a portion of any redemption of the debt securities, any payment of any interest on such debt securities or any repayment of the principal owing upon the maturity of such debt securities through the issuance of securities of the Company or of any other entity, and any restriction(s) on the persons to whom such securities may be issued;
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whether the debt securities will be issued as global securities (defined below) and, if so, the identity of the depositary for the global securities;
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whether the debt securities will be issued as unregistered securities (with or without coupons), registered securities or both;
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the periods within which and the terms and conditions, if any, upon which the Company may redeem the debt securities prior to maturity and the price or prices of which, and the currency or currency units in which, the debt securities are payable;
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any events of default or covenants applicable to the debt securities;
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any terms under which debt securities may be defeased, whether at or prior to maturity;
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whether the holders of any series of debt securities have special rights if specified events occur;
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any mandatory or optional redemption or sinking fund or analogous provisions;
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the terms, if any, for any conversion or exchange of the debt securities for any other securities;
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rights, if any, on a change of control;
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provisions as to modification, amendment or variation of any rights or terms attaching to the debt securities;
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the Trustee under the Trust Indenture pursuant to which the debt securities are to be issued;
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whether the Company will undertake to list the debt securities of the series on any securities exchange or automated interdealer quotation system; and
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any other terms, conditions, rights and preferences (or limitations on such rights and preferences) including covenants and events of default which apply solely to a particular series of the debt securities being offered which do not apply generally to other debt securities, or any covenants or events of default generally applicable to the debt securities which do not apply to a particular series of the debt securities.
The Company reserves the right to include in a prospectus supplement specific terms pertaining to the debt securities which are not within the options and parameters set forth in this prospectus. In addition, to the extent that any particular terms of the debt securities described in a prospectus supplement differ from any of the terms described in this prospectus, the description of such terms set forth in this prospectus shall be deemed to have been superseded by the description of such differing terms set forth in such prospectus supplement with respect to such debt securities.
Unless stated otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, no holder of debt securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase the debt securities and there will be no increase in the interest rate if the Company becomes involved in a highly leveraged transaction or has a change of control.
The Company may issue debt securities bearing no interest or interest at a rate below the prevailing market rate at the time of issuance, and offer and sell these securities at a discount below their stated principal amount. The Company may also sell any of the debt securities for a foreign currency or currency unit, and payments on the debt securities may be payable in a foreign currency or currency unit. In any of these cases, the Company will describe certain Canadian federal income tax consequences and other special considerations in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the Company may issue debt securities with terms different from those of debt securities previously issued and, without the consent of the holders thereof, reopen a previous issue of a series of debt securities and issue additional debt securities of such series.
Ranking and Other Indebtedness
Unless otherwise indicated in an applicable prospectus supplement, the debt securities will be direct unsecured obligations of the Company. The debt securities will be senior or subordinated indebtedness of the Company as described in the applicable prospectus supplement. If the debt securities are senior indebtedness, they will rank equally and ratably with all other unsecured indebtedness of the Company from time to time issued and outstanding which is not subordinated. If the debt securities are subordinated indebtedness, they will be subordinated to senior indebtedness of the Company as described in the applicable prospectus supplement, and they will rank equally and ratably with other subordinated indebtedness of the Company from time to time issued and outstanding as described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The Company reserves the right to specify in a prospectus supplement whether a particular series of subordinated debt securities is subordinated to any other series of subordinated debt securities.
Our board of directors may establish the extent and manner, if any, to which payment on or in respect of a series of debt securities will be senior or will be subordinated to the prior payment of our other liabilities and obligations and whether the payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, will be guaranteed by any other person and the nature and priority of any security.
Registration of Debt Securities
Debt Securities in Book Entry Form
Unless otherwise indicated in an applicable prospectus supplement, debt securities of any series may be issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more global securities (“ Global Securities ”) registered in the name of a designated clearing agency (a “ Depositary ”) or its nominee and held by or on behalf of the Depositary in accordance with the terms of the applicable Trust Indenture. The specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any portion of a series of debt securities to be represented by a Global Security will, to the extent not described herein, be described in the prospectus supplement relating to such series. The Company anticipates that the provisions described in this section will apply to all depositary arrangements.
Upon the issuance of a Global Security, the Depositary or its nominee will credit, in its book-entry and registration system, the respective principal amounts of the debt securities represented by the Global Security to the accounts of such participants that have accounts with the Depositary or its nominee (“ Participants ”). Such accounts are typically designated by the underwriters, dealers or agents participating in the distribution of the debt securities or by the Company if such debt securities are offered and sold directly by the Company. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be limited to Participants or persons that may hold beneficial interests through Participants. With respect to the interests of Participants, ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through records maintained by the Depositary or its nominee. With respect to the interests of persons other than Participants, ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through records maintained by Participants or persons that hold through Participants.
So long as the Depositary for a Global Security, or its nominee, is the registered owner of such Global Security, such Depositary or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by such Global Security for all purposes under the applicable Trust Indenture and payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt securities represented by a Global Security will be made by the Company to the Depositary or its nominee. The Company expects that the Depositary or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, if any, will credit Participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the Global Security as shown on the records of such Depositary or its nominee. The Company also expects that payments by Participants to owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security held through such Participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices and will be the responsibility of such Participants.
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Conveyance of notices and other communications by the Depositary to direct Participants, by direct Participants to indirect Participants and by direct and indirect Participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial owners of debt securities may wish to take certain steps to augment transmission to them of notices of significant events with respect to the debt securities, such as redemptions, tenders, defaults and proposed amendments to the Trust Indenture.
Owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security will not be entitled to have the debt securities represented by such Global Security registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of such debt securities in certificated non-book-entry form, and will not be considered the owners or holders thereof under the applicable Trust Indenture, and the ability of a holder to pledge a debt security or otherwise take action with respect to such holder’s interest in a debt security (other than through a Participant) may be limited due to the lack of a physical certificate.
No Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities registered, and no transfer of a Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name of any person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or any nominee of such Depositary unless: (i) the Depositary is no longer willing or able to discharge properly its responsibilities as depositary and the Company is unable to locate a qualified successor; (ii) the Company at its option elects, or is required by law, to terminate the book-entry system through the Depositary or the book-entry system ceases to exist; or (iii) if provided for in the Trust Indenture, after the occurrence of an event of default thereunder (provided the Trustee has not waived the event of default in accordance with the terms of the Trust Indenture), Participants acting on behalf of beneficial holders representing, in aggregate, a threshold percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities then outstanding advise the Depositary in writing that the continuation of a book-entry system through the Depositary is no longer in their best interest.
If one of the foregoing events occurs, such Global Security shall be exchanged for certificated non-book-entry debt securities of the same series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security and registered in such names and denominations as the Depositary may direct.
The Company, any underwriters, dealers or agents and any Trustee identified in an accompanying prospectus supplement, as applicable, will not have any liability or responsibility for (i) records maintained by the Depositary relating to beneficial ownership interests in the debt securities held by the Depositary or the book-entry accounts maintained by the Depositary, (ii) maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to any such beneficial ownership interests, or (iii) any advice or representation made by or with respect to the Depositary and contained in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement or Trust Indenture with respect to the rules and regulations of the Depositary or at the direction of Depositary Participants.
Unless otherwise stated in the applicable prospectus supplement, CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. or its successor will act as Depositary for any debt securities represented by a Global Security.
Debt Securities in Certificated Form
A series of the debt securities may be issued in definitive form, solely as registered securities, solely as unregistered securities or as both registered securities and unregistered securities. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, unregistered securities will have interest coupons attached.
In the event that the debt securities are issued in certificated non-book-entry form, and unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt securities (other than a Global Security) will be made at the office or agency of the Trustee or, at the option of the Company, by the Company by way of cheque mailed or delivered to the address of the person entitled at the address appearing in the security register of the Trustee or electronic funds wire or other transmission to an account of the person entitled to receive such payments. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, payment of interest, if any, will be made to the persons in whose name the debt securities are registered at the close of business on the day or days specified by the Company.
At the option of the holder of debt securities, registered securities of any series will be exchangeable for other registered securities of the same series, of any authorized denomination and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor. If, but only if, provided in an applicable prospectus supplement, unregistered securities (with all unmatured coupons, except as provided below, and all matured coupons in default) of any series may be exchanged for registered securities of the same series, of any
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authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor. In such event, unregistered securities surrendered in a permitted exchange for registered securities between a regular record date or a special record date and the relevant date for payment of interest shall be surrendered without the coupon relating to such date for payment of interest, and interest will not be payable on such date for payment of interest in respect of the registered security issued in exchange for such unregistered security, but will be payable only to the holder of such coupon when due in accordance with the terms of the Trust Indenture. Unless otherwise specified in an applicable prospectus supplement, unregistered securities will not be issued in exchange for registered securities.
The applicable prospectus supplement may indicate the places to register a transfer of the debt securities in definitive form. Except for certain restrictions to be set forth in the Trust Indenture, no service charge will be payable by the holder for any registration of transfer or exchange of the debt securities in definitive form, but the Company may, in certain instances, require a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection with these transactions
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
General
This section describes the general terms that will apply to any warrants for the purchase of Common Shares or equity warrants, or for the purchase of debt securities, or debt warrants.
We may issue warrants independently or together with other securities, and warrants sold with other securities may be attached to or separate from the other securities. Warrants will be issued under one or more warrant agency agreements to be entered into by us and one or more banks or trust companies acting as warrant agent.
The Company will deliver an undertaking to the applicable securities regulatory authorities that it will not distribute warrants that, according to their terms as described in the applicable prospectus supplement, are “novel” specified derivatives within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, separately to any member of the public in Canada, unless the offering is in connection with and forms part of the consideration for an acquisition or merger transaction or unless such prospectus supplement containing the specific terms of the warrants to be distributed separately is first approved by or on behalf of the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada where the warrants will be distributed.
This summary of some of the provisions of the warrants is not complete. The statements made in this prospectus relating to any warrant agreement and warrants to be issued under this prospectus are summaries of certain anticipated provisions thereof and do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all provisions of the applicable warrant agreement. You should refer to the warrant indenture or warrant agency agreement relating to the specific warrants being offered for the complete terms of the warrants. A copy of any warrant indenture or warrant agency agreement relating to an offering or warrants will be filed by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in the applicable Canadian offering jurisdictions after we have entered into it, and will be available electronically on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The applicable prospectus supplement relating to any warrants that we offer will describe the particular terms of those warrants and include specific terms relating to the offering.
Original purchasers of warrants (if offered separately) will have a contractual right of rescission against us in respect of the exercise of such warrant. The contractual right of rescission will entitle such original purchasers to receive, upon surrender of the underlying securities acquired upon exercise of the warrant, the total of the amount paid on original purchase of the warrant and the amount paid upon exercise, in the event that this prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that: (i) the exercise takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the warrant under the applicable prospectus supplement; and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of purchase of the warrant under the applicable prospectus supplement. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia), and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original purchasers under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia) or otherwise at law.
In an offering of warrants, or other convertible securities, original purchasers are cautioned that the statutory right of action for damages for a misrepresentation contained in the prospectus is limited, in certain provincial and territorial securities
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legislation, to the price at which the warrants, or other convertible securities, are offered to the public under the prospectus offering. This means that, under the securities legislation of certain provinces and territories, if the purchaser pays additional amounts upon conversion, exchange or exercise of such securities, those amounts may not be recoverable under the statutory right of action for damages that applies in those provinces or territories. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory for the particulars of these rights, or consult with a legal advisor.
