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
OR
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For the transition period from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commission file number: 2-27608
PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD. |
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter) |
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA |
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
Suite 1502 – 543 Granville Street |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 1X8 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
None |
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act |
(Title of each class) |
Not applicable |
Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Shares Without Par Value |
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act |
None |
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act |
(Title of each class) |
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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 date: March 31, 2007
7,247,703 Common Shares without par value
Indicate by check mark if the Company is a well-known searsoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the Company (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 Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicated by check mark whether the Company is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated files, or a non-accelerated files.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [X]
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the Company has elected to follow.
Item 17 [X] Item 18 [ ]
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the Company is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ] No [X]
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Forward-Looking Information is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty.When used in this Annual Report, the words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those identified under the heading “Risk Factors”.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
PART II
PART III
The information contained in this Annual Report is current at September 11, 2007 except where a different date is specified.
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Enforcement of Legal Remedies
Certain officers, directors and persons involved with the Company as professional advisors are resident in Canada. As a result, it may be difficult to effect service within the United States upon such persons or to realize on any judgment by any court of the United States which is predicated on civil liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act'). The Company's Canadian counsel has advised that there is doubt as to the enforceability in Canada, either in original actions or through enforcement of United States judgments, of liabilities predicated solely upon violations of the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Forward Looking Statements
This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements based on the Company's current expectations about the Company and its industry. These forward-looking statements can be identified within text containing words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors as discussed in Item 3: Key Information and elsewhere in this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
PART I
ITEM 1. | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
ITEM 2. | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
B. | METHOD AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
A. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA |
In Canadian Dollars Unless Otherwise IndicatedThe following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data for Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd., (hereinafter the "Company"). Insofar as it relates to the Company as of and for each of the years in the five year period ended March 31, 2007, the data has been derived from financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and reconciliation between Canadian and United States GAAP (See Note 9 in the Consolidated Financial Statements) that have been audited by Amisano Hanson, Chartered Accountants of Vancouver, Canada as to the five years ended March 31, 2007. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto along with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere herein.
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
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(All Canadian Dollars) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revene (1) | $ | 515,062 | | $ | 221,638 | | $ | 37,614 | | $ | 33,250 | | $ | 1,058,230 | |
Cost of land held for resale | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Cost of townhouse condominiums for resale | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Cost of convenience store goods for resale | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (363,561 | ) |
Net Revenue | $ | 515,062 | | $ | 221,638 | | $ | 37,614 | | $ | 33,250 | | $ | 694,669 | |
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Administrative expenses | | (266,248 | ) | | (357,884 | ) | | (420,124 | ) | | (505,017 | ) | | (1,091,061 | ) |
Gain(loss) on investments & Other Items | | 85,833 | | | 36,881 | | | 4,864 | | | (1,179,067 | ) | | - | |
Severence Costs & Other Items | | - | | | - | | | (80,000 | ) | | - | | | 323,421 | |
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Net Income (loss) | $ | 334,647 | | $ | (99,365 | ) | $ | (457,646 | ) | $ | (1,650,834 | ) | $ | ( 72,971 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.05 | | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
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Balance Sheet Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Working Capital | | 1,024,963 | | | 742,997 | | | 764,758 | | | 1,201,490 | | | (1,299,839 | ) |
Total assets (2) | | 1,156,569 | | | 934,996 | | | 998,144 | | | 1,609,085 | | | 5,262,866 | |
Long term debt | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 298,234 | |
Shareholders' equity | | 1,096,185 | | | 761,538 | | | 792,310 | | | 1,249,956 | | | 2,900,790 | |
Summary of differences between generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in Canada and in the United States (US)
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
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Net income (loss) – Canadian GAAP | $ | 334,647 | | $ | (99,365 | ) | $ | (457,646 | ) | $ | (1,650,834 | ) | $ | (72,971 | ) |
Differences: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Other deferred development costs | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,396,844 | | | (75,092 | ) |
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Write-down of other deferred Development costs | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities | | (128,318 | ) | | (102,749 | ) | | 242,450 | | | - | | | - | |
Prior years’ holding costs included in gain On sale of land held for resale | | 15,653 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Capital holding costs Expensed under US GAAP | | - | | | (4,959 | ) | | (5,780 | ) | | (4,914 | ) | | (14,388 | ) |
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Net income (loss) – US GAAP | $ | 221,982 | | $ | (207,073 | ) | $ | (220,976 | ) | $ | (258,904 | ) | $ | (162,451 | ) |
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
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Earnings (loss) per share – US GAAP | $ | 0.03 | | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Weighted average number of shares Outstanding under US GAAP | | 7,247,703 | | | 7,247,703 | | | 7,247,703 | | | 7,247,703 | | | 6,979,397 | |
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Shareholder's equity – Canadian | | 1,096,185 | | $ | 761,538 | | $ | 792,310 | | $ | 1,249,956 | | $ | 2,900,790 | |
Stock Based Compensation | | (35,600 | ) | | (35,600 | ) | | (35,600 | ) | | (35,600 | ) | | - | |
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Other deferred costs, expensed under US GAAP | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,498,334 | ) |
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Contributed Surplus | | 35,600 | | | 35,600 | | | 35,600 | | | 35,600 | | | - | |
Unrealized gain on trading securities | | 11,383 | | | 139,701 | | | 242,450 | | | - | | | - | |
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Capitalized holding costs, expensed Under US GAAP | | - | | | (15,653 | ) | | (10,694 | ) | | (4,914 | ) | | (101,396 | ) |
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Shareholders' equity – US GAAP | $ | 1,107,568 | | $ | 885,586 | | $ | 1,024,066 | | $ | 1,245,042 | | $ | 1,301,060 | |
(1) | Revenues for all periods disclosed comprised sales revenue of the corporation's interest in PJSJV, land sales, net vehicle lease and sale income, interest and other miscellaneous income. Under US GAAP these amounts would be considered "Other income" rather than "Revenue". There is no effect on reported net income (loss). |
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(2) | Total assets would be reduced for the adjustments noted under "Shareholders Equity" resulting in the following amounts under US GAAP: 2007 - $1,167,952; 2006 - $1,059,044; 2005 - $ 1,229,900; 2004 - $1,604,171 and 2003 - $3,663,136. |
Currency and Exchange Rates
In this Annual Report on Form 20-F all references to dollars ($) are expressed in Canadian funds unless otherwise noted. As of September 11, 2007, the exchange, based on the noon buying rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for the conversion of Canadian dollars into United States dollars (the “Noon Rate of Exchange”) was 1.0430
The high and low exchange rates for each of the previous six months based on the noon buying rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York are:
| Month of | High | Low |
| September 2007 | 1.0546 | 1.0430 |
| August 2007 | 1.0754 | 1.0497 |
| July 2007 | 1.0689 | 1.0372 |
| June 2007 | 1.0727 | 1.0579 |
| May 2007 | 1.1136 | 1.0701 |
| April 2007 | 1.1583 | 1.1068 |
The average rates presented in the table below represent the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the calendar year for the past 5 years. Rates quoted are the Canadian Dollar exchange for US $1.00
| Year | Period End | Average | High | Low |
| 2007 | 1.1682 | 1.1386 | 1.1759 | 1.1094 |
| 2006 | 1.1087 | 1.1345 | 1.1796 | 1.0926 |
| 2005 | 1.2040 | 1.2302 | 1.2703 | 1.1946 |
| 2004 | 1.3081 | 1.3531 | 1.4940 | 1.2679 |
| 2003 | 1.4716 | 1.5493 | 1.6050 | 1.4584 |
On March 31, 2007 the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfer in Canadian dollars as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the "Exchange Rate") was $1.00 U.S. = $1.1530 Canadian.
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B. | CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTNESS |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
C. | REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
History of losses and expected losses in the future:
The Company reported a loss of $72,971 for the year ended March 31, 2003; a loss of $1,650,834 for the year ended March 31, 2004; a loss of $457,646 for the year ended March 31, 2005; a loss of $99,365 for the year ended March 31, 2006 and a net gain of $334,647 for year ended March 31, 2007. Net gains for 2007 were attributable to the disposal of marketable securities and the realized gain on the sale of the Company’s land investment. The Company cannot predict when it may be able to sustain or increase its profitability.
Availability of capital:
The Company may not have sufficient capital to fund its operations and additional capital may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all. Any of these outcomes could adversely impact the Company's ability to respond to competitive pressures or prevent it from conducting all or a portion of its planned operations. The Company may also require additional capital to develop existing business or to acquire or invest in complimentary business or products. If the Company issues additional equity securities to raise funds, the ownership percentage of existing shareholders of the Company will be reduced.
Risk Factors Related to Ownership and Trading Market
Volatility of stock price:
Stock markets experience extreme price and volume fluctuations. Since the Company's initial public offering, the market value of its common shares has fluctuated significantly. These fluctuations are often unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies, including the Company. The broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the Company's common shares. This may adversely affect the ability of the Company to use its common shares as consideration in acquisition transactions. In addition, when the market price of a company's stock drops significantly, shareholders often commence securities class action lawsuits against the company. A lawsuit against the Company could cause it to incur substantial costs and could divert the time and attention of management and other resources.
Future sales of common shares:
If the Company's shareholders sell substantial amounts of common shares in the public market, the market price of the common shares could fall. The perception among investors that these sales will occur could also produce this effect.
General unforeseen and non-controllable risks:
The Company invests and divests itself of assets as determined by the general economic environment and health of relevant sectors. Real estate development is an intensely competitive and highly cyclical business, typically involving "boom and bust" cycles. While location is one of the most important factors
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in real estate ownership, development is also critically affected by the availability of financing and general economic conditions.
ITEM 4. | INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY |
A. | HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE COMPANY |
Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.'s, principal office is located at Suite 1502 – 543 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1X8 (T) 604 697-0687 (F) 604 697-0686. The Company's separate subsidiaries incorporated in British Columbia are private, non-reporting companies, (i.e. these companies are not publicly traded on any stock exchange) as are the U.S. subsidiaries, Venture Pacific Development Corporation (USA) and VenPac Nevada I, Inc. All references to the Company herein include its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted or unless the context would indicate otherwise. The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 referred to herein also include its subsidiaries.
The Company was incorporated as Glider Resources Inc. under the Company Act (British Columbia) on March 18, 1986. On October 21, 2002, the Company consolidated the issued and outstanding common shares resulting in two old shares of the Company being consolidated into one new common share. At the same time, the authorized capital of the Company was increased to 100,000,000 common shares without par value (the "Common Shares") and 100,000,000 Preferred Shares without par value (the "Preferred Shares"). As of the Company's year end of March 31, 2007 there were 7,247,703 Common Shares issued and outstanding and no issued Preferred Shares.
All Common Shares of the Company rank equally as to dividends, voting rights and participation in assets. The Company's dividend policy is determined by the Board of Directors and to date, the Company has neither declared nor paid any dividends on its Common Shares nor does the Company anticipate that dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Rather, it intends to apply earnings to the expansion and development of its business.
The Company became a public company on December 3, 1987 when it undertook an initial public offering of its common shares in British Columbia, Canada and was listed on the Vancouver Stock Exchange ("VSE") (now the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-VE"). The Company's listing on the TSX-VE is as a Tier 1 Company trading under the symbol "PCF". The Company’s common shares trade on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “PCFHF”.
The Company has furnished its shareholders with annual reports containing audited financial statements and quarterly or other interim reports containing financial and other information to the extent required by the British Columbia Company Act, the TSX-VE and the British Columbia Securities Commission ("BCSC"), and/or other applicable authorities and has provided the reports required by the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"). The Company is subject to the information and reporting requirements under the British Columbia Company Act and has filed periodic reports, proxy materials and other reports with the Executive Director under the British Columbia Securities Act and with the TSX-VE. Such reports can be inspected and copied, at the expense of the person requesting the report, at the TSX-VE offices at 10" Floor - 300 5th Ave. SW , Calgary, Alta, T2P 3C4 and at the offices of the BCSC Executive Director at 9thFloor - 701 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V7Y IL2, at prescribed rates.
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the 1934 Act and in accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the 1934 Act. Such reports, proxy statements and other information can be inspected at the Public Reference Section of the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and the Regional Offices of the Commission at Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511. Copies of such material can also be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The Commission maintains a World Wide Web site on the Internet at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding Companys that file electronically with the Commission.
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Upon request, the Company will provide copies of such materials on file at the SEC, the TSX-VE, and the BCSC to shareholders who do not have ready access to them. Requests should be made in writing to: Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd., at #1502 – 543 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1X8.
Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. is/was primarily engaged in the following businesses:
a) | investments; National Direct Response Marketing Canada Inc. |
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b) | real estate holdings in British Columbia, Canada and Pahrump, Nevada. |
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c) | used vehicle leasing a well as sale of pre-owned vehicles through Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp Inc.; |
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d) | 50% joint venture in gas station and convenience store. |
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e) | investments into public securities and private corporations |
On December 10, 2002, the Company entered into an investment agreement with National Direct Response Marketing Canada Inc., the owner and marketer of the Canadian Legal Will Kit, the American Legal Will Kit and other direct marketing products. The investment entitled the Company to invest up to $1,100,000 by way of secured convertible debentures and if fully converted would result in a 49% ownership of National Direct.
The first two debenture advances required under the agreement totaled $300,000. Subsequent advances are subject to National Direct achieving specific sales targets within 12 month and 18 month periods. The debenture bears interest at 8% per annum, payable quarterly. The investment also entitled the Company to earn royalty income based on each unit of the Canadian and American Legal Will Kit sold.
