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Questor Technology Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2025
May 21, 2025
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Questor Technology Inc.
NOTE TO READER
In accordance with National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations, part 4, subsection 4.3(3)(a) released by the Canadian Securities Administrators, Questor Technology Inc. discloses that the Company's independent auditor has not reviewed the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Stated in Canadian dollars, unaudited
| Notes | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $4,025,073 | $5,261,348 | |
| Investments | 5 | 1,069,124 | 1,669,410 |
| Trade, contract assets and other receivables | 3,110,434 | 2,152,840 | |
| Inventory | 555,932 | 448,307 | |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 442,988 | 212,663 | |
| Current tax assets | 8 | 29,676 | 16,896 |
| Total current assets | 9,233,227 | 9,761,464 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property and equipment | 3 | 5,628,209 | 5,973,801 |
| Right-of-use assets | 6 | 846,382 | 901,341 |
| Intangible assets | 4 | 8,326,431 | 7,453,726 |
| Total non-current assets | 14,801,022 | 14,328,868 | |
| Total assets | $24,034,249 | $24,090,332 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade payables, accrued liabilities and provisions | $931,682 | $1,565,046 | |
| Deferred revenue | 474,810 | 151,854 | |
| Current portion of lease obligations | 6 | 164,613 | 150,643 |
| Current portion of repayable government grant | 7 | 230,840 | 302,869 |
| Current portion of deferred grant benefits | 7 | 11,747 | 20,118 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,813,692 | 2,190,530 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Lease obligations | 6 | 749,156 | 789,726 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 749,156 | 789,726 | |
| Total liabilities | 2,562,848 | 2,980,256 | |
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Issued capital | 9,466,267 | 9,486,894 | |
| Contributed surplus | 1,507,833 | 1,473,882 | |
| Retained earnings | 10,476,640 | 10,127,803 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 20,661 | 21,497 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 21,471,401 | 21,110,076 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $24,034,249 | $24,090,332 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | 13 | ||
| Subsequent event | 15 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Approved by the Board of Directors:
(signed) Paul Huizinga
Paul Huizinga, Director
(signed) Audrey Mascarenhas
Audrey Mascarenhas, Director
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Stated in Canadian dollars except per share data, unaudited
| For the three months ended March 31, | Notes | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 11 | $2,359,287 | $731,618 |
| Cost of sales | 1,179,395 | 519,343 | |
| Gross profit | 1,179,892 | 212,275 | |
| Administration expenses | 863,520 | 883,151 | |
| Research and development expenses | 4 | 89,058 | 79,864 |
| Share based payments | 10 | 33,951 | 38,811 |
| Depreciation expense | 20,461 | 28,517 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 4 | - | 658 |
| Impairment expense (reversal) | 3 | (128,446) | - |
| Net foreign exchange gains | (17,385) | (94,000) | |
| Other income | (31,732) | (87,435) | |
| Profit (Loss) before tax | 350,465 | (637,291) | |
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 8 | 286 | (532) |
| Profit (Loss) for the period | $350,179 | $(636,759) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit and loss in subsequent periods: | |||
| Exchange gains (losses) on translating foreign operations | (836) | 22,749 | |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $349,343 | $(614,010) | |
| Profit (Loss) per share | |||
| Basic | 9 | $0.01 | $(0.02) |
| Diluted | 9 | $0.01 | $(0.02) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
Stand in Canadian dollars, unaudited
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stated in Canadian dollars, unaudited
| Notes | Issued capital | Contributed surplus | Retained earnings | Cumulative translation gain (loss) | Total Shareholder's equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $9,486,894 | $1,473,882 | $10,127,803 | $21,497 | $21,110,076 | |
| Profit for the period | - | - | 350,179 | - | 350,179 | |
| Repurchase of shares for cancellation | 9 | (20,627) | - | (1,342) | - | (21,969) |
| Share-based payments | 10 | - | 33,951 | - | - | 33,951 |
| Translation of foreign operations | - | - | - | (836) | (836) | |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $9,466,267 | $1,507,833 | $10,476,640 | $20,661 | $21,471,401 | |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $9,519,917 | $1,420,061 | $13,456,893 | $(39,219) | $24,357,652 | |
| Loss for the period | - | - | (636,759) | - | (636,759) | |
| Repurchase of shares for cancellation | 9 | (27,842) | - | (18,560) | - | (46,402) |
| Share-based payments | 10 | - | 38,811 | - | - | 38,811 |
| Translation of foreign operations | - | - | - | 22,749 | 22,749 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $9,492,075 | $1,458,872 | $12,801,574 | $(16,470) | $23,736,051 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Stated in Canadian dollars, unaudited
