0001654954-22-015505.txt : 20221117 0001654954-22-015505.hdr.sgml : 20221117 20221117165721 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001654954-22-015505 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20221110 FILED AS OF DATE: 20221117 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20221117 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NXT Energy Solutions Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001009922 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382] IRS NUMBER: 611126904 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A0 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24027 FILM NUMBER: 221399190 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3320 - 17TH AVENUE SW STREET 2: SUITE 302 CITY: CALGARY, T3E 0B4 STATE: A0 ZIP: 90035 BUSINESS PHONE: 403-264-7020 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3320 - 17TH AVENUE SW STREET 2: SUITE 302 CITY: CALGARY, T3E 0B4 STATE: A0 ZIP: 90035 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ENERGY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES / DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000628 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PINNACLE OIL INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000626 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ENERGY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000616 6-K 1 nsfdf_6k.htm FORM 6-K nsfdf_6k.htm

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of November 2022

 

Commission File Number: 000-24027

 

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

Suite 302, 3320-17th Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta T3E 0B4

Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒     Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes ☐     No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes ☐     No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ☐     No ☒

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

 

The Issuer is filing material documents not previously filed.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit List:

 

Exhibit List:

 

99.1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022

99.2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022

99.3

Certification Of Interim Filings CEO 

99.4

Certification Of Interim Filings CFO 

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

NXT Energy Solutions Inc.

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

Date: November 14, 2022

 

/s/ Eugene Woychyshyn

 

 

 

Eugene Woychyshyn

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 
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EX-99.1 2 nsfdf_ex991.htm FINANCIAL STATEMENT nsfdf_ex991.htm

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets

(Unaudited-expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

  September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 573,842

 

 

$ 2,257,855

 

Short-term investments

 

 

-

 

 

 

550,000

 

Accounts receivable (Note 3)

 

 

25,996

 

 

 

841,567

 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

 

44,456

 

 

 

265,436

 

 

 

 

644,294

 

 

 

3,914,858

 

Long term assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

248,427

 

 

 

234,475

 

Property and equipment

 

 

561,913

 

 

 

624,763

 

Right of Use Assets  (Note 4)

 

 

1,389,168

 

 

 

1,943,252

 

Intellectual property (Note 5)

 

 

13,593,137

 

 

 

14,867,023

 

 

 

$ 16,436,939

 

 

$ 21,584,371

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6, 16)

 

$ 987,246

 

 

$ 500,625

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

111,111

 

 

 

64,815

 

Current portion of lease obligations (Note 7)

 

 

606,795

 

 

 

532,936

 

 

 

 

1,705,152

 

 

 

1,098,376

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

851,852

 

 

 

935,185

 

Long-term lease obligation (Note 7)

 

 

750,402

 

 

 

1,369,668

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

 

23,889

 

 

 

22,337

 

 

 

 

1,626,143

 

 

 

2,327,190

 

 

 

 

3,331,295

 

 

 

3,425,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares (Note 9): - authorized unlimited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Issued:  65,585,902 (2021 - 65,250,710) common shares

 

 

95,974,668

 

 

 

95,779,352

 

Contributed capital

 

 

9,397,018

 

 

 

9,381,966

 

Deficit

 

 

(92,266,042 )

 

 

(87,002,513 )

 

 

 

13,105,644

 

 

 

18,158,805

 

 

 

$ 16,436,939

 

 

$ 21,584,371

 

 

Going concern (Note 1)

Commitments (Note 8)

Subsequent event (Note 17)

 

Signed “George Liszicasz”

Director

 

Signed “Bruce G. Wilcox”

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

[1]

 

 

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited-expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

For the three months ended

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SFD® related revenue (Note 14)

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 3,144,373

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Survey® related costs, net

 

 

230,518

 

 

 

303,426

 

 

 

974,292

 

 

 

950,737

 

General and administrative expenses (Notes 11, 15, 16)

 

 

963,433

 

 

 

765,120

 

 

 

2,922,660

 

 

 

2,348,280

 

Amortization (Note 5)

 

 

442,096

 

 

 

445,345

 

 

 

1,326,630

 

 

 

1,331,340

 

 

 

 

1,636,047

 

 

 

1,513,891

 

 

 

5,223,582

 

 

 

4,630,357

 

Other expenses (income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

10,393

 

 

 

13,087

 

 

 

26,251

 

 

 

27,014

 

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

 

(3,085 )

 

 

(102,632 )

 

 

(14,175 )

 

 

10,329

 

Intellectual property and other

 

 

4,633

 

 

 

10,096

 

 

 

27,869

 

 

 

26,885

 

 

 

 

11,941

 

 

 

(79,449 )

 

 

39,945

 

 

 

64,228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,647,988 )

 

 

(1,434,442 )

 

 

(5,263,527 )

 

 

(1,550,212 )

Income tax expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Loss and comprehensive loss

 

$ (1,647,988 )

 

$ (1,434,442 )

 

$ (5,263,527 )

 

$ (1,550,212 )

Loss per share (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

Diluted

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

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

 

[2]

 

 

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited-expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

For the three months ended

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash from (used in):

 

 

 

Adjusted-Note 2

 

 

 

 

Adjusted-Note 2

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (1,647,988 )

 

$ (1,434,442 )

 

$ (5,263,527 )

 

$ (1,550,212 )

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

23,391

 

 

 

135,234

 

 

 

188,092

 

 

 

175,957

 

Amortization

 

 

442,096

 

 

 

445,345

 

 

 

1,326,630

 

 

 

1,331,340

 

Accretion expense

 

 

518

 

 

 

517

 

 

 

1,552

 

 

 

1,552

 

Non-cash lease costs

 

 

(1,654 )

 

 

(5,869 )

 

 

(6,491 )

 

 

(8,803 )

Change in carrying amount of right of use assets & lease liabilities

 

 

115

 

 

 

8,819

 

 

 

9,857

 

 

 

17,736

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 

5,572

 

 

 

(138,005 )

 

 

2,238

 

 

 

(3,441 )

Loss on disposal of assets and lease modification

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,922

 

 

 

-

 

Change in non-cash working capital balances (Note 13)

 

 

644,163

 

 

 

(39,457 )

 

 

1,499,911

 

 

 

(1,072,914 )

 

 

 

1,114,201

 

 

 

406,584

 

 

 

3,033,711

 

 

 

441,427

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(533,787 )

 

 

(1,027,858 )

 

 

(2,229,816 )

 

 

(1,108,785 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 11)

 

 

11,343

 

 

 

16,529

 

 

 

40,414

 

 

 

52,754

 

Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term debt

 

 

(37,037 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(37,037 )

 

 

1,000,000

 

Repayment of financial liability and lease obligation (Notes 4, 7)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(38,208 )

 

 

(27,950 )

 

 

(111,037 )

Net cash from financing activities

 

 

(25,694 )

 

 

(21,679 )

 

 

(24,573 )

 

 

941,717

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of intellectual property (Note 5)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,000 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(65,310 )

Proceeds from (used in) short-term investments

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

(87,448 )

 

 

550,000

 

 

 

(22,494 )

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

(102,448 )

 

 

550,000

 

 

 

(87,804 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

16,481

 

 

 

79,946

 

 

 

20,376

 

 

 

1,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(43,000 )

 

 

(1,072,039 )

 

 

(1,684,013 )

 

 

(253,194 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

 

 

616,842

 

 

 

3,508,991

 

 

 

2,257,855

 

 

 

2,690,146

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

 

 

573,842

 

 

 

2,436,952

 

 

 

573,842

 

 

 

2,436,952

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash interest paid(received)

 

 

6,306

 

 

 

14,602

 

 

 

27,386

 

 

 

29,410

 

Cash taxes paid

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

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

 

[3]

 

 

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited-expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

For the three months

 

 

For the nine months

 

 

 

ended September 30,

 

 

ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$ 95,831,418

 

 

$ 95,392,821

 

 

$ 95,779,352

 

 

$ 95,327,123

 

Issuance of common stock on the Employee Purchase Plan (Notes 9, 11)

 

 

20,325

 

 

 

29,659

 

 

 

72,391

 

 

 

95,357

 

Issuance of common stock on Restricted Stock Unit Plan (Notes 9, 11)

 

 

122,925

 

 

 

114,604

 

 

 

122,925

 

 

 

114,604

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

95,974,668

 

 

 

95,537,084

 

 

 

95,974,668

 

 

 

95,537,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributed Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

 

9,397,018

 

 

 

9,574,266

 

 

 

9,381,966

 

 

 

9,355,716

 

Issuance of equity for intellectual property (Note 5)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

207,300

 

Recognition of stock based compensation expense (Note 11)

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

15,052

 

 

 

18,750

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

9,397,018

 

 

 

9,581,766

 

 

 

9,397,018

 

 

 

9,581,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

 

(90,618,054 )

 

 

(83,994,484 )

 

 

(87,002,515 )

 

 

(83,878,714 )

Net loss

 

 

(1,647,955 )

 

 

(1,434,442 )

 

 

(5,263,527 )

 

 

(1,550,212 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

(92,266,042 )

 

 

(85,428,926 )

 

 

(92,266,042 )

 

 

(85,428,926 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Shareholders' Equity at end of the period

 

$ 13,105,644

 

 

$ 19,689,924

 

 

$ 13,105,644

 

 

$ 19,689,924

 

 

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

 

[4]

 

 

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

1.  The Company and going concern

 

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "NXT") is a publicly traded company based in Calgary, Alberta Canada.

 

NXT's proprietary Stress Field Detection ("SFD®") technology is an airborne survey system that utilizes quantum-scale sensors to detect gravity field perturbations in an airborne survey method which can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify traps and reservoirs with exploration potential in both the hydrocarbon and geothermal industries.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of NXT have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America ("US GAAP”). 

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect adjustments, all of which are normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective periods. 

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.  The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. 

