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First Hydrogen Corp. — Management Reports 2021
Jul 30, 2021
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PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
The following discussion is management’s assessment and analysis of the results of operations and financial conditions of Pure Extraction Corp. (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) (the “Company”) and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited annual financial statements and related notes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2021. These audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reports Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Additional information relating to the Company is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
The effective date of this MD&A is July 29, 2021.
Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “suggest”, “indicate” and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Overview
Description of the Business
The Company is in the business of engineering, research & development, manufacturing and selling equipment.
The Company was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia on June 20, 2007. The Company is in the development stage and was classified as a Capital Pool Company as defined by Policy 2.4 (the “CPC Policy”) of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”).
On June 13, 2008, the Company was listed on the Exchange. The Company was required to complete a Qualifying Transaction (as defined) by June 13, 2010. The Company did not complete a Qualifying Transaction within the prescribed time frame and the Company’s listing transferred to NEX Board of the TSX.V on October 26, 2010. As a result, 1,333,333 common shares that were subscribed by the directors were cancelled.
On June 21, 2016, the Company consolidated its outstanding shares on a one-new-for-four-old basis.
On June 12, 2020, the Company changed its name to Pure Extraction Corp., and through its subsidiaries Pure Extraction Inc. and Pure Extraction Ltd. which are in the business of engineering, research & development, manufacturing and selling CO2 extraction equipment in the botanical oil industry. Botanical oils, also called
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
volatile oils, are natural oils extracted from plants. Historically, they have been used in medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, food and more recently, aromatherapy. Botanical oils are “essential” because they contain the “essence” of the plant, meaning the taste or odor.
On June 11, 2021, the Company entered into definitive agreements with AVL Powertrain UK Limited and Ballard Power Systems Inc. to assist in the design and development of a fuel-cell powered vehicle that the Company will own the commercial rights for the vehicle design.
Highlights from April 1, 2020 to July 29, 2021
Since March 31, 2020, the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID19”, 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 social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. 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 and its operations in future periods.
On June 12, 2020, the Company completed its Qualifying Transaction with Pure Extraction Inc. and Pure Extraction Ltd., builders and sellers of supercritical CO2 extraction systems used to extract botanical oils.
Summary of the Transaction
The Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding Pure Extraction shares from the shareholders of Pure Extraction. In consideration for the Pure Extraction shares, the Company has issued to the shareholders of Pure Extraction pro rata an aggregate of 3,000,000 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) at a deemed value of $0.165 per common share. In addition, the Company will issue to the shareholders of Pure Extraction pro rata an aggregate of 1,000,000 Common Shares if Pure Extraction generates cumulative gross revenues greater than $2,000,000 within 18 months from execution of the Share Exchange Agreement (dated December 17, 2018) at a deemed value of $0.165 per Common Share.
These shares are subject to a Form 5D Value Escrow Agreement pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange as detailed in the Company’s filing statement dated February 28, 2020. The filing statement is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR. Effective at opening on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Common Shares commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol “PURX”.
Concurrent Financing
The Company has completed a non-brokered placement (the “Concurrent Financing”) of 18,000,000 common shares in the capital of Fitch at a price of $0.135 per Common Share to raise aggregate gross proceeds of $2,430,000. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Concurrent Financing to carry out its business objectives and for general working capital requirements during the twelve-month period following the date of closing of the Transaction. In connection with the Concurrent Financing, the Company paid finders’ fees to Canaccord Genuity Corp. consisting of $194,400 and issued 1,440,000 brokers’ options, each option allowing the holder to acquire one common share at price of $0.135 for a period of 24 months.
Finders’ Fee and Hold Period
The Company has issued an aggregate of 345,454 common shares to Canaccord Genuity Corp. as a finders’ fee payable in connection with the Qualifying Transaction in accordance with Exchange policies.
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
All shares issued pursuant to the financing and finders’ fees are subject to a four-month-plus- one-day hold period under applicable securities laws in Canada.
Resulting Issuer
Following the close the transaction, the company’s board and management consist of Balraj Mann (Chief Executive Offer), Alicia Milne, Barry Hartley and Anthony Zelen. Nancy Zhao is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Resulting Issuer.
Details for each of the directors and officers of the company can be found in the filing statement. Detailed information about the transaction and related matters, including the financial statements of Pure Extraction, is contained in the filing statement.
On June 12, 2020, the Company changed its name to Pure Extraction Corp.
On July 27, 2020, the Company granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, consultants to acquire up to an aggregate of 500,000 common shares of the company at an exercise price of $0.30 per option. The options are exercisable on or before July 27, 2025.
