As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23 , 2009
Registration No. 333- 161460
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington , D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
GENTERRA CAPITAL INC.
(a company to be formed by the amalgamation of
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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ONTARIO, CANADA | | xxxx | | N/A |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 2H3
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Dolgenos Newman & Cronin LLP, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
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Joseph Maierovits Goldman, Spring, Kichler & Sanders LLP Suite 700, 40 Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K9 (416) 225-9400 Fax: (416) 225-4805 | | | | Dennis P. McConnell Dolgenos Newman & Cronin LLP 271 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor New York, New York 10016 (212) 925-2800 Fax: (212) 925-0690 |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As promptly as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective and the conditions to consummation of the merger described herein have been satisfied or waived.
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Class of | | | Amount to be | | | Offering Price per | | | Aggregate Offering | | | Amount of |
Securities to be Registered | | | Registered | | | Unit | | | Price | | | Registration Fee(7) |
Common Shares | | | 10,367,243 (1) | | | Not Applicable | | | US$23,565,738 (4) | | | |
Class A Preference Shares | | | 326,000 (2) | | | Not Applicable | | | US$4,970,484 (5) | | | |
Class B Preference Shares | | | 26,274,918 (3) | | | Not Applicable | | | US$2,006,235(6) | | | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | US$30,542,457 | | | US$1,704 |
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(1) | | Based upon the maximum number of Genterra Capital Inc. Common Shares issuable by Genterra Capital Inc. upon completion of the amalgamation described herein, calculated as (a) 19,339,211 issued Genterra Common Shares (less the 292,117 issued Genterra Common Shares held by CMI which will be cancelled on the amalgamation) shall be entitled to exchange their shares, on a 1 for 3.6 basis, into an aggregate of 5,290,860 Genterra Capital Inc. Common Shares; plus 5,076,407 issued CMI Shares (less the 24 issued CMI Shares held by Genterra which will be cancelled on the amalgamation) shall be entitled to exchange their shares, on a 1 for 1 basis, into an aggregate of 5,076,383 Genterra Capital Inc. Common Shares. |
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(2) | | Based upon the maximum number of Genterra Capital Inc. Class A Preference Shares issuable to the holder of Genterra Class A Preference Shares on a 1 for 1 basis on the same terms as the Genterra Class A Preference Shares being exchanged. |
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(3) | | Based upon the maximum number of Genterra Capital Inc. Class B Preference shares issuable to the holders of Genterra Class B Preference Shares on a 1 for 1 basis on the same terms as the Genterra Class B Preference Shares being exchanged. |
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(4) | | Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act. The estimated maximum aggregate offering price is calculated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f) under the Securities Act, by multiplying (i) the estimated maximum number of shares of Genterra Capital Inc. common shares to be issued in the amalgamation by (ii) US$2.27, the average of the high and low prices of Genterra Inc. common shares on August 10, 2009, as reported on the TSX Venture Exchange, and the average of the high and low prices of CMI common shares on August 10, 2009, as reported on the Toronto Stock Exchange. |
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(5) | | Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act. The estimated maximum aggregate offering price is calculated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f) under the Securities Act and based upon the book value of the Class A Preference Shares as of August 10, 2009. |
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(6) | | Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act. The estimated maximum aggregate offering price is calculated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f) under the Securities Act and based upon the book value of the Class B Preference Shares as of August 10, 2009. |
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(7) | | Computed in accordance with Section 6(b) under the Securities Act at a rate equal to $55.80 per $1,000,000 of the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. |
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The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to Section 8(a), may determine.
The information in this document is not complete and may be changed. Genterra Capital Inc. may not sell the securities offered by this document until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This document is not an offer to sell these securities, and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. |
PRELIMINARY DRAFT DATED December 23, 2009, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
PROSPECTUS OF GENTERRA CAPITAL INC.
To the Holders of common shares, Class A Preference shares and Class B Preference shares of Genterra Inc. and the Holders of common shares of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated:
This prospectus relates to the proposed amalgamation of Genterra Inc. (“Genterra”) and Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated (“CMI”) pursuant to which Genterra and CMI will amalgamate (the “Amalgamation”) and continue as one corporation, Genterra Capital Inc. (“GCI”). As discussed herein, Genterra and CMI have each called extraordinary shareholders meetings for the purpose of allowing their respective shareholders to determine whether to approve the amalgamation and a Stock Option Plan. In respect of the amalgamation, a registered shareholder of either Genterra or CMI who intends to exercise the right of dissent and appraisal should carefully consider and comply with the provisions of section 185 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) which is attached to this Prospectus as Schedule 5. Failure to strictly comply with the provisions of that section and to adhere to the procedures established therein may result in the loss of all rights.
Pursuant to the amalgamation, GCI will issue:
· | 1 GCI common share for every 3.6 Genterra common shares issued and outstanding on the Effective Date; |
· | 1 GCI Class A Convertible share for every 1 Genterra Class A Convertible share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date ; |
· | 1 GCI Class B Non-convertible share for every one 1 Genterra Class B Non-convertible share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date; |
· | 1 GCI common share for every 1 CMI share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date. |
Any fractional interests resulting from the foregoing transactions will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole GCI security.
Following the amalgamation, Genterra shareholders and CMI shareholders will hold approximately 51% and 49% of the outstanding GCI common shares, respectively. All of the GCI Class A shares and GCI Class B shares will be held by holders of the Genterra Class A shares and Genterra Class B shares, respectively. For information concerning GCI’s anticipated fully diluted share capital following the completion of the amalgamation, see page 20.
It is anticipated that the shares issued in the amalgamation will trade in the United States on the "pink sheets" and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange. No trading symbols have been determined at this time.
The accompanying document provides a detailed description of the amalgamation and the Stock Option Plan (see page 32) and is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by and behalf of the management of Genterra and CMI for use at the special meetings of Genterra and CMI shareholders. You are urged to read these materials carefully. Please pay particular attention to the “Risk Factors” beginning on page 7 for a discussion of risks related to the amalgamation. If you are in any doubt as to the action you should take, contact your broker, lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor without delay. You are receiving this document in connection with GCI’s registration of its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
This prospectus is dated [December __ , 2009] and is expected to be first made available to shareholders of Genterra and CMI on or about that date.
HOW TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have more questions about the amalgamation or if you would like copies of any documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, which include important business and financial information about Genterra and CMI that is not included in or delivered with this document, you may write or call the following persons. Upon written or oral request, we will provide the documents you ask for at no cost to you. Please note that copies of these documents will not include exhibits to the documents, unless the exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into the documents or this proxy statement/prospectus.
If you would like to request documents, in order to ensure timely delivery, you must do so at least five business days before the date of the extraordinary shareholder meetings. This means you must request this information no later than [ • ], 2009. Genterra or CMI, as the case may be, will mail properly requested documents to requesting shareholders by first class mail, or another equally prompt means, within one business day after receipt of such request.
Genterra and CMI are Canadian public companies. Accordingly, they file many documents which are legally required to be filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR). These filings may be viewed at www.sedar.com
Genterra Inc. | | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated |
106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, C anada M5R 2H3 (416) 920-0500 Attention: Stan Abramowitz, Chief Financial Officer | | 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 2H3 (416) 920-0500 Attention: Stan Abramowitz, Chief Financial Officer |
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH AN OFFER OR SOLICITATIONWOULD BE ILLEGAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF THE PROSPECTUS | 6 |
Glossary of Certain Terms Used in this Prospectus | 6 |
The Amalgamation | 9 |
Amalgamation Compared with Merger | 10 |
Stock Option Plan | 10 |
RISK FACTORS | 10 |
DESCRIPTION OF GENTERRA CAPITAL INC. AND ITS BUSINESS | 13 |
DESCRIPTION OF GENTERRA AND ITS BUSINESS | 13 |
DESCRIPTION OF CMI AND ITS BUSINESS | 14 |
GENTERRA AND CMI SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE GCI SHARES IN THE AMALGAMATION | 14 |
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CONDITIONS OF THE AMALGAMATION | 15 |
Benefits of the Amalgamation | 15 |
Fairness Opinion | 15 |
Accounting Treatment | 15 |
Recommendation of the Genterra and CMI Boards of Directors | 15 |
Historical and pro forma per share data of GCI, Genterra and CMI | 17 |
Market Value of Genterra and CMI Prior to the Announcement of the Amalgamation on March 9, 2009 | 17 |
Selected Pro-Forma Financial Data for GCI | 18 |
APPROVALS REQUIRED FOR THE AMALGAMATION | 21 |
Majority of the Minority Approval | 21 |
Regulatory Approvals and Filings | 21 |
Dissent Rights | 21 |
Terms of the Amalgamation | 21 |
Redemption of CMI Class A Shares | 21 |
Benefits of the Amalgamation | 22 |
Description of GCI Securities | 22 |
Accounting Treatment | 24 |
TAX CONSEQUENCES | 24 |
OUTSIDER REPORT, OPINION, OR APPRAISAL | 27 |
Genterra Valuation Summary | 27 |
CMI Valuation Summary | 29 |
Fairness Opinion | 31 |
Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification | 34 |
Enforceability of Civil Liabilities | 34 |
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INFORMATION ABOUT GCI | 35 |
Property, Plants And Equipment | 35 |
Stock Option Plan | 35 |
Legal Proceedings | 36 |
Exchange Controls | 36 |
Taxation | 36 |
Directors and Officers | 36 |
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR GCI (AMALCO) | 37 |
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INFORMATION CONCERNING CMI | 48 |
Name and Incorporation | 48 |
Intercorporate Relationships | 48 |
General Development of the Business | 48 |
Description of the Business | 48 |
Property, Plants And Equipment | 49 |
Legal Proceedings | 49 |
Exchange Controls | 49 |
Taxation | 49 |
Selected Financial Information | 50 |
Nature Of Trading Markets | 54 |
Common Shares - Toronto Stock Exchange | 54 |
Common Shares - U.S. over the counter | 54 |
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS/RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, December 31, 2008 | 56 |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, | 59 |
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK, December 31, 2008 | 60 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2008 | 61 |
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS/RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, March 31, 2009 | 101 |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, March 31, 2009 | 103 |
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK, March 31, 2009 | 103 |
Consolidated Financial Statements, March 31, 2009 | 104 |
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INFORMATION CONCERNING GENTERRA | 134 |
Name and Incorporation | 134 |
Intercorporate Relationships | 134 |
General Development of the Business | 134 |
Description of the Business | 135 |
Legal Proceedings | 136 |
Exchange Controls | 136 |
�� Taxation | 136 |
Nature Of Trading Markets | 138 |
Selected Financial Information | 140 |
Property, Plants And Equipment | 144 |
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS, September 30, 2008 | 145 |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES | 147 |
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK, September 30, 2008 | 148 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, September 30, 2008 | 150 |
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS, March 31, 2009 | 186 |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, March 31, 2009 | 186 |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, March 31, 2009 | 187 |
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK, March 31, 2009 | 188 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, March 31, 2009 | 189 |
VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION | 219 |
The Genterra Meeting | 219 |
The CMI Meeting | 220 |
Revocation of Proxies | 221 |
Dissent Rights | 221 |
Solicitation of Proxies | 223 |
Securities Entitled To Vote | 223 |
Principal Security Holders of GCI | 223 |
Principal Security Holders of Genterra | 224 |
Principal Securityholders of CMI | 224 |
Shareholder Approval | 225 |
Majority of the Minority Approval | 226 |
Directors and Officers of GCI | 227 |
Related Party Transactions | 228 |
Compensation | 229 |
Legal Matters | 231 |
Experts | 231 |
Where You Can Find More Information | 231 |
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Schedule 1A - Proposed Stock Option Plan | |
Schedule 5 - Section 185 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) | |
SUMMARY OF THE PROSPECTUS
This summary highlights material information from this/prospectus. It may not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should carefully read this entire document, including the appendices and the other documents to which this document refers you, for a more complete understanding of the matters being considered at the special meeting. In addition, we incorporate by reference into this document important business and financial information about Genterra and CMI. You may obtain the information incorporated by reference into this document without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled “How to Obtain Additional Information” beginning on page 2. Where applicable, each item in this summary includes a page reference directing you to a more complete description of that item. All references in this proxy statement/prospectus to dollars are to Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Glossary of certain terms used in this prospectus:
“Business Day” | A day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in Toronto other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in Toronto under the laws of the Province of Ontario or federal laws of Canada |
“Effective Date” The effective date of the Amalgamation, which is anticipated to be on or about @, 2009
“Exchange” or “TSX” The Toronto Stock Exchange
“Exchange Policies” The policies of the Exchange
“Excluded Shareholders” Fred A. Litwin, Mark I. Litwin, Risa Shearer, Sutton Management Limited, the directors and senior officers of each of CMI and
Genterra, their respective Associates and Affiliates
“Insider” Has the meaning ascribed thereto in the OBCA
“ITA” Income Tax Act (Canada), as amended
“Majority of the
Minority Approval” Approval by a simple majority of the votes cast at the Meeting by Minority Shareholders, as required under MI 61-101
“Minority Shareholders” Holders of CMI Shares or Genterra Shares, other than Excluded Shareholders
“MI 61-101” Ontario Securities Commission Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special - Transactions
“NI 51-102” National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations
“Notice of Genterra Meeting” The notice of the Genterra Meeting which accompanies this Circular
“Notice of CMI Meeting” The notice of the CMI Meeting which accompanies this Circular
“OSA” Securities Act (Ontario), as amended
“Special Resolution” A resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the votes cast by the security holders entitled to vote and who
voted in respect of that resolution
“TSXV” The TSX Venture Exchange
In this Prospectus, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian Dollars (CDN$). The Government of Canada permits a floating exchange rate to determine the value of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar (US$). As of November 20, 2009, the exchange rate at the close of business was CDN$1.0698 = US$1.00/ CDN$1.00 = US$0.9348.
For purposes of this table, the rate of exchange means the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The table sets forth the number of Canadian Dollars required under that formula to buy one U.S. Dollar. The average rate means the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the period.
The following table reflects the monthly high and low exchange rates for U.S.$1.00 to the Canadian dollar for the following periods.
Month | Year | High (CDN$) | Low (CDN$) |
November | 2008 | 1.2850 | 1.1502 |
December | 2008 | 1.2971 | 1.1962 |
January | 2009 | 1.2749 | 1.1822 |
February | 2009 | 1.2710 | 1.2190 |
March | 2009 | 1.2995 | 1.2245 |
April | 2009 | 1.2707 | 1.1875 |
May | 2009 | 1.1954 | 1.0898 |
June | 2009 | 1.1640 | 1.0789 |
July | 2009 | 1.1650 | 1.0791 |
August | 2009 | 1.1097 | 1.0650 |
September | 2009 | 1.1060 | 1.0615 |
October | 2009 | 1.0843 | 1.0289 |
The following table lists the average exchange rate for US$1.00 to the Canadian dollar for the last five years based on the average month-end exchange rates.
Year | Average (US$) | Low/High (US$) | July 31 (US$) |
2008 | 1.0226 | 0.9168 / 1.1136 | 1.0261 |
2007 | 1.1375 | 1.0989 / 1.1852 | 1.0656 |
2006 | 1.1863 | 1.1203 / 1.2703 | 1.1309 |
2005 | 1.2702 | 1.1775 / 1.397 | 1.2257 |
2004 | 1.344 | 1.269 / 1.4221 | 1.3296 |
Genterra and CMI have entered into an amalgamation agreement and propose to amalgamate into and continue their operations as an Ontario corporation to be named Genterra Capital Inc. (“GCI”). To effect the amalgamations, shares of GCI will be exchanged for outstanding non-dissenting shares of Genterra and CMI. Upon the successful completion of the Amalgamation, the two exiting businesses of Genterra and CMI will be combined into one single entity, GCI. The business of GCI will consist of a real estate division made up of Genterra’s existing real estate portfolio. The real estate division, representing approximately 45% of GCI’s existing assets, will consist of five buildings all located in Ontario with a total of approximately 743,000 square feet. 430,000 square feet of the real estate division will be made up of industrial space and the remaining 313,000 square feet will be commercial. Three of the properties, comprising 634,000 square feet will be held directly by GCI and the two remaining properties consisting of a total of 109,000 square feet will each be held through two separate 100% owned subsidiaries. The remaining assets of GCI will consist of a combination of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and receivables. The amalgamation will create a larger corporation with larger more varied assets and a larger equity base. This strengthened balance sheet will allow management to analyze larger potential real estate investments, to capitalize on favorable market conditions and to expand GCI’s real estate income producing portfolio. In addition, GCI with its expanded financial resources will seek out other new long-term strategic acquisitions targeting companies with synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for future growth with the objective of added value to GCI and its shareholders.
Based upon the advice of independent valuation experts, it had initially been proposed that each CMI share be exchanged for 3.6 GCI common shares and each Genterra common share be exchanged for one GCI common share. Upon further consideration the respective boards of directors of CMI and Genterra determined that it will serve the best interests of the shareholders of each of the amalgamating companies to reduce the total number of GCI common shares to be issued upon the Amalgamation by effecting the share exchange on a basis whereby the value of each GCI Common share is established as being equivalent to the value of the CMI share. Accordingly each CMI share will be exchanged for one GCI Common share and each 3.6 Genterra common shares will be exchanged for one GCI Common share. This modification to the share exchange does not change the relative valuations of CMI and Genterra, but the boards of directors of CMI and Genterra believe that the reduction in the total number of GCI common shares issued will enhance the prospects for an increased trading price for the GCI common shares and compliance with market listing requirements.
Accordingly, the Independent Committees and the boards of directors of the amalgamating corporations have determined, based primarily upon the valuation reports prepared by the independent qualified valuators retained by each Independent Committee as well as the fairness opinion delivered in connection with the Amalgamation, that pursuant to the Amalgamation Non-dissenting U.S. shareholders of Genterra common shares are entitled to receive 1 share of GCI common shares for each 3.6 shares of Genterra common shares; and non-dissenting U.S. shareholders of Genterra Class B shares are entitled to receive 1 GCI Class B share for every 1 Genterra Class B share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date with the same terms as the Genterra Class B shares being exchanged; and non-dissenting U.S. shareholders of CMI shares are entitled to receive 1 share of GCI common shares for each CMI common share. There are no US Genterra Class A shareholders. Pursuant to the Amalgamation Agreement the Genterra Class A shareholders are entitled to receive 1 share of
GCI Class A share, Series 1 for each share of Genterra Class A share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date with the same terms as the Genterra Class A shares being exchanged, except that the number of GCI common shares issuable upon conversion of each GCI Class A share to be issued upon the Amalgamation shall be 5.56 (and not 20, as is the case in respect of the number of Genterra common shares issuable upon conversion of each Genterra Class A share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date).
Any fractional interests resulting from the foregoing transactions will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole GCI Security.
Following the Amalgamation, Genterra shareholders and CMI shareholders will hold approximately 51% and 49% of the outstanding GCI common shares, respectively. All of the GCI Class A shares and GCI Class B shares will be held by holders of the Genterra Class A shares and Genterra Class B shares, respectively. For information concerning GCI’s anticipated fully diluted share capital following the completion of the Amalgamation, see page 23.
CMI’s common stock is registered under the federal securities laws of the United States and files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a "foreign private issuer." Accordingly, CMI is subject to the United States federal securities laws. The amalgamation and all corporate actions by CMI and Genterra are governed by Ontario laws and regulations.
Amalgamation Compared with Merger; Process
The term "amalgamation" is substantially different from the term "merger" commonly used in the United States, which generally means a statutory procedure whereby one corporation called the "continuing corporation" or "surviving corporation" acquires the assets of the second corporation called the "merging corporation" and where shares of the continuing or surviving corporation are issued to the shareholders of the merging corporation as part of the merger arrangement and the merging corporation disappears. This situation is often analogized to the combination of two streams that join and continue along as a larger river. An amalgamation under the provisions of the OBCA results in a union of the amalgamating corporations which continue after the amalgamation as one. The continuing corporation has the rights, is subject to the liabilities and owns the property of the amalgamating corporations, for the amalgamated corporation is not a new legal entity but a continuation of the amalgamating corporations. To effect an amalgamation it is necessary for the amalgamating corporations to enter into an amalgamation agreement which sets out the terms and means of effecting the amalgamation and must state the basis on which the holders of shares in each amalgamating corporation will receive money or securities for their shares.
When the amalgamation agreement is settled, it should be approved on behalf of each amalgamating corporation by its respective board of directors. Then it must be submitted to the shareholders of each amalgamating corporation for approval by a “special resolution”, which requires the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast.
Holders of voting shares are entitled to vote on the amalgamation. In addition, the holders of each class or series of shares of an amalgamating corporation may vote separately as a class or series, whether or not they are otherwise entitled to vote, if the amalgamation agreement contains a provision that, if contained in a proposed amendment to the articles, would entitle such holders to vote separately as a class or series under section 170 of the OBCA). As a result, there may also be one or more separate class or series votes if required.
An amalgamation pursuant to an amalgamation agreement gives rise to dissent rights. The holder of shares or series entitled to vote on the resolution respecting an amalgamation may dissent if the resolution is approved pursuant to the OBCA. Holders of shares who are not entitled to vote may not dissent.
Once the requisite approval of an amalgamation has been obtained, articles of amalgamation must be filed with the Director appointed under section 278 of the OBCA, accompanied by a copy of the amalgamation agreement and the applicable fee. The articles of amalgamation must also be accompanied by a statement of a director or officer of each amalgamating corporation, providing in essence that the corporation is solvent and either that there are reasonable grounds for believing that no creditor will be prejudiced by the amalgamation or that adequate notice has been given to creditors and no creditor objects to the amalgamation except on grounds that are frivolous or vexatious.
Upon receipt of the requisite information, the Director will issue a certificate of amalgamation pursuant to subsection 178(4) of the OBCA. Once the certificate of amalgamation is obtained, various post-amalgamation proceedings are necessary, including the adoption of new by-laws, if necessary, and the passage of directors’ resolutions to appoint officers, approve banking arrangements, approve forms of share certificates, approve the form of corporate seal, preserve pre-existing divisions and divisional names and authorize any provincial registrations or licensing applications required in jurisdictions where the amalgamated corporation will carry on business.
Stock Option Plan
The Genterra shareholders and the CMI shareholders will each be asked to approve the GCI Option Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Prospectus as Schedule 1A. Pursuant to the GCI Option Plan, options to purchase GCI shares may be granted by the board of directors to directors, officers and employees of GCI. Options granted under the GCI Option Plan will have an exercise price which is not less than the price allowed by regulatory authorities, will be non-transferable and will be exercisable for a period not to exceed five years. See “THE STOCK OPTION PLAN”. See page 32.
The text of the proposed resolutions approving the GCI Option Plan are set forth in this Prospectus under the headings “THE GENTERRA MEETING Approval of the GCI Option Plan” and “THE CMI MEETING Approval of the GCI Option Plan”. Beginning on page 219. The Boards of Directors of Genterra and CMI, respectively, unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favour of these resolutions.
RISK FACTORS
Upon completion of the Amalgamation, GCI will carry on the business of Genterra and CMI. Accordingly, GCI’s business will consist of the business currently carried on by Genterra and CMI. There are a number of inherent risks associated with the business currently carried on by Genterra and CMI. The following are the material risk factors related to the business to be carried on by GCI, which you should carefully consider. The risks and uncertainties discussed below highlight the material risk factors that could significantly affect GCI’s operations and profitability and are qualified in their entirety and must be read in conjunction with the detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.
GCI will be subject to a number of broad risks and uncertainties including general economic conditions. In addition to these broad business risks, GCI has specific risks that it will face, which are detailed below.
The Anticipated Benefits Of The Amalgamation Are Contingent On The Successful Integration Of The Operations Of Genterra And CMI.
The success of the amalgamation will depend, in part, on the ability of GCI to realize the anticipated synergies and growth opportunities from integrating Genterra’s and CMI's businesses. GCI’s success in realizing these benefits, beyond the savings in public company and administration costs to be realized from eliminating one public company, and the timing of this realization depends upon the successful integration of the operations of Genterra and CMI. We cannot assure you that the amalgamation will result in the realization of the full benefits we anticipate.
Failing To Consummate The Amalgamation Will Result In Costs To Both Genterra And CMI With No Associated Benefits And The Expiration Of Some Of CMI’s Non-Capital Loss Carry Forwards.
In the event that Genterra and CMI are unable to consummate the Amalgamation, CMI may lose some of its non-capital loss carry forwards as these losses may expire before the generation by CMI, on its own, of sufficient taxable income necessary for the use thereof. In addition, both Genterra and CMI have expended large amounts of managerial time and effort and incurred substantial regulatory, professional and other costs in working towards the Amalgamation. In the event that they were unable to consummate the Amalgamation, these costs will have no benefit to either of Genterra or CMI.
The Amalgamation Exchange Ratios Will Result In The CMI Shareholders Receiving A Premium And Genterra Common Shareholders Ownership Interest Being Diluted By 2.7%.
Based upon their respective Valuations, the relative fully diluted Fair Market Values of the CMI and Genterra common shares indicates an exchange ratio of 1 GCI common share for each CMI common share and 1 GCI common share for each 3.37 Genterra common shares. The proposed exchange ratio has been set at 1 GCI common share for each CMI common share and 1 GCI common share for each 3.6 Genterra common shares (see Fairness Opinion page 31, and attached hereto as Exhibit 23.6). This results in a dilution of 2.7% for the Genterra common shareholders and a 4.1% premium to the CMI shareholders.
Uncertain Return on Short-Term Investments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
GCI’s return on its short-term investments will be contingent upon the performance of its various professional investment managers and the public financial markets. Difficult market and economic conditions may adversely affect our business and profitability. Our revenues and profitability are likely to decline during periods of poor performance of our various professional investment managers and the public financial markets. The financial markets are by their nature, risky and volatile and are directly affected by many factors that are beyond our control. Our operations may suffer to the extent that ongoing market volatility of the recent past was to persist which could adversely affect our financial condition and cash flow and our ability to satisfy debt service obligations.
Cash Deposits Held At Banks May Exceed The Amounts Of Insurance Provided On Such Deposits And Any Loss Arising There From Could Have A Material Adverse Affect On Our Business, Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. If we were to suffer a loss as a result of a failure of one of these Banks and the insurance provided thereon was insufficient to cover the amount of the deposit our operations may suffer. This could adversely affect our financial condition and cash flow.
Adverse Currency Fluctuations on Cash Deposits Held In Foreign Denominated Currencies Could Have A Material Adverse Affect On Our Business, Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
Currency risk is the risk that a negative variation in exchange rates between the Canadian Dollar and foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operating and financial results. If the Company holds funds denominated in a foreign currency and the value of this currency experiences a negative fluctuation due to a change in exchange rates this could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Declines In Invested Amounts As A Result Of Changes In Prevailing Interest Rates Could Have A Material Adverse Affect On Our Business, Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market rates. Some of the cash, cash equivalents and securities that the Company may invest in are subject to interest rate risk. This means that an adverse change in prevailing interest rates may cause the principal amount of the investment to fluctuate and the amount of the investment to decline. Such a decline could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our Need To Maintain Liquidity And Financial Condition Could Be Adversely Affected By Market And Economic Conditions.A liquidity risk arises from GCI’s management of working capital and principal repayments on its debt obligations to avoid difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they become due. Liquidity is essential to our business and may be impaired by circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as general market disruption or an operational problem which in turn could affect our financial condition and ability to satisfy debt service obligations.
Real Property Investment Tend to be Relatively Illiquid and Could Affect Our Need to Maintain Liquidity and Financial Condition Which May Have A Material Adverse Effect On Our Business, Financial Condition and Results of Operations
All real property investments are subject to elements of risk. Such risks include general economic conditions, local real estate market conditions, demand for real property generally and in the local area, competition for other available premises and various other risk factors.
Real property investments tend to be relatively illiquid, with the degree of liquidity generally fluctuating in relation to demand for and the perceived desirability of such investments. Such illiquidity may tend to limit GCI’s ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changing economic or investment conditions. If a property was to incur a vacancy either by the continued default of a tenant under its lease or the expiration of a lease, and if the vacancy was to continue for a long period of time and GCI was required to liquidate one or all of its real property investments, the resale of the property or properties could be diminished and the proceeds to GCI might be significantly less than the aggregate value of its properties on a going concern basis. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We Have Large Single Purpose Tenants And Are Dependent On Them For A Large Portion Of Our Rental Revenue, So Our Success Is Dependent On Their Financial Stability And Continuation Of Their Leases.
The need to renew and release upon lease expiration is no different for GCI than it is for any other real estate portfolio. Properties that are single tenant occupied, in particular the properties located at Dobbie Drive, Cambridge, Ontario, and Glendale Avenue North, Hamilton, Ontario, with their large single purpose tenant, have tenant specific leasehold improvements.
These two properties, which are both leased to The Cambridge Towel Corporation (“Cambridge”), will together account for 12% and 21% of GCI’s assets and rental revenue, respectively, as at December 31, 2008, and therefore constitute a significant credit concentration. The term for both leases expires on January 31, 2011. In the event that GCI was to lose this tenant, or the tenant was unable to pay its rent as it becomes due, and GCI is not successful in replacing it with a similar tenant, this would have a significant impact on GCI’s revenue, financial condition and ability to satisfy its debt service obligations. In addition, a significant amount of demolition could be required to remove tenant specific leasehold improvements. Accordingly this credit concentration could be considered a risk factor.
We Are Dependant On Our Tenants For A Large Portion Of Our Revenue So Our Cash Flow And Accordingly Our Success Is Dependent On The Financial Stability Of Our Tenants.
The effect of negative economic and other conditions on tenants, the impact on their ability to make lease payments and the resulting impact on property cash flows could be considered a risk. For the most part, GCI’s tenants will be suppliers to the retail market and therefore are vulnerable to adverse economic conditions that impact retail sales. To the extent that any one of GCI's tenants is negatively impacted by such a change in economic conditions and is no longer able to meet its rental obligations, this could impact GCI as expenditures, including property taxes, capital repair and replacement costs, maintenance costs, mortgage payments, insurance costs and related charges must be made throughout the period of ownership regardless of whether the property is producing any income. In addition, if GCI is unable to meet mortgage payments on its properties, loss could be sustained as a result of the mortgagee’s exercise of its rights of foreclosure and sale. If a lease is terminated, we cannot assure you that we will be able to lease the property for the rent previously received or sell the property without incurring a loss.
Loss Of Tenants Could Affect Leasing Flexibility, Reduce Our Revenue, Net Income And Financial Condition.
The relocation by an existing tenant could adversely affect GCI’s ability to generate income. The property located at Wendell Avenue, Toronto, Ontario is a multi-tenant facility with 55.6% of the building occupied by one tenant. The balance of the building is occupied by smaller tenants. In the event that one or more of these tenants was to vacate their unit GCI may find it difficult to provide appropriate space to prospective tenants. This could have an adverse effect on our financial performance through reduced revenues and cash flows which in turn may affect our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.
GCI May Not Be Able To Renegotiate Financing Terms As They Come Due Which Could Affect Our Liquidity And Financial Condition.
We cannot assure you that GCI will be able to successfully renegotiate mortgage financing on favourable terms on the various properties as the existing mortgages fall due. This could impact our liquidity, financial condition and our ability to meet working capital requirements.
General Uninsured Losses My Result In GCI Losing Its Investment In And Cash Flows From Properties And Could Reduce Our Net Income.
GCI will carry comprehensive general liability for fire, flood, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with policy specifications, limits and deductibles customarily carried for similar properties. There are however certain types of risks (generally of a catastrophic nature such as wars or environmental contamination) that are either uninsurable or not insurable on an economically viable basis. Should an uninsured or underinsured loss occur, the value our assets will be reduced by such uninsured loss. In addition, GCI could lose its investment in and anticipated revenues, profits and cash flows from one or more of its properties, but GCI would continue to be obliged to repay any recourse mortgage indebtedness on such property which in turn will reduce our net income. Accordingly an uninsured or underinsured loss could impact our financial condition.
Environmental Legislation And Contamination May Affect Our Operating Results And Our Ability To Borrow Against Or Sell Real Estate.
Environmental legislation and policies has become an increasingly important feature of real property ownership and management in recent years. Under various laws, property owners could become liable for the costs of effecting remedial work necessitated by the release, deposit or presence of certain materials, including hazardous or toxic substances and, accordingly, environmental contamination could be considered a risk factor. GCI’s tenants will include companies in the textile manufacturing business which represents a potential environmental risk. In addition, the migration of third party offsite contamination to one of GCI’s properties could be considered a risk. The failure by GCI to affect any necessary remedial work may adversely affect GCI’s ability to sell real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral and could result in claims against GCI. The cost of defending against claims of liability, complying with environmental regulatory requirements, or remediating any contaminated property could materially adversely affect the business, assets or results of operations of GCI. GCI will introduce an environmental maintenance program to oversee GCI’s compliance with Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
You May Not Be Able To Enforce Civil Liabilities Against Us.
GCI will be, and Genterra and CMI are, organized under the laws of Ontario, Canada. All of the directors and officers of each of them are residents of Canada and all of their assets are located in Canada. As a result, it may be difficult for US holders of GCI securities to effect service within the United States upon such directors and officers who are not resident of the United States or to enforce against such persons judgments of courts of the United States in Canada, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States.
GCI’s Common Stock May Be Deemed To Be A "Penny Stock," Which May Make It More Difficult For Investors To Sell Their Shares Due To Suitability Requirements.
Our common stock may be deemed to be "penny stock" as that term is defined in Rule 3a51-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These requirements may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them. This could cause our stock price to decline. Penny stocks are stocks:
With a price of less than $5.00 per share;
That are not traded on a "recognized" national exchange;
Whose prices are not quoted on the NASDAQ automated quotation system (NASDAQ listed stock must still have a price of not less than $5.00 per share);
In issuers with net tangible assets less than $2.0 million (if the issuer has been in continuous operation for at least three years) or $10.0 million (if in continuous operation for less than three years), or with average revenues of less than $6.0 million for the last three years.
Broker/dealers dealing in penny stocks are required to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks. Moreover, broker/dealers are required to determine whether an investment in a penny stock is a suitable investment for a prospective investor.
You May Have Difficulty Selling Your Shares Of GCI Because Of The Limited Trading Volume.
Historically, the securities of Genterra and CMI have experienced a very limited trading volume. As a result there may be less coverage by security analysts, the trading price may be lower, and it may be more difficult for our stockholders to dispose of our securities.
The risks and uncertainties discussed above highlight the material risks that could significantly affect GCI’s operations and profitability. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all potential issues that could affect the financial results of GCI.
The Company Has No Experience Operating As An Investment Company And , If Required To Register As An Investment Company Under The United States Investment Company Act Of 1940, As Amended (The "Company Act"), We Would Find This Process Both Costly and Challenging
Upon effectiveness of the amalgamation, we do not believe that we will be required to register as an investment company under the Company Act. Section 3(a)(1)(A) defines an investment company to be an issuer that “holds itself out as being engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities”. We do not believe we will be an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) because we are not primarily engaged in and do not propose to be primarily engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities. Section 3(a)(1)(C) defines an investment company to be an issuer that “is engaged or proposes to engage in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning holding or trading in securities and owns or proposes to acquire ‘investment securities’ having a value exceeding 40% of the company’s total assets (excluding government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis” (the “40% Test”). Although we may at times have more investment securities than the 40% Test allows, nevertheless we believe that we will be able to satisfy the conditions of Rule 3a-1 which provides an alternative to the 40% Test. Rule 3a-1 provides, notwithstanding Section 3(a)(1)(C), that an issuer will not be considered an investment company if no more than 45% of the value of its total assets (exclusive of cash items and government securities) consists of, and no more than 45% of its net income after taxes is derived from, certain securities. In order to continue to meet the requirements of Rule 3a-1, we will be required to analyze our assets and financial statements on a continuous basis in order to identify any potential problems including the need to reallocate working capital assets presently held in Government of Canada Treasury Bills as a hedge against the recent problems in international banking conditions, to cash and cash items. This analysis and reallocation will obviously increase our cost of operations, and may from time to time require the retention of legal and accounting experts in order to address any problems identified by such analysis. Should we not be able to continue to qualify for an exemption from the Company Act, the Company may be required to register as an investment company under the Company Act. In such an event, substantial work on our part will be required to implement appropriate reporting and compliance processes as required by the Company Act. The significant changes to our operations would include adopting procedures and compliance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations. Such modifications could result in a complete change in the Company's operations, and may require further shareholder approval. In order to do so, the Company may be required to file appropriate documentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and there is no guarantee that shareholders would approve of the change. Finally, the failure to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations could result in significant fines and other penalties, resulting in a material negative impact on the Company.
We have no experience operating as an investment company and to do so is costly and challenging, and could materially hinder our ability to operate as a public company.
DESCRIPTION OF GENTERRA CAPITAL INC. AND ITS BUSINESS
If the amalgamation is completed, Genterra Capital Inc. will be organized by the amalgamation of Genterra and CMI under the laws of Ontario, Canada. The business of GCI will be the combined business of Genterra and CMI as presently conducted. As such, immediately following the amalgamation, GCI will be primarily engaged in the business of industrial commercial real estate. Prior to the amalgamation, GCI has no operating history, assets and, accordingly, no financial statements. However, we have prepared pro forma financial statements showing the effect of the amalgamation, which are presented beginning on Page 34.
Investment Restrictions
Following the completion of the amalgamation, it is intended that none of the investments made in accordance with subsections b), c) and d) immediately below, shall exceed, in the aggregate, the current level of 27% of the Company's pro-forma consolidated total assets excluding cash items and government securities. The Company’s intention of investing a majority of its assets in operational, wholly owned or majority-owned subsidiaries should ensure that this percentage is further reduced. Further, the Company shall take all steps reasonably necessary so that the Company will not at any time be deemed or otherwise considered an investment company under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
DESCRIPTION OF GENTERRA AND ITS BUSINESS
Reference to Genterra includes the operations of its subsidiaries except where the context otherwise requires.
a) Real Estate:
| Genterra's real estate investments are in Canada within the Southern Ontario region. Investments are primarily in industrial commercial real estate and financed through equity and commercial/institutional first mortgages. The properties are managed by Genterra in conjunction with third party property managers. Properties are acquired for both income and capital gain appreciation. Genterra primarily acquires property that provides cash flow coverage for financing purposes that may or may not provide a return on equity in the short term and with possible long term capital gain. |
| There is no specific policy as to the amount or percentage of assets which are invested in any specific property. |
b) Investment in Real Estate Mortgages:
| Subject to the restrictions detailed in the description of GCI's business above, Genterra may invest in first or second mortgages and there is no requirement for such mortgages to be insured. As well there is no restriction on the proportion or amount of assets invested in any type of mortgage or any single mortgage. Mortgaging activities, if any, are committed to on a property by property one off basis. There is no program for actively creating, servicing and warehousing of mortgages or any requirement of portfolio turnover. Investments in mortgages are geared toward industrial and commercial properties. |
c) Securities of or Interests in Persons Primarily Engaged in Real Estate Activities:
| Subject to the restrictions detailed in the description of GCI's business above, there is no restriction or requirement on the types of securities or interests in persons engaged in real estate activities in which Genterra may invest or in the amount or proportion of its assets which may be invested in each such type of security or interest. |
| Primary investment activities do not include the investment in mortgage sales or in persons engaged in real estate activities and therefore there are no specific criteria for this category of investment. |
d) Investment in Other Securities:
| Subject to the restrictions detailed in the description of GCI's business above, Genterra may purchase bonds, common stock, or preferred stock. There is no restriction on industry groups. |
| The purchases in securities may include but are not limited to those listed on national securities exchanges. There are no specific criteria or limitations on the investment in other securities. |
DESCRIPTION OF CMI AND ITS BUSINESS
Over the past number of years, CMI’s investment interests in both Polyair Inter Pack Inc. (“Polyair”) - a manufacturer of protective packaging products, and Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”) - a manufacturer of furniture, incurred substantial operating losses. During this period, management of CMI spent considerable time and effort in assisting these business units in restructuring their operations and enhancing their ability to be more competitive in their respective industries. These efforts provided CMI with the opportunity to maximize shareholder value, culminating in the December 2007 sale of both units. Since the time of sale of both Polyair and Distinctive, CMI with its strengthened financial and management resources has sought out new long-term strategic acquisitions, targeting companies with synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for future growth with the objective of adding value to CMI and its shareholders. While CMI’s management have analyzed a number of potential acquisition targets during this period, to-date none have been consummated. In keeping with its history of being primarily engaged in the business of investing in and managing of majority owned operating companies, CMI’s management continues to seek out target acquisitions that they believe will offer future growth and added value to CMI and its shareholders. As part of this process, CMI’s Board of Directors have after review, decided that an amalgamation with Genterra will be in the best interests of CMI as it amongst other things, will enable CMI shareholders to be part of a larger corporation with larger more varied assets, including Genterra’s substantial income producing real estate portfolio, a larger equity and income base, greater opportunities and reduced operating costs, all of which should assist in facilitating the financing of future growth and expansion. CMI’s Board believe that with the amalgamation, GCI’s strengthened balance sheet will allow it to analyze larger potential investments, to capitalize on favorable market conditions and to, amongst other things, consider expanding GCI’s real estate income producing portfolio. In the interim period, CMI has invested a portion of its working capital in a combination of relatively short-term income producing assets as well as limited investment, as a Limited Partner, in a number of Canadian Limited Partnerships. These Limited Partnerships generally seek to achieve capital appreciation through investments, primarily in equity based securities, and attempt to maximize returns while protecting capital. The Limited Partnerships are managed by their General Partners who receive management fees in return for their services. CMI’s management meet with the various managers on a regular basis to review CMI’s investments therein and to determine any required changes thereto. I n late 2008, as a result of deteriorating international banking conditions, management of CMI reallocated a substantial portion of its working capital assets into Government of Canada Treasury bills as a protective measure. CMI’s management continues to review the allocation of working capital assets to determine any required changes.
Furniture ProductsUntil December 2007 CMI’s furniture division (the "Furniture Division") consisted primarily of a 50.33% interest in Distinctive, a private Ontario corporation which manufactures and imports leather and fabric upholstered furniture for sale to major Canadian department stores, mass merchants and independent furniture stores, as well as to a number of customers in the United States.
In August 2007 Distinctive filed a Proposal to restructure its unsecured liabilities. The Proposal was accepted by Distinctive’s unsecured creditors and approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In August 2007 CMI announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its investment interest in Distinctive and effective December 28, 2007, sold its shares and the debt owed by Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly, the 2007 operating results of Distinctive have been reported by CMI as Discontinued Operations.
Protective Packaging Products Until December 2007, CMI had a 22.15% interest (44.5% until March 2004) in Polyair. Polyair is an Ontario holding company which manufactures and distributes protective packaging products through its wholly-owned U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries.
In March 2004, CMI completed the sale of approximately 48% of its holdings in Polyair. On December 31, 2007, CMI completed a private sale of all of its remaining shareholdings in Polyair.
Under the terms of the amalgamation agreement, the issued and outstanding shares of each of the amalgamating corporations, shall be converted into shares of GCI.
Based upon the advice of independent valuation experts, it had initially been proposed that each CMI share be exchanged for 3.6 GCI common shares and each Genterra common share be exchanged for one GCI common share. Upon further consideration the respective boards of directors of CMI and Genterra determined that it will serve the best interests of the shareholders of each of the amalgamating companies to reduce the total number of GCI common shares to be issued upon the Amalgamation by effecting the share exchange on a basis whereby the value of each GCI common share is established as being equivalent to the value of the CMI share. Accordingly each CMI share will be exchanged for one GCI Common share and each 3.6 Genterra common shares will be exchanged for one GCI common share. This modification to the share exchange does not change the relative valuations of CMI and Genterra, but the boards of directors of CMI and Genterra believe that the reduction in the total number of GCI common shares issued will enhance the prospects for an increased trading price for the GCI common shares and compliance with market listing requirements.
Accordingly, the Independent Committees and the boards of directors of the amalgamating corporations have determined, based primarily upon the valuation reports prepared by the independent qualified valuators retained by each Independent Committee as well as the fairness opinion delivered in connection with the Amalgamation, that the issued and outstanding shares of each of the amalgamating corporations, shall be converted into shares of GCI, as follows:
• The holders of the 19,339,211 issued Genterra common shares (less the 292,117 issued Genterra common shares held by CMI which will be cancelled on the Amalgamation) shall be entitled to exchange their shares, on a one for 3.6 basis, into an aggregate of 5,290,860 GCI common shares;
• The holder of the 326,000 issued Genterra Class A shares shall be entitled to exchange its shares, on a 1 for 1 basis, into an aggregate of 326,000 GCI Class A shares, on the same terms as the Genterra Class A shares being exchanged except that to account for the 3.6 for 1 common share exchange ratio, the number of GCI common shares issuable upon conversion of each GCI Class A share to be issued upon the Amalgamation shall be 5.56 (and not 20, as is the case in respect of the number of Genterra common shares issuable upon conversion of each Genterra Class A share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Amalgamation);
• The holders of the 26,274,918 issued Genterra Class B shares shall be entitled to exchange their shares, on a 1 for 1 basis, into an aggregate of 26,274,918 GCI Class B shares, on the same terms as the Genterra Class B shares being exchanged. The Class B shares of GCI into which the Genterra Class B shares will be exchanged will not carry any conversion right; and
• The holders of the 5,076,407 issued CMI shares (less the 24 issued CMI shares held by Genterra which will be cancelled on the Amalgamation) shall be entitled to exchange their shares, on a 1 for 1 basis, into an aggregate of 5,076,383 GCI common shares.
The board of directors of each amalgamating company focused on maximizing the potential for GCI to obtain and maintain a listing of its securities on a recognized stock exchange and provide liquidity for shareholders. Beyond creating a ready market (note that unlisted securities trade in very low volumes – if at all) for the Company’s securities and thereby increasing liquidity, an exchange listing offers existing shareholders a ready means of realising their investments; provides the Company with an opportunity to implement share option schemes for their employees; and facilitates acquisition opportunities by use of the Company's shares. As previously stated, the boards further considered that a reduction in the number of shares to be issued in the amalgamation would enhance the prospects for an increased trading price and facilitate continued compliance with the “minimum trading price” criterion set forth in applicable stock exchange listing requirements.
The amalgamation agreement contains a number of conditions precedent to the obligations of parties. Unless all of such conditions are satisfied or waived by the party for whose benefit such conditions exist, to the extent they may be capable of waiver, the Amalgamation will not proceed. There is no assurance that the conditions will be satisfied or waived on a timely basis, or at all. Such conditions include the Genterra shareholders and CMI shareholders approving the Amalgamation and that all other consents and approvals (including regulatory approvals) are obtained. The amalgamation agreement does not contain any provision for termination fees. For complete details of the conditions to the Amalgamation, see the amalgamation agreement attached as Exhibit 2.1 incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Benefits of the Amalgamation
The Amalgamation is expected to yield benefits to the Genterra shareholders and the CMI shareholders. The principal purposes of the Amalgamation are: to allow for the businesses of Genterra and CMI to operate on a more expeditious and cost effective basis through the reduction of costs resulting from the elimination of duplicate administrative, overhead and accounting facilities, and ongoing public company costs; to create a larger corporation with larger and more varied assets, a larger equity and income base, and greater opportunities, which will help facilitate the financing of future growth and expansion; and, to create a larger public float of shareholders which should result in increased market liquidity for the shareholders of the amalgamating corporations.
