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UNITED STATES FORM 10-KSB (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from [ ] to [ ] Commission file number
333-120382 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. Issuers telephone number 604.273.6333 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange
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Act: Common Shares, par value $0.001 Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports
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registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
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response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure
will be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X] State issuers revenues for its most recent fiscal year.
$1,430,835 State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting
common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which
the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common
equity, as of a specified date within 60 days. (See definition of affiliate in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Note: If determining whether a person is an affiliate will
involve an unreasonable effort and expense, the issuer may calculate the
aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates on the basis
of reasonable assumptions, if the assumptions are stated. 21,334,885 common shares @ $0.45
(1) = $9,600,698.20 State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers
classes of equity stock, as of the latest practicable date. 40,278,905 common shares issued and outstanding as of May 6,
2008. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes
[ ] No [X]. 3 PART I Item 1. Description of Business This annual report contains forward-looking statements as that
term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to
future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, should,
expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts,
potential or continue or the negative of these terms or other comparable
terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section
entitled Risk Factors, that may cause our companys or our industrys actual
results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by
applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not
intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these
statements to actual results. Our financial statements are stated in United States dollars
(US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted
accounting principles. In this annual report, unless otherwise specified, all
references to common shares refer to the common shares of our capital
stock. As used in this annual report, the terms we, us and our
mean fSONA Systems Corp., unless otherwise indicated. Corporate History Our company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February
2, 2004. On April 5, 2007, we incorporated a wholly-owned Nevada subsidiary for
the sole purpose of effecting a name change through a merger with our
subsidiary. On April 13, 2007, we merged our subsidiary with and into our
company, with our company continuing on as the surviving corporation under the
name fSONA Systems Corp. Our name change was effected with NASDAQ on April 19,
2007 and our common shares became quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on April 19,
2007 under the new stock symbol of FSON. In addition, on April 13, 2007 we
effected an eight point twenty-three (8.23) for one (1) forward stock split of
our authorized, issued and outstanding common stock. As a result, our authorized
capital increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock to 617,250,000 shares
of common stock. Following incorporation, we were engaged in the business of
acquiring and disposing of mineral properties. On April 21, 2004, we obtained an
exclusive option to acquire a 100% interest in a mineral claim known as the
Wanapitei River Property pursuant to the terms of an agreement with Terry Loney.
We were not successful in implementing our business plan as a company engaged in
the acquisition and disposition of mineral properties. As management of our
company investigated opportunities and challenges in the business of being a
mineral based company, management realized that the business did not present the
best opportunity for our company to realize value for our shareholders.
Accordingly, we abandoned our mineral business and elected not to exercise the
option to acquire the interest in the Wanapitei River Property. On February 8, 2007, we entered into a share exchange agreement
with FSona Systems Corp. (now known as fSONA Systems (Operating) Corp.) and the
shareholders of FSona Systems. The share exchange agreement contemplated our
company acquiring all of the issued and outstanding common shares of FSona
Systems in exchange for the issuance by our company of 20,075,835 common shares.
The closing of the transactions contemplated in the share exchange agreement and
the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of FSona Systems
occurred on February 9, 2007. As of the closing date, the former shareholders of
FSona Systems held approximately 51.4% of the issued and outstanding common
shares of our company. The acquisition of FSona 4
Systems is deemed to be a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes. FSona Systems, the acquired entity, is regarded as the predecessor entity as of February 9, 2007. Starting with the periodic report for the quarter in which the acquisition was
consummated, our company files annual and quarterly reports based on the December 31 fiscal year end of FSona Systems. Such financial statements depict the operating results of FSona Systems, including the acquisition of our company, from February
9, 2007.
Our Current Business
As of the closing date of the share exchange agreement on February 9, 2007, our company commenced the business of providing point-to-point broadband wireless connectivity solutions. Specifically, we manufacture and sell wireless transceivers that
transfer data between two points using infrared laser beams, such as voice, data, video, internet messages and large computer files. Our products offer a point-to-point, line of sight, wireless high-speed communications link established between two
transceiver units, which are linked wirelessly through the alignment of our SONAbeam products which transmit data via a laser beam. Our transceiver units are designed to provide wireless link transmission of data at speeds of up to
2.5 gigabits per second, with transmission similar to those obtained with fiber, and to transmit that data at distances of up to 7 km in clear weather conditions. In addition to being fast, reliable and cost effective, our SONAbeam products
can be rapidly installed and redeployed. Our business strategy is to generate revenues through the commercialization of our technologies. Our target customers include the military, government, carriers, service providers, private enterprise and
other entities seeking wireless communication solutions. Our products operate based on eye-safe 1550 nanometer wavelength free space optics technology, and could potentially be similar in data rates to fiber optic cable. Free space optics operates
when a laser transmitter generates focused light waves that carry data through the atmosphere to an optical receiver that recognizes those light waves.
Technology Overview Free Space Optics
Free space optics, also called free space photonics or optical wireless, refers to the transfer of modulated visible or infrared beams through the atmosphere to obtain broadband communications. Free space optics works by transferring invisible light
beams from one transceiver to another using low power infrared lasers in the teraHertz spectrum.
Free space optics systems use lasers to transmit data, but instead of enclosing the data stream in a glass fiber similar to that of a wired fiber optic connection, it transmits data using a wireless connection, through the air. As a result, users
receive the speed of a wired fiber optic connection, without having to undertake the substantial infrastructure costs necessary to install a wired fiber optic connection. Free space optic systems are able to transmit and receive data through
windows, making it possible to mount wireless transceivers inside buildings, reducing the need to compete for roof or tower space and simplifying installation. In addition, free space optics systems require no government licensing and wireless
transceivers can be readily deployed within hours of the availability of line-of-sight access. Our wireless transceiver products are able to transmit data anywhere between 50 meters and 7 kilometers. Transmission distance is dependent on weather
conditions and we utilize visibility data to calculate the appropriate path distance and link margin.
Products
Our products consist of eleven models in three distinct product lines, consisting of the SONAbeam M Series, the SONAbeam S Series and the SONAbeam E Series. Each model is differentiated by its bit rate and operational range. To
date, our transceivers have been used by the United States government and have been deployed commercially in over 40 countries worldwide. 5 SONAbeam M Series The SONAbeam M Series provides a medium range,
high-availability communication link. The product features four laser diode
transmitters, an eight inch receiver, and a rugged, cast-aluminum,
environmentally-sealed housing. The product incorporates four spacially diverse
transmitters around a large receiver to ensure transmission integrity in
challenging environmental conditions and to combat scintillation and
obstructions. The typical range of our M Series products is between 50 meters
and 7 kilometers. The SONAbeam M is 48 DC power sourced, with an option to use
an external AC power supply as needed. SONAbeam S Series The SONAbeam S Series provides a compact low-cost product for
short-range, all-weather, high availability communication link for commercial,
industrial and carrier applications. Lightweight and compact, the S Series
features a rugged exterior housing similar to the M Series, thereby making it
equally suitable for outdoor operation in all weather environments. The product
incorporates two spatially diverse transmitters that transmit to a 4 inch
receiving aperture. The typical range of our S Series products is between 50
meters and 4 kilometers. The SONAbeam S system is AC powered, but media
converters are available. 6
SONAbeam E Series
The SONAbeam E Series provides a cost-effective communication link for short-distance applications, typically between 50 meters and 3 kilometers. The E Series was designed to be flexible in regards to its application. As a result, the E Series
was designed with a field swappable network interface card which makes ramping-up bandwidth or switching protocols quick and inexpensive. The unit can be ordered with AC or DC power options. The E Series can be easily transported to installation
sites making it ideal for situations that require rapid deployment.
Product Services
In connection to the purchase of our SONAbeam wireless transceivers, we offer customers installation support, maintenance support and training services. In regards to installation support, we assist customers with system planning,
installation, configuration and software application concerns. For ongoing maintenance support, we have developed a maintenance program that ensures customers receive the latest versions of our documentation, software, and access to a variety of
technical assistance. We also offer technical telephone support 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Finally, we provide training courses on a fee-per-student basis for partners and customers who deploy or use our wireless transceivers.
Sales and Marketing
Over the past four years we have assessed and targeted several different markets. These activities have included product trials in multiple carrier environments, testing and certification, and direct competitive testing. We also maintain a website
at www.fSONA.com. Information on our website does not form part of this annual report.
During 2007, FSona Systems consolidated the US sales office with our offices in Richmond, B.C. We will continue to pursue the US market segments through agents and a commissioned sales force. We still believe that there are significant opportunities
in the US, we will pursue them with this more cost effective sales approach. We will continue to support and sell accounts with the high quality of service that we have become known for through our Canadian office.
Our sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for the sales and marketing staff, marketing programs, travel and tradeshow expenses, and overhead allocations. Support expense consists of customer support and training costs.
We have narrowed the focus of our sales and marketing activities to three primary target markets; military and government, service providers and private enterprise - the latter two market sectors have more of an international focus. We believe that
these sectors are in the early stages of deployment and represent the most significant market opportunities to sell our SONAbeam wireless transceivers.
Military and Government/Homeland Security
We believe that military bases and other government facilities, including ports of entry, need to expand connectivity while maintaining security and safety. Laying fiber can be too costly to connect all the buildings or points of presence on a base
or a complex of government buildings. Secure, undetectable and easily installed, the SONAbeam wireless transceivers are able to connect large areas with minimal planning and deployment time. Typical military and government applications include
last-mile connectivity, cross campus networking, digital video transport, sensor and surveillance data transmission, disaster recovery, continuity of operations, biometric security, and physical redundancy with fiber or other wireless
technologies.
Service Providers
While bandwidth is available on most metro fiber rings, carriers often cant justify laying fiber to each and every building in an area, which can limit communication. SONAbeam wireless transceivers can allow service providers to increase
their fiber ring revenue base by installing lateral links to off-net buildings, responding quickly and cost efficiently to the need of any customer. Typical applications include last-mile connectivity, 7
cellular backhaul, connectivity with progressive networks (WiFi/WiMax), remote cell site extension and business continuity and disaster recovery.
Private Enterprise
As requirements grow and the use of corporate networks expands, the need to connect off-net facilities with high bandwidth data connectivity increases. Companies, airports, hospitals and schools can use SONAbeam wireless transceivers to
connect buildings within their campus environments. Offering the speed of fiber optic cable at a lower cost and greater flexibility than fixed link wire line solutions. SONAbeam wireless transceivers can readily be redeployed in the event of a
site consolidation or move. Applications include LAN/WAN extensions, last-mile and campus connectivity, business continuity and disaster recovery, and digital video/security transmission.
Significant Suppliers
We are not dependent on any single supplier for any of our components or assemblies used in the manufacture of our products. We do, however, have preferred suppliers which we have used for a number of years. Due to the large number of alternative
suppliers who offer similar products on terms similar to our current suppliers, we believe that our company will be able to enter into supplier relationships with other suppliers on substantially the same terms without adverse consequences to our
business operations if any of our current supplier relationships are terminated for any reason.
Significant Customers
Although we are not dependent on one or more customers, we had 3 customers that collectively accounted for 20% of our revenue during the year ended December 31, 2007, although none of the three individually comprised greater than 10% of revenue. Two
customers each accounted for 12% of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2006.
Intellectual Property
General
We rely on trade secrets and unpatentable know-how that we seek to protect, in part, by confidentiality agreements. We require all current and future employees, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, outside collaborators, directors on our board,
and other advisors to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of employment or consulting relationships with us. These agreements provide that all confidential information developed or made known to the individual during the course
of the individuals relationship with us is to be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties except in specific limited circumstances. We require signed confidentiality or material transfer agreements from any company that receives
confidential information from our company. We intend to ensure that, in the case of employees, consultants and contractors, any agreements that our company enters into with such persons will generally provide that all inventions conceived by the
person while rendering services to us shall be assigned to us as the exclusive property of our company. We can offer no assurance, however, that all persons who we seek to sign such agreements will sign, or if they do, that these agreements will not
be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for any breach, or that our trade secrets or unpatentable know-how will not otherwise become known or be independently developed by competitors.
