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ZTEST Electronics Inc. — Management Reports 2025
May 30, 2025
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
General
The following management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of the financial condition and results of operations of ZTEST Electronics Inc. ("ZTEST" or the "Company") constitutes management's review of the factors that affected the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial and operating performance for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. The MD&A was prepared as of May 29, 2025, and was approved by the Board of Directors on May 29, 2025. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for the nine months ended March 31, 2025, and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, including the notes thereto. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts discussed herein are denominated in Canadian dollars.
Additional information about the Company can be found at www.sedar.com.
The Company
ZTEST is located at 523 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Permatech Electronics Corporation ("PEC"), the Company operates a single business segment developing and assembling printed circuit boards and other electronic equipment. The Company's shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "ZTE".
The Company's management, which has not changed since the annual general meeting held July 11, 2024, is currently:
| Name | Position(s) |
|---|---|
| Steve Smith | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer |
| William R. Johnstone, LLB (1*) | Director & Corporate Secretary |
| Dean Tyliakos (1,2,3) | Director (Independent) |
| David Barnett (1,2) | Director (Independent) |
| Michael D. Kindy, CPA (3) | VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer |
| Suren Jeyanayagam (3) | President of PEC |
- Acts as Committee Chair
(1) Member of the Audit Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
(3) Director of Permatech Electronics Corporation
Corporate Performance
Market headwinds noted in previous quarterly reports continued to play a significant role in Q3 2025 as, for the second consecutive quarter, revenues were down year over year. Further, revenues for the nine month period were down almost 11% from the revenues reported March 2024. At this time last year, although indications of market easing were surfacing, the Company reported record periodic revenues and profitability. As those negative market indications grew, and came to fruition, the Company reported two additional quarters wherein revenues exceeded the same period one year earlier, before the string of eleven consecutive growth quarters ended. While managing through prevailing headwinds, the Company takes some solace in the fact that revenues for the nine month period remain almost 59% ahead of March 2023, that gross margin percentages have been maintained, and that cash flows from operations not only remain strong but continue to enhance liquidity. Demand for pcb assembly has always endured ebbs and flows. There have been subtle indications that demand may soon begin to increase however optimism must remain tempered due to market uncertainty caused by international tariffs. The Company will continue to address market challenges while seeking opportunity to capitalize when market conditions improve.
The Company previously acknowledged that it was investigating strategic opportunities to invest capital to enhance future growth and that a consultant had been retained to assist with identifying potential opportunities. While no such strategic transaction is imminent, management also recognized that an opportunity exists to take advantage of what it perceives to be an under-valuation of its own securities. The Company applied for and obtained regulatory approval to initiate a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). ZTEST appointed Integral Wealth Securities Limited its agent to repurchase up to a maximum of 2,727,923 of its common shares for cancellation, at the prevailing market price at the time of purchase and in accordance with the policies of the CSE and applicable Canadian securities laws, before March 31, 2026.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Corporate Performance - continued
The inaugural common share repurchase under the NCIB occurred April 2, 2025 and repurchasing was halted briefly pending release of this document. To date the Company has repurchased 296,500 common shares at a total cost of $64,735, including agent commissions. 228,000 common shares have been formally cancelled while 68,500 common shares are currently held by the agent pending application by the Company to regulators to effect cancellation. Since these common shares are repurchased for the explicit purpose of being cancelled, the Company accounts for the cancellation of the repurchased common shares effective on the date of repurchase. This is completed by reducing the number of common shares outstanding, reducing share capital based on the average carrying value per common share being cancelled, and charging the difference between the repurchase price and the carrying value to retained earnings. Common shares currently have an average carrying value of approximately $0.68 per common share and the average repurchase cost to date was just over $0.22 per common share.