In October 2020, the Company commissioned one extraction machine.
In November 2020, the Company commissioned one extraction machines.
On April 30, 2021, the Company closed a fully subscribed non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of $3.0 million. The private placement consists of 7.5 million units at $0.40 per unit, where each unit consists of one common share and a half of a common share purchase warrant. Each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
In addition, the Company has issued unsecured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of up to $2.0 million. Each convertible debenture will bear interest from their issue date at 8 per cent per annum and mature on the date that is 24 months. The principal amount of the debenture will be convertible into units of the Company at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the last business day immediately proceeding the maturity date. The conversion price per unit will be $0.40 per unit. The unit is comprised of a share and a half of a common share purchase warrant, each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
In connection with the financings, the Company paid finder’s fees to arm’s length third parties consisting of $400,000 cash and issued 1,000,000 finder’s warrants. Each finder’s warrant is exercisable at $0.40 into one common share for a period of two years.
On June 11, 2021, the Company announced i t had entered into definitive agreements with AVL Powertrain UK Limited (“AVL”) and Ballard Power Systems Inc. (“Ballard”). The definitive agreements, with the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary First Hydrogen Corp. (“First Hydrogen”), will assist in the design and development of a fuel-cell powered vehicle that First Hydrogen will own the commercial rights for the vehicle design.
Ballard is a leading global provider of innovative clean energy and fuel cell solutions. Ballard develops and manufactures proton exchange membrane fuel cell products for markets such as heavy-duty motive, portable power, material handling as well as providing technology solutions services. Ballard will be providing support and integration of its hydrogen fuel cell module for First Hydrogen’s prototype light commercial vehicle.
AVL Powertrain UK Limited is part of the AVL Group which is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. As a global technology leader, AVL provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in the fields of e-mobility, ADAS
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
and autonomous driving, vehicle integration, digitalization, virtualization, Big Data, and much more. AVL will plan and execute the integration of all powertrain components including developing vehicle components and control software.
The Company was assigned two non-binding letters of intent from Nova Light Capital Limited (“Nova Light”), an arm’s length company, which were ratified into the definitive agreements. Nova Light will be issued 3,000,000 shares of Purx for the assignment of the two non-binding letters of intent. These shares are subject to a voluntary escrow and pooling agreement released over a 36-month period.
Finder’s fees of 249,590 shares of Purx are payable to an arm’s length party in accordance with Exchange policies upon approval of the transaction.
Selected Financial Information
The following financial data is derived from the Company’s audited annual financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively.
| Years Ended March 31, | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | |
| Net revenues | 302,110 | - | - |
| Net loss | (2,461,014) | (597,047) | (87,261) |
| Total assets | 2,621,965 | 587,378 | 483,384 |
| Loss per Share | (0.06) | (0.04) | (0.01) |
| Cash dividends per share | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Summary of Quarterly Results
The following is a summary of the results from the eight previously completed financial quarters:
| Mar. 31, | Dec. 31, | Sep. 30, | Jun. 30, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Revenues | $nil | $302,110 | $Nil | $Nil |
| Net loss | (1,925,626) | (102,229) | (366,141) | (67,018) |
| Net comprehensive loss | (1,925,626) | (102,229) | (366,141) | (67,018) |
| Loss per share (basic and diluted) | (0.05) | (0.00) | (0.01) | (0.00) |
| Total assets | 2,621,965 | 4,301,557 | 4,728,729 | 4,967,389 |
| Equity (deficiency) | 1,166,288 | 2,873,914 | 2,976,143 | 3,147,284 |
| Mar. 31, | Dec. 31, | Sep. 30, | Jun. 30, | |
| 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Revenues | $Nil | $Nil | $Nil | $Nil |
| Net loss | (42,789) | (50,589) | (338,765) | (164,904) |
| Net comprehensive loss | (42,789) | (50,589) | (338,765) | (164,904) |
| Income (Loss) per share (basic and diluted) | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.025) | (0.015) |
| Total assets | 587,378 | 601,698 | 667,299 | 380,762 |
| Equity (deficiency) | 516,702 | 529,461 | 580,050 | 237,815 |
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
Results of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred an operating loss of $1,925,626 (2020 - $42,789).
Major expenses and their prior comparative period amount as follow:
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Accounting, audit and legal $140,646 (2020 – $11,000)
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Consulting and management fees $30,450 (2020 – $nil)
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General and administrative of $126,480 (2020 – $8,259)
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Listing fee expense $1,490,338 (2020 - $nil)
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Stock-based compensation $23,000 (2020 - $nil)
Results of Operations for the Years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred an operating loss of $2,461,014 (2020 - $597,047).