Our success will depend in part on our ability to commercialize our technology without infringing the proprietary rights of others. We have not conducted freedom of use patent searches and no assurance can be given that patents do not exist or could
not be filed which would have an adverse affect on our ability to market our technology or maintain our competitive position with respect to our technology. If our technologies or subject matter are claimed under other existing United States or
foreign patents or are otherwise protected by third party proprietary rights, we may be subject to infringement actions. In such event, we may challenge the validity of such patents or other proprietary rights or we may be required to obtain
licenses from such companies in order to develop, manufacture or market our technology. There can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain such licenses or that such licenses, 8
if available, may be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. Furthermore, the failure to either develop a commercially viable alternative or obtain such licenses may result in delays in marketing our proposed technology or the inability to
proceed with the development, manufacture or sale of products requiring such licenses, which may have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we are required to defend ourselves against charges of
patent infringement or to protect our proprietary rights against third parties, substantial costs will be incurred regardless of whether we are successful. Such proceedings are typically protracted with no certainty of success. An adverse outcome
could subject us to significant liabilities to third parties and force us to curtail or cease our development and commercialization of our technology.
Patents and Patent Applications
Our company has filed numerous provisional patent applications for our laser communication system design and related sub-systems. To date, we have been granted the following three patents: one for our Enhanced Gregorian Telescope, providing an
unparalleled short focal length telescope platform, one for our thermal electric cooler controller and one for a portable laser transceiver system.
The validity and breadth of claims in patents involve complex legal and factual questions and, therefore, may be highly uncertain. No assurance can be given that any patents based on pending patent applications or any future patent applications by
us, or any future licensors, will be issued, that the scope of any patent protection will exclude competitors or provide competitive advantages to us, that any of the provisional patent applications that have been or may be issued to us or our
licensors will be held valid if subsequently challenged or that others will not claim rights in or ownership of the provisional patent applications and other proprietary rights held or licensed by us. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that
others have not developed or will not develop similar products, duplicate any of our technology or design around any patents that may be issued to us or our licensors. Since provisional patent applications in the United States are maintained in
secrecy until patents are issued, we also cannot be certain that others have not or will not file prior applications for inventions covered by our, and our licensors pending patent applications, nor can we be certain that we will not infringe
any patents that may be issued to others on such applications.
Trademarks
The following are registered trademarks of our company: fSONA, SONAbeam, Wireless at the speed of light and True eye-safe.
Domain Names
We own and operate the following registered internet domain names: fSONA.ca, sonabeam.com, fSONA.com, and free-space-optic.com. The information contained on our websites does not form part of this annual report.
Research and Development
We spent $623,213 on research and development during the year ended December 31, 2007 and $660,313 during the year ended December 31, 2006. Such funds have been used to maintain a core engineering team. The funds allocated during the
respective periods were focused on product and software improvements. We maintain a manufacturing, research and development office at our facility located at 11120 Horseshoe Way, Suite 140, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, in which we have 11
full time employees. In order to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, we intend to initiate a number of product development programs aimed at a combination of upgrading and leveraging the existing technology, developing new next
generation free space optics technologies for the telecom marketplace, as well as leveraging our current strengths into new market segments.
Competition
We compete with a number of different companies who sell wireless transceivers based on free space technology. These companies include; MRV Communications, Inc., PAV Data Systems Ltd., Canon and Lightpointe, Inc. Wireless transceivers based on free
space technology are essentially differentiated by four main characteristics: 9
We believe that our SONAbeam wireless transceivers lead our competitors in bandwidth, performance and mechanical design, while remaining price competitive.
We also compete with a number of different companies who offer various other wireless technologies as described below:
Microwave
Licensed microwave vendors such as Alcatel, Harris, DMC Stratex and Ericsson have been selling point-to-point radios at frequencies between 6 and 39 GHz to international carriers and service providers around the world. There is approximately $2
billion worth of point-to-point microwave systems installed worldwide, with 80 percent outside of the United States. Historically, these products are sold at bandwidths between 1.5 and 45 Mbps. Each of these vendors offers products capable of up to
at least 155 Mbps, with some offering products at 622 Mbps. We compete directly with these companies in markets where there is a highly regulated spectrum environment and typically at the higher data rates (100 Mbps to 1.5Gbps) . Spectrum costs and
regulatory requirements are an intrinsic overhead cost for microwave products that does not exist with free space optics. Unlike our optical wireless products, microwave technology emits electro-magnetic interference and is regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission in the United States and the International Telecommunications Union internationally. Additionally, many countries have issues with the spectrum utilization already operating at capacity; where it may no longer be physically
possible to add new services using microwave. In these markets unlicensed wireless technologies are the only choice.
Unlicensed Radio
Unlicensed radios are systems that operate at frequencies below 6 GHz. Typically, these products offer bandwidths of 1.5 Mbps to a maximum of 100 Mbps. Some of these companies are Alvarion, Proxim, Redline and WiLAN. As with any technology,
unlicensed radio frequency has its challenges; the two primary challenges in this space are raw bandwidth and cross system interference. The interference issue arises inherently since the installation of the equipment is unlicensed and uncontrolled
to a large degree. Additionally, unlicensed radio frequencies are not consistent on a global basis and vary from country to country. We work with these companies in both complementary and competitive environments. Because both products are
unlicensed, service providers will often look to combine a high data rate SONAbeam with a lower data rate unlicensed radio to provide a redundant service.
Millimeter Wave
The millimeter wave industry has paralleled the free space optics industry in many ways, including life span; the commercial industry having started at approximately the same time. Millimeter wave is a radio frequency that operates at frequencies
above 57 GHz. At these frequencies, the manufacturers are able to provide data rates from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. However, like all radio frequency products that operate above 10 GHz, millimeter wave products are severely affected by rain, an
environmental factor more easily dealt with by free space optics. Due to the fact that millimeter wave radios operate at higher frequencies, like free space optics they are strictly metropolitan or campus area solutions. Some of these companies are
Bridgewave and Gigabeam.
Government Regulation
Neither our company nor our companys products or services are regulated by the government in any of our markets and no permits specific to our industry are required in order for our company to operate or to sell our products and 10
services. Our company is not subject to any legislation specific to our industry, company or products and services. While the Federal Communications Commission regulates the licensing, construction, operation, acquisition and transfer of radio
frequency wireless communication systems in the United States, our technology is not subject to the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission because there are no interference emission issues. However, the Food and Drug Administration
regulates the eye-safety of our products and our 1550 nm wavelength products are certified Class IM eye-safe.
Employees
Our company is currently operated by Andrew Grieve as our president, secretary and treasurer. As of May 6, 2008, we had 11 full time employees, including 5 in engineering, 2 in manufacturing, 1 in sales and marketing, and 3 in administration. We are
not a party to any collective bargaining agreement. We believe our relations with our employees to be satisfactory.
RISK FACTORS
Much of the information included in this annual report includes or is based upon estimates, projections or other forward looking statements. Such forward looking statements include any projections and estimates made by us and our
management in connection with our business operations. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual
results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein.
Such estimates, projections or other forward looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties as outlined below. We caution the reader that important factors in some cases have affected and, in the future, could materially
affect actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in any such estimates, projections or other forward looking statements.
Risks Related to Our Business
We have had negative cash flows from operations since inception. We will require significant additional financing, the availability of which cannot be assured, and if our company is unable to obtain such financing, our business may fail.
To date, we have had negative cash flows from operations and have depended on sales of our equity securities and debt financing to meet our cash requirements. Our ability to develop and commercialize our technologies will be dependent upon our
ability to raise significant additional financing. If we are unable to obtain such financing, we will not be able to fully develop our business. Specifically, we will need to raise additional funds to:
We may not be able to obtain additional equity or debt financing on acceptable terms as required. Even if financing is available, it may not be available on terms that are favorable to us or in sufficient amounts to satisfy our 11
requirements. If we require but are unable to obtain additional financing in the future, we may be unable to implement our business plan and our growth strategies, respond to changing business or economic conditions, withstand adverse operating
results and compete effectively. More importantly, if we are unable to raise further financing when required, we may be forced to scale down our operations and our ability to generate revenues may be negatively affected.
We have a history of losses which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We incurred net losses of $1,160,159 for the year ended December 31, 2007. At December 31, 2007, the accumulated deficit was $5,369,545. We can offer no assurance that we will operate profitably or that we will generate positive cash flow in
the future. In addition, our operating results in the future may be subject to significant fluctuations due to many factors not within our control, such as the level of competition and general economic conditions.
Due to the nature of our business and the early stage of our development, our securities must be considered highly speculative. We are engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling SONAbeam systems, or wireless transceivers that transfer
data, voice and video between two points using infrared laser beams. The technology is referred to as free space optics or optical wireless. We have not realized a profit from our operations to date and there is little likelihood that we will
realize any profits in the near future. Any profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon the successful commercialization of our core technology, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set forth herein.
We expect to continue to incur development costs and operating costs. Consequently, we expect to incur operating losses and negative cash flows until our technology gains market acceptance sufficient to generate a sustainable level of income from
the commercialization of our technology. Our history of losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, as described in the explanatory paragraph in the independent registered public accounting firms report on
the financial statements of our company for the year ended December 31, 2007. If the going concern assumption was not appropriate for these financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying value of assets and liabilities,
the reported loss and the balance sheet classification used.
Technological changes in the broadband wireless industry could render our optical wireless products uncompetitive or obsolete, which could prevent us from achieving market share and sales.
Failure to refine our technology and to develop and introduce new products could cause our products to become uncompetitive or obsolete, which could prevent us from achieving market share and sales. The broadband and optical wireless industry is
rapidly evolving and highly competitive. We will need to invest significant financial resources in research and development to keep pace with technological advances in the industry and to compete in the future and we may be unable to secure such
financing. We believe that a variety of competing broadband and optical wireless technologies may be under development by other companies that could result in lower manufacturing costs or higher product performance than those expected for our
products. Our development efforts may be rendered obsolete by the technological advances of others, and other technologies may prove more advantageous for the commercialization of such products.
Our company relies upon the successful research and development of new products and technologies but we can offer no assurance that our research and development efforts will produce positive results or keep pace with our competitors.
Research and development activities are inherently uncertain, and we could encounter practical difficulties in commercializing our research and development results. Our expenditures on research and development may not produce corresponding benefits.
Other companies are developing a variety of competing technologies that could produce products that prove more cost-effective or have better performance than our current or future SONAbeam products. As a result, our technology may be rendered
obsolete by the technological advances of others, which could reduce our net sales and market share. 12
The rate at which potential customers are willing to purchase our products could be slowed by negative prior experiences they may have had with previously existing point-to-point wireless technologies.
Potential customers within our target market may have had negative prior experiences with previously existing wireless point-to-point technologies, such as inadequate transmission capacity or service outages due to weather conditions. Accordingly,
it could take significant time to educate the market as to the unique attributes of our products that enable our products to overcome the types of problems that prevented prior wireless technologies from serving as viable alternatives to traditional
communication methods.
Our customers failure to obtain the access rights necessary to install our equipment could adversely affect our ability to expand our business.
Our customers may not be able to obtain, from building owners or managers, access rights to buildings, rooftops or towers to successfully install and service our equipment as planned. If our customers do not have access to a window from which to
transmit, our customers will require access rights to the building and rooftop where our products will be placed in order to install our equipment. Our customers failure to obtain access rights at the pace and locations necessary could have an
adverse affect on our business and financial condition. In addition, customers may need to obtain zoning or other governmental approvals in order to place our products on a particular building or in a particular area. They may not be able to obtain
these approvals in a timely manner, or at all.
It could prove costly for us to effectively compete in the intensely competitive telecommunications equipment industry, which failure could negatively impact our financial results.
Both the telecommunications equipment industry in general and the wireless communications equipment industry in particular are intensely competitive. Companies operating in the telecommunications equipment industry are always seeking to develop
viable wire line and wireless high-speed communications products and services, whether it is by:
The wireless communications industry in which we principally compete has attracted substantial media and other attention in recent years in part due to the ability of newly developed equipment to provide wireless connectivity simply, quickly, and
efficiently. These factors have led numerous companies to develop or commence developing products that compete or could compete with ours. The large number of companies offering products that may be perceived to be similar or even interchangeable
with our products could have the effect of reducing the prices at which we are able to sell our products. In turn, this could reduce our gross margins and negatively impact our general financial results.
Exchange rate risk may negatively affect our cost of sales and gross margins, and could result in exchange losses.
Although our reporting currency is the United States dollar, we manufacture and incur costs in the currency of the Canadian dollar. As a result, we are subject to exchange rate risk. Changes in exchange rates between the United States dollar and the
Canadian dollar could affect our cost of sales and gross margins, and could result in exchange losses. We cannot accurately predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our results of operations. Currently, we do not engage in any
exchange rate hedging activities and, as a result, any volatility in currency exchange rates may have an immediate adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our international operations subject us to a number of risks, including unfavourable political, regulatory, labor and tax conditions in foreign countries.