On May 11, 2004, the Company and National Direct entered into an agreement whereby the Company agreed to release National Direct from the terms of the investment agreement, including all related agreements, for a total consideration of $240,000 to be paid as follows:
$220,000 on signing of the agreement and subsequently paid on June 1, 2004; and
$20,000 payable in twelve equal monthly instaments of $1,667
As of June 30, 2004, all financial obligations under the above noted release have been met by National Direct and this matter is now finalized in its entirety.
State of Nevada, USA
The Company formed two wholly-owned Nevada subsidiaries, Venture Pacific Development Corporation (USA), and VenPac Nevada 1, LLC. ("VenPac"). In 1997, VenPac acquired a 12.86 acre site and a 0.23 acre well site in Pahrump, Nevada. On August 28, 1998 VenPac purchased an additional 5.31 acres (10 individual lots) adjacent to the 12.86 acre site, for the sum of $400,000 (US$) from the Ronald E. and Charlotte A. Floyd 1983 Living Trust Agreement, with terms of 10% down, 10% interest and a 10 year amortization .
The Company was holding the property as undeveloped while actively searching for a buyer for the property. In February 2004, the Company finalized a purchase offer of $2,500,000 U.S. for the Pahrump
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property. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the property was used to pay off the secured creditors and all other mortgages held on the property.
Province of British Columbia, Canada
The Company has a fee simple interest in a real estate property in Pemberton, British Columbia. Specific information regarding this property and its stage of development and operations is set forth under "Item 4.D - Plant, properties and equipment." The Company held its real estate interest through a wholly owned subsidiary. In March 2007, the Company announced that their subsidiary had closed on the sale of their 133 acre parcel of land and received gross proceeds of $742,000 Cdn.
c) | Vehicle Leasing and Sales |
The Company entered into the vehicle leasing market in September 1996 (fiscal year 1997) in order to diversify its business activities and to increase monthly cash flows.
On August 22, 1996 Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp Inc. ("LeaseCorp") a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed to operate a used vehicle leasing business in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia ("BC"), with its main focus to capitalize on the untapped subprime segment of the credit market.
On January 15, 2003 the assets of Leasecorp. were sold at a price of $550,000. The sale proceeds were divided into two payments, $500,000 and $50,000, which represented a holdback on the purchase. The $500,000 amount was applied to Leasecorp.'s secured $750,000 outstanding loan, thereby reducing the loan amount to $250,000. On March 26th, 2003, the remaining $50,000 holdback was distributed between the purchaser as to $32,024.02 and $18,101.32 which was applied to the remaining $250,000 loan, thereby reducing the loan to $231,898.68. Interest on this loan was being accrued at the rate of 12% per annum.
Proceeds from the sale of the Pahrump property were used to pay off this loan in its entirety.
On May 31, 2002, the Company sold its 50% joint venture interest in the Pemberton Junction Store Joint Venture located in Pemberton, British Columbia for net proceeds of $739,249. The Company's 50% interest generated gross sales of $384,460 and $20,899 income before general and administrative expenses for the year ended March 31, 2003 as compared to $2,285,890 and $301,296 for the year ended March 31, 2002.
C. | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE |
The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries are as follows:
- 345384 B.C. Ltd. ("345384") – This subsidiary was dissolved on March 30, 2007.
- 345385 B.C. Ltd. ("345385") – This subsidiary was dissolved on October 12, 2003.
- 371208 B.C. Ltd. ("371208") – This subsidiary was dissolved on February 7, 2003.
- Venture Pacific Development Corporation USA ("VPDC USA") – and its wholly-owned subsidiary VenPac Nevada 1, Inc. ("Venpac Nevada") – This charter has been allowed to lapse.
- Venture Pacific Capital Corporation ("Capital") – This subsidiary is being allowed to lapse.
- Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp Inc. ("LeaseCorp") – Subsidiary sold with lease business.
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D. | PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT |
Pahrump, Nevada - USA
The Company's real estate holdings in the United States consisted of an 18.4 acre parcel of land in Pahrump, Nevada. The first purchase of 12.86 acres and a 0.23 acre well site in 1997 was augmented with the purchase of 5.31 acres adjoining the property on August 28, 1998. The 18.4 acre site is located on the east side of Highway 160, just north of Basin Road to Lockspur Road, in the town of Pahrump. The township of Pahrump has a population of approximately 30,000 residents and is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It is unincorporated and there are no zoning by-laws or restrictions on the property.
On February 12, 2004 the Company announced that their wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Venpac Nevada I, Inc., had completed their transaction with respect to the sale of the Pahrump, Nevada property. The land was sold for a total dollar value of $2,500,000 U.S. Less costs and the pay out of all secured creditors of the Company, the Company received net proceeds of $938,085.29 U.S.
Pemberton, British Columbia - Canada
In December 1988, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary 345384 B.C. Ltd., acquired, for a purchase price of $175,000, approximately 133 acres of bare land located immediately north of Pemberton on the north side of Lillooet River.
The Company announced on March 9, 2007 that their wholly owned subsidary had closed on the sale of this parcel of land for gross proceeds of $742,000 Cdn. less costs which provided the Company with net proceeds of $717,704.49 Cdn.
Cardlock Fuel Depot
In May 1988, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, 345385 B.C. Ltd. acquired 0.93 acres of a vacant site located on Highway 99, approximately 325 meters from the Pemberton Junction Store site for a purchase price of $60,000 Cdn.
On October 2, 2003 the Company announced that the property was sold for a total dollar value of $265,000 Cdn. A portion of the sales proceeds were used to make a lump sum payment of $50,000 to a secured credit who held a judgement against the Company in the amount of $250,000.
River Front Property 40.5 Acre Site - Canada
In September 1989, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, 371208 B.C. Ltd., acquired an interest in 40.5 acres of bare land located in Pemberton for a purchase price of $225,000. The property is part of an Agricultural Land Reserve and as such was not immediately available for development. "Agricultural Land Reserves" were established by government legislation in April 1973 to preserve agricultural lands for present and future use and to protect them from encroachment of non-farm uses and subdivisions. Such designation greatly limits development potential of certain lands, but does permit one dwelling unit per 10 acres.
On January 30, 2003 the Company sold this parcel of land for $800,000 less costs which provided the Company with net proceeds of $766,952.61. With the proceeds from the sale of this property, which formed part of the security on this loan, the $300,000 bridge loan was repaid thereby reducing the outstanding loan amount back to $700,000.
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Gas Bar and Convenience Store - Canada
In July 1988, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Pemberton Junction Store Ltd., acquired 0.6 acres of land located at the junction of Portage Road and Highway 99 in The Village of Pemberton. In 1990, Pemberton Junction Store Ltd. constructed a gasbar, car wash and 24 hour convenience store on the property. The development was then leased to PetroCanada Inc. on July 1, 1990, who, in turn, sublet it back to Pemberton Junction Store Ltd.
On October 23, 1992 the Company sold 50% of its interest in the development to 341794 B.C. Ltd. ("B.C. Ltd."). On October 31, 1992 the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with B.C. Ltd., forming the Pemberton Junction Store Joint Venture ("PJSJV"). The terms of the joint venture will continue until it is dissolved in accordance with specific provisions within the Co-owners Agreement, or on October 31, 2012, whichever is the earliest. By Agreement dated October 31, 1992 Nester's Market Ltd. was appointed manager of the gas bar and convenience store operations. B.C. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nester's Market Ltd. No affiliation exists between the Company, its directors, officers or beneficial owners and Nester's Market Ltd., and its directors, officers or beneficial owners.
The following table reports the sales and profits figures for the Pemberton Junction Store Joint Venture PJSJV for the 1999 to 2003 fiscal years.
50% Share In: | | 2003 | | | 2002 | | | 2001 | | | 2000 | | | 1999 | |
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Total Sales: | $ | 384,460 | | $ | 2,285,890 | | $ | 1,977,266 | | $ | 2,334,092 | | $ | 2,573,258 | |
Net Profits: | | 6,677 | | $ | 66,394 | | $ | 8,434 | | $ | 14,701 | | $ | 45,462 | |
On May 31, 2002, the Company sold its remaining 50% joint venture interest in the Pemberton Junction Store Joint Venture located in Pemberton, British Columbia to their joint venture partner, for net proceeds of $739,249. The Company's 50% interest generated gross sales of $384,460 and $20,899 income before general and administrative expenses for the year ended March 31, 2003 as compared to $2,285,890 and $301,296 for the year ended March 31, 2002.
ITEM 5. | OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS |
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2007 present the results from operations of the parent company, Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd., and 100% of the results of operations from all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These wholly-owned subsidiaries are:
- 345384 B.C. Ltd. ("345384") – This subsidiary was dissolved on March 30, 2007.
- 345385 B.C. Ltd. ("345385") – This subsidiary was dissolved on October 23, 2003.
- 371208 B.C. Ltd. ("371208") – This subsidiary was dissolved on February 7, 2003.
- Venture Pacific Development Corporation USA ("VPDC USA") – Charter revoked August 1, 2004
- VenPac Nevada I, Inc. ("Venpac Nevada") – Charter revoked December 1, 2005
- Venture Pacific Capital Corporation ("Capital") – This subsidiary allowed to lapse
- Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp Inc. ("LeaseCorp") – Subsidiary sold with lease business
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("Canadian GAAP"), but where application of Canadian GAAP results in differences with financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("'US GAAP"), these differences have been disclosed in Item 3A.
The consolidated financial statements are denominated in Canadian dollars and have not been translated into United States dollars. The following discussion centers around the operations for the current year ended March 31, 2007 (fiscal 2007) with comparison to the prior year ended March 31, 2006 (fiscal 2006).
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The Company’s revenue consisted mainly of investment income, gain on the sale of marketable securities and the gain on the sale of land. Revenue from existing resources increased this year by $293,424 to $515,062.
The Company’s general and administrative expenses declined in the year from $357,884 in fiscal 2006 to $266,248 in fiscal 2007, a decline of $91,636 or 26%. The decrease was mainly attributable to a reduction in stock-based compensation pursurant to the issuance of stock options for personnel and directors in fiscal 2006.
The Company received fees in the amount of $48,741 from a related company that has a director and officer in common. Fees were received for shared office facilities and administration staff.
The Company realized a decrease in legal and professional fees during fiscal 2007 from $13,040 in fiscal 2006 to $8,956 in fiscal 2007.
In fiscal 2007, the Company paid $24,000 in consulting and management fees to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company. In addition, the Company paid $241 (2006: $2,077) in legal fees to a law firm whose partner is a director of the Company.
During the last fiscal year, corporate administration fees increased from $24,682 in fiscal 2006 to $25,735 in fiscal 2007. During this same period wages and benefits increased slightly from $96,977 in fiscal 2006 to $98,935 in fiscal 2007 due to the addition of part-time administrative staff.
Overall the Company reported net income of $334,657 or $0.05 income per share for the year ended March 31, 2007 compared to net loss of $99,365 or $0.01 loss per share for the year ended March 31, 2006.
B. | LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES |
Working capital increased by $281,966 from $742,997 at March 31, 2006 to $1,024,963 at at March 31, 2007. The increase was attributable to proceeds from sale of land and from settlement of accounts payable. The Company is of the opinion that the working capital is sufficient for the Company’s present requirements.
For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company had negative cash outflow of $278,216 from operating activities compared to $269,476 negative cash outflow from 2006 operating activities. From an operating standpoint, the Company continues to rely on proceeds from the sale of investments or property to remedy operating deficiency. The Company has no plans for any material capital expenditure in the coming year.
The Company did not engage in any financing activities in fiscal 2007.
In fiscal 2007, the Company invested $82,932 in marketable securities and investments and received proceeds of $233,856 from the sale of marketable securites. In addition, the Company received $719,226 from the sale of land. Overall net proceeds from investing activities were $857,156.
The Company generated positive net cash inflow of $578,940 for the year. Depending on future growth and investment activities, the Company may obtain equity to support acquisition or investment activities.
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP the net income for the year ended March 31, 2007 would be $221,982 compared to a net loss of $207,073 for the year ended March 31, 2006. The differences between Canadian and US GAAP result mainly from the treatment of certain costs which were deferred under Canadian GAAP but are expensed under US GAAP.
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Net assets in accordance with Canadian GAAP were $1,156,569 at March 31, 2007 compared to $934,996 at March 31, 2006. Net assets in accordance with US GAAP would be $1,167,952 at March 31, 2007 and $1,059,044 at March 31, 2006. Again the reason for these differences under Canadian and US GAAP is the timing of expensing certain costs.
Potential changes in other current assets (Accounts receivable, Inventory, and Prepaid expense and deposits) or current liabilities (Accounts payable, Security deposits, Deferred revenue) are not known at this time or are not considered by management to have a significant impact on the liquidity of the Company.