| For the three months ended March 31, | Notes | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | |||
| Profit (Loss) for the period | $350,179 | $(636,759) | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 286 | (532) | |
| Depreciation of property equipment and right-of-use assets | 3,6 | 271,249 | 335,756 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 4 | - | 658 |
| (Gains) on disposal of property and equipment | - | (15,211) | |
| Lease interest | 6 | 17,230 | 3,234 |
| Share-based payments | 10 | 33,951 | 38,811 |
| Accrued investment interest | 5 | 40,507 | 5,220 |
| Realized interest on investment | 5 | (54,667) | (98,000) |
| Impairment reversal | 3 | (128,446) | - |
| Movements in non-cash working capital | (1,450,796) | 70,656 | |
| Income tax refund (paid) | (13,066) | 12,269 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (933,573) | (283,898) | |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | |||
| Payments for property and equipment | (8,430) | (106,420) | |
| Payments for intangible assets | (762,366) | (682,960) | |
| Net redemptions of investments | 5 | 541,300 | 1,000,000 |
| Interest received from investments | 5 | 54,667 | 98,000 |
| Unrealized translation on investment | 5 | 18,479 | (33,924) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (156,350) | 274,696 | |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | |||
| Lease obligations payments | 6 | (43,419) | (74,768) |
| Repurchase of shares | (21,969) | (46,403) | |
| Payment of government grant | 7 | (80,400) | (80,400) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (145,788) | (201,571) | |
| Net decrease in cash | (1,235,711) | (210,773) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 5,261,348 | 4,327,048 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies | (564) | 15,100 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $4,025,073 | $4,131,375 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Questor Technology Inc., incorporated in Canada under the Business Companies Act (Alberta) is an environmental emissions reduction technology company founded in 1994, with global operations. The Company is focused on clean air technologies that safely and cost effectively improve air quality, support energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The Company designs, manufactures and services high efficiency clean combustion systems that destroy harmful pollutants, including methane, hydrogen sulfide gas, volatile organic hydrocarbons, hazardous air pollutants and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) gases within waste gas streams at 99.99 percent efficiency. This enables its clients to meet emission regulations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address community concerns and improve safety at industrial sites. The Company also has proprietary heat to power generation technology and is currently targeting new markets including landfill biogas, syngas, waste engine exhaust, geothermal and solar, cement plant waste heat in addition to a wide variety of oil and gas projects. The Company is also doing research and development on data solutions to deliver an integrated system that amalgamates all of the emission detection data available and demonstrates how Questor's clean combustion and power generation technologies can be used to help clients achieve zero emission targets.
The Company's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "QST". The address of the Company's corporate and registered office is 1920, 707 – 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 1H5.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Statement of compliance
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements (the "financial statements") have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, Interim Financial Reporting using accounting policies consistent with IFRS® Accounting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). These financial statements are condensed as they do not include all of the information required by IFRS for annual financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. All financial information is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. These financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on May 20, 2025.
Basis of measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments that have been measured at fair value.
Accounting policies and future accounting pronouncements
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024. There are standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, however the Company does not expect them to have any significant impact on the Company's financial statements in the future periods.
In April 2024, the IASB issued new IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements ("IFRS 18") replacing IAS 1. The new guidance is expected to improve the usefulness of information presented and disclosed in the financial statements of companies. IFRS 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this new IFRS accounting standard on its consolidated financial statements.
