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Nov 1, 2022
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The BC Bud Corporation (Formerly Entheos Capital Corp.)
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the six months ended August 31, 2022
1500 – 409 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
Forward-Looking Information
The following is management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), prepared as of October 30, 2022. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the The BC Bud Corporation's (the "Company", "BCBC") unaudited condensed interim financial statements and the accompanying notes for the six months ended August 31, 2022, all as prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
This report includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical facts that address such matters as future events or developments that the Company expects, are forward looking statements and, as such, are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors of which are beyond the reasonable control of the Company. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "expects", "does not expect", "plans", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", "believes", "intends", "estimated", "projects", "potential", "scheduled", forecast", "budget", and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur and similar words. Such statements give the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information. With respect to forwardlooking statements and information contained herein, we have made numerous assumptions including among other things anticipated costs and expenditures and the Company's ability to achieve its goals. Although management believes that the assumptions made, and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements or information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, for example, such matters as continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. Although we have attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause actual results, performances, achievements or events not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Any forwardlooking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and subject to change after that date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
Description of Business
BCBC is incorporated under the laws of Canada and is an early-stage company which is developing premium recreational cannabis products and brands in the cannabis industry through licensing, contract manufacturing and joint venture agreements with licensed producers under the Cannabis Act. BCBC is a not a licensed producer. Its active offerings in branded products will include The BC Bud Co flower
products, edibles under the brand 'Canna Beans' and "Canna Almonds", concentrates sold as 'Solventless Solutions', and 'Buds' beverages line and select lifestyle apparel.
BCBC is a house of brands that strategically aligns with licensed cannabis producers to contract manufacture a variety of cannabis products in different product categories. The manufacturers are licensed under the Cannabis Act, (together with the regulations made thereunder from time to time, the "Cannabis Act"). Through their strategic partnership agreements with licensed manufacturers, the Company will bring to market specialized flower, concentrates, edibles, beverages, and apparels.
Dried flower and pre roll sales began in Q1 2022 in British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan and have expanded into Yukon and Manitoba.
Infused pre rolls launch Q3 2022 in BC and Alberta.
Vape and concentrate sales began in Q2 2022 in Ontario and launch in Q3 2022 in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Edibles launch Q3 2022 in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Change of Auditor
The Company's former auditor, Smythe LLP, resigned effective August 5, 2022. Smythe has not expressed any modified opinion in its reports for the two most recently completed fiscal years of the Company, nor for the period from the most recently completed period for which Smythe issued an audit report in respect of the Company.
MNP LLP was appointed as the successor auditor effective September 23, 2022.
The resignation of Smythe and appointment of MNP as the auditor of the Company was considered and approved by the audit committee and the board of directors of the Company.
OTCQB Trading
The Company's common shares began trading on the OTCQB on October 3, 2022 and currently trades under the symbol "BCBCF".
OCS & BCLD Disruption
A cyberattack on August 5 on the Ontario Cannabis Stroke halted orders for approximately 2 weeks.
On August 15, 2022, employees at the B.C. General Employees' Union went on strike in British Columbia, disrupting cannabis orders through the pot distribution centre. The strike lasted about 15 days.
Reverse Takeover Transaction
On September 29, 2021, the Company completed a reverse transaction ("RTO") with The BC Bud Holdings Corp. ("BC Bud"). The shareholders of BC Bud received common shares of the Company on the basis of 2.1 common shares for each BC Bud share held immediately before the RTO. Upon completion of the RTO, the shareholders of BC Bud obtained control of the consolidated entity. Accordingly, BC Bud was identified as the acquirer for accounting purposes, and the consolidated entity is considered to be a continuation of BC Bud, with the net assets of Entheos Capital Corp. at the date of the RTO deemed to have been acquired by BC Bud (Note 9). The consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 28, 2022 include the results of operations of BC Bud from March 1, 2021 and of Entheos Capital Corp from September 29, 2021, the date of the RTO. The comparative figures are those of BC Bud.
All of the payment shares are subject to escrow pursuant to the policies of the CSE and will be released from escrow based on the passage of time, such that 10% of the securities were released on closing and the balance will be released in six equal tranches of 15% every six months thereafter.
