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Forte Group Holdings Inc. — Annual Report 2021
Oct 20, 2023
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BEVCANNA ENTERPRISES INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of BevCanna Enterprises Inc.
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial statements, which describes events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, that indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Emphasis of Matter
We also draw attention to Note 11 to the financial statements, which describes the acquisition of Naturo Group Investment Inc.. The acquisition was transacted with a related party. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded an impairment of $71,203,661 related to the assets acquired in this transaction. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor's report is David Goertz.
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DALE MATHESON CARR-HILTON LABONTE LLP CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Vancouver, BC
August 14, 2023
BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| Notes December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 |
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| ASSETS $ $ |
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| Current | |
| Cash 4 230,273 1,034,539 Amounts receivable 5 861,085 429,547 Inventory 6 623,690 - Prepaid expenses and deposits 8 665,542 944,423 |
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| 2,380,590 2,408,509 Property, plant and equipment 9 15,894,954 5,693,361 Licence agreement 10 - 9,234,223 Intangible assets 11 650,658 3,788,831 Goodwill 11, 12 - 3,209,198 |
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| 18,926,202 24,334,122 |
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| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
| Liabilities | |
| Current | |
| Trade payable and accrued liabilities 13, 24 3,204,133 1,732,761 Deferred revenue 28,812 - Due to related parties 15 177,465 66,342 Promissory note 14 2,384,597 - |
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| 5,795,007 1,799,103 Non-current Convertible debentures 16 461,408 510,090 CEBA loans 17 99,978 24,787 |
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| 6,356,393 2,333,980 Shareholders' equity Share capital 18 120,591,809 44,834,949 Common shares held in treasury (5,144,671) - Obligation to issue shares 18 1,000,000 2,046,500 Reserve 18, 19, 20 26,590,148 6,524,418 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (12,008) 3,374 Deficit (130,301,652) (31,409,099) |
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| Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent 12,723,626 22,000,142 Equity attributable to non-controlling interest 21 (153,817) - |
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| 12,569,809 22,000,142 |
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| 18,926,202 24,334,122 |
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| Nature of operations and going concern (Note 1) | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 25) | |
| Subsequent events (Notes 19, 20, 28) | |
Approved and authorized for issue on behalf of the Board of Directors on August 14, 2023
| "Marcello Leone" | "John Campbell" |
|---|---|
| Director, Marcello Leone | Director, John Campbell |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) |
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| Year ended December 31, | Notes | 2021 | 2020 |
| $ | $ |
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| Revenue | 22, 24 | 3,117,677 | 396,317 |
| Cost of revenue | 6, 22 | 2,249,604 | 510,229 |
| Gross profit (loss) | 868,073 | (113,912) | |
| Expenses | |||
| Amortization | 9, 11 | 2,462,590 | 1,460,512 |
| Bad debt | 5 | 124,074 | - |
| Filing expense | 186,154 | 49,933 | |
| Investors relations | 2,018,157 | 1,027,336 | |
| Marketing | 1,191,036 | 242,058 | |
| Management fee | 15 | 560,000 | 749,000 |
| Legal fee | 618,357 | 498,718 | |
| Plant operation and office expenses | 1,009,813 | 89,174 | |
| Professional fee | 2,934,281 | 3,265,528 | |
| Rent | 21,000 | 57,788 | |
| Research and development | 49,021 | 176,631 | |
| Salaries | 879,212 | 276,105 | |
| Share-based payments | 15, 19 | 892,243 | 2,152,841 |
| Travel | 38,935 | 25,873 | |
| 12,984,873 | 10,071,497 | ||
| Other expenses (income): | |||
| Accretion expense | 16, 17 | 44,383 | 35,053 |
| Finance cost | 755,529 | 49,385 | |
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (2,678) | 7,117 | |
| Government grant | 17 | (11,575) | (16,798) |
| Impairment of intangible assets | 11 | 2,053,275 | 3,437,531 |
| Impairment of goodwill | 11, 12 | 74,412,859 | - |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 9 | 1,828,688 | - |
| Impairment of investment deposits | 8 | 530,159 | - |
| Loss on marketable securities | 7 | 403,898 | 107,187 |
| Loss on settlement of pre-existing relationship | 10,11 | 6,946,508 | 207,353 |
| Loss (gain) on debt settlement | (131,668) | 232,595 | |
| Gain on disposal of assets | (228) | - | |
| 86,829,150 | 4,059,423 | ||
| Net loss for the year | (98,945,950) | (14,244,832) | |
| Net loss for the year attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the parent | (98,877,171) | (14,244,832) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 21 | (68,779) | - |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||
| Item that may be reclassified subsequently to income or loss: | |||
| Exchange differences on the translation of foreign operation | (15,382) | 3,374 | |
| Total comprehensive loss | (98,961,332) | (14,241,458) | |
| Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the parent | (98,892,553) | (14,241,458) | |
| Non-controllinginterest | 21 | (68,779) | - |
| Loss per share attributable to shareholders of the parent | |||
| (basic and diluted) | (0.59) | (0.19) | |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||
| (basic and diluted) | 166,913,642 | 75,449,067 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| Equity | ||||||||||
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| Accumulated | Equity | attributable to | ||||||||
| Common | other | attributable to | non- | |||||||
| shares held | Obligation to | comprehensive | shareholders | controlling | ||||||
| Common shares | intreasury | Reserve | issue shares | income (loss) | Deficit | of the parent | interest | Total | ||
| Number of | ||||||||||
| shares | Amount ($) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 47,914,886 | 24,751,580 | (300,858) | 5,220,238 | 1,000,000 | - | (17,164,267) | 13,506,693 | - | 13,506,693 |
| Shares issued for cash | 3,100,914 | 914,200 | - | - | (340,500) | - | - | 573,700 | - | 573,700 |
| Shares issued for services | 5,040,084 | 1,676,059 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,676,059 | - | 1,676,059 |
| Shares issued for debt settlement | 8,013,241 | 3,575,444 | 300,858 | - | - | - | - | 3,876,302 | - | 3,876,302 |
| Shares issued for options exercised | 5,003,000 | 2,506,643 | - | (832,653) | - | - | - | 1,673,990 | - | 1,673,990 |
| Shares issued for acquisition | 40,941,176 | 11,322,353 | - | - | - | - | - | 11,322,353 | - | 11,322,353 |
| Share issuance costs | - | (45,590) | - | - | - | - | - | (45,590) | - | (45,590) |
| Share-based payments | 454,326 | 134,260 | - |
2,018,581 | - | - | - | 2,152,841 | - | 2,152,841 |
| Funds received for options exercise | - | - | - | - | 350,250 | - | - | 350,250 | - | 350,250 |
| Funds received for private placement | - | - | - | - | 1,036,750 | - | - | 1,036,750 | - | 1,036,750 |
| Equity component of convertible debentures | - |
- | - | 118,252 | - | - | - | 118,252 | - | 118,252 |
| Netloss and comprehensiveloss | - | - | - | - | - | 3,374 | (14,244,832) | (14,241,458) | - | (14,241,458) |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 110,467,627 | 44,834,949 | - | 6,524,418 | 2,046,500 | 3,374 | (31,409,099) | 22,000,142 | - | 22,000,142 |
| Shares issued for cash | 2,433,333 | 2,596,666 | - | 1,003,333 | (696,250) | - | - | 2,903,749 | - | 2,903,749 |
| Shares issued for debt settlement | 4,947,686 | 1,972,636 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,972,636 | - | 1,972,636 |
| Shares issued for services | 205,195 | 120,950 | - | - | - | - | - | 120,950 | - | 120,950 |
| Shares issued for options exercised | 8,960,802 | 6,378,443 | - | (2,711,822) | (350,250) | - | - | 3,316,371 | - | 3,316,371 |
| Shares issued for warrants exercised | 3,085,500 | 2,897,250 | - | (1,510,500) | - | - | - | 1,386,750 | - | 1,386,750 |
| Conversion of convertible debt | 20,000 | 18,754 | - | (3,754) | - | - | - | 15,000 | - | 15,000 |
| Shares issued for acquisition | 50,000,000 | 61,772,161 | - | 22,471,102 | - | - | - | 84,243,263 | (85,038) | 84,158,225 |
| Shares returned to treasury from acquisition | - |
- | (4,832,171) | - | - | - | - | (4,832,171) | - | (4,832,171) |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | 892,243 | - | - | - | 892,243 | - | 892,243 |
| Early repurchase of convertible debt | - | - | - | (74,872) | - | - | - | (74,872) | - | (74,872) |
| Reacquired common shares | - | - | (312,500) | - | - | - | - | (312,500) | - | (312,500) |
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | (15,382) | (98,892,553) | (98,907,935) | (68,779) | (98,976,714) |
| Balance,December 31,2021 | 180,120,143 | 120,591,809 | (5,144,671) | 26,590,148 | 1,000,000 | (12,008) | (130,301,652) | 12,723,626 | (153,817) | 12,569,809 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Expressed in Canadian dollars) |
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| Year ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 |
| $ | $ | |
| Operating activities | ||
| Net loss | (98,945,950) | (14,244,832) |
| Items not affecting cash: | ||
| Amortization | 2,462,590 | 1,460,512 |
| Accretion expense | 44,383 | 35,053 |
| Bad debt | 124,074 | - |
| Finance costs | 755,529 | 49,385 |
| Government grant | (11,575) | (16,798) |
| Impairment of property, plant & equipment | 1,828,688 | - |
| Impairment of investment deposits | 530,159 | - |
| Impairment of intangible assets | 2,053,275 | 3,437,531 |
| Impairment of goodwill | 74,412,859 | - |
| Loss on marketable securities | 403,898 | 107,187 |
| Loss (gain) on debt settlement | (131,668) | 232,595 |
| Gain on disposal of asset | (228) | - |
| Loss on acquisition | 6,946,508 | 207,353 |
| Share-based payments | 892,243 | 2,152,841 |
| Shares issued for services | 120,950 | 1,676,059 |
| Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (59,372) | 5,470 |
| (8,573,637) | (4,897,644) | |
| Changes in non-cash working capital items: | ||
| Amounts receivable | (424,974) | (102,781) |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | (115,075) | (319,018) |
| Inventory | (395,616) | - |
| Deferred revenue | 18,750 | - |
| Trade payable and accrued liabilities | 2,620,505 | 3,022,060 |
| Due to/from related parties | (39,891) | (389) |
| Cash used in operating activities | (6,909,938) | (2,297,772) |
| Investing activities | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (1,060,177) | (936,695) |
| Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | 181,817 | 42,273 |
| Cash from acquisition of Carmanah | - | 300,000 |
| Cash from acquisition of Naturally Pure Therapy | - | 210,802 |
| Cash from disposal of asset | 4,327 | - |
| Cash from acquisition of Naturo | 23,625 | - |
| Cash used in investing activities | (850,408) | (383,620) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from issues of shares | 2,903,749 | 573,700 |
| Proceeds from options exercised | 3,316,371 | 1,673,990 |
| Proceeds from warrants exercised | 1,386,750 | - |
| Payment paid to repurchase common shares | (250,000) | - |
| Share subscriptions received | - | 1,387,000 |
| Share issuance costs | - | (45,590) |
| Proceeds from CEBA loan | 20,000 | 40,000 |
| Repayment for promissory note | (150,000) | - |
| Repayment of convertible debt | (124,532) | - |
| Interest paid | (176,865) | - |
| Cash provided by financing activities | 6,925,473 | 3,629,100 |
| Increase (decrease) in cash | (834,873) | 947,708 |
| Effect of change in foreign exchange rate on cash | 30,607 | (2,152) |
| Cash, beginning | 1,034,539 | 88,983 |
| Cash, ending | 230,273 | 1,034,539 |
| Supplemental non-cash information | ||
| Intangible assets acquired from acquisitions | 680,000 | 7,349,664 |
| Goodwill acquired from acquisition of Naturo | 71,203,661 | 3,209,198 |
| Accrued costs in property and equipment | 549,238 | 206,894 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
1) Nature of operations
BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act in British Columbia on July 13, 2017. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the symbol “BEV”, in the United States on the OTCQB under symbol “BVNNF”, and in Germany on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “7BC”. The registered record office of the Company is 300 – 1008 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X1, Canada.
