EX-99.1 3 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1


Exhibit 99.1
 
iWeb Group Inc.
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
     
Report of independent certified public accountants
 
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Financial Statements
   
     
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 
4
     
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
 
5
     
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
6
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
7
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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Report of independent certified
public accountants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To the Shareholders of
iWeb Group Inc.
 
 
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton llp
Suite 2000
National Bank Tower
600 De La Gauchetière Street West
Montréal, Quebec H3B 4L8
 
Telephone: 514-878-2691
Fax: 514-878-2127
www.rcgt.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of iWeb Group Inc., which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at September 30, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the consolidated statements of changes in equity and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.
 
Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements
 
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
 
Auditor’s responsibility
 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
 
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
 
 
 

 

 
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
 
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
 
Opinion
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of iWeb Group Inc. as at September 30, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
   
/s/ Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton llp
 
   
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
 
November 26, 2013
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
     
2013
     
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Revenues
   
44,417,372
     
42,043,365
 
Cost of services
   
23,224,517
     
21,572,909
 
Gross profit
   
21,192,855
     
20,470,456
 
                 
Selling expenses
   
7,325,440
     
6,675,608
 
Administrative expenses
   
12,164,351
     
7,086,986
 
Software development expenses
   
1,282,463
     
1,705,106
 
     
20,772,254
     
15,467,700
 
Operating profit
   
420,601
     
5,002,756
 
                 
Other losses (gains) (Note 5)
   
(1,241,387
)
   
1,666,371
 
Financial expenses (Note 6)
   
14,399,493
     
6,612,728
 
     
13,158,106
     
8,279,099
 
Loss before deferred income taxes
   
(12,737,505
)
   
(3,276,343
)
Deferred income taxes (Note 19)
   
(105,671
)
   
613,867
 
Net loss
   
(12,631,834
)
   
(3,890,210
)
Other comprehensive income
               
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
               
Net change in cash flow hedges
               
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (net of deferred income taxes of $10,130; $29,779 for the year ended  September 30, 2012)
   
(27,800
)
   
80,924
 
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as hedges transferred to loss in the year  (net of deferred income taxes of $10,922; $17,180 for the year ended September 30, 2012)
   
29,680
     
(46,686
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
1,880
     
34,238
 
Total comprehensive loss
   
(12,629,954
)
   
(3,855,972
)
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements and Note 5 provides additional information on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

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iWeb Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
      2013  
   
Share capital
   
Contributed
surplus
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   
Retained
earnings
(deficit)
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Balance as at September 30, 2012
   
34,034,815
     
     
(88,811
)
   
(3,446,618
)
   
30,499,386
 
                                         
Employee share-based payment options (Note 8)
   
     
1,128,055
     
     
     
1,128,055
 
                                         
Net loss
                           
(12,631,834
)
   
(12,631,834
)
Other comprehensive income
                   
1,880
             
1,880
 
Total comprehensive loss
   
     
     
1,880
     
(12,631,834
)
   
(12,629,954
)
Balance as at September 30, 2013
   
34,034,815
     
1,128,055
     
(86,931
)
   
(16,078,452
)
   
18,997,487
 
 
      2012  
   
Share capital
   
Contributed
surplus
   
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   
Retained
earnings
(deficit)
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Balance as at September 30, 2011
   
34,034,815
     
     
(123,049
)
   
443,592
     
34,355,358
 
                                         
Net loss
                           
(3,890,210
)
   
(3,890,210
)
Other comprehensive income
                   
34,238
             
34,238
 
Total comprehensive loss
   
     
     
34,238
     
(3,890,210
)
   
(3,855,972
)
Balance as at September 30, 2012
   
34,034,815
     
     
(88,811
)
   
(3,446,618
)
   
30,499,386
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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iWeb Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
                 
     
2013
     
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
ASSETS
               
Current
               
Cash
   
445,495
     
1,162,059
 
Trade and other accounts receivable (Note 7)
   
4,212,617
     
3,262,479
 
Prepaid expenses
   
742,707
     
1,106,736
 
     
5,400,819
     
5,531,274
 
Non-current
               
Property and equipment (Note 10)
   
60,792,215
     
56,147,344
 
Intangible assets (Note 11)
   
15,422,494
     
14,164,868
 
Goodwill
   
34,475,903
     
34,475,903
 
Deferred tax assets (Note 19)
   
328,697
     
419,468
 
Other assets
   
1,749,496
     
1,241,226
 
     
118,169,624
     
111,980,083
 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Current
               
Trade and other accounts payable
   
8,700,496
     
8,332,866
 
Commodity taxes payable
           
109,945
 
Derivative financial instruments
   
118,921
     
121,494
 
Deferred revenues
   
6,497,822
     
6,142,289
 
Redeemable shares (Notes 15 and 16)
   
27,516,510
         
Installments on long-term debt
   
43,001,925
     
3,633,523
 
     
85,835,674
     
18,340,117
 
Non-current
               
Deferred revenues
   
1,072,095
     
1,139,513
 
Long-term debt (Note 14)
   
9,528,538
     
41,905,925
 
Redeemable shares (Notes 15 and 16)
           
17,163,562
 
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 19)
   
2,735,830
     
2,931,580
 
     
99,172,137
     
81,480,697
 
EQUITY
               
Share capital (Note 16)
   
34,034,815
     
34,034,815
 
Contributed surplus (Note 8)
   
1,128,055
         
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(86,931
)
   
(88,811
)
Deficit
   
(16,078,452
)
   
(3,446,618
)
     
18,997,487
     
30,499,386
 
     
118,169,624
     
111,980,083
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on November 26, 2013
 
On behalf of the Board,
     
Director
 
Director

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iWeb Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net loss
   
(12,631,834
)
   
(3,890,210
)
Non-cash items
               
Unrealized exchange gains (losses) on long-term debt and
               
redeemable shares
   
(1,265,365
)
   
1,538,650
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
(105,671
)
   
613,867
 
Financial expenses
   
3,261,858
     
3,180,016
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
7,413,804
     
6,150,958
 
Changes in fair value of the redeemable shares
   
11,137,635
     
3,432,712
 
Share-based compensation
   
1,128,055
         
     
8,938,482
     
11,025,993
 
Net change in working capital items (Note 18)
   
3,193,347
     
732,125
 
Interest paid
   
(2,668,308
)
   
(2,468,457
)
Cash flows from operating activities
   
9,463,521
     
9,289,661
 
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Other assets
   
(508,270
)
   
(666,858
)
Acquisition of property and equipment
   
(13,610,463
)
   
(8,505,560
)
Acquisition of intangible assets
   
(2,611,865
)
   
(991,895
)
Cash flows used in investing activities
   
(16,730,598
)
   
(10,164,313
)
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds on issuance of long-term debt
   
11,297,552
     
2,927,977
 
Repayment of long-term debt
   
(4,519,406
)
   
(2,807,681
)
Cash flows from financing activities
   
6,778,146
     
120,296
 
                 
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
   
(227,633
)
   
204,710
 
Decrease in cash
   
(716,564
)
   
(549,646
)
Cash, beginning of years
   
1,162,059
     
1,711,705
 
Cash, end of years
   
445,495
     
1,162,059
 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
iWeb Group Inc. (hereafter the “Company”) was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on May 2, 2011. The Company’s head office and primary place of business is located at 20 Place du Commerce, Nun’s Island, Verdun (Quebec). The Company and its subsidiaries, listed below (together the ‘‘Group’’), provide hosting solutions for Web applications.
 
Set out below details of the subsidiaries held directly, all wholly-owned, by the Company:
     
Name of the subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation and principal place of business
iWeb Technologies Inc.
 
Canada
iWeb Propriété intellectuelle Inc.
 
Canada
iWeb Hosting UK
 
United Kingdom
iWeb US
 
United States of America
iWeb Peering Corporation
 
United States of America
 
2 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
 
The Group’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), on a going concern basis.
 
3 - CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
New and revised standards that are not yet effective
 
At the date of authorization of these consolidated financial statements, the IASB have issued certain new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations which were not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group. Information on new standards, amendments and interpretations that are expected to be relevant to the Group’s financial statements are provided below.
 
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
 
In November 2009, the IASB issued IFRS 9 Financial Instruments that will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The standard provides guidance on the classification and measurement of financial assets. In October 2010, the IASB amended IFRS 9 to add guidance on the classification and measurement of financial liabilities, and requirements for the derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. This new standard is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2015. Management has not yet determined the impact that the application of this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
3 - CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
 
In May 2011, the IASB introduced IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, to replace part of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. This new standard provides a framework for the preparation of consolidated financial statements based on the principle of control. IFRS 10 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management does not expect it to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
 
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, was released in May 2011. This new standard requires an entity to disclose information regarding the nature and risks associated with its interests in other entities and the effects of those interests on its financial position, performance and cash flows. IFRS 12 will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
 
Subsequent to issuing the new standards, the IASB made some changes to the transitional provisions in IFRS 10 and IFRS 12. The guidance confirms that the entity is not required to apply IFRS 10 retrospectively in certain circumstances and clarifies the requirements to present adjusted comparatives. The guidance also makes changes to IFRS 12 which provide similar relief from the presentation or adjustment of comparative information for periods prior to the immediately preceding period. Further, it provides additional relief by removing the requirement to present comparatives for the disclosures relating to unconsolidated structured entities for any period before the first annual period for which IFRS 12 is applied.
 