Equity Warrants
The particular terms of each issue of equity warrants will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
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the designation and aggregate number of equity warrants;
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the price at which the equity warrants will be offered;
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the currency or currencies in which the equity warrants will be offered;
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the date on which the right to exercise the equity warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;
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the number of Common Shares that may be purchased upon exercise of each equity warrant and the price at which and currency or currencies in which the Common Shares may be purchased upon exercise of each equity warrant;
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the terms of any provisions allowing or providing for adjustments in (i) the number and/or class of shares that may be purchased, (ii) the exercise price per share or (iii) the expiry of the equity warrants;
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whether we will issue fractional shares;
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whether we have applied to list the equity warrants or the underlying shares on a stock exchange;
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the designation and terms of any securities with which the equity warrants will be offered, if any, and the number of the equity warrants that will be offered with each security;
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the date or dates, if any, on or after which the equity warrants and the related securities will be transferable separately;
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whether the equity warrants will be subject to redemption or call and, if so, the terms of such redemption or call provisions;
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material Canadian federal income tax consequences of owning the equity warrants;
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any terms, procedures and limitations relating to the transferability, exchange or exercise of the equity warrants; and
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any other material terms or conditions of the equity warrants.
Debt Warrants
The particular terms of each issue of debt warrants will be described in the related prospectus supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
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the designation and aggregate number of debt warrants;
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the price at which the debt warrants will be offered;
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the currency or currencies in which the debt warrants will be offered;
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the designation and terms of any securities with which the debt warrants are being offered, if any, and the number of the debt warrants that will be offered with each security;
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the date or dates, if any, on or after which the debt warrants and the related securities will be transferable separately;
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the principal amount and designation of debt securities that may be purchased upon exercise of each debt warrant and the price at which and currency or currencies in which that principal amount of debt securities may be purchased upon exercise of each debt warrant;
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the date on which the right to exercise the debt warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;
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the minimum or maximum amount of debt warrants that may be exercised at any one time;
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provisions;
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material Canadian federal income tax consequences of owning the debt warrants;
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whether we have applied to list the debt warrants or the underlying debt securities on an exchange;
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any terms, procedures and limitations relating to the transferability, exchange or exercise of the debt warrants; and
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any other material terms or conditions of the debt warrants
Prior to the exercise of their warrants, holders of warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the securities subject to the warrants
DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
Cloud Nine may issue units, which may consist of one or more of Common Shares, warrants or any other security specified in the relevant prospectus supplement. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each of the securities included in the unit. In addition, the relevant prospectus supplement relating to an offering of units will describe all material terms of any units offered, including, as applicable:
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the designation and aggregate number of units being offered;
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the price at which the units will be offered;
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the designation, number and terms of the securities comprising the units and any agreement governing the units;
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the date or dates, if any, on or after which the securities comprising the units will be transferable separately;
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whether we will apply to list the units or any of the individual securities comprising the units on any exchange;
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material Canadian income tax consequences of owning the units, including, how the purchase price paid for the units will be allocated among the securities comprising the units; and
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any other material terms or conditions of the units.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS
We may issue subscription receipts separately or in combination with one or more other securities, which will entitle holders thereof to receive, upon satisfaction of certain release conditions (the “ Release Conditions ”) and for no additional consideration, Common Shares, warrants, debt securities or any combination thereof. Subscription receipts will be issued pursuant to one or more subscription receipt agreements (each, a “ Subscription Receipt Agreement ”), the material terms of which will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, each to be entered into between the Company and an escrow agent (the “ Escrow Agent ”) that will be named in the relevant prospectus supplement. Each Escrow Agent will be authorized to carry on business as a trustee. If underwriters or agents are used in the sale of any subscription receipts, one or more of such underwriters or agents may also be a party to the Subscription Receipt Agreement governing the subscription receipts sold to or through such underwriter or agent.
The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of subscription receipts that may be issued hereunder and is not intended to be complete. The statements made in this prospectus relating to any Subscription Receipt Agreement and subscription receipts to be issued thereunder are summaries of certain anticipated provisions thereof and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all provisions of the applicable Subscription Receipt Agreement. Prospective investors should refer to the Subscription Receipt Agreement relating to the specific subscription receipts being offered for the complete terms of the subscription receipts. We will file a copy of any Subscription Receipt Agreement relating to an offering of subscription receipts with the applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into.
General
The prospectus supplement and the Subscription Receipt Agreement for any subscription receipts that we may offer will describe the specific terms of the subscription receipts offered. This description may include, but may not be limited to, any of the following, if applicable:
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the designation and aggregate number of subscription receipts being offered;
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the price at which the subscription receipts will be offered;
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the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities to be received by the holders of subscription receipts upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions, and any procedures that will result in the adjustment of those numbers;
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the Release Conditions that must be met in order for holders of subscription receipts to receive, for no additional consideration, the Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities;
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the procedures for the issuance and delivery of the Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities to holders of the subscription receipts upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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whether any payments will be made to holders of subscription receipts upon delivery of the Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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the identity of the Escrow Agent;
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the terms and conditions under which the Escrow Agent will hold all or a portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of subscription receipts, together with interest and income earned thereon (collectively, the “ Escrowed Funds ”), pending satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Escrow Agent will hold the Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities pending satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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the terms and conditions under which the Escrow Agent will release all or a portion of the Escrowed Funds to the Company upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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if the subscription receipts are sold to or through underwriters or agents, the terms and conditions under which the Escrow Agent will release a portion of the Escrowed Funds to such underwriters or agents in payment of all or a portion of their fees or commissions in connection with the sale of the subscription receipts;
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procedures for the refund by the Escrow Agent to holders of subscription receipts of all or a portion of the subscription price of their subscription receipts, plus any pro rata entitlement to interest earned or income generated on such amount, if the Release Conditions are not satisfied;
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any contractual right of rescission to be granted to initial purchasers of subscription receipts in the event that this prospectus, the prospectus supplement under which such subscription receipts are issued or any amendment hereto or thereto contains a misrepresentation;
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any entitlement of Cloud Nine to purchase the subscription receipts in the open market by private agreement or otherwise;
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whether we will issue the subscription receipts as global securities and, if so, the identity of the depository for the global securities;
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whether we will issue the subscription receipts as unregistered bearer securities, as registered securities or both;
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• provisions as to modification, amendment or variation of the Subscription Receipt Agreement or any rights or terms of the subscription receipts, including upon any subdivision, consolidation, reclassification or other material change of the Common Shares, warrants or other Cloud Nine securities, any other reorganization, amalgamation, merger or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or any distribution of property or rights to all or substantially all of the holders of Common Shares;
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whether we will apply to list the subscription receipts on any exchange;
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material Canadian federal income tax consequences of owning the subscription receipts; and
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• any other material terms or conditions of the subscription receipts.