Major expenses and their prior comparative period amount as follow:
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Advertising $9,316 (2020 - $nil)
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Accounting, audit and legal $163,816 (2020 – $28,800)
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Consulting and management fees $107,950 (2020 – $nil)
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Listing fee of $1,482,057 (2020 - $nil)
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General and administrative $275,458 (2020 - $37,547)
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Stock-base compensation $218,000 (2020- $221,000)
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Transaction costs $nil (2020 - $307,508)
The Company recorded a write-down of inventory of $140,000 during the fiscal year, which was recorded to costs of goods sold; thereby, reducing gross profit. The Company recorded the acquisition of Pure Extraction Ltd and Pure Extraction Inc. (see audited financials Note 6) as a Listing fee expense of $1,482,057.
Liquidity
As at March 31, 2021, the Company had net working capital of $1,129,565 (March 31, 2020 - $516,702). The Company has a cash balance of $1,637,380 (March 31, 2020 - $334,576). The Company does not have any material expenditure commitments over the near term or long term.
Contractual Obligations
The Company has no material contractual obligations.
Share Capital
The following tables summarize the Company’s common share, warrants and stock option transactions for the years ended March 31, 2020, March 31, 2021 and July 29, 2021:
Common Shares:
| Balance, March 31, 2019 | 12,623,082 |
|---|---|
| Issued for cash | 3,703,703 |
| Brokers’options exercised | 429,000 |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | 16,755,785 |
| Issued for acquisition | 3,000,000 |
| Issued for cash | 18,000,000 |
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
| Issued for finders’fee | 345,454 |
|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 38,101,239 |
| Issued for cash | 7,500,000 |
| Brokers’options exercised | 588,296 |
| Balance, July 29, 2021 | 46,189,535 |
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement financing for gross proceeds of $500,000 in a bridge financing through the issuance of 3,703,703 common shares at a price of $0.135 per share. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid a finders’ fees to arm’slength third parties consisting of $40,000 cash and 296,296 brokers’ options, each option allowing the holder to acquire one common share at price of $0.135 for a period of 24 months.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company received $30,030 from the exercise of 429,000 brokers’ options.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company completed the acquisitions of Pure Extraction Inc. and Pure Extraction Ltd. The Company issued 3,000,000 common shares to the shareholders of Pure Extraction Inc. and Pure Extraction Ltd. The Company completed a financing concurrent with the acquisition, issuing 18,000,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $2,430,000. The Company paid a finders’ fee consisting of $194,400 and issued 1,440,000 brokers’ options, each option allowing the holder to acquire one common shares at a price of $0.135 for a period of 24 months. A finder’s fee of 345,454 shares were issued as part of the acquisition.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of $3.0 million. The private placement consisted of 7.5 million units at $0.40 per unit, where each unit consists of one common share and a half of a common share purchase warrant. Each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
In addition, the Company issued unsecured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of up to $2.0 million. Each convertible debenture will bear interest from their issue date at 8 per cent per annum and mature on the date that is 24 months. The principal amount of the debenture will be convertible into units of the Company at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the last business day immediately preceding the maturity date. The conversion price per unit will be $0.40 per unit. The unit is comprised of a share and a half of a common share purchase warrant, each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
In connection with the financings, the Company paid finder’s fees to arm’s length third parties consisting of $400,000 cash and issued 1,000,000 finder’s warrants. Each finder’s warrant is exercisable at $0.40 into one common share for a period of two years.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company received $$79,420 from the exercise of 588,296 brokers’ options.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement financing for gross proceeds of $500,000 in a bridge financing through the issuance of 3,703,703 common shares at a price of $0.135 per share. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid a finders’ fees to arm’slength third parties consisting of $40,000 cash and 296,296 brokers’ options, each option allowing the holder to acquire one common share at price of $0.135 for a period of 24 months.
On February 6, 2020, the Company received $30,030 from the exercise of 429,000 brokers’ options.
