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Blender Bites Limited Management Reports 2022

Mar 1, 2022

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BLENDER BITES LIMITED (FORMERLY: BALSAM TECHNOLOGIES CORP.) MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2021, AND 2020 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) (“BITE” or the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company for the year ended October 31, 2021. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).

Information contained herein is presented as of February 28, 2022, unless otherwise indicated. Additional information related to Blender Bites is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.blenderbites.com.

Since March 2020, the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and physical distancing, have caused material disruption to business globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions. It is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods.

The Company’s board of directors approved the release of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis on February 28, 2022.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information,” respectively, under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forwardlooking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “intends”, “forecast”, “plans”, “guidance” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect the current expectations of management of BITE regarding future results or events and are based on information currently available to them. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in providing these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements regarding the Company are based on the Company’s estimates and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of BITE to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including capital expenditures and other costs. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. BITE will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Forward-looking statements used in this MD&A are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors, most of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Company. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may include, but are not limited to, those set forth under "Risks and Uncertainties" below, and those contained in the Company's Listing Statement dated September 20, 2021 (the " Listing Statement ") that is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Blender Bites Limited was incorporated on March 23, 1999, under the laws of British Columbia and is the parent company of Blender Bites (Holdings) Limited (formerly: Blender Bites Incorporated) (“BBI” or “Blender Bites”). The Company was continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act on December 22, 1999, and subsequently continued under the laws of British Columbia on October 21, 2015. The head office and records are located at Suite 800 – 1199 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3T5. On February 20, 2020, the Company’s listing was transferred to the NEX and on March 30, 2020, was reinstated for trading on the NEX board under the trading symbol “REW.H”. Effective October 8, 2020, the Company changed its name from Rewardstream Solutions Inc. to Balsam Technologies Corp. and commenced trading under the trading symbol “BTEC.H”. Effective September 21, 2021, the Company changed its name from Balsam Technologies Corp. to Blender Bites Limited and commenced trading under the trading symbol “BITE” on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”).

On January 19, 2022, the Company completed a share split of its common shares on the basis of 1.25 new common shares for every existing 1 common share. The share consolidation has been retroactively presented in the consolidated financial statements by adjusting all share amounts, including per share amounts.

On September 20, 2021, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Blender Bites by way of reverse takeover (the “Acquisition”). Pursuant to the Acquisition, Blender Bites became a wholly owned subsidiary of BITE for legal purposes and the Company changed its name to Blender Bites Limited. Upon closing of the transaction, the shareholders of Blender Bites had control of the Company and as a result, the transaction is considered a reverse acquisition of BITE by Blender Bites. For accounting purposes, Blender Bites is considered the acquirer and BITE, the acquiree; therefore, the Company and this MD&A is a continuation of the MD&A of Blender Bites. The net assets of BITE at the date of the reverse acquisition are deemed to have been acquired by Blender Bites and this MD&A includes the results of operations of BITE from September 20, 2021.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Blender Bites was formed in 2015 with the goal of becoming a leading provider of organic, nutritious and convenient solutions for a daily smoothie routine. Blender Bites has created an innovative, timely, and relevant frozen product line, called Blender Bites™, a frozen premium organic frozen food-line that contain carefully selected ingredients that allow a consumer to easily prepare a blended smoothie at home. Blender Bites provides a solution to the time-consuming preparation of vegetable and fruit components of a smoothie and then freezes the ingredients into convenient “pucks” that can be blended with the consumer’s choice of additional ingredients, such as protein powders, nut butters, and milk or simply blended with water. The smoothie pucks can also be used “blender-less” by adding to a shaker cup and liquid, letting melt for 15 minutes and then shaking.

Its premium organic products are made fresh, and then frozen to be kept in an optimal state for maintaining taste, nutrition, quality, and safety. Blender Bites smoothie pucks are certified organic plant based, gluten free, dairy free, non-GMO and contain no added sugars. They are composed of organic fruits, mixed with various functional ingredients such as detoxifying greens, plant-based vitamins and minerals and fibre.

