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ECC Ventures 6 Corp. Management Reports 2022

Apr 26, 2022

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Dated: April 26, 2022

MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

This management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") reports on the operating results and financial condition of ECC Ventures 6 Corp. (the "Company" or "ECC6") for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and is prepared as at April 26, 2022. Throughout this MD&A, unless otherwise specified, "ECC6", "Company", "we", "us" and "our" refer to ECC Ventures 6 Corp. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements as at and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Other information contained in these documents has also been prepared by management and is consistent with the data contained in the Financial Statements. All dollar amounts referred to in this MD&A are expressed in Canadian dollars except where indicated otherwise.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This MD&A includes "forward‐looking statements", within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which are based on the opinions and estimates of management and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith, and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions, or other future performance suggested herein.

Forward‐looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements include but are not limited to statements concerning:

  • The Company's ability to identify, successful negotiate and/or finance an acquisition of a new business opportunity
  • The Company's success at completing future financings
  • The Company's strategies and objectives
  • General business and economic conditions
  • The Company's ability to meet its financial obligations as they become due
  • The positive cash flows and financial viability of new business opportunities
  • The Company's ability to manage growth with respect to a new business opportunity
  • The Company's tax position, anticipated tax refunds and the tax rates applicable to the Company

Readers are cautioned that the preceding list of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors are not exhaustive. Events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by these forward looking statements. Due to the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions inherent in forward‐looking statements, investors in securities of the Company should not place undue reliance on these forward‐looking statements.

CORPORATE OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

ECC6 was incorporated on August 11, 2021 under the laws of British Columbia and is classified as a Capital Pool Company ("CPC") as defined in the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V" or "Exchange") Policy 2.4. The Company's head office is located at 1600 – 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C3, and the records and registered office is located at 2200 HSBC Building 885 West Georgia Street, British Columbia, V6C 3E8.

Since incorporation on August 11, 2021, the Company has had no active business operations. As a CPC, the Company's business objective is to identify and evaluate assets or businesses with a view to potential acquisition or participation by completing a Qualifying Transaction ("QT"), as defined in Exchange Policy 2.4 subject, in certain cases, to shareholder approval and acceptance by the TSX-V. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $93,702 as at December 31, 2021. The Company currently has sufficient liquidity to meet its operational requirements for the next fiscal year. However, the Company's continued operations are dependent upon its ability to identify, evaluate and successfully negotiate an agreement to acquire an interest in a sustainable/viable business operation. There is no assurance that the Company will identify a business or asset that warrants acquisition or participation, and/or will be able to obtain the financing necessary to support a new business acquisition. All the preceding indicates the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Financial Statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the Financial Statements.

The Company completed its IPO on December 17, 2021 (the "Offering"), issuing 2,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.10 per common share for gross proceeds of $200,000 pursuant to the final prospectus dated November 8, 2021. Following closing of the Offering, a total of 5,650,000 common shares are issued and outstanding, of which 2,000,000 are currently held in escrow pursuant to the policies of the TSX-V. The net proceeds of the Offering, together with the proceeds from prior sales of common shares will be used by the Company to identify and evaluate assets or businesses for acquisition with a view to completing a QT under the TSX-V's capital pool company program. In connection with the Offering, the Company granted to the agent, options to acquire up to an aggregate of 200,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per common share until December 17, 2026, and paid a cash commission of $20,000, and a corporate finance fee of $12,000 plus applicable taxes.

SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION1

For the period from incorporation on August11, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Comprehensive loss:
(i) total for the period ($93,702)
(ii) per share2 ($0.06)
Total assets $388,497
Total current liabilities $35,930
Total long-term financial liabilities $nil

1Audited financial information prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

2The weighted average number of common shares outstanding used for the calculation of loss per share, excludes the 2,000,000 common shares held in escrow (see Share Capital section for further details of the escrow terms).

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS1

For the three months ended For the period from
December 31, 2021 incorporation on August 11,
2021 to Sept 30, 2021
Revenue - -
Loss for the period $(63,813) $(29,889)
Basic/diluted loss per share
(0.06) (0.01)

1 Unaudited financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS

2 The weighted average number of common shares outstanding used for the calculation of loss per share excludes 2,000,000 common shares held in escrow (see Share Capital section for further details of the escrow terms).