The Company develops and manufactures a range of plant-based and cannabinoid (“CBD”) beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label customers, including the TRACE brand plant-based beverage line produced and distributed through Naturo its wholly-owned subsidiary newly acquired in February 2021 (Note 11). The Company also provides direct-to-customer eCommerce sales of natural health products through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pure Therapy.
The Company has incurred losses and negative cash flows from operations that has primarily been funded through financing activities. The Company will need to raise additional capital during the next twelve months and beyond to support current operations and planned development. These factors indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with cash on hand, debt and equity financings including private placements of common shares. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the classifications used in the consolidated statement of financial position, that would be necessary if the Company were unable to realize its assets and settle its liabilities as a going concern in the normal course of operations. Such adjustments could be material.
2) Basis of presentation
- (a) Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Issues Committee (“IFRIC”). The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated.
These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 14, 2023.
(b) Basis of measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, modified where applicable. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
2) Basis of presentation (continued)
- (c) Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and of the entities it controls (the “subsidiaries”). Control over an investee is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, has exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of its returns. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income or loss are attributed to the owners of the parent and to the non-controlling interest. The subsidiaries’ total comprehensive income or loss is attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the noncontrolling interests having a deficit balance. Entities are consolidated from the date on which control is acquired by the Company and consolidation ends when control no longer exists. The Company must reassess whether it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealized gains and losses on intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Details of the Company’s principal subsidiaries are as follows:
| Details of the Company’s principal subsidiaries are as follows: | |
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| Name of subsidiary or controlled entity Principal activity Place of incorporation |
Ownership |
| December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 |
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| BevCanna Operating Corp. (“BCO”) THC/CBD beverages Canada Naturally Pure Therapy Products Corp. (“Pure Therapy”) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce Canada Naturo Group Enterprises Inc. (formerly Naturo Group Investments Inc., “Naturo”) Wellness beverages Canada Naturo Springs Ltd. (“Springs”) Bottled spring water Canada Naturo Investments (USA) Inc. Inactive U.S.A. |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 79% - n/a 100% |
The Company consolidates the accounts of multiple e-commerce merchant entities through Pure Therapy. These e-commence merchants are incorporated in the United States of America (U.S.A.) and include La Fortuna Ventures LLC., BNoel Incorporated LLC, San Marcos Media LLC, Three Bun Enterprises LLC, Zay Enterprises LLC, JLP Enterprises LLC and Vader LLC. The Company has an arrangement with each of these entities through Pure Therapy that gives the Company power over these entities to affect the amount of its returns and has exposure and rights to variable returns from La Fortuna.
Naturo Investments (USA) Inc. was dissolved in June 2020.
(d) Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars. The functional currency of the Company, BCO, Naturo and Springs is the Canadian dollar. The functional currency of Pure Therapy, the e-commerce merchant entities and Naturo Investments (USA) Inc. is the US dollar.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
2) Basis of presentation (continued)
- (e) Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the Company’s management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates are based on historical experience, current and future economic conditions and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Estimation Uncertainty
The following are key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the current and next fiscal financial years:
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i. The Company makes estimates on the useful lives when determining depreciation of property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets are dependent on estimates of useful lives, which are determined through the exercise of judgment. The assessment of any impairment of these assets is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts that consider factors such as economic and market conditions and useful lives of assets.
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ii. The Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to value options and warrants granted during the year. The model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The model requires management to make estimates that are subjective and may not be representative of actual.
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iii. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the date of the statement of financial position could be impacted.
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iv. In an acquisition that constitutes a business combination, all identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired are recorded at their fair values. Estimates are applied in the determination of the fair value of these assets and liabilities. For any intangible asset identified, depending on the type of intangible asset and the complexity of determining its fair value, an independent valuation expert or management may develop the fair value, using appropriate valuation techniques, which are generally based on a forecast of the total expected future net cash flows. The valuations are linked closely to the assumptions made by management regarding the future performance of the assets concerned and any changes in the discount rate applied.
Significant Judgments
Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial statements are discussed below:
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
2) Basis of presentation (continued)
(e) Use of estimates and judgments (continued)
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i. The assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and its ability to execute its strategy by funding future working capital requirements requires judgment. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, such as expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The factors considered by management are disclosed in Note 1.
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ii. The Company’s assets are aggregated into cash generating units ("CGU" or "CGUs") for the purpose of calculating impairment. CGUs are based on an assessment of the unit’s ability to generate independent cash inflows. The Company evaluated CGU at each reporting date to determine whether there are any indications of impairment. The Company considers both internal and external sources of information when assessing whether there are indications of impairment for the Company’s intangible assets and goodwill. The assessment of any impairment of these assets is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts that consider various factors such as economic and market conditions and future use of these assets.
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iii. The determination of whether a set of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition constitute a business may require the Company to make certain judgments, taking into account all facts and circumstances. A business is presumed to be an integrated set of activities and assets capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return in the form of dividends, lower costs or economic benefits.
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iv. The assessment on whether the Company’s subsidiary, Pure Therapy is a principal in its revenue activities related to the direct-to-customer e-commence product sales and as a result, the revenue and cost of revenue are presented on a gross basis.
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v. The identification of convertible debenture components is based on interpretations of the substance of the contractual arrangement and therefore requires judgment from management. The separation of the components affects the initial recognition of the convertible debenture at issuance and the subsequent recognition of interest on the liability component. The determination of the fair value of the liability is also based on several assumptions, including contractual future cash flows, discount rates and the presence of any derivative financial instruments.
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vi. Management is required to assess the functional currency of the Company. In concluding that the Canadian dollar is the functional currency of the Company, management considered the currency that mainly influences the operating expenditures in the jurisdiction in which the Company operates.
3) Summary of significant accounting policies
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated.
- (a) Financial instruments
Financial instruments are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement . 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.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
- (a) Financial instruments (continued)
The following table shows classification of the financial assets and liabilities:
| Financial asset / liability | IFRS 9 Classification |
|---|---|
| Cash | FVTPL |
| Amounts receivable | Amortized cost |
| Marketable securities | FVTPL |
| Trade payable | Amortized cost |
| Due to related parties | Amortized cost |
| Promissory note | Amortized cost |
| Convertible debentures | Amortized cost |
| CEBA loan | Amortized cost |
Financial assets
On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income.
The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all of the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.
The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded.
Impairment of financial assets
IFRS 9 uses the expected credit loss (“ECL”) model. The credit loss model groups receivables based on similar credit risk characteristics and days past due in order to estimate bad debts. The ECL model applies to the Company’s receivables.
An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to an estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
- (a) Financial instruments (continued)
Impairment of financial assets (continued)
In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are designated as either: (i) fair value through profit or loss; or (ii) other financial liabilities. All financial liabilities are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost except for financial liabilities at FVTPL. The classification determines the method by which the financial liabilities are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Trade payables and due to related parties are classified under other financial liabilities and carried on the statement of financial position at amortized cost.
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled, or expire. The Company also derecognizes a financial liability when the terms of the liability are modified such that the terms and/or cash flows of the modified instrument are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognized at fair value. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in profit or loss.
- (b) Business combinations
The Company accounts for a transaction as a business combination when the acquisition of an asset or group of assets constitutes a business and when the Company obtains control of the entity being acquired. Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. In applying the acquisition method, the Company separately records the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and goodwill acquired and any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity.
The Company measures the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisitiondate fair values, less any non-controlling interest at fair value. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, less any non-controlling interest in the entity being acquired over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities assumed by the acquirer on behalf of the acquiree, any contingent consideration and the equity interests issued by the Company. Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issuance of debt or equity securities that the Company incurs in connection with a business combination, are expensed as incurred.
The acquisition date is the date when the Company obtains control of the acquiree. Contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Contingent consideration that is classified as a liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates in accordance with the criteria and guidance provided under IFRS with corresponding gain or loss recorded in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(c) Intangible assets
Intangible assets are recorded as cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. The amortization method and amortization period of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is reviewed at least annually. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of economic benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for by changing the amortization period or method as appropriate and are treated as a change in accounting estimates.
The amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually, either individually or at the CGU level. The assessment of indefinite useful life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.