The amendment to IFRS 9, Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures ("IFRS 7") clarifies the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, including a new exception for certain financial liabilities settled through an electronic payment system before the settlement date. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026 with earlier adoption permitted.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. A description of the critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions are set out in annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
| Cost | Rental incinerators and trailers | Light vehicles, tools & equipment | Office equipment & leasehold improvements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $21,937,321 | $1,433,099 | $272,292 | $23,642,712 |
| Additions | 8,430 | - | - | 8,430 |
| Transfers | (473,204) | - | - | (473,204) |
| Foreign currency translation | - | (833) | (10) | (843) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $21,472,547 | $1,432,266 | $272,282 | $23,177,095 |
| Accumulated depreciation | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $16,211,707 | $1,240,070 | $217,134 | $17,668,911 |
| Depreciation charges included in: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 201,501 | 13,017 | - | 214,518 |
| Depreciation expense | - | - | 2,332 | 2,332 |
| Transfers | (207,708) | - | - | (207,708) |
| Impairment reversal | (128,446) | - | - | (128,446) |
| Foreign currency translation | - | (711) | (10) | (721) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $16,077,054 | $1,252,376 | $219,456 | $17,548,886 |
| Carrying amounts | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $5,725,614 | $193,029 | $55,158 | $5,973,801 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $5,395493 | $179,890 | $52,826 | $5,628,209 |
IFRS Impairment Assessment of Non-Financial Assets
At March 31, 2025, the Company performed its assessment of potential impairment indicators for its non-financial assets and noted the Company's net asset value was greater than its market capitalization. The Company performed an impairment test for its one cash generating unit. No impairment was recognized in the first quarter of 2025 as the estimated recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value of the non-financial assets.
The partial reversal of previously recognized impairment of $128,446 has been recorded for certain units sold during the quarter, reflecting the recoverable value of these assets upon their disposal.
4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| Cost | Heat to power development | Software and data systems | Patents | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $9,417,613 | $238,010 | $360,524 | $10,016,147 |
| Additions | 872,705 | - | - | 872,705 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $10,290,318 | $238,010 | $360,524 | $10,888,852 |
| Accumulated Amortization | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $1,963,887 | $238,010 | $360,524 | $2,562,421 |
| Amortization (1) | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $1,963,887 | $238,010 | $360,524 | $2,562,421 |
| Carrying Amounts | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $7,453,726 | $- | $- | $7,453,726 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $8,326,431 | $- | $- | $8,326,431 |
(1) Previously developed ORC technology is amortized under heat to power development. Amortization of the technology currently under development has not yet commenced.
During three months of 2025, the Company has capitalized costs of $872,705 (2024 - $733,739) associated with its waste heat to power project that is being partially funded by Sustainable Development Technology Canada ("SDTC"). The Company has also expensed certain administrative costs relating to this waste heat to power project and other research and development project costs that do not yet meet the criteria for capitalization in the amount of $89,058 in the three months of 2025 (2024 - $79,864).
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
5. INVESTMENTS AND BORROWING FACILITIES
The Company has invested in Canadian redeemable guaranteed investment certificates and US dollar redeemable term deposits with varying maturity dates from 91 days to one year. Interest is paid at maturity and ranges from a fixed annual rate of 2.37 percent to 5.18 percent.
| Investments | |
|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $1,669,410 |
| Additions | 800,000 |
| Redeemed | (1,341,300) |
| Accrued interest | 14,160 |
| Redeemed interest | (54,667) |
| Foreign currency translation | (18,479) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $1,069,124 |
The Company has $300,000 letter of credit guarantee facility for use with suppliers as well as a corporate credit card program. There are no standby fees and no specified facility expiration or renewal date. As of March 31, 2025, the Company holds CND$400,000 and USD$40,000 of cash into one-year redeemable term deposits which partially expire in June 2025 and partially in January 2026, as general security for its corporate credit card program and letter of credit facility.
6. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS
The Company's leasing activities include buildings and yard leases. As at March 31, 2025, the carrying amounts of the Company's recognized right-of-use assets are $846,382 (December 31, 2024 - $901,341). The following table sets out the movement in the lease obligations:
| Lease Obligations | |
|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $940,369 |
| Interest | 17,230 |
| Lease payments | (43,419) |
| Foreign currency translation | (411) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $913,769 |
| Lease obligations due within one year | $164,613 |
| Lease obligations due beyond one year | 749,156 |
| $913,769 |
7. REPAYABLE GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND DEFERRED GRANT BENEFITS
(a) Western Economic Diversification Grant
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $302,869 |
|---|---|
| Accretion | 8,371 |
| Repayments | (80,400) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $230,840 |
| Current portion | 230,840 |
| Long-term portion | - |
| $230,840 |
(b) Deferred grant benefits
| Western Economic Diversification | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $20,118 | $20,118 |
| Recognized | (8,371) | (8,371) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $11,747 | $11,747 |
| Current portion | 11,747 | 11,747 |
| Long-term portion | - | - |
| $11,747 | $11,747 |
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
8. TAXES
Income tax expense (recovery) is recognized based on Management's best estimate of the weighted average annual effective income tax rate expected for the year. The treatment of deferred tax assets remains unchanged from December 31, 2024 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
9. ISSUED CAPITAL
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares.
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit (Loss) for the period | $350,179 | $(636,759) |
| Weighted average number of common shares, basic and diluted | 27,650,610 | 28,024,788 |
| Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $0.01 | $(0.02) |
On February 9, 2024, Questor commenced Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") allowing Questor to purchase a maximum of 1,400,000 common shares over the 12-month period for cancellation. The Company's NCIB expired and was formally concluded on February 7, 2025. As a result of the NCIB, which was active from February 9, 2024 to February 7, 2025, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 731,500 shares at a weighted average price of $0.47 per share.
10. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
The Company has a stock option plan, restricted share unit plan, performance share unit plan and deferred share unit plan for the directors, officers, consultants, key employees and affiliates of the Company. Total share-based payment costs associated with these plans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were expense of $33,951 (2023 - expense of $38,811).
(a) Stock options
The following table provides a continuity of the Company's stock option plan in units
| Number | Exercise price(1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 125,000 | 0.73 |
| Forfeited | - | - |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 125,000 | 0.73 |
| Exercisable at March 31, 2025 | 25,000 | 0.76 |
(1) Weighted average
(b) Performance Share Unit, Restricted Share Unit and Deferred Share Unit Plans
The following table provides a continuity of the Company's PSU, RSU and DSU plans in units.
| RSUs | PSUs | DSUs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 210,000 | 393,610 | 92,106 |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 210,000 | 393,610 | 92,106 |
11. REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT
The Company reports its financial results as one reportable segment as this is how the financial information is reviewed by the chief decision makers of the Company. The following tables provide information regarding revenue on a geographic basis as determined by the location of the customer or third party and the location of the Company's non-current assets on a geographic basis.
| For the three months ended March 31, 2025 | Canada | United States | Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment sales | $1,889,823 | $51,343 | $1,941,166 |
| Equipment rentals | 215,792 | 202,329 | 418,121 |
| $2,105,615 | $253,672 | $2,359,287 | |
| For the three months ended March 31, 2024 | Canada | United States | Consolidated |
| Equipment sales | $80,803 | $14,920 | $95,723 |
| Equipment rentals | 36,488 | 599,407 | 635,895 |
| $117,291 | $614,327 | $731,618 | |
| Intangible assets | |||
| --- | --- | ||
| As at | March 31, 2025 | ||
| Canada | $8,326,431 | ||
| United States | - | ||
| $8,326,431 |
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Property and equipment and right-of-use assets
| As at | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Canada | $692,476 |
| United States | 5,782,115 |
| $6,474,591 |
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade, contract assets and other receivables, trade payables, accrued liabilities and provisions, and a repayable government grant. The Company did not hold any derivative financial instruments during the period.
