EX-99.2 3 ex992.htm INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)

 

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
DIAMONDS INC.

Three months ended March 31, 2018

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CONTENTS Page
Responsibility for Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets 4
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) 5
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Equity 6
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 8 - 22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

 

 

Responsibility for CONDENSED Consolidated INTERIM Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (the "Company") are the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared by management, on behalf of the Board of Directors, in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2017, except for changes indicated in Note 3 (i). Where necessary, management has made informed judgments and estimates in accounting for transactions which were not complete at the balance sheet date. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards 34 - Interim Financial Reporting using the accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) appropriate in the circumstances.

 

Management has established processes, which are in place to provide sufficient knowledge to support management representations that it has exercised reasonable diligence that the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company, as of the date of and for the periods presented by the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

The Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements together with other financial information of the Company and for ensuring that management fulfills its financial reporting responsibilities. The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling this responsibility.

 

The Audit Committee meets with management to review the financial reporting process and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements together with other financial information of the Company. The Audit Committee reports its findings to the Board of Directors for its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements together with other financial information of the Company for issuance to the shareholders.

 

Management recognizes its responsibility for conducting the Company’s affairs in compliance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, and applicable laws and regulations, and for maintaining proper standards of conduct for its activities.

 

 

 

“David Whittle” “Perry Ing”
David Whittle Perry Ing
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 

Toronto, Canada

May 10, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars

(Unaudited)

 

      March 31, December 31,
    Notes 2018 2017
ASSETS      
Current assets      
  Cash     $                                        28,679  $                                        43,129
  Amounts receivable  5                                                3,184                                                2,679
  Prepaid expenses and other                                                  6,135                                                3,464
  Deferred charges                                                                -
  Inventories 7                                          125,744                                             82,173
                                               163,742                                          131,445
         
Equity securities 6                                                9,150                                                            -
Derivative assets 13                                                1,502                                                     963
Property, plant and equipment  8                                          649,572                                          662,658
         
Total assets    $                                     823,966  $                                     795,066
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities      
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  16                                             49,546                                             34,615
  Income taxes payable                                                       719                                                            -
                                                  50,265                                             34,615
         
Secured notes payable 9                                          407,672                                          396,509
Decommissioning and restoration liability                                               29,365                                             29,200
         
Shareholders' equity:      
  Share capital  11                                          475,624                                          475,624
  Share-based payments reserve  11                                                5,973                                                5,549
  Deficit                                          (146,364)                                        (146,431)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                  1,431                                                            -
         
  Total shareholders' equity                                            336,664                                          334,742
         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity    $                                     823,966  $                                     795,066

 

     
Commitments and Contingencies 8, 9, 15 & 16
Subsequent events 17

 

On behalf of the Board:    

 

“Bruce Dresner”   “Jonathan Comerford”  
Director   Director

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars

(Unaudited)

 

      Three months ended Three months ended
    Notes March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
         
Sales    $                           66,565  $                                          -
Cost of sales:      
   Production costs                                   18,914                                               -
   Cost of acquired diamonds                                   10,003                                               -
   Depreciation and depletion                                   13,083                                               -
         
Earnings from mine operations                                  24,565                                               -
Exploration and evaluation expenses                                          871                                               -
Selling, general and administrative expenses 12                                   3,589                                   3,428
         
Operating income (loss)                                  20,105                                 (3,428)
Net finance expenses 10                                 (9,700)                                 (3,763)
Derivative gains                                          515                                        795
Foreign exchange (losses) gains                                (10,376)                                   4,229
Other income                                             23                                           23
         
Net income (loss) before taxes                                          567                                 (2,144)
Current income taxes                                        (719)                                               -
Deferred income taxes                                          219                                               -
Net income (loss) for the period    $                                      67  $                            (2,144)
         
Other Comprehensive Income      
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:    
  Change in fair value of equity securities 6                                   1,431                                               -
Other comprehensive income                                     1,431                                               -
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period    $                              1,498  $                            (2,144)
         
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share  11(iv)  $                                 0.00  $                               (0.01)
         
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding                     160,253,501                   160,109,889
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding                     160,742,166                   160,109,889

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Equity

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for the number of shares

(Unaudited)

 

 