 

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there is substantial doubt about NXT’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been issued.  The Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been issued.

 

The Company has deferred payment of operating costs, including payroll and other general and administrative costs, and is evaluating alternatives to reduce other costs.  Subsequent to September 30, 2022, the Company offered rights to holders of its common shares (Note 17).  Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities.  The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing new SFD® related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

NXT continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts.  However, the Company’s longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations.  The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with sufficient certainty. 

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate.  If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

 

Use of Estimates and Judgements

 

In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company’s significant accounting policies included in the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.  The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Critical accounting estimates relate primarily to the use of the going concern assumption, estimated useful lives and the valuation of intellectual property, property and equipment and the measurement of stock-based compensation expense.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2022 have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”).

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

New Standards Effective During the Period

 

Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance

 

In June 2021 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new guidance that increases the transparency of government assistance including the disclosure of the types of assistance, and entity’s accounting for the assistance, and the effect of the assistance on an entity’s financial statements.  The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021.  The Company adopted ASU 2021-10 on January 1, 2022.

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

In the preparation of the annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has determined that certain amounts previously recorded were not correctly calculated in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.  Not properly reflected were the payments on the financial liability, lease obligation payments and accretion, and application of exchange rates to calculate unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss including the effect of foreign exchange on changes on cash and cash equivalents.  The adjustments to correct the respective financial statement line items were not material and did not change the Cash, SFD® related revenues, or Net income (loss) accounts or basic and diluted loss per share.  The Company has recorded the adjustments in the related line items in each of the comparative periods.  Line items affected on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows by the adjustment are: Non-cash lease costs, Change in the carrying amount of right of use assets and lease liabilities, unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss, Repayment of financial liability and finance lease obligations, Proceeds from (used in) short-term investments, and Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.  The table below highlights the changes to each line item in each of the comparative periods.

 

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2021

 

Consolidated Statements of cash flows

 

As previously reported

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

Net income

 

$ (1,434,442 )

 

$ -

 

 

$ (1,434,442 )

Non-cash lease costs

 

 

(1,627 )

 

 

(4,242 )

 

 

(5,869 )

Change in carrying amount of right of use assets & lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,819

 

 

 

8,819

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 

(177,850 )

 

 

39,845

 

 

 

(138,005 )

Operating activities

 

 

(1,072,280 )

 

 

44,422

 

 

 

(1,027,858 )

Repayment of financial liability and lease obligations

 

 

-

 

 

 

(38,208 )

 

 

(38,208 )

Financing activities

 

 

16,529

 

 

 

(38,208 )

 

 

(21,679 )

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

86,160

 

 

 

(6,214 )

 

 

79,946

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,072,039 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,072,039 )

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

 

Consolidated Statements of cash flows

 

As previously reported

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

Net loss

 

$ (1,550,212 )

 

 

-

 

 

$ (1,550,212 )

Non-cash lease costs

 

 

(74,409 )

 

 

65,606

 

 

 

(8,803 )

Change in carrying amount of right of use assets & lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

17,736

 

 

 

17,736

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 

(37,350 )

 

 

33,909

 

 

 

(3,441 )

Operating activities

 

 

(1,226,036 )

 

 

117,251

 

 

 

(1,108,785 )

Repayment of financial liability and lease obligations

 

 

-

 

 

 

(111,037 )

 

 

(111,037 )

Financing activities

 

 

1,052,754

 

 

 

(111,037 )

 

 

941,717

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

7,892

 

 

 

(6,214 )

 

 

1,678

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(253,194 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(253,194 )

 

3. Accounts Receivable

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Trade receivables

 

$ -

 

 

$ 806,460

 

Other receivables

 

 

25,996

 

 

 

35,107

 

 

 

 

25,996

 

 

 

841,567

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net accounts receivable

 

 

25,996

 

 

 

841,567

 

 

The entire trade receivable was with one client as at December 31, 2021. 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

4. Right of use assets

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Right of

 

 

 

Base

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Use

 

Aircraft

 

$ 1,847,617

 

 

$ 1,332,879

 

 

$ 514,738

 

Office Building

 

 

1,725,414

 

 

 

851,874

 

 

 

873,540

 

Printer

 

 

17,794

 

 

 

16,904

 

 

 

890

 

 

 

 

3,590,825

 

 

 

2,201,657

 

 

 

1,389,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Right of

 

 

 

Base

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Use 

 

Aircraft

 

$ 1,870,808

 

 

$ 1,073,365

 

 

$ 797,443

 

Office Building

 

 

1,805,447

 

 

 

664,372

 

 

 

1,141,075

 

Printer

 

 

17,794

 

 

 

13,060

 

 

 

4,734

 

 

 

 

3,694,049

 

 

 

1,750,797

 

 

 

1,943,252

 

 

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company determined it was reasonably certain it would extend the term of its Aircraft Leasing Agreement effective in the second quarter of 2022 for a period of 24 months with payments of approximately US$22,500 (CDN$28,675) per month, or US$270,000 (CDN$344,099) per year.  The incremental borrowing rate is 11.2%.  The Company recognized an additional $615,737 Aircraft ROU assets and US$493,166 ($615,570) additional Lease obligations at December 31, 2021.  Should NXT want to repurchase the aircraft at the end of the extended term, the purchase price will be US$1.21 million. 

 

On March 15, 2022, the Company surrendered 826 square feet of its office building lease to the landlord.  The Company incurred a surrender fee of $14,000.  The Company derecognized the following amounts on its balance sheet in the first quarter.

 

Right of Use Assets

 

$ 80,033

 

Lease obligations

 

 

83,095

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

5.  Intellectual property

 

Acquisition of SFD® Geothermal Right

 

The Company acquired the SFD® technology rights for geothermal resources (“Geothermal Right”) from Mr. George Liszicasz, President and CEO of NXT (“CEO”) on April 18, 2021.  The consideration deliverable by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the Geothermal Right is set forth below:

 

 

1.

US$40,000 (CAD$50,310) signature payment, which became due immediately and was paid on April 22, 2021;

 

2.

300,000 common shares, which were issued in December 2021;

 

3.

CAD$15,000 signature milestone payment paid in August 2021;

 

4.

US$200,000 milestone payment which will become due in the event that the Company's cash balance exceeds CAD$5,000,000 due to receipt of specifically defined funds from operations; and

 

5.

US$250,000 milestone payment which will become due in the event that the Company executes and completes and receives full payment for an SFD® contract valued at US$10,000,000 or greater, provided such contract is entered into and completed and payment of at least US$5,000,000 is received by April 18, 2023.

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company has recognized $275,610 for the acquisition Geothermal Right which is the combination of the US$40,000 (CAD$50,310) and CAD$15,000 signature payments, the value of the 300,000 common shares of $207,300 and other costs of $3,000.  Before the 300,000 common shares were issued by the Company, the value of the common shares was recorded as Contributed capital.  Upon Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) approval, the amount recognized of $207,300 less issuance costs of $42,697 were reclassified to common shares.  The cost of the remaining two milestones will be recognized when it is deemed probable that these two milestones will be achieved by a special committee of the Board of Directors, comprised entirely of independent directors.  The Board of Directors delegated authority to the special committee to determine when the milestones have been achieved.  As of September 30, 2022 the remaining two milestones are still deemed not probable of being achieved.

 

The current book value of the Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a 5 year aggregate total of approximately $68,902.

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

SFD® Hydrocarbon Right

 

During 2015, NXT acquired the rights to the SFD® technology for use in the exploration of hydrocarbons (“Hydrocarbon Right”) from the CEO, and recorded the acquisition as an intellectual property asset on the balance sheet.  The asset was recorded at the fair value of the consideration transferred, including the related tax effect of approximately $25.3 million. 

 

The Hydrocarbon Right is being amortized on a straight line basis over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $1.7 million per year for a 5 year aggregate total of $8.5 million.

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Net book

 

 

 

Base

 

 

amortization

 

 

Value

 

SFD® Hydrocarbon Right acquired

 

$ 25,271,000

 

 

$ 11,933,951

 

 

$ 13,337,049

 

SFD® Geothermal Right acquired

 

 

275,610

 

 

 

19,522

 

 

 

256,088

 

 

 

 

25,546,610

 

 

 

11,953,473

 

 

 

13,593,137

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Net book

 

 

 

Base

 

 

amortization

 

 

Value

 

SFD® Hydrocarbon Right acquired

 

$ 25,271,000

 

 

$ 10,670,400

 

 

$ 14,600,600

 

SFD® Geothermal Right acquired

 

 

275,610

 

 

 

9,187

 

 

 

266,423

 

 

 

 

25,546,610

 

 

 

10,679,587

 

 

 

14,867,023

 

 

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6.  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

              2022

 

 

            2021

 

Accrued liabilities related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consultants and professional fees

 

$ 370,907

 

 

$ 203,732

 

Payroll

 

 

319,763

 

 

 

79,544

 

Board of director’s fees

 

 

123,750

 

 

 

-

 

Expenses owed to an executive officer (Note 16)

 

 

5,574

 

 

 

11,467

 

Vacation Accrued

 

 

104,087

 

 

 

102,536

 

 

 

 

924,081

 

 

 

397,279

 

Trade payables and other

 

 

63,165

 

 

 

103,346

 

 

 

 

987,246

 

 

 

500,625

 

 

7. Lease obligation

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Aircraft

 

$ 462,295

 

 

$ 712,762

 

Office Building

 

 

894,012

 

 

 

1,185,356

 

Printer

 

 

890

 

 

 

4,486

 

 

 

 

1,357,197

 

 

 

1,902,604

 

Current portion of lease obligations

 

 

606,795

 

 

 

532,936

 

Long-term lease obligations

 

 

750,402

 

 

 

1,369,668

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

Maturity of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term

2022

 

$ 178,571

 

 

2.5 years

2023

 

 

710,684

 

 

2.3 years

2024

 

 

379,761

 

 

1.7 years

2025

 

 

256,103

 

 

0.8 years

Total lease payments

 

 

1,525,119

 

 

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(167,922 )

 

 

Total discounted lease payments

 

 

1,357,197

 

 

 

Current portion of lease obligations

 

 

606,795

 

 

 

Non-current portion of lease obligations

 

 

750,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Term

 

Option to Extend

 

Incremental Borrowing Rate

 

Aircraft

 

April 2024

 

Executed

 

 

11.2 %

Office Building

 

September 2025

 

         No

 

 

6.1 %

Printer

 

November 2022

 

              No

 

 

7.4 %

 

The Company’s total lease expenditures for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was$624,441 (2021 - $724,818).

