UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2013
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to _____________
OR
☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of event requiring this shell company report: _______
Commission file number 016353
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia, Canada
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
Suite 300, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3P1
(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common Stock, Fully Paid and Non-Assessable Common Shares Without Par Value
(Title of Class)
Securities for which there is reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 6,406,352 common shares as of December 31, 2013. No preferred shares issued and outstanding
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ☐ No ☑
Note- Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☑
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
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U.S. GAAP ☐ | International Financial Reporting Standards as issued | Other ☐ | |
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| By the International Accounting Standards Board ☑ |
If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17 ☐ Item 18 ☐
If this is an Annual Report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (s 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☐ No ☑
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
FORM 20-F ANNUAL REPORT 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS | | | 4 | |
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE | | | 4 | |
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION | | | 4 | |
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY | | | 9 | |
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS | | | 14 | |
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES | | | 21 | |
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | | | 25 | |
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | | 29 | |
ITEM 9. THE OFFER & LISTING | | | 29 | |
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | | 32 | |
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | | | 40 | |
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES | | | 41 | |
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES | | | 41 | |
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS | | | 42 | |
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | | | 42 | |
ITEM 16. AUDIT COMMITTEE, CODE OF ETHICS, ACCOUNTANT FEES. | | | 43 | |
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | | | 43 | |
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | | | 47 | |
ITEM 19. LIST OF EXHIBITS | | | 44 | |
Exhibit 99.2* | | | 69 | |
Exhibit 99.3* | | | 71 | |
Exhibit 11.1 | | | 72 | |
Exhibit 31.1 | | | 73 | |
Exhibit 32.1 | | | 74 | |
SIGNATURE PAGE | | | 75 | |
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
Name of Directors and/or Officers of the Issuer | | Position Held as at the date of this Annual Report |
Bedo H. Kalpakian(1)* Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | | President, CEO,CFO and Director |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | | Vice President and Director |
Gregory T. McFarlane* Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | | Director |
Fred A. C. Tejada* Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | | Director |
Maria P. Arenas Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | | Corporate Secretary |
| (1) | Chairman of the Audit Committee |
| | *Members of the Audit Committee |
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
Item 3.A. Selected Financial Data
The selected financial data in Table I has been derived from the audited financial statements of High 5 Ventures Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or the “Registrant” or “High 5”). The financial data under the table 2009 has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada (“GAAP”) and the financial data under 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). The information should be read in conjunction with the Registrant's financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 17 of this Annual Report.
All financial figures presented herein and throughout this Annual Report are expressed in Canadian dollars (Cdn$) unless otherwise specified. On April 16, 2009 the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of twenty-five old common shares for one new common share, and on August 31, 2012 the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen old common shares for one new common share.All common shares and per share amounts included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F (2013) have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 share consolidation, which took effect on August 31, 2012 as further described in Results of Operations in Item 4.(a) of this document.
TABLE I
The financial data under the table 2009 has been prepared in accordance GAAP.
| | Year Ended December 31, 2009 |
Operating Revenue | | $ | 0 | |
Interest Income | | $ | 270 | |
Net Income (loss) | | $ | (550,218 | ) |
Basic net earnings/(loss) per common share | | $ | (2.19 | ) |
Total Assets | | $ | 162,205 | |
Capital Stock | | $ | 23,492,381 | |
Number of common shares at year-end | | | 561,352 | |
Long term-obligations | | $ | 0 | |
Cash dividends | | $ | 0 | |
Note:All common shares and per share amounts included in the above table have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 consolidation described in Information on the Company under Item 4. of this Annual Report.
TABLE I
The financial data under the tables 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
| | Year Ended December 31, 2013 | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | Year Ended December 31, 2011 | | Year Ended December 31, 2010 |
Operating Revenue | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Interest Income | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 27 | |
Net loss | | $ | (324,031 | ) | | | (163,147 | ) | | | (483,413 | ) | | | (451,400 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per common share before other items | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
Total Assets | | $ | 853,725 | | | | 12,707 | | | | 3,140 | | | | 168,807 | |
Capital Stock | | $ | 25,272,401 | | | | 24,117,881 | | | | 24,117,881 | | | | 23,866,681 | |
Number of common shares at year-end | | | 6,406,352 | | | | 1,105,007 | | | | 1,105,019 | | | | 930,885 | |
Long-term obligations | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Cash dividends | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Note:All common shares and per share amounts included in the above table have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 consolidation described in Information on the Company under Item 4. of this Annual Report.
Had the financial statements of High 5 been prepared in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the United States and required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), certain selected financial data would be disclosed as per Table II.
TABLE II
| | Year Ended December 31, 2009 |
Net earnings/(loss) | | $ | (489,936 | ) |
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share | | $ | (1.95 | ) |
Number of Common shares at year end | | | 561,352 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 11,128 | |
Exchange Rates
| | Monthly High ($)(1) | | Monthly Low ($)(1) |
| July 2013 | | | | 0.9747 | | | | 0.9463 | |
| August 2013 | | | | 0.9714 | | | | 0.9497 | |
| September 2013 | | | | 0.9783 | | | | 0.9497 | |
| October 2013 | | | | 0.9719 | | | | 0.9538 | |
| November 2013 | | | | 0.9599 | | | | 0.9398 | |
| December 2013 | | | | 0.9446 | | | | 0.9342 | |
(1)The high and low exchange rates have been calculated using the rates of the Bank of Canada.
| | For Year Ended December 31, 2013 | | For Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | For Year Ended December 31, 2011 | | For Year Ended December 31, 2010 | | For Year Ended December 31, 2009 |
| Average rate ($)(2) | | | | 0.9710 | | | | 1.0003 | | | | 1.0110 | | | | 0.9706 | | | | 0.8760 | |
| High ($)(3) | | | | 1.0165 | | | | 1.0327 | | | | 1.0607 | | | | 1.0054 | | | | 0.9470 | |
| Low ($)(3) | | | | 0.9342 | | | | 0.9618 | | | | 0.9480 | | | | 0.9307 | | | | 0.7916 | |
(2)The average exchange rate for the period has been calculated using the yearly rate of the Bank of Canada.
(3)The high and low exchange rates in each period were determined from the yearly rate of the Bank of Canada.
All of the amounts in the Exchange rates tables above are stated in U.S. currency. Accordingly, at the closing on December 31, 2013, the U.S. $1.00 was equalto Cdn $1.0636.
Item 3.D. Risk Factors
The Company, and the Securities of the Company, should be considered a highly speculative investment. The following risk factors should be given special consideration when evaluating an investment in any of the Company's Securities:
1).RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS
- Regulations: High 5’s proposed mineral exploration programs, are subject to extensive federal, provincial and local laws and regulations governing such exploration, development and operation of mining activities as well as the protection of the environment, including laws and regulations relating to obtaining permits to mine, protection of air and water quality, hazardous waste management, mine reclamation and the protection of endangered or threatened species.
-Exploration and Development: The resource properties in which the Company has an interest are in the exploration stages only and do not have a known body of commercial ore. Exploration and development of natural resource properties involve a high degree of risk and few properties which are explored are ultimately developed into producing properties. Substantial expenditures are required to establish reserves through drilling, to develop processes to extract the resources and, in the case of new properties, to develop the extraction and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for extraction. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major deposit, no assurance can be given that resources will be discovered in sufficient quantities or grades to justify commercial operations or that the funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis.
-Operating Hazards and Risks:Exploration for natural resources involves many risks, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. Operations in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest will be subject to all the hazards and risks normally incidental to exploration, development and production of resources, any of which could result in work stoppages, damages to persons or property and possible environmental damages. Although the Company may obtain liability insurance in an amount which it considers adequate, the nature of these risks is such that liabilities might exceed policy limits, the liabilities and hazards might not be insurable against, or the Company might not elect to insure itself against such liabilities due to high premium costs or other reasons, in which event the Company could incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect upon its financial condition.
-Fluctuating Metal Prices: The prices of those commodities have fluctuated widely, particularly in recent years, and are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company's control including international, economic and political trends, expectations of inflation or deflation, currency exchange rate fluctuations, interest rates fluctuations, global or regional consumptive patterns, speculative activities and increased production due to new extraction developments and improved extraction and production methods. The effect of these factors on the prices of metals, and therefore the economic viability of the Company's interest in exploration projects, cannot be accurately predicted.
-Environmental Factors: Should the Company decide to conduct any mineral exploration works then all phases of the Company's mineral exploration works shall besubject to environmental regulation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees.
-Competition: The resource industry is intensely competitive in all of its respective phases, and the Company competes with many companies possessing much greater financial resources and technical facilities than the Company. As such, competition is adversely affecting the Company's ability to acquire suitable mineral exploration properties at reasonable prices.
-Management: The Company is dependent on a relatively small number of key employees, the loss of any of whom could have an adverse effect on the Company.
-Dilution: There are a number of outstanding securities and agreements pursuant to which common shares of the Company may be issued in the future. This will result in further dilution to the Company's shareholders.
-Revenues and Dividends: In the past the Company used to generate some revenues however the Company does not presently generate any revenues and does not anticipate generating any revenues in the near future. Consequently, if the Company requires additional funds for the exploration and development of its interests in mineral properties or for operating capital purposes, or for acquiring interests in other mineral properties, the Company will have to seek equity or debt financing which may or may not be available to the Company. Furthermore, the Company has not paid any dividends in the past and does not expect to pay any dividends in the future. In the event of generating any earnings, the Company expects to retain its earnings to finance further growth and, when appropriate, retire debt.
-Requirement of New Capital: As a company without any revenues, the Company typically needs more capital than it has available to it or can expect to generate through the sale of its assets. In the past, the Company has had to raise, by way of debt and equity financings, considerable funds to meet its capital needs. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to raise funds needed for its business. Failure to raise the necessary funds in a timely fashion will limit the Company's growth.
-U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations: The Company is classified as a Passive Foreign Investment Company ("PFIC") for U.S. Federal Income Tax purposes. Classification as a PFIC will create U.S. Tax consequences to a U.S. shareholder of the Company that are unique to the PFIC provisions and that are not encountered in other investments. Prospective investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of the Company.
-Penny Stock: The Company's securities are deemed to bePenny Stocks and are therefore subject to Penny Stock rules as defined in Rule 3a(51)(1) of the 1934 Exchange Act. The Penny Stock disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity of the Company's securities in the secondary market. Penny Stocks are low-priced shares of small companies not traded on a U.S. national exchange or quoted on Nasdaq. The Company's securities are quoted for trading on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets Group (“OTCQB”). Penny Stocks, such as the Company's securities, can be very risky. Prices of Penny Stocks are often not available. Investors in Penny Stocks are often unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. Investors may lose all their investment in Penny Stocks. There is no guaranteed rate of return on Penny Stocks. Before an investor purchases any Penny Stock, U.S. Federal law requires a salesperson to tell the investor the "offer" and the "bid" on the Penny Stock, and the "compensation" the salesperson and the firm receive for the trade. The firm also must mail a confirmation of these prices to the investor after the trade. The Investor's Broker-dealer is required to obtain the investor's signature to show that the investor has received the statement titled "Important Information on Penny Stocks" before the investor first trades in a Penny Stock. This Statement is required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and contains important information on Penny Stocks. Furthermore, under penalty of Federal Law the Investor's brokerage firm must tell the investor at two different times - before the investor agrees to buy or sell a Penny Stock, and after the trade, by written confirmation the following: 1) the bid and offer price quotes for the Penny Stock, and the number of shares to which the quoted prices apply, 2) the brokerage firm's compensation for the trade, 3) the compensation received by the brokerage firm's salesperson for the trade. In addition, to these items listed above the investor's brokerage firm must send the investor monthly account statements and a written statement of the investor's financial situation and investment goals as required by the Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990.
-Disruption in Trading: Trading in the common shares of the Company may be halted or suspended or may be subject to cease trade order at any time for certain reasons, including, but not limited to, the failure by the Company to submit documents to the Regulatory Authorities within the required time periods.
-Tax Considerations –Persons considering the purchase of the Company’s common shares should consult their tax advisors with regard to the application of Canadian, U.S. and other tax laws to their particular situation.
- Investment in Mexican Gaming Company:In respect to the Issuer’s investment in the Mexican Gaming Company, as of December 31, 2013, the Issuer has not received any casino royalty revenues from the Mexican Gaming Company. There are no assurances whatsoever that the Issuer shall receive regular casino royalty revenues from the Mexican Gaming Company.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
Item 4.A. History and Development of the Company
The legal and commercial name of the company is HIGH 5 VENTURES INC. (“High 5”).
The Company was incorporated by memorandum under the Company Act of the Province of British Columbia, Canada on August 24, 1984 (Exhibit 3.1 – Incorporated by reference) and was registered extra-provincially in the Province of Ontario, Canada on October 19, 1984. On May 31, 1988, the Company adopted as the French form of its name "Ressources Armeno Inc.". On May 25, 1992, the name of the Company was changed to Ag Armeno Mines and Minerals Inc. in the English form, and "Les Mines et Mineraux Ag Armeno Inc." in the French form. On April 25, 2000, the name of the Company was changed from Ag Armeno Mines and Minerals Inc. in the English form, and "Les Mines et Mineraux Ag Armeno Inc.", in the French form, to Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. On May 2, 2002, the name of the Company was changed from Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. to Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. On January 17, 2005, the name of the Company was changed from Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. to Bronx Ventures Inc. and the Company adopted new Articles (Exhibit 3.2 - Incorporated by reference). On March 19, 2007, the Company changed its name to Zab Resources Inc. On April 16, 2009, the Company changed its name from Zab Resources Inc. to Kokomo Enterprises Inc. On August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. to High 5 Ventures Inc. (Exhibit 3.5 – Incorporated by reference).
On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and are now listed for trading on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets Group Inc. (“OTCQB). Effective November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the Canadian Venture Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the “CDNX”) as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001.
On July 30, 1986, the Company's share capital split on the basis of one-old-for-two-new common shares. On May 25, 1992, the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of ten-old-for-one-new common share. On April 25, 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen-old-for-one-new common share. On May 2, 2002, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. On January 17, 2005, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of thirty-five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was increased to an unlimited number of common and preferred shares without par value. On March 19, 2007, the Company subdivided its capital stock on a 1 (old) share for 50 (new) shares basis. As a result, the shares of Bronx Ventures Inc. were de-listed from trading and the shares of Zab Resources Inc. (“Zab”) commenced trading on March 22, 2007 on the OTC Bulletin Board in the USA under the symbol “ZABRF”.
As of November 28, 2007, the common shares of the Company have been listed for trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) (formerly known as the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX)) under the trading symbol “ZABK”. On October 17, 2008, the Company’s CSE symbol was changed to “ZAB” pursuant to the CSE adopting a three character symbol format.
On April 16, 2009, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of 25 (old) shares for 1 (new) share and the Company changed its name to Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”). As a result, the shares of Zab were de-listed from trading and the shares of Kokomo commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “KKO”, and in the U.S.A. the shares of Kokomo commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “KKOEF”.
On August 31, 2012, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of 15 (old) common shares for 1 (new) common share and the Company changed its name to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”). As a result, the shares of Kokomo were de-listed from trading and the shares of High 5 commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “HHH”, and in the U.S.A. the shares of High 5 trade on the OTCQB under the symbol “HHHEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares is 42966V105.
Since its incorporation, the Company has been engaged primarily in the identification, acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, the development of natural resource properties and, for a brief period of time, the Company, through its formerly owned Ecuadorean subsidiary, Armenonic del Ecuador S.A. (“Armenonic”) operated the San Bartolome lead/zinc/silver mine in Ecuador.
High 5 is a junior mineral exploration company. The Company has a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property located in the Province of British Columbia, and the Company has a one-half percent (1/2%) gross receipts royalty interest in certain lithium mineral properties located in the Province of Ontario. The principal business of High 5 is in mineral exploration. The Company's ability to pursue its stated primary business and to meet its obligations as they come due is dependent upon the ability of management to obtain the necessary financings either through private placements or by means of public offerings of the Company's securities or through the exercise of incentive stock options or warrants or through debt financings or through the sale of its assets.
Effective as of April 26, 2013, the Company’s office is located at Suite 300, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 3P1. The telephone number is (604) 681-1519 (ext. 6106) and the telefax number is (604) 681-9428. The contact person is Bedo H. Kalpakian.
The Company's registered office and records office is located at: P.O. Box 10068, #1600 -609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C3. The telefax number is (604) 669-3877.
The Registrar and Transfer Agent of the Company is Computershare Investor Services Inc., 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B9. The telefax number is (604) 661-9407.
The Auditors of the Company are Smythe Ratcliffe LLP, Chartered Accountants, 7th floor, Marine Building, 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2G8. The telefax number is (604) 688-4675.
Item 4.B. Business Overview
Summary
High 5 is a junior mineral exploration company. The Company has a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property located in the Province of British Columbia, and the Company has a one-half percent (1/2%) gross receipts royalty interest in certain lithium mineral properties located in the Province of Ontario. The principal business of High 5 is in mineral exploration. However, as of December 31, 2013 the Company has a minority investment in a non-mining related project located in Mexico.
High 5 is a reporting issuer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario and files all public documents, including an AIF in its alternate form, on www.Sedar.com . The Company is a foreign private issuer in the United States of America and in this respect files, on EDGAR, its Annual Report on Form 20-F and other reports on Form 6K. The following link, http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000825171&owner=exclude&count=40 will give you direct access to the Company’s filings.
Presently, High 5 is seeking opportunities of merit to get involved in. It should be noted that there are no assurances that High 5 shall be successful in its attempts of seeking opportunities of merit to get involved in.
Item 4. C. Organizational Structure
Not Applicable.
Item 4.D. Property, Plants and Equipment
I. Extra High Property, Kamloops Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
On March 26, 2004, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5 – Incorporated by reference) with an arm’s length party (the “Arm’s Length Party”) in respect to certain mineral claims, which are situated in the Kamloops Mining Division in British Columbia (the “Extra High Property”). Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement as amended on March 8, 2005, the Company obtained the right to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property, subject to a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty (the “Arm’s Length Royalty”), by making staged cash payments totalling $150,000 and incurring exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property totalling $500,000 over a period of three years. Upon the Company earning a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property, the Company obtained the right to purchase at any time 50% of the Arm’s Length Royalty by paying to the Arm’s Length Party the sum of $500,000 leaving the Arm’s Length Party with a 0.75% NSR royalty.