The boards of CMI and Genterra did not identify any potential adverse effects of the transaction other than the costs of the transaction process, including legal, accounting and regulatory fees and expenses and management time and resources. The boards determined that the potential benefits of the transaction (as outlined on page 22) far outweighed these costs. The board of each amalgamating company addressed the potential concern of undisclosed liabilities in the other amalgamating company, and was satisfied that in view of the fact that the amalgamating companies had three common directors there is no basis for any significant concern with regard to undisclosed liabilities.
Fairness Opinion (Page 31)
Genterra and CMI engaged the services of Corporate Valuation Services Limited (“CVS”) to prepare and deliver an opinion to the Independent Committees that the terms of the proposed amalgamation of Genterra and CMI to form one continuing corporation described herein are fair to each of such corporations and their respective shareholders from a financial point of view. A copy of the CVS opinion that the terms of the Amalgamation is fair to each of the amalgamating corporations and their respective shareholders is annexed as Exhibit [x] to this Prospectus. Shareholders are urged to read the CVS Fairness Opinion in its entirety. The CVS Fairness Opinion is not a recommendation as to how shareholders should vote with respect to the Amalgamation. CVS’ opinion was provided for the benefit of the boards of Genterra and CMI in connection with, and for the purpose of, their evaluation of the consideration to be received by holders of Genterra and CMI securities in the Amalgamation from a financial point of view and does not address any other aspect of the Amalgamation. The opinion does not address the relative merits of the Amalgamation as compared to other business strategies or transactions that might be available with respect to Genterra or CMI or their respective underlying business decisions to effect the Amalgamation.
For Canadian GAAP, the transaction is accounted for using the purchase method with CMI considered the acquirer. For U.S. GAAP, the transaction is accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control using historical carrying values. The pro forma financial statements included herein give effect to the transaction based on the U.S. GAAP criteria.
A number of CMI and Genterra's Board of Directors members and Management are common to both Companies. In April 2008 Management of both Companies circulated to both Board's, Counsel for the Corporation and to the Auditors a memo setting out various information relating to the two Companies, the potential benefits of an amalgamation, as well as a Pro-forma Balance Sheet and shareholdings based upon a potential merger thereof and requested that Board Meetings of the respective Companies be convened to consider the merits thereof. On April 24 2008 separate Board Meetings for both CMI and Genterra were held to consider the issue. At these Board meetings CMI and Genterra's Boards agreed with Management that the potential merger should be further considered and Independent Committee's of Directors to evaluate and recommend on the Amalgamation process were set up for both CMI and Genterra. The Independent Committees for both CMI and Genterra held their first meeting on that same day. As part of their mandate, the respective Independent Committee's each engaged Independent Counsel and were tasked with selecting and engaging independent professional Valuators to prepare Formal Valuations for CMI and Genterra and for one of the professional Valuators to prepare a Fairness Opinion from a financial point of view of the terms of the Amalgamation.
The Independent Committee of CMI selected and engaged HJF Financial Inc. to prepare the CMI Formal Valuation. The Independent Committee of Genterra selected and engaged Corporate Valuation Services Limited to prepare the Genterra Formal Valuation. Corporate Valuation Services were also were also engaged to prepare the Fairness Opinion. A draft Amalgamation was prepared and provided to the two Independent Committees of Directors. The draft amalgamation agreement was reviewed by each Independent Committee with each Independent Committees Counsel prior to finalization. Draft Formal Valuations as at December 31, 2008 for CMI and Genterra were then prepared by HJF Financial Inc. and Corporate Valuation Services Limited respectively. These draft Valuations were reviewed by the members of the respective CMI and Genterra Independent Committees as well as their Independent Counsel. Once the draft valuations were approved by the respective Independent Committees, Corporate Valuation Services Limited utilized the CMI and Genterra December 31, 2008 Formal Valuations to finalize a draft Fairness Opinion as at that date. The draft Fairness Opinion was then circulated to the two Independent Boards for review. This too was reviewed by the Independent Counsel to the Independent Committees. Prior to the Fairness Opinion's final approval, a meeting of members of both Independent Committees, Counsel to the Corporation and Corporate Valuation Services was held to confirm the basis of the Amalgamation's relevant share exchange ratios.
At a meeting of the Independent Committee of CMI held on March 5, 2009 the amalgamation agreement, Formal Valuation and Fairness Opinion were formally approved. At a follow up meeting of the CMI Board of Directors held on March 6, 2009 the CMI Board approved the execution of the amalgamation agreement and the issuance of a related Press Release as well as the filing of the appropriate documentation with the Regulatory Authorities.
At a meeting of the Independent Committee of Genterra held on March 6, 2009 the amalgamation agreement, Formal Valuation and Fairness Opinion were formally approved. At a follow up meeting of the Genterra Board of Directors held on March 6, 2009 the Genterra Board approved the execution of the amalgamation agreement and the issuance of a related Press Release as well as the filing of the appropriate documentation with the Regulatory Authorities.
The CMI and Genterra Boards held updates regarding the amalgamation process during their regularly scheduled Board Meetings.
Because of the time delay between the date of the December 31, 2008 Formal Valuations and the Fairness Opinion and the anticipated mailing date of the relevant documents to the CMI and Genterra shareholders in anticipation of the CMI and Genterra Meetings, the respective Independent Committees engaged HJF Financial Inc. and Corporate Valuation Services Limited to prepare updates as at August 31, 2009 to the CMI and Genterra December 31, 2008 Formal Valuations. Corporation Valuation Services were also engaged to provide an update as at August 31, 2009 of the December 31, 2008 Fairness Opinion. In anticipation of the Genterra Formal Valuation Update, Integris Real Estate Counselors were engaged by Genterra to provide an up-to-date Fair Market Valuation of Genterra's five real estate properties. This up-to-date Fair Market Property Valuation was provided by Genterra to Corporate Valuation Services Inc. Draft updates as of August 31, 2009 to the Formal Valuations as at December 31, 2008 for CMI and Genterra were prepared by HJF Financial Inc. and Corporate Valuation Services Limited respectively. These draft Updates were reviewed by the members of the respective CMI and Genterra Independent Committees. Once the draft Updates were approved by the respective Independent Committees, Corporate Valuation Services Limited utilized the CMI and Genterra August 31, 2009 Updates to the December 31, 2008 Formal Valuations to finalize a draft update to the Fairness Opinion as at that date. The draft Update to the Fairness Opinion was then circulated to the two Independent Boards for review and approval.
Accordingly, Genterra’s board of directors unanimously recommends that Genterra shareholders vote in favour of the Genterra Amalgamation Resolution.
Accordingly, CMI’s board of directors unanimously recommends that CMI shareholders vote in favour of the CMI Amalgamation Resolution.
Historical and pro forma per share data of GCI, Genterra and CMI
The following tables setting out the historical and pro forma Book Value per share and Income (Loss) per share of GCI, Genterra and CMI were derived directly and indirectly from financial statements for Genterra and CMI and pro forma financial statements for GCI.
Book Value per Share (Reconciled to US GAAP) |
| June 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 |
GCI | 2.4854 | 2.4929 |
Genterra* | 0.4929 | 0.4874 |
CMI | 3.2594 | 3.2950 |
* Genterra book value per share is calculated using the six month period ended March 31, 2009.
The book value per share is obtained by subtracting the redemption value of the preference shares from the net book value of the company and dividing that amount by the number of issued and outstanding shares
Diluted Income (loss) per Share (Reconciled to US GAAP) |
| June 30, | December 31, |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
GCI | (0.01) | 0.14 | 0.52 | (0.59) |
Genterra | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
CMI | (0.04) | 0.20 | 0.55 | (1.64) |
Neither Genterra nor CMI have declared or paid dividends in the period covered by the foregoing tables.
Market Value of Genterra and CMI Prior to the Announcement of the Amalgamation on
March 9, 2009
Genterra
Common shares last traded prior to the announcement of the proposed amalgamation, on March 2, 2009 @ Cdn$0.235 on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Class A Preference and Class B Preference shares are not exchange traded. The exchange rate on March 2, 2009 was Cdn$1.2891 / US$1.00
SECURITY | PER SHARE PRICE | MARKET VALUE |
Common Shares | @ Cdn$0.235/US$0.1829 | Cdn$4,544,715 / US$3,525,335 |
Class A Preference | @ No Market | |
Class B Preference | @ No Market | |
SECURITY | EQUIVALENT PER SHARE PRICE | MARKET VALUE |
Common Shares | $0.40/US$0.3106 | Cdn$7,735,684/US$6,006,759 |
Class A Preference | @ No Market | |
Class B Preference | @ No Market | |
Genterra shareholders will receive 1 common share of GCI for every 3.6 common shares that they currently own in Genterra and the CMI shareholders will receive 1 common share of GCI for each common share they currently own in CMI. The equivalent per share price is obtained by dividing the per share price of CMI on March 5, 2009 (Cdn$1.44) by 3.6.
CMI
CMI common shares last traded prior to the announcement of the proposed amalgamation, on March 5, 2009 @ Cdn$1.44 on the TSX Exchange. The exchange rate on March 5, 2009 was Cdn$1.2875 /US$1.00
SECURITY | PER SHARE PRICE | MARKET TOTAL |
Common shares | @ Cdn$1.44/US$1.118 | Cdn$7,310,026/US$5,677,697 |
Selected Pro-Forma Financial Data for GCI
The selected unaudited Pro-Forma financial data presented below are for the years 2004 through 2008 and as of the end of each such year and were derived directly and indirectly from the Pro-Forma Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein beginning on page 37.
Selected Financial Data (Prepared under Canadian GAAP) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Month Period ended June 30, | | | Fiscal Year ended December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
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Sales | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Cost of sales | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Gross profit* | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental and investment income | | | 1,614,044 | | | | 2,098,741 | | | | 3,621,338 | | | | 3,572,353 | | | | 3,771,297 | | | | 2,461,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | (1,950,112 | ) | | | (1,572,294 | ) | | | (4,495,534 | ) | | | (2,838,182 | ) | | | (3,463,637 | ) | | | (3,557,649 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) before the undernoted | | | (336,068 | ) | | | 526,447 | | | | (874,196 | ) | | | 734,171 | | | | 307,660 | | | | (1,096,489 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity in loss of former investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | (733,291 | ) | | | (1,786,839 | ) | | | (885,251 | ) | | | (252,577 | ) |
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Gain (loss) on issuance of shares by former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | 67,881 | | | | - | | | | (21,681 | ) | | | (87,646 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on sale of shares of former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,561,951 | | | | - | | | | 1,044,942 | | | | 8,526,477 | |
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Income tax recovery (expense) | | | 50,974 | | | | 150,003 | | | | (277,414 | ) | | | (1,047,071 | ) | | | (457,571 | ) | | | (857,763 | ) |
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Net earnings for the period from continuing operations | | | (387,042 | ) | | | 676,450 | | | | 4,744,931 | | | | (2,099,739 | ) | | | (11,901 | ) | | | 6,232,002 | |
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Weighed average number of shares outstanding during the period | | | 10,367,242 | | | | 10,367,242 | | | | 10,372,042 | | | | 10,372,042 | | | | 10,385,342 | | | | 10,302,142 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From continuing operations | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 0.61 | |
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Fully diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period | | | 10,367,242 | | | | 10,367,242 | | | | 10,372,042 | | | | 10,372,042 | | | | 10,532,857 | | | | 10,635,830 | |
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From continuing operations | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 0.59 | |
* Gross profit is not a recognized measure under Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and readers are cautioned that Gross Profit should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss) or cash from operating activities as an indicator of the Company's performance or cash flows. The Company's method for calculating Gross Profit may differ from other companies and may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Gross Profit is net earnings (loss) before other rental and investment income, expenses, equity in earnings (loss) of former investee, (loss) gain on issue of shares by former equity investee, gain (loss) on sale of shares of former equity investee, income taxes and non-controlling interest.
GCI Pro Forma Balance Sheet Data (Prepared Under Canadian GAAP) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As at June 30, | | | As at December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
Working capital | | $ | 25,169,000 | | | $ | 25,674,141 | | | $ | 25,726,404 | | | $ | 19,491,251 | | | $ | 21,257,666 | | | $ | 18,491,319 | |
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Total assets | | | 50,639,882 | | | | 44,402,052 | | | | 39,907,186 | | | | 45,597,160 | | | | 54,241,929 | | | | 59,373,539 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 3,516,799 | | | | 3,662,939 | | | | 4,004,987 | | | | 4,480,556 | | | | 4,932,970 | | | | 5,678,698 | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 36,000,116 | | | | 32,024,974 | | | | 32,451,957 | | | | 27,232,461 | | | | 35,213,461 | | | | 40,052,356 | |
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Cash dividends per common share | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | |
The effect of the differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those accepted in the United States on working capital, total assets, long-term debt, shareholders’ equity, and cash dividend per share for the five years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:Six month period ended June 30, 2009 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 25,169,000 | | | $ | 1,644,544 | | | $ | 26,813,544 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 50,639,882 | | | $ | (10,665,649 | ) | | $ | 39,974,233 | |
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Long-term debt | | $ | 3,516,799 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,516,799 | |
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Retractable preference shares | | $ | 5,186,883 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,186,883 | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | $ | 36,000,116 | | | $ | (8,082,672 | ) | | $ | 27,917,444 | |
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Cash dividends per common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
Five year historical data
Years ended December 31
Balance Sheet Data
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended December 31, 2008 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital | | $ | 25,674,141 | | | $ | 708,964 | | | $ | 26,383,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 44,402,052 | | | | (4,675,154 | ) | | | 39,726,898 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 3,662,939 | | | | - | | | | 3,662,939 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retractable preference shares | | | 4,991,819 | | | | - | | | | 4,991,819 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 32,024,974 | | | | (4,029,414 | ) | | | 27,995,560 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended December 31, 2007 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital | | $ | 25,726,404 | | | $ | 327,318 | | | $ | 26,053,722 | |
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Total assets | | | 39,907,186 | | | | 849,887 | | | | 40,757,073 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 4,004,987 | | | | - | | | | 4,004,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 32,451,957 | | | | 313,049 | | | | 32,765,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended December 31, 2006 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital | | $ | 19,491,251 | | | $ | 372,225 | | | $ | 19,863,476 | |
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Total assets | | | 45,597,160 | | | | 2,770,865 | | | | 48,368,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 4,480,556 | | | | - | | | | 4,480,556 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 27,232,461 | | | | 873,032 | | | | 28,105,493 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended December 31, 2005 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital | | $ | 21,257,666 | | | $ | 400,513 | | | $ | 21,658,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 54,241,929 | | | | 2,049,749 | | | | 56,291,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 4,932,970 | | | | - | | | | 4,932,970 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 35,213,960 | | | | 1,043,722 | | | | 36,257,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended December 31, 2004 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital | | $ | 18,491,319 | | | $ | 535,440 | | | $ | 19,026,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 59,373,539 | | | | 2,086,472 | | | | 61,460,011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 5,678,698 | | | | - | | | | 5,678,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 40,052,356 | | | | 1,223,351 | | | | 41,275,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
(Reconciled to U.S. GAAP) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Month Period Ended June 30, | | | Fiscal Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 1,539,205 | | | $ | 3,164,545 | | | $ | 3,334,158 | | | $ | 3,873,935 | | | $ | 3,729,797 | | | $ | 69,169,882 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | $ | 323,791 | | | $ | 1,364,711 | | | $ | (1,565,930 | ) | | $ | 655,486 | | | $ | 781,338 | | | $ | (2,558,835 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 34,175 | | | $ | 1,646,325 | | | $ | 5,388,186 | | | $ | (6,084,941 | ) | | $ | (3,861,161 | ) | | $ | 6,640,403 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share from operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) | | $ | (0.37 | ) | | $ | 0.64 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) | | $ | (0.37 | ) | | $ | 0.62 | |
APPROVALS REQUIRED FOR THE AMALGAMATION
Majority of the Minority Approval
The Amalgamation is a “Related Party Transaction” and a “Business Combination” in relation to both CMI and Genterra under MI 61-101 because both CMI and Genterra are directly or indirectly controlled by Fred Litwin, Mark Litwin, and Risa Shearer. MI 61-101 requires that, in addition to approval of two-thirds of the votes cast by the CMI shareholders and two-thirds of the votes cast by Genterra shareholders, in order to complete the Amalgamation, Majority of the Minority Approval of the Genterra shareholders and Majority of the Minority Approval of the CMI shareholders must be obtained. In calculating the votes to determine the required level of approval for the Majority of the Minority Approval, all Excluded Shareholders will be excluded from voting. See “VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION - Majority of the Minority Approval” on page 226.
| | Total shares held by directors, officers and their affiliates | % of shares held by directors, officers and their affiliates | % of votes represented at the meeting required for approval of the transaction |
CMI common shares | 5,076,407 | 2,946,860 | 58.05 | 66.67 | And a majority of the minority shareholders |
Genterra Common | 19,339,211 | 9,949,247 | 51.14 | 66.67 | And a majority of the minority shareholders |
Genterra Class A | 326,000 | 326,000 | 100.00 | 66.67 | |
Genterra Class B | 26,274,918 | 77,592 | 0.2953 | 66.67 | And a majority of the minority shareholders |
Regulatory Approvals and Filings
Neither Genterra nor CMI are aware of material licenses or regulatory permits which might be adversely affected by the Amalgamation or of any approval or other action by any federal, provincial, state or foreign government or administrative or regulatory agency that would be required to be obtained prior to the completion of the Amalgamation, other than by the TSX, TSVX and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dissent Rights
This description of the rights of dissenting shareholders to dissent in respect of the Amalgamation is not a comprehensive statement of the procedures to be followed by a dissenting shareholder who seeks payment of the fair value of such holder’s shares and is qualified in its entirety by the reference to the full text of section 185 of the OBCA, in respect of the Amalgamation, which is attached to this Prospectus as Schedule 5. A shareholder has the right to dissent and, if the Amalgamation becomes effective, to be paid by Genterra or CMI as the case may be, the fair value of the Shares held by such holder in respect of which such holder dissents, determined as of the close of business on the last Business Day before the day on which the resolution from which such holder dissents was adopted. A shareholder may dissent only with respect to all of the shares held by such holder or on behalf of any one beneficial owner and registered in the dissenting shareholder’s name. A dissenting shareholder must object in writing at or before the meeting held to vote on the Amalgamation. A dissenting shareholder wishing to exercise the right to dissent shall not vote the holder’s shares, either by the submission of a proxy or by personally voting in favour of the Special Resolution. A registered shareholder who intends to exercise the right of dissent and appraisal should carefully consider and comply with the provisions of that section. Failure to strictly comply with the provisions of that section and to adhere to the procedures established therein may result in the loss of all rights thereunder. For a more complete description of the dissent rights see “VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION - Dissent Rights” beginning on page 221.
Terms of the Amalgamation
Pursuant to the terms of the Amalgamation Agreement, GCI will issue:
· | 1 GCI common share for every 3.6 Genterra common shares issued and outstanding on the Effective Date; |
· | 1 GCI Class A Convertible share for every 1 Genterra Class A share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date with the same terms as the Genterra Class A shares being exchanged, except that the number of GCI common shares issuable upon conversion of each GCI Class A share to be issued upon the Amalgamation shall be 5.56 (and not 20, as is the case in respect of the number of Genterra common shares issuable upon conversion of each Genterra Class A share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date); |
· | 1 GCI Class B Non-convertible share for every 1 Genterra Class B N0n-convertible share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date with the same terms as the Genterra Class B shares being exchanged; |
· | 1 GCI common shares for every 1 CMI Share issued and outstanding on the Effective Date. |
Following the Amalgamation, Genterra shareholders and CMI shareholders will hold approximately 51% and 49% of the outstanding GCI common shares, respectively. All of the GCI Class A shares and GCI Class B shares will be held by holders of the Genterra Class A shares and Genterra Class B shares, respectively. For information concerning GCI’s anticipated fully diluted share capital following the completion of the Amalgamation see “Description of GCI Securities”.
Redemption of CMI Class A Shares
Pursuant to the terms and conditions attaching to the CMI Class A shares, the CMI Class A shares may be redeemed by CMI at any time upon not less than thirty days’ notice in writing, at a price of $0.44 per share plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date fixed for redemption. CMI has given such notice of redemption on @, 2009, and the date specified for redemption is @, 2009, after which date the holders of the CMI Class A shares shall not be entitled to exercise any of the rights of shareholders in respect thereof.
Benefits of the Amalgamation
Both Genterra and CMI believe that the Amalgamation should result in the enhancement of value for their respective shareholders. The principal purposes of the Amalgamation are: to allow for the businesses of Genterra and CMI to operate on a more expeditious and cost effective basis through the elimination of costs resulting from duplicate administrative, overhead and accounting facilities, and ongoing public company costs; to create a larger corporation with larger and more varied assets, a larger equity and income base, and greater opportunities, which will help facilitate the financing of future growth and expansion; and, to create a larger public float of shareholders which should result in increased market liquidity for the shareholders of the amalgamating corporations.
The boards of directors of Genterra and CMI have voted to recommend the amalgamation to their respective shareholders for the following reasons:
(a) each of Genterra and CMI are engaged in active investment and management endeavours;
(b) management and a number of directors are common to each corporation;
| (c) | control of both corporations ultimately rests indirectly with Fred A. Litwin, and his son and daughter; hence the amalgamation will simplify the corporate structures by consolidating shareholdings into one entity; |
| (d) | the amalgamation will enable shareholders of each corporation to be a part of a larger corporation with larger and more varied assets, a larger equity and income base, and greater opportunities, and will facilitate the financing of future growth and expansion; |
| (e) | the amalgamation is expected to create a larger public float of shareholders which should result in increased market liquidity for the shareholders of the amalgamating corporations; and |
| (f) | the corporation resulting from the amalgamation will benefit from the increased efficiency and reduced costs resulting from single administrative; overhead and accounting facilities, and ongoing public company costs such as transfer agent, auditing, and exchange listing and sustaining fees. |
Description of GCI Securities
Common shares
GCI will be authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without nominal or par value.
| (i) | Dividend Rights: | if, as and when declared by the board of directors. |
| (ii) | Voting Rights: | to one vote per share at the meetings of GCI shareholders. |
| (iii) | Liquidation Rights: | to share equally in the assets of GCI that are distributable to GCI shareholders. |
Preferred Shares
GCI will be authorized to issue an unlimited number of Class A preference shares issuable in series of which Series 1 shares shall be authorized, and an unlimited number of Class B Preference shares.
| Class A Preference Shares (Series I) |
(i) | Dividend Rights: if, as and when declared by the board of directors, to a preferential annual dividend equal to 8% of stated value, before any dividend is paid on or set apart for the Class B Preference shares or the common shares or any of them or shares of any other class or series ranking junior to the Class A Preference Series 1 shares. |
(ii) | Conversion Rights: to be converted at any time by the holder into 5.56 common shares or 300 Class B Preference shares, for each Class A Preference Series 1 share issued. |
(iii) | Redemption Rights: the Corporation may redeem at any time the whole or from time to time any part of the then outstanding Class A Preference Series 1 shares, or a holder may require the Corporation to redeem all Class A Preference Series 1 shares registered in such holder’s name, on payment for each share to be redeemed of the sum of $15.00 per Class A Preference Series 1 share together in each case with all cumulative preferential dividends accrued and unpaid thereon up to the date of redemption. |
(iv) | Voting Rights: none, except for class vote provided by statute, provided that the approval of the holders of the Class A Preference shares to delete or vary any right, privilege, restriction or condition attaching to the Class A Preference shares as a class or any other matter requiring the approval or consent of the holders of Class A Preference shares, as a class, may be given by at least two thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at a meeting of the holders of the Class A Preference shares duly called for that purpose and held upon at least twenty-one (21) days' notice. |
| Class B Preference Shares |
(i) | Dividend Rights: if, as and when declared by the board of directors, to a fixed preferential non-cumulative cash dividends at the rate of $0.0024 per Class B Preference share, payable annually on dates in each fiscal year of the Corporation to be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. No dividends shall at any time be declared or paid on or set apart for the common shares or any other class ranking junior to the Class B Preference shares unless all dividends up to and including the dividend payable for the last completed full year of the Corporation on the Class B Preference shares then issued and outstanding shall have been declared and paid or provided for at the date of such declaration, payment or setting apart. |
(ii) | Redemption Rights: the Corporation may redeem at any time the whole or part of the then outstanding Class B Preference shares, on payment for each share to be redeemed of the sum of $0.05 per Class B Preference share together in each case with all cumulative preferential dividends accrued and unpaid thereon up to the date of redemption. |
(iii) | Voting Rights: to one vote per share at the meetings of GCI Class B shareholders. |
(iv) | Liquidation Rights: to receive for each Class B Preference share a sum equivalent to the result obtained when the stated capital account for the Class B Preference shares is divided by the number of issued and outstanding Class B Preference shares, together with all declared but unpaid dividends, before any amount shall be paid or any property or assets of the Corporation distributed to the holders of common shares, or shares of any other class ranking junior to the Class B Preference shares. After payment to the holders of the Class B Preference shares of the amount so payable to them as above provided they shall not be entitled to share in any further distribution of the property or assets of the Corporation. |
Outstanding Securities After Proposed Amalgamation
The following table sets forth the anticipated share capital of GCI following the Amalgamation:
Designation of Securities | Amount | Amount Outstanding After Giving Effect to the Completion of The Amalgamation(l) |
Common shares | $ Unlimited (Unlimited) | $12,193,744 10,367,243 Shares |
Class A Preference shares | $ Unlimited (Unlimited) | $4,991,819 326,000 Shares |
Class B Preference shares | $ Unlimited (Unlimited) | $2,150,684 26,274,918 Shares |
(1) Unaudited
Accounting Treatment
For Canadian GAAP, the transaction is accounted for using the purchase method with CMI considered the acquirer. For U.S. GAAP, the transaction is accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control using historical carrying values. The pro forma financial statements included herein give effect to the transaction based on the U.S. GAAP criteria.
TAX CONSEQUENCES
Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations
This summary is of a general nature only and is not intended to be, nor shall it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular shareholder. Accordingly, holders of Genterra shares and CMI shares are urged to consult their own tax advisors for advice regarding the income tax consequences of the amalgamation and the exercise of dissent rights having regard to their particular circumstances.
The following summary describes, as of the date of this Prospectus, the material Canadian federal income tax considerations under the ITA of the amalgamation applicable to Genterra shareholders and CMI shareholders who at all relevant times and for purposes of the ITA deal at arm’s length and are not affiliated with Genterra or CMI, and who hold their Genterra shares or CMI shares, and will hold their GCI shares, as capital property.
Genterra shares, CMI shares and GCI shares will generally be considered to be capital property to the holder provided that the holder does not hold such securities in the course of carrying on a business and has not acquired such securities in a transaction or transactions considered to be an adventure in the nature of trade. This summary does not take into account the “mark-to-market rules” in the ITA that apply to “financial institutions”. Holders that are “financial institutions” for the purposes of these rules should consult their own tax advisors.
This summary is based on the current provisions of the ITA, the current regulations thereunder (the “Regulations”) and counsel’s understanding of the current published administrative and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency. This summary also takes into account all specific proposals to amend the ITA and the Regulations publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date of this Prospectus (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”). No assurance can be given that the Proposed Amendments will be enacted as proposed, or at all. This summary does not otherwise take into account or anticipate any changes to the law, whether by judicial, governmental or legislative action or changes in the administrative practices and policies of the Canada Revenue Agency, nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign tax legislation or considerations, which may differ from the Canadian federal income tax considerations discussed herein.
Holders Resident in Canada
The following portion of this summary is applicable to holders of Genterra shares or CMI shares and those persons who become holders of GCI shares as a consequence of the amalgamation, who, for the purposes of the ITA and any applicable income tax convention, at all relevant times, are resident in Canada or are deemed to be resident in Canada. Certain Canadian resident holders of Genterra shares or CMI shares may make an irrevocable election in accordance with subsection 39(4) of the ITA to deem the shares and every “Canadian security” (as defined in the ITA) owned by such holders to be capital property in the taxation year of the election and in all subsequent taxation years. A Canadian security is defined to include shares of a corporation resident in Canada but does not include warrants or options. Any holder of Genterra shares or CMI shares contemplating making such election should first consult their tax advisor as its completion will affect the income tax treatment of their disposition of other Canadian securities.
Holders of Genterra Shares on Amalgamation
Holders of Genterra shares (other than holders of Genterra shares who dissent from the Amalgamation) will realize neither a capital gain nor a capital loss on the amalgamation as a result of the Genterra shares being disposed of in exchange for GCI shares.
The aggregate adjusted cost base of the GCI shares received by a Genterra shareholder on the amalgamation will be equal to the aggregate adjusted cost base to the Genterra shareholder of the Genterra shares disposed of in exchange for such GCI shares by virtue of the amalgamation. The holder’s cost of such GCI shares must be averaged with the adjusted cost base of any other GCI shares held by the holder to determine the holder’s adjusted cost base of such GCI shares.
Holders of CMI Shares on Amalgamation
Holders of CMI shares (other than holders of CMI shares who dissent from the amalgamation) will realize neither a capital gain nor a capital loss on the amalgamation as a result of the CMI shares being disposed of in exchange for GCI shares.
The aggregate adjusted cost base of the GCI shares received by a CMI shareholder on the amalgamation will be equal to the aggregate adjusted cost base to the holder of the CMI shares disposed of in exchange for such GCI shares by virtue of the amalgamation. The holder’s cost of such GCI shares must be averaged with the adjusted cost base of any other GCI shares held by the holder to determine the holder’s adjusted cost base of such GCI shares.
Shareholders Not Resident in Canada
The following portion of the summary is generally applicable to holders of Genterra shares or CMI shares who, for purposes of the ITA and any applicable income tax convention, have not been and will not be resident or deemed to be resident in Canada at any time while they have held the Genterra Shares or CMI Shares and who do not use or hold and are not deemed to use or hold the Genterra sares or CMI shares in carrying on a business in Canada (a “Non-Resident Holder”). Special rules, which are not discussed in this summary, may apply to a non-resident that is an insurer carrying on business in Canada and elsewhere.
Taxation of Capital Gains and Losses
A Non-Resident Holder of Genterra shares or CMI shares who participates in the amalgamation will generally be subject to the same tax consequences as a Canadian resident holder on the amalgamation, as discussed above. Accordingly, a Non-Resident Holder who disposes of Genterra shares or CMI shares in exchange for GCI shares on the amalgamation will generally realize neither a capital gain nor a capital loss, as discussed above under the heading, “Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations - Holders of Genterra shares on amalgamation”.
Dissenting Shareholders
Any shareholder who is considering dissenting in respect of the amalgamation is urged to consult its own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences to them of such action.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences From The Amalgamation
General
The amalgamation will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a "reorganization” within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code (hereafter the I.R.C. or Code) Section 368(a). U.S. shareholders of Genterra and CMI who exchange their stock solely for shares in GCI will not recognize a gain or a loss, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of a fractional share in GCI. However, there may be circumstances under I.R.C. 367 where U.S. shareholders may recognize a gain or a loss as a result of this transaction. These circumstances are discussed below.
The aggregate tax basis of the shares in GCI entity received by a U.S. shareholder in the amalgamation will be the same as the aggregate adjusted tax basis of the shares surrendered in the exchange. The holding period in the new stock received by the U.S. shareholder is deemed to begin with the holding period of the stock surrendered, i.e., there is a carryover holding period.
Shareholders Owning More than 5%
A U.S. shareholder of either Genterra or CMI who owns actually and constructively 5% or more of the total voting power or total value of the common shares of GCI. after the merger and fails to enter into a gain recognition agreement will have to recognize a gain or loss under I.R.C. 367.
A gain recognition agreement is a statement filed on a timely basis with the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8. A gain recognition agreement would require the 5% U.S. shareholder to recognize a gain (but not a loss), in whole or in part, with respect to the exchange of stock pursuant to the merger, if within 60 months following the close of the taxable year of the merger, GCI were to sell substantially all of its assets, even though the U.S. shareholder has not disposed of any of GCI’s shares.
The 5% U.S. shareholder would also be required to recognize a gain if such shareholder were to cease to be a U.S. person during the sixty month period described above. In such events, the U.S. shareholder may also be required to pay the Internal Revenue Service interest from the date the U.S. shareholder filed his or her tax return with respect to the taxable year of the U.S. shareholder in which the merger occurs.
Shareholders in this particular situation should consult their own tax advisors as to their income tax implications of the reorganization.
Receipt of Cash Payment in Lieu of a Fractional Share
A cash payment received by a U.S. shareholder in lieu of fractional shares in GCI will result in the recognition of a capital gain or loss. The capital gain or loss is measured by the difference between the cash payment received and the portion of the aggregate adjusted cost basis of the stock surrendered that is allocable to such fractional share.
Dissenting Shareholders
The U.S. income tax implications above are applicable only in circumstances where shareholders receive only shares (and cash for a fractional share) in exchange for their shares. For dissenting shareholders, who will receive cash for their shares, the aforementioned discussion is not applicable. These shareholders will have a disposition for income tax purposes and will not be able to defer their gains.
The above discussion of the US and Canadian tax consequences of the amalgamation is a summary of the opinion, as of the date hereof, of Kraft Berger LLP, chartered accountants, that the amalgamation will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. Such opinion is based on facts existing as of the date hereof and as of the consummation of the Amalgamation and on certain representations as to factual matters made by Genterra and CMI. Such representations, if incorrect in certain material respects, could jeopardize the conclusions reached in the opinion. This discussion does not address any tax consequences arising under the laws of any U.S. state or local tax jurisdiction, which may differ significantly from those described. Such opinion is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service or the courts.
OUTSIDER REPORT, OPINION, OR APPRAISAL
GENTERRA VALUATION SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the Formal Valuation, dated 26 January 2009, of all the Shares of Genterra as at 31 December 2008 for the purpose of its acquisition through amalgamation by CMI.
On 31 October 2008, the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of Genterra engaged Corporate Valuation Services Limited ("CVS") to prepare and deliver to the Independent Committee a Formal Valuation of Genterra, under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, as at December 31, 2008 (the “Valuation Date”), using audited Financial Statements as at September 30, 2008. CVS has been determined to be independent within the meaning of Rule 61-501.
Procedures and methods followed by CVS in preparing the Genterra Formal Valuation:
Information used for the Valuation
In reaching its conclusions of its Formal Valuation, CVS has reviewed and relied upon the following documents and information relating to the assets and liabilities of Genterra:
1. | 2007 Annual Report, with Consolidated Financial Statements, audited by Kraft, Berger LLP, Chartered Accountants, Toronto. |
2. | Unaudited Interim Financial Report, 30 June 2008. |
3. | Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, as at 30 September 2008, dated 23 January 2009. |
4. | Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular for an Annual and Special Meeting of the Shareholders of Genterra Inc. held March 4, 2008. |
5. | Current Full Narative Appraisal Reports on: 1095 Stellar Drive, Newmarket; 140 Wendell Avenue, Toronto; and 200 Glendale Avenue, Hamilton; as of 1 August 2008, prepared by Integris Real Estate Counsellors, Toronto. |
6. | Current Full Narrative Appraisal Report on 480 Dobbie Drive, Cambridge, ON, as of 15 July 2008 prepared by Integris. |
7. | Appraisal of “A Studio/Loft Rental Property, 90 Ontario Street, Toronto, Ontario” as of 21 November 2007, prepared by MacKenzie, Ray, Heron & Edwardh, Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Toronto. |
CVS’s Formal Valuation is issued subject to the following restrictions and qualifications:
· | CVS reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to revise or withdraw its Formal Valuation, if any information, trends or changed conditions affecting our conclusions, that were in existence before the Valuation Date, become known to CVS after its issue. However, CVS has no responsibility to update it as a result of subsequent events and circumstances; |
· | CVS’s Formal Valuation is not intended for general circulation or publication; it is not, and under no circumstances is to be construed to be an offering of securities; any use or reproduction of it for any purpose other than that stated is prohibited without our specific written permission, unless ordered by a court; |
· | CVS hereby disclaims all liability to any party other than Genterra, with such liability restricted to negligence on CVS’s part. In particular, CVS denies all responsibility or liability for any losses occasioned to Genterra, its Shareholders, or any other party, resulting from unauthorized circulation, publication, reproduction or use of CVS’s Formal Valuation; neither its author nor CVS makes any representation or warranty as to its accuracy or completeness, and shall have no liability for any representation, expressed or implied, contained in it, or for any omissions from it; |
· | The analyses and research used in CVS’s Formal Valuation were carried out by CVS as an independent and neutral expert. No party has put any restrictions on the scope of CVS’s work, estimates or conclusions; |
· | CVS did not conduct an audit or review of the consolidated financial position of Genterra, nor seek external verification of any of the information used. CVS cannot express an opinion as to its accuracy, but consider it to be reliable. |
Assumptions
CVS’s Formal Valuation of the Shares of Genterra makes the following specific assumptions:
· | All information supplied by the Company is true and correct; |
· | Management has informed CVS of all significant factors, contracts or agreements in effect at the Valuation Date that have a bearing on the value of the shares, and they are reflected in CVS’s Formal Valuation; |
· | At the Valuation Date, no contracts or agreements were being negotiated that would have a material effect on the operating results of the Company and are not disclosed in CVS’s Formal Valuation; |
· | All litigation, pending or threatened, related to Genterra, has been disclosed to CVS; |
· | No material adverse change has taken place in the operations or financial position of Genterra between the Valuation Date and the date of CVS’s Formal Valuation; |
· | There were no employment contracts, stock option plans, share purchase arrangements or Shareholder Agreements in force at the Valuation Date that would have any material effect on the value of the Shares of Genterra and are not disclosed in CVS’s Formal Valuation; |
· | There are no environmental issues which would have a material effect on the operating results of Genterra; |
· | Considering the purpose of CVS’s Formal Valuation, no investigation was necessary into potential economies of scale, cost savings or other synergies that might be achieved by a sale of the Shares of Genterra to a special purchaser, nor was any attempt made to identify any such entity; |
· | Federal and Provincial Income Tax laws, regulations and rates, in force at the Valuation Date in Canada, will not change for at least the next five years. |
Approach to Valuation
In valuing a business, there is no single standard or specific mathematical formula; the approach and factors considered depend on individual circumstances. However, for all businesses, there are three generally accepted approaches: Asset Based, including Replacement Cost; Earnings Based, also comprising Discounted Cash Flows, and Transaction Based, covering stock market activity.
Asset Based Approach
The Asset Based approach is used when either: a purchaser is looking primarily at the underlying financial, physical or intangible assets, or because different segments of the business are more valuable to separate purchasers than as a single ongoing operation. Under this approach, shares are generally valued by one of the following methods:
· | Adjusted Shareholders' Equity - the total of all financial, physical and intangible assets at Fair Market Values, on a going concern basis, less liabilities and any related income taxes. |
· | Net Worth/Goodwill Value - the Adjusted Shareholders' Equity, plus an estimate of the effective goodwill based on the application of appropriate rates of return to the financial, physical and intangible assets. |
· | Liquidation Value - the total amount expected to be realized on the sale of all assets including intangible items and the winding-up of the business on an orderly basis. |
Approach Adopted
Usually there are as many sale prices for a business interest as there are purchasers, and each buyer for a particular business, whether represented by shares or the related assets, will pay a price based on its ability to utilize the resources. In an open market transaction, a purchaser will consider the available synergies, such as reduced competition, assured material supply, guaranteed sales, economies of scale, cost savings, location and proximity to other properties owned by the buyer, etc. Theoretically, each purchaser is able to enjoy such economies of scale in varying degrees, and might therefore pay a different price for a particular pool of assets.
Where no specific third-party purchaser has been clearly identified, it is difficult to be certain of the price that would be paid in an open market transaction. Since control of Genterra has not been offered for sale, CVS could not determine interests and possible synergies available to an outside purchaser. Considering all circumstances, CVS has adopted the Asset Based approach, using the Adjusted Shareholders' Equity method. As the common shares are publicly quoted, Transaction Based Values using the stock market activity method have also been taken into account.
Each of the 326,000 Class A Preference shares is convertible into 20 common shares and has $0.31 ($101,819 in total) of accrued dividends. Converting all the 326,000 Class A Preference shares into common shares would require the issuance of 6,520,000 new shares for a total of 25,859,211 common shares, a 33.7% increase. The overall dilution in the Fair Market Value is 7.4%.
| | Ratio | of Shares | Value | Per Share | Dilution |
Class A Preference | 20 | 6,520,000 | 4,991,819 | $ 0.766 | -29.3% |
Common | | 1 | 19,339,211 | 20,953,574 | $ 1.083 | |
| | | 25,859,211 | 25,945,393 | $ 1.003 | -7.4% |
The equivalent price of the Class A Preference Shares is $20.00 each.
Based upon and subject to the assumptions and qualifications contained in the Formal Valuation, CVS gave its opinion that as at the Valuation Date, the rounded Fair Market Value of all the Shares of Genterra is Twenty Seven Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($27,250,000). This is equivalent to $1.00 (rounded) for each of the 25,859,211 Genterra common shares to be issued on a fully diluted basis, assuming complete conversion of the 326,000 Genterra Class A Preference Shares, and $0.05 for each of the 26,274,918 Genterra Class B Preference Shares. The Transaction Based Value of $0.32 per Genterra Common Share, as outlined in the Formal Valuation is at a discount of 68% to the Fair Market Value.
On 6 July 2009 CVS were engaged by the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of Genterra to prepare and deliver and update to the Genterra Formal Valuation as at August 31, 2009. The update to the Genterra Formal Valuation was dated 9 September 2009. The updated Estimate of Fair Market Value of all the Shares of Genterra at 31 August 2009 was determined by CVS as Twenty Five Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand ($25,965,000). This is equivalent to $0.95 (rounded) for each of the 25,859,211 Genterra common shares to be issued on a fully diluted basis, assuming complete conversion of the 326,000 Genterra Class A Preference Shares, and $0.05 for each of the 26,274,918 Genterra Class B Preference Shares.
On December 11, 2009 CVS delivered a further update to the Genterra Formal Valuation and concluded that there was no adjustment as at November 30, 2009 to the fair market value of the outstanding shares of Genterra based on the Update Report as at August 31, 2009.
The Formal Valuation and the updates thereto were provided to the Independent Committee and the Board of Directors of Genterra solely for the purpose of their consideration of the Amalgamation.
The full text of the Formal Valuation and the updates thereto, which set forth the assumptions, qualifications and considerations in connection with the Formal Valuation, is available for inspection by Shareholders during regular business hours at the head office of Genterra at 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario. The Shareholders are urged to read the Formal Valuation in its entirety. A copy of the Formal Valuation and the updates thereto will be sent without charge to any holder of Genterra Shares upon request. The Formal Valuation does not constitute advice or a recommendation as to whether Shareholders should vote in favour of the Acquisition or any other transaction.
CMI VALUATION SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the Comprehensive Valuation Report, dated January 16, 2009, prepared by HJF Financial Inc. (“HJF”) setting out the comprehensive fair market value (“FMV”) of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated (“CMI”) at December 31, 2008 (“Valuation Date”) for the purpose of the merger of CMI with Genterra, a publicly listed and related company, publicly listed in Canada.
On November 10, 2008, the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of CMI engaged HJF Financial Inc. ("HJF") to prepare and deliver to the Independent Committee a Formal Valuation of CMI, under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, as at December 31, 2008 (the “Valuation Date”), using audited Financial Statements as at December 31, 2007 and interim unaudited Financial Statements as at September 30, 2008. HJF has been determined to be independent within the meaning of Rule 61-501.
Procedures and methods followed by HJF in preparing the CMI Formal Valuation:
In preparing the CMI Formal Valuation as at December 31, 2008 HJF reviewed and relied upon the following:
1. | CMI Historical consolidated audited: |
§ | Statement of Retained Earnings |
§ | Statement of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
§ | Statement of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income |
§ | Schedule to Financial Statements |
for the five (5) fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 to 2007;
2. | CMI Quarterly consolidated unaudited interim financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2008, June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2008; |
3. | CMI Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2008; |
4. | Information obtained from the website of CMI; |
5. | Schedules provided by CMI providing details and backup of ‘Cash and Cash Equivalents’ and investments at September 30, 2008 and October 31, 2008; |
6. | Schedule of currency transactions in October 2008; |
7. | General economic information relating to the economy on or about the Valuation Date; |
8. | Historical trading price and trading volume for CMI on the Toronto Stock Exchange from the TMX – Money website for the period January 2008 to November 2008; |
9. | Discussions with Mr. Stan Abramowitz, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of CMI; |
10. | Discussions with Mr. Ian Dalrymple, independent director and Chairman of CMI Independent Committee of Directors; |
HJF did not audit, corroborate or otherwise independently verified any of the information provided by CMI management and CMI upon which HJF’s conclusions are based.
HJF were provided a letter of representation signed by Mr. Stan Abramowitz, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of CMI, wherein CMI confirmed certain representations made to HJF, including a general representation that:
1. | CMI has reviewed HJF’s report in draft form and have discussed it with HJF; |
2. | CMI is satisfied with HJF’s explanations and the approach adopted by HJF as set out in their report; and |
3. | CMI confirmed they have no information or knowledge not disclosed in the report with respect to HJF’s calculation of FMV of all the issued and outstanding common shares of CMI, which could reasonably be expected to alter HJF’s conclusions therein; |
Major Assumptions
In determining the comprehensive FMV for all the issued and outstanding shares of CMI HJF relied upon the following assumptions in addition to the assumptions identified throughout its report:
1. | All historical annual and quarterly financial statements provided to HJF by CMI management present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, the operating results and changes in the financial position of CMI for the relevant periods reported on; |
2. | At the Valuation Date, CMI had no materially contingent liabilities, environmental issues, unusual contractual obligations, pending or threatened litigation or substantial commitments other than those disclosed in HJF’s report; |
3. | At the Valuation Date there were no contracts being negotiated that would have a material effect on the future financial position or operating results of CMI other than those disclosed in HJF’s report; |
4. | There have been no material events or changes that have occurred between the Valuation Date and date of HJF’s report in CMI’s financial position and operating results that may effect the calculations and conclusions contained in HJF’s report other than those disclosed in HJF’s report; |
5. | HJF did not consider the income tax consequences to CMI shareholders with respect to this transaction. HJF’s comprehensive FMV for all the issued and outstanding common shares of CMI is based on the assumption that CMI shareholders would be able to consummate the proposed transaction without adverse income tax consequences; |
Valuation Approaches and Methods Considered by HJF
Valuation Approaches
When valuing a business, two (2) approaches to value can be considered:
1. | A going concern approach; or |
2. | A liquidation approach; |
According to the definition of FMV, HJF must choose the approach that will give the higher value.
The going concern approach assumes a continuing business enterprise with potential for economic future earnings. The liquidation approach assumes a situation where a business is not viable as a going concern, or the return on assets or equity on a going concern basis be inadequate. The determination of the most appropriate valuation approach in a particular situation first requires assessment of whether or not the business is a going concern.
Generally, the FMV of an asset may be estimated based on the appropriate application of the Income, Market, and Cost Approaches. Although all three (3) approaches may be considered in a valuation analysis, the nature of the asset and the availability of information will dictate which approach or approaches are applied to estimate the FMV of the asset.
Asset Approach
The Asset Approach relies on the principal of substitution and recognizes that a prudent investor would pay no more for an asset than the cost to replace it with an identical or similar unit of equivalent utility.
