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Kermode Resources Ltd. — Audit Report / Information 2021
Mar 2, 2021
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KERMODE RESOURCES LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Kermode Resources Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Kermode Resources Ltd. (the “Company”), which comprise the statements of financial position as at October 31, 2020 and 2019, and the statements of loss and comprehensive loss, cash flows, and changes in deficiency for the years then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at October 31, 2020 and 2019, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits 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 in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 of the financial statements, which indicates that the Company has incurred ongoing losses. As stated in Note 1, these events and conditions 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.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information obtained at the date of this auditor's report includes 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 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 IFRS, 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.
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 Peter Maloff.
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Vancouver, Canada March 1, 2021
Chartered Professional Accountants
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) AS AT OCTOBER 31
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS Current Cash Receivables Advances receivable (Note 4) |
$ 58,931 1,703 48,690 $ 109,324 |
$ 54 393 46,951 $ 47,398 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Subscription advances (Note 7) Shareholders’ Deficiency Share capital (Note 7) Deficit |
$ 349,725 132,500 482,225 9,185,432 (9,558,333) (372,901) $ 109,324 |
$ 322,556 - 322,556 9,185,432 (9,460,590) (275,158) $ 47,398 |
Nature and continuance of operations (Note 1)
Approved and authorized by the Board on March 1, 2021.
“Donald G. Moore” Director “D. Neil Briggs” Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD.
STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| EXPENSES Management Fee (Note 6) Office and sundry (Note 6) Professional fees (Note 6) Rent Shareholder communications Telephone Transfer agent and filing fees OTHER ITEMS Loss on disposal of marketable securities (Note 9) Loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
$ 30,000 17,257 21,791 18,000 810 510 9,375 (97,743) - - $ (97,743) |
$ 60,000 7,387 14,200 29,906 810 3,000 10,416 (125,719) (3,418) |
| (3,418) | ||
| $ (129,137) | ||
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Basic and diluted | 65,397,373 | 65,397,373 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss for the year Items not affecting cash: Loss on disposal of marketable securities Changes in non-cash working capital items: Receivables Receipt (payment) on advances receivable, net Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Net cash used in operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Receipt (payment) on advances receivable, net Receipt on marketable securities disposal Net cash used in investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Subscription advance Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash for the year Cash, beginning of year Cash, end of year |
$ (97,743) - (3,049) - 27,169 (73,623) - - - 132,500 132,500 58,877 54 $ 58,931 |
$ (129,137) 3,418 38,140 (6,460) 69,588 (24,451) |
| (22,847) 14,030 (8,817) |
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| - - (33,268) 33,322 $ 54 |
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| Cash paid for interest during the year | $ - | $ - |
| Cashpaid for income tax during theyear | $ - | $ - |
Supplemental disclosures with respect to cash flows (Note 9)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN DEFICIENCY (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Share Capital
| **Number ** | Amount | Deficit | **Total ** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at October 31, 2018 Loss for the year Balance at October 31, 2019 Loss for the year Balance at October 31, 2020 |
65,397,373 - 65,397,373 - 65,397,373 |
$ 9,185,432 - 9,185,432 - $ 9,185,432 |
$ (9,331,453) (129,137) (9,460,590) (97,743) $ (9,558,333) |
$ (146,021) (129,137) |
| (275,158) (97,743) |
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| $ (372,901) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
Kermode Resources Ltd. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta and was subsequently continued into British Columbia. The Company is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral resource properties.
The Company’s registered and records office is 2900-595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred ongoing losses. A number of alternatives including, but not limited to completing a financing, are being evaluated with the objective of funding ongoing activities and obtaining additional working capital. The continuing operations of the Company are dependent upon its ability to continue to raise adequate financing and to commence profitable operations in the future and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations as they become due. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In March 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s business or ability to raise funds.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Statement of Compliance
These financial statements, including comparatives have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretation issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss, which are stated at their fair value. In addition, these financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at the end of the reporting period, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
- i) The recognition of deferred tax assets. The Company considers whether the realization of deferred tax assets is probable in determining whether or not to recognize these deferred tax assets.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Financial instruments
Financial assets
The Company recognizes a financial asset when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company classifies financial assets at initial recognition as financial assets: measured at amortized cost, measured at fair value through other comprehensive income or measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial assets measured at amortized costs
A financial asset that meets both of the following conditions is classified as a financial asset measured at amortized cost.