Original purchasers of subscription receipts will have a contractual right of rescission against us in respect of the conversion of the subscription receipts. The contractual right of rescission will entitle such original purchasers to receive the amount paid on original purchase of the subscription receipts upon surrender of the underlying securities gained thereby, in the event that this prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that: (i) the conversion takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the subscription receipts under this prospectus; and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of purchase of the subscription receipts under this prospectus. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia), and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original purchasers under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia) or otherwise at law.
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Rights of Holders of Subscription Receipts Prior to Satisfaction of Release Conditions
The holders of subscription receipts will not be, and will not have the rights of, shareholders of Cloud Nine. Holders of subscription receipts are entitled only to receive Common Shares, warrants and/or debt securities on exchange of their subscription receipts, plus any cash payments, if any, all as provided for under the Subscription Receipt Agreement and only once the Release Conditions have been satisfied. If the Release Conditions are not satisfied, holders of subscription receipts shall be entitled to a refund of all or a portion of the subscription price therefor and their pro rata share of interest earned or income generated thereon, if provided for in the Subscription Receipt Agreement, all as provided in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
Escrow
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will provide that the Escrowed Funds will be held in escrow by the Escrow Agent, and such Escrowed Funds will be released to the Company (and, if the subscription receipts are sold to or through underwriters or agents, a portion of the Escrowed Funds may be released to such underwriters or agents in payment of all or a portion of their fees in connection with the sale of the subscription receipts) at the time and under the terms specified by the Subscription Receipt Agreement. If the Release Conditions are not satisfied, holders of subscription receipts will receive a refund of all or a portion of the subscription price for their subscription receipts, plus their pro-rata entitlement to interest earned or income generated on such amount, if provided for in the Subscription Receipt Agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Receipt Agreement. Common Shares, warrants and or debt securities may be held in escrow by the Escrow Agent and will be released to the holders of subscription receipts following satisfaction of the Release Conditions at the time and under the terms specified in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
Modifications
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will specify the terms upon which modifications and alterations to the subscription receipts issued thereunder may be made by way of a resolution of holders of subscription receipts at a meeting of such holders or consent in writing from such holders. The number of holders of subscription receipts required to pass such a resolution or execute such a written consent will be specified in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will also specify that we may amend any Subscription Receipt Agreement and the subscription receipts without the consent of the holders of the subscription receipts to cure any ambiguity, to cure, correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision or in any other manner that will not materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of outstanding subscription receipts or as otherwise specified in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARE PURCHASE CONTRACTS
We may issue share purchase contracts, representing contracts obligating holders to purchase from or sell to us, and obligating us to purchase from or sell to the holders, a specified number of Common Shares, at a future date or dates, and including by way of instalment.
The price per Common Share and the number of Common Shares may be fixed at the time the share purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a specific formula or method set forth in the share purchase contracts. We may issue share purchase contracts in accordance with applicable laws and in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we may determine.
The share purchase contracts may be issued separately or as part of units consisting of a share purchase contract and beneficial interests in debt securities, or debt obligations of third parties, including U.S. treasury securities or obligations of our subsidiaries, securing the holders’ obligations to purchase the Common Shares under the share purchase contracts, which we refer to in this prospectus as share purchase units. The share purchase contracts may require the Company to make periodic payments to the holders of the share purchase units or vice versa, and these payments may be unsecured or refunded and may be paid on a current or on a deferred basis. The share purchase contracts may require holders to secure their obligations under those contracts in a specified manner.
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Holders of share purchase contracts are not shareholders of Cloud Nine. The particular terms and provisions of share purchase contracts offered by any prospectus supplement, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to them, will be described in the prospectus supplement filed in respect of such share purchase contracts. This description will include, where applicable: (i) whether the share purchase contracts obligate the holder to purchase or sell, or both purchase and sell, Common Shares, as applicable, and the nature and amount of those securities, or the method of determining those amounts; (ii) whether the share purchase contracts are to be prepaid or paid in instalments; (iii) any conditions upon which the purchase or sale will be contingent and the consequences if such conditions are not satisfied; (iv) whether the share purchase contracts are to be settled by delivery, or by reference or linkage to the value or performance of Common Shares; (v) any acceleration, cancellation, termination or other provisions relating to the settlement of the share purchase contracts; (vi) the date or dates on which the sale or purchase must be made, if any; (vii) whether the share purchase contracts will be issued in fully registered or global form; (viii) the material income tax consequences of owning, holding and disposing of the share purchase contracts; and (ix) any other material terms and conditions of the share purchase contracts including, without limitation, transferability and adjustment terms and whether the share purchase contracts will be listed on a stock exchange.
Original purchasers of share purchase contracts will be granted a contractual right of rescission against the Company in respect of the conversion, exchange or exercise of such share purchase contract. The contractual right of rescission will entitle such original purchasers to receive the amount paid upon conversion, exchange or exercise, upon surrender of the underlying securities gained thereby, in the event that this prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that: (i) the conversion, exchange or exercise takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable security under this prospectus; and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable security under this prospectus. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia), and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original purchasers under section 131 of the Securities Act (British Columbia) or otherwise at law.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We may issue our securities offered by this prospectus for cash or other consideration (i) to or through underwriters, dealers, placement agents or other intermediaries, (ii) directly to one or more purchasers or (iii) in connection with acquisitions of assets or shares or another entity or company. The consideration for an acquisition of assets or shares of another entity or company may consist of any of the securities covered hereby separately, a combination of such securities, or any combination of, among other things, securities, cash or the assumption of liabilities.