Our international operations subject us to the legal, political, social and regulatory requirements and economic conditions of many jurisdictions. Risks inherent to international operations include the following: 13
Our international operations require us to respond to rapid changes in market conditions in these countries. The success of our international operations depends, in part, on our ability to succeed in differing legal, regulatory, economic, social and
political conditions. We may not be able to develop and implement policies and strategies that will be effective in each location where we do business.
We may lose our competitiveness if we are not able to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights against infringement, and any related litigation may be time-consuming and costly.
Our success and ability to compete depends to a significant degree on our proprietary technology. If any of our competitors copy or otherwise gain access to our proprietary technology or develop similar technologies independently, we may not be able
to compete as effectively. The measures we have implemented to protect our proprietary technology and other intellectual property rights are currently based upon a combination of provisional patent applications, patents, trademarks and trade
secrets. These measures, however, may not be adequate to prevent the unauthorized use of our proprietary technology and our other intellectual property rights. Further, the laws of foreign countries may provide inadequate protection of such
intellectual property rights. We may need to bring legal claims to enforce or protect such intellectual property rights. Any litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, may result in substantial costs and a diversion of our companys
resources. In addition, notwithstanding our rights to our intellectual property, other persons may bring claims against us alleging that we have infringed on their intellectual property rights or claims that our intellectual property rights are not
valid. Any claims against us, with or without merit, could be time consuming and costly to defend or litigate, divert our attention and resources, result in the loss of goodwill associated with our business or require us to make changes to our
technology.
Our products may subject us to product liability exposure and our product liability insurance may not be sufficient to cover these claims.
Use of our products may expose us to product liability claims in the event they cause injury or harm our customers or third parties businesses. Although we have product liability insurance, it is possible that our insurance coverage could be
insufficient to fully cover potential claims. Due to our limited financial resources, we may not be able to satisfy any liability resulting from these claims, which would negatively affect our financial condition. 14
If we fail to effectively manage the growth of our company and the commercialization of our technology, our future business results could be harmed and our managerial and operational resources may be strained.
As we proceed with the development of our technology and the expansion of our marketing and commercialization efforts, we expect to experience significant growth in the scope and complexity of our business. We will need to add staff to market our
services, manage operations, handle sales and marketing efforts and perform finance and accounting functions. We anticipate that we will be required to hire additional personnel in order to successfully advance our operations. This growth is likely
to place a strain on our management and operational resources. The failure to develop and implement effective systems, or to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the performance of all of the functions necessary to effectively service and manage
our potential business, or the failure to manage growth effectively, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our ability to continue operations.
A prolonged decline in the price of our common stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in our ability to raise capital. Because a significant portion of our operations have been and will be financed
through the sale of equity securities, a decline in the price of our common stock could be especially detrimental to our liquidity and our operations. Such reductions may force us to reallocate funds from other planned uses and may have a
significant negative effect on our business plan and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current operations. If our stock price declines, we can offer no assurance that we will be able to raise additional
capital or generate funds from operations sufficient to meet our obligations. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital in the future, we may not be able to have the resources to continue our normal operations.
The market price for our common stock may also be affected by our ability to meet or exceed expectations of analysts or investors. Any failure to meet these expectations, even if minor, may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our
common stock.
If we issue additional shares in the future, it will result in the dilution of our existing shareholders.
Our certificate of incorporation, as amended, authorizes the issuance of up to 617,250,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. Our board of directors may choose to issue some or all of such shares to acquire one or more businesses
or to provide additional financing in the future. The issuance of any such shares will result in a reduction of the book value and market price of the outstanding shares of our common stock. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuance will
cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all current shareholders. Further, such issuance may result in a change of control of our corporation.
Trading of our stock may be restricted by the Securities Exchange Commissions penny stock regulations, which may limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell our stock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations which generally define penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00
per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited
investors. The term accredited investor refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000
jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the
compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customers account. The bid 15
and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the
customers confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a
suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchasers written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is
subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of our
common stock.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has adopted sales practice requirements which may also limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the penny stock rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for
that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customers financial status, tax status, investment
objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more
difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Our common stock is illiquid and the price of our common stock may be negatively impacted by factors which are unrelated to our operations.
Our common stock currently trades on a limited basis on the OTC Bulletin Board. Trading of our stock through the OTC Bulletin Board is frequently thin and highly volatile. There is no assurance that a sufficient market will develop in our stock, in
which case it could be difficult for shareholders to sell their stock. The market price of our common stock could fluctuate substantially due to a variety of factors, including market perception of our ability to achieve our planned growth,
quarterly operating results of our competitors, trading volume in our common stock, changes in general conditions in the economy and the financial markets or other developments affecting our competitors or us. In addition, the stock market is
subject to extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market price of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance and could have the same effect on our
common stock.
Item 2. Description of Property Our principal office is located at 11120 Horseshoe Way, Suite
140, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, V7A 5H7. The 11,207 square foot facility
serves as the base of operations for our manufacturing, engineering, research
and development, administrative and accounting functions. Our company has leased
the premises for the period from August 2005 to August 2010. The monthly lease
payment (including estimated operating costs) is $10,069 (CDN$11,625).
Our company has also leased a facility located at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 240, McLean, Virginia, United States 22102. The 2,700 square foot facility serves as the base of operations for our corporate sales and marketing functions. The term of
the lease is for the period from June 2005 to December 2009. The monthly lease payment is approximately $8,995. Although US operations have been downsized we are still responsible for this lease, at present we are recovering portions of the
lease payments through month to month subletting of the space. We do not expect the closure of this facility to have a material impact on future sales to US customers.
We believe that the condition of each of our leased properties is satisfactory, suitable and adequate for our current needs. 16 Item 3. Legal Proceedings Except as provided below, as of May 15, 2008, our company is
not a party to any pending legal proceeding and no legal proceeding is
contemplated or threatened as of the date of this annual report. No director,
officer or affiliate of our company, or any registered or beneficial
shareholder, is an adverse party or has a potential interest adverse to our
company. On November 2, 2005, Arile Technologies Inc. commenced a
lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver Registry) against
our company claiming a breach of consulting services contract. We filed a
Statement of Defence on November 24, 2005. Motion materials for judgement were
filed by Arile Technologies counsel on June 9, 2006 for judgement in the amount
of approximately $100,000. We provided response materials to Arile Technologies
application for judgement. On April 9, 2008, Arile Technologies signed a Notice
of Discontinuance to be filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia whereby
Arile Technologies agreed to discontinue the proceeding against our company,
without costs to any party. Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security
holders None. PART II Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters and Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. The last closing price of our common stock was $0.45 as
reported by Yahoo Finance on May 6, 2008. Our common shares are quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin
Board under the symbol FSON. The following quotations obtained from
stockwatch.com reflect the highs and low bids for our common stock based on
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission an may not
represent actual transactions. The high and low bid prices of our common stock
for the periods indicated below are as follows: (1) Over-the-counter market quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not
represent actual transactions. Our common shares are issued in registered form. The transfer
agent and registrar for our common stock is Empire Stock Transfer Inc., located
at 2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 304, Henderson, Nevada 89074 (Telephone: (702)
818-5898; Facsimile: (702) 974-1444). On May 6, 2008, the shareholders list of
our common shares showed 8 registered shareholders holding 40,278,905 common
shares. 17
Dividend Policy
No cash dividends have been paid by our company on our common stock. We anticipate that our companys future earnings will be retained to finance the continuing development of our business. The payment of any future dividends will be at the
discretion of our companys board of directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, any contractual restrictions, the success of business activity, regulatory and corporate law requirements and the general financial
condition of our company.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We did not sell any equity securities, that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, during the year ended December 31, 2007 that were not otherwise disclosed in our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB or our current reports on
Form 8-K.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
We do not currently have an equity stock option plan.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
We did not purchase any of our shares of common stock or other securities during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
Item 6. Management Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations together with the audited financial statements and the notes to the audited financial statements included in this annual report. This discussion contains
forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
We are in the business of providing point-to-point broadband wireless connectivity solutions. Specifically, we manufacture and sell wireless transceivers that transfer data between two points using infrared laser beams, such as voice, video and
data. Our products offer a point-to-point, line of sight, wireless high-speed communications link established between two transceiver units, which are linked wirelessly through the alignment of our SONAbeam products which transmit
data via a laser beam. Our transceiver units are designed to provide wireless link transmission of data at speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second, similar to transmission speeds obtained with fiber, and to transmit that data at distances of up to 7
kilometers. In addition to being fast, reliable and cost effective, our SONAbeam products can be rapidly installed and moved. Our business strategy is to generate revenues through the commercialization or licensing of our technologies. Our
target customers include the military, government service providers, private enterprise and other enterprises seeking wireless communication solutions.
On February 9, 2007, we completed a share exchange agreement with FSona Systems and the former shareholders of FSona Systems. As a result of the share exchange agreement, we abandoned our previous business and commenced the business of engineering,
manufacturing and distributing SONAbeams. Because we are the successor business to FSona Systems and because the operations and assets of FSona Systems represents our entire business and operations from the closing date of the share exchange
agreement, our managements discussion and analysis and audited financial statements are based on FSona Systems financial results for the relevant periods.
Results of Operations Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Net Loss
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $1,160,159, as compared to a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $1,734,087. 18
Sales and Cost of Sales
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $1,430,835, as compared to sales for the year ended December 31, 2006 which were $2,780,408. The decrease in sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 was primarily attributable to reduction
in the US sales force, lack of operating capital to ship some orders. Going forward, managements plan is to rebuild and restructure our sales force, support and expand our partner network, as well as rebuild our inventory levels to maximize
product delivery lead times and shorten sales cycles.
Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $1,523,052, as compared to cost of sales of $2,070,607 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The general increase in our cost of sales as a percentage of sales, 107% versus 74%, was due
to a write-down of inventory in the amount of $477,440. Management anticipates that cost of sales will decrease proportionately once we are properly capitalized due to the ability to purchase in higher volumes, avoid pre-payments and
cash-on-delivery arrangements, and thereby result in an overall reduction in our bill of materials.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $1,759,892 as compared to total operating expenses of $2,436,346 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Sales and marketing expenses as well as general and administrative
expenses constitute the major components of FSona Systems total operating expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $580,434 as compared to sales and marketing expenses of $939,301 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was the result of a reduction of our sales force as a
result of consolidating our US and Canadian sales offices. Activities in US market segments continue through agents and a commissioned sales force. Management anticipates that these costs will increase as we promote and market our products via trade
show participation and other industry media, increase our sales force, and support our partner network with co-op marketing programs and sales support.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $548,971 as compared to general and administrative expenses of $832,957 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease of general and administrative expenses
during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 was mainly due to administrative costs associated with the US Operations being eliminated and the functional duties being absorbed into the Canadian operations. Management expects that these costs will
increase when we hire a Chief Financial Officer and other administrative support personnel.
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $623,213 as compared to research and development expenses of $660,313 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Management anticipates that our company will spend a
greater amount of capital resources on research and development activities going forward. We intend to increase research and development to $750,000 and $840,000 for our 2008 and 2009 fiscal years, respectively.
Other Income and Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2007, we recognized a foreign exchange rate gain of 469,875, compared to a foreign exchange rate loss of $43,673 during the year ended December 31, 2006. Our functional currency is the Canadian dollar, however,
our debt financing is repayable in US dollars. With the strengthening of the Canadian dollar during 2007 relative to the US dollar, there is a significant unrealized foreign exchange gain recognized during 2007.
Interest expense was $5,192 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and $3,589 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Income taxes 19
With the reduction of inventory, primarily due to the writedown discussed above, temporary differences between tax and accounting bases in relation thereto have reversed resulting in a deferred tax recovery in 2007 of $223,950. A valuation
allowance has been provided against net deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses carried forward, inventory and other temporary differences at December 31, 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our companys principal cash requirements are for operating expenses, including inventory purchases, which we anticipate will rise as a result of the increase in our sales backlog. We anticipate that compensation expense will require a greater
percentage of our cash requirements in the future due to our anticipated increase in our sales and marketing efforts.
Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2007, we had a working capital deficiency of $2,113,865 compared with a working capital deficiency of $4,542,158 as of December 31, 2006, which represents a 54% decrease in working capital deficiency of $2,428,293. The
cash and cash equivalents of our company were $58,860 as at December 31, 2007 as compared to $187,474 as at December 31, 2006.