Intangible assets are primarily comprised of the library of brand, water rights, marketing intangibles and Independent business owner (“IBO”) relationships acquired from external acquisitions and are classified as finite use life intangible assets and are amortized as follows:
lassified as finite use life intangible assets and are amortized as follows: |
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| Useful Life | |
| (years) | |
| IBO relationships | 2 |
| Marketing intangibles | 9 |
| Brand | 20 |
The Company has a long-term license agreement for plant operations and quality service assurance with Naturo in the previous year (Note 10). The license was eliminated when Naturo was acquired (Note 11) and became the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company during the year.
(d) Inventory
Inventory consists primarily of finished goods, raw ingredients and packaging. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with cost based upon the weighted average method of inventory costing. The realizable value of finished goods is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses. The cost of inventory is based on landed cost, which includes all costs incurred to bring inventory to the Company’s distribution centers. If the Company determines that the estimated net realizable value of its inventory is less than the carrying value of such inventory, it records it as a charge to cost of sales.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(e) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment charges. The cost of repair and maintenance is expensed as incurred. Depreciation is provided using the declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the property and equipment and any gain or loss is recorded to profit or loss.
The significant class of property and equipment is as follows:
| he significant class of property and equipment is as follows: | |
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| Depreciation | |
| rate | |
| Building and warehouse | 4% |
| Furniture and equipment | 20% |
Land and construction-in-progress are not amortized.
- (f) Impairment of non-financial assets
At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset is then tested for impairment by comparing its recoverable amount to its carrying value. Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or when a triggering event for impairment is identified.
A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are allocated to a CGU for the purpose of impairment testing based on the level at which management monitors them, which is not higher than an operating segment. The allocation is made to the CGU that is expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose.
When the recoverable amount of each separately identifiable asset or CGU is less than its carrying value, the asset or CGU’s assets are written down to their recoverable amount with the impairment loss charged against profit or loss. The recoverable amount of an asset or a CGU is the higher of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. Value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows from the asset or CGU, discounted to their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU. The fair value less costs to sell is based on the best information available to reflect the amount that could be obtained from the disposal of the asset or CGU in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties, net of estimates of the costs of disposal.
For asset impairments other than goodwill, the impairment loss reduces the carrying amounts of the non-financial assets in the CGU on a pro-rata basis, up to an asset’s individual recoverable amount. Any loss identified from goodwill impairment testing is first applied to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU grouping, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other non-financial assets in the CGU on a pro-rata basis. Impairment losses and reversals are recognized separately from operations in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(f) Impairment of non-financial assets (continued)
A reversal of the impairment loss in a subsequent period will be charged against profit or loss if there is a significant reversal of the circumstances that caused the original impairment. The impairment will be reversed up to the amount of depreciated carrying value that would have otherwise occurred if the impairment loss had not occurred.
(g) Non-controlling interest (“NCI”)
NCI is measured at its proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets or liabilities. Net income or loss and comprehensive income or loss for the period are allocated between NCI and shareholders of the parent. NCI in subsidiaries must be presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent. Changes in the Company’s interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions.
(h) Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of each entity is determined using the currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates.
Translation of foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. At each reporting date, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates. Exchange differences arising from the transactions are recorded in profit or loss for the period, except for exchange differences relating to borrowings hedging net investments denominated in the consolidated subsidiaries’ currency. These differences are recognized in other comprehensive income as currency translation differences until the disposal of the net investment. Exchange differences arising from operating transactions are recorded in operating profit for the period; exchange differences related to financing transactions are recognized as finance costs or income, or in other comprehensive income.
Translation of foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of a foreign operation, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from the acquisition, are translated in Canadian dollars at year-end exchange rates. Income and expenses, and cash flows of a foreign operation are translated in Canadian dollars using average exchange rates. Differences resulting from translating foreign operations are reported as translation differences in equity. When a foreign operation is disposed of, the translation differences previously recognized in equity are reclassified to profit or loss.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(i) Convertible debentures
The components of the compound financial instruments (convertible debentures) issued by the Company are classified separately as financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. The conversion option that will be settled by the exchange of a fixed amount in cash for a fixed number of equity instruments of the Company is classified as an equity instrument. At the issue date, the liability component is recognized at fair value, which is estimated using the effective interest rate on the market for similar nonconvertible instruments. Subsequently, the liability component is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate until it is extinguished on conversion or maturity.
The value of the conversion option classified as equity is determined at the issue date, by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. This amount is recognized in equity, net of tax effects, and is not revised subsequently. When the conversion option is exercised, the equity component of the convertible debentures will be transferred to share capital. No profit or gain is recognized to the conversion or expiration of the conversion option.
Transaction costs related to the issuance of the convertible debentures are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the initial carrying amounts. Transaction costs related to the equity component are recognized directly in equity. Transaction costs relating to the liability component are included in the carrying value of the liability component and amortized over the estimated useful life of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
(j) Revenue Recognition
The Company derives its revenue from sales of manufactured CBD beverage products and manufactured bottled water, as well as direct online sales of natural health products through its e- commence platform operated by Pure Therapy. In addition, the Company derives revenue from providing CBD beverage production services for white-label clients. To recognize its revenue, the Company performs the five-step model analysis in accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contract with Customers as follows:
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1) Identify the contract with the customer;
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2) Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
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3) Determine the transaction price;
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4) Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contracts; and
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5) Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company recognizes revenues from its beverage and natural health product sales when the products are delivered or drop-shipped to the customers and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance. These criteria are generally met at the time the products are dispatched, which is generally when control of the goods has passed to the customer.
The Company also generates its revenue from providing production services of beverages to whitelabel clients. For such manufacturing orders, the Company’s performance obligation is the production of CBD beverages. Once the production is completed and a production report is provided, it’s considered that the Company has fulfilled its performance obligation, at which time the Company become entitled to the amount outlined per the manufacturing order.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(j) Revenue Recognition (continued)
Revenue is recognized at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Consideration that is received and being processed at the bank but not yet released to the Company is recognized as reserve income asset in amounts receivable.
(k) Government grant
A government grant is recognized when there is reasonable assurance it will be received, and all related conditions will be complied with. The Company recognizes government grants in profit or loss on a systematic basis and in line with its recognition of the expenses that the grants are intended to compensate. The Company determines whether the grant compensates expenses already incurred or future costs.
The Company has an interest-free repayable funding obligation from the Government of Canada. The benefit of the government loan at a below-market rate of interest is treated as a government grant, measured as the difference between proceeds received and the fair value of the loan based on prevailing market interest rates.
(l) Share-based payments
‐ The Company may receive or acquire goods or services in a share based transaction. The Company recognizes a corresponding increase in equity if the goods or services were received in an equitysettled share-based payment transaction, or a liability if the goods or services were acquired in a cashsettled share-based payment transaction. For equity-settled share-based payment transactions, the Company measures the goods or services received and the corresponding increase in equity directly at the fair value of the goods or services received, unless the fair value of the goods or services received cannot be estimated reliably, the Company measures their value and the corresponding increase in equity by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments issued.
Share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortized over the vesting periods. Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. The corresponding amount is recorded to equity reserve. The fair value of options is determined using the Black–Scholes pricing model. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each reporting period such that the amount recognized for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. Any consideration paid by plan participants on the exercise of stock options is credited to share capital.
(m) Share capital
The Company records proceeds from share issued net of issuance costs and any tax effects. Common shares issued for consideration other than cash are valued based on their market value at the date the common shares are issued.
Proceeds from unit placements are allocated between shares and warrants issued using the residual method. Proceeds are first allocated to the shares according to the quoted price of existing shares at the time of issuance and any residual in the proceeds is allocated to warrants.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
- (n) Loss per share
Basic loss per share is computed using the weight average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The treasury stock method is used for the calculation of diluted loss per share, whereby all “in the money” stock options and share purchase warrants are assumed to have been exercised at the beginning of the period and the proceeds from their exercise are assumed to have been used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. When a loss is incurred during the period, basic and diluted loss per share are the same as the exercise of stock options and share purchase warrants is considered to be anti-dilutive.
(o) Operating Segment
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenue and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Company’s other operating segments. All operating segments’ results are reviewed regularly by the Company’s executive management (Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the operating segment and assess its performance. Operating segment results that are reported to executive management and include items directly attributable to an operating segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. The Company’s operating segments are defined in Note 23.
- (p) Income taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date, in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.
Current income tax relating to items recognized directly in other comprehensive income or equity is recognized in other comprehensive income or equity and not in profit or loss. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences at the reporting date arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the temporary differences to be utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted and are expected to apply by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
3) Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
- (q) New accounting standards not yet adopted
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS 1)
On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements , to clarify the classification of a liability as either current or non-current. On July 15, 2020, the IASB issued an amendment deferring the effective date by one year. Currently the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early application is permitted.
The amendments eliminated the requirement that the right to defer settlement or transfer of a liability for at least 12 months be unconditional to classify a liability as non-current. Instead, the right must be substantive and exist at the end of the reporting period.
The amendments also clarify how an entity classifies a liability that is convertible at the option of the counterparty. The amendments state that:
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The settlement of a liability includes the transfer of the entity’s own equity instruments to the counterparty.
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When classifying a liability as current or non-current, an entity may only omit conversion options recognized as equity.
Property, Plant and Equipment – Proceeds before Intended Use (amendments to IAS 16)
On May 14, 2020, the IASB published Property, Plant and Equipment – Proceeds before Intended Use (Amendments to IAS 16) . The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Early application is permitted.
The amendments provide guidance for the recognition of proceeds from selling items that an entity produces and sells in the process of making an item of property, plant and equipment available for its intended use, as well as the associated production costs. Specifically, the proceeds from selling items produced before the related asset is available for use, as well as the related production costs, must be recognized in profit or loss.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
4) Cash
| Cash | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Cash deposited at banks | 93,637 | 484,336 |
| Cash held in trust | 25,000 | 500,000 |
| Cash held at e-commerce merchants | 111,636 | 50,203 |
| 230,273 | 1,034,539 |
5) Amounts receivable
| Amounts receivable | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Trade receivables | 665,637 | - |
| Reserve income asset | 231,012 | 76,392 |
| GST receivable | 88,510 | 323,155 |
| Other receivables | - | 30,000 |
| 985,159 | 429,547 | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | (124,074) | - |
| 861,085 | 429,547 |
Reserve income asset balances comprise amounts (eCommerce payments) being processed by banks and not released to the Company as at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, there is $124,074 (2020 - $nil) bad debt expense recognized on the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss.
