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Fab-Form Industries Ltd. Management Reports 2021

Apr 27, 2021

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MD&A For the year ended 31 December 2020

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

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For the year ended 31 December 2020

Construction budgets in 2020 changed dramatically due to an increase in lumber prices of over 130%. Housing demand also increased at the end of the year as a result of low interest rates, suspended construction activities due to Covid-19 were resumed in 2021. These change will be very positive for our products:

  • Nudura ICF wall forms are now more cost effective than traditional plywood wall forms;

  • Fastfoot is dramaticaly less expensive than dimensional lumber footing forms;

  • Fast-Tube is slgnificantly less expensive than cardboard based column forms.

Demand for our proprietary products, especially Fastfoot® and Bracing increased by 31% and 10% respectively in 2020. Fastfoot increased due to contractors substituting the lower cost fabric over dimensional lumber. Our bracing increased due to builders switching to ICFs, discovering our cost effective bracing system. See section 1, for a detailed analysis of sales by product. This increase is very promision for 2021 given the quantitative easing induced by central banks, and the shift of housing demand to single family construction, both due to Covid-19.

Management believes strongly in the development of new products to grow the business. Section 8 details innovative eco-friendly products that are in the pipeline.

Lease agreements for premises leased in 2013 expire in July 2021. Management believes these will be renewed for a further five years. Accordingly, an addition to Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities of $463,240 is recognised on the balance sheet in accordance with IFRS 16.

As always, thank you, board members, shareholders, and progressive dealers and contractors for your continued support and commitment.

Sincerely

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Richard Fearn President and CEO 26 April 2021

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Don Russell Chief Financial Officer 26 April 2021

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

This discussion and analysis of the financial results of Fab-Form Industries Ltd. (“Fab-Form” or the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year 2020 and accompanying notes. The results reported herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Additional information relating to the Company can be found on the SEDAR (System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval) website at www.sedar.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some statements contained in this MD&A constitute “forward-looking statements” as is defined in applicable securities laws. These statements include, without limitation, the success of developing, manufacturing, and distributing new products and other similar statements concerning anticipated future events, conditions, or results that are not historical in nature, and reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations. These statements are not guaranteeing of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by several material factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such factors include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to product development; the ability of the Company to obtain additional financing; the Company’s limited operating history; the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations; potential defects in product performance; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; fluctuating prices of commodities; operating hazards and risks; competition; the uncertainty of capturing market share and other risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual future events, conditions, and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. These statements are made as of the Report Date and, except as required by law, the Company is under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking information.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Fab-Form is a company domiciled in Canada and incorporated under the Company Act of British Columbia. The address of the Company’s head office is Unit 19, 1610 Derwent Way, Delta BC V3M 6W1. The Company develops, manufactures, and distributes proprietary technology to form concrete footings, columns, foundations, and walls for building structures. The Company also exclusively distributes Helix® micro rebar into the BC market and Nudura® insulating concrete form into the Lower Mainland market. The Company has traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV” under the symbol FBF) since 2000.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

OPERATING RESULTS

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other operating income/(expenses)
Expenses
General and administration
Selling and marketing
Total expenses
Earnings from operations
Finance cost
Earnings before taxation
Income tax expense
Earnings
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
2,634,852
2,891,711
(256,859)
(8.88)
(1,794,776)
(2,003,877)
209,101
(10.43)
840,076
887,834
(47,758)
(5.38)
15,678
(10,280)
25,958
(252.51)
(381,529)
(255,918)
(125,611)
49.08
(173,086)
(170,921)
(2,165)
1.27
(554,615)
(426,839)
(127,776)
29.94
301,139
450,715
(149,576)
(33.19)
436
-
436
100.00
301,575
450,715
(149,140)
(33.09)
(81,426)
(104,178)
22,752
(21.84)
220,149
346,537
(126,388)
(36.47)
-
-
-
-
220,149
346,537
(126,388)
(36.47)
For the Quarter ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
574,278
554,701
19,577
3.53
(401,107)
(338,533)
(62,574)
18.48
173,171
216,168
(42,997)
(19.89)
(14,312)
(3,886)
(10,426)
268%
(161,773)
(69,295)
(92,479)
133.46
(36,028)
(48,711)
12,683
(26.04)
(197,801)
(118,006)
(79,796)
67.62
(38,942)
94,276
(133,218)
(141.31)
588
-
588
100.00
(38,354)
94,276
(132,630)
(140.68)
10,355
(8,300)
18,655
(224.76)
(27,999)
85,976
(113,975)
(132.57)
-
-
-
-
(27,999)
85,976
(113,975)
(132.57)