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| | | | | | | | | | | Value as at | | | Value as at | |
| | Name of | | | Date of | | | Original | | | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
Property | | Subsidiary | | | Acquisition | | | Cost | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
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Lillooet River | | 345384 BC Ltd. | | | December1988 | | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
Front * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lillooet Water | | 371208 BC Ltd. | | | September 1989 | | $ | 225,000 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
Front ** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cardlock Fuel | | 345385 BC Ltd. | | | May 1988 | | $ | 60,000 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
Depot *** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
* | The sale of this 133-acre parcel of land was completed on March 8, 2007 for a total dollar value of $742,000. |
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** | The sale of this 40-acre parcel of land was completed on February 12, 2003 for a total dollar value of $800,000. The Company registered an easement against this property to gain access to the Company's 133-acre parcel of land on the other side of the Lillooet River. |
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*** | The sale of this 1-1/2 acre cardlock property was completed on October 2, 2003 for a total dollar value of $265,000. |
Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp's loan of $1,000,000 was secured by a pledge of assets (land) held by three other subsidiaries of the Company (345384 B.C. Ltd., 345385 B.C. Ltd., and 371208 B.C. Ltd.) and the Company's land holdings in Pahrump, Nevada. This loan was subsequently refinanced and LeaseCorp entered into a new loan agreement with Hartford Securities Ltd. ("Hartford") in the amount of $750,000. Hartford was owned wholly or partially by Arthur Clemiss and was located in Grand Cayman, British West Indies. This loan was also secured by the vehicle inventory held by Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp.
On January 15, 2003 the assets of LeaseCorp were sold for $550,000. The sale proceeds were divided into two payments, one for $500,000 and one for $50,000. The $500,000 payment was applied wholly to LeaseCorp's indebtedness to Hartford Securities, thereby reducing the loan amount to $250,000. 60 days after closing the remaining $50,000 was divided between the purchaser as to $31,898.68 for lease payments received by LeaseCorp during the 60-day period and $18,101.32 to Hartford Securties, thereby reducing the loan to $231,898.68. Monthly interest at 12% per annum was being accrued on this loan and the loan was due on March 31, 2004.
The mortgage on the Pahrump property for $349,395 (US$238,040) was due on August 28, 2008. Interest was fixed for that period at 10%. Payments were made monthly for both principal and interest over a ten year term. However, the mortgage payment of US$4,762 per month was due in US dollars, so that the amount recorded in the financial statements could go up or down according to changes in the exchange rate between Canadian and US dollars.
On April 5, 1999 the Company obtained a loan in the amount of $300,000. The loan was due to Hartford Securities Ltd. On April 12, 2001 the loan was increased by $100,000 to a total of $400,000. On February 22, 2002 the loan was increased by an additional $300,000 bringing the total loan payable to $700,000. On December 1, 2002 the loan was again increased by an additional $300,000 bringing the total loan payable to Hartford Securities to $1,000,000. This loan was secured by mortgages on the Company's Pemberton properties and the property in Pahrump, Nevada. This loan was due and payable by March 31st, 2003 and beared interest at 12% per annum.
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Upon completion of the sale of the Company's 40-acre parcel of land held in Pemberton, B.C. by its wholly-owned subsidiary, 371208 BC Ltd., a portion of the above loan in the amount of $300,000 was repaid to Hartford Securities. This left an outstanding balance due to Hartford Securities of $700,000 plus interest being accrued at the rate of 12% per annum.
On February 12, 2004 the Company announced the completion of their transaction with respect to the sale of the Pahrump, Nevada property. A portion of the proceeds of this sale were applied to clear the balance of the Company's and Leasecorp's indebtedness to Hartford Securities thereby repaying the loans in their entirety. Proceeds from the sale of the property were also used to pay off the mortgage held on the property.
In fiscal 1997, the Company abandoned plans to develop the parcel of land located in Pemberton B.C. and held by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 345384 B.C. Ltd. Therefore the cost of the land (original acquisition costs plus property taxes, carrying costs, legal fees and other costs expended) was reclassified from "Property held for development' 'to "Land held for resale".
C. | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC. |
This is not applicable to the Company.
This is not applicable to the Company.
E. | OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS |
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
F. | TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS |
The Company has no contractural obligations of the type required to be disclosed in this section.
ITEM 6. | DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES |
The Directors of the Company are elected annually by the shareholders and hold office until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, unless they resign sooner or cease to be directors in accordance with the Company's Articles. The Company's last annual general meeting was held on August 20, 2007 and the next meeting must be held within 13 months of that date as specified by the Company's Articles. The Company's executive officers are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. As of August 29, 2007, the following persons were directors and executive officers of the Company:
NAME | AGE | POSITION | DATE OF APPOINTMENT |
Thomas Pressello * | 38 | Director | December 12, 2001 |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | and President | March 5, 2002 |
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Michael Reynolds * | 43 | Director | July 26, 2005 |
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David Raffa * | 50 | Director | December 7, 2005 |
* Member of Audit Committee
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A. | DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT |
Thomas Pressello– was appointed to the Board of Directors on December 14, 2001 and serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Since 1994, Mr. Pressello has been active as a Business Consultant advising on structuring several financial transactions in mining, real estate and other sectors; Project Manager, Samoth Capital Corporation (1993 to 1994) responsible for mortgage pool and syndicated investments and Manager, Corporate Banking, TD Bank (1992 to 1993). Mr. Pressello is a graduate from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.
Michael Reynolds– was appointed to the Board of Directors on July 26, 2005. Mr. Reynolds was an investment advisor having spent from 1986 to January 2005 with Canaccord Capital Corporation, a full service investment dealer in Canda with capital markets operations in the United Kingdom and the Uunited States. Canaccord is publicly traded on the the Toronto Stock Exchange and AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. During Mr. Reynolds tenure with Canaccord he was instrumental in securing public financing for a number of listed companies on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange.
David J. Raffa– was appointed as Secretary of the Company on March 21, 2002 appointed to the Board of Directors on December 7, 2005. On June 27, 2007 Mr. Raffa resigned in his capacity as Secretary but remains on the board as a director. Mr. Raffa is one of the founders, COO and Fund Manager of BC Advantage Funds (VCC) Ltd. and is a member of the Board of the BC Technology Industries Association and has been an advisor to both the B.C. Securities Commission and the TSX Venture Exchange in repect of issues material to the technology industry. Mr. Raffa is a lawyer previously with the law firm Catalyst Corporate Finance Lawyers.
Subsequent to Mr. Raffa’s resignation as Secretary of the Company, the Company appointed Deborah McDonald, an employee of the Company, to hold this position.
The Directors have served in their respective capacities since their election and/or appointment and will serve until the next Annual General Meeting or until a successor is duly elected, unless the office is vacated in accordance with the Articles of the Company.
There are no family relationships between any Directors of the Company. There are no arrangements or understandings 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.
The Company has no standard arrangement pursuant to which directors and/or officers are compensated by the Company for services in their capacity as directors except for the granting from time to time of stock options in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Company is required, under applicable securities legislation in Canada, to disclose to its shareholders details of compensation paid to its executive officers. The following reflects all material information regarding compensation to the Company’s executive officers which has been disclosed to the Company’s shareholders under applicable Canadian law.
Cash and Non-Cash Compensation – Executive Officers
The Company currently has one executive officer: Thomas Pressello, President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Named Executive Officers”).
The following table provides a summary of compensation paid to the Named Executive Officer for each of the company’s three most recently completed fiscal years.
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| | Annual Compensation | Long-Term Compensation | |
| | | | | Awards | Payouts | |
Name and Principal Position |
Financial Year Ending |
Salary |
Bonus |
Other Annual Compen- sation (1) | Securities Under Options Granted/ SARs Granted (2) |
Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units |
LTIP Payouts (3) |
All Other Compen- sation (Cdn.$) |
THOMAS PRESSELLO, C.E.O & PRESIDENT | 2007 2006 2005
| Nil Nil Nil
| Nil Nil Nil
| $24,000(4) $44,250(4) $78,000(4)
| Nil Nil 352,014
| Nil Nil Nil
| Nil Nil Nil
| Nil Nil Nil
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1) | Director fees, consulting/managment fees and car allowance. |
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2) | Stock Appreciation Rights. |
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3) | Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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4) | These monies were paid to 467422 B.C. Ltd and Equation Capital Consulting Ltd., private B.C. companies whose shares are owned by the Pressello Trust of which Thomas Pressello is a Trustee and Beneficiary. |
No new stock options were granted to the Named Executive Officer of the Company during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
There were no repricings of stock options held by Named Executive Officers of the Company during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, although subsequent to the year end the stock option expiry date was amended from December 13, 2007 to June 25, 2012.
Aggregated Option Exercised in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
The following table sets out forth details of all exercises of stock options during the most recently completed fiscal year by the Named Executive Officer and the number of unexercised options held by the Named Executive Officer. During this period, no outstanding SAR's were held by the Named Executive Officer.
Name |
Securities Acquired on Exercise |
Aggregate Value Realized ($)(1) | Unexercised Options at Fiscal Year-End Exercisable/ Unexercisable (#) |
Value of Unexercised In -The-Money Options At Fiscal Year-End ($) Exercisable/Unexercisable(2) |
THOMAS PRESSELLO CEO & PRESIDENT | Nil
| Nil
| 352,014
| $38,721.54
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1) | Based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing market price of the Company’s shares on the date of exercise. |
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2) | In-the-Money Options are those where the market value of the underlying securities as at the most recent fiscal year-end exceeds the option exercise price. The average 10 day closing price of the common shares as at March 30, 2007 was $0.35 per share. |
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Pension Plan
No pension plan or retirement benefit plans have been instituted by the Company and none are proposed at this time.
Termination of Employment, Change in Responsibilities and Employment Contracts
The Company has no plans or arrangements in respect of remuneration received or that may be received by the Named Executive Officers in the Company’s most recently completed financial year or current financial year in respect of compensating such officer in the event of termination of employment (as a result of resignation, retirement, change of control, etc.) or a change in responsibilities following a change of control.
Cash and Non-Cash Compensation – Directors
The Company has no formal plan for compensating its directors for their service in their capacity as directors except for the granting from time to time of incentive stock options in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Options Grants During The Most Recently Completed Fiscal Year
The Company did not grant any new options to directors of the Company during the fiscal period ended March 31, 2007.
The following table sets out details of all stock options held by directors who are not Named Executive Officers during the most recently completed fiscal year and the fiscal year-end value of unexercised options on a aggregate basis
Name |
Securities Acquired on Exercise |
Aggregate Value Realized ($)(1) | Unexercised Options at Fiscal Year-End Exercisable/ Unexercisable (#) |
Value of Unexercised In -The-Money Options At Fiscal Year-End ($) Exercisable/Unexercisable(2) |
Michael Reynolds |
Nil |
Nil |
352,014 |
$38,721.54 |
David Raffa |
Nil |
Nil |
150,000 |
$ 13,500.00 |
1) Based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing market price of the Company’s shares on the date of exercise.
2) In-the-Money Options are those where the market value of the underlying securities as at the most recent fiscal year-end exceeds the option exercise price. The average 10 day closing price of the common shares as at March 30, 2007 was $0.35 per share.
There were no repricings of stock options held by directors of the Company during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets out the Company’s compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance as at the end of the most recently completed fiscal year.
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Plan Category
| Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
(a)
| Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
(b)
| Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
(c)
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Equity compensation plans approved by securityholders | 1,009,028
| $0.24
| 399,027
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Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders | Nil
| Nil
| N/A
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Total | 1,009,028 | $0.24 | 399,027 |
Each director of the Company is elected annually and holds office until the next Annual General Meeting of the members unless that person ceases to be a director before then. The Company’s last Annual General Meeting was held on August 20, 2007 when all directors were re-elected to the Board. Thomas Pressello has been a director of the Company since December 14, 2001 and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since March 5, 2002; Michael Reynolds has been a director of the Company since July 26, 2005 and David Raffa has been a director of the Company since December 7, 2005. The Company has no arrangement to provide benefits to directors upon termination of employment.
The Audit Committee of the Compay consists of the Company’s entire Board of Directors, Thomas Pressello, David Raffa and Michael Reynolds. The Audit Committee is directed to review the scope, cost and results of the independent audit of the Company's books and records, the results of the annual audit with management and the internal accountants; and the adequacy of the Company's accounting, financial and operations controls, refine and amend them to comply with public company disclosure as necessary.
The Company does at the present time have an remuneration committee.
During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company employed one full time employee and two part-time employees, two employees worked in administration roles and one worked in accounting. All employees are located at the Company's offices in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The Company has no relationship with labour unions.
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The following table sets forth the share ownership of those persons listed in subsection 6.B above and includes the details of all options or warrants to purchase shares of the Company held by such persons:
Name | Number of Common Shares Held at August 29, 2007 | Number of Options or Warrants Outstanding at August 29, 2007 |
Beneficial Percentage Ownership(1) |
Exercise Price |
Expiry Date |
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Thomas Pressello | 200,250 * | 352,014 | 7.62% | $0.24 | June 25, 2012 |
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Michael Reynolds | 708,000 | 352,014 | 14.63% | $0.24 | Dec. 7, 2010 |
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David Raffa | Nil | 25,000 | 2.07% | $0.24 | Dec. 13, 2007 |
| | 125,000 | | $0.24 | Dec. 7, 2010 |
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* | 200,000 of these shares are owned by the Pressello Trust of which Thomas Pressello is a Trustee and Beneficiary. |
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(1) | This table has been prepared based on 7,247,703 Common Shares outstanding as of August 29, 2007. |
The Company adopted a stock option plan, approved by the Board of Directors on August 15, 2002 and by the shareholders of the Company on September 19, 2002 (the "2002 Plan") under which the maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance pursuant to the grant of stock options was 2,816,111. Subsequent to the adoption of the 2002 Plan, the shares were consolidated on a 2:1 basis and the stock option plan was consolidated by the same ratio. This is approximately 20% of the current issued and outstanding shares.