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
 
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, was released in May 2011 to provide a precise definition of fair value and a single source of fair value measurement and disclosure to be used across IFRS. IFRS 13 will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management does not expect it to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
Certain other statements were issued but have no impact on the Group.
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Overall considerations
 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the significant accounting policies and measurement bases summarized below.
 
Basis of presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements are prepared using the historical cost method, with the exception of certain financial instruments which are recognized at fair value.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Basis of consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the Company’s accounts and the accounts of the subsidiaries, all wholly-owned, that it controls directly or indirectly through its subsidiaries as at September 30, 2013 and 2012. The Company controls a subsidiary when it has power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation, including unrealized gains and losses on transactions between Group companies. All subsidiaries have a reporting date of September 30, 2013.
 
Significant management judgments in applying accounting policies and estimation uncertainty
 
When preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements, management makes a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions about the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
 
Significant management judgments
 
The following are significant management judgments in applying the accounting policies of the Group that have the most significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.
 
Research and development tax credits:
 
The Group records research and development tax credits against salaries and fringe benefits as defined by management’s assumptions. The amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements take into consideration assumptions established by management with regards to the admissibility of research and development expenses for which reimbursement could be reasonably considered assured. Research and development tax credits claimed by the Group must be examined and approved by tax authorities and it is possible that the amounts granted could differ from the amounts recorded.
 
Lease agreement classification:
 
The Group is party to various leases. Judgment is required in considering a number of factors to ensure that leases to which the Group is party are classified appropriately as operating or financing. Such factors include whether the lease term is for the major part of the asset’s economic life and whether the present value of minimum lease payments amounts to substantially all of the fair value of the leased asset.
 
Capitalization of internally developed software and systems:
 
Distinguishing the research and development phases of a software or system project and determining whether the recognition requirements for the capitalization of development costs are met require judgment. After capitalization, management monitors whether the recognition requirements continue to be met and whether there are any indicators that capitalized costs may be impaired.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Recognition of deferred tax assets:
 
The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognized is based on an assessment of the probability of the Group’s future taxable income against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized. In addition, significant judgment is required in assessing the impact of any legal or economic limits or uncertainties in various tax jurisdictions.
 
Estimation uncertainty
 
Information about estimates and assumptions that have the most significant effect on recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses is provided below. Actual results may be substantially different.
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
 
Management reviews its trade and other accounts receivable at the end of each reporting period and estimates balances deemed non-collectible in the future. This review requires the use of assumptions and takes into consideration certain factors, such as historical collection trends and past due accounts for each customer balance. In the event that future collections differ from provisions estimated, future earnings will be affected.
 
Property and equipment:
 
Critical judgment is necessary in the selection and application of accounting policies and useful lives as well as the determination of which components are significant and how they are allocated. Management has determined that the use of the straight-line method of amortization is the most appropriate as its equipment is operating at a similar output potential on a year-to-year basis. It is management’s best estimate that the useful lives and policies adopted adequately reflect the flow of resources and the economic benefits required and derived in the use and servicing of its property and equipment.
 
Employee retention bonus:
 
The acquisition of the entitlements under the employee retention bonus program depends on the assessment of the probability of occurrence of a change of control of the Group which requires judgment and estimation. As a result, it is reasonably possible that the amounts reported as expenses and as liabilities could be different if different assumptions were used or if market and other conditions were to change.
 
Financial instruments, derivatives and hedging:
 
All financial instruments (assets and liabilities), including derivative instruments, are recorded on the consolidated statements of financial position. Some of the financial instruments are recorded at fair value. Those recorded at fair value must be remeasured at each reporting date and changes in the fair value will be recorded in consolidated comprehensive income. Uncertainties, estimates and use of judgment inherent in applying the standards are: assessment of contracts as derivative instruments and for embedded derivatives; valuation of financial instruments and derivatives at fair value; and hedge accounting.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Certain of the Group’s financial instruments are recorded on the consolidated statements of financial position at fair value, as described in Note 20. Fair value represents point-in-time estimates that may change in subsequent reporting periods due to market conditions or other factors. Estimated fair values are designed to approximate amounts at which the financial instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. Management applies valuation techniques to determine the fair value of financial instruments where active market quotes are not available. This requires management to develop estimates and assumptions based on market inputs, using observable data that market participants would use in pricing the instrument. Where such data is not observable, management uses its best estimates. Estimated fair values of financial instruments may vary from the actual prices that would be achieved in an arm’s length transaction at the reporting date.
 
IFRS require the use of a three-level hierarchy for disclosing fair values for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Judgment and estimation are required to determine in which category of the hierarchy items should be included.
 
To obtain and maintain hedge accounting for its derivative instruments, the Group must be able to establish that the hedging instrument is effective at offsetting the risk of the hedged item both retrospectively and prospectively, and ensure documentation meets stringent requirements. The process to test effectiveness requires the application of judgment and estimation, including the number of data points to test to ensure adequate and appropriate measurement to confirm or dispel hedge effectiveness and valuation of data within effectiveness tests where external existing data available do not perfectly match the Group’s circumstances. Judgment and estimation are also used to assess credit risk separately in the Group’s hedge effectiveness testing.
 
Impairment of assets:
 
The impairment process begins with the identification of the appropriate asset or cash-generating unit (CGU) for purposes of impairment testing. Identification and measurement of any impairment are based on the asset’s recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is generally based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows. Judgment is required in determining the appropriate discount rate. Assumptions must also be made about future sales, margins and market conditions over the long-term life of the assets or cash-generating units. The Group cannot predict if an event that triggers impairment will occur, when it will occur or how it will affect reported asset amounts. Although estimates are reasonable and consistent with current conditions, internal planning and expected future operations, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainties and judgments. As a result, it is reasonably possible that the amounts reported for asset impairments could be different if different assumptions were used or if market and other conditions were to change. The changes could result in non-cash charges that could materially affect the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Foreign currency translation
 
Functional and presentation currency
 
The consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented using the Group’s functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar.
 
Foreign currency transactions and balances
 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the respective Group entity, using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions (spot exchange rate). Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the remeasurement of monetary items denominated in foreign currency at year-end exchange rates are recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
 
Non-monetary items are not retranslated at year-end and are measured at historical cost (translated using the exchange rates at the transaction date), except for non-monetary items measured at fair value which are translated using the exchange rates at the date when fair value was determined.
 
Revenue recognition
 
Revenue arises from the rendering of services. It is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognized once there is an agreement between the parties in place, the transaction amount can be measured reliably, there is reasonable assurance of collection, the cost incurred or to be incurred can be measured reliably, the service is provided and when the criteria for each of the Group’s different activities have been met.
 
In addition to the general principles described previously, the Group applies the following specific principles:
 
Hosting revenues
 
Hosting revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual period when service delivery has begun. Deferred revenues related to contracts of more than twelve months are presented as long-term deferred revenues.
 
Revenues from domain name sale
 
Revenues from domain name sale are recognized net of the cost of purchase of domain names from official registrars.
 
Interest
 
Interest income and expenses are reported on an accrual basis using the effective interest method.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Operating expenses and short-term employee benefits
 
Operating expenses are recognized in net loss upon utilization of the service or as incurred.
 
Short-term employee benefits, including holiday entitlement, are current liabilities included in trade and other accounts payable and are measured at the undiscounted amount that the Group expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement.
 
Share-based employee compensation
 
On May 15, 2013, the Group implemented an equity-settled share-based compensation plan for certain employees and key management personnel.
 
All goods and services received in exchange for the grant of any share-based payment are measured at their fair value. Where employees and key management personnel are rewarded using share-based payments, the fair value of employees’ and key management personnel services is determined indirectly by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. This fair value is appraised at the grant date and excludes the impact of non-market vesting conditions (for example profitability and sales growth targets and performance conditions).
 
All share-based compensation is ultimately recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income with a corresponding credit to contributed surplus. If vesting periods or other vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on the best available estimate of the number of share options expected to vest.
 
Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication that the number of share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognized in the current period. No adjustment is made to any expense recognized in prior periods if share options ultimately exercised are different to that estimated on vesting.
 
Upon exercise of share options, the proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs up to the nominal value of the shares issued are allocated to share capital with any excess being recorded as share premium.
 
Employee retention bonus
 
On May 15, 2013, the Group implemented a cash-settled retention bonus program for key management personnel. The total compensation granted under this program is C$1,294,560 and decreases depending on the retention of the employees having being awarded the bonus. Vesting accelerates upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Group.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
In the event that the key management personnel is terminated prior to the vesting date (earlier of the date of change of control and May 15, 2017), provided that a change of control occurs within twelve months, the Group will pay, no later than on the 30th day following such change of control, an amount equal to the retention bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months elapsed between the May 15, 2013 and the date of such termination and the denominator of which is thirty six.
 
The entitlements under this program are recognized over a period depending on the assessment by management of the probability of occurrence of an event of change of control. The fair value of the entitlements under this program is recognized as employee benefit expense linearly over the vesting period. These rights are revalued using the fair value of the Group’s shares at the date of closing. Changes in fair value are recognized as employee benefit expense and the related liability is presented in the trade and other accounts payable.
 
Pension employee obligation
 
The Group contributes to state plans, namely, pension plans provided by governments that are accounted for as defined contribution plans. The Group recognizes the contributions paid under defined contribution plans in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the period in which the employees rendered service entitling them to the contributions. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to pay additional amounts other than those set out in the plans.
 