The Company made a net loss of $27,999 for the quarter ended compared to net profit of $85,978 in the previous year. Rebate income earned during the last quarter was reduced by $50,484 compared to 2019 and total administrative expenses increased due to payroll-related expenses. Other operating income during the year 2020 includes profit of $7,395 from sales of motor vehicles and unrealized exchange gains as compared to unrealized exchange losses in 2019.

Total sales for 2020 declined by 8.8% compared to 2019, primarily because of reduction or delaying projects due to economic conditions. (See section 1, for a detailed analysis of sales by product.

Earnings before income taxes and interest (EBIT) decreased by 33% compared to the year ended 31 Dec 2019. Net earnings for the year ended 31 Dec 2020 was $220,149 compared to $346,537 the previous year, a drop of 36.5%. Net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 13.8% at the year-end.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

1. Analysis of Revenue by Product

Bracing
Fastfoot

Fast-Pad
Fast-Tube
Helix
ICF accessories
Monopour
Nudura
**
Rentals
Sundry income
Used bracing & accessories
For theyear ended 31 December
2020
$
2019
$
Change
$
%
564,272
514,308
49,964
9.71
333,265
253,529
79,736
31.45
9,862
11,118
(1,257)
(11.30)
15,175
19,506
(4,331)
(22.20)
222,610
233,472
(10,862)
(4.65%)
116,521
138,718
(22,195)
(16.00)
44,243
62,450
(18,207)
(29.15)
1,232,010
1,554,414
(322,404)
(20.74)
75,656
83,166
(7,510)
(9.03)
-
3,490
(3,490)
(100.00)
21,238
17,540
3,698
21.08
2,634,852
2,891,711
(256,859)
(8.88)
For theQuarter ended 31 December
2020
$
2020
$
2019
$
Change
$
%
564,272 122,616
110,611
12,005
10.9
59,294
61,423
(2,129)
(3.5)
2,466
7,596
(5,130)
(67.5)
2,835
1,685
1,150
68.2
47,578
26,694
20,884
78.2
30,596
37,803
(7,207)
(19.1)
7,353
12,437
(5,084)
(40.9)
281,445
272,725
8,720
3.2
18,865
16,536
2,329
14.1
-
1,965
(1,965)
(100.0)
1,230
5,226
(3,996)
(76.5)
333,265
9,862
15,175
222,610
116,521
44,243
1,232,010
75,656
-
21,238
2,634,852 574,278
554,701
19,577
3.5

The drop in annual sales of $256,859 can be attributed substantially to the decrease in Nudura sales of $322,404 (21%). Proprietary product sales increased during the year by $127,810 over 2019.

The fourth quarter sales in 2020, including Nudura, were similar to the corresponding quarter in 2019.