The following data may provide some additional insights relative to the Company's operating performance and financial position:
| For the fiscal years ended: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | June 2023 | June 2022 | |
| Total Revenues | 9,756,044 | 5,702,239 | 4,415,275 |
| Net income (loss) for the year | 1,753,269 | 165,274 | (266,878) |
| Per share - basic | 0.058 | 0.006 | (0.010) |
| Total assets | 7,007,632 | 3,941,742 | 3,081,924 |
| Total long-term financial liabilities | 359,173 | 518,717 | 729,032 |
| Total liabilities | 2,510,914 | 2,834,331 | 2,198,767 |
| For the fiscal quarters ended: | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mar. 2025 | Dec. 2024 | Sept. 2024 | |
| Total Revenues | 2,105,297 | 2,080,861 | 2,019,507 |
| Net income for the period | 256,457 | 208,604 | 324,120 |
| Per share - basic | 0.007 | 0.006 | 0.009 |
| Total assets | 7,476,280 | 7,252,891 | 7,004,461 |
| Total long-term financial liabilities | 145,858 | 233,571 | 268,346 |
| Total liabilities | 1,926,621 | 2,073,420 | 2,133,613 |
| For the fiscal quarters ended: | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mar. 2024 | Dec. 2023 | Sept. 2023 | |
| Total Revenues | 2,625,282 | 2,459,917 | 1,879,486 |
| Net income for the period | 531,438 | 504,329 | 171,884 |
| Per share - basic | 0.017 | 0.018 | 0.006 |
| Total assets | 5,646,648 | 4,418,818 | 4,504,461 |
| Total long-term financial liabilities | 292,168 | 360,027 | 456,015 |
| Total liabilities | 2,888,145 | 2,277,704 | 3,225,166 |
There were no cash dividends paid or accrued during any of the periods noted above.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and EBITDA per share, are non-IFRS financial measures. The following non-IFRS financial measures are presented as management believes it may provide stakeholders with additional information. These non-IFRS financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefor may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for, or as superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with IFRS.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Corporate Performance - continued
| Nine month periods ended March 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 789,181 | 1,207,651 |
| Income tax provision | 276,375 | 317,833 |
| Interest expense – cash based | 2,669 | 6,857 |
| Interest expense – lease liability | 6,133 | 10,519 |
| Depreciation of equipment | 144,260 | 61,896 |
| Depreciation of right of use asset | 124,331 | 124,331 |
| EBITDA | 1,342,949 | 1,729,060 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 36,871,003 | 28,783,287 |
| EBITDA per share - basic | 0.036 | 0.060 |
| Three month periods ended March 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Net income for the period | 256,457 | 531,438 |
| Income tax provision | 75,597 | 190,409 |
| Interest expense – cash based | 748 | 1,289 |
| Interest expense – lease liability | 1,669 | 3,153 |
| Depreciation of equipment | 48,333 | 20,640 |
| Depreciation of right of use asset | 41,444 | 41,444 |
| EBITDA | 424,248 | 788,373 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 37,111,932 | 31,155,821 |
| EBITDA per share - basic | 0.011 | 0.025 |
Results of Operations
Gross margins declined from $1,124,303 in Q3 2024 to $833,532 in Q3 2025 and from $2,747,198 to $2,584,809 for the nine month periods. A decline in gross margin value is virtually assured when revenues decline and is often accompanied by a decline in gross margin percentage. However, gross margin percentages have essentially been maintained thus far in 2025. Because of the record revenues realized in Q3 2024, gross margins rose to 42.8% for the period thereby raising the nine month average to 39.4%. For the March 2025 periods, quarterly margins were 39.5% while the average for the three fiscal quarters was 41.7%.
Given that the Company only completes custom assemblies, and every product is unique, it follows that even if periodic revenues happen to be identical it would be improbable that gross margins, or gross margin percentages, would also be identical. First, each unique product has unique attributes which may impact both pricing and related costs. Further, market factors like inflation and exchange rates can have an impact. Beyond that, there is the impact of product mix, production volumes, average order size, average complexity, required testing and other factors.