Research and development costs and research and development tax credits
 
Research and development costs are expensed as they are incurred and recorded in software development expenses. However, development costs are recorded in intangible assets and are presented under internally developed software and systems when they meet accepted capitalized criteria according to IFRS.
 
Research and development tax credits are accounted as a reduction of internally developed software or of software development expenses during the period in which the costs are incurred, provided that the Group is reasonably certain that the credits will be received or used to reduce taxes otherwise payable. Research and development tax credits must be examined and approved by the tax authorities, therefore the amounts allowed may be different from the amounts recognized.
 
Property and equipment
 
Property and equipment are carried at acquisition cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment losses.
 
Cost includes the directly attributable costs of purchasing property and equipment incurred up until the time it is in the condition necessary to be operated in the manner intended by management.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
When an item of property and equipment is made up of components that have different useful lives, cost is allocated among the different components that are depreciated separately.
 
Property and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives according to the straight-line method to write-down the costs to its estimated residual value at the following annual rates and periods:
     
   
Rates and
periods
Buildings
 
3.5% to 6.1%
Leasehold improvements
 
Term of lease
Computer equipment
 
10% and 20%
Furniture, equipment and office improvements
 
15%
Equipment and improvements to data centers
 
5% to 20%
Collocation spaces
 
Lease term
 
Improvements to data centers in progress and computer equipment parts are not depreciated until the asset is available for use, i.e. when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
 
The residual value, depreciation method and useful life are reviewed at each reporting date, with the effect of any changes in estimates accounted for on a prospective basis.
 
Intangible assets
 
Intangible assets consist of identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination, intangible assets acquired separately and of internally generated intangible assets.
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized separately from goodwill if they meet the definition of intangible asset and if their fair value can be measured reliably. The cost of these intangible assets equals their acquisition date fair value. After initial recognition, identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized at cost less accumulated amortization, if they are amortizable, and less accumulated impairment losses.
 
Intangible assets acquired separately
 
Intangible assets acquired separately are recognized at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Internally generated intangible assets
 
Costs that are directly attributable to a project’s development phase are recognized as intangible assets, provided they meet the following recognition requirements:
 
       the development costs can be measured reliably;
       the project is technically and commercially feasible;
       the Group intends to and has sufficient resources to complete the project;
       the Group has the ability to use or sell the software or systems;
       the software or the system will generate probable future economic benefits.
 
Development costs not meeting these criteria for capitalization are expensed as incurred.
 
Directly attributable costs include employee costs incurred on software and system development along with an appropriate portion of relevant overheads and borrowing costs.
 
Subsequent expenditures on the maintenance of the software and systems are expensed as incurred.
 
Subsequent measurement
 
Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over their estimated useful lives according to the straight-line method at the following annual rates:
 
   
Rates
       
Internally developed software and systems
    15 %
Software programs
    15 %
Client lists
    10 %
 
Estimated useful lives, residual values and the amortization method are reviewed at the end of each year, with the effect of any changes in estimates accounted for on a prospective basis.
 
Any capitalized internally generated intangible assets that are not yet complete are not amortized but are subject to impairment testing as described in this note under “Impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment”.
 
Trademarks, which were acquired as a result of a business combination, are considered to be intangible assets with an indefinite life based on the projected long-term profitability and the overall positioning of the trademarks on the market in terms of notoriety and volume.
 
They are not amortized but tested for impairment by comparing the carrying amount with their fair value, annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.
 
Goodwill
 
Goodwill is stated after separate recognition of identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the fair value of all the identified assets and liabilities. If, on the acquisition date, the net balance of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the acquisition cost, this excess amount is immediately recognized in consolidated comprehensive income as a gain on a bargain purchase business combination.
 
Goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units (CGUs) that benefit from the synergies of the business combination. As at September 30, 2013 and 2012, goodwill is allocated under a single CGU. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
 
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually or more frequently whenever events or circumstances indicate that it may have lost value. The Group looks for impairment by determining whether the carrying amount of the CGU to which the goodwill is related exceeds its recoverable amount. If impairment is identified, the impairment loss is initially attributed to goodwill and any excess amount is attributed to the carrying amount of the CGU’s assets. Any impairment of goodwill is recognized in consolidated comprehensive income in the period in which it is identified. Goodwill impairment losses are not reversed in subsequent periods.
 
Impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment
 
For impairment assessment purposes, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (CGUs). As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at CGU level. Goodwill is allocated to those CGUs that are expected to benefit from synergies of the related business combination and represents the lowest level within the Group at which management monitors goodwill.
 
CGUs to which goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives have been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually. All other individual assets or CGUs are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
 
An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s or CGU’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. To determine the value-in-use, management estimates expected future cash flows from each CGU and determines a suitable interest rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The data used for impairment testing procedures are directly linked to the Group’s latest approved budget, adjusted as necessary to exclude the effects of future reorganizations and asset enhancements. Discount factors are determined individually for each CGU and reflect management’s assessment of respective risk profiles, such as market and asset-specific risk factors.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Impairment losses for CGUs reduce first the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to that CGU. Any remaining impairment loss is charged pro rata to the other assets in the CGU. The impairment loss is recognized in net loss. With the exception of goodwill, all assets are subsequently reassessed for indications that an impairment loss previously recognized may no longer exist.
 
An impairment loss is reversed if the asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount exceeds its carrying amount. When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or of the CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or the CGU in prior years. Reversals of impairment losses are immediately recognized in net loss.
 
Leases
 
The Group accounts for a leased asset as a finance lease when substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset have been transferred to the Group. The transfer of ownership of the asset may or may not occur at the end of the lease term. The asset is initially recognized at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset at the inception of the lease and of the present value of the minimum lease payments plus incidental payments, if any.
 
The corresponding debt unto the lessor appears on the consolidated statements of financial position as a financial liability in long-term debt. Lease payments are allocated between financial expenses and repayment of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the principal amount outstanding.
 
When there is reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the period of expected use is the useful life of the asset; otherwise the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and its useful life.
 
All other leases are classified as operating leases. Rent is recognized in net loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the corresponding lease.
 
Financial instruments
 
On initial recognition, all financial assets and liabilities are measured and recognized at fair value plus transaction costs, except transaction costs from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit and loss which are recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income under Financial expenses.
 
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets other than those designated and effective as hedging instruments are classified as loans and receivables and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
The category determines subsequent measurement and whether any resulting income and expense is recognized in consolidated comprehensive income. All loss and expenses relating to financial assets are presented under Financial expenses except for the impairment of trade and other accounts receivable which is presented under Administrative expenses.
 
All financial assets except for those at fair value through profit or loss are subject to review for impairment at least at each reporting date. Financial assets are impaired when there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Different criteria to determine impairment are applied for each category of financial assets, which are described below.
 
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
 
Derivative financial instruments not designated in hedge accounting relationships are classified as assets or liabilities held for trading and are measured at fair value. Redeemable shares are designated as liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Gains and losses arising from periodic remeasurement are recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as financial expenses or as other gains or losses, which include interest loss and any exchange gains or losses. The fair value of derivative financial instruments is determined by reference to active market transactions or using a valuation technique where no active market exists. The fair value of the redeemable shares is determined by using a valuation technique described in Note 20.
 
Loans and receivables
 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Cash and trade and other accounts receivable, other than commodity taxes and research and development tax credits receivable, are classified as loans and receivables. After initial recognition, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, which is generally the amount on initial recognition less any allowance for doubtful accounts. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Individually significant receivables are considered for impairment when they are past due or when other objective evidence is received that a specific counterparty will default.
 
Financial liabilities
 
Trade and other accounts payable, revolving term loan and term loans are classified as financial liabilities. After initial recognition, they are measured at amortized cost calculated using the effective interest method. Interest calculated using the effective interest method is presented under Financial expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
 
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
 
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the consolidated statements of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
 
Stand-alone derivative
 
Certain derivative financial instruments held by the Group qualify for hedge accounting. To qualify for hedge accounting, these instruments must satisfy the generally accepted criteria on the identification, designation, documentation and measurement of the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Group uses certain derivative financial instruments to eliminate or reduce the risks related to exchange rate fluctuations that have an influence on its foreign currency purchases and to reduce the risks related to interest rate fluctuations that have an influence on its long-term debt interest payments. Management is responsible for establishing standards of acceptable risk and does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. The Group uses these financial instruments solely for purposes of hedging highly probable future transactions and existing commitments or obligations. The Group formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific assets and/or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position or to specific future transactions.
 
The Group also systematically determines, at the inception of the hedge and thereafter, whether the derivatives used in the hedging transactions are effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged items. All derivative financial instruments used for hedge accounting are recognized initially at fair value and reported subsequently at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position. The change in fair value related to the effective portion of the cash flow hedge of derivative instruments is recognized in other comprehensive income and reported as an adjustment of the related expense when the expense is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. When a hedging relationship ceases to be effective, the corresponding gains and losses presented in the cash flow hedge of the equity are recognized in consolidated comprehensive income in the period in which the underlying hedge transaction was recognized. If a hedged item is sold, extinguished or matures before the end of the related derivative instrument, the corresponding gains or losses presented in the cash flow hedge are recognized in consolidated comprehensive income of the current period. Derivative instruments that are economic hedges but that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at their fair value. After initial recognition, non-designated derivatives are measured at their fair value, and all of the realized or unrealized gains and losses are recognized in net loss.
 