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The Company’s business model for such financial assets is to hold the assets in order to collect contractual cash flows.
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The contractual terms of the financial asset gives rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the amount outstanding.
A financial asset measured at amortized cost is initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, the carrying amount of the financial asset measured at amortized cost is determined using the effective interest method, net of impairment loss, if necessary.
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”)
A financial asset measured at fair value through other comprehensive income is recognized initially at fair value plus transaction cost directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, the asset is measured at fair value with changes in fair value included as “financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income” in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognized through other comprehensive income are not transferred to retained earnings (deficit) when the financial instrument is derecognized or its fair value substantially decreases.
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)
A financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss is recognized initially at fair value with any associated transaction costs being recognized in profit or loss when incurred. Subsequently, the financial asset is re-measured at fair value, and a gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss in the reporting period in which it arises.
The Company derecognizes a financial asset if the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Company transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. Any interests in transferred financial assets that are created or retained by the Company are recognized as a separate asset or liability. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in profit or loss. However, gains and losses on derecognition of financial assets classified as FVTOCI remain within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.
For financial assets measured at amortized cost, and debt investments at FVTOCI, the Company applies the expected credit loss impairment model. On adoption of the expected credit loss model there was no material adjustment.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)
Financial instruments (cont’d...)
Financial assets (cont’d...)
The Company assesses all information available, including on a forward-looking basis, the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortized cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. To assess whether there is a significant increase in credit risk, the Company compares the risk of a default occurring on the asset as the reporting date, with the risk of default as at the date of initial recognition, based on all information available, and reasonable and supportive forward-looking information.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as amortized cost, based on the purpose for which the liability was incurred. These liabilities are initially recognized at fair value net of any transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the instrument and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. This ensures that any interest expense over the period to repayment is at a constant rate on the balance of the liability carried in the statement of financial position. Interest expense in this context includes initial transaction costs and premiums payable on redemptions, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.
Exploration and evaluation assets
Exploration and evaluation assets include the costs of acquiring licenses, costs associated with exploration and evaluation activity, and the fair value (at acquisition date) of exploration and evaluation assets acquired in a business combination. All costs related to the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties are capitalized by property as an intangible asset. Costs incurred before the Company has obtained the legal rights to explore an area are recognized in profit or loss.
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if (i) sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability and (ii) facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mining property and development assets within property, plant and equipment.
Recoverability of the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.
Impairment
At the end of each reporting period, the Company’s assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets may be impaired. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)
Impairment (cont’d…)
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but to an amount that does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
Provisions
a) Environmental rehabilitation provisions
The Company recognizes liabilities for statutory, contractual, constructive or legal obligations, including those associated with the reclamation of exploration and evaluation assets and equipment, when those obligations result from the acquisition, construction, development or normal operation of the assets. Initially, a liability for an environmental rehabilitation obligation is recognized at its fair value in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of cost can be made. The Company records the present value of estimated future cash flows associated with reclamation as a liability when the liability is incurred and increases the carrying value of the related assets for that amount. Subsequently, these capitalized asset retirement costs are amortized over the life of the related assets. At the end of each period, the liability is increased to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying any initial estimates (additional rehabilitation costs). The Company recognizes its environmental liability on a site-by-site basis when it can be reliably estimated.
Environmental expenditures related to existing conditions resulting from past or current operations and from which no current or future benefit is discernible are charged to profit or loss. The Company had no rehabilitation obligations for the years presented.
a) Other provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) that has arisen as a result of a past event and it is probable that a future outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, provided that a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the obligation. An amount equivalent to the discounted provision is capitalized within tangible fixed assets and is amortized over the useful lives of the related assets. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense.
Loss per share
Loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common stock at the average market price during the reporting periods.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)
Share-based payments
The Company grants stock options and compensatory warrants to acquire common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes, or provides services similar to those performed by an employee.