 

8.  Commitments

 

The table below is the non-lease operating cost components associated with the costs of the building lease. 

 

For the fiscal period ending December 31,

 

Office Premises

 

2022

 

$ 55,624

 

2023

 

 

222,496

 

2024

 

 

222,496

 

2025

 

 

166,872

 

 

 

 

667,488

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

9.  Common shares

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, of which the following are issued and outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

 

 

# of shares

 

 

$ amount

 

 

# of shares

 

 

$ amount

 

As at the beginning of the period

 

 

65,250,710

 

 

$ 95,779,352

 

 

 

64,437,790

 

 

$ 95,327,123

 

Issuance for Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

 

122,888

 

 

 

72,391

 

 

 

183,394

 

 

 

95,357

 

Issuance of Restricted Share Units

 

 

212,304

 

 

 

122,925

 

 

 

208,370

 

 

 

114,604

 

As at the end of the period                                            

 

 

65,585,902

 

 

 

95,974,668

 

 

 

64,829,554

 

 

 

95,537,084

 

 

10.  Loss per share

 

 

 

For the three months

 

 

For the nine months

 

 

 

ended September 30,

 

 

ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net loss for the period              

 

$ (1,647,988 )

 

$ (1,434,442 )

 

 

(5,263,526 )

 

$ (1,550,212 )

Weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

65,386,959

 

 

 

64,661,410

 

 

 

65,333,954

 

 

 

64,554,049

 

Diluted  

 

 

65,386,959

 

 

 

64,661,410

 

 

 

65,333,954

 

 

 

64,554,049

 

Net loss per share – Basic               

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

Net loss per share – Diluted                          

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

In periods in which a loss results, all outstanding stock options are excluded from the diluted loss per share calculations as their effect is anti-dilutive. 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

11.  Share based compensation

 

The Company has an equity compensation program in place for its executives, employees and directors. Executives and employees are given equity compensation grants that vest based on a recipient's continued employment. The Company’s stock-based compensation awards outstanding as at September 30, 2022, include stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), deferred share units (“DSUs”) and the employee share purchase plan (“ESP Plan”).  The following tables provide information about stock option, RSU, DSU, and ESP Plan activity.

 

For the three months ended 

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Stock Option Expense

 

$ -

 

 

$ 7,500

 

 

$ 15,052

 

 

$ 18,750

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

14,410

 

 

 

82,965

 

 

 

141,063

 

 

 

102,511

 

Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

 

8,982

 

 

 

36,367

 

 

 

31,977

 

 

 

84,724

 

Total stock based compensation expense

 

 

23,392

 

 

 

126,832

 

 

 

188,092

 

 

 

205,985

 

 

Stock Options:

The following is a summary of stock options which are outstanding as at September 30, 2022.

 

Exercise price per share

 

 

# of options outstanding

 

 

# of options exercisable

 

 

Average remaining life (in years)

 

$0.44

 

 

 

21,360

 

 

 

21,360

 

 

 

3.7

 

$0.51

 

 

 

16,000

 

 

 

16,000

 

 

 

3.0

 

$0.52

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

1.8

 

$0.55

 

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

2.3

 

$0.59

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

1.1

 

$0.62

 

 

 

18,050

 

 

 

18,050

 

 

 

4.3

 

$0.68

 

 

 

14,750

 

 

 

14,750

 

 

 

4.0

 

$0.68

 

 

 

17,500

 

 

 

17,500

 

 

 

4.7

 

$0.72

 

 

 

24,460

 

 

 

24,460

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

392,120

 

 

 

392,120

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

A continuity of the number of stock options which are outstanding at the end of the current period and as at the prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

 

 

For the nine months ended

 

 

For the year ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

# of stock

 

 

average

 

 

# of stock

 

 

Average

 

 

 

options

 

 

exercise price

 

 

options

 

 

exercise price

 

Options outstanding, start of the year

 

 

358,660

 

 

$ 0.56

 

 

 

421,000

 

 

$ 0.83

 

Granted

 

 

64,860

 

 

$ 0.64

 

 

 

62,660

 

 

$ 0.56

 

Expired

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(125,000 )

 

$ (1.48 )

Cancelled

 

 

(31,400 )

 

$ (0.51 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Options outstanding, end of the year

 

 

392,120

 

 

$ 0.57

 

 

 

358,660

 

 

$ 0.56

 

Options exercisable, end of the year

 

 

392,120

 

 

$ 0.57

 

 

 

358,660

 

 

$ 0.56

 

 

Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant.

 

Stock based compensation expense (“SBCE”) is calculated based on the fair value attributed to grants of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model and utilizing the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

For the period ended

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Expected dividends paid per common share

 

Nil

 

 

Nil

 

Expected life in years

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.0

 

Weighted average expected volatility in the price of common shares

 

76%

 

 

     150%

 

Weighted average risk free interest rate

 

2.73%

 

 

  0.15%

 

Weighted average fair market value per share at grant date

 

$ 0.64

 

 

$ 0.49

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

Deferred Stock Units:

 

A continuity of the number of DSUs which are outstanding at the end of the current period and as at the prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

 

     For the nine months ended

 

 

For the year ended

 

Opening balance

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Opening balance

 

 

37,354

 

 

 

37,354

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Closing balance

 

 

37,354

 

 

 

37,354

 

 

The DSUs plan is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors.  DSUs granted under the DSUs plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation or death of the Board member holding the DSUs

 

Restricted Stock Units:

 

RSUs entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's Common Stock upon vesting of such units or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant.  In the third quarter of 2022, the Company settled the RSUs that vested with shares and cash, and intends to continue to settle the RSUs in shares and cash.    

 

A continuity of the number of RSUs, including fair value (“FV”) which are outstanding at the end of the current period and as the end of the prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

 

 

For the nine months ended,

 

 

For the year ended,

 

 

 

    September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

# of RSUs

 

 

FV/Unit

 

 

# of RSUs

 

 

FV/Unit

 

RSUs outstanding, start of the period

 

 

696,666

 

 

$ 0.61

 

 

 

1,200,000

 

 

$ 0.79

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common shares issued

 

 

(212,304 )

 

$ (0.58 )

 

 

(208,370 )

 

$ (0.55 )

Payroll withholdings settled in cash

 

 

(136,028 )

 

$ (0.58 )

 

 

(139,964 )

 

$ (0.55 )

Forfeited

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(155,000 )

 

$ (0.79 )

RSUs outstanding, end of the period

 

 

348,334

 

 

$ 0.40

 

 

 

696,666

 

 

$ 0.61

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

Employee Share Purchase Plan:

 

The ESP Plan allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the TSX.  During 2022 and 2021 the Company has elected to issue common shares from treasury.

 

A continuity of the number of commons shares under the ESP Plan which are outstanding at the end of the current period and as at the prior fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

 

For the nine months ended,

 

 

For the year ended,

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

# of shares

 

 

$ amount

 

 

# of shares

 

 

$ amount

 

Purchased by employees

 

 

68,606

 

 

$ 40,414

 

 

 

127,790

 

 

$ 69,260

 

Matched by the Company

 

 

54,282

 

 

 

31,977

 

 

 

102,641

 

 

 

55,733

 

Bonus match by the Company

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

74,119

 

 

 

48,030

 

Total Common Shares issued

 

 

122,888

 

 

 

72,391

 

 

 

304,550

 

 

 

173,023

 

 

If the employee does not withdraw common shares from the ESP Plan in the first year of their participation, the Company will match an additional 100% of the employee contributions, up to $15,000 per employee (the “Bonus Match”).  The Company matched employee contributions for a total of $52,867, less any payroll withholdings in 2021.  As at September 30, 2022 the Company has accrued $nil for the Bonus Match ($nil as at December 31, 2021).

 

12.  Financial instruments

 

a) Non-derivative financial instruments:

 

The Company's non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payables and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and lease obligations.  The carrying value of these financial instruments, excluding lease obligations and long-term debt, approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. 

 

Credit Risk

 

Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable reflects management’s assessment of credit risk.  At September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.  The Company manages Accounts Receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, and lease obligations, and entering into United States dollar revenue contracts.  The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange the Company uses strategies to reduce the volatility of United States Dollar assets including converting excess United States dollars to Canadian dollars.  As at September 30, 2022, the Company held net U.S. dollar liabilities totaling US$24,665.  Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at September 30, 2022 would have had an approximately $3,373 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the period.

 

b) Derivative financial instruments

 

As at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company held no derivative financial instruments.

 

13.  Change in non-cash operating working capital

 

The changes in non-cash operating working capital balances are comprised of:

 

 

 

For the three months ended

September 30, 

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Accounts receivable

 

$ 402,132

 

 

$ 35,281

 

 

$ 815,571

 

 

$ (920,722 )

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

 

8,829

 

 

 

35,848

 

 

 

220,980

 

 

 

(35,147 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

233,202

 

 

 

(110,586 )

 

 

463,360

 

 

 

10,462

 

Contractual obligations

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(127,507 )

 

 

 

644,163

 

 

 

(39,457 )

 

 

1,499,911

 

 

 

(1,072,914 )

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

14.  Geographic information

 

The Company generates revenue from its SFD® survey system that enables the clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. NXT conducts all of its survey operations from its head office in Canada, and occasionally maintains administrative offices in foreign locations if and when needed.  Revenue fluctuations are a normal part of SFD® survey system sales and can vary significantly year-over-year. 

