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Relevium Technologies Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Mar 2, 2021
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RELEVIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS For the three and six-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis – Quarterly Highlights (“MD&A”) for Relevium Technologies Inc. (“Relevium” or the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with: the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020 and the notes thereto, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).; the MD&A for the year ended June 30, 2020; and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”).
The effective date of this MD&A is March 1, 2021.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada and the United States in March 2020. The operations and financial condition of the Company have been affected by this global health crisis. Since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, the management and board of Relevium have worked remotely. The Company is in compliance with all federal, provincial, and municipal regulations that have been put in place since the beginning of the pandemic. The Company will continue to monitor closely developments in this regard, with the health and safety of the Company’s employees and management as the primary concern.
OVERVIEW
Relevium is a publicly traded company that operates in the health and wellness industry with a primary focus on online distribution. The Company’s primary listing exchange is the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: RLV); its common shares also trade on the OTCQB (OTCQB: RLLVF) and on the Open Market Segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA: 6BX).
The principal business of the Company is the identification, evaluation, acquisition and operations of brands and businesses in the health and wellness markets with a focus on e-commerce. The Company pursues its business strategy through an acquisition and partnership model in a holistic approach to encompass a wide range of health and wellness.
Background
Relevium was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on July 19, 2012, and its registered head office is located at 1000 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 2700, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The Company completed its Qualifying Transaction (“QT”) on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) in August 2015 and began operating under the name Bioflex Technologies Inc., trading under the symbol “BFT” on the TSX-V. On December 17, 2015, the Company rebranded to Relevium Technologies Inc., trading under the symbol “RLV”, in order to reflect better its focus on health and wellness and on the consolidation of brands and businesses in the space.
The Company completed its first acquisition in July 2017, consisting of the assets of Bioganix®, a branded online business in the nutraceutical space, with products sold in the US through Amazon.com and its native website, Bioganix.com. The transaction was conducted through BGX E-Health LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Orlando, Florida.
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Relevium operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, BGX E-Health LLC and Biocannabix Health Corporation Inc.
BGX E-Health LLC (BGX)
Based in Orlando, Florida, BGX markets dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, sports nutrition, and cosmeceuticals, primarily through its Bioganix® brand portfolio online in the US and, as of September 2018, in Europe. Relevium’s brands, such as Bioganix®, are sold at some of the world’s largest retailers, including Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
The Company’s strategy for growing its brands includes expanding its product offering, adding new distribution channels, and developing partnerships that add value through exclusive ingredients. During the year, the Company developed relationships with companies such as Tersus Life Sciences, Neptune Wellness Solutions and Hempco Food and Fiber in order to provide its current and future customer base with a balanced and comprehensive product offering.
BGX is currently testing a complete line of dietary supplements derived from hemp, with an initial focus on hemp-derived, whole-plant organic extracts rich in CBD (cannabidiol). These hemp-derived dietary supplements are deemed as food supplements rather than medicinal products. The product line will be marketed through its brand LeefyLyfe[TM] and will be sold in the USA, Latin America, and Europe.
The Company launched in February 2019 the Push & Pull System™ by Bioganix®, which is the first-ever comprehensive natural anti-aging system for complete skin care that combines collagen protein supplements (PUSH) and naturally-sourced aloe vera skin anti-aging cream (PULL). This launch is targeting a brand-new revenue stream in the burgeoning cosmeceutical market, which is the fastest growing segment of the health and wellness market.
Biocannabix Health Corporation (BCX)
Based in Montreal, Quebec, BCX is a biopharma start-up, launched in 2018, with the objective of establishing a vertically integrated medical cannabis company, targeting pediatric applications of phyto cannabinoid nutraceutical products.
In line with the company’s strategy to develop a fully integrated business, Biocannabix Health Corporation entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Lifeline Pharma SAS, a licensed cultivator and extractor in Cali, Colombia. In addition to an operational integration, Biocannabix has also developed a scientific integration in partnership with key institutions in Colombia and Canada, which will allow the company to optimize the research and clinical work required to validate its pediatric formulations.
