VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
(In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
The Company records accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and debt at cost. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturities.
11 | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES |
On February 13, 2019, the Company announced that Pure Sunfarms had entered into a credit agreement with Bank of Montreal, as agent and lead lender, and Farm Credit Canada, as lender, in respect of a CA$20 million securednon-revolver term loan (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility, which matures on February 7, 2022, is secured by the Delta 3 facility, and contains customary financial and restrictive covenants. The Company is not a party to the Credit Facility but has provided a limited guarantee in the amount of CA$10 million in connection with the Credit Facility.
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had amounts due from its joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, totaling $168 and $1,079, respectively, primarily for consulting services and the reimbursement of expenses which occurred in the year. These amounts arenon-interest bearing and due on demand. On July 5, 2018, the Shareholders entered into a Loan Agreement with Pure Sunfarms, whereby, as of June 30, 2019, the Shareholders had each contributed CA$13,000 (US$10,602) in the form of a demand loan to Pure Sunfarms. Effective January 1, 2019, the loan amounts bear simple interest at the rate of 6.2% per annum, calculated semi-annually. Interest is accrued and payable on demand being made by either Shareholder. Prior to January 1, 2019, the loan amount bore interest at the rate of 8.0%. These amounts are included in amounts due from joint venture in the interim statements of financial position.
On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Grid Loan Agreement (the “Grid Loan”) with VF Hemp, whereby, as of June 30, 2019, the Company had contributed $5,066 in the form of a grid loan to VF Hemp. The Grid Loan has a maturity date of March 25, 2022, and will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly.
Under the terms of the AVGG Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company will lend approximately US$5 million to AVGG Hemp forstart-up costs and working capital. The loans will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had loaned AVGG Hemp approximately $542.
Amounts due from the joint ventures, including interest, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and included in the statements financial position:
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| | June 30, 2019 | | | December 31, 2018 | |
Pure Sunfarms | | $ | 10,602 | | | $ | 10,873 | |
VF Hemp | | | 5,066 | | | | — | |
AVGG Hemp | | | 542 | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | 16,210 | | | $ | 10,873 | |
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One of the Company’s employees is related to a member of the Company’s executive management team and received approximately $56 and $58 in salary and benefits during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Included in other assets as at December 31, 2018 is a $64 promissory note that represents the unpaid amount the Company advanced to an employee in connection with a relocation at the request of the Company. The promissory note was paid in full June 10, 2019.
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