 

Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021 were generated solely from a single client and the Hydrocarbon Right.  There were no revenues from the Geothermal Right. 

 

 

 

For the three months ended

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Africa

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 3,144,373

 

 

15. Government Grants

 

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, the Company received government grants through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS”) and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (“NRC IRAP”).  The CEWS, CERS and the NRC IRAP were recognized as a reduction to general and administrative expenses.   

 

 

 

For the three months ended

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

CEWS

 

$ -

 

 

$ 39,741

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 188,769

 

CERS

 

 

-

 

 

 

62,880

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

181,681

 

NRC IRAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,943

 

Government grants recognized              

 

 

-

 

 

 

130,564

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

398,393

 

 

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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As at and for the period ended September 30, 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)

 

16.  Other related party transactions 

 

One of the members of NXT’s Board of Directors is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT.  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes a total of $21,070 ($16,000 as at December 31, 2021) payable to this law firm.  

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes $5,574 ($11,467 as at December 31, 2021) related to reimbursement of expenses owing to an executive officer and $123,750 ($nil as at December 31, 2021) for Board of Director’s fees.

 

A company owned by a family member of an executive officer was contracted to provide presentation design services to the Company during 2021. 

 

The Geothermal Right was acquired from the Company’s CEO on April 18, 2021. As discussed in Note 5, the Company acquired the Geothermal Right from its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Liszicasz.

 

 

 

For three months ended

September 30,

 

 

For the nine months ended

September 30

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Legal Fees

 

$ 15,344

 

 

$ 15,087

 

 

$ 45,800

 

 

$ 65,698

 

Design Services1

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,013

 

 

1. US$3000

 

17.  Subsequent event 

 

On October 31, 2022 the Company advised that it will be offering rights (the "Offering") to holders of its common shares of record at the close of business on November 7, 2022.  The Offering will expire on November 30, 2022.  A fully subscribed Offering will raise gross proceeds of approximately $4.0 million. There is no minimum commitment required and no standby purchase agreement. Certain executive officers and directors of NXT intend to participate in the Offering.

 

Shareholders of record on November 7, 2022 received one right (a "Right") for each common share held. 2.95 Rights entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.18 per Common Share. Exercise of the Rights and purchase of the common shares must be completed by November 30, 2022. Up to 22,238,553 additional common shares would be issued if 100% of the Offering is subscribed.

 

The proceeds from the Offering will be used to commence SFD® surveys and for general and administrative costs.

    

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EX-99.2 3 nsfdf_ex992.htm MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS nsfdf_ex992.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.2

 

 

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis

 

For the three and nine months ended

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis

 

This management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") was prepared by management of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company") based on information available as at November 9, 2022 and unless otherwise stated, has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), and should be reviewed in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes for the period ended September 30, 2022 (the "unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements"). This MD&A covers the unaudited three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, with comparative amounts for the unaudited three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021.

 

Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. All references to "dollars," "$" and "CDN$" in this MD&A are to Canadian dollars unless specific reference is made to United States dollars ("US$").

 

NXT® and SFD® are registered trademarks of NXT in Canada and the United States.

 

Advisories

 

Forward-looking Information

 

Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements typically contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "will," "continue" and similar words and phrases suggesting future outcomes or an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to: 

 

 

·

payment of the Consideration (as defined below), and the satisfaction of the conditions thereto (including with respect to cash balances, receipt of funds, and the execution and completion of contracts);

 

·

the development, commercialization, and protection of the SFD® technology for geothermal resource exploration;

 

·

the extent to which expanding the Company's scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources;

 

·

the Company's pursuit of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts;

 

·

estimates related to our future financial position and liquidity including certain contractual obligations; and

 

·

general business strategies and objectives.

 

Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect.  Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this document:

 

 

·

our ability to develop and market our SFD® technology and services to current and new customers;

 

·

our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost;

 

·

our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required;

 

·

our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms;

 

·

our ability to obtain insurance to mitigate the risk of default on client billings;

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·

foreign currency exchange and interest rates;

 

·

general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices);

 

·

the estimated costs of the Offering (defined below);

 

·

the estimated amount of funds raised under the Offering; and

 

·

the operating expenses of the Company following November 30, 2022.

 

Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

 

 

·

the ability of management to execute its business plan, including their ability to secure new revenue contracts;

 

·

health, safety, and the environment (including risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic);

 

·

our ability to develop and commercialize the geothermal technology;

 

·

our ability to service existing debt;

 

·

our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property ("IP") and rights to our SFD® technology;

 

·

our reliance on a limited number of key personnel;

 

·

our reliance on a limited number of aircraft;

 

·

our reliance on a limited number of clients;

 

·

counterparty credit risk;

 

·

foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations;

 

·

the likelihood that the Company's ICFR (as defined below) will prevent or detect material misstatements in our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements;

 

·

changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations, or policies; and

 

·

general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices).

 

For more information relating to risks, see the section titled "Discussion of Operations – Risk and Uncertainties" in this MD&A and the section titled "Risk Factors" in NXT's most recently filed Annual Information Form. Except as required by applicable securities law, NXT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

Financial outlooks are provided for the purpose of understanding the Company's accounting practices and liquidity position, and the information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

NXT's accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP").  The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters.  This MD&A includes references to net working capital, which does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by US GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures being presented by other entities. Net working capital is the net result of the difference between current assets and current liabilities, and can be used by investors and management to assess liquidity at a particular point in time.  See "Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital" for further information. 

  

Description of the Business

 

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary and patented Stress Field Detection ("SFD®") survey system utilizes quantum-scale sensors to detect gravity field perturbations in an airborne survey method, which can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify traps and reservoirs with hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration potential. The SFD® survey system enables NXT's clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures, and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD® is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT. NXT provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

 

Financial and Operational Highlights

 

Key financial and operational highlights for Q3-22 are summarized below:

 

 

·

cash at September 30, 2022 was $0.57 million;

 

·

net working capital was $(1.06) million at September 30, 2022;

 

·

the Company recorded SFD®-related revenues of $nil and received US$0.30 million (CDN$0.39 million) of payments on outstanding accounts receivable in September 2022;

 

·

a net loss of $1.65 million was recorded for Q3-22, including stock-based compensation expense ("SBCE") and amortization expense of $0.47 million;

 

·

a net loss of $5.26 million was recorded for YTD 2022, including SBCE and amortization expense of $1.51 million;

 

·

net loss per common share for Q3-22 was $0.03 basic and $0.03 diluted;

 

·

net loss per common share for YTD 2022 was $0.08 basic and $0.08 diluted;

 

·

cash flow used in operating activities was $0.53 million during Q3-22 and $2.23 million during YTD 2022;

 

·

general and administrative ("G&A") expenses increased by $0.20 million (26%) in Q3-22 as compared to Q3-21; and

 

·

G&A expenses increased by $0.57 million (24%) in YTD 2022 as compared to YTD 2021.

 

 

NXT Energy Solutions Inc.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key financial and operational highlights occurring subsequent to Q3-22 are summarized below:

 

 

·

On October 31, 2022 the Company advised that will be offering rights (the "Offering") to holders of its common shares for gross proceeds of approximately $4,000,000.

 

Discussion of Operations

 

Acquisition of the Geothermal Right

 

The Company acquired the SFD® technology rights for geothermal resources ("Geothermal Right") from Mr. George Liszicasz, President and Chief Executive Officer of NXT ("CEO") on April 18, 2021. The consideration deliverable by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the Geothermal Right is set forth below (the "Consideration"):

 

 

1.

US$40,000 (CDN$50,310) signature payment, which became due immediately and was paid on April 22, 2021;

 

2.

CDN$15,000 signature milestone payment paid in August 2021;

 

3.

300,000 common shares, which were issued in December 2021;

 

4.

US$200,000 milestone payment, which will become due in the event that the Company's cash balance exceeds CDN$5,000,000 due to receipt of specifically defined funds from operations; and

 

5.

US$250,000 milestone payment, which will become due in the event that the Company executes and completes and receives full payment for a SFD® contract valued at US$10,000,000 or greater, provided such contract is entered into and completed and payment of at least US$5,000,000 is received by April 18, 2023.

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company has recognized $275,610 for the acquisition of the Geothermal Right, which is the combination of the US$40,000 (CDN$50,310) signature payment, the CDN$15,000 signature milestone payment, the value of the 300,000 common shares of $207,300 and other costs of $3,000. The cost of the remaining two milestones will be recognized when it is deemed probable that these two milestones will be achieved by a special committee of the Board, comprised entirely of independent directors. The Board delegated authority to the special committee to determine when the milestones have been achieved.

 

Geothermal Right Development Update

 

Progress continues with respect to the development of the SFD-GT geothermal sensor family. The objective of this project was to test, identify, and analyze the desired elements of the SFD® geothermal sensor response over known geothermal areas with the ultimate goal of providing a green upstream geophysical service for advancing renewable power initiatives in Canada and abroad.  The agreed project work was completed in November 2021 with total funding of $50,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program ("NRC IRAP"). The Company submitted a proposal to NRC IRAP for a funding and research plan for the next phase to support the research and development of the SFD® technology for geothermal applications. 

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

In Q1-22, NXT announced its patent application in Brazil has been allowed. As of the date of this MD&A, NXT has been granted SFD® patents in Brazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and Europe (January 2020). In total, NXT has obtained SFD® patents or received patent allowances in 46 countries. These patents protect our proprietary SFD® technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.