Income taxes
 
Income taxes consist of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in net loss except when they are related to items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income, in which case the current tax and deferred tax are recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income, in accordance with the accounting treatment of the item to which it relates.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Current tax consists of tax payable or receivable on the taxable income for the period, using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws at the reporting date, as well as adjustments to the income tax payable or receivable of prior years. With respect to current tax assets or liabilities, they include the prepayments made during the period.
 
Taxable income for the period differs from the profit before income taxes item on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income because it excludes revenue and expense items that will be taxable or deductible in other fiscal years as well as items that are neither taxable nor deductible and includes revenue and expense items of previous years that are taxable or deductible during this fiscal period.
 
Deferred tax is recognized on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated statements of financial position and the corresponding tax bases used for tax purposes. No deferred tax is recognized for the following items:
   
(a)
Temporary differences upon the initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting or taxable income; and
   
(b)
Taxable temporary differences resulting from the initial recognition of goodwill.
 
Deferred tax is calculated using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws at the reporting date that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that they are more likely than not to be realized.
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a right and intention to set off current tax assets and liabilities from the same taxation authority.
 
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized as a component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except where they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or equity, respectively.
 
Redeemable shares
 
A financial instrument or its components are classified upon initial recognition as a financial liability or equity instrument according to the substance of the contractual arrangement. The appropriate classification is determined at the point of initial recognition and is not usually changed subsequently unless the terms of the instrument change.
 
Shares that give the holder the right to put the instrument back to the issuer for cash or another financial assets or are automatically put back to the issuer on the occurrence of an uncertain future event or the death or retirement of the instrument holder are classified upon initial recognition as financial liability.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
4 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Of all the common shares outstanding, 13,500,000 are redeemable at fair value. The redeemable shares are designated as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and are measured at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in net loss as financial expenses.
 
Share capital
 
Share capital represents the amount received on the issue of shares, less issuance costs, net of any underlying income tax benefit from these issuance costs.
 
Deficit
 
Deficit includes all current and prior period deficits.
 
Contributed surplus
 
Contributed surplus includes charges related to the fair value of share-based remuneration options until they are exercised, in which case the amounts are transferred to share capital.
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
The accumulated other comprehensive loss comprises the effective portion of the cumulate net change in fair value of cash flow hedge related to hedged transactions that have not yet affected net loss.
 
Provisions, contingent assets and contingent liabilities
 
Provisions for legal disputes, onerous contracts or other claims are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required from the Group and amounts can be estimated reliably. Timing or amount of the outflow may still be uncertain.
 
Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the present obligation. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material.
 
Any reimbursement that the Group can be virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation is recognized as a separate asset. However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision.
 
In those cases where the possible outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligations is considered improbable or remote, no liability is recognized.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
5 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
             
   
2013
   
2012
 
     $      $  
Total employee benefit expenses (a)
    16,969,152       14,575,592  
Employee benefit expenses capitalized in property and equipment and intangible assets
    (1,177,499 )     (1,035,109 )
Employee benefit expenses recognized in net loss
    15,791,653       13,540,483  
 
(a)
The Group’s contribution to state plans included in the employee benefit expenses was $483,890 for the year ended September 30, 2013 and $449,219 for the year ended September 30, 2012.
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     $       $  
Depreciation of property and equipment
    6,356,608       5,205,003  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,057,196       945,955  
      7,413,804       6,150,958  
                 
      2013       2012  
       $       $  
Research and development tax credits accounted for as a reduction of software development expenses
    123,156       168,086  
                 
Exchange losses recognized in net loss
    23,978       127,721  
Unrealized exchange losses (gains) on long-term debt and redeemable shares recognized in net loss
    (1,265,365 )     1,538,650  
Other losses (gains)
    (1,241,387 )     1,666,371  
                 
6 - FINANCIAL EXPENSES
               
      2013       2012  
       $       $  
Interest on long-term debt
    2,033,984       1,935,953  
Non-cash interest on long-term debt and amortization of the transaction costs
    693,545       668,548  
Interest on obligations under finance leases
    534,329       575,515  
Changes in fair value of the redeemable shares
    11,137,635       3,432,712  
      14,399,493       6,612,728  
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
7 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
             
   
2013
   
2012
 
     $       $  
Loans and receivables
             
Trade accounts receivable
    3,244,461       2,734,059  
Other accounts receivable
    9,432       11,178  
Commodity taxes receivable
    556,282          
Research and development tax credits
    402,442       517,242  
      4,212,617       3,262,479  
 
8 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
 
The share-based compensation program for employee remuneration will be settled in equity. Options under this program will vest if certain conditions, as defined in the program, are met.
 
Participants in this program have to be employed until the end of the agreed vesting period. Upon vesting, each option allows the holder to purchase one ordinary share at a exercise price determined at grant date. In the event of a change of control, all unexercised options will become exercisable immediately at the exercise price and all options which have been granted but not vested will become exercisable immediately at the exercise price. Share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
             
   
Number of
shares
   
Weighted
average
exercise price
 
           $  
Outstanding as at September 30, 2012
           
Granted
    2,319,000       1.45  
Outstanding as at September 30, 2013
    2,319,000       1.45  
                 
Exercisable as at September 30, 2013
           
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
8 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
 
The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted such as the vesting period. The following principal assumptions were used in the valuation:
             
Grant date
 
May 15, 2013
   
May 15, 2013
 
Vesting period end
 
May 15, 2016
   
May 15, 2018
 
Share price at date of grant ($)
    1.45       1.45  
Volatility
    70%       70%  
Option life
 
10 years
   
10 years
 
Risk-free interest rate
    1.92%       1.92%  
Dividend rate
    0.00%       0.00%  
Fair value at grant date ($)
    0.69       0.45  
Exercise price at date of grant ($)
    1.45       1.45  
Exercisable from/to
 
May 16, 2016
   
May 16, 2018
 
   
May 15, 2023
   
May 15, 2023
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life
 
9.6 years
   
9.6 years
 
 
The underlying expected volatility was determined by reference, for the duration of the option life, to historical data of the Group’s shares over the period on which it was listed on a stock exchange market and takes into account other similar entities listed on stock exchange markets for the period on which the Group was not listed on stock exchange market. No special features inherent to the options granted were incorporated into measurement of fair value.
 
In total, $1,128,055 of employee remuneration expense (all of which related to equity-settled share-based compensation program) has been included in net loss and credited to contributed surplus.
 
Subsequent to the consolidated financial statements date, the Group has signed agreements with employees to whom it has granted these options for a settlement in a net amount in the occurrence of a change of control. Under these agreements, employees will exchange vested options for a monetary amount representing the excess of the value of shares and the exercise price. This amendment to the program which took place after the year-end is not taken into account in the presentation adopted in the consolidated financial statements.
 
9 - EMPLOYEE RETENTION BONUS
 
Subsequent to the consolidated financial statements date, the Group also received a formal offer for the purchase of all its issued and outstanding shares (Note 24). The probability of the occurrence of a change of control is judged very probable. Therefore, under the rules of the employee retention bonus, the vesting period has been accelerated.
 
The amount accounted for in trade and other accounts payable under this program totals $895,659 as at September 30, 2013 (nil as at September 30, 2012).
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
10 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
                                                   
                                               
2013
 
     
Land
   
Buildings
   
Leasehold
improvements
   
Computer
equipment(a)
   
Furniture,
equipment
and office
improvements
   
Equipment and
improvements
to data centers
and collocation
spaces
   
Improvements
to data centers
in progress
   
Total
 
     
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Cost
                                                 
Balance as at
                                                 
September 30, 2012
   
4,216,045
   
8,358,620
   
2,429,896
   
21,797,447
   
620,316
   
21,497,502
   
3,710,925
   
62,630,751
 
Additions
               
48,147
   
6,864,511
   
66,858
   
1,515,684
   
2,546,076
   
11,041,276
 
Disposals
                     
(39,797
)
 
                 
(39,797
)
Other, net
                                 
6,257,001
   
(6,257,001
)
 
   
     
4,216,045
   
8,358,620
   
2,478,043
   
28,622,161
   
687,174
   
29,270,187
   
   
73,632,230
 
Accumulated depreciation
                                                 
Balance as at
                                                 
September 30, 2012
         
460,731
   
187,037
   
3,800,128
   
115,499
   
1,920,012
         
6,483,407
 
Current year depreciation
         
334,344
   
146,432
   
4,089,585
   
100,396
   
1,685,851
         
6,356,608
 
     
   
795,075
   
333,469
   
7,889,713
   
215,895
   
3,605,863
   
   
12,840,015
 
Net carrying amount as at September 30, 2013
   
4,216,045
   
7,563,545
   
2,144,574
   
20,732,448
   
471,279
   
25,664,324
   
   
60,792,215
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
10 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)
                                                   
                                               
2012
 
     
Land
   
Buildings
   
Leasehold
improvements
   
Computer
equipment(a)
   
Furniture,
equipment
and office
improvements
   
Equipment and
improvements
to data centers
and collocation
spaces
   
Improvements
to data centers
in progress
   
Total
 
     
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Cost
                                                 
Balance as at
                                                 
September 30, 2011
   
4,216,045
   
8,358,620
   
2,429,896
   
15,990,021
   
572,207
   
19,902,713
   
351,136
   
51,820,638
 
Additions
                     
5,807,426
   
48,109
   
903,105
   
4,051,473
   
10,810,113
 
Other, net
                                 
691,684
   
(691,684
)
     
     
4,216,045
   
8,358,620
   
2,429,896
   
21,797,447
   
620,316
   
21,497,502
   
3,710,925
   
62,630,751
 
Accumulated depreciation
                                                 
Balance as at
                                                 
September 30, 2011
         
126,387
   
42,233
   
708,765
   
25,369
   
375,650
         
1,278,404
 
Current year depreciation
         
334,344
   
144,804
   
3,091,363
   
90,130
   
1,544,362
         
5,205,003
 
     
   
460,731
   
187,037
   
3,800,128
   
115,499
   
1,920,012
   
   
6,483,407
 
Net carrying amount as at September 30, 2012
   
4,216,045
   
7,897,889
   
2,242,859
   
17,997,319
   
504,817
   
19,577,490
   
3,710,925
   
56,147,344
 
 
(a)
Computer equipment includes computer equipment parts that are used in assembling servers for Web hosting and to maintain the service potential of existing servers. The computer equipment parts are not depreciated until they are put into service as computer equipment and in the condition necessary to be operated in the manner intended by management. The computer equipment comprised $915,607 as at September 30, 2013 and $1,103,586 as at September 30, 2012 of computer equipment parts for which the Group has not yet start to depreciate.
 