6) Inventory
| nventory | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Bottles and packaging | 6,319 | - |
| Finished goods | 309,849 | - |
| Raw materials | 307,522 | - |
| 623,690 | - |
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold inventory with a value of $1,009,109 (2020 - $nil) and included the amount in costs of revenue on the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. In the amount of cost of revenue, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $53,289 (2020 - $nil) against inventory.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
7) Marketable securities
| Marketable securities | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Balance, beginning(2) | - | 149,460 |
| Acquisition (Note 11)(1) | 585,715 | - |
| Disposition | (181,817) | (42,273) |
| Remeasurement loss(2) | (394,236) | (91,745) |
| Realized loss | (9,662) | (15,442) |
| Balance,ending | - | - |
- (1) The marketable securities include 5,333,333 common shares and 666,666 warrants of RYU Apparel Inc. (“RYU”, a company listed on the TSX.V) acquired through the acquisition of Naturo (Note 11). Each warrant is exercisable into one common share of RYU at the price of $0.15 per share until February 12, 2022. On the acquisition date, the RYU common shares were valued at $0.18 per share, the value of the warrants was estimated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate of 0.27%, expected life of 0.98 years, expected volatility of 342% and dividend yield of $nil.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a loss of $394,236 from remeasuring the value of the RYU shares. The Company disposed of all RYU shares for $181,817 and recognized a loss of $9,662. The RYU warrants expired unexercised subsequent to the year end.
- (2) The marketable securities held as at December 31, 2020 include 144,286 units of Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (“Nextleaf”, a company listed on the CSE). Each unit consisted of one common share and one warrant which entitled the holder to purchase one common share at $0.70 per share until March 14, 2021. The fair value of the warrants as at December 31, 2020 was estimated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free rate of 0.20%, expected life of 0.2 years, expected volatility of 70%, and dividend yield of $nil.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company disposed of the Nextleaf shares for $42,273 and recognized a loss of $15,442. The warrants expired unexercised.
8) Prepaid expenses and deposits
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Prepaid expenses | 665,542 | 414,264 |
| Deposits on investments_(i) (ii)_ | - | 530,159 |
| 665,542 | 944,423 |
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(i) $197,866 deposit made towards the convertible debentures of Serovita under an exclusive license agreement (Note 24). As at December 31, 2021, the convertible debentures have not been issued to the Company. The Company determined that this amount was not recoverable due to it limited ability to obtain a refund on the deposit. Therefore, the amount was impaired in full to $nil.
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(ii) $332,293 deposit made in 2019 towards a private placement of common shares of Capna Intellectual, Inc. under an intellectual property and trademark license agreement. As at December 31, 2021, the private placement has not been completed. Due to the limited ability to obtain a refund on the deposit, the Company determined that the deposit amount was fully impaired. An impairment charge of the full amount was recognized to reduce the deposit to $nil.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
9) Property, plant and equipment
| Furniture and | Construction- in- | Buildings and | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | equipment | progress | warehouse | Total | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Cost | |||||
| At December 31, 2019 | - | 213,980 | 4,360,824 | - | 4,574,804 |
| Additions | - | 66,368 | 1,077,221 | - | 1,143,589 |
| At December 31, 2020 | - | 280,348 | 5,438,045 | - | 5,718,393 |
| Acquired (Note 11) | 1,350,000 | 614,180 | - | 9,550,000 | 11,514,180 |
| Additions | - | 734,608 | 325,569 | - | 1,060,177 |
| Disposal | - | (6,118) | - | - | (6,118) |
| Transfer of construction-in- | |||||
| progress | - | - | (3,934,926) | 3,934,926 | - |
| At December 31, 2021 | 1,350,000 | 1,623,018 | 1,828,688 | 13,484,926 | 18,286,632 |
| Accumulated amortization | |||||
| At December 31, 2019 | - | 7,821 | - | - | 7,821 |
| Depreciation | - | 17,211 | - | - | 17,211 |
| At December 31, 2020 | - | 25,032 | - | - | 25,032 |
| Depreciation | - | 170,392 | - | 368,585 | 538,977 |
| Disposal | - | (1,019) | - | - | (1,019) |
| Impairment (i) | - | - | 1,828,688 | - | 1,828,688 |
| At December 31, 2021 | - | 194,405 | 1,828,688 | 368,585 | 2,391,678 |
| Net book value | |||||
| At December 31, 2020 | - | 255,316 | 5,438,045 | - | 5,693,361 |
| At December 31,2021 | 1,350,000 | 1,428,613 | - | 13,116,341 | 15,894,954 |
- i. During the year ended December 31, 2021, an impairment charge of $1,828,688 (2020 - $nil) was recorded against construction-in-progress due to the Company’s inability to recover future economic benefits from the outdoor growing facilities that may not be able to commercialize.
10) Licence agreement
On September 12, 2018, the Company entered into a 10-year licence agreement (the “Licence Agreement”) with two 10-year renewal options with Naturo and its subsidiary Springs. Naturo was a related party to the Company due to certain common directors and management members.
Pursuant to the License Agreement, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Naturo and Springs to lease a portion of the land, aquifer and facilities controlled by Naturo and/or Springs in order to facilitate the development of the Company’s business, and Naturo would provide the Company with certain manufacturing and quality assurance services for manufacturing beverages in Naturo’s facility. The Company paid Naturo $12,400,000 pursuant to the Licence Agreement, of which 50% was paid in common shares and the remaining portion in cash.
On February 14, 2020, the Company entered into an amended second lease agreement with Naturo to increase the premises for permitted use by the Company from 5,500 square feet to 12,289 square feet for the remaining term of the lease. The Company agreed to pay $1,253,400 for the additional space and displacement fee to Naturo. The Company issued 1,537,411 common shares and paid $600,000 in cash.
Prior to the acquisition of Naturo (Note 11), the Company recorded amortization of $158,715 related to the License Agreement. At the date of the acquisition, the Company recorded a loss on acquisition of $6,946,508, which was the loss on settlement of the pre-existing contractual relationship due to a revaluation of the fair value of License Agreement to $2,129,000. Upon the Closing of the acquisition on February 19, 2021, the accounts associated with the pre-existing License Agreement between Company and Naturo were eliminated upon consolidation.
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10) Licence agreement (continued)
| Licence agreement (continued) | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Balance, beginning | 9,234,223 | 10,474,223 |
| Amortization, prior to acquisition | (158,715) | (1,240,000) |
| Settlement of pre-existing relationship (Note 11) | (2,129,000) | - |
| Loss on settlement upon acquisition | (6,946,508) | - |
| Balance,ending | - | 9,234,223 |
11) Intangible assets
| Intangible assets | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabis | ||||||
| genetics | Distribution |
IBO | Marketing | |||
| library | Network |
relationships | intangibles | Brand | ||
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (c) | (d) | Total | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Cost | ||||||
| At December 31, 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Additions | 2,959,600 | 540,063 | 3,340,000 | 590,000 | - | 7,429,663 |
| At December 31, 2020 | 2,959,600 | 540,063 | 3,340,000 | 590,000 | - | 7,429,663 |
| Additions | - | - | - | - | 680,000 | 680,000 |
| At December 31, 2021 | 2,959,600 | 540,063 | 3,340,000 | 590,000 | 680,000 | 8,109,663 |
| Accumulated amortization | ||||||
| At December 31, 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | - | 62,163 | 119,976 | 21,193 | - | 203,301 |
| Impairment | 2,959,600 | 477,931 | - | - | - | 3,437,531 |
| At December 31, 2020 | 2,959,600 | 540,063 | 119,976 | 21,193 | - | 3,640,832 |
| Depreciation | - | - | 1,670,000 | 65,556 | 29,342 | 1,764,898 |
| Impairment | - | - | 1,550,024 | 503,251 | - | 2,053,275 |
| At December 31, 2021 | 2,959,600 | 540,063 | 3,340,000 | 590,000 | 29,342 | 7,459,005 |
| Net book value | ||||||
| At December 31 2020 | - | - | 3,220,024 | 568,807 |
- |
3,788,831 |
| At December 31, 2021 | - | - | - | - | 650,658 | 650,658 |
(a) Acquisition of Naturally Pure Therapy Products Corp.
On September 4, 2020, the Company concluded a share exchange agreement with Pure Therapy and acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Pure Therapy which operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce product sales business. The intangible assets acquired include a list of customers acquired through contracts of partnership with Independent Business Owners (“IBOs”) to sell Pure Therapy products through online campaigns, brands and websites and associated marketing intangibles (the “Marketing Intangibles”).
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11) Intangible assets (continued)
(a) Acquisition of Naturally Pure Therapy Products Corp. (continued)
The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations , using the acquisition method whereby the net assets acquired are recorded at fair value. The following table presents the fair value of the assets acquired at the date of the acquisition:
acquisition: |
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|---|---|
| Consideration: | $ |
| Fair value of common shares issued (30,000,000 @ $0.245 per share) | 7,350,000 |
| Net assets acquired: | |
| Cash | 210,802 |
| Intangible asset – IBO relationships | 3,340,000 |
| Intangible asset–Marketing intangibles | 590,000 |
| Total net assets | 4,140,802 |
| Goodwill(Note 12) | 3,209,198 |
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Pure Therapy has contributed a net income of $169,107 (2020 – net loss of $169,310) to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company determined the IBO relationships and marketing intangibles were impaired due to the uncertainty in realizing future benefits from the intangible assets. Accordingly, a $1,550,024 impairment loss was charged to the IBO relationships and $503,251 to the marketing intangibles, and the carrying values of these intangible assets were both reduced to $nil. In addition, Pure Therapy’s goodwill was impaired by $3,209,198 to $nil as well (Note 12).
(b) Acquisition of Naturo Group Investments Inc.
On December 11, 2020, and as amended on January 31, 2021, the Company entered into an amalgamation agreement to complete the acquisition of all issued and outstanding securities of Naturo (the “Acquisition”), a related party of the Company due to common directors and management members. The acquisition primarily to secure its access to the water bottling facility and the water source rights for the cannabis beverage business. Based in British Columbia, Canada, Naturo develops and manufactures beverages and consumer products for in-house brands and private label clients. Naturo owns an alkaline spring water aquifer and a HACCP certified manufacturing facility. It also owns and operates nationally distributed house brands across Canada. The acquisition closed on February 19, 2021.