 

Summary of Operating Results   

 

 

 

Q3-22

 

 

Q3-21

 

 

YTD 2022

 

 

YTD 2021

 

SFD®-related revenue

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 3,144,373

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SFD®-related costs, net

 

 

230,518

 

 

 

303,426

 

 

 

974,292

 

 

 

950,737

 

 General and administrative expenses

 

 

963,433

 

 

 

765,120

 

 

 

2,922,660

 

 

 

2,348,280

 

Amortization

 

 

442,096

 

 

 

445,345

 

 

 

1,326,630

 

 

 

1,331,340

 

 

 

 

1,636,047

 

 

 

1,513,891

 

 

 

5,223,582

 

 

 

4,630,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Expenses (income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Interest expense, net

 

 

10,393

 

 

 

13,087

 

 

 

26,251

 

 

 

27,014

 

 Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

 

(3,085 )

 

 

(102,632 )

 

 

(14,175 )

 

 

10,329

 

 Intellectual property and other

 

 

4,633

 

 

 

10,096

 

 

 

27,869

 

 

 

26,885

 

 

 

 

11,941

 

 

 

(79,449 )

 

 

39,945

 

 

 

64,228

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,647,988 )

 

 

(1,434,442 )

 

 

(5,263,527 )

 

 

(1,550,212 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

 

 

(1,647,988 )

 

 

(1,434,442 )

 

 

(5,263,527 )

 

 

(1,550,212 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share – basic   

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

Net loss per share – diluted

 

$ (0.03 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.08 )

 

$ (0.02 )

 

Quarterly operating results. Net loss for Q3-22 compared to Q3-21 increased by $213,546, or $0.01 per share-basic. There were no SFD®-related revenues in either quarter. SFD®-related costs, net, were $72,908 lower due to the timing of regular maintenance and lower lease costs.  G&A expenses increased by $198,313, compared to Q3-21, due primarily to the termination of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy ("CERS") in Q4-21. Interest expense, net decreased by $2,694 in Q3-22 versus Q3-21 due to the cessation of the financial liability related to the aircraft lease in Q1-22. 

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

With respect to foreign exchange, at September 30, 2021, the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate also weakened as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at June 30, 2021, but the Company held a US$ net asset, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange gain for Q3-21. IP and other expenses decreased $5,463 in Q3-22 related mostly to costs associated with finalizing certain SFD® patents during Q3-21.

 

At September 30, 2022, the Company held a small US$ net liability balance, coupled with the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate being 6.1% lower as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at June 30, 2022, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange loss for Q3-22. At September 30, 2022, the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate was 6.8% lower as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at December 31, 2021, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange loss for YTD 2022. At September 30, 2021, the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate weakened as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at June 30, 2021, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange gain for Q3-21. The CDN$ remained relatively constant with the US$ at September 30, 2021 versus December 31, 2020 resulting in the $10,329 exchange loss in YTD 2021.

 

Year-to-date operating results. Net loss for YTD 2022 compared to YTD 2021 increased by $3,713,315, or $0.06 per share-basic. SFD®-related costs, net, were $23,555 higher due to the timing of routine maintenance costs and due to adding 300 available flight hours to the Company's aircraft, offset by survey interpretation costs to support the pre-existing SFD® data sale. G&A expenses increased by $574,380 compared to YTD 2021, due primarily to the termination of the CEWS and the CERS in Q4-21. Interest expense, net, decreased by $763 in YTD 2022 versus YTD 2021 due to the cessation of the financial liability related to the aircraft lease. With respect to foreign exchange, the CDN$ weakened to the US$ in YTD 2022 and strengthened YTD 2021 resulting in the related foreign exchange gain and loss.  IP and other expenses increased $984 in YTD 2022 mostly due to the disposal of leasehold improvement assets related to the Company surrendering 826 square feet of its office space, offset by lower IP costs related to increased patent maintenance and approval costs during YTD 2021.

 

SFD®-Related Costs, Net

 

SFD®-Related Costs

 Q3-22

           Q3-21

            Net change

Aircraft lease costs

$ 86,385

$  98,844

      $    (12,459)

Aircraft operations

143,327

203,728

      (60,401)

Survey projects

806

854

       (48)

Total SFD®-related costs, net

230,518

303,426

(72,908)

 

SFD®-Related Costs

 YTD 2022

           YTD 2021

            Net change

Aircraft lease costs

$ 314,979

$  306,432

      $    8,547

Aircraft operations

657,386

529,373

      128,013

Survey projects

1,927

114,932

       (113,005)

Total SFD®-related costs, net

974,292

950,737

23,555

 

SFD®-related costs include aircraft charter costs (net of charter hire reimbursements), lease expenses, and aircraft operation and maintenance costs. In Q3-22, SFD®-related costs were lower compared to Q3-21 by $72,908 due to the timing of routine maintenance costs and lower monthly lease costs.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

YTD 2022 Aircraft lease costs were higher due to a weaker CDN$ to US$ exchange rate. Aircraft operations were $128,013 higher due to the timing of routine major preventive maintenance costs in Q1-22 and preparing the aircraft for up to 300 hours of flight hours to conduct SFD® surveys. Finally, survey project costs were $113,005 lower due to the costs incurred for the pre-existing Data Sale in Q2-21.

 

The aircraft is available for charter to third parties through our aircraft manager when it is not being used by NXT. Any charter hire reimbursements received are used to offset aircraft costs.

 

The Company extended the term of its aircraft leasing agreement effective in Q2-22 for a period of 24 months with payments of approximately US$22,500 (CDN$28,987) per month, or US$270,000 (CDN$347,849) per year. 

 

Should NXT want to repurchase the aircraft at the end of the extended term, the purchase price will be US$1.21 million.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

G&A Expenses

Q3-22

Q3-21

Net change

%

Salaries, benefits and consulting charges

$ 414,934

 $ 316,729

   $  98,205

31

Board and professional fees, public company costs

208,940

170,936

38,004

22

Premises and administrative overhead

204,788

146,939

57,849

39

Business development

111,380

3,684

107,696

>100

Stock-based compensation

23,391

126,832

(103,441)

(82)

Total G&A Expenses

963,433

765,120

198,313

26

 

G&A Expenses

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Net change

%

Salaries, benefits and consulting charges

$ 1,307,645

 $1,087,669

   $  219,976

20

Board and professional fees, public company costs

648,539

596,669

51,870

9

Premises and administrative overhead

629,569

449,116

180,453

40

Business development

148,816

8,841

139,975

>100

Stock-based compensation

188,092

205,985

(17,893)

(9)

Total G&A Expenses

2,922,661

2,348,280

574,381

24

 

G&A expenses increased $198,313, or 26%, in Q3-22 compared to Q3-21 for the following reasons: 

 

 

·

salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $98,205, or 31%, as Q3-21 costs were reduced by CEWS and partially offset by a lower vacation accrual in Q3-22 as employees took more vacations;

 

·

board and professional fees and public company costs increased $38,004, or 22%, due to increased professional and insurance fees;

 

·

premises and administrative overhead costs increased $57,849, or 39%, as Q3-21 costs were reduced by the CERS;

 

·

business development costs for Q3-22 increased $107,696 from Q3-21 due to meetings with potential customers in Q3-22. There was no business development travel in Q3-21 due to the pandemic travel restrictions; and

 

·

SBCE's were lower in Q3-22 vs Q3-21 by $103,441 or 82% due to a lower Restricted Share Unit Plan ("RSU Plan") expense as the actual share price settlement was lower than previously accrued and the share price was lower at September 30, 2022 versus June 30, 2022.

 

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G&A expenses increased $574,381 or 24%, in YTD 2022 compared to YTD 2021 for the following reasons: 

 

 

·

salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $219,276 or 20%, as YTD 2021 costs were reduced by the CEWS;

 

·

board and professional fees and public company costs increased $51,870, or 9%, due to increased professional and insurance fees;

 

·

premises and administrative overhead costs increased $180,453, or 40%, as YTD 2021 costs were reduced by the CERS;

 

·

business development costs for YTD 2022 increased $139,975 from YTD 2021 due to meetings with potential customers during Q2-22 and Q3-22. There was no business development travel in YTD 2021 due to the pandemic travel restrictions; and

 

·

SBCE's were lower in YTD 2022 vs YTD 2021 by $17,893 or 9% due to a lower stock option expense as fewer director fees were settled by option grants and the Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "ESP Plan") expense is lower as there was no bonus accrual in YTD 2022. The RSU Plan expense was higher in YTD 2022 as there was a forfeiture in YTD 2021.Please see the next section "Discussion of Operations – General and Administrative Expenses – Stock-based Compensation Expenses" for further information on the SBCE.

 

Stock-based Compensation Expenses

 

Stock-based Compensation Expenses

Q3-22

Q3-21

Net change

% change

Stock Option Expense

 $              -

 $ 7,500

 $       (7,500)

(100)

Deferred Share Units

-

             -  

           -

-

Restricted Stock Units

14,410

     82,965

     (68,555)

(83)

ESP Plan

8,982

          36,367

     (27,385)

(75)

Total SBCE

  23,392

     126,832

     (103,440)

(82)

 

Stock-based Compensation Expenses

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Net change

% change

Stock Option Expense

 $ 15,052

 $ 18,750

 $  (3,698)

(20)

Deferred Share Units

-

             -  

           -

-

Restricted Stock Units

141,063

     102,511

     38,552

38

ESP Plan

31,978

          84,724

     (52,746)

(62)

Total SBCE

  188,093

     205,985

     (17,892)

(9)

 

SBCE varies in any given quarter or year as it is a function of several factors, including the number of units of each type of stock-based compensation plan issued in the period and the amortization term (based on the term of the contract and/or number of years for full vesting of the units, which is normally three years) of the resultant expense. 

 

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SBCE is also a function of periodic changes in the inputs used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model, such as volatility in NXT's trailing common share price. For cash-settled stock-based compensation awards variability will occur based on changes to observable prices. 

 

Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant. 

 

The deferred share unit ("DSUs") plan (the "DSU Plan") is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors. DSUs granted under the DSU Plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation, or death of the Board member holding the DSUs. 

