0001062993-23-008064.txt : 20230330 0001062993-23-008064.hdr.sgml : 20230330 20230330121903 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001062993-23-008064 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20230131 FILED AS OF DATE: 20230330 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20230330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001085921 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26005 FILM NUMBER: 23778547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 121 RICHMOND ST W STREET 2: SUITE 602 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M5H 2K1 BUSINESS PHONE: 416-364-6513 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 121 RICHMOND ST W STREET 2: SUITE 602 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M5H 2K1 6-K 1 form6k.htm FORM 6-K Micromem Technologies Inc.: Form 6-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 2023

Commission File Number 0-26005

MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

121 Richmond Street West, Suite 602, Toronto, ON M5H 2K1

[Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]

Form 20-F [X]     Form 40-F [  ]

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

Yes [  ]     No [X] 

[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with rule 12g3-2(b):        N/A

This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference in the registration statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-134309) of Micromem Technologies Inc. and in the prospectus contained therein, and this report on Form 6-K shall be deemed a part of such registration statement from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by Micromem Technologies Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

SIGNATURES    

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

   
 

MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

   

 

By:       /s/ Joseph Fuda              
Date: March 29, 2023        Name: Joseph Fuda

 

       Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 


Exhibit Index

Exhibit   Description
   
99.1   Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended January 31, 2023
99.2   Management's Discussion and Analysis for the period ended January 31, 2023
99.3   Form 52-109F2 Certification of Interim Filings Full Certificate - CEO
99.4   Form 52-109F2 Certification of Interim Filings Full Certificate - CFO

 


EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Micromem Technologies Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

 

Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States Dollars)


 

Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022
(Expressed in United States Dollars)

 

 

Contents

Notice to Shareholders 1
   
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements:  
   
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 2
   
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss 3
   
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 4
   
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
   
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 6


 

Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Notice of no auditor review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3)(a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor.

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Micromem Technologies Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company's management and approved by the Board of Directors.

The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, for a review of condensed interim consolidated financial statements by an entity's auditor.

 

 

March 29, 2023

 

1


Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

        As at     As at  
  Notes     January 31, 2023     October 31, 2022  
Assets                
Current                
Cash 19(a)   $ 42,579   $ 33,227  
Prepaid expenses and other receivables       19,198     18,200  
Total current assets       61,777     51,427  
Property and equipment 5     43,779     48,092  
Total assets     $ 105,556   $ 99,519  
                 
Liabilities                
Current                
Trade payables and other liabilities 19(a)(c)   $ 285,647   $ 287,575  
Current lease liability 7     16,237     15,366  
Debenture payable 10     38,976     38,001  
Convertible debentures 9,16     3,939,304     3,792,064  
Derivative liabilities 9,16     568,291     641,299  
Total current liabilities       4,848,455     4,774,305  
Non-current lease liability 7     25,939     29,418  
Long-term loan 8     44,946     43,796  
Total liabilities       4,919,340     4,847,519  
                 
Shareholders' Deficiency                
Share capital 11     87,929,579     87,784,725  
Contributed surplus       27,443,034     27,459,730  
Equity component of convertible debentures 9     815,528     793,140  
Accumulated deficit       (121,001,925 )   (120,785,595 )
Total shareholders' deficiency       (4,813,784 )   (4,748,000 )
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficiency     $ 105,556   $ 99,519  
                 
Going concern 2              
Contingencies 18              
Subsequent events 22              

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

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

 

 

     

"Joseph Fuda"

 

"Alex Dey"

Director

 

Director

2


 

Micromem Technologies Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022
(Expressed in United States dollars)

          Three months ended January 31,  
    Notes     2023     2022  
Operating expenses                  
General and administrative   15(a)   $ 26,414   $ 43,001  
Professional, other fees and salaries   15(b)     81,170     185,026  
Stock-based compensation   12     5,692     952  
Travel and entertainment         7,805     6,967  
Amortization of property and equipment   5     4,095     7,186  
Amortization of patents   6     -     2,000  
Foreign exchange loss (gain)   19(a)     58,504     (57,844 )
Total operating expenses         183,680     187,288  
                   
Other expenses                  
Accretion expense   9     79,762     823,764  
Interest expense on convertible debt   9     131,136     115,936  
Other finance expenses   7,10     3,252     3,975  
Loss (gain) on revaluation of derivative liabilities   9     (304,849 )   31,315  
Loss (gain) on conversion of convertible debentures   9     8,779     203,721  
Loss (gain) on repayment of convertible debentures   9     (5,667 )   -  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of convertible debentures   9     120,237     26,844  
Total other expenses         32,650     1,205,555  
Loss before income tax provision         (216,330 )   (1,392,843 )
Income tax provision   14     -     -  
Net loss and comprehensive loss       $ (216,330 ) $ (1,392,843 )
                   
Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and diluted   13     468,323,158     422,042,179  
                   
Loss per share, basic and diluted   13   $ -   $ -  

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

 

3


 

Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

                            Equity              
                            component  of              
          Number of     Share      Contributed     convertible     Accumulated        
    Notes     shares      capital     surplus     debentures     deficit     Total  
                                           
Balance at November 1, 2022         467,607,678   $ 87,784,725   $ 27,459,730   $ 793,140   $ (120,785,595 ) $ (4,748,000 )
Private placements of shares for cash   11     1,000,000     37,080     -     -     -     37,080  
Convertible debentures converted into                                          
common shares   9     3,788,177     107,774     -           -     107,774  
Expiry of convertible debenture conversion                                          
option   9     -     -     507,108     (507,108 )   -     -  
Renewal of convertible debentures   9     -     -     (529,496 )   529,496     -     -  
Stock-based compensation   12     -     -     5,692     -     -     5,692  
Net loss         -     -     -     -     (216,330 )   (216,330 )
Balance at January 31, 2023         472,395,855   $ 87,929,579   $ 27,443,034   $ 815,528   $ (121,001,925 ) $ (4,813,784 )
                                           
Balance at November 1, 2021         435,737,734   $ 86,815,836   $ 28,197,382   $ 14,004   $ (118,498,500 ) $ (3,471,278 )
Private placements of shares for cash   11     2,713,674     123,885     -     -     -     123,885  
Convertible debentures converted into                                          
common shares   9     4,593,480     359,507     -     -     -     359,507  
Expiry of convertible debenture conversion                                          
option   9     -     -     11,203     (11,203 )   -     -  
Renewal of convertible debentures   9     -     -     -     11,203     -     11,203  
Stock-based compensation   12     -     -     952     -     -     952  
Net loss         -     -     -     -     (1,392,843 )   (1,392,843 )
Balance at January 31, 2022         443,044,888   $ 87,299,228   $ 28,209,537   $ 14,004   $ (119,891,343 ) $ (4,368,574 )

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

 

4


Micromem Technologies Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars)

        Three months ended  
        January 31,  
  Notes     2023     2022  
Operating activities                
Net loss     $ (216,330 ) $ (1,392,843 )
Items not affecting cash:                
Amortization of property and equipment 5     4,095     7,186  
Amortization of patents 6     -     2,000  
Accretion expense 9,16     79,762     823,764  
Accrued interest on convertible debentures 9,16     113,846     (10,502 )
Stock-based compensation 12     5,692     952  
Loss (gain) on conversion of convertible debentures 9,16     8,779     203,721  
Loss (gain) on repayment of convertible debentures 9,16     (5,667 )   -  
Loss (gain) on revaluation of derivative liabilities 9,16     (304,849 )   31,315  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of convertible debentures 9,16     120,237     26,844  
Foreign exchange loss (gain) 19(a)     52,780     45,349  
        (141,655 )   (262,214 )
Net changes in non-cash working capital:                
Prepaid expenses and other receivables       (998 )   2,360  
Trade payables and other liabilities       (1,928 )   (108,185 )
Cash flows used in operating activities       (144,581 )   (368,039 )
                 
Financing activities                
Principal payments on lease liability 7     (3,747 )   (9,110 )
Proceeds from long-term loan       -     (684 )
Private placements of shares for cash 11     37,080     123,885  
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures 16     125,600     189,000  
Repayments of convertible debentures 16     (5,000 )   -  
Cash flows provided by financing activities       153,933     303,091  
                 
Net change in cash       9,352     (64,948 )
Cash - beginning of period       33,227     171,397  
Cash - end of period     $ 42,579   $ 106,449  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information                
Interest paid (classified in operating activities) 9   $ 15,418   $ 126,438  
Interest converted (classified in operating activities) 9   $ 1,872   $ -  
Interest paid on non-convertible debt (classified in operating activities) 10   $ 2,292   $ 2,642  
Interest paid on lease liability (classified in operating activities) 7   $ 960   $ 1,334  
Carrying amount of convertible debentures converted into common shares 9   $ 107,774   $ 359,507  

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

 

5


Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

1. Reporting entity and nature of business

Micromem Technologies Inc. ("Micromem" or the "Company") is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Micromem is a publicly traded company with its head office located at 121 Richmond Street West, Suite 602, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Company's common shares are currently listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the trading symbol "MRM" and on the Over the Counter Venture Market under the trading symbol "MMTIF".