In the spring of 2004, the Company commissioned an independent review of the Extra High Mineral Property by Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., who prepared a report, dated the 22nd day of April, 2004 titled “National Policy 43-101 Report, Extra High Mineral Property, Kamloops Mining Division, British Columbia”. The report recommended exploration work programs be carried out on the Extra High Mineral Property in order to evaluate the mineral potential of the Extra High Mineral Property. This report has been filed on www.Sedar.com by the Company.
Commencing in May, 2005 and up to December, 2005, the Company conducted its exploration program on the Extra High Property. The exploration program consisted of soil sampling, geological mapping, trenching and diamond drilling. A total of 1,874.3 metres of NQ diamond drilling and 455 lineal metres of trenching were completed while 194 soil samples were collected over 4 areas on the Extra High Mineral Property. The exploration work program was conducted by, and was under the direct supervision of, J.W. Murton, P. Eng, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. At the time, Mr. J.W. Murton was a director of the Company. Mr. J. W. Murton has recommended a two phase exploration program on the Extra High Mineral Property due to the positive results obtained from the 2005 exploration program. Mr. J. W. Murton has prepared for the Company a Technical Report (NI 43-101) on the Extra High Property (2005 Exploration Program) dated February 28, 2006 which has been filed by the Company on www.Sedar.com, and on the Company’s corporate website, www.high5ventures.com. For further particulars about the Extra High Mineral Property and the 2005 Exploration Program, please visit either www.sedar.com or www.high5ventures.com.
On September 8, 2006, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.11 – Incorporated by reference) with Colt Resources Inc. (“Colt”), a company formerly related by certain directors and officers, whereby Colt obtained the right to acquire a 50% undivided interest, subject to the Arm’s Length Royalty, in the Extra High Property by incurring exploration expenditures of $240,000 on the Extra High Property by no later than February 28, 2007 and by making cash payments to the Company totalling $133,770 by no later than March 26, 2007.
On September 12, 2006, the Company and the Arm’s Length Party amended the Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5.1 – Incorporated by reference) by entering into an Amending Agreement whereby the Company was granted an extension period until June 26, 2007 to make the balance of cash payments to the Arm’s Length Party and incur the remaining exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property.
On October 31, 2006, the Company and Colt entered into an Amending Agreement (Exhibit 10.11.2 – Incorporated by reference) whereby Colt was granted an extension period until June 26, 2007 to incur exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property and to make the cash payments to the Company.
On April 16, 2007, the Company and the Arm’s Length Party amended the Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5.2 – Incorporated by reference) by entering into an Amending Agreement whereby the Company was released of the requirement to incur the remaining exploration expenditures but instead was required to make a cash payment of $60,000 (paid) to the Arm’s Length Party.
On June 14, 2007, the Company amended its Option Agreement with Colt whereby Colt would have the right to acquire a 34% interest in the Extra High Property by making cash payments to the Company totalling $193,770 by no later than June 26, 2007. The Amending Agreement released Colt of the requirement to incur $240,000 in exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property.
On June 26, 2007, the Company made its final payment to the Arm’s Length Party thereby earning a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property subject only to the Arm’s Length Royalty. Colt made its final payment to the Company and earned its 34% interest in the Extra High Property, thus reducing the Company’s interest to 66%.
During 2007, the Company and its joint venture partner Colt conducted a diamond drilling program on the Extra High Property. A total of 1,293.59 metres were drilled in 8 NQ diamond drill holes. The diamond drilling program was targeted at expanding the previously indicated mineralization in the K7 lens and was successful in revealing the potential for larger zones of lower grade mineralization lying adjacent to the massive sulphide mineralization indicated in earlier work. The diamond drilling program was conducted by and was under the direct supervision of J. W. Murton, P. Eng., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. At the time, Mr. J. W. Murton was a director of the Company. For further particulars about the diamond drilling program please see the report on the 2007 Diamond Drilling Program dated February 28, 2008 that was prepared for the Company and Colt by J. W. Murton, P. Eng. which has been filed by the Company on its corporate website www.high5ventures.com
At December 31, 2007, the Company held a 66% interest in the Extra High Property.
On January 21, 2008, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (the “2008 Option Agreement”)(Exhibit 10.11.3 - Incorporated by reference) with Colt whereby Colt was granted the right and option to acquire, in two separate equal tranches, the Company’s 66% undivided interest in the Extra High Property. Pursuant to the 2008 Option Agreement, Colt exercised the first tranche of the option by making a cash payment of $250,000 to the Company thus acquiring from the Company a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property. As a result of Colt exercising the first tranche of the option, Colt increased its undivided interest in the Extra High Property to 67% and has become the operator of the Extra High Property.
In order to exercise the second tranche of the option, Colt was required to make a cash payment of $250,000 to the Company on or before December 31, 2008. Colt did not exercise the second tranche of the option. Consequently, Colt now holds a 67% undivided interest in the Extra High Property and the Company now holds a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property. Pursuant to the Joint Venture which the Company and Colt have formed, each party shall henceforth contribute its proportionate share of property related expenditures. If any party fails to contribute its share of future property related expenditures, then its interest will be diluted on a straight-line basis. If any party’s interest is diluted to less than 10%, then that party’s interest in the Extra High Property will be converted into a 0.5% net smelter returns royalty.
As at December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company held a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property.
Neither the Company nor the operator of the Extra High Property has incurred any meaningful exploration or evaluation expenditures in recent years with respect to the Extra High Property. Accordingly, during the fiscal year-ended 2011 the Company recognized an impairment provision of $151,339 to reduce the carrying amount to $1. If there is an indication in the future that the impairment loss recognized no longer exists or has decreased, the recoverable amount will be estimated and the carrying value of the property will be increased to its recoverable amount.
Acquisition, exploration and evaluation costs incurred in the Extra High Property are as follows:
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | Cumulative to 2013 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition (property option payments) | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 150,000 | |
Expenditures during the year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Staking | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,639 | |
Assessment and miscellaneous | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 10,311 | |
Geological, geochemical, trenching and drilling | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 431,160 | |
Colt property option payments | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (443,770 | ) |
Impairment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (151,339 | ) | | | (151,339 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (151,339 | ) | | $ | 1 | |
As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company holds a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property.
The Extra High Property, consisting of a total area of approximately 1,074 hectares, is located on Samatosum Mountain, immediately south of the formerly producing Samatosum Mine, 60 km northeast of Kamloops, British Columbia.
Legal Description
The Extra High Mineral Property tenures are as follows:
TENURE NUMBER | | NAME OF CLAIM | | Property Size (in hectares) | | CONVERSION DATE OR DATE STAKED | | BC MAP # | | EXPIRY DATE |
| 509949 | | | Extra High | | | 60.829 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 509956 | | | Extra High | | | 182.52 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 509961 | | | Extra High | | | 121.664 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 509963 | | | Extra High | | | 40.569 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 509969 | | | Extra High | | | 344.834 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 510213 | | | Extra High | | | 20.289 | | | 2005/APR/05 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 510214 | | | Extra High | | | 40.557 | | | 2005/APR/05 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 510215 | | | Extra High | | | 81.124 | | | 2005/APR/05 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| 510306 | | | Extra High | | | 60.857 | | | 2005/APR/05 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/APR/02 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 509952 | | | Super High #1 | | | 60.824 | | | 2005/MAR/31 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/MAR/31 |
| 520184 | | | Super High #2 | | | 20.275 | | | 2005/SEP/20 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/SEP/20 |
| 520186 | | | Super High #3 | | | 40.544 | | | 2005/SEP/20 | | | 082 | M | | 2016/SEP/20 |
| II. | Ontario, Canada Lithium Properties (Mineral Leases) |
These Mineral Leases were previously written off at the end of fiscal 2000. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company sold all of its Mineral Leases for gross proceeds of $54,500. However, in the event that at a future date the Mineral Leases are placed into commercial production, then the Company is entitled to receive a 0.50% gross receipts royalty after six months from the date of commencement of commercial production.
| III. | Investment in Mexican Gaming Company |
On April 8, 2013, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a Mexican gaming company, whereby the Company agreed to purchase a royalty revenue stream of an amount the greater of 10% of the net profits or 5% of the gross revenues of the Mexican land based casino for a purchase price of $800,000. As of December 31, 2013, the Company invested $800,000, advanced $49,200, and recognized $nil in royalty revenues. As there is no quoted market price in an active market for the Mexican gaming company, fair value cannot be readily determined and the investment as at December 31, 2013 is carried at cost (see Exhibit10.13* – Attached hereto).
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Item. 5.A.Results of Operations
The following table contains selected annual information for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 which are in accordance with IFRS:
| | Year Ended December 31, 2013 | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | Year Ended December 31, 2011 |
Revenue | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Interest income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Expenses | | | (324,031 | ) | | | (163,147 | ) | | | (483,413 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per common share before other items | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Net loss | | | (324,031 | ) | | | (163,147 | ) | | | (483,413 | ) |
Total assets | | | 853,725 | | | | 12,707 | | | | 3,140 | |
Long-term financial obligations | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Cash dividends | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Note:All common shares and per share amounts included in the above table for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 share consolidation described in Information on the Company under Item 4. of this Annual Report.Earnings (loss) per common share calculations in the above table are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding as shown in the Annual Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the above mentioned periods.
All financial figures presented herein are expressed in Canadian Dollars (CDN$) unless otherwise specified.
Effective August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”) and consolidated its share capital on the basis of fifteen (old) Kokomo common shares for one (new) High 5 common share. The common shares of the Company trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “HHH”, and in the USA, the Company's common shares trade on the OTCQB tier of the OTC markets under the trading symbol “HHHEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares is 42966V105. The Company’s office is located at Suite 300, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 3P1. The Company’s registrar and transfer agent is Computershare Investor Services Inc. located at 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 3B9.
All common shares and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 share consolidation, which took effect on August 31, 2012.
On April 8, 2013, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a Mexican gaming company, whereby the Company has agreed to purchase a royalty revenue stream of an amount the greater of 10% of the net profits or 5% of the gross revenues of the Mexican land based casino for a purchase price of $800,000. As of December 31, 2013, the Company invested $800,000, advanced $49,200, and recognized $nil in royalty revenues (see Exhibit10.13 – Attached hereto).
At the Annual General Meeting of the Company’s shareholders which was held on September 18, 2013, the shareholders received the Audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the Auditor’s Report thereon; fixed the number of Directors for the ensuing year at four; elected Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian, Gregory T. McFarlane and Fred A.C. Tejada as Directors of the Company; re-appointed the Company’s Auditor, Smythe Ratcliffe, Chartered Accountants, for the ensuing year and authorized the Directors to fix the remuneration to be paid to the Auditor and, re-approved the Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan.
On May 6, 2011, the Company entered into a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Arqueana de Minerios E Metais Ltda. (“Arqueana”) and its shareholders (“Arqueana Group”) in respect to Arqueana’s mineral concessions and Arqueana’s real estate (“Arqueana’s Assets”) (Exhibit 10.23 – Incorporated by reference). Pursuant to the LOI, the parties agreed to enter into a Definitive Property Option Agreement within a period of 60 business days whereby the Company would have been granted the right to acquire up to a 75% right, title and interest in Arqueana’s Assets by making staged cash payments totaling $800,000, issuing a total number of 466,667 common shares of the Company and incurring property related expenditures totaling $8,000,000 over a period of three years. Upon earning a 75% right, title and interest in Arqueana’s Assets, the Company would have been obligated, subject to certain terms and conditions, to issue an additional 200,000 common shares of the Company and to make additional payments totaling $1,000,000. In respect to the then contemplated transaction, the Company hired the services of Wardrop, A Tetra Tech company, to prepare a technical report in accordance with NI 43-101 for a due diligence review on Arqueana’s Assets which was completed and had an effective date of August 12, 2011. During the months of August and September 2011, the Company attempted to renegotiate the terms and conditions of the LOI with the Arqueana Group. However, the Company’s attempts to renegotiate the terms and conditions of the LOI with the Arqueana Group were unsuccessful, as a result of which, on October 4, 2011 the Company decided not to proceed any further with the Arqueana Group in respect to Arqueana’s Assets, and the Company decided to abandon this project.
Costs incurred in respect to the Arqueana Property are as follows:
| | 2011 |
| | | | |
Due Diligence Report | | $ | 37,492 | |
Advance payment as per Letter of Intent | | | 2,500 | |
Consulting | | | 9,002 | |
Travel | | | 13,326 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2,608 | |
| | $ | 64,928 | * |
* As at December 31, 2011, the Company has written-off the costs that it has incurred in respect to the Arqueana Property.
On June 1, 2011, the Company entered into an Investor Relations Agreement with an arm’s length party in Germany (the “Arm’s Length Party”) (Exhibit 10.24 – Incorporated by reference) for a period of four months for a cash consideration of US $750 and the granting of 8,000 incentive stock options exercisable at the price of $2.25 per common share which have expired unexercised as of June 1, 2012 (Exhibit 10.25 – Incorporated by reference). Due to the fact that the Arm’s Length Party did not exercise its incentive stock options, the Company is obligated to make a cash payment of US $3,250 to the Arm’s Length Party.
For the year ended December 31, 2013:-
| • | The Company’s operating expenses were $324,031 as compared to $163,147 for the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to $483,413 for the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2013 was mainly due to Finance and interest as a result of the issuance of the convertible debentures, and Consulting expenses. |
| • | The Company recorded a net loss of $324,031 as compared to a net loss of $163,147 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a net loss of $483,413 during the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s net loss during the year ended December 31, 2013 was due to the increase in operating expenses as noted above. |
| • | The basic and diluted loss per common share was $0.08 as compared to a basic and diluted loss of $0.15 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a basic and diluted loss of $0.47 during the corresponding period in 2011. |
| • | The Company’s total assets were $853,725 as compared to $12,707 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to $3,140 during the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s total assets was mainly due to the Company’s ability to raise some funds through the issuance of convertible debentures in order to make an investment in the Mexican Gaming Company. |
| • | The Company had a working capital deficiency of $328,645 as compared to a working capital deficiency of $351,997 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a working capital deficiency of $188,850 during the corresponding period in 2011.The Company’s working capital deficiency during the year ended December 31, 2013 was slightly lower than the corresponding period in 2012 due to a decrease in the Company’s liabilities. |
The Company is presently not a party to any legal proceedings whatsoever.
Summary of Quarterly Results
For the Quarterly Periods ended: | | December 31, 2013 | | September 30, 2013 | | June 30, 2013 | | March 31, 2013 |
Total Revenues | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Net loss and comprehensive loss | | | (67,327 | ) | | | (90,303 | ) | | | (124,797 | ) | | | (41,604 | ) |
Loss per common share | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
For the Quarterly Periods ended: | | December 31, 2012 | | September 30, 2012 | | June 30, 2012 | | March 31, 2012 |
Total Revenues | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Net loss and comprehensive loss | | | (43,951 | ) | | | (36,586 | ) | | | (35,397 | ) | | | (47,213 | ) |
Loss per common share | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
For the Quarterly Periods ended: | | December 31, 2011 | | September 30, 2011 | | June 30, 2011 | | March 31, 2011 |
Total Revenues | | $ | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Net loss and comprehensive loss | | | (297,164 | ) | | | (58,644 | ) | | | (76,440 | ) | | | (51,165 | ) |
Loss per common share | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
The Company’s business is not of a seasonal nature.
Item 5.B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has incurred significant operating losses over the past three fiscal years, has limited resources, and no sources of operating cash flow.
During 2014, the Company shall require at least $350,000 so as to conduct its operations uninterruptedly. In order to meet this requirement, the Company intends to seek equity and/or debt financings through private placements and/or public offerings and/or loans. In the past, the Company has been successful in securing equity and debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly. While the Company does not give any assurances whatsoever that in the future it will continue being successful in securing equity and/or debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly, it is the Company’s intention to pursue these methods for future funding of the Company.
As at December 31, 2013:-
| • | The Company’s operating expenses were $324,031 as compared to $163,147 for the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to $483,413 for the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2013 was mainly due to Finance and interest as a result of the issuance of the convertible debentures, and Consulting expenses |
| • | The Company recorded a net loss of $324,031 as compared to a net loss of $163,147 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a net loss of $483,413 during the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s net loss during the year ended December 31, 2013 was due to the increase in operating expenses as noted above. |
| • | The basic and diluted loss per common share was $0.08 as compared to a basic and diluted loss of $0.15 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a basic and diluted loss of $0.47 during the corresponding period in 2011. |
• The Company’s total assets were $853,725 as compared to $12,707 during the corresponding
period in 2012 and as compared to $3,140 during the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in the Company’s total assets was mainly due to the Company’s ability to raise some funds through the issuance of convertible debentures in order to make an investment in the Mexican Gaming Company.
• The Company had a working capital deficiency of $328,645 as compared to a working capital deficiency of $351,997 during the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to a working capital deficiency of $188,850 during the corresponding period in 2011.
| · | The Company’s total liabilities were $333,169 as compared to $364,703 for the corresponding period in 2012 and as compared to $191,989 for the corresponding period in 2011. |
Private Placement Financing
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the following share financings occurred:
| • | On January 7, 2013, the Company closed the first tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 755,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $113,250. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until January 7, 2016. |
| • | On January 28, 2013, the Company closed the second tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 650,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $97,500. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until January 28, 2016. |
| • | On March 4, 2013, the Company closed the third tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 100,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until March 4, 2016. In connection to the closing of the third tranche of the non-brokered private placement, the Company issued 10,000 common shares as finder’s fees fair valued at $1,500. |
| • | On May 1, 2013, the Company closed the fourth tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 100,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until May 1, 2016. In connection to the closing of the fourth tranche of the non-brokered private placement, the Company issued 10,000 common shares as finder’s fees fair valued at $1,500. |
There were no share financings during the year ended December 31, 2012.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the following share financings occurred:
• The Company entered into two non-brokered private placement financing agreements and issued an aggregate 73,334 units at $1.50 per unit for total proceeds of $110,000 of which $100,000 was allocated to shares and $10,000 was allocated to warrants. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $2.25 for a period of two years from the closing date. The proceeds were allocated between shares and warrants using the residual value method.
• A total of 100,800 share purchase warrants were exercised at $1.50 per share for total proceeds to the Company of $151,200.