To better understand the gross margins realized, one must look more closely at cost of product sales. The different elements of cost of product sales for the periods ended March 31 were as follows:
| Nine-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw materials and supplies consumed | $ 2,623,622 | $ 3,231,843 | $ (608,221) |
| Labour costs incurred | 705,889 | 813,091 | (107,202) |
| Depreciation | 136,481 | 58,759 | 77,722 |
| Shipping and packaging | 94,512 | 83,747 | 10,765 |
| Stencils and tooling | 21,630 | 43,582 | (21,952) |
| Repairs and maintenance | 24,417 | 11,602 | 12,815 |
| Net change in finished goods and work in process | 14,305 | (25,137) | 39,442 |
| Total cost of product sales | $ 3,620,856 | $ 4,217,487 | $ (596,631) |
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Results of Operations - continued
| Three-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw materials and supplies consumed | $ 953,536 | $ 1,124,210 | $ (170,674) |
| Labour costs incurred | 225,981 | 275,595 | (49,614) |
| Depreciation | 45,707 | 19,586 | 26,121 |
| Shipping and packaging | 36,725 | 28,739 | 7,986 |
| Stencils and tooling | 8,620 | 14,734 | (6,114) |
| Repairs and maintenance | 8,605 | 2,056 | 6,549 |
| Net change in finished goods and work in process | (7,409) | 36,059 | (43,468) |
| Total cost of product sales | $ 1,271,765 | $ 1,500,979 | $ (229,214) |
The cost of raw materials and supplies consumed declined 15% in the most recent quarter and are down almost 19% year to date. The fact that these declines are not at all correlated with the revenue declines of approximately 20% for the quarter and 11% for nine months is indicative of how these costs can vary. Another way to demonstrate this inconsistency is to see that material costs were equivalent to 45% of periodic revenues in Q1 2025 and 42% for the nine month period as compared to 43% in Q1 2024 and over 46% year to date. Product mix, at least between turkey and non-turnkey, is indicative as turnkey work accounted for 91% of revenues in the most recent quarter, as opposed to 83% one year earlier, so 2025 materials costs should be higher on a relative basis, which they were. Similarly, turnkey work accounted to 85% of total revenues in the first nine months of 2024 as compared to 84% in 2025 leading one to expect the 2024 relative costs to be higher, which they were. Due to all the factors that impact upon these costs there is no definitive explanation for the results achieved however there were not unexpected costs incurred or avoided for any of the periods presented. These costs will continue to vary in aggregate, and in relation to periodic revenues, and will continue to be closely monitored by management.
For the 3rd consecutive quarter, labour costs incurred declined in comparison to the same period last year, with the greatest disparity to date arising in the most recent quarter. The Company has always worked with its personnel to match labour supply with labour demand. When demand is high, personnel not only work their full shifts but also contribute overtime. When demand is not as high then overtime declines significantly and some personnel work less than their full shifts. Labour demand was consistently high in each of the first three quarters of 2024, albeit highest in the third quarter when costs were 33.9% of the nine month costs. In comparison, labour demands have been lower throughout 2025 and were lowest the third quarter costs represent just over 32% of year to date costs.
The net change in finished goods and work in process is a measure of the change in labour costs included in inventory. Although this inventory figure includes an element of overhead it still must be combined with labour costs incurred to be indicative of the net labour costs included in cost of product sales for the period. These aggregate costs were $218,572 for the most recent quarter, as compared to $311,564 the year before, representing a decline of 30.7%. For the nine month period, the net costs were $720,194 at March 2025 as compared to $787,954, representing an 8.6% decline. Once again product mix is indicative of these cost changes as labour costs traditionally decline, like they did in the most recent quarter, in a period when turnkey revenues rise in relation to total revenues. It is also noteworthy that pay rate increases arise at the start of each calendar year and, due to market pressures, the 2025 increases were higher than the historical average, reducing the cost savings generated.
Depreciation costs have increased, in line with expectations. This is the impact of the installation and activation of new production equipment during the final quarter of the 2024 fiscal year which always translates into higher periodic depreciation charges over the first two fiscal years of its useful life. A further increase in this expense is expected in the final quarter of 2025 due to the acquisition and installation of an x-ray machine to further enhance quality control.
Shipping and packaging costs rose almost 28% in the most recent quarter, such that costs are up almost 13% year-to-date. There are several contributing factors including rising shipping rates, making more frequent smaller shipments, the specific packaging required for specific products, and that packaging is charged to income at the time of purchase as opposed to being inventoried. All shipping and packaging costs are continuously monitored, and all costs are within expectations.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Results of Operations - continued
Stencils and tooling are primarily incurred at the time that the Company prepares for assembly of boards it has never produced before. This can be on account of a brand new board or for what would be a re-order except that the customer has modified their board design in some manner. Stencils and tooling typically have a long lifespan, allowing customer re-orders to be produced without need of replacement. A decline in these costs indicates that a larger percentage of revenues is coming from customer re-orders.