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11) Intangible assets (continued)
(b) Acquisition of Naturo Group Investments Inc. (continued)
The consideration for the acquisition of Naturo consisted of the following:
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a) 50,000,000 common shares of the Company were issued to the former shareholders of Naturo with a fair value of $1.30 per share;
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b) The Company assumed the obligations to issue:
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(i) 450,000 common shares of the Company pursuant to outstanding options in Naturo exercisable at $0.25 until July 31, 2024,
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(ii) 26,250,000 common shares of the Company pursuant to outstanding warrants in Naturo exercisable at $0.50 until August 19, 2021, and
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(iii) Common shares of the Company as may be issuable pursuant to a convertible debenture in Naturo in the principal amount of $1,468,373 convertible at $0.40 per share, maturing on January 27, 2023 (Note 27) and accruing interest at an annual rate of 10% which is also convertible into shares.
At the time of the Acquisition, the Company determined that Naturo constituted a business as the operation of Naturo meets the definition of a business as defined under IFRS 3 Business Combinations , and accounted for it as such on the date that control was acquired. The Company has recognized the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired at their estimated fair values at the closing date of the Acquisition.
The Company performed an evaluation of the underlying assets and liabilities acquired and determined that the total net assets obtained supported a valuation of approximately $15,402,746 and the excess of $71,203,661 was allocated to goodwill, which primarily consisted of the assembled workforce, access to additional production capacity and the expected synergies from combining the operation and distribution network.
The purchase price allocation determined at the closing date of the Acquisition is as following:
| Consideration: | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Fair value of common shares issued | 61,772,161 | |
| Fair value of warrants | 21,941,126 | |
| Fair value of options | 529,976 | |
| Settlement of inter-company balances | 234,144 | |
| Settlement of pre-existing relationship (Note 10) | 2,129,000 | |
| 86,606,407 | ||
| Net assets acquired: | ||
| Cash | 23,625 | |
| Marketable securities (note 7) | 585,715 | |
| BevCanna common shares, repurchased (Note 18) | 4,832,171 | |
| Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | 11,514,182 | |
| Right-of-use asset | 15,731 | |
| Intangible asset - Brand | 680,000 | |
| Liabilities assumed | (320,879) | |
| Debt assumed | (2,012,836) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 85,037 | |
| Total net assets | 15,402,746 | |
| Goodwill (Note 12) | 71,203,661 | |
| 86,606,407 |
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11) Intangible assets (continued)
(b) Acquisition of Naturo Group Investments Inc. (continued)
From the acquisition date to December 31, 2021, Naturo contributed revenue of $699,084 and net loss of $1,519,186 to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Had the Company acquired Naturo from the beginning of the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s revenue would have increased by $27,560 and the net loss for the year would have increased by $2,041,550.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company reviewed Naturo’s goodwill and intangible assets and determined that the carrying amount of the goodwill was fully impaired. As a result, an impairment loss of $71,203,661 was recorded against the goodwill and reduced the carrying value of the goodwill as at December 31, 2021 to $nil (Note 12).
12) Goodwill
The goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid by the Company over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets identified in the calculated purchase price. The goodwill recognized on acquisition is attributable mainly to the expected future growth potential, expanded production capability, expanded customer base as well as expected synergies to the combined operations as a result of completing the acquisitions.
For the purposes of assessing impairment of goodwill and non-financial assets, the Company must identify its CGUs. Determination of what constitutes a CGU is subject to management judgment. Among all the CGUs of the Company, there were two CGUs that were allocated with goodwill: Pure Therapy CGU and Naturo CGU. Pure Therapy CGU belongs to the eCommerce segment as they pertain to the direct-to-customers sales platform. Naturo CGU belongs to the non-Cannabis beverage segments for the development, production and distribution of the plant-based and other beverages.
The Company tests the recoverability of its goodwill annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. As at December 31, 2021, the Company has the carrying amount of goodwill at $nil (2020 - $3,209,198) due to the following:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Balance, beginning | 3,209,198 | - |
| Acquisition of Pure Therapy | - | 3,209,198 |
| Acquisition of Naturo | 71,203,661 | - |
| Impairment of Pure Therapy | (3,209,198) | - |
| Impairment of Naturo | (71,203,661) | - |
| Balance,ending | - | 3,209,198 |
As at December 31, 2021, before recognizing the impairment charge, the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the Pure Therapy CGU is $3,209,198 (2020 - $3,209,198) and the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the Naturo CGU is $71,203,661 (2021 - $nil).
At December 31, 2021, the Company tested its CGUs for impairment. The inputs for the calculated recoverable amounts below are not based on observable market data. As such, the recoverable amounts of both the Pure Therapy and Naturo CGUs are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value measurement hierarchy.
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12) Goodwill (continued)
For the Pure Therapy CGU, the estimated recoverable amount was calculated using discounted cash flow model based on 2022 to 2026 revenues, less costs of disposal. This resulted in a recoverable amount of $200,000, exceeded by the CGU carrying amount of $5,493,486. The exceeding amount was allocated to fully reduce the carrying amount goodwill to $nil, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of intangible assets in full to $nil as well. The fair value of the remaining asset was higher than the recoverable amount and accordingly was not impaired. The discount cash flow model used reflected the value-in-use of the Company. A 1% change in the recoverable amount is a difference of approximately $2,000 and would not yield a different conclusion. As a result, the Company recorded impairment losses of $3,209,198 on goodwill and $2,084,267 on intangible assets for the Pure Therapy CGU.
For the Naturo CGU, the estimated recoverable amount was calculated using discounted cash flow model based on 2022 to 2026 revenues, less costs of disposal. This resulted in a recoverable amount of $4,250,000, exceeded by the CGU’s carrying amount of $84,121,973. The excess amount was allocated to bring the carrying amount of goodwill to $nil. The fair value less cost to disposal of the brand intangible asset was higher than its carrying amount and as a result, no further impairment charge was recorded against them. The discount cash flow model used reflected the value-in-use of the Company. A 1% change in the recoverable amount is a difference of approximately $42,5000 and would not yield a different conclusion. As a result, the Company recorded impairment losses of $71,203,661 on goodwill for the Naturo CGU.
13) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Trade payables | 2,178,025 | 1,505,218 |
| Payables related to capital expenditures | 549,238 | 206,894 |
| Accrued liabilities | 351,870 | 20,649 |
| Contingent liability (Note 24) | 125,000 | - |
| 3,204,133 | 1,732,761 |
14) Promissory note
The promissory note was acquired as part of the debt assumed on the acquisition of Naturo (Note 11). On August 5, 2017, Naturo entered into a promissory note for $2,500,000 with an interest rate of 8%, payable quarterly, and due on August 5, 2020. On August 5, 2020, the promissory note was extended for one year. The loan is secured by the land of Naturo and the personal property of the CEO under the general security agreement (“GSA”). Upon assumption by the Company, the promissory note was valued at $2,545,479.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company made principal repayments totalling $150,000 and recorded finance costs of $165,983 related to the promissory note. As at December 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of the principal and accrued interest was $2,384,597. After the expiry on August 5, 2021, the promissory note had been carried on a month-to-month basis bearing an interest rate of 8%, payable monthly and due on demand. The Company has the option to repay the loan in full or in part at any time. The promissory note is presented as a current liability on the consolidated statement of financial position because the Company expects to settle or redeem the promissory note within the next twelve months.
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15) Related party transactions and balances
Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consist of members of the Company's Board of Directors and corporate officers.
Related Parties Transactions:
The remuneration of directors and key management personnel was as follows:
| Year ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | |
| $ | $ | ||
| Management and Consulting fees | 240,000 | 307,500 | |
| Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Chief Strategic Officer (“CSO”) | 240,000 |
240,000 | |
| Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) | 305,000 | - | |
| President | 200,004 | - | |
| Former President | 60,000 | - | |
| Directors | 47,500 | - | |
| Company controlled by individual related to CEO | 47,250 | - | |
| Share-based payments | |||
| CFO & CSO | 56,347 | 189,251 | |
| CEO | - | 544,740 | |
| President | 73,775 | - | |
| Former President | - | 183,818 | |
| Directors | 83,324 | 35,049 | |
| Individual related to CEO | - | 113,153 | |
| 1,113,200 | 1,306,011 |
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company expensed $352,218 (2020 - $65,653) in consulting fee and share based payments to two companies controlled by two individuals related to the CEO. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company expensed $372,359 (2020 - $nil) in consulting fee and share based payments to a company controlled by an individual related to the Former President.
Related Parties Balances:
As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following amounts were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in relation to transactions with related parties, which were non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand:
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15) Related party transactions and balances (continued)
Related Parties Balances (continued):
| Related Parties Balances (continued): | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| As at December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | |
| $ | $ | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: | 240,000 | 307,500 | |
| Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Chief Strategic Officer (“CSO”) | 42,000 |
3,245 | |
| Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) | 65,299 | 15,565 | |
| President | 7,000 | - | |
| Directors | 15,250 | - | |
| Company controlled by individual related to CEO | 47,250 | - | |
| Individual related to CEO | 86,758 | - | |
| 263,557 | 18,810 |
16) Convertible debentures
BevCanna Debentures
On April 14, 2020, the Company completed a non-brokered financing of $630,000 by issuing convertible debentures (“Debentures”). The Debentures accrue interest at the rate of 8% per annum, payable semiannually and mature on April 14, 2023.
The holders of the Debentures are entitled to convert the unpaid principal and interest into common shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.75 per share. If at any time the daily weighted average trading price of the Company’s shares is greater than $1.00 for the preceding 10 days, the Company will have the option to convert the outstanding principal amount at the price of $0.75 per share.
The initial liability component of the Debentures was calculated at the present value of interest payments and expected return using an effective interest rate of 16% per annum. The equity component was determined using the residual method whereby, the fair value of the equity component is arrived at by deducting the amount determined separately for the liability from the face value of the instrument. As a result, the fair value of the conversion feature was determined to be $118,252 and was recognized into the equity reserve of the Company.