The company has also secured the exclusive license for a complete line of pediatric formulations under the brand Cannakids. The company is developing the educational and distribution support for the products and is currently in discussions with Health Canada-licensed processors to manufacture the product according to the strict specifications provided by the licensor. The company expects the introduction of its products to take place in 2020.
As at June 30, 2020 (the date of the Company’s last audited results), the license was not available for use due to delays in getting access to the SOP, formulations, and scientific data. Therefore, the Company recorded an impairment of 100% of the value of the license ($1,154,267).
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ADDRESSABLE MARKETS FOR RELEVIUM
The Nutraceutical Market
Nutraceuticals are nutritional supplements derived from natural sources that complement progressive health and wellness programs. Nutraceuticals play a significant role in preventive health and therefore are an area of strategic focus in terms of our business strategy.
Relevium’s initial focus has been on building e-retail assets and expanding product offerings by introducing new formulations to support health and wellness. Investment in this market is supported by industry projections for growth in a market that is estimated to reach USD $38.7 billion by 2020.
The market for nutraceuticals is highly competitive. Direct competition to Relevium consists of publicly and privately-owned companies, which tend to be highly fragmented in terms of both geographic market coverage and product categories. In many of the products offered through Bioganix®, the Company competes not only with widely advertised branded products, but also with private label products.
The Company’s management, combined with the support of the members of its Board of Directors and Advisory Board, has access to strong innovation capabilities and has established access to high-quality manufacturing through the acquisition of Bioganix®. Management believes that it is well-positioned to capitalize on favorable long-term trends in the nutraceutical market.
The Market for Personal Protection Equipment (“PPE”) and The Current Pandemic
Valued at USD$52.7 billion in 2019 and expected to reach USD$92.5 billion by 2025, the growth of this market is driven primarily by the current COVID-19 pandemic and corporations’ focus on employee protection to reduce injuries at work. Rising industrial fatalities give the direction for the government and the employers to provide the protective equipment for the workers’ protection and to reduce the injury rate.
In April 2020, the Company entered this market by manufacturing a line of hand sanitizers to meet the demand in the market. In July 2020, the Company entered into a joint cooperation agreement with H-Source Holdings, an online secured platform that allows buyers and sellers of PPE to conduct business in a secured and verifiable platform.
In September 2020, the Company secured a contract totaling $US20 million to supply PPE to government agencies and began to work with H-Source to negotiate and secure supply.
In 2021, the Company expects this market to continue to grow and it will allow the Company and its partners to position themselves in this health and wellness business beyond the current pandemic.
The Medical Cannabis and Hemp Market
The legalization of cannabis around the globe is setting the stage for a market revolution. Notwithstanding the 80 years of prohibition, it is estimated that more than 37 million people in the U.S. and millions more in Canada use cannabis, both legally and illicitly.
The first round of players in the market were licensed producers in Canada. The appetite for blue ocean in cannabis did drive market valuations to unsustainable levels, and the lack of financial performance led to a major correction. On average, cannabis companies lost about 65% of their market capitalization over the
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second and third quarter of this year.
Today, the focus is in the development of sustainable business, medical research, distribution platforms and, of course, a major event like the full legalization in the US at the federal level.
Ongoing research about the importance of endocannabinoid system dysfunction and its impact on health is demonstrating the positive link between medical cannabis therapy, combined with that of traditional pharma to treat diseases like cancer and neurological syndromes, both in adults and children. In Canada, the estimated market size of medical marijuana in Canada is expected to grow, and it is predicted that the medical marijuana market in Canada will be worth over $2.35 billion (Canadian dollars) by 2025.
The market for cannabis in North America is large and experiencing quick growth. It is expected that, by 2026, cannabis-related businesses will exceed $90 billion per year. The addition of medical cannabis to the Company’s portfolio offers a new revenue stream for medical applications and potential research partnerships in this lucrative emerging market.