We have suffered recurring losses. The ability of our company to meet our financial liabilities and commitments is primarily dependent upon the continued extension of credit by our creditors, the continued financial support of our directors and
shareholders, the continued issuance of equity to new shareholders, and our ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations.
Management believes that our companys cash and cash equivalents and cash provided by operating activities will not be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for the next twelve month period. We estimate that we will require an
additional $1,500,000 over the next twelve month period ending December 31, 2008 to fund our operating cash shortfall. Our company plans to raise the capital required to satisfy our immediate short-term needs and additional capital required to
meet our estimated funding requirements for the next twelve months primarily through the private placement of our equity securities. There is no assurance that our company will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued working
capital requirements.
There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as the continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further long-term financing, successful and sufficient market acceptance of our current product offerings and
any new product offerings that we may introduce, the continuing successful development of our product offerings and related technologies, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us
could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating and capital expenses, in their report on our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors.
Cash Flow Used in Operating Activities
Operating activities used cash of $1,243,233 and $1,090,060 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The cash used in operating activities was mainly for maintaining current operations in the Canadian facility. The
$153,173 increase in cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2007 in comparison to the year ended December 31, 2006 was primarily a result of reductions of accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred revenues in
excess of collections of accounts receivable booked in December 2006. 20
We anticipate that operating expenses will increase in our 2008 fiscal year. We intend to incur higher operating costs to fund increased sales and marketing activities over the next two years.
Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities
Investing activities used cash of $2,939 and $19,713 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Cash used in investing activities during our year ended December 31, 2007 was the result of purchasing new manufacturing
equipment.
Cash Flow Provided by Financing Activities
Financing activities provided cash of $1,125,322 and $1,028,623 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The cash received during our year ended December 31, 2007 were from private placements and loans payable, the cash
received during our year ended December 31, 2006 were from certain loans payable.
On March 28, 2006, FSona Systems underwent a change in control as a result of the sale of all of FSona Systems common shares and a transfer of debt owing by FSona Systems in the aggregate amount of $3,312,001 between two shareholders. The
intercompany debt of $3,312,001was subsequently converted into 999,900 shares of FSONA Systems following the transfer. For financial statement purposes, the debt assumed by our current controlling shareholder remained on the balance sheet of
FSona Systems at December 31, 2006 as the assignment did not fully satisfy all the tests for extinguishment. Such amounts were reclassified to equity for financial statement purposes in 2007 as the current and former controlling shareholders
extinguished the debt to each other.
Capital Expenditures
We incurred capital expenditures from the purchase of property, plant and equipment as discussed above. As of May 5, 2008, our company did not have any material commitments for capital expenditures and management does not anticipate that our company
will spend additional material amounts on capital expenditures in the near future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our company has no outstanding derivative financial instruments, off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency contracts. Our company does not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded
contracts.
Significant Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of
these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described below have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. Because of the
uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in applying the critical accounting policies. Certain of these critical accounting policies affect working capital account balances, including the policies
for revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves and income taxes. These policies require that we make estimates in the preparation of our financial statements as of a given date.
Within the context of these critical accounting policies, we are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported. 21
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sales of these wireless products, which include hardware and software, is recognized when the complete system including the software is delivered, the fees are fixed and determinable, the resulting receivable is deemed collectible
by management and any uncertainties with regard to customer acceptance are insignificant. Products are generally shipped FOB shipping point with rights of return and revenues are not recognized until such time that all of the criteria of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) 48 Revenue Recognition When Right of Return Exists are met. We consider factors including customer type, fees and our ability to reasonably estimate returns in
determining whether revenue can be recognized from these sales. Revenues from installation, training and post-contract customer support are insignificant. We generally warrant our products against defects in materials and workmanship. The estimated
costs of warranty obligations and sales returns and other allowances are recognized at the time of revenue recognition based on contract terms and prior claims experience. Revenue related to extended warranty and product maintenance contracts is
deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the extended warranty period.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We make ongoing estimates relating to the collectability of our accounts receivable and maintain a reserve for estimated losses resulting from the inability of specific customers to meet their financial obligations to us. In determining the amount
of the reserve, we consider our historical level of credit losses and make judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. Since we cannot predict future changes in the financial stability of our
customers, actual future losses from uncollectible accounts may differ from our estimates. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make payments, a larger reserve may be required. In the event
we determined that a smaller or larger reserve was appropriate, we would record a credit or a charge to selling and administrative expense in the period in which we made such a determination.
Inventory Reserves
We also make ongoing estimates relating to the market value of inventories, based upon our assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If we estimate that the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory
recorded on our books, we record a reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable market value. This reserve is recorded as a charge to cost of goods sold. If changes in market conditions result in
reductions in the estimated market value of our inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made such a determination and record a charge to cost of goods sold.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves us estimating our actual current tax exposure together with assessing
temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as deferred revenue, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our balance sheets. We must then
assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent we believe that recovery is not likely, we must establish a valuation allowance. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or
increase this allowance in a period, we must include an expense within the tax provision in the Statement of Operations.
Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. Management continually evaluates our deferred
tax asset as to whether it is likely that the deferred tax assets will be realized. If management ever determined that our deferred tax asset was not likely to be realized, a write-down of that asset would be required and would be reflected in the
provision for taxes in the accompanying period. 22
Debt Extinguishment
On March 28, 2006, Crown Capital (our companys former 100% stockholder) entered into an agreement with Everona Limited to sell to Everona its 100% interest in our company and $3,312,001 of the loan in exchange for an interest-bearing
promissory note from Everona to Crown Capital equal to $3,312,001. Following the acquisition, Everona entered into an agreement with our company to convert the amounts owed to it by our company in exchange for 18,552,680 shares of our
companys common stock. As at December 31, 2006, management did not believe the transaction between stockholders principally involving amounts previously advanced by Crown Capital has fully satisfied conditions for debt extinguishment. On June
12, 2007, a debt extinguishment agreement was signed by Crown and Everona whereby the promissory note was settled for a nominal amount of $10. Accordingly, the amount owing from Everona to Crown Capital that was carried on our companys
balance sheet as a liability at December 31, 2006 has been reclassified as equity of our company as at December 31, 2007.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
FIN 48
Beginning on January 1, 2007, we began accounting for income tax under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest
and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company and its subsidiary are subject to U.S. federal income tax, Canadian income tax, as well as income tax of multiple state and local jurisdictions. Based on our
evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, the
tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of December 31, 2007. We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and
immaterial to our financial results. In the event we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the financial statements as general and administrative expense.
FAS 141R
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (FAS 141R), which replaces FASB Statement No. 141. FAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an
acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree, and the goodwill acquired. FAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements which
will enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. FAS 141R is effective as of the beginning of an entitys fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008, which will be our fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 141R.
SFAS No. 157
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS No. 157.
SFAS No. 159
In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115", ("FAS 159") which permits entities to choose to 23
measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity is required to report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each
subsequent reporting date. This statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement. FAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, and is applicable beginning in the Company's first quarter of 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact that FAS 159 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 160
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statement an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS160). SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to
establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the
consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 requires consolidated net income to be reported at the amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the non-controlling
interest. This statement also establishes a method of accounting for changes in a parents ownership interest in a subsidiary that does result in deconsolidation. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, presentation and disclosure of SFAS 160 shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial
position.
Item 7. Financial Statements
Our financial statements are stated in United States dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. 24 Consolidated Financial Statements Fsona Systems Corp. 25 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm To the Directors and Stockholders of
We have audited the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Fsona Systems Corp. as at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, Changes in Capital Deficit and Cash Flows for the years then ended. These consolidated
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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis
for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fsona Systems Corp. as at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the recurring operating losses of the Company raise substantial doubt
about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regards to these matters are also described in Note 1. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
/s/ BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants Vancouver, Canada 26 FSONA Systems Corp. SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 27 FSONA Systems Corp. SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 28 FSONA Systems Corp. SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 29 FSONA Systems Corp. SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 30
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
December 31, 2007 and 2006
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of business
Matrix was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, on February 2, 2004 as Matrix Ventures Inc. On February 9, 2007 the Company closed the transaction contemplated in the Share Exchange Agreement (the Agreement) dated February
8, 2007 with Fsona Systems Corp. (Fsona), a company incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on August 10, 2005. Under the Agreement, the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Fsona in exchange
for 20,075,835 common shares of the Company. As of the closing date, the former stockholders of Fsona held approximately 51% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. The acquisition of Fsona was recorded as a reverse acquisition
for accounting purposes. Fsona, the acquired entity, is regarded as the predecessor entity as of February 9, 2007 and the Company adopted the year end of Fsona, being December 31. In accordance with the provisions governing the accounting for
reverse acquisitions (Note 16), the comparative figures presented as at December 31, 2006 are those of Fsona.
The Company previously focused its business efforts on the acquisition, exploration, development and exploitation of mineral and oil and gas properties. In contemplation of the share exchange transaction with Fsona, the Company abandoned its
original business plan. As of the closing date of the Agreement, the Company commenced the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing Free Space Optical (FSO) communication devices to be used in various communications
applications. The Company plans to continue to generate revenues through sales of its FSO communication devices.
Effective April 13, 2007, the Company completed a merger with its subsidiary, Fsona Systems Corp. As a result, the Company has changed its name from Matrix Ventures, Inc. to Fsona Systems Corp. to better reflect the
direction and business of the Company subsequent to the closing of the share exchange agreement that was entered into among, the Company, Fsona Systems Corp., and the shareholders of Fsona Systems Corp., as reported on the current report on Form 8-K
filed on February 13, 2007.
Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fsona Systems (Operating) Inc.
All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
These accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the foreseeable
future. The existence of operating losses in both the Company and the predecessor business raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these
financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported loss and the balance sheet classifications used.
Management has been able, thus far, to finance the operations, as well as the growth of the business through a series of borrowings from the Companys controlling stockholder, and issuances of common stock. The continuation of the Company is
dependant on the continuing financial support of creditors and stockholders, obtaining additional long-term financing, as well as achieving and maintaining a profitable level of operations. The Company plans to raise additional equity and debt
capital as necessary to finance the operating and capital requirements of the Company. Management expects the Companys cash requirement over the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2008 to be $1,500,000. While the Company is expending
its best efforts to achieve the above plans, there is no assurance that any such activity will generate funds for operations. 31
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
December 31, 2007 and 2006
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (cont'd
)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements:
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying
notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its consolidated financial statements are reasonable and prudent; however, actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates included in these financial
statements include the valuation of inventory and the completeness of the warranty provision included in accrued liabilities
Accounts receivables
Accounts receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance was $nil at December 31, 2007 (2006 - $nil). Bad debt expense was $nil for the year ended December 31, 2007, and $32,654 for the year ended
December 31, 2006.
The Company evaluates the collectibility of its accounts receivable balances based upon a combination of factors on a periodic basis. When the Company becomes aware of a specific customers inability to meet its financial obligations to the
Company (such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or material deterioration in the customers operating results or financial position and payment experiences), the Company records a specific bad debt provision to reduce the customers
related accounts.
Investment tax credits and government grants
Investment tax credits and government grants related to current operating expenses are recorded as a reduction to these expenses for the period in which a reasonable estimate of the amount can be made and collectibility is reasonably assured.
Investment tax credits and government grants related to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are deducted from the costs of the related property, plant and equipment, with any amortization calculated on the net amount.