On February 8, 2021, the Company completed an early redemption for $115,000 of the Debentures and paid $124,532 towards the outstanding principal and accrued interest. On the same date, the Company converted $15,000 of the Debentures into 20,000 common shares. The Company reclassified $3,754 from equity reserves to share capital related to this conversion.
Naturo Debenture
On January 27, 2021, Naturo completed a debt settlement with an individual related to the CEO of the Company (Note 15) by issuing a convertible debenture for $1,505,021 with interest bearing at 10% per annum, payable monthly and maturing in 24 months. The debenture is convertible to common shares of the Company at $0.40 per share at any time at the discretion of the debenture holder. Upon assumption by the Company on the Acquisition Date, the convertible debenture was valued at $1,468,373 (Note 11).
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16) Convertible debentures (continued)
Naturo Debenture (continued)
On June 28, 2021, the Company entered into a debenture amendment and cancellation agreement with the debenture holder to settle the $1,505,020 in the convertible debenture plus a $500,000 payable for finance charge, with a receivable of $2,005,020 from the CEO of the Company. There was $nil gain or loss on the settlement of these balances.
Upon the settlement, the convertible debenture has an outstanding balance of $1,525,459 for the principal and accrued interest. Following the settlement, the excess $20,439 accrued interest payable remains outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
emains outstanding as of December 31, 2021. |
|
|---|---|
| $ | |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | - |
| Addition | 630,000 |
| Transaction cost | (35,126) |
| Allocation of equity component | (118,252) |
| Accretion expense | 33,468 |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 510,090 |
| Acquisition (Note 11) | 1,468,373 |
| Accretion expense | 36,212 |
| Finance charge | 81,753 |
| Conversion to shares (Note 18) | (15,000) |
| Early redemption | (115,000) |
| Settled | (1,505,020) |
| Balance,December 31,2021 | 461,408 |
17) CEBA loans
In April 2020, the Company received a loan of $40,000 under Canada Emergency Business Account (“CEBA”) program funded by the Government of Canada, of which $30,000 are non-forgivable and $10,000 are forgivable if the non-forgivable $30,000 was repaid prior to December 31, 2022. The CEBA loan is non-interest bearing, subject to restriction on disbursements for non-deferrable expenditures of the Company, and is repayable at any time without penalty, but amounts repaid cannot be readvanced.
The CEBA loan was initially due on December 31, 2022, for which the maturity date was thereafter extended to December 31, 2023. If the term loan is not repaid by that time, the term loan will automatically renew with a maturity date of December 31, 2025, subject to an interest at 5% per annum, with interest payment due monthly. In the event of default, the loan payable becomes due immediately.
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17) CEBA loans (continued)
| CEBA loans (continued) | |
|---|---|
| $ | |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | - |
| Addition | 23,202 |
| Accretion expense | 1,585 |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 24,787 |
| Acquisition (Note 11) | 58,595 |
| Addition | 8,425 |
| Accretion expense | 8,171 |
| Balance,December 31,2021 | 99,978 |
The CEBA loans are accounted for using the amortized cost method. The loans were discounted at an effective interest rate of 10% with the discount portion recorded as a government grant. During the year ended December 31, 2021, there was $11,575 (2020 - $16,798) recorded as government grant from the $20,000 (2020 - $40,000) received in CEBA loan.
18) Share capital
Authorized
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into the following share capital transactions:
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In January, 2021, the Company issued 1,950,000 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.30 to $0.50 per share.
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On January 8, 2021, the Company issued 25,000 common shares to settle debt of $37,500 with a consultant. The common shares issued had a fair value of $26,750 and the Company recognized a gain on settlement of debt of $10,750.
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On January 8, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of $3,500,000 for 2,333,333 units of the Company at $1.50 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant, exercisable at $2.00 per warrant and expiring in one year from the date of closing. Of the total amount, $696,250 was received prior to December 31, 2020. Using the residual method, the common share purchase warrants were valued at $1,003,333.
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On January 25, 2021, the Company issued 336,000 common shares to a consultant upon the exercise of share purchase warrants at the price of $0.40 per share.
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In February, 2021, the Company issued 5,224,000 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.30 to $0.50 per share.
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In February, 2021, the Company issued 762,000 common shares to several consultants upon the exercise of share purchase warrants at the prices of $0.30 to $0.40 per share.
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18) Share capital (continued)
Issued (continued)
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On February 8, 2021, the Company issued 20,000 common shares on the conversion of $15,000 of the Debenture (Note 16).
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On February 8, 2021, the Company issued 58,810 common shares to settle $51,501 of debt owned to various vendors. The common shares had a fair value of $54,105 and the Company recognized a loss on the settlement of debt of $2,604.
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On February 18, 2021, the Company issued 50,000,000 common shares valued at $61,772,161 pursuant to the acquisition of Naturo (Note 11). As part of the transaction, 3,717,000 common shares were reacquired and recorded in common shares held in treasury at a value of $4,832,171.
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In March, 2021, the Company issued 450,000 common shares to several consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.30 to $0.50 per share.
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On March 15, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of 100,000 common shares of the Company for proceeds of $100,000.
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On March 18, 2021, the Company issued 250,000 common shares to a consultant upon the exercise of share purchase warrants at the price of $0.50 per share.
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In April, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the price of $0.50 per share.
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In April, 2021, the Company issued 637,500 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the price of $0.50 per share.
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In May 2021, the Company issued 200,000 common shares to two consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.25 to $0.30 per share.
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On May 5, 2021, the Company issued 614,825 common shares to various vendors to settle debt with a fair value of $405,164 and for services with a fair value of $68,250. The issuance resulted in a $36,888 gain on the settlement of debt.
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On May 18, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 common shares to a consultant upon the exercise of share purchase warrants at the price of $0.50 per share.
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In June 2021, the Company issued 400,000 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.50 per share.
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In June 2021, the Company issued 400,000 common shares to two consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the price of $0.50 per share.
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On June 28, 2021, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with an individual related to the CEO to acquire 625,000 shares of the Company for $250,000. The Company repurchased the shares by settlement and forgiveness of the outstanding amount of $250,000 owed by the related party. The shares had a fair value of $312,500, as a result, a gain of $62,500 was recognized for the repurchase of these shares.
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18) Share capital (continued)
Issued (continued)
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On July 28, 2021, the Company issued 1,144,255 common shares to various vendors to settle debt with a fair value of $629,340. The issuance resulted in a $22,885 gain on the settlement of debt.
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In August 2021, the Company issued 600,000 common shares to two consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the price of $0.50 per share.
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On September 13, 2021, the Company issued 886,412 common shares to various vendors to settle debt with a fair value of $292,516. The issuance resulted in a $105,778 gain on the settlement of debt.
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In October 2021, the Company issued 272,727 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.275 per share.
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In November 2021, the Company issued 90,000 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.275 per share.
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On November 23, 2021, the Company issued 2,321,306 common shares at a price of $0.25 for debt settlements of $605,895 with vendors, consultants and related parties, and 102,273 common shares for service rendered by a consultant with a value of $28,125. The issuance resulted in a $60,590 loss on the settlement of debt.
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In December 2021, the Company issued 274,075 common shares to various consultants upon their exercise of stock options at the prices of $0.275 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company entered into the following share capital transactions:
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On January 14, 2020, the Company issued 8,941,176 common shares valued at $0.385 for the acquisition of Carmanah for $3,442,353 (Note 11).
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During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 5,040,084 common shares with an aggregate value of $1,676,059 for services received from consultants or contractors.
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On April 14, 2020, the Company issued 705,879 common shares valued at $0.425 for $300,000.
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On May 28, 2020, the Company issued 88,235 common shares at a price of $0.425 for $37,500.
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On June 18, 2020, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares valued at $0.265 for the acquisition of Exceler for $530,000 (Note 11).
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On September 4, 2020, the Company issued 30,000,000 common shares valued at $0.245 for the acquisition of Pure Therapy for $7,350,000 (Note 11).
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On September 18, 2020, the Company completed non-brokered private placement offering consisting of 844,800 units at a price of $0.25 per unit for $211,200 proceeds. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable warrant, exercisable at $0.40 per warrant and expiring in two years.
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18) Share capital (continued)
Issued (continued)
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On October 6, 2020, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of $115,500 for 462,000 units of the Company. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant, exercisable at $0.30 per warrant and expiring in two years. The warrants were valued at $nil using residual method.
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On October 23, 2020, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of $250,000 for 1,000,000 units of the Company. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant, exercisable at $0.40 per warrant and expiring in two years. The warrants were valued at $nil using residual method.
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The Company settled $3,643,707 debts owed to various vendors, consultants and related parties by issuing 8,013,241 common shares, of which 667,000 shares were issued from treasury, with fair value of $3,876,302 and recognized a loss on debt settlement of $232,595.
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5,003,000 stock options were exercised for proceeds of $1,673,990. In addition, the Company reclassified the grant date fair value of the exercised stock options of $832,653 from stock options reserve to share capital.
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The share issuance costs associated with these transactions amounted to $45,590.
Obligation to issue shares:
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company received $1,000,000 of proceeds towards the exercise of certain share purchase warrants that were granted during 2018. As at December 31, 2021, these warrants remained outstanding and unexercised. As a result, the amount continued to be classified as obligation to issue shares on the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2021.
19) Stock options
In 2018, the Company adopted an incentive stock option plan (“Plan”). Pursuant to the Company’s stock option plan, directors may authorize the granting of options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The expiry date for each option is determined by the board of directors at the time such option is granted. All options under the plan are non-assignable, non-transferrable and only exercisable by the optionee.
During the year ended December 31, 2021:
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On February 8, 2021, the Company granted 100,000 options with an exercise price of $1.00 to a consultant and a director. The options are exercisable for one year and vested immediately.
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On February 18, 2021, the Company granted 450,000 options with an exercise price of $0.25 and an expiry date of July 31, 2024 to Naturo option holders as part of the Naturo acquisition (Note 11). The options vested immediately.
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19) Stock options (continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2021 (continued):
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On April 19, 2021, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $1.50 and expiry date of May 19, 2023. The stock options are to vest based on a schedule set upon the satisfaction of certain non-market performance criteria related to achieving sales targets in a region. The value of these stock options was estimated to be $399,397. Based on the estimates made by management on the probability of achieving these targets, $47,928 was recognized and included in the share-based payment for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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On September 15, 2021, the Company granted 2,500,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.45 and an expiry date of September 15, 2022 to certain officers, directors and consultants of the Company. The options vested immediately.