               
  Notes Number of shares Share capital Share-based payments reserve Deficit

Accumulated other

comprehensive income

Total
Balance, January 1, 2017               159,818,833  $                 472,995  $                                5,018  $      (163,583)  $                                             -  $               314,430
Net loss for the period                                            -                                        -                                                 -                 (2,144)                                                  -                        (2,144)
Issuance of common shares – exercise of options 13(iii)                        355,000                            1,577                                                 -                               -                                                  -                          1,577
Fair value of options exercised from share-based payments reserve                                            -                                 538                                       (538)                               -                                                  -                                      -
Share-based payment                                             -                                        -                                         408                               -                                                  -                              408
Balance, March 31, 2017                 160,173,833  $                 475,110  $                                4,888  $      (165,727)  $                                             -  $               314,271
               
Balance, January 1, 2018               160,253,501  $                 475,624  $                                5,549  $      (146,431)  $                                             -                    334,742
Net income for the period                                            -                                        -                                                 -                           67                                                  -                                 67
Share-based payment                                             -                                        -                                         424                               -                                                  -                              424
Other Comprehensive Income:              
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income              
- Unrealized gain on equity securities 6                                          -                                        -                                                 -                               -                                      1,431                          1,431
Balance, March 31, 2018               160,253,501  $                 475,624  $                                5,973  $      (146,364)  $                                 1,431  $               336,664

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars

(Unaudited)

 

    Three months ended Three months ended
    March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Cash provided by (used in):    
Operating activities:    
  Net income (loss) for the period  $                                                   67  $                                         (2,144)
       
  Adjustments:    
  Net financing expenses                                                9,700                                                3,763
  Depreciation and depletion                                             13,086                                                           5
  Share-based payment expense                                                     424                                                     408
  Derivative gains                                                   (515)                                                   (795)
  Foreign exchange losses (gains)                                              10,376                                              (4,229)
  Deferred income taxes                                                   (219)                                                            -
  Changes in non-cash operating working capital:    
          Amounts receivable                                                   (505)                                                     123
          Prepaid expenses and other                                              (2,671)                                                     427
          Inventories                                           (33,184)                                           (39,964)
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                                4,481                                             15,167
          Income taxes payable                                                     719                                                            -
                                                   1,759                                           (27,239)
Investing activities:    
  Interest received                                                        99                                                     216
  Restricted cash                                                            -                                                6,372
  Investment in Kennady Diamonds Inc.                                              (7,500)                                                            -
  Pre-production sales capitalized                                                            -                                             31,828
  Capitalized interest paid                                                            -                                              (5,451)
  Payments for property, plant and equipment                                              (8,697)                                           (25,369)
                                                    (16,098)                                                7,596
Financing activities:    
  Loan facility proceeds                                                            -                                             32,403
  Financing costs                                                   (187)                                              (3,006)
  Proceeds from option exercises                                                            -                                                1,577
                                                      (187)                                             30,974
               
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash                                                        76                                                        21
(Decrease) increase in cash                                            (14,450)                                             11,352
Cash, beginning of period                                             43,129                                                6,844
Cash, end of period  $                                        28,679  $                                        18,196

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

1.Nature of Operations

 

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (“Mountain Province” and together with its subsidiaries collectively, the “Company”) was incorporated on December 2, 1986 under the British Columbia Company Act. The Company amended its articles and continued incorporation under the Ontario Business Corporations Act effective May 8, 2006. The Company holds a 49% interest in the Gahcho Kué Project (“Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine” or “GK Mine” or “GK Project”) in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

 

Effective March 1, 2017, the GK Mine declared commercial production for accounting purposes.

 

The address of the Company’s registered office and its principal place of business is 161 Bay Street, Suite 1410, PO Box 216, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2S1. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and NASDAQ under the symbol ‘MPVD’.

 

The underlying value and recoverability of the amounts shown as “Property, Plant and Equipment” (Note 8) are dependent upon future profitable production and proceeds from disposition of the Company’s mineral properties. Failure to meet the obligations for cash calls to fund the Company’s share in the GK Mine may lead to dilution of the interest in the GK Mine and may require the Company to impair property, plant and equipment.

Authorization of Financial Statements

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on May 10, 2018.

 

2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company were prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”). The accounting policies used in the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 except for changes indicated in Note 3 (i).  

 

These interim financial statements do not include all the disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards (”IFRS”) for annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

 

These financial statements were prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of equity securities, short-term investments and derivative assets and liabilities and are presented in thousands of Canadian dollars.

