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Veteran Capital Corp. — Management Reports 2021
Aug 26, 2021
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Veteran Capital Corp. Management Discussion and Analysis
Veteran Capital Corp. Management Discussion and Analysis
For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and for the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021
August 26, 2021
The following management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of the results of the operations and financial position of Veteran Capital Corp. (the “Corporation” or “Veteran”) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and for the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021.
All figures contained in this MD&A are presented in Canadian dollars.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this MD&A may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or the Corporation’s future performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “propose”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this MD&A should not be unduly relied upon by investors as actual results may vary. These statements speak only as of the date of this MD&A and are expressly qualified, in their entirety, by this cautionary statement. The Corporation’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors.
The Corporation
Veteran was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) on January 26, 2021 and is classified as a Capital Pool Company as defined in Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) Corporate Finance Manual (the “Manual”). The head office and the registered head office of the Corporation is located at 1422, 510-5[th] Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3S2.
The principal business of the Corporation is the identification and evaluation of assets or businesses with a view to completing a Qualifying Transaction (“QT”) as such term is defined in the Manual. The Corporation has not commenced operations and has no assets other than cash held in trust and deferred offering costs. The Corporation’s continuing operations as intended are dependent upon its ability to identify, evaluate and negotiate an acquisition, or business, or an interest therein. Such an acquisition will be subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities concerned and, in the case of a non-arm’s length transaction, of the majority of the minority shareholders.
The proceeds raised from the issuance of share capital may only be used to identify and evaluate assets or businesses for future investment, with the exception that up to $3,000 per month may be used for reasonable general and administrative expenses of the Corporation. These restrictions apply until completion of a QT.
On January 26, 2021, the Corporation issued 2,200,000 common shares (“Common Shares”) at $0.05 per share for gross proceeds of $110,000.
On January 26, 2021, the Corporation granted 220,000 stock options to directors and officers, which are exercisable within five years from the date of grant at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. These options were valued on the date of issue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0%, risk free interest rate of 0.42%, expected volatility of 130% and an expected life of five years. The value attributed to these options was $9,410.
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Veteran Capital Corp. Management Discussion and Analysis
On May 27, 2021, the Corporation completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) for 2,250,000 Common Shares at a purchase price of $0.10 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $225,000. In connection with the IPO, the Corporation paid the agent an administrative fee, a cash commission equal to 10% of gross proceeds and warrants to purchase up to 225,000 Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per Common Share, exercisable until the earlier of a) 5 years from the date of the listing of the Common Shares on the Exchange; and b) the date that is one year from the completion of the Corporation’s Qualifying Transaction. These warrants were valued on the date of issue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0%, risk free interest rate of 0.90%, expected volatility of 130% and an expected life of five years. The value attributed to these warrants was $19,286.
Upon completion of the IPO, the Corporation further granted an additional 225,000 stock options to its directors and officers at an exercise price of $0.10 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. These options were valued on the date of issue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0%, risk free interest rate of 0.90%, expected volatility of 130% and an expected life of five years. The value attributed to these options was $19,286.
On August 26, 2021 the Board of Directors approved the unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and for the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021.
Summary of Quarterly Results
| March 31, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $86,576 | $235,492 |
| Total Revenues | Nil | Nil |
| Total Expenses | $48,174 | $34,222 |
| Net Loss | ($48,174) | ($34,222) |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share |
$- | ($0.01) |
Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2021
The Corporation recorded a net loss of $34,222 during the three months ended June 30, 2021. The net loss for three months ended June 30, 2021 is mainly due to costs in relation to its listing on the Exchange, professional fees and stock based compensation
Period Ended June 30, 2021
The Corporation recorded a net loss of $82,396 (2020 - Nil) during the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021. The net loss for the period ended March 31, 2021 is mainly due to costs in relation to its listing on the Exchange, professional fees and stock based compensation.