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On October 19, 2021, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.275 and expiration date of October 19, 2023. The options vested immediately.
During the year ended December 31, 2020:
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On October 19, 2021, the Company granted 4,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.275 and expiration date of October 19, 2022. The options vested immediately.
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On January 23, 2020, the Company granted 100,000 options with an exercise price of $0.50 to a consultant. The options are exercisable for a period of three years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On March 25, 2020, the Company granted 2,566,667 options with an exercise price of $0.30 to certain directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of three years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On July 20, 2020, the Company granted 500,000 options with an exercise price of $0.30 to a consultant. The options are exercisable for a period of two years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On September 18, 2020, the Company granted 500,000 options with an exercise price of $0.30 to two consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of two years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On October 6, 2020, the Company granted 100,000 options with an exercise price of $0.30 to a consultant. The options are exercisable for a period of two years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On November 20, 2020, the Company granted 7,200,000 options with an exercise price of $0.40 to certain directors and consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of one year. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
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On November 20, 2020, the Company granted 600,000 options with an exercise price of $0.40 to a consultant. 300,000 options are exercisable for a period of two years and one-fourth vest on date of grant and one-fourth will vest every three months thereafter. The remaining 300,000 options will vest based upon achieving certain performance milestones.
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19) Stock options (continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2020 (continued):
- On December 4, 2020, the Company granted 700,000 options with an exercise price of $0.47 to two consultants. The options are exercisable for a period of one year. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
A summary of the changes in the share options are presented below:
| Weighted- | ||
|---|---|---|
| Options | average exercise | |
| outstanding | price | |
| $ | ||
| At December 31, 2019 | 4,999,000 | 0.47 |
| Granted | 12,266,667 | 0.37 |
| Exercised | (5,628,000) | 0.35 |
| At December 31, 2020 | 11,637,667 | 0.43 |
| Granted | 9,050,000 | 0.47 |
| Exercised | (8,335,802) | 0.40 |
| Forfeited | (2,450,000) | 0.44 |
| At December 31,2021 | 9,901,865 | 0.48 |
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized share-based payments expense of $892,243 (2020 - $2,152,841). The Company’s common shares had a weighted average share price of $ $0.53 (2020 - $0.26) during the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following table summarizes information about the share options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021:
December 31, 2021: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted | ||||
| Number of stock | Number of stock |
Weighted | average | |
| options | options |
average | remaining | |
| Expiry date | outstanding | exercisable |
exercise price | contractual life |
| $ | ||||
| February 8, 2022(1) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
1.00 | 0.11 |
| July 5, 2022(1) | 550,000 | 550,000 |
0.50 |
0.51 |
| July 20, 2022(1) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
0.30 |
0.55 |
| September 15, 2022(1) | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
0.45 | 0.71 |
| October 5, 2022(1) | 3,363,198 | 3,363,198 |
0.28 | 0.76 |
| October 24, 2022(1) | 75,000 | 75,000 |
0.50 |
0.81 |
| November 20, 2022(1) | 600,000 | 225,000 |
0.40 | 0.89 |
| December 23, 2022(1) | 13,667 | 13,667 |
0.33 |
0.98 |
| May 19, 2023(1) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
1.50 | 1.38 |
| October 5, 2023 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
0.28 | 1.76 |
| February 28, 2024 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
0.50 |
2.16 |
| July31,2024 | 350,000 | 350,000 |
0.25 | 2.58 |
| 9,901,865 | 9,526,865 |
0.48 | 1.00 |
(1) Subsequent to December 31, 2021, 8,301,865 stock options expired unexercised.
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19) Stock options (continued)
The estimated grant date fair value of the options granted during the year ended December 31, 2021 ‐ and 2020 was calculated using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weightedaverage assumptions:
average assumptions: |
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|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Risk‐free interest rate | 0.67% | 0.37% |
| Expected life (years) | 1.17 | 1.6 |
| Annualized volatility | 95.6% | 89% |
| Dividend rate | 0% | 0% |
20) Share purchase warrants
A summary of the changes in the share purchase warrants are presented below:
| Share purchase warrants A summary of the changes in the share purchase warrants |
are presented below: | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted- | ||
| Warrants | average exercise | |
| outstanding | price | |
| $ | ||
| At December 31, 2019 | 3,000,000 | 0.50 |
| Granted | 1,806,800 | 0.38 |
| At December 31, 2020 | 4,806,800 | 0.45 |
| Granted | 28,583,333 | 0.62 |
| Expired | (24,762,500) | 0.50 |
| Exercised | (3,085,500) | 0.45 |
| At December 31,2021 | 5,542,133 | 1.13 |
The following table summarizes information about the share options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021:
December 31, 2021: |
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| Number of | Weighted | ||
| shares | average | ||
| options | remaining | ||
| Expiry date | Exercise price | outstanding | contractual life |
| $ | |||
| January 8, 2022(1) | 2.00 | 2,333,333 | 0.02 |
| September 18, 2022(1) | 0.40 | 208,800 |
0.72 |
| December 14,2023 | 0.50 | 3,000,000 |
1.95 |
| 1.13 | 5,542,133 | 1.09 |
(1) Subsequent to December 31, 2021, 2,542,133 share purchase warrants expired unexercised.
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21) Non-controlling interest
The non ‐ controlling interest attributes to the common shares representing 21% equity interest in Naturo ‐ Springs Ltd. held by non controlling interest holders and is related to the consideration transferred in the acquisition of Naturo as described in Note 11. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the ‐ continuity of equity attributable to the non controlling interest is as follows:
ontinuity of equity attributable to the non‐controlling interest is as follows: |
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|---|---|
| Amount | |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 and 2019 | - |
| Non-controlling interest acquired from the Acquisition of Naturo (Note 11) | (85,038) |
| Share of net loss for the period | (68,779) |
| Balance,December 31,2021 | (153,817) |
The following is the summarized statement of financial position of Springs as at December 31, 2021:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ||
| Current: | ||
| Assets | $ | 400,165 |
| Liabilities | (3,353,519) | |
| Current net liabilities | (2,953,354) | |
| Non-current: | ||
| Assets | 1,776,323 | |
| Liabilities | (409) | |
| Non-current net assets | 1,775,914 | |
| Net liabilities | $ | (1,177,440) |
The following is the summarized comprehensive loss of Springs for the period from the Acquisition Date (Note 11) to December 31, 2021:
| Amount | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $ | 578,368 |
| Expenses | (905,887) | |
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (327,519) |
22) Revenue and cost of revenue
Revenue for the year ended December 31 is derived from sales of the following products:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| For the year ended | $ | $ |
| THC beverage | 484,934 | - |
| Bottled water | 699,084 | - |
| Natural health products | 1,933,659 | 396,317 |
| 3,117,677 | 396,317 |
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22) Revenue and cost of revenue (continued)
Cost of revenue for the year ended December 31 is comprised of the following:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| For the year ended | $ | $ |
| THC beverage | 217,008 | - |
| Bottled water | 546,362 | - |
| Natural health products | 1,486,234 | 510,229 |
| 2,249,604 | 510,229 |
There is one customer accounting for more than 10% of gross revenue the Company generated during the year, specifically 14.4% (2020 – nil) of total revenue. The amount receivable from this customer constitutes 4.9% (2020 – nil) of the amount receivable and has been fully received subsequent to December 31, 2021.
23) Financial instruments
Fair value
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: Values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
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Level 2: Values based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
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Level 3: Values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
The carrying value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities including cash, amounts receivable and deposits and trade and other payables included in the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2021 and 2020 approximate their fair value due to their short terms to maturity.
Financial risks
The Company’s activities expose it to financial risks of varying degrees of significance which could affect its ability to achieve its strategic objectives for growth and shareholder returns. The principal financial risks to which the Company is exposed are credit risk, foreign exchange risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk.
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework and reviews the Company’s policies on an ongoing basis. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s exposure to these financial risks in the year ended December 31, 2021.
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23) Financial instruments (continued)
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 is subject to credit risk on its cash and trade receivables. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss on cash by placing its cash with a high-quality financial institution. The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables as large amounts of its trade receivable are concentrated amongst a small number of customers. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers but generally does not require collateral to support trade receivables. Trade receivables are shown net of any provision made for impairment of the receivables. Due to this factor, the Company believes that no additional credit risk, beyond the amounts provided for collection loss, is inherent in trade receivable.
Among amounts receivable, there is reserve income asset which primarily comprises balances either held back by the banks or amount recoverable from the government authority. Management believes the risk of loss on the reserve income asset to be minimal.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will incur difficulties meeting its financial obligations as they are due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in interest rate. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash and debt instruments and has determined there is no material exposure related to interest rate risk as the debt is fixed rate. Based on borrowings that accrue interest as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, a 1% change in interest rate would not have a significant impact on net loss.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated in currencies that differ from the respective functional currency. The Company’s exposure to currency risk is limited as the majority of its sales and expenditures are denominated in the same currency as its functional currency.
24) Segmented information
The Company determines its reportable segments based on the nature of operations and includes three operating segments: plant-based beverages, CBD beverage and eCommerce. The plant-based beverages include the development and manufacturing of TRACE brand and other plant-based beverages and supplements. The CBD beverage include the development and/or production of cannabinoid beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label customers. The eCommerce segment includes direct-to-customer sales of natural health products including nutraceutical and hemp-based CBD products.