ITEM 7. | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The following table sets forth the share ownership of those persons holding greater than 5% of the Company’s common shares held by such persons. The percentages for each listing are calculated based on the number of outstanding common shares of 7,247,703.
| NUMBER OF COMMON | PERCENTAGE OF |
| SHARES HELD AS AT | OUTSTANDING |
NAME AND ADDRESS | AUGUST 29, 2007 | SHARES HELD |
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Hartford Estate Holdings Ltd.* | 1,582,120 | 21.83% |
#503 – 100 Park Royal | | |
West Vancouver, B.C. | | |
V7T 1A2 | | |
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Michael Reynolds | 708,000 | 9.77% |
#1502 – 543 Granville Street | | |
Vancouver, B.C. | | |
V6C 1X8 | | |
- Hartford Estate Holdings Ltd. is a private British Columbia incorporated company wholly-owned by Marion Clemiss.
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There has been no change in the percentage ownership held by major shareholders during the past three years. Also all shareholders of common shares are afforded the same voting rights.
Based on the records of Computershare Trust Company of Canada, the Company's registrar and transfer agent, as at July 31, 2007 there were 7,247,703 issued and outstanding Common Shares and 24 registered shareholders of which 16,666 Common shares were held by 14 registered shareholders located in the United States; 79,884 Common shares held by 9 registered shareholders located in Canada and 13,000 Common shares held by 1 registered shareholder located in the Cayman Islands.
The Company is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any person, corporation or foreign government.
The Company is unaware of any events which may occur in the future to result in a change of control of the Company.
B. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
There were no related party transactions in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, or proposed material transactions between the Company or any of its subsidiaries and:
| a) | enterprises that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control or are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company; |
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| b) | associates; |
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| c) | individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting power of the Company that gives them significant influence over the Company, and close members of any such individual’s family; |
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| d) | key management personnel, that is, those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, including directors and senior management of companies and close members of such individual’s familities; |
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| e) | enterprises in which a substantial interest in the voting power is owned, directly or indirectly, by any person described in (c) or (d) or over which such a person is able to exercise significant influence including enterprises owned by directors or major shareholders of the Company and enterprises that have a member of key management in common with the Company. |
C. | INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
A. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
This Annual Report contains the consolidated financial statements for the Company for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 audited by Amisano Hanson, an independent auditor. Included in these statements are the Audit Report dated June 8, 2007, Balance Sheets as at March 31, 2007 and 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Consolidated Schedules of General and Administrative Expenses (Schedule 1) for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Notes to the Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report as at July 13, 2007.
The Company is currently involved with one legal case. The case involves a law firm engaged by the previous management. The firm claims outstanding legal fees of approximately $32,000. The Company is in the process of contesting the amount through the court and deems it unreasonable. This legal fee has been accrued in the financial statement in full.
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In consideration of payment in the amount of $27,641.91 a previous lawsuit that was filed against the Company by a legal firm used by previous management of the Company was dismissed and mutual releases were provided by each party. Former management of the Company had purchased the debts of this legal firm and asserted a claim against the Company.
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock since incorporation and anticipates that, for the forseeable future, earnings, if any, will continue to be retained for use in its business.
No significant change has occurred since the date of the annual financial statements included in this annual report on Form 20-F.
ITEM 9. | THE OFFER AND LISTING |
A. | THE OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS |
The Company has two classes of capital stock, Common Shares without par value and Preferred Shares without par value. The Company became a public company on December 3, 1987 when it undertook an initial public offering of its common shares in British Columbia, Canada and was listed on the Vancouver Stock Exchange ("VSE") (now the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-VE"). The Companys listing on the TSX-VE is as a Tier I Company trading under the symbol "PCF". In the United States the common shares are quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "PCFHF".
The following table sets forth, for the five fiscal years indicated, the high and low reported market price of the Company's Common Shares on the TSX-VE and the OTC Bulletin Board:
| | TSX Venture Exchange (in Canadian $) | | | OTC Bulletin Board (in US $) | |
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Fiscal Year | | High | | | Low | | | High | | | Low | |
2007 | | 0.85 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.00 | |
2006 | | 0.74 | | | 0.165 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.00 | |
2005 | | 0.35 | | | 0.155 | | | 0.225 | | | 0.125 | |
2004 | | 0.27 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.125 | | | 0.09 | |
2003 | | 0.50 | | | 0.06 | | | 0.145 | | | 0.05 | |
The following table sets forth, for the two most recent full financial years, the high and low market price for each full financial quarter of the Company's Common Shares on the TSX-VE and the OTC Bulletin Board:
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Year | | Quarter | | | High | | | Low | | | High | | | Low | |
2007 | | 4th | | | 0.35 | | | 0.255 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.00 | |
| | 3rd | | | 0.26 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
| | 2nd | | | 0.49 | | | 0.235 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
| | 1st | | | 0.85 | | | 0.40 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
2006 | | 4th | | | 0.74 | | | 0.245 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.05 | |
| | 3rd | | | 0.29 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.18 | | | 0.13 | |
| | 2nd | | | 0.275 | | | 0.165 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
| | 1st | | | 0.24 | | | 0.175 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.11 | |
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The following table sets forth for the most recent six months, the high and low market price of the Company's Common Shares on the TSX-VE and the OTC Bulletin Board:
| | TSX Venture Exchange | | | OTC Bulletin Board (in US $) | |
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Month | | High | | | Low | | | High | | | Low | |
August 2007 | | 0.39 | | | 0.275 | | | 0.3 | | | 0.232 | |
July 2007 | | 0.275 | | | 0.275 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
June 2007 | | 0.30 | | | 0.255 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
May 2007 | | 0.34 | | | 0.305 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
April 2007 | | 0.38 | | | 0.325 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.00 | |
March 2007 | | 0.35 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.19 | |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
The Common Shares of the Company are traded in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-VE), under the symbol "PCF", CUSIP #69439N105 and in the United States are quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "PCFHF".
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
ITEM 10. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
A. | SHARE CAPITAL AND NAME CHANGE |
This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the Exchange Act and as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.
B. | MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION |
The Company was incorporated as Glider Resources Inc. (Incorporation Number 306302) under the Company Act (British Columbia) on March 18, 1986. The Company became a public company on December 3, 1987 when it undertook an initial public offering of its common shares in British Columbia, Canada and was listed on the Vancouver Stock Exchange ("VSE") (now the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-VE"). The Company's listing on the TSX-VE is as a Tier 1 Company trading under the symbol "PCF". In the United States the common shares are quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "PCFHF".
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On October 21, 2002, the Company consolidated the issued and outstanding common shares resulting in two old shares of the Company being consolidated into one new common share. At the same time, the authorized capital of the Company was increased to 100,000,000 common shares without par value (the "Common Shares") and 100,000,000 Preferred Shares without par value (the "Preferred Shares"). As of the Company's year end of March 31, 2006 there were 7,247,703 Common Shares issued and outstanding and no issued Preferred Shares.
The British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the "Act") came into force in British Columbia on March 29, 2004 and requires that every company in British Columbia file a Transition Application containing a Notice of Articles within two years of the Act coming into force. The Company filed the Transition Application/Notice of Articles with the Registrar of Companies on April 27, 2004 and the Articles were amended to the extent necesssary to ensure compliance with s.438(3) of the Act. Amended Articles were Edgar filed with the Company’s 20-F filed on September 29, 2005.
With respect to directors, the Articles of the Company provide that a director or senior officer who holds any office or possesses any property, right or interest that could result, directly or indirectly, in the creation of a duty or interest that materially conflicts with that individual's duty or interest as a director or senior officer, must disclose the nature and extent of the conflict as required by theBusiness Corporations Act.
The Articles also provide that:
(a) A director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter is not entitled to vote on any directors' resolution to approve that contract or transaction, unless all the directors have a disclosable interest in that contract or transaction, in which case any or all of those directors may vote on such resolution
(b) A director or senior officer who holds a disclosable interest (as that term is used in theBusiness Corporations Act) in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter is liable to account to the Company for any profit that accrues to the director or senior officer under or as a result of the contract or transaction only if and to the extent provided in theBusiness Corporations Act.
(c) A director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction into which the Company has entered or proposes to enter and who is present at the meeting of directors at which the contract or transaction is considered for approval may be counted in the quorum at the meeting whether or not the director votes on any or all of the resolutions considered at the meeting.
(d) A director or senior officer who holds any office or possesses any property, right or interest that could result, directly or indirectly, in the creation of a duty or interest that materially conflicts with that individual's duty or interest as a director or senior officer, must promptly disclose to the directors the nature and extent of the conflict.
The directors must, subject to theBusiness Corporations Act and these Articles, manage or supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Company and have the authority to exercise all such powers of the Company as are not, by theBusiness Corporations Actor by these Articles, required to be exercised by the shareholders of the Company
The Articles of the Company provide that the Company, if authorized by the directors, may:
(1) | borrow money in the manner and amount, on the security, from the sources and on the terms and conditions that they consider appropriate; |
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(2) | issue bonds, debentures and other debt obligations either outright or as security for any liability or obligation of the Company or any other person and at such discounts or premiums and on such other terms as they consider appropriate; |
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(3) | guarantee the repayment of money by any other person or the performance of any obligation of any other person; and |
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(4) | mortgage, charge, whether by way of specific or floating charge, grant a security interest in, or give other security on, the whole or any part of the present and future assets and undertaking of the Company. |
There is no requirement in the Articles of the Company requiring retirement or non-retirement of directors under an age limit requirement, nor is there any minimum shareholding required for a director’s qualification.
Holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to vote at meetings of shareholders and a resolution of the directors is required to effect a change in the rights of shareholders. Holders of common shares are not entitled to pre-emptive rights. Holders of common shares are entitled, rateably, to the remaining property of the Company upon liquidation, dissoluton or winding up of the Company and such holdes received dividends, if, as and when declared by the directors of the Company. There are no restrictions on the purchase or redemption of common shares by the Company and no provisions for sinking funds. There is no liability on the part of any shareholder to further capital calls by the Company nor any provision discriminating against any existing or prospective holder of securities of the Copany as a result of such shareholder owning a substantial number of shares. There are no limitations on the rights to own securities, including the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on the securities imposed by the Act or by the constating documents of the Company.
The Company is required to give its registered shareholders, including intermediaries who hold shares on behalf of beneficial owners, not less than 21 days notice of any general meeting of the Company, unless all such shareholders consent to reduce or waive the period. In addition, the Company is obliged to give notice no fewer than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date of the meeting. The Company then delivers in bulk, proxy-related materials in the amounts specified by the intermediaries. No shares of the Company owned by intermediaries may be voted at a general meeting of the company unless all proxy-related materials are delivered to the ultimate beneficial owners of such shares. The beneficial owner must then delivery voting instructions to the intermediary to enable the intermediary to deliver a proxy to the Company on the beneficial owner’s behalf within the time limited by the Company for the deposit of proxies in order for the beneficial owner’s shares to be voted at the meeting.
There is no provision in the Company’s constating documents that would have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquirisition or corporate restructuring involving the Company (or any of its subsidiairies).
Securities legislation in British Columbia requires that shareholder ownership must be disclosed once a person owns beneficially or have control or direction over, greater than 10% of the issued shares of the Company.
The Company has not entered into any contracts other than the ordinary course of business during the past two years.
There are no laws or governmental decrees or regulations in Canada that restrict the export or import of capital or that affect the payment of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of the Company's securities other than withholding tax requirements. For a discussion of these withholding requirements see "Item E. Taxation" below.
There are no limitations under the laws of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, or in the charter documents of the Company on the rights of a non-resident to hold or vote the Company's Common Shares other than as provided by the Investment Canada Act (the "Act!) enacted on June 20, 1985 and
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as further amended, by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act (Canada) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement Implementation Act, which requires the prior notification and, in certain cases, advance review and approval by the Government of Canada of the acquisition by a "non-Canadian" of "control" of a "Canadian business," all as defined in the Act. The notification procedure involves a brief statement of information about the investment on a prescribed form that is filed with Investment Canada by the investor at any time up to 30 days following implementation of the investment. Once the notice has been filed, a receipt bearing the certificate date will be issued to the non-Canadian investor. The receipt must advise the investor either that the investment proposal is unconditionally non-reviewable or that the proposal will not be reviewed as long as notice of review is not issued.
If an investment is reviewable, an order for review must be issued within 21 days after the certified date on which notice of investment was received. An application for review in the form prescribed is required to be filed with Investment Canada prior to the investment taking place. Once the application has been filed, a receipt will be issued to the applicant, certifying the date on which the application was received. For incomplete applications, a deficiency notice will be sent to the applicant, and if not done within 15 days of receipt of application, the application will be deemed to be complete as of the date it was received. Within 45 days after the complete application has been received, the Minister responsible for the Investment Canada Act must noticy the potential investor that the Minister is satisfied that the investment is likely to be o net benefit to Canada. If with such 45-day period the Minister is unable to complete the review, the Minister has an additional 30 days to complete the review unless the applicant agrees to a longer period. Within such additional period, the Minister must advise either that hie is satsified or not satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. If the time limits have elapsed, the Minister will be deemed to be satisfied that the investment is likely to of net benefit to Canada. The investment may not be implemented until the review has been completed and the Minister is satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada.