The Asset Approach includes the adjusted net assets method. Under this method, a valuation analysis is performed for a company’s identified capital, financial, and other assets and the liabilities. The individual values of these assets are then aggregated and the values of the liabilities are deducted to determine the value of the entity.
Holding Companies
A holding company generally is thought of as one that carries on no active business of its own, but whose principal activity is investment in various other assets. As such, the assets of holding companies may include investments in operating companies.
Earnings generated by a holding company in the form of dividends normally are less significant from a value perspective than is the appreciating value of the underlying investments themselves. Accordingly, holding companies typically are valued pursuant to the adjusted net book value methodology where each asset, investment, or division separately is valued on a market or going concern value basis as appropriate. As a result, holding companies generally are valued as a 'collection of individual assets' such that no intangible value (or goodwill) exists within the holding company itself.
Approach Selected
CMI is a management holding company and the appropriate valuation approach selected by HJF to determine fair market value of CMI is the Asset Approach. The fair market value of CMI is not necessarily related directly to the earnings of the Company, but rather is tied to the fair market value of the assets the Company holds.
Pursuant to the Asset Approach, the book values of CMI have been converted by HJF to their respective fair market values. Latent income taxes have been provided for on the actual and accrued gains associated with the assets.
Based upon and subject to the assumptions and qualifications contained in the Formal Valuation, HJF gave its opinion that as at the Valuation Date, the fair market value of all the issued and outstanding CMI Shares is in the range of Seventeen Million Three Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty One dollars Canadian ($17,358,281) or Three Dollars and Forty Two Cents Canadian ($3.42) per share based on Five Million and Seventy Six Thousand Four Hundred and Seven (5,076,407) common shares outstanding. This fair market value is predicated on the redemption of the CMI Class A Preference shares prior to the merger.
On 25 June 2009 HJF were engaged by the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of CMI to prepare and deliver and update to the CMI Formal Valuation as at August 31, 2009. The update to the CMI Formal Valuation was dated 2 September 2009. The updated Estimate of The fair market value of all the issued and outstanding common shares of CMI at August 31, 2009 was determined by HJF as Sixteen Million Two Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred and One Dollars ($16,286,401) or Three Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($3.21) per share based on Five Million and Seventy Six Thousand Four Hundred and Seven (5,076,407) common shares outstanding.
On November 30, 2009 HJF delivered a further update to the CMI Formal Valuation and concluded that there was no adjustment as at November 30, 2009 to the fair market value of the outstanding common shares of CMI based on the Update Report as at August 31, 2009.
The Formal Valuation and the updates thereto were provided to the Independent Committee and the Board of Directors of CMI solely for the purpose of their consideration of the Amalgamation.
The full text of the Formal Valuation and the updates thereto, which set forth the assumptions, qualifications and considerations in connection with the Formal Valuation, is available for inspection by Shareholders during regular business hours at the head office of CMI at 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario. The Shareholders are urged to read the Formal Valuation in its entirety. A copy of the Formal Valuation and the updates thereto will be sent without charge to any holder of CMI Shares upon request. The Formal Valuation does not constitute advice or a recommendation as to whether Shareholders should vote in favour of the Acquisition or any other transaction.
FAIRNESS OPINION
CVS was retained to prepare and on 26 January 2009 delivered an opinion to the Independent Committees that the terms of the proposed amalgamation of Genterra and CMI to form one continuing corporation described herein are fair to each of such corporations and their respective shareholders from a financial point of view. In September 2009 CVS delivered an update to the opinion to the Independent Committees that the terms of the proposed amalgamation of Genterra and CMI to form one continuing corporation described herein are still fair to each of such corporations and their respective shareholders from a financial point of view.
The fairness opinion contemplates that upon the Amalgamation 3.6 GCI common shares will be issued for each CMI Share and one GCI Common Share will be issued for each Genterra Common Share. As noted above (See “SUMMARY Share Exchange Ratios”), upon further consideration the respective boards of directors of CMI and Genterra determined that the best interests of the shareholders would be served by modifying the share exchange to reduce the total number of GCI common shares to be issued upon the Amalgamation. Consequently, each CMI Share will be exchanged for one GCI Common Share and each 3.6 Genterra common shares will be exchanged for one GCI Common Share. The modification to the share exchange, which was contemplated in the update to the fairness opinion, does not change the relative valuations of CMI and Genterra.
Approach used by CVS in preparing the Fairness Opinion:
The purpose of CVS’s Fairness Opinion and the update thereto is to supply information to the Directors and shareholders of both Genterra and CMI in considering and approving the acquisition through the amalgamation of all the Shares of Genterra by CMI.
Relative Values
In a “Comprehensive Valuation of the Shares of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated as at December 31, 2008” dated 16 January 2008 and prepared under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, HJF Financial Inc., Chartered Business Valuators, determined that the Fair Market Value of the 5,076,407 issued and outstanding common shares of CMI was $17,358,000 or $3.42 each.
On 26 January 2009, CVS issued a Formal Valuation, under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, setting out its estimate of Fair Market Value of all the shares of Genterra, as at 31 December 2008. CVS’s estimate of Fair Market Value of all the Shares of Genterra was determined as TWENTY SEVEN MILLION TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($27,250,000). This is equivalent to $1.00 (rounded) for each of the 25,859,211 Genterra common shares to be issued on a fully diluted basis, assuming complete conversion of the 326,000 Genterra Class A Preference Shares, and $0.05 for each of the 26,274,918 Genterra Class B Preference Shares.
Bases upon these Valuation Reports CVS compared the relative Financial Positions and Fair Market Values of the shares of both Companies.
Exchange Ratios
The relative Fair Market Values of the common shares ($3.42 for CMI and $1.00 for Genterra) suggested an exchange ratio of 3.4 GCI common shares for each CMI common share and 1 GCI common share for each Genterra common share. However there were certain other factors considered by CVS.
CMI
The bulk (95%) of the CMI assets are either cash (77%) or easily convertible into cash (18%). This gives the CMI portfolio two characteristics at the Valuation Date. The first is CMI’s very much lower risk than that of Genterra, which is substantially invested in real estate. The second is minimal potential returns for CMI (0.71% for Treasury Bills on the Valuation Date).
Such low rates (even when upgraded to Bankers Acceptances at 1.41%) are not likely to generate sufficient taxable income for CMI to use up all of its tax losses which expire in 2026 at the latest. Management has stated that after the amalgamation, the taxable income of Genterra should be sufficient to absolve the whole CMI loss carry forward in one year. Allowing for this reduction in tax benefits to CMI, CVS has determined that the value of a CMI common share on its own, will be only $3.34.
Genterra
The real estate appraisals underlying the Fair Market Value of the Genterra shares took place during late 2007 and the summer of 2008. Since then, liquidity in the ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Investment) real estate market has been substantially reduced. However there is not enough evidence to establish the amount, if any, of a reduction in the Fair Market Value (as defined) of the Genterra properties. However CVS determined that a small premium for the CMI shares over the relative Fair Market Values to reflect the lower risk and return of its portfolio seems appropriate.
At a joint telephone meeting of certain Directors of both companies attended by a representative of CVS, exchange ratios of 3.6 GCI common shares for each CMI common share and 1 GCI common share for each Genterra common share were proposed. The members of both Boards present during the meeting, unanimously agreed to those ratios. They result in a small dilution (-1.9%) for Genterra shareholders and a 7.8% premium for the CMI Shareholders to reflect their lesser risk.
Stock Market Trading
CMI is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), while Genterra trades on the TSX Venture Exchange. Values for the common shares of CMI and Genterra were obtained by two independent approaches, the Adjusted Book Value and the Transaction Based Value, reflecting average prices from stock trading. For this Fairness Opinion, CVS relied on the fully diluted Adjusted Book Values, as the shares of both companies trade at significant discounts to their Adjusted Book Values.
Conclusion
The directors of CMI and Genterra agreed on the following exchange ratios:
Each share of Shares of GCI
CMI Common 3.6 Common
Genterra Class A Series 1 Preference 1 Class A Preference
Genterra Class B Preference 1 Class B Preference
Genterra Common 1 Common
CVS determined that in its opinion, the ratios set out above are fair from a financial point of view, to the shareholders of both CMI and Genterra.
The directors of CMI and Genterra subsequently determined that it is in the best interest of all shareholders to reduce the number of GCI common shares to be issued by establishing their value as equivalent to that of a CMI common share. Accordingly, each CMI common share will be exchanged for one GCI common share, as will each 3.6 Genterra common shares. This does not change the relative valuations of CMI and Genterra, but the directors believe that the lesser number of issued GCI common shares will enhance their prospects for an increased trading price and compliance with market listing requirements.
On September 9, 2009, based upon August 31, 2009 updates to the CMI and Genterra December 31, 2008 Formal Valuations prepared by HJF Financial Inc. and CVS respectively, CVS provided an update to the “fairness from a financial point of view” of the terms of the amalgamation share exchange ratios to form GCI. In this update, CVS determined that based on August 31, 2009 updates to the CMI and Genterra Valuations, the exchange of 1 GCI common shares for each CMI common share and 1 GCI common share for each 3.6 Genterra common shares, the ratios selected by the Directors of Genterra and CMI, are still fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders of both companies.
On December 11, 2009, based upon November 30, 2009 updates to the CMI and Genterra December 31, 2008 Valuations prepared by HJF Financial Inc. and CVS respectively, CVS provided a further update to the “fairness from a financial point of view” of the terms of the amalgamation share exchange ratios to form GCI . In this update CVS concluded that the ratios selected by the Directors of Genterra and CMI are still fair from a financial point of view to the shareholders of both companies.
A copy of the CVS opinion and the updates thereto, that the terms of the Amalgamation is fair to each of the amalgamating corporations and their respective shareholders is annexed as Exhibit 23.6. Shareholders are urged to read the CVS Fairness Opinion in its entirety. The CVS Fairness Opinion is not a recommendation as to how Shareholders should vote with respect to the Amalgamation.
Method of Selection of HJF Financial Inc. and CVS
At the April 24 2008 Board Meetings for both CMI and Genterra wherein the potential Merger was initially considered, Independent Committee’s of Directors of both CMI and Genterra were set up with the mandate to evaluate and recommend on the Amalgamation process. The Independent Committees for both CMI and Genterra, as part of this mandate, each engaged separate Independent Counsel. Independent Counsel to the CMI and Genterra Independent Committee’s advised that as part of the merger process, separate Formal Valuations for both Companies, prepared by separate qualified Business Valuators, would need to be prepared. Independent Counsel to the Independent Committees also advised that in addition to the Formal Valuations, an Opinion as to the Fairness of the Amalgamation to the Shareholders would also be required and that this could be prepared by one of the Business Valuators.
The Independent Committees identified a number of qualified business valuators based upon prior engagements, professional credentials and educational background. Individual interviews were then conducted with those candidates that the Independent Committees were most confident with.
Genterra Formal Valuation
In 2008 Genterra acquired all of the shares of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. (a related party) and undertook a share capital reorganization. Both of these transactions required prior shareholder approval and required Genterra to obtain the following:
- | A Formal Valuation of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. |
- | A Fairness Opinion regarding the acquisition of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. |
- | A Fairness Opinion of the proposed Share Reorganization |
These documents were prepared for Genterra by CVS. CVS charged Genterra $11,720 for the preparation of these three documents.
Prior to these two transactions in 2008, CVS had provided Genterra with (i) a Fairness Opinion dated October 29, 1996, in connection with the amalgamation on February 28, 1997 of Genterra Capital Corporation, First Corporate Capital Inc. and Mutec Equities Ltd., to form Genterra Capital Incorporated, a predecessor corporation of Genterra Inc., and (ii) a Formal Valuation and Fairness Opinion, dated January 17, 2003, with an addendum thereto dated March 17, 2003, in connection with the amalgamation on December 31, 2003 of Mirtronics Inc. and Genterra Investment Corporation, to form Genterra Inc.
Having been previously satisfied with CVS’s services to the Company and the fact that because of these services CVS already possessed a substantial knowledge base on the Company, The Genterra Independent Committee felt that CVS was best suited to prepare the Genterra Formal Valuation. James Catty, the president of CVS is a Chartered Accountant - Ontario, Chartered Financial Analyst - US, Chartered Business Valuator - Canada, Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. Genterra’s Independent Committee met with CVS and engaged them to prepare the Genterra Formal Valuation. CVS were paid $6,500 by Genterra for the Genterra Formal Valuation and $3,000 for the update thereto. CVS is not entitled to any further compensation contingent upon the completion of the amalgamation.
CMI Formal Valuation
CMI’s Independent Committee interviewed a number of qualified Business Valuators regarding their possible engagement to prepare the CMI Formal Valuation. Based upon these interviews CMI’s Independent Committee decided that HJF Financial Inc. were best suited and engaged them to prepare the CMI Formal Valuation. CMI and HJF Financial Inc. did not have any prior relationship. Harry Figoff, the president of HJF Financial is a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) – Canada, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Chartered Accountant - Canada. HJF Financial Inc. were paid $10,500 by CMI for the CMI Formal Valuation and $3,500 for the update thereto.HJF is not entitled to any further compensation contingent upon the completion of the amalgamation.
Fairness Opinion
Genterra and CMI’s Independent Committees met with CVS and jointly agreed to engage CVS to prepare the requisite Fairness Opinion. CVS were paid $3,000 for the initial Fairness Opinion and $2,000 for the update thereto. The cost of the Fairness Opinion and the update thereto were born equally by Genterra and CMI. CVS is not entitled to any further compensation contingent upon the completion of the amalgamation.
As detailed on pages 27 and 29, full text copies of the Formal Valuations are available from CMI and Genterra.
MATERIAL CONTRACTS WITH COMPANY BEING ACQUIRED
Other than the discussions leading to the amalgamation agreement, there have been no material contacts between Genterra and CMI.
INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
None.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Registrant has been informed that in the opinion of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore unenforceable.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
GCI will be organized under the laws of Ontario, Canada. All of the directors and officers of GCI will be residents of Canada and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located in Canada. As a result, it may be difficult for holders of GCI securities to effect service within the United States upon such directors and officers who are not resident of the United States or to enforce against such persons, in Canada or the United States, judgments of courts of the United States, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States.
INFORMATION ABOUT GCI
Upon completion of the Amalgamation, a significant portion of a GCI’s assets will be comprised of industrial commercial rental real estate properties located in the province of Ontario. Following the amalgamation, in order to maximize shareholder returns, GCI will seek to ensure that it continues to have these properties leased to quality tenants at market related rents and that any vacancies that may arise are quickly replaced with new such tenants. In order to do so, Management has and will continue to use its own substantial contact network and where deemed appropriate, will make use of professional rental organizations upon a fee-for-service basis. When new leases are negotiated, Management will attempt to negotiate these on a net-net basis so as to ensure that any future increase in costs associated with the property are borne by the tenant. Management will also attempt to ensure that upon the expiration of any of the mortgages associated with these properties, that extensions or new mortgages are negotiated on terms favorable to the Company based upon the circumstances at that time. The various properties will be managed by the company in conjunction with 3rd party managers as appropriate. Together, this will ensure that rents are collected on time and that the necessary appropriate repairs and maintenance are undertaken. Management will continue to analyze future potential real estate investments in order deploy available resources to expand GCI’s portfolio. Management seeks to acquire real estate investments that provide both income and the potential for capital appreciation. The financing of any acquisitions will normally be through a combination of internal resources and commercial/institutional mortgages.
Property, Plants And Equipment
The property, plants and equipment of GCI will be comprised of the property, plants and equipment of Genterra and CMI. Accordingly, we refer the reader to “INFORMATION CONCERNING GENTERRA – PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT” beginning on page 144 and to “INFORMATION CONCERNING CMI – PROPERTY,PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT” beginning on page 49.
Stock Option Plan
The Genterra Shareholders and the CMI Shareholders will each be asked to approve the Stock Option Plan attached as Schedule 1A to this Prospectus (the “GCI Option Plan”).
The purpose of the GCI Option Plan is to attract and retain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the GCI and its subsidiaries, and to provide a strong incentive for employees and consultants to put forth maximum effort for the continued success and growth of the GCI and its subsidiaries.
The GCI Option Plan will be administered by the Compensation Committee. Each of the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee will have full and complete authority to interpret the GCI Option Plan, to prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the proper administration of the GCI Option Plan and to make such determinations and to take such actions in connection therewith as it deems necessary or advisable. The aggregate maximum number of common shares that may be reserved for issuance under the GCI Option Plan is 2,000,000 representing approximately @% of the issued and outstanding common shares (on a non-diluted basis) of GCI upon the amalgamation.
The GCI Option Plan provides that any grant of Options pursuant to thes Plan is subject to the following conditions: (i) the number of common shares reserved for issuance, within any twelve month period, to any one Participant shall not exceed 5% of the Outstanding common shares; (ii) the number of common shares reserved for issuance, within any twelve month period, to any one Consultant of the Company may not exceed 2% of the Outstanding common shares; (iii) the aggregate number of common shares reserved for issuance, within any twelve month period, to Employees or Consultants conducting Investor Relations Activities may not exceed 2% of the Outstanding common shares; and (iv) in the case of Options granted to Employees, Consultants, or Management Company Employees, the Company represents that the Participant is a bona fide Employee, Consultant or Management Company Employee, as the case may be.
The maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance to Insiders of the GCI and their associates when taken together with any other share compensation arrangements cannot exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares, and the maximum number of common shares which may be issued to Insiders of the GCI and their associates under the GCI Option Plan within any one year period, when taken together with any other share compensation arrangements, cannot exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares for all such Insiders and associates in the aggregate and, in the case of any one Insider and his or her associates, cannot exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares.
Options granted under the GCI Option Plan must have an exercise price of not less than the Discounted Market Price of the common shares (as defined in the rules of the Exchange), or such other price as may be determined under the applicable rules and regulations of all regulatory authorities to which the Corporation is subject, including the Exchange.
Options granted under the GCI Option Plan are exercisable for a period not to exceed five years. The term and vesting of stock options is at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. Options typically vest equally over a five year period as to one-fifth after the first anniversary of the date of grant and as to additional one-fifths after the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant, with the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee having the authority to accelerate the vesting of all or any part of the options. Options are not assignable and terminate: (i) 90 days following the termination of an optionee's employment for any reason other than death; and (ii) within a period of six months following the death of an optionee, subject to any extension or acceleration of the right to exercise at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee.
In the event that: (i) there is any change in the common shares of the GCI through subdivisions or consolidations of the share capital of the GCI, or otherwise; (ii) the GCI declares a dividend on common shares payable in common shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for common shares; or (iii) the GCI issues common shares, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for common shares, in respect of, in lieu of, or in exchange for, existing common shares, the number of common shares available for option, the common shares subject to any option, and the option price thereof, will be adjusted appropriately by the Board of Directors, subject to the prior consent of the TSX Venture Exchange or such other stock exchange or quotation system upon which the common shares are listed and posted or quoted for trading (hereinafter referred to in this Part as the “Exchange”). If there is a consolidation, merger or statutory amalgamation or arrangement of the GCI with or into another GCI, a separation of the business of the GCI into two or more entities or a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the GCI to another entity, upon the exercise of an option under the GCI Option Plan, the holder thereof shall be entitled to receive the securities, property or cash which the holder would have received upon such consolidation, merger, amalgamation, arrangement, separation or transfer if the holder had exercised the option immediately prior to such event, unless the directors of the GCI otherwise determine the basis upon which such option shall be exercisable, subject to Exchange approval.
Under the terms of the GCI Option Plan, the Board of Directors reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate the GCI Option Plan at any time if and when it is advisable in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors without shareholder approval. Certain types of amendments to the GCI Option Plan or to an option granted thereunder, as more particularly set forth below, shall be effective only upon approval of the shareholders of the GCI. Any amendment to any provision of the GCI Option Plan shall be subject to any necessary approvals by any stock exchange or regulatory body having jurisdiction over the securities of the GCI.
The types of amendments to the GCI Option Plan or an option granted under the GCI Option Plan that would require shareholder approval are: (a) amendments to the number of common shares (or other securities) issuable under the GCI Option Plan; (b) any amendment which reduces the exercise price of an option; (c) any amendment extending the term of an option beyond its original expiry date except as otherwise permitted by the GCI Option Plan; and (d) amendments required to be approved by shareholders under applicable law or pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange.
Where shareholder approval is sought for amendments under subsections (b) and (c) above, the votes attached to common shares held directly or indirectly by insiders benefiting from the amendment will be excluded. Other than as specified above, the Board may approve all other amendments to the GCI Option Plan or options. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following types of amendments would not require shareholder approval: (a) amendments of a “housekeeping” or ministerial nature including, any amendment for the purpose of curing any ambiguity, error or omission in the GCI Option Plan or to correct or supplement any provision of the GCI Option Plan that is inconsistent with any other provision of the GCI Option Plan; (b) amendments necessary to comply with the provisions of applicable law (including, without limitation, the rules, regulations and policies of the TSX-V); (c) an increase in the exercise price of an option; (d) an expansion of the scope of persons eligible to participate in the GCI Option Plan; (e) amendments respecting administration of the GCI Option Plan; (f) any amendment to the vesting provisions of the GCI Option Plan or any option; (g) any amendment to the early termination provisions of the GCI Option Plan or any option, whether or not such Option is held by an insider, provided such amendment does not entail an extension beyond the original expiry date; and (h) amendments necessary to suspend or terminate the GCI Option Plan.
The text of the proposed resolutions approving the GCI Option Plan are set forth in this Prospectus beginning on page 219. The Boards of Directors of Genterra and CMI, respectively, unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favour of these resolutions.
Legal Proceedings
Neither Genterra nor CMI is currently involved in any litigation or proceedings which are material either individually or in the aggregate and to knowledge of the Management of Genterra and CMI, no legal proceedings of a material nature involving their respective companies are currently contemplated by any individuals, entities or governmental authorities.
In the normal course of its operations, subsidiaries and/or equity investees of GCI, from time to time, may be named in legal actions seeking monetary damages.
Exchange Controls
The Investment Canada Act (the "ICA"), which became effective on June 30, 1985, prohibits the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise in Canada by non-Canadians without prior consent of the Investment Canada Agency (with ultimate appeal to the Federal Cabinet), unless such acquisition is exempt under the provisions of the ICA. Both acquisition of natural resource properties and acquisition of producing properties may be considered to be the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise for ICA purposes. The ICA also covers acquisition of control of Canadian corporate enterprises, whether by purchase of assets or shares. As at the Effective Date, GCI anticipates that all of its directors will be Canadian, and that 87% of its voting shares will be owned by Canadians. The Registrant is satisfied that it will comply with ICA at the Effective Date and accordingly will not be a non-Canadian person as defined in ICA.
The ICA will substantially reduce the regulatory requirements for acquisition of interests in Canadian businesses under prior legislation, most importantly, (i) by providing that foreign investments below specified threshold sizes (generally, direct acquisitions of Canadian business with gross assets less than $5 million, or "indirect acquisitions" of businesses with gross assets less than $50 million) have only a notification, as opposed to a substantive review, requirement, and (ii) by liberalizing the review standards for approval.
Apart from the ICA, there are no other limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote securities imposed by Canadian law or the Articles of Incorporation of GCI. There are no other decrees or regulations in Canada which restrict the export or import of Capital, including foreign exchange controls, or that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of the Company's securities except as discussed at below, "Taxation."
Taxation
The following is a general discussion of the income tax aspects under Canadian law relating to ownership of GCI’s common shares and Class A Preference shares. These income tax aspects will vary according to the circumstances of each shareholder, including his place of residence and the place in which he carries on business or has a permanent establishment, as the case may be, so that a shareholder must investigate the tax consequences of his personal situation by obtaining advice from his own tax advisor. This summary does not consider U.S. federal or state income tax provisions or Canadian Provincial income tax provisions, which may be at variance with the provisions contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal or tax advice.
Dividends paid to a non-resident of Canada, including distributions or redemptions which are treated as dividends and certain stock dividends, are subject to Canadian income tax. The Canadian non-resident withholding tax would be withheld by the Company who would remit only the net amount to the shareholder. By virtue of Article X of the Canada United States Tax Convention, which came into force on August 16, 1984, (and was amended by the Protocol signed on September 21, 2007), the rate of tax for dividends paid to a resident of the U.S. is limited to 15%. The withholding tax rate is reduced to 5% for a corporate shareholder owning at lease 10% of the voting stock of the Company, either directly or through an entity that is considered fiscally transparent under the laws of the United States and is not a resident of Canada. In the absence of any treaty provisions, the rate of tax imposed would be 25% of the applicable amounts.
Stock dividends received by non-residents from GCI would be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax as noted above, to the extent that the paid-up capital of GCI has been increased as a result of the stock dividend.
Gain from the sale of common shares and Preference Shares of GCI by a non-resident of Canada will not be subject to Canadian tax provided the shareholder has not held a "substantial interest" (25% or more of the shares of any class of GCI stock) in GCI, at any time in the five preceding years. By virtue of Article XIII of the Canada-United States Tax Convention, shareholders who are resident in the United States and hold a substantial interest in the GCI's common shares or Preference Shares will not be subject to Canadian tax on gain from sale of the shares of GCI provided that the value of the shares does not derive principally from real property situated in Canada.
Directors and Officers
For information concerning the proposed Directors and Officers of GCI, please refer to “VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION – Directors and Officers of GCI”, beginning on page 227.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR GCI (AMALCO)
As described herein, the holders of Genterra securities and the holders of CMI securities will consider and vote upon the Amalgamation. Pursuant to the terms of the amalgamation agreement Each Genterra Shareholder (other than dissenting shareholders) will receive 1 GCI Common Share for every 3.6 Genterra common shares held and each CMI Shareholder (other than dissenting shareholders) will receive 1 GCI Common Share in exchange for every 1 CMI Share held (as applicable). Each holder of Genterra Class A Shares (other than dissenting shareholders) will receive 1 GCI Class A Share in exchange for every 1 Genterra Class A Share held (as applicable). Each holder of Genterra Class B Shares (other than dissenting shareholders) will receive 1 GCI Class B Share in exchange for every 1 Genterra Class B Share held (as applicable). Any fractional interests resulting from the foregoing transactions will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole GCI Security. For Canadian GAAP, the transaction is accounted for using the purchase method with CMI considered the acquirer. For U.S. GAAP, the transaction is accounted as a reorganization of entities under common control using historical carrying values. The pro forma financial statements included herein give effect to the transaction based on the U.S GAAP criteria.
GCI | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) | |
| | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated as at June 30, 2009 | | | Genterra Inc. as at March 31, 2009 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,712,880 | | | $ | 7,552,729 | | | $ | (138,839 | )(c) | | $ | 22,126,770 | |
Marketable securities | | | 2,649,309 | | | | 1,735,264 | | | | (159 | )(a) | | | 4,384,414 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 10,527 | | | | 427,082 | | | | - | | | | 437,609 | |
Unearned revenue | | | - | | | | 266,943 | | | | - | | | | 266,943 | |
Income taxes recoverable | | | 10,157 | | | | - | | | | (10,157 | )(d) | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 228,979 | | | | 301,137 | | | | (59,868 | )(e) | | | 470,248 | |
Current portion of notes and mortgage receivable | | | - | | | | 416,875 | | | | - | | | | 416,875 | |
Future income taxes | | | - | | | | 111,084 | | | | - | | | | 111,084 | |
| | | 17,611,852 | | | | 10,811,114 | | | | (209,023 | ) | | | 28,213,943 | |
NOTES AND MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE | | | - | | | | 249,000 | | | | - | | | | 249,000 | |
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INVESTMENTS | | | 296,397 | | | | - | | | | (296,397 | )(b) | | | - | |
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RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES | | | - | | | | 10,882,599 | | | | - | | | | 10,882,599 | |
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FUTURE INCOME TAXES | | | - | | | | 147,207 | | | | 154,625 | (e) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 326,859 | (f) | | | 628,691 | |
| | $ | 17,908,249 | | | $ | 22,089,920 | | | $ | (23,936 | ) | | $ | 39,974,233 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts payable | | $ | 59,093 | | | $ | 325,741 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 384,834 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 61,500 | | | | 164,209 | | | | 440,132 | (e) | | | 665,841 | |
Income taxes payable | | | - | | | | 36,269 | | | | (10,157 | )(d) | | | 26,112 | |
Future income taxes | | | | | | | 25,165 | | | | - | | | | 25,165 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | - | | | | 298,447 | | | | - | | | | 298,447 | |
| | | 120,593 | | | | 849,831 | | | | 429,975 | | | | 1,400,399 | |
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LONG-TERM DEBT | | | - | | | | 3,218,352 | | | | - | | | | 3,218,352 | |
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INCOME TAXES PAYABLE | | | 1,100,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,100,000 | |
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FUTURE INCOME TAXES | | | - | | | | 1,151,155 | | | | - | | | | 1,151,155 | |
| | | 1,220,593 | | | | 5,219,338 | | | | 429,975 | | | | 6,869,906 | |
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RETRACTABLE PREFERENCE SHARES | | | - | | | | 5,186,883 | | | | - | | | | 5,186,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK | | | 2,604,345 | | | | 11,837,663 | | | | (13 | )(a) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (150,805 | )(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (141,826 | )(c) | | | 14,149,364 | |
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS | | | 59,411 | | | | - | | | | 2,987 | (c) | | | 62,398 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
RETAINED EARNINGS | | | 14,194,308 | | | | (129,826 | ) | | | (146 | )(a) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (145,592 | )(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (345,375 | )(e) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 326,859 | (f) | | | 13,900,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | | (170,408 | ) | | | (24,138 | ) | | | - | | | | (194,546 | ) |
| | | 16,687,656 | | | | 11,683,699 | | | | (453,911 | ) | | | 27,917,444 | |
| | $ | 17,908,249 | | | $ | 22,089,920 | | | $ | (23,936 | ) | | $ | 39,974,233 | |
GCI |
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) |
| | | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated Six Months Ended June 30, | | | Genterra Inc. Six Months Ended March 31, 2009 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rent | | $ | - | | $ | 1,539,205 | | $ | - | | $ | 1,539,205 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Administrative and general | | 272,485 | | | 269,584 | | | - | | | 542,069 |
| Amortization | | - | | | 253,024 | | | - | | | 253,024 |
| Gain on foreign exchange | | 989 | | | (468,248) | | | - | | | (467,259) |
| Rental real estate operating expenses | | - | | | 887,580 | | | - | | | 887,580 |
| | | 273,474 | | | 941,940 | | | - | | | 1,215,414 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | (273,474) | | | 597,265 | | | - | | | 323,791 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest on long-term debt | | - | | | 85,943 | | | - | | | 85,943 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS | | (273,474) | | | 511.322 | | | - | | | 237,848 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equity earnings of significantly | | | | | | | | | | | |
| influenced company | | 3,721 | | | - | | | (3,721) | (g) | | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investment income (loss) | | 301,781 | | | (99,129) | | | - | | | 202,652 |
| Impairment loss on note receivable | | (38,000) | | | | | | | | | (38,000) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | (5,972) | | | 412,193 | | | (3,721) | | | 402,500 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income taxes - current | | 257,719 | | | 110,606 | | | - | | | 368,325 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD | | | | | | | | | | | 34,175 |
GCI | |
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD | |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) | |
| Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | | Genterra Inc. Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent | $ | - | | | $ | 1,589,028 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,589,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | 296,300 | | | | 423,834 | | | | - | | | | 720,134 | |
Amortization | | - | | | | 269,958 | | | | - | | | | 269,958 | |
Gain on foreign exchange | | (257,973 | ) | | | (117,223 | ) | | | - | | | | (375,196 | ) |
Rental real estate operating expenses | | - | | | | 899,702 | | | | - | | | | 899,702 | |
| | 38,327 | | | | 1,476,271 | | | | - | | | | 1,514,598 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | (38,327 | ) | | | 112,757 | | | | - | | | | 74,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on long-term debt | | - | | | | 107,488 | | | | - | | | | 107,488 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS | | (38,327 | ) | | | 5,269 | | | | - | | | | (33,058 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Influenced company | | 3,792 | | | | - | | | | (3,792 | )(g) | | | - | |
| | 3,792 | | | | - | | | | (3,792 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | 323,590 | | | | 273,903 | | | | - | | | | 597,493 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | 289,055 | | | | 279,172 | | | | (3,792 | ) | | | 564,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes | | 1,597 | | | | (14,191 | ) | | | - | | | | (12,594 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD | $ | 287,458 | | | $ | 293,363 | | | $ | (3,792 | ) | | $ | 577,029 | |
GCI | |
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
FOR TWELVE MONTH PERIOD | |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) | |
| | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2008 | | | Genterra Inc. Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2008 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,164,545 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,164,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | | 595,548 | | | | 939,587 | | | | - | | | | 1,535,135 | |
Amortization | | | - | | | | 535,631 | | | | - | | | | 535,631 | |
Gain on foreign exchange | | | (1,657,741 | ) | | | (264,872 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,922,613 | ) |
Rental real estate operating expenses | | | - | | | | 1,651,681 | | | | - | | | | 1,651,681 | |
| | | (1,062,193 | ) | | | 2,862,027 | | | | - | | | | 1,799,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 1,062,193 | | | | 302,518 | | | | - | | | | 1,364,711 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | - | | | | 204,136 | | | | - | | | | 204,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS | | | 1,062,193 | | | | 98,382 | | | | - | | | | 1,160,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
influenced company | | | 4,821 | | | | - | | | | (4,821 | ) | (g) | | - | |
Write-down of investment in significantly | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
influenced company | | | (31,000 | ) | | | - | | | | 31,000 | | (g) | | - | |
| | | (26,179 | ) | | | - | | | | 26,179 | | | | - | |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income (loss) | | | (16,272 | ) | | | 404,799 | | | | - | | | | 388,527 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 1,019,742 | | | | 503,181 | | | | 26,179 | | | | 1,549,102 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes - current | | | 3,985 | | | | 79,319 | | | | - | | | | 83,304 | |
Future income taxes | | | - | | | | (180,527 | ) | | | - | | | | (180,527 | ) |
| | | 3,985 | | | | (101,208 | ) | | | - | | | | (97,223 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR | | $ | 1,015,757 | | | $ | 604,389 | | | $ | 26,179 | | | $ | 1,646,325 | |
GCI | |
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
FOR TWELVE MONTH PERIOD | |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) | |
| | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2007 | | | Genterra Inc. Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2007 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,334,158 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,334,158 | |
| | | - | | | | 3,334,158 | | | | - | | | | 3,334,158 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | | 1,083,445 | | | | 689,943 | | | | - | | | | 1,773,388 | |
Amortization | | | - | | | | 584,757 | | | | - | | | | 584,757 | |
Gain on foreign exchange | | | 342,732 | | | | 625,215 | | | | - | | | | 967,947 | |
Rental real estate operating expenses | | | - | | | | 1,573,996 | | | | - | | | | 1,573,996 | |
| | | 1,426,177 | | | | 3,473,911 | | | | - | | | | 4,900,088 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | (1,426,177 | ) | | | (139,753 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,565,930 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | - | | | | 230,698 | | | | - | | | | 230,698 | |
| | | - | | | | 230,698 | | | | - | | | | 230,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | (1,426,177 | ) | | | (370,451 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,796,628 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings (loss) of significantly influenced company | | | (697,939 | ) | | | - | | | | (12,592 | ) | (g) | | (710,531 | ) |
Gain on dilution of investment in former equity investee | | | 70,567 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 70,567 | |
Equity in earnings of former equity investee | | | 639,964 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 639,964 | |
Gain on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | 130,850 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 130,850 | |
Gain on sale of former equity investee | | | 5,271,857 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,271,857 | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced company | | | (489,556 | ) | | | - | | | | 489,556 | | (g) | | - | |
| | | 4,925,743 | | | | - | | | | 476,964 | | | | 5,402,707 | |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | | 447,378 | | | | 495,929 | | | | - | | | | 943,307 | |
Gain on sale of investment | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 3,946,944 | | | | 1,284,428 | | | | 476,964 | | | | 5,708,336 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes | | | (20,325 | ) | | | 340,475 | | | | - | | | | 320,150 | |
| | | (20,325 | ) | | | 340,475 | | | | - | | | | 320,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR | | $ | 3,967,269 | | | $ | 943,953 | | | $ | 476,964 | | | $ | 5,388,186 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GCI | |
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
FOR TWELVE MONTH PERIOD | |
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars) | |
| | Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006 | | | Genterra Inc. Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2006 | | | Adjustments | | | U.S. GAAP GCI | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,873,935 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,873,935 | |
| | | - | | | | 3,873,935 | | | | - | | | | 3,873,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | | 540,036 | | | | 662,795 | | | | - | | | | 1,202,831 | |
Amortization | | | - | | | | 631,405 | | | | - | | | | 631,405 | |
Bad debt (recovery) | | | - | | | | (228,472 | ) | | | - | | | | (228,472 | ) |
Gain on foreign exchange | | | (34,277 | ) | | | 85,396 | | | | - | | | | 51,119 | |
Rental real estate operating expenses | | | - | | | | 1,561,566 | | | | - | | | | 1,561,566 | |
| | | 505,759 | | | | 2,712,690 | | | | - | | | | 3,218,449 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | (505,759 | ) | | | 1,161,245 | | | | - | | | | 655,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | - | | | | 256,741 | | | | - | | | | 256,741 | |
| | | - | | | | 256,741 | | | | - | | | | 256,741 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | (505,759 | ) | | | 904,504 | | | | - | | | | 398,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings (loss) of significantly influenced company | | | (559,201 | ) | | | - | | | | (11,915 | ) | (g) | | (571,116 | ) |
Gain on dilution of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Equity (loss) in earnings of former equity investee | | | (4,811,819 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4,811,819 | ) |
Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in former equity investee | | | (190 | ) | | | - | | | | 190 | | (g) | | - | |
Gain on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Gain on sale of former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced company | | | (767,823 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (767,823 | ) |
| | | (6,139,033 | ) | | | - | | | | (11,725 | ) | | | (6,150,758 | ) |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | | 322,467 | | | | 438,483 | | | | - | | | | 760,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (6,322,325 | ) | | | 1,342,987 | | | | (11,725 | ) | | | (4,991,063 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes - current | | | 700,263 | | | | 393,615 | | | | - | | | | 1,093,878 | |
- future | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | 700,263 | | | | 393,615 | | | | - | | | | 1,093,878 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR | | $ | (7,022,588 | ) | | $ | 949,372 | | | $ | (11,725 | ) | | $ | (6,084,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GCI
NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
On March 9, 2009 Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated (“CMI”) and Genterra Inc. (“Genterra”) announced that their respective boards of Directors have approved a business combination by way of a proposed amalgamation of the two companies (“GCI”).
These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been prepared to give effect to the proposed amalgamation. These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the shareholders of CMI and Genterra will receive shares of common stock of GCI in exchange for their shares.
These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been compiled from and include:
(a) | Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet combining the unaudited balance sheet of CMI as at June 30, 2009 with the unaudited balance sheet of Genterra as at March31,2009, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on June 30, 2009. |
(b) | Unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations combining the audited statements of operations of CMI for the three years ended December 31, 2008 with the audited statements of operations of Genterra for the three years ended September 30, 2008, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2006. |
(c) | Unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations combining the unaudited statements of operations of CMI for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 with the unaudited statements of operations of Genterra for the six month period ended March 31, 2009, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2006. |
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been compiled using significant accounting policies as set out in the audited financial statements of CMI and Genterra for the years ended December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, respectively. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and the notes thereto of CMI and Genterra described above.
It is management’s opinion that these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the transaction described in Note 2 in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are not intended to reflect the results of operations or the financial position of the Company which would have actually resulted had the proposed amalgamation been effected on the dates indicated. Furthermore, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be obtained in the future. The impact of integration activities, the timing of the completion of the amalgamation and other changes in the net tangible and intangible assets prior to the amalgamation, which have not been incorporated into these unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements, could cause material differences in the information presented.
GCI
NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
On March 9, 2009 CMI and Genterra announced that their respective boards of Directors have approved a business combination by way of a proposed amalgamation of the two companies (“GCI”). The unaudited pro-forma consolidated balance sheet gives effect to the proposed amalgamation of CMI and Genterra as if the amalgamation had occurred on December 31, 2008 on the following basis:
- | The unaudited pro-forma consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations has been prepared using United States accounting principles. |
- | The Class A Preference shares of CMI will be redeemed prior to the amalgamation. |
- | As the amalgamating entities are considered to be entities under common control, the amalgamation will be accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control. Therefore, the net assets of CMI and Genterra are recorded in the accounts of GCI at their historical carrying value. |
3. | Pro forma assumptions and adjustments |
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements incorporate the following pro forma assumptions:
(a) 24 common shares of CMI held by Genterra are eliminated
(b) 292,117 common shares of Genterra held by CMI are eliminated
(c) | The CMI Class A Preference shares are redeemed in accordance with the amalgamation agreement |
(d) | Income taxes payable have been reclassified against income taxes recoverable |
(e) | Total amalgamation costs have been estimated at $500,000 of which $59,868 had been paid as at the date of these pro forma financial statements |
(f) | Reversal of valuation allowance on losses carried forward as they are more likely than not to be realized |
| |
(g) | Elimination of the equity pick-up of Genterra by CMI |
GCI
NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. Pro forma share capital
Authorized
Unlimited Common Shares
Unlimited Class A preference shares, issuable in series:
Series 1 – non-voting, non-participating, redeemable and retractable at $15.00
per share, 8% cumulative, convertible into either common shares at the rate of 5.56 common shares or 300 Class B Preference shares for each Class A Preference share
Unlimited Class B preference shares non-voting, non-participating, redeemable at $0.05, $0.0024 non-cumulative
The common shares are formed from the common shares of Genterra inc. and Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated. The carrying value of the common shares of GCI is equal to the carrying
value of the common shares of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated plus the carrying value of the common shares of Genterra Inc. after the elimination of inter-corporate shareholdings
Class A shares are formed from the Class A shares of Genterra Inc. The carrying value of the Class A shares in Genterra Inc. is the carrying value of the Class A shares of GCI.
Class B shares are formed from the Class B shares of Genterra Inc. The carrying value of the Class B shares in Genterra Inc. is the carrying value in GCI.
The remaining outstanding shares of the amalgamating companies will be exchanged for shares of GCI as follows:
| Outstanding | Exchange | | Shares of GCI | | Capital | | | | |
| Shares | Ratios | | Common | | Common | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Common | | | | | | | | | | |
CMI | 5,076,383 | 1 for 1 | | 5,076,383 | | $ 2,462,506 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Common | | | | | | | | | | |
Genterra | 19,047,094 | 1 for 3.6 | | 5,290,860 | | 9,731,238 | | | | |
| | | | 10,367,243 | | $ 12,193,744 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding | Exchange | | Shares of GCI | | Capital |
| Shares | Ratios | | Class A | | Class B | | Class A | | Class B |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | |
Genterra | 326,000 | 1 for 1 | | 326,000 | | | | $ 4,991,819 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | |
Genterra | 26,274 918 | 1 for 1 | | | | 26,274,918 | | | | $ 2,150,684 |
| | | | 326,000 | | 26,274,918 | | $ 4,991,819 | | $ 2,150,684 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
5. Pro forma earnings per share
Pro forma basic earnings per share has been calculated based on number of common shares of GCI issued in these pro forma consolidated financial statements.
| | Six Month period ended June 30, 2009 | | | Year ended December 31, 2008 | | | Year ended December 31, 2007 | | | Year ended December 31, 2006 | |
Pro forma weighted average number of GCI common shares outstanding | | | 10,367,243 | | | | 10,367,243 | | | | 10,372,042 | | | | 10,372,042 | |
Pro forma net earnings from operations | | $ | 34,175 | | | $ | 1,646,325 | | | $ | 5,388,186 | | | $ | (6,084,941 | ) |
Less: Cumulative preferred dividends | | | (195,064 | ) | | | (101,819 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Pro forma net earnings available to common shareholders | | $ | (160,889 | ) | | $ | 1,544,506 | | | $ | 5,388,186 | | | $ | (6,084,941 | ) |
Pro forma adjusted basic earnings per share | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) |
Pro forma adjusted diluted earnings per share | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) |
INFORMATION CONCERNING CMI
Name and Incorporation
CMI was incorporated on August 12, 1940 under the Companies Act of the Province of Ontario under the name of “Erie Flooring and Wood Products Limited”. It became a public company on December 2, 1948 changed its name to “Erie Diversified Industries Ltd.” on December 5, 1968, changed its name to “Lambda Mercantile Corporation Ltd.” on August 10, 1973, changed its name to “Consolidated Mercantile Corporation” on September 30, 1987.
By Certificate and Articles of Amalgamation filed pursuant to the Business Corporation Act (Ontario) and effective on December 30, 1994, Consolidated Mercantile Corporation amalgamated with Lam-Tar Inc. and continued as Consolidated Mercantile Corporation. On October 22, 1998, Consolidated Mercantile Corporation changed its name to “Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated”.
The head office of CMI is located at 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2H3.
Intercorporate Relationships
CMI owns 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of, 2041804 Ontario Inc., an Ontario corporation which holds investments in marketable securities.
CMI also holds a 1.51% equity interest in Genterra.
General Development of the Business
The business objective of CMI is to create and maximize shareholder value through internal growth of investments and acquisitions of companies having synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for sales of complementary products. CMI’s investment strategy, , is to assist operating units in taking advantage of their strengths by investment in and by the provision of management and merchant banking services, with the objective of creating added value to CMI and its shareholders.
Description of the Business
Over the past number of years, CMI’s investment interests in both Polyair Inter Pack Inc. (“Polyair”) - a manufacturer of protective packaging products, and Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”) - a manufacturer of furniture, incurred substantial operating losses. During this period, management of CMI spent considerable time and effort in assisting these business units in restructuring their operations and enhancing their ability to be more competitive in their respective industries. These efforts provided CMI with the opportunity to maximize shareholder value, culminating in the December 2007 sale of both units. Since the time of sale of both Polyair and Distinctive, CMI with its strengthened financial and management resources has sought out new long-term strategic acquisitions, targeting companies with synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for future growth with the objective of adding value to CMI and its shareholders. While CMI’s management have analyzed a number of potential acquisition targets during this period, to-date none have been consummated. In keeping with its history of being primarily engaged in the business of investing in and managing of majority owned operating companies, CMI’s management continues to seek out target acquisitions that they believe will offer future growth and added value to CMI and its shareholders. As part of this process, CMI’s Board of Directors have after review, decided that an amalgamation with Genterra will be in the best interests of CMI as it amongst other things, will enable CMI shareholders to be part of a larger corporation with larger more varied assets, including Genterra’s substantial income producing real estate portfolio, a larger equity and income base, greater opportunities and reduced operating costs, all of which should assist in facilitating the financing of future growth and expansion. CMI’s Board believe that with the amalgamation, GCI’s strengthened balance sheet will allow it to analyze larger potential investments, to capitalize on favorable market conditions and to, amongst other things, consider expanding GCI’s real estate income producing portfolio. In the interim period, CMI has invested a portion of its working capital in a combination of relatively short-term income producing assets as well as limited investment, as a Limited Partner, in a number of Canadian Limited Partnerships. These Limited Partnerships generally seek to achieve capital appreciation through investments, primarily in equity based securities, and attempt to maximize returns while protecting capital. The Limited Partnerships are managed by their General Partners who receive management fees in return for their services. CMI’s management meet with the various managers on a regular basis to review CMI’s investments therein and to determine any required changes thereto. In late 2008, as a result of deteriorating international banking conditions management of CMI reallocated a substantial portion of its working capital assets into Government of Canada Treasury bills as a protective measure. CMI’s management continues to review the allocation of working capital assets to determine any required changes.