Canada
The market for cannabis (including medical marijuana) in Canada is highly regulated and brand restrictive. Health Canada is the primary regulator of the industry as a whole and cultivators, producers and packagers of cannabis products are required to obtain a CRA license from the Canada Revenue Agency. In Canada, hemp-derived CBD products that contains less than 0.3% of THC are legal in Canada and can be sold without a prescription as long as the selling entity is licensed to do so under Health Canada rules.
Any applicant seeking to become a licensed producer is subject to stringent licensing requirements, which can be summarized as follows:
Screening: During screening, the application and supporting documents are assessed for completeness, legibility, and the ability to be further assessed.
Review and security clearance: Once an application has passed the screening stage, and security clearance applications are being processed, the application will undergo a detailed review to verify that the requirements are met. Health Canada works in conjunction with the RCMP on security clearance applications.
Pre-licensing and approval: Once Health Canada completes the detailed review of the submitted application, Health Canada provides the applicant with a confirmation of readiness email. This email prompts the applicant for information to demonstrate that there is a functioning facility at the site address. The applicant is required to provide a site evidence package with documentation including, but not limited to, detailed video walkthroughs of both the interior and exterior of the site, and site and building plans including descriptions and photographs that clearly detail facility completion.
Pre-License inspection: Health Canada inspectors may be deemed necessary prior to further licensing decisions. If an inspection is required, the inspection team will contact the applicant to schedule the prelicense inspection. In the case where an on-site pre-license inspection is not required, the license issuance will be based on the thoroughness of information found in the site evidence package. As the regulatory
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requirements for each license type vary, so do the requirements for the site evidence package. When an applicant reaches this stage in the application process, they are informed of what specific information is required.
Issuance of license: Once all information has been reviewed, including the results and observations from a pre-license inspection, if necessary, and all security clearances have been granted, an initial license for authorized activities is issued. A hard copy of the license, as well as an accompanying issuance letter detailing any conditions around the issued license, is mailed to the identified mailing address. In addition, all security-cleared key personnel are sent letters regarding the status of their security clearances for that site, under that application. Following issuance of the license, Health Canada holds a teleconference with the new license holder to discuss the license, including any conditions. License holders must ensure that the quality of cannabis products they produce meets all applicable requirements. When a license holder is first licensed, activities may be limited, particularly prior to being authorized to conduct the activity of sale for medical purposes. This graduated licensing is for the purpose of verifying that cannabis products intended for sale meet all of the quality standards set out under the Cannabis Regulations.
United States
Regarding North America, in the USA, the Farm Bill was adopted in late 2018, which removed hemp as a Schedule I substance and reclassified it as an ‘’agricultural commodity’’. Hemp-derived CBD products are federally legal as long as they adhere to the law. The FDA has undertaken to review and provide oversight over CBD in foods and supplements. Until a final decision is taken, companies selling CBD products are not allowed to make any health claims on the products. The Company is closely following the development of the state’s adoption and will make sure that the expected products that will be launched will be respecting the regulations. The estimated time before selling the hemp-derived CBD products in the USA depends on the adoption of the Farm Bill by the different states. The Company will not sell any marijuana-derived products in the USA before it is legal federally in the USA.
Europe
New rules and regulations are now affecting the European market since January 2019, and hemp extracts might need to get authorized by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) as being a novel food before hitting the market. The Company is closely following the development of these new rules and regulations and will make sure that the expected products that will be launched will be respecting these rules and regulations. The estimated time before selling the products in Europe will depend on the implementation of these new rules and regulations.
CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD
During the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company announced the following developments:
On October 19, 2020, the Company announced that BGX had shipped a total of $215,000 worth of generic formulations to its customer, Innova Health Care, based in Saudi Arabia.