  

Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common shares upon vesting of such RSUs or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant. In Q3-22, the Company settled the Q3-22 RSU vesting with common shares and cash, and intends to continue to settle the RSUs in common shares and cash.  

 

The ESP Plan allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. During 2021 and 2022 the Company has elected to issue common shares from treasury.

 

SBCE in Q3-22 was lower compared to Q3-21 by $103,440 or 82%. The main driver of the lower expense was the actual vesting price for the RSU was lower than the accrual price as the Company's share price decreased during Q3-22. In addition no options were issued for director fees in Q3-22. There was no ESP Plan bonus accrual in Q3-22, as all participants in the ESP Plan have been members of the plan for more than one year. 

 

SBCE in YTD 2022 is lower compared to YTD 2021 by $(17,892) or 9%.  RSU costs in YTD 2022 are higher than YTD 2021 as the 2022 vesting price was higher than 2021 and in Q1-21 there was a forfeiture by one participant in the RSU plan.  Option expense was lower as no options were issued for director fees in Q3-22.  There was no ESP Plan bonus accrual YTD 2022, as all participants in the ESP Plan have been members of the plan for more than one year.  No directors elected to participate in the DSU Plan in 2022 and 2021.

 

Amortization

 

Amortization

Q3-22

Q3-21

Net change

%

Property and equipment

$       17,468

$      20,641

 $   (3,173)

(15)

Intellectual property

424,628

 424,704

  (76)

0

Total Amortization Expenses

442,096

445,345

(3,249)

(1)

 

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Amortization

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Net change

%

Property and equipment

$       52,745

$      61,923

 $   (9,178)

(15)

Intellectual property

1,273,885

 1,269,417

  4,468

0

Total Amortization Expenses

1,326,630

1,331,340

(4,710)

(0)

 

Property and equipment and related amortization expense. Property and equipment amortization was lower in Q3-22 compared to Q3-21, and YTD 2022 compared to YTD 2021, due to additional assets becoming fully amortized during the period and the Company not acquiring new assets in the periods.  Amortization also decreases each year as the Company uses the declining balance method of depreciation, thereby having the effect of lowering amortization each year on existing assets.

 

Intellectual property and related amortization expense. NXT acquired specific rights to utilize the proprietary SFD® technology in global hydrocarbon exploration applications from the inventor of the SFD® technology, NXT's Chairman, President and CEO, on August 31, 2015. The value attributed to the acquired IP assets was $25.3 million. The IP assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 15-year period (future amortization expense of $1,685,000 per year) and are also being subject to ongoing assessment of potential indicators of impairment of the recorded net book value. No impairments were recognized in YTD 2022 or YTD 2021. 

 

As discussed in the section "Discussion of Operations – Acquisition of the Geothermal Right," the Company acquired the SFD® technology for the Geothermal Right from NXT's Chairman, President and CEO on April 18, 2021. The Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a five-year aggregate total of $68,902.

 

Other Expenses (Income)

 

Other Expenses

Q3-22

Q3-21

Net change

%

Interest expense, net

$      10,393

$    13,087

$       (2,694)

(21)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

(3,085)

(102,632)

(99,547)

(97)

Intellectual property and other

4,633

10,096

(5,463)

(54)

Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications

-

-

-

-

Total Other Expenses, net

11,941

(79,449)

(91,390)

(115)

 

Other Expenses

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Net change

%

Interest expense, net

$     26,251

$     27,014

$     (763)

(3)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

(14,175)

10,329

(24,504)

(237)

Intellectual property and other

15,947

26,885

(10,938)

(41)

Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications

11,922

-

11,922

100

Total Other Expenses, net

39,945

64,228

(24,283)

(38)

  

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net. This category of other expenses includes interest income earned on short-term investments netted, by interest expense from the financial liability related to the aircraft lease (up to February 2022) and long-term debt. Interest expense decreased in Q3-22 versus Q3-21 and YTD 2022 versus YTD 2021 due to the cessation of the financial liability in Q1-22. 

 

Foreign exchange loss (gain). This category of other expenses includes losses and gains caused by changes in the relative currency exchange values of US$ and CDN$. The Company held net US$ liability at September 30, 2022 and significant net assets in US$ at September 30, 2022, which included accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, US$ lease obligations, and the security deposit for the aircraft, all of which have an effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain and loss. At September 30, 2022, the Company held a small US$ net liability balance, coupled with the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate being 6.1% lower as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at June 30, 2022, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange loss for Q3-22 which was offset by receipt of US$300,000 for outstanding accounts receivable. At September 30, 2022, the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate was 6.8% lower as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at December 31, 2021, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange gain for YTD 2022. At September 30, 2021, the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate weakened as compared to the CDN$ to US$ exchange rate at June 30, 2021, resulting in the corresponding foreign exchange gain for Q3-21. The CDN$ remained relatively constant with the US$ at September 30, 2021 versus December 31, 2020 resulting in the $10,329 exchange loss in YTD 2021. 

 

The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but does however use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar assets including converting excess US dollars to CDN dollars.

 

IP and other. This category of other expenses primarily includes costs related to IP filings and research & development activity related to the SFD® technology.

 

In Q3-22 and YTD 2022, the Company's IP and other expenses were associated with periodic patent maintenance and renewal fees required during these time periods.

 

Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications. In Q1-22, the Company surrendered 826 square feet of office space. As a result of the space surrender, the Company recorded a loss on disposal of leasehold improvement assets and lease modifications.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

There was no income tax expense in YTD 2022 or YTD 2021.  

 

Competition

 

Our SFD® airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that we believe is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To our knowledge, there is no other company employing technology comparable to our SFD® survey system for oil and natural gas and geothermal exploration.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD® survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. Our system may reduce the need for seismic in wide‑area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure, and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is very competitive with many international and regional service providers.

 

The SFD® system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With a SFD® survey, a large tract (i.e. over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time, and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. A SFD® survey deployed first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD®. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program and reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance, and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.

 

The energy industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting, and structural development.

 

Risk and Uncertainties

 

Hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties that have affected our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and are reasonably likely to affect them in the future. These risks and uncertainties are discussed further below.

 

Development, Commercialization, and Protection of the Geothermal Right

 

With the acquisition of the Geothermal Right, the Company will continue to refine and develop the SFD® survey system to commercialize the Geothermal Right. This development requires substantial time and resources, and continued government assistance is not guaranteed. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to develop and commercialize the geothermal applications of SFD® technologies, or adapt to evolving industry standards and demands, these could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

Debt Service

 

NXT may finance a significant portion of its operations through debt. Amounts paid in respect of interest and principal on debt incurred by NXT may impair NXT's ability to satisfy its other obligations. Variations in interest rates and scheduled principal repayments could result in significant changes in the amount required to be applied to debt service before payment by NXT of its debt obligations. Lenders may be provided with security over substantially all of the assets of NXT. If NXT becomes unable to pay its debt service charges or otherwise commits an event of default such as bankruptcy, a lender may be able to foreclose on or sell the assets of NXT.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Risk

 

Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable reflect management's assessment of credit risk. 

 

At September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts, term deposits, and guaranteed investment certificates, placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.   The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities and lease obligations, and entering into United States dollar revenue contracts. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange, the Company uses strategies to reduce the volatility of United States dollar assets including converting excess United States dollars to Canadian dollars. As at September 30, 2022, the Company held net U.S. dollar liabilities totaling US$24,665. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at September 30, 2022 would have had an approximately $3,373 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the period.

 

Interest Rates

 

We periodically invest available cash in short term investments that generate interest income that will be affected by any change in interest rates.

 

Tax Rates

 

Changes in tax rates in the jurisdictions that we operate in would impact the amount of current taxes that we pay. In addition, changes to substantively enacted tax rates would impact the carrying balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities, potentially resulting in a deferred tax recovery or incremental deferred tax expense.

 

In addition to the above, we are exposed to risk factors that may impact the Company and our business.  For further information on these risk factors, please refer to our Annual Information Form, available on NXT's website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Quarterly Results

 

A summary of operating results for each of the trailing eight quarters (including a comparison of certain key categories to each respective prior quarter) follows:

 

 

Q3-22         

Q2-22         

Q1-22         

Q4-21         

Survey revenue

$                  -

$                  -

$                  -

 $      (10,123)

Net income (loss)

(1,647,988)

(1,774,671)

(1,840,868)

   (1,573,587)

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share – basic  

    $        (0.03)

    $        (0.03)

    $        (0.03)

    $      (0.02)

Income (loss) per share – diluted

    $        (0.03)

    $        (0.03)

    $        (0.03)

    $       (0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q3-21         

Q2-21       

Q1-21        

Q4-20        

Survey revenue

$                  -

$    3,144,373

$                  -

$                  -

Net income (loss)

  (1,434,442)

  1,531,522

(1,647,292)

(1,653,447)

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share – basic 

 $        (0.02)

$        0.02

    $        (0.03)

$      (0.03)

Income (loss) per share – diluted

   $        (0.02)

$        0.02

    $        (0.03)

$      (0.03)

 

In Q3-22 the Company no longer participated in the CEWS and the CERS which increased G&A costs. This was offset by lower SFD® related costs due to maintenance timing and lower lease costs. In Q2-22 the Company recorded unrealized foreign exchange gains as the CDN$ weakened versus the US$. In Q1-22, the Company incurred maintenance fees on its aircraft to have it available for up to 300 flight hours. In Q4-21, the CEWS and the CERS programs were ended therefore increasing G&A costs. In Q3-21, the Company recorded favourable exchange gains due to the strengthening of the US$. In Q2-21, revenue was recognized for a pre-existing SFD® data sale. In Q1-21, costs were lower due to lower aircraft costs, a reduction in RSU accruals, and less fluctuation of exchange rates. In Q4-20, the Company received the CEWS and the CERS, which reduced costs. Excluding Q2-21, the Company incurred net losses primarily due to incurred SFD®-related costs related to aircraft lease and aircraft maintenance costs, G&A expenses, and non-cash items like SBCE, which can be a significant expense in any given quarter. More specific details are provided below:

 

 

·

in Q3-22, costs were reduced primarily due to lower SFD® related costs offset partially by higher business development costs;

 

·

in Q2-22, the Company recorded unrealized foreign exchange gains as the CDN$ weakened versus the US$;

 

·

in Q1-22, the Company incurred maintenance fees on its aircraft to have it available for up to 300 flight hours;

 

·

in Q4-21, the Company only received grants from the CEWS and CERS for one month due to the termination of these programs;

 

·

in Q3-21, the US$ strengthened vs the CDN$, which resulted in a $102,632 exchange gain;

 

·

in Q2-21, revenue was earned for a pre-existing SFD® sale of data and costs were lower due to receipt of the CEWS and the CERS. Additionally there was no business development travel due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic;

 

·

in Q1-21, costs were lower due to lower aircraft costs, a reduction in RSU accruals, and less fluctuation of exchange rates; and

 

·

in Q4-20, costs were reduced primarily due to recognizing $123,105 benefits under the CEWS and the CERS, and due to reduced travel.