If any warrants are exercised in the future, then any funds received by the Company from the exercising of warrants shall be used for general working capital purposes. However, there are no assurances whatsoever that any warrants will be exercised before their expiry.
Convertible Debentures Financing
On April 22, 2013, the Company closed the first tranche of the convertible debenture financing with two arm’s length parties for a total amount of $150,000. The amount of $140,476 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $9,524 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On April 14, 2013, the Company closed the second tranche of the convertible debenture financing with seven arm’s length parties for a total amount of $525,000. In connection with this second tranche closing, the Company has made a cash payment of $38,000 as finder’s fee to an arm’s length party. The amount of $491,665 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $33,335 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On June 10, 2013, the Company closed the third tranche of the convertible debenture financing with an arm’s length party for the amount of $100,000. In connection with this third tranche closing, the Company has made a cash payment of $8,000 as finder’s fee to an arm’s length party. The amount of $93,650 has been recorded under Convertible debentures and the amount of $6,350 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On June 26, 2013, the Company closed the fourth tranche of the convertible debenture financing with three arm’s length parties for a total amount of $150,000. The amount of $140,461 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $9,539 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On July 23, 2013, the Company closed the fifth tranche of the convertible debenture financing with an arm’s length party for the amount of $50,000. In connection with this fifth tranche closing, as finder’s fee, the Company has made a cash payment of $2,000 and the Company has issued 12,000 common shares at $0.25 per share fair valued at $3,000 and 20,000 agent warrants at an exercise price of $0.25 until July 23, 2018 to an arm’s length party fair valued at $5,115. The amount of $46,820 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $3,180 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
The convertible debentures have a maturity date of 18 months from the date of closing, and bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum payable on a quarterly basis. The convertible debentures are convertible to common shares of the Company at a conversion of $0.25 per share. The liability component of the convertible debenture was recognized initially at the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option, which was calculated based on the application of a market interest rate of 20%. The difference between the $975,000 face value of the debentures and the fair value of the liability component was recognized in equity. Commission costs directly attributable to the offering of $56,115 were allocated to the liability and equity components of the debenture proportionately at $52,551 and $3,564, respectively. The discount on the debentures is being accreted such that the liability component will equal the face value of the debentures at maturity plus accrued interest.
On September 4, 2013, the Company elected to convert the principal amount of certain convertible debentures together with their corresponding accrued interest into common shares of the Company. Specifically, the Company has issued 3,664,345 common shares to twelve arm’s length parties in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations to these twelve arm’s length parties pursuant to the convertible debentures.
From time to time, the Company finances its mineral exploration programs through the issuance of flow-through common shares. Income tax deductions relating to these expenditures are claimable only by the investors. Proceeds from common shares issued pursuant to flow-through financings are credited to capital stock. Funds raised through the issuance of flow-through shares are required to be expended on qualified Canadian mineral exploration expenditures, as defined pursuant to Canadian income tax legislation. As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company has expended on its Canadian mineral properties all funds received by the Company through the issuance of flow-through common shares.
Pursuant to an Investor Relations Agreement with an Arm’s Length Party (Exhibit 10.24 – Incorporated by reference), on June 1, 2011 the Company granted 8,000 incentive stock options to an Arm’s Length Party (Exhibit 10.25 – Incorporated by reference) which were exercisable until June 1, 2012 at the price of $2.25 per common share. As at June 1, 2012, all of these incentive stock options have expired unexercised.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, a total of 200,000 stock options exercisable at $0.20 per share have been granted to consultants which expire on March 18, 2016 as to 130,000 stock options and May 15, 2016 as to 70,000 options. If any stock options are exercised in the future, then any funds received by the Company shall be used for general working capital purposes. However, there are no assurances whatsoever that any stock options will be exercised.
Item 5.C. Research and development, patents and licences
The Company does not have a research and development department nor does it have any patents or licenses.
Item 5.D. Trend Information
During the last several years commodity prices have fluctuated significantly, and should this trend continue or should commodity prices remain at current levels, then companies such as High 5 will have difficulty in raising funds and/or acquiring mineral properties of merit at reasonable prices.
Item 5.E. Off balance sheets arrangements.
The Company has no off balance sheets arrangements and the Company’s financial information including its balance sheets and statements of comprehensive loss have been fairly represented in accordance with IFRS.
Item 5.F. Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations
Apart from two outstanding convertible debentures for a total principal amount of $100,000, the Company has no Short and Long Term Debt Obligations, Capital Lease Obligations, Purchase Lease Obligations, or Other Long Term Liabilities reflected on the Company’s Balance Sheets (see Exhibit 10.14* - Attached hereto).
In respect to information covered by Items 5.E. and 5.F., all financial information and statements have been fairly represented in accordance with IFRS.
Item 5.G. Safe Harbour
Special Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We make certain forward looking-statements in this Form 20-F within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, proposed acquisitions, market forces, corporate strategies, contractual commitments, capital requirements and other matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbour for forward-looking statements. To comply with the terms of the safe harbour, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ substantially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “objectives,” “goals,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “possible,” “seeks,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “likely,” “enable” or similar words or expressions are used in this Form 20-F, as well as statements containing phrases such as “in our view,” “there can be no assurances,” “although no assurances can be given,” or “there is no way to anticipate with certainty,” forward-looking statements are being made. These forward-looking statements speak as of the date of this Form 20-F.
The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results of our business and could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current beliefs as to the outcome projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Furthermore, some forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of future events which may not prove to be accurate. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties referred to in “Item 3.D. RISK FACTORS,” and elsewhere within the document and in other of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors which can cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not overly rely or attach undue weight to forward-looking statements as an indication of our actual future results.
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2013,the name, municipality of residence and the principal occupation of the directors and officers of the Company are the following:
Name and municipality of residence | Position with the Registrant | Date of Birth | Principal occupation | Term of Office with the Registrant |
Bedo H. Kalpakian* Richmond, B.C. Canada | President, CEO, CFO and Director | May 14, 1946 | Vice President of the Registrant | 1984 to 1990 |
| | | President of Registrant | 1991 to Present |
| | | CEO & CFO of the Registrant | 2004 to Present |
| | | Chairman of Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. (“LVFH”) | 1991 to Present |
| | | CFO of LVFH | 2004 to Present |
| | | Director of Green Arrow Resources Inc. | April 2012 to Present |
| | | Director of Alchemist Mining Inc. | 2010 to 2012 |
| | | Director of Active Growth Capital Inc. | Nov 2010 to July 2011 |
| | | President, CEO of Colt Resources Inc. | 2007 to 2008 |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, B.C. Canada | Vice President and Director | October 18, 1968 | Vice President of Registrant; | 1991 to Present |
| | | President of LVFH | 1991 to Present |
| | | CEO of LVFH | 2004 to Present |
| | | CEO, CFO & Secretary of CapGain Properties Inc. | 2011 to January 2013 |
| | | President & CEO of Green Arrow Resources Inc. | April 2012 to Present |
| | | Director of Alchemist Mining Inc. | 20120 to 2012 |
| | | President of Active Growth Capital Inc. and Director | Nov 20120 to June 2011 July 2011 |
| | | Vice President of Colt Resources Inc. | 2007 to 2008 |
Gregory T. McFarlane* Las Vegas, NV, USA | Director | November 13, 1968 | Director of the Registrant and LVFH; | 1992 to Present |
| | | Principal of McFarlane Media, LLC (2005) | 2005 to Present |
Fred A.C. Tejada* Surrey, B.C. Canada | Director | August 1, 1958 | Director of the Registrant | December 2009 to Present |
| | | President of Tirex Resources Inc. | October 2011 to Present |
| | | Vice President Operations and Exploration of Tirex Resources | June 2011 to October 2011 |
| | | Vice President Exploration of Panoro Minerals Ltd. | July 2007 to June 2011 |
Maria P. Arenas Surrey, B.C. Canada | Corporate Secretary | September 29, 1969 | Corporate Secretary of the Registrant | 2008 to Present |
| | | Corporate Secretary of LVFH | 2008 to Present |
| | | Corporate Secretary of Green Arrow Resources Inc. | 2012 to Present |
*Members of the Company’s audit committee.
Jacob H. Kalpakian is the nephew of Bedo H. Kalpakian. All directors serve for a term of one year until the next annual general meeting or until the date of their resignation, whichever occurs first.
There are no arrangements or understandings whatsoever with major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others pursuant to which any person referred to above was selected as a director or member of senior management.
Item 6.B. Compensation
Certain directors, officers and employees of the Company were covered under a group medical and dental insurance plan until June 30, 2013. Presently there exists no plan regarding directors' and officers' pension, retirement or other similar benefits. Furthermore, there are no amounts set aside or accrued by the Company to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits.
In the past, the Company hired the services of J.W. Murton & Associates to provide geological services. J.W. Murton & Associates is a private company owned by a former director of the Company.
Pursuant to the Management Services Agreement with Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. (“Kalpakian Bros.”) dated November 1, 2001 (Exhibit 10.4 - Incorporated by reference), as amended on August 18, 2003, July 31, 2005 (Exhibit 10.4.1 - Incorporated by reference) and November 10, 2010 (Exhibit 10.4.2 - Incorporated by reference)(the “Management Services Agreement”), the total amount for Management Fees was $6,000 during the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012: $41,500; December 31, 2011: $120,000). In February 2012, the Management Services Agreement was amended (Exhibit 10.4.3 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. for the services provided to the Company was reduced from $10,000 plus HST per month to $5,000 plus HST per month effective as of March 1, 2012. Subsequently, the Management Services Agreement was further amended (Exhibit 10.4.4 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. was further reduced from $5,000 plus HST per month to $2,500 plus HST per month as of April 1, 2012. And, effective October 1, 2012, the Management Services Agreement was further amended whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. has been reduced from $2,500 plus HST to $500 plus HST per month (Exhibit 10.4.5- Incorporated by reference). The principals of Kalpakian Bros. are Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, both of whom are directors and officers of the Company. The Management Services Agreement is renewable on an annual basis, and either party may terminate the Management Services Agreement at anytime by giving three months’ notice to the other party.
Pursuant to indemnity agreements dated April 1, 1993, January 7, 2008 and December 18, 2009, between the Company and each of Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian, Gregory T. McFarlane, Maria P. Arenas and Fred A.C. Tejada (collectively "the directors and officers"), the Company agreed to indemnify and save the directors and officers, their heirs and personal representatives harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses arising out of their association with the Registrant. These costs, charges and expenses include any amounts paid to settle an action or to satisfy a judgement brought or found against the directors and/or officers and any amounts paid to settle an administrative action or proceeding provided that the indemnified party has acted in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. The Company Act requires a Court Order to be obtained prior to the Company making payment under the indemnity agreements. To date, the Company has not made any payments under the indemnity agreements.
During 2013 and 2012, there were no stock options granted to Directors, Officers and Employees.
The Company has no long term incentive plans in place and, has not granted any stock appreciation rights.
Item 6.C. Board Practices
6.C.1. Directors’ Terms of service.
All directors are elected annually by the Company’s shareholders to serve for a term of one year until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders. All directors may be annually re-elected by the Company’s shareholders at the annual general meeting of the shareholders for additional one year terms. Bedo H. Kalpakian has served as a director since 1984; Jacob H. Kalpakian has served as a director since 1991; Gregory T. McFarlane has served as a director since 1992 and Fred A.C. Tejada has served as a director since December 2009.
6.C.2. Details of Directors’ Service Contracts.
Pursuant to the Management Services Agreement with Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. (“Kalpakian Bros.”) Ltd. dated November 1, 2001 (Exhibit 10.4 - Incorporated by reference), as amended on August 18, 2003, July 31, 2005 and November 1, 2010 (Exhibits 10.4.1 and 10.4.2 - Incorporated by reference) (the “Management Services Agreement”), the total amount for Management Fees was $6,000 during the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012: $41,500; December 31, 2011: $120,000). In February 2012, the Management Services Agreement was amended (Exhibit 10.4.3 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. for the services provided to the Company was reduced from $10,000 plus HST per month to $5,000 plus HST per month as of March 1, 2012. Subsequently, the Management Services Agreement was further amended (Exhibit 10.4.4 – Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. was further reduced from $5,000 plus HST per month to $2,500 plus HST per month as of April 1, 2012. And, effective October 1, 2012, the Management Services Agreement was further amended whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. has been reduced from $2,500 plus HST to $500 plus HST per month (Exhibit 10.4.5 - Incorporated by reference).The principals of Kalpakian Bros. are Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, both of whom are directors and officers of the Company. The Management Services Agreement is renewable on an annual basis, and either party may terminate the Management Services Agreement at any time by giving three months’ notice to the other party.
6.C.3. Details relating to the Company’s audit committee and remuneration committee.
All directors are elected annually by the Company’s shareholders to act as directors of the Company for a term of one year. The Company’s audit committee is appointed on an annual basis by the Company’s directors. Presently, the Company’s audit committee consists of the following directors; Bedo H. Kalpakian, Gregory T. McFarlane and Fred A.C. Tejada. The majority of the members of the audit committee must be made up of directors who are not officers of the Company. The audit committee is also responsible to monitor compliance of the Company’s Code of Ethics (see item 16.B).
Pursuant to Canadian National Policy (52-110) with respect to Audit Committee Disclosure, the charter of the Company’s Audit Committee and other information required to be disclosed have been disclosed in the Company’s Annual Information Circular with respect to the Company’s Annual Shareholder’s meeting which was held on September 18, 2013. The Company’s 2013 Annual Information Circular (see Exhibit 15* – Attached) includes the Company’s Audit Committee Disclosure under Form 52-110F2.
The Company does not have a remuneration committee or an executive committee largely due to its size.
Item 6.D. Employees
The Company employs 2 individuals in Management.
The Company’s employees are not represented by a union or other collective bargaining organization and the Company has not experienced any work stoppage by its employees. The Company believes that its employee relations are good.
Item 6.E. Share Ownership
The number of common shares beneficially owned (directly and indirectly) by officers and directors of the Company as ofDecember 31, 2013are as follows:
Name of Director/Officer andMunicipality | Number ofIssued Shares | Percentage of the total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian Richmond, BC, Canada | 428,583 (directly) 84,986 (indirectly)(1) | 8.02% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC, Canada | 281,261 (directly) 846,765 (indirectly)(2) | 17.61% |
Gregory T. McFarlane Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | 756 direct | 0.01% |
Fred A.C. Tejada Surrey, BC, Canada | 0 | 0% |
Maria P. Arenas Surrey, BC, Canada | 3,433 direct | 0.05% |
Notes:* Based on 6,406,352 issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2013.
| (1) | Of these common shares, 56,786 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., 18,000 are held by BHK Management Inc. and 10,200 are held by a family member. |
(2) Of these common shares, 56,786 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd.,18,000 are held by 30 Rock Management Inc. and 771,979 are held by family members.
(3) Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is a private company controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders.
(4) BHK Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Bedo H. Kalpakian.
(5) 30 Rock Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Jacob H. Kalpakian.
The number of common shares beneficially owned (directly and indirectly) by officers and directors of the Company as ofDecember 31, 2012are as follows:
Name of Director/Officer andMunicipality | Number ofIssued Shares | Percentage of the total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian Richmond, BC, Canada | 28,583 (directly) 84,986 (indirectly)(1) | 10.28% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC, Canada | 31,261 (directly) 89,719 (indirectly)(2) | 10.95% |
Gregory T. McFarlane Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | 756 direct | 0.07% |
Fred A.C. Tejada Surrey, BC, Canada | 0 | 0% |
Maria P. Arenas Surrey, BC, Canada | 3,433 direct | 0.31% |
Notes:* Based on 1,105,007 issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2012.
| (2) | Of these common shares, 56,786 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., 18,000 are held by BHK Management Inc. and 10,200 are held by a family member. |
(2) Of these common shares, 56,786 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd.,18,000 are held by 30 Rock Management Inc. and 14,933 are held by a family member.
(3) Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is a private company controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders.
(4) BHK Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Bedo H. Kalpakian.
(5) 30 Rock Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Jacob H. Kalpakian.
The number of common shares beneficially owned (directly and indirectly) by officers and directors of the Company as ofDecember 31, 2011are as follows:
Name of Director/Officer and Municipality | Number of Issued Shares | Percentage of the total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian Richmond, BC, Canada | 28,583 (directly) 360,009 (indirectly)(1) | 35% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC, Canada | 31,261 (directly) 364,742 (indirectly)(2) | 36% |
Gregory T. McFarlane Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | 756 direct | 0.07% |
Fred A.C. Tejada Surrey, BC, Canada | 0 | 0% |
Maria P. Arenas Surrey, BC, Canada | 3,433 direct | 0.31% |
Notes:* Based on 1,105,019 issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2011.
| (1) | Of these common shares,331,809 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., 18,000 are held by BHK Management Inc. and 10,200 are held by a family member. |
| (2) | Of these common shares, 331,809 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., 18,000 are held by 30 Rock Management Inc. and 14,933 are held by a family member. |
(3) Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is a private company controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders.
(4) BHK Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Bedo H. Kalpakian.
(5) 30 Rock Management Inc. is a private company controlled by Jacob H. Kalpakian.
Item 6.E.2. Stock Options for Employees
From time to time the Company grants Incentive Stock Options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants. The incentive stock options entitle the holders to acquire common shares of the Company from treasury. The incentive stock options are a means of rewarding future services provided to the Company and are not intended as a substitute for salaries or wages, or as a means of compensation for past services rendered.
At the Company’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on April 30, 2004, the shareholders of the Company approved the Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10.7 - Incorporated by reference). Shareholders of the Company re-approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan at the Company’s last Annual General Meeting which took place on September 18, 2013 (see Exhibit 15* – Attached)
The Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan reserves for granting to directors, officers, employees and consultants up to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company calculated from time to time on a rolling basis. The terms of the options are determined at the date of grant.
During the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013, the Company granted to two consultants a total number of 200,000 stock options exercisable at $0.20 per share of which 130,000 stock options expire on March 18, 2016 and 70,000 stock options expire on May 15, 2016.
During 2013 and 2012 there were no stock options granted to Directors, Officers and, Employees.
On June 15, 2011, a total of 10,949 stock options granted to Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants exercisable at $18.75 per share expired unexercised. Pursuant to an Investor Relations Agreement with an Arm’s Length Party in Germany (Exhibit 10.24 –Incorporated by reference) the Company granted 8,000 incentive stock options which were exercisable at $2.25 per common share which expired unexercised on June 1, 2012(Exhibit 10.25 – Incorporated by reference).