If the Minister is not satisfied, the Non-Canadian must not implement the investment or, if the investment has been implemented, could be penalized by being required to divest itself of control of the business that is the subject of the investement. The only types of business activities which have been prescribed by regulation as related to Canada’s cultural heritage of national identity deal with publication, film and music industries. Because the Company’s total assets are less than the $5 million notification threshold and because the Company’s business activities would likely be deemed not related to Canada’s cultural heritage or nation identiy, acquisition of a controlling interest in the Company by a non-Canadian investor would not be subject to even the notification requirements under the Investment Canada Act.
Canadian Federal Income Taxation
The following discussion is a summary of the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to purchasers of the Company's Common Shares who, for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Canadian Act") and the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention (the “Treaty”), deal at arm's length with the Company, hold Common Shares as capital property, are not residents of Canada at any time when holding Common Shares and do not use or hold and are not deemed to use or hold Common Shares in or in the course of carrying on business in Canada and, in the case of insurers who carry on insurance business in Canada and elsewhere, do not hold Common Shares that are effectively connected with an insurance business carried on in Canada.
Under the Act and the Treaty, a U.S. shareholder of common shares will generally be subject to Canadian withholding tax at the rate of 25% on the gross amount of the dividend, subject to the provisions of any applicable income tax convention. Pursuant to the Treaty, the rate of withholding tax generally will be reduced to 15% in respect of dividends paid to a shareholder who is a resident of the United States for purposes of the Treaty and further reduced to 5% if the beneficial owner of the shares is a corporation owning at least 10% of the voting shares of the Company
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A U.S. shareholder of the Company will generally not be subject to tax pursuant to the Canadian Act on a capital gain realized on the disposition of Common Shares unless the Common Shares are "taxable Canadian property" to the shareholder for purposes of the Canadian Act and the shareholder is not eligible for relief pursuant to an applicable bilateral tax treaty. The Common Shares will not be taxable Canadian property to a shareholder provided that the Company is listed on a stock exchange prescribed within the meaning of the Canadian Act and provided that such shareholder, or persons with whom such shareholder did not deal at arms length (within the meaning of the Canadian Act), or any combination thereof, did not own 25% or more of the issued shares of any class or series of the Company at any time within five years immediately preceding the date of disposition. The Company is listed on a prescribed stock exchange within the meaning of the Canadian Act.
The foregoing discussion of Canadian taxation is of a general and summary nature only and is not intended to be, nor should it be considered to be, legal or tax advice to any particular shareholder. Accordingly, prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences of receiving dividends from the Company or disposing of their Common Shares.
United States Federal Taxation
For federal income tax purposes, an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States or a domestic corporation ("U.S. Taxpayee') will recognize a gain or loss on the sale of the Company's Common Stock equal to the difference between the proceeds from such sale and the adjusted cost basis in the Common Stock. The gain or loss will be a capital gain or capital loss if the Company's Common Stock is a capital asset in the hands of the U.S. Taxpayer.
For federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Taxpayer will be required to include in gross income dividends received on the Company's Common Stock. A U.S. Taxpayer who pays Canadian tax on a dividend on the Common Stock will be entitled, subject to certain limitations, to a credit (or alternatively, a deduction) against federal income tax liability. A domestic Company that owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the Company should consult its tax advisor as to applicability of the dividends received deduction or deemed paid foreign tax credit with respect to dividends paid on the Company's Common Stock.
For any taxable year of the Company, if at least 75% of the Company's gross income is "Passive income" (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or if at least 50% of the Company's assets, by average fair market value, are assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income, the Company will be a Passive Foreign Investment Company ("PFIC"). There can be no assurance that the Company will not be determined to be a PFIC in its current or future taxable years.
If the Company is a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Taxpayer owns any Common Stock, the U.S. Taxpayer will be subject to special U.S. federal income tax rules, set forth in Sections 1291 to 1297 of the Code, with respect to all of such U.S. Taxpayer's Common Stock. For example, gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations and use of the Common Stock as security for a loan may be treated as taxable disposition, and a stepped-up basis upon the death of such a U.S. Taxpayer may not be available. Furthermore, in the absence of an election by such U.S. Taxpayer to treat the Company as a "qualified electing fund' (the "QEF election"), as discussed below, the U.S. Taxpayer would be required to (i) report any gain on disposition of any Common Stock as ordinary income rather than capital gain, (ii) to compute the tax liability on such gain and on certain distributions as if the Items had been earned pro rata over the U.S. Taxpayer's holding period (or a certain portion thereof) for the Common Stock, and (iii) would be subject to the highest ordinary income tax rate for each taxable year of the U.S. Taxpayer in which the Items were treated as having been earned. Such U.S. Taxpayer would also be liable for interest (which may be non-deductible by certain U.S. Taxpayers) on the foregoing tax liability as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior year.
If the Company is a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Taxpayer owns any Common Stock, the adverse taxation of disposition gains and certain distributions may be avoided by any U.S. Taxpayer who makes a QEF Election on or before the due date (including extensions) for filing such U.S. Taxpayer's tax return for such taxable year. Such a U.S. Taxpayer would be taxed on dividends and capital gains as if the Company had never been a PFIC, but would also be taxed on its pro-rata share of the Company's
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earnings and profits for the Company's taxable year in which it was (or was treated as) a PFIC and which ends with or within such U.S. Taxpayer's taxable year, regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed by the Company. Should such an election be made (and if the Company is a PFIC, U.S. Taxpayers are strongly urged to consider this special election), there are a number of specific rules and requirements applicable thereto, and such an electing U.S. Taxpayer is strongly urged to consult his own tax advisor in that regard.
The foregoing discussion of Canadian taxation and United States taxation is of a general and summary nature only and is not intended to be, nor should it be considered to be, legal or tax advice to any particular shareholder. Accordingly, prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences of receiving dividends from the Company or disposing of their Common Stock.
F. | DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS |
This Form 20F is being filed as an Annual Report under the Exchange Act and , as such, there is not requirement to provide any information under this section.
This Form 20F is being filed as an Annual Report under the Exchange Act and , as such, there is not requirement to provide any information under this section.
Exhibits and documents referred to in this Form 20-F Annual Report that are not attached have been filed with previous Form 20-F Annual Reports. These exhibits and documents can be located either at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. or at the Company's head offices at #1502 – 543 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1X8.
The following sets forth the names of current or dissolved subsidiaries of the Company:
- 345384 B.C. Ltd. ("345384") – Subsidiary dissolved on March 30, 2007.
- 345385 B.C. Ltd. ("345385") – Subsidiary dissolved on October 23, 2003.
- 371208 B.C. Ltd. ("371208") – Subsidiary dissolved on February 7, 2003.
- Venture Pacific Development Corporation USA ("VPDC USA") – Charter revoked August 1, 2004
- VenPac Nevada I, Inc. ("Venpac Nevada") – Charter revoked December 1, 2005
- Venture Pacific Capital Corporation ("Capital") – Subsidiary allowed to lapse
- Venture Pacific Vehicle LeaseCorp Inc. ("LeaseCorp") – Subsidiary sold with lease business
ITEM 11. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS |
Not applicable
ITEM 12. | DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES |
This Form 20F is being filed as an Annual Report under the Exchange Act and, as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this section.
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PART II
ITEM 13. | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES |
There has not been a material default in the payment of principal, interest, a sinking or purchase fund instalment, or any other material default not cured within thirty days, relating to indebtedness of the Company or any of its significant subsidiaries. There are no payments of dividends by the Company in arrears, nor has there been any other mateiral delinquency relating to any class of shares of the Company.
ITEM 14. | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY |
| HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
There has not been any material modifications to the instruments defining the rights of security holders of any class of registered securities of the Company.
ITEM 15. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Based on their evaluation as of the financial period ended March 31, 2007 covered by this Annual Report on Form 20-F, the Company’s principal executive officer and acting financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange of 1934 (the “Exchange”) are effective and that the design of internal control over financial reporting provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with Canadian GAAP. Management believes that any system of internal controls, no matter how well designed or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls.
Management has concluded that although limitations exist in the design of internal control over financial reporting caused by a lack of adequate segregation of duties between the recording of cash receipts and disbursements and the authorization and reconciliation of bank accounts, the Company does not have sufficient size and scale to warrant the hiring of additional staff to correct this weakness at this time. To help mitigate the impact of this weakness and to ensure quality financial reporting, management will perform weekly review and reconciliation of financial assets in order to compensate for the above-mentioned weakness.
ITEM 16A. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT |
The Company has determined that Thomas Pressello qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. Pressello graduated with Business Administration Honors from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and also completed his Chartered Financial Analyst Candidate Level I. Mr. Pressello previously worked with the Toronto Dominion Bank in Corporate Banking managing a $100,000,000 credit portfolio comprised of numerous high tech companies, real estate companies and consumer product manufacturers as well as with Samoth Capital Corporation, a Merchant Bank. Mr. Pressello is not “independent” as that term is defined in the listing standards.
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The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its directors, principal executive officer and principal financial officer (or acting principal financial officer), that deters wrongdoing and promotes honest and ethical conduct. Code of Ethics are attached as Exhibits 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. The Company will provide to any person without charge, upon either written or e-mailed request, a copy of the Code of Ethics. Please send your request to the Company’s offices located at 1502 – 543 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1X8 Canada or via e-mail todmcdonald@pacificharbour.ca. The Company does not have a website.
ITEM 16C. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT FEES AND SERVICES |
Audit Fees
In respect of professional serviced rendered during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, fees, including reimbursements for expenses, were paid or accrued to Amisano Hanson, the Company’s audit firm:
Type of Fees | | March 31, 2007 | | | March 31, 2006 | |
Audit fee | $ | 12,800 | | $ | 11,950 | |
Audited Related Fees | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Tax Fees | | 0 | | | 0 | |
All Other Fees | | 204 | | | 0 | |
Total Fees | $ | 13,004 | | $ | 11,950 | |
Audit Related Fees
No additional fees were paid during either of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 or March 31, 2006.
Tax Fees
No additional fees were paid during either of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 or March 31, 2006.
All Other Fees
This fee is paid to the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under theCanada Business Corporations Act with the mandate to promote high-quality external audits of reporting issuers. It was created by the CICA, the Canadian Securities Administrators, and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, and is one of several Canadian initiatives designed to improve corporate governance, accounting, and auditing. The application process for the CPAB was activated on November 21, 2003. With the implementation of "National Instrument 52-108" by the various securities commissions across Canada, all "reporting issuers" in Canada are required to have an audit completed by a CPAB participant firm.
As rquired by Rule 2-01(c) (7)(i) of Regulation S-X, the audit committee is authorized by the board of directors to:
(a) | oversee the process of selecting and appointing the Company’s external auditor, |
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(b) | oversee the conduct of the audit, and |
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(c) | have primary responsibility between the Company and its external auditor |
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ITEM 16D. | EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES |
Not applicable for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2007.
ITEM 16E. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER & AFFLIATED PURCHASERS |
Not applicable for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2007.
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PART III
ITEM 17. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
The Company’s financial statements are stated in Canadian Dollars and are prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), the application of which, in the case of the Company, conforms in all material respects for the periods presented with the United States GAAP, except as discussed in the notes to the financial statements.
Financial Statements attached should be read in conjunction with this Form 20-F.
ITEM 18. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Not Applicable.
