| Summary of significant accounting policies and basis of preparation (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2020 |
| Summary of significant accounting policies and basis of preparation | |
| Basis of preparation | Basis of preparation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS). The Board of Directors approved these consolidated financial statements on March 2, 2021. These consolidated financial statements comply with IFRS. |
| Use of estimates and judgments | Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 3. |
| Consolidation | Consolidation
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Company has control. The Company controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The wholly owned subsidiaries of Profound are consolidated from the date control is obtained. All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses on transactions with the subsidiaries are fully eliminated.
These consolidated financial statements include the following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company: Profound Medical Inc., Profound Medical Oy, Profound Medical GmbH, Profound Medical (U.S.) Inc and 2753079 Ontario Inc. |
| Business combinations | Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related transaction costs are recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss as incurred. At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are initially recognized at their fair value. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. When the consideration transferred by the Company in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition date fair value and is included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Changes in the acquisition date fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained during the measurement period (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.
Other than measurement period adjustments, contingent consideration that is classified as a financial liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates, with the corresponding gain or loss recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. |
| Segment reporting | Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the chief executive officer. |
| Foreign currency translation | Foreign currency translation
The Company has a functional currency of Canadian dollars and the functional currency of each subsidiary is determined based on facts and circumstances relevant for each subsidiary. Where the Company’s presentation currency of US dollars differs from the functional currency of a subsidiary, the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are translated from the functional currency into the presentation currency at the exchange rates as at the reporting date. The income and expenses of the subsidiaries are translated at rates approximating the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Exchange differences arising on the translation of the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries are recognized in other comprehensive loss (income). During the year the Company changed its presentation currency from Canadian dollars to US dollars. The effect of this change is disclosed in note 23.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the Company or its subsidiaries, using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of these transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than an entity’s functional currency are recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, within finance costs. |
| Investment tax credits | Investment tax credits
The benefits of refundable investment tax credits (ITCs) for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) expenditures are recognized in the year the qualifying expenditure is made providing there is reasonable assurance of recoverability. The refundable ITCs recorded are based on management’s estimates of amounts expected to be recovered and are subject to audit by taxation authorities. The refundable ITCs reduce the research and development expenses to which they relate. |
| Financial assets | Financial assets
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
·
those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss); and
·
those to be measured at amortized cost.
The classification depends on the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. The Company does not currently have any assets measured subsequently at fair value.
At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset.
Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
The Company assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its financial assets carried at amortized cost. For trade and other receivables, the Company applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which requires lifetime expected credit losses to be recognized at the time of initial recognition of the receivables. |
| Inventories | Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for finished goods and weighted average cost for raw materials. |
| Property and equipment | Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The carrying amount of a replaced asset is derecognized when replaced. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss during the year in which they are incurred.
The major categories of property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis as follows:
Furniture and fittings
20
% per year
Research and manufacturing equipment
30
% per year
Computer equipment
45
% per year
Computer software
100
% per year
Equipment under lease
50
% per year
Leasehold improvements
over the term of the lease
Residual values, methods of depreciation and useful lives of the assets are reviewed annually and adjusted if appropriate. |
| Goodwill | Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the underlying net assets in a business combination and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if there are indications the goodwill may be impaired. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company’s cash generating units (CGUs) or group of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. If the recoverable amount of the CGU or group of CGUs is less than the carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to other assets of the CGU or group of CGUs. |
| Identifiable intangible assets | Identifiable intangible assets
The Company’s intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over their estimated useful lives.
The major categories of intangible assets are amortized as follows:
Exclusive licence agreement
20 years
Software
5 years
Brand
5 years
Proprietary technology
5 years |
| Impairment of non-financial assets | Impairment of non-financial assets
Property and equipment and intangible assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For the purpose of measuring recoverable amounts, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flow CGUs.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value, less costs of disposal and value in use (which is the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset or CGU). An impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The Company evaluates impairment losses for potential reversals when events or circumstances warrant such consideration. |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company before the end of the financial year, which are unpaid. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. |
| Long-term debt | Long-term debt
Long-term debt is initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Long-term debt is subsequently measured at amortized cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over the period of the long-term debt using the effective interest method.
Long-term debt is removed from the consolidated balance sheets when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished and the consideration paid is recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss within finance costs. |
| Provisions | Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation as result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. |
| Leases | Leases
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured based on the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received. The assets are depreciated to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the lease term using the straight-line method as this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits. The lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option. Lease terms range from four to ten years for offices. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.
When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero. |
| Revenue | Revenue
To determine revenue recognition for arrangements the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer.
The Company derives its revenues primarily from the sale of medical devices. Revenue is recognized when a contractual promise to a customer (performance obligation) has been fulfilled by transferring control over the promised goods or services, generally at the point in time of shipment to or receipt of the products by the customer or when the services are performed. When contracts contain customer acceptance provisions, revenue is recognized on the satisfaction of the specific acceptance criteria.
The amount of revenue to be recognized is based on the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for its goods and services. For contracts that contain multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to each performance obligation based on relative standalone selling prices and recognizes the related revenue when or as control of each individual performance obligation is transferred to customers.
Service revenue related to installation and training is recognized over the period in which the services are performed. Service revenue related to extended warranty service is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the extended warranty period covered by the respective customer contract.
Under the terms of certain of the Company’s partnership agreements, the Company retains a percentage of all amounts earned with the remaining percentage due to the partner. Accordingly, associated revenue is recognized net of the consideration due to the partner.