Trade and other accounts payable include $1,008,217 as at September 30, 2013 and $3,617,200 as at September 30, 2012 relating to acquisitions of property and equipment.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
10 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)
 
Leased property and equipment
 
The Group’s main data center facilities are held under finance lease arrangements. The Group has also leased IT equipment under finance lease arrangements. The above categories include the following amounts where the Group is a lessee under a finance lease:
                                       
                                   
2013
 
     
Land
   
Buildings
   
Computer
 equipment
   
Furniture,
equipment
and office
 improvements
   
Equipment and
improvements
to data centers
and collocation
spaces
   
Total
 
     
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
As at September 30, 2013
                                     
Cost
   
3,671,746
   
6,032,504
   
279,911
   
268,517
   
228,910
   
10,481,588
 
Accumulated depreciation
         
581,844
   
128,291
   
92,315
   
27,487
   
829,937
 
Net carrying amount
   
3,671,746
   
5,450,660
   
151,620
   
176,202
   
201,423
   
9,651,651
 
                                       
                                   
2012
 
     
Land
   
Buildings
   
Computer
 equipment
   
Furniture,
equipment
and office
improvements
   
Equipment and
improvements
to data centers
and collocation
spaces
   
Total
 
     
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
As at September 30, 2012
                                     
Cost
   
3,671,746
   
6,032,504
   
343,079
   
268,517
   
530,133
   
10,845,979
 
Accumulated depreciation
         
340,548
   
88,629
   
52,031
   
34,238
   
515,446
 
Net carrying amount
   
3,671,746
   
5,691,956
   
254,450
   
216,486
   
495,895
   
10,330,533
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
11 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS
                                 
                             
2013
 
     
Internally
developed
software and
systems(a)
   
Software
programs
   
Trademarks
   
Client lists
   
Total
 
     
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Cost
                               
Balance as at September 30, 2012
   
1,905,061
   
159,209
   
6,627,600
   
6,676,800
   
15,368,670
 
Additions
   
2,245,881
   
68,941
               
2,314,822
 
     
4,150,942
   
228,150
   
6,627,600
   
6,676,800
   
17,683,492
 
Accumulated amortization
                               
Balance as at September 30, 2012
   
314,298
   
27,085
         
862,419
   
1,203,802
 
Current period amortization
   
361,094
   
28,422
         
667,680
   
1,057,196
 
     
675,392
   
55,507
   
   
1,530,099
   
2,260,998
 
Carrying amounts as at September 30, 2013
   
3,475,550
   
172,643
   
6,627,600
   
5,146,701
   
15,422,494
 
                                 
Average remaining life (years)
   
5.58
   
5.04
   
   
7.71
   
3.88
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
11 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
                         
                           
   
2012
 
   
Internally
developed
software and
systems(a)
   
Software
programs
   
Trademarks
   
Client lists
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Cost
                                       
Balance as at September 30, 2011
   
1,367,487
     
153,494
     
6,627,600
     
6,676,800
     
14,825,381
 
Additions
   
537,574
     
5,715
                     
543,289
 
     
1,905,061
     
159,209
     
6,627,600
     
6,676,800
     
15,368,670
 
Accumulated amortization
                                       
Balance as at September 30, 2011
   
59,339
     
3,769
             
194,739
     
257,847
 
Current period amortization
   
254,959
     
23,316
             
667,680
     
945,955
 
     
314,298
     
27,085
     
     
862,419
     
1,203,802
 
Carrying amounts as at September 30, 2012
   
1,590,763
     
132,124
     
6,627,600
     
5,814,381
     
14,164,868
 
                                         
Average remaining life (years)
   
5.57
     
5.53
     
     
8.71
     
4.25
 
 
(a)
Research and development tax credits for an amount of $434,089 for the year ended September 30, 2013 and $485,245 for the year ended September 30, 2012 were accounted for as a reduction of internally developed software and systems. Of this reduction, an amount of $374,926 as at September 30, 2013 and $382,091 as at September 30, 2012 is included in trade and other accounts receivable.
 
Trade and other accounts payable include $78,726 as at September 30, 2013 and $843 as at September 30, 2012 relating to acquisitions of intangible assets.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
12 - IMPAIRMENT TEST OF GOODWILL AND TRADEMARKS
 
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is tested at the level of the Group as a whole since management is of the opinion that the Group as a whole benefits from the synergies of business combinations completed to date and since this is the lowest level at which goodwill and trademarks are monitored for internal management purposes. Therefore the Group operates under a single CGU.
 
For the initial 151-day period ended September 30, 2011, the impairment test of goodwill and trademarks concluded that the recoverable amount of the CGU is greater than the carrying amounts of the goodwill and trademarks. It was determined that the recoverable amount of the goodwill and trademarks exceeded the carrying amount of the CGU by a substantial margin and nothing had happened since the last impairment test to make the likehood of an impairment loss other than remote. Therefore, the Group used the recoverable amount of the CGU previously calculated for the purpose of its annual test for goodwill and trademark impairment for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The fair value less cost to sell is determined using discounted cash flow projections.
 
Goodwill
 
The present value of the expected cash flows from the sale of services was determined by applying a discount rate of 18% and a growth rate of 20%. The estimated fair value less cost to sell of that unit exceeded its carrying value.
 
Trademarks
 
The fair value of the trademarks was evaluated based on a royalty rate of 2%, a discount rate of 18% and a growth rate at the end of the five-year period of 20%. The estimated fair value less cost to sell of that unit exceeded its carrying value.
 
Key sensitivities
 
The key sensitivities in the impairment test are the growth rate, the discount rate and the cash flow assumptions. Therefore, the Group carried out sensitivity analysis incorporating various scenarios and using reasonable possible changes in the key assumptions. No impairment losses were revealed.
 
Growth rate
 
 
The Group bases its growth and profitability assumptions on the business plan approved by management. The Group believes that the growth rate above is reasonable considering the projected inflation rate and growth rate of consumer goods. The business plan covers a five-year period. At the end of this term, the Group evaluates the CGU’s terminal value.
 
Discount rate
 
 
The discount rate is based on observable market data such as the risk-free rate, risk premium observed in the market, the beta of companies operating in the same sector, the premium associated with the size of the Group, specific risks associated with the CGU and the statutory tax rate.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
12 - IMPAIRMENT TEST OF GOODWILL AND TRADEMARKS (Continued)
 
Cash flow assumptions
 
 
Management’s key assumptions include stable profit margins, based on past experience in its market. The Group’s management believes that this is the best available input for forecasting its market. Cash flow projections reflect stable profit margins achieved immediately before the budget period. No expected efficiency improvements have been taken into account and prices and wages reflect publicly available forecast of inflation for the industry.
 
13 - CREDIT FACILITIES
 
The Group signed a bank agreement with a Canadian chartered bank in July 2011. The next scheduled renewal of this agreement is in June 2016. Under the terms of the agreement, the bank has granted the following facilities to the Group:
 
A credit facility as demand loans of up to $2,500,000 to finance the working capital of the Group. No amount was drawn down on this facility as at September 30, 2013 and 2012;
 
A credit facility as a revolving term loan of $17,692,383 as at September 30, 2013 and $20,812,500 as at September 30, 2012. An amount of $17,692,383 as at September 30, 2013 and $20,812,500 as at September 30, 2012 was used (see Note 14);
 
A credit facility as term loans of $15,000,000 to finance up to 75% of the future acquisition cost of computer equipment, equipment and improvements to data centers. An amount of $11,000,000 was drawn down on this facility as at September 30, 2013 (nil as at September 30, 2012) (see Note 14);
 
A $500,000 facility to issue letters of guarantee. An amount of $388,240 (C$400,000) as at September 30, 2013 and $355,985 (C$350,000) as at September 30, 2012 is used;
 
A $3,000,000 hedging facility that makes it possible to issue foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps. The fair value of derivative financial instruments was $(118,921) as at September 30, 2013 and $(121,494) as at September 30, 2012.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
14 - LONG-TERM DEBT
               