Blender Bites’ first three smoothie puck varieties have been favourably received and the Company has in place strong distribution partners in both Canada and the United States. Leveraging the success of the initial Blender Bites formulas, Blender Bites will be launching new products incorporating plant-based proteins and functional ingredients focused on immune support, post workout recovery, skin health, stress reduction and gut health.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Blender Bites products are distributed by Tree of Life Canada, ULC (“Tree of Life”) pursuant to an exclusive distribution agreement from September 2018 to 2019 that renews automatically each year until terminated by written notice from either party. Blender Bites also entered into a supplier agreement with Horizon Grocery + Wellness (“Horizon”) as of March 19, 2021. In October 2021, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with Pacific Salmon Industries Inc. for distribution of Blender Bites smoothie pucks across Costco Wholesale stores.

Blender Bites was first to market in Western Canada and pioneered the quick and easy smoothie category in Canada with key retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Loblaws, and Costco. The Company is currently listed in over 850 retail stores across Canada, approximately 45 club store locations in the United States and the Company anticipates its products to be available in over 2,000 retail locations by the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

Blender Bites’ overall product plan is to develop a broad portfolio of organic, frozen smoothie products and functional foods accessible to a large market. Blender bites intends to compete on quality organic, frozen foods and smoothie pucks at a premium, but not luxury, price point. Through its product innovation, Blender Bites is poised for growth on a national and global scale.

2021 BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cash of $2.6 million as of October 31, 2021;

  • Successfully launched into the Eastern Canadian division of Costco Wholesale, including stores located in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. The Company has had multiple reorders and continues to be on shelves in these locations;

  • In July 2021, Blender Bites launched its new and improved smoothie puck formulations and rebranded its original product offerings in Canada to Power Berry, Green Detox, and Vitasmoothie brands with updated packaging;

  • In June 2021, Blender Bites listed with select banners of Loblaws’ Market division and discount division through Tree of Life including The Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, Zehrs, and Fortinos; and

  • In April 2021, Blender Bites shipped cases of its products to Thrifty Foods and Whole Foods East stores and continues to receive orders. Blender Bites also provided its first test order to Spud.ca, which resulted in a successful trial and received orders in the same month through its distribution partner, Tree of Life.

HIGHLIGHTS SUBSEQUENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2021

  • Won the award for Best Product in Canada in the Organic Beverage Category;

  • Launched into the Southwest division of Costco Wholesale, including warehouses in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas;

  • Listing with Vejii Canada, the largest vegan online marketplace in North America. This will allow online shipping direct to consumers;

  • Blender Bites smoothie pucks were listed with Gordon Food Service for distribution into Food Service accounts in Ontario; and

  • Signed a broker agreement with Propel Natural Brands to support Canadian retail sales.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCINGS

Reverse Takeover

On September 20, 2021, BITE completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Blender Bites pursuant to the share purchase agreement dated August 31, 2021. As a result of the transaction, the Company issued 14,716,975 common shares and 12,670,988 share purchase warrants to Blender Bites’ shareholders and a certain debt holder. The Company also paid a finder’s fee of 2,500,000 common shares to third parties that introduced the transaction to the Company valued at $2,000,000 which is recognized in transaction and listing expense in profit or loss.

The transaction constituted a reverse acquisition of BITE and had been accounted for as a reverse acquisition transaction in accordance with the guidance provided under IFRS 2, Share-based Payment and IFRS 3, Business Combinations. As BITE did not qualify as a business according to the definition in IFRS 3, this reverse acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition by the issuance of shares and warrants of the Company for the net assets of BITE.