Furniture Products Until December 2007 CMI’s furniture division (the "Furniture Division") consisted primarily of a 50.33% interest in Distinctive, a private Ontario corporation which manufactures and imports leather and fabric upholstered furniture for sale to major Canadian department stores, mass merchants and independent furniture stores, as well as to a number of customers in the United States. Furniture Product sales for 2007 and 2006 were approximately $19 million and $30 million respectively. Approximately $4 million of the 2007 and $12.5 million of the 2006 Furniture sales were to customers in the United States. The remaining sales were to customers in Canada. As CMI sold its investment interest in Distinctive in December 2007 there were no Furniture Product sales in 2008.
In August 2007 Distinctive filed a Proposal to restructure its unsecured liabilities. The Proposal was accepted by Distinctive’s unsecured creditors and approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In August 2007 CMI announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its investment interest in Distinctive and effective December 28, 2007, sold its shares and the debt owed by Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly, the operating results of Distinctive have been reported by CMI as Discontinued Operations.
Protective Packaging Products Until December 2007, CMI had a 22.15% interest (44.5% until March 2004) in Polyair. Polyair is an Ontario holding company which manufactures and distributes protective packaging products through its wholly-owned U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. Protective Packaging Products sales for 2007 and 2006 were approximately $132 million and $142 million respectively. Approximately $116 million of the 2007 and $123 million of the 2006 Protective Packaging Products sales were to customers in the United States. The remaining sales were to customers in Canada. As CMI sold its investment interest in Polyair in December 2007 there were no Protective Packaging Products sales in 2008.
In March 2004, CMI completed the sale of approximately 48% of its holdings in Polyair. On December 31, 2007, CMI completed a private sale of all of its remaining shareholdings in Polyair.
Property, Plants and Equipment
CMI’s head office, shared with a number of other corporations, is located at 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 2H3. CMI's cost of its head office facilities is borne, on a pro-rata basis, as part of the management fees charged by CMI to its subsidiaries and investment interests for providing management services to such entities.
Legal Proceedings
In the opinion of management, CMI is not currently involved in any litigation or proceedings which are material either individually or in the aggregate and to CMI's knowledge, no legal proceedings of a material nature involving CMI are currently contemplated by any individuals, entities or governmental authorities.
In the normal course of its operations, subsidiaries and/or equity investees of CMI have been or, from time to time, may be named in legal actions seeking monetary damages.
Exchange Controls
The Investment Canada Act (the "ICA"), which became effective on June 30, 1985, prohibits the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise in Canada by non-Canadians without prior consent of the Investment Canada Agency (with ultimate appeal to the Federal Cabinet), unless such acquisition is exempt under the provisions of the ICA. Both acquisition of natural resource properties and acquisition of producing properties may be considered to be the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise for ICA purposes. The ICA also covers acquisition of control of Canadian corporate enterprises, whether by purchase of assets or shares. As at December 31, 2008, all of the directors of the Company are, and 78.41% of its voting shares were owned by Canadians. CMI is satisfied that it complies with ICA at present and accordingly is not a non-Canadian person as defined in ICA.
The ICA will substantially reduce the regulatory requirements for acquisition of interests in Canadian businesses under prior legislation, most importantly, (i) by providing that foreign investments below specified threshold sizes (generally, direct acquisitions of Canadian business with gross assets less than $5 million, or "indirect acquisitions" of businesses with gross assets less than $50 million) have only a notification, as opposed to a substantive review, requirement, and (ii) by liberalizing the review standards for approval.
Apart from the ICA, there are no other limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote securities imposed by Canadian law or the Articles of Incorporation of CMI. There are no other decrees or regulations in Canada which restrict the export or import of Capital, including foreign exchange controls, or that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of CMI's securities except as discussed at Paragraph E, "Taxation."
Taxation
The following is a general discussion of the income tax aspects under Canadian law relating to ownership of CMI’s Common Shares and Class A Preference Shares. These income tax aspects will vary according to the circumstances of each shareholder, including his place of residence and the place in which he carries on business or has a permanent establishment, as the case may be, so that a shareholder must investigate the tax consequences of his personal situation by obtaining advice from his own tax advisor. This summary does not consider U.S. federal or state income tax provisions or Canadian Provincial income tax provisions, which may be at variance with the provisions contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal or tax advice.
Dividends paid to a non-resident of Canada, including distributions or redemptions which are treated as dividends and certain stock dividends, are subject to Canadian income tax. The Canadian non-resident withholding tax would be withheld by the Company who would remit only the net amount to the shareholder. By virtue of Article X of the Canada United States Tax Convention, which came into force on August 16, 1984 (and was amended by the Protocol signed on September 21, 2007), the rate of tax for dividends paid to a resident of the U.S. is limited to 15%. The withholding tax rate is reduced to 5% for a corporate shareholder owning at lease 10% of the voting stock of the Company, either directly or through an entity that is considered fiscally transparent under the laws of the United States and is not a resident of Canada. In the absence of any treaty provisions, the rate of tax imposed would be 25% of the applicable amounts.
Stock dividends received by non-residents from CMI would be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax as noted above, to the extent that the paid-up capital of CMI has been increased as a result of the stock dividend.
Gain from the sale of common shares and Preference Shares of CMI by a non-resident of Canada will not be subject to Canadian tax provided the shareholder has not held a "substantial interest" (25% or more of the shares of any class of Company stock) in the Company, at any time in the five preceding years. By virtue of Article XIII of the Canada-United States Tax Convention, shareholders who are resident in the United States and hold a substantial interest in CMI’s common shares or Preference Shares will not be subject to Canadian tax on gain from sale of the shares of CMI provided that the value of the shares does not derive principally from real property situated in Canada.
Selected Financial Information
The following unaudited financial information was derived directly and indirectly from CMI’s financial statements which are included herein, beginning on Page 61.
(All Figures in Canadian Dollars)
(Prepared in Accordance with Canadian G.A.A.P.)
SUMMARY OF OPERATING DATA
| | Six Months ended June 30, | | | Year Ended December 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 289,553 | | | $ | 114,002 | | | $ | (684,417 | ) | | $ | 553,933 | | | $ | 8,009 | | | $ | 616,294 | | | $ | 184,913 | |
Expenses | | | (561,474 | ) | | | (38,327 | ) | | | (1,062,193 | ) | | | 1,426,177 | | | | 505,759 | | | | 850,142 | | | | 1,751,083 | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | (236,418 | ) | | | 76,942 | | | | 347,363 | | | | 3,755,788 | | | | (2,973,671 | ) | | | (1,071,295 | ) | | | 5,427,711 | |
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (547,033 | ) | | | (6,155,465 | ) | | | (5,032,158 | ) | | | (188,238 | ) |
Net earnings (loss) for the year | | | (236,418 | ) | | $ | 76,942 | | | $ | 347,363 | | | $ | 3,208,755 | | | $ | (9,129,136 | ) | | $ | (6,103,453 | ) | | $ | 5,239,473 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | 1.08 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | 1.02 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (1.21 | ) | | $ | (0.99 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (1.21 | ) | | $ | (0.99 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | (1.80 | ) | | $ | (1.20 | ) | | $ | 1.04 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | (1.80 | ) | | $ | (1.20 | ) | | $ | 0.99 | |
SUMMARY OF BALANCE SHEET DATA
| | As at June 30, | | | As at December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
Total Assets: | | $ | 17,491,884 | | | $ | 17,647,053 | | | $ | 17,520,662 | | | $ | 18,141,508 | | | $ | 24,121,704 | | | $ | 33,240,221 | | | $ | 39,635,376 | |
Working Capital: | | | 15,987,849 | | | | 15,909,102 | | | | 16,267,489 | | | | 15,762,702 | | | | 12,283,371 | | | | 14,846,470 | | | | 17,585,857 | |
Long term debt: | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 550,000 | |
Dividends declared per equity share: | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | |
Shareholders' Equity: | | $ | 16,281,448 | | | $ | 16,247,445 | | | $ | 16,517,866 | | | $ | 16,178,008 | | | $ | 11,975,030 | | | $ | 20,830,461 | | | $ | 27,047,237 | |
The effect of the differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those accepted in the United States on working capital, total assets, long-term debt, shareholders’ equity, and cash dividend per share as described in Note 12 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2009, 2008 are summarized as follows:
| | Canadian Accounting | | | Increase | | | U.S. Accounting | |
Six months ended June 30, 2009 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
Working capital | | $ | 15,987,849 | | | $ | 1,503,410 | | | $ | 17,491,259 | |
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Total assets | | | 17,491,884 | | | | 416,365 | | | | 17,908,249 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | - | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 16,281,448 | | | | 406,208 | | | | 16,687,656 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | Canadian Accounting | | | Increase | | | U.S. Accounting | |
Six months ended June 30, 2008 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
Working capital | | $ | 15,909,102 | | | $ | 788,836 | | | $ | 16,697,938 | |
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Total assets | | | 17,647,053 | | | | (60,236 | ) | | | 17,586,817 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | - | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 16,247,445 | | | | (60,236 | ) | | | 16,187,209 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
The effect of the differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those accepted in the United States on working capital, total assets, long-term debt, shareholders’ equity, and cash dividend per share as described in Note 12 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the five years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2008 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 16,267,489 | | | $ | 1,158,409 | | $ | | 17,425,898 | |
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Total assets | | | 17,520,662 | | | | 319,093 | | | | 17,839,755 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 16,517,866 | | | | 350,708 | | | | 16,868,574 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Year ended December 31, 2007 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles (Restated*) | |
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Working capital | | $ | 15,762,702 | | | $ | 605,706 | | | $ | 16,368,408 | |
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Total assets | | | 18,141,508 | | | | (664,716 | ) | | | 17,476,792 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 16,178,008 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 15,933,714 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Year ended December 31, 2006 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles (Restated*) | |
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Working capital | | $ | 12,283,371 | | | $ | (155,224 | ) | | $ | 12,128,147 | |
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Total assets | | | 24,121,704 | | | | 105,483 | | | | 24,227,187 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 11,975,030 | | | | 855,686 | | | | 12,830,716 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Year ended December 31, 2005 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles (Restated*) | |
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Working capital | | $ | 14,846,470 | | | $ | 472,117 | | | $ | 15,318,587 | |
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Total assets | | | 33,240,221 | | | | (377,883 | ) | | | 32,862,338 | |
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Long-term debt | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 20,830,461 | | | | (377,883 | ) | | | 20,452,578 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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Year ended December 31, 2004 | | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles (Restated*) | |
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Working capital | | $ | 17,585,857 | | | $ | 856,228 | | | $ | 18,442,085 | |
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Total assets | | | 39,635,376 | | | | 383,893 | | | | 39,974,269 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 550,000 | | | | | | | | 550,000 | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 27,047,237 | | | | 337,498 | | | | 27,384,735 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Reconciled to U.S. GAAP | |
| | Six Month Period ended June 30, | | | Fiscal Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | (Restated*) 2007 | | | (Restated*) 2006 | | | (Restated*) 2005 | | | (Restated*) 2004 | |
Revenue | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | $ | (311,474 | ) | | $ | (38,327 | ) | | $ | 1,062,193 | | | $ | (1,426,177 | ) | | $ | (505,759 | ) | | $ | (705,063 | ) | | $ | (3,320,433 | ) |
Earnings (loss) from Continuing Operations | | $ | (263,690 | ) | | $ | 287,458 | | | $ | 1,015,757 | | | $ | 3,967,269 | | | $ | (7,022,588 | ) | | $ | (5,297,981 | ) | | $ | 5,386,118 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from Continuing Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | (1.38 | ) | | $ | (1.05 | ) | | $ | 1.07 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | (1.38 | ) | | $ | (1.05 | ) | | $ | 1.01 | |
Earnings (loss) from Discontinued Operations | | | 42,050 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | (1,186,997 | ) | | $ | (1,343,646 | ) | | $ | (1,003,492 | ) | | $ | 163,321 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from Discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.23 | ) | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.23 | ) | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (221,640 | ) | | $ | 287,458 | | | $ | 1,015,757 | | | $ | 2,780,272 | | | $ | (8,366,234 | ) | | $ | (6,301,473 | ) | | $ | 5,549,439 | |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | (1.64 | ) | | $ | (1.24 | ) | | $ | 1.11 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | (1.64 | ) | | $ | (1.24 | ) | | $ | 1.04 | |
* Refer to Note 12 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Nature Of Trading Markets |
Common Shares - Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CMC)
Annual Information (in Cdn$)
| High | Low |
2004 | $7.50 | $4.00 |
2005 | $5.73 | $2.45 |
2006 | $2.75 | $1.10 |
2007 | $1.52 | $1.06 |
2008 | $2.50 | $1.15 |
Quarterly Information
| High | Low |
March 31, 2007 | $1.52 | $1.06 |
June 30, 2007 | $1.38 | $1.11 |
September 30, 2007 | $1.50 | $1.18 |
December 31, 2007 | $1.50 | $1.08 |
March 31, 2008 | $1.90 | $1.15 |
June 30, 2008 | $2.25 | $1.45 |
September 30, 2008 | $2.50 | $1.62 |
December 31, 2008 | $1.88 | $1.25 |
March 31, 2009 | $2.25 | $1.25 |
June 30, 2009 | $2.75 | $2.05 |
September 30, 2009 | $2.65 | $2.00 |
Monthly Information
| High | Low |
January 31, 2009 | $1.50 | $1.25 |
February 28, 2009 | $1.50 | $1.35 |
March 31, 2009 | $2.25 | $1.42 |
April 30, 2009 | $2.75 | $2.05 |
May 31, 2009 | $2.75 | $2.50 |
June 30, 2009 | $2.60 | $2.25 |
July 31, 2009 | $2.65 | $2.00 |
August 31, 2009 | $2.25 | $2.10 |
September 30, 2009 | $2.60 | $2.25 |
On November 12, 2003, the Company redesignated the non-voting, non-participating, $0.04 cumulative, redeemable, Preference shares, Series 1, as non-voting, non-participating, redeemable non-cumulative, Class A Preference shares, cancelled all arrears of cumulative dividends outstanding on the Preference shares, Series 1, and consolidated the Preference shares, Series 1, on the basis of one new Class A Preference share for two old Preference shares, Series 1. The prices of the Preference shares have been adjusted to reflect the effect of a 1 for 2 reverse split which became effective November 12, 2003. As part of this redesignation, the Class A Preference shares were convertible, until March 31, 2004, into common shares on the basis of one Common share for each 5.7 Class A Preference shares. A total of 1,222,949 Class A Preference shares were converted into 214,577 common shares as at March 31, 2004. Pursuant to the terms and conditions attaching to the CMI Class A Shares, the CMI Class A Shares may be redeemed by CMI at any time upon not less than thirty days’ notice in writing, at a price of $0.44 per share plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date fixed for redemption. CMI has given such notice of redemption on @, 2009, and the date specified for redemption is @, 2009, after which date the holders of the CMI Class A Shares shall not be entitled to exercise any of the rights of shareholders in respect thereof.
Preference Shares – Not Exchange Traded
Common Shares – US - Pink Sheets (symbol: CSLMF.PK)
On March 24, 2008, CMI announced that it had been advised by NASDAQ, pursuant to Marketplace Rule 4300 that, in view of CMI’s recent business dispositions, it no longer had an operating business and, consequently, NASDAQ suspended trading of CMI’s common stock at the opening of business on March 27, 2008. The common shares, beginning on March 27, 2008, is being quoted on pink sheets.
On April 8, 2008 the common shares were delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market.
Annual Information (in US$)
| High | Low |
2004 | $5.79 | $3.06 |
2005 | $4.45 | $2.00 |
2006 | $2.41 | $0.97 |
2007 | $1.50 | $0.98 |
2008 | $2.36 | $1.02 |
Quarterly Information (in US$)
| High | Low |
March 31, 2007 | $1.35 | $0.98 |
June 30, 2007 | $1.28 | $1.01 |
September 30, 2007 | $1.50 | $1.21 |
December 31, 2007 | $1.40 | $1.05 |
March 31, 2008 | $1.95 | $1.25 |
June 30, 2008 | $1.95 | $1.42 |
September 30, 2008 | $2.36 | $1.66 |
December 31, 2008 | $1.78 | $1.02 |
March 31, 2009 | $1.76 | $1.06 |
June 30, 2009 | $2.30 | $1.71 |
September 30, 2009 | $2.35 | $1.90 |
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Monthly Information (in US$)
| High | Low |
January 31, 2009 | $1.20 | $1.06 |
February 28, 2009 | $1.18 | $1.09 |
March 31, 2009 | $1.76 | $1.08 |
April 30, 2009 | $2.05 | $1.71 |
May 31, 2009 | $2.30 | $2.25 |
June 30, 2009 | $2.24 | $1.94 |
July 31, 2009 | $2.12 | $1.90 |
August 31, 2009 | $2.10 | $1.93 |
September 30, 2009 | $2.35 | $2.00 |
As at June 5, 2009, CMI's shareholder register indicates that there were 436 holders of record of common shares and 37 holders of record of Class A Preference Shares. Of these, 267 record holders of common shares holding an aggregate of 1,093,154 shares, representing approximately 21.53% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares, 31 record holders of Class A Preference Shares holding an aggregate of 175,273 shares, representing 55.55% of Company's issued and outstanding Class A Preference Shares, were resident in the United States..
Except where noted, the above quotations represent prices between dealers, do not include retail markups, markdowns or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
The Company is a management holding company which effects its strategy through investment in, management of and merchant banking to its core strategic industries with the objective of creating added value to the Company and its shareholders. Up until December 2007 the Company retained a 50.3% equity interest in Distinctive Design Manufacturing Inc. (‘Distinctive”); and a 22.8% equity interest in Polyair Inter Pack Inc. (“Polyair”).
Distinctive, a manufacturer of upholstered furniture is a private Ontario corporation located in Toronto, Ontario. Distinctive focuses on the manufacture and import of leather and fabric upholstered furniture for sale to major Canadian department stores, mass merchants and independent furniture stores, as well as to a number of customers in the United States. Products are sold under its own brand names – Distinctive and Kroehler. The Furniture Division’s design department continually updates and modifies product lines to meet changing trends, expand product placement and enhance brand awareness. The Furniture Division produces and distributes its products from Canada.
Distinctive’s 2006 results were negatively impacted by the strengthening Canadian Dollar, higher costs, a difficult retail environment and by increased competition, primarily from offshore manufactures. Together with the assistance of CMI’s Management, Distinctive embarked on a profit improvement program designed to reduce material and labour costs and to increase sales. This included a substantial increase in its component import programs as well as the initiation of the import of certain finished products, the expansion of its product line to include motion furniture, the closure of its North Carolina plant and the consolidation of its three Toronto facilities. Distinctive continued to work on new sales programs and channels of distribution with both existing and prospective new customers and to develop its niche as a manufacturer of quality fabric and leather furniture in the industry. Distinctive’s largest competitors are offshore furniture manufacturers and local distributors of offshore manufactured goods.
Polyair was until 2009 a publicly traded holding company which owns 100% of Cantar/Polyair Corporation ("CPC"), a Delaware corporation which manufactures protective packaging and specialty pool products. In 2005, competitive factors, raw material cost increases and the continued strength of the Canadian dollar resulted in declining profit margins at Polyair’s Pool Products business segment. As a result, Polyair announced its formal plan to explore the disposal of this segment and reaffirmed Polyair’s business strategy in the protective packaging industry. Polyair initiated a process to dispose of the assets and business of its Pool Products business segment. The sale of this segment was concluded during 2006. Polyair’s packaging business operated as a stand-alone business through separate subsidiaries. Polyair’s Corporate office, which is located in Toronto, Ontario, oversees the operating activities of its subsidiaries. Polyair operated eight manufacturing and distribution facilities, seven of which were in the United States where it generates the majority of its sales.
Polyair’s products include Polyethylene bubble protective packaging, Polyethylene foam for surface protection and cushioning, plastic and paper mailers, packaging systems, insulation materials and foam-in-place packaging. Polyair also produces solar covers and pool wall foam and marketed its products through retailers and distributors located across North America. Polyair sells its products under its own brand names and it produces a variety of private label products for certain customers. Approximately 85% of Polyair’s sales were derived from customers in the United States. The most significant raw material used by Polyair in the production of its products is RESIN which is sourced from a number of suppliers. In addition to raw material costs, freight is major expense for Polyair due to the bulky nature of many of its products. Polyair competes with numerous manufacturers of similar products as well as alternative packaging products such as paper, cardboard and styrene chips.
During the past number of years, both Distinctive and Polyair incurred substantial operating losses. In 2007 CMI’s Management spent considerable time and effort in assisting these business units in restructuring their operations and enhancing their ability to be more competitive in their respective industries. These efforts provided the Company with the opportunity to maximize shareholder value, culminating in the December 2007 sale of both units.
Since the time of sale of both Polyair and Distinctive, CMI with its strengthened financial and management resources has sought out new long-term strategic acquisitions, targeting companies with synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for future growth with the objective of adding value to CMI and its shareholders. While CMI’s Management have analyzed a number of potential acquisition targets, to-date none have been consummated. CMI’s Management continue to seek out target acquisitions that they believe will offer future growth and added value to CMI and its shareholders. As part of this process, CMI’s Board of Directors have after review, decided that an amalgamation with Genterra will be in the best interests of CMI as it amongst other things, will enable CMI Shareholders to be part of a larger corporation with larger more varied assets, including Genterra’s substantial income producing real estate portfolio, a larger equity and income base, greater opportunities and reduced operating costs, all of which should assist in facilitating the financing of future growth and expansion. CMI’s Board believe that with the Amalgamation, GCI’s strengthened balance sheet will allow it to analyze larger potential investments, to capitalize on favorable market conditions and to, amongst other things, expand GCI’s real estate income producing portfolio. The tightening in the credit markets arising from the current economic conditions has created an environment where buyers, who were previously active acquirers, may no longer be able to participate and where sellers may view the disposition of real estate as a means of raising capital. This environment should create more opportunities to acquire real estate on an opportunistic basis. In the interim period, CMI has invested a portion of its working capital in a combination of relatively short-term income producing assets as well as limited investment, as a Limited Partner, in a number of Canadian Limited Partnerships. These Limited Partnerships carry on the business of investing in securities. They generally seek to achieve capital appreciation through investments, primarily in equity based securities, and attempt to maximize returns while protecting capital. The Limited Partnerships are managed by their General Partners who receive management fees in return for their services. CMI’s Management meet with the various Managers on a regular basis to review CMI’s investments therein and to determine any required changes thereto.
General
The following discussion sets forth items derived from the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. A summary of the differences between Canadian and US accounting principles for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are detailed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
(In thousands of dollars) | | Years Ended December 31 | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Investment revenue (loss) | | $ | (684 | ) | | $ | 554 | | | $ | 8 | |
Expenses | | | 1,062 | | | | (1,426 | ) | | | (506 | ) |
Earnings (loss) on equity items | | | (27 | ) | | | 4,608 | | | | (1,775 | ) |
Earnings before income taxes | | | 351 | | | | 3,736 | | | | (2,273 | ) |
Income taxes | | | (4 | ) | | | 20 | | | | (700 | ) |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | 347 | | | | 3,756 | | | | (2,973 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | (1,187 | ) | | | (1,344 | ) |
Share of earnings (loss) from discontinued operations of equity investee | | | - | | | | 640 | | | | (4,812 | ) |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 347 | | | $ | 3,209 | | | $ | 9,129 | |
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Review of Year-End Results December 31, 2008 and 2007
Revenue. In August 2007 the Company announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its 50.33% investment interest in Distinctive and effective December 28, 2007 sold all of its shares to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly the 2007 operating results of Distinctive have been classified as discontinued operations. Revenue Loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $684,417 compared to Revenue Income of $553,933 for the comparable 2007 period. Revenue Loss for 2008 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $361,211 and share of loss from investments in Limited Partnerships of $1,045,628. Revenue for 2007 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $194,304 and share of income from investments in Limited Partnerships of $359,629. The increase in interest income in 2008 is due to the substantial increase in the period in cash and cash equivalents resulting from the proceeds received by the Company from the December 2007 sale of Distinctive and Polyair. The 2008 Loss from investments was due to the poor performance of the global equity markets arising from the current economic conditions, particularly in the second half of the year, and the impact thereon on the Company’s investments in Limited Partnerships.
Administrative and General Expenses. Administrative and general expenses include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, and public company shareholder costs. Administrative and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $536,873 compared to $1,083,445 in the comparable 2007 period. The decrease in administrative and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 from the comparable period was as a result of the 2007 management compensation incurred upon the completion of the Company’s disposition of its investment interest in Polyair.
Gain (loss) on Foreign Exchange. The Company holds certain amounts of its cash in United States dollars. The Company experienced a foreign exchange gain of $1,657,741 during the year ended December 31, 2008. The gains were as a result of the strengthening of the United States Dollar. This compares to a foreign exchange loss of $342,732 for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Other expenses. Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes a reserve is appropriate. As a result, the deferred gain on the sale of this investment has been adjusted and the reduction has been set off against the impairment loss on note receivable resulting in the net loss of $58,675.
Equity Earnings (loss). Equity earnings for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $4,572 compared to an equity loss of $723,175 for the comparable 2007 period. On December 31, 2007, the Company completed a private sale of all of its remaining shareholdings in Polyair. The equity loss for the year ended December 31, 2007 includes the Company’s share of equity loss of Polyair The Company recorded adjustments to the carrying value of an investment in a significantly influenced company of $31,000 and $140,000 in 2008 and 2007 respectively.
Gain on Sale of Investments (2007). In December 2007 the Company sold its shares in Distinctive. The shares were paid for by the delivery to the Company of a $1 million promissory note payable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments. The promissory note was discounted to its present value resulting in a gain of approximately $550,000. Under Emerging Issue Committee Abstract #79, the gain on sale is only recognized in the Statement of Operations to the extent that it is realized. Accordingly, $420,953 of the gain was deferred and reflected in the liability section of the Balance Sheet. In December 2007 the Company also sold its remaining shareholdings in Polyair for $6.0 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $5.3 million.
Income Tax Provision. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was 1.1% and (0.5%) respectively. The difference between the Company’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the permanent differences associated with the tax treatment of capital gain transactions and the valuation allowance provided against certain future tax benefits.
Discontinued Operations. In August 2007 the Company announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its 50.33% investment interest in Distinctive. Effective December 28, 2007 the Company sold its shares and the debt owed by Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly, the operating results of Distinctive for the year ended December 31, 2007, a loss of $1,186,997, has been classified by the Company as discontinued operations. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 also include the Company’s share of Polyair’s discontinued operations. On December 31, 2007, the Company completed a private sale of all of its remaining shareholdings in Polyair.
Net Earnings (loss). Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $347,363 as compared to net earnings of $3,208,755 for the comparable 2007 period. The results for the year ended December 31, 2008 were impacted by the poor performance of the equity markets and the gain on foreign exchange. The 2007 earnings resulted from the gain on the sale of the Company’s investments in Distinctive and Polyair offset by the discontinued operation loss from Distinctive of $1,186,997.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of the Company’s operations in its last quarter and is not anticipated to materially impact on the Company’s operations during its current fiscal year.
Review of Year-End Results December 31, 2007 and 2006
Revenue. In August 2007 the Company announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its 50.33% investment interest in Distinctive and effective December 28, 2007 sold all of its shares to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly the 2007 and 2006 operating results of Distinctive have been classified as discontinued operations. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased to $553,933 compared to $8,009 for the comparable 2006 period. Revenue for 2007 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $194,304 and share of income from investments in Limited Partnerships of $359,629. Revenue for 2006 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $225,617 and share of loss from investments in Limited Partnerships of $217,608. The increase in revenue from investments in 2007 was due to the improved results achieved from the Company’s Limited Partnership investments during the period.
Administrative and General Expenses. Administrative and general expenses include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, and public company shareholder costs. Administrative and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased to $1,083,445 from $540,036 in the comparable 2006 period. The increase in administrative and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as a result of the management compensation incurred upon the completion of the Company’s disposition of its investment interest in Polyair.
Loss on Foreign Exchange. The Company holds certain amounts of its cash in United States dollars. The substantial strengthening of the Canadian Dollar during 2007 resulted in the Company incurring a foreign exchange loss of $342,732 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This compares to a foreign exchange gain of $34,277 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Equity Loss. Equity loss for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $723,175 as compared to an equity loss of $783,926 for the comparable 2006 period. Polyair’s performance for the year ended October 31, 2007 improved as a result of an improvement in gross margin. The improvement in gross margin was offset by the provision for fixed asset impairments and one-time professional fees related to the potential sale of the business. The Company recorded an adjustment of $140,000 to the carrying value of its investment in a significantly influenced company in 2007.
Gain on Sale of Investments. In December 2007 the Company sold its shares and the debt owed by Distinctive. The purchase price for the debt was paid for in cash. The shares were paid for by the delivery to the Company of a $1 million promissory note payable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. The promissory note has been discounted to its present value. The promissory note is secured by a pledge of all of the shares of Distinctive owned by the Purchaser. The disposition resulted in a gain of approximately $550,000. Under Emerging Issue Committee Abstract #79, the gain on sale is only recognized in the Statement of Operations to the extent that it is realized. Accordingly, $420,953 of the gain has been deferred and is reflected in the liability section of the Balance Sheet. In December 2007 the Company sold its remaining shareholdings in Polyair for $6.0 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $5.3 million.
Income Tax Provision. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was (0.5%) and 30.8% respectively. The difference between the Company’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is primarily attributable to certain non-deductible expenses, the permanent differences associated with the tax treatment of capital gain transactions, the re-valuation of future tax benefits previously not recognized and the reserve provided against certain future tax benefits. In 2006, a reserve was provided against the realization of the Company’s capital and non-capital losses carried forward.
Discontinued Operations. In August 2007 the Company announced its intention to initiate a process to sell its 50.33% investment interest in Distinctive. Effective December 28, 2007 the Company sold its shares and the debt owed by Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly, the operating results of Distinctive, a loss of $1,186,997, have been classified by the Company as discontinued operations. Distinctive’s performance for the year ended December 31, 2007 continued to be impacted by a difficult retail environment due, in part, to the rise of the Canadian dollar and by competitive market conditions, primarily from offshore manufacturers. In 2005 Polyair initiated a process to dispose of the assets and business of its Pool Products business segment. The sale of this segment was concluded during 2006. In 2006 Polyair’s management determined that its interests in Cross-Linked Foam and Expanded Polystyrene were not core to its Packaging business and disposed of these two operations. Polyair now operates with its packaging business as its principal business and accordingly, the operating results of its Pool, Cross-Linked Foam and Expanded Polystyrene businesses have been classified by Polyair as discontinued operations. Under an approved Plan of Arrangement during the first quarter of 2007, Polyair’s Pool Division Canadian Subsidiary’s liabilities were settled at a substantial discount and the resultant compromise was reported under Results from Discontinued Operations. Similar to the Canadian Subsidiary, Polyair’s Pool Division US Subsidiary’s liabilities were settled at considerably less than face value. In addition, Polyair realized a gain on the sale of its Cross-Linked Foam business which is included in the Company’s $639,964 share of earnings from discontinued operations of Polyair. Costs associated with the sale and wind down of these businesses by Polyair were also included in Discontinued Operations. There were no significant activities by Polyair’s discontinued operations in the remainder of its 2007 fiscal year.
Net Earnings (loss). Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $3,208,755 as compared to a net loss of $9,129,136 for the comparable 2006 period. The increase in the year-to-date earnings was a result of the gain on the sale of the Company’s investments in Distinctive and Polyair. This gain was offset by the discontinued operation loss of $1,186,997 from Distinctive. The 2006 losses were due to the losses generated at both Distinctive and Polyair, the inclusion of the write-down of the Company’s investment in Polyair and the revaluation of the future income tax benefits on capital and non-capital losses carry forward.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of the Company’s operations in its last quarter and is not anticipated to materially impact on the Company’s operations during its current fiscal year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 2008 and 2007
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, short-term investments and cash flow from operations.
The Company's working capital amounted to $16.3 million at December 31, 2008 compared to $15.8 million at December 31, 2007. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities increased to 17.9:1 at December 31, 2008 from 11.2:1 at December 31, 2007.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 the Company’s cash position increased by approximately $3.2 million to $14.2 million from $11.0 million at December 31, 2007. The net increase was due to the following:
Ø | Operating Activities increased cash by $62,315. This was a result of $664,130 in cash generated from operations, including an unrealized gain of $8,136 on foreign exchange, offset by $601,815 of cash used for changes in non-cash components of work capital; |
Ø | Financing Activities utilized $7,505 of cash for the purchase of common shares for cancellation; |
Ø | Investing Activities increased cash by $3,162,177. This was due to the repayment of notes receivable of $752,459, proceeds of $59,891 received on the redemption of shares in a significantly influenced company and a decrease in short-term investments of $2,349,827. |
The Company’s ongoing expected costs include administrative expenses, fees for management and administrative services provided to the Company, legal and audit fees and public company shareholder costs. The Company expects to generate the revenue required in order to service these expenditures from interest and investment income.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 2007 AND 2006
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, short-term investments and cash flow from operations.
The Company's working capital amounted to $15.8 million at December 31, 2007 compared to $12.3 million at December 31, 2006. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities increased to 11.2:1 at December 31, 2007 from 2.21:1 at December 31, 2006. The increase in working capital and the ratio of current assets to current liabilities resulted from the Company’s sale of its investment interests in Distinctive and Polyair and the proceeds received therefrom.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 the Company’s cash position increased by approximately $7.4 million to $11.0 million from $3.6 million at December 31, 2006. The net increase was due to the following:
Ø | Operating Activities decreased cash by $464,096. This was a result of $1,051,146 in cash utilized in operations, including an unrealized loss of $356,272 on foreign exchange, offset by $579,038 of cash provided by changes in non-cash components of work capital and $8,012 of funds provided by discontinued operations. |
Ø | Investing Activities increased cash by approximately $7.8 million due to proceeds of $420,954 received from the sale of Distinctive and $6,003,795 received from the sale of Polyair, as well as a decrease in short-term investment of approximately of $1.6 million. These increases were offset by a net increase in notes receivable of approximately of $0.2 million. |
The Company’s ongoing expected costs include administrative expenses, fees for management and administrative services provided to the Company, legal and audit fees and public company shareholder costs. The Company expects to generate the revenue required in order to service these expenditures from interest and investment income.
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market rates. The Company has reduced the exposure to interest rate risk over the cash flows through the use of fixed rate instruments on certain of its financial liabilities. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments to alter the exposure to interest rate risk.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
FAS 124-2 and FSP FAS 115-2 In April 2009, FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. This FSP amends FAS 115 and FAS No. 124, Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations and EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on
Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets, to make the other-than-temporary impairments guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. This FSP will replace the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired debt security until recovery with a requirement that management assert it does not have the intent to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. This FSP requires increased disclosure about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold, as well as increased disclosures regarding expected cash flows, credit losses and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. FSP 115-2 and FSP 124-2 are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on our consolidated financial statements.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 In April 2009, FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amend FAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1, are effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009 (our Fiscal 2010). We do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements of this FSP as our current disclosures meet these requirements.
FAS No. 157-4 In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS No. 157-4”), which expand quarterly disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 157 about how an entity determines fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and transactions related to such assets and liabilities are not orderly. This pronouncement is effective beginning with the June 30, 2009 interim financial statements. We are currently assessing the impact of FSP FAS No. 157-4 on our consolidated financial position, cash flows and results of operations.
EITF 03-6-1 In June 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. The FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for years commencing after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the affect of its adoption may have on its consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No 162 In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles to be used in the preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statement will be effective 60 days after the SEC approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 161 In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which expands the quarterly disclosures requirements in SFAS No. 133 for derivative instruments and hedging activities, effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-2 In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-2 Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which defers the effective date of FASB 157 for certain nonfinancial liabilities, except those recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The deferred provisions of FASB 157 affect assets measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, nonfinancial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment and asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. The Company adopted these deferred provisions on October 1, 2008 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-3 The FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. The FSP clarifies the application of FASB No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. The Company adopted these provisions on October 1, 2008 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 141(R) In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) Business Combinations. The statement provides revised guidance for recognition and measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. It also requires transaction costs for a business combination to be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) will impact our accounting for and business combinations we complete after 2008.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
DECEMBER 31, 2008
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
DECEMBER 31, 2008
CONTENTS
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Balance Sheets |
Statements of Shareholders’ Equity |
Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income |
Schedule to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Statements of Cash Flows |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION |
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of
Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated as of December 31, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity, operations and other comprehensive income and cash flows the year ended December 31, 2008. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, we have also audited the financial statement schedule II. These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedule. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated at December 31, 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
On March 23, 2009, we reported separately to the shareholders of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles without a note disclosing the summary of differences between Canadian and United States of America generally accepted accounting principles.
The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the statements of shareholders’ equity, operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2006 were audited by another firm of Chartered Accountants, who expressed an unqualified opinion in their report dated February 29, 2008 except as to the prior period adjustment described in Note 12 which is as of June 29, 2009.
(Signed) BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
March 23, 2009, except for Note 12 which is as at August 14, 2009
Comments by Auditors for U.S. Readers on Canada - U.S. Reporting Conflict
In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when changes in accounting policies, such as those described in Note 1, have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Our report to the shareholders dated March 23, 2009, except for Note 12 which is as at August 14, 2009 is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not require a reference to such events and conditions in the auditors’ report when these are adequately disclosed in the consolidated financial statements.
(Signed) BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
March 23, 2009, except for Note 12 which is as at August 14, 2009
BDO Dunwoody LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in Ontario
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED as at December 31, 2007 and the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Canada and standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2007 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2007 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
The audit referred to in the above report also included the related financial statement schedule listed in response to Item 19(a) of the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2007. In our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly the information set forth therein.
On February 29, 2008, we reported separately to the shareholders of Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated on the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles without a note disclosing the summary of differences between Canadian and United States of America generally accepted accounting principles.
The consolidated statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, prepared in accordance with the United States generally accepted accounting principles as disclosed in Note 12, have been restated to reflect the changes described in Note 12 to the December 31, 2008 consolidated financial statements.
As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the 2007 and 2006 consolidated financial statements have been restated to correct a misstatement.
KRAFT BERGER LLP
Chartered Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
February 29, 2008, except as to the prior period adjustment described in Note 12 which is as of June 29, 2009
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS AT DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
ASSETS | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Current | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,178,399 | | | $ | 10,961,412 | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,880,094 | | | | 5,461,581 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 20,797 | | | | 26,351 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 49,010 | | | | 23,446 | |
Notes receivable (Note 3) | | | 99,935 | | | | 832,459 | |
| | | 17,228,235 | | | | 17,305,249 | |
Investments (Note 4) | | | 292,427 | | | | 378,746 | |
Notes receivable (Note 3) | | | - | | | | 457,513 | |
| | $ | 17,520,662 | | | $ | 18,141,508 | |
LIABILITIES
Current | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 121,181 | | | $ | 693,078 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 839,565 | | | | 849,469 | |
| | | 960,746 | | | | 1,542,547 | |
Deferred gain (Note 5) | | | 42,050 | | | | 420,953 | |
| | | 1,002,796 | | | | 1,963,500 | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock (Note 6) | | | | | | |
Issued and outstanding | | | | | | |
315,544Class A Preference shares | | | 141,826 | | | | 141,826 | |
5,076,407 Common shares (2007 – 5,081,207) | | | 2,688,939 | | | | 2,691,481 | |
| | | 2,830,765 | | | | 2,833,307 | |
Contributed surplus | | | 59,411 | | | | 59,411 | |
Retained earnings | | | 13,627,690 | | | | 13,285,290 | |
| | | 16,517,866 | | | | 16,178,008 | |
| | $ | 17,520,662 | | | $ | 18,141,508 | |
| See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: | |
Director | Director |
Fred A. Litwin Stan Abramowitz
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Total Shareholders’ Equity $ | | | Common Shares (Note 6) | | | Class A Preference Shares (Note 6) | | | Contributed Surplus $ | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss $ | | | Retained Earnings $ | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value $ | | | Number of Shares | | | Value $ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2005 | | | 20,830,461 | | | | 5,094,507 | | | | 2,698,527 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | | | | 59,411 | | | | (1,048,467 | ) | | | 18,979,164 | |
Repurchase for cancellation | | | (17,674 | ) | | | (13,300 | ) | | | (7,046 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10,628 | ) |
Other comprehensive income | | | 291,379 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 291,379 | | | | | |
Net loss | | | (9,129,136 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,129,136 | ) |
December 31, 2006, as previously stated | | | 11,975,030 | | | | 5,081,207 | | | | 2,691,481 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | | | | 59,411 | | | | (757,088 | ) | | | 9,839,400 | |
Unrealized gain on short-term investments, net of taxes (Note 1) | | | 237,135 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 237,135 | |
December 31, 2006, as restated | | | 12,212,165 | | | | 5,081,207 | | | | 2,691,481 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | | | | 59,411 | | | | (757,088 | ) | | | 10,076,535 | |
Other comprehensive income (Note 1) | | | 757,088 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 757,088 | | | | | |
Net earnings | | | 3,208,755 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,208,755 | |
December 31, 2007 | | | 16,178,008 | | | | 5,081,207 | | | | 2,691,481 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | | | | 59,411 | | | | - | | | | 13,285,290 | |
Repurchase for cancellation | | | (7,505 | ) | | | (4,800 | ) | | | (2,542 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,963 | ) |
Net earnings | | | 347,363 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 347,363 | |
December 31, 2008 | | | 16,517,866 | | | | 5,076,407 | | | | 2,688,939 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | | | | 59,411 | | | | - | | | | 13,627,690 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 361,211 | | | $ | 194,304 | | | $ | 225,617 | |
Investment income (loss) | | | (1,045,628 | ) | | | 359,629 | | | | (217,608 | ) |
| | | (684,417 | ) | | | 553,933 | | | | 8,009 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES (Schedule) | | | (1,062,193 | ) | | | 1,426,177 | | | | 505,759 | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 377,776 | | | | (872,244 | ) | | | (497,750 | ) |
Equity earnings (loss) of significantly influenced companies | | | 4,572 | | | | (723,175 | ) | | | (783,926 | ) |
Gain on dilution of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | 67,881 | | | | - | |
Gain on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | - | | | | 130,850 | | | | - | |
Gain on sale of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | 5,272,151 | | | | - | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced company | | | (31,000 | ) | | | (140,000 | ) | | | - | |
Write-down of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | (991,732 | ) |
| | | (24,428 | ) | | | 4,607,707 | | | | (1,775,658 | ) |
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 351,348 | | | | 3,735,463 | | | | (2,273,408 | ) |
Income taxes (recovery) (Note 8) | | | 3,985 | | | | (20,325 | ) | | | 700,263 | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | 347,363 | | | | 3,755,788 | | | | (2,973,671 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 11) | | | - | | | | (1,186,997 | ) | | | (1,343,646 | ) |
Share of earnings (loss) from discontinued operations of former equity investee | | | - | | | | 639,964 | | | | (4,811,819 | ) |
| | | - | | | | (547,033 | ) | | | (6,155,465 | ) |
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR | | | 347,363 | | | | 3,208,755 | | | | (9,129,136 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share of unrealized exchange gain (loss) of former equity investee | | | - | | | | (321,100 | ) | | | 54,766 | |
Reclassification of unrealized exchange gain of former equity investee to earnings | | | - | | | | 1,078,188 | | | | 236,613 | |
Other comprehensive income | | | - | | | | 757,088 | | | | 291,379 | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR | | $ | 347,363 | | | $ | 3,965,843 | | | $ | (8,837,757 | ) |
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Note 7)
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) |
Loss per share from discontinued operations Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (1.21 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | (1.80 | ) |
| See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | $ | 536,873 | | | $ | 1,083,445 | | | $ | 540,036 | |
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | (1,657,741 | ) | | | 342,732 | | | | (34,277 | ) |
Impairment loss on note receivable, net (Notes 3 & 5) | | | 58,675 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | $ | (1,062,193 | ) | | $ | 1,426,177 | | | $ | 505,759 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 347,363 | | | $ | 3,755,788 | | | $ | (2,973,671 | ) |
Items not affecting cash (Note 8(a)) | | | 308,631 | | | | (4,450,662 | ) | | | 2,551,569 | |
Change in non-cash components of working capital (Note 8(b)) | | | (601,815 | ) | | | 579,038 | | | | 19,722 | |
| | | 54,179 | | | | (115,836 | ) | | | (402,380 | ) |
Funds provided by discontinued operations | | | - | | | | 8,012 | | | | - | |
| | | 54,179 | | | | (107,824 | ) | | | (402,380 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common shares for cancellation | | | (7,505 | ) | | | - | | | | (17,674 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in note receivable to former consolidated subsidiary | | | - | | | | 1,082,459 | | | | (250,000 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in notes receivable | | | 752,459 | | | | (1,289,972 | ) | | | - | |
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments | | | 2,349,827 | | | | 1,634,870 | | | | (2,802,839 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of investment in former consolidated subsidiary, net | | | - | | | | 420,954 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from disposal of investment in former equity investee, net | | | - | | | | 6,003,795 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from redemption of shares in significantly influenced company | | | 59,891 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | 3,162,177 | | | | 7,852,106 | | | | (3,052,839 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
UNREALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH BALANCES | | | 8,136 | | | | (356,272 | ) | | | 11,306 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 3,216,987 | | | | 7,388,010 | | | | (3,461,587 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 10,961,412 | | | | 3,573,402 | | | | 7,034,989 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (Note 8(c)) | | $ | 14,178,399 | | | $ | 10,961,412 | | | $ | 3,573,402 | |
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Income taxes paid | | | $ | 75,983 | | | $ | 24,241 | | | $ | 41,516 | |
| NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS (Note 3) |
Non-cash consideration received on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | $ | - | | | $ | 457,513 | | | $ | - | |
| See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated (“the Company”) is a management holding company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company recently announced that the directors have approved a business combination by way of a proposed amalgamation with Genterra Inc., a company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange. The transaction is subject to the approval of shareholders of both companies and the approval of regulatory authorities. In the interim, the Company’s working capital is held in a combination of cash and liquid marketable securities with risk-adjusted returns.
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and 2041804 Ontario Inc., a wholly- owned subsidiary. Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
1. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Fiscal 2008
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) has issued Handbook Sections 3862 “Financial Instruments – Disclosures” and 3863 “Financial Instruments – Presentation”. These new standards replace Handbook Section 3861 “Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation” and enhance the disclosure of the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments and how the entity manages these risks. These new standards have been adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2008.
The CICA has issued Handbook Section 1535 “Capital Disclosures”. This section establishes standards for disclosures of both qualitative and quantitative information that enable users to evaluate the company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. These new standards have been adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2008.
Fiscal 2007
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) issued the following accounting standards: Handbook Section 1530: Comprehensive Income, Handbook Section 3251: Equity, Handbook Section 3855: Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement, Handbook Section 3861: Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation, Handbook Section 3865: Hedges, and Handbook Section 1506: Accounting Changes. These new standards were adopted by the Company on January 1, 2007.