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On December 18, 2020, the Company signed an agreement with the convertible note holders to extend the term of the repayment of the convertible notes. On December 20, 2020, the Company was due to repay convertible notes in the amount of $2,352,941. As per the agreement among the Company and all convertible note holders, the maturity date of these convertible notes has been extended to January 31, 2021, subject to the conditions below:
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All warrants issued to convertible note holders, which have a strike price of $0.05 and were scheduled to expire on December 20, 2020, shall have their expiration date amended to December 20, 2022;
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The Company agreed to pay an extension fee of $24,000 to the convertible note holders, which can be paid either in cash of through the issuance of 800,000 common shares of the Company; and
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Interest and monitoring fees for January 2021 must be paid by December 28, 2020.
In addition, the Company may at its option extend the maturity date of the convertible notes up to three times for an additional 30 days each by paying an additional extension fee equal to 2% of the principal balance of the convertible notes for each extension.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There were no Subsequent Events that occurred after the end of the Reporting Period.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD
The Company reported total assets of $27,678,517 as at December 31, 2020 (June 30, 2020: $4,334,466), an increase of $23,344.051. This was primarily driven by increases in cash and cash equivalents of $220,489, cash in trust of $1,826,072 and deposits and prepaid expenses of $21,281,602; these two items account for an increase in assets of $23,107,674. In addition, accounts receivable increased by $39,433. This was counterbalanced by a decrease in inventory of $21,215.
In August 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned US subsidiary secured a contract to deliver US$20,000,000 in personal protective equipment (“PPE”) to Canadian institutions. The Company initially received US$20,000,000 in its US trust account in order to secure supply. In September 2020, the Company signed two supply agreements to source product directly from Malaysia and Thailand. A total of US$9,000,000 was placed in escrow, following the signature of two purchase and sale agreements, in order to fulfill this contract.
Total liabilities at December 31, 2020 were $28,074,237 (June 30, 2020: $4,278,944), an increase of $23,795,293. This is primarily due to an increase of customer deposits of $24,190,712, as explained above. This was counterbalanced by decreases in bank advances of $16,743, accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $268,606, loans payable of $65,116 and loan from officer of $74,954.
Shareholders’ deficit was $365,720 at December 31, 2020 (June 30, 2020: shareholders’ equity of $55,522), a decrease of $421,242. This is primarily due to an increase in the deficit of $840,715. This was counterbalanced by an increase of share capital of $67,943 and share purchase warrants of $24,804. In addition, the subscription receivable of $210,000 at June 30, 2020 was eliminated during the Reporting Period.
During the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated revenues from its Bioganix® brand of $138,526 (December 31, 2019: $1,124,254), representing a decrease of $985,728. The Company
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reported a net comprehensive loss of $396,757 in the Reporting Period (December 31, 2019: loss of $188,451), a difference of $208,306.
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated revenues from its Bioganix® brand of $471,642 (December 31, 2019: $2,141,940), representing a decrease of $1,670,298. The Company reported a net comprehensive loss of $723,989 in the Reporting Period (December 31, 2019: loss of $1,041,451), a difference of $317,462.
OUTLOOK
In addition to the launch and development of its entrepreneurial start-up in medical cannabis, the Company will continue to focus on the acquisition of e-retail brands, businesses and technologies in the health and wellness market. As part of the overall acquisition strategy, Relevium will invest in optimizing and developing the acquired e-brands and business following a business model that includes:
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Marketing and product positioning strategies into segmented demographics in the US
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Continued review of its current product line and product development
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Launch of CBD and other cannabinoid-based brands and product segments
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Obtaining licenses or direct sourcing of exclusive products
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Partnerships and joint ventures for medical cannabis
COVID-19
The management of the Company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic situation and attempt to orient the Company’s operations and corporate strategy accordingly.