The consideration paid was determined as equity settled share-based payment under IFRS 2, at the fair value of the equity of Blender Bites retained by the shareholders of BITE based on the fair value of Blender Bites' common shares on the date of closing of the RTO at $0.80 per share. As a result of the transaction, the Company assumed 3,260,870 share purchase warrants, valued at $1,810,000. The share purchase warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Risk free rate of 0.44%; Volatility of 100%; Stock Price of $0.80; Exercise price of $0.25; Dividend yield of NIL% and expected life of 0.38 years.

The Company completed a concurrent financing of 4,855,625 units at a price of $0.80 per unit on September 20, 2021 for gross proceeds of $3,884,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one half of one share purchase warrant, exercisable at a price of $1.60 expiring September 20, 2023. 48,556 common shares were issued as share issue cost in connection with the financing.

For accounting purposes, Blender Bites has been treated as the accounting parent company (legal subsidiary) and BITE has been treated as the accounting subsidiary (legal parent) in these consolidated financial statements. As Blender Bites was deemed to be the acquirer for accounting purposes, its assets, liabilities and operations since incorporation are included in these consolidated financial statements at their historical carrying value. The results of operations of BITE are included in these consolidated financial statements from the date of the reverse acquisition of September 20, 2021.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition is based on management’s best estimate using the information currently available and may be revised by the Company as additional information is received and finalized.

and finalized.
Fair value of 14,374,829 common shares at $0.80 per share $
11,499,863
Fair value of 3,260,870 share purchase warrants 1,810,000
Total consideration 13,309,863
Allocated to the fair value of BITE’s net assets as follows:
Cash 899,508
Accounts receivable 49,407
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (466,192)
Loan payable (32,658)
Net identifiable assets acquired 450,065
Finders’ fees paid in shares 2,000,000
Transaction and Listing Expense $
14,859,798

During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company also issued the following shares and warrants:

  • On September 20, 2021, a reverse acquisition transaction was completed whereby the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding common shares of BBI and issued 14,375,000 common shares of the Company to the shareholders of BBI in exchange for 190,000 former BBI shares, issued 341,975 common shares and 170,988 warrants of the Company to a BBI’s debt holder to settle debt of $273,580, and issued 12,500,000 warrants to the warrant holders of BBI in exchange for 12,500,000 former BBI warrants on substantially the same terms. At the reverse acquisition date, BITE’s shareholders held 14,374,829 common shares of the Company, which were valued at $11,499,863 as part of the consideration for acquisition. The Company also issued 2,500,000 common shares, valued at $2,000,000 for finder’s fee. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

  • During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate 272,406 common shares for total proceeds of $67,556 for the exercise of warrants. Fair value of $151,000 was reallocated from contributed surplus to share capital.

  • Blender Bite issued 12,500,000 warrants for proceeds of $200,000 on September 20, 2021 which were exchanged for the Company’s warrants on substantially the same terms.

SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION

The table below sets out certain selected financial information regarding the operations of the Company for the period indicated. The selected financial information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and related notes.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

October 31, October 31, October 31,
2021 2020 2019
$ $ $
(Audited) (Audited) (Audited)
Total revenues 941,852 441,286 60,379
Net and comprehensive loss for the period (15,952,520) (118,909) (173,080)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share (0.95) (0.50) (2.08)
Total assets 4,462,670 230,549 75,790
Total long-term liabilities - - -
Cash dividends - - -

During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company achieved a public listing through the reverse takeover transaction described above and in the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Company has significantly increased revenues compared to previous years due to establishing distribution agreements for supplying products to key retailers such as Loblaws and Costco.

During the years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company focused on growing its Canadian customer base. As noted above and described in the financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2020, the Company secured capital funds via two promissory notes that allowed the Company to grow its sales from $60,379 to $441,286 year-over-year. All of the Company’s liabilities were current.

SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION

For the quarter ended: October 31,
2021
$
July 31,
2021
$
April 30,
2021
$
January 31,
2021
$
Revenue 552,004 183,414 150,098 56,336
Net and comprehensive loss (15,530,116) (222,494) (92,684) (107,226)
Loss per share from operations (0.64) (1.17) (0.39) (0.45)
For the quarter ended: October 31,
2020
$
July 31,
2020
$
April 30,
2020
$
January 31,
2020
$
Revenue (13,284) 291,877 133,055 29,638
Net and comprehensive loss (138,150) 45,583 (342) (26,000)
Loss per share from operations (0.58) 0.24 (0.00) (0.11)

The Company’s quarterly revenues and income/loss for the period are subject to seasonal volatility. The Company anticipates that its second and third quarters of each fiscal year will be stronger revenue months as the Company anticipates selling more smoothies in the spring and summer compared to winter months.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2021:

During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company recorded a net and comprehensive loss of $15,952,520 as compared to a net and comprehensive loss of $118,909 for the comparable year ended October 31, 2020. The net loss for the year ended October 31, 2021 includes $14,867,747 of non-cash expenditures.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Total revenues have increased to $941,852 for the year as compared to $441,286 for the comparable year ended October 31, 2020, an increase of $500,566 or 113%. The increase was attributed to the Company being able to increase its Canadian distribution channels during the year and increasing the number of stores selling its products, including key retailers noted per the “Description of Business” section above. The Company increased its gross margin to $132,132 in the current year compared to a gross margin of $22,109 in the comparative year. The Company expects its gross margin percentage to increase as it grows its distribution channels and scales its production to meet customer demand.

Total expenses for the year amounted to $16,084,652 as compared to $141,018 for the comparable period, an increase of $15,943,634, which includes non-cash expenditures of $7,949 for depreciation and $14,859,798 in transaction and listing expenses. The increase in overall expenditures can be attributed to the following:

  • Advertising and promotion expenses have increased to $344,991 from $19,502 as the Company has engaged third party consultants to develop and refine investor relations and digital marketing services.

  • Consulting fees have increased to $126,221 from $NIL as the Company has engaged consultants for professional services, research and advisory services, communications, and corporate development.

  • Management fees have increased to $164,622 from $63,876 as the Company executed contracts with management for CEO, corporate communications, and sales and marketing services. See related party section for additional details.

  • Professional fees have increased to $329,739 from $26,190 which can be attributed to the fees paid to third party consultants for professional services, audit fees, and legal fees. A significant portion of the professional fees incurred are related to the reverse takeover transaction between BITE and Blender Bites. Also included in professional fees were fees paid to companies controlled or connected to officers of the Company. See related party section for details.

  • Transaction and listing expenses have increased to $14,859,798 from $NIL pursuant to the reverse takeover transaction completed on September 20, 2021.

For the three months ended October 31, 2021:

During the three months ended October 31, 2021, the Company recorded a net and comprehensive loss of $15,530,116 as compared to a net and comprehensive loss of $138,150 for the comparable three months ended October 31, 2020. The net loss for the three months ended October 31, 2021 includes $14,861,296 of non-cash expenditures.

Total revenues have increased to $552,004 for the three months as compared to ($13,284) for the comparable three months ended October 31, 2020, an increase of $565,291. The increase was attributed to the Company being able to increase its Canadian distribution channels during the three months and increasing the number of stores selling its products, including key retailers noted per the “Description of Business” section above. The Company increased its gross margin to $102,514 in the current three months compared to a gross margin of $1,193 in the comparative three months. The Company expects its gross margin percentage to increase as it grows its distribution channels and scales its production to meet customer demand.

Total expenses for the three months amounted to $15,612,641 as compared to $64,264 for the comparable period, an increase of $15,548,377, which includes non-cash expenditures of $1,498 for depreciation and $14,859,798 in transaction and listing expenses. The increase in overall expenditures can be attributed to the following:

  • Advertising and promotion expenses have increased to $270,285 from $3,197 as the Company has engaged third party consultants to develop and refine investor relations and digital marketing services.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

  • Consulting fees have increased to $126,221 from $NIL as the Company has engaged consultants for professional services, research and advisory services, communications, and corporate development.