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Mountain Province and its wholly-owned subsidiaries:

2435572 Ontario Inc. (100% owned)
2435386 Ontario Inc. (100% owned by 2435572 Ontario Inc.)

 

The Company’s interest in the GK Mine is held through 2435386 Ontario Inc. All intercompany balances, transactions, income, expenses, profits and losses, including unrealized gains and losses have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

3.Significant accounting policies

 

(i)New accounting policies adopted in the current period

 

(a) Financial instruments

 

The Company has adopted all of the requirements of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”), as of January 1, 2018. IFRS 9 has replaced IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (“IAS 39”). IFRS 9 utilizes a revised model for recognition and measurement of financial instruments and a single, forward-looking “expected loss” impairment model. There are differences between IFRS 9 and IAS 39, however, most of the requirements in IAS 39 for classification and measurement of financial liabilities were carried forward in IFRS 9, so the Company’s accounting policy with respect to financial liabilities, including the accounting for the embedded derivative related to the secured notes payable, is unchanged.

 

As a result of the adoption of IFRS 9, management has changed its accounting policy for financial assets retrospectively, for assets that were recognized at the date of application. The change did not impact the carrying value of any financial assets on transition date. The main area of change is the accounting for cash previously classified as fair value through profit and loss.

 

The following is the Company’s new accounting policy for financial instruments under IFRS 9.

 

Classification

 

The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: at fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”), at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) or at amortized cost. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. The classification of debt instruments is driven by the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL (such as instruments held for trading or derivatives) or the Company has opted to measure them at FVTPL.

 

The Company completed a detailed assessment of its financial assets and liabilities as at January 1, 2018. The following table shows the original classification under IAS 39 and the new classification under IFRS 9:

 

Asset/Liability Original classifciation IAS 39 New classification IFRS 9
Cash FVTPL Amortized cost
Equity securities Available-for-sale FVTOCI
Amounts receivable Loans and receivables Amortized cost
Derivative assets FVTPL FVTPL
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other liabilties Amortized cost
Secured notes payable Other liabilties Amortized cost

The Company is not required to restate prior periods. The adoption of IFRS 9 resulted in no change to the opening accumulated deficit on January 1, 2018.

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

Measurement

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

Elected investments in equity instruments at FVTOCI are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently they are measured at fair value, with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost

Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value, plus transaction costs, and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment. Financial liabilities carried at amortized cost utilize the effective interest method.

 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL

Financial assets and liabilities carried at FVTPL are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities held at FVTPL are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) in the period in which they arise.

 

Derecognition

 

Financial assets

The Company derecognizes the financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). However, gains and losses on derecognition of financial assets classified as FVTOCI are reclassified to retained earnings (deficit) as a reclassification within equity.

 

Financial Liabilities

The Company derecognizes financial liabilities only when its obligations under the financial liabilities are discharged, cancelled, or expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

 

(b) Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration

 

In December 2016, the IASB issued IFRIC Interpretation 22 “Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration” (“IFRIC 22”). IFRIC 22 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and permits early adoption. IFRIC 22 clarifies which date should be used for translation when a foreign currency transaction involves an advance payment or receipt. The interpretation clarifies that the date of the transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) is the date on which an entity initially recognizes the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the payment or receipt of the advance consideration. The adoption of IFRIC 22 did not have an effect on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

(ii)Standards and amendments to existing standards

 

At the date of authorization of these financial statements, certain new standards and amendments to existing standards have been published but are not yet effective, and have not been adopted early by the Company. The Company anticipates that all of the relevant standards will be adopted by the Company in the first period beginning after the effective date of the standard. Information on new standards and amendments that are expected to be relevant to the Company’s financial statements is provided below.

 

Leases

On January 13, 2016, the IASB issued International Financial Reporting Standard 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”). The new standard will replace existing lease guidance in IFRS and related interpretations and requires companies to bring most leases on balance sheet. The significant change will affect the accounting treatment of leases currently classified as operating leases. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company believes the adoption of IFRS 16 will have an increase in lease liabilities, representing the present value of future payments under arrangements currently classified as operating leases, along with a corresponding increase in property, plant and equipment. Upon increasing property, plant and equipment, there will be an impact on the statement of comprehensive income (loss), with an increase to depreciation and depletion, rather than operating expenses.

 

Uncertainty over income tax treatments

On June 7, 2017, the IASB issued IFRIC Interpretation 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments (“IFRIC 23”). IFRIC 23 provides guidance on the accounting for current and deferred tax liabilities and assets in circumstances in which there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. IFRIC 23 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application is permitted. Management is currently assessing the impact of the IFRIC 23 on the consolidated financial statements.

 

4.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

 

The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Judgments, estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual outcomes can differ materially from these estimates. The significant judgments, estimates and assumptions made by management in applying the Company’s accounting policies were the same as those that applied to the audited financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2017.