The impact of adoption of CICA Handbook Sections 1530, 3251, 3855, and 3861 in 2007 was as follows:
The Company recorded a transition adjustment effective January 1, 2007, attributable to the following: (i) an increase of $237,135, net of taxes, to the opening balance of Retained Earnings for financial instruments classified as held-for-trading that were not previously recorded at fair value; and (ii) the recognition of $757,088 (2006 - $1,048,467) to the opening balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss related to the Company’s share of unrealized exchange loss of significantly influenced company.
The adoption of Sections 1506 and 3865 had no impact on the Company’s 2007 consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
| (a) | Principles of Consolidation |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary company. Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
(b) | Cash and cash equivalents |
The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in short-term deposits, with maturity of three months or less from dates of placements.
(c) Short-term Investments
Short-term investments consist of managed funds which invest in marketable securities. These investments are classified as held-for-trading. Fair value of short-term investments is based on the net asset value of the underlying funds.
(d) Investments
Long-term investments in which the Company has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment may not be recoverable, the investment will be written down to its fair value. Any impairment in value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
(e) Translation of Foreign Currency
(i) Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currency are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange in effect at the end of the fiscal year. The resulting gains and losses are included in the
consolidated statement of operations.
(ii) The Company’s former investment in its foreign operations (former equity investee) was of a self-sustaining nature. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of foreign operations were translated to Canadian dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses were translated at average rates for the year. Related foreign currency translation adjustments were recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
(f) Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that the rate changes.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(g) Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Estimates made by management include impairment assessment of notes receivable and the basis for current and future income taxes. Actual results could differ from management's best estimates as additional information becomes available in the future.
(h) Revenue Recognition
Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Investment transactions are recorded on the transaction date and any realized gains and losses are recognized using the average cost of the investment.
(i) Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares that are outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average of common and potential common shares outstanding during the year. Potential common shares consist of the incremental number of common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and share purchase warrants using the treasury method.
(j) Stock based Compensation Plans
The Company has a stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 6 (c). The Plan is designed to secure for the Company and its shareholders the benefits of the incentive inherent in share ownership by those directors, officers and key employees responsible for the management and growth of the Company’s business. The Plan does not include any provision whereby the vesting of options granted thereunder is in any way limited or restricted. Options granted under the Plan may be exercised for such period as may be determined by the Board of Directors at the time such option is granted. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments using the fair value-based method. Under the fair value-based method, compensation costs attributable to awards to Company employees are measured at fair value at the date of the grant, amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis, and charged to earnings with a related credit to contributed surplus. Consideration paid by employees on exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital. The Company has not granted any new options since the adoption of these recommendations. As at December 31, 2008, the Company has no outstanding stock options.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(k) Financial Instruments |
The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company in determining the recognition, measurement and disclosures for financial instruments.
Cash and cash equivalents: The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in short-term deposits with maturities of three months or less from dates of placement. Cash and cash equivalents are classed as held-for-trading financial assets and are initially recognized at the fair value that is directly attributable to the acquisition or issue. They are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the same period as incurred.
Short-term investments: The Company’s short-term investments consist of portfolio investments and are classified as trading securities. Short-term investments are recorded at fair value with both realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized on the consolidated statement of operations in the same period as incurred.
Other financial assets: The Company’s other financial assets consist primarily of long-term investments and note receivable.
Note receivable is classified as loans and receivables. This is a non-derivative financial asset with fixed or determinable payments and is not quoted in an active market. This note is initially recognized at the fair value which is determined by discounting the cash flows using the current fair market value rate and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. Interest income and impairment write-downs are recognized on the consolidated statement of operations in the same period as incurred. All other gains or losses are recognized when the instrument is removed from the consolidated balance sheet.
Other financial liabilities: The Company’s other financial liabilities include accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist primarily of trade payables. They are initially recognized at the fair value that is directly attributable to their acquisition or issue and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The effect of discounting on these financial instruments is not considered to be material.
(l) Management of Financial Risks |
The Company’s financial instruments that are subject to financial risks disclosures consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, note receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Company is exposed to various risks as it relates to these financial instruments. There have not been any changes in the nature of risks or the process of managing these risks from previous periods. The risks and processes for managing the risks are set out below:
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk arises from the Company’s management of working capital. It is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting it financial obligations as they fall due.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(l) Management of Financial Risks (continued) |
Liquidity Risk (continued)
The Company’s objective is to ensure that it will always have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they become due. To achieve this aim, the Company seeks to maintain cash balances to meet expected requirements for a period of twelve months. At the balance sheet date, the Company expected to have sufficient liquid resources to meet its obligations under all reasonable expected circumstances.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments to alter its exposure to interest rate risk.
The Company invests surplus cash in treasury bills, publicly traded corporate bonds and loans receivable. In doing so, the Company exposes itself to fluctuations in interest rates that are inherent in such a market. The net annualized effect for the year of a 0.5% decrease in the interest rate at the balance sheet date on these financial instruments would have resulted in a decrease in post-tax earnings of approximately $47,000 (2007 - - $37,000). A 0.5% increase in the interest rate would, on the same basis, have increased post-tax earnings by the same amount.
Currency Risk
Currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operating and financial results. Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2008 includes US$35,892 (December 31, 2007 – US$8,773,972). Currency gains (losses) are reflected as a separate component of expenses. The effect for the year of a $0.01 strengthening of the US Dollar against the Canadian Dollar on the Company’s US Dollar denominated amounts carried at the balance sheet date (all other variables held constant) would have resulted in an increase in post-tax earnings of approximately $240 (2007 - $58,000). A $0.01 weakening in the exchange rate would, on the same basis, have decreased post-tax earnings by the same amount. At December 31, 2008, the Company had no outstanding foreign exchange commitments.
Other Price Risk
Other price risk is the risk that the market value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk). The Company moderates this risk through a careful selection and diversification of securities and other financial instruments within the limits of the Company’s objectives and strategy. Price fluctuations of the global equity markets could impact the performance of the Company’s short-term investments.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(l) Management of Financial Risks (continued) |
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.
(i) Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk.
(ii) Short-term investments held by reputable professional hedge fund managers can be withdrawn in any given month and therefore credit risk is considered minimal.
(m) Capital Management
The Company’s primary objective when managing capital is to create and maximize shareholder value through internal growth of investments and acquisitions of companies having synergistic product lines and technologies, management strength and a presence in markets with the potential for sales of complementary products. The Company’s investment strategy, which has been applied successfully in the past, is to assist operating units in taking advantage of their strengths by investment in and by the provision of management and merchant banking services, with the objective of creating added value to the Company and its shareholders.
The Company considers its total capitalization to consist of shareholders’ equity. There have been no changes in what the Company considers to be capital since the previous year. The Company does not have a formal policy in measuring any net debt to equity and net debt to total capitalization ratios as the Company does not currently have any debt obligations.
As at December 31, 2008, the Company has no externally imposed capital requirements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements affecting the Company’s financial reporting under Canadian GAAP are summarized below:
In February 2008, the CICA issued amendments to Handbook Section 1000, “Financial Statement Concepts” to clarify the criteria for recognition of an asset and the timing of expense recognition. The new requirements are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company will apply the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 commencing January 1, 2009. The implementation of the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
In February 2008, the CICA issued a new accounting standard, Handbook Section 3064, concerning goodwill and intangible assets. The new section replaces the existing guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets and research and development costs. The new section provides additional guidance on measuring the cost of goodwill and intangible assets. The new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new standard but does not believe it will have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed that the adoption of IFRS would be effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 for Canadian publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises. IFRS will replace Canada’s current GAAP for these enterprises. Comparative IFRS information for the previous fiscal year will also have to be reported. These new standards will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2011. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact of IFRS to our consolidated financial statements. This will be an ongoing process as new standards and recommendations are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and the AcSB. While the Company has begun assessing the adoption of IFRS, the financial reporting impact of the transition to IFRS cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. NOTES RECEIVABLE
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Note receivable, bearing interest at prime plus 2% per annum, due on demand, secured by a general security agreement. | | $ | - | | | $ | 216,409 | |
Note receivable, bearing interest at 10% per annum, due on demand, secured by a general security agreement. | | | - | | | | 616,050 | |
Note receivable, non-interest bearing, discounted at 17.5%, repayable in ten equal consecutive annual installments of $100,000, with the first installment due on January 15, 2009 and each anniversary thereafter. The note is secured by the shares of a former consolidated subsidiary, Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”). | | | 537,513 | | | | 457,513 | |
| | | 537,513 | | | | 1,289,972 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (437,578 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 99,935 | | | | 1,289,972 | |
Less: Current portion | | | 99,935 | | | | 832,459 | |
| | $ | - | | | $ | 457,513 | |
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual installments of $100,000, with the first installment due on January 15, 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years, Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes the above reserve is appropriate. As a result, the deferred gain on the sale of this investment has also been adjusted (Note 5).
4. INVESTMENTS
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Genterra Inc., a significantly influenced company Common shares – at equity (1.5%) This is a public company with significant interest in real estate properties located in Ontario, Canada which shares are not actively traded. As a result, the market value does not reflect the underlying value of this investment. (market value 2008 - $62,805; 2007- $135,917) | | $ | 292,427 | | | $ | 378,746 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
5. DEFERRED GAIN
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. The note is secured by shares of Distinctive. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Under Emerging Issues Committee Abstract 79, the gain on sale is only recognized in the statement of operations to the extent it is realized. Accordingly, $420,953 of the gain on the sale has been deferred at December 31, 2007.
Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes a reserve on the promissory note is appropriate. As a result, the deferred gain has been adjusted and the reduction of $378,903 has been set off against the impairment loss on note receivable and included in expenses on the consolidated statement of operations (Note 3).
6. CAPITAL STOCK
(a) Authorized
| | Unlimited Class A Preference shares, $0.04 non-cumulative, non-voting, non-participating, $0.44 redeemable by the Company |
UnlimitedPreference shares, issuable in series
UnlimitedCommon shares
| | Common Shares | | | Class A Preference Shares | | |
| | # of Shares | | | $ Value | | | # of Shares | | | $ Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2005 | | | 5,094,507 | | | | 2,698,527 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | |
Repurchase for cancellation | | | (13,300 | ) | | | (7,046 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Balance at December 31, 2006 and 2007 | | | 5,081,207 | | | | 2,691,481 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | |
Repurchase for cancellation | | | (4,800 | ) | | | (2,542 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | | | 5,076,407 | | | | 2,688,939 | | | | 315,544 | | | | 141,826 | |
During the year, the Company repurchased 4,800 (2007 – Nil; 2006 - 13,300) Common shares for cancellation pursuant to a Normal Course Issuer Bid for a total consideration of $7,505 (2007 -$Nil; 2006 - $17,674). The excess cost of the purchase price over the book value of the shares was charged to retained earnings.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
6. CAPITAL STOCK (continued)
The Company has a single Stock Option Plan. The Plan is designed to secure for the Company and its shareholders the benefits of the incentive inherent in share ownership by those directors, officers and key employees responsible for the management and growth of the Company’s business. The Plan does not include any provision whereby the vesting of options granted thereunder is in any way limited or restricted. Options granted under the Plan may be exercised for such period as may be determined by the Board of Directors at the time such option is granted. The maximum number of common shares which may be reserved for issuance to any one person under the Plan is 5% of the common shares outstanding at the time of the grant.
The number of shares reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plan is currently limited to 500,000 common shares at an option price not to be less than the market price at the date of issuance.
As at December 31, 2008, the Company has no outstanding stock options.
| | Number of Options | | | Average Exercise Price | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | - | | | | - | | | | 190,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | (190,000 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2.29 | |
End of year | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
(d) Share Purchase Warrants
Pursuant to long-term debt repayment options, the Company issued share purchase warrants entitling the holders to purchase Common shares at an exercise price of $3.00 per Common share. These share purchase warrants expired on September 7, 2006.
| | Number of Warrants | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | - | | | | - | | | | 226,665 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | (226,665 | ) | | | |
End of year | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
7. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 347,363 | | | $ | 3,755,788 | | | $ | (2,973,671 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | - | | | | (1,186,997 | ) | | | (1,343,646 | ) |
Share of earnings (loss) from discontinued operations of significantly influenced company | | | - | | | | 639,964 | | | | (4,811,819 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | (547,033 | ) | | | (6,155,465 | ) |
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share available to Common shareholders | | $ | 347,363 | | | $ | 3,208,755 | | | $ | (9,129,136 | ) |
Denominator: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number of participating shares outstanding and denominator for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | | | 5,077,717 | | | | 5,081,207 | | | | 5,089,964 | |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | (0.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss per share from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (1.21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | (1.80 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
(a) Items not affecting cash: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on short-term investments | | $ | 231,664 | | | $ | (179,984 | ) | | $ | - | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | (8,136 | ) | | | 356,272 | | | | (11,306 | ) |
Reserve on contingent gain on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | 58,675 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Write-down of short-term investments | | | - | | | | - | | | | 91,799 | |
Equity (earnings) loss of significantly influenced companies | | | (4,572 | ) | | | 723,175 | | | | 783,926 | |
Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | (67,881 | ) | | | - | |
Gain (loss) on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | - | | | | (130,850 | ) | | | - | |
Gain (loss) on sale of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | (5,272,151 | ) | | | - | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced company | | | 31,000 | | | | 140,000 | | | | - | |
Write-down of investment in former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | 991,732 | |
Future income taxes (recovery) | | | - | | | | (19,243 | ) | | | 695,418 | |
| | $ | 308,631 | | | $ | (4,450,662 | ) | | $ | 2,551,569 | |
(b) Change in non-cash components of working capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | | $ | 5,554 | | | $ | (4,706 | ) | | $ | 26,526 | |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses | | | (25,564 | ) | | | 395 | | | | 46,789 | |
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (571,901 | ) | | | 587,587 | | | | (39,297 | ) |
Decrease in income taxes payable | | | (9,904 | ) | | | (4,238 | ) | | | (14,296 | ) |
| | $ | (601,815 | ) | | $ | 579,038 | | | $ | 19,722 | |
(c) Cash and cash equivalents: | |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances with banks and investments in money market instruments. Cash and cash equivalents included in the statement of cash flows are comprised of the following balance sheet amounts: | |
Cash balances with banks | | $ | 48,606 | | | $ | 38,209 | | | $ | 63,807 | |
Money market instruments | | | 14,129,793 | | | | 10,923,203 | | | | 3,509,595 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,178,399 | | | $ | 10,961,412 | | | $ | 3,573,402 | |
Money market instruments consist primarily of investments in short term deposits with reputable Canadian financial institutions bearing interest at approximately 1% per annum with maturities of three months or less.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax expense differs from the amount that would have resulted by applying Canadian statutory tax rate of approximately 33.5% (2007 – 36.1%; 2006 – 36.1%) to income as described below:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Income tax computed at statutory combined basic income tax rates | | $ | 117,701 | | | $ | 1,348,503 | | | $ | (820,700 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in income tax resulting from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-deductible items | | | 19,683 | | | | (1,708 | ) | | | 78 | |
Non-taxable equity items | | | 8,853 | | | | 287,101 | | | | 641,012 | |
Non-taxable portion of capital (gain) loss | | | (167,643 | ) | | | (1,347,181 | ) | | | 67,209 | |
Re-valuation of future tax benefits previously recognized (not recognized) | | | - | | | | (289,000 | ) | | | 602,000 | |
Future tax benefits not recognized | | | 26,500 | | | | - | | | | 220,000 | |
Other | | | (1,109 | ) | | | (18,040 | ) | | | (9,336 | ) |
Effective income tax provision (recovery) | | $ | 3,985 | | | $ | (20,325 | ) | | $ | 700,263 | |
| The components of income taxes are as follows: |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Current (recovery) | | $ | 3,985 | | | $ | (1,082 | ) | | $ | 4,845 | |
Future (recovery) | | | - | | | | (19,243 | ) | | | 695,418 | |
| | $ | 3,985 | | | $ | (20,325 | ) | | $ | 700,263 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. INCOME TAXES (continued)
A summary of the principal components of future tax assets and liabilities calculated in accordance with Canadian accounting principles as at December 31 is noted below:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Non-current future income tax assets | | | | | | |
Non-capital loss carry-forwards | | $ | 511,000 | | | $ | 526,500 | |
Marketable securities | | | 26,500 | | | | - | |
Valuation allowance | | | (537,500 | ) | | | (526,500 | ) |
Total future income tax assets | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
The Company has non-capital loss carry-forwards of approximately $1,548,000 of which $468,000 expires in 2014, $493,000 expires in 2015, $585,000 expires in 2026 and $2,000 expires in 2027. No future income tax assets have been recognized in respect of these non-capital losses carry-forward.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company entered into transactions and had outstanding balances with various companies related by virtue of common ownership and management. The transactions with related parties are in the normal course of business and are measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
Significant related party transactions and outstanding balances not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements are summarized as follows:
Administration and management fees of $240,000 (2007 - $240,000; 2006 - $240,000) were paid to a company of which directors, officers and/or shareholder are also directors and officers of the Company.
On December 31, 2007, upon the completion of the Company’s disposition of its investment interest in Polyair Inter Pack Inc., a bonus payment of $500,000 (2006 - $Nil) became payable to officers of the Company. The amount was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as at December 31, 2007 and was paid during 2008.
The Company’s former consolidated subsidiary (Note 11) made furniture sales of $Nil (2007 - $Nil; 2006 - $131,903) to its former fifty percent owned equity investee company.
The Company’s former consolidated subsidiary (Note 11) paid rent of $Nil (2007 - $211,598; 2006 - $355,206) to a company of which directors and officers are also directors and/or officers of the Company.
The Company’s former consolidated subsidiary (Note 11) paid management fees of $Nil (2007 - $26,000; 2006 - $72,000) to a company of which directors, officers and/or shareholder are also directors and/or officers of the Company.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (2007)
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its shares and all of the debt owed by Distinctive, a consolidated subsidiary, to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. Accordingly, the operating results of Distinctive have been classified by the Company as discontinued operations and comparative figures have been restated.
The following table provides information with respect to the amounts included in the results of discontinued operations for Distinctive:
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 18,990,737 | | | $ | 30,262,368 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Loss before income taxes | | $ | (2,473,725 | ) | | $ | (2,431,725 | ) |
Income tax (recovery) | | | (55,000 | ) | | | 267,218 | |
Loss before non-controlling interest | | | (2,418,725 | ) | | | (2,698,943 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | 1,231,728 | | | | 1,355,297 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (1,186,997 | ) | | $ | (1,343,646 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Supplementary cash flow information from discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 674,673 | | | $ | 406,030 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES |
The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. Differences between generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States of America (United States) are summarized below:
The Company's acquisitions of Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc., previously a significantly influenced company, and Kroehler Furniture Group Inc., a formerly consolidated subsidiary, were accounted for by the purchase method under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Under United States generally accepted accounting principles, these acquisitions were accounted for as a reorganizations of entities under common control using historical carrying values.
(b) | Comprehensive income: |
For U.S. GAAP the Company has recorded the short term investments in quoted securities as available for sale securities which are recorded at fair market value with all unrealized holding gain and losses reflected in the statement of comprehensive income. Additionally, for U.S. GAAP, the Company has certain instruments for which readily determinable fair values are not available which are carried at cost, unless the investments are determined to be impaired in which case they are written down to estimated fair value, if less than cost. Unquoted investments were incorrectly recorded in 2006 and 2007 at fair market value. This has been corrected by a restatement of the 2006 and 2007 financial statements. Under Canadian GAAP for 2006, short term investments were carried at historical cost with losses in value being recognized in income only when the loss in value is other than temporary and increases in value being recognized only when realized. During 2007 and 2008 under Canadian GAAP the short term investments are carried at fair market value with all gains and losses reflected in the statement of operations.
(c) | Stock-based compensation plans: |
Commencing in 2002, the Company’s accounting policy to record compensation costs for stock options at fair value is comparable to the U.S. pronouncement under FASB No. 123. No stock options were granted in 2008, 2007 and 2006.
Certain investees of the company have differences between U.S. GAAP and Cdn GAAP accounting and disclosures. These differences affect the company’s equity share of their earnings.
(e) | Financial statement presentation |
Certain financial statement presentation is required by US GAAP that is not required for Cdn. GAAP as follows:
· | The deferred gain has been reclassified to reduce the corresponding note receivable |
· | Disclosure of trade accounts payable separate from accrued liabilities |
· | The statement of cash flows is prepared starting from net income rather than net income from continuing operations |
· | Interest and investment income should be disclosed as other non-operating |
Income
· | Equity in discontinued operations of an equity investee should be included with equity in continuing operations of the equity investee. |
· | Provisions under Fin 48 should be shown as long-term liability |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
The effect on the consolidated balance sheet of the difference between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States is summarized as follows:
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments (b) | | | 2,880,094 | | | | 350,459 | | | | 3,230,553 | |
Notes receivable (e) | | | 99,935 | | | | (42,050 | ) | | | 57,885 | |
Income taxes recoverable (e) | | | - | | | | 10,435 | | | | 10,435 | |
Current assets | | | 17,228,235 | | | | 318,844 | | | | 17,547,079 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (d) | | | 292,427 | | | 249 | | | | 292,676 | |
Total assets | | | 17,520,662 | | | | 319,093 | | | | 17,839,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (e) | | | 121,181 | | | | (25,164 | ) | | | 96,017 | |
Trade accounts payable (e) | | | - | | | | 25,164 | | | | 25,164 | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | 839,565 | | | (839,565 | ) | | | - | |
Current liabilities | | | 960,746 | | | | (839,565 | ) | | | 121,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred gain (e) | | | 42,050 | | | | (42,050 | ) | | | - | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | - | | | | 850,000 | | | | 850,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,002,796 | | | | (31,615 | ) | | | 971,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (a) | | | 2,688,939 | | | | (226,420 | ) | | | 2,462,519 | |
Retained earnings (a) | | | 13,627,690 | | | | 788,259 | | | | 14,415,949 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | | - | | | | (211,131 | ) | | | (211,131 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 16,517,866 | | | | 350,708 | | | | 16,868,574 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 17,520,662 | | | | 319,093 | | | | 17,839,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments (b) | | | 5,461,581 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 5,217,287 | |
Income taxes recoverable (e) | | | - | | | | 531 | | | | 531 | |
Current assets | | | 17,305,249 | | | | (243,763 | ) | | | 17,061,486 | |
Notes receivable (e) | | | 457,513 | | | | (420,953 | ) | | | 36,560 | |
Total assets | | | 18,141,508 | | | | (664,716 | ) | | | 17,476,792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (e) | | | 693,078 | | | | (11,404 | ) | | | 681,674 | |
Trade accounts payable (e) | | | - | | | | 11,404 | | | | 11,404 | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | 849,469 | | | | (849,469 | ) | | | - | |
Current liabilities | | | 1,542,547 | | | | (849,469 | ) | | | 693,078 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred gain (e) | | | 420,953 | | | | (420,953 | ) | | | - | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | - | | | | 850,000 | | | | 850,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,963,500 | | | | (420,422 | ) | | | 1,543,078 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (a) | | | 2,691,481 | | | | (226,420 | ) | | | 2,465,061 | |
Retained earnings (a) | | | 13,285,290 | | | | 119,865 | | | | 13,405,155 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | | - | | | | (137,739 | ) | | | (137,739 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 16,178,008 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 15,933,714 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 18,141,508 | | | | (664,716 | ) | | | 17,476,792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130) requires disclosure of comprehensive income, which includes reported net earnings adjusted for other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The following table presents comprehensive income and its components.
The CICA has adopted changes to Handbook Section 1530 Comprehensive Income which harmonizes Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP. The CICA requires mandatory implementation of these standards for interim and annual financial statements relating to years commencing on or after January 1, 2007.
The effect on earnings for the above differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States are summarized as follows:
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | 361,211 | | | | (361,211 | ) | | | - | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | (1,045,628 | ) | | | 1,045,628 | | | | - | |
| | | (684,417 | ) | | | 684,417 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | (1,062,193 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,062,193 | ) |
Earnings from operations before the following | | | 377,776 | | | | - | | | | 1,062,193 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced companies (d) | | | 4,572 | | | | 249 | | | | 4,821 | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced Company | | | (31,000 | ) | | | - | | | | (31,000 | ) |
| | | (24,428 | ) | | | 249 | | | | (26,179 | ) |
Earnings from operations | | | 351,348 | | | | 684,666 | | | | 1,036,014 | |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | - | | | | 361,211 | | | | 361,211 | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | - | | | | (1,045,628 | ) | | | | |
(b) | | | | | | | 668,145 | | | | 377,483 | |
| | | - | | | | (16,272 | ) | | | (16,272 | ) |
Earnings before income taxes | | | 351,348 | | | | 668,394 | | | | 1,019,742 | |
Income taxes | | | 3,985 | | | | - | | | | 3,985 | |
Earnings for the year | | | 347,363 | | | | 668,394 | | | | 1,015,757 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities (b) | | | - | | | | (73,392 | ) | | | (73,392 | ) |
Comprehensive income for the year | | | 347,363 | | | | 595,002 | | | | 942,365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Prior period adjustment
The previously issued financial statements have been restated to correct an error in the accounting for short term investments. Previously, the Company improperly accounted for its investments in investment funds as available for sale securities in accordance with FAS 115. Under U.S. GAAP, as those investments do not have readily determinable fair values, they should be reported at cost, unless the investments are determined to be impaired in which case they are written down to estimated fair value, if less than cost. The following schedules disclose the impact of correcting this error on the previously reported 2007 and 2006 U.S. GAAP amounts.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Originally Stated U.S. Accounting Principles | | | Change | | | As Restated U.S. Accounting Principles | |
December 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments | | | 6,916,467 | | | | (444,590 | ) | | | 6,471,877 | |
Current assets | | | 22,258,857 | | | | (444,490 | ) | | | 21,814,267 | |
Total assets | | | 24,672,377 | | | | (444,590 | ) | | | 24,227,787 | |
Future income taxes (current liability) | | | (52,231 | ) | | | 52,231 | | | | - | |
Current liabilities | | | 9,738,351 | | | | (52,231 | ) | | | 9,686,120 | |
Total liabilities | | | 11,763,759 | | | | (52,231 | ) | | | 11,711,528 | |
Retained earnings | | | 10,624,883 | | | | 314,457 | | | | 10,939,340 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (382,563 | ) | | | 392,359 | | | | 774,922 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 12,908,618 | | | | (77,902 | ) | | | 12,830,716 | |
Total liability and shareholders’ equity | | | 24,672,377 | | | | (444,590 | ) | | | 24,227,787 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | (497,750 | ) | | | (8,009 | ) | | | (505,759 | ) |
Equity loss of former equity investee | | | - | | | | (4,811,819 | ) | | | (4,811,819 | ) |
Share of loss from discontinued operations of former equity investee | | | (4,811,819 | ) | | | 4,811,819 | | | | - | |
Investment income | | | (217,608 | ) | | | 314,458 | | | | 96,850 | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | (2,973,671 | ) | | | (4,048,917 | ) | | | (7,022,588 | ) |
Net earnings (loss) for the year | | | (8,680,692 | ) | | | 314,458 | | | | (8,366,234 | ) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | | | 275,876 | | | | (367,675 | ) | | | (91,799 | ) |
Related tax impact | | | 69,593 | | | | (52,231 | ) | | | 17,362 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) for the year | | | (8,431,014 | ) | | | (986 | ) | | | (8,432,000 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.26 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | (1.71 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.64 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.26 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | | | (1.71 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.64 | ) |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
| | Originally Stated U.S. Accounting Principles | | | Change | | | As Restated U.S. Accounting Principles | |
December 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments | | | 5,461,581 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 5,217,287 | |
Current assets | | | 17,305,249 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 17,060,955 | |
Total assets | | | 18,141,508 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 17,897,214 | |
Retained earnings | | | 13,511,710 | | | | (106,555 | ) | | | 13,405,155 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | - | | | | (137,739 | ) | | | (137,739 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 16,178,008 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 15,933,714 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 18,141,508 | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | 17,897,214 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | (872,244 | ) | | | (553,933 | ) | | | (1,426,177 | ) |
Investment income (loss) | | | 359,629 | | | | (106,555 | ) | | | 253,074 | |
Equity earnings of former equity investee | | | - | | | | 639,964 | | | | 639,964 | |
Share of loss from discontinued operations of former equity investee | | | 639,964 | | | | (639,964 | ) | | | - | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | | | (289,366 | ) | | | 306,851 | | | | 17,485 | |
Earnings from continuing operations | | | 3,755,788 | | | | 211,481 | | | | 3,967,269 | |
Net earnings for the year | | | 2,886,827 | | | | (106,555 | ) | | | 2,780,272 | |
Comprehensive income for the year | | | 3,269,390 | | | | (148,065 | ) | | | 3,417,455 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.78 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.55 | |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.78 | |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.55 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | 194,304 | | | | (194,304 | ) | | | - | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | 359,629 | | | | (359,629 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 553,933 | | | | (553,933 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | 1,426,177 | | | | - | | | | 1,426,177 | |
Loss from operations before the following | | | (872,244 | ) | | | (553,933 | ) | | | (1,426,177 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced companies (d) | | | (723,175 | ) | | | 25,236 | | | | (697,939 | ) |
Gain on dilution of investment in former equity investee (d) | | | 67,881 | | | | 2,686 | | | | 70,567 | |
Equity in earnings of former equity investee (e) | | | - | | | | 639,964 | | | | 639,964 | |
Gain on sale of investment in former consolidated subsidiary | | | 130,850 | | | | - | | | | 130,850 | |
Gain on sale of former equity investee (d) | | | 5,272,151 | | | | (294 | ) | | | 5,271,857 | |
Write-down of investment in significantly influenced company (d) | | | (140,000 | ) | | | (349,556 | ) | | | (489,556 | ) |
| | | 4,607,707 | | | | 318,036 | | | | 4,925,743 | |
Earnings from continuing operations | | | 3,735,463 | | | | (235,897 | ) | | | 3,499,566 | |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | - | | | | 194,304 | | | | 194,304 | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | - | | | | 359,629 | | | | | |
(b) | | | | | | | (106,555 | ) | | | 253,074 | |
| | | - | | | | 447,378 | | | | 447,378 | |
Earnings from operation before income taxes | | | 3,735,463 | | | | 211,481 | | | | 3,946,944 | |
Income taxes | | | (20,325 | ) | | | | | | | (20,325 | ) |
Earnings from operations for the year | | | 3,755,788 | | | | 211,481 | | | | 3,967,269 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (1,186,997 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,186,997 | ) |
Share of earnings from discontinued operation of former equity investee (e) | | | 639,964 | | | | (639,964 | ) | | | - | |
| | | (547,033 | ) | | | (639,964 | ) | | | (1,186,997 | ) |
Net earnings for the year | | | 3,208,755 | | | | (428,483 | ) | | | 2,780,272 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share of unrealized exchange loss of former equity investee | | | (321,100 | ) | | | (90,303 | ) | | | (411,403 | ) |
Reclassification of unrealized exchange gain of former equity investee to earnings | | | 1,078,188 | | | | 303,220 | | | | 1,381,408 | |
Equity in comprehensive loss of significantly influenced company (d) | | | - | | | | (135 | ) | | | (135 | ) |
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities (b) | | | - | | | | 17,485 | | | | 17,485 | |
Related tax impact | | | - | | | | (350,172 | ) | | | (350,172 | ) |
| | | 757,088 | | | | (119,905 | ) | | | 637,183 | |
Comprehensive income for the year | | | 3,965,843 | | | | (548,388 | ) | | | 3,417,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
On December 31, 2007 the Company completed the sale of its 22.15% shareholding in Polyair Inter Pack Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | 225,617 | | | | (225,617 | ) | | | - | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | (217,608 | ) | | | 217,608 | | | | - | |
| | | 8,009 | | | | (8,009 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | 505,759 | | | | - | | | | 505,759 | |
Loss from operations before the following | | | (497,750 | ) | | | (8,009 | ) | | | (505,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced companies (d) | | | (783,926 | ) | | | 224,725 | | | | (559,201 | ) |
Equity loss of former equity investee (e) | | | - | | | | (4,811,819 | ) | | | (4,811,819 | ) |
Gain on dilution of investment in former equity investee (e) | | | - | | | | (190 | ) | | | (190 | ) |
Write-down of investment in former equity investee | | | (991,732 | ) | | | 223,909 | | | | (767,823 | ) |
| | | (1,775,658 | ) | | | (4,363,375 | ) | | | (6,139,033 | ) |
Earnings from continuing operations | | | (2,273,408 | ) | | | (4,371,384 | ) | | | (6,644,792 | ) |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | - | | | | 225,617 | | | | 225,617 | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | - | | | | (217,608 | ) | | | | |
(b) | | | | | | | 314,458 | | | | 96,850 | |
| | | - | | | | 322,467 | | | | 322,467 | |
Earnings from operation before income taxes | | | (2,273,408 | ) | | | (4,048,917 | ) | | | (6,322,325 | ) |
Income taxes | | | 700,263 | | | | - | | | | 700,263 | |
Earnings from operations for the year | | | (2,973,671 | ) | | | (4,048,917 | ) | | | (7,022,588 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (1,343,646 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,343,646 | ) |
Share of earnings from discontinued operation of Former equity investee (e) | | | (4,811,819 | ) | | | 4,811,819 | | | | - | |
| | | (6,155,465 | ) | | | 4,811,819 | | | | (1,343,646 | ) |
Net earnings for the year | | | (9,129,136 | ) | | | 762,902 | | | | (8,366,234 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share of unrealized exchange loss of former equity investee | | | 54,766 | | | | (44,459 | ) | | | 10,307 | |
Reclassification of unrealized exchange gain of former equity investee to earnings | | | 236,613 | | | | (192,080 | ) | | | 44,533 | |
Equity in comprehensive loss of significantly influenced company (d) | | | - | | | | (11,445 | ) | | | (11,445 | ) |
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities (b) | | | - | | | | (91,799 | ) | | | (91,799 | ) |
Related tax impact | | | - | | | | (17,362 | ) | | | (17,362 | ) |
| | | 291,613 | | | | (357,145 | ) | | | (65,766 | ) |
Comprehensive income for the year | | | (8,837,757 | ) | | | 405,757 | | | | (8,432,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations - U.S. GAAP | | | 1,015,757 | | | | 3,967,269 | | | | (7,022,588 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations – U.S. GAAP | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.78 | | | | (1.38 | ) |
Diluted | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.78 | | | | (1.38 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from discontinued operations - U.S. GAAP | | | - | | | | (1,186,997 | ) | | | (1,343,646 | ) |
Loss per share from discontinued operations - U.S. GAAP | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Diluted | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) - U.S. GAAP | | | 1,015,757 | | | | 2,780,272 | | | | (8,366,234 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share - U.S. GAAP | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (1.64 | ) |
Diluted | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (1.64 | ) |
| Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Effective Income Tax Provision (Recovery): |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax computed at statutory combined income tax rates | | | 341,614 | | | | 1,424,847 | | | | (2,282,359 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-deductible expenses | | | 19,683 | | | | (1,708 | ) | | | 78 | |
Non-taxable equity items | | | 8,769 | | | | 172,290 | | | | 2,216,191 | |
Non-taxable portion of capital (gain) loss | | | (279,558 | ) | | | (1,327,947 | ) | | | 10,449 | |
Re-valuation of future tax benefits previously recognized (not recognized) | | | - | | | | (289,000 | ) | | | 602,000 | |
Future tax benefits not recognized | | | 14,207 | | | | - | | | | 220,000 | |
Other | | | (100,730 | ) | | | (1,193 | ) | | | (163,240 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effective income tax provision (recovery) | | | 3,985 | | | | (20,325 | ) | | | 700,263 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Effective Income Tax Provision (Recovery) on discontinued operations:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax computed at statutory combined income tax rates | | | - | | | | (893,015 | ) | | | (888,523 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-deductible expenses | | | - | | | | 4,422 | | | | 151,030 | |
Non-taxable equity items | | | - | | | | - | | | | (30,170 | ) |
Re-valuation of future tax benefits previously recognized (not recognized) | | | - | | | | 833,593 | | | | 926,521 | |
Future tax benefits not recognized | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Other | | - | | | - | | | | 108,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effective income tax provision (recovery) | | | - | | | | (55,000 | ) | | | 267,218 | |
Reconciliation of Shareholders’ Equity:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity based on Canadian GAAP | | | 16,517,866 | | | | 16,178,008 | | | | 11,975,030 | |
Correction of accounting error on valuation of short term investments | | | - | | | | (244,294 | ) | | | (444,357 | ) |
Purchase of non-arm’s length companies (Note 12(a)) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (226,420 | ) |
Effect of GAAP differences in former subsidiary on accounting gain on sale of shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | 221,580 | |
Effect of GAAP difference on impairment of goodwill | | | - | | | | - | | | | 118,720 | |
Adjustment of short term investments to cost basis | | | 350,459 | | | | - | | | | 314,458 | |
Effect of GAAP differences in subsidiaries and effectively controlled companies on equity investment transactions | | | 249 | | | | - | | | | 468,879 | |
Comprehensive income adjustments: Effect of GAAP difference in accounting for accumulated translation loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | (236,613 | ) |
Future tax effect on accumulated translation loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | 350,172 | |
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income taxes | | | - | | | | - | | | | (25,325 | ) |
Equity in comprehensive income of significantly influenced company | | | - | | | | - | | | | 135 | |
Shareholders’ equity based on U.S. GAAP | | | 16,868,574 | | | | 15,933,714 | | | | 12,516,259 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
Accounting policy
Accounts and notes receivable
Notes and accounts receivable are recorded under the terms of the agreement or at the invoiced amount, are periodically assessed for recoverability and an allowance for doubtful accounts established. A note or account receivable is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest. Interest income is not recognized when a note or account receivable becomes uncollectible.
Notes receivable
For Canadian GAAP purposes the Company discloses the non-interest bearing note receivable as part of Notes Receivable and the deferred gain related thereto as a long-term liability. In these financial statement the net amount has been disclosed as an asset or liability as appropriate.
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Note receivable, bearing interest at prim plus 2% per annum, due on demand, secured by a general security agreement | | $ | - | | | $ | 216,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Note receivable, bearing interest at 10% per annum, due on demand, secured by a general security agreement | | | - | | | | 616,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Note receivable, non-interest bearing discounted at 17.5%, repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009 and each anniversary thereafter. The note is secured by the shares of a former consolidated subsidiary, Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”) | | | 537,513 | | | | 457,513 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred gain on discounted note receivable (Note 5) | | | (420,953 | ) | | | (420,953 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 116,560 | | | | 869,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (58,675 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 57,885 | | | | 869,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less: current portion | | | 57,885 | | | | 832,459 | |
| | $ | - | | | $ | 36,560 | |
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years, Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes the above reserve is appropriate.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
Investment income
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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Distributions from limited partnerships | | $ | 28,528 | | | $ | 28,528 | | | $ | 29,909 | |
Management fees | | | 13,734 | | | | 35,987 | | | | 41,443 | |
Gain (loss) on investments | | | (419,745 | ) | | | 188,559 | | | | 25,498 | |
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Investment income | | $ | (377,483 | ) | | $ | 253,074 | | | $ | 96,850 | |
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| Related Party Transactions |
The Company has outstanding balances and transactions with its consolidated subsidiary and former subsidiary, which have been eliminated on consolidation.
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
2041804 Ontario Inc. (consolidated subsidiary) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-interest bearing loan payable denominated in U.S. Dollars | | | 16,658,086 | | | | 13,542,681 | | | | 15,920,703 | |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) | | | 3,100,746 | | | | (2,377,648 | ) | | | (60,485 | ) |
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Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (former consolidated subsidiary) (Note 11) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Loans receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | 998,068 | |
Interest receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,855 | |
Interest revenue | | | - | | | | 76,473 | | | | 29,557 | |
Income Taxes
In accordance with FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), the Company classified interest and penalties associated with income tax positions in income tax expenses. The Company did not incur any interest and penalties with income tax positions for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006.
In accordance with FIN 48, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $850,000 that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Tax position for fiscal years 2004 and on still remain opened for examination by major tax authorities.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s consolidated balance sheets include the following financial instruments: cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, notes receivable and accounts payable. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
The Company adopted FAS 157 for its financial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2008. This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value instruments. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices, included with Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including:
· | Quoted prices for similar assets/liabilities in active markets; |
· | Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets (few transactions, limited information, non-current prices, high variable over time); |
· | Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset/liability (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, default rates, etc); and; |
· | Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data. |
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by other observable market data.
The Company’s assets are measured as follows:
Cash – the carrying value of cash approximates fair value as maturities are less than three months. Cash has been valued using the market value technique.
Short-term investments – The estimated fair values of the short term investments are based on quoted market prices and/or other market data for the same or comparable instruments and transactions in establishing the price. Short-term investments are valued using the market value technique.
Notes receivable – The estimated fair value of the note receivable is based on unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observed market data. Notes receivable are valued using the income approach technique.
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| | | | | Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | |
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Assets: | | December 31, 2008 | | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Level Assets (Level 1) | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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Cash | | | 14,178,399 | | | $ | 14,178,399 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,880,094 | | | | 302,540 | | | | - | | | | 2,577,554 | |
Notes receivable | | | 57,885 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 57,885 | |
Investments | | | 292,427 | | | | - | | | | 292,427 | | | | - | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
| | Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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| | Short Term Investments | |
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Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 5,085,648 | |
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Additional investments | | | 2,250,000 | |
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Redemption of investments | | | (3,743,600 | ) |
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Unrealized loss on investments not included in earnings | | | (158,269 | ) |
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Loss on investments included in earnings | | | (856,225 | ) |
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Balance at end of period | | $ | 2,577,554 | |
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Investments
Long-term investments in which the Company has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment may not be recoverable, the investment will be written down to its fair value. Any impairment in value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Polyair Inter Pack Inc. Common shares – at equity (Nil; 2006 - 22.8%) | | | | | | |
Proportionate share of net book value | | $ | - | | | $ | 1 | |
Unamortized goodwill | | - | | | - | |
(market value – 2006 - $3,332,167) | | $ | - | | | $ | 1 | |
The potential conversion of outstanding options and the conversion of a convertible note receivable could reduce the Company’s ownership to 20.6%
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
12. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
Recent United States Accounting Pronouncements:
SFAS No 162 In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles to be used in the preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statement will be effective 60 days after the SEC approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 161 In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which expands the quarterly disclosures requirements in SFAS No. 133 for derivative instruments and hedging activities, effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-2 In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-2 Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which defers the effective date of FASB 157 for certain non-financial liabilities, except those recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The deferred provisions of FASB 157 affect assets measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, non-financial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment and asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. The Company will adopt these deferred provisions on January 1, 2009 and does not expect them to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-3 The FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. The FSP clarifies the application of FASB No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. The Company will adopt these provisions on January 1, 2009 and does not expect them to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
EITF 03-6-1 In June 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. The FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for years commencing after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the affect of its adoption may have on its consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 141(R) In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) Business Combinations. The statement provides revised guidance for recognition and measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. It also requires transaction costs for a business combination to be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) will impact our accounting for and business combinations we complete after 2008.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED - SCHEDULE 2 |
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Column A | | Column B | | | Column C | | | Column D | | | Column E | | | Column F | |
Description | | Balance Beginning of Period | | | Charged to Costs and Expenses | | | Additions Charged to Other Accounts – Describe | | | Other (2) | | | Deductions- Describe (3) | | | Balance End of Period | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2008 | | | - | | | | 58,675 | (1) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 58,675 | |
December 31, 2007 | | | 92,080 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (92,080 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
December 31, 2006 | | | 386,745 | | | | (53,428 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (241,237 | ) | | | 92,080 | |
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(1) Reserve on note receivable, net of deferred gain (see Notes 3 & 5 to 2008 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements)
(2) Disposal of former consolidated subsidiary.
(3) Deductions represent bad debts written off against accounts receivable and reversals of over accruals.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The following table sets forth items derived from the consolidated statements of operations for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. A summary of the differences between Canadian and US accounting principles for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are detailed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth items derived from the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations for each of the eight most recently completed quarters:
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
| | 2009 | | | | | | 2008 | | | | | | 2007 | |
| | Second Quarter | | | First Quarter | | | Fourth Quarter | | | Third Quarter | | | Second Quarter | | | First Quarter | | | Fourth Quarter | | | Third Quarter | |
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| | $ | 168 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | (491 | ) | | $ | (307 | ) | | $ | 180 | | | $ | (66 | ) | | $ | 135 | | | $ | (228 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | (207 | ) | | | (29 | ) | | | 338 | | | | (68 | ) | | | (40 | ) | | | 117 | | | | 4,313 | | | | (418 | ) |
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Loss from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (402 | ) | | | (353 | ) |
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| | | (207 | ) | | | (29 | ) | | | 338 | | | | (68 | ) | | | (40 | ) | | | 117 | | | | 3,911 | | | | (771 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.85 | | | $ | (0.08 | ) |
Loss per share From discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.77 | | | $ | (0.15 | ) |
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General
The following table sets forth items derived from the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
(In thousands of dollars) | | Six Months Ended June 30 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Investment revenue (loss) | | $ | 289 | | | $ | 114 | |
Expenses | | | (561 | ) | | | (38 | ) |
Earnings on equity items | | | 43 | | | | 3 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | | (229 | ) | | | 79 | |
Income taxes | | | 7 | | | | (2 | ) |
| | $ | (236 | ) | | $ | 77 | |
Review of the Second Quarter Results ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
Revenue. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased to $289,553 compared to $114,002 for the comparable 2008 period. Revenue for 2009 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $63,400 and share of income from investments in Limited Partnerships of $226,553. Revenue for 2008 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $183,478 and share of loss from investments in Limited Partnerships of $69,476. The decrease in interest income in 2009 is due to the substantial decrease in interest rates following the current economic conditions and the resulting tightening in the credit markets. Investment income increased in 2009 due to the improved results achieved from the Company’s Limited Partnership investments during the period.
Administrative and General Expenses Administrative and general expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $522,485 and $296,300 respectively. Administrative and general expenses normally include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, and public company shareholder costs. The expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 includes a provision for non-deductible interest expenses of approximately $250,000 which may arise from the potential reassessment of prior year taxes.
Gain (loss) on Foreign Exchange. Loss on foreign exchange for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $989 compared to gain on foreign exchange of $257,973 for the comparable 2008 period. During the period under review, the Company held minimal funds denominated in United States dollars. The gain for the 2008 period resulted from the effect of the strengthening of the United States Dollar on the Company’s U.S. dollar holdings on hand at that time.
Other expenses. Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. The first instalment was received in April 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes a reserve is appropriate. As a result, the Company has reserved $38,000 against the accretion interest on this discounted note for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Equity items. Equity earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $1,172 compared to equity earnings of $2,864 for the comparable 2008 period. During the period under review the Company recognized a deferred gain of $42,050 from the 2007 sale of its investment interest in Distinctive.
Income Tax Provision. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was (3.4%) and (2.0%) respectively. The difference between the Company’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the permanent differences associated with non-deductible items, the tax treatment of capital gain transactions and the valuation allowance provided against certain future tax benefits.