  

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Going Concern

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for Q3-22 have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. 

 

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there is substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been issued.

 

The Company has deferred payment of operating costs, including payroll and other general and administrative costs, and is evaluating alternatives to reduce other costs. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, the Company offered rights to holders of its common shares.  (Please refer to the section Liquidity and Capital Resources - Rights Offering.)  Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing new SFD® related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

 

NXT continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts. However, the Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with sufficient certainty. 

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

 

NXT's cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2022 totaled $0.574 million. Net working capital totaled $(1.06) million. See the information in the section "Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital" for further information.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risks related to having sufficient ongoing net working capital to execute survey project contracts are mitigated through our normal practice of obtaining advance payments and progress payments from customers throughout the course of the projects, which often span three to four months. In addition, where possible, risk of default on client billings has been mitigated through the use of export insurance programs offered by Export Development Canada.

  

The Company does not have provisions in its leases, contracts, or other arrangements that would trigger additional funding requirements or early payments except that if the Company were to default on its office lease, the current month rent, plus the next three months, become immediately due. If the Company were to default on the aircraft lease, the Company would be required to deliver the aircraft back to the Lessor.

 

Net Working Capital

 

Net Working Capital

September 30,

2022

December

 31, 2021

Net Change

%

Current assets (current liabilities)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

 $  573,842

 $ 2,807,855

$(2,234,013)

(80)

 

Accounts receivable

 25,996

   841,567

(815,571)

(97)

 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

       44,456

       265,436

     (220,980)

(83)

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   (987,246)

(500,625)

  (486,621)

(97)

 

Current portion of long-term debt

(111,111)

(64,815)

(46,296)

(71)

 

Current portion of lease obligation

   (606,795)

(532,936)

(73,859)

(14)

Total Net Working Capital

(1,060,858)

    2,816,482

(3,877,340)

(138)  

 

NXT had net working capital of $(1,060,858) as at September 30, 2022.

 

Net working capital at September 30, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 decreased by $3,877,340, or 138%, due to cash used in operating activities, offset by cash received from payments on accounts receivable. Accounts payable increased due to annual timing of professional fees, payroll accruals, and the deferral of payments of various G&A costs.

 

Accounts Payable

 

Accounts Payable

September 30,

2022

Dec. 31, 2021

Net Change

%

Trade accounts payable

 $   (87,560)

 $   (122,935)

 $ 35,375

29

Deferred advisor board payable

(25,640)

      (23,896)

  (1,744)

(7)

Accrued liabilities

(322,665)

   (171,714)

    (150,951)

(88)

Accrued directors fees payable

(123,750)

-

(123,750)

(100)

Salaries payable

(227,432)

-

(227,432)

(100)

Vacation pay accrued

   (104,087)

(102,536)

(1,551)

(2)

RSU and ESP Plan liability

(96,112)

(79,544)

(16,568)

(21)

 Total accounts payable

(987,246)

  (500,625)

    (486,621)

(97)

  

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable increased by $486,621 or 97%, as at September 30, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 for the following reasons:

 

 

·

trade accounts payable decreased by $35,375, or 29%, due to timing of payables at the stated dates;

 

·

accrued liabilities increased by $150,951, or 88%, due to timing of annual professional fees and deferring payments;

 

·

accrued directors fees payable increased by $123,750, or 100%, as payment of directors' fees were deferred;

 

·

salaries payable increased by $227,432, or 100%, as the Company has implemented a salary deferral program;

 

·

vacation pay accrued increased by $1,551, or 2%, due to timing of vacations; and

 

·

RSU Plan and ESP Plan liabilities increased by $16,568 or 21% due to the RSU Plan share issuance and related payroll withholdings only being settled once per year.

 

Cash Flow (Q3-21 and YTD 2021 Adjusted)

Please see the section "Correction of Prior Period Error".

 

Cash Flow - from / (used in)

Q3-22

Q3-21

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Operating activities

$(533,787)

$(1,027,858)

$(2,229,816)

$(1,108,785)

Financing activities

(25,694)

(21,679)

(24,573)

941,717

Investing activities

500,000

(102,448)

550,000

(87,804)

Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash

16,481

79,946

20,376

1,678

Net use of cash

(43,000)

(1,072,039)

(1,684,013)

(253,194)

Cash and cash equivalents, start of period

616,842

3,508,991

2,257,855

2,690,146

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

573,842

2,436,952

573,842

2,436,952

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

573,842

2,436,952

573,842

2,436,952

Short-term investments, end of period

-

363,769

-

363,769

Total cash and short-term investments, end of period

573,842

2,800,721

573,842

2,800,721

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

The overall net changes in cash balances in each of the periods noted above is a function of several factors including any inflows (outflows) due to changes in net working capital balances and net of any cash transferred into/out of short-term investments.  Further information on the net changes in cash, by each of the operating, financing, and investing activities, is as follows:

 

Operating Activities

Q3-22

Q3-21

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Net loss for the period

 $(1,647,988)

 $(1,434,442)

$(5,263,527)

$(1,550,212)

Total non-cash expense  and lease items 

470,038

446,041

1,533,800

1,514,341

Operating activities before change in non-cash working capital balances

(1,177,950)

(988,401)

(3,729,727)

(35,871)

Change in non-cash working capital balances

644,163

(39,457)

1,499,911

(1,072,914)

Total cash used in operating activities

(533,787)

(1,027,858)

(2,229,816)

(1,108,785)

 

Operating cash flow increased by $494,071 in Q3-22 as compared to Q3-21 due to the receipt of payments for outstanding accounts receivable in Q3-22.

 

Operating cash flow decreased by $1,121,031 in YTD 2022 as compared to YTD 2021 due larger payments for outstanding accounts receivable in YTD 2021 and increased G&A costs and aircraft maintenance costs during YTD 2022.

 

Financing Activities

Q3-22

Q3-21

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term debt

$  (37,037)

$             -

$    (37,037)

$1,000,000

Proceeds from the employee share purchase plan

11,343

16,529

40,414

52,754

Repayment of finance liability

-

(38,208)

(27,950)

(111,037)

Total cash from (used in) financing activities

(25,694)

(21,679)

(24,573)

941,717

 

The Company began to repay its HASCAP Loan (as defined below) at the beginning of Q3-22. Proceeds were received from employee contributions under the ESP Plan. The repayment of finance liability was for the financing liability for the sales and leaseback agreement on NXT's aircraft and ended in Q1-22. 

 

Investing Activities

Q3-22

Q3-21

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Acquisition of intellectual property

$                -

$   (15,000)

$                -

$   (65,310)

Proceeds from (used in) short-term investments

500,000

(87,448)

550,000

(22,494)

Total Cash from (used in) Investing Activities

500,000

(102,448)

550,000

(87,804)

 

Changes in short-term investments were for investments in guaranteed investment certificates to fund operations and investing of excess short-term cash. Please see the section "Acquisition of the Geothermal Right" for a discussion on the Acquisition of intellectual property.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Leases

 

The estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company's lease components as at September 30, 2022 are listed in the following table:

 

Lease payment obligations:

Total

2022

2023

2024

2025

Office

$ 1,024,416

$ 85,368

$ 341,472

$ 341,472

$ 256,104

Office operating costs

667,488

55,624

222,496

222,496

166,872

Aircraft lease1

499,804

92,303

369,212

38,289

-

Office equipment

900

900

-

-

-

Total

2,192,608

234,195

933,180

602,257

422,976

1.        US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.36745.

 

Long-term Debt (HASCAP Loan)

 

On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the BDC's HASCAP Loan. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by BDC. 

 

Repayment of long-term debt:

 

2022

$     37,315

2023

146,481

2024

142,037

2025

137,593

2026

133,148

2027 to 2031

534,908

Total principal and interest payments

1,131,482

Less interest

(168,519)

Total principal remaining

962,963

Current portion of long-term debt

111,111

Non-current portion of long-term debt

851,852

 

Rights Offering

 

On October 31, 2022 the Company advised that the "Offering was made to holders of its common shares of record at the close of business on November 7, 2022.  The Offering will expire on November 30, 2022. A fully subscribed Offering will raise gross proceeds of approximately $4.0 million. There is no minimum commitment required and no standby purchase agreement. Certain executive officers and directors of NXT intend to participate in the Offering.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of record on November 7, 2022 received one right (a "Right") for each common share held. 2.95 Rights entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.18 per Common Share. Exercise of the Rights and purchase of the common shares must be completed by November 30, 2022. Up to 22,238,553 additional common shares would be issued if 100% of the Offering is subscribed.

 

The proceeds from the Offering will be used to commence SFD® surveys and for general and administrative costs.