*Bracing Sales 2020 ($) 2019 ($)
Q1 63,602 71,262
Q2 156,350 173,545
Q3 221,704 158,890
Q4 122,616 110,611
Total 564,272 514,308
**Fastfoot sales 2020 ($) 2019 ($)
Q1 56,643 25,176
Q2 100,887 91,212
Q3 116,441 75,718
Q4 59,294 61,423
Total 333,265 253,529
*Nudura Sales 2020 ($) 2019 ($)
Q1 146,640 192,328
Q2 421,843 571,197
Q3 382,082 518,164
Q4 281,445 272,725
Total 1,232,010 1,554,414

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Yearly Sales of Fab-Form Products

2020
$
2019
$
2018
$
2017
$
2016
$
Bracing 564,272 514,308 377,299 293,116 313,745
Fastfoot 333,265 253,529 257,012 235,780 163,812
Fast-pad 9,862 11,118 5,760 12,734 11,325
Fast-Tube 15,175 19,506 11,572 12,647 14,072
Monopour 44,243 62,450 41,615 67,384 40,915

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Over the last five years, sales of Fab-Form products have increased significantly as shown in the table above. It is anticipated that this trend will continue as the construction industry becomes more eco-conscious.

2. Analysis of cost of sales

Total direct product COGS
Indirect product COGS
Waste disposal
Packing materials
Depreciation production equipment and tools
Warehouse lease rental
Variable overhead
Total indirect product COGS
For theyear ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
1,731,117
1,944,399
(213,282)
(10.97)
933
251
682
271.71
2,818
1,694
1,124
66.41
7,350
9,632
(2,282)
(23.69)
37,694
37,820
(126)
(0.33)
14,864
10,081
4,783
47.45
63,659
59,478
4,181
7.03
1,794,776
2,003,877
(209,101)
(10.43)
For thequarter ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
386,277
321,141
65,136
20.28
313
224
89
39.73
439
86
353
410.47
387
3,902
(3,515)
(90.08)
9,144
9,461
(317)
(3.35)
4,547
3,718
829
22,29
14,830
17,391
(2,561)
(14.72)
401,107
338,533
62,574
18.48

Cost of sales for the year ended 31 Dec 2020 decreased by 10.43% compared to the year ended 31 Dec 2019, due to the drop in sales.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

3. Analysis of Administration Expenses

Amortization & depreciation
Office rental amortisation
Patent & TM maintenance fees
Professional Fees
Pubco expenses
General expenses
Wages and benefits
Telecommunications & computers
Credit Card Processing fees
Provision/(reversal) for expected credit losses
Total administrative expenses
For theyear ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
2,164
3,544
(1,380)
(38.94)
21,409
21,022
387
1.84
285
665
(380)
(57.14)
30,330
26,667
3,663
13.74
23,504
28,487
(4,983)
(17.49)
20,443
13,729
6,714
48.90
224,343
110,079
114,264
103.80
19,771
21,332
(1,561)
(7.32)
24,894
26,375
(1,481)
(5.62)
14,387
4,018
10,369
258.06
381,529
255,918
125,611
49.08
For thequarter ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
577
1,035
(458)
(44.25)
5,395
5,239
156
2.98
71
71
-
-
8,662
5,782
2,880
49.81
13,348
17,608
(4,260)
(24.19)
5,931
4,838
1,093
22.59
121,640
22,577
99,063
438.78
4,952
4,823
129
2.67
5,306
7,074
(1,768)
(25.00)
(4,109)
248
4,357
1,757
161,773
69,295
92,478
133.46

Administration expenses increased by 49% during the year compared to 2019. The increase was due to recruitment of additional staff to finance and administration department and additional compensation to Chief Executive Officer.

4. Analysis of Selling and Marketing Expenses

Bracing
Fastfoot
Fast-Pad
Fast-Tube
Helix
Monopour
Nudura
Other
Total selling & marketing
For theyear ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
57,764
48,585
9,179
18.89
37,820
20,088
17,732
88,27
5,453
-
5,453
100.00
7,440
9,946
(2,506)
(25.20)
1,094
1,215
(121)
(9.96)
2,599
4,268
(1,669)
(39,10)
60,916
85,519
(24,603)
(28.77)
-
1,300
(1,300)
(100.00)
173,086
170,921
2,165
1.26%
For thequarter ended 31 December
2020
2019
Change
%
$
$
$
8,679
14,834
(6,155)
(41,49)
7,776
5,974
1,802
30.16
-
-
-
100.00
482
4,515
(4,033)
(89.32)
419
135
284
210.37
702
1,298
(596)
(45,92)
17,970
21,955
(3,985)
(18.14)
-
-
-
-
36,028
48,711
(12,683)
(26.04)