Net Earnings (loss). Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $236,418 as compared to net earnings of $76,942 in the comparable 2008 period. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was impacted by the provision for interest on a potential reassessment of prior year taxes. Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were impacted by the poor performance of the equity markets. This was offset by the foreign exchange gain resulting from the strengthening of the United States Dollar during the period.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of the Company’s operations in its last quarter and is not anticipated to materially impact on the Company’s operations during its current fiscal year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, short-term investments and cash flow from operations.
The Company's working capital amounted to $16.0 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $16.3 million at December 31, 2008. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 14.2:1 at June 30, 2009 and 17.9: 1 at December 31, 2008.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009 the Company’s cash position increased by approximately $534,000 to $14.7 million from $14.2 million at December 31, 2008. The net increase was due to the following:
Ø | Operating Activities decreased cash by $173,207. This was a result of $253,198 in cash utilized for operations and $79,991 of cash generated from changes in non-cash components of work capital; |
Ø | Investing Activities increased cash by $708,041 as a result of the decrease in the Company’s short-term investments of $608,106 and the collection of $99,935 from the note receivable. |
The Company’s ongoing expected costs include administrative expenses, fees for management and administrative services provided to the Company, legal and audit fees and public company shareholder costs. The Company expects to generate the revenue required in order to service these expenditures from interest and investment income.
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market rates. The Company has reduced the exposure to interest rate risk over the cash flows through the use of fixed rate instruments on certain of its financial liabilities. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments to alter the exposure to interest rate risk.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
JUNE 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
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| | | | | | | June 30 | | December 31 |
| | | | | | | 2009 | | 2008 |
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CURRENT | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | $ | 14,712,880 | $ | 14,178,399 |
Short-term investments | | | | | | 2,245,899 | | 2,880,094 |
Accounts receivable | | | | | | 10,527 | | 20,797 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | | | | 228,979 | | 49,010 |
Note receivable | | | | | | | - | | 99,935 |
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| | | | | | | 17,198,285 | | 17,228,235 |
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INVESTMENTS | (see Note) | | | | | 293,599 | | 292,427 |
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| | | | | | $ | 17,491,884 | $ | 17,520,662 |
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CURRENT | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | $ | 120,593 | $ | 121,181 |
Income taxes payable | | | | | | 1,089,843 | | 839,565 |
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| | | | | | | 1,210,436 | | 960,746 |
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DEFERRED GAIN | | | | | | | - | | 42,050 |
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| | | | | | | 1,210,436 | | 1,002,796 |
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| | | S H A R E H O L D E R S' E Q U I T Y | | |
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CAPITAL STOCK | | | | | | | 2,830,765 | | 2,830,765 |
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CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS | | | | | 59,411 | | 59,411 |
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RETAINED EARNINGS | | | | | | 13,391,272 | | 13,627,690 |
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| | | | | | | 16,281,448 | | 16,517,866 |
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| | | | | | $ | 17,491,884 | $ | 17,520,662 |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS | |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | |
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 13,627,690 | | | $ | 13,285,290 | |
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Excess of cost of shares purchased for cancellation over stated value | | | - | | | | (4,963 | ) |
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| | | 13,627,690 | | | | 13,280,327 | |
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Net earnings (loss) for the period | | | (236,418 | ) | | | 76,942 | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 13,391,272 | | | $ | 13,357,269 | |
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CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | |
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| | (Unaudited) | |
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
REVENUE | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 63,400 | | | $ | 183,478 | |
Investment income (loss) | | | 226,153 | | | | (69,476 | ) |
| | | 289,553 | | | | 114,002 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | | 522,485 | | | | 296,300 | |
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange | | | 989 | | | | (257,973 | ) |
Impairment loss on note receivable | | | 38,000 | | | | - | |
| | | 561,474 | | | | 38,327 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | (271,921 | ) | | | 75,675 | |
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Equity earnings (loss) of significantly influenced company | | | 1,172 | | | | 2,864 | |
Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | 42,050 | | | | - | |
| | | 43,222 | | | | 2,864 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (228,699 | ) | | | 78,539 | |
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Income taxes - current | | | 7,719 | | | | 1,597 | |
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NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD, | | | | | | | | |
ALSO BEING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | | | | | | | | |
FOR THE PERIOD | | $ | (236,418 | ) | | $ | 76,942 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | | | | | | | | |
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Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | | 5,076,407 | | | | 5,079,041 | |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | |
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR): | | | | | | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) for the period | | $ | (236,418 | ) | | $ | 76,942 | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities | | | 26,089 | | | | (38,762 | ) |
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | 353 | | | | (246,315 | ) |
Equity (earnings) loss of significantly influenced company | | | (1,172 | ) | | | (2,864 | ) |
Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | (42,050 | ) | | | - | |
Accretion interest on discounted note receivable | | | (38,000 | ) | | | (40,000 | ) |
Impairment loss on note receivable | | | 38,000 | | | | - | |
| | | (253,198 | ) | | | (250,999 | ) |
Change in non-cash components of working capital | | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | | | 10,270 | | | | (8,198 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses | | | (179,969 | ) | | | (32,822 | ) |
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (588 | ) | | | (568,344 | ) |
Increase in income taxes payable | | | 250,278 | | | | 4,448 | |
| | | (173,207 | ) | | | (855,915 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common shares for cancellation | | | - | | | | (7,505 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments | | | 608,106 | | | | (1,117,383 | ) |
Decrease in notes receivable | | | 99,935 | | | | 832,459 | |
Proceeds on redemption of shares in significantly influenced company | | | - | | | | 59,891 | |
| | | 708,041 | | | | (225,033 | ) |
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UNREALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS) IN CASH BALANCES | | | (353 | ) | | | 246,315 | |
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CHANGE IN CASH POSITION | | | 534,481 | | | | (842,138 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 14,178,399 | | | | 10,961,412 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 14,712,880 | | | $ | 10,119,274 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances with banks, and investments in money market instruments. | |
Cash and cash equivalents included in the cash flow statement are comprised of the following balance sheet amounts: | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash balances with banks | | $ | 49,071 | | | $ | 104,426 | |
Money market instruments | | | 14,663,809 | | | | 10,014,848 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,712,880 | | | $ | 10,119,274 | |
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Money market instruments consist primarily of investments in short term deposits with maturities of three months or less. | |
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Supplementary cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
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Income taxes paid | | $ | 24,824 | | | $ | 35,500 | |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada on a basis consistent with those followed in the most recent audited consolidated financial statements except as noted below. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by the generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in this prospectus. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included.
In February 2008, the CICA issued amendments to Handbook Section 1000, “Financial Statement Concepts” to clarify the criteria for recognition of an asset and the timing of expense recognition. The new requirements are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company applied the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 commencing January 1, 2009. The implementation of the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 does not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures as these amendments are clarifications on the application of Handbook Section 1000.
In February 2008, the CICA issued a new accounting standard, Handbook Section 3064, concerning goodwill and intangible assets. The new section replaces the existing guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets and research and development costs. The new section provides additional guidance on measuring the cost of goodwill and intangible assets. The new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The implementation of this new standard does not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
The Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) issued a new abstract on January 20, 2009, concerning the measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities (“EIC-173 – Credit Risk and the Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”) (the “Abstract”). The Abstract was issued to consider the diversity in practice as to whether an entity’s own credit risk and the credit risk of the counterparty are taken into account in determining the fair value of financial instruments. The Committee reached a consensus that these risks should be taken into account in the measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The Abstract is effective for all financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in interim and annual financial statements issued for periods ending on or after the date of issuance of the Abstract with retrospective application without restatement of prior periods. The Company applied the new Abstract at the beginning of its current fiscal year. The implementation does not have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2009, the CICA issued new accounting standards, Handbook Section 1582 “Business Combinations”, Handbook Section 1602 “Non-Controlling Interests”, and Handbook Section 1601 “Consolidated Financial Statements”, which are based on the International Accounting Standards Board’s (“IASB”) International Financial Reporting Standard 3, “Business Combinations”. The new standards replace the existing guidance on business combinations and consolidated financial statements. The objective of the new standards is to harmonize Canadian accounting for business combinations with the international and U.S. accounting standards. The new standards are to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with earlier application permitted. Assets and liabilities that arose from business combinations whose acquisition dates preceded the application of the new standards shall not be adjusted upon application of these new standards. Section 1602 should be applied retrospectively except for certain items. The Company is currently assessing the impact these new standards may have on its results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
On April 29, 2009, the CICA amended Section 3855, “Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement”, adding/amending paragraphs regarding the application of effective interest method to previously impaired financial assets and embedded prepayment options. The amendments are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. These amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s accounting for its financial instruments.
In June 2009, the CICA amended Section 3862, “Financial Instruments – Disclosures”, to adopt the amendments recently issued by the IASB to International Financial Reporting Standard 7, “Financial Instruments” Disclosures” (“IFRS 7”), in March 2009. These amendments are applicable to publicly accountable enterprises and those private enterprises, co-operative business enterprises, rate-regulated enterprises and not-for-profit organizations that choose to apply Section 3862. The amendments were made to enhance disclosures about fair value measurements, including the relative reliability of the inputs used in those measurements, and about the liquidity risk of financial instruments. The amendments are effective for annual financial statements for fiscal years ended after September 30, 2009, with early adoption permitted. To provide relief for preparers, and consistent with IFRS 7, the CICA decided that an entity need not provide comparative information for the disclosures required by the amendments in the first year of application. The Company will apply these amendments for its 2009 annual consolidated financial statements. The impact of the amendments to the fair value measurement and liquidity risk disclosure requirements of the Company are not expected to be significant.
Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed that the adoption of IFRS would be effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 for Canadian publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises. IFRS will replace Canada’s current GAAP for these enterprises. Comparative IFRS information for the previous fiscal year will also have to be reported. These new standards will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2011. The Company continues the process of evaluating the potential impact of IFRS to our consolidated financial statements. This will be an ongoing process as new standards and recommendations are issued by the ISAB and the AcSB. While the Company continues its work on the initial planning and assessment stage, including involvement in various training programs, the financial reporting impact of the transition to IFRS cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
Investments
Long-term investments in which the Company has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an investment may not be recoverable, the investment will be written down to its fair value. Any impairment in value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
Investments as at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
| | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
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Investment in significantly influenced company – at equity (1.5%) | | | $293,599 | | | | $292,427 | |
Comparative Figures
Certain 2008 figures have been reclassifed from statements previously presented to conform to the presentation of the 2009 unaudited interim financial statements.
Proposed Amalgamation
The Company recently announced that its directors have approved a business combination by way of a proposed amalgamation with Genterra Inc., a company whose shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange. The transaction is subject to the approval of the shareholders of both companies and the approval of the regulatory authorities.
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING |
The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. Differences between generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States of America (United States) are summarized below:
(a) | The Company's acquisitions of Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc., previously a significantly influenced company, and Kroehler Furniture Group Inc., a formerly consolidated subsidiary, were accounted for by the purchase method under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Under United States generally accepted accounting principles, these non-arm’s length acquisitions must be accounted for by the reorganization of entities under common control method. The accounting has been adjusted accordingly. |
(b) | Comprehensive income: |
For U.S. GAAP the Company has recorded the short term investments in quoted securities as available for sale securities which are recorded at fair market value with all unrealized holding gain and losses reflected in the statement of comprehensive income. Additionally, for U.S. GAAP, the Company has certain instruments for which readily determinable fair values are not available which are carried at cost, unless the investments are determined to be impaired in which case they are written down to estimated fair value, if less than cost. During 2008 and 2009 under Canadian GAAP the short term investments are carried at fair market value with all gains and losses reflected in the statement of operations.
(c) | Stock-based compensation plans: |
Commencing in 2002, the Company’s accounting policy to record compensation costs for stock options at fair value is comparable to the U.S. pronouncement under FASB No. 123. No stock options were granted in 2008, 2007 and 2006.
Certain investees of the company have differences between U.S. GAAP and Cdn GAAP accounting and disclosures. These differences affect the company’s equity share of their earnings.
(e) | Financial statement presentation |
Certain financial statement presentation is required by US GAAP that is not required for Cdn. GAAP as follows:
· | The deferred gain has been reclassified to reduce the corresponding note receivable |
· | Disclosure of trade accounts payable separate from accrued liabilities |
· | The statement of cash flows is prepared starting from net income rather than net income from continuing operations |
(f) | There are no new material items to reconcile Canadian GAAP to U.S. GAAP that need to be quantified. |
| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
The effect on the consolidated balance sheet of the difference between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States is summarized as follows:
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments (b) | | | 2,245,899 | | | | 403,410 | | | | 2,649,309 | |
Income taxes recoverable (e) | | | - | | | | 10,157 | | | | 10,157 | |
Current assets | | | 17,198,285 | | | | 413,567 | | | | 17,611,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (d) | | | 293,599 | | | | 2,798 | | | | 296,397 | |
Total assets | | | 17,491,884 | | | | 416,365 | | | | 17,908,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (e) | | | 120,593 | | | | (61,500 | ) | | | 59,093 | |
Trade accounts payable (e) | | | - | | | | 61,500 | | | | 61,500 | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | 1,089,843 | | | | (1,089,843 | ) | | | - | |
Current liabilities | | | 1,210,436 | | | | (1,089,843 | ) | | | 120,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | - | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,210,436 | | | | 10,157 | | | | 1,220,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (a) | | | 2,688,939 | | | | (226,420 | ) | | | 2,462,519 | |
Retained earnings (a) | | | 13,391,272 | | | | 226,420 | | | | | |
(b) | | | | | | | 573,818 | | | | | |
(d) | | | | | | | 2,798 | | | | 14,194,308 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income (b) | | | - | | | | (170,408 | ) | | | (170,408 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 16,281,448 | | | | 406,208 | | | | 16,687,656 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 17,491,884 | | | | 416,365 | | | | 17,908,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
| SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments (b) | | | 2,880,094 | | | | 350,459 | | | | 3,230,553 | |
Notes receivable (e) | | | 99,935 | | | | (42,050 | ) | | | 57,885 | |
Income taxes recoverable (e) | | | - | | | | 10,435 | | | | 10,435 | |
Current assets | | | 17,228,235 | | | | 318,844 | | | | 17,547,079 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (d) | | | 292,427 | | | | 249 | | | | 292,676 | |
Total assets | | | 17,520,662 | | | | 319,093 | | | | 17,839,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (e) | | | 121,181 | | | | (25,164 | ) | | | 96,017 | |
Trade accounts payable (e) | | | - | | | | 25,164 | | | | 25,164 | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | 839,565 | | | | (839,565 | ) | | | - | |
Current liabilities | | | 960,746 | | | | (839,565 | ) | | | 121,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred gain (e) | | | 42,050 | | | | (42,050 | ) | | | - | |
Income taxes payable (e) | | | - | | | | 850,000 | | | | 850,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,002,796 | | | | (31,615 | ) | | | 971,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (a) | | | 2,688,939 | | | | (226,420 | ) | | | 2,462,519 | |
Retained earnings (a) | | | 13,627,690 | | | | 226,420 | | | | | |
(b) | | | | | | | 561,590 | | | | | |
(d) | | | | | | | 249 | | | | 14,415,949 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | | - | | | | (211,131 | ) | | | (211,131 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 16,517,866 | | | | 350,708 | | | | 16,868,574 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 17,520,662 | | | | 319,093 | | | | 17,839,755 | |
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Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130) requires disclosure of comprehensive income, which includes reported net earnings adjusted for other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The following table presents comprehensive income and its components.
The CICA has adopted changes to Handbook Section 1530 Comprehensive Income which harmonizes Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP. The CICA requires mandatory implementation of these standards for interim and annual financial statements relating to years commencing on or after January 1, 2007.
The effect on earnings for the above differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States are summarized as follows:
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
Six month period ended June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | 63,400 | | | | (63,400 | ) | | | - | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | 226,153 | | | | (226,153 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 289,553 | | | | (289,553 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | (561,474 | ) | | | 250,000 | | | | (311,474 | ) |
Earnings (loss) from operations before the following | | | (271,921 | ) | | | (39,553 | ) | | | (311,474 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced companies (d) | | | 1,172 | | | | 2,549 | | | | 3,721 | |
Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | 42,050 | | | | (42,050 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 43,222 | | | | (39,501 | ) | | | 3,721 | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | (228,699 | ) | | | (79,054 | ) | | | (307,753 | ) |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | - | | | | 63,400 | | | | 63,400 | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | - | | | | 238,382 | | | | 238,382 | |
| | | - | | | | 301,782 | | | | 301,782 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | | (228,699 | ) | | | 222,728 | | | | (5,971 | ) |
Income taxes | | | (7,719 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (257,719 | ) |
Earnings (loss) for the period from continuing operations | | | (236,418 | ) | | | (27,272 | ) | | | (263,690 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | - | | | | 42,050 | | | | 42,050 | |
Net earnings (loss) for the period | | | (236,418 | ) | | | 14,778 | | | | (221,640 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities (b) | | | - | | | | 40,723 | | | | 40,723 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period | | | (236,418 | ) | | | 55,501 | | | | (180,917 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | Canadian Accounting Principles $ | | | Increase (Decrease) $ | | | U.S. Accounting Principles $ | |
Six month period ended June 30, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | 183,478 | | | | (183,478 | ) | | | - | |
Investment income (loss) (e) | | | (69,476 | ) | | | 69,476 | | | | - | |
| | | 114,002 | | | | (114,002 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | (38,327 | ) | | | - | | | | (38,327 | ) |
Earnings (loss) from operations before the following | | | 75,675 | | | | (114,002 | ) | | | (38,327 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced companies (d) | | | 2,864 | | | | 928 | | | | 3,792 | |
| | | 2,864 | | | | 928 | | | | 3,792 | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | 78,539 | | | | (113,074 | ) | | | (34,535 | ) |
Other income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (e) | | | - | | | | 183,478 | | | | 183,478 | |
Investment income (loss) (b) | | | - | | | | (69,476 | ) | | | | |
(e) | | | | | | | 209,588 | | | | 140,112 | |
| | | - | | | | 323,590 | | | | 323,590 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | | 78,539 | | | | 210,516 | | | | 289,055 | |
Income taxes | | | (1,597 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,597 | ) |
Earnings (loss) for the period | | | 76,942 | | | | 210,516 | | | | 287,458 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities (b) | | | - | | | | (26,458 | ) | | | (26,458 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period | | | 76,942 | | | | 184,058 | | | | 261,000 | |
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| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) - U.S. GAAP | | $ | (221,641 | ) | | $ | 287,458 | |
Earnings (loss) per share - U.S. GAAP | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.044 | ) | | $ | 0.057 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.044 | ) | | $ | 0.057 | |
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Effective Income Tax Provision (Recovery):
| | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | $ | | | | $ | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income tax computed at statutory combined income tax rates | | | (69,500 | ) | | | 26,310 | |
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from | | | | | | | | |
Non-taxable equity items | | | (3,410 | ) | | | (1,270 | ) |
Non-taxable portion of capital (gain) loss | | | (7,043 | ) | | | (23,469 | ) |
Future tax benefits not recognized | | | 82,953 | | | | (1,571 | ) |
Provision for additional tax liability on fiscal periods open for examination by major tax authorities | | | 250,000 | | | | - | |
Other | | | 4,719 | | | | 1,597 | |
Effective income tax provision (recovery) | | | 257,719 | | | | 1,597 | |
Reconciliation of Shareholders’ Equity:
| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | $ | | |
| | | | |
Shareholders’ equity based on Canadian GAAP | | | 16,281,448 | |
Adjustment of short-term investments to cost basis | | | 403,410 | |
Effect of GAAP differences in subsidiaries and effectively controlled companies on equity investment transactions | | | 2,798 | |
Shareholders’ equity based on U.S. GAAP | | | 16,687,656 | |
| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
Accounting policy
Accounts and notes receivable
Notes and accounts receivable are recorded under the terms of the agreement or at the invoiced amount, are periodically assessed for recoverability and an allowance for doubtful accounts established. A note or account receivable is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest. Interest income is not recognized when a note or account receivable becomes uncollectible.
Notes receivable
For Canadian GAAP purposes the Company discloses the non-interest bearing note receivable as part of Notes Receivable and the deferred gain related thereto as a long-term liability. Under SAB 5 US GAAAP requires that the net amount be disclosed as an asset or liability as appropriate.
| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | | |
Note receivable, non-interest bearing discounted at 17.5%, repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009 and each anniversary thereafter. The note is secured by the shares of a former consolidated subsidiary, Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”) | | | 475,578 | |
| | | | |
Deferred gain on discounted note receivable (Note 5) | | | (378,903 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 96,675 | |
| | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (96,675 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | - | |
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years, Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes the above reserve is appropriate.
| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from limited partnerships | | $ | 14,264 | | | $ | 14,264 | |
Gain on investments | | | 224,117 | | | | 125,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | $ | 238,381 | | | $ | 140,112 | |
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| Related Party Transactions |
The Company has outstanding balances and transactions with its consolidated subsidiary and former subsidiary, which have been eliminated on consolidation.
| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | $ | | |
2041804 Ontario Inc. (consolidated subsidiary) | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-interest bearing loan payable - denominated in U.S. Dollars | | | 15,909,270 | |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) | | | (753,081 | ) |
Income Taxes
In accordance with FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), the Company classified interest and penalties associated with income tax positions in income tax expenses. The Company did not incur any interest and penalties with income tax positions for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006.
During the period ended June 30, 2009, the Company has had further communications with tax authorities regarding taxation years under review. Based on new information available, the Company believes that, more likely than not, its liability will increase by $250,000 and has provided for it in the statement of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2009.
Tax positions taken during prior periods | | $ | 850,000 | |
| | | | |
Changes during the period: | | | | |
Increases in tax positions taken during the period | | | 250,000 | |
Decreases in tax positions relating to settlements with tax authorities | | | - | |
Reductions of tax positions as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations | | | - | |
Tax positions outstanding at the end of the period | | $ | 1,100,000 | |
In accordance with FIN 48, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $1,100,000, including interest of $250,000 recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the period ended June 30, 2009, that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Tax position for fiscal years 2004 and on still remain opened for examination by major tax authorities.
| CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
The Company’s consolidated balance sheets include the following financial instruments: cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, notes receivable and accounts payable. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
The Company adopted FAS 157 for its financial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2008. This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value instruments. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices, included with Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including:
· | Quoted prices for similar assets/liabilities in active markets; |
· | Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets (few transactions, limited information, non-current prices, high variable over time); |
· | Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset/liability (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, default rates, etc); and; |
· | Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data. |
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by other observable market data.
The Company’s assets are measured as follows:
Cash – the carrying value of cash approximates fair value as maturities are less than three months. Cash has been valued using the market value technique.
Short-term investments – The estimated fair values of the short term investments are based on quoted market prices and/or other market data for the same or comparable instruments and transactions in establishing the price. Short-term investments are valued using the market value technique.
Notes receivable – The estimated fair value of the note receivable is based on unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observed market data. Notes receivable are valued using the income approach technique.
| | | | | Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | |
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Assets: | | June 30, 2009 | | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Level Assets (Level 1) | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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Cash | | | 14,712,880 | | | $ | 14,712,880 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,245,899 | | | | 343,264 | | | | - | | | | 1,902,635 | |
Investments | | | 293,599 | | | | - | | | | 293,599 | | | | - | |
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(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
| | Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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| | Short Term Investments | |
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Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 2,577,554 | |
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Additional investments | | | - | |
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Redemption of investments | | | (846,086 | ) |
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Unrealized earnings from investments not included in earnings | | | 118,215 | |
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Earnings from investments included in earnings | | | 52,952 | |
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Balance at end of period | | $ | 1,902,635 | |
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Subsequent Events
Management has reviewed events subsequent to the balance sheet date through to August 14, 2009 and have concluded that there are no material reportable events.
Recent United States Accounting Pronouncements:
SFAS 168 The FASB has issued FASB Statement No. 168, The “FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM” and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Statement 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM(Codification) as the single source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. Statement 168 and the Codification are effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 167 The FASB has issued the following two standards which change the way entities account for securitizations and special-purpose entities:
FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets; FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).
Statement 166 is a revision to FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. Statement 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and changes how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance. Statements 166 and 167 will be effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, or January 1, 2010, for a calendar year-end entity. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 165 The FASB has issued FASB Statement No. 165, Subsequent Events. Statement 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, Statement 165 provides:
The period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements;
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2009
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
The circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.
Statement 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively and has no material effect on our financial statements.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 In April 2009, FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amend FAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1, are effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009 (our Fiscal 2010). We have had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements of this FSP as our current disclosures meet these requirements.
FAS No. 157-4 In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS No. 157-4”), which expand quarterly disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 157 about how an entity determines fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and transactions related to such assets and liabilities are not orderly. This pronouncement is effective beginning with the June 30, 2009 interim financial statements. The impact of FSP FAS No. 157-4 on our consolidated financial position, cash flows and results of operations will not be material
EITF 03-6-1 In June 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. The FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for years commencing after December 15, 2008. The adoption of EITF 03-6-1 has had no material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No 162 In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles to be used in the preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statement will be effective 60 days after the SEC approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-2 In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-2 Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which defers the effective date of FASB 157 for certain nonfinancial liabilities, except those recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The deferred provisions of FASB 157 affect assets measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, nonfinancial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment and asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. The Company adopted these deferred provisions on January 1, 2009 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-3 The FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. The FSP clarifies the application of FASB No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. The Company adopted these provisions on January 1, 2009 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
The following discussion of “Results of Operations” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” sets forth items derived from the consolidated statements of operations for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. A summary of the differences between Canadian and US accounting principles are detailed in Note 12 to the December 31, 2008 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth items derived from the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations for each of the eight most recently completed quarters:
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
| | | | | 2009 | | | | | | | | | 2008 | | | | | | | | | 2007 | |
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| | $ | 142 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | (491 | ) | | $ | (307 | ) | | $ | 180 | | | $ | (66 | ) | | $ | 135 | |
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | (19 | ) | | | (249 | ) | | | (29 | ) | | | 338 | | | | (68 | ) | | | (40 | ) | | | 117 | | | | 4,313 | |
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Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | 42 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (402 | ) |
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| | | (19 | ) | | | (207 | ) | | | (29 | ) | | | 338 | | | | (68 | ) | | | (40 | ) | | | 117 | | | | 3,911 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.85 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.08 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.77 | |
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General
The following table sets forth items derived from the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:
(In thousands of dollars) | | Nine Months Ended September 30 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Investment revenue (loss) | | $ | 431 | | | $ | (193 | ) |
Expenses | | | (722 | ) | | | 228 | |
Earnings on equity items | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | | (288 | ) | | | 38 | |
Income taxes | | | (9 | ) | | | (29 | ) |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | (297 | ) | | | 9 | |
Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | | 42 | | | | - | |
| | $ | (255 | ) | | $ | 9 | |
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Review of Nine-Month Period Results ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
Revenue. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $431,261 compared to a loss of $192,532 for the comparable 2008 period. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $87,214 and share of income from investments in Limited Partnerships of $344,047. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 includes interest income on cash and cash equivalents of $271,731 and share of loss from investments in Limited Partnerships of $464,263. The decrease in interest income in 2009 is due to the substantial decrease in interest rates following the current economic conditions and the resulting tightening in the credit markets. Investment income increased in 2009 due to the improved results achieved from the Company’s Limited Partnership investments during the period.
Administrative and General Expenses. Administrative and general expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $663,706 and $410,614 respectively. Administrative and general expenses normally include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, and public company shareholder costs. The expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 include a provision for non-deductible interest expenses of approximately $250,000 which may arise from the potential reassessment of prior year taxes.
Gain (loss) on Foreign Exchange. Loss on foreign exchange for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,766 compared to gain on foreign exchange of $638,680 for the comparable 2008 period. During the period under review the Company held minimal funds denominated in United States dollars. The gain for the 2008 period resulted from the effect of the strengthening of the United States Dollar on the Company’s U.S. dollar holdings on hand at that time.
Other Expenses. Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due on January 15, 2009. The first instalment was received in April 2009. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believes a reserve is appropriate. As a result, the Company has reserved $57,000 against the accretion interest on this discounted note for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Equity Items. Equity earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $3,199 compared to equity earnings of $2,436 for the comparable 2008 period.
Income Tax Provision. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was (3.2%) and 75.9% respectively. The difference between the Company’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the permanent differences associated with non-deductible items, the tax treatment of capital gain transactions and the valuation allowance provided against certain future tax benefits.
Discontinued Operations. During the period under review the Company recognized a deferred gain of $42,050 from the 2007 sale of its investment interest in Distinctive.
Net Earnings (Loss). Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $255,181 compared to net earnings of $9,131 in the comparable 2008 period. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was impacted by the provision for interest on a potential reassessment of prior year taxes. Net earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were impacted by the poor performance of the equity markets and the foreign exchange gain resulting from the strengthening of the United States Dollar during the period.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of the Company’s operations in its last quarter and is not anticipated to materially impact on the Company’s operations during its current fiscal year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, short-term investments and cash flow from operations.
The Company's working capital amounted to $16.0 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $16.3 million at December 31, 2008. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 12.2:1 at September 30, 2009 and 17.9:1 at December 31, 2008.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 the Company’s cash position increased by approximately $422,000 to $14.6 million from $14.2 million at December 31, 2008. The net increase was due to the following:
- | Operating Activities decreased cash by $237,940. This was a result of $336,757 in cash utilized for operations and $98,817 of cash generated from changes in non-cash components of work capital; |
- | Investing Activities increased cash by $660,535 as a result of the decrease in the Company’s short-term investments of $560,600 and the collection of $99,935 from the note receivable. |
The Company’s ongoing expected costs include administrative expenses, fees for management and administrative services provided to the Company, legal and audit fees and public company shareholder costs. The Company expects to generate the revenue required in order to service these expenditures from interest and investment income.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)
The attached Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated financial statements for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 have been provided in this prospectus pursuant to Item 8A.5 of Form 20-F. These financial statements, which have been published by the Company in Canada, are more current than those otherwise required by the standard. These financial statements are not required to be reconciled to U.S. GAAP.
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |
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| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
| | September 30 | | | December 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
A S S E T S | | | | | | |
CURRENT | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,600,154 | | | $ | 14,178,399 | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,356,661 | | | | 2,880,094 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 1,220 | | | | 20,797 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 429,358 | | | | 49,010 | |
Note receivable (see Note) | | | - | | | | 99,935 | |
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| | | 17,387,393 | | | | 17,228,235 | |
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INVESTMENTS (see Note) | | | 295,626 | | | | 292,427 | |
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| | $ | 17,683,019 | | | $ | 17,520,662 | |
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L I A B I L I T I E S | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 301,749 | | | $ | 121,181 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 1,118,585 | | | | 839,565 | |
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| | | 1,420,334 | | | | 960,746 | |
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DEFERRED GAIN | | | - | | | | 42,050 | |
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| | | 1,420,334 | | | | 1,002,796 | |
S H A R E H O L D E R S' E Q U I T Y | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK | | | 2,830,765 | | | | 2,830,765 | |
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CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS | | | 59,411 | | | | 59,411 | |
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RETAINED EARNINGS | | | 13,372,509 | | | | 13,627,690 | |
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| | | 16,262,685 | | | | 16,517,866 | |
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| | $ | 17,683,019 | | | $ | 17,520,662 | |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS | |
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| | (Unaudited) | |
| | Nine Months ended September 30 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 13,627,690 | | | $ | 13,285,290 | |
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Excess of cost of shares purchased for cancellation over stated value | | | - | | | | (4,963 | ) |
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| | | 13,627,690 | | | | 13,280,327 | |
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Net earnings (loss) for the period | | | (255,181 | ) | | | 9,131 | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 13,372,509 | | | $ | 13,289,458 | |
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CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |
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| (Unaudited) | |
| Nine Months ended September 30 | |
| 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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REVENUE | | | | | |
Interest income | $ | 87,214 | | | $ | 271,731 | |
Investment income (loss) | | 344,047 | | | | (464,263 | ) |
| | 431,261 | | | | (192,532 | ) |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general | | 663,706 | | | | 410,614 | |
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange | | 1,766 | | | | (638,680 | ) |
Impairment loss on note receivable | | 57,000 | | | | - | |
| | 722,472 | | | | (228,066 | ) |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | (291,211 | ) | | | 35,534 | |
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Equity earnings of significantly influenced company | | 3,199 | | | | 2,436 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | (288,012 | ) | | | 37,970 | |
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Income taxes - current | | 9,219 | | | | 1,600 | |
- future | | - | | | | 27,239 | |
| | 9,219 | | | | 28,839 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | (297,231 | ) | | | 9,131 | |
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Deferred gain recognized on sale of former consolidated subsidiary | | 42,050 | | | | - | |
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NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD, | | | | | | | |
ALSO BEING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | | | | | | | |
FOR THE PERIOD | $ | (255,181 | ) | | $ | 9,131 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | | | | | | | |
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Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
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Earnings per share from discontinued operations | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | 5,076,407 | | | | 5,078,156 | |
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CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |
| | (Unaudited) | |
| | Nine Months ended September 30 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR): | | | | | | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | (297,231 | ) | | $ | 9,131 | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities | | | (37,167 | ) | | | 100,707 | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | 840 | | | | (636,292 | ) |
Equity earnings of significantly influenced company | | | (3,199 | ) | | | (2,436 | ) |
Accretion interest on discounted note receivable | | | (57,000 | ) | | | (60,000 | ) |
Impairment loss on note receivable | | | 57,000 | | | | - | |
Future income taxes | | | - | | | | 27,239 | |
| | | (336,757 | ) | | | (561,651 | ) |
Change in non-cash components of working capital | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in accounts receivable | | | 19,577 | | | | 9,927 | |
Increase in prepaid expenses | | | (380,348 | ) | | | (22,527 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 180,568 | | | | (549,599 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable | | | 279,020 | | | | (7,339 | ) |
| | | (237,940 | ) | | | (1,131,189 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common shares for cancellation | | | - | | | | (7,505 | ) |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in short-term investments | | | 560,600 | | | | 1,892,284 | |
Decrease in notes receivable | | | 99,935 | | | | 832,459 | |
Proceeds on redemption of shares in significantly influenced company | | | - | | | | 59,891 | |
| | | 660,535 | | | | 2,784,634 | |
UNREALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | |
ON CASH BALANCES | | | (840 | ) | | | 636,292 | |
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CHANGE IN CASH POSITION | | | 421,755 | | | | 2,282,232 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 14,178,399 | | | | 10,961,412 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 14,600,154 | | | $ | 13,243,644 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances with banks, and investments in money market instruments. | |
Cash and cash equivalents included in the cash flow statement are comprised of the following balance sheet amounts: | |
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Cash balances with banks | | $ | 30,831 | | | $ | 32,236 | |
Money market instruments | | | 14,569,323 | | | | 13,211,408 | |
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Total cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,600,154 | | | $ | 13,243,644 | |
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Money market instruments consist primarily of investments in short term deposits with maturities of three months or less. | |
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Supplementary cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
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Income taxes paid | | $ | 24,824 | | | $ | 62,500 | |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada on a basis consistent with those followed in the most recent audited consolidated financial statements except as noted below. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by the generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008.
In February 2008, the CICA issued amendments to Handbook Section 1000, “Financial Statement Concepts” to clarify the criteria for recognition of an asset and the timing of expense recognition. The new requirements are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company applied the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 commencing January 1, 2009. The implementation of the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 does not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures as these amendments are clarifications on the application of Handbook Section 1000.
In February 2008, the CICA issued a new accounting standard, Handbook Section 3064, concerning goodwill and intangible assets. The new section replaces the existing guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets and research and development costs. The new section provides additional guidance on measuring the cost of goodwill and intangible assets. The new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The implementation of this new standard does not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
The Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) issued a new abstract on January 20, 2009, concerning the measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities (“EIC-173 – Credit Risk and the Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”) (the “Abstract”). The Abstract was issued to consider the diversity in practice as to whether an entity’s own credit risk and the credit risk of the counterparty are taken into account in determining the fair value of financial instruments. The Committee reached a consensus that these risks should be taken into account in the measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The Abstract is effective for all financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in interim and annual financial statements issued for periods ending on or after the date of issuance of the Abstract with retrospective application without restatement of prior periods. The Company applied the new Abstract at the beginning of its current fiscal year. The implementation does not have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2009, the CICA issued new accounting standards, Handbook Section 1582 “Business Combinations”, Handbook Section 1602 “Non-Controlling Interests”, and Handbook Section 1601 “Consolidated Financial Statements”, which are based on the International Accounting Standards Board’s (“IASB”) International Financial Reporting Standard 3, “Business Combinations”. The new standards replace the existing guidance on business combinations and consolidated financial statements. The objective of the new standards is to harmonize Canadian accounting for business combinations with the international and U.S. accounting standards. The new standards are to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with earlier application permitted. Assets and liabilities that arose from business combinations whose acquisition dates preceded the application of the new standards shall not be adjusted upon application of these new standards. Section 1602 should be applied retrospectively except for certain items. The Company is currently assessing the impact these new standards may have on its results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
On April 29, 2009, the CICA amended Section 3855, “Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement”, adding/amending paragraphs regarding the application of effective interest method to previously impaired financial assets and embedded prepayment options. The amendments are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. These amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s accounting for its financial instruments.
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CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On August 20, 2009, the CICA issued various amendments to Section 3855. “Financial Instruments”, and Section 3025, “Impaired Loans”. The amendments include changing the categories into which debt instruments are required and permitted to be classified and eliminating the distinction between debt securities and other debt instruments. As a result, debt instruments not quoted in an active market may be classified as loans and receivables, and impairment will be assessed using the same model for impaired loans. Loans and receivables that the company intend to sell immediately or in the near term must be classified as held-for-trading and loans and receivables for which the holder may not recover substantially all of its initial investment, other than because of credit deterioration, must be classified as available-for-sale. The amendments also permit reclassifying assets from the held-for-trading and available-for-sale categories into the loans and receivables category under specified circumstances. They also require reversing an impairment loss relating to an available-for-sale debt instrument when, in a subsequent period, the fair value of the instrument increases and the increase can be objectively related to an event occurring after the loss was recognized. These amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s accounting for its financial instruments.
In June 2009, the CICA amended Section 3862, “Financial Instruments – Disclosures”, to adopt the amendments recently issued by the IASB to International Financial Reporting Standard 7, “Financial Instruments” Disclosures” (“IFRS 7”). These amendments are applicable to publicly accountable enterprises and those private enterprises, co-operative business enterprises, rate-regulated enterprises and not-for-profit organizations that choose to apply Section 3862. The amendments were made to enhance disclosures about fair value measurements, including the relative reliability of the inputs used in those measurements, and about the liquidity risk of financial instruments. The amendments are effective for annual financial statements for fiscal years ended after September 30, 2009, with early adoption permitted. To provide relief for preparers, and consistent with IFRS 7, the CICA decided that an entity need not provide comparative information for the disclosures required by the amendments in the first year of application. The Company will apply these amendments for its 2009 annual consolidated financial statements. The impact of the amendments to the fair value measurement and liquidity risk disclosure requirements of the Company are not expected to be significant.
Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed that the adoption of IFRS would be effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 for Canadian publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises. IFRS will replace Canada’s current GAAP for these enterprises. Comparative IFRS information for the previous fiscal year will also have to be reported. These new standards will be effective for the Company in its first fiscal quarter of 2011. The Company continues the process of evaluating the potential impact of IFRS to our consolidated financial statements. This will be an ongoing process as new standards and recommendations are issued by the ISAB and the AcSB.
Note receivable
Effective December 28, 2007, the Company sold all of its investment interest in Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc. (“Distinctive”) to Distinctive’s other major shareholder. The proceeds from the sale of the shares was satisfied by a promissory note issued by the purchaser. The note which is non-interest bearing has been discounted and is repayable in ten equal consecutive annual instalments of $100,000, with the first instalment due and paid in 2009. The note is secured by the shares of Distinctive. This note is only due and payable in any given year if Distinctive continues its business. Over the past number of years, Distinctive incurred substantial operating losses. Distinctive continues to be impacted by a difficult retail environment as a result of competitive market conditions and the poor global economy and accordingly, management of the Company believe the reserve is appropriate.
| | September 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
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Note receivable, non-interest bearing, discounted at 17.5% | | $ | 494,578 | | | $ | 537,513 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (494,578 | ) | | | (437,578 | ) |
| | | - | | | | 99,935 | |
Less: current portion | | | - | | | | 99,935 | |
| | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
CONSOLIDATED MERCANTILE INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Investments
Long-term investments in which the Company has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an investment may not be recoverable, the investment will be written down to its fair value. Any impairment in value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
Investments as at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
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Investment in significantly influenced company – at equity (1.5%) | | $ | 295,626 | | | $ | 292,427 | |
Comparative Figures
Certain 2008 figures have been reclassified from statements previously presented to conform to the presentation of the 2009 unaudited interim financial statements.
Proposed Amalgamation
The Company previously announced that its directors have approved a business combination by way of a proposed amalgamation with Genterra Inc., a company whose shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange. The transaction is subject to the approval of the shareholders of both companies and the approval of the regulatory authorities.
| SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING |
These financial statements have been published in Canada, the Company’s home jurisdiction. The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. Differences between generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States of America (United States) are summarized below:
(a) | The Company's acquisitions of Distinctive Designs Furniture Inc., previously a significantly influenced company, and Kroehler Furniture Group Inc., a formerly consolidated subsidiary, were accounted for by the purchase method under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Under United States generally accepted accounting principles these non-arms length acquisitions must be accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control. The accounting has been adjusted accordingly. |
(b) | Comprehensive income: |
For U.S. GAAP the Company has recorded the short term investments in quoted securities as available for sale securities which are recorded at fair market value with all unrealized holding gain and losses reflected in the statement of comprehensive income. Additionally, for U.S. GAAP, the Company has certain instruments for which readily determinable fair values are not available which are carried at cost, unless the investments are determined to be impaired in which case they are written down to estimated fair value, if less than cost. During 2008 and 2009 under Canadian GAAP the short term investments are carried at fair market value with all gains and losses reflected in the statement of operations.
(c) | Stock-based compensation plans: |
| Commencing in 2002, the Company’s accounting policy to record compensation costs for stock options at fair value is comparable to the U.S. pronouncement under FASB No. 123. No stock options were granted in 2008, 2007 and 2006. |
| Certain investees of the company have differences between U.S. GAAP and Cdn GAAP accounting and disclosures. These differences affect the company’s equity share of their earnings. |
(e) | Financial statement presentation |
| Certain financial statement presentation is required by US GAAP that is not required for Cdn. GAAP as follows: |
· | The deferred gain has been reclassified to reduce the corresponding note receivable |
· | Disclosure of trade accounts payable separate from accrued liabilities |
· | The statement of cash flows is prepared starting from net income rather than net income from continuing operations |
· | Interest and investment income should be disclosed as other non-operating income |
· | Provisions under Fin 48 should be shown as long-term liability |
(f) | There are no new material items to reconcile Cdn. GAAP to US GAAP that need to be quantified. |
INFORMATION CONCERNING GENTERRA
Genterra was amalgamated on December 31, 2003 pursuant to the OBCA under the name “Genterra Inc. ” The head office and registered office of Genterra is located at 106 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H3.
Intercorporate Relationships
Genterra has four wholly-owned subsidiaries through which it hold its portfolio of real estate investments: Rallets Realty Inc., 127627 Ontario Limited, 767705 Ontario Limited and Ninety Ontario Street Inc., each of which was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Genterra also has one wholly-owned subsidiary which is completely inactive, First Ontario Properties Inc., which was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
General Development of the Business
History
Genterra is a real estate holding and management company which was created by the amalgamation of Mirtronics Inc. (“Mirtronics”) and Genterra Investment Corporation (“Genterra Investment”) by Articles of Amalgamation filed December 31, 2003. Mirtronics was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) by Articles of Incorporation dated March 20, 1985. By Articles of Amendment dated April 30, 1985, the name was changed to Mirtone International Inc. By Articles of Amendment dated February 2, 1988, the name was changed to International Mirtone Inc., and the company was recapitalized whereby each two issued shares, whether Common Shares or Class A Shares, was exchanged for one new Common Share and one Non-Voting, Non-Participating, Cumulative, Redeemable Preference Shares, Series 1 ("New Preference Shares").
By Articles of Amendment dated February 21, 1990, the name was changed to Mirtronics Inc.
By Articles of Amendment dated May 15, 1997, Mirtronics recapitalized whereby each New Preference Share was exchanged for one Non-Voting, Non-Participating, Non- Cumulative, Redeemable Convertible (until December 31, 1997) Class B Preference Share. Mirtronics was a holding company whose principal holding at the time of the aforementioned amalgamation was a 20.5% (31.1% fully diluted) equity interest in Synergx Systems Inc. (“Synergx”), a public company whose shares trade on NASDAQ. Synergx produces and services control systems for fire, life safety, commercial security and other purposes in the Metropolitan areas of New York City and Dallas, Texas.
Until September 30, 2002, Mirtronics effectively controlled Synergx through ownership of 31.3% of its issued shares (41% on a fully diluted basis). On September 30 2002, Synergx completed a private placement of shares and warrants to third parties, and on October 17, 2002, Mirtronics sold 140,000 Synergx shares to third parties. In May 2003 Mirtronics sold a further 30,000 shares of Synergx to a third party. As a result, Mirtronics holdings in Synergx were reduced to 20.5% (31.1% fully diluted), and Mirtronics no longer effectively controlled Synergx.
In December 2003, Mirtronics exercised a previously granted warrant to purchase an additional 620,000 common shares of Synergx. Genterra Investment held 161,668 common shares of Synergx at the date of the amalgamation which became the property of Genterra. In September 2004, Genterra sold 25,000 common shares of Synergx to third parties. During the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2005 Genterra sold 684,750 common shares of Synergx. As a result, at September 30, 2005, Genterra's percentage holding in Synergx was reduced to 17.13%, fully diluted. Accordingly, Genterra no longer exercised significant influence over the operations of Synergx and effective June 30, 2005 ceased recording its share of earnings of Synergx and accounted for this investment on the cost basis.
In January 2007, Genterra sold its entire remaining position in Synergx to an unrelated third party.
Genterra Investment was formed under the laws of the Province of Ontario by Articles of Amalgamation dated April 30, 1999, amalgamating Genterra Capital Incorporated and Unavest Capital Corp. under the name Genterra Investment Corporation. Genterra Capital Incorporated was formed by Articles of Amalgamation dated February 28, 1997, amalgamating Genterra Capital Corporation, First Corporate Capital Inc. and Mutec Equities Ltd. Genterra Capital Corporation was formed by Articles of Amalgamation dated September 1, 1995, amalgamating Equican Capital Corporation, Wendellco Realty Inc. and Glendale Realty Holdings Inc. Equican Capital Corporation was incorporated in Ontario by Articles of Amalgamation dated December 4, 1987.
In June 2008, Genterra completed the reorganization of its share capital and its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. (“Ontario Street”). Both the reorganization and the acquisition were approved by shareholders at Genterra’s annual and special meeting held on March 4, 2008. As a result of the reorganization, Genterra’s Class A Subordinate Voting shares, Class B Multiple voting shares and the six classes of non-voting preferred shares were reclassified into one class of voting common shares and two classes of non-voting convertible Preference shares – the Class A Series 1 Preference shares and the Class B Preference shares. The new common shares were listed and began trading on the TSXV under the symbol “GIC” on June 10, 2008.