Pay per procedure
The company generates revenue from the lease of medical devices and the sale of certain consumable goods. Customers are charged a fixed fee per use of the medical device, called a pay per procedure charge, which is charged each time a procedure is completed. Per use fees are recognized within pay per procedure revenue on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. The use of the medical device also requires the customer to purchase a consumable. The consumable is considered a non-lease component and is therefore recognized when control transfers to the customer. Consumable sales are recognized within product revenue on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. The consideration received is allocated between lease and non-lease components based on their stand-alone selling prices. |
| Cost of sales | Cost of sales
Cost of sales primarily includes the cost of finished goods, depreciation of equipment under lease, inventory provisions, royalties, warranty expense, freight and direct overhead expenses necessary to acquire or manufacture the finished goods. |
| Income taxes | Income taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the differences between the tax basis and carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, for operating losses and for tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws. |
| Share-based compensation | Share-based compensation
The Company grants share options periodically to certain employees, directors, officers and advisers.
Options currently outstanding vest over four years and have a contractual life of ten years. Each tranche in an award is considered a separate award with its own vesting period and grant date fair value. The fair value of each tranche is measured at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized over the tranche's vesting period using the graded vesting method by increasing contributed surplus based on the number of awards expected to vest.
The Company has a long-term incentive plan (LTIP). For each Restricted Share Unit (RSU) or Deferred Share Unit (DSU) granted under the long-term incentive plan, the Company recognizes an expense equal to the market value of a Profound common share at the date of grant based on the number of RSUs and DSUs expected to vest, recognized over the term of the vesting period, with a corresponding credit to contributed surplus for share-based compensation anticipated to be equity settled or a corresponding credit to a liability for those anticipated to be cash settled. Share-based compensation expense is adjusted for subsequent changes in management’s estimate of the number of RSUs or DSUs that are expected to vest and, for RSUs or DSUs anticipated to be cash settled, changes in the market value of Profound common shares. The effect of these changes is recognized in the period of the change. Vested RSUs and DSUs are settled either in Profound common shares or in cash or a combination thereof at the discretion of the Company. |
| Research and development costs | Research and development costs
Research costs are charged to expense as incurred. Development costs are capitalized and amortized when the criteria for capitalization are met, otherwise they are expensed as incurred. No development costs have been capitalized to date.
Clinical trial expenses result from obligations under contracts with vendors, consultants and clinical site agreements in connection with conducting clinical trials. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations, which vary from contract to contract and may result in payment flows that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided to the Company. The appropriate level of clinical trial expenses is reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements by matching period expenses with period services and efforts expended. These expenses are recorded according to the progress of the clinical trial as measured by patient progression and the timing of various aspects of the clinical trial. Clinical trial accrual estimates are determined through discussions with internal clinical personnel and outside service providers as to the progress or state of completion of clinical trials, or the services completed. Service provider status is then compared to the contractually obligated fees to be paid for such services. During the course of a clinical trial, the Company may adjust the rate of clinical expense recognized if actual results differ from management’s estimates. |
| Government grants | Government grants
The Company recognizes government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions of the grant and the grant will be received. Government grants receivable are recorded in accounts receivable on the consolidated statements of financial position. The Company recognizes government grants in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss in the same period as the expenses for which the grant is intended to compensate and nets the amount off the related expenses. In cases where a government grant becomes receivable as compensation for expenses already incurred in prior periods, the grant is recognized in profit or loss in the period in which it becomes receivable. |
| Loss per share | Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the applicable net loss by the sum of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the year. The computation of diluted loss per share is equal to the basic loss per share due to the anti-dilutive effect of the share options and warrants. |
| COVID-19 | COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is altering business and consumer activity in affected areas and beyond. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, among other things, border closures, severe travel restrictions, the temporary shut-down of non-essential services and extreme fluctuations in financial and commodity markets. Additional measures may be implemented by one or more governments in jurisdictions where the Company operates. These measures have caused material disruption to businesses globally, resulting in an economic slowdown. The extent to which COVID-19 and any other pandemic or public health crisis impacts the Company’s business, affairs, operations, financial condition, liquidity, availability of credit and results of operations will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with any meaningful precision, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 virus and the actions required to contain the COVID-19 virus or remedy its impact, among others.
Further, from an operational perspective, the Company’s employees, direct sales and marketing teams and distribution partners, as well as the workforce of vendors, services providers and counterparties with which the Company does business, may also be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or efforts to mitigate the pandemic, including government-mandated shutdowns, requests or orders for employees to work remotely, and other physical distancing measures, which could result in an adverse impact on the Company’ ability to conduct its businesses, including its ability to cultivate adoption of the TULSA-PRO ® technology, support clinical customers with the TULSA-PRO ® procedures and increase the utilization of the systems and disposable components.
To date, the economic downturn and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global measures undertaken to contain its spread have affected all of the Company’s operations to some extent and, in particular, have caused volatility in demand for the TULSA-PRO ® and SONALLEVE ® systems and the disposable components related thereto. This has resulted in a reduction in anticipated sales and led to delays in the Company’s expectations regarding the rate at which agreements for new system user sites will be entered into and when user sites will become operational for the initiation of patient treatments. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, patient treatments are continuing and Profound continues to identify potential new system user sites. The Company continues to evaluate the current and potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, affairs, operations, financial condition, liquidity, availability of credit and results of operations.
In addition, the actual and threatened spread of COVID-19 globally could also have a material adverse effect on the regional economies in which Profound operates, could continue to negatively impact stock markets, including the trading price of the Common Shares, could adversely impact the Company’s ability to raise capital, could cause continued interest rate volatility and movements that could make obtaining financing more challenging or more expensive. |