Each prospectus supplement with respect to our securities being offered will set forth the terms of the offering, including:
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the person offering the securities;
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the name or names of any underwriters, dealers or other placement agents;
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the number and the purchase price of, and form of consideration for, our securities;
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any proceeds to the Company from such sale; and
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any commissions, fees, discounts and other items constituting underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ compensation.
Our securities may be sold, from time to time, in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices which may be changed or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market price or at negotiated prices, including sales in transactions that are deemed to be ATM Distributions, including sales made directly on the CSE or other existing trading markets for the securities. The prices at which the securities may be offered may vary as between purchasers and during the period of distribution. If, in connection with the offering of securities at a fixed price or prices, the underwriters have made a bona fide effort to sell all of the securities at the initial offering price fixed in the applicable prospectus supplement, the public offering price may be decreased and thereafter further changed, from time to time, to an amount not greater than the initial offering price fixed in such prospectus supplement, in which case the compensation realized by the underwriters will be decreased by the amount that the aggregate price paid by purchasers for the securities is less than the gross proceeds paid by the underwriters to the Company.
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Only underwriters named in the prospectus supplement are deemed to be underwriters in connection with our securities offered by that prospectus supplement.
Under agreements which may be entered into by the Company, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of our securities may be entitled to indemnification by the Company against certain liabilities, including liabilities under applicable Canadian securities legislation, or to contribution with respect to payments which such underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make in respect thereof. The underwriters, dealers and agents with whom we enter into agreements may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services for, the Company in the ordinary course of business.
No underwriter or dealer involved in an ATM Distribution, no affiliate of such underwriter or dealer and no person acting jointly or in concert with such underwriter or dealer has over-allotted, or will over allot, our securities in connection with an ATM Distribution of our securities or effect any other transactions that are intended to stabilize the market price of our securities during an ATM Distribution. In connection with any offering of our securities other than in an ATM Distribution, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of our securities offered at a level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
EARNINGS COVERAGE RATIOS
If we offer debt securities having a term to maturity in excess of one year, we will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement our earnings coverage ratios.
PRIOR SALES
Information regarding our securities being distributed pursuant to this prospectus and other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into our securities being distributed pursuant to this prospectus that we issued within the previous twelve-month period will be provided as required in a prospectus supplement with respect to the issuance of securities pursuant to such prospectus supplement.
TRADING PRICE AND VOLUME
The Common Shares are listed for trading on the CSE under the symbol “CNI”. Trading price and volume information for the Company’s securities will be provided as required in each prospectus supplement to this prospectus.
CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The applicable prospectus supplement may describe certain Canadian federal income tax consequences to an investor who is a non-resident of Canada or to an investor who is a resident of Canada of acquiring, owning and disposing of any of our securities offered thereunder. Investors should read the tax discussion in any prospectus supplement with respect to a particular offering and consult their own tax advisors with respect to their own particular circumstances.
RISK FACTORS
Investing in our securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk due to the nature of our business and the present stage of its development. The following risk factors, as well as risks currently unknown to us, could materially and adversely affect our future business, operations and financial condition and could cause them to differ materially from the estimates described in forward-looking statements relating to the Company, or its business or financial results, each of which could cause purchasers of our securities to lose part or all of their investment. The risks set out below are not the only risks we face; risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. You should also refer to the other information set forth or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement, including our annual financial statements, and the related notes, and accompanying management’s discussion and analysis. A prospective investor should carefully consider the risk factors set out below along with the other matters set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus
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Reliance on Management
The success of Cloud Nine is dependent upon the ability, expertise, judgment, discretion and good faith of its senior management. While employment agreements are customarily used as a primary method of retaining the services of key employees, these agreements cannot assure the continued services of such employees. Any loss of the services of such individuals could have a material adverse effect on Cloud Nine’s business, operating results or financial condition.
Key Personnel
The Company’s success will depend on its directors’ and officers’ ability to develop and execute its business strategies and manage its ongoing operations. Furthermore, the Company’s continued growth will depend on its ability to identify, recruit and retain key management and technical personnel. The loss of any key person or the inability to find and retain new key persons could have a material adverse effect on the business. Competition for qualified technical staff as well as officers and directors can be intense and no assurance can be provided that the Company will be able to attract or retain key personnel in the future which may adversely impact operations.
Risks Related to Insurance
The Company intends to insure its operations and intellectual property assets in accordance with technology industry practice. However, such insurance may not be available, may be uneconomical for the Company, or the nature or level may be insufficient to provide adequate insurance coverage. The occurrence of an event that is not covered or not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Cyber Security
Cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events, and may arise from internal sources, such as employees, contractors, service providers, suppliers and operational risks or external sources, such as nation states, terrorists, hacktivists, competitors and acts of nature. Cyber incidents include, but are not limited to, unauthorized access to information systems and data, such as through hacking or malicious software, for purposes of misappropriating or corrupting data or causing operational disruption. Cyber incidents also may be caused in a manner that does not require unauthorized access, such as causing denial-of-service attacks on websites (efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users).
A cyber incident that affects the Company or its service providers might cause disruptions and adversely affect our or their respective business operations and might also result in violations of applicable law, such as personal information protection laws, each of which might result in potentially significant financial losses and liabilities, regulatory fines and penalties, reputational harm, and reimbursement and other compensation costs. In addition, substantial costs might be incurred to investigate, remediate and prevent cyber incidents.
Privacy Laws
Cloud Nine is subject to federal, state, provincial and foreign laws regarding privacy and protection of data. Some jurisdictions have enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals of data security breaches involving certain types of personal data. Any failure by the Company to comply with privacy related laws and regulations could result in proceedings against Cloud Nine by governmental authorities or others, which could harm the Company’s business. In addition, the interpretation of data protection laws, and their application is unclear and in a state of flux. There is a risk that these laws may be interpreted and applied in conflicting ways from province to province, state to state, country to country or region to region, and in a manner that is not consistent with the Company’s current data protection practices. Complying with these varying requirements could cause Cloud Nine to incur additional costs and change the Company’s business practices. Further, any failure by the Company to adequately protect partner or consumer data could result in a loss of confidence in Cloud Nine’s platform which could adversely affect its business.