The Company develops, based upon proprietary technology, customized sensor applications for companies (referred to as "Development Partners") operating internationally in various industry segments. The Company has not generated commercial revenues through January 31, 2023 and is devoting substantially all its efforts to securing commercial revenue opportunities.

2. Going concern

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.

There are material uncertainties related to conditions and events that cast substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and ultimately on the appropriateness of the use of the accounting principles applicable to a going concern. During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company reported a net loss and comprehensive loss of $216,330 (2022 - $1,392,843) and negative cash flow from operations of $144,581 (2022 - $368,039). The Company's working capital deficiency as at January 31, 2023 was $4,786,678 (October 31, 2022 - $4,722,878).

The Company's success depends on the profitable commercialization of its proprietary sensor technology. Based upon its current operating and financial plans, management of the Company believes that it will have sufficient access to financial resources to fund the Company's planned operations through the next twelve months; however, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to secure additional financing and/or to profitably commercialize its technology. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in the profitable commercialization of its technology, or will be able to secure the necessary additional financing. These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern. If the going concern assumption was not appropriate for these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements then adjustments could be necessary to the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses and the statement of financial position classifications used; in such cases, these adjustments could be material.

3. Basis of presentation

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company's audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2022. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance and release by the Company's Board of Directors on March 29, 2023.

(a) Basis of consolidation

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Micromem Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

3. Basis of presentation (continued)

(a) Basis of consolidation (continued)

The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include:

(i)

Inactive subsidiaries

 

Domiciled in

 

Micromem Applied Sensors Technology Inc. ("MAST")

 

United States

 

707019 Canada Inc.

 

Canada

 

Memtech International Inc.

 

Bahamas

 

Memtech International (USA) Inc., Pageant Technologies (USA) Inc.

 

United States

 

Pageant Technologies Inc., Micromem Holdings (Barbados) Inc.

 

Barbados

(b) Basis of measurement

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for financial instruments designated at fair value through profit and loss which are measured at their fair value.

(c) Functional and presentation currency

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("USD"), which is the functional currency of the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

(d) Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made as appropriate in the reporting period they become known. Items for which actual results may differ materially from these estimates are described in the following section.

(i) Fair value of options and conversion features

The Company makes estimates and utilizes assumptions in determining the fair value for stock options and conversion features based on the application of the Black-Scholes option pricing model or the binomial option pricing model, depending on the circumstances. These pricing models require management to make various assumptions and estimates that are susceptible to uncertainty, including the volatility of the share price, expected dividend yield, expected term, risk-free interest rate, and exercise price in the binomial option pricing model.

(ii) Useful lives and recoverability of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment and patents. Amortization is dependent upon estimates of useful lives and impairment is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. These are determined through the exercise of judgment and are dependent upon estimates that take into account factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, anticipated changes in laws, and technological improvements.

(iii) Income taxes

Income taxes and tax exposures recognized in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements reflect management's best estimate of the outcome based on facts known at the reporting date. When the Company anticipates a future income tax payment based on its estimates, it recognizes a liability. The difference between the expected amount and the final tax outcome has an impact on current and deferred taxes when the Company becomes aware of this difference.

When the Company incurs losses for income tax purposes, it assesses the probability of taxable income being available in the future, based on budgeted forecasts. These forecasts are adjusted for certain non-taxable income and expenses and specific rules on the use of unused credits and tax losses. When the forecasts indicate that sufficient future taxable income will be available to deduct the temporary differences, a deferred tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences.

(iv) Going concern assumption

The Company applies judgment in assessing whether material uncertainties exist that would cause doubt as to the whether the Company could continue as a going concern.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

4. New and revised standards and interpretations

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods commencing on or after November 1, 2022. The Company has adopted these pronouncements as of their effective date, and many are not applicable or do not have a significant impact on the Company and have been excluded.

The following amendments were issued but not yet effective. The Company will adopt these amendments as of their effective dates. The Company is currently assessing the impacts of adoption.