5.AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

     
  March 31, December 31,
  2018 2017
GST/HST receivable  $                                                  2,608  $                                                  2,068
Other receivable                                                            576                                                            611
Total  $                                                  3,184  $                                                  2,679

 

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

  

6.       EQUITY SECURITIES

     
  March 31, December 31,
Security 2018 2017
Kennady Diamonds Inc. (TSX.V: KDI)  $                                                  9,150  $                                                              -

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recognized an unrealized gain of $1,431 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil), net of income taxes, related to the fair value adjustment of its equity securities. All equity securities owned by the Company are reclassified as FVTOCI, with fair value gains, net of income taxes, of $1,431 recorded in other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Subsequent to the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Kennady Diamonds Inc. by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement (Note 17).

7.       INVENTORIES

 

  March 31, December 31,
  2018 2017
Ore stockpile  $                                               19,154  $                                               19,972
Rough diamonds                                                    62,655                                                    45,999
Supplies inventory                                                    43,935                                                    16,202
Total  $                                            125,744  $                                               82,173

 

Depreciation and depletion included in inventories at March 31, 2018 is $25,898 (December 31, 2017 - $17,225).

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

8.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Company’s property, plant and equipment as at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

       
  Property, Assets under  
  plant and equipment construction  Total
Cost      
At January 1, 2017  $                        91,936  $                   590,680  $                       682,616
Decommissioning and restoration adjustment                                2,979                                          -                                  2,979
Transfers                          537,293                      (537,293)                                              -
Additions*                             75,191                         (29,408)                               45,783
At December 31, 2017                          707,399                           23,979                            731,378
Transfers                                2,341                            (2,341)                                              -
Additions*                                6,596                              2,075                                  8,671
At March 31, 2018  $                     716,336  $                      23,713  $                       740,049
       
Accumulated depreciation      
At January 1, 2017  $                         (6,563)  $                                     -  $                           (6,563)
Depreciation                           (62,157)                                          -                             (62,157)
At December 31, 2017                           (68,720)                                          -                             (68,720)
Depreciation and depletion                           (21,757)                                          -                             (21,757)
At March 31, 2018  $                      (90,477)  $                                     -  $                        (90,477)
       
Carrying amounts      
At December 31, 2017  $                     638,679  $                      23,979  $                       662,658
At March 31, 2018  $                     625,859  $                      23,713  $                       649,572

*Included in the additions of assets under construction for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 is $Nil (December 31, 2017 - $10,168) of borrowing and other costs and is net of $Nil (December 31, 2017 - $67,493) of pre-production sales. Amounts were transferred to their appropriate asset class upon the declaration of commercial production.

 

The Company’s mineral asset, the GK Mine, declared commercial production on March 1, 2017.

 

The Company holds a 49% interest in the GK Mine, and De Beers Canada holds the remaining 51% interest. The arrangement between the Company and De Beers Canada is governed by an agreement entered into on July 3, 2009 (the “2009 Agreement”). Under the 2009 agreement the Company agreed to pay De Beers Canada $59 million (representing 49% of an agreed sum of $120 million) plus interest compounded on the outstanding amounts in settlement of the Company’s share of the agreed historical sunk costs. In December 2017, the Company fully repaid the historical sunk costs of $59 million plus accumulated interest.

 

Between 2014 and 2016, the Company and De Beers signed agreements allowing De Beers (“the Operator”) to utilize De Beers’ credit facilities to issue reclamation and restoration security deposits to the federal and territorial governments. In accordance with these agreements, the Company agreed to a 3% fee annually for their share of the letters of credit issued. As at March 31, 2018, the Company’s share of the letters of credit issued were $23.4 million (December 31, 2017 - $23.4 million).

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

9.secured notes payable

 

On December 11, 2017, the Company completed an offering of US$330 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes, secured by a second-ranking lien on all present and future assets, property and undertakings of the Company. The secured notes were sold at 97.992% of par, resulting in total proceeds of US$323.4 million. The secured notes pay interest in semi-annual instalments on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2018, at a rate of 8.00% per annum, and mature on December 15, 2022. The Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $10 million, which have been offset against the carrying amount of the secured notes and are amortized using the effective interest rate method. The indenture governing the secured notes contains certain restrictive covenants that limit the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make certain dividend payments and other restricted payments, and create certain liens, in each case subject to certain exceptions. The restrictive covenant on the Company’s ability to pay potential future dividends relates to a fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 2:1. The fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated as EBITDA over interest expense. The amount of the restricted payments, which include dividends and share buybacks, is limited to a maximum dollar threshold, which is calculated at an opening basket of US$10 million plus 50% of the historical consolidated net income, subject to certain adjustments, reported from the quarter of issuance and up to the most recently available financial statements at the time of such restricted payment.