Deferred cost of sales
Deferred cost of sales consisted of costs associated with revenue which has been deferred. When the revenue recognition criteria are met, in accordance with the Companys revenue recognition policy, the corresponding costs are recognized as
cost of sales. 32 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. December 31, 2007 and 2006 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd
)
Inventory Inventory is valued at the lower of cost on a
first-in-first-out basis and replacement cost for raw materials and inventory is
valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value for finished goods and
work-in-progress. Cost of finished goods and work-in-progress includes direct
costs and an allocation of overhead. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less
accumulated amortization. Property, plant and equipment are amortized using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows: Impairment of Long-lived Assets In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
(SFAS) 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets, the Company reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets for
impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of
the assets might be impaired and the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of the carrying value
of the assets to the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those
assets over the remaining economic life. If the undiscounted cash flows are not
sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets the assets are
considered impaired, the impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value
of the assets to their carrying values. Fair value is determined by either a
quoted market price or a value determined by a discounted cash flow technique,
whichever is more appropriate under the circumstances involved. Warranty costs The Company warrants that the hardware components of its
SONAbeam product will be free of defects in material and workmanship and that
the software components of its SONAbeam product will operate substantially in
conformity to its published specifications and that the physical media will be
free from defect. The terms of the warranties range from a period of one year to
five years depending upon the type of warranty. Warranty costs are estimated
based on the Companys experience and are charged to cost of sales as sales are
recognized or as such estimates change. Warranty accruals are included in
accrued liabilities and activity for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
are as follows: 33 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. December 31, 2007 and 2006 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd
) * Deductions represent warranty claims paid out in the form of
service costs and/or production replacements. Revenue recognition Revenues are predominantly derived from sales of products and
extended warranties. Revenues also consist of installation, training and post
contract customer support services which are not considered material. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 104 Revenue Recognition and Statement of Position
(SOP) 97-2. The Company sells a broad line of optical wireless products for
use in communication networks which include computer hardware and software.
Revenue from the sales of these wireless products, which include hardware and
software, is recognized when the complete system including the software is
delivered, the fees are fixed and determinable, the resulting receivable is
deemed collectible by management and any uncertainties with regard to customer
acceptance are insignificant. Software licenses are not sold separately. For
revenue transactions that involve multiple deliverables, the Company defers the
revenue associated with any undelivered elements. The amount of revenue deferred
in connection with the undelivered elements is determined using the relative
fair value of each element. The fee for the undelivered post-contract customer
support ("PCS") is included with the initial licensing fee, the support period
is less than one year, the estimated cost of providing PCS during the
arrangement is insignificant and there is no offer of unspecified upgrades or
enhancements, the revenue associated with the PCS are recognized at the time
when revenue from the sales of the products are recognized. Amounts collected
prior to satisfying the above revenue recognition criteria are reflected as
customer deposits. Where any of the above criteria is not met, the Company
defers the revenue until such time as it is appropriate to recognize revenue.
The associated costs incurred on the revenue are also deferred until the revenue
is recognized. The Company defers revenue from separately priced warranty
contracts and recognizes it in income on a straight-line basis over the warranty
period. Where rights of return exist and the criteria of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) 48 Revenue Recognition When Right of
Return Exists are not met, revenues are not recognized until such time that
all of the criteria are met. The Company considers factors including customer
type, fixed or determinable fees and the ability to reasonably estimate
returns. Software Development Costs The Company follows SFAS No. 86, Accounting for Costs of
Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed and expenses
all software development costs until technological feasibility is established.
Thereafter, the costs incurred are capitalized until the software is
commercially available. Capitalized costs are amortized on a product-by-product
basis. The annual amortization shall be the greater of the amount computed using
(a) the ratio that current gross revenues for a product compare to the total of
current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product or (b) the
straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product.
No amounts were capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. 34
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
December 31, 2007 and 2006 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd
) Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are accounted for under Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-10: Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs. Revenues generated from shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in
sales and were $20,574 for the year ended December 31, 2007 ($21,682 for the year ended December 31, 2006). Shipping and handling costs for outbound shipping charges are included in cost of goods sold were $16,770 for the year ended
December 31, 2007 ($16,972 for the year ended December 31, 2006).
Research and development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Advertising expense
The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense included in sales and marketing expense, totalled $7,427 for the year ended December 31, 2007, and $492 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Foreign currency translation and transactions
In accordance with SFAS No. 52 Foreign Currency Translation, the Company has determined the functional currency to be the Canadian dollar.
Assets and liabilities of the Company, which are denominated in Canadian dollars, are translated to US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated to US dollars using the average rate in effect
for the period. The cumulative effect of any translation gains or losses is included in the Cumulative Translation Adjustment in Stockholders Equity (Capital Deficit).
The Company also engages in transactions in US dollars. Transactions in US dollars are initially translated to the functional currency using the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities existing at the period
end are then translated at the exchange rate in effect at the period end. All exchange gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income (loss) for the period.
Income taxes
The Company follows the liability method for accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using
enacted tax rates that will be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
Stock-based compensation
Beginning January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the recommendations of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Accounting for Stock-based Compensation (SFAS 123R), and has applied the recommendations of this
standard using the modified prospective method. Under this application, the Company is required to record compensation expense for all awards granted or modified after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards
that remain outstanding at the date of adoption. Accordingly, no prior periods were restated or cumulative adjustments recorded upon the adoption of this standard.
During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, no options were granted by the Company. 35
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
December 31, 2007 and 2006
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd
) Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity during the period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to shareholders.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings (loss) per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share. Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in earnings of an entity. In loss periods, dilutive common equivalent shares are excluded, as the effect would be
anti-dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2007, potentially dilutive common shares (relating to warrants outstanding at year end) totaling 700,000 (2006 nil) were not included in the computation of loss per share because their effect was
anti-dilutive.
Comparative figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current year.
Recent accounting pronouncements
FIN 48
Beginning on January 1, 2007, the Company began accounting for income tax under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company and its subsidiary are subject to U.S. federal income tax, Canadian income tax, as well as income tax of multiple state and local
jurisdictions. Based on the Companys evaluation, the Company has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Companys financial statements. The Companys evaluation was performed for
the tax years ended December 31, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of December 31, 2007. The Company may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties
by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to the Companys financial results. In the event the Company has received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been
classified in the financial statements as general and administrative expense.
FAS 141R
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (FAS 141R), which replaces FASB Statement No. 141. FAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an
acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree, and the goodwill acquired. FAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements which
will enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. FAS 141R is effective as of the beginning of an entitys fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008, which will be our fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 141R. 36
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
December 31, 2007 and 2006
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd
)
SFAS No. 157
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS No. 157.
SFAS No. 159
In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115", ("FAS 159") which permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity is required to report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting
date. This statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement. FAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and is applicable
beginning in the Company's first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that FAS 159 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 160
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statement an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS160). SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to
establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the
consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 requires consolidated net income to be reported at the amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the non-controlling
interest. This statement also establishes a method of accounting for changes in a parents ownership interest in a subsidiary that does result in deconsolidation. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, presentation and disclosure of SFAS 160 shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company does not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, cash flows
or financial position.
3. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and trade receivables. The Companys cash is held at a Chartered Canadian bank and earns a market rate of interest. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. At December 31, 2007, four customers represent 85% of accounts receivable [2006 - five customers represent 82%].
4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value of the Companys financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, goods and services tax receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and loans payable approximate fair value unless otherwise stated due to
the short-term nature of the financial instruments. 37 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. December 31, 2007 and 2006 5. CASH At December 31, 2007, included in cash is $12,878 (CDN $12,766)
denominated in Canadian dollars [2006 -$20,985 (CDN$24,456)]. 6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE At December 31, 2007, included in accounts payable is $147,807
(CDN$146,521) denominated in Canadian dollars [2006 - $240,181
(CDN$279,901)]. 7. GOVERNMENT GRANTS Technology Partnership Canada (TPC) provides funding for
33.33% of eligible operating costs incurred from February 14, 2001 to March 31,
2004 related to the research and development of Next Generation Broadband
Optical Wireless Initiative Projects to a maximum funding of CDN$9,994,334. Payments from TPC are accrued when qualifying expenditures have
been submitted and when there is reasonable assurance that the credits will be
realized. At November 18, 2004, the Companys predecessor company had received
cumulative TPC funding of CDN$5,797,948. The Company received no funding during
the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. Although the Company has used its best judgement and
understanding of the agreement with TPC in determining the amounts and timing of
the credits, it is possible that the amounts could change by a material amount
in the near term resulting from a review or audit by TPC [Note 15 (a)]. In
addition, in the event of a change in ownership or in the event of default or
other conditions, the TPC agreement may require the partial or full repayment of
TPC funding. The Company is obligated to provide royalty payments of 0.3719%
of annual gross revenues generated from Next Generation Broadband Optical
Wireless Initiative Projects until December 31, 2008. Accordingly, royalties
are reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements when the
Company records gross revenues in accordance with the terms of the TPC
agreement. Royalties incurred up to and including December 31, 2004 were
due in the year ended December 31, 2005. Royalties incurred after December 31,
2004 will be paid on an annual basis. If, at December 31, 2008, the total
cumulative royalty payments paid or due exceed CDN$20,957,000, the payment of
royalties will end, otherwise royalty payments will continue until either this
amount has been paid or until December 31, 2010, whichever occurs first. As at
December 31, 2007, the Company has accrued $70,029 (CDN$69,420) of royalty
payments [2006 - $54,840 (CDN$63,910)]. 8. INVENTORY 38 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. December 31, 2007 and 2006 8. INVENTORY (cont'd
) During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded a
$477,440 write-down of raw materials inventory, due to slow-moving inventory
components. This write-down has been recorded as part of cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations. As a result of this write-down, all of the
Companys inventory is now expected to be consumed within the twelve-month
period ending December 31, 2008. As at December 31, 2006, included in raw
materials inventory were components that were not expected to be consumed within
the twelvemonth period following the Balance Sheet date and hence were disclosed
as long-term inventory. 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 10. LOANS PAYABLE The loans payable represent amounts outstanding as at: 39 FSONA SYSTEMS CORP. December 31, 2007 and 2006 Authorized The Company is authorized to issue 617,250,000 common shares
with a par value of $0.001. On April 8, 2006 the Company issued 674,860 fully-vested,
non-forfeitable shares of common stock to various executives of the Company
for services of sales and marketing - $215,150 and general and administrative
-$56,270. The value assigned to the shares was $0.40 per share, which
approximated the fair value of the common stock at the time of the agreement.
Such amounts have been recognized in the Companys Statement of Operations
for the year ended December 31, 2006. On April 13, 2007 the Company effected an eight point twenty-three
(8.23) for one (1) forward stock split of the authorized, issued and outstanding
common stock. As a result, authorized capital has increased from 75,000,000
shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 617,250,000 shares
of common stock with a par value of $0.001. The effect of the stock split
has been applied on a retroactive basis to all related disclosure and
calculations in these consolidated financial statements. On October 16, 2007 the Company issued a private placement
of 200,000 units at $0.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $100,000. Each
unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling
the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.50 per share.
The share purchase warrants expire on October 15, 2009. On November 16, 2007 the Company received $250,000 in connection
with a private placement of 500,000 units at $0.50 per unit. Each unit
consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling
the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.50 per share.
The share purchase warrants expire on November 15, 2009.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
(Name
of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada
N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11120 Horseshoe Way, Suite 140, Richmond, British
Columbia, Canada
V7Q 5H7
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered
Nil
Nil
(Title of
class)
(1) Average of
bid and ask closing prices on May 6, 2008.
SONAbeam
Model Rate in Mbps
(rate adaptive) Maximum
Recommended
Range Protocols
SONAbeam 52-E
10 to 68
3,850m
(2.39 miles) Ethernet, N x T1/E1,
DS3/E3, OC-1/STM-0
SONAbeam 52-M
10 to 68
7700m
(4.80 miles) Ethernet, N x T1/E1,
DS3/E3, OC-1/STM-0
SONAbeam 155-E
31 to 180
3,300m
(2.10 miles) N x T1/E1, DS3/E3, Fast
Ethernet, OC-3/STM-1
SONAbeam 155-S
31 to 180
4,450m
(2.80 miles) N x T1/E1, DS3/E3Fast
Ethernet, OC-3,/STM-1
SONAbeam 155-M
31 to 180
6,400m
(4.00 miles) N x T1/E1, DS3/E3, Fast
Ethernet, OC-3/STM-1
SONAbeam 622-S
100 to 715
3,400m
(1.98 miles) Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
1, OC-12/STM-4
SONAbeam 622-M
100 to 715
5,500m
(3.29 miles) Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
1, OC-12/STM-4
SONAbeam1250-E
NOT SHIPPED - BETA
REQUIRED 100 to 1500
2,600m (
1.6 miles) Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
1,OC-12/STM-4, Gigabit
Ethernet
SONAbeam 1250-S
100 to 1500
3,200m
(1.98 miles) Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
1, OC-12/STM-4,
Gigabit Ethernet
Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
SONAbeam 1250-M
100 to 1500
5,300m
(3.29 miles) 1, OC-12/STM-4,
Gigabit Ethernet
SONAbeam 2500-M
SHIPPED BUT MORE
R&D REQUIRED 125 to 2448
5,000m (3.1 miles)
Fast Ethernet, OC-3/STM-
1, OC12/STM-4,
Gigabit Ethernet,
OC-48/STM-16
OTC
Bulletin Board(1)
Quarter
Ended
High
Low
December 31, 2007
$0.60
$0.46
September 30, 2007
$0.68
$0.55
June 30, 2007
$0.74
$0.68
March 31, 2007
Nil
Nil
December 31, 2006
Nil
Nil
September 30, 2006
$0.10
$0.10
June 30, 2006
Nil
Nil
March 31, 2006
Nil
Nil
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Fsona Systems Corp.