  • Management fees have increased to $54,296 from $27,840 as the Company executed contracts with management for CEO, corporate communications, and sales and marketing services. See related party section for additional details.

  • Professional fees have increased to $253,265 from $22,821 which can be attributed to the fees paid to third party consultants for professional services, audit fees, and legal fees. A significant portion of the professional fees incurred are related to the reverse takeover transaction between BITE and Blender Bites. Also included in professional fees were fees paid to companies controlled or connected to officers of the Company. See related party section for details.

  • Transaction and listing expenses have increased to $14,859,798 from $NIL pursuant to the reverse takeover transaction completed on September 20, 2021.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As at October 31, 2021, the Company had cash of $2,587,871 and a working capital of $3,583,347 compared to a cash balance of $205,868 and a working capital deficiency of $109,343 as at October 31, 2020. The increase in working capital was primarily achieved through cash acquired from the reverse takeover transaction and the completion of a concurrent financing for gross proceeds of $3,884,500.

The Company believes that the current capital resources are sufficient to satisfy its current liabilities and pay overhead expenses for the next twelve months and will need to seek additional financing to fund its operations and pursue future expansions. The Company will continue to monitor the current economic and financial market conditions and evaluate their impact on the Company’s liquidity and future prospects. As the Company is currently not able to generate sufficient cash from its operations to fund its operations, the Company will have to rely on issuing shares for cash or to settle debt, loans, and related party loans to fund ongoing operations and investments.

This MD&A has been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern, meaning it will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations. Different bases of measurement may be appropriate if the Company was not expected to continue operations for the foreseeable future. As at October 31, 2021, the Company has accumulated losses of $16,297,713 since inception and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business, all of which are material uncertainties that cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to attain profitable operations to generate funds and/or its ability to raise equity capital or borrowings sufficient to meet its current and future obligations.

Although the Company has been successful in the past in raising funds to continue operations and management is intending to secure additional financing as may be required, there is no assurance it will be able to do so in the future.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern. In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares periodic budgets that are updated as necessary. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it to effectively support the Company’s objectives. In order to pay for general administrative costs, the Company will raise additional amounts as needed.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

The Company reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. The Company considers shareholders’ equity and working capital as components of its capital base. The Company may access capital through the issuance of shares or the disposition of assets. Management historically funds the Company’s expenditures by issuing share capital rather than using capital sources that require fixed repayments of principal and/or interest. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements and does not have exposure to asset-backed commercial paper or similar products. The Company believes it will be able to raise additional equity capital as required, but recognizes the uncertainty attached thereto.

There were no changes to the Company’s approach to capital management during the year ended October 31, 2021.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements.

PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS

None to report.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related party transactions not otherwise described in these financial statements are shown below.

The remuneration of the Company’s directors and other members of key management, individuals who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, for the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

For the year ended For the year ended
October 31,
2021 2020
Management
Management fees and salaries 131,000 58,200
131,000 58,200

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at October 31, 2021 includes $76,033 (2020 - $87,500) owing to the CEO of the Company and $41,035 (2020 - $nil) owing to a director, and a company controlled by the CFO of the Company.

Amounts due to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

The Company entered into employment agreement with the CEO of the Company effective September 20, 2021 and will continue indefinitely until it is terminated. The base salary is $240,000 on an annual basis. The CEO is entitled to performance bonuses based meeting certain gross revenue thresholds. In the case of termination without cause or change of control, the CEO is entitled to an amount equal to two times of the sum of the annual base salary and bonus in lieu of notice.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are disclosed in Note 4of the consolidated financial statements.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and promissory notes approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

a) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The maximum credit risk the Company is exposed to is 100% of cash and its receivables. The Company’s cash is held at a large Canadian financial institution. At October 31, 2021, $340,515 of accounts receivable were with two customers of the Company, which were subsequently collected. The remaining accounts receivable primarily consist of refundable government goods and services tax.

b) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company's objective to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity available to meet its liabilities when due. The accounts payable and accrued liabilities are typically due in 30 days, which are settled using cash. As at October 31, 2021, the Company has a working capital of $3,583,347.