 

As at March 31, 2018, the Company has an obligation for US$330 million or $425.2 million Canadian dollar equivalent from the secured notes payable.

 

   
Total outstanding secured notes payable  $               425,172
Less: unamortized deferred transaction costs and issuance discount                       17,500
Total secured notes payable  $               407,672

 

The secured notes payable is carried at amortized cost on the condensed consolidated interim balance sheet.

 

The senior secured notes indenture grants the Company the option to prepay the notes prior to the maturity of the instruments, and specifies a premium during each applicable time period. These prepayment options have been accounted for as embedded derivatives (Note 13) and are outlined below. The Company may redeem the secured notes:

 

during each of the two twelve-month periods commencing on December 11, 2017, in an amount not to exceed 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the secured notes at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption; 
at any time and from time to time prior to December 15, 2019, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the secured notes, with the proceeds of one or more qualifying equity offerings, at a redemption price equal to 108% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption;
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2019 at a redemption price equal to 104% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption;
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2020 at a redemption price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption; and
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2021 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

Concurrent with the closing of the Notes offering, the Company entered into an undrawn US$50 million first ranking lien revolving credit facility (the “RCF”) with Scotiabank and Nedbank Ltd. in order to maintain a liquidity cushion for general corporate purposes. The RCF has a term of three years, and is subject to a quarterly commitment fee of 1.2375% per annum until March 31, 2018. Subsequent to March 31, 2018, the Company is subject to a commitment fee between 0.9625% and 1.2375%, depending on certain leverage ratio calculations at the time. Upon drawing on the RCF, an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.5% to 4.5% per annum is charged for the number of days the funds are outstanding, based on certain leverage ratio calculations at the time. As at March 31, 2018, the RCF remained undrawn. The RCF is subject to several financial covenants, in order to remain available. The following financial covenants are calculated on a quarterly basis:

Total Leverage ratio of less than or equal to 4.50:1 calculated as total debt divided by EBITDA, up to and including December 31, 2019; and 4:1, thereafter until the maturity date.
A ratio of EBITDA to interest expense no less than 2.25:1; and
A tangible net worth that is no less than 75% of the tangible net worth as reflected in the most recent financial statements provided to the administrative agent as a condition precedent to closing, plus 50% of the positive net income for each subsequent quarter date.

 

The Company is in compliance with all financial covenants as at March 31, 2018.

10.net finance expenses

 

     
  Three months ended Three months ended
  March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
  Interest income     $                                      99  $                                   216
  Accretion expense on decommissioning and restoration liability                                       (166)                                      (140)
  Interest expense                                  (8,560)                                 (3,122)
  Amortization of deferred financing costs                                       (834)                                      (717)
  Other finance costs                                      (239)                                               -
   $                            (9,700)  $                            (3,763)

 

 


Finance costs include interest expense calculated using the effective interest method; adjusted for interest paid on interest rate swaps and foreign exchange on the interest paid and accrued. These financing costs, until the declaration of commercial production had been capitalized to assets under construction. Finance costs from March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017, are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

11.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
i.Authorized share capital

Unlimited common shares, without par value.

 

There is no other class of shares in the Company.

ii.Share capital

The number of common shares issued and fully paid as at March 31, 2018 is 160,253,501. There are no shares issued but not fully paid.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

iii.Stock options, RSUs, DSUs and share-based payments reserve

On June 21, 2016, the Company, through its Board of Directors and shareholders, adopted a long-term equity incentive plan (the “Plan”) which, among other things, allows for the maximum number of shares that may be reserved for issuance under the Plan to be 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares at the time of the grant. The Board of Directors has the authority and discretion to grant stock option, RSU and DSU awards within the limits identified in the Plan, which includes provisions limiting the issuance of options to qualified persons and employees of the Company to maximums identified in the Plan. As at March 31, 2018, the aggregate maximum number of shares pursuant to options granted under the Plan will not exceed 16,025,350 shares, and there were 12,046,685 shares available to be issued under the Plan. All stock options are settled by the issuance of common shares.