Repairs and maintenance is generally routine work performed to ensure all equipment continues to run at peak performance. As with any machinery, minor issues arise from time to time that do not immediately impact on performance and therefore need not be addressed during high-demand times. This is why it is common to see these costs rise during periods when revenues decline, as is the case thus far in fiscal 2025. The increases are very minor in magnitude and are representative of ongoing maintenance.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods ended March 31 were as follows:
| Nine-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee and consultant compensation | $ 931,593 | $ 812,538 | $ 119,055 |
| Occupancy costs | 255,822 | 252,311 | 3,511 |
| Professional fees | 114,054 | 84,127 | 29,927 |
| Shareholder services | 33,183 | 15,718 | 17,465 |
| Travel and promotional activities | 29,227 | 11,744 | 17,483 |
| Insurance | 29,710 | 27,858 | 1,852 |
| Office and general expenses | 25,269 | 27,203 | (1,934) |
| Total selling, general and administrative | $ 1,418,858 | $ 1,231,499 | $ 187,359 |
| Three-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Employee and consultant compensation | $ 303,330 | $ 272,818 | $ 30,512 |
| Occupancy costs | 89,937 | 85,485 | 4,452 |
| Professional fees | 43,095 | 32,045 | 11,050 |
| Shareholder services | 7,181 | 5,122 | 2,059 |
| Travel and promotional activities | 694 | 836 | (142) |
| Insurance | 10,162 | 9,774 | 388 |
| Office and general expenses | 7,886 | 9,655 | (1,769) |
| Total selling, general and administrative | $ 462,285 | $ 415,735 | $ 46,550 |
Employee and consultant compensation costs include salaries, benefits, consulting fees, and directors' fees. Salaries and benefits have increased while consulting fees and directors' fees each declined. Effective July 1, 2024 the Company's CEO and CFO converted from providing services on a consulting basis to employment, contributing to a rise in salaries and related payroll taxes as well as a decline in consulting fees. Salaries and benefits also rose due to annual increases, and payroll taxes associated with stock option exercises. Directors' fees declined due to having one fewer director through most of the current period.
The Company's current facilities lease took effect April 1, 2021 and resulted in the recognition, and amortization, of a right of use asset. This asset is subject to amortization charges which remain consistent over the term of the lease and represent a significant element of occupancy costs for each of the periods presented. The increase in the most recent quarter, which exceeds the year to date increase, is primarily attributable to increases in utility rates. It is anticipated that occupancy costs will remain relatively comparable from period to period until the current lease expires in March 2026.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Results of Operations - continued
Professional fees are comprised of fees for legal services, costs related to the annual financial statement audit, and fees for reporting required by the Company's financial institution and the filing of annual income tax returns. Legal fees rose in the most recent quarter due to additional work involved in setting up the NCIB and are higher on a year to date basis due to the incremental legal costs related to the shareholders meeting held July 2024 and an adjustment to new market rates for audit fees.
Travel and promotional fees have risen through the first three quarters of 2025, primarily due to the Company's attendance at investor conferences. There were no similar activities during fiscal 2024 or in Q3 2025.
Shareholder services are higher in the most recent quarter due to work related to the exercise and maintenance of warrants and are higher on a year-to-date basis as a direct result of the shareholders' meeting held July 2024.
Insurance costs reflect minor premium increases related to the renewal of business and liability insurance policies. There has been no alteration in the nature of any insurance coverages that Company maintains although certain limits have been increased to reflect higher operating volumes and recent equipment purchases.
Office and general expenses are closely monitored, are within management expectations, and are generally consistent from period to period.
The costs of financing for the periods ended March 31 were as follows:
| Nine-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest expense – long term | $ 2,431 | $ 4,067 | $ (1,636) |
| Interest expense – other | 238 | 2,790 | (2,552) |
| Interest expense – lease liability | 6,133 | 10,519 | (4,386) |
| Total financing expenses | $ 8,802 | $ 17,376 | $ (8,574) |
| Three-month periods: | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Interest expense – long term | $ 662 | $ 1,213 | $ (551) |
| Interest expense – other | 86 | 76 | 10 |
| Interest expense – lease liability | 1,669 | 3,153 | (1,484) |
| Total financing expenses | $ 2,417 | $ 4,442 | $ (2,025) |
The Company initiated new term financing in April 2021 in relation to the acquisition of new equipment and has been making all regular monthly payments. The reduction in interest costs is reflective of the declining balance of the loan. The interest rate on this loan is fixed so related interest costs will continue to decline until the loan reaches maturity April 2026.