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24) Segmented information (continued)
The Company’ financial information by reportable segment for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2021:
2020 is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2021: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Cannabis | Cannabis | |||
| Beverage | Beverage | eCommerce | Total | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Revenue from external customers | 699,084 | 484,934 | 1,933,659 | 3,117,677 |
| Cost of revenue | 546,362 | 217,008 | 1,486,234 | 2,249,604 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 381,891 | 2,080,699 | - | 2,462,590 |
| Other selling, general and | ||||
| administrative expenses | 1,003,802 | 9,240,163 | 278,318 | 10,522,283 |
| Segment income (loss) | (1,232,971) | (11,207,999) | 169,107 | (12,271,863) |
| Segment assets | 10,377,367 | 8,087,174 | 461,661 | 18,926,202 |
| Segment liabilities | 3,551,081 | 2,599,271 | 206,041 | 6,356,393 |
| Year ended December 31, 2020: | ||||
| Non-Cannabis | Cannabis | |||
| Beverage | Beverage | eCommerce | Total | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Revenue from external customers | - | - | 396,317 | 396,317 |
| Cost of revenue | - | - | 510,229 | 510,229 |
| Depreciation and amortization | - | 1,460,512 | - | 1,460,512 |
| Other selling, general and | ||||
| administrative expenses | - | 8,557,949 | 53,036 | 8,610,985 |
| Segment profit (loss) | - | (10,018,461) | (166,948) | (10,185,409) |
| Segment assets | - | 24,114,345 | 219,777 | 24,334,122 |
| Segment liabilities | - | 2,216,096 | 117,884 | 2,333,980 |
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24) Segmented information (continued)
The Company’ financial information by geography for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
| Assets As at December 31, 2021 Current Non-current Total assets As at December 31, 2020 Current Non-current Total assets Revenue For the year ended December 31, 2021 For the year ended December 31, 2020 Net income (loss) For the year ended December 31, 2021 For the year ended December 31, 2020 |
Canada $ U.S.A. $ Total $ |
|---|---|
| 2,037,942 342,648 2,380,590 16,545,612 - 16,545,612 |
|
| 18,583,554 342,648 18,926,202 2,163,377 245,132 2,408,509 21,898,348 27,265 21,925,613 |
|
| 24,061,725 272,397 24,334,122 1,184,018 1,933,659 3,117,677 - 396,317 396,317 (99,115,057) 169,107 (98,945,950) (13,681,634) (563,198) (14,244,832) |
25) Commitments and contingencies
(a) Commitments
Contractual Obligations
| Contractual Obligations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Contractual | |||
| amount | cash flows | Under 1 year | 1-3 years | |
| As at December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Trade payable and accrued liabilities | 3,204,133 | 3, 204,133 | 3,204,133 | - |
| Due to related parties | 177,465 | 177,465 | 177,465 | - |
| Promissory note | 2,384,597 | 2,572,597 | 2,572,597 | - |
| Convertible debentures | 461,408 | 553,333 | 40,000 | 513,333 |
| CEBA loan | 99,978 | 110,000 | - | 110,000 |
| Total | 6,327,581 | 6,617,528 | 5,994,195 | 623,333 |
Exclusive License Agreement (Keef)
On April 30, 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement (“Keef Agreement”) with CanCore Concepts Inc., (“Licensor”), a Colorado corporation whereby granting exclusive rights to the Company using Intellectual Property of the Licensor including Keef’s name, logo and artwork to manufacture and sell Licensed Products in Canada. The initial term of the agreement was three years. As part of the contract, the Company was committed to invest US$150,000 in the convertible debentures of Serovita Holding Corp. (“Serovita”) as follows:
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25) Commitments and contingencies (continued)
(a) Commitments (continued)
Contractual Obligations (continued)
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US$50,000 payable in two payments: US$25,000 on April 30, 2020 and US$25,000 on May 15, 2020 (paid);
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US$50,000 by May 31, 2020;
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US$50,000 by June 30, 2020
On December 21, 2020, the Company issued 182,500 common shares at $0.70 per share to settle the remaining payable balance of US$100,000, in exchange for Serovita convertible debentures with the principal in the same amount. The total payment of $197,866, including cash paid and the shares issued, was recorded under deposit on investment and was impaired in full during the year ended December 31, 2021 (Note 6).
(b) Contingencies
The Company engages in various agreements with other parties in the normal course of its operation, pursuant to which it may be obligated to indemnify third parties with respect to certain matters. As of the date when the consolidated financial statements are issued, certain conditions existing may result in a loss to the Company. Management assesses such contingent liabilities and such assessment inherently involves management’s exercise of judgment. When assessing contingent loss related to claims, proceedings or litigation that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, if it’s probably a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received a claim for an alleged settlement of damages. It’s was assessed that it is likely that the claim could result in an award of $125,000 (Note 13)to the other party; as such, the Company has recognized this amount as a loss on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The Company is involved in other litigation and disputes. Management is of the opinion that the potential outcome of other litigation and disputes will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Accordingly, no provisions for the settlement of other outstanding litigation and potential claims have been accrued.
26) Capital management
The Company’s objective when managing its capital is to maintain a flexible capital structure for its projects for the benefit of its stakeholders. The Company's main source of funds is from its ability to raise public and/or private equity or debt financing. The Company manages the capital structure and makes appropriate adjustments to it based upon 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 or new debt, as well as acquire or dispose of assets.
The Company’s investment policy is to invest its available cash in Canadian chartered banks and from time to time in guaranteed term deposits at fixed interest rates established at the time of investment. All its funds are available for project and corporate objectives.
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26) Capital management (continued)
The Company considers cash to include amounts held in banks. The Company places its cash with institutions of high credit worthiness.
The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. There is no change in the way the Company manages its capital during the year ended December 31, 2021.
27) Income taxes
The tax effect of the significant temporary differences, which comprise deferred income tax assets and liabilities, are as follows:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Net loss before income tax | (98,945,950) | (14,244,832) |
| Statutory income tax rate | 27.00% | 27.00% |
| Expected income tax (recovery) | (26,715,000) | (3,846,000) |
| Change in foreign exchange rates and other | - | 47,000 |
| Permanent Difference | 20,339,000 | 597,000 |
| Share issue cost | (11,000) | - |
| Change in unrecognized deductible temporary | 6,123,000 | 3,202,000 |
| differences | ||
| Other | 264,000 | - |
| Total income tax recovery | - | - |
The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Deferred tax assets (liabilities) | ||
| Non-capital losses(1) | 11,751,000 | 2,815,000 |
| Property and equipment(2) | (619,000) | 263,000 |
| Capital losses | 19,000 | - |
| Canadian eligible capital | - | 569,000 |
| Share issue costs and other | 352,000 | 478,000 |
| Intangible assets | 1,984,000 | (733,000) |
| 13,487,000 | 3,392,000 | |
| Unrecognized deferred tax assets | (13,487,000) | (3,392,000) |
| Net deferred tax assets | - | - |
(1) The amount as at December 31, 2021 included $4,882,000 of deferred tax asset acquired from the Acquisition (Note 11).
(2) The amount as at December 31, 2021 included $910,000 of deferred tax liability acquired from the Acquisition (Note 11).
The Company has available non-capital losses of approximately $43,520,000 that expire between 2026 and 2042 and may be carried forward and applied against income for tax purposes.
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28) Subsequent Events
Debt settlement
On February 23, 2022, the Company issued 6,839,126 shares to settle a debt of $1,368,226 with various vendors, consultants and related parties.
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a former consultant for $250,000. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the 2,851,764 shares previously issued by the Company to the consultant will be returned to treasury and cancelled.
Debt
On July 21, 2023, the Company received $600,000 short-term loan from a third party. The loan is due in three months, bearing an interest of 13.5% per annum, compounded monthly for first two months and 21% per annum after two months. The Company paid 2% in broker fee and $3,000 in closing fee. The loan is secured by the Company’s land and property at Bridesville. The Company used $200,000 of the proceeds to pay off outstanding debt and $400,000 for working capital.
Equity
On January 19, 2022, the Company issued 100,000 common shares upon the exercise of stock options.
On February 23, 2022, the Company granted 2,000,000 stock options to purchase up to 2,000,000 common shares of the Company to a consultant and a director. Each option vested immediately upon the grant and was exercisable at a price of $0.20 per common share from the date of grant to June 23, 2023. These options all expired unexercised.
Acquisition of Embark
On January 28, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Embark Health Inc. (“Embark”). Embark develops and manufactures high-end solvent less cannabis extracts, concentrates, liquid, powder beverage mixes, topicals and edible products. Upon closing of the acquisition. On closing of the transaction, the Company issued 54,925,889 common shares to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Embark. Embark became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The consideration for the acquisition of Embark including the following:
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a) 54,925,889 common shares (“Consideration Shares”) were issued to the former shareholders of Embark as consideration for the purchase price of $21 million, plus an estimated closing working capital adjustment of $3,716,705. The purchase price is subject to a final working capital adjustment.
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b) The Consideration Shares are subject to resale restriction over a one-year period in equal portions.
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c) The issuance of preferred shares (“Earn-out Payments”) of the Company to the former shareholders of Embark for earn-out payments of an aggregate of up to $9,199,442, contingent upon Embark achieving the target earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) up to $92,178,280 over the first three completed financial years following the closing. The Earn-out Payments will be issued using a conversion rate equal to the current 5-day volumeweighted average price, redemption of preferred shares for cash, or a combination of both conversion and redemption at the discretion of the Company.
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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollar, unless otherwise noted)
28) Subsequent Events (continued)
Acquisition of Embark (continued)
- d) The agreement provided a post-closing price adjustment pursuant to which the net proceeds from the disposition of Embark’s facility in Woodstock, Ontario are to be distributed to former Embark shareholders if such disposition occurs within 18 months of the Closing.
On September 30, 2022, there were 5,900,692 common shares returned to treasury pursuant to the adjustment clause of the Acquisition.
The Company has determined that Embark met the definition of a business as set out IFRS 3 Business Combinations . Therefore, the Acquisition have been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method whereby the assets and liabilities acquired were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation for the Acquisition of Embark is preliminarily determined to be the following approximate amounts:
| Consideration: | $ | |
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| Fair value of common shares and warrants issued | 9,070,000 | |
| Fair value of warrants | 380,000 | |
| Fee paid associated with the Acquisition | 249,000 | |
| 9,699,000 | ||
| Net assets acquired: | ||
| Assets acquired | 18,561,000 | |
| Liabilities assumed | (10,549,000) | |
| Total net assets | 8,012,000 | |
| Goodwill | 1,687,000 | |
| 9,699,000 |
Purchase Order Factoring
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Company entered into several facilitation agreements against purchase order receivables with several creditors and obtained total advances of approximately $5,112,737. For the amounts advanced against the purchase order receivables, the Company has repaid approximately $4,727,295 and incurred facilitation fees of $393,896 in total.
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