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.A.1.The Company is a publicly-owned corporation, the common shares of which are owned by Canadian residents, U.S. residents, and residents of other countries. The Company is neither directly nor indirectly owned nor controlled by any other corporation or any foreign government. All shares in the following tables have been re-stated to give retroactive effect to the Company’s 15:1 share consolidation on August 31, 2012.
As at December 31, 2013, the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder and Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian, Richmond, BC and Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC | 1,584,809(1) | 24.74% |
| (1) | Of these shares, 428,583 common shares are held by Bedo H. Kalpakian directly, 281,261 common shares are held by Jacob H. Kalpakian directly, 92,786 common shares are held by private companies which are controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders and 782,179 common shares are held by family members of Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian. |
* Based on 6,406,352issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2013.
As at December 31, 2012, the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder and Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian, Richmond, BC and Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC | 177,763(1) | 16.09% |
(1) Of these shares, 28.583 common shares are held by Bedo H. Kalpakian directly, 31,261 common shares are held by Jacob H. Kalpakian directly, 92,786 common shares are held by private companies which are controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders and 25,133 common shares are held by family members of Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian.
* Based on 1,105,007 issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2012.
As at December 31, 2011, the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder and Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian, Richmond, BC and Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC | 452,787(1) | 40.97% |
(1) Of these shares, 28,583 common shares are held by Bedo H. Kalpakian directly, 31,261 common shares are held by Jacob H. Kalpakian directly, 367,809 common shares are held by private companies which are controlled by and in which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders and 25,133 common shares are held by family members of Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian.
* Based on 1,105,019 issued and outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2011.
7.A.1.(c)All shareholders of the Company have equal voting rights. Holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders, to receive dividends as and when declared by the Directors, and to receive a pro-rata share of the assets of the Company available for distribution to common shareholders in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. There are no pre-emptive, conversion or surrender rights attached to the common shares of the Company.
7.A.2.As of December 31, 2013, the Company had 6,406,352 issued and outstanding common shares. The number of outstanding common shares of the Company held in the United States and the number of registered holders thereof were 28,981 outstanding common shares and 25 registered shareholders (which include depository trusts which hold shares on behalf of non-registered shareholders).
7.A.3.To the best of the Company’s knowledge the Company is not controlled directly or indirectly by another corporation or by any foreign government or by any natural or legal person severally or jointly other than as disclosed in 7.A.1.in this Annual Report.
7.A.4.To the best of the Company’s knowledge, there are no known arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.
Item 7.B. Related Party Transactions
The Company shares office space and certain employees with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. (“Las Vegas”) and Green Arrow Resources Inc. (“Green Arrow”), companies related by common key management personnel. In addition, the Company previously shared office with CapGain Properties Ltd. (“CapGain”) from September 2011 until January 2013.
The Company together with Las Vegas and Green Arrow have entered into a sub-lease agreement with an arm’s length party for office space which expires on July 30, 2014. Under the sub-lease agreement, the three companies are required to pay a base rent of $5,687 plus property and operating expenses for the leased premised. Effective as of May 1, 2013, the Company is being charged by Green Arrow the amount of $2,089 per month for basic rent, operating costs and applicable taxes.
The amounts due to related parties are unsecured, payable on demand as at December 31, consist of the following:
| | 2013 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | | | |
Advances from directors (interest at prime plus 1%) | | $ | 116,282 | | | $ | 98,223 | |
Entities controlled by directors (non-interest-bearing) | | | 21,188 | | | | 134,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 137,470 | | | $ | 232,438 | |
During the year ended December 31, the following amounts were charged by related parties.
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest charged on amounts due to related parties | | $ | 1,282 | | | $ | 2,427 | | | $ | — | |
Rent charged by entities with common directors | | | 17,918 | | | | 5,200 | | | | 3,600 | |
Office expenses charged by an entity withcommon directors | | | 67,957 | | | | 56,517 | | | | 63,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 87,157 | | | $ | 64,144 | | | $ | 67,222 | |
The Company has an agreement for office support services with Las Vegas. Under the agreement, the Company is entitled to receive office support services from Las Vegas at a monthly rate of $7,000 plus applicable taxes. The agreement expires April 30, 2015. The agreement can be terminated by either party upon giving three months’ written notice.
The remuneration of directors and key management personnel during the year is as follows:
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees | | $ | 6,000 | | | $ | 41,500 | | | $ | 120,000 | |
Las Vegas is related to the Company by virtue of the fact that Las Vegas’s CEO and President, namely Jacob H. Kalpakian, is the Vice-President of the Company, and the Chairman and CFO of Las Vegas namely Bedo H. Kalpakian, is the CEO, CFO and President of the Company. Furthermore, Gregory T. McFarlane is a director of both the Company and Las Vegas.
Green Arrow is related to the Company by virtue of the fact that Green Arrow’s CEO and President, namely Jacob H. Kalpakian, is the Vice President of the Company, and a director of Green Arrow namely Bedo H. Kalpakian, is the CEO, CFO and President of the Company. Furthermore, Fred A.C. Tejada is a director of both the Company and Green Arrow.
CapGain was related to the Company by virtue of the fact that CapGain’s former CEO, CFO & Secretary, namely Jacob H. Kalpakian, is the Vice President of the Company.
Active Growth Capital Inc. (“Active Growth”) was related to the Company by virtue of the fact that the Company’s President, CEO and CFO namely Bedo H. Kalpakian, was a director of Active Growth from November 2010 up to July 2011, and the Company’s Vice-President namely Jacob H. Kalpakian was the President and CEO of Active growth from November 2010 up to June 2011 and a director until July 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2011, Active Growth was charged by the Company for its share of certain expenses paid by the Company on behalf of Active Growth of $Nil (2012: $Nil; 2011: $3,506).
Pursuant to the Management Services Agreement with Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. (“Kalpakian Bros.”) dated November 1, 2001 (Exhibit 10.4 - Incorporated by reference), as amended on August 18, 2003, July 31, 2005 and November 1, 2010 (Exhibits 10.4.1 and 10.4.2 - Incorporated by reference) (the “Management Services Agreement”), the total amount for Management Fees was $6,000 during the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012 - $41,500; December 31, 2011 - $120,000). In February 2012, the Management Services Agreement was amended (Exhibit 10.4.3 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. for the services provided to the Company has been reduced from $10,000 plus HST per month to $5,000 plus HST per month effective as of March 1, 2012. Subsequently, the Management Services Agreement was further amended (Exhibit 10.4.4 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. has been further reduced from $5,000 plus HST per month to $2,500 plus HST per month as of April 1, 2012. And, effective October 1, 2012, the Management Services Agreement was further amended whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. has been reduced from $2,500 plus HST per month to $500 plus GST per month(Exhibit 10.4.5 - Incorporated by reference). The principals of Kalpakian Bros. are Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, both of whom are directors and officers of the Company. The Management Services Agreement is renewable on an annual basis, and either party may terminate the Management Services Agreement at any time by giving three months’ notice to the other party.
Previously, the Company hired the services of J.W. Murton & Associates to provide geological services. J.W. Murton & Associates is a private company owned by J.W. Murton, a former director of the Company.
On September 8, 2006, the Company entered into an option agreement for the Extra High Property with Colt Resources Inc. (“Colt”); this agreement was subsequently amended on October 31, 2006 and June 14, 2007. The terms of the agreement were completed in full on June 26, 2007 (see Item 4.D – I.)
On January 21, 2008, the Company entered into an option agreement for the Extra High Property with Colt (the “2008 Option Agreement”) (see Item 4.D – I). During 2008, pursuant to the 2008 Option Agreement, Colt exercised the first tranche of the option by making a cash payment of $250,000 however Colt did not exercise the second tranche of the option.
Colt was previously related to the Company by virtue of the fact that Bedo H. Kalpakian was the President and CEO of Colt and is the President, CEO and CFO of the Company, and Jacob H. Kalpakian was the Vice President and Director of Colt and is the Vice President and Director of the Company. Furthermore, J. Wayne Murton was a former Director of the Company and is a director of Colt.
In connection with the non-brokered private placement which closed on January 7, 2013 and January 28, 2013 (see Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Annual Report), a total of 755,000 Units in the capital of the Company were subscribed for by family members of two directors of the Company and a total of 650,000 Units were subscribed for by two directors of the Company.
The Company is or was related to the following companies by common management and/or directors and/or officers:
| - | Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. (“Las Vegas”), a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, also quoted in the U.S.A. on the OTC Pink of the OTC Markets Group and on the Berlin & Frankfurt Stock Exchanges. Jacob H. Kalpakian, and Bedo H. Kalpakian are officers, directors and shareholders of Las Vegas and Gregory T. McFarlane is a director of Las Vegas; |
| - | Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the principal shareholders of which are Jacob H. Kalpakian and Bedo H. Kalpakian, directors of the Company; |
| - | BHK Management Inc., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the principal shareholder of which is Bedo H. Kalpakian, a director of the Company; |
| - | 30 Rock Management Inc., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the principal shareholder of which is Jacob H. Kalpakian, a director of the Company; |
| - | Colt Resources Inc. (“Colt”), is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and on the OTCQX of the OTC Markets Inc. in the U.S.A. Colt was formerly related to the Company by certain directors and officers as more particularly described in this Annual Report; |
| - | J.W. Murton & Associates, a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the principal shareholder of which is J. Wayne Murton, a former director of the Company; |
| - | Active Growth Capital Inc. (“Active Growth”) is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Jacob H. Kalpakian was an officer of Active Growth from November 2010 until June 2011 and a director until July 2011, and Bedo H. Kalpakian was a director of Active Growth from November 2010 until July 2011; |
| - | CapGain Properties Inc. (“CapGain”) is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Jacob H. Kalpakian was a director from January 2011 until January 2013; |
| - | Alchemist Mining Inc. (“Alchemist”) is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Both Jacob H. Kalpakian and Bedo H. Kalpakian were directors of Alchemist from October 2010 until May 2012. |
| - | Green Arrow Resources Inc. (“Green Arrow”) is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Both Jacob H. Kalpakian and Bedo H. Kalpakian are directors of Green Arrow since April 2012. Jacob H. Kalpakian is also the President and CEO of Green Arrow. |
Item 7.C. Interests of Experts and Counsel
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 8.A. Financial Statements and Other Information
The Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, are included in Item 17 of this report.
Item 8.A.7. Legal Proceedings
The Company is presently not a party to any legal proceeding of any kind.
The Company's corporate legal counsels are: Anfield Sujir Kennedy & Durno, Barristers and Solicitors, (Attn: Michael Kennedy), located at #1600 - 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C3. The telefax number is (604) 669-3877.
Item 8.A.8. Dividends
The Company has never paid dividends and does not intend to pay any dividends in the future.
Item 8. B. Significant Changes
On August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”) and consolidated its share capital on the basis of one new High 5 common share for every fifteen old Kokomo common shares (1:15). As a result, the Company’s trading symbol on the CSE is “HHH” and in the USA, on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets is “HHHEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares is 42966V105.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER & LISTING
Item 9.A. (4) Listing Details
On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, now on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets Group (“OTCQB”). Effective on November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the CDNX as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were de-listed from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001. The trading symbol of the Company's common shares when they were listed on the CDNX was "GGG". During the period commencing from January, 2001, up to July 31, 2001, a total of 24,873 common shares of the Company traded on the CDNX at prices ranging from a high of $6.00 to a low of $3.30.
On July 30, 1986, the Company's share capital split on the basis of one-old-for-two-new common shares. On May 25, 1992, the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of ten-old-for-one-new common share. On April 25, 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen-old-for-one-new common share. On May 2, 2002, the Company’s name was changed to Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. and its share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. On January 17, 2005, the Company’s name was changed to Bronx Ventures Inc. and its share capital was consolidated on the basis of thirty-five-old-for-one-new-common share, and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to an unlimited number of common and preferred shares without par value. Effective at the opening of business on January 24, 2005, the common shares of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. were de-listed, and the common shares of Bronx Ventures Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and were listed on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol “BRXVF”. On March 19, 2007, the Company changed its name to Zab Resources Inc. and subdivided its stock on a one (1) old for 50 (new) shares basis. As a result, the shares of Bronx Ventures Inc. were de-listed from trading and the shares of Zab Resources Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and were listed on the OTC Bulletin Board in the USA under the symbol “ZABRF” on March 22, 2007.
Effective November 28, 2007, the common shares of the Company have been listed for trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) (formerly Canadian National Stock Exchange) under the trading symbol “ZABK”. On October 17, 2008, the Company’s CSE symbol was changed to “ZAB” pursuant to the CSE adopting a three character symbol format.
On April 16, 2009, the Company changed its name from Zab Resources Inc. (“Zab”) to Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) and the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of 25 (old) shares of Zab for 1 (new) share of Kokomo. As a result, the shares of Zab were de-listed from trading and the shares of Kokomo commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “KKO”, and in the U.S.A. the shares of Kokomo commenced trading on the OTCQB under the symbol “KKOEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares was 500323100.
On August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”) and the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of 15 (old) shares of Kokomo for 1 (new) share of High 5. As a result, the shares of Kokomo were de-listed from trading and the shares of High 5 commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “HHH” and in the USA, the shares of High 5 commenced trading on the OTCQB under the symbol “HHHEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares is 42966V105.
The following tables set forth the market price range and trading volumes of the common shares of the Company on the OTCQB and on the CSE for the periods indicated.
OTCQB – OTC Markets Group
Trading Range
Five Most Recent Financial Years | | U.S.$ High | | U.S.$ Low | | Volume |
| 2009 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 7,327 | |
| 2010 | | | | 3.00 | | | | .1.20 | | | | 8,267 | |
| 2011 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1,555 | |
| 2012 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 666 | |
| 2013 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 4,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Two Most Recent Financial Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jan 1 – Mar 31 | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 0 | |
| Apr 1 – Jun 30 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 320 | |
| Jul 1 – Sept 30 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 180 | |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 166 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jan 1 – Mar 31 | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 0 | |
| Apr 1 – Jun 30 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 4,600 | |
| Jul 1 – Sept 30 | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 0 | |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 0 | |
CSE
Canadian Stock Exchange
(formerly Canadian National Stock Exchange)
Trading Range
| | Cdn $ High | | Cdn $ Low | | Volume |
Five Most Recent Financial Years | | | | | | |
| 2009 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 76,416 | |
| 2010 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 80,501 | |
| 2011 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 119,971 | |
| 2012 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 396,094 | |
| 2013 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 189,005 | |
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| Two Most Recent Financial Years | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Year 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jan 1 – Mar 31 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 33,334 | |
| Apr 1 – Jun 30 | | | | 0.975 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 232,525 | |
| Jul 1 – Sep 30 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 93,874 | |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.185 | | | | 36,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jan 1 – Mar 31 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 56,624 | |
| Apr 1 – Jun 30 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 112,235 | |
| Jul 1 – Sep 30 | | | | 0.225 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 20,146 | |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | |
Item 9.C. Markets
On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were de-listed from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. On October 4, 1994, the Company's shares were listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. On November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the CDNX as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were de-listed from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001.
On November 28, 2007, the common shares of the Company were listed for trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange (“CSE”) (formerly Canadian National Stock Exchange) under the trading symbol “ZABK”. On October 17, 2008, the Company’s CSE symbol was changed to “ZAB” pursuant to the CSE adopting a three character symbol format.
On April 16, 2009, the Company changed its name from Zab Resources Inc. (“Zab”) to Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”), and the Company consolidated its capital stock on the basis of 25 (old) shares of Zab for 1 (new) share of Kokomo. As a result, the shares of Zab were de-listed from trading and the shares of Kokomo commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “KKO”, and in the U.S.A. the shares of Kokomo commenced trading on the OTCQB under the symbol “KKOEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares was 500323100.
On August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”) and the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of 15 (old) shares of Kokomo for 1 (new) share of High 5. As a result, the shares of Kokomo were de-listed from trading and the shares of High 5 commenced trading in Canada on the CSE under the symbol “HHH” and in the USA, the shares of High 5 commenced trading on the OTCQB under the symbol “HHHEF”. The Cusip number of the Company’s common shares is 42966V105.
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Item 10. A. Share Capital
Effective August 31, 2012, the Company’s name was changed to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5”), its share capital was consolidated on the basis of 15 (old) shares of Kokomo for 1 (new) share of High 5.
At the Company’s 2005 Special General Meeting held on January 10, 2005, the shareholders approved the deletion of the Pre-Existing Company Provisions in the notice of Articles of the Company and approved the alteration of the Company’s Notice of Articles. The shareholders approved the increase of the Company's authorized capital to an unlimited number of Common and Preferred Shares, both without par value, approved the adoption of new articles in substitution for the old articles of the Company (Exhibit 3.2 - Incorporated by reference).
The authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common and preferred shares without par value of which 6,406,352 common shares are issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013. No preferred shares have been issued.
Holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders of the Company, to receive dividends as and when declared by the Directors, and to receive a pro-rata share of the assets of the Company available for distribution to common shareholders in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. There are no pre-emptive, conversion or surrender rights attached to the common shares of the Company.
