VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, replaces IAS 18, Revenue, and IAS 11, Construction Contracts, and the related Interpretations on revenue recognition. IFRS 15 establishes a single comprehensive model for recognizing revenues from contracts with customers. The standard requires revenue to be recognized in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring those goods and services.
The Company generates its revenue through the sale of produce, with standard shipping terms and discounts, and through the production and sale of power.
The Company’s produce revenue transactions consist of single performance obligations to transfer promised goods. Quantities to be delivered to the customer are determined at a point near the date of delivery through purchase orders it receive from the customer. The Company recognizes revenue when it has fulfilled a performance obligation, which is typically when the customer receives the goods and its performance obligation is complete. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring product. The amount of revenue recognized is reduced for estimated returns and other customer credits, such as discounts and rebates, based on the expected value to be realized. Payment terms are consistent with terms standard to the markets the Company serves. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for the loss that would be incurred if a customer was unable to pay amounts due. The Company initially estimates the allowance required at the time of revenue recognition based on historical experience and makes changes to the allowance based on various factors, including changes in the customer’s financial condition or payment patterns.
The Company sells electricity to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. Revenues are recognized as the electricity is delivered to/consumed by the customer and is based on contractual usage rates and meter readings that measure electricity consumption.
The Company adopted IFRS 15, as of January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective transition method, which involves not restating periods prior to the date of initial application. The application of IFRS 15 required no adjustment to the Company’s interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, as the amount and timing of substantially all of its revenues is, and will continue to be, recognized at a point in time.
Accounting Standards Issued and Not Applied
IFRS 16, Leases, issued in January 2016, replaces IAS 17, Leases, and related Interpretations. IFRS 16 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract, i.e. the customer (lessee) and the supplier (lessor). IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted only if the Company also applies IFRS 15. Management is currently assessing the impact on the Company’s interim financial statements along with the timing of adoption of IFRS 16. Management expects that IFRS 16 will result in the following: a) an increase in assets and liabilities as fewer leases will be expensed as payments are made; b) an increase in depreciation expenses; and c) an increase in cash flow from operating activities as these lease payments will be recorded as financing outflows in the cash flow statements.
IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures establishes the criteria for accounting for joint ventures. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. The equity method involves recording the initial investment at cost and subsequently adjusting the carrying value of the investment for the proportionate share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income or loss and any other changes in the joint venture’s net assets such as dividends. At each consolidated statement of financial position date, the Company will consider whether there is objective evidence of impairment in joint venture. If there is such evidence, the Company will determine the amount of impairment to record, if any, in relation to the joint venture. IFRS is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019.
Amendment to IFRS 3, Business Combinations were issued to clarify that when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint operation, it remeasures previously held interests in that business. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company does not anticipate any material impact to the Company’s financial position or results of operations as a result of these amendments.
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