Warrants:
No warrants were issued during the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. There were no outstanding
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
warrants as at March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company the issued 3,750,000 warrants as part of its nonbrokered private placement. Each warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
Brokers’ options:
During the year ended March 31, 2021, no brokers’ options were issued.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company received $79,420 from the exercise of 588,296 brokers’ options.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued 296,296 brokers’ options as finders’ fees. The brokers’ options allowed the holder to acquire for $0.135 per option, one common share for a period of 24 months. The fair value of these options was calculated at $45,000 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: 1.58% risk-free interest rate, expected life of 2 years, 192% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company received $30,030 from the exercise of 429,000 brokers’ options; 351,000 brokers’ options expired, unexercised. The fair value of the 429,000 options exercised was calculated at $62,150 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: 1.83% risk-free interest rate, expected life of 2 years, 134% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
| Number | Weighted Average Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Number outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 780,000 | $ 0.070 |
| Granted | 296,296 | $ 0.135 |
| Exercised | (429,000) | $ 0.070 |
| Expired | (351,000) | $ 0.070 |
| Number outstanding at March 31, 2020 | 296,296 | $ 0.135 |
| Granted | 1,440,000 | $ 0.135 |
| Number outstanding at March 31, 2021 | 1,736,296 | $ 0.135 |
| Exercised | (588,296) | $0.135 |
| Number outstanding at July 29, 2021 | 1,148,000 | $0.135 |
As at March 31, 2021, the following brokers’ options were outstanding:
| Expiry Date | Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of brokers’ options Weighted Average Remaining Years |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2021 May 29, 2022 |
$0.135 296,296 033 $0.135 1,440,000 1.20 |
| $0.135 1,736,296 1.05 |
As at July 29, 2021, the following brokers’ options were outstanding:
| Expiry Date | Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of brokers’ options Weighted Average Remaining Years |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2022 | $0.135 1,148,000 0.83 |
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
Finders’ warrants:
During the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not issue or have any finders’ warrants outstanding.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 1,000,000 finders’ warrants as s finders’ fee for a completed non-brokered private placement. Each finders’ warrant is exercisable at $0.40 into one common share for a period of two years.
As at July 29, 2021, the following finders’ warrants were outstanding:
| Expiry Date | Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of brokers’ options Weighted Average Remaining Years |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2023 | $0.40 1,000,000 1.75 |
Stock Options:
Stock Option Plan
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 500,000 incentive stock options. The stock options allowed the holder to acquire for $0.30 per option, one common share for a period of 5 years. The fair value of these options was calculated at $195,000 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: 0.35% risk-free interest rate, expected life of 5 years, 195% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 incentive stock options. The stock options allowed the holder to acquire for $0.40 per option, one common share for a period of 5 years. The fair value of these options was calculated at $23,000 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: 0.15% risk-free interest rate, expected life of 5 years, 171% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company granted 1,260,000 incentive stock options with a exercise price of $0.165. The fair market value of these options was calculated at $221,000 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: 1.54% risk-free interest rate, expected life of 5 years, 192% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
Subsequent to the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company granted 620,000 incentive stock options to certain consultants at an exercise price of $2.35 per option. The options are exercisable on or before June 11, 2026.
| Balance at March 31, 2019 Granted Balance at March 31, 2020 Granted Balance at March 31, 2021 Granted Balance at July 29, 2021 |
Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|---|---|
| - $ - 1,260,000 $ 0.165 |
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| 1,260,000 $ 0.165 600,000 0.320 |
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| 1,860,000 $ 0.210 620,000 0.320 |
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| 2,480,000 $ 0.748 |
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
As at March 31, 2021, the following stock options were outstanding and exercisable:
| Weighted Average | Number of options | Weighted Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry Date | Exercise price | outstanding | Remaining Years |
| July 19, 2024 | $ 0.165 | 1,260,000 | 3.30 |
| July 23, 2025 | $ 0.300 | 500,000 | 4.32 |
| March 3, 2026 | $ 0.400 | 100,000 | 4.93 |
| 1,860,000 | 3.66 |
At July 29, 2021, the following stock options were outstanding and exercisable:
| Weighted Average | Number of options | Weighted Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry Date | Exercise price | outstanding | Remaining Years |
| July 19, 2024 | $ 0.165 | 1,260,000 | 2.98 |
| July 23, 2025 | $ 0.300 | 500,000 | 3.99 |
| March 3, 2026 | $ 0.400 | 100,000 | 4.60 |
| June 11, 2026 | $ 2.350 | 620,000 | 4.87 |
| 2,480,000 | 2.50 |
As at July 29, 2021, the Company had 46,189,535 common shares, 3,750,000 warrants, 1,148,000 brokers’ options, 1,000,000 finders’ warrants, and 2,480,000 incentive stock options outstanding. If the warrants, finders’ warrants, brokers’ options, incentive stocks options were exercised, the Company would have 54,567,535 common shares outstanding.