 

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding and exercisable:

 

         
  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Number of
options
Weighted average
exercise price
Number of
options
Weighted average
exercise price
Balance at beginning of period             3,640,000  $                                   4.40          3,020,000  $                               4.68
Granted during the period                                    -                                                 -          1,110,000                                    3.69
Exercised during the period                                    -                                                 -            (355,000)                                    4.44
Expired during the period                (150,000)                                        4.08            (135,000)                                    4.84
Balance at end of the period             3,490,000  $                                   4.41          3,640,000  $                               4.40
Options exercisable at the end of the period             2,413,334  $                                   4.75          2,530,000  $                               4.70

 

 

The fair values of the stock options granted have been estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions are presented below. Expected volatility is calculated by reference to the weekly closing share price for a period that reflects the expected life of the options. The 100,000 stock options issued on February 6, 2017 vested 1/3 immediately. The remaining 1/3 vest on February 6, 2018 and 1/3 on February 6, 2019. The 1,010,000 stock options issued on December 22, 2017 vest 1/3 on December 22, 2018, 1/3 on December 22, 2019, and 1/3 on December 22, 2020. No stock options were granted in the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

   
  December 31,
  2017
Exercise price $3.48 - $5.86
Expected volatility 31.03% - 31.14%
Expected option life  5 years
Contractual option life 5 years
Expected forfeiture  none 
Expected dividend yield 0%
Risk-free interest rate  1.11% - 1.82%

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2017, 355,000 stock options were exercised for proceeds of $1,577. The aggregate market price of the common shares on the exercise dates was $2,316.

 

The following tables reflect the number of stock options outstanding, the weighted average of options outstanding, and the exercise price of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2018. The Black-Scholes values are measured at the grant date.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

At March 31, 2018        
  Black-Scholes Number of Number of Exercise
Expiry Date Value Options Exercisable Options Price
May 13, 2018  $                           157              100,000                      100,000 5.00
July 2, 2018                                803              500,000                      500,000 5.28
February 13, 2019                                206              150,000                      150,000 5.29
April 13, 2020                           1,242              785,000                      785,000 4.66
October 14, 2020                                133              100,000                      100,000 4.21
December 10, 2020                                614              545,000                      545,000 3.57
June 30, 2021                                120              100,000                         66,667 6.35
November 3, 2021                                214              100,000                      100,000 6.96
February 5, 2022                                171              100,000                         66,667 5.86
December 21, 2022                           1,075          1,010,000                                        - 3.48
   $                      4,735          3,490,000                  2,413,334  $            4.41

 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options outstanding at March 31, 2018 is 2.70 years (December 31, 2017 - 2.85 years).

 

The restricted and deferred share unit plans are full value phantom shares that mirror the value of the Company’s publicly traded common shares. Grants under the RSU and DSU plan are made on a discretionary basis to qualified persons and employees of the Company subject to the Board of Directors’ approval. Under the RSU and DSU plan, RSUs vest according to the terms set out in the award agreement which are determined on an individual basis at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Vesting under the RSU and DSU plan is subject to special rules for death, disability and change in control. The awards can be settled through issuance of common shares or paid in cash, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. These awards are accounted for as equity settled RSUs.

 

The fair value of each RSU issued is determined at the closing share price on the grant date.

 

The following table shows the RSU awards which have been granted and settled during the period:

 

         
  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
RSU Number of units Weighted average value Number of units Weighted average value
Balance at beginning of period                  488,665  $                                         4.88                  320,000  $                                         6.48
Awards and payouts during the period (net):        
     RSUs awarded                                    -                                                       -                  265,000                                              3.52
     RSUs vested and common shares issued                                    -                                                       -                   (79,668)                                              6.45
     RSUs forfeited                                    -                                                       -                   (16,667)                                              6.49
Balance at end of the period                  488,665  $                                         4.88                  488,665  $                                         4.88

 

As at March 31, 2018, no DSU awards have been granted.

 

The share-based payments recognized as an expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     
  Three months ended Three months ended
  March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Expense recognized in the period    
for share-based payments  $                                               424  $                                    408

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

The share-based payment expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

iv.Earnings (loss) per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

       
    Three months ended Three months ended
    March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Numerator    
  Net income (loss) for the period  $                                       67  $                             (2,144)
       
Denominator    
  For basic - weighted average number of shares outstanding                    160,253,501                    160,109,889
  Effect of dilutive securities                              488,665                                                -
  For diluted - adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding                    160,742,166                    160,109,889
       
Earnings (loss) Per Share    
  Basic  $                                  0.00  $                                (0.01)
  Diluted  $                                  0.00  $                                (0.01)

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, 3,490,000 stock options were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share since to include them would be anti-dilutive (March 31, 2017 - 2,630,000 stock options and 320,000 RSUs).