Description of the Business
Reference to Genterra includes the operations of its subsidiaries except where the context otherwise requires.
a) Real Estate:
| Genterra's real estate investments are in Canada within the Southern Ontario region. Investments are primarily in industrial commercial real estate and financed through equity and commercial/institutional first mortgages. The properties are managed by Genterra in conjunction with third party property managers. Properties are acquired for both income and capital gain appreciation. Genterra primarily acquires property that provides cash flow coverage for financing purposes that may or may not provide a return on equity in the short term and with possible long term capital gain. Genterra manages all of its properties and hires outside contractors to perform physical maintenence of the properties. |
| There is no specific policy as to the amount or percentage of assets which are invested in any specific property. The real estate properties consist of the following: |
Property | Character | Ownership | Occupancy | Number of tenants occupying more than 10% of the building | Business carried on from the building | Average effective annual rental per square foot |
140 Wendell Avenue Toronto, Ontario | Commercial | 100% owned - Mortgage of $2,736,570 @ Sept 30, 2009 | 2006 - 95% 2007 - 85% 2008 - 89% | One | Warehousing and Insurance Agency | 2006 - $7.40 2007 - $6.67 2008 - $7.16 |
200 Glendale Avenue N., Hamilton, Ontario | Commercial | 100% owned - Mortgage of $182,587 @ Sept 30, 2009 | 2006 - 100% 2007 - 100% 2008 - 100% | One | Warehousing | 2006 - $2.07 2007 - $1.27 2008 - $0.70 |
450 Dobbie Drive, Cambridge, Ontario | Commercial | 100 % owned - Clear Title | 2006 - 100% 2007 - 100% 2008 - 100% | One | Manufacturer of Towels | 2006 - $4.17 2007 - $3.05 2008 - $2.25 |
1095 Stellar Drive, Newmarket, Ontario | Commercial | 100% owned Mortgage of $743,782 @ Sept 30, 2009 | 2006 - 100% 2007 - 100% 2008 - 100% | One | Health Club and Chiropracter | 2006 - $11.38 2007 - $12.04 2008 - $12.92 |
90 Ontario Street, Toronto, Ontario | Commercial | 100% owned -Clear Title | 2006 - 98% 2007 - 98% 2008 - 96% | None | Artistic Studios and Small Businesses | 2006 - $13.48 2007 - $13.75 2008 - $14.02 |
Leases expire before | Number of Tenants ** | Square Footage | Annual Basic Rental | Percentage of Annual Rental |
| | | | |
September 30, 2009 | 3 | 31,426 | 159,153 | 7.25% |
September 30, 2010 | 57 | 56,605 | 729,536 | 33.21% |
September 30, 2011 | 2 | 422,300 | 640,175 | 29.14% |
September 30, 2012 | - | - | - | - |
September 30, 2013 | - | - | - | - |
September 30, 2014 | - | - | - | - |
September 30, 2015 | - | - | - | - |
September 30, 2016 | 1 | 113432 | 667,847 | 30.40% |
September 30, 2017 | - | - | - | - |
September 30, 2018 | - | - | - | - |
** 2009 represents 1 tenant at 90 Ontario Street, 1 tenant at 1095 Stellar Drive and 1 tenant at 140 Wendell Avenue
2010 represents 55 Tenants at 90 Ontario Street, 1 tenant at 1095 Stellar Drive and 1 tenant at 140 Wendell Avenue.
2011 represent 1 tenant at 200 Glendale Avenue and 1 tenant at 450 Debbie Drive
2016 represents 1 tenant at 140 Wendell Avenue
b) Investment in Real Estate Mortgages:
| Subject to the investment restrictions detailed below, Genterra may invest in first or second mortgages and there is no requirement for such mortgages to be insured. As well there is no restriction on the proportion or amount of assets invested in any type of mortgage or any single mortgage. Mortgaging activities, if any, are committed to on a property by property one off basis. There is no program for actively creating, servicing and warehousing of mortgages or any requirement of portfolio turnover. Investments in mortgages are geared toward industrial and commercial properties. Genterra is a participant (together with other non-related parties) in a first mortgage construction loan with interest bearing at a floating rate of the greater of 9% or The Toronto Dominion Bank Posted Bank Rate of Prime plus 3%. The loan has a one year term. Genterra’s original participation in the mortgage was $477,250, $263,000 of which was outstanding as at September 30, 2009. |
c) Securities of or Interests in Persons Primarily Engaged in Real Estate Activities:
| Subject to the investment restrictions detailed below, there is no restriction or requirement on the types of securities or interests in persons engaged in real estate activities in which Genterra may invest or in the amount or proportion of its assets which may be invested in each such type of security or interest. |
| Primary investment activities do not include the investment in mortgage sales or in persons engaged in real estate activities and therefore there are no specific criteria for this category of investment. |
d) Investment in Other Securities:
| Subject to the investment restrictions detailed below, Genterra may purchase bonds, common stock, or preferred stock. There is no restriction on industry groups. |
| The purchases in securities may include but are not limited to those listed on national securities exchanges. There are no specific criteria or limitations on the investment in other securities. Genterra holds 97,500 Firm Capital Mortgage Trust Units, a Unit Trust listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX symbol: FC.UN). |
Investment Restrictions
Following the completion of the amalgamation, it is intended that none of the investments made in accordance with subsections b), c) and d) immediately above, shall exceed, in the aggregate, the current level of 27% of GCI's pro-forma consolidated total assets excluding cash items and government securities. GCI's intention of investing a majority of its assets in operational, wholly owned or majority-owned subsidiaries should ensure that this percentage is further reduced. Further, GCI shall take all steps reasonably necessary so that GCI will not at any time be deemed or otherwise considered an investment company under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Legal Proceedings
In the opinion of management, Genterra is not currently involved in any litigation or proceedings which are material either individually or in the aggregate and to Genterra’s knowledge, no legal proceedings of a material nature involving Genterra are currently contemplated by any individuals, entities or governmental authorities.
In the normal course of its operations, subsidiaries and/or equity investees of Genterra have been or, from time to time, may be named in legal actions seeking monetary damages.
Exchange Controls
The Investment Canada Act (the "ICA"), which became effective on June 30, 1985, prohibits the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise in Canada by non-Canadians without prior consent of the Investment Canada Agency (with ultimate appeal to the Federal Cabinet), unless such acquisition is exempt under the provisions of the ICA. Both acquisition of natural resource properties and acquisition of producing properties may be considered to be the acquisition of control of a Canadian business enterprise for ICA purposes. The ICA also covers acquisition of control of Canadian corporate enterprises, whether by purchase of assets or shares. As at December 31, 2008, all of the directors of the Company are, and 96.1% of its voting shares were owned by Canadians. Genterra is satisfied that it complies with ICA at present and accordingly is not a non-Canadian person as defined in ICA.
The ICA will substantially reduce the regulatory requirements for acquisition of interests in Canadian businesses under prior legislation, most importantly, (i) by providing that foreign investments below specified threshold sizes (generally, direct acquisitions of Canadian business with gross assets less than $5 million, or "indirect acquisitions" of businesses with gross assets less than $50 million) have only a notification, as opposed to a substantive review, requirement, and (ii) by liberalizing the review standards for approval.
Apart from the ICA, there are no other limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote securities imposed by Canadian law or the Articles of Incorporation of Genterra. There are no other decrees or regulations in Canada which restrict the export or import of Capital, including foreign exchange controls, or that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of Genterra’s securities except as discussed at Paragraph E, "Taxation."
Taxation
The following is a general discussion of the income tax aspects under Canadian law relating to ownership of Genterra’s Common Shares, Genterra Class A Shares and Genterra Class B Shares. These income tax aspects will vary according to the circumstances of each shareholder, including his place of residence and the place in which he carries on business or has a permanent establishment, as the case may be, so that a shareholder must investigate the tax consequences of his personal situation by obtaining advice from his own tax advisor. This summary does not consider U.S. federal or state income tax provisions or Canadian Provincial income tax provisions, which may be at variance with the provisions contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal or tax advice.
Dividends paid to a non-resident of Canada, including distributions or redemptions which are treated as dividends and certain stock dividends, are subject to Canadian income tax. The Canadian non-resident withholding tax would be withheld by the Company who would remit only the net amount to the shareholder. By virtue of Article X of the Canada United States Tax Convention, which came into force on August 16, 1984 (and was amended by the Protocol signed on September 21, 2007), the rate of tax for dividends paid to a resident of the U.S. is limited to 15%. The withholding tax rate is reduced to 5% for a corporate shareholder owning at lease 10% of the voting stock of the Company, either directly or through an entity that is considered fiscally transparent under the laws of the United States and is not a resident of Canada. In the absence of any treaty provisions, the rate of tax imposed would be 25% of the applicable amounts.
Stock dividends received by non-residents from Genterra would be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax as noted above, to the extent that the paid-up capital of Genterra has been increased as a result of the stock dividend.
Gain from the sale of Common Shares and Preference Shares of Genterra by a non-resident of Canada will not be subject to Canadian tax provided the shareholder has not held a "substantial interest" (25% or more of the shares of any class of Company stock) in the Company, at any time in the five preceding years. By virtue of Article XIII of the Canada-United States Tax Convention, shareholders who are resident in the United States and hold a substantial interest in Genterra’s Common Shares or Preference Shares will not be subject to Canadian tax on gain from sale of the shares of Genterra provided that the value of the shares does not derive principally from real property situated in Canada.
Nature Of Trading Markets
Effective March 5, 2004, Genterra's Class A shares were listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange until June 9, 2008 when, pursuant to a reorganization they were converted into Common shares which began trading on June 10, 2008.
The following details (i) for the five most recent full financial years: the high and low market prices; (ii) for the two most recent full financial years: the high and low market prices for each full financial quarter; and (iii) for the most recent six months.
TSX Venture Exchange (symbol: GIC.V)
Annual Information
| Class A/Common Shares |
| HIGH | LOW |
2004 | $0.30 | $0.05 |
2005 | $0.35 | $0.09 |
2006 | $0.43 | $0.23 |
2007 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
2008 | $0.50 | $0.26 |
Quarterly Information
| HIGH | LOW |
December 31, 2007 | $0.375 | $0.26 |
March 31, 2008 | $0.50 | $0.30 |
June 30, 2008 | $0.36 | $0.34 |
September 30, 2008 | $0.365 | $0.30 |
December 31, 2008 | $0.30 | $0.20 |
March 31, 2009 | $0.75 | $0.23 |
June 30, 2009 | $0.74 | $0.50 |
September 30, 2009 | $0.70 | $0.60 |
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Monthly Information
| HIGH | LOW |
January 2009 | $0.25 | $0.23 |
February 2009 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
March 2009 | $0.75 | $0.235 |
April 2009 | $0.74 | $0.60 |
May 2009 | $0.65 | $0.55 |
June 2009 | $0.74 | $0.50 |
July 31, 2009 | $0.65 | $0.60 |
August 31, 2009 | $0.70 | $0.60 |
September 30, 2009 | $0.65 | $0.60 |
Non-NASDAQ - - Pink Sheets (symbol: GICJF.PK)
Genterra's Class A shares were quoted in the United States on the OTC Bulletin Board until June 9, 2008 when, pursuant to a reorganization
they were converted into Common shares which began trading on the Pink Sheets on June 10, 2008.
Genterra Inc. currently has 19,339,211 common shares outstanding of which 754,913 (3.9%) are held by U.S. residents.
The following details (i) for the five most recent full financial years: the high and low market prices; (ii) for the two most recent full financial years: the
high and low market prices for each full financial quarter; and (iii) for the most recent six months.
Annual Information
| Class A/Common Shares |
| HIGH | LOW |
2004 | $0.12 | $0.0823 |
2005 | $0.29 | $0.088 |
2006 | $0.31 | $0.191 |
2007 | $0.43 | $0.2685 |
2008 | $0.361 | $0.16 |
Quarterly Information
| HIGH | LOW |
December 31, 2007 | $0.371 | $0.2825 |
March 31, 2008 | $0.361 | $0.3245 |
June 30, 2008 | $0.3395 | $0.3265 |
September 30, 2008 | $0.331 | $0.2742 |
December 31, 2008 | $0.1865 | $0.16 |
March 31, 2009 | $0.44 | $0.16 |
June 30, 2009 | $0.53 | $0.44 |
September 30, 2009 | $0.55 | $0.51 |
Monthly Information
| HIGH | LOW |
January 2009 | $0.19 | $0.18 |
February 2009 | $0.18 | $0.16 |
March 2009 | $0.44 | $0.16 |
April 2009 | $0.47 | $0.44 |
May 2009 | $0.53 | $0.47 |
June 2009 | $0.52 | $0.51 |
July 31, 2009 | $0.55 | $0.51 |
August 31, 2009 | $0.55 | $0.54 |
Deptember 30, 2009 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
Selected Financial Information |
The following unaudited financial information was derived directly and indirectly from Genterra’s financial statements which are included herein, beginning on page 150.
| (All figures in Canadian Dollars) |
| (Prepared in accordance with Canadian G.A.A.P.) |
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Sales | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Cost of Sales | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Gross Profit* | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Rental and investment revenue | | | 1,324,491 | | | | 1,396,340 | | | | 2,783,158 | | | | 3,067,405 | | | | 3,564,344 | | | | 3,155,003 | | | | 2,276,247 | |
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Expenses | | | (1,268,914 | ) | | | (1,185,441 | ) | | | (2,634,487 | ) | | | (3,069,357 | ) | | | (2,332,423 | ) | | | (2,613,495 | ) | | | (1,806,566 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) before the undernoted | | | 55,577 | | | | 210,899 | | | | 148,671 | | | | (1,952 | ) | | | 1,231,921 | | | | 541,508 | | | | 469,681 | |
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Equity in earnings (loss) of former investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (22,437 | ) | | | 214,691 | |
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Loss on issuance of shares by former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (21,681 | ) | | | (87,646 | ) |
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Gain on sale of shares of former equity investee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | | | | - | | | | 1,044,942 | | | | 44,320 | |
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Income tax recovery (expense) | | | (77,975 | ) | | | 23,868 | | | | 153,988 | | | | (277,414 | ) | | | (346,808 | ) | | | (467,477 | ) | | | 148,489 | |
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Net Earnings (loss) for the year | | $ | (22,398 | ) | | $ | 234,767 | | | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 879,584 | | | $ | 885,113 | | | $ | 1,074,855 | | | $ | 789,535 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share for the year | | $ | (0.001 | ) | | $ | 0.012 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share for the year | | $ | (0.001 | ) | | $ | 0.012 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year | | | 19,339,211 | | | | 18,798,557 | | | | 18,922,155 | | | | 18,793,385 | | | | 18,793,385 | | | | 18,793,385 | | | | 17,320,029 | |
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* Gross profit is not a recognized measure under Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and readers are cautioned that Gross Profit should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss) or cash from operating activities as an indicator of the Company's performance or cash flows. The Company's method for calculating Gross Profit may differ from other companies and may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Gross Profit is net earnings (loss) before other rental and investment income, expenses, equity in earnings (loss) of former investee, loss on issue of shares by former equity investee, gain on sale of shares of former equity investee and income taxes (recovery).
Five year historical data
Years ended September 30
Balance Sheet Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As at March 31, | | | As at September 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
Working capital | | $ | 9,820,149 | | | $ | 10,369,120 | | | $ | 9,545,491 | | | $ | 10,102,541 | | | $ | 7,346,719 | | | $ | 6,546,348 | | | $ | 1,255,633 | |
Total assets | | | 27,333,806 | | | | 22,310,502 | | | | 27,313,656 | | | | 22,283,263 | | | | 22,558,071 | | | | 21,608,140 | | | | 20,437,124 | |
Long-term debt | | | 3,516,799 | | | | 3,807,085 | | | | 3,662,939 | | | | 4,004,987 | | | | 4,480,556 | | | | 4,932,970 | | | | 5,128,698 | |
Retractable preference shares | | | 5,186,883 | | | Nil | | | | 4,991,819 | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 15,915,976 | | | | 17,026,301 | | | | 15,938,374 | | | | 16,791,534 | | | | 15,904,900 | | | | 15,019,787 | | | | 13,625,916 | |
Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | | | Nil | |
The effect of the differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those accepted in the United States on working capital, total assets, long-term debt, shareholders’ equity, and cash dividend per share as described in Note 15 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for six months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 and the five years ended September 30, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:
| | Canadian Accounting | | | Increase | | | U.S. Accounting | |
Six months ended March 31, 2009 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 9,820,149 | | | $ | 166,299 | | | $ | 9,986,448 | |
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Total assets | | | 27,333,806 | | | | (5,243,886 | ) | | | 22,089,920 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 3,516,799 | | | | - | | | | 3,516,799 | |
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Retractable preference shares | | | 5,186,883 | | | | - | | | | 5,186,883 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 15,915,976 | | | | (4,232,277 | ) | | | 11,683,699 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | Canadian Accounting | | | Increase | | | U.S. Accounting | |
Six months ended March 31, 2008 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
Working capital | | $ | 10,369,120 | | | $ | 281,565 | | | $ | 10,650,685 | |
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Total assets | | | 22,310,502 | | | | 730,525 | | | | 23,041,027 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 3,807,085 | | | | - | | | | 3,807,085 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 17,026,301 | | | | 513,084 | | | | 17,539,385 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended September 30, 2008 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 9,545,491 | | | $ | 50,714 | | | $ | 9,596,205 | |
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Total assets | | | 27,313,656 | | | | (5,406,020 | ) | | | 21,907,636 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 3,662,939 | | | | - | | | | 3,662,939 | |
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Retractable preference shares | | | 4,991,819 | | | | - | | | | 4,991,819 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 15,938,374 | | | | (4,361,198 | ) | | | 11,577,176 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended September 30, 2007 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 10,102,541 | | | $ | 221,771 | | | $ | 10,324,312 | |
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Total assets | | | 22,283,263 | | | | 911,748 | | | | 23,195,011 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 4,004,987 | | | | - | | | | 4,004,987 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 16,791,534 | | | | 454,488 | | | | 17,246,022 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Canadian | | | | | | | U.S. |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended September 30, 2006 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 7,346,719 | | | $ | 177,608 | | | $ | 7,524,327 | |
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Total assets | | | 22,558,071 | | | | 1,238,514 | | | | 23,796,585 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 4,480,556 | | | | - | | | | 4,480,556 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 15,904,900 | | | | 365,827 | | | | 16,270,727 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Canadian | | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended September 30, 2005 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 6,546,348 | | | $ | 109,156 | | | $ | 6,655,504 | |
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Total assets | | | 21,608,140 | | | | 1,629,479 | | | | 23,237,619 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 4,932,970 | | | | - | | | | 4,932,970 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 15,019,787 | | | | 1,099,604 | | | | 16,119,391 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Canadian | | | | | | U.S. | |
| | Accounting | | | Increase | | | Accounting | |
Year ended September 30, 2004 | | Principles | | | (Decrease) | | | Principles | |
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Working capital | | $ | 1,255,633 | | | $ | 59,257 | | | $ | 1,314,890 | |
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Total assets | | | 20,437,124 | | | | 578,512 | | | | 21,015,636 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 5,128,698 | | | | - | | | | 5,128,698 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | 13,625,916 | | | | 294,950 | | | | 13,920,866 | |
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Cash dividends per Common share | | Nil | | | | | | | Nil | |
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| | Six Months ended March 31, | | | Fiscal Year Ended September 30 | |
| | (Reconciled to U.S. GAAP) | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 (Restated*) | | | 2005 (Restated*) | | | 2004 (Restated*) | |
Revenue | | $ | 1,539,205 | | | $ | 1,589,028 | | | $ | 3,164,545 | | | $ | 3,334,158 | | | $ | 3,873,935 | | | $ | 3,723,741 | | | $ | 2,865,578 | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | $ | 597,265 | | | $ | 112,757 | | | $ | 302,518 | | | $ | (139,753 | ) | | $ | 1,161,245 | | | $ | 1,486,401 | | | $ | 761,598 | |
Earnings (loss) from continuing Operations | | $ | 301,587 | | | $ | 293,363 | | | $ | 604,389 | | | $ | 943,953 | | | $ | 949,372 | | | $ | 1,197,781 | | | $ | 850,624 | |
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.006 | | | $ | 0.016 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.006 | | | $ | 0.016 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
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*Refer to Note 15 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended September 30, 2008.
Property, Plants And Equipment
Rental Real Estate (All figures disclosed using Canadian GAAP)
| | | Land | | | Building | | | Accumulated | | | Net | |
Address | City | | Cost | | | Cost | | | Depreciation | | | Book Value | |
450 Dobbie Dr | Cambridge | | | 585,000 | | | | 4,649,000 | | | | (979,091 | ) | | | 4,254,909 | |
200 Glendale Ave | Hamilton | | | 305,000 | | | | 1,468,000 | | | | (291,210 | ) | | | 1,481,790 | |
140 Wendell Ave | Toronto | | | 560,000 | | | | 4,756,589 | | | | (1,075,320 | ) | | | 4,241,269 | |
1095 Stellar Dr | Newmarket | | | 209,462 | | | | 1,730,857 | | | | (1,036,979 | ) | | | 903,340 | |
90 Ontario St | Toronto | | | 3,703,000 | | | | 2,016,744 | | | | (37,128 | ) | | | 5,682,616 | |
| | | | 5,362,462 | | | | 14,621,190 | | | | (3,419,728 | ) | | | 16,563,924 | |
Fair Market Values of Real Estate (All figures disclosed using Canadian GAAP)
| | | Appraisal | | Fair Market | | | Increase | |
Address | City | Appraiser | Date | | Value | | | Over NBV | |
450 Dobbie | Cambridge | Integris | 15 July 08 | | | 5,800,000 | | | | 1,545,091 | |
200 Glendale | Hamilton | Real | 1 Aug 08 | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 168,210 | |
140 Wendell | Toronto | Estate | 1 Aug 08 | | | 9,700,000 | | | | 5,458,731 | |
1095 Stellar | Newmarket | Counsellors | 1 Aug 08 | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 1,446,660 | |
90 Ontario | Toronto | MacKenzie | 21 Nov 07 | | | 5,600,000 | | | | (82,616 | ) |
| | | | | | 25,100,000 | | | | 8,536,076 | |
First Mortgages Payable
| | | | Current | | | Term | | | | |
Address | City | Lender | | Portion | | | Portion | | | Total | |
200 Glendale | Hamilton | Laurentian | | | 62,602 | | | | 119,985 | | | | 182,587 | |
140 Wendell | Toronto | CIBC | | | 178,292 | | | | 2,558,278 | | | | 2,736,570 | |
1095 Stellar | Newmarket | BDC | | | 53,436 | | | | 690,346 | | | | 743,782 | |
| | | | | 294,330 | | | | 3,368,609 | | | | 3,662,939 | |
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Overview
Genterra is a real estate holding firm that owns and manages a portfolio of five buildings in Ontario, consisting of a total of 743,000 Square Feet ("SF"), 430,000 SF of which is industrial and the remaining 313,000 SF is commercial. The purpose is to deliver a reliable and growing cash flow with the potential for future capital appreciation over the longer term. The Company accomplishes this by following a strategy of focusing on owning, developing and operating commercial and industrial real estate. Genterra has grown its business by using prudent strategies, core competencies, conservative financial leverage and by adapting to changing trends in commercial and industrial real estate. Genterra’s investment strategy is to focus on stable, lower risk real estate properties in order to create stable cash flows and over time capital appreciation.
The tightening in the credit markets arising from the current economic conditions has created an environment where buyers, who were previously active acquirers, may no longer be able to participate and where sellers may view the disposition of real estate as a means of raising capital. This environment should create more opportunities to acquire real estate on an opportunistic basis. As part of this process, Genterra’s Board of Directors have after review, decided that an amalgamation with CMI will be in the best interests of Genterra as it amongst other things, will enable Genterra Shareholders to be part of a larger corporation with larger more varied assets, a larger equity and income base, greater opportunities and reduced operating costs, all of which should assist in facilitating the financing of future growth and expansion. Genterra’s Board believe that with the amalgamation, GCI’s strengthened balance sheet will allow it to analyze larger potential real estate investments and to capitalize on favourable market conditions and to expand GCI’s real estate income producing portfolio.
The following discussion sets forth items derived from the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended September 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006 prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. A summary of the differences between Canadian and US accounting principles for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 is detailed in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
| | Year Ended September 30 | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Revenue | | $ | 2,783,158 | | | $ | 3,067,405 | | | $ | 3,564,344 | |
Administrative and general expenses | | | (782,709 | ) | | | (533,952 | ) | | | (504,343 | ) |
Bad debt recovery | | | - | | | | - | | | | 228,472 | |
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange | | | 264,872 | | | | (625,215 | ) | | | (85,396 | ) |
Rental real estate expenses | | | (1,266,062 | ) | | | (1,107,517 | ) | | | (1,095,808 | ) |
Other expenses | | | (850,588 | ) | | | (802,673 | ) | | | (875,348 | ) |
Gain on sale of investment | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | | | | - | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | | 148,671 | | | | 1,156,998 | | | | 1,231,921 | |
Income taxes | | | 153,988 | | | | (277,414 | ) | | | (346,808 | ) |
| | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 879,584 | | | $ | 885,113 | |
Review of Year-End Results September 30, 2008 and 2007
Revenue. Rental revenue for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $2,613,587, an increase of $38,384 as compared to $2,575,203 for the comparable 2007 period. The increase in rental revenue was attributable to the acquisition of Ontario Street and the increase in rent resulting from the finalization of lease negotiations with a tenant at Genterra’s Wendell Avenue property. This increase was offset by the 2007 renegotiation of leases with Genterra’s large single purpose tenant on its properties located in Cambridge and Hamilton at rates lower than the pre-existing lease and the short term vacancies at the Wendell Avenue property. Investment income for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $169,571 compared to $492,202 for the comparable 2007 period. The decrease in investment income was due to the poor performance of the equity markets during the period.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, financing expenses and public company shareholder costs. Administrative expenses for the year ended September 30, 2008 were $782,709 compared to $533,952 in the comparable 2007 period. The increase for the year ended September 30, 2008 is due to the inclusion of a bonus paid to an officer of Genterra, additional expenses associated with the purchase of Ontario Street and increased costs associated with public company regulatory compliance requirements.
Gain on Foreign Exchange. Genterra holds certain amounts of its cash in United States dollars. Genterra experienced a foreign exchange gain of $264,872 during the year ended September 30, 2008. This compares to a foreign exchange loss of $625,215 for the comparable 2007 period. The gain for the year ended September 30, 2008 resulted from the strengthening of the United States Dollar.
Rental Real Estate Operating Expenses. Rental real estate operating expenses for the year ended September 30, 2008 were $1,266,062 compared to $1,107,517 for the comparable 2007 period. The increase in rental real estate operating expenses was primarily due to the acquisition of Ontario Street during the year.
Other Expenses. Interest expense for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $204,136 compared to $230,698 for the comparable 2007 period. Amortization for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $544,633 compared to $571,975 for the comparable 2007 period. On June 27, 2008 Genterra issued retractable preference shares for the purchase of Ontario Street. These shares are classified as debt and the cumulative dividends are recorded as an expense of operations. During the year ended September 30, 2008 Genterra recorded cumulative dividends of $101,819 on these preference shares.
Income Tax Provision. During the twelve month period ended September 30, 2008 Genterra recorded an income tax recovery of $153,988. This compares to an income tax expense of $277,414 for the comparable 2007 period. The year ended September 30, 2008 includes a future income tax recovery of approximately $194,000 to reflect the January 1, 2008 reduction of
statutory income tax rates from 36.1% to the substantively enacted tax rate of 29%. The effective tax rates were (103.6)% and 24.0% for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively. The difference between Genterra’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is due to permanent differences primarily associated with the tax treatment of dividends on retractable preference shares and capital gain transactions and the above noted tax recovery.
Net Earnings. Net earnings for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $302,659 compared to net earnings of $879,584 for the comparable 2007 period. The 2008 results were impacted by the poor performance of equity markets during the period, increased administrative expenses, the dividends on the cumulative retractable preference shares, a gain on foreign exchange and a future tax recovery due to tax rate adjustments. The 2007 net earnings included approximately $950,000 (net of taxes) from a gain on the sale of Genterra’s investment in Synergx Systems Inc (“Synergx”).
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of Genterra’s operations during the periods under review and it is not anticipated to materially impact Genterra’s operations during the current fiscal year.
Review of Year-End Results September 30, 2007 and 2006
Revenue. Rental revenue for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $2,575,203, a decrease of $579,618 as compared to $3,154,821 for the comparable 2006 period. The decrease in rental revenue compared to the 2006 period was attributable to the renegotiation of leases with the Company’s large single purpose tenant on its properties located in Cambridge and Hamilton at rates lower than the pre-existing lease and the short term vacancies at its Wendell Avenue property. Investment income for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $492,202 as compared to $409,523 for the comparable 2006 period. The increase in annual investment income is due to the increase in the cash and marketable securities and the results achieved from the investment portfolio.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses include fees for management and administrative services, legal and audit fees, financing expenses and public company shareholder costs. Administrative expenses for the year ended September 30, 2007 increased to $533,952 from $504,343 in the comparable 2006 period. Administrative expenses for the 2007 period were impacted by increased costs associated with environmental and public company regulatory compliance requirements.
Bad Debt Recovery. The Company was the holder of a second mortgage on a parcel of vacant land. Due to the inability of the mortgagee to service the mortgage, the Company recorded a reserve in prior years against the collectability of the accrued interest on the mortgage. During the period the Company agreed to release the mortgagee from any further obligation in exchange for full payment of the principal amount of this mortgage along with the accrued interest. Accordingly, in 2006 the Company reversed its reserve of $228,472 against the collectability of the interest on this mortgage.
Loss on Foreign Exchange. The Company holds certain amounts of its cash in United States dollars. Due to the substantial strengthening of the Canadian Dollar during the current period, the Company incurred a foreign exchange loss of $625,215 for the year ended September 30, 2007. This compares to a foreign exchange loss of $85,396 for the year ended September 30, 2006.
Rental Real Estate Operating Expenses. Rental real estate operating expenses for the year ended September 30, 2007 were $1,107,517 as compared to $1,095,808 for the comparable 2006 period. The increase in rental real estate operating expenses was primarily due to the increased cost of utilities during the year.
Other Expenses. Interest expense for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $230,698 and $256,741 for the comparable 2006 period. Amortization for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $571,975 and $618,607 for the comparable 2006 period.
Income Tax Provision. During the twelve month period ended September 30, 2007 the Company recorded income taxes of $277,414. This compares to an expense of $346,808 for the comparative 2006 period. The effective tax rates were 24.0% and 28.2% for the year ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 respectively. The difference between the Company’s statutory tax rate and its effective tax rate is due to permanent differences primarily associated with the tax treatment of capital gain transactions.
Net Earnings. Net earnings for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $879,584 as compared to net earnings of $885,113 for the comparable 2006 period. The 2007 results were impacted by approximately $950,000 (net of taxes) from a gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Synergx and the increased performance of the Company’s investment portfolio. This was offset by the foreign exchange loss and increased costs resulting from regulatory compliance requirements. The 2006 net earnings were positively impacted by the bad debt recovery.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of the Company’s operations during the periods under review and it is not anticipated to materially impact the Company’s operations during the current fiscal year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 2008 and 2007
Genterra's principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, marketable securities and cash flow from rental, finance and investment operations.
Genterra's working capital amounted to $9,545,491 at September 30, 2008, compared to $10,102,541 at September 30, 2007. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 13.1:1 at September 30, 2008 and 16.1:1 at September 30, 2007. The decrease in working capital and the current ratio is primarily due to the cash utilized to redeem the shares of shareholders dissenting to Genterra’s recent reorganization, the costs associated with the reorganization and the acquisition of Ontario Street.
During the year ended September 30, 2008, Genterra’s cash position decreased by $1,111,339 to $6,824,707. The change was due to the net result of the following increases and utilizations:
Ø | Operating Activities increased cash by $391,151. This was as a result of $678,402 in cash generated from operations and $287,251 of cash utilized for the changes in non-cash components of working capital. |
Ø | Financing Activities utilized $1,470,268 of cash. Genterra utilized $342,048 to make scheduled repayments of mortgage obligations, $295,240 for reorganization costs and $934,799 for the purchase of shares from shareholders dissenting to the reorganization. Genterra incurred dividends on its newly issued retractable preferred shares of $101,819. |
Ø | Investing Activities decreased cash by $32,222. Genterra utilized $365,125 in cash for investment in a mortgage receivable and $13,375 in cash for additions to rental real estate properties. Genterra realized $274,343 from a decrease in marketable securities and acquired cash of $71,935 on the acquisition of Ontario Street. |
Ø | Cash and cash equivalents were positively impacted by a $264,845 unrealized foreign exchange gain. |
The following table provides a summary of certain information with respect to Genterra’s capital structure and financial position:
| September 30, 2008 | | September 30, 2007 |
Net debt : Shareholders’ equity | 0.54 : 1 | | 0.24 : 1 |
Net debt : Total capitalization | 0.35 : 1 | | 0.19 : 1 |
Genterra anticipates that it will require approximately $3,000,000 in order to meet its ongoing expected costs for the next twelve months. These costs include real estate operating expenses, fees for management and administrative services provided to Genterra, legal and audit fees, financing expenses, public company shareholder costs and income taxes. Genterra expects to generate the revenue required in order to service these expenditures from rental revenue from existing leased real estate, finance and investment income. Genterra also has scheduled long-term debt repayments of approximately $295,000 in the next twelve months. Cash flow from operations will be used to finance these regularly scheduled debt repayments.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 2007 AND 2006
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, marketable securities and cash flow from rental, finance and investment operations.
The Company's working capital amounted to $10,102,541 at September 30, 2007, compared to $7,346,719 at September 30, 2006. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 16.0:1 at September 30, 2007 and 5.9:1 at September 30, 2006. The increase in working capital is primarily due to the cash generated from rental operations, investment income and the proceeds from the sale of the Company’s investment in Synergx Systems Inc. (“Synergx”). The working capital ratio was positively impacted by the reduction in income taxes payable and trade accounts payable during the period and the cash proceeds realized on the sale of Synergx.
During the year ended September 30, 2007, the Company’s cash position increased by $2,433,491 to $7,936,046. The change was due to the net result of the following increases and utilizations:
Ø | Operating Activities increased cash by $57,434. This was as a result of $642,534 in cash generated from operations and $585,100 of cash utilized for the changes in non-cash components of working capital. |
Ø | Financing Activities utilized $475,569 in cash to make scheduled repayments on mortgage obligations. |
Ø | Investing Activities increased cash by $3,445,238. During the year, the Company realized $1,620,707 in cash as a result of the repayment of outstanding notes and mortgages receivable and $2,805,428 from the sale of its investment in Synergx. The Company utilized $47,000 in cash for additions to rental real estate properties and $933,897 to increase its holdings of marketable securities. |
Ø | Cash and cash equivalents were negatively impacted by a $593,612 unrealized foreign exchange loss. |
QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK.
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. Some of the securities that we invest in may have market risk. This means that a change in prevailing interest rates may cause the principal amount of the investment to fluctuate. For example, if we hold a security that was issued with a fixed interest rate at the then-prevailing rate and the prevailing interest rate later rises, the principal amount of our investment will probably decline. We currently maintain an investment portfolio primarily of Canadian Bond obligations and Equity Investments. The average duration of all of our investments in 2008 was less than one year. Due to the short-term nature of these investments, we believe we have no material exposure to interest rate risk arising from our investments. Therefore, no quantitative tabular disclosure is required.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
FAS 124-2 and FSP FAS 115-2 In April 2009, FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. This FSP amends FAS 115 and FAS No. 124, Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations and EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on
Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized
Financial Assets, to make the other-than-temporary impairments guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. This FSP will replace the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired debt security until recovery with a requirement that management assert it does not have the intent to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. This FSP requires increased disclosure about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold, as well as increased disclosures regarding expected cash flows, credit losses and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. FSP 115-2 and FSP 124-2 are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on our consolidated financial statements.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 In April 2009, FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amend FAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1, are effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009 (our Fiscal 2010). We do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements of this FSP as our current disclosures meet these requirements.
FAS No. 157-4 In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (“FSP FAS No. 157-4”), which expand quarterly disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 157 about how an entity determines fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and transactions related to such assets and liabilities are not orderly. This pronouncement is effective beginning with the June 30, 2009 interim financial statements. We are currently assessing the impact of FSP FAS No. 157-4 on our consolidated financial position, cash flows and results of operations.
EITF 03-6-1 In June 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. The FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for years commencing after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the affect of its adoption may have on its consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No 162 In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles to be used in the preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statement will be effective 60 days after the SEC approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 161 In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which expands the quarterly disclosures requirements in SFAS No. 133 for derivative instruments and hedging activities, effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-2 In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-2 Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which defers the effective date of FASB 157 for certain nonfinancial liabilities, except those recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The deferred provisions of FASB 157 affect assets measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, nonfinancial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment and asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. The Company adopted these deferred provisions on October 1, 2008 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-3 The FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. The FSP clarifies the application of FASB No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. The Company adopted these provisions on October 1, 2008 which had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 141(R) In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) Business Combinations. The statement provides revised guidance for recognition and measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. It also requires transaction costs for a business combination to be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) will impact our accounting for and business combinations we complete after 2008.
GENTERRA INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
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Auditors’ Report
To the Shareholders of Genterra Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Genterra Inc. as of September 30, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity, operations and cash flows the year ended September 30, 2008. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, we have also audited the financial statement schedule XXVIII. These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedule. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Genterra Inc. at September 30, 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2008, in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
On January 23, 2009, we reported separately to the shareholders of Genterra Inc. on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2008 prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles without a note disclosing the summary of differences between Canadian and United States of America generally accepted accounting principles.
The financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2007 and the statements of shareholders’ equity, operations and cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2006 were audited by another firm of Chartered Accountants, who expressed an unqualified opinion in their report dated December 14, 2007 except as to the prior period adjustment described in Note 15 which is as of July 22, 2009.
(Signed) BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
January 23, 2009, except for Note 15 which is as at August 14, 2009
Comments by Auditors for U.S. Readers on Canada - U.S. Reporting Conflict
In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when changes in accounting policies, such as those described in Note 1, that have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Our report to the shareholders dated January 23, 2009, except for Note 15 which is as at August 14, 2009 is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not require a reference to such events and conditions in the auditors’ report when these are adequately disclosed in the consolidated financial statements.
(Signed) BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
January 23, 2009, except for Note 15 which is as at August 14, 2009
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of
GENTERRA INC.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of GENTERRA INC. as at September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and with generally accepted auditing standards in Canada. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada.
The examination referred to in the above report also included the related financial statement schedules listed in response to Item 19(a) of the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007. In our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly the information set forth therein.
On December 14, 2007, we reported separately to the shareholders of GENTERRA INC. on the consolidated balance sheets as at September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the consolidated statements of retained earnings, operations and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007 prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles without a note disclosing the summary of differences between Canadian and United States accounting principles.
The consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, prepared in accordance with the United States generally accepted accounting principles as disclosed in Note 15, have been restated to reflect the changes described in Note 15 to the September 30, 2007 consolidated financial statements.
KRAFT BERGER LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
December 14, 2007, except as to the prior period adjustment described in Note 15 which is as of July 22, 2009
GENTERRA INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS AT SEPTEMBER 30
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | | 2008 | | | | 2007 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CURRENT | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 6,824,707 | | | $ | 7,936,046 | |
Marketable securities | | | 1,917,693 | | | | 2,162,025 | |
Accounts receivable (Note 4) | | | 932,036 | | | | 407,846 | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | | | 191,529 | | | | 154,204 | |
Current portion of note and mortgages receivable (Note 5) | | | 365,125 | | | | - | |
Future income taxes (Note 10) | | | 104,940 | | | | 113,358 | |
| | | 10,336,030 | | | | 10,773,479 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTE AND MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE (Note 5) | | | 249,000 | | | | 249,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES (Note 6) | | | 16,563,924 | | | | 11,119,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FUTURE INCOME TAXES (Note 10) | | | 164,702 | | | | 141,391 | |
| | $ | 27,313,656 | | | $ | 22,283,263 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 7) | | $ | 475,224 | | | $ | 279,998 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 20,985 | | | | 22,950 | |
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 8) | | | 294,330 | | | | 326,565 | |
Future income taxes (Note 10) | | | - | | | | 41,425 | |
| | | 790,539 | | | | 670,938 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LONG-TERM DEBT (Note 8) | | | 3,368,609 | | | | 3,678,422 | |
FUTURE INCOME TAXES (Note 10) | | | 2,224,315 | | | | 1,142,369 | |
RETRACTABLE PREFERENCE SHARES (Note 9(b)(i)) | | | 4,991,819 | | | | - | |
| | | 11,375,282 | | | | 5,491,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK (Note 9(b)(ii)) | | | 12,134,546 | | | | 13,133,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RETAINED EARNINGS | | | 3,803,828 | | | | 3,657,589 | |
| | | 15,938,374 | | | | 16,791,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 27,313,656 | | | $ | 22,283,263 | |
| See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: | |
__________[signed]_________________ Mark I. Litwin, Director | ____________[signed]_________________ Stan Abramowitz, Director |
GENTERRA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Preference Shares | | Retained | | Other | | Total |
| Common | | | | Class B Preference | | Class A Shares | | | | Class B Shares | | (All Classes) | | | | Earnings | | Comprehensive | Shareholders' |
| (Note 9) | | | | (Note 9) | | | | (Note 9) | | | | (Note 9) | | | | (Note 9) | | | | (Deficit) | | Income | | Equity |
| Number of | | Value | | Number of | | Value | | Number of | | Value | | Number of | | Value | | Number of | | Value | | | | | | |
| Shares | | $ | | Shares | | $ | | Shares | | $ | | Shares | | $ | | Shares | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ |
September 30, 2005 | - | | - | | - | | - | | 18,309,373 | | 7,844,347 | | 484,102 | | 1,846,910 | | 7,672,190 | | 3,442,688 | | 1,885,842 | | - | | 15,019,787 |
Net earnings for the year | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 885,113 | | - | | 885,113 |
September 30, 2006 as previously stated | - | | - | | - | | - | | 18,309,373 | | 7,844,347 | | 484,102 | | 1,846,910 | | 7,672,190 | | 3,442,688 | | 2,770,955 | | - | | 15,904,900 |
Unrealized loss on investments, net of taxes | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (61,749) | | (61,749) |
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of taxes | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 7,050 | | - | | 7,050 |
September 30, 2006 as restated | - | | - | | - | | - | | 18,309,373 | | 7,844,347 | | 484,102 | | 1,846,910 | | 7,672,190 | | 3,442,688 | | 2,778,005 | | (61,749) | | 15,850,201 |
Change in other comprehensive income, net of taxes | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 61,749 | | 61,749 |
Net earnings for the year | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 879,584 | | - | | 879,584 |
September 30, 2007 | - | | - | | - | | - | | 18,309,373 | | 7,844,347 | | 484,102 | | 1,846,910 | | 7,672,190 | | 3,442,688 | | 3,657,589 | | - | | 16,791,534 |
Adjustment per transfer agent | - | | - | | - | | - | | 8 | | - | | 5,074 | | - | | (8,946) | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Shares repurchased for cancellation from shareholders dissenting to reorganization | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (1,193,752) | | (778,379) | | (156,420) | | - | | (934,799) |
Shares Exchanged on reorganization | 18,920,879 | | 9,691,258 | | 32,549,880 | | 2,664,309 | | (18,309,381) | | (7,844,347) | | (489,176) | | (1,846,910) | | (6,469,492) | | (2,664,309) | | - | | - | | 1 |
Reorganization costs | - | | (221,021) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (221,021) |
Shares issued on conversion of Class B Preference Shares | 418,332 | | 513,625 | | (6,274,962) | | (513,625) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Net earnings for the year | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 302,659 | | - | | 302,659 |
September 30, 2008 | 19,339,211 | | 9,983,862 | | 26,274,918 | | 2,150,684 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 3,803,828 | | - | | 15,938,374 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
GENTERRA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | | | | | | | | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | |
Rent (Note 13) | | $ | 2,613,587 | | | $ | 2,575,203 | | | $ | 3,154,821 | |
Investment income (Note 13) | | | 169,571 | | | | 492,202 | | | | 409,523 | |
| | | 2,783,158 | | | | 3,067,405 | | | | 3,564,344 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general (Note 13) | | | 782,709 | | | | 533,952 | | | | 504,343 | |
Bad debt recovery | | | - | | | | - | | | | (228,472 | ) |
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | (264,872 | ) | | | 625,215 | | | | 85,396 | |
Rental real estate operating expenses (Note 13) | | | 1,266,062 | | | | 1,107,517 | | | | 1,095,808 | |
| | | 1,783,899 | | | | 2,266,684 | | | | 1,457,075 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 999,259 | | | | 800,721 | | | | 2,107,269 | |
Amortization | | | 544,633 | | | | 571,975 | | | | 618,607 | |
Dividends on retractable preference shares | | | 101,819 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | 204,136 | | | | 230,698 | | | | 256,741 | |
| | | 850,588 | | | | 802,673 | | | | 875,348 | |
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 148,671 | | | | (1,952 | ) | | | 1,231,921 | |
Gain on sale of investment | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | | | | - | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 148,671 | | | | 1,156,998 | | | | 1,231,921 | |
Income taxes (recovery) (Note 10) | | | (153,988 | ) | | | 277,414 | | | | 346,808 | |
NET EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR | | | 302,659 | | | | 879,584 | | | | 885,113 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale financial assets arising during the year | | | - | | | | 247,225 | | | | - | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains and losses included in net earnings | | | - | | | | (185,476 | ) | | | - | |
Other comprehensive income | | | - | | | | 61,749 | | | | - | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 941,333 | | | $ | 885,113 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 11)
Basic | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
Fully diluted | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
GENTERRA INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings for the year | | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 879,584 | | | $ | 885,113 | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities | | | 64,417 | | | | (165,025 | ) | | | - | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | (264,845 | ) | | | 593,612 | | | | 64,486 | |
Amortization | | | 544,633 | | | | 571,975 | | | | 618,607 | |
Gain on sale of investment | | | - | | | | (1,158,950 | ) | | | - | |
Future income taxes (Note 10) | | | (233,307 | ) | | | (78,662 | ) | | | (118,555 | ) |
| | | 413,557 | | | | 642,534 | | | | 1,449,651 | |
Change in non-cash components of working capital | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (186,653 | ) | | | 88,929 | | | | (259,834 | ) |
Income taxes recoverable | | | 12,282 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | | | (18 | ) | | | 22,370 | | | | (26,077 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (104,521 | ) | | | (242,777 | ) | | | 160,443 | |
Income taxes payable | | | (8,341 | ) | | | (453,622 | ) | | | 468,292 | |
| | | 126,306 | | | | 57,434 | | | | 1,792,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends on retractable preference shares | | | 101,819 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Purchase of shares from dissenting shareholders | | | (934,799 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Reorganization costs incurred | | | (295,240 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | (342,048 | ) | | | (475,569 | ) | | | (452,414 | ) |
| | | (1,470,268 | ) | | | (475,569 | ) | | | (452,414 | ) |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary (Note 3) | | | 71,935 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Change in marketable securities | | | 274,343 | | | | (933,897 | ) | | | (308,236 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in investment in note and mortgage receivable | | | (365,125 | ) | | | 1,620,707 | | | | 241,000 | |
Expenditures on rental real estate properties | | | (13,375 | ) | | | (47,000 | ) | | | (79,425 | ) |
Proceeds from sale investment | | | - . | | | | 2,805,428 | | | | - . | |
| | | (32,222 | ) | | | 3,445,238 | | | | (146,661 | ) |
UNREALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH BALANCES | | | 264,845 | | | | (593,612 | ) | | | (64,486 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (1,111,339 | ) | | | 2,433,491 | | | | 1,128,914 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year | | | 7,936,046 | | | | 5,502,555 | | | | 4,373,641 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year (Note 12) | | $ | 6,824,707 | | | $ | 7,936,046 | | | $ | 5,502,555 | |
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 138,358 | | | $ | 843,708 | | | $ | 70,710 | |
Interest paid | | $ | 206,599 | | | $ | 233,251 | | | $ | 258,544 | |
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS (Note 3) | | | | | | | | | |
Non-cash consideration paid on acquisition of subsidiary | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of retractable preference shares | | $ | 4,890,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. | CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) has issued Handbook Sections 3862 “Financial Instruments – Disclosures” and 3863 “Financial Instruments – Presentation”. These new standards replace Handbook Section 3861 “Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation” and enhance the disclosure of the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments and how the entity manages these risks. These new standards have been adopted by the Company effective October 1, 2007.
| The CICA has issued Handbook Section 1535 “Capital Disclosures”. This section establishes standards for disclosures of both qualitative and quantitative information that enable users to evaluate the company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. These new standards have been adopted by the Company effective October 1, 2007 |
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) General
The Company is incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act, 1982. The Company is a Canadian management holding company operating in Canada with significant interests in real estate properties located in Ontario, Canada. The Company also invests in marketable securities with a portion of its surplus cash on hand.
| (b) | Principles of Consolidation |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary companies. Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
(c) | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in short-term deposits, with maturity of three months or less from dates of placements. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.