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
  $
     
  $
 
Revolving term loan with an authorized amount of $17,692,383 as at September 30, 2013 and $20,812,500 as at September 30, 2012 and a nominal amount of $17,692,383 as at September 30, 2013 and $20,812,500 as at September 30, 2012 (book value includes unamortized transaction cost of $167,453 as at September 30, 2013 and $228,036 as at September 30, 2012), secured by a movable hypothec on the universality of all present and future, movable and immovable, tangible and intangible properties, LIBOR plus 2.75% (2.98%; 3.01% as at September 30, 2012) payable monthly (effective rate 3.38%; 3.44% as at September 30, 2012)), principal payable by quarterly decreasing of the authorized amount of $618,750 starting in December 2013, $675,000 starting September 2014, $731,250 starting in September 2015 and in a lump-sum amount of $10,942,383 in July 2016 (a) (b) (c)
   
17,524,930
     
20,584,464
 
                 
Term loan, nominal amount of $9,000,000 (nil as at September 30, 2012), secured by a movable hypothec on the universality of all present and future, movable and immovable, tangible and intangible properties, LIBOR plus 2.75% (2.98%), payable monthly, principal payable by quarterly instalments of $450,000 starting March 2014, maturing in December 2018 (a) (c)
   
9,000,000
         
                 
Term loan, nominal amount of $2,000,000 (nil as at September 30, 2012), secured by a movable hypothec on the universality of all present and future, movable and immovable, tangible and intangible properties, LIBOR plus 2.75% (2.98%), payable monthly, principal payable by quarterly instalments of $100,000 starting March 2015, maturing in December 2019 (a) (c) (f)
   
2,000,000
         
                 
Term loan, with an authorized amount of $12,500,000 as at September 30, 2013 and $12,500,000 as at September 30, 2012 and a nominal amount of $12,500,000 (book value includes unamortized transaction cost of $84,700 as at September 30, 2013 and $110,646 as at September 30, 2012), 8% payable monthly, plus an annual performance premium of 4.5%, payable in a lump-sum payment on January 2017, including the principal amount (effective rate of 11.91%) (the principal amount and capitalized interest due were $12,500,000 and $1,320,376 as at September 30, 2013 and $12,500,000 and $713,357 as at September 30, 2012 respectively) (c) (d) (h)
   
13,735,675
     
13,102,712
 
                 
Term loan, 8.59%, payable in monthly instalments of $25,965, principal and interest, maturing in June 2014
   
225,534
     
225,534
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
               
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
  $
     
$
 
Term loan, 7%, payable in monthly instalments of $59,957, principal and interest, matured in June 2013
           
524,201
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$7,484,076 as at September 30, 2013 and C$7,753,990 as at September 30, 2012, 5%, payable in monthly instalments of C$54,685, principal and interest, until November 2017 followed by monthly instalments of C$61,976 until November 2022 and C$69,268 until November 2027 (e)
   
7,264,044
     
7,886,583
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$2,649,599 as at September 30, 2013 and C$2,752,235 as at September 30, 2012, 5%, payable in monthly instalments of C$19,744, principal and interest, until maturing in March 2015 and in a lump-sum amount of C$2,475,000, in April 2015 (f) (g)
   
2,571,701
     
2,799,298
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$106,696 as at September 30, 2013 and C$151,801 as at September 30, 2012, 8.2%, payable in monthly instalments of C$4,657, principal and interest, maturing in October 2015
   
103,559
     
154,397
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$47,929 as at September 30, 2013 and C$90,875 as at September 30, 2012, 10.5%, payable in monthly instalments of C$4,205, principal and interest, maturing in September 2014
   
46,520
     
92,429
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$9,895 as at September 30, 2013 and C$66,485 as at September 30, 2012, 8.3%, payable in monthly instalments of C$4,999, principal and interest, maturing in November 2013
   
9,604
     
67,622
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$38,976 as at September 30, 2013 and C$51,708 as at September 30, 2012, 9.38%, payable in monthly instalments of C$1,420, principal and interest, maturing in April 2016
   
37,830
     
52,592
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, 6.78%, payable in monthly instalments of $1,881, principal and interest, maturing in March 2014
   
11,066
     
32,107
 
                 
Obligation under a finance lease, nominal amount of C$12,119, 7.3%, payable in monthly instalments of C$6,114, principal and interest, matured in November 2012
           
12,326
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Obligations under finance leases, nominal amount of C$5,096,  9.87%, payable in monthly instalments of C$2,580, principal and interest, matured in November 2012
           
5,183
 
     
52,530,463
     
45,539,448
 
Instalments due within one year
   
43,001,925
     
3,633,523
 
     
9,528,538
     
41,905,925
 
                 
The instalments on long-term debt are as follows:
               
                 
   
Obligations
under
finance leases
   
Other loans
 
     
$
     
$
 
Less than one year
   
1,007,882
     
42,738,293
 
More than one year, but less than five years
   
4,533,045
         
More than five years
   
7,749,280
         
Total minimum lease payments
   
13,290,207
     
42,738,293
 
Interest included in minimum lease payments
   
3,245,883
         
     
10,044,324
     
42,738,293
 
 
(a)
Under the terms of these credit agreements, the Group is subject to certain covenants. As at September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Group was in compliance with these covenants.
 
(b)
On September 23, 2011, the Group entered into an interest swap contract in which it converted the variable rate of the loan by a fixed rate of 1.07% on $10,000,000 of debt for a period of four years. This interest rate swap is a derivative instrument and is recorded as a hedge. The fair value is $(135,690) as at September 30, 2013 and $(204,051) as at September 30, 2012, and is presented in the consolidated statements of financial position under Derivative financial instruments.
 
(c)
Under these term loan agreements, call options of the debts in favour of the creditors exist in the occurrence of a change of control. In addition, as management intends to review its funding structure following the change of control, these debts are classified as short-term liabilities as they will be repaid during the year ending September 30, 2014.
 
(d)
Using a discount rate of 12.33% as at September 30, 2013 and 11.75% as at September 30, 2012, the fair value of the term loan is $13,652,134 and $13,346,405 respectively.
 
(e)
Using a discount rate of 4.56% as at September 30, 2013 and 3.8% as at September 30, 2012, the fair value of the obligation under a finance lease is $7,495,869 (C$7,722,923) and $8,599,638 (C$8,455,057) respectively.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
 
(f)
The lease agreement includes fixed lease payments and options to extend the base rent period by an additional five-year term or purchase the lease asset at a pre-determined purchase price. Using this option, the Group could extend the original five-year base rent period by a maximum of an additional 25 years. The agreement is non-cancellable but the Group is required to either purchase the leased asset at the end of the lease term or extend the rent for an additional five-year term.
 
(g)
Using a discount rate of 4.56% as at September 30, 2013 and 3.8% as at September 30, 2012, the fair value of the obligation under a finance lease is $2,590,478 (C$2,668,945) and $2,879,743 (C$2,831,328) respectively.
 
(h)
This debt will be repaid before maturity, therefore penalties for early repayment of $187,000 are expected to be paid.
 
15 - REDEEMABLE SHARES
 
Pursuant a shareholders’ agreement (the “agreement”) signed on June 14, 2011, former shareholders of iWeb have retained a 29.04% indirect residual interest in the Group in the form of redeemable shares. In accordance with the agreement, this residual interest is redeemable at fair value under limited circumstances, beyond the control of the shareholders.
 
A total of 13,500,000 redeemable shares have been issued under this agreement. The change in fair value at year-end has been recorded in the net loss as financial expenses (Note 6). The methodology to determine the fair value of the redeemable shares is explained in Note 20.
 
16 - SHARE CAPITAL
 
Authorized
 
Unlimited number of common shares, voting, participating, without par value
 
Of the total 46,500,000 common shares issued, 13,500,000 are redeemable at fair value and are presented as liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position (see Note 15).
                             
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Number of
shares
   
Amount
   
Number of
shares
   
Amount
 
             
$
           
$
 
Issued and fully paid
                             
Balance, beginning of years
   
33,000,000
     
34,034,815
     
33,000,000
   
34,034,815
 
Balance, end of years
   
33,000,000
     
34,034,815
     
33,000,000
   
34,034,815
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
17 - CAPITAL DISCLOSURES
 
The Group defines its capital as the sum of the book value of its debts and its equity. The debt includes the following consolidated statements of financial position items: instalments on long-term debt and long-term debt.
 
The Group’s objectives in managing its capital are, among others, to ensure the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, to provide an adequate return to shareholders and to maintain its growth, particularly through the creation of new data centers.
 
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments related to changes in the economic environment and the underlying risks of its assets. To preserve or modify its capital structure, the Group may issue additional shares, renegotiate its existing loans or negotiate new term loans.
 