In connection with the Transaction, Entheos Capital Corp. completed a non-brokered private placement of 4,000,000 subscription receipts at a price of $0.25 per subscription receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,000,000.
Immediately prior to closing the Transaction, each subscription receipt issued pursuant to the private placement was converted into one unit of the Company comprising one common share of the Company and one share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.50 per share until September 29, 2023, following the extension of the term of the Warrants approved by the Company. The Warrants are also subject to accelerated expiry provisions, whereby, if the closing price of the Company's common shares exceeds $0.75 per share for a period of ten consecutive trading days, at the Company's election, the 24-month period within which the Warrants are exercisable will be reduced and the holders of the Warrants will be entitled to exercise their Warrants for a period of 30 days commencing on the day the Company provides notice of same.
Summary of Quarterly Results
| August 31, | May 31, | February 28, | November 30, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Totalassets | $1,402,510 | $1,684,188 | $1,948,649 | $2,121,966 |
| Workingcapital | 1,191,645 | 1,371,156 | 1,710,250 | 2,018,597 |
| Shareholders'equity | 1,171,456 | 1,429,179 | 1,771,703 | 1,995,629 |
| Totalrevenue | 295,247 | 324,837 | - | 114 |
| Total gross margin | 37,679 | (209,303) | - | - |
| Operatingexpenses | 249,577 | 298,269 | 596,401 | 128,515 |
| Netlossandcomprehensiveloss | (214,227) | (506,160) | (410,013) | (2,356,242) |
| Basiclossper share | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.08) |
| Dilutedlosspershare | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.08) |
| August 31, | May 31, | February 28, | November 30, | |
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Totalassets | $338,694 | $78,768 | $420,531 | $1,041 |
| Workingcapital | 227,708 | 285,232 | 324,136 | (22,319) |
| Shareholders'equity | 216,738 | 276,765 | 308,306 | 1,041 |
| Totalrevenue | 37 | - | (35) | 569 |
The following is a summary of consolidated quarterly results of the Company for the eight most recently completed financial quarters ended August 31, 2022:
| Total gross margin | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operatingexpenses | 60,078 | 30,063 | 34,917 | 13,260 |
| Netlossandcomprehensiveloss | (60,027) | (31,541) | (36,072) | (12,710) |
| Basiclossper share | (0.01) | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
| Dilutedlosspershare | (0.01) | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
The BC Bud Corporation Management's Discussion and Analysis – August 31, 2022
For the three-month period ended August 31, 2022:
The Company had a net loss for the three-month period ended August 31, 2022 of $214,227 (2021 - $60,027 loss). The net increase of $154,200 in the net loss for the three-month period ended August 31, 2022 compared to the three-month period ended August 31, 2021 was impacted by the differences below:
- Gross margin of $37,679 (2021 $nil)
- Consulting fees of $96,500 (2021 $9,150) increased due to hiring of contract management.
- Regulatory and transfer agent fees of $32,904 (2021 $Nil) increased as the Company incurred costs to prepare to list on the OTCQB.
- Stock based compensation of $31,287 (2021 $Nil) increased due to the issuing of RSUs associated with the Reverse Takeover.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions.
Proposed Transactions
Other than the Transaction described above, there are no other proposed transactions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At August 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of $1,191,645, compared to $227,708 for the same period of 2021. This increase is due to $1 million in cash received in exchange for shares resulting from the Reverse Takeover. Additionally, there is $188,799 in inventory, compared to $485 inventory in 2021, which was due to preparing and selling product into the market.
All the current accounts payable and accrued liabilities are due and payable within 12 months.