The fair value of stock options is measured on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and is recognized over the vesting period. Consideration paid for the shares on the exercise of stock options is credited to share capital.
In situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the goods or services received by the entity as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are measured at fair value of the share-based payment. Otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of goods or services received.
If and when the stock options are exercised, the applicable amounts of reserves are transferred to share capital. When vested options are forfeited or not exercised at the expiry date the amount previously recognized in sharebased payments is transferred from reserves to deficit.
Income taxes
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at period end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous years.
Deferred tax is recorded using the liability method, providing for temporary differences, between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Temporary differences are not provided for relating to goodwill not deductible for tax purposes, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting or taxable loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date.
A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. To the extent that the Company does not consider it probable that a deferred tax asset will be recovered, it does not recognize that excess.
Flow-through shares
Canadian Income Tax legislation permits an enterprise to issue securities referred to as flow-through shares, whereby the investor can claim the tax deductions arising from the renunciation of the related resource expenditures. The Company accounts for flow through shares whereby the premium paid for the flow through shares in excess of the market value of the shares without flow through features at the time of issue is credit to other liabilities and included income at the same time the qualifying expenditures are made.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)
Adoption of new accounting standards
IFRS 16 – Leases
IFRS 16 – replaces the current standard IAS 17, “Leases”, and its associated interpretative guidance. Early adoption is permitted, provided the Company has adopted IFRS 15. This standard sets out a new model for lease accounting. A lessee can choose to apply IFRS 16 using either a full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach.
The adoption of IFRS 16 did not impact the Company’s classification and measurement of leases as the Company does not have any lease obligations.
4. ADVANCES RECEIVABLE
Management company
| October 31, 2020 |
October 31, 2019 |
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| Balance, beginning of year Advances paid Repayments and expenses incurred on behalf of the Company Balance, end ofyear |
$ 46,951 25,020 (36,631) $ 35,340 |
$ 17,644 44,440 (15,133) $ 46,951 |
The Company advances funds to a management company, owned by a spouse of a director. The management company incurs administration expenditures and settles certain exploration expenditures on behalf of the Company. The Company treats these transactions as advances between the Company and management company.
Company with common directors
The balance receivable as at October 31, 2020 of $13,350 (October 31, 2019 - $Nil) is due from a company with common directors and is non-interest bearing, unsecured with no specified terms of repayment.
5. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Title to mineral properties
Title to mineral properties involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims as well as the potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral properties. The Company has investigated title to all of its mineral properties and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all of its properties are in good standing.
The Company has not yet determined if the exploration and evaluation assets contain economic ore recoveries.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
5. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (cont’d…)
Vidette Lake Gold Project property, British Columbia
The Company entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") with Strata GeoData Services Ltd. to acquire a 100% interest in the Vidette Lake gold project in British Columbia. The Option Agreement was signed on May 23, 2020 and is an arm's length transaction. No finder's fees are payable in connection with the transaction. The option is exercisable over a period of 3 years but may be accelerated at the Company's discretion. To exercise the option, the Company must pay an aggregate of $35,000 in cash, issue an aggregate of 500,000 common shares in the capital of the Company, and expend an aggregate of $225,000 on the planning, development and execution of a work program based on a mutually approved budget, over the next 3 years. The Option Agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") acceptance. All shares issued pursuant to the Option Agreement will be subject to resale restrictions under applicable securities legislation and the rules of the TSXV.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended October 31, 2020, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties not disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements:
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a) Paid or accrued $7,500 (2019 - $2,500) for professional fees to an officer of the Company,
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b) Paid or accrued $15,000 (2019 - $2,500) for consulting included in office and sundry to an officer of the Company,
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c) Paid or accrued $Nil (2019 - $60,000) for management fees to directors,
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d) Paid or accrued $30,000 (2019 - $Nil) for management fees to a company owned by a spouse of a director.
The balance receivable as at October 31, 2020 of $35,340 (October 31, 2019 - $46,951) is due from a company owned by a spouse of a director (Note 4). The balance receivable as at October 31, 2020 of $13,350 (October 31, 2019 - $Nil) is due from a company with common directors and is non-interest bearing, unsecured with no specified terms of repayment.