18 - INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
The net change in working capital items is detailed as follows:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Trade and other accounts receivable
   
(655,848
)
   
(210,918
)
Prepaid expenses
   
364,029
     
(94,057
)
Trade and other accounts payable
   
3,251,631
     
774,994
 
Commodity taxes payable
   
(109,945
)
   
109,945
 
Deferred revenues
   
343,480
     
152,161
 
     
3,193,347
     
732,125
 
 
19 - INCOME TAXES
 
The major components of tax expense and the reconciliation of the expected tax expense based on the domestic effective tax rate of the Group at 26.9% in 2013 and 27.3% in 2012 and the reported tax expense in net loss are as follows:
                 
     
2013
     
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
                 
Loss before income taxes
   
(12,737,505
)
   
(3,276,343
)
Domestic effective tax rate
   
26.9%
     
27.3%
 
Expected tax expense
   
(3,426,389
)
   
(893,786
)
Change in tax rates
           
9,419
 
Impact of functional currency change for income tax filing
           
549,826
 
Adjustment for tax-exempt income: Quebec investment tax credits
           
(27,166
)
Adjustment for non-deductible expenses
               
Loss (gain) on long-term debt
   
(172,540
)
   
19,225
 
Changes in fair value of the redeemable shares
   
2,996,024
     
936,443
 
Other non-deductible expenses
   
497,234
     
19,906
 
Actual tax expense (income)
   
(105,671
)
   
613,867
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
19 - INCOME TAXES (Continued)
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are detailed as follows:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Deferred income tax assets
               
Intangible assets
   
192,749
     
205,639
 
Unused tax losses
   
133,377
     
140,731
 
Foreign exchange on financial assets
   
3,623
     
69,377
 
Share issue costs
   
7,086
     
9,825
 
Property and equipment
   
(8,138
)
   
(6,104
)
     
328,697
     
419,468
 
         
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Deferred income tax liabilities
               
Unused tax losses
   
3,157,267
     
4,482,697
 
Research and development
   
939,014
     
657,427
 
Foreign exchange on financial assets
   
313,983
     
457,176
 
Reserves
   
143,601
     
109,440
 
Long-term debt financing costs
   
32,013
     
59,395
 
Other
   
53,960
     
45,713
 
Property and equipment
   
(3,402,355
)
   
(4,794,755
)
Intangible assets
   
(3,671,862
)
   
(3,747,743
)
Research and development tax credits
   
(301,451
)
   
(200,930
)
     
(2,735,830
)
   
(2,931,580
)
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
Fair value
 
Fair value measurement and classification of financial instruments
 
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount of the consideration that would be agreed upon in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. The Group determines fair value using information available on the market or other appropriate valuation methods, such as analysis of discounted cash flows. Determining fair value using valuation models requires the use of assumptions regarding the amount or timing of estimated cash flows and discounting rates. At the time of preparing such assumptions, the Group examines primarily external observable market data, including factors such as yield curves and price or rate volatility, as the case may be.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
 
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments, in each category, are as follows:
 
   
2013
 
   
Loans and
receivables
carried at
amortized cost
   
Assets carried
at fair value
   
Total
carrying value
   
Fair value
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Financial assets
                               
Cash
   
445,495
             
445,495
     
445,945
 
Trade and certain other accounts receivable
   
3,253,893
             
3,253,893
     
3,253,893
 
     
3,699,388
     
     
3,699,388
     
3,699,838
 
                                 
        2012  
   
Loans and
receivables
carried at
amortized cost
   
Assets carried
at fair value
   
Total
carrying value
   
Fair value
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Financial assets
                               
Cash
   
1,162,059
             
1,162,059
     
1,162,059
 
Trade and certain other accounts receivable
   
2,745,237
             
2,745,237
     
2,745,237
 
     
3,907,296
     
     
3,907,296
     
3,907,296
 
                                 
        2013  
   
Liabilities
carried at
amortized cost
   
Liabilities
carried at
fair value
   
Total
carrying value
   
Fair value
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Financial liabilities
                               
Trade and certain other accounts payable
   
7,804,837
             
7,804,837
     
7,804,837
 
Derivative financial instruments
           
118,921
     
118,921
     
118,921
 
Total long-term debt
   
52,530,463
             
52,530,463
     
52,697,524
 
Redeemable shares
           
27,516,510
     
27,516,510
     
27,516,510
 
     
60,335,300
     
27,635,431
     
87,970,731
     
88,137,792
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
                                 
      2012  
   
Liabilities
carried at
amortized cost
   
Liabilities
carried at
fair value
   
Total
carrying value
   
Fair value
 
     
     
     
     
 
Financial liabilities
                               
Trade and other accounts payable
   
8,332,866
             
8,332,866
     
8,332,866
 
Derivative financial instruments
           
121,494
     
121,494
     
121,494
 
Total long-term debt
   
45,539,448
             
45,539,448
     
46,576,641
 
Redeemable shares
           
17,163,562
     
17,163,562
     
17,163,562
 
     
53,872,314
     
17,285,056
     
71,157,370
     
72,194,563
 
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the estimated fair value of each class of financial instruments:
 
(i)
Cash, trade and certain other accounts receivable (less research and development tax credits receivable and commodity taxes receivable) and trade and certain other accounts payable are valued at their carrying amounts on the consolidated statements of financial position, which represent an appropriate estimate of their fair value due to their short-term maturities;
 
(ii)
Finance leases are valued using the discounted cash flow method using current interest rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities;
 
(iii)
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based on the discounted cash flow method using current interest rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities;
 
(iv)
The fair value of the Group’s derivative instruments is determined using valuation techniques and is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows using an appropriate interest rate yield curve, adjusted for counterparty credit risk. Assumptions are based on market conditions prevailing at each consolidated statements of financial position date. Derivative instruments are represented by the estimated amounts that the Group would receive or pay to settle the contracts at the consolidated statements of financial position date.
 
(v)
The fair value of the redeemable shares was determined by applying valuation techniques of the business segment of the Group. More specifically, the fair value of the redeemable shares was estimated based on the adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization and other adjustments) and by applying multiplication factors (based on market conditions and conditions specific to the Group) at the date of the consolidated financial statements.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
 
The interest rate used to discount estimated cash flows, when applicable, is based on the risk-free rate yield at the reporting date plus an appropriate credit spread. The counterparty’s credit risk or the Group’s own credit risk have been taken into account in estimating the fair value of all financial assets and financial liabilities, including derivatives. The discount rates were as follows:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
%
     
%
 
Finance leases
   
4.56
     
3.80
 
Long-term debt
   
12.33
     
11.75
 
 
IFRS require that all financial instruments measured at fair value be classified in one of three levels of the hierarchy for financial disclosure purposes. Each level corresponds to a level of transparency of the inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities:
 
Level 1:
quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments;
 
Level 2:
inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly;
 
Level 3:
one or more material inputs used in the measurement technique that are unobservable for purposes of calculating the fair value of the instruments.
 
Determining fair value and its level of hierarchy requires the use of observable market inputs where such inputs exist. The level in the hierarchy within which the investment is categorized is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
The fair values of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities are classified into these three levels as follows:
                                 
   
2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Financial assets and liabilities
                               
Foreign exchange contracts
           
16,769
             
16,769
 
Interest rate swaps
           
(135,690
)
           
(135,690
)
Redeemable shares
                   
(27,516,510
)
   
(27,516,510
)
     
     
(118,921
)
   
(27,516,510
)
   
(27,635,431
)
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
                                 
   
2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Financial assets and liabilities
                               
Foreign exchange contracts
           
82,557
             
82,557
 
Interest rate swaps
           
(204,051
)
           
(204,051
)
Redeemable shares
                   
(17,163,562
)
   
(17,163,562
)
     
     
(121,494
)
   
(17,163,562
)
   
(17,285,056
)
 
There were no transfers in-between levels for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Level 3 fair value measurements
 
The Group’s measurement of financial assets and liabilities classified in Level 3 uses valuation techniques based on significant inputs that are not based on observable market data. The financial instruments within this level can be reconciled from beginning to ending balances as follows:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Balance, beginning of years
   
(17,163,562
)
   
(12,879,000
)
Exchange gains (losses) recognized in consolidated comprehensive income
   
784,687
     
(851,850
)
Gain from changes in fair value of the redeemable shares
   
(11,137,635
)
   
(3,432,712
)
Balance, end of years
   
(27,516,510
)
   
(17,163,562
)
 
Changing inputs to the Level 3 valuations to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would not change significantly amounts recognized in profit or loss, total assets or total liabilities or total equity.
 
Measurement of fair value
 
The methods and valuation techniques used for the purpose of measuring fair value are unchanged compared to year ended September 30, 2012.
 
Financial risk management objectives and policies
 
The Group is exposed to various financial risks which result from operating, financing and investing activities. The Group’s management manages financial risks, which consists in ensuring that the Group’s short- and medium-term cash flows are sufficient, while minimizing the Group’s exposure to capital markets.
 
The Group is not actively involved in negotiating or acquiring financial assets for resale in the near term for speculative purposes.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
 
Financial risks
 
Market risk
 
The main market risks to which the Group is exposed are as follows:
 
Foreign exchange risk:
 
Foreign exchange risk is defined as the Group’s exposure to an earnings loss or a loss to the value of its financial instruments as a result in the fluctuations of foreign exchange rates. The Group is exposed to foreign currency rate variability primarily in relation to cash, trade and other accounts receivable, trade and other accounts payable, derivative financial instruments, long-term debt and redeemable shares denominated in a foreign currency.
 
Assets denominated in Canadian dollars are cash, trade and other accounts receivable and other assets totalling $1,484,065 (C$1,529,018) as at September 30, 2013 and $1,303,198 (C$1,281,288) as at September 30, 2012 and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars are trade and other accounts payable, derivative financial instruments, long-term debt and redeemable shares totalling $42,697,794 (C$43,991,133) and $33,804,821 (C$33,236,477) respectively.
 
Moreover, the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange risk is due to the fact that approximately 20% of its revenues are generated from Canadian dollars while its expenditures in Canadian dollars are made up mainly of employee benefit expenses, public service charges and administrative expenses.
 