All shares have been issued pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Outstanding Share Data | No. of Common Shares | No. of Preferred Shares | Exercise Price per Share | Expiry Date |
Issued and Outstanding as at April 30, 2014 | 6,406,352 | Nil | N/A | N/A |
Warrants as at April 30, 2014 | 133,333 5,556 755,000 650,000 100,000 100,000 1,743,889 | Nil | Cdn $1.50 Cdn $1.50 Cdn $0.25 Cdn $0.25 Cdn $0.25 Cdn $0.25 | Dec 2/2014 Dec 22/2014 Jan 7, 2016 Jan 28, 2016 March 4, 2016 May 1, 2016 |
Agent’s Warrants as at April 30, 2014 | 20,000 | Nil | Cdn $0.25 | July 23, 2018 |
Stock Options as at April 30, 2014 | 200,000 | Nil | Cdn. $0.20 | Mar 18, 2016 - May 15, 2016 |
Reserved for Issuance of common shares upon conversion of Convertible debentures | 200,000 200,000 400,000 | Nil | Cdn $0.25 (conversion price) | Oct. 12, 2014 Jan 23, 2015 |
Fully Diluted as at April 30, 2014 | 8,770,241 | Nil | | |
Item 10.A.4. Warrants
All warrants have been issued pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The following summarizes the warrants that have been granted, exercised, cancelled or expired during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2011 | 444,890 | $ 1.65 |
Expired | (232,667) | $ 1.50 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 | 212,223 | $ 1.76 |
Issued | 1,625,000 | $ 0.25 |
Expired | (73,334) | $ 0.25 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 1,763,889 | $ 0.35 |
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the following warrants were outstanding:
| Exercise | Number of Warrants |
Expiry Date | Price | 2013 | 2012 |
| | | | |
April 1, 2013 | $ | 2.25 | 0 | 33,333 |
April 15, 2013 | $ | 2.25 | 0 | 33,334 |
May 10, 2013 | $ | 2.25 | 0 | 6,667 |
December 2, 2014 | $ | 1.50 | 133,333 | 133,333 |
December 22, 2014 | $ | 1.50 | 5,556 | 5,556 |
January 7, 2016 | $ | 0.25 | 755,000 | 0 |
January 28, 2016 | $ | 0.25 | 650,000 | 0 |
March 4, 2016 | $ | 0.25 | 100,000 | 0 |
May 1, 2016 | $ | 0.25 | 100,000 | 0 |
July 23, 2018 | $ | 0.25 | 20,000 | 0 |
| | | | |
| | | 1,763,889 | 212,223 |
Item 10.A.5. Stock Options
The Board of Directors of the Company resolved to adopt on April 12, 2004, the 2004 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10.7 - Incorporated by reference) which provides for the granting of incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company entitling them to purchase up to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as of the day of granting. Shareholders subsequently approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan at the Company’s Annual General Meeting which was held on April 30, 2004. The 2004 Stock Option Plan replaces the Company’s 2002 and 2003 Stock Option Plans (See Exhibit 10.1 – Incorporated by reference). The 2004 Stock Option Plan was re-approved by the Shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on September 18, 2013.
The material terms of the 2004 Stock Option Plan are outlined in the Company’s Information Circular included with the 2013 Notice of Annual General Meeting (see Exhibit 15* - Attached).
From time to time, the Company grants stock options to its directors, employees and consultants on terms and conditions acceptable to the Regulatory Authorities. The stock options entitle the holders to acquire common shares of the Company from treasury (See Exhibit 10.7 – Incorporated by reference).
The following summarizes the employee and director stock options that have been granted, exercised, cancelled and expired during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
| Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
| | | |
Balance, December 31, 2011 | 8,000 | $ | 2.25 |
Expired | (8,000) | $ | 2.25 |
| | | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 | 0 | $ | 0.00 |
Granted | 200,000 | $ | 0.20 |
| | | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 200,000 | $ | 0.20 |
Item 10. A.6. History of Share Capital
There are no special voting rights attached to any of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. All shares which were issued from the Company’s Treasury were issued for cash or in the case of Finder’s Fees, for services rendered.
CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized:Unlimited number of Common and Preferred shares without par value, of which there are no preferred shares issued.
All common shares and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 share consolidation, which took effect on August 31, 2012.
| Capital Stock | Equity Portion of Convertible Debentures Reserve | Reserves | | Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) | |
| Common Shares | Amount | Warrants | Options | Deficit | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2010 | | 930,885 | $ | 23,866,681 | | $ | - | $ | 31,884 | $ | 201,197 | $ | (24,066,398) | 33,364 |
Net loss for the year | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | - | | (483,413) | (483,413) |
Private placement, net of share issuance costs | | 73,334 | | 100,000 | | | - | | 10,000 | | - | | - | 110,000 |
Warrants exercised | | 100,800 | | 151,200 | | | - | | - | | - | | - | 151,200 |
Expiry of warrants | | - | | - | | | - | | (31,050) | | - | | 31,050 | - |
Expiry of options | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | (201,197) | | 201,197 | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2011 | | 1,105,019 | | 24,117,881 | | | - | | 10,834 | | - | | (24,317,564) | (188,849) |
Net loss for the year | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | - | | (163,147) | (163,147) |
Adjustment of common shares due to fractional rounding pursuant to share consolidation | | (12) | | - | | | - | | - | | - | | - | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 | | 1,105,007 | | 24,117,881 | | | - | | 10,834 | | - | | (24,480,711) | (351,996) |
Net loss for the year | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | - | | (324,031) | (324,031) |
Private placement, net of share issuance costs | | 1,625,000 | | 240,750 | | | - | | - | | - | | - | 240,750 |
Convertible debentures | | - | | - | | | 58,364 | | - | | - | �� | - | 58,364 |
Shares issued on conversion of debentures | | 3,664,345 | | 910,770 | | | (52,652) | | - | | - | | - | 858,118 |
Shares issued for debenture commissions | | 12,000 | | 3,000 | | | - | | - | | - | | - | 3,000 |
Warrants issued for debenture commissions | | - | | - | | | - | | 5,115 | | - | | - | 5,115 |
Expiry of warrants | | - | | - | | | - | | (10,000) | | - | | 10,000 | - |
Share-based payment | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | 31,236 | | - | 31,236 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | | 6,406,352 | $ | 25,272,401 | | $ | 5,712 | $ | 5,949 | $ | 31,236 | $ | (24,794,742) | 520,556 |
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Item 10.B. Articles of Association
The Company’s shareholders considered and approved a special resolution to adopt new Articles for the Company at the Company’s Special Meeting which was held on January 10, 2005, (Exhibit 3.2 - Incorporated by reference).
Item 10. C. Material Contracts
On March 26, 2004, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5 – Incorporated by reference) with an arm’s length party (the “Arm’s Length Party”) in respect to certain mineral claims, which are situated in the Kamloops Mining Division in British Columbia (the “Extra High Property”). Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement as amended on March 8, 2005, the Company obtained the right to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property, subject to a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty (the “Arm’s Length Royalty”), by making staged cash payments totalling $150,000 and incurring exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property totalling $500,000 over a period of three years. Upon the Company earning a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property, the Company obtained the right to purchase at any time 50% of the Arm’s Length Royalty by paying to the Arm’s Length Party the sum of $500,000 leaving the Arm’s Length Party with a 0.75% NSR royalty.
On September 8, 2006, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.11 – Incorporated by reference) with Colt Resources Inc. (“Colt”) whereby Colt obtained the right to acquire a 50% undivided interest, subject to the Arm’s Length Royalty, in the Extra High Property by incurring exploration expenditures of $240,000 on the Extra High Property by no later than February 28, 2007 and by making cash payments to the Company totaling $133,770 by no later than March 26, 2007. On September 12, 2006, the Company and the Arm’s Length Party amended the Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5.1 – Incorporated by reference) by entering into an Amending Agreement whereby the Company was granted an extension period until June 26, 2007 to make the balance of cash payments to the Arm’s Length Party and incur the remaining exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property. On October 31, 2006, the Company and Colt entered into an Amending Agreement (Exhibit 10.11.2 – Incorporated by reference) whereby Colt was granted an extension period until June 26, 2007 to incur exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property and to make the cash payments to the Company. Upon Colt earning its 50% undivided interest in the Extra High Property, the Company and Colt would thereafter equally contribute to all future exploration costs. If any party would fail to contribute its share of future exploration costs, then its respective interest would be diluted on a straight-line basis. If any party’s interest would be diluted to less than a 10% interest, then that party’s interest in the Extra High Property would be converted into a 0.5% NSR royalty. On April 16, 2007, the Company and the Arm’s Length Party amended the Option Agreement (Exhibit 10.5.2 – Incorporated by reference) by entering into an Amending Agreement whereby the Company was released of the requirement to incur the remaining exploration expenditures but instead was required to make a cash payment of $60,000 (paid) to the Arm’s Length Party.
On June 14, 2007, the Company amended its Option Agreement with Colt whereby Colt would have the right to acquire a 34% interest in the Extra High Property by making cash payments to the Company totalling $193,770 by no later than June 26, 2007. The Amending Agreement released Colt of the requirement to incur $240,000 in exploration expenditures on the Extra High Property. On June 26, 2007, the Company made its final payment to the Arm’s Length Party thereby earning a 100% undivided interest in the Extra High Property subject only to the Arm’s Length Royalty. Colt made its final payment to the Company and earned its 34% interest in the Extra High Property, thus reducing the Company’s interest to 66%.
On January 21, 2008, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (the “2008 Option Agreement”) (see Exhibit 10.11.3 - Incorporated by reference) with Colt whereby Colt was granted the right and option to acquire, in two separate equal tranches, the Company’s 66% undivided interest in the Extra High Property. Pursuant to the 2008 Option Agreement, Colt exercised the first tranche of the option by making a cash payment of $250,000 to the Company thus acquiring from the Company a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property. Colt did not exercise the second tranche of the option. As a result of exercising the first tranche of the option, Colt now holds a 67% undivided interest in the Extra High Property and has become the operator of the Extra High Property, and the Company now holds a 33% undivided interest in the Extra High Property.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company sold all of its Ontario Lithium Properties to an arm’s length party for gross proceeds of $54,500 consisting of $50,000 cash payment and marketable securities of $4,500 valued at the quoted market price at receipt (see Exhibit 10.12 – Incorporated by reference). Furthermore, the arm’s length party is obligated to pay to the Company one-half percent (1/2%) gross receipts royalty after six months from the date of commencement of commercial production from the Ontario Lithium Properties. These properties were previously written-off at the end of fiscal year 2000.
Pursuant to the Management Services Agreement with Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. (“Kalpakian Bros.”) dated November 1, 2001 (Exhibit 10.4 - Incorporated by reference), as amended on August 18, 2003, July 31, 2005 and November 1, 2010 (Exhibits 10.4.1 and 10.4.2 - Incorporated by reference) (the “Management Services Agreement”), the total amount for Management Fees was $6,000 during the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013 (December 31, 2012 - $41,500; December 31, 2011 - $120,000). In February 2012, the Management Services Agreement was amended (Exhibit 10.4.3 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. for the services provided to the Company was reduced from $10,000 plus HST per month to $5,000 plus HST per month as of March 1, 2012. Subsequently, the Management Services Agreement was further amended (Exhibit 10.4.4 - Incorporated by reference) whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. was further reduced from $5,000 plus HST per month to $2,500 plus HST per month as of April 1, 2012. And, effective October 1, 2012, the Management Services Agreement was further amended whereby the remuneration payable to Kalpakian Bros. has been reduced from $2,500 plus HST to $500 plus GST per month (Exhibit 10.4.5 – Incorporated by reference).
The principals of Kalpakian Bros. are Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, both of whom are directors and officers of the Company. The Management Services Agreement is renewable on an annual basis, and either party may terminate the Management Services Agreement at any time by giving three months’ notice to the other party.
Pursuant to an Investor Relations Agreement with an Arm’s Length Party in Germany (Exhibit 10.24 – Incorporated by reference) the Company granted 8,000 incentive stock options at $2.25 per common share which expired unexercised on June 1, 2012(Exhibit 10.25 - Incorporated by reference).
Item 10. D. Exchange Controls
| (a) | No governmental laws, decrees or regulations in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, restrict export or import of capital, including, but not limited to, foreign exchange controls, or affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of the Registrant's securities. |
| (b) | There are no limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote such securities imposed by foreign law or by the charter or other constituent document of the Registrant. |
Item 10.E. Taxation
General
The following comments summarize the material Canadian and U.S. Federal Income Tax consequences for a shareholder of the Registrant who is a non-resident of Canada and who is a resident of the United States subject to taxation under the laws of the United States.
The following is based upon the current provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act") and regulations thereunder, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") and regulations thereunder, the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention, 1980 (the "Convention"), the current administrative policies and practices published by Revenue Canada or by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and all specific proposals to amend the Tax Act and regulations thereunder that have been publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof, and judicial decisions, all of which are subject to change. The following does not take into account the tax laws of the various provinces or territories of Canada or the tax laws of the various state and local jurisdictions of the United States or foreign jurisdictions.
The following is intended to be a general description of the Canadian and U.S. Federal income tax considerations material to a purchase of the common shares and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any prospective holders. The following does not address consequences peculiar to any holder subject to special provision of Canadian or U.S. income tax law. Therefore, prospective holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of High 5 Ventures Inc.
CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
Dividends on Common Stock
Under the Tax Act, a non-resident of Canada is subject to withholding tax at the rate of 25% on dividends from a corporation resident in Canada. The Convention reduces this rate to 15% for a shareholder resident in the United States. Withholding tax is further reduced to 5% if the United States resident shareholder is a corporation that beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the corporation paying the dividend.
Exemptions from Withholding Tax
The Convention provides exemption from Canadian income tax on dividends paid to religious, scientific, literary, educational or charitable organizations or to an organization constituted and operated exclusively to administer or provide benefits under one or more pension, retirement or employee benefit funds or plans. To qualify for exemption such organizations must be resident in the United States and be exempt from income tax under the laws of the United States.
Dispositions of Common Stock
The following comments apply only to a shareholder whose Common stock constitutes capital property to him for purposes of the Income Tax Act.
Common stock will generally constitute capital property unless the holder is a trader or dealer in securities or is engaged in a venture in the nature of trade in respect of Common Stock.
Common stock of a resident public corporation will constitute taxable Canadian property of a shareholder at a particular time if at any time in the preceding five (5) years, 25% or more of the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the Registrant belonged to the non-resident shareholder, persons with whom the non-resident did not deal at arm's length, or to the non-resident shareholder and persons with whom the non-resident shareholder did not deal at arm's length.
Under the Tax Act, a non-resident of Canada is subject to Canadian tax on taxable capital gains from dispositions of taxable Canadian property and may deduct allowable capital losses from dispositions of taxable Canadian property. If the shares are considered taxable Canadian property, the vendor may be required to withhold tax pursuant to section 116 of the Tax Act.
Upon disposal of capital property the amount, if any, by which a taxpayer's proceeds of disposition exceed or are exceeded by the adjusted cost base of the capital property (including expenses of disposition) represent the capital gain (or loss) on disposition of the capital property. One half of the gain (the "taxable capital gain") is brought into income and taxed at normal rates. One half of the loss (the "allowable capital loss") can be deducted from taxable capital gains realized in the same year. Pursuant to the Federal Budget which was announced on February 28, 2000, the taxable capital gain and allowable capital loss inclusion rate was reduced from three-fourths to two-thirds for dispositions after February 27, 2000. On October 18, 2000, the Federal Budget further reduced the inclusion rate from two-thirds to one-half for dispositions after October 17, 2000. For dispositions of taxable Canadian property any excess of allowable capital losses over taxable capital gains becomes a "net capital loss" which can be carried to other years to reduce taxable capital gains from the disposition of such property.
The Convention gives protection to United States residents from Canadian tax on certain gains derived from the alienation of property. There is no protection for a gain on a disposition of shares the value of which is derived principally from real property in Canada. Protection under the Convention will be available as long as the Registrant remains a Canadian public corporation or its shares continue to be listed on a prescribed stock exchange.
Revenue Canada has indicated that it considers the protection of the Convention with respect to capital gains extend to a "deemed disposition" under the Tax Act, including the "deemed disposition" arising upon the death of a taxpayer.
U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
HIGH 5 VENTUERS INC. (“High 5") is classified as a Passive Foreign Investment company (“PFIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes since the following conditions have applied for at least one taxable year since 1986:
1) 75% or more of its gross income has been passive;
2) The average percentage of its assets producing passive income is at least 50%.
The following is intended to be a general description of the U.S. Federal income tax considerations material to a purchase of the common shares and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any prospective holders.Prospective holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of High 5.
Since High 5 has satisfied the PFIC criteria for at least one taxable year since 1986, while a shareholder holds shares in High 5, it remains a PFIC as to that shareholder even if it no longer meets the income or asset test. Classification as a PFIC will create U.S. tax consequences to a U.S. Shareholder that are unique to the PFIC provisions and that are not encountered in other investments.
Generally, a U.S. shareholder will realize ordinary income on the receipt of cash dividends or property distributions from an investment in the shares of a foreign corporation to the extent such dividends are paid out of the foreign company's current accumulated earnings and profits. To the extent of any withholding taxes, both individual and corporate investors must include such taxes in income and, in turn, claim a foreign tax credit. Certain corporate investors are also entitled to gross up the underlying foreign corporate income taxes and claim a foreign tax credit.
Thus, under the general rule, no U.S. federal income tax consequences occur until an actual dividend is paid. Although this general rule can apply in a PFIC investment, there are significant deviations from this general rule and many elections available to a U.S. shareholder that can alter the U.S. federal income tax consequences. Such consequences will be unique to each U.S. shareholder.
In the absence of any PFIC elections, a U.S. shareholder of a PFIC, will be taxed under the excess distribution method. Under this method, where a current year dividend exceeds 125% of the average of dividends during the preceding three taxable years, the excess must be allocated rateably to each day in the taxpayer's holding period.
The amount of the excess allocated to the current year and to years when the corporation was not a PFIC is included in the shareholder's gross income for the year of the distribution. The remainder of the excess is not included in gross income, but the U.S. shareholder must pay a deferred tax amount by allocating the remaining excess to all PFIC years, re-computing the tax for each PFIC year and computing and paying the resultant interest on the recomputed tax for each PFIC year. As indicated above, foreign tax credit relief is available for withholding taxes for both individual and corporate investors. Relief for underlying corporate tax is only available for certain corporate investors.
Under the excess distribution method, gain on the disposition of PFIC shares results in the same allocation process; gross income inclusion; tax re-computation; and interest charges as an excess distribution.
In lieu of the excess distribution method, a U.S. shareholder may elect to treat a PFIC as a Qualified Electing Fund ("QEF") and be taxed under the QEF method. If that election is made, the U.S. shareholder will be taxed currently on its pro-rata share of the earnings of the QEF. The current income inclusion eliminates the interest charge under the excess distribution method. Thus, unlike the excess distribution method that requires the receipt of cash from an actual dividend or sale, the QEF method invokes taxation without the receipt of cash.
Shareholders, who make a QEF election may, or may not, remain subject to tax under the excess distribution method. If the U.S. shareholder makes the QEF election for the foreign corporation's first tax year as a PFIC that is included in the shareholder's holding period, the excess distribution will not apply to the shareholder. Thus, this type of shareholder will include its pro-rata share of PFIC earnings as a dividend, claim the appropriate foreign tax credit, and not face any interest charge.