Interest expense – other represents interest arising from the use of the Company's operating line as well as miscellaneous interest charges incurred. The Company made use of its operating line briefly during the first quarter of this fiscal year, and again during the most recent quarter, resulting in the increase in interest costs.
The Company's lease extension for its operating facility commenced April 1, 2021 and resulted in the recognition and amortization of a right-of-use asset and the recognition of a lease liability. That lease liability then gives rise to imputed interest costs, based on the discount rate, over the term of the lease. The imputed interest costs will continue to decline until the lease liability expires March 31, 2026.
Liquidity
On March 31, 2025, the Company had working capital of $4,648,250 (June 30, 2024 - $3,592,820) and current financial assets of $5,036,819 (June 30, 2024 - $4,466,034) available to settle current financial liabilities of $1,780,763 (June 30, 2024 - $2,151,741). The Company also has access to a $1,000,000 bank operating line, of which $Nil (June 30, 2024 - $Nil) had been drawn on March 31, 2025.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Liquidity - continued
In addition to satisfying the cost of operations, the Company must also address the settlement of the following amounts at March 31, 2025:
| Due by Mar. 2026 | Due by Mar. 2027 | Due after Mar. 2027 | Total Due | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term loan | $ 66,860 | $ 5,732 | $ - | $ 72,592 |
| Lease liability | 182,762 | - | - | 182,762 |
| $ 249,622 | $ 5,732 | $ - | $ 496,677 |
Capital Resources
The Company has a $1,000,000 commercial line of credit from which $Nil (June 2024 - $Nil) was drawn on March 31, 2025. The loan bears interest at the TD Bank prime lending rate plus 2.0%, is due upon demand, and is secured by a general security agreement covering the assets of PEC.
The Company has a term loan, the proceeds of which were used to purchase equipment. The loan was funded April 2021 in the amount of $313,748 of which $72,592 remained payable on March 31, 2025. The loan bears interest at 3.386%, requires monthly payments of $5,691 blended as to principal and interest, and will mature April 2026.
The following transactions involving the Company's securities have occurred since June 30, 2024:
- 450,000 stock options were exercised for cash proceeds of $45,000;
- 150,000 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $45,000.
- The Company granted 800,000 stock options to directors of which 50% vested February 15, 2025 and the remaining 50% will vest on August 15, 2025. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one common share at $0.30 until August 15, 2029;
- The Company granted 100,000 stock options to a consultant of which 50% vested April 17, 2025 and the remaining 50% will vest on July 17, 2025 provided the consultant continues to be retained by the Company. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one common share at $0.40 until January 15, 2030;
Subsequent to March 31, 2025:
- The Company repurchased 296,500 common shares under its NCIB for $63,527, plus commissions of $1,208.
Related Party Transactions
The Company had transactions during the periods with key management personnel. During the current period, these included salaries paid to Steve Smith (President and CEO) and Mike Kindy (CFO), salaries and benefits paid to Suren Jeyanayagam (President of PEC), accounting fees paid to Michael D. Kindy (CFO), Directors' fees paid to Directors of the Company and its subsidiary, legal fees paid to a legal firm in which William R. Johnstone (Director and Corporate Secretary) is a partner, and share-based payments related to key management personnel. During the comparative period Steve Smith and Mike Kindy received consulting fees rather than salaries. Compensation rates are agreed to by the related parties and are predicated upon prevailing market rates. The following expenses, involving these related parties, have arisen during the reporting periods:
| Nine-month periods ended March 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and benefits(1) | $ 384,791 | $ 195,655 |
| Consulting fees(1) | - | 108,000 |
| Directors' fees(1) | 33,250 | 45,000 |
| Legal fees(2) | 65,281 | 37,161 |
| Accounting fees(2) | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Cash based expenditures | $ 489,322 | $ 391,816 |
| Share-based payments | $ 151,708 | $ 61,394 |
(1) Charged to net income as an element of employee and consultant compensation.