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RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019
The following table summarizes financial results for each of the reported three-month periods.
| Sales Cost of sales |
Three-month periods ended December 31 2020 2019 Variance $ $ $ 138,526 1,124,254 (985,728) 27,720 479,457 (451,737) |
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| Gross profit Accreted interest Administration fees Amortization of assets Change in fair value of warrants Consulting fees General and administrative expenses Interest on long-term debt Loss (gain) on foreign exchange Professional fees Selling and marketing |
110,806 644,797 (533,991) - 1,330 (1,330) (348) 49,845 (50,193) 1,165 1,165 - - - - 66,079 289,764 (223,685) 121,982 173,036 (51,054) 73,150 70,225 2,925 (1) 1,512 (1,513) 63,045 71,283 (8,238) 286,892 428,709 (141,817) |
| Net loss Other comprehensive items Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
611,964 1,086,869 (474,905) (501,158) (442,072) (59,086) 104,401 253,621 (149,220) |
| Comprehensive loss | 104,401 254,621 (149,220) |
| Net comprehensive loss | (396,757) (188,451) (208,306) |
| Loss per share – basic and diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding |
(0.002) (0.001) 207,066,040 147,446,356 |
During the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated $138,526 in revenues (December 31, 2019: $1,124,254), representing a decrease of $985,728 over revenues generated in the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. In the Reporting Period, the COVID-19 pandemic had the effect of reducing online sales of the Company’s products. In addition to the effect of the pandemic, the competitive environment also became more intense at that time. The decrease in sales was driven primarily by restrictions for inbound inventory imposed by the Amazon marketplace, supply chain shortages and subsequent liquidity issues affecting overall operations.
Costs of goods sold in the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 were $27,720 (December 31, 2019: $479,457), representing a decrease of $451,737. In the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, cost
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of goods sold accounted for 20% of sales (December 31, 2019: 43%). This resulted in a gross profit of $110,806 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $644,797), representing a decrease of $533,991. Gross profit accounted for 80% of sales in the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 57%). The improvement of gross margins is a result of changes in the sales mix, which focused on the top 10 products.
Total expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $611,964 (December 31, 2019: $1,086,869), representing a decrease of $474,905. As indicated in the table above, nearly all of the expense categories had significant decreases, including particularly consulting fees (decrease of $223,685), selling and marketing expenses (decrease of $141,817), general and administrative expenses (decrease of $51,054), administration fees (decrease of $50,193), and professional fees (decrease of $8,238). In response to the economic crisis that resulted from the pandemic, the Company made considerable changes to its cost and expense structure, resulting in lower operating expenses.
The net comprehensive loss for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 was $396,757 (December 31, 2019: loss of $188,451), a difference of $208,306.
As outlined in this MD&A, the Company has launched new products in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company will continue to find new opportunities and ways of increasing revenues, despite these tough economic times, and will monitor closely its cost structure.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to its ability to develop its biopharma business, to consolidate its over-the-counter business and its ability to raise additional financing to execute the roll-up strategy from its current pipeline of targets.
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RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019
The following table summarizes financial results for each of the reported six-month periods.
| Sales Cost of sales |
Six-month periods ended December 31 2020 2019 Variance $ $ $ 471,642 2,141,940 (1,670,298) 167,564 951,808 (784,244) |
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| Gross profit Accreted interest Administration fees Amortization of assets Change in fair value of warrants Consulting fees General and administrative expenses Interest on long-term debt Loss (gain) on foreign exchange Professional fees Selling and marketing |
304,078 1,190,132 (886,054) - 54,400 (54,400) 31,622 130,350 (98,728) 2,330 2,330 - - (153,000) 153,000 128,030 472,931 (344,901) 257,730 480,988 (223,258) 123,352 138,220 (14,868) (24) 1,828 (1,852) 198,587 124,274 74,313 403,166 1,230,299 (827,063) |
| Net loss Other comprehensive items Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
1,144,793 2,482,550 (1,337,757) (840,715) (1,292,418) 451,703 116,726 250,967 (134,241) |
| Comprehensive loss | 116,726 250,967 (134,241) |
| Net comprehensive loss | (723,726) (1,041,451) 317,462 |
| Loss per share – basic and diluted (0.004) (0.007) Weighted average number of shares outstanding 206,226,370 145,965,140 |
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated $471,642 in revenues (December 31, 2019: $2,141,940), representing a decrease of $1,670,298 over revenues generated in the six-month period ended December 31, 2019.