(a) Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements

IAS 1 was amended in January 2020 to provide a more general approach to the classification of liabilities under IAS 1 based on the contractual arrangements in place at the reporting date. The amendments clarify that the classification of liabilities as current or noncurrent is based solely on a company's right to defer settlement at the reporting date. The right needs to be unconditional and must have substance. The amendments also clarify that the transfer of a company's own equity instruments is regarded as settlement of a liability, unless it results from the exercise of a conversion option meeting the definition of an equity instrument. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2023.

In February 2021, the IASB issued 'Disclosure of Accounting Policies' with amendments that are intended to help preparers in deciding which accounting policies to disclose in their financial statements. The amendments are effective for year ends beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

(b) Amendment to IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors

In February 2021, the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued 'Definition of Accounting Estimates' to help entities distinguish between accounting policies and accounting estimates. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Earlier adoption is permitted.

(c) Amendments to IAS 12, Income Taxes

In May 2021, the IASB issued 'Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction' that clarifies how entities account for deferred tax on transactions such as leases and decommissioning obligations. The amendments are effective for year ends beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

(d) Amendments to IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

IFRS 10 and IAS 28 were amended in September 2014 to address a conflict between the requirements of IAS 28 and IFRS 10 and clarify that in a transaction involving an associate or joint venture, the extent of gain or loss recognition depends on whether the assets sold or contributed constitute a business. The effective date of these amendments is yet to be determined, however early adoption is permitted.

5. Property and equipment


    As at                       As at  
    November 1,                 Foreign     January 31,  
    2022     Additions     Disposals      exchange     2023  
Cost                              
Computers $ 7,466   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ 7,466  
Right-of-use assets   48,408     -     -     -     48,408  
    55,874     -     -     -     55,874  
Accumulated amortization                              
Computers   3,748     258   $ -   $ 21     4,027  
Right-of-use assets   4,034     3,837     -     197     8,068  
    7,782     4,095     -     218     12,095  
Net book value $ 48,092                     $ 43,779  

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

6. Patents


    As at                       As at  
    November 1,                       January 31,  
    2022     Additions     Disposals     Foreign     2023  
Cost $ 681,288   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ 681,288  
Accumulated amortization   681,288     -     -     -     681,288  
Net book value $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -  

The Company holds several patents in the United States for its Multimodal Fluid Condition Sensor Platform. In prior years, the Company had negotiated with a major automotive company and a Tier 1 manufacturer for the development and commercial exploitation of this patented technology. The Company maintains that there remains significant potential value in its existing patents in terms of potential licensing agreements and royalty fees once it begins to exploit this asset class in the future.

7. Leases

(a) Continuity schedule of lease obligation

The lease obligation relates to the use of office space in Toronto, Ontario. On May 26, 2022, a new lease agreement was entered into for a term from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025 for office space in another location in Toronto, Ontario. The present value of the lease obligation was calculated using a discount rate of 9%.

Balance, October 31, 2022 $ 44,784  
Interest expense   960  
Lease payments   (4,707 )
Foreign exchange   1,139  
Balance, January 31, 2023 $ 42,176  

(b) Maturity analysis of lease obligations

The following represents a maturity analysis of the Company's undiscounted contractual lease obligations as at January 31, 2023:

 

 

CDN

Less than one year

$

25,677

Between one and five years

$

37,313


8. Long-term loan

As at January 31, 2023, the Company has obtained a $60,000 CDN ($44,946 USD) (October 31, 2022 - $60,000 CDN, $43,796 USD) interest-free loan from the Government of Canada under the Canada Emergency Business Account ("CEBA") program to cover its operating costs. The term loan matures on December 31, 2025. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2023 will result in a loan forgiveness of $20,000 CDN ($14,981 USD). Effective January 1, 2024, any outstanding balance on the term loan shall bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum. As the Company does not yet know whether they will be able to meet the terms of forgiveness, no amount has been recognized in income.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

9. Convertible debentures

The Company issues three types of convertible debentures: USD denominated convertible debentures with an equity component, Canadian dollar ("CDN") denominated convertible debentures with an embedded derivative due to variable consideration payable upon conversion caused by foreign exchange, and USD denominated convertible debentures with an embedded derivative caused by variable conversion prices.

During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company incurred $nil (2022 - $nil) financing costs. All loan principal amounts and conversion prices are expressed in original currency and all remaining dollar amounts are expressed in USD.