(d) Marketable Securities
Marketable securities are carried at fair value with both realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized during the year. At September 30, 2008, the Company had marketable securities of $1,917,693 with a cost of $1,982,110 At September 30, 2007, the Company had marketable securities of $2,162,025 with a cost of $1,996,999.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(e) Rental Real Estate Properties
Rental real estate properties are stated at the lower of cost, net of accumulated amortization, and fair value. Long Lived Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The fair value is determined using the current market values of the properties. Current market values are determined based on the traditional present value method, in which a single set of estimated cash flows and a single interest rate are used. If it is determined that the net recoverable amount of a rental real estate property is less than its carrying value, the rental real estate property is written down to its fair value. Any impairment in value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
Amortization of the rental real estate buildings is being provided for over the estimated useful life on a declining balance basis at 5% per annum.
(f) Translation of Foreign Currency
| Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange in effect at the end of the fiscal year. Revenue and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the date of the transaction. The resulting gains and losses are included in the consolidated statement of operations. |
(g) | Financial Instruments |
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments.
Cash and cash equivalents: The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in short-term deposits with maturities of three months or less from dates of placement. Cash and cash equivalents are classed as held-for-trading financial assets and are initially recognized at the fair value that is directly attributable to the acquisition or issue. They are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the same period as incurred.
Marketable securities: The Company’s marketable securities consist of portfolio investments and are classified as trading securities. Marketable securities are recorded at fair value with both realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized on the consolidated statements of operations in the same period as incurred.
Other financial assets: The Company’s accounts receivable consists primarily of rental receivables. Accounts, note and mortgage receivables are classified as loans and receivables. These are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and are not quoted in an active market. They are initially recognized at the fair value that is directly attributable to their acquisition or issue and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The effect of discounting on these financial instruments is not considered to be material. All other gains or losses are recognized when the instrument is removed from the consolidated balance sheet.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(g) Financial Instruments (Continued)
Other financial liabilities: The Company’s other financial liabilities include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and retractable preference shares.
(i) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist primarily of trade payables. They are initially recognized at the fair value that is directly attributable to their acquisition or issue and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The effect of discounting on these financial instruments is not considered to be material.
(ii) Long-term debts consist of mortgages payable and are initially recognized at the fair value directly attributable to the issue of the instrument. They are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Interest expense is recognized in the consolidated statement of operation in the same period as incurred. All other gains or losses are recognized when the instrument is removed from the consolidated balance sheet.
(iii) Financial instruments issued by the Company are treated as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability. The Company’s retractable and redeemable Class A preference shares are redeemable for cash at the option of the holder, but also contain a conversion feature into Common shares of the Company. Accordingly, the Company accounts for these shares as financial instruments with both elements of debt and equity on initial recognition. The Company determined that the value attributable to the equity component was nominal.
The holder of the Class A preference shares has indicated that they will not exercise the retraction option within the next twelve months. The Company’s Common shares and Class B preference shares are classified as equity instruments.
(h) Management of Financial Risks |
The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, note and mortgage receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and retractable preference shares. The Company is exposed to various risks as it relates to these financial instruments. There have not been any changes in the nature of risks or the process of managing these risks from previous periods. The risks and processes for managing the risks are set out below:
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk arises from the Company’s management of working capital and principal repayments on its debt obligations. It is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting it financial obligations as they fall due.
The Company’s objective is to ensure that it will always have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they become due. To achieve this aim, the Company seeks to maintain cash balances to meet expected requirements for a period of twelve months. The Company also seeks to reduce liquidity risk by fixing interest rates on its long-term borrowings. At the balance sheet date, the Company expected to have sufficient liquid resources to meet its obligations under all reasonable expected circumstances.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(h) Management of Financial Risks (Continued) |
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company has reduced its exposure to interest rate risk over the cash flows through the use of fixed rate instruments on certain of its financial liabilities. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments to alter its exposure to interest rate risk.
The Company invests surplus cash in treasury bills and publicly traded corporate bonds, loans and mortgages receivable. Certain long-term borrowings of the Company bear interest on a prime plus basis. In doing so, the Company exposes itself to fluctuations in interest rates that are inherent in such a market. The net annualized effect for the year of a 0.5% decrease in the interest rate at the balance sheet date on these financial instruments would have resulted in a decrease in post-tax earnings of approximately $21,600 (2007 - - $23,700). A 0.5% increase in the interest rate would, on the same basis, have increased post-tax earnings by the same amount.
Currency Risk
Currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operating and financial results. Cash and cash equivalents as at September 30, 2008 includes US$3,831,601 (September 30, 2007 – US$3,713,565). Currency gains (losses) are reflected as a separate component of expenses. The effect for the year of a $0.01 strengthening of the US Dollar against the Canadian Dollar on the Company’s US Dollar denominated money market instruments carried at the balance sheet date (all other variables held constant) would have resulted in an increase in post-tax earnings of approximately $25,500 (2007 - $24,700). A $0.01 weakening in the exchange rate would, on the same basis, have decreased post-tax earnings by the same amount. At September 30, 2008, the Company had no outstanding foreign exchange commitments.
Other Price Risk
Other price risk is the risk that the market value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk). The Company moderates this risk through a careful selection and diversification of securities and other financial instruments within the limits of the Company’s objectives and strategy.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, rental receivables and investments.
(i) Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk.
(ii) Marketable securities held by reputable professional hedge fund managers can be withdrawn in any given month and therefore credit risk is considered minimal.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(h) Management of Financial Risks (Continued) |
Concentration of Credit Risk (continued)
(iii) Credit risk on rental, note and mortgage receivables is minimized as a result of the collateral security held pursuant to legal agreements and leases.
(iv) The Company leases two of its properties to a single tenant accounting for approximately 24.5% of its current rental revenue which constitutes a significant credit concentration. Both leases expire in 2011.
In 2008, the Company had two major leases that accounted for 43.7% and 19.1% respectively of total rent. These leases expire between 2011 and 2016.
(i) Capital Management
The Company’s primary objective when managing capital is to create and maximize shareholder value through the expansion of its portfolio of income producing real estate and the growth of its investments. The Company’s investment strategy is to capitalize on favourable real estate market conditions by acquiring properties that provide the Company with substantial rental income and the potential for future development and capital gain appreciation, with the objective of creating added value to the Company and its shareholders.
The Company considers its total capitalization to consist of long-term debt, Common and Class B preference share capital and accumulated retained earnings as well as its retractable and redeemable Class A preference shares which are classified as a financial liability. There have been no changes in what the Company considers to be capital since the previous year. The Company does not currently have a formal policy in governing any net debt to equity and net debt to total capitalization ratios.
As at September 30, the Company has complied with all externally imposed capital requirements.
(j) Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from management's best estimates as additional information becomes available in the future.
(k) Revenue Recognition
The Company adopted the straight-line method of recognizing rental revenue whereby the total amount of rental revenue to be received from such leases is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of lease. Accordingly, an accrued rent receivable or payable is recorded from the tenants for the current difference between the straight line rent recorded as rental revenue and the rent that is contractually due from the tenants.
Revenue from a real estate sale is recognized once all material conditions have been satisfied.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(l) Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on future assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that the rate changes.
(m) Stock-based Compensation and Other Stock-based Payments
The Company has a single Stock Option Plan (“The Plan”). The Plan is designed to secure for the Company and its shareholders the benefits of the incentive inherent in share ownership by those directors, officers and key employees responsible for the management and growth of the Company’s business. The Plan does not include any provision whereby the vesting of options granted thereunder is in any way limited or restricted. Options granted under the Plan may be exercised for such period as may be determined by the Board of Directors at the time such option is granted. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments using the fair value-based method. Under the fair value-based method, compensation costs attributable to awards to Company employees are measured at fair value at the date of the grant, amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis, and charged to earnings with a related credit to Contributed Surplus. Consideration paid by employees on exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital. The Company has not granted any new options since the adoption of these recommendations. As at September 30, 2008, the Company has no outstanding stock options.
(n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements affecting the Company’s financial reporting under Canadian GAAP are summarized below:
In February 2008, the CICA issued amendments to Handbook Section 1000, “Financial Statement Concepts” to clarify the criteria for recognition of an asset and the timing of expense recognition. The new requirements are effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company will apply the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 commencing October 1, 2008. The implementation of the amendments to Handbook Section 1000 will not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures as these amendments are clarifications on the application of Handbook Section 1000.
In February 2008, the CICA issued a new accounting standard, Handbook Section 3064, concerning goodwill and intangible assets. The new section replaces the existing guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets and research and development costs. The new section provides additional guidance on measuring the cost of goodwill and intangible assets. The new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new standard but does not believe it will have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and disclosures.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) confirmed that the adoption of IFRS would be effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 for Canadian publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises. IFRS will replace Canada’s current GAAP for these enterprises. Comparative IFRS information for the previous fiscal year will also have to be reported. These new standards will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2011. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact of IFRS to our consolidated financial statements. This will be an ongoing process as new standards and recommendations are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and the AcSB. While the Company has begun assessing the adoption of IFRS, the financial reporting impact of the transition to IFRS cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
3. ACQUISITON OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
On June 27, 2008 the Company acquired 100% of Ninety Ontario Street Inc., a Toronto based real estate company, from First Ontario Investments Inc. (“First”), a related company, for a total consideration of $4,890,000 paid by the issuance of Class A retractable, redeemable preference shares. Two of the directors of the Company are also officers/and or directors of First. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. are consolidated with those of the Company from June 27, 2008.
The purchase was measured based on an independent valuation of the shares acquired, supported by an independent valuation of the underlying property owned by Ninety Ontario Street Inc.
Pursuant to Section 3863 of the CICA Handbook, a preferred share that gives the holder the right to require the issuer to redeem the share at or after a particular date for a fixed amount meets the definition of a financial liability and is classified as such.
The effect of the above transaction on these consolidated financial statements is as follows:
Current assets | | $ | 479,076 | |
Rental real estate properties | | | 5,708,788 | |
| | | 6,187,864 | |
| | | | |
Current liabilities | | | 309,893 | |
Future income taxes | | | 1,059,906 | |
| | | 1,369,799 | |
| | | | |
Assets acquired, net of cash of $71,935 | | $ | 4,818,065 | |
| | | | |
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, trade | | $ | 736,281 | | | $ | 337,381 | |
Due from companies related by common management, trade | | | 195,755 | | | | 70,465 | |
| | $ | 932,036 | | | $ | 407,846 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
5. | NOTE AND MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Note receivable from a company under common control, bearing interest at prime plus 1% per annum, due on demand, secured by a general security agreement. Management currently has no intention of demanding payment within the next twelve months. | | $ | 249,000 | | | $ | 249,000 | |
First mortgage receivable, with interest at floating rate at the greater of 9% or Toronto Dominion Bank Posted Bank Prime plus 3% per annum, due September 1, 2009. | | | 365,125 | | | | - | |
| | | 614,125 | | | | 249,000 | |
Less: Current portion | | | 365,125 | | | | - | |
| | $ | 249,000 | | | $ | 249,000 | |
6. RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES
| | | | | 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cost | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Net | | | Cost | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Net | |
Land | | $ | 5,316,027 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,316,027 | | | $ | 1,568,027 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,568,027 | |
Building | | | 13,872,141 | | | | 2,624,244 | | | | 11,247,897 | | | | 11,730,886 | | | | 2,179,520 | | | | 9,551,366 | |
| | $ | 19,188,168 | | | $ | 2,624,244 | | | $ | 16,563,924 | | | $ | 13,298,913 | | | $ | 2,179,520 | | | $ | 11,119,393 | |
7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
| | 2008 | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Accounts payable, trade | | $ | 466,809 | | | $ | 279,998 | |
Due to a company under common control, trade | | | 8,415 | | | | - | |
| | $ | 475,224 | | | $ | 279,998 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
8. LONG-TERM DEBT
| | 2008 | | | | |
| | | | | | |
First mortgage bearing interest at prime plus 1.75% per annum, repayable in monthly payments of $5,217 plus interest with the balance due August 1, 2011. | | $ | 182,587 | | | $ | 245,187 | |
First mortgage bearing interest at 6.52% per annum, repayable in blended monthly payments of $19,535 with the balance due December 1, 2007. | | | - | | | | 57,982 | |
First mortgage bearing interest at 4.63% per annum, repayable in blended monthly payments of $25,005 with the balance due July 1, 2010. | | | 2,736,570 | | | | 2,906,671 | |
First mortgage bearing interest at lender’s based rate plus 0.2% per annum, repayable in monthly payments of $4,453 plus interest with the balance due September 1, 2022. | | | 743,782 | | | | 795,147 | �� |
| | | 3,662,939 | | | | 4,004,987 | |
Less: Current portion | | | 294,330 | | | | 326,565 | |
| | $ | 3,368,609 | | | $ | 3,678,422 | |
| The mortgages are collateralized by the specific security on the related land and buildings. The carrying value of the mortgages approximate their fair values. |
The aggregate amount of payments on long-term debt required in the subsequent twelve-month periods to meet retirement provisions are as follows:
2009 | | $ | 294,330 | |
2010 | | | 2,674,326 | |
2011 | | | 110,819 | |
2012 | | | 53,436 | |
2013 | | | 53,436 | |
Thereafter | | | 476,592 | |
| | $ | 3,662,939 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. CAPITAL STOCK
On April 24, 2008 the Company filed Articles of Amendment to give effect to a reorganization of its share capital which was approved by shareholders at its annual and special meeting held on March 4, 2008. The share capital reorganization resulted in the reclassification of the Company’s Subordinate Voting Shares, Class B Multiple Voting Shares and six classes of non-voting preferred shares into one class of voting Common Shares and non-voting convertible Class B Preference shares. The transaction was accounted for at the carrying amount of the shares exchanged.
In addition, as part of the articles of Amendment filed on April 24, 2008, the Company authorized the issuance of Class A preference shares, issuable in series.
Unlimited Common Shares
Unlimited Class A preference shares, issuable in series:
Series 1 – non-voting, non-participating, redeemable and retractable at $15.00
per share, 8% cumulative, convertible into either Common shares at the rate of 20 Common shares or 300 Class B Preference shares for each Class A Preference share
Unlimited Class B preference shares
non-voting, non-participating, redeemable at $0.05, $0.0024 non-cumulative,
convertible until July 15, 2008 into Common shares at the rate of 1 Common
share for each 15 Class B Preference shares
i) Retractable Preference Shares
| | 2008 | | | | |
| | | | | | |
326,000 Class A preference shares, Series 1 | | $ | 4,890,000 | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cumulative dividends in arrears | | | 101,819 | | | | - | |
| | $ | 4,991,819 | | | $ | - | |
ii) Capital Stock
| | 2008 | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Post Reorganization | | | | | | |
19,339,211 Common shares | | $ | 9,983,862 | | | $ | - | |
26,274,918 Class B preference shares | | | 2,150,684 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pre Reorganization | | | | | | | | |
18,309,381 Class A shares | | | - | | | | 7,844,347 | |
489,176 Class B shares | | | - | | | | 1,846,910 | |
1,688,221 Class C preferred shares, Series 1 | | | - | | | | 1,304,248 | |
2,475,009 Class D preferred shares, Series 1 | | | - | | | | 247,400 | |
810,059Class D preferred shares, Series 2 | | | - | | | | 217,501 | |
119,252Class E preferred shares | | | - | | | | 487,900 | |
632,493Class F preferred shares, Series 1 | | | - | | | | 632,493 | |
1,938,210 Series 1 preference shares | | | - | | | | 553,146 | |
| | $ | 12,134,546 | | | $ | 13,133,945 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
| Common | | | Class A preference, Series 1 | |
| Number | | | Amount | | | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | 18,920,879 | | | | 9,691,258 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Reorganization costs, net of future taxes | | - | | | | (221,021 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued on acquisition of Subsidiary (Note 3) | | - | | | | - | | | | 326,000 | | | | 4,890,000 | |
Shares issued on conversion of Class B preference shares | | 418,332 | | | | 513,625 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | 19,339,211 | | | $ | 9,983,862 | | | | 326,000 | | | $ | 4,890,000 | |
| Class B preference | | | Class A | |
| Number | | | Amount | | | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | - | | | $ | - | | | | 18,309,373 | | | $ | 7,844,347 | |
Adjustment per transfer agent* | | - | | | | - | | | | 8 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | 32,549,880 | | | | 2,664,309 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares exchanged on reorganization | | - | | | | - | | | | (18,309,381 | ) | | | (7,844 347 | ) |
Shares surrendered on conversion into Common shares | | (6,274,962 | ) | | | (513,625 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | 26,274,918 | | | $ | 2,150,684 | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
| Class B | | | Class C, Series 1 | |
| Number | | | Amount | | | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | 484,102 | | | $ | 1,846,910 | | | | 1,704,115 | | | $ | 1,304,248 | |
Adjustment per transfer agent* | | 5,074 | | | | - | | | | (15,894 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares exchanged on reorganization | | (489,176 | ) | | | (1,846,910 | ) | | | (1,688,221 | ) | | | (1,304,248 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
| Class D, Series 1 | | | Class D, Series 2 | |
| Number | | | Amount | | | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | 2,475,009 | | | $ | 247,400 | | | | 810,059 | | | $ | 217 501 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares exchanged on reorganization | | (2,475,009 | ) | | | (247,400 | ) | | | (810,059 | ) | | | (217,501 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
(c) Transactions (Continued)
| | Class E | | | Class F | |
| | Number | | | Amount | | | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | | 115,258 | | | $ | 487,900 | | | | 632,493 | | | $ | 632,493 | |
Adjustment per transfer agent* | | | 3,994 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares purchased for cancellation from shareholders dissenting to reorganization | | | - | | | | - | | | | (612,493 | ) | | | (612,493 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares exchanged on reorganization | | | (119,252 | ) | | | (487,900 | ) | | | (20,000 | ) | | | (20,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
| | Series 1 preference | |
| | Number | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | | | 1,935,256 | | | $ | 553,146 | |
Adjustment per transfer agent* | | | 2,954 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares purchased for cancellation from shareholders dissenting to reorganization | | | (581,259 | ) | | | (165,886 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares exchanged on reorganization | | | (1,356,951 | ) | | | (387,260 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2008 | | | - | | | $ | - | |
*This adjustment represents the difference in the Pre-Reorganization Share Capital as set forth in the opening balance from that recorded by the Transfer Agent. The difference is due to a change in the method used by the Transfer Agent in calculating the number of shares to be issued with respect to shares not yet exchanged from prior merger transactions.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
10. INCOME TAXES | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Current | | $ | 79,319 | | | $ | 356,076 | | | $ | 465,363 | |
Future (recovery) | | | (233,307 | ) | | | (78,662 | ) | | | (118,555 | ) |
| | $ | (153,988 | ) | | $ | 277,414 | | | $ | 346,808 | |
| |
The difference between the effective tax rate for continuing operations and the combined basic federal and provincial tax rate is explained as follows: | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | % | | | % | | | % | |
Income taxes computed at statutory combined basic income tax rates | | | 34.1 | | | | 36.1 | | | | 36.1 | |
Non-deductible items | | | 26.3 | | | | 0.2 | | | | 3.8 | |
Non-taxable portion of capital gains | | | (25.7 | ) | | | (17.4 | ) | | | (0.2 | ) |
Revaluation of benefits of future taxes | | | (130.4 | ) | | | (4.1 | ) | | | (11.5 | ) |
Other | | | (7..9 | ) | | | 9.2 | | | | - | |
Effective income tax provision | | | (103.6 | ) | | | 24.0 | | | | 28.2 | |
A summary of the principal components of future tax assets and liabilities calculated in accordance with Canadian accounting principles is noted as follows: | |
| | | | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Future tax assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Capital and non-capital loss carry-forwards | | | $ | - | | | $ | 8,076 | |
Cumulative eligible capital | | | | 142,308 | | | | 84,200 | |
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange | | | | 74,000 | | | | 112,000 | |
Marketable securities | | | | 29,129 | | | | - | |
Other | | | | 24,205 | | | | 50,473 | |
| | | | | | | 269,642 | | | | 254,749 | |
Less: Current portion | | | | 104,940 | | | | 113,358 | |
| | | | | | $ | 164,702 | | | $ | 141,391 | |
Future tax liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Rental real estate properties | | | $ | 2,148,598 | | | $ | 1,062,111 | |
Unrealized gain on marketable securities | | | | - | | | | 41,425 | |
Other | | | | 75,717 | | | | 80,258 | |
| | | | | | | 2,224,315 | | | | 1,183,794 | |
Less: Current portion | | | | - . | | | | 41,425 | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,224,315 | | | $ | 1,142,369 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. | EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION |
Earnings per share have been calculated based on the following:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings for the year | | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 879,584 | | | $ | 885,113 | |
Dividends to preferred shareholders | | | - . | | | | (70,342 | ) | | | (70,342 | ) |
Numerator for basic earnings per share (available to common shareholders) | | $ | 302,659 | | | $ | 809,242 | | | $ | 814,771 | |
Denominator: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number shares outstanding | | | 18,922,155 | | | | 18,793,385 | | | | 18,793,385 | |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Potential conversion of Class B preference shares | | | 231,862 | | | | - . | | | | - . | |
Weighted average number shares outstanding | | | 19,154,017 | | | | 18,793,385 | | | | 18,793,385 | |
Earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
Fully diluted | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
The effect on the 2008 earnings per share of the conversion of Class A preference shares is anti-dilutive and therefore not disclosed.
The effect on the 2007 and 2006 earnings per share of the conversion of Class F preferred shares is anti-dilutive and therefore not disclosed.
12. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances with banks and investments in money market instruments. Cash and cash equivalents included in the statement of cash flows are comprised of the following balance sheet amounts: |
| 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 |
| | | | | | | |
Cash balances with banks | $ | 246,864 | | | $ | 171,434 | | | $ | 166,515 |
Money market instruments | | 6,577,843 | | | | 7,764,612 | | | | 5,336,040 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | $ | 6,824,707 | | | $ | 7,936,046 | | | $ | 5,502,555 |
Money market instruments consist primarily of investments in short term deposits with maturities of three months or less.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
13. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The Company entered into transactions and had outstanding balances with various companies related by virtue of common ownership and management.
The transactions with related parties are in the normal course of business and are measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
Significant related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
The Company received rents of $1,027,954 (2007 - $ 1,385,414; 2006 - $1,874,865) from companies of which directors and officers are also directors and/or officers of the Company.
The Company received interest of $19,584 (2007 - $24,273; 2006 - $24,434) from a company of which the President is also a director, officer and majority shareholder.
Administration and management fees of $200,000 (2007 - $200,000; 2006 - $172,333) were paid to a company a director and officer of which is also a director and officer of the Company.
Property management fees of $136,800 (2007 - $110,000; 2006 - $110,000) were paid to a company of which a director and officer is also directors and/or officers of the Company.
Consulting fees of $36,000 (2007 - $36,000; 2006 - $36,000) were paid to the President of the Company for services rendered.
A bonus of $150,000 (2007 - $Nil; 2006 - $Nil) was paid to an officer of the Company for services rendered.
The Company currently operates in one reportable industry segment, real estate rentals, with all properties located in Ontario, Canada.
Segmented information for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively, is as follows:
(In thousands of dollars) | | Canada | | | United States | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 2,783 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | $2,783 | |
Net earnings | | $ | 303 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | $303 | |
Total assets | | $ | 27,314 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | $27,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 3,067 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,067 | |
Net earnings | | $ | 880 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 880 | |
Total assets | | $ | 22,283 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 22,283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 3,564 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,564 | |
Net earnings | | $ | 885 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 885 | |
Total assets | | $ | 20,912 | | | $ | 1,646 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 22,558 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES |
The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. Differences between generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States of America (United States) are summarized below:
a) | Acquisition of Subsidiary |
During 2008 the Company acquired a subsidiary containing a rental real estate property from a non-arms length party. The Company and the vendor in this transaction are under common control. Under Canadian GAAP the purchase was recorded using the appraised value of the property and company with the total purchase price satisfied by the issuance of retractable preference shares by the Company. As common control exists in this transaction, under U.S. GAAP the purchase must be recorded as a reorganization of entities under common control using the historical carrying values.
U.S. GAAP requires investments in available for sale securities and trading securities to be recorded at fair market value and all unrealized holding gain and losses reflected in other comprehensive income. Investments in trading securities are to be recorded at fair value and all unrealized holding gains and losses reflected in income. Under Canadian GAAP, investments were carried at historical cost with losses in value being recognized in income only when the loss in value is other than temporary and increase in value being recognized only when realized. The CICA has adopted changes to Handbook Section 1530 Comprehensive Income which harmonizes Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP. The Company has adopted the Canadian standard for interim and annual financial statements effective October 1, 2006. In the Canadian financial statements the investments are designated as held for trading which records these investments at fair value with changes in fair value being recorded in income.
The redeemable preference shares are considered mezzanine equity for the purposes of U.S. GAAP. Under this standard, the retractable preferred shares should be disclosed outside of total liabilities and before shareholders equity on the balance sheet. Annual dividends are shown as a reduction to retrained earnings and not as an expense to the statement of operations.
d) | Financial statement presentation |
Certain financial statement presentation is required by US GAAP that is not required for Cdn. GAAP as follows:
· | Disclosure of unearned rental revenue receivable separate from accounts receivable |
· | Disclosure of trade accounts payable separate from accrued liabilities |
· | Disclosure of investment income as other revenue and expense rather than part of revenue |
· | Inclusion of amortization expense as part of expenses |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
The effect on the consolidated balance sheet of the difference between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States is summarized as follows:
| | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
| | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
September 30, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Marketable securities (b) | | | 1,917,693 | | | | 50,714 | | | | 1,968,407 | |
Accounts receivable (c) | | | 932,036 | | | | (235,081 | ) | | | 696,955 | |
Unearned revenue (c) | | | - | | | | 235,081 | | | | 235,081 | |
Current assets | | | 10,336,030 | | | | 50,714 | | | | 10,386,744 | |
Rental Real Estate Properties (a) | | | 16,563,924 | | | | (5,456,734 | ) | | | 11,107,190 | |
Total assets | | | 27,313,656 | | | | (5,406,020 | ) | | | 21,907,636 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (c) | | | 475,224 | | | | (137,784 | ) | | | 337,440 | |
Accrued liabilities (c) | | | - | | | | 137,784 | | | | 137,784 | |
Current liabilities | | | 790,539 | | | | - | | | | 790,539 | |
Future income taxes (a) | | | 2,224,315 | | | | (1,044,822 | ) | | | 1,179,493 | |
Retractable preferred shares (a, c) | | | 4,991,819 | | | | (4,991,819 | ) | | | - | |
Total liabilities | | | 11,375,282 | | | | (6,036,641 | ) | | | 5,338,641 | |
Retractable preferred shares (a, c) | | | - | | | | 4,991,819 | | | | 4,991,819 | |
Capital stock | | | 12,134,546 | | | | (101,819 | ) | | | 12,032,727 | |
Retained earnings (deficit) | | | 3,803,828 | | | | (4,235,241 | ) | | | (431,413 | ) |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | | - | | | | (24,138 | ) | | | (24,138 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 15,938,374 | | | | (4,361,198 | ) | | | 11,577,176 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | 27,313,656 | | | | (5,406,020 | ) | | | 21,907,636 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
September 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents (a) | | | 7,936,046 | | | | 563 | | | | 7,936,609 | |
Marketable securities (a) (b) | | | 2,162,025 | | | | 58,133 | | | | 2,220,158 | |
Accounts and notes receivable (a) (d) | | | 407,846 | | | | 357,170 | | | | 765,016 | |
Unearned rental revenue receivable (d) | | | - | | | | 219,284 | | | | 219,284 | |
Income taxes recoverable (a) (d) | | | - | | | | 25,162 | | | | 25,162 | |
Prepaid expenses (a) | | | 154,204 | | | | 8,113 | | | | 162,317 | |
Current assets | | | 10,773,479 | | | | 668,425 | | | | 11,441,904 | |
Rental real estate properties (a) | | | 11,119,393 | | | | 238,092 | | | | 11,357,485 | |
Investment (a) | | | - | | | | 304 | | | | 304 | |
Future income taxes (b) | | | 141,391 | | | | 4,927 | | | | 146,318 | |
Total assets | | | 22,283,263 | | | | 911,748 | | | | 23,195,011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (d) | | | 279,998 | | | | 335,022 | | | | 615,020 | |
Accrued liabilities (a) (d) | | | - | | | | 138,562 | | | | 138,562 | |
Income taxes payable (d) | | | 22,950 | | | | (22,950 | ) | | | - | |
Future income taxes (a) | | | 41,425 | | | | (3,980 | ) | | | 37,445 | |
Current liabilities | | | 670,938 | | | | 446,654 | | | | 1,117,592 | |
Future income taxes (a) | | | 1,142,369 | | | | 10,606 | | | | 1,152,975 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 5,491,729 | | | | 457,260 | | | | 5,948,989 | |
Capital stock (a) | | | 13,133,945 | | | | 2 | | | | 13,133,947 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income (b) | | | - | | | | (24,138 | ) | | | (24,138 | ) |
Retained earnings (a) | | | 3,657,589 | | | | 478,624 | | | | 4,136,213 | |
Total shareholders equity | | | 16,791,534 | | | | 454,488 | | | | 17,246,022 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders equity | | | 22,283,263 | | | | 911,748 | | | | 23,195,011 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
Comprehensive income
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130) requires disclosure of comprehensive income, which includes reported net earnings adjusted for other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources.
The CICA has adopted changes to Handbook Section 1530 Comprehensive Income which harmonizes Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP. The CICA requires mandatory implementation of these standards for interim and annual financial statements relating to years commencing on or after October 1, 2006.
Prior period adjustment
The previously issued financial statements have been restated to correct an error in the accounting for short term investments. Previously, the Company improperly accounted for its investments in investment funds as available for sale securities in accordance with FAS 115. Under U.S. GAAP, as these investments do not have readily determinable fair values, they should be reported at cost, unless the investments are determined to be impaired in which case they are written down to estimated fair value, if less than cost. The change in accounting resulted in a decrease to retained earnings at September 30, 2006 of $9,040, net of future income taxes of $1,991.
| | Originally Stated U.S. Accounting Principles | | | Change | | | As Restated U.S. Accounting Principles | |
September 30, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments | | | 1,062,942 | | | | (11,031 | ) | | | 1,051,911 | |
Future income taxes (current liability) | | | 28,878 | | | | (1,991 | ) | | | 26,887 | |
Retained earnings | | | 2,779,995 | | | | (9,040 | ) | | | 2,770,955 | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | | 342,766 | | | | 66,767 | | | | 409,533 | |
Income taxes | | | 334,758 | | | | 12,050 | | | | 346,808 | |
Net income | | | 885,113 | | | | 54,717 | | | | 939,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.05 | |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.05 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
The effect on earnings for the above differences between accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and those accepted in the United States are summarized below:
| | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
Year Ended September 30, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent (a) | | | 2,613,587 | | | | 550,958 | | | | 3,164,545 | |
Investment income (d) | | | 169,571 | | | | (169,571 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 2,783,158 | | | | 381,387 | | | | 3,164,545 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general (a) | | | 782,709 | | | | 156,878 | | | | 939,587 | |
Amortization (d) | | | - | | | | 544,633 | | | | | |
Amortization (a) | | | | | | | (9,002 | ) | | | 535,631 | |
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | (264,872 | ) | | | - | | | | (264,872 | ) |
Rental real estate operating expenses (a) | | | 1,266,062 | | | | 385,619 | | | | 1,651,681 | |
| | | 1,783,899 | | | | 1,078,128 | | | | 2,862,027 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 999,259 | | | | (696,741 | ) | | | 302,518 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization (d) | | | (544,633 | ) | | | 544,633 | | | | - | |
Dividends on retractable preference shares (c) | | | (101.819 | ) | | | 101,819 | | | | - | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | (204,136 | ) | | | - | | | | (204,136 | ) |
Investment income (d) | | | - | | | | 169,571 | | | | | |
Investment income (a) | | | | | | | (657 | ) | | | | |
Investment income (b) | | | | | | | 235,885 | | | | 404,799 | |
| | | (850,588 | ) | | | 1,051,251 | | | | 200,663 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 148,671 | | | | 354,510 | | | | 503,181 | |
Income taxes (recovery) (a) | | | (153,988 | ) | | | 52,780 | | | | (101,208 | ) |
NET EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR | | | 302,659 | | | | 301,730 | | | | 604,389 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings available to common shreholders | | $ | 302,659 | | | | | | | $ | 502,570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | $0.02 | | | | | | | | $0.03 | |
Diluted | | | $0.02 | | | | | | | | $0.03 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
Year Ended September 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent | | | 2,575,203 | | | | 758,955 | | | | 3,334,158 | |
Investment income (b) | | | 492,202 | | | | (492,202 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 3,067,405 | | | | 266,753 | | | | 3,334,158 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general (a) | | | 533,952 | | | | 155,991 | | | | 689,943 | |
Amortization (a) | | | - | | | | 12,782 | | | | | |
Amortization (d) | | | | | | | 571,975 | | | | 584,757 | |
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | 625,215 | | | | - | | | | 625,215 | |
Rental real estate operating expenses (a) | | | 1,107,517 | | | | 466,479 | | | | 1,573,996 | |
| | | 2,266,684 | | | | 1,207,227 | | | | 3,473,911 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 800,721 | | | | (940,474 | ) | | | (139,753 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization (b) | | | (571,975 | ) | | | 571,975 | | | | - | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | (230,698 | ) | | | - | | | | (230,698 | ) |
| | | (802,673 | ) | | | 571,975 | | | | (230,698 | ) |
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | (1,952 | ) | | | (368,499 | ) | | | (370,451 | ) |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income (d) | | | - | | | | 492,202 | | | | | |
Investment income (a) | | | | | | | 3,727 | | | | 495,929 | |
Gain on sale of investment | | | 1,158,950 | | | | - | | | | 1,158,950 | |
| | | 1,158,950 | | | | 495,929 | | | | 1,654,879 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 1,156,998 | | | | 127,430 | | | | 1,284,428 | |
Income taxes (recovery) (a) | | | 277,414 | | | | 63,061 | | | | 340,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR | | | 879,584 | | | | 64,369 | | | | 943,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Financial assets during the year (b) | | | 247,225 | | | | (24,138 | ) | | | 223,087 | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains and losses Included in net earnings | | | (185,476 | ) | | | - | | | | (185,476 | ) |
| | | 61,749 | | | | (24,138 | ) | | | 37,611 | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | | | 941,333 | | | | 40,231 | | | | 981,564 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings available to common shareholders | | $ | 879,584 | | | | | | | $ | 943,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | $0.04 | | | | | | | | $0.05 | |
Diluted | | | $0.04 | | | | | | | | $0.05 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
| | Canadian Accounting Principles | | | Increase (Decrease) | | | U.S. Accounting Principles | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
Year Ended September 30, 2006 (Restated) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent (a) | | | 3,154,821 | | | | 719,114 | | | | 3,873,935 | |
Investment income (b) | | | 409,523 | | | | (409,523 | ) | | | - | |
| | | 3,564,344 | | | | 309,591 | | | | 3,873,935 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administrative and general (a) | | | 504,343 | | | | 158,452 | | | | 662,795 | |
Amortization (d) | | | - | | | | 618,607 | | | | | |
Amortization (a) | | | | | | | 12,798 | | | | 631,405 | |
Bad debt (recovery) | | | (228,472 | ) | | | - | | | | (228,472 | ) |
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange | | | 85,396 | | | | - | | | | 85,396 | |
Rental real estate operating expenses (a) | | | 1,095,808 | | | | 465,758 | | | | 1,561,566 | |
| | | 1,457,075 | | | | 1,255,615 | | | | 2,712,690 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 2,107,269 | | | | (946,024 | ) | | | 1,161,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization (b) | | | (618,607 | ) | | | 618,607 | | | | - | |
Interest on long-term debt | | | (256,741 | ) | | | - | | | | (256,741 | ) |
| | | (875,348 | ) | | | 618,607 | | | | (256,741 | ) |
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE THE FOLLOWING | | | 1,231,921 | | | | (327,417 | ) | | | 904,504 | |
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income (d) | | | - | | | | 409,523 | | | | | |
Investment income (a) | | | | | | | 13,844 | | | | | |
Investment income (b) | | | | | | | 15,116 | | | | 438,483 | |
| | | - | | | | 438,483 | | | | 438,483 | |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 1,231,921 | | | | 111,066 | | | | 1,342,987 | |
Income taxes (recovery) (a) | | | 346,808 | | | | 46,807 | | | | 393,615 | |
NET EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR | | | 885,113 | | | | 64,259 | | | | 949,372 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale financial assets during the year (b) | | | - | | | | (797,708 | ) | | | (797,708 | ) |
| | | - | | | | (797,708 | ) | | | (797,708 | ) |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | | | 885,113 | | | | (733,449 | ) | | | 151,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings available to common shareholders | | $ | 885,113 | | | | | | | $ | 949,372 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | $0.04 | | | | | | | | $0.05 | |
Diluted | | | $0.04 | | | | | | | | $0.05 | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX PROVISION (RECOVERY)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | (Restated) | |
| | % | | | % | | | % | |
Income taxes computed at statutory combined basic income tax rates | | | 34.1 | | | | 36.1 | | | | 36.1 | |
Non-deductible items | | | 1.0 | | | | 0.2 | | | | 3.8 | |
Non-taxable portion of capital gains | | | (15.7 | ) | | | (17.4 | ) | | | (0.2 | ) |
Revaluation of benefits of future taxes | | | (38.5 | ) | | | (4.1 | ) | | | (11.5 | ) |
Other | | | (1.0 | ) | | | 11.7 | | | | 1.1 | |
Effective income tax provision | | | (20.1 | ) | | | 26.5 | | | | 29.3 | |
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | (Restated) | |
Shareholders’ equity based on Canadian GAAP | | | 15,938,374 | | | | 16,791,534 | | | | 15,904,900 | |
Increase stated value of retractable shares to fair value | | | (4,553,036 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale financial assets | | | (24,138 | ) | | | (24,138 | ) | | | (55,674 | ) |
Unrealized gain on trading security financial assets | | | 74,852 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Effect on future taxes of unrealized gain on available for sale financial assets | | | (8,405 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Shareholders’ equity of Ninety Ontario Street Inc. accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control | | | 132,958 | | | | 485,676 | | | | 421,501 | |
Prior period adjustment on accounting for short-term investments | | | - | | | | (11,030 | ) | | | - | |
Effect on future taxes of short-term investment prior period adjustment | | | - | | | | 3,980 | | | | - | |
Effect of depreciation recorded on appraised value of fixed assets instead of cost | | | 23,340 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Effect on future taxes of depreciation differences | | | (6,769 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Shareholder’s equity based on U.S. GAAP | | | 11,577,176 | | | | 17,246,022 | | | | 16,270,727 | |
ACCOUNTING POLICY
Accounts and Notes receivable
Notes and accounts receivable are recorded under the terms of the agreement or at the invoiced amount, are periodically assessed for recoverability and an allowance for doubtful accounts established. A note or account receivable is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest. Interest income is not recognized when a note or account receivable becomes uncollectible.
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
LONG-TERM DEBT
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
First mortgage bearing interest at prime (4.75%; 2007 – 6.25%) plus 1.75% per annum, repayable in monthly payments of $5,217plus interest with the balance due August 1, 2011 | | $ | 182,587 | | | $ | 245,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
First mortgage bearing interest at 6.52% per annum, blended monthly payments of $19,535 with the balance due December 1, 2007 | | | - | | | | 57,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
First mortgage bearing interest at 4.63% per annum, repayable in blended monthly payments of $25,005 with the balance due July 1, 2010 | | | 2,736,570 | | | | 2,906,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
First mortgage bearing interest at lender’s base rate (6.75% ) plus 0.2% (2007 – 7.7%) per annum, repayable in monthly payments of $4,453 plus interest with the balance due September 1, 2022 | | | 743,782 | | | | 795,147 | |
| | | 3,662,939 | | | | 4,004,987 | |
Current portion | | | 294,330 | | | | 326,565 | |
| | $ | 3,368,609 | | | $ | 3,678,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| RETRACTABLE PREFERRED SHARES |
The Class A, series 1 shares have the following attributes: |
non-voting, non-participating, redeemable and retractable at $15.00 |
per share, 8% cumulative, convertible into either Common shares at the rate of 20 Common |
shares or 300 Class B Preference shares for each Class A Preference share |
| The Class A, series 1 shares carry liquidation rights ahead of the Class B preferred shares an the common shares |
| The aggregate redemption value at September 30, 2008 is $4,991,819. |
| The shares are accounted for as mezzanine equity because they are redeemable at a fixed price at the option of the holder. |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | (Restated) | |
Interest income | | $ | 290,985 | | | $ | 388,297 | | | $ | 296,585 | |
Management fees | | | 4,650 | | | | 4,983 | | | | - | |
Realized gain on investments | | | 109,164 | | | | 102,649 | | | | 141,898 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | $ | 404,799 | | | $ | 495,929 | | | $ | 438,483 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
| Related Party Transactions |
The Company has outstanding balances and transactions with its consolidated subsidiary and former subsidiary, which have been eliminated on consolidation.
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | (Restated) | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
Rallets Realty Inc. (consolidated subsidiary) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing loan payable | | | 860,000 | | | | 900,000 | | | | 920,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
127627 Ontario Limited (consolidated subsidiary) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing loan receivable | | | 2,222,000 | | | | 2,222,000 | | | | 2,222,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
767705 Ontario Limited (consolidated subsidiary) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest bearing loan receivable | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 630,691 | | | | 641,820 | | | | 803,171 | |
Loan payable | | | (63,000 | ) | | | (218,000 | ) | | | (245,000 | ) |
Interest revenue | | | (222,173 | ) | | | (241,676 | ) | | | (223,521 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (222,173 | ) | | | (241,676 | ) | | | (223,521 | ) |
Significant related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | | (Restated) | |
| | | $ | | | | $ | | | | $ | |
Rental Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Company received rents from companies of which directors and officers are also directors and/or officers of the Company | | | 1,027,954 | | | | 1,385,414 | | | | 1,874,865 | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Company received interest from a company of which the President is also a director, officer and majority shareholder | | | 19,584 | | | | 24,273 | | | | 24,434 | |
Administrative and General Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administration and management fees were paid to a company a director and officer of which is also a director and officer of the Company | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 172,333 | |
Property management fees were paid to a company of which a director and officer is also directors and/or officers of the Company. | | | 206,000 | | | | 206,000 | | | | 206,000 | |
Consulting fees were paid to the President of the Company for services rendered | | | 36,000 | | | | 36,000 | | | | 36,000 | |
A bonus was paid to an officer of the Company for services rendered. | | | 150,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s consolidated balance sheets include the following financial instruments: cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, note and mortgages receivable and accounts payable. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
The Company adopted FAS 157 for its financial assets and liabilities as of October 1, 2007. This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value instruments. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices, included with Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including:
· | Quoted prices for similar assets/liabilities in active markets; |
· | Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets (few transactions, limited information, non-current prices, high variable over time); |
· | Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset/liability (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, default rates, etc); and; |
· | Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data. |
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by other observable market data.
The Company’s assets are measured as follows:
Cash – the carrying value of cash approximates fair value as maturities are less than three months
Marketable Securities – The estimated fair values of the marketable securities are based on quoted market prices and/or other market data for the same or comparable instruments and transactions in establishing the price.
Note receivable – The estimated fair value of the note receivable is based on unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observed market data.
Mortgage receivable – The estimated fair value of the mortgage receivable is based on inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
Long-term debt – The estimated fair value of the mortgages is based on inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
| | | | | Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | September 30, 2008 | | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Level Assets (Level 1) | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | 6,824,707 | | | $ | 6,824,707 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Marketable securities | | | 1,917,693 | | | | 990,759 | | | | 926 934 | | | | - | |
Note receivable | | | 249,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 249,000 | |
Mortgage receivable | | | 365,125 | | | | - | | | | 365,125 | | | | - | |
Mortgages payable | | | 3,662,939 | | | | - | | | | 3,662,939 | | | | - | |
GENTERRA INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
15. | SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued) |
| | Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
| | | |
| | Note Receivable | |
| | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | | $249,000 | |
| | | | |
Interest earned | | | 19,584 | |
| | | | |
Included in earnings | | | (19,584 | ) |
| | | | |
Balance at end of period | | | $249,000 | |
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Impact of recent United States accounting pronouncements
SFAS No 162 In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles to be used in the preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statement will be effective 60 days after the SEC approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 161 In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which expands the quarterly disclosures requirements in SFAS No. 133 for derivative instruments and hedging activities, effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-2 In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-2 Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which defers the effective date of FASB 157 for certain nonfinancial liabilities, except those recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The deferred provisions of FASB 157 affect assets measured at fair value in goodwill impairment testing, nonfinancial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment and asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. The Company will adopt these deferred provisions on October 1, 2008 and does not expect them to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157-3 The FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. The FSP clarifies the application of FASB No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. The Company will adopt these provisions on October 1, 2008 and does not expect them to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
EITF 03-6-1 In June 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. The FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for years commencing after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the affect of its adoption may have on its consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 141(R) in December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) Business Combinations. The statement provides revised guidance for recognition and measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. It also requires transaction costs for a business combination to be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) will impact our accounting for and business combinations we complete after 2008.*