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCORPORATION ON AUGUST 11, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021

Administration and bank charges for the three months ended December 31, 2021 were $489, and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $513. These charges were incurred for the maintenance of the Company's bank account and administrative costs.

Filing fees for the three months ended December 31, 2021 were $11,531, and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $20,616. These fees include expenses associated with the Company's prospectus and IPO.

Professional fees for the three months ended December 31, 2021 were $1,416, and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $22,196. These fees were for audit and legal services.

Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $50,377, and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 was $50,377 and was a noncash expense to value stock options granted by the Company.

Loss and comprehensive loss for the period

As a result of the activities discussed above, the Company experienced a loss and comprehensive loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 of $24,889, and for the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 a loss and comprehensive loss of $93,702.

SHARE CAPITAL

Authorized

Unlimited number of common and preferred shares without par value.

Issued and outstanding

As at December 31, 2021 and as at the date of this MD&A the Company has 5,650,000 common shares issued and outstanding.

On August 27, 2021, the Company completed a private placement financing and issued 2,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.05 per share for total proceeds of $100,000.

On August 27, 2021, the Company completed a private placement financing and issued 1,650,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per share for total proceeds of $165,000.

On December 17, 2021, the Company completed an IPO of 2,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $200,000. The Company paid a cash commission of $20,000, a corporate finance fee of $12,000, $7,500 in legal fees and $7,946 in agent's expenses and granted to the agent options to acquire 200,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per common share until June 15, 2026, with a fair value of $14,856. In addition, the Company incurred other share issuance costs of $22,162.

Stock options

On August 25, 2021, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the "Stock Option Plan") whereby it can grant incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees, and technical consultants of the Company. The maximum numbers of shares that may be reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plan is limited to 10% of the issued common shares of the Company at any time. The vesting period for all options is at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The exercise price will be set by the Board of Directors at the time of grant and cannot be less than the discounted market price of the Company's common shares.

The Stock Option Plan provides that the number of common shares that may be reserved for the issuance to any one individual upon exercise of all stock options held by such an individual may not exceed 5% of the issued common shares, if the individual is a director or officer, or 2% of the issued common shares, if the individual is a consultant or engaged in providing investor relations services, on a yearly basis. All options granted under the Stock Option Plan will expire not later than the date that is ten years from the date that such options are granted. Options terminate earlier as follows: (i) immediately in the event of dismissal with cause; (ii) 90 days from date of termination other than for cause; or (iii) one year from the date of death or disability. Options granted under the Stock Option Plan are not transferable or assignable other than by will or other testamentary instrument or pursuant to the laws of succession. All common shares acquired on exercise of stock options granted to directors and officers prior to the completion of a QT must be deposited in escrow until the final exchange bulletin relating to a QT is issued.

In the current period, the Company granted stock options to directors of the Company to acquire up to an aggregate of 565,000 common shares. Each option is exercisable to acquire one common share at a price of $0.10 any time prior to December 17, 2031. This resulted in share-based compensation expense using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model of $50,377. This amount was also recorded as reserves on the statement of financial position. The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted during the year was $0.10 per option. The risk-free interest rate was 0.98%, with an expected life of 10 years, and an annualized volatility of 100%.

Number ofOptions Weighted Average ExercisePrice
Balance, August 11, 2021 - $-
Granted 565,000 0.10
Balance, December31, 2021, and the date of this
MD&A 565,000 $0.10

A summary of the Company's stock option activity is as follows:

As at December 31, 2021, and the date of this MD&A, outstanding options were as follows:

Number of options Remaining
Grant Date Outstanding andExercisable ExercisePrice Expirydate contractuallife (years)
December
December 17, 2021 565,000 $0.10 17, 2031 9.96
Fully vested and exercisable,
December31, 2021, and the date of
this MD&A 565,000 $0.10

Agent options

As part of the IPO on December 17, 2021, the Company granted to the agent options to acquire 200,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per common share until December 17, 2026. This resulted in sharebased compensation expense using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model of $14,856. This amount was recorded as part of the share issuance costs and netted against reserves on the statement of financial position. The weighted average fair value of these agent's options granted to the agent was $0.10 per option. The risk-free interest rate was 0.98%, with an expected life of 5 years, and an annualized volatility of 100%.