The Group uses forward foreign currency contracts in order to hedge most of the exposure of its operating transactions to foreign exchange risk. The Group contracted forward foreign exchange contracts, which will hedge foreign exchange variations between the U.S. and Canadian dollar. The Group has a portfolio of currency hedging positions intended to mitigate the risk to a portion of its employee benefit expenses. The Group’s policy is not to utilize any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
 
The Group is a stakeholder in foreign exchange contracts under which it is committed to sell $5,000,000 as at September 30, 2013 and $2,250,000 as at September 30, 2012 during the period of October 2013 to July 2014, converted to the exchange rate of 0.9489 to 0.9685 and 0.9764 to 0.9849 respectively. As at September 30, 2013, the fair value of these contracts is $16,769 and $82,557 as at September 2012.
 
All other factors being equal, a reasonably possible 1% increase or decrease in the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar would have an approximate impact on loss before income taxes of $452,952 as at September 30, 2013 and $502,460 as at September 30, 2012. These changes are considered to be reasonably possible based on observation of current market conditions.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
 
Interest rate risk:
 
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk arising from its variable rate interest-bearing financial obligations and cash balances. With respect to its financial obligations, a negative impact on cash flows would occur if there was an increase in the reference LIBO rates (LIBOR); the impact would be positive in relation to its cash balances. A decrease in LIBOR would have an opposite impact of similar magnitude.
 
The Group maintains a combination of fixed rate and variable rate debts. A significant portion of the Group’s long-term debt bears interest at variable rates and the Group is, therefore, exposed to the risk of changes in cash flows resulting from interest rate fluctuations. In order to reduce its cash flow exposure, the Group entered into an interest swap contract in which it converted the variable rate of the loan by a fixed rate of 1.07% on $10,000,000 of debt for a period of four years. This interest rate swap is a derivative instrument that is designated as a hedge instrument.
 
All other factors being equal, a reasonably possible 1% increase or decrease in interest rate would have an approximate impact on loss before income taxes of $285,249 as at September 30, 2013 and $205,845 as at September 30, 2012. These changes are considered to be reasonably possible based on observation of current market conditions.
 
Credit risk
 
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to fulfil a commitment or obligation, thereby causing a financial loss for the Group. The Group’s credit risk exposure is mainly from trade accounts receivable. The Group’s policy is to make trade accounts receivable callable before providing the service, which is why it does not require guarantees from its customers. According to this policy, the Group conducts a credit check of each customer. Moreover, the trade accounts receivable balance is monitored and managed on an ongoing basis. The allowance for doubtful accounts is at a sufficient level to absorb potential losses on trade accounts receivable.
 
The credit risk for cash and derivative financial instruments is considered negligible, since the counterparties are reputable banks with high quality external credit ratings. The aging of trade accounts receivable past due but not impaired as at September 30 is as follows:
                                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
%
     
$
     
%
 
Due between 30 days and
                               
60 days
   
767,562
     
90
     
550,582
     
92
 
Due over 60 days
   
79,864
     
10
     
48,399
     
8
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
847,426
     
100
     
598,981
     
100
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
 
The Group’s management considers that all the above trade accounts receivable that are not impaired or past due as at September 30, 2013 and 2012 are of good credit quality. The carrying amount of each financial asset as reported in the consolidated statements of financial position represents the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk.
 
The continuity of the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Balance, beginning of years
   
179,815
     
91,643
 
Increase
   
831,158
     
603,542
 
Write-off
   
(711,967
)
   
(515,370
)
Balance, end of years
   
299,006
     
179,815
 
 
Liquidity risk
 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group does not have the necessary funds to fulfil its current obligations. The Group manages this risk by taking its operating requirements into consideration and using various financing sources to maintain its flexibility. The Group establishes budget and cash estimates to ensure it has the necessary funds to fulfil its obligations. A portion of the Group’s requirements are met through cash flows from operations. To finance significant planned expenditures for its infrastructures and thus finance its growth, the Group negotiates financing facilities that will allow it to fulfil its obligations as they become due.
 
The following table summarizes the undiscounted contractual maturities of the Group’s liabilities as at September 30:
                                         
                                     
2013
 
   
Less than
12 months
   
1 year
to 2 years
   
2 to 5 years
   
More than
5 years
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Trade and certain other accounts payable
   
7,804,837
                             
7,804,837
 
Redeemable shares
   
27,516,510
                             
27,516,510
 
Long-term debt
                                       
Principal
   
43,254,078
     
2,830,186
     
1,071,489
     
5,626,340
     
52,782,093
 
Interest
   
829,879
     
412,711
     
920,729
     
1,409,848
     
3,573,167
 
     
79,405,304
     
3,242,897
     
1,992,218
     
7,036,188
     
91,676,607
 
Derivative instruments
                                       
Inflows
   
(5,016,769
)
                           
(5,016,769
)
Outflows
   
5,068,619
     
67,071
                     
5,135,690
 
     
79,457,154
     
3,309,968
     
1,992,218
     
7,036,188
     
91,795,528
 
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
                                         
   
2012
 
   
Less than
12 months
   
1 year
to 2 years
   
2 to 5 years
   
More than
5 years
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Trade and other accounts payable
   
8,332,866
                             
8,332,866
 
Redeemable shares
                           
17,163,562
     
17,163,562
 
Long-term debt
                                       
Principal
   
3,633,522
     
3,071,216
     
35,636,249
     
6,333,537
     
48,674,524
 
Interest
   
2,225,533
     
2,089,534
     
4,168,862
     
1,795,960
     
10,279,889
 
     
14,191,921
     
5,160,750
     
39,805,111
     
25,293,059
     
84,450,841
 
                                         
Derivative instruments
                                       
Inflows
   
(2,332,557
)
                           
(2,332,557
)
Outflows
   
2,333,384
     
75,242
     
45,425
             
2,454,051
 
     
14,192,748
     
5,235,992
     
39,850,536
     
25,293,059
     
84,572,335
 
 
21 - COMMITMENTS
 
The Group has entered into long-term agreements for bandwidth contracts which call for payments of $1,251,483 expiring at different dates until August 2015. Minimum payments for the next years are $988,884 in 2014 and $262,599 in 2015.
 
The Group has entered into agreements for the maintenance of the data centers which call for payments of $592,179 expiring at different dates until October 2018. Minimum payments for the next years are $225,703 in 2014, $156,343 in 2015, $122,513 in 2016 and $43,810 in 2017 and 2018.
 
Moreover, the Group has committed to the acquisition of software licences to resale for an amount of $233,685 until June 2014. This commitment is financed by the revolving credit facility described in Note 14.
 
22 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Key management personnel includes the members of the Board of Directors as well as the Chief Executive Officer and the executive vice-presidents of the Management Committee. Other related parties include close family members of the key management personnel and entities controlled by the key management personnel.
 
Details on transactions and balances between the Group and its related parties are presented below.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
22 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
 
Transactions and balances between the Group and its related parties
 
The Group carried out the following transactions with related parties for the years ended September 30:
                         
        2013  
   
Shareholders
   
Key
management
personnel
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Management fees (a)
   
217,320
     
     
217,320
 
Professional fees (b)
   
180,703
     
60,000
     
240,703
 
Shared-based remuneration
   
     
957,813
     
957,813
 
Employee benefit expenses
   
     
3,100,972
     
3,100,972
 
 
   
2012
 
   
Shareholders
   
Key
management
personnel
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Management fees (a)
   
212,211
     
     
212,211
 
Professional fees (b)
   
104,103
     
167,715
     
271,818
 
Employee benefit expenses
   
     
1,979,096
     
1,979,096
 
 
The Group carried out the following account balance with related parties as at September 30:
                         
   
2013
 
   
Shareholders
   
Key
management
personnel
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Trade and other accounts payable (c)
   
190,784
     
1,685,892
     
1,876,676
 
 
   
2012
 
   
Shareholders
   
Key
management
personnel
   
Total
 
     
$
     
$
     
$
 
Trade and other accounts payable (c)
   
53,792
     
724,753
     
778,545
 
 
(a)
The Group entered in a management agreement with Novacap Technologies, whereby the Group pays management fees for supervision and general oversight.
 
(b)
The Group pays professional fees to two of its other shareholders.
 
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iWeb Group Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2013 and 2012
(In U.S. dollars)
 
 
22 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
 
(c) All related party balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable monthly in arrears.
 
The following table presents the compensation of the key management personnel for the years ended September 30:
                 
   
2013
   
2012
 
     
$
     
$
 
Short-term employee benefits
   
3,011,171
     
1,979,096
 
Shared-based compensation
   
957,813
         
     
3,968,984
     
1,979,096
 
 
Members of the Group’s key management personnel may, from time to time, obtain hosting services offered by the Group in the ordinary course of its business. The terms and conditions of these transactions are substantially similar to the terms and conditions generally available to the public or to the Group’s employees in general.
 
23 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
During the year ended September 30, 2013, third parties have filed lawsuits concerning unauthorized use of their copyrights by the Group’s clients. On November 2013, the Group and the third parties have concluded agreements to settle out of courts the lawsuits.
 
Further information on these contingencies is omitted so as not to seriously prejudice the Group’s position in the related disputes given that a confidentiality clause, that prohibits the Group to reveal the terms of the settlement, has been signed between the two parties.
 
24 - POST-REPORTING EVENTS
 
On October 30, 2013, Internap Network Services Corporation, a public company (NASDAQ : INAP), and the shareholders of the Group reached an agreement for the sale of all outstanding shares of the Group for approximately $145,000,000, subject to a price adjustment clause. The closing of the transaction will occur when certain criteria specified in the agreement have been met. The management of both entities believe it is very probable that the agreement will be concluded.
 
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