Fair values
The carrying amounts of the current financial assets and current financial liabilities recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements at the end of each reporting period approximate their fair value due to their short period to maturity except for the repayable government grant. Judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. These estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we could realize in current markets. The fair value of the government grant is determined based on market-based prices and is classified as Level 2 on the fair value hierarchy.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises from the potential that one or more counterparties fail to meet their obligations. A substantial amount of the Company's trade and contract receivables, which relate to the Company's revenues, are with customers in the oil and gas industry and are subject to normal industry credit risks. The Company mitigates this risk through its credit policies and practices including the use of credit limits and approvals, and by monitoring the financial condition of its customers. Payment terms with customers vary by contract. Standard payment terms are 30 days from the invoice date.
The Company is also exposed to the risk of dependence on a few customers for a significant amount of the Company's revenue. This is to be expected given the complexity involved in engineering solutions for each client's needs, to ensure our products operate safely within parameters. The Company notes that equipment sales revenue which comprises a significant portion of total revenue, generally relates to a small number of customers each year but these customers change each year. The Company bills and collects equipment revenue throughout the contract which reduces collection risk. There is a concentration of equipment sales, equipment rental, and related service revenue that is associated to the equipment and rental operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, there were three customers who comprised 76 percent of total revenue, (for the three months ended March 31, 2024 – two customers who comprised 55 percent).
Liquidity risk
The Company has positive net working capital as of March 31, 2025 of $7,419,535 (December 31, 2024 - $7,570,934).
Foreign currency risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk associated with foreign operations where assets, liabilities, revenue and costs are denominated in US dollars. The impact of this exposure is recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment in other comprehensive income.
The Company is also exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations in its Canadian operations on sales and purchases of products and services from vendors primarily in the US currency which resulted in a foreign exchange gain of $17,385 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (2024 – gain of $94,000). The Company mitigates some of the foreign currency risk by keeping a US dollar bank account to receive US payments and fund US dollar purchases in the Canadian entity.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has lease commitments for premises and storage facilities as disclosed in note 22 of the 2024 annual financial statements. As at March 31, 2025, the Company has entered into purchase commitments for materials required to build the 1500kw prototype unit for its waste heat to power research and development project in the amount of $564,327.
The Company filed a claim against three former employees and their company, Emission Rx. The three former employees resigned from the Company over a period of two months, in 2018. After the former employees resigned, the Company learned that the former employees had incorporated Emission Rx on November 14, 2017, several months prior to their departures, and had developed a low-pressure burner technology which they then marketed and sold through Emission Rx. The Company sought injunctive relief to prevent Emission Rx competing in the market against the Company and infringing the Company's intellectual property.
The Company asserts ownership of Emission Rx's LP Burner Technology, through: (i) the terms of the employment agreements signed by the three former employees; or (ii) the application of the common law. The court declined to issue the injunction in 2019, however ordered the defendants to deliver all remaining confidential information belonging to the Company. The court's decision included the statement that the Company has demonstrated that it has a prima facie case with respect to its claim that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties and contractual duties of
First Quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
Questor Technology Inc.
confidentiality. The Company brought a contempt of court application against the three former employees and Emission Rx which was heard in December 2023. During 2024, the Company continued to pursue its claim against Emission Rx related to infringement on the Company's intellectual property. Various legal matters relating to the claim continued through the year, with the penalty phase of the contempt hearing scheduled for Q2 2025.
Notwithstanding the uncertainty as to the outcome, based on the information currently available, the Company does not believe the outcome of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position.
From time to time, the Company is also subject to other legal proceedings, settlements, investigations, claims and actions arising in the normal course of business. While the final outcome of such actions and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes that the resolution of such matters will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations as at March 31, 2025.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company defines key management personnel as being the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to their salaries, benefits and directors' fees, the Company also provides non-cash benefits including participation in the Company's stock option, restricted performance and deferred share unit plans. There were no other related party transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
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