April 29, 2008
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(See Basis of Presentation
- - Note 1)
(expressed in US dollars)
As at December 31
2007
2006
$
$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash [note 5]
58,860
187,474
Accounts receivable [note 3]
245,659
566,784
Goods and services tax refundable
6,701
14,520
Prepaid and other current assets
53,897
104,680
Deferred cost of sales
-
43,313
Inventory [note
8]
504,910
499,130
Total current assets
870,027
1,415,901
Inventory [note 8]
-
519,520
Property, plant and equipment [note 9]
18,283
19,547
888,310
1,954,968
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable [note 6]
212,125
398,080
Accrued liabilities
451,922
483,216
Accrued royalty [note 7]
70,029
54,840
Deferred tax liability [note 12]
-
223,950
Current portion of loans payable [note 10]
1,818,801
4,353,962
Customer deposits and deferred revenue
431,015
444,011
Total
liabilities
2,983,892
5,958,059
Capital deficit
Capital stock [note 11]
39,779
20,076
Additional paid-in capital
3,840,843
251,345
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
-cumulative translation adjustment
(606,659
)
(65,126
)
Accumulated deficit
(5,369,545
)
(4,209,386
)
Total capital
deficit
(2,095,582
)
(4,003,091
)
888,310
1,954,968
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(expressed in US dollars)
For the year ended December 31
2007
2006
$
$
Sales [note 13]
1,430,835
2,780,408
Cost of sales
[note 8]
1,523,052
2,070,607
Gross profit (loss)
(92,217
)
709,801
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing
580,434
939,301
Customer support
-
1,177
Research and development
623,213
660,313
General and administrative
548,971
832,957
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
7,274
4,085
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
-
(1,487
)
Total operating
expenses
1,759,892
2,436,346
Loss from
operations
(1,852,109
)
(1,726,545
)
Other income (expense)
Interest income
3,317
8,790
Interest and bank charges
(5,192
)
(3,589
)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
469,875
(43,673
)
Total other income
468,000
(38,472
)
Loss for year before income tax
(1,384,109
)
(1,765,017
)
Deferred income
tax recovery (note 12)
223,950
30,930
Loss for year
(1,160,159
)
(1,734,087
)
Foreign
currency translation
(541,533
)
38,328
Comprehensive loss
(1,701,692
)
(1,695,759
)
Loss per share basic and diluted
(0.03
)
(0.11
)
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and
diluted
36,399,778
15,346,074
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL
DEFICIT
(expressed in US dollars)
Additional
Cumulative
Common stock
paid in
Due from
Translation
Accumulated
Total
Shares
Amount
Capital
Related party
Adjustment
deficit
Capital deficit
# (a)
$
$
$
$
$
$
Balance at January 1, 2006
823
1
(32,654
)
(103,454
)
(2,475,299
)
(2,611,406
)
Issuance of common shares in settlement of
loans
payable (note 10)
8,229,177
8,229
(8,229
)
Issuance of common shares for services
provided
(note 11)
674,860
675
270,745
271,420
Net loss for the year
(1,734,087
)
(1,734,087
)
Write-off of amounts due from related party (note 14)
32,654
32,654
Foreign exchange translation adjustment
38,328
38,328
Balance at December 31, 2006
8,904,860
8,905
262,516
(65,126
)
(4,209,386
)
(4,003,091
)
Adjustment for the issuance of common stock
on
11,170,975
11,171
(11,171
)
recapitalization (note 16)
20,075,835
20,076
251,345
(65,126
)
(4,209,386
)
(4,003,091
)
Adjustment to capital deficit of the Company at the
19,003,070
19,003
(71,803
)
(52,800
)
recapitalization date (note 16)
39,078,905
39,079
179,542
(65,126
)
(4,209,386
)
(4,055,891
)
Issuance of common stock during the year in
private
700,000
700
349,300
350,000
placements (note 11)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment
(541,533
)
(541,533
)
Net loss for the year
(1,160,159
)
(1,160,159
)
Debt extinguishment (note 10)
3,312,001
3,312,001
Balance at
December 31, 2007
39,778,905
39,779
3,840,843
(606,659
)
(5,369,545
)
(2,095,582
)
(a)
On April 13, 2007, the Company rolled forward the issued and
outstanding shares of the Company on an eight point twenty-three (8.23)
for one (1) basis. The effect of the stock split has been applied on a
retroactive basis.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(expressed in US
dollars)
For the year ended
For the year ended
Dec 31, 2007
Dec 31, 2006
$
$
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
(1,160,159
)
(1,734,087
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating
activities
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment
7,274
4,085
Provision for inventory
-
23,333
Write-down of inventory
477,440
-
Issuance of common stock for services
-
271,420
Write-down of amounts due from
related party
-
32,654
Deferred income tax recovery
(223,950
)
(30,930
)
Gain on disposal of property, plant
and equipment
-
(1,487
)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
(469,875
)
43,673
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable
388,276
(458,152
)
Goods and services tax receivable
12,086
3,711
Prepaid and other current assets
63,841
(9,587
)
Deferred cost of sales
43,313
(43,313
)
Inventory
39,953
569,913
Accounts payable
(236,051
)
59,485
Accrued liabilities
(106,539
)
34,616
Customer deposits and deferred
revenue
(83,972
)
134,344
Accrued
royalty
5,130
10,262
Net cash used in operating activities
(1,243,233
)
(1,090,060
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of
property, plant and equipment
(2,939
)
(19,713
)
Net cash used
in investing activities
(2,939
)
(19,713
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from loans payable
775,322
1,028,623
Proceeds from share capital
350,000
-
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,125,322
1,028,623
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash
(7,764
)
(9,755
)
Decrease in cash
(128,614
)
(90,905
)
Cash at the beginning of the year
187,474
278,379
Cash, at the end
of the year
58, 860
187,474
Supplementary information
Interest paid
5,192
3,589
Interest received
3,317
8,790
Taxes paid
-
-
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
-
-
Shares issued for services
-
271,420
Debt extinguishment
3,312,001
-
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in
US dollars)
Computer hardware and computer software
33%
Furniture and equipment
20%
Development equipment
20%
Manufacturing equipment
33%
Leasehold improvements
lesser of term or estimated
economic life
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
2007
2006
$
$
Balance, beginning of year
143,542
165,569
Charged to costs and expenses
30,200
-
Deductions*
(26,571
)
(22,027
)
Balance, end of
year
147,171
143,542
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
2007
2006
$
$
Raw materials
401,449
933,580
Work in progress
71,528
64,855
Finished goods
31,933
20,215
504,910
1,018,650
Less: current portion
504,910
499,130
Long term portion
-
519,520
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
Accumulated
2007 Net book
2006 Net book
Cost
depreciation
value
value
$
$
$
$
Furniture and fixtures
14,083
3,755
10,328
11,181
Computer hardware
16,098
10,594
5,504
8,366
Manufacturing equipment
2,472
21
2,451
-
32,653
14,370
18,283
19,547
Loan payable to Everona Limited (the Companys
controlling stockholder)
non- interest bearing, unsecured
and no terms of repayment
605,686
605,686
Amounts payable to Crown Capital Partners S.A. (Crown)
(former controlling stockholder of the Company),
non-interest bearing,
unsecured and no terms of repayment
496,316
436,275
Amounts payable to Crown by Everona upon change of control,
non-interest bearing no terms of repayment
[i]
-
3,312,001
Amounts payable to Key Management S.A., non-interest
bearing,
unsecured
and no terms of repayment
716,799
-
1,818,801
4,353,962
Less: current portion
1,818,801
4,353,962
Long-term portion
-
-
[i]
On March 28, 2006, Crown entered into an agreement with Everona
Limited (Everona) to sell to Everona its 100% interest (823 shares) in
the Company and $3,312,001 of amounts previously advanced to the Company
in exchange for an interest-bearing promissory note from Everona to Crown
equal to $3,312,001.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
10. LOANS PAYABLE (cont'd
)
Following the acquisition, in March 28, 2006 Everona entered into an agreement
with the Company to convert the amounts owed to it by the Company in exchange
for 8,229,177 shares of the Companys common stock, which were subsequently
exchanged for 18,552,680 shares of the public company upon share exchange
in February 2007. As at Dec 31, 2006, management did not believe the transaction
between the stockholders principally involving amounts previously advanced
by Crown had fully satisfied conditions for debt extinguishment. On June
12, 2007, a debt extinguishment agreement was signed by Crown and Everona
whereby the promissory note was settled for a nominal amount of $10. Management
now believes the transaction between stockholders principally involving
amounts previously advanced by Crown has fully satisfied conditions for
debt extinguishment. Accordingly, the amount owing from Everona to Crown
that was carried on the Companys balance sheet as a liability at December
31, 2006 has been reclassified as equity of the Company as at December 31,
2007.
11. CAPITAL STOCK
a]
FSONA Systems Corp.
i]
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FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
11. CAPITAL STOCK (cont'd )
ii] | Warrants |
The fair value of stock purchase warrants granted during the year ended December 31, 2007 was $203,070. The assumptions utilized to determine such values are presented in the following table: |
Year Ended | ||||
December 31, 2007 | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | 3.33% to 4.12% | |||
Expected volatility | 69.34% to 75.84% | |||
Expected term | 2 yrs | |||
Dividend yield | 0% | |||
Weighted average fair value | $ | 0.29 | ||
Total warrants outstanding | 700,000 |
The following is a summary of the status of the Companys stock purchase warrants as of December 31, 2007 and the stock purchase warrant activity during the year ended December 31, 2007:
Number of | Exercise Price | ||||||
Options | per Share | ||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2006 and 2007 | | | |||||
Granted | 700,000 | $0.50 | |||||
Cancelled | | | |||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 700,000 | $0.50 |
12. INCOME TAXES
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liability at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are presented below:
2007 | 2006 | ||||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Deferred tax assets: | |||||||
Accruals and reserves | 199,091 | 539,000 | |||||
Inventory | 151,028 | - | |||||
Loss carryforwards | 1,380,776 | 987,000 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment | 53,048 | 2,000 | |||||
1,783,943 | 1,528,000 | ||||||
Valuation allowance | (1,783,943 | ) | (1,528,000 | ) | |||
Deferred tax assets | - | - |
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FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
12. INCOME TAXES (cont'd )
2007 | 2006 | ||||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Deferred tax liability: | |||||||
Excess of accounting basis over tax basis of inventory | - | 223,950 | |||||
Deferred tax liability | - | 223,950 |
Management believes there is sufficient uncertainty regarding the realization of deferred tax assets such that a full valuation allowance has been provided.
The income tax provision for the year ended December 31, differs from the amount obtained by applying the applicable statutory income tax rates to loss before income taxes and dividends as follows:
For the year | For the year | ||||||
ended | ended | ||||||
December 31, 2007 |
December 31, 2006 |
||||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Federal statutory income tax rate | 34% | 34% | |||||
Income tax recovery based on statutory rate | |||||||
statutory rate | 470,597 | 590,000 | |||||
Non-deductible items | 107,627 | (1,070 | ) | ||||
Other | (98,331 | ) | 56,,000 | ||||
Increase in valuation allowance | (255,943 | ) | (614,000 | ) | |||
Income tax recovery | (223,950 | ) | 30,930 |
The Company is subject to federal, state and provincial income taxes in Canada and the United States.
At December 31, 2007, the Company has estimated non operating losses for income tax purposes that can be used to reduce future taxes payable of $4,060,000. These losses include approximately $2,970,000 which are restricted to Canadian source income. The net operating losses available expire in 2025 to 2027, and may be subject to the dual consolidated loss rules in the US.
13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company operates in one primary operating segment, that being the design, manufactures and sale of optical wireless equipment.