If the shareholder makes the QEF election at a later time, in the absence of any other PFIC election, current taxation under the QEF method will apply prospectively. However, the excess distribution method continues to apply prior to the effective date of the QEF election.
If the shareholder makes the QEF election at a later time, the shareholder has an additional option to make a purging election. If a purging election is made, the PFIC stock would be treated as if it were sold and the gain treated as an excess distribution requiring: a gross income inclusion; allocation to PFIC years in the shareholder's holding period, a tax re-computation for PFIC years in the shareholder's holding period; and an interest charge payment. As a result of the purging election, thereafter the excess distribution method would not apply to that shareholder.
Under the QEF method, the U.S. shareholder has another option. In lieu of paying the tax on its pro-rata share of PFIC earnings, the U.S. shareholder in a QEF on the last day of the QEF's tax year may elect to extend the time for payment of any of its undistributed PFIC earnings tax liability for the tax year. If the election is made, the election is treated as an extension of time to pay tax and, thus, the U.S. shareholder is liable for interest.
In lieu of any of the above-described methods, since High 5 is regularly traded on a national securities exchange, U.S. shareholders may wish to make an election to mark to market.
A U.S. shareholder of a PFIC may make a mark to market election for marketable PFIC stock. If the election is made, the shareholder includes in income each year an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the PFIC stock as of the close of the tax year over the shareholder's adjusted basis in the stock. Decreases in market value are allowed as deductions, within certain prescribed limits.
Generally, under the mark to market election, the general PFIC rules under the excess distribution method and QEF method do not apply. However, if the mark to market election is made after a U.S. shareholder has maintained its investment, there are provisions that ensure that the interest charge on amounts attributable to periods before the election is not avoided.
PERSONS CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF THE COMPANY’S COMMON SHARES SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS WITH REGARD TO THE APPLICATION OF CANADIAN, U.S. AND OTHER TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATION.
Item 10. F. Dividends and Paying Agents.
Not Applicable.
Item 10. G. Statement by Experts
Not Applicable.
Item 10. H. Documents on Display.
We have filed this 2013 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements made in this Annual Report as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With respect to each such contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be deemed qualified in its entirety by such reference.
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act and file reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reports and other information which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Annual Report on Form 20-F, may be inspected at the public reference facilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission at: 450 Fifth Street N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549. Additionally, copies of this material may also be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Site at http://www.sec.gov . The Commission’s telephone number is 1-800-SEC-0330.
Item 10. I Subsidiary Information
Not Applicable.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
| (a) | Risk management overview |
| | The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. This note presents information about the Company's exposure to each of the above risks, the Company's objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Company's management of capital. The Company employs risk management strategies and policies to ensure that any exposure to risk is in compliance with the Company's business objectives and risk tolerance levels. While the Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the Company's risk management framework, the Company's management has the responsibility to administer and monitor these risks. |
| (b) | Fair value of financial instruments |
| | The fair values of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and due to related parties approximate their carrying values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. |
Fair value hierarchy
IFRS 7Financial Instruments: Disclosures requires classification of fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making the measurements. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly
Level 3: Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.
The Company’s convertible debentures and investments are considered level 2 and level 3, respectively, of the fair value hierarchy.
(c) Credit risk
| | Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. |
| | The financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist of cash. The Company mitigates its exposure to credit loss associated with cash by placing its cash with a major financial institution. |
| | Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meets its financial obligations as they are due. The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due. |
| | At December 31, 2013, the Company had cash of $2,923 (2012 - $823 cheques issued in excess of funds on deposit) available to apply against short-term business requirements and current liabilities of $333,169 (2012 - $364,703). All of the current liabilities, except for convertible debentures, are due within 90 days of December 31, 2013. Amounts due to related parties are due on demand. |
| | Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates, and foreign exchange rates will affect the Company's net earnings or the value of financial instruments. As at December 31, 2013, the Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk, currency risk or other price risk on its financial assets and liabilities due to the short term maturity of its financial liabilities and fixed interest rate on the convertible debentures. |
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
As at the date of this Annual Report, the Company has two outstanding Convertible Debentures totalling the principal amount of $100,000. The convertible debentures have a maturity date of 18 months from the date of closing, and bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum payable on a quarterly basis. The convertible debentures are convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.25 per share (see Exhibit 10.14* – Attached hereto).
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
Except for outstanding accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the Company is not in default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking fund instalment or any other default with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There have been no changes in the constituent instruments defining the rights of holders of common stock and no issuance of any other securities that has modified the rights of holders of common stock.
Use of Proceeds from Offering
Not Applicable.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
| a) | EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures [(as defined in Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d -15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)] as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 20-F. Based on such evaluation, he has concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable SEC rules and forms. |
| b) | MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING. Our management, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, they used the criteria established in the 1992 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective may not prevent or detect misstatements and can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. |
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
| c) | CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS. There were no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could affect these controls subsequent to the date of evaluation by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |
[Exhibit 31.1* – Attached herewith]
ITEM 16. AUDIT COMMITTEE, CODE OF ETHICS, ACCOUNTANT FEES.
16.A. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The financial experience of Bedo H. Kalpakian, including his experience currently serving as Chief Financial Officer of one other public company and of the registrant, and his experience in actively supervising accountants, controllers and auditors determines that he is an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (See Item 6.C.3. in this Annual Report for further details on the Audit Committee.)
16.B. Code of Ethics
On May 31, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and its principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar function (the “Senior Financial Officers”) to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct in the practice of financial management, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure; and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. These Senior Financial Officers are expected to abide by this Code as well as by all of the Company’s other applicable business policies, standards and guidelines. (Exhibit 14.1 –Incorporated by reference)
The Code of Ethics can be accessed electronically at http://www.high5ventures.com.
Item 16.C. Auditor’s Fees & Services
| (a) | Audit Fees: The aggregate fees billed for each of the last three fiscal years by the Company’s Auditors were (2013: $23,000) (2012: $27,000) and (2011: $30,000) |
| (b) | Audit – Related Fees were (2013: $Nil) (2012: $3,000) and (2011: $9,000) which are included in the amounts disclosed in item (a) above. |
| (c) | Tax Fees: Tax fees were (2013: $2,000) (2012: $2,000) and (2011: $2,000) which are included in the amounts disclosed in item (a) above. |
| (d) | All other Fees were (2013: $Nil) (2012: $Nil) and (2011: $Nil) which are included in the amounts disclosed in item (a) above. |
Further details with respect to the Audit Committee’s Charter is included in the Company’s Information Circular dated August 14, 2013 (see Exhibit 15* – Attached).
The Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures: The Audit Committee has adopted procedures to pre-approve audit services and all non-audit related services to be rendered by the Company’s external auditors. The Chairman of the Audit Committee has been delegated authority to pre-approve audit services up to a maximum cost of $30,000 and individual assignments up to a maximum cost of $5,000. All other assignments must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee. All amounts which exceed the authorized amounts require further approval from the Audit Committee.
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, together with the report of the auditors, Smythe Ratcliffe LLP, Chartered Accountants, are filed as part of this Annual Report. The Company's financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars (Cdn $).
A) Index to Financial Statements
i) Financial Statements | | | | |
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-Report of Independent Auditors’ Report | | | | | | Page 51 |
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-Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | | | | | | Page 52 |
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-Statements of Comprehensive Loss forthe years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 | | | | | | Page 53 |
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-Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 | | | | | | Page 54 |
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-Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 | | | | | | Page 55 |
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-Notes to Financial Dtatements | | | | | | Page 56-76 |
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's financial statements which are required to be filed hereunder are listed in Item 17 and are specifically incorporated herein by this reference. The Company's financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars (Cdn $) and are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued By the International Accounting Standards Board.
ITEM 19. LIST OF EXHIBITS
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles (Incorporated by reference – Previously filed on Registration Statement on Form 20-F, May 1988)
3.2 New Articles (Incorporated by reference) –Static Copy of British Columbia Business Corporations Act (BCBCA). Previously filed on Form 20-F 2004 (SEC Accession No. 0000945234-05-000483) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000094523405000483/o17223exv3w2.htm
3.4 Certificate of Name Change to Kokomo Enterprises Inc. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-09-000478 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717109000478/ex0304.htm
3.5 Certificate of Name Change to High 5 Ventures Inc. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-13-000179 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717113000179/cert.htm
10.1 2003 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference previously filed on Form 20-F/A, June 2003) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717103000199/form20f2002bcl.htm
10.4 Management Services Agreement, (Incorporated by reference - previously filed on Form 20-F, 2001 as amended on August 14, 2003 and July 1, 2005) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/999999999702037711/9999999997-02-037711.txt
10.4.1 Addendum to the Management Services Agreement dated July 31, 2005 – Previously filed on Form 20F 2005) (US Sec Accession No. 0001137171-06-001515) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717106001515/ex1041.htm
10.4.2 Addendum to the Management Services Agreement dated November 1, 2010. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-11-000333 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717111000333/ex1042.htm
10.4.3 Addendum to the Management Services Agreement dated February 16, 2012. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_43.htm
10.4.4 Addendum to the Management Services Agreement dated March 28, 2012. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_44.htm
10.4.5 Addendum to the Management Services Agreement dated September 14, 2012. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-13-000179 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717113000179/managmentagreement.htm
10.5 Property Option Agreement – Previously filed on Form 20-F 2003. (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-04-000850) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717104000850/option.htm
10.5.1 Amendment to the Property Option Agreement dated September 12, 2006 – (SEC Accession No.0001137171-07-000906) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000906/ex1005a.htm
10.5.2 Amendment to the Property Option Agreement dated April 17, 2007 – (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-07-000906) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000906/ex1005b.htm
10.7 2004 Stock Option Plan - Previously filed on Form 20-F 2003. (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-04-000850) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717104000850/ex93.htm http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717104000850/debtsettlement2.htm
10.9.1 Debt Settlement Agreements dated July 12, 2007 – (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-08-000659) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717108000659/ex100901.htm
10.11 Property Option Agreement with Colt Capital Corp. dated September 8, 2006 – (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-07-000906) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000906/ex1011.htm
10.11.1 First Amendment dated September 22, 2006 to the Property Option Agreement (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-07-000906) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000906/ex1011a.htm
10.11.2 Second Amendment dated October 31, 2006 to the Property Option Agreement (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-07-000906) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000906/ex1011b.htm
10.11.3 Option Agreement with Colt Resources Inc. dated January 21, 2008 – (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-08-000659) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717108000659/ex101103.htm
10.12 Property Purchase Agreement with James Bay Midarctic Developments Inc. dated July 31, 2008 – (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-09-000478) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717109000478/ex1012.htm
10.13* Purchase and Sale Agreement with Grand Odyssey Casino, S.A. De C.V. dated April 8, 2013.
10.14* Convertible Debentures
10.23 Letter of Intent dated May 6, 2011 between the Company and Arqueana de Minerios E Metais Ltda. SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_23.htm
10.24 Investor Service Agreement with Ceiba Network UG dated June 1, 2011 SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_24.htm
10.25 Option Agreement with Ceiba Network UG dated June 1, 2011 SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_25.htm
10.26 Side Letter with Ceiba Network UG dated June 2, 2011 SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000177 http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000177/ex10_26.htm
11.1* Statement explaining in reasonable detail how earnings/loss per share is calculated
14.1 Code of Ethics - Previously filed on Form 20-F 2003. (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-04-000850) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717104000850/ex96.htm
15.* Notice of Annual General Meeting 2013 and Management Proxy Materials.
16. Notice of Annual General Meeting 2012 and Management Proxy Materials. (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-12-000249) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717112000249/infocircular.htm
17. Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011 and Management Proxy Materials. (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-11-000333) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717111000333/ex17.htm
18. Notice of Annual General Meeting, 2010 and Management Proxy Materials (Incorporated by reference- SEC Accession No. 0001137171-10-000418)
19. Notice of Annual General Meeting, 2009 and Management Proxy Materials (Incorporated by reference – previously filed on Form 6K for the month of May, 2009 (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-09-000424) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717109000424/ex992.htm \
20. Notice of Annual General Meeting, 2008 and Management Proxy Materials (Incorporated by reference – previously filed on Form 6K June 16, 2008 (SEC Accession No. 0001137171-08-000573) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717108000573/ex992.htm
20.1 Notice of Annual General Meeting, 2007 and Management Proxy Materials (Incorporated by reference – previously filed on Form 6K May 31, 2007 (Accession Number 0001137171-07-000842) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717107000842/0001137171-07-000842-index.htm
20.4 Notice of Special General Meeting, 2005 and Management Proxy Materials (Incorporated by reference - previously filed on Form 6-K December 3, 2004) http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825171/000113717104001556/ex2.htm
31.1* Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 302, Certified by Bedo H. Kalpakian, President, C.E.O. & C.F.O. (Attached) Page 81
32.1* Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 906, Certified by Bedo H. Kalpakian, C.E.O & C.F.O. (Attached) Page 82
99. * Financial Exhibits: – (unaudited)
99.1* Schedules I - Marketable Securities - Other Investments Page 77
99.2* Schedules II - Amounts Receivable from Related Parties and Underwriters, Promoters and Employees other than Related Parties Page 78
99.3* Schedules III & IV - Property, Plant and Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization of Property, Plant and Equipment Page 79
* Filed Herewith (Attached)
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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Independent Auditors’ Report to the Shareholders FInancial Statements | | | | 45 |
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Balance Sheets | | | | 46 |
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Statements of Comprehensive Loss | | | | 47 |
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Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) | | | | 48 |
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Statements of Cash Flows | | | | 49 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | | | | 50-68 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of High 5 Ventures Inc., which comprise the balance sheets as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the statements of comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficiency) and cash flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits 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 comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of High 5 Ventures Inc. as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and its financial performance and its cash flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to note 2 in the financial statements, which describes matters and conditions that indicate the existence of material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
"Smythe Ratcliffe LLP" (signed)
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, British Columbia
April 29, 2014
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
Balance Sheets
December 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| 2013 | 2012 |
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Assets | | | | |
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Current | | | | |
Cash | $ | 2,923 | $ | - |
GST/HST receivable | | 1,601 | | 12,706 |
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Total Current Assets | | 4,524 | | 12,706 |
Mineral Property Interests(note 6) | | 1 | | 1 |
Investment(note 7) | | 849,200 | | - |
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Total Assets | $ | 853,725 | $ | 12,707 |
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Liabilities | | | | |
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Current | | | | |
Cheques issued in excess of funds on deposit | $ | - | $ | 823 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 100,261 | | 131,442 |
Due to related parties (note 10) | | 137,470 | | 232,438 |
Convertible debentures (note 9) | | 95,438 | | - |
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Total Liabilities | | 333,169 | | 364,703 |
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Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) | | | | |
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Capital Stock (note 8) | | 25,272,401 | | 24,117,881 |
Equity Portion of Convertible Debentures Reserve(note 9) | �� | 5,712 | | - |
Reserves | | 37,185 | | 10,834 |
Deficit | | (24,794,742) | | (24,480,711) |
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Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) | | 520,556 | | (351,996) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) | $ | 853,725 | $ | 12,707 |
On behalf of the Board:
”Bedo H. Kalpakian” (signed)
..................................................................... Director
Bedo H. Kalpakian
“Gregory T. McFarlane” (signed)
..................................................................... Director
Gregory T. McFarlane
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
Statements of Comprehensive Loss
Years Ended December 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
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Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance and interest (note 9) | | $ | 100,800 | | | $ | 2,995 | | | $ | 962 | |
Office (note 10) | | | 99,606 | | | | 74,138 | | | | 67,826 | |
Consulting (note 8(d)) | | | 51,836 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Legal, accounting and audit | | | 32,002 | | | | 27,346 | | | | 62,179 | |
Rent (note 10) | | | 17,918 | | | | 5,200 | | | | 3,600 | |
Telephone, travel, meals and entertainment | | | 7,945 | | | | 1,205 | | | | 3,294 | |
Regulatory and transfer fees | | | 7,044 | | | | 10,217 | | | | 8,701 | |
Management fees (note 10) | | | 6,000 | | | | 41,500 | | | | 120,000 | |
Shareholder communication | | | 880 | | | | 546 | | | | 584 | |
Mineral property evaluation costs | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,928 | |
Impairment of mineral property interests (note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 151,339 | |
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Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss for Year | | $ | (324,031 | ) | | $ | (163,147 | ) | | $ | (483,413 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | (0.47 | ) |
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Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding | | | 3,860,379 | | | | 1,105,007 | | | | 1,035,163 | |
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
Years Ended December 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Capital Stock | Equity Portion | Reserves | | Total |
| Common Shares | Amount | of Convertible Debentures Reserve | Warrants | Options | Deficit | Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) |
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Balance, December 31, 2010 | 930,885 | $ 23,866,681 | $ - | $ 31,884 | $ 201,197 | $ (24,066,398) | $ 33,364 |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (483,413) | (483,413) |
Private placement, net of share issuance costs | 73,334 | 100,000 | - | 10,000 | - | - | 110,000 |
Warrants exercised | 100,800 | 151,200 | - | - | - | - | 151,200 |
Expiry of warrants | - | - | - | (31,050) | - | 31,050 | - |
Expiry of options | - | - | - | - | (201,197) | 201,197 | - |
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Balance, December 31, 2011 | 1,105,019 | 24,117,881 | - | 10,834 | - | (24,317,564) | (188,849) |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (163,147) | (163,147) |
Adjustment of common shares due to fractional rounding pursuant to share consolidation | (12) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Balance, December 31, 2012 | 1,105,007 | 24,117,881 | - | 10,834 | - | (24,480,711) | (351,996) |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (324,031) | (324,031) |
Private placement, net of share issuance costs | 1,625,000 | 240,750 | - | - | - | - | 240,750 |
Convertible debentures | - | - | 58,364 | - | - | - | 58,364 |
Shares issued on conversion of debentures | 3,664,345 | 910,770 | (52,652) | - | - | - | 858,118 |
Shares issued for debenture commissions | 12,000 | 3,000 | - | - | - | - | 3,000 |
Warrants issued for debenture commissions | - | - | - | 5,115 | - | - | 5,115 |
Expiry of warrants | - | - | - | (10,000) | - | 10,000 | - |
Share-based payment | - | - | - | - | 31,236 | - | 31,236 |
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Balance, December 31, 2013 | 6,406,352 | $ 25,272,401 | $ 5,712 | $ 5,949 | $ 31,236 | $ (24,794,742) | $ 520,556 |
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
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Operating Activities | | | | | | |
Net loss | $ | (324,031) | $ | (163,147) | $ | (483,413) |
Items not involving cash | | | | | | |
Finance expense | | 14,175 | | - | | - |
Interest expense on convertible debentures | | 78,860 | | - | | - |
Impairment of mineral property interests | | - | | - | | 151,339 |
Share-based payment (note 8d) | | 31,236 | | - | | 3,250 |
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| | (199,760) | | (163,147) | | (328,824) |
Changes in non-cash working capital (note 11) | | (115,044) | | 161,400 | | 63,475 |
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Cash Used in Operating Activities | | (314,804) | | (1,747) | | (265,349) |
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Financing Activities | | | | | | |
Issue of common shares and warrants, net of share issuance costs | | 240,750 | | - | | 261,200 |
Issue of convertible debentures, net of finders’ fees | | 927,000 | | - | | - |
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Cash Provided by Financing Activities | | 1,167,750 | | - | | 261,200 |
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Investing Activity | | | | | | |
Purchase of investment | | (849,200) | | - | | - |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | | 3,746 | | (1,747) | | (4,149) |
Cash (Cheques Issued in Excess of Funds on Deposit), Beginning of Year | | (823) | | 924 | | 5,073 |
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Cash (Cheques Issued in Excess of Funds on Deposit), End of Year | $ | 2,923 | $ | (823) | $ | 924 |
Supplemental information (note 11)
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company was incorporated on August 24, 1984 in British Columbia, Canada. The principal business of the Company is the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, the development of natural resource properties.