12.Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

     
  Three months ended Three months ended
  March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Selling and marketing  $                                  1,566  $                                  1,666
General and administrative:    
     Consulting fees and payroll                                           435                                           440
     Share-based payment expense                                           424                                           408
     Depreciation                                                 3                                                 5
     Office and administration                                           201                                           199
     Professional fees                                           570                                           318
     Promotion and investor relations                                                 9                                              35
     Director fees                                           142                                           150
     Transfer agent and regulatory fees                                           194                                           148
     Travel                                              45                                              59
   $                                  3,589  $                                  3,428

 

 

13.Derivative assets

 

(a)    Derivative Assets

 

The senior secured notes indenture grants the Company the option to prepay the notes prior to the maturity of the instruments, and specifies a premium during each applicable time period. These prepayment options have been accounted for as embedded derivatives and are outlined below. The Company may redeem the secured notes:

during each of the two twelve-month periods commencing on December 11, 2017, in an amount not to exceed 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the secured notes at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption; 

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

at any time and from time to time prior to December 15, 2019 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the secured notes with the proceeds of one or more qualifying equity offerings, at a redemption price equal to 108% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption;
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2019 at a redemption price equal to 104% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption;
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2020 at a redemption price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption; and
in whole or in part at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15, 2021 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the secured notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

 

As at March 31, 2018, the fair value of the prepayment option embedded derivative was US$1,166 ($1,502 Canadian dollar equivalent) and has been presented as a derivative asset on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded a gain of approximately $515 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which is recorded in derivative gains.

 

The following table presents amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:

 

     
  Three months ended Three months ended
  March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Gain on derivative contracts - interest rate swap contracts  $                                         -  $                                 795
Gain on prepayment option embedded derivative                                      515                                              -
Total  $                                 515  $                                 795

 


14.Financial instruments

 

Fair value measurement

 

The Company categorizes each of its fair value measurements in accordance with a fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rate and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, forward pricing curves used to value currency and commodity contracts and volatility measurements used to value option contracts), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

 

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

The fair values of the amounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to the relatively short-term maturity of these financial instruments.

  

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

 

   Carrying amount  Fair value
March 31, 2018  Assets at
amortized cost
  Fair value through
profit and loss
  Fair value through other comprehensive income  Liabilities at amortized cost  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Financial assets measured at fair value                                             
Cash  $–     $28,679   $–     $–     $28,679   $28,679   $–     $–     $28,679 
Equity securities   –      –      9,150    –      9,150    9,150    –      –      9,150 
Derivative assets   –      1,502    –      –      1,502    –      1,502    –      1,502 
   $–     $30,181   $9,150   $–     $39,331                     
Financial assets not measured at fair value                                             
Amounts receivable   3,184    –      –      –      3,184                     
   $3,184   $–     $–     $–     $3,184                     
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value                                             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $–     $–     $–     $49,546   $49,546                     
Income taxes payable   –      –      –      719    719                     
Secured notes payable   –      –      –      407,672    407,672    –      436,754    –      436,754 
   $–     $–     $–     $457,937   $457,937                     

 

 

   Carrying amount  Fair value
December 31, 2017  Assets at
amortized cost
  Fair value
through
profit and
loss
  Fair value
through
other
comprehensive
income
  Liabilities at amortized cost  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Financial assets measured at fair value                                             
Cash  $–     $43,129   $–     $–     $43,129   $43,129   $–     $–     $43,129 
Derivative assets   –      963    –      –      963    –      963    –      963 
   $–     $44,092   $–     $–     $44,092                     
Financial assets not measured at fair value                                             
Amounts receivable   2,679    –      –      –      2,679                     
   $2,679   $–     $–     $–     $2,679                     
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value                                             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $–     $–     $–     $34,615   $34,615                     
Secured notes payable   –      –      –      396,509    396,509    –      412,976    –      412,976 
   $–     $–     $–     $431,124   $431,124                     

 

 

Fair values of assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 are valued using discounted cash flow (“DCF”) models. These models require a variety of observable inputs including market prices, forward price curves, yield curves and credit spreads. These inputs are obtained from or verified with the market where possible.

 

Derivative instruments are valued using DCF models. These models require a variety of observable inputs including market prices, forward price curves and yield curves. These inputs are obtained from or verified with the market where possible.

 

The fair value of the Loan Facility is determined using a DCF model. This model uses the current market spread and is discounted using the risk-free rate plus a market spread.

 

The fair value of the secured notes payable is determined using a DCF model. This model uses the current market spread and is discounted using the risk-free rate plus a market spread.