(2) Charged to net income as an element of professional fees.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Related Party Transactions - continued
The following balances are due to related parties, and were reported in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as an element of accounts payable and accrued liabilities, on March 31 of each year:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting fees payable | $ 197,596 | $ 334,452 |
| Director fees payable | $ 3,750 | $ 155,650 |
| Salaries and benefits payable | $ 90,380 | $ 95,003 |
| Professional fees payable | $ 13,400 | $ 48,860 |
The following stock options have been issued to Directors, former Directors, and Officers of the Company and its subsidiary, and were outstanding on March 31, 2025:
| Description | Expiry Date | Number of Common Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Stock options @ $0.10 per share | Sep. 30, 2027 | 300,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.27 per share | Mar. 28, 2029 | 250,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.30 per share | Aug. 15, 2029 | 800,000 |
Convertible Instruments and Other Securities
The Company has the following securities issued and outstanding:
| Common shares | Quantity | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common shares, June 30, 2024 | 36,545,821 | $25,196,018 |
| Stock options exercised | 450,000 | 65,817 |
| Warrants exercised | 150,000 | 67,844 |
| Common shares, March 31, 2025 | 37,145,821 | 25,319,946 |
| Shares repurchased under NCIB and cancelled to date(1) | (228,000) | (155,413) |
| Common shares, as at the date of this document | 36,917,821 | 25,164,533 |
| Shares repurchased under NCIB and not yet cancelled(1) | (68,500) | (46,692) |
| Common shares, as at the date of this document | 36,849,321 | $25,117,841 |
(1) In accordance with the terms of the NCIB, common shares are repurchased for the purpose of cancellation. Repurchased shares are initially held by the repurchasing agent, pending the Company's application to the CSE for cancellation. The Company's application to cancel the 228,000 shares repurchased in April 2025 was approved May 2025. 68,500 common shares were repurchased May 2025 and have not been cancelled yet.
In addition to the shares issued and outstanding the Company has issued share purchase warrants and stock options as incentives to various parties. The following list itemizes the common shares that have been reserved to satisfy the conversions and exercise of warrants and options along with the expiry date associated therewith.
| Shares reserved | Expiry Date | Number of Common Shares |
|---|---|---|
| To be issued for Class A shares (1) | 8,246 | |
| Warrants @ $0.25 per share | Nov. 2025 | 219,380 |
| Warrants @ $0.30 per share | Nov. 2025 | 2,370,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.10 per share | Sep. 2027 | 300,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.27 per share | Mar. 2029 | 350,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.30 per share | Aug. 2029 | 800,000 |
| Stock options @ $0.40 per share | Jan. 2030 | 100,000 |
| Shares reserved, March 31, 2025 and at the date of this document | 4,147,626 |
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Convertible Instruments and Other Securities - continued
(1) Following the 2013 conversion of Class A Special Shares to common shares, 8,246 common shares remain reserved to be issued if and only if the remaining Class A shareholders identify themselves to the Company.
| Fully diluted number of shares | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Common shares, March 31, 2025 | 37,145,821 |
| Shares reserved, March 31, 2025 | 4,147,626 |
| Fully diluted number of shares, March 31, 2025 | 41,293,447 |
| Common shares repurchased under NCIB | (296,500) |
| Fully diluted number of shares, at the date of this document | 40,996,947 |
The following provides additional details with respect to share purchase warrants to the date of this document:
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Price per Warrant | Weighted Average Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | 2,739,380 | $ 0.30 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
| Exercised during period | (150,000) | 0.30 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
| Balance, March 31, 2025 and at the date of this document | 2,589,380 | $ 0.30 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
The following share purchase warrants are outstanding at the date of this document:
| Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrants issued May 8, 2024 | 2,370,000 | $ 0.30 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
| Broker warrants issued May 8, 2024 | 219,380 | $ 0.25 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
Additional disclosures relative to stock options are as follows:
| Average Common Shares Under Option | Weighted Price per Option | Average Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | 1,100,000 | $ 0.15 | Mar 21 2028 |
| Granted during the period | 900,000 | 0.31 | Sept. 1, 2029 |
| Stock options altered during the period | (200,000) | 0.10 | Sept. 30 2027 |
| Stock options altered during the period | 200,000 | 0.10 | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Exercised during the period | (450,000) | 0.10 | July 14, 2026 |
| Balance, March 31, 2025 and at the date of this document | 1,550,000 | $ 0.26 | Mar. 13, 2029 |
The following weighted average assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of stock options granted:
| Mar. 31 2025 | June 30 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | Nil | Nil |
| Risk free interest rate (%) | 1.05 - 2.92 | 3.414 |
| Expected stock volatility (%) | 143.56 - 146.09 | 147.76 |
| Expected life (years) | 5 | 5 |
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST
Electronics Inc.