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Veteran Capital Corp. Management Discussion and Analysis
Additional Disclosure for Venture Issuers without Significant Revenue
Since the Corporation has no revenue from operations, the following is a breakdown of the material costs incurred from the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021:
| Material Costs | Period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Professional fees | $16,966 |
| Listingfees | $36,608 |
| Stock-based compensation | $28,696 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at June 30, 2021 the Corporation had cash of $230,705 and GST receivables of $4,787. The Corporation had current liabilities of $2,520. and working capital of $232,972.
Negative cash flows of $55,967. were recorded from operating activities during the period from January 26, 2021 (the date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021. This is primarily due to outflows relating to filing/listing fees and professional fees.
Outstanding Share Data
As at June 30, 2021, 4,450,000 Common Shares are issued and outstanding. Of these, 2,200,000 Common Shares are held in escrow in accordance with the Manual. In addition, there are 445,000 stock options outstanding, exercisable at $0.05 and $0.10 per share and expiring on January 26, 2026 and May 27, 2026. There are also 225,000 warrants outstanding, exercisable at $0.10 per share expiring May 27, 2026.
Off - Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Corporation has not had any off-balance sheet arrangements from the date of its incorporation to the date of this MD&A.
Related Party Transactions
The Company incurred share-based payments expense related to directors and officers valued at $19,286 for the threemonth period ended June 30, 2021 and $28,696 for the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021.
During the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 and the period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021, the Company incurred $2,011 in legal fees that was paid to a law firm in which a partner is a Director of the Company.
Capital Management
The Corporation's objective when managing capital is to maintain its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. The Corporation includes equity, comprised of share capital, shares to be issued and deficit in the definition of capital.
The Corporation's primary objective with respect to its capital management is to ensure that it has sufficient cash resources to fund the identification and evaluation of potential acquisitions. To secure the additional capital necessary to pursue these plans, the Corporation may attempt to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or by securing strategic partners.
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Veteran Capital Corp. Management Discussion and Analysis
The proceeds raised from the issuance of share capital may only be used to identify and evaluate assets or businesses for future investment, with the exception that up to $3,000 per month may be used for reasonable general and administrative expenses of the Corporation. These restrictions apply until completion of a QT by the Corporation.
Risks and Uncertainties
The following describes certain risks, events and uncertainties that could affect the Corporation and that each reader should carefully consider. Please refer to the Corporation’s final prospectus dated April 21, 2021 for additional risks, events and uncertainties that could affect the Corporation.
External financing may be required to fund the Corporation’s activities primarily through the issuance of common shares. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will be able to obtain adequate financing. The securities of the Corporation should be considered a highly speculative investment.
The Corporation has not generated significant revenues and does not expect to generate significant revenues in the near future. In the event that the Corporation generates significant revenues in the future, the Corporation intends to retain its earnings in order to finance further growth. Furthermore, the Corporation has not paid any dividends in the past and does not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Corporation faces risks related to health epidemics, pandemics and other outbreaks of communicable diseases, which could significantly disrupt its ability to complete a QT on a timely basis, or at all, and adversely affect its financial conditions. The Corporation’s business could be adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other epidemics and/or pandemics. In December 2019, COVID-19 emerged in China and the virus has now spread with infections been reported globally. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a pandemic. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Corporation’s ability to complete a QT on a timely basis, or at all, and the market for its securities, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time, and include the duration, severity and scope of the pandemic and the actions taken to contain or treat the COVID-19 pandemic (including recommendations from public health officials). In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic represents a widespread global health crisis that could adversely affect global economies and financial markets resulting in an economic downturn that could have an adverse effect on the Corporation and its ability to complete a QT in a timely manner, or at all.
Risk Disclosures and Fair Values
The Corporation's financial instruments, consisting of cash held in trust and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the relatively short-term maturity of the instruments. It is management’s opinion that the Corporation is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Corporation’s significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 of the audited financial statements for the period ended March 5, 2021.
Additional information
For further detail, see the Corporation’s unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and for period from January 26, 2021 (date of incorporation) to June 30, 2021. Additional information about the Corporation can also be found on SEDAR.
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