The marketing budget was shifted from Nudura to Fastfoot and Bracing products to improve the marketing effectiveness. Vancouver ICF website was made mobile friendly as well as an improved menu to highlight the ICF-related content, especially installation and training.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

5. Liquidity, Cash Flow Position and Going Concern

The Company generated $518,606p from operating activities in 2020 compared to $515,759 in 2019. There were no material cashflows from investing activities during the year and cash outflow from financing activities remained flat over 2019.

Cash and cash equivalents at year end increased by $421,499. Total cash and cash equivalents at the year end was $1,299,653 compared to $878,154 at the end of 2019. The Company is debt-free and has financial liquidity and flexibility.

The financial statements have been prepared based on accounting policies applicable to a going concern. This basis presumes that funds will be available to finance future operations and that the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations, and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of business of the Company.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

6. Performance of Shares on TSXV Exchange

There was continued investor interest in the shares of the Company during the year, as shown by the table below:

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Share price over the last five years

Highestprice during theyear
$0.55 $0.55 $0.99 $0.69 $0.42

Lowestprice during theyear
$0.155 $0.27 $0.33 $0.215 $0.06

Last traded Price
$0.39 $0.40 $0.37 $0.61 $0.20
Market capitalisation as of 31 December $3,440,601 $3,528,822 $3,264,160 $5,381,454 $1,764,411
Net assets as of 31 December $1,809,147 $1,588,998 $1,242,461 $558,692 $340,170
**Net assetsper share *** $0.21 $0.18 $0.14 $0.068 $0.042
Number of transactions 145 151 192 208 111
Number of shares traded 1,127,302 1,120,311 1,411,106 2,712,699 2,196,607
  • adjusted for private placement in 2018.

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Net asset attributable to common shareholders of the company has increased by 13.8% compared to corresponding net assets in 2019.

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

7. Corporate Social Responsibilities

Federal and provincial governments introduced several programs, grants, and subsidies to support those who have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. The construction industry was impacted by lower housing starts. Despite the challenges, management made the decision to not seek any form of financial assistance from the government. It was Fab-Form’s contribution to those in society suffering from the pandemic.

Fastfoot was designed to reduce lumber usage, protect against ground water penetration into the concrete, and prevents cement contamination of the ground water. Builders and developers use our products to enact positive change to the environment.

8. Introduction of Eco-friendly Products

The technical team is currently developing a new product called “Fab-Slab”. The management expects to release this product at the end of 2021 or 2022 assuming all testing and development activities have been successfully concluded.

Management is currently improving the Fast-Tube fabric so that stretching and twisting is minimized. Management believes Fast-Tube is the future of forming concrete columns around the world.

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BUILDING GREEN from the ground up

Additional financial information on the Company can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Approved

“Board of Directors”

26 April 2021

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FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD.

FURTHER INFORMATION

FAB-FORM INDUSTRIES LTD., headquartered in Delta BC, is a manufacturer and distributor of green and cost-effective concrete forming products for the building industry. Its common shares trade on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol “FBF”.

For additional information, please contact:

Joey Fearn Chief Operating Officer [email protected]

Rick Fearn

President, CEO [email protected]

Don Russell Chief Financial Officer [email protected]

Vishwanath Kumar

Corporate Secretary [email protected]

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INDUSTRIES LTD.

Unit 19, 1610 Derwent Way Delta, BC V3W 6W1, Canada (604)596-3278

Shareholders and interested investors should visit:

www.fab-form.com/investor/overview.php www.vancouvericf.com www.steelfiberswest.com

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