Related Party Transactions
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred $54,000 (2020 - $18,000 ) in rent expense to a company owned by a director and senior officer. As at March 31, 2021, $nil (March 31, 2020- $4,650) were indebted to the aforementioned company. These transactions have been recorded at the fair value which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
Key Management Compensation
Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity, and include executive and non-executive directors. Key management personnel compensation disclosed above comprised the following:
| March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | $ 82,500 | $ - |
| CFO | 25,000 | - |
| Rent | 54,000 | 18,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | 117,000 | - |
| $ 278,500 | $ 18,000 |
Risk and Uncertainties
The Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and the trading price of its common shares could be materially adversely affected by any of the foregoing risks and by other risks, including risks related to development of mineral deposits, metal prices, title matters, reclamation costs, competition, additional funding requirements, insurance, currency fluctuations, conflicts of interest, and share trading volatility. Any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or financial condition of the Company.
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
Critical Accounting Estimates
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the year. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to determination of impairment of assets, exploration and evaluation assets’ carrying values, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, and the value of deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet transactions.
New and amended standards adopted by the Company
The Company has adopted IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
• IFRS 16, Leases
In January 2016, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a new International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) on lease accounting which was incorporated into Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting by the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) in June 2016. IFRS 16 supersedes IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, SIC-15
Operating Leases - Incentives and SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. IFRS 16 introduces a single lessee accounting model that requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. Lease assets and liabilities are initially recognized on a present value basis and subsequently, similarly to other non-financial assets and financial liabilities, respectively. The lessor accounting requirements are substantially unchanged and, accordingly, continue to require classification and measurement as either operating or finance leases. The new standard also introduces detailed disclosure requirements for both the lessee and lessor. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. This standard has been adopted without material effect to these financial statements.
Subsequent Events
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a) On April 1, 2021, the Company entered into two non-binding letters of intent with a company specializing in the energy, zero-emissions mobility and renewable sectors for the assignment of two non-binding letters of intent to design and produce a zero-emissions prototype van .
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b) On April 30, 2021, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of $3.0 million. The private placement consisted of 7.5 million units at $0.40 per unit, where each unit consists of one common share and a half of a common share purchase warrant. Each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
In addition, the Company issued unsecured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of up to $2.0 million. Each convertible debenture will bear interest from their issue date at 8 per cent per annum and mature on the date that is 24 months. The principal amount of the debenture will be convertible into units of the Company at the option of the holder at any time prior to the close of business on the last business day immediately preceding the maturity date. The conversion price per unit will be $0.40 per unit. The unit is comprised of a share and a half of a common share purchase warrant, each full warrant is exercisable at $0.90 into one common share, for a period of two years.
PURE EXTRACTION CORP (formerly Fitch Street Capital Corp.) Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Years Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 Form 51-102F1
All securities issued pursuant to the unit financing and the convertible debenture financing will be subject to a four-month plus a day hold period under applicable securities laws in Canada.
In connection with the financings, the Company paid finder’s fees to arm’s length third parties consisting of $400,000 cash and issued 1,000,000 finder’s warrants. Each finder’s warrant is exercisable at $0.40 into one common share for a period of two years.
- c) On June 11, 2021, the Company announced it entered into definitive agreements with AVL Powertrain UK Limited and Ballard Power Systems Inc. The definitive agreements, with the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary First Hydrogen Corp. (“First Hydrogen”), will assist in the design and development of a fuel-cell powered vehicle that First Hydrogen will own the commercial rights for the vehicle design.
The Company was assigned two non-binding letters of intent from Nova Light Capital Limited (“Nova Light”), an arm’s length company, which now have been ratified into the definitive agreements. Nova Light will be issued 3,000,000 shares of the Company for the assignment of the two non-binding letters of intent. These shares are subject to a voluntary escrow and pooling agreement released over a 36-month period.
Finder’s fees of 249,590 shares of the Company are payable to an arm’s length party in accordance with Exchange policies upon approval of the transaction.
- d) On June 11, 2021, the Company granted 620,000 incentive stock options to certain consultants at an exercise price of $2.35 per option. The options are exercisable on or before June 11, 2026.
Financial Instruments and Related Risks
All significant financial assets, financial liabilities and equity instruments of the Company are either recognized or disclosed in the financial statements together with other information relevant for making a reasonable assessment of future cash flows, interest rate risk and credit risk.
The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturity. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents are measured based on level 1 input of the fair value hierarchy.
Management believes that the Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk, currency risk and credit risk.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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List of Directors and Officers
Balraj Mann CEO, and Director Nancy Zhao, CFO Anthony Zelen, Director Alicia Milne, Director Barry Hartley, Director