A summary of the Company's agent option activity is as follows:

Number ofOptions Weighted averageExercise Price
Balance, as at August 11, 2021 - $-
Granted 200,000 0.10
Balance, December31, 2021, and the date of this
MD&A 200,000 $0.10

As at December 31, 2021, and the date of this MD&A, outstanding agent options were as follows:

Number of optionsOutstanding and Exercise Expiry Remainingcontractual life
Grant Date Exercisable Price date (years)
December 17,
December17, 2021 200,000 $0.10 2026 4.96
Fully vested and exercisable,
December31, 2021, and the
date of this MD&A 200,000 $0.10

Escrowed shares

Upon completion of the Company's IPO the 2,000,000 common shares issued at $0.05 per share are being held in escrow pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange. Twenty five percent of the escrowed common shares will be released from escrow on the issuance of the Final Exchange Bulletin (as defined in the policies of the Exchange) (the "Initial Release") relating to the completion of a QT, and an additional twenty five percent will be released on each of the dates which are six, twelve and eighteen months following the Initial Release.

All common shares acquired on exercise of stock options granted to directors and officers of the Company prior to completion of the QT, must also be deposited in escrow until the Final Exchange Bulletin is issued.

All common shares acquired in the secondary market prior to completion of a QT by a Control Person (as defined in the policies of the Exchange), are required to be deposited in escrow. Subject to certain permitted exemptions, all securities of the Company held by principals of the resulting issuer will also be subject to escrow.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company defines capital as consisting of shareholder's equity (comprised of issued share capital, share-based payment reserve, and deficit). Management's objective is to provide investment management services to shareholders which includes investing in marketable securities for the purpose of returns in the form of investment income and capital appreciation, as well as the ability to meet its ongoing operational obligations as they become due.

The Company manages its capital structure to maximize its financial flexibility making adjustments to it in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets and business opportunities. The Company does not presently utilize any quantitative measures to monitor its capital, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management to sustain the future development of the business. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. As at December 31, 2021 the Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements or debt covenants.

A summary of the Company's cash flows during the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021 is as follows:

For the period fromincorporation onAugust 11, 2021toDecember31, 2021
Cash flows used in operating activities $(9,718)
Cash flows provided by financing activity 395,892
Increasein cash for the period 386,174
Cash, beginning of the period -
Cash, end of the period $386,174

Cash flows used in operating activities were $9,178 during the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The cash was used to pay for administrative expenditures.

Cash flow provided by financing activity was $395,892 during the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021. During the period, $395,892 was provided through the issuance of common shares.

As a result of the above activities, at December 31, 2021, the Company has $386,174 of cash to settle current liabilities of $35,930. As such, management feels the Company has sufficient cash to fund corporate overhead costs and the repayment of the Company's debt obligations for the next year.

However, the Company likely has insufficient funds from which to finance any identified business acquisition and as such will require additional financing to accomplish the Company's long-term strategic objectives. Future funding may be obtained by means of issuing share capital and/or debt financing. There can be no certainty of the Company's ability to raise additional financing through these means. If the Company is unable to continue to finance itself through these means, it is possible that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern.

The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations for its next fiscal year. The accompanying interim financial statements do not reflect adjustments that may be necessary if the going concern assumption were not appropriate. If the going concern basis were not appropriate, adjustments may be necessary to the carrying amounts and/or classification of assets and/or liabilities and the reported expenses in these financial statements. Such adjustments could be material.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.

As of December 31, 2021, $Nil was due to related parties.

The Company has identified its directors and certain senior officers as its key management personnel and the compensation costs for key management personnel and companies related to them are recorded at their exchange amounts as agreed upon by transacting parties.

During the period from incorporation on August 11, 2021 to December 31, 2021, $50,377 was recorded as share-based compensation expense related to stock options granted to directors and officers of the Company. There were no other related party transactions during the period ended December 31, 2021.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Strategic Risk

At present, the Company has very limited sources of funding from which to repay its existing obligations and fund on-going operating costs. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate additional financing, management might be required to curtail the Company's operations. If future financing is unavailable, the Company may not be able to meet its ongoing obligations, in which case its ability to continue as a going concern may be adversely affected.