Convertible Instruments and Other Securities - continued
The following stock options, each of which has vested, are outstanding at the date of this document:
| Common Shares Under Option | Number of Options Vested | Exercise Price | Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granted September 30, 2022 | 300,000^{(1)} | 400,000 | $ 0.10 | Sep. 30, 2027 |
| Granted March 28, 2024 | 250,000^{(1)} | 250,000 | $ 0.27 | Mar. 28, 2029 |
| Granted March 28, 2024 | 100,000 | 100,000 | $ 0.27 | Mar. 28, 2029 |
| Granted August 15, 2024 | 800,000^{(1,2)} | 400,000 | $ 0.30 | Aug. 15, 2029 |
| Granted January 17, 2025 | 100,000^{(3)} | - | $ 0.40 | Jan. 17, 2030 |
(1) Directors and/or Officers of the Company and its subsidiary hold these options.
(2) The remaining options will vest August 15, 2025.
(2) These options will vest as to 50% on April 17, 2025 and 50% on July 17, 2025.
The Company has no ability to cause these options to be exercised.
Financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments are comprised of the following:
| Financial assets: | Classification |
|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | Amortized cost |
| Accounts receivable | Amortized cost |
| Financial liabilities: | Classification |
| Bank operating loan | Amortized cost |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost |
| Government remittances payable | Amortized cost |
| Customer deposits | Amortized cost |
| Lease liability | Amortized cost |
| Long-term debt | Amortized cost |
| Deferred taxes | Amortized cost |
Amortized cost - The amount at which a financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition minus the principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount and, for financial assets, adjusted for any expected credit losses.
The effective interest method - The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset or liability and of allocating interest and any transaction costs over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts or payments through the expected life of the financial asset or liability to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Impairment of Non-financial Assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its non-financial assets with finite lives to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. Where such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less cost to sell or its 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 the income for the period.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Impairment of Non-financial Assets - continued
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in income for the period.
Impairment of Investments
Non-controlling interests, which are not financial instruments, and are less than a 20% ownership interest, are considered impaired when the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. Non-controlling interests, which are not financial instruments, and are equal to or exceeding a 20% ownership interest (an equity instrument) is considered impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occur after the initial recognition of the asset (a "loss event") and that loss event, or events, has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the non-controlling interest that can be reliably estimated. Losses expected as a result of future events, no matter how likely, are not recognized.
Some items that may be taken into consideration in determining whether a loss event has occurred include significant financial difficulty of the investee, a breach of contract such as a default or delinquency in payments by the investee, it becomes probable that the investee will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization, or significant changes having an adverse effect that have taken place in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the investee operates, and such changes indicate that the cost of the equity instrument may not be recovered.
During the period there were no loss events, nor any events that would cause a reversal, in whole or in part, of the impairment provision recognized during prior financial periods.
Risk Factors
Events seemingly unrelated to the Company, or to its industry, may adversely affect its finances or operations in ways that are hard to predict or defend against. For example, credit contraction in financial markets may hamper the Company's ability to access credit when needed or rapid changes in foreign exchange rates may adversely affect its financial results. Finally, a reduction in credit, combined with reduced economic activity, may adversely affect businesses and industries that constitute a significant portion of the Company's customer base. As a result, these customers may need to reduce their purchases, or the Company may experience greater difficulty in collecting amounts due from them. Any of these events, or others caused by uncertainty in world financial markets, may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results, and financial condition.