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

  

15.COMMITMENTS

 

The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the Company’s significant financial liabilities and capital commitments, including contractual obligations:

 

         
  Less than 1 to 3 4 to 5 After 5  
  1 Year Years Years Years Total
Operating lease obligations  $                           231  $                           467  $                           473  $                             256  $                   1,427
Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine commitments                        14,786                                       -                                       -                                         -                     14,786
Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine operating lease obligations                                830                           1,240                                225                                  125                        2,420
Revolving credit facility stand by charges                                797                           1,594                                557                                         -                        2,948
Notes payable - Principal                                       -                                       -                     425,172                                         -                  425,172
Notes payable - Interest                        34,387                        68,121                        68,028                                         -                  170,536
   $                   51,031  $                   71,422  $                494,455  $                             381  $             617,289

16.RELATED PARTIES

 

The Company’s related parties include the Operator of the GK Mine, Dermot Desmond, Bottin (a corporation controlled by Dermot Desmond), key management and their close family members, and the Company’s directors. Subsequent to the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, Dermot Desmond and Bottin transferred all owned shares of the Company to Vertigol Unlimited Company (a corporation beneficially owned by Dermot Desmond). Dermot Desmond, indirectly through Vertigol Unlimited Company, is a beneficial owner of greater than 10% of the Company’s shares. Kennady Diamonds Inc. (“Kennady Diamonds”) is also a related party since the Company and Kennady Diamonds have a common member of key management. International Investment and Underwriting (“IIU”) is also a related party since it is controlled by Mr. Dermot Desmond.

 

Related party transactions are recorded at their exchange amount, being the amount agreed to by the parties.

 

The Company had the following transactions and balances with its related parties including key management personnel including the Company’s directors, Dermot Desmond, Bottin, IIU, the Operator of the GK Mine, and Kennady Diamonds. The transactions with key management personnel are in the nature of remuneration. The transactions with the Operator of the GK Mine relate to the funding of the Company’s interest in the GK Mine for the current year’s expenditures, capital additions, management fee, and pre-production sales related to the 49% share of fancies and special diamonds. The transactions with Kennady Diamonds are for a monthly management fee charged by the Company for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of Kennady Diamonds. The transactions with IIU are for the director fees and travel expenses of the Chairman of the Company.

 

The balances as at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    March 31, December 31,
    2018 2017
Investment in Kennady Diamonds Inc. held as equity securities    $                                                 9,150  $                                                             -
Payable to the Operator of the GK Mine*                                                        2,206                                                           523
Payable to De Beers Canada Inc. for interest on letters of credit                                                             512                                                           339
Receivable from De Beers Canada Inc. for sunk cost overpayment                                                                  -                                                              21
Payable to International Investment and Underwriting                                                                13                                                              32
Payable to key management personnel                                                             167                                                           178
*included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities      

 

 

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

The transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:

 

       
    Three months ended Three months ended
    March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
The total of the transactions:      
Kennady Diamonds    $                                                         23  $                                                         23
International Investment and Underwriting                                                                13                                                              13
Remuneration to key management personnel                                                             694                                                           725
Sunk cost repayment to De Beers Canada Inc.                                                                    -                                                   10,000
Diamonds sold to De Beers Canada Inc.                                                                    -                                                      1,398
Diamonds purchased from De Beers Canada Inc.                                                        7,367                                                      3,264
Finance costs incurred from De Beers Canada Inc.                                                             173                                                                  -
Management fee charged by the Operator of the GK Mine                                                        1,038                                                      1,038

 

 

The remuneration expense of directors and other members of key management personnel for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:

 

  Three months ended Three months ended
  March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Consulting fees, payroll, director fees, bonus and other short-term benefits  $                                   369  $                                   423
Share-based payments                                        325                                        302
   $                                   694  $                                   725

 

 

In accordance with International Accounting Standard 24 Related Parties, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, including any directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company.

17.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, the Company announced a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Kennady Diamonds Inc. (“Kennady”) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”). Under the terms of the Transaction, Kennady shareholders would receive 0.975 of a Mountain Province common share for each Kennady common share of Kennady. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, the Company obtained 3,000,000 Kennady shares, by way of a private placement. Subsequent to the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, on April 9, 2018, approval of the transaction was obtained from both Mountain Province and Kennady shareholders. On April 11, 2018, final approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for the proposed transaction took place. On April 13, 2018, after all conditions precedent were satisfied, the transaction was closed. Kennady shareholders received 49,737,307 shares of Mountain Province for 51,012,599 shares of Kennady.

 

 

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