Management is considering different alternatives to secure adequate debt or equity financing to meet the Company’s short term and long-term cash requirement.

At present, the Company’s operations do not generate positive cash flow. The Company’s primary source of funding has been the issuance of equity securities. Despite previous success in acquiring financing, there is no guarantee of obtaining future financings.

c) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the Company’s operations, income or the value of the financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the returns. The Company is exposed to market risk as follows:

(i) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk due to the short-term to maturity of its financial instruments. The Company had no interest rate swap or financial contracts in place as at October 31, 2021. Interest rate risk is minimal as promissory notes have a fixed interest rate.

(ii) Price risk

The Company has limited exposure to price risk with respect to equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company’s profit or loss due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 22, 2021, the Company issued 209,890 common shares at a deemed price of $1.26 per share to service providers to settle $265,300 in debts owing.

On January 24, 2022, the Company issued 271,740 common shares pursuant to the exercise of 271,740 warrants at an exercise price of $0.25 for gross proceeds of $67,392.

On January 25, 2022, the Company granted 700,000 stock options to directors, officers and consultants of the Company at an exercise price of $1.25 expiring January 25, 2027. The options vest 25% immediately, and 25% after 6 months, 9 months and 12 months.

On January 28, 2022, the Company issued 2,716,724 common shares pursuant to the exercise of 2,716,724 warrants at an exercise price of $0.25 for gross proceeds of $673,748.

OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

As of October 31, 2021 and February 28, 2022, the Company has the following equity outstanding:

October 31, 2021 February 28, 2022
Common shares 36,768,391 39,966,710
Warrants 18,087,264 15,098,800
Stock options - 700,000
Fullydiluted shares 54,855,655 55,765,510

BOARD APPROVAL

The board of directors of the Company approved this MD&A on February 28, 2022.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Please refer to the Company’s Listing Statement dated September 20, 2021 that is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com for additional information on the identification and consideration of risks and uncertainties applicable to the Company.

The Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect its financial condition and performance. As the Company grows and enters into new markets, these risks can increase. These risk factors are not a definitive list of all risk factors associated with the Company or in connection with the Company’s operations.

The Company has no history of profitable operations and a limited operating history. The Company’s present business is at an early stage of development. As such, many risks common to such early-stage enterprises, including cash shortages and limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources, and access to capital, exist.

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Blender Bites Limited (formerly: Balsam Technologies Corp.) Management’s Discussion & Analysis For the year ended October 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Certain risks and assumptions include, among others:

  • the Company’s limited operating history;

  • uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern;

  • substantial fluctuation of losses due to numerous external risk factors out of the Company’s control that cause the Company to incur significant losses in the future;

  • uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to raise additional funding to support operations;

  • ability to generate product revenue to maintain its operations without additional funding;

  • the duration of COVID-19 and the extent of its economic and social impact;

  • regulatory approval as well as with health and data protection laws and risks;

  • compliance with environmental, food safety, and consumer health and safety laws and regulations;

  • uncertainty surrounding the Company’s reputation and its brand recognition;

  • the Company’s ability to adequately protect its intellectual property and trade secrets;

  • inaccurate information posted on social media platforms;

  • risks related to product recalls and insurance coverage;

  • risks related to various tax matters;

  • the Company’s reliance on the capabilities and experience of the Company’s key executives and the resulting loss of any of these individuals;

  • liquidity of the Company’s securities;

  • risks related to additional issuances and dilution of the Company’s securities;

  • risks related to the Company’s capital structure;

  • the costs associated with maintain public listings; and

  • other factors beyond the Company’s control.

There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in executing its business plan and generating a return on shareholders’ investments. The likelihood of success must be considered in relation to its early stage of operations and industry. There are a number of risk factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those described herein. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about or that it currently deems immaterial, could also adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations.

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