For the year ended December 31 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Revenues | |||||||
Canada | 4,106 | 100,082 | |||||
United States | 514,884 | 928,398 | |||||
Asia-Pacific | 112,719 | 131,618 | |||||
Central and Latin America | 230,258 | 818,935 | |||||
Europe, Middle East and Africa | 568,868 | 801,375 | |||||
1,430,835 | 2,780,408 |
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FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (cont'd )
No single customer accounted for revenues in excess of 10% of the total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007. (Two customers each accounted for 12% of revenue in the year ended December 31, 2006). Substantially all of the Companys assets are located in Canada.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements are as follows:
As at December 31, 2005, $32,654 was owed to the Company by an affiliated company. Such amounts were presented as a contra equity account because the Company substantially controlled repayments of such amounts as the affiliated company was dependent upon the Company for its business. These advances were non-interest bearing and unsecured. During the year ended December 31, 2006, these advances were written off by the Company.
Related party transactions are in the normal course of operations and are recorded at amounts established and agreed between the related parties. There were no related party transactions during 2007.
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a] TPC audit
In January 2004, Technologies Partnership Canada (TPC) commissioned an audit of the Predecessor Companys prior claims for TPC funding. TPC indicated that a predecessor company has potentially overstated prior expenditures eligible for funding by approximately $2,030,377 (CDN$2,180,625) which equates to a potential assessment against the Company of $676,723 (CDN$726,801). The Company vigorously disagrees with TPCs preliminary findings, with the exception of a possible $204,110 (CDN$202,335) overstatement. As the TPC audit is in process and a final determination has not been made, the likelihood of repayment and the ultimate amount, if any, are not determinable at this time. Accordingly, with the exception of the possible $204,110 (CDN$202,335) overstatement which has been accrued in accrued liabilities, no amount has been recorded in these financial statements. There has been additional $14,027 (CDN13,905) accrued to the TCP contingency in recognition of fSONAs portion of cost of the 2004 TPC compliance. Beginning in May 2007 a twelve month payment plan was initiated to pay off the costs accrued for the TPC compliance audit. As of December 31 2007, $7,551 (CDN$8,110) of the $14,027 (CDN$13,905) has been paid.
b] Lease commitments
The Company leases its premises and certain equipment under operating leases. The minimum lease payments are as follows:
$ | |
2008 | 197,106 |
2009 | 200,393 |
2010 | 51,065 |
448,564 |
Rent expense was $187,434 (CDN$201,304) for the year ended December 31, 2007 and $217,749(CDN$248,909) for the year December 31, 2006.
43
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
(formerly Matrix Ventures, Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (contd.)
c] Litigation
On November 2, 2005, Arile Technologies Inc. (Arile) commenced a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver Registry) against the Company claiming a breach of consulting services contract. We filed a Statement of Defence on November 24, 2005. Motion materials for judgement were filed by Ariles counsel on June 9, 2006 for judgement in the amount of approximately $100,000. The Company provided response materials to Ariles application for judgement. Arile and the Company are currently in discussions to discontinue the proceeding against the Company, without costs to any party. While the outcome of this matter is subject to future resolution, management's evaluation and analysis of the matter indicates that the probable ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements. The outcome is presently indeterminable. Any settlement resulting from resolution of these contingencies will be accounted for in the period of settlement.
16. RECAPITALIZATION
On February 8, 2007, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the Agreement), among the Company, Fsona, and the former stockholders of Fsona.
The closing of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement and the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Fsona occurred on February 9, 2007. In accordance with the closing of the share exchange agreement, the Company issued 20,075,835 common shares to the former stockholders of Fsona for all of the 8,904,860 issued and outstanding common shares of Fsona on the basis of 2.2544805 common shares of the Company for every one common share of Fsona.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting as applicable to reverse acquisitions, as the former stockholders of Fsona controlled approximately 51% of Matrix's common stock immediately upon conclusion of the transaction, representatives of Fsona are now Matrix's sole directors and officers and the continuing business is that of Fsona. The share exchange is deemed to be a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes. Fsona, the acquired entity, is regarded as the predecessor entity as of February 9, 2007. Matrix was largely inactive prior to the transaction. The post-acquisition entity is accounted for as a recapitalization of Fsona. The value assigned to the common shares was valued based on the fair value of net liabilities of Matrix at the recapitalization date which approximated carry over basis of $52,800.
In accordance with provisions governing the accounting for reverse acquisition, the figures presented as at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007 are those of Fsona Systems Corp.
At the time of the transaction, Fsona Systems Corp. (formerly Matrix Ventures Inc.) had no assets and $52,800 of accounts payable and accrued liabilities (included $28,300 owed to a shareholder of Matrix). The total amount owed to shareholder of Matrix was repaid during 2007.
44
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
(formerly Matrix Ventures,
Inc.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in US dollars)
December 31, 2007 and 2006
16. RECAPITALIZATION (contd)
Unaudited pro-forma revenue, net loss and loss per share assuming the transaction had been completed on January 1, 2006 is as follows:
Unaudited proforma | Unaudited proforma | ||||
for the year ended | for the year ended | ||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||
2007 | 2006 | ||||
Revenue | $1,430,835 | $2,780,408 | |||
Net loss for the period | $(1,166,376 | ) | $(1,761,694 | ) | |
Basic and diluted loss per share | (0.03 | ) | $ (0.11 | ) |
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In April 2008, the Company received $250,000 in connection with a private placement of 500,000 units at $0.50 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.50 per share. The share purchase warrants expire on April 16, 2010.
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Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
On March 27, 2005, Fsona Systems Corp. engaged BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants, as its principal independent accountants with the approval of its company's board of directors.
Manning Elliott LLP, Chartered Accountants, had been engaged as the principal independent accountants of our company since July 2004.
BDO Dunwoody, LLP was not consulted on any matter relating to accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction for the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on Fsona Systems Corps financial statements prior to being engaged on March 27, 2005 by Fsona Systems Corp. BDO Dunwoody, LLP did not provide any written or oral advice that was an important factor considered by Fsona Systems Corp in reaching any decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issues.
On April 30, 2007, Manning Elliott LLP, Chartered Accountants, resigned as our principal independent accountant. On the same date, we engaged BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants, as our new principal independent accountant to audit our 2007 financial statements. On April 30, 2007, our board of directors approved the change of accountants to BDO Dunwoody LLP.
Manning Elliott LLPs report on our financial statements for the past two most recent fiscal years of Matrix ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, or qualification or modification as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except that Manning Elliott LLPs reports contained an explanatory paragraph in respect to the substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the two most recent years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, there were no disagreements, resolved or not, with Manning Elliott LLP on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Manning Elliott LLP, would have caused Manning Elliott LLP to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the financial statements for such years.
During the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, and in the subsequent interim period through the date hereof, there were no reportable events as described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(B) of Regulation S-B.
We received a letter from Manning Elliott LLP, dated May 14, 2007, stating that it agreed with the disclosure contained in our current report on Form 8-K/A filed on May 21, 2007, which disclosed the change in our principal independent accountant. A copy of the letter from Manning Elliott LLP is filed as an exhibit to our current report on Form 8-K/A file don May 21, 2007.
Other than discussed above, during the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the subsequent interim period through the date BDO Dunwoody LLP were hired, we did not, nor has any person on our behalf, consult with BDO Dunwoody LLP regarding either the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, nor did BDO Dunwoody LLP provide to us a written report or oral advice regarding such principles or audit opinion on any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or reportable event set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B with our former principal independent accountant.
Item 8A(T). Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president, secretary and treasurer (who is acting as our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principle accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management
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recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), have concluded that, subject to the inherent limitations noted in this Part II, Item 8A, as of December 31, 2007, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the existence of several material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, as discussed below.
Managements annual report on internal control over financial reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our management evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007.
Based on its evaluation under the framework in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework , issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2007, due to the existence of significant deficiencies constituting material weaknesses, as described in greater detail below. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our companys independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by our companys independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit our company to provide only managements report in this annual report.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our Chief Executive Officer does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additional controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Material Weaknesses Identified
In connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, certain significant deficiencies in internal control became evident to management that represent material weaknesses, including:
(i) Lack of a sufficient number of independent directors for our board and audit committee. We currently only have one independent director on our board, which is comprised of 2 directors, and we do not have a
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functioning audit committee. As a publicly-traded company, we should strive to have a majority of our board of directors be independent;
(ii) Insufficient segregation of duties in our finance and accounting functions due to limited personnel. During the year ended December 31, 2007, we had limited staff at our executive office in Richmond, British Columbia that performed nearly all aspects of our financial reporting process, including, but not limited to, access to the underlying accounting records and systems, the ability to post and record journal entries and responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements. This creates certain incompatible duties and a lack of review over the financial reporting process that would likely result in a failure to detect errors in spreadsheets, calculations, or assumptions used to compile the financial statements and related disclosures as filed with the SEC. These control deficiencies could result in a material misstatement to our interim or annual consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected;
(iii) There is a lack of sufficient supervision and review by our corporate management;
(iv) Insufficient corporate governance policies. Although we have a code of ethics which provides broad guidelines for corporate governance, our corporate governance activities and processes are not always formally documented. Specifically, decisions made by the board to be carried out by management should be documented and communicated on a timely basis to reduce the likelihood of any misunderstandings regarding key decisions affecting our operations and management; and
(v) Our company's accounting staff does not have sufficient technical accounting knowledge relating to accounting for income taxes and complex US GAAP matters. Management corrected any errors prior to the release of our company's December 31, 2007 consolidated financial statements.
Plan for Remediation of Material Weaknesses
We intend to take appropriate and reasonable steps to make the necessary improvements to remediate these deficiencies. We intend to consider the results of our remediation efforts and related testing as part of our year-end 2008 assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
We have implemented certain remediation measures and are in the process of designing and implementing additional remediation measures for the material weaknesses described in this annual report. Such remediation activities include the following:
(1) We continue to recruit one or more additional independent board members to join our board of directors and will consider the adoption of an audit committee at such time as additional board members are retained; and
(2) We will continue to update the documentation of our internal control processes, including formal risk assessment of our financial reporting processes.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There were no significant changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2007 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financing reporting.
Item 8B. Other Information
None.
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PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Persons and Corporate Governance; Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Directors and Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons
All directors of our company hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders and until such directors successor is elected and has been qualified, or until such directors earlier death, resignation or removal. The following table sets forth the names, positions and ages of our executive officers and directors. Our board of directors elects officers and their terms of office are at the discretion of our board of directors.
Name | Position Held with our Company | Age | Date First Elected or Appointed |
Andrew Grieve | President, Secretary, Treasurer
and Director FSona Systems Corp. Chief Executive Officer and President of FSONA Systems (Operating) Corp. President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director FSona Systems (Operating) Corp. |
42 | May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007 |
Tom Gill | Director | 46 | December 28, 2007 |
Business Experience
The following is a brief account of the education and business experience during at least the past five years of each director, executive officer and key employee of our company and the executive officer and director of our subsidiary, indicating the persons principal occupation during that period, and the name and principal business of the organization in which such occupation and employment were carried out.
Andrew Grieve
Mr. Grieve is a director and executive officer of our company and our wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to joining FSONA Systems, Mr. Grieve was the Director of Operations for TeleLink, a paging switch manufacturer, from June 1994 to January 1997. During the period from May 1999 to December 2000, Mr. Grieve held the position of Plant Manager for PlastiFab, an expanded Polystyrene manufacturer, as well as Divisional Controller for Laidlaw, an international waste management firm. As Production Manager for TeleLink, Mr. Grieve assisted their manufacturing from start-up to full production and was then promoted to Director of Operations in May 1995 and took on full responsibility for both manufacturing and customer service. Mr. Grieve started his career with fSONA Communications in January 2001 as Director of Manufacturing until November 2004 when he was promoted to Vice President Operations with responsibilities for both manufacturing and product development. Mr. Grieve is a Certified Management Accountant, having obtained his designation in 1991 and additionally received a Diploma in Operations Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1985.
Tom Gill
Mr. Gill is a director of our company. Mr. Gill is a hands-on senior executive with expertise in finance, operations, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and public reporting. In chief operating officer and chief financial officer roles with Silent Witness (now Honeywell Video Systems), he successfully led four acquisitions, helped grow the company from $5 million to $59 million, led 28 consecutive quarters of profitability and helped negotiate the sale of the company to Honeywell for $89 million.