ITEM 19. | EXHIBITS TO FORM 20-F ANNUAL REPORT |
| Financial Statements | |
| | Page No. |
| Cover Sheet | 35 |
| Auditors’ Report dated June 8, 2007 | 36 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets as at March 31, 2007 and 2006 | 37 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations ForYears Ended | 38 |
| March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended | 39 |
| March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Shareholder Equity for Years Ended | 40 |
| March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | |
| Consolidated Schedules of General & Administrative Expenses | 41 |
| For Years Ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For Years Ended | 42 |
| Management Discussion and Analysis | 52 |
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1.1 | Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer | 58 |
1.2 | Code of Ethics for the Chief Financial Officer | 60 |
1.3 | Code of Ethics for Directors & Officers | 62 |
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2.1 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 USC | 65 |
| Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbannes Oxley | |
| Act of 2002 | |
2.2 | Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to | 66 |
| Section 1350 18 USC as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbannes | |
| Oxley Act of 2002 | |
2.3 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. | 67 |
| Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbannes Oxley | |
| Act of 2002 | |
2.4 | Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. | 68 |
| Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbannes Oxley | |
| Act of 2002 | |
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SIGNATURES
The Company hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
| | PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD. |
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| | “Thomas Pressello” |
Date: September 17, 2007 | | By: __________________________________________ |
| | Thomas J. Pressello |
| | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
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A PARTNERSHIP OF INCORPORATED PROFESSIONALS | AMISANOHANSON |
| CHARTEREDACCOUNTANTS |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders,
Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. as at March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. 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 of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
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Vancouver, Canada | “AMISANO HANSON” |
June 8, 2007 | Chartered Accountants |
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750 WEST PENDER STREET, SUITE 604 | TELEPHONE:604-689-0188 |
VANCOUVER CANADA | FACSIMILE:604-689-9773 |
V6C 2T7 | E-MAIL:amishan@telus.net |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
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ASSETS | 2007 | 2006 |
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Current | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,009,289 | $ 430,349 |
Marketable securities – Note 6 (market value – $66,647; 2006: $292,083) | 55,264 | 152,382 |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | 20,794 | 16,119 |
Land held for resale – Note 3 | - | 317,605 |
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| 1,085,347 | 916,455 |
Equipment – Note 4 | 21,222 | 18,541 |
Investment | 50,000 | - |
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| $ 1,156,569 | $ 934,996 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 60,384 | $ 173,458 |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
| | |
Share capital – Note 5 | 7,616,876 | 7,616,876 |
Contributed surplus | 271,479 | 271,479 |
Deficit | (6,792,170) | (7,126,817) |
| | |
| 1,096,185 | 761,538 |
| | |
| $ 1,156,569 | $ 934,996 |
| | |
| | |
Commitments – Note 5 and 7 | | |
| | | |
APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS: | |
| |
| |
| |
“Thomas Pressello” | Director | “Michael Reynolds” | Director |
Thomas Pressello | | Michael Reynolds | |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
| | | |
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | |
Revenues | | | |
Investment income | $ 14,021 | $ 4,222 | $ 17,063 |
Gain on sale of land – Note 3 | 397,235 | - | - |
Gain on sale of marketable securities | 103,806 | 217,416 | 20,551 |
| | | |
| 515,062 | 221,638 | 37,614 |
General and administrative expenses – Schedule I | 266,248 | 357,884 | 420,124 |
| | | |
Income (loss) before other items | 248,814 | (136,246) | (382,510) |
| | | |
Other items: | | | |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 130 | (119) | (63,117) |
Gain on settlement of accounts payable | 85,703 | 37,000 | 67,981 |
Legal settlement cost | - | - | (80,000) |
| | | |
| 85,833 | 36,881 | (75,136) |
| | | |
Net income (loss) for the year | $ 334,647 | $ (99,365) | $ (457,646) |
| | | |
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.05 | $ (0.01) | $ (0.06) |
| | | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 7,247,703 | 7,247,703 | 7,247,703 |
| | | |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
| | | |
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | |
Operating Activities | | | |
Net income (loss) for the year | $ 334,647 | $ (99,365) | $ (457,646) |
Non-cash items | | | |
Amortization | 5,927 | 7,674 | 9,006 |
Foreign exchange | - | - | (7,200) |
Gain on sale of land | (397,235) | - | - |
Gain on sale of marketable securities | (103,806) | (217,416) | (20,551) |
Gain on settlement of accounts payable | (85,703) | (37,000) | (67,981) |
Stock-based compensation | - | 68,593 | - |
Changes in non-cash working capital balances: | | | |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | (4,675) | 3,414 | (2,449) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (27,371) | 4,624 | (85,314) |
| | | |
| (278,216) | (269,476) | (632,135) |
| | | |
Investing Activities | | | |
Advances from a related company | - | - | 18,928 |
Purchase of investment and marketable securities | (82,932) | (30,000) | (295,101) |
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | 233,856 | 367,163 | 43,522 |
Proceeds from promissory note receivable and investment | - | 4,999 | 1,075,336 |
Expenditure on land held for resale | (4,386) | (4,959) | (5,779) |
Net proceeds from sale of land | 719,226 | - | - |
Purchase of equipment | (8,608) | 1,518 | - |
| | | |
| 857,156 | 338,721 | 836,906 |
| | | |
Increase in cash during the year | 578,940 | 69,245 | 204,771 |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | 430,349 | 361,104 | 156,333 |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $ 1,009,289 | $ 430,349 | $ 361,104 |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of: | | | |
Cash | $ 298,206 | $ 257,518 | $ 361,104 |
Money market investments | 131,877 | - | - |
Term deposits | 579,206 | 172,831 | - |
| | | |
| $ 1,009,289 | $ 430,349 | $ 361,104 |
| | | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | |
Cash paid for: | | | |
Income taxes | $ - | $ - | $ - |
| | | |
Interest | $ - | $ - | $ - |
| | | |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
| | | | | |
| Common Stock | | | |
| Issued | | Contributed | | |
| Shares | Amount | Surplus | Deficit | Total |
|
| | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2004 | 7,247,703 | $ 7,616,876 | $ 202,886 | $ (6,569,806) | $ 1,249,956 |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | (457,646) | (457,646) |
| | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2005 | 7,247,703 | 7,616,876 | 202,886 | (7,027,452) | 792,310 |
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 68,593 | - | 68,593 |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | (99,365) | (99,365) |
| | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2006 | 7,247,703 | 7,616,876 | 271,479 | (7,126,817) | 761,538 |
Net income for the year | - | - | - | 334,647 | 334,647 |
| | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2007 | 7,247,703 | $ 7,616,876 | $ 271,479 | $ (6,792,170) | $ 1,096,185 |
| | | | | |
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| | |
| PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD. | Schedule I |
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
| | | |
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|
|
|
|
Accounting and audit fees | $ 9,450 | $ 21,050 | $ 10,375 |
Administration recovery – Note 6 | (48,741) | (45,933) | (57,500) |
Amortization – equipment | 5,927 | 7,674 | 9,006 |
Bank charges | 564 | 590 | 577 |
Consulting and management fees – Note 6 | 24,000 | 44,250 | 102,071 |
Corporate administration fees | 25,735 | 24,682 | 26,720 |
Filing and regulatory fees | 21,301 | 10,953 | 7,105 |
Legal and professional fees – Note 6 | 8,956 | 13,040 | 138,687 |
Office and general | 21,242 | 23,138 | 30,714 |
Rent and utilities | 73,919 | 72,867 | 69,951 |
Shareholder information and investor relations | 2,550 | 2,460 | 4,714 |
Stock-based compensation – Note 5 | - | 68,593 | - |
Transfer agent fees | 6,471 | 5,467 | 2,748 |
Travel and promotion | 15,939 | 12,076 | 11,789 |
Wages and benefits | 98,935 | 96,977 | 63,167 |
| | | |
| $ 266,248 | $ 357,884 | $ 420,124 |
| | | |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
Note 1
Nature of Operations
Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. is a public company, which was incorporated on March 8, 1986 under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act. Its common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange and on the OTC Bulletin Board. The Company's primary business is investments in marketable securities, land and investments in private companies in the development stage.
Note 2
Significant Accounting Policies
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. Differences with respect to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are described in Note 9. Because a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily involves the use of estimates that have been made using careful judgement. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The consolidated financial statements have, in management’s opinion, been properly prepared within the framework of the significant accounting policies summarised below:
a)
Principles of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
b)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash and have maturities of three months or less when purchased.
c)
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities are carried at the lower of cost and market value.
d)
Investment
Investments in which the Company does not exert significant influence are recorded at cost and are reviewed annually for impairment. To the extent that the cost is determined to exceed estimated recoverable value, the investment is written down.
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 2
Note 2
Significant Accounting Policies – (cont’d)
e)
Land Held for Resale
Land held for resale is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of the land includes certain direct and indirect costs including property taxes. To the extent that costs are determined to exceed net realizable value they will be written down accordingly.
f)
Equipment and Amortization
Equipment is recorded at cost. Amortization has been calculated using the following annual rates and methods:
Computer equipment
30% declining balance
Office furniture
20% declining balance
Software
50% declining balance
g)
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing the earnings (loss) for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if potentially dilutive securities were exercised or converted to common stock. The dilutive effect of options and warrants and their equivalent is computed by application of the treasury stock method and the effect of convertible securities by the “if converted” method. Fully diluted amounts are not presented when the effect of the computations are anti-dilutive.
h)
Foreign Currency Translation
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the consolidated balance sheet. Non-monetary assets, liabilities and other items recorded in income arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies, are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Resulting exchange gains or losses are included in income when incurred.
i)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. Marketable securities exceed their stated cost. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments including the long-term investments.
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 3
Note 2
Significant Accounting Policies – (cont’d)
j)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes by the asset and liability method. Under this method, current income taxes are recognized for the estimated income taxes payable for the current period. Future income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the tax and accounting basis of assets and liabilities as well as for the benefit of losses available to be carried forward to future years for tax purposes that are more likely-than-not to be realized.
k)
Stock-based Compensation
The Company accounts for compensation expense based on the fair value of rights granted under its stock-based compensation plan. Under this method, compensation costs attributable to share options granted to employees, directors or officers is measured at fair value at the grant date, and expensed over the vesting period with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. Upon exercise of stock options, consideration paid by the option holder, together with the amount previously recognized in contributed surplus, is recorded as an increase to share capital.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock options at the date of grant. Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options.
l)
Long-lived Assets Impairment
Long-lived assets of the Company are reviewed when changes in circumstances suggest their carrying value has become impaired. Management considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the estimated undiscounted future projected cash flows to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If impairment is deemed to exist, the assets will be written down to fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
m)
Revenue Recognition
The Company records gains on the sale of land on the completion date of the sale, which is the date of the transfer of the land. The Company records gains on the sale of marketable securities on the date the security is sold. Investment income is recorded in the year earned.
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 4
Note 3
Land Held for Resale
As at March 31, 2005, the Company’s land held for resale consisted of one parcel of land located in Pemberton, British Columbia. During the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company sold this parcel of land for net proceeds of $719,226 and recognized a gain on the sale of $397,235. Capitalized costs of this parcel of land since March 31, 2005 to the date of sale were as follows:
| | |
| Capitalized costs, March 31, 2005 | $ 312,646 |
| Property taxes | 4,959 |
| | |
| Capitalized costs, March 31, 2006 | 317,605 |
| Property taxes | 4,386 |
| | |
| Capitalized costs, at date of sale | 321,991 |
| Proceeds on sale | 719,226 |
| | |
| Gain on sale | $ 397,235 |
Note 4
Equipment
| | | | |
| | March 31, 2007 |
| | | Accumulated | |
| | Cost | Amortization | Net |
| | | | |
| Computer equipment | $ 38,146 | $ 24,335 | $ 13,812 |
| Office furniture | 20,635 | 13,224 | 7,410 |
| Software | 4,170 | 4,170 | - |
| | | | |
| | $ 62,951 | $ 41,729 | $ 21,222 |
| | | | |
| | March 31, 2006 |
| | | Accumulated | |
| | Cost | Amortization | Net |
| | | | |
| Computer equipment | $ 29,538 | $ 20,261 | $ 9,277 |
| Office furniture | 20,635 | 11,371 | 9,264 |
| Software | 4,170 | 4,170 | - |
| | | | |
| | $ 54,343 | $ 35,802 | $ 18,541 |
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 5
Note 5
Share Capital
a)
Authorized:
100,000,000 common shares without par value
100,000,000 preferred shares without par value
b)
Commitments:
Stock-based Compensation Plan
The Company has a stock option plan (the “Plan”) for executives, employees and consultants whereby a maximum of 10% of the issued shares will be reserved for issuance under the Plan. Options are granted with an exercise price determined by the Board of Directors, which may not be less than the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant. The vesting provisions are determined by the Board of Directors and are defined in each stock option agreement.
A summary of the stock options granted under the Company’s stock option plan is as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Year ended March 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | | Weighted | | | Weighted |
| | Number | Average | | Number | Average |
| | of | Exercise | | of | Exercise |
| | Options | Price | | Options | Price |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Outstanding, beginning of the year |
979,028 |
$0.24 | |
879,028 |
$0.39 |
| Granted | - | | | 502,014 | $0.24 |
| Expired/cancelled | - | | | (402,014) | $0.24 |
| | | | | | |
| Outstanding, end of the year | 979,028 | $0.24 | | 979,028 | $0.24 |
| | | | | | |
| Exercisable, end of the year | 966,528 | $0.24 | | 954,028 | $0.24 |
On March 31, 2007, there were 979,028 stock options outstanding under the Plan entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common share for each option held as follows:
| | | |
| Number of Shares | Exercise Price | Expiry Date |
|
|
|
|
| 427,014 | $0.24 | December 13, 2007 |
| 50,000 | $0.30 | December 16, 2007 |
| 502,014 | $0.24 | December 7, 2010 |
| | |
|
| 979,028 | |
|
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 6
Note 5
Share Capital – (cont’d)
b)
Commitments: – (cont’d)
Stock-based Compensation Plan – (cont’d)
During the year ended March 31, 2007, a compensation charge of $Nil (2006: $68,593) associated with the granting of stock options under the Plan was recognized in the financial statements. For purposes of the calculation, the following assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes model:
| | |
| | 2006 |
| | |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.83% |
| Expected dividend yield | 0.0% |
| Expected stock price volatility | 92.11% |
| Expected stock option life | 3 years |
Note 6
Related Party Transactions
For the years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company incurred charges with directors of the Company or companies with common directors as follows:
| | | | |
| | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | | |
| Administration recovery | $ (48,741) | $ (45,933) | $ (57,500) |
| Consulting and management fees | 24,000 | 44,250 | 89,640 |
| Legal and professional fees | 241 | 2,077 | 3,012 |
| | | | |
| | $ (24,500) | $ 394 | $ 35,152 |
These charges were measured by the exchange amount, which is the amount agreed upon by the transacting parties.
Included in marketable securities as at March 31, 2007 is 25,000 common shares of a public company with a director in common with the Company at a cost of $16,523 and market value of $34,000 (March 31, 2006: 51,000 shares at a cost of $32,432 and a market value of $84,660).