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Regulatory Risks
The Company is subject to a variety of laws, regulations and guidelines in the jurisdictions in which it operates and may become subject to additional laws, regulations and guidelines in the future, particularly as a result of acquisitions or additional changes to the jurisdictions in which it operates. The financial and managerial resources necessary to ensure such compliance could escalate significantly in the future which could have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. In addition, the Company's failure to comply with laws and regulations or obtain any required approvals thereunder could also have a material adverse effect on its business. Such laws and regulations are subject to change, including as a result of unforeseen events such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, it is impossible for the Company to predict the cost or impact of changes to such laws and regulations on its respective future operations.
Changes in or more aggressive enforcement of laws and regulations could adversely impact companies involved in the education or technology industries. Failure or delays in obtaining necessary approvals, changes in government regulations and policies and practices could have an adverse impact on such businesses' future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition. Operation in the education or technology industries may carry significantly higher risks of litigation or regulatory oversight than operations in other industries.
Dependence on Internet Infrastructure
The success of any developer of educational technology will depend by and large upon the continued development of a stable public infrastructure, with the necessary speed, data capacity and security, and the timely development of complementary products such as high-speed modems for providing reliable internet access and services. It cannot be assured that the infrastructure will continue to be able to support the demands placed upon it by Cloud Nine’s platform or that the performance or reliability of the technology will not be adversely affected by continued growth.
Limited Operating History
The Company has a limited history of operations. As such, the Company will be subject to many risks common to such enterprises, including under-capitalization, cash shortages, limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources and lack of revenues. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving a return on shareholders’ investment. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to develop any of its projects profitably or that any of its activities will generate positive cash flow.
Liquidity and Additional Financing
Additional funds, by way of private placement offerings, may need to be raised to finance the Company’s future activities. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favorable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could cause the Company to reduce or terminate its operations.
Going-Concern Risk
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis under which an entity is considered to be able to realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s future operations are dependent upon the identification and successful completion of equity or debt financing and the achievement of profitable operations at an indeterminate time in the future. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in completing equity or debt financing or in achieving profitability. The financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments relating to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Operating Losses
The Company is in the growth phase of its business and is subject to the risks associated with early stage companies, including uncertainty of revenues, markets and profitability, and the need to raise additional funding. Cloud Nine’s business and prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in the early stage of development, particularly companies in relatively new and evolving markets.
The Company has a very little history of earnings, cash flow or profitability. The Company has had negative operating cash flow since the Company's inception and the Company will continue to have negative operating cash flow for the foreseeable future. No assurance can be given that the Company will ever attain positive cash flow or profitability or that additional funding will be available for operations on acceptable terms or at all.
Conflicts of Interest
The Company may be subject to potential conflicts of interest as some of its directors and officers may be engaged in a range of other business activities. The Company’s executive officers and directors are permitted to devote time to their outside business interests, so long as such activities do not materially or adversely interfere with their duties to the Company. In some cases, the Company’s executive officers and directors may have fiduciary obligations associated with these business interests that interfere with their ability to devote time to the Company’s business and affairs and that could adversely affect the Company’s operations.
The Company may also become involved in other transactions which conflict with the interests of its directors and officers who may, from time to time, deal with persons, institutions or corporations with which the Company may be dealing, or which may be seeking investments similar to those the Company desires. The interests of these persons could conflict with the Company’s interests. In addition, from time to time, these persons may be competing with the Company for available investment opportunities. Conflicts of interest, if any, will be subject to the procedures and remedies provided under applicable laws. In particular, in the event that such a conflict of interest arises at a meeting of the Board, a director who has such a conflict will abstain from voting for or against the approval thereof in accordance with applicable laws. In accordance with applicable laws, the Company’s directors are required to act honestly, in good faith and in the Company’s best interests.
Uninsured or Uninsurable Risk
The Company may become subject to liability for risks against which it is uninsurable or against which the Company may opt out of insuring due to the high cost of insurance premiums or other factors. The payment of any such liabilities would reduce the funds available for usual business activities. Payment of liabilities for which insurance is not carried may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and operations.
Litigation, Mediation, and/or Arbitration
The Company may become party to regulatory proceedings, litigation, mediation, and/or arbitration from time to time in the ordinary course of business, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition and operations. Monitoring and defending against legal actions, with or without merit, can be time-consuming, divert management’s attention and resources and can cause it to incur significant expenses. In addition, legal fees and costs incurred in connection with such activities may be significant and the Company could, in the future, be subject to judgments or enter into settlements of claims for significant monetary damages. While Cloud Nine has insurance that may cover the costs and awards of certain types of litigation, the amount of insurance may not be sufficient to cover any costs or awards. Substantial litigation costs or an adverse result in any litigation may adversely impact Cloud Nine’s business, financial condition, or operations. Litigation, and any decision resulting therefrom, may also create a negative perception of the Company.
Share Price Volatility
The market price for the Common Shares may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to several factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control including actual or anticipated fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations;
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changes in the economic performance or market valuations of companies in the same industry in which the Company operates; sales or perceived sales of additional Common Shares; release or expiration of transfer restrictions on outstanding Common Shares; operating and share price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company; addition or departure of the Company’s executive officers and other key personnel; announcements of developments and other material events by the Company or its competitors; sentiments toward technology and education sector stocks; recommendations by securities research analysts; operating and financial performance that varies significantly from the expectations of management, securities analysts and investors; regulatory changes affecting the Company’s industry, business and operations; news reports relating to trends, concerns, technological or competitive developments, and other related issues in the Company’s industry or target markets; significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments by or involving the Company or its competitors; and changes in global financial markets, global economies and general market conditions, such as interest rates and product price volatility.