The Company's working capital amounts are as follows:
| August31, | August31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Cash | $308,667$ | 155,211 |
| Accounts receivable | 432,373 | 7,325 |
| Prepaids | 9,665 | 99,408 |
| Advances | 408,413 | - |
| Inventory | 188,798 | 485 |
| Accounts payable | 59,878 | 34,721 |
| Notes payable (current portion) | 96,393 | - |
| $ | 1,191,645 | $227,708 |
|---|
Transactions with Related Parties
During the three months ended August 31, 2022, the Company recovered, paid or accrued the following amounts to directors, companies or limited partnerships controlled by directors, and/or companies with common directors:
| Name of Company | Directors/Officers | August 31, | August 31, |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Sutton Ventures | Brayden Sutton | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| (consulting fees) | |||
| Tricanna Industries Inc | Dayna Lange | 105,063 | - |
| (inventory purchase) | |||
| Red Fern Consulting | Samantha Shorter (former CFO) | - | 7,500 |
| (consulting fees) | |||
| Corey Larricq | Corey Larricq | - | 500 |
| (director's fees) | |||
| TJT Ventures | Joshua Taylor | 22,500 | - |
| (consulting fees) | |||
| Joshua Taylor | Joshua Taylor | - | 500 |
| (director's fees) | |||
| Emily Graham | Emily Graham | $22,500 | $- |
| (consulting fees) |
Capital Management
The Company manages its components of equity as capital. The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain a flexible capital structure, which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk.
The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, issue new debt, or acquire assets. In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares expenditure budgets that are updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management to sustain future development of the business.
There have been no changes to the Company's approach to capital management during the period ended August 31, 2022. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
Financial Instruments
Fair Value
The Company classifies its cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as fair value through profit or loss measured at level 1 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and subscription receipts are carried at amortized cost.
The carrying value of accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate its fair value due to the shortterm maturity of this financial instrument.
The Company's risk exposure and the impact on the Company's financial instruments are summarized below.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counter party to a financial instrument fails to meet its payment obligations. The Company is exposed to credit risk with respect to its cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash is remote as it maintains accounts with highly rated financial institutions.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash and highly liquid investments having maturity dates of three months or less, which are readily convertible into a known amount of cash at any time, and are subject to an insignificant risk to changes in their fair value. Cash and cash equivalents consist of $308,667 (August 31, 2021 - $155,211) of cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in satisfying financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipated investing and financing activities. As at August 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of $1,191,645 (August 31, 2022 – $227,708). All of the Company's current liabilities are due within 90 days of August 31, 2022, except the note payable, which is due January 2023.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and other price risk. The Company is not currently exposed to any significant interest rate or foreign currency risk. The Company is exposed to other price risk with respect to its investments, as they are carried at fair values based on quoted market prices.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of the condensed interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed interim financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.
Critical accounting judgements: Going concern
The assessment of whether the going concern assumption is appropriate requirements management to take into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, 12 months from the end of the reporting period. The Company is aware that material uncertainties exist related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical accounting estimates: Income taxes
Related assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated tax consequences between amounts included in the financial statements and their tax base using substantively enacted future income tax rates. Timing of future revenue streams and future capital spending changes can affect the timing of any temporary differences and, accordingly, affect the amount of the deferred tax asset or liability calculated at a point in time.
Management's Responsibility for Condensed Interim Financial Statements
The information provided in this report, including the condensed interim financial statements, is the responsibility of management. In the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements, estimates are sometimes necessary to make a determination of future values for certain assets or liabilities. Management believes such estimates have been based on careful judgements and have been properly reflected in the condensed interim financial statements.
Outstanding Share Data as of August 31, 2022
a) Authorized Share Capital:
unlimited number of common shares without par value unlimited number of preferred shares without par value
- b) Issued and Outstanding Shares: 44,843,482 common shares
- c) Outstanding incentive stock options:
| Number of Options | Exercise Price | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1,140,000 | $0.20 | December 14, 2026 |
d) Outstanding RSU's
| Vesting Date | Number of RSUs | Value per RSU |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2022 | 1,377,083 | $0.21 |
| March 31, 2023 | 366,666 | $0.21 |
| September 29, 2023 | 760,417 | $0.21 |
| March 31, 2024 | 366,667 | $0.21 |
| September 29, 2024366,667$0.21 |
|---|
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Officers and Directors
Brayden Sutton, CEO and Director Thomas Joshua Taylor, President and Director Emily Graham, CFO Dayna Lange, Director Justin Chorbajian, Director Brian Taylor, Director