(a) Current period information presented in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

Convertible debentures outstanding as at January 31, 2023:                        
    USD                    
    (equity     CDN (embedded     USD (embedded        
    component)     derivative)     derivative)     Total  
Loan principal outstanding $ 1,313,969   $ 2,395,813   $ 300,600        
                         
Terms of loan                        
Annual stated interest rate   12% - 24%     12% - 24%     2% - 4%        
Effective annual interest rate   24%     22 - 131%     24% - 5675%        
Conversion price to common shares   $0.03 - $0.07     $0.05 - $0.08     (i) - (ii)        
Remaining life (in months)   0 - 12     0 - 10     0 - 9        

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position                    
Carrying value of loan principal $ 1,307,973   $ 1,691,444   $ 110,424   $ 3,109,841  
Interest payable   374,993     426,573     27,897     829,463  
Convertible debentures $ 1,682,966   $ 2,118,017   $ 138,321   $ 3,939,304  
                         
Derivative liabilities $ -   $ 425,445   $ 142,846   $ 568,291  
Equity component of convertible debentures $ 815,528   $ -   $ -   $ 815,528  

For the three months ended January 31, 2023:                        
                         
    USD     CDN (embedded     USD (embedded        
    (equity component)     derivative)     derivative)     Total  
               
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss              
Accretion expense $ 6,866   $ 59,043   $ 13,853   $ 79,762  
Interest expense $ 66,304   $ 61,507   $ 3,325   $ 131,136  
(Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative liabilities $ -   $ (255,794 ) $ (49,055 ) $ (304,849 )
(Gain) loss on conversion of convertible debentures $ -   $ -   $ 8,779   $ 8,779  
(Gain) loss on repayment of convertible debentures $ -   $ -   $ (5,667 ) $ (5,667 )
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures                        
  $ (11,203 ) $ 108,713   $ 22,727   $ 120,237  
               
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity              
Amount of principal converted to common shares $ -   $ -   $ 93,600        
Amount of interest converted to common shares $ -   $ -   $ 1,872        
Number of common shares issued on conversion of convertible debentures   -     -     3,788,177     3,788,177  
         
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows        
Amount of principal repaid in cash $ -   $ -   $ 5,000   $ 5,000  
Amount of interest repaid in cash $ 2,846   $ 12,572   $ -   $ 15,418  

(i) Conversion price defined as 75% multiplied by the average of the lowest 3 closing stock prices for the 10 trading days prior to conversion date.

(ii) Conversion price defined as 75% multiplied by the lowest stock price for the 20 trading days prior to conversion date.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

9. Convertible debentures

(b) Comparative information presented in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

Convertible debentures outstanding as at October 31, 2022:
                         
    USD     CDN (embedded     USD (embedded        
    (equity component)     derivative)     derivative)     Total  
                         
Loan principal outstanding $ 1,205,144   $ 2,321,755   $ 347,700        
                         
Terms of loan                        
Annual stated interest rate   12% - 24%     12% - 24%     2% - 4%        
Effective annual interest rate   24%     22% - 131%     24% - 5803%        
Conversion price to common shares   $0.03 - $0.07     $0.05 - $0.08     (i) - (ii)        
Remaining life (in months)   0 - 6     0 - 10     0 - 11        
                         
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position                    
Carrying value of loan principal $ 1,203,478   $ 1,661,742   $ 130,424   $ 2,995,644  
Interest payable   380,360     389,617     26,443     796,420  
                         
Convertible debentures $ 1,583,838   $ 2,051,359   $ 156,867   $ 3,792,064  
Derivative liabilities $ -   $ 439,194   $ 202,105   $ 641,299  
Equity component of convertible debentures $ 793,140   $ -   $ -   $ 793,140  

(i) Conversion price defined as 75% multiplied by the average of the lowest 3 closing stock prices for the 10 trading days prior to conversion date.

(ii) Conversion price defined as 75% multiplied by the lowest stock price for the 20 trading days prior to conversion date.

For the three months ended January 31, 2022:
                         
    USD     CDN (embedded     USD (embedded        
    (equity component)     derivative)     derivative)     Total  
               
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss              
Accretion expense $ 6,866   $ 815,381   $ 1,517   $ 823,764  
Interest expense $ 55,618   $ 55,229   $ 5,089   $ 115,936  
(Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative liabilities $ -   $ (84,119 ) $ 115,434   $ 31,315  
(Gain) loss on conversion of convertible debentures $ -   $ -   $ 203,721   $ 203,721  
(Gain) loss on repayment of convertible debentures $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -  
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures $ -   $ 26,844   $ -   $ 26,844  
                     