On August 31, 2012, the Company changed its name from Kokomo Enterprises Inc. (“Kokomo”) to High 5 Ventures Inc. (“High 5” or the “Company”), and the Company consolidated its capital stock on the basis of 15 (old) Kokomo shares for 1 (new) High 5 share. The shares of High 5 trade on the Canadian National Stock Exchange under the symbol “HHH”, and in the USA, the shares of High 5 trade on the OTCQB tier of the OTC markets under the symbol “HHHEF”. The Company’s office is located at 300 – 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 3P1 and its registered office is located at 1600 – 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7Y 1C3.
2. GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a "going concern", which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations.
Several adverse conditions cast substantial doubt on the validity of this assumption. The Company has incurred significant operating losses over the past three fiscal years (2013 - $324,031; 2012 - $163,147; 2011 - $483,413), has a deficit of $24,794,742 (2012 - $24,480,711; 2011 - $24,317,564), a working capital deficiency of $328,645 (2012 - $351,997; 2011 - $188,850), has limited resources, no sources of operating cash flow and no assurances that sufficient funding will be available to continue operations for an extended period of time. The Company is in the exploration stage, and accordingly, has not yet commenced revenue-producing operations.
The application of the going concern concept is dependent upon the Company’s ability to satisfy its liabilities as they become due. Management is actively engaged in the review and due diligence on opportunities of merit and is seeking to raise the necessary capital to meet its funding requirements. There can be no assurance that management’s plan will be successful.
If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these financial statements then adjustments may be necessary in the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses and the balance sheet classifications used. Such adjustments could be material.
3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
(a) Statement of compliance
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
| 3. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION(Continued) |
These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as available-for-sale (“AFS”) and fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), which are measured at fair value.
In addition, these financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information. These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
| (c) | Approval of the financial statements |
The financial statements of High 5 for the year ended December 31, 2013 were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on April 29, 2014.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the actual results. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
The key area of judgment applied in the preparation of the financial statements that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities is as follows:
· The carrying value of the mineral property interests and the recoverability of the carrying value
Assets or cash-generating units are evaluated at each reporting date to determine whether there are any indications of impairment. The Company considers both internal and external sources of information when making the assessment of whether there are indications of impairment for the Company’s mineral property interests.
In respect of costs incurred for its investment in mineral property interests, management has determined the acquisition and exploration and evaluation costs that have been capitalized are no longer economically recoverable. Management uses several criteria in its assessments of economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefit including geologic and metallurgic information, economics assessment/studies, accessible facilities and existing permits.
· The determination of when an investment is impaired requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, the Company evaluates, amongst other things, the duration and extent to which the fair value of the investment is less than its original cost at each reporting period.
| 3. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION(Continued) |
(d) Use of estimates (Continued)
The key estimates applied in the preparation of the financial statements that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are as follows:
| · | The provision for income taxes and recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities; |
| · | The recoverability of investments; |
| · | The inputs in determining the bifurcation of unit offerings into the different equity components; and |
| · | The inputs in determining the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures issued. |
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories: financial assets at FVTPL, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity and AFS. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of financial assets at recognition.
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are classified as FVTPL when the financial asset is held-for-trading or it is designated as FVTPL. A financial asset is classified as FVTPL when it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future; it is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the company manages and has an actual pattern of short-term profit-taking or if it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. Upon initial recognition, attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss when incurred. Financial instruments at FVTPL are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in profit or loss. The Company classifies its cash as FVTPL.
Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at the transaction value and subsequently carried at amortized cost less impairment losses. The impairment loss on receivables is based on a review of all outstanding amounts at year-end. Bad debts are written off during the year in which they are identified. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate method.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
(a) Financial instruments (Continued)
(i) Financial assets (Continued)
Held-to-maturity
Held-to-maturity financial assets are recognized on a trade-date basis and are initially measured at fair value using the effective interest rate method.
Available-for-sale
AFS financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated as AFS or not classified in any of the other financial assets categories. Changes in the fair value of AFS financial assets other than impairment losses are recognized as other comprehensive loss and classified as a component of equity. The Company classifies its investment as AFS.
The Company classifies its financial liabilities as FVTPL or other financial liabilities.
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities classified as FVTPL include financial liabilities held-for-trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as FVTPL. Fair value changes on financial liabilities classified as FVTPL are recognized in profit or loss.
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities are non-derivatives and are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and are subsequently stated at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the amounts originally received, net of transaction costs, and the redemption value is recognized in profit and loss over the period to maturity using the effective interest method. Other financial liabilities are classified as current or non-current based on their maturity date. The Company classifies accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties, and convertible debentures as other financial liabilities.
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that financial assets, other than those designated as FVTPL, are impaired. When impairment has occurred, the cumulative loss is recognized in the statement of comprehensive loss. For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate. When an AFS financial asset is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the statement of comprehensive loss in the period.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
| (b) | Mineral property interests |
Costs directly related to the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of resource properties are capitalized once the legal rights to explore the resource properties are acquired or obtained. When the technical and commercial viability of a mineral resource has been demonstrated and a development decision has been made, the capitalized costs of the related property are transferred to mining assets and depreciated using the units of production method on commencement of commercial production.
If it is determined that capitalized acquisition, exploration and evaluation costs are not recoverable, or the property is abandoned or management has determined impairment in value, the property is written down to its recoverable amount.
From time to time, the Company acquires or disposes of properties pursuant to the terms of option agreements. Options are exercisable entirely at the discretion of the optionee, and accordingly, are recorded as mineral property costs or recoveries when the payments are made or received. After costs are recovered, the balance of the payments received is recorded as a gain on option or disposition of mineral property.
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources are demonstrable, mineral property interests attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mining property and development assets within property and equipment. To date, none of the Company’s mineral property interests has demonstrated technical feasibility and commercial viability. The recoverability of the carrying amount of any mineral property interests is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company’s assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets may be impaired. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but to an amount that does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
| (d) | Decommissioning liabilities |
An obligation to incur decommissioning and site rehabilitation costs occurs when environmental disturbance is caused by exploration, evaluation, development or ongoing production.
Decommissioning and site rehabilitation costs arising from the installation of plant and other site preparation work, discounted to their net present value, are provided when the obligation to incur such costs arises and are capitalized into the cost of the related asset. These costs are charged against operations through depreciation of the asset and unwinding of the discount on the provision.
Depreciation is included in operating costs while the unwinding of the discount is included as a financing cost. Changes in the measurement of a liability relating to the decommissioning or site rehabilitation of plant and other site preparation work are added to, or deducted from, the cost of the related asset.
The costs for the restoration of site damage, which arises during production, are provided at their net present values and charged against operations as extraction progresses.
Changes in the measurement of a liability, which arise during production, are charged against operating profit. The discount rate used to measure the net present value of the obligations is the pre-tax rate that reflects the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. To date the Company does not have any decommissioning liabilities.
Income tax expense consisting of current and deferred tax expense is recognized in the statement of comprehensive loss. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at period-end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regard to previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities and the related deferred income tax expense or recovery are recognized for deferred tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment occurs.
A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. To the extent that the Company does not consider it probable that a deferred tax asset will be recovered, the deferred tax asset is reduced. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
The Company grants stock options to acquire common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants. The fair value of share-based payments to employees is measured at grant date, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and is recognized over the vesting period for employees using the graded method. Fair value of share-based payments for non-employees is recognized and measured at the date the goods or services are received based on the fair value of the goods or services received. If it is determined that the fair value of goods and services received cannot be reliably measured, the share-based payment is measured at the fair value of the equity instruments issued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
For both employees and non-employees, the fair value of share-based payments is recognized as either an expense or as mineral property interests with a corresponding increase in option reserves. The amount recognized as expense is adjusted to reflect the number of share options expected to vest. Consideration received on the exercise of stock options is recorded in capital stock and the related share-based payment in option reserves is transferred to capital stock. For unexercised options that expire after vesting, the recorded value is transferred to deficit.
| (g) | Convertible debentures |
The liability component of convertible debentures is recognized initially at the fair value of a similar liability that does not have a conversion option. The equity component is recognized initially, net of deferred income taxes, as the difference between the fair value of the convertible debenture as a whole and the fair value of the liability component. Transaction costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to their initial carrying amounts. Subsequent to initial recognition, the liability component of the convertible debenture is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The equity component is not re-measured subsequent to initial recognition.
| (h) | Earnings (loss) per share |
Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to common shares of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The Company uses the treasury stock method for calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share. Under this method, the dilutive effect on earnings per share is calculated on the use of the proceeds that could be obtained upon exercise of options, warrants and similar instruments. It assumes that the proceeds of such exercise would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. However, the calculation of diluted loss per share excludes the effects of various conversions and exercise of options and warrants that would be anti-dilutive.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants are recorded as capital stock in the amount for which the option or warrant enabled the holder to purchase a share in the Company. Capital stock issued for non-monetary consideration is valued at the closing market price at the date of issuance. The proceeds from the issuance of units are allocated between common shares and warrants based on the residual value method. Under this method, the proceeds are allocated first to capital stock based on the fair value of the common shares at the time the units are priced and any residual value is allocated to the warrants reserve. Consideration received for the exercise of warrants is recorded in capital stock and the related residual value is transferred from warrant reserve to capital stock. For unexercised warrants that expire, the recorded value is transferred to deficit.
| (j) | Foreign currency translation |
Amounts recorded in foreign currency are translated into Canadian dollars as follows:
| (i) | Monetary assets and liabilities, at the rate of exchange in effect as at the balance sheet date; |
| (ii) | Non-monetary assets and liabilities, at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities; and |
| (iii) | Revenues and expenses (excluding amortization, which is translated at the same rate as the related asset), at the rate of exchange on the transaction date. |
Gains and losses arising from this translation of foreign currency are included in the determination of net loss for the year.
| (k) | New accounting pronouncements |
All of the new and revised standards described below may be early-adopted.
IFRS 9Financial Instruments(2009)
IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets, as follows:
| · | Debt instruments meeting both a “business model” test and a “cash flow characteristics” test are measured at amortized cost (the use of fair value is optional in some limited circumstances) |
| · | Investments in equity instruments can be designated as “fair value through other comprehensive income” with only dividends being recognized in profit or loss |
| · | All other instruments (including all derivatives) are measured at fair value with changes recognized in the profit or loss. |
The IASB has indefinitely postponed the mandatory adoption date of this standard.
| 4. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Continued) |
(k) New accounting pronouncements (Continued)
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments(2010)
This is a revised version incorporating revised requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities, and carrying over the existing de-recognition requirements from IAS 39Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
The revised financial liability provisions maintain the existing amortized cost measurement basis for most liabilities. New requirements apply where an entity chooses to measure a liability at FVTPL; in these cases, the portion of the change in fair value related to changes in the entity's own credit risk is presented in other comprehensive income rather than within profit or loss.
The IASB has indefinitely postponed the mandatory adoption date of this standard.
| 5. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
| (f) | Risk management overview |
The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. This note presents information about the Company's exposure to each of the above risks, the Company's objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Company's management of capital. The Company employs risk management strategies and policies to ensure that any exposure to risk is in compliance with the Company's business objectives and risk tolerance levels. While the Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the Company's risk management framework, the Company's management has the responsibility to administer and monitor these risks.
| (g) | Fair value of financial instruments |
The fair values of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures and due to related parties approximate their carrying values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Fair value hierarchy
IFRS 7Financial Instruments: Disclosures requires classification of fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making the measurements. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly
Level 3: Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.
The Company’s convertible debentures and investments are considered level 2 and level 3, respectively, of the fair value hierarchy.
| 5. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT(Continued) |
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations.
The financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist of cash. The Company mitigates its exposure to credit loss associated with cash by placing its cash with a major financial institution.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meets its financial obligations as they are due. The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due.
At December 31, 2013, the Company had cash of $2,923 (2012 - $823 cheques issued in excess of funds on deposit) available to apply against short-term business requirements and current liabilities of $333,169 (2012 - $364,703). All of the current liabilities, except for convertible debentures, are due within 90 days of December 31, 2013. Amounts due to related parties are due on demand.
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates, and foreign exchange rates will affect the Company's net earnings or the value of financial instruments. As at December 31, 2013, the Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk, currency risk or other price risk on its financial assets and liabilities due to the short term maturity of its financial liabilities and fixed interest rate on the convertible debentures.
| 6. | MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS |
| | Extra High Property |
| | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2010 | | | $ | 151,340 |
Impairment of mineral property interests | | | | (151,339) |
| | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 | | | $ | 1 |
As at January 1, 2008, the Company held a 66% interest in the Extra High Property, with the remaining 34% interest being held by Colt Resources Inc. (“Colt”), a company that was formerly related by certain common directors and officers. The property is subject to a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty (“NSR”), 50% of which, or 0.75%, can be purchased at any time by paying $500,000 to the NSR holder.
| 6. | MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS(Continued) |
(a) Extra High Property (Continued)
On January 21, 2008, the Company entered into an option agreement with Colt whereby Colt was granted the right and option to acquire, in two separate equal tranches, the Company’s 66% undivided interest in the property. Colt has exercised the first tranche of the option by making a cash payment of $250,000 to the Company. As a result, Colt’s interest in the Extra High Property increased to 67% and Colt has become the operator of the property.
In order to exercise the second tranche of the option, Colt was required to make a cash payment of $250,000 on or before December 31, 2008. Colt did not exercise the second tranche of the option. Colt now holds a 67% undivided interest in the Extra High Property and the Company now holds the remaining 33% undivided interest. Pursuant to the joint venture, which the Company and Colt have formed, each party shall henceforth contribute its proportionate share of property related expenditures. If any party fails to contribute its share of future property related expenditures, then its interest will be diluted on a straight-line basis. If any party’s interest is diluted to less than 10%, then that party’s interest in the Extra High Property will be converted to a 0.5% NSR.
Neither the Company nor the operator of the property has incurred any meaningful exploration or evaluation expenditures in recent years with respect to the Extra High Property. Accordingly, the Company recognized an impairment provision of $151,339 to reduce the carrying amount to $1 during the year ended December 31, 2011. If there is an indication in the future that the impairment loss recognized no longer exists or has decreased, the recoverable amount will be estimated and the carrying value of the property will be increased to its recoverable amount.
Acquisition and exploration and evaluation costs incurred in the Extra High Property are as follows:
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | Cumulative to 2013 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition (property option payments) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 150,000 | |
Expenditures during the year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Staking | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,639 | |
Assessment and miscellaneous | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,311 | |
Geological, geochemical, trenching and drilling | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 431,160 | |
Colt property option payments | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (443,770 | ) |
Impairment | | | — | | | | — | | | | (151,339 | ) | | | (151,339 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (151,339 | ) | | $ | 1 | |
| (b) | Ontario Lithium Properties (Mineral Leases) |
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company sold all of its Mineral Leases for gross proceeds of $54,500. However, in the event that at a future date the Mineral Leases are placed into commercial production, then the Company is entitled to receive a 0.5% gross receipts royalty after six months from the date of commencement of commercial production.
| 6. | MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS(Continued) |
The Company’s investment in and expenditures on the mineral property interest comprise substantially all of the Company’s assets. Realization of the Company’s investment in the assets is dependent on establishing legal ownership of the property interest, on the attainment of successful commercial production or from the proceeds of its disposal. The recoverability of the amounts shown for the mineral property interest is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to complete the development of the property interest, and upon future profitable production or proceeds from the disposition thereof.
| (d) | Title and environmental |
Although the Company has taken steps to verify the title to mineral properties in which it has or had a right to acquire an interest in accordance with industry standards for the current stage of exploration of such properties, these procedures do not guarantee title (whether of the Company or of any underlying vendor(s) from whom the Company may be acquiring its interest). Title to mineral properties may be subject to unregistered prior agreements or transfers, and may also be affected by undetected defects or the rights of indigenous peoples.
Environmental legislation is becoming increasingly stringent and costs and expenses of regulatory compliance are increasing. The impact of new and future environmental legislation on the Company’s operations may cause additional expenses and restrictions. If the restrictions adversely affect the scope of exploration and development on the mineral properties, the potential for production on the property may be diminished or negated.
The Company is not aware of any existing environmental problems related to any of its current or former properties that may result in material liability to the Company. As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has no material decommissioning obligations.
In April 2013, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a Mexican gaming company, whereby the Company has agreed to purchase a royalty revenue stream of an amount the greater of 10% of the net profits or 5% of the gross revenues of the Mexican land based casino for a purchase price of $800,000. As of December 31, 2013, the Company invested $800,000, advanced $49,200, and recognized $nil in royalty revenues.
Unlimited number of common and preferred shares without par value. As of December 31, 2013, there are no preferred shares issued.