The key management personnel of the Company are the Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and the Chief Financial Officer.
As at October 31, 2020, the Company owes $135,400 (2018 - $135,400) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities to directors, officers and a former director.
7. SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorized share capital
As at October 31, 2020 and 2019, the authorized share capital of the Company is an unlimited number of common shares without par value. All issued shares, consisting only of common shares are fully paid.
Issued share capital
As at October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had 65,397,373 common shares issued and outstanding.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
7. SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (cont’d…)
Private placements
There were no private placements completed during the year ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019. During the year ended October 31, 2020 the Company received $132,500 in advance for a private placement. The advances are presented as liabilities pending completion of the private placement.
Stock options
During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Company adopted a 10% rolling stock option plan whereby the Company can reserve approximately 10% of its outstanding shares for issuance to officers and directors, employees and consultants. Under the plan, the exercise price of each option shall be equal or greater than the closing market price of the Company’s stock on the day prior to the date of grant. These options are subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”), can be granted for a maximum term of 10 years, and vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Stock options and warrants
As at October 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no incentive stock options and warrants outstanding.
8. INCOME TAXES
A reconciliation of income taxes (recovery) at statutory rates with the reported taxes for the year ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 are is as follows:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ (97,743) | $ (129,137) |
| Expected income tax (recovery) Change in statutory rates and other Permanent differences Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax return Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences Income tax recovery |
$ (26,000) 3,000 - - 23,000 $ - |
$ (35,000) 2,000 1,000 (155,000) 187,000 $ - |
The significant components of the Company’s unrecognized temporary differences and tax losses are as follows:
| 2020 Expiry Date Range |
2019 | |
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| Exploration and evaluation assets Investment tax credit Equipment Allowable capital losses Non-capital losses |
$ 1,642,000 N/A 13,000 2021 -2040 14,000 N/A 97,000 N/A 4,248,000 2027-2040 $ 6,014,000 |
$ 1,642,000 19,000 14,000 97,000 4,150,000 $ 5,922,000 |
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
9. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS
There was no significant non-cash transaction during the year ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019.
During fiscal 2019 the Company disposed of its remaining marketable securities for proceeds of $14,030 with a realized loss of $3,418.
10. FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
The Company has made the following designations of its financial instruments:
| Cash | FVTPL |
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| Receivables | Amortized cost |
| Advances receivable | Amortized cost |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost |
The Company has classified its cash as fair value through profit and loss and receivables and advances receivable at amortized cost. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities.
The fair value of the Company’s advances receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company’s cash is measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.
The Company is exposed to varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks:
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with a counterparty’s inability to fulfill its payment obligations. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to advances receivable. Management believes that historically the credit risk concentration with respect to financial instruments included in advances receivable is remote.
Liquidity risk
The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is addressed in Note 1. As at October 31, 2020, the Company had a cash balance of $58,931 (October 31, 2019 - $54) available to settle current liabilities of $482,225 (October 31, 2019 - $322,556). All of the Company’s financial liabilities are subject to normal trade terms.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity and equity prices. These fluctuations may be significant.
KERMODE RESOURCES LTD. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020
10. FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d...)
Market risk (cont’d…)
- a) Interest rate risk
The Company has cash balances held with financial institutions. The Company’s current policy is to invest excess cash in short-term treasury bills issued by the Government of Canada and its banking institutions. The Company periodically monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit ratings of its banks.
- b) Foreign currency risk
The Company does not have any balances denominated in a foreign currency and believes it has no significant foreign currency risk.
- c) Price risk
The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity prices. Changes in commodity prices will impact the economics of development of the Company’s mineral properties. The Company closely monitors commodity prices to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken.
Capital management
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company, in order to support the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the business. The Company defines capital that it manages as shareholders’ deficiency.
The property in which the Company currently has an interest is in the exploration stage; as such the Company has historically relied on the equity markets to fund its activities. Current financial markets are very difficult and there is no certainty with respect to the Company’s ability to raise capital. The Company will continue to assess new properties and seek to acquire an interest in additional properties if it feels there is sufficient geologic or economic potential and if it has adequate financial resources to do so. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.
The Company currently is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management.