Note 7
Commitments – Note 5
The Company is committed to an operating lease for office space until March 31, 2012. Estimated future minimum payments under the lease for rent and proportionate share of operating costs are as follows:
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 7
Note 7
Commitments – Note 5 – (cont’d)
| | |
| Year ended March 31, 2008 | $ 85,834 |
| 2009 | 85,834 |
| 2010 | 85,834 |
| 2011 | 85,834 |
| 2012 | 85,834 |
| | |
| | $ 429,170 |
Note 8
Corporation Income Tax Losses
Corporation income taxes vary from the amount that would be computed by applying the estimated income tax rates for the following reasons:
| | | | |
| | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | | |
| Income tax rate | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| Net income (loss) before income taxes | $ 334,649 | $ (99,365) | $ (457,646) |
| | | | |
| Income taxes (recovery) at statutory rates | $ 113,780 | $ (34,778) | $ (164,752) |
| Non-deductible stock-based compensation | - | 24,007 | - |
| Amortization | 2,015 | 2,686 | 3,242 |
| Net changes in valuation allowance | (115,795) | 8,085 | 161,510 |
| | | | |
| Total income taxes | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the carrying amount of the balance sheet items and their corresponding tax values as well as for the benefit of losses available to be carried forward to future years for tax purposes that are likely to be realized.
Significant components of the Company’s future tax assets and liabilities, after applying enacted corporate income tax rates, are as follows:
| | | |
| | 2007 | 2006 |
| | | |
| Future income tax assets | | |
| Net tax losses carried forward | $ 1,998,523 | $ 2,357,440 |
| Less: valuation allowance | (1,998,523) | (2,357,440) |
| | | |
| | $ - | $ - |
The Company recorded a valuation allowance against its future income tax assets based on the extent to which it is more likely-than-not that sufficient taxable income will be realized during the carry forward periods to utilize all the future tax assets.
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 8
Note 8
Corporation Income Tax Losses – (cont’d)
At March 31, 2007, the Company and its subsidiaries have accumulated non-capital losses totalling $5,857,336 which may be carried forward to reduce future years income for Canadian and United States of America income tax purposes. These losses expire as follows:
| | |
| 2008 | $ 580,633 |
| 2009 | 1,876,403 |
| 2010 | 1,052,798 |
| 2013 | 515,080 |
| 2014 | 936,148 |
| 2025 | 733,506 |
| 2026 | 162,768 |
| | |
| | $ 5,857,336 |
Note 9
Differences between Canadian and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in Canada which differ in certain respects with those principles and practices that the Company would have followed had its financial statements been prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States of America.
The material differences between Canadian and US GAAP, which affect the Company’s results of operations and financial position, are summarized as follows:
a)
Accounting for Capitalized Holding Costs
Under US GAAP, the carrying costs of holding properties including property taxes would not be eligible for capitalization to the properties held for resale and would be expensed as incurred.
b)
Stock-based Compensation
The Company grants stock options at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Pursuant to APB No. 25 and SFAS No. 123, the compensation charge associated with non-employees’ options has been recorded in reconciling items for the years ended March 31, 2003 and earlier. Subsequent to March 31, 2003, the Company has adopted the policy to expense all stock option benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and to apply this change under the modified prospective method with no retroactive restatement of the prior year in accordance with the transitional provisions of SFAS No. 148. The Company has adjusted the opening Contributed Surplus (Additional paid-in capital) to reflect the cumulative expense of employee stock options previously reported on a pro forma basis.
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 9
Note 9
Differences between Canadian and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
– (cont’d)
c)
Marketable securities
Under US GAAP, securities that are acquired principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities shall be included in earnings and reported for the year.
The impact of these material differences on the consolidated financial statements is as follows:
| | | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | Years ended March 31, |
| | 2007 | 2006 |
| Assets | | |
| | | |
| Total assets per Canadian GAAP | $ 1,156,569 | $ 934,996 |
| Capitalized holding costs (a) | - | (15,653) |
| Trading securities increase (c) | 11,383 | 139,701 |
| | | |
| Total assets per US GAAP | $ 1,167,952 | $ 1,059,044 |
| | | |
| Liabilities | | |
| | | |
| Total liabilities per Canadian and US GAAP | $ 60,384 | $ 173,458 |
| | | |
| Shareholders’ Equity | | |
| | | |
| Deficit, end of the year per Canadian GAAP | (6,792,170) | (7,126,817) |
| Capitalized holding costs (a) | - | (15,653) |
| Stock-based compensation (b) | (35,600) | (35,600) |
| Unrealized gain on trading securities (c) | 11,383 | 139,701 |
| | | |
| Deficit, end of the year per US GAAP | (6,816,387) | (7,038,369) |
| Share capital per Canadian and US GAAP | 7,616,876 | 7,616,876 |
| Contributed surplus (additional paid-in capital) | 271,479 | 271,479 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 35,600 | 35,600 |
| | | |
| Shareholders’ equity per US GAAP | 1,107,568 | 885,586 |
| | | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity per US GAAP | $ 1,167,952 | $ 1,059,044 |
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Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
(Stated in Canadian Dollars) – Page 10
Note 9
Differences between Canadian and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
– (cont’d)
| | | | |
| | Years ended March 31, |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | | |
| Net income (loss) for the year per Canadian GAAP | $ 334,647 | $ (99,365) | $ (457,646) |
| Capitalized holding costs (a) | - | (4,959) | (5,780) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities (c) | (128,318) | (102,749) | 242,450 |
| Prior years’ holding costs included in gain on sale of land held for resale |
15,653 |
- |
- |
| | | | |
| Net income (loss) for the year per US GAAP | $ 221,982 | $ (207,073) | $ (220,976) |
| | | | |
| Basic income (loss) per share per US GAAP | $ 0.03 | $ (0.03) | $ (0.03) |
| | | | |
| | Years ended March 31, |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | | |
| Cash flows used in operating activities per Canadian GAAP |
$ (278,216) |
$ (269,476) |
$ (632,135) |
| Capitalized holding costs (a) | (4,386) | (4,959) | (5,780) |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities (c) | 128,318 | 102,749 | (242,450) |
| | | | |
| Cash flows used in operating activities per US GAAP |
(154,284) |
(171,686) |
(880,365) |
| | | | |
| Cash flow provided by investing activities per Canadian GAAP |
857,156 |
338,721 |
836,906 |
| Capitalized holding costs (a) | 4,386 | 4,959 | 5,780 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities (c) | (128,318) | (102,749) | 242,450 |
| | | | |
| Cash flows provided by investing activities per US GAAP |
733,224 |
240,931 |
1,085,136 |
| | | | |
| Increase in cash per US GAAP | $ 578,940 | $ 69,245 | $ 204,771 |
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PACIFIC HARBOUR CAPITAL LTD.
Management Discussion and Analysis
YEAR END REPORT – March 31, 2007
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. provides analysis of Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd.’s financial results for the year ended March 31, 2007. The following information should be read in conjunction with the accompanying audited financial statements and the notes to the audited financial statements.
1.1
Date of Report: July 13, 2007
1.2
Overall Performance
Nature of Business and Overall Performance
Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. (“the Company”) was incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporation Act. Its common shares are publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTC Bulletin Board. Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd. is a Vancouver based investment company involved in investment in land/real estate, marketable securities and various business ventures. The Company invests and divests itself of assets as determined by the general economic environment and health of the relevant sectors.
During fiscal 2007, the Company realized net gains on disposal of marketable securities of $103,806. The Company also sold its remaining land investment and realized a gain on disposal of $397,235. As of March 31, 2007, the Company continued to hold marketable securities of $55,264 at cost with a fair market value of $66,647.
During the year, the Company settled a lawsuit and reported a gain on debt settlement. The Company also settled other debts and reported total gain on debt settlement of $85,703 for the year. For fiscal 2007, the Company reported a net income of $334,647 or $0.05 income per share and with accumulated deficit of $6,792,170 since inception. Management continues to search and identify potential business ventures and investments in order to improve operations and become profitable.
As of March 31, 2007, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,009,289 and working capital of $1,024,963. The Company had no long-term debt.
1.3Results of Operations For the Year Ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006
Revenue
Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2007 was $515,062 as compared to $221,638 for the year ended March 31, 2006. Revenue consisted of investment income, gain on sale of land and gain on sale of marketable securities. The increase in revenue in fiscal 2007 was primarily due to revenue generated from gain on sale of land of $397,235 (2006-$nil). Revenue recorded from sale of marketable securities for fiscal 2007 was $103,806 as compared to $217,416 for the year ended March 31, 2006. The decrease in revenue from sale of marketable securities was due to reduced activities in investing and trading of marketable securities in fiscal 2007.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses declined in the year from $357,884 in fiscal 2006 to $266,248 in fiscal 2007, a decline of $91,636 or 26%. The decrease was mainly attributable to reduction in stock-based compensation pursuant to the issuance of stock options for personnel and directors in fiscal
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2006. As part of management cost cutting measure, the Company also reduced its management fees paid to management. The decrease was partially offset by increased filing and regulatory fees in connection with re-listing on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Other Items
The Company reported a gain on settlement of accounts payable of $85,703 for the year ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $37,000 for the same period in 2006.
Net Income
The Company reported a net income of $334,647 or $0.05 income per share for the year ended March 31, 2007 as compared to a net loss of $99,365 or $0.01 loss per share for the same period last year.
1.4Transactions with Related Parties
In fiscal 2007, the Company paid $24,000 (2006: $44,250) in management fees to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company for management services. In addition, the Company paid $241 (2006: $2,077) in legal fees to a law firm whose partner is a director of the Company.
The Company received $48,741 (2006: $45,933) in fees from a related company that has a director and officer in common. Fees were paid for shared office facilities and staffing costs.
All the above charges are on terms and conditions similar to non-related parties.
1.5Selected Annual Information
The following financial data are selected financial information for the Company for the three most recently completed financial years.
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| March 31, 2007 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2005 |
Total revenues | $ | 515,062 | $ | 221,638 | $ | 37,614 |
Income (Loss) before discontinued operations and extraordinary items | $ | 334,647 | $ | (99,365) | $ | (457,646) |
Income (Loss) per share before discontinued operations and extraordinary items | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.06) |
Fully diluted loss per share before discontinued operations and extraordinary items | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.06) |
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 334,647 | $ | (99,365) | $ | (457,646) |
Income (Loss) per share | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.06) |
Fully diluted Income (loss) per share | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.06) |
Total assets | $ | 1,156,569 | $ | 934,996 | $ | 998,144 |
Total long term debt | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 |
Cash dividend | $ | Nil | $ | Nil | $ | Nil |
Fiscal 2006 compared to Fiscal 2005
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the Company earned revenue of $221,638 compared to $37,614 from fiscal 2005, an increase of $184,024. Revenue consisted of interest income and gain on
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sale of marketable securities. The increase in revenue was primarily due to gain realized from the sale of marketable securities in fiscal 2006.
Loss from continuing operations decreased in fiscal 2006 from $457,646 or $0.06 loss per share in fiscal 2005 to $99,365 or $0.01 loss per share in fiscal 2006. The decrease was due to the following reasons: 1) Management reduced $45,390 management fees paid to management in fiscal 2006. 2) Legal expense was substantially reduced from $138,687 in fiscal 2005 to $13,040 in fiscal 2006, as the 2005 legal expense was higher than usual due to increased legal costs associated with several lawsuits. 3) The Company did not incurred any legal settlement cost and foreign exchange loss in fiscal 2006 whereas in fiscal 2005, the Company paid $80,000 legal settlement cost and incurred $63,117 foreign exchange loss.
1.6Summary of Quarterly Information
Quarterly financial data for the eight most recently completed quarters is provided below.
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| Q1 June 30, 2005 | Q2 Sept 30, 2005 | Q3 Dec 31, 2005 | Q4 Mar 31, 2006 | Q1 June 30, 2006 | Q2 Sept 30, 2006 | Q3 Dec 31, 2006 | Q4 Mar. 31, 2007 |
Total Revenues |
$802 |
$1,167 |
$1,098 |
$218,571 |
$101,956 |
$2,884 |
$6,589 |
$403,633 |
Income or loss before discontinued operations and extraordinary items:
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Total |
$(71,706) |
$(66,536) |
$(93,622) |
$132,499 |
$37,086 |
$(25,003) |
$(57,543) |
$380,107 |
Per Share |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$0.02 |
$0.01 |
$0.00 |
$(0.01) |
$0.05 |
Per Share Fully Diluted |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$0.02 |
$0.01 |
$0.00 |
$(0.01) |
$0.05 |
Net income or loss:
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Total |
$(71,706) |
$(66,536) |
$(93,622) |
$132,499 |
$37,086 |
$(25,003) |
$(57,543) |
$380,107 |
Per Share |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$0.02 |
$0.01 |
$0.00 |
$(0.01) |
$0.05 |
Per Share Fully Diluted |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$(0.01) |
$0.02 |
$0.01 |
$0.00 |
$(0.01) |
$0.05 |
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General Discussion of Quarterly Results
Income and loss
Significant changes in key financial data for net income or loss during the quarters are as follows:
During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the net income of $132,499 consisted of a gain on sale of marketable securities of $154,611, a gain on settlement of accounts payable of $37,000 and administrative expenses of $59,112.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the net income of $380,107 consisted of a gain on sale of land of $397,235, a gain on settlement of accounts payable of $60,257 and administrative expenses of $77,385.
1.7Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working capital increased by $281,966 from $742,997 at March 31, 2006 to $1,024,963 as at March 31, 2007. The increase was attributable to proceeds from sale of land and from settlement of accounts payable.
For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company had negative cash outflow of $278,216 from operating activities compared to $269,476 negative cash outflow from 2006 operating activities. From an operating standpoint, the Company continues to rely on proceeds from sale of investment or property to remedy operating deficiency. The Company has no plan for any material capital expenditure in the coming year.
The Company did not engage in any financing activities in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006.