All common shares and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 15:1 share consolidation, which took effect on August 31, 2012 (note 1).
| 8. | CAPITAL STOCK(Continued) |
(b) Issued (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the following share financings occurred:
| · | On January 7, 2013, the Company closed the first tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 755,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $113,250. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until January 7, 2016. |
| · | On January 28, 2013, the Company closed the second tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 650,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $97,500. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until January 28, 2016. |
| · | On March 4, 2013, the Company closed the third tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 100,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until March 4, 2016. In connection to the closing of the third tranche of the non-brokered private placement, the Company issued 10,000 common shares as finder’s fees fair valued at $1,500. |
| · | On May 1, 2013, the Company closed the fourth tranche of the non-brokered private placement (announced in 2012) and issued an aggregate 100,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 until May 1, 2016. In connection to the closing of the fourth tranche of the non-brokered private placement, the Company issued 10,000 common shares as finder’s fees fair valued at $1,500. |
There were no share financings during the year ended December 31, 2012.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the following share financings occurred:
| · | The Company entered into two non-brokered private placement financing agreements and issued an aggregate 73,334 units at $1.50 per unit for total proceeds of $110,000 of which $100,000 was allocated to shares and $10,000 was allocated to warrants. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $2.25 for a period of two years from the closing date. The proceeds were allocated between shares and warrants using the residual value method. |
| · | A total of 100,800 share purchase warrants were exercised at $1.50 per share for total proceeds to the Company of $151,200. |
| 8. | CAPITAL STOCK(Continued) |
Warrants activity for the years ended December 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
| | Number of Warrants | | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2011 | | | | 444,890 | | | $ | 1.65 | |
| Expired | | | | (232,667 | ) | | $ | 1.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2012 | | | | 212,223 | | | $ | 1.76 | |
| Issued | | | | 1,625,000 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
| Expired | | | | (73,334 | ) | | $ | 0.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2013 | | | | 1,763,889 | | | $ | 0.35 | |
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the following warrants were outstanding:
| | Exercise | | Number of Warrants |
Expiry Date | | Price | | 2013 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | |
April 1, 2013 | | $ | 2.25 | | | | — | | | | 33,333 | |
April 15, 2013 | | $ | 2.25 | | | | — | | | | 33,334 | |
May 10, 2013 | | $ | 2.25 | | | | — | | | | 6,667 | |
December 2, 2014 | | $ | 1.50 | | | | 133,333 | | | | 133,333 | |
December 22, 2014 | | $ | 1.50 | | | | 5,556 | | | | 5,556 | |
January 7, 2016 | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 755,000 | | | | — | |
January 28, 2016 | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 650,000 | | | | — | |
March 4, 2016 | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 100,000 | | | | — | |
May 1, 2016 | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 100,000 | | | | — | |
July 23, 2018 | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 20,000 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,763,889 | | | | 212,223 | |
The weighted average remaining contractual life for warrants outstanding at December 31, 2013 is 2.00 (2012 - 1.35) years.
The fair value of warrants issued during the year ended December 31, 2013 for debenture commission (note 9) was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used:
| | 2013 | 2012 |
| | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | 1.14% | N/A |
Expected life of warrants (years) | | 5 | N/A |
Expected stock price volatility | | 149.61% | N/A |
Dividend yield | | Nil | N/A |
Fair value on date of issuance | | $0.28 | N/A |
| 8. | CAPITAL STOCK(Continued) |
(c) Warrants (Continued)
The expected volatility is based on an average of historical prices of a comparable group of companies within the same industry due to the lack of historical pricing information for the Company. The risk-free rate of return is the yield on a zero-coupon Canadian treasury bill of a term consistent with the assumed option life. The expected average warrant term is the average expected period to exercise, based on the historical activity patterns for each individually vesting tranche.
The Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may grant to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company options to acquire up to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company calculated from time to time on a rolling basis. The terms of the options are determined at the date of grant.
Options activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
| | Number of Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2011 | | | | 8,000 | | | $ | 2.25 | |
| Expired | | | | (8,000 | ) | | $ | 2.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2012 | | | | — | | | $ | 0.00 | |
| Granted | | | | 200,000 | | | $ | 0.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2013 | | | | 200,000 | | | $ | 0.20 | |
In 2011, the Company granted 8,000 stock options with an exercise price of $2.25 per share, which were exercisable up to June 1, 2012. In respect to the stock option grant is a cash settlement option that allows the option holder to receive $3,250 if the stock options were not exercised by the expiry date. The fair value of the options granted during 2011 has been calculated based on the cash settlement value of $3,250 and has been included in mineral property evaluation costs. The balance has been reflected as an accrual and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. On June 1, 2012, the 8,000 stock options expired unexercised.
The weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding at December 31, 2013 is 2.27 (2012 - nil) years.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the following stock options were outstanding and exercisable:
Exercise | | Expiry | | Outstanding | | Exercisable | | Outstanding | | Exercisable |
Price | | Date | | 2013 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 0.20 | | | | March 18, 2016 | | | | 130,000 | | | | 130,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
$ | 0.20 | | | | May 15, 2016 | | | | 70,000 | | | | 70,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 8. | CAPITAL STOCK(Continued) |
(d) Stock options (Continued)
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants:
| | December 31, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 |
| | | | | | | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 1.04 | % | | | N/A | |
Expected life of options (years) | | | 3 | | | | N/A | |
Expected stock price volatility | | | 116 | % | | | N/A | |
Dividend yield | | | Nil | | | | N/A | |
Fair value on date of grant | | $ | 0.16 | | | | N/A | |
The expected volatility is based on an average of historical prices of a comparable group of companies within the same industry due to the lack of historical pricing information for the Company. The risk-free rate of return is the yield on a zero-coupon Canadian treasury bill of a term consistent with the assumed option life. The expected average option term is the average expected period to exercise, based on the historical activity patterns for each individually vesting tranche.
Companies are required to utilize an estimated forfeiture rate when calculating the expense for the reporting period. Based on the best estimate, management applied the estimated forfeiture rate of 0% (2012 - N/A) in determining the expense recorded in the accompanying statements of comprehensive loss.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, share-based payments of $31,236 (2012 - $nil, 2011 - $nil) were recognized as consulting expenses for options granted to consultants.
| 9. | CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES FINANCING |
On April 22, 2013, the Company closed the first tranche of the convertible debenture financing with two arm’s length parties for a total amount of $150,000. The amount of $140,476 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $9,524 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On April 14, 2013, the Company closed the second tranche of the convertible debenture financing with seven arm’s length parties for a total amount of $525,000. In connection with this second tranche closing, the Company has made a cash payment of $38,000 as finder’s fee to an arm’s length party. The amount of $491,665 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $33,335 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On June 10, 2013, the Company closed the third tranche of the convertible debenture financing with an arm’s length party for the amount of $100,000. In connection with this third tranche closing, the Company has made a cash payment of $8,000 as finder’s fee to an arm’s length party. The amount of $93,650 has been recorded under Convertible debentures and the amount of $6,350 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
On June 26, 2013, the Company closed the fourth tranche of the convertible debenture financing with three arm’s length parties for a total amount of $150,000. The amount of $140,461 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $9,539 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
| 9. | CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES FINANCING(Continued) |
On July 23, 2013, the Company has closed the fifth tranche of the convertible debenture financing with an arm’s length party for the amount of $50,000. In connection with this fifth tranche closing, as finder’s fee, the Company has made a cash payment of $2,000 and the Company has issued 12,000 common shares at $0.25 per share fair valued at $3,000 and 20,000 agent warrants at an exercise price of $0.25 until July 23, 2018 to an arm’s length party fair valued at $5,115. The amount of $46,820 has been recorded under convertible debentures and the amount of $3,180 has been recorded under Equity Portion of Convertible Debenture Reserve.
The convertible debentures have a maturity date of 18 months from the date of closing, and bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum payable on a quarterly basis. The convertible debentures are convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. The liability component of the convertible debenture was recognized initially at the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option, which was calculated based on the application of a market interest rate of 20%. The difference between the $975,000 face value of the debentures and the fair value of the liability component was recognized in equity. Commission costs directly attributable to the offering of $56,115 were allocated to the liability and equity components of the debenture proportionately at $52,551 and $3,564, respectively. The discount on the debentures is being accreted such that the liability component will equal the face value of the debentures at maturity plus accrued interest.
On September 4, 2013, the Company elected to convert the principal amount of certain convertible debentures together with their corresponding accrued interest into common shares of the Company. Specifically, the Company has issued 3,664,345 common shares to these twelve arm’s length parties in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations to those twelve arm’s length parties pursuant to the convertible debentures.
The following table reconciles the fair value of the debentures on initial recognition to the carrying amount at December 31, 2013.
| Liability Component | Equity Component | Total |
| | | | | | |
Gross proceeds to allocate | $ | 913,072 | $ | 61,928 | $ | 975,000 |
Transaction costs | | (52,551) | | (3,564) | | (56,115) |
Accretion of discount | | 82,641 | | - | | 82,641 |
Amortization of transaction costs (finance expense) | | 14,175 | | - | | 14,175 |
Interest paid | | (3,781) | | - | | (3,781) |
Conversion to common shares | | (858,118) | | (52,652) | | (910,770) |
| | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | $ | 95,438 | $ | 5,712 | $ | 101,150 |
| 10. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The amounts due to related parties are unsecured, payable on demand as at December 31, consist of the following:
| | 2013 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | | | |
Advances from directors (interest at prime plus 1%) | | $ | 116,282 | | | $ | 98,223 | |
Entities controlled by directors (non-interest-bearing) | | | 21,188 | | | | 134,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 137,470 | | | $ | 232,438 | |
During the year ended December 31, the following amounts were charged by related parties.
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest charged on amounts due to related parties | | $ | 1,282 | | | $ | 2,427 | | | $ | — | |
Rent charged by entities with common directors (note 13(c)) | | | 17,918 | | | | 5,200 | | | | 3,600 | |
Office expenses charged by an entity with common directors (note 13(b)) | | | 67,957 | | | | 56,517 | | | | 63,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 87,157 | | | $ | 64,144 | | | $ | 67,222 | |
The remuneration of directors and key management personnel during the year is as follows:
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (note 13(a)) | | $ | 6,000 | | | $ | 41,500 | | | $ | 120,000 | |
| 11. | CHANGES IN NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL |
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
GST/HST receivable | | $ | 11,105 | | | $ | (11,858 | ) | | $ | 11,546 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | — | | | | 1,367 | | | | (1,367 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (31,181 | ) | | | 6,375 | | | | 55,294 | |
Due to related parties | | | (94,968 | ) | | | 165,516 | | | | (1,998 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (115,044 | ) | | $ | 161,400 | | | $ | 63,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Supplemental information | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-cash item | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,250 | |
Interest paid | | $ | 6,505 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Income tax expense differs from the amount that would be computed by applying the Canadian statutory income tax rate of 25.75% (2012 - 25.00%; 2011 - 26.50%) to income before income taxes. The reasons for the differences are as follows:
| | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before income taxes | | $ | 324,031 | | | $ | 163,147 | | | $ | 483,413 | |
Statutory income tax rate | | | 25.75 | % | | | 25.00 | % | | | 26.50 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expected income tax benefit | | | 83,438 | | | | 40,787 | | | | 128,104 | |
Items not deductible for income tax purposes | | | (30,991 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 937 | |
Change in timing differences | | | 7,097 | | | | (7,465 | ) | | | (29,314 | ) |
Effect of change in tax rate | | | 67,240 | | | | 287 | | | | (5,034 | ) |
Unrecognized benefit of deferred tax assets | | | (126,784 | ) | | | (33,603 | ) | | | (94,693 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax expense | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Effective April 1, 2013, the British Columba provincial tax rate increased from 10.00% to 11.00% and the Canadian federal corporate tax rate remained unchanged at 15.00%. The overall increase in tax rates has resulted in an increase in the Company’s statutory tax rate from 25.00% to 25.75%.
The Company recognizes tax benefits on losses or other deductible amounts where it is probable the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to utilize deferred tax assets. The Company’s unrecognized deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognized consist of the following amounts:
| | 2013 | | 2012 |
| | | | | | | | |
Excess of unused exploration expenditures over carrying value of mineral property interests | | $ | 2,656,167 | | | $ | 2,656,167 | |
Excess of undepreciated capital cost over carrying value of fixed assets | | | 650,381 | | | | 650,381 | |
Non-refundable mining investment tax credits | | | 988 | | | | 988 | |
Share issue cost | | | 38,400 | | | | — | |
Non-capital losses carried forward | | | 2,529,113 | | | | 2,335,956 | |
Capital losses carried forward | | | 993,649 | | | | 993,649 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Unrecognized deductible temporary differences | | $ | 6,868,698 | | | $ | 6,637,141 | |
| 12. | INCOME TAXES(Continued) |
The Company’s unrecognized unused non-capital tax losses have the following expiry dates:
| | | | |
2027 | | | $ | 590,000 |
2028 | | | | 306,000 |
2029 | | | | 487,000 |
2030 | | | | 454,000 |
2031 | | | | 336,000 |
2032 | | | | 163,000 |
2033 | | | | 193,000 |
| | | | |
| | | $ | 2,529,000 |
The Company has available approximate net capital losses of $994,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely. The Company has available resource-related deductions of approximately $2,656,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely.
| (a) | The Company has an agreement for management services (the “Agreement”) with Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. (“Kalpakian Bros.”), a private company owned by two directors of the Company. The Company is entitled to receive management services from Kalpakian Bros. at a monthly rate of $500 plus applicable taxes. The Agreement is renewable on an annual basis, and either party may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving three months’ notice in writing to the other party. |
| (b) | The Company has an agreement for office support services with Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. (“Las Vegas”). Under the agreement, the Company is entitled to receive office support services from Las Vegas at a monthly rate of $7,000 plus applicable taxes. The agreement expires April 30, 2014. The agreement can be terminated by either party upon giving three months’ written notice. |
| (c) | The Company, together with Las Vegas and Green Arrow Resources Inc. (“Green Arrow”), entered into a sub-lease agreement with an arm’s length party for office space, which expires July 30, 2014. Under the sub-lease agreement, the three companies are required to pay a base rent of $5,687 plus property and operating expenses for the leased premises. Effective as of May 1, 2013, Green Arrow pays the rent for the leased premises and charges the Company $2,089 per month for basic rent operating costs and applicable taxes. |
The Company considers its capital to be comprised of stockholders’ equity (deficiency).
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to maintain adequate levels of funding to support the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, the development of mineral properties, to invest in non-mining related projects and to maintain the necessary corporate and administrative functions to facilitate these activities. This is done primarily through equity financing. Future financings are dependent on market conditions and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise funds in the future. There were no changes to the Company’s approach to capital management during the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
The Company operates in a single reportable operating segment, being the exploration and development of mineral properties. The mineral properties interest as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are located in Canada. However, as of December 31, 2013 the Company has a minority investment in a non-mining related project located in Mexico. Substantially all of the Company’s other assets are located, and expenditures were incurred in Canada.
Exhibit 99.1*
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - OTHER INVESTMENTS
Schedule I
December 31, 2013
Name of Issuer and Title of Issuer | Number of Shares/Principal Amount of Bonds | | Costs | | Market Value | | Amount at Which The Portfolio is Carried in the Books |
| | | | | | | |
Nil | Nil | | Nil | | Nil | | Nil |
Exhibit 99.2*
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE/(PAYABLE) FROM RELATED PARTIES AND UNDERWRITERS
PROMOTERS AND EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN RELATED PARTIES
Schedule II
Name of Debtor | | Balance Beginning of Period | Additions | (Collected)/ Paid | Amount Written off | Balance End of Period Receivable (Payable) |
2013 | | | | | | |
Las Vegas From Home. com Entertainment Inc. | $ | (27,365) | (71,270) | 93,132 | 0 | (5,503) |
Jacob H. Kalpakian | | (98,223) | (125,933) | 107,874 | 0 | (116,282) |
Green Arrow Resources Inc. | | (4,370) | (15,544) | 7,379 | 0 | (12,535) |
Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. | | (102,480) | (6,405) | 105,735 | 0 | (3,150) |
| | | | | | |
2012 | $ | | | | | |
Las Vegas From Home. com Entertainment Inc. | | (8,400) | (18,965) | 0 | 0 | (27,365) |
Jacob H. Kalpakian | | (8,522) | (90,701) | 1,000 | 0 | (98,223) |
Green Arrow Resources Inc. | | 0 | (4,370) | 0 | 0 | (4,370) |
Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. | | (56,000) | (46,480) | 0 | 0 | (102,480) |
| | | | | | |
2011 | $ | | | | | |
Las Vegas From Home. com Entertainment Inc. | | (22,127) | (31,252) | 44,979 | 0 | (8,400) |
Jacob H. Kalpakian | | (26,792) | (37,893) | 56,163 | 0 | (8,522) |
| | | | | | |
Exhibit 99.3*
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION (DEPRECIATION AND DEPLETION) THEREOF
Schedules III and IV
| | Balance Beginning of Period | | Additions | | Disposals and Retirements | | Other Charges | | Balance, End of Period |
2013 | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant & equipment | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery & equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant & equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery & equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant & equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery & equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exhibit 11.1
Explanation of how earnings/loss per (weighted average) share is calculated
Earnings and Loss per share are calculated by dividing the net loss or profit by the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is obtained as follows:-
Whenever the Company issues shares from its treasury during a specific reporting period, the number of common shares issued is pro-rated over the remaining months of the year, and such number is added to the December 31st closing balance of the previous year.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
Rule 13a-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63
of Title18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350).
I, Bedo H. Kalpakian, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 20-F (2013) of High 5 Ventures Inc. |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | I act as both the Company’s certifying officers and I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have: |
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide a reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the Annual Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. I act as both the Company’s certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company’s auditors and the audit committee of the company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have asignificant role in the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:May 8, 2014
“Bedo H. Kalpakian”
________________________
Bedo H. Kalpakian,
Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of High 5 Ventures Inc., (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Signed this 8th day of May, 2014
High 5 Ventures Inc.
“Bedo H. Kalpakian”
_____________________________
Bedo H. Kalpakian,
Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURE PAGE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F (2013) and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
HIGH 5 VENTURES INC.
“Bedo H. Kalpakian”
Bedo H. Kalpakian
Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated this 8th day of May, 2014.