Previously, Mr. Gill helped position several companies for growth in the hardware and software industries, including Honeywell, Sierra Wireless, Tantus Electronics and the Infosat and Amplifier Solutions divisions of Nexus Engineering. Currently, Mr. Gill is COO for Signalink a startup, and works with high technology company
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boards and senior management teams to improve organizational effectiveness in the areas of sales, marketing operations, research and development and finance. Mr. Gill is a designated Certified Management Accountant.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors or executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Our directors, executive officers and control persons have not been involved in any of the following events during the past five years:
1. | any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
2. | any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); |
3. | being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or |
4. | being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated. |
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock, to file reports regarding ownership of, and transactions in, our securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to provide us with copies of those filings. Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that during fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, all filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than 10% percent beneficial owners were complied with, with the exception of the following:
Name | Number of Late Reports | Number of Transactions Not Reported on a Timely Basis | Failure to File Requested Forms |
Andrew Grieve | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Tom Gill | 1(1) | Nil | Nil |
(1) | The named officer, director or greater than 10% stockholder, as applicable, filed a late Form 3 Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities. |
Code of Ethics
Effective February 8, 2008, our companys board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to, among other persons, our companys president and secretary (being our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), as well as persons performing similar functions. As adopted, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth written standards that are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
1. | honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
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2. | full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications made by us; |
3. | compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; |
4. | the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and |
5. | accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. |
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires, among other things, that all of our companys personnel shall be accorded full access to our president and secretary with respect to any matter which may arise relating to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Further, all of our companys personnel are to be accorded full access to our companys board of directors if any such matter involves an alleged breach of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by our president or secretary.
In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes that all employees, and particularly managers and/or supervisors, have a responsibility for maintaining financial integrity within our company, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, provincial and state securities laws. Any employee who becomes aware of any incidents involving financial or accounting manipulation or other irregularities, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, must report it to his or her immediate supervisor or to our companys President or Secretary. If the incident involves an alleged breach of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by the President or Secretary, the incident must be reported to any member of our board of directors. Any failure to report such inappropriate or irregular conduct of others is to be treated as a severe disciplinary matter. It is against our company policy to retaliate against any individual who reports in good faith the violation or potential violation of our companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was filed as an exhibit with our current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 1, 2007. We will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon request. Requests can be sent to: fSona Systems Corp., of Suite 140, 11120 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, British Columbia Canada V7Q 5H7.
Nomination Process
As of March 25, 2008, we did not effect any material changes to the procedures by which our shareholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors. Our board of directors does not have a policy with regards to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by our shareholders. Our board of directors has determined that it is in the best position to evaluate our companys requirements as well as the qualifications of each candidate when the board considers a nominee for a position on our board of directors. If shareholders wish to recommend candidates directly to our board, they may do so by sending communications to the president of our company at the address on the cover of this annual report.
Committees of the Board
All proceedings of our board of directors were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by all the directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the directors. Such resolutions consented to in writing by the directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the directors are, according to the corporate laws of the State of Nevada and the bylaws of our company, as valid and effective as if they had been passed at a meeting of the directors duly called and held.
Our company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions nor does our company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by our board of directors.
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Our company does not have any defined policy or procedure requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. The board of directors believes that, given the early stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The board of directors assesses all candidates, whether submitted by management or shareholders, and makes recommendations for election or appointment.
A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our President, at the address appearing on the first page of this annual report.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our board of directors has determined that we do not have a board member that qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-B, nor do we have a board member that qualifies as an independent director as defined by Rule 4200(a)(15) of the Rules of Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
We believe that our board of directors is capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. The board of directors of our company does not believe that it is necessary to have an audit committee because our company believes that the functions of an audit committee can be adequately performed by our board of directors. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an audit committee financial expert would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
The particulars of compensation paid to the following persons:
(a) | our principal executive officer; |
(b) | each of our two most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers at the end of the year ended December 31, 2007; and |
(c) | up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (b) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as our executive officer at the end of the year ended December 31, 2007, |
who we will collectively refer to as our named executive officers, of our company for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, are set out in the following summary compensation table, except that no disclosure is provided for any named executive officer, other than our principal executive officer, whose total compensation does not exceed $100,000 for the respective fiscal year:
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | |||||||||
Name and Principal Position |
Year | Salary ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Stock Awards ($) |
Option Awards ($) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensa- tion ($) |
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
All Other Compensa- tion ($) |
Total ($) |
Andrew Grieve(1) President, Secretary and Treasurer | 2007 2006 |
89,733 N/A |
0 N/A |
0 N/A |
0 N/A |
0 N/A |
0 N/A |
0 N/A |
89,733 N/A |
Sunny Taylor(2) Former President, Secretary and Treasurer | 2007 2006 |
50,000 150,000 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
50,000 150,000 |
(1) | Mr. Grieve was appointed our president, secretary and treasurer on May 9, 2007. |
(2) | Ms. Taylor served as our executive officer and director until her resignation on April 24, 2007. |
Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment Arrangements
Our subsidiary entered into an employment agreement with Sunny Taylor dated March 22, 2005. In exchange for management services provided by Ms. Taylor, our subsidiary agreed to pay Ms. Taylor a signing bonus of $100,000 upon the execution of the employment agreement and paid Ms. Taylor an annual salary of $150,000 for the period from April 1, 2005 to present. In addition to the salary and bonus, our subsidiary issued 30,000 common shares to Ms. Taylor on March 29, 2006 as partial compensation to Ms. Taylor for her services to our subsidiary as a director and executive officer.
Other than our former agreement with Ms. Taylor, there are no employment agreements between our company or our wholly-owned subsidiary and their respective executive officers. In addition, there are no compensatory plans or arrangements with any executive officer of our subsidiary for payments to be made to such officers following the retirement, resignation or termination of any executive officers employment with our company.
The particulars of unexercised options, stock that has not vested and equity incentive plan awards for our named executive officers are set out in the following table:
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Options Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||
Name | Number
of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Exercisable |
Number
of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable |
Equity
Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) |
Option
Exercise Price ($) |
Option Expiration Date | Number
of Shares or Units of Stock
That Have Not Vested (#) |
Market
Value of Shares or Units of
Stock That Have Not Vested ($) |
Equity
Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned
Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have
Not Vested (#) |
Equity
Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout
Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other
Rights That Have Not Vested ($) |
Andrew Grieve(1) President, Secretary and Treasurer | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Sunny Taylor(2) Former President, Secretary and Treasurer | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
(1) | Mr. Grieve was appointed our president, secretary and treasurer on May 9, 2007. |
(2) | Ms. Taylor served as our executive officer and director until her resignation on April 24, 2007. |
Stock Option Plan
Currently, our company does not have a stock option plan in favor of any director, officer, consultant or employee of our company.
Stock Options/SAR Grants
Our company did not grant any options or stock appreciation rights during our prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 or 2006.
Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Values
There were no options exercised during our prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 or 2006 by any officer or director of our company.
Directors Compensation
We have no present formal plan for compensating our directors for their service in their capacity as directors. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors. The board of directors may award special remuneration to any director undertaking any special services on behalf of our company other than services ordinarily required of a director. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed like reimbursement and compensation for attending committee meetings.
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Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth, as of May 6, 2008, certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by each stockholder known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock, as well as by each of our current directors and executive officers and the directors and executive officers of our subsidiary as a group. Each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of common stock, except as otherwise indicated. Beneficial ownership consists of a direct interest in the shares of common stock, except as otherwise indicated.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership(1) | Percentage of Class(1) |
Everona Limited 3E-B1, 25 Tai Hang Drive, Jardines Lookout Hong Kong |
18,554,378 | 46.1% |
Andrew Grieve 11120 Horseshoe Way, Suite 140 Richmond, British Columbia V7Q 5H7 |
389,642 | 1% |
Tom Gill | Nil | Nil |
Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (1 person) | 389,642 | 1% |
(1) | Based on 40,278,905 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of May 6, 2008. Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of the common stock listed above, based on information furnished by such owners, have sole investment and voting power with respect to such shares, subject to community property laws where applicable. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days, are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such option or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. |
Change in Control
We are not aware of any arrangement that might result in a change in control of our company in the future.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Except as described below, no director, executive officer, principal shareholder holding at least 5% of our common shares, or any family member thereof, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or proposed transaction, during the year ended December 31, 2007, in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at the year end for the last three completed fiscal years.
There were no related party transactions during 2007.
Corporate Governance
We currently act with two directors consisting of Andrew Grieve and Tom Gill, both of whom are not independent directors as defined in Rule 4200(a)(15) of the Rules of Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
We do not have a standing audit, compensation or nominating committee, but our entire board of directors acts in such capacities. We believe that the sole member of our board of directors is capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. The board of directors of our company does not believe that it is necessary to have a standing audit, compensation or nominating
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committee because we believe that the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by the board of directors, consisting of Andrew Grieve and Tom Gill. In addition, we believe that retaining one or more directors who would qualify as independent as defined in Rule 4200(a)(15) of the Rules of Nasdaq Marketplace Rules would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact the we have not generated any revenues from operations to date.
Item 13. Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
Description |
(2) | Plan of Purchase, Sale, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation or Succession |
2.1 | Share Exchange Agreement dated February 8, 2007, among our company, FSona Systems and the former shareholders of FSona Systems (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8- K filed on February 1, 2007) |
(3) | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on November 12, 2004) |
3.2 | Bylaws (incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on November 12, 2004) |
3.3 | Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 10, 2007 and which is effective April 13, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2007) |
3.4 | Certificate of Change filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 10, 2007 and which is effective April 13, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2007) |
(10) | Material Contracts |
10.1 | Property Option Agreement dated April 21, 2004 (incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed on January 10, 2005) |
10.2 | Property Option Amending Agreement dated December 31, 2005 (incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed on January 20, 2005) |
10.3 | Loan Agreement (incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2/A filed on January 20, 2005) |
10.4 | Employment Agreement dated March 22, 2005 between FSona Systems and Sunny Taylor (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2007) |
10.5* | Private Placement Subscription Agreement dated October 16, 2007 with Affaires Financieres S.A. |
10.6* | Private Placement Subscription Agreement dated November 14, 2007 with Affaires Financieres S.A. |
(14) | Code of Ethics |
14.1 | Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2007) |
(21) | Subsidiaries of the Small Business Issuer |
FSona Systems (Operating) Corp., a private Nevada corporation (incorporated by reference from our |
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2007) | |
(31) | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications |
31.1* | Section 302 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Andrew Grieve |
(32) | Section 1350 Certifications |
32.1* | Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Andrew Grieve |
* Filed herewith
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants, for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements (including an estimate of the current years audit), review of quarterly financial statements and current reports on Form 8-K in connection with our takeover of Matrix for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $108,775 and $240,200, respectively.
Audit Related Fees
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services by BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants, relating to the performance of the audit of our financial statements which are not reported under the caption "Audit Fees" above, was $nil and $nil respectively.
Tax Fees
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the aggregate fees billed by BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants for other non-audit professional services, other than those services listed above, totaled $25,792 and $4,400, respectively.
All Other Fees
We did not incur any other fees, other than described above, during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
Our board of directors, who acts as our audit committee, has adopted a policy governing the pre-approval by the board of directors of all services, audit and non-audit, to be provided to our company by our independent auditors. Under the policy, the board or directors has pre-approved the provision by our independent auditors of specific audit, audit related, tax and other non-audit services as being consistent with auditor independence. Requests or applications to provide services that require the specific pre-approval of the board of directors must be submitted to the board of directors by the independent auditors, and the independent auditors must advise the board of directors as to whether, in the independent auditors view, the request or application is consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules on auditor independence.
The board of directors has considered the nature and amount of the fees billed by BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants, and believes that the provision of the services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining the independence of BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FSONA SYSTEMS CORP.
By: /s/ Andrew Grieve
Andrew Grieve, President, Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 16, 2008
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
By: /s/ Andrew Grieve
Andrew Grieve, President, Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 16, 2008
By: /s/ Tom Gill
Tom Gill
Director
Date: May 16, 2008
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Andrew Grieve, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of FSona Systems Corp.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The small business issuers 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 small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business 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;
(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;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting;
5. The small business issuers other certifying officer (s) and I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(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 small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 16, 2008 | |
/s/ Andrew Grieve | |
Andrew Grieve, President, Secretary and Treasurer | |
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial | |
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned, Andrew Grieve, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) |
the annual report on Form 10-KSB of FSona Systems Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2007 (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 FSona Systems Corp. |
Dated: May 16, 2008 | |
/s/ Andrew Grieve | |
Andrew Grieve, President, Secretary and | |
Treasurer | |
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial | |
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to FSona Systems Corp. and will be retained by FSona Systems Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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