In addition to the foregoing, the Company is exposed to credit risk, concentration of credit risk, liquidity risk, and currency risk. The Company's primary risk management objective is to protect earnings and cash flow and, ultimately, shareholder value. Risk management strategies, as discussed below, are designed and implemented to ensure that the Company's risks and the related exposure are consistent with its business objectives and risk tolerance. There have been no changes to the risk management strategies during the current period.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Company's primary exposure to credit risk is in its accounts receivable. To mitigate this risk, management actively manages and monitors its receivables and obtains pre-payments where warranted. It has been determined that no allowance is required, as all amounts outstanding are considered collectible. The Company incurred no bad debts during the periods ended March 31, 2025 or March 31, 2024.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Risk Factors - continued
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration of credit risk arises when one or more customers, defined as a major customer, individually account for 10% or more of the Company's revenues during a reporting period. During the nine-month period ended March 31, 2025 the Company had three major customers who represented 22%, 17% and 12% of total revenues. In the comparative period, there were two major customers which represented 19% and 16% of revenues. Amounts due from major customers represented 44% of accounts receivable on March 31, 2025 (Mar. 31, 2024 - 55%). The loss of, or significant curtailment of purchases by a major customer, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. The Company monitors the relationship with all customers closely and ensures that every customer is subject to the same risk management criteria.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises through the excess of financial obligations over available financial assets due at any point in time. On March 31, 2025 the Company had current financial assets of $5,036,819 (June 30, 2024 - $4,466,034) available to settle current financial liabilities of $1,780,763 (June 30, 2024 - $2,151,741). The Company manages its liquidity risk through the management of its capital, which incorporates the continuous monitoring of actual and projected cash flows to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity to meet its operating commitments without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.
Market risks
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk due a bank operating loan that has a floating interest rate as well as currency risk related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and nominal amounts of cash, prepaid expenses, and customer deposits, denominated in US dollars. Market risks give rise to the potential for future cash flows to fluctuate because of changes in interest rates or foreign exchange rates. Market risks are closely monitored, and attempts are made to match foreign cash inflows and outflows. During the current period the Company has reported a foreign exchange loss in the amount of $13,146 (March 31, 2024 – loss of $4,948).
Sensitivity to market risks
On March 31, 2025, the Company had:
- A bank operating loan of which $Nil was drawn (June 30, 2024 - $Nil) bears interest predicated upon the TD Bank prime lending rate. A change of 1% in that prime lending rate would result in no impact on cash flows over the next 12 months, based on the current loan balance.
- US$57,378 (June 30, 2024 – US$172,478) included in accounts receivable. A 5% increase in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar would result in a reduction of $2,869 in future cash inflow.
- US$338,723 (June 30, 2024 – US$144,464) included in accounts payable. A 5% decrease in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar would result in an increase of $16,936 in future cash outflow.
Based upon observations of recent market trends management believes that each of these outcomes is possible.
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this MD&A may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company and its subsidiary, or the industry in which they operate, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. This forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", or "continue", the negative of these terms and similar terminology, including references to assumptions, although not all forward-looking information contains these terms and phrases.
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ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For The Nine Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
(Prepared as at May 29, 2025)
ZTEST Electronics Inc.
Forward-looking Information - continued
Forward-looking information reflect the current expectations of the management of the Company with respect to future events based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following risk factors, including the risk factors summarized above under the heading "Risk Factors", reliance on key personnel, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, utilization of our workforce, labour relations, growth initiatives, long sales cycles, risks related to developing customer base, availability of financing for our customers, the cost of raw materials, cost overruns, risks related to performance, cost and timing of numerous technical, productivity and supply chain requirements, interruptions in the global supply chain, unknown use of forced and child labour within our supply chain, additional capital requirements, fluctuations in EBITDA, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, exchange rate fluctuations, competition, sensitivity to general economic conditions, brand and corporate reputation, product liability and warranty claims, equipment availability, reliance on manufacturers, product defects, continued access to appropriate facilities, litigation, risks related to income tax matters, environmental regulations, health and safety matters, risks related to global epidemics and pandemics and other health crises, dependence on IT systems, and business operations could be adversely affected by computer hacking. New risk factors may arise from time to time, and it is not possible for management of the Company to predict all those risk factors or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information.
Although the forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions based on information currently available to the Company, investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Certain assumptions made in preparing the forward-looking information and our objectives include: our ability to generate sufficient revenue while controlling our costs and expenses; our ability to manage our growth effectively; the absence of material adverse changes in our industry or the global economy; trends in our industry and markets; our ability to manage risks related to expansion; our ability to maintain good business relationships; our ability to expand our sales and distribution infrastructure and our marketing; our ability to develop products and technologies that keep pace with the continuing changes in technology, evolving industry standards, new product introductions by competitors and changing client preferences and requirements; the continued demand for printed circuit boards and custom printed circuit board assembly; our ability to retain key personnel and our ability to raise sufficient debt or equity financing to support our business growth.
Consequently, all forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this presentation is provided as of the date of this presentation, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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