These factors may have a significant impact on the market price of the Common Shares. Global stock markets, including the CSE, have, from time-to-time, experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. The same applies to companies in the technology and education sectors. There can be no assurance that an active or liquid market will develop or be sustained for the Common Shares.
Finally, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, global equity and capital markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s future business, including Cloud Nine’s operations and the market for securities, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time, and include the duration, severity and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken to contain or treat the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments or the negative impact on our financial results, Common Share price and financial position in future periods. Many of the risks, uncertainties and other risk factors identified in this prospectus are, and will be, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intellectual Property
Cloud Nine’s success depends in part on its ability to protect its ideas and technology. Even if it moves to protect its technology with trademarks, patents, copyrights or by other means, Cloud Nine is not assured that competitors will not develop similar technology and business methods or that it will be able to exercise its legal rights. Policing the unauthorized use of current or future trademarks, patents, trade secrets or intellectual property rights could be difficult, expensive, time-consuming and unpredictable, as may be enforcing these rights against unauthorized use by others. Actions taken to protect or preserve intellectual property rights may require significant financial and other resources such that said actions may have a materially adverse impact in its ability to successfully grow its business. An adverse result in any litigation or defense proceedings could put one or more of the trademarks, patents or other intellectual property rights at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly and could put existing intellectual property applications at risk of not being issued. Any or all of these events could materially and adversely affect Cloud Nine’s business, financial condition and operations.
Defects or Disruptions in Technology Platforms
Defects or disruptions in the technology platforms and network infrastructure Cloud Nine relies on could materially harm the Company’s business and operating results. The Company’s operations are dependent upon its ability to protect its computer equipment and stored information against damage that may be caused by fire, power loss, telecommunications failures, unauthorized intrusion, computer viruses and disabling devices, and other similar events. Although the Company has redundant and back-up systems for some of Cloud Nine’s solutions and services, these systems may be insufficient or may fail and result in a disruption of availability of the Company’s solutions or services. Cloud Nine also relies on third-party Internet providers and developers, and such third parties and their technology platforms, services and operations may also be vulnerable to similar defects and disruptions, which could in turn affect the Company’s operations. Any disruption to the Company’s services could impair Cloud Nine’s reputation and cause it to lose partners, customers or revenue, or face litigation, necessitate service or repair work that would involve substantial costs and distract management from operating the business. The Company may not be indemnified by third parties for any disruptions to our services that are outside of our direct control.
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Technology Risk
The Company’s products and services are partially dependent upon advanced technologies which are susceptible to rapid and substantial changes. There can be no assurance that the Company’s products and services will not be seriously affected by, or become obsolete as a result of, such technological changes. Further, the Company’s services and products are constantly under revision and development and there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts will result in viable commercial products or services as conceived by the Company.
There is a risk that similar products which may include features more appealing to customers may be developed after the Cloud Nine platform has established itself in Canadian and international markets; and that other products competing with the Company’s education technology platform may use technologies not yet incorporated in the Company’s platform.
Product Quality Risk
If the information that the Company provides to customers is inaccurate, or perceived to be inaccurate, the Company’s brand and overall reputation within the education sector may be harmed. The information collected by the Company or included in its databases, including its education platform, may contain real or perceived inaccuracies. Any dissatisfaction by customers or the media with the Company’s services, products or methodologies could have an adverse effect on the Company’s ability to retain existing customers and attract new customers. Additionally, the Company could be contractually required to pay damages, which could be substantial, to certain customers if the information provided to them is found to be negligent in its generation or delivery, and the customers relied on said negligence to make decisions that cause harm to them. Any harm incurred or any harm to the Company’s brand or reputation due to actual or perceived irregularities or inaccuracies in the Cloud Nine platform could harm the Company’s overall business and adversely affect the Company’s reputation and its revenue.
Competitive and Pricing Risk
The markets for education and training is fragmented, highly competitive and rapidly changing. The Company expects to experience additional competition in the future as more colleges, universities, and for-profit schools offer an increasing number of online programs. With the introduction of technological advances and new entrants into these markets at a rapid pace, competition is expected to intensify in the future which could harm the Company’s ability to develop a customer base for the products and mitigate the revenue being generated. Some of the Company’s competitors in both the public and private sectors also have substantially greater financial and other resources than the Company. The Company’s potential competitors may have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources; may be able to devote greater resources to the development, promotion, sale and support of their products and services; may have more extensive customer bases and broader customer relationships; and, may have longer operating histories and more brand recognition. In some cases, these businesses may choose to offer their products and services at lower prices or rates in response to new competitors entering the market. In competing with such businesses, the Company may be unable to establish demand for its product and services which could negatively impact the Company’s business and potential revenues.
Product and Services Development
The Company may not be able to improve the content of existing courses or develop new courses or services in a timely or cost-effective manner. The Company is constantly updating and improving the content of its existing courses and developing new courses or services to meet changing market demands. Revisions to existing courses and newly developed courses or services may not be well received by existing or prospective students or their institutions. Furthermore, offering new courses or services or modifying existing courses may require the Company to invest in content development, increase marketing efforts and re-allocate resources away from other uses. Even if the Company’s new courses or services are well received, the Company could suffer adverse results if these new courses and services are not offered in a timely or cost-effective manner. If the Company does not respond adequately to changes in market demands, then the Company’s ability to attract and retain students may be impaired and financial results could suffer.
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Confidentiality Risk
Personal information collected by the Company in the ordinary course of business may be vulnerable to breach, theft or loss. This could subject the Company to liability or negatively impact the Company’s reputation and operations. The Company collects, uses and retains large amounts of personal information from its student base, including personal and financial data. The Company also collects and maintains personal information of its employees. Although the Company uses security controls to limit access and use of personal information, a third party or internal errors within the Company may circumvent these controls, which could result in a breach of student or employee privacy. A violation of any laws or regulations relating to the collection or use of personal information could result in the Company incurring fines. While the Company believes it takes appropriate precautions and safety measures, there is still a possibility that a breach, theft or loss of personal information may occur. Any breach, theft or loss of such personal information could negatively impact the Company’s financial condition, reputation, and may result in the Company incurring liability.