In fiscal 2007, the Company invested $82,932 in marketable securities and investment and received proceeds of $233,856 from sale of marketable securities. In addition, the Company received $719,226 from the sale of land. Overall net proceeds from investing activities were $857,156.
The Company generated positive net cash inflow of $578,940 for the year. Depending on future growth and investment activities, the Company may obtain equity or debt financing to support acquisition or investment activities.
1.8 Contingent liabilities and Lawsuits
The Company is currently involved with one court case, which it plans to defend vigorously.
The court case involves another law firm engaged by the previous management. The firm claims outstanding legal fees of approximately $32,000. The Company is in the process of contesting the amount through the court and deems it unreasonable. This legal fee has been accrued in the financial statement in full.
1.9Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no material off-balance sheet arrangement such as guarantee contracts, contingent interest in assets transferred to an entity, derivative instruments obligations and any obligations that trigger financing, liquidity, market or credit risk to the Company.
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1.10Contractual Obligations and Commitments
On March 31, 2007, the Company had no long-term debt, capital lease obligations, purchase obligations and contractual obligations and commitments. The Company, however, has an operating lease commitment for office space at $85,834 per annum until March 31, 2012.
1.11Financial instruments and Risk Factors
As of March 31, 2007 the Company held $55,264 in marketable securities, which are valued at lower of cost and fair market value. These marketable securities are exposed to market volatility and may result in risk of loss in value. The Company also held $50,000 investment, which are valued at cost. The investment is also subject to risk of loss in value. Other financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable were not exposed to any financial instruments risks since their fair value approximates their carrying values.
Business or investment risks
The Company is subject to risks of venturing into businesses or investments that are not profitable and may result in additional debt costs and contingent liabilities.
1.12Outlook
Identifying profitable business ventures and investments will be the main task for the Company in this coming year in order achieve profitable operations. The Company’s mandate is to improve operations in order to increase shareholders’ value.
1.13Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Financial Controller are responsible for establishing and maintaining the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Financial Controller have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and assessed the design of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as at March 31, 2007, pursuant to the requirements of Multilateral Instrument 52-109.
Management has concluded that, as of March 31, 2007, a weakness existed in the design of internal control over financial reporting caused by a lack of adequate segregation of duties between the recording of cash receipts and disbursements and the authorization and reconciliation of bank accounts. This weakness has the potential to result in material misstatements in the company’s financial statements.
Management has concluded and the board has agreed that, the Company does not have sufficient size and scale to warrant the hiring of additional staff to correct this weakness at this time. To help mitigate the impact of this weakness and to ensure quality financial reporting, management will perform weekly review and reconciliation of financial assets in order to compensate for the above-mentioned weakness.
Despite the above-mentioned weakness, the CEO and Financial Controller concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective and that the design of internal control over financial reporting provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with Canadian GAAP. However, management does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures
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and internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud. Management believes that any system of internal controls, no matter how well designed or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
1.14Share Capital Outstanding
Authorized Capital
100,000,000 common shares without par value
100,000,000 preferred shares without par value
Issued and outstanding
7,247,703 common shares as at March 31, 2007
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Exhibit 1.1
CODE OF ETHICS |
FOR THE |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
As the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd., (the "Company"), I am committed to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders and to set and maintain an ethical standard for the Company. As a steward of the Company’s resources, I will not only abide by the high legal standards required of me, but will also conform my actions to unchanging moral precepts that give rise to ethical obligations. I will take such proper actions, and refrain from taking such improper actions, as if the underlying basis of my actions and inactions were to become a universal principle of conduct. In so doing, I commit to specifically:
- Maintain my integrity and credibility in my personal and professional life by carrying out the duties of the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with high legal and ethical standards.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life even the appearance of impropriety in the conduct of the duties of the Chief Executive Officer.
- Represent myself in my personal and professional life in a reputable and dignified manner that reflects the standard of ethical conduct required by the Company.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life any relationships that might affect, or be perceived to potentially affect, my ethical conduct in the course of carrying out the duties of the Chief Executive Officer (including a relationship that may create, or create the appearance of, a conflict of interest).
- Promptly disclose to the Board of Directors any relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest.
- Not in any circumstance use confidential information acquired in the course of the duties of the Chief Executive Officer either for my personal advantage or for the advantage of related parties.
- Honour my obligation to serve the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by exercising the care, diligence and skill necessary to conduct its affairs appropriately.
- Recognize that the integrity of the capital markets is based on consistently honest and just actions by its participants, the conformity to market regulation, and the transparency of credible financial and non-financial corporate information, and will to the best of my ability and knowledge work to insure that I act in such a manner as to uphold the integrity of the capital markets.
- Insure full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with or submits to public regulatory bodies, and insure compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of carrying out the duties of the Chief Executive Officer.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize fraudulent or illegal acts within the Company or a breach of this or any other Code of Ethics by any director or officer of the Company, including my own acts.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize acts or practices which may constitute a breach of, or that may jeopardize, the Company’s internal controls.
- Provide the leadership, supervision and support for the employees, collaborators and other agents of the Company to uphold the principles articulated in this Code of Ethics.
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I recognize that I shall be deemed to have breached this Code of Ethics if I am sanctioned by a regulatory authority or judicial body for violating laws or regulations affecting the performance of my duties as the Chief Executive Officer or by a finding of the Board of Directors of the Company. I am aware that I will be deemed to have breached this Code of Ethics if I knew that a breach of any Code of Ethics approved by the Board of Directors of the Company for its directors, officers or employees was likely to occur and I failed to take appropriate steps to prevent such an act from occurring. If I am found breaching this Code of Ethics, I acknowledge I may, in addition to any regulatory or judicial sanction, receive sanctions from the Company, including possible suspension or termination of employment.
Acknowledged by:
“Thomas Pressello”
______________________________
Signature
Thomas Pressello
Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 17, 2007
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Exhibit 1.2
CODE OF ETHICS |
FOR THE |
INTERIM FINANCIAL OFFICER |
As the Interim Financial Officer of Pacific Harbour Capital Ltd., (the "Company"), I am committed to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. As a steward of the Company’s resources, I will not only abide by the high legal standards required of me, but will also conform my actions to unchanging moral precepts that give rise to ethical obligations. I will take such proper actions, and refrain from taking such improper actions, as if the underlying basis of my actions and inactions were to become a universal principle of conduct. In so doing, I commit to specifically:
- Maintain my integrity and credibility in my personal and professional life by carrying out the duties of the Acting Chief Financial Officer in accordance with high legal and ethical standards.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life even the appearance of impropriety in the conduct of the duties of the Acting Chief Financial Officer.
- Represent myself in my personal and professional life in a reputable and dignified manner that reflects the standard of ethical conduct required by the Company.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life any relationships that might affect, or be perceived to potentially affect, my ethical conduct in the course of carrying out the duties of the Acting Chief Financial Officer (including a relationship that may create, or create the appearance of, a conflict of interest).
- Promptly disclose to the Board of Directors any relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest.
- Not in any circumstance use confidential information acquired in the course of the duties of the Acting Chief Financial Officer either for my personal advantage or for the advantage of related parties.
- Honour my obligation to serve the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by exercising the care, diligence and skill necessary to conduct its affairs appropriately.
- Recognize that the integrity of the capital markets is based on consistently honest and just actions by its participants, the conformity to market regulation, and the transparency of credible financial and non-financial corporate information, and will to the best of my ability and knowledge work to insure that I act in such a manner as to uphold the integrity of the capital markets.
- Insure full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with, or submits to public regulatory bodies, and insure compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of carrying out the duties of the Acting Chief Financial Officer.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize fraudulent or illegal acts within the Company or a breach of this or any other Code of Ethics by any director or officer of the Company, including my own acts.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize acts or practices which may constitute a breach of, or that may jeopardize, the Company’s internal controls.
- Provide the leadership, supervision and support for the employees, collaborators and other agents of the Company to uphold the principles articulated in this Code of Ethics.
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I recognize that I will be deemed to have breached this Code of Ethics if I am sanctioned by a regulatory authority or judicial body for violating laws or regulations affecting the performance of my duties as the Acting Chief Financial Officer or by a finding of the Board of Directors of the Company. I am aware that I shall be deemed to have breached this Code of Ethics if I knew that a breach of any Code of Ethics approved by the Board of Directors of the Company for its directors, officers or employees was likely to occur and I failed to take appropriate steps to prevent such an act from occurring. If I am found breaching this Code of Ethics I acknowledge I may, in addition to any regulatory or judicial sanction, receive sanctions from the Company, including possible suspension or termination of employment.
Acknowledged by:
“Michael Reynolds”
______________________________
Signature
Michael Reynolds
Interim Financial Officer
Date: September 17, 2007
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Exhibit 1.3
CODE OF ETHICS
FOR
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Prepared by: Management
Dated: August 29, 2006
Approved by Board of Directors:
“Thomas Pressello”
_________________________________
(Signature of the Chief Executive Officer)
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As an officer or director of the Company, I am committed to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. As a steward of the Company’s resources, I will not only abide by the high legal standards required of me, but will also conform my actions to unchanging moral precepts that give rise to ethical obligations. I will take such proper actions, and refrain from taking such improper actions, as if the underlying basis of my actions and inactions were to become a universal principle of conduct. In so doing, I commit to specifically:
- Maintain my integrity and credibility in my personal and professional life by carrying out the duties of my office in accordance with high legal and ethical standards.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life even the appearance of impropriety in the conduct of the duties of my office.
- Represent myself in my personal and professional life in a reputable and dignified manner that reflects the standard of ethical conduct required by the Company.
- Avoid in my personal and professional life any relationships that might affect, or be perceived to potentially affect, my ethical conduct in the course of carrying out the duties of my office (including a relationship that may create, or create the appearance of, a conflict of interest).
- Promptly disclose to the Board of Directors any relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest.
- Not in any circumstance use confidential information acquired in the course of the duties of my office either for my personal advantage or for the advantage of related parties.
- Honour my obligation to serve the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by exercising the care, diligence and skill necessary to conduct its affairs appropriately, including, if a director, upholding the guidelines set out in the Company’s Charter of Director Governance and Expectations.
- Recognize that the integrity of the capital markets is based on consistently honest and just actions by its participants, the conformity to market regulation, and the transparency of credible financial and non-financial corporate information, and will to the best of my ability and knowledge work to insure that I act in such a manner as to uphold the integrity of the capital markets.
- Insure full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with or submits to public regulatory bodies, and insure compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of carrying out the duties of my office.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize fraudulent or illegal acts within the Company or a breach of this Code of Ethics by any director or officer of the Company, including my own acts.
- Report promptly to the members of the Board of Directors of the Company if I suspect or recognize acts or practices which may constitute a breach of, or that may jeopardize, the Company’s internal controls.
- Provide the leadership, supervision and support for the employees, collaborators and other agents of the Company to uphold the principles articulated in this Code of Ethics.
I acknowledge that this Code of Ethics applies to all directors and officers of the Company; that a person to whom this Code of Ethics applies will be deemed to have breached it by way of being sanctioned by a governmental agency or judicial body for violating laws or regulations affecting the performance of his or her duties of office or by a finding of the Board of Directors of the Company; that any person with power
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to influence or control the direction or management, policies or activities of the sanctioned person, who was aware that a breach of the Code of Ethics was likely to occur and failed to take appropriate steps to prevent such an act from occurring, will be deemed to have also breached the Code of Ethics; and that any person found breaching the Code of Ethics will, in addition to any regulatory or judicial sanction, receive sanctions from the Company, including possible suspension or termination of employment.
Acknowledged by:
“Thomas Pressello” | | “Michael Reynolds” |
Thomas Pressello | | Michael Reynolds |
Director and Officer | | Director |
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“David Raffa” | | |
David Raffa | | |
Director | | |
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Exhibit 2.1
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I,Thomas Pressello, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F ofPacific Harbour Capital Ltd.; |
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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 in order 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; |
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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; |
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4. | The Company’s other certifying officer(s) and I are 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: |
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(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 issuer, 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; |
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(b) | designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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(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 |
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(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 |
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5. | The Company’s other certifying officer(s) 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): |
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(a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses 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 |
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(b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
Date: September 17, 2007
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| | Name: Thomas Pressello |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 2.2
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I,Michael Reynolds, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F ofPacific Harbour Capital Ltd.; |
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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 in order 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; |
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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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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(e) | 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 issuer, 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; |
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(f) | designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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(g) | 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 |
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(h) | 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 |
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5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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(a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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(b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
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Date: September 17, 2007
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| | Name: Michael Reynolds |
| | Interim Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 2.3
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION
In connection with the annual report ofPacific Harbour Capital Ltd., (the “Company”) on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I,Thomas Pressello, Chief Executive 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 the best of 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.
“Thomas Pressello”
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Name: Thomas Pressello
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 17, 2007
A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 has been provided to the Registrant and will be retained by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
This certification accompanies the Form 20-F to which it relates, is not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (whether made before or after the date of the Form 20-F), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
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Exhibit 2.4
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION
In connection with the annual report ofPacific Harbour Capital Ltd., (the “Company”) on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I,Michael Reynolds, Interim 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 the best of 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.
“Michael Reynolds”
__________________________________
Name: Michael Reynolds
Title: Interim Financial Officer
Date: September 17, 2007
A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 has been provided to the Registrant and will be retained by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
This certification accompanies the Form 20-F to which it relates, is not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (whether made before or after the date of the Form 20-F), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
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