There is also no guarantee that the Company will be able to complete the acquisition of or participation in a new business opportunity. If an acquisition of or the participation in corporations, properties, assets or businesses is identified, the Company may find that even if the terms of an acquisition or participation are economic, it may not be able to finance such acquisition or participation and additional funds will be required to enable the Company to pursue such an initiative. There is no guarantee that additional financing will be available or that it will be available on terms acceptable to management of the Company. The Company will be competing with other companies, many of which will have far greater resources and experience than the Company. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in raising the funds required for an acquisition.

Lack of Dividend Policy

The Company does not presently intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future, as any earnings are expected to be retained for use in developing and expanding its business. However, the actual amount of dividends received from the Company will remain subject to the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and will depend on results of operations, cash requirements and future prospects of the Company and other factors.

Possible Dilution to Present and Prospective Shareholders

The Company's plan of operation, in part, contemplates the accomplishment of business negotiations by the issuance of cash, securities of the Company, or a combination of the two, and possibly, incurring debt. Any transaction involving the issuance of previously authorized but unissued common shares would result in dilution, possibly substantial, to present and prospective holders of common shares.

Dependence of Key Personnel

The Company strongly depends on the business and technical expertise of its management and key personnel. There is little possibility that this dependence will decrease in the near term. As the Company's operations expand, additional general management resources will be required, especially since the Company encounters risks that are inherent in doing business in several countries.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows from a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices or prevailing conditions. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk and are disclosed as follows:

(i) Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company holds no financial instruments that are denominated in a currency other than Canadian dollars. As at December 31, 2021, the Company is not exposed to currency risk.

(ii)Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market risk. The Company's sensitivity to interest rates relative to its cash balances is currently immaterial. The Company also has no long-term debt with variable interest rates, so it has no negative exposure to changes in the market interest rate.

(iii) Price rate risk

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company's earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. Management closely monitors individual equity movements and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company. Given the Company's limited market exposure at this time it has assessed there to be a low level of price rate risk.

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 Company's credit risk is primarily attributable to its liquid financial assets including cash. The Company limits the exposure to credit risk by only investing its cash with highcredit quality financial institutions. Management believes that the credit risk related to its cash is negligible.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. At December 31, 2021, the Company has no sources of revenue but has a cash balance of $386,174 to settle current liabilities of $35,930. As such, management feels the Company has sufficient cash to fund corporate overhead costs and the repayment of the Company's debt obligations for the next year.

The Company likely has insufficient funds from which to finance any identified business acquisition and as such will require additional financing to accomplish the Company's long-term strategic objectives. Future funding may be obtained by means of issuing share capital and/or debt financing. There can be no certainty of the Company's ability to raise additional financing through these means. If the Company is

unable to continue to finance itself through these means, it is possible that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern.

Consequently, the Company is exposed to liquidity risk as at December 31, 2021.

Fair Value Measurements

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

  • Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
  • Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, and
  • Level 3 Inputs that are not based on observable market date.

As at December 31, 2021 the Company's financial instruments consist of cash, GST receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These financial instruments are classified as amortized cost. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values because of their short-term nature and/or the existence of market related interest rates on the instruments.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by management that may result in a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year included:

Income tax

Tax provisions are based on enacted or substantively enacted laws. Changes in those laws could affect amounts recognized in profit or loss both in the period of change, which would include any impact on cumulative provisions, and in future periods. Deferred tax assets (if any) are recognized only to the extent it is considered probable that those assets will be recoverable. This involves an assessment of when those deferred tax assets are likely to reverse and a judgment as to whether or not there will be sufficient taxable profits available to offset the tax assets when they do reverse. This requires assumptions regarding future profitability and is therefore inherently uncertain. To the extent assumptions regarding future

profitability change, there can be an increase or decrease in the amounts recognized in respect of deferred tax assets as well as the amounts recognized in profit or loss in the period in which the change occurs. Stock options

Determining the fair value of stock options requires estimates related to the choice of a pricing model, the estimation of stock price volatility, the expected forfeiture rate and the expected term of the underlying instruments. Any changes in the estimates or inputs utilized to determine fair value could have a significant impact on the Company's future operating results or on other components of shareholders' equity.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENT

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the statements are, but are not limited to, the following:

Going Concern

The Company's management has assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that the Company has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. The factors considered by management are disclosed in Note 1 of the Financial Statements.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT

The Company currently has no off-balance sheet arrangement.