Future Acquisitions or Dispositions
The Company has completed certain acquisitions, including the recent IP Assets acquisition (as described in the AIF). Material acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions involve a number of risks, including: (i) potential disruption of its ongoing business; (ii) distraction of management; (iii) increased financial leverage; (iv) the anticipated benefits and cost savings of those transactions may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected; (v) increased scope and complexity of its operations; and (vi) loss or reduction of control over certain of its assets.
The presence of one or more material liabilities and/or commitments of an acquired company that are unknown to Cloud Nine at the time of acquisition could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and operations. A strategic transaction may result in a significant change in the nature of Cloud Nine’s business, operations and strategy. In addition, the Company may encounter unforeseen obstacles or costs in implementing a strategic transaction or integrating any acquired business into its existing operations.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Global Pandemics and Events
Cloud Nine’s business, results of operations and financial position may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts to contain it have negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted manufacturing operations as well as global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Businesses in many countries around the globe, including Canada, the United States and other countries have been required to close, or materially alter their day-to-day operations due to government-ordered or recommended shut-downs or equivalent restrictions on individuals and businesses, which may prevent many businesses from operating. A pandemic poses the risk that the Company’s employees and partners may be prevented from conducting business activities for an indefinite period due to the transmission of the disease or due to emergency measures or restrictions that may be requested by governmental authorities. These emergency measures and restrictions, and future measures and restrictions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or other pandemics, have caused and may cause, material disruptions to businesses globally. The COVID-19 pandemic may affect the financial viability of Cloud Nine’s partners and customers, and could cause them to exit certain business lines, or change the terms on which they are willing to purchase the Company’s products and solutions. Further, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant reduction in global advertising expenditures for many brands. The duration of the recovery period is uncertain, and it is challenging to accurately forecast spending recovery and regional and category growth over the coming quarters, which may impact the Company’s revenue projections. Any of these events could cause or contribute to risk and uncertainty and could adversely affect Cloud Nine’s business, results of operations and financial position.
EXEMPTION UNDER SECURITIES LAWS
The Company has applied for an exemption pursuant to Section 11.1 of NI 44-102 requesting relief in the province of British Columbia from the requirement under Section 6.3(1)3 of NI 44-102 to include a prospectus certificate signed by each agent or underwriter who, with respect to the offering of securities under this prospectus, is in a contractual relationship with the Company to the extent that such party is not a registered dealer in any Canadian jurisdiction and is acting in its capacity as agent or underwriter solely outside of Canada (a “Foreign Dealer”) with respect to an offering of securities to non-Canadian resident purchasers only, where there is no concurrent public offering of securities made in Canada or to residents of Canada
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(a “Foreign Offering”). The issuance of a receipt for this prospectus will evidence the granting of the requested relief in the province of British Columbia only with respect to this prospectus and any prospectus supplement for a Foreign Offering. The application of the exemptive relief to a Foreign Offering will be subject to the following conditions being fulfilled: (i) there will be no distribution of securities under the applicable prospectus supplement to purchasers resident in Canada in connection with such Foreign Offering; (ii) there will be no solicitations or advertising activities undertaken in Canada in furtherance of the aforementioned distributions; (iii) neither the Company nor any person in a contractual relationship with the Company will engage in any underwriting activities in Canada in connection with such Foreign Offering which would trigger dealer or underwriter registration requirements under applicable Canadian securities laws; and (iv) distributions under such Foreign Offering will be completed in compliance with the applicable securities laws of the jurisdiction in which the purchasers are resident by or through a Foreign Dealer registered in such jurisdiction. No application for exemptive relief was sought in any other jurisdiction of Canada, as the Company is of the position that there would be no distribution of Securities for purposes of applicable securities laws in those other jurisdictions in connection with a Foreign Offering.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters related to our securities offered by this prospectus will be passed upon on our behalf by Clark Wilson LLP.
AUDITORS, TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Our auditors are Smythe LLP with a business address at 1700 – 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2B3. Smythe LLP is independent with respect to the Company within the meaning of the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct in British Columbia.
The transfer agent and registrar for the Company’s Common Shares in Canada is Odyssey Trust Company, located at 323 – 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1T2.
STATUTORY RIGHTS OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESCISSION
Securities legislation in certain of the provinces of Canada provides purchasers with the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities. This right may be exercised within two business days after receipt or deemed receipt of a prospectus and any amendment, or in the case of a non-fixed price offering, this right may only be exercised within two business days after receipt or deemed receipt of a prospectus and any amendment, irrespective of the determination at a later date of the purchase price of the securities distributed. In several of the provinces, the securities legislation further provides a purchaser with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus and any amendment contains a misrepresentation or is not delivered to the purchaser, provided that the remedies for rescission, revision of the price or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of these rights or consult with a legal adviser.
In an offering of warrants, or other convertible, exchangeable or exercisable securities, investors are cautioned that the statutory right of action for damages under Canadian securities laws for a misrepresentation contained in the prospectus or a prospectus supplement (or any amendment thereto) is limited, in certain provincial securities legislation, to the price at which the warrants, or other convertible, exchangeable or exercisable securities are offered to the public under the prospectus offering. This means that, under the securities legislation of certain provinces, if the purchaser pays additional amounts upon conversion, exchange or exercise of such securities, those amounts may not be recoverable under the statutory right of action for damages that applies in those provinces. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of these rights, or consult with a legal advisor.
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CERTIFICATE OF CLOUD NINE WEB3 TECHNOLOGIES INC.
DATE: August 9, 2021
This short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this prospectus relating to the securities offered by this prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation of each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec.
(signed) “Allan Larmour” (signed) “Nilda Rivera” Allan Larmour Nilda Rivera Chief Executive Officer and Director Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(signed) “Kant Trivedi” (signed) “Kulwant Sandher” Kant Trivedi Kulwant Sandher Director Director
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