Costs of goods sold in the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 were $167,564 (December 31, 2019: $951,808), representing a decrease of $784,244. In the six-month period ended December 31, 2020, cost of goods sold accounted for 36% of sales (December 31, 2019: 44%). This resulted in a gross profit of $304,078 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $1,190,132), representing a decrease of $886,054. Gross profit accounted for 64% of sales in the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 56%).
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Total expenses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 were $1,144,793 (December 31, 2019: $2,482,550), representing a decrease of $1,337,757. As indicated in the table above, most of the expense categories had significant decreases, including particularly selling and marketing expenses (decrease of $827,063), consulting fees (decrease of $344,901), general and administrative expenses (decrease of $223,258), and administration fees (decrease of $98,728). Professional fees did, however, increase by $74,313 during the Reporting Period. In response to the economic crisis that resulted from the pandemic, the Company made considerable changes to its cost and expense structure, resulting in lower operating expenses.
The net comprehensive loss for the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 was $723,989 (December 31, 2019: loss of $1,041,451), a difference of $317,462.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
| Quarter Ended | Revenues | Net Loss & | Net loss per share | Weighted Average |
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| Comprehensive Loss | (Basic & diluted) | Common Shares | ||
| $ | $ | $ | ||
| Dec. 31, 2020 | 138,526 | (396,757) | (0.002) | 207,066,040 |
| Sep. 30, 2020 | 333,116 | (327,232) | (0.002) | 205,386,700 |
| June 30, 2020 | 302,486 | (5,693,210) | (0.034) | 168,470,839 |
| Mar. 31, 2020 | 529,735 | (197,871) | (0.001) | 147,446,356 |
| Dec. 31, 2019 | 1,124,254 | (190,451) | (0.001) | 147,446,356 |
| Sep. 30, 2019 | 1,017,686 | (853,000) | (0.006) | 144,483,924 |
| June 30, 2019 | 598,631 | (1,136,950) | (0.009) | 125,250,747 |
| Mar. 31, 2019 | 1,038,467 | (955,038) | (0.008) | 113,581,773 |
| Dec. 31, 2018 | 1,006,501 | (1,001,151) | (0.009) | 111,918,730 |
FINANCIAL POSITION
The Reporting Period includes the operations for its subsidiary, BGX E-Health LLC, and the Bioganix® brand. The Company remains focused on growth and acquisitions and continues to rely primarily on equity and debt financing.
| As at | December 31, 2020 | June 30, 2020 |
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| $ | $ | |
| Total Assets | 27,678,517 | 4,334,466 |
| Current Assets | 24,138,383 | 792,002 |
| Current Liabilities | 27,996,952 | 4,201,659 |
| Current Working Capital | (3,828,569) | (3,409,657) |
At December 31, 2020, the Company had total assets of $27,678,517 (June 30, 2020: $4,334,466), current assets of $24,138,383 (June 30, 2020: $792,002) and current liabilities of $27,996,952 (June 30, 2020: $4,201,659). The principal reason for the significant changes in total assets, current assets, and current liabilities as at December 31, 2020 is due to the funds that the Company held in trust in relation to the PPE contract, as described above. The Company had negative working capital of $3,828,569 at December 31, 2020, compared to negative working capital of $3,409,657 at June 30, 2020.
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The Company’s only significant source of funding has been the issuance of equity securities for cash and debt financing. The acquisition of Bioganix® has changed the status of the Company, from a developing stage company to an operating company with revenues and earnings.
At December 31, 2020, the Company had 58,979,997 warrants issued and outstanding that, if fully exercised, could generate $2,949,000 in capital to support the Company’s activities. A description of Relevium’s warrant transactions can be found in Note 14 of Relevium’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six-month period ended December 31, 2020.
| Weighted average | ||
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| Number of warrants | Exerciseprice($) | Expiry Date |
| 730,980 | 0.05 | May 2021 |
| 46,894,194 | 0.05 | May 2022 |
| 6,000,000 | 0.05 | June 2022 |
| 2,049,916 | 0.05 | July 2022 |
| 3,304,907 | 0.05 | Dec. 2022 |
| 58,979,997 | 0.05 |
Management also recognizes that capital markets are always in flux and there may be risks involved beyond its control in securing additional capital or having outstanding warrants exercised.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s objective is to maintain a strong capital base in order to maintain investor, creditor, and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business.