 

The Company currently has sufficient working capital to last less than two months.  100% of the Offering is required to meet the anticipated obligations for the next 9 months for commencing SFD® surveys and for G&A assuming no other sources of cash inflow during this period.

 

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of the date of this MD&A other than office premise non-lease operating costs with the Landlord. If the Company were to default on its office lease, the current month rent including operation costs plus the next three months become immediately due.  Operating cost amounts are disclosed in the section "Liquidity and Capital Resources – Contractual Obligations." NXT pays an estimated operating cost during the current year, but has the obligation to pay the actual operating costs incurred as defined in the office lease with the Landlord early in the first quarter of the preceding year if the estimate was low, or will receive a refund if the estimate was too high. Currently, the Company believes that the current operating cost estimate is reasonable and is consistent with discussions with the Landlord.

 

Transactions with Related Parties

 

Related party fees incurred were as follows:

 

 

Q3-22

Q3-21

YTD 2022

YTD 2021

Legal fees

$    15,344

         $   15,087

$  45,800

$  65,698

Design services1

-

-

-

$4,013

1.        US$3,000.

 

One of the members of NXT's Board is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT.  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes a total of $21,070 ($16,000 as at December 31, 2021) payable to this law firm.  

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes $5,574 ($11,467 as at December 31, 2021) related to reimbursement of expenses owing to an executive officer and $123,750 ($nil as at December 31, 2021) for the Board's fees.

 

A company owned by a family member of an executive officer was contracted to provide presentation design services to the Company during 2021. 

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Geothermal Right was acquired from the Company's CEO on April 18, 2021.

 

 Critical Accounting Estimates

 

In preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events.  The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies.  The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Critical accounting estimates relate primarily to the use of the going concern assumption, estimated useful lives and the valuation of intellectual property and property and equipment, and the measurement of SBCE.

 

Changes in Accounting Policies

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of NXT for Q3-22 have been prepared by management in accordance with US GAAP.  The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters.  The accounting policies applied are consistent with those outlined in NXT's annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, available on NXT's website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

Correction of Prior Period Error

 

In the preparation of the annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company determined that certain amounts previously recorded in the 2021 consolidated statements of cash flows were not correctly calculated to properly reflect payments on the financial liability, lease obligation payments and accretion, and application of exchange rates to calculate unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss, including the effect of foreign exchange on changes on cash and cash equivalents. 

 

The adjustments to correct the respective financial statement line items were not material and did not change the Cash, SFD®-related revenues, or Net loss accounts, or basic and diluted loss per share.  The Company has recorded the adjustments in the related line items in each of the comparative periods.  Line items affected on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows by the adjustment are: Non-cash lease costs, Change in the carrying amount of right of use assets and lease liabilities, Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss, Repayment of financial liability and finance lease obligations, Proceeds from (used in) short-term investments, and Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.  The table below highlights the changes to each line item in the comparative period in this MD&A.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of cash flows

For the three months ended September 30, 2021

 

As previously reported

Adjustments

Adjusted

Net loss

$  (1,434,442)

$               -

$  (1,434,442)

Non-cash lease costs

 (1,627)

    (4,242)

       (5,869)

Change in carrying amount of right of use assets & lease liabilities

-

8,819

8,819

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

(177,850)

39,845

(138,005)

    Operating activities

(1,072,280)

44,422

(1,027,858)

Repayment of financial liability and lease obligations

-

(38,208)

(38,208)

    Financing activities

16,529

(38,208)

(21,679)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.

86,160

(6,214)

79,946

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(1,072,039)

-

(1,072,039)

 

Consolidated Statements of cash flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

 

As previously reported

Adjustments

Adjusted

Net loss

$  (1,550,212)

$               -

$  (1,550,212)

Non-cash lease costs

 (74,409)

65,606

       (8,803)

Change in carrying amount of right of use assets & lease liabilities

-

17,736

17,736

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

(37,350)

33,909

(3,441)

    Operating activities

(1,226,036)

117,251

(1,108,785)

Repayment of financial liability and lease obligations

-

(111,037)

(111,037)

    Financing activities

1,052,754

(111,037)

941,717

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.

7,892

(6,214)

1,678

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(253,194)

-

(253,194)

 

Financial Instruments and Other Instruments

 

The Company's non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and lease obligations.  The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity.  NXT is not exposed to significant interest arising from these financial instruments, but is exposed to significant credit risk with accounts receivable.  For accounts receivable, where possible, NXT requests advance payments and utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada including, for example, insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds, and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.  

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

  

NXT is exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of holding foreign denominated financial instruments.  Any unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising on such holdings are reflected in earnings at the end of each period.

 

As at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, the Company held no derivative financial instruments.  For more information relating to risks, see the section titled "Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital".

Outstanding Share Capital

 

 

 

November 9,

 2022

September 30,

 2022

December 31, 2021

Common Shares

65,627,113

65,585,902

65,250,710

Options

392,120

392,120

358,660

Deferred Share Units

37,354

37,354

37,354

Restricted Share Units

348,334

348,334

696,666

Right Shares

22,238,553

-

-

Total share capital and dilutive securities

86,643,474

66,363,710

66,343,390

 

 

Director & Officer Share Capital at

 

November 9,

 2022

September 30,

 2022

December 31, 2021

Frank Ingriselli 1

50,000

50,000

50,000

George Liszicasz 1 & 2

15,414,283

15,412,120

15,378,679

Charles Selby 1

408,161

408,161

408,161

John Tilson 1

5,6,536,208

6,536,208

5,916,208

Bruce G. Wilcox 1

410,000

410,000

410,000

Eugene Woychyshyn 2

272,679

256,968

185,445

Total Director and Officer Share Capital

23,091,331

23,073,457

22,348,493

 

1  Director of NXT

2  Officer of NXT

  

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures ("DCPs") and

 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting ("ICFR")

 

NXT's CEO and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") (together the "Responsible Officers") are responsible for establishing and maintaining DCPs, or causing them to be designed under their supervision, for NXT to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is made known to the Responsible Officers by others within the organization, particularly during the period in which the Company's year-end consolidated financial statements and MD&A are being prepared.

 

DCPs and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed is recorded, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the relevant securities regulatory authorities in either Canada or the United States of America.  DCPs include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports is communicated to management, including our Responsible Officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The Company has established and maintains ICFR using the criteria that were set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). The control framework was designed or caused to be designed under the supervision of the Responsible Officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US GAAP. 

 

In evaluating the effectiveness of the Company's DCPs, as defined under the rules adopted by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company's Responsible Officers concluded that there are material weaknesses in the Company's ICFR that have a direct impact on the Company's DCPs:

 

 

·

due to the limited number of staff, it is not feasible to achieve adequate segregation of incompatible duties. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by adding management and Audit Committee review procedures over the areas where inadequate segregation of duties are of the greatest concern; and

 

·

NXT does not have a sufficient level of staff with specialized expertise to adequately conduct separate preparation and a subsequent independent review of certain complex or highly judgmental accounting issues. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by preparing financial statements with their best judgments and estimates of the complex accounting matters, and relies on reviews by management, external consultants, and the Audit Committee.

 

From time to time, to reduce these risks and to supplement a small corporate finance function, the Company engages various outside experts and advisors to assist with various accounting, controls, and tax issues in the normal course. 

 

Given the small size of the Company's finance team, management has established a practice of increased engagement of the Company's Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee in reviewing the public disclosure and has increased the engagement of external consultants and legal counsel as well.  

 

The Responsible Officers concluded that, as at September 30, 2022, its ICFR is not effective and as a result, its DCPs are not sufficiently effective.  NXT reached this conclusion based upon its assessment that there is a more than remote likelihood that its ICFR will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Responsible Officers continue to take certain actions to mitigate these material weaknesses including:

 

 

·

the implementation of controls with regards to the review procedures surrounding its disclosure; and

 

·

engagement of third party specialists. In addition, the CFO engages subject matter consultants as the need arises.

 

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MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were no changes to the Company's ICFR in Q3-22.

 

It should be noted that a control system, including the Company's DCPs and ICFR, no matter how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met, and it should not be expected that the DCPs and ICFR will prevent all errors or fraud.

 

Additional Information

 

Additional information related to the Company, including the Company's Annual Information Form, is available on NXT's website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

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EX-99.3 4 nsfdf_ex993.htm CEO nsfdf_ex993.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.3

 

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

 

I, George Liszicasz, Chairman and CEO, NXT Energy Solutions Inc., certify the following:

 

1.

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2022.

 

 

2.

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

 

3.

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

 

4.

Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.

 

 

5.

Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

 

(a)

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

 

(i)

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

 

 

 

(ii)

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it 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 the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1

Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (COSO Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

 

5.2

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A for each material weakness relating to design existing at the end of the interim period

 

 

(a)

a description of the material weakness;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the impact of the material weakness on the issuer’s financial reporting and its ICFR; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the issuer’s current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness.

 

5.3

N/A

 

 

6.

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2022 and ended on September 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date: November 9, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

“/s/ George Liszicasz”

 

 

George Liszicasz

Chairman & CEO

 

 

 

EX-99.4 5 nsfdf_ex994.htm CFO nsfdf_ex994.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.4

 

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

 

I, Eugene Woychyshyn,  Chief Financial Officer, NXT Energy Solutions Inc., certify the following:

 

1.

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2022.

 

 

2.

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

 

3.

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

 

4.

Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.

 

 

5.

Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

 

(a)

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

 

(i)

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

 

 

 

(ii)

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it 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 the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1

Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (COSO Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

 

5.2

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A for each material weakness relating to design existing at the end of the interim period

 

 

(a)

a description of the material weakness;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the impact of the material weakness on the issuer’s financial reporting and its ICFR; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the issuer’s current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness.

 

5.3

N/A

 

 

6.

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2022 and ended on September 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date: November 9, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

“/s/ Eugene Woychyshyn”

 

 

Eugene Woychyshyn

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

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