Management defines capital as the shareholders’ equity of the Company. The Company’s only significant source of funding has been the issuance of equity securities for cash and debt financing. The acquisition of Bioganix® and subsequent acquisitions are expected to change the status of the Company, from nonrevenue to a cash generating business.
The Company’s business model also includes the role of a consolidator in the nutraceutical e- commerce space, and the Company therefore expects to continue to make acquisitions in this space through the capital markets.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company did not have any off-balance sheet transactions as at December 31, 2020.
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS
The Company’s related parties include the CEO, CFO, directors, corporate secretary, and family members of these parties. Unless otherwise stated, none of the transactions incorporates special terms and conditions and no guarantees were given or received. Outstanding balances are usually settled in cash. All balance of advances receivable and advances payable are measured at fair value and occurred in the normal course of business. Transactions with related parties for the six-month period ended December 31, 2020 were as follows:
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| Three months ended December 31 | 2020 | 2019 |
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| $ | $ | |
| Management and directors’ fees | 39,758 | 97,313 |
| Professional fees to corporate secretary | 16,012 | 23,480 |
| Loan with a director and officer | (28,779) | 74,954 |
| Six months ended December 31 | 2020 | 2019 |
| $ | $ | |
| Management and directors’ fees | 163,563 | 158,301 |
| Professional fees to corporate secretary | 25,012 | 34,645 |
| Loan with a director and officer | - | 74,954 |
Amounts payable to related parties included in the non-current liabilities and in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities were as follows:
| Amounts owed to | ||
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| Related Parties | ||
| Period | $ | |
| Management and directors | December 31, 2020 | 58,126 |
| June 30, 2020 | 176,466 | |
| Corporate Secretary | December 31, 2020 | 32,777 |
| June 30,2020 | 54,929 |
Stock Option Plan
The purpose of the Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) is to serve as an incentive for the directors, officers, employees, and service providers who will be motivated by the Company’s success, as well as to promote ownership of common shares of the Company by these people. There is no objective attached to the Plan and no relationship to manage the Company’s risks. A description of Relevium’s stock option transactions can be found in Note 15 of Relevium’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six-month period ended December 31, 2020.
At December 31, 2020, the Company had a total of 3,995,000 options issued and outstanding that, if fully exercised, could generate $675,250 in capital to support the Company’s activities.
| Weighted average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of options | exerciseprice($) | Expiry Date |
| 180,000 | 0.10 | Dec. 2022 |
| 1,250,000 | 0.15 | Sep. 2025 |
| 2,275,000 | 0.19 | Dec. 2027 |
| 250,000 | 0.15 | Dec. 2020 |
| 3,995,000 | 0.1707 |
The Company has issued 3,955,000 options out of 6,983,684 options authorized under the incentive stock option plan.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in financial statements and accompanying notes. There is a full description and a detailed presentation of the Company’s significant accounting policies, accounting judgements and uncertainties relative to significant estimates in the audited consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2020 (Note 5).
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
As at the date of this MD&A, there are 211,161,144 common shares issued and outstanding of Relevium.
RISK FACTORS
For a detailed list of risks and uncertainties related to the business of Relevium, please consult the Company’s MD&A for the year ended June 30, 2020.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This Management and Discussion Analysis may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking information is based on several assumptions and is subject to several risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward- looking statements and forward-looking information and are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the headings “Financial Instruments & Risk Management” and “Inherent Risk Factors” in this MD&A and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances or otherwise, except if required by applicable law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional disclosures pertaining to the Company’s material change reports, press releases and other information are available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank our shareholders for their continued support.
“Aurelio Useche”
Aurelio Useche Chief Executive Officer
March 1, 2021
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