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity                    
Amount of principal converted to common shares $ -   $ -   $ 173,600        
Amount of interest converted to common shares $ -   $ -   $ -        
Number of common shares issued on conversion of convertible                        
debentures   -     -     4,593,480     4,593,480  
                     
Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows                    
Amount of principal repaid in cash $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -  
Amount of interest repaid in cash $ 66,934   $ 55,699   $ 3,805   $ 126,438  

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

9. Convertible debentures (continued)

(c) Fair value of derivative liabilities outstanding


  As at   As at
  January 31,   October 31,
  2023   2022
Share price $0.03 $0.03
Exercise price $0.02 - $0.06 $0.02 - $0.07
Volatility factor (based on historical volatility) 146% - 327% 140% - 232%
Risk free interest rate 4.19% - 4.61% 3.09% - 4.28%
Expected life of conversion features (in months) 0 - 12 0 - 11
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
CDN to USD exchange rate (as applicable) 0.7491 0.7299
Call value $0.00 - $0.02 $0.00 - $0.02

Volatility was estimated using the historical volatility of the Company's stock prices for common shares.

10. Debenture payable

This debenture was issued on March 17, 2020 with an original maturity date of June 17, 2020 with a principal amount of $51,500 CAD. On June 17, 2020, December 17, 2020, June 17, 2021, December 17, 2021, June 17, 2022, and December 17, 2022, the debenture was extended for six month intervals. The most recent extension on December 17, 2022, extended the debenture to June 17, 2023. The debenture bears interest at an annual rate of 24% and is unsecured. Interest expense on this debenture of $2,292 USD has been recognized during the three months ended January 31, 2023 (2022 - $2,642 USD).

11. Share capital

(a) Authorized and outstanding shares

The Company has two classes of shares as follows:

(i) Special redeemable voting preference shares - 2,000,000 authorized, nil issued and outstanding.

(ii) Common shares without par value - an unlimited number authorized. The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends which may be declared from time to time, and are entitled to one vote per share at shareholder meetings of the Company. All common shares are ranked equally with regards to the Company's residual assets.

(b) Private placements

During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company completed 2 private placements (2022 - 3 private placements), pursuant to prospectus and registration exemptions set forth in applicable securities law. The Company received net proceeds of $37,080 (2022 - $123,885) and issued a total of 1,000,000 (2022 - 2,713,674) common shares.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

12. Stock options

(a) Stock option plan

Until September 8, 2020, under the Company's fixed stock option plan (the "Plan"), the Company could grant up to 18,840,000 shares of common stock to directors, officers, employees or consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries. The exercise price of each option is equal to or greater than the market price of the Company's shares on the date of grant unless otherwise permitted by applicable securities regulations. An option's maximum term under the Plan is 10 years. Stock options are fully vested upon issuance by the Company unless the Board of Directors stipulates otherwise by Directors' resolution.

The Company held its most recent Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on September 8, 2020. The authorized limit for stock options in the Company's plan was increased from 18.84 million options to 27.5 million options at the meeting.

(b) Summary of changes (Note 22)

    Number of
options
    Weighted average
exercise price
 
Outstanding at October 31, 2022   11,725,000   $ 0.06  
Granted   -     -  
Outstanding at January 31, 2023   11,725,000   $ 0.06  

    Number of   Weighted average  
    options     exercise price  
Outstanding at October 31, 2021   11,700,000   $ 0.06  
Granted   25,000     0.09  
Outstanding at January 31, 2022   11,725,000   $ 0.06  

(c) Stock options outstanding at January 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

 

Options

 

Options

 

 

 

 

Remaining

Date of issue

Expiry date

outstanding

 

exercisable

 

 

Exercise price

 

contractual life

June 29, 2018

June 29, 2023

2,200,000

2,200,000

$

0.10

0.4

November 13, 2020

November 13, 2025

6,500,000

6,500,000

 

 

0.05

2.8

October 8, 2021

October 8, 2026

1,000,000

1,000,000

 

 

0.07

3.7

December 15, 2021

December 15, 2023

25,000

25,000

 

 

0.07

0.9

October 11, 2022

October 11, 2023

2,000,000

 

1,000,000

 

 

0.07

 

0.7

As at January 31, 2023

 

11,725,000

 

10,725,000

 

$

0.06

 

2.1

During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company recorded an expense of $5,692 for the vesting of stock options (2022 - $952).

13. Loss per share

Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated using the following numerators and denominators:

 

    Three months ended January 31,  
    2023     2022  
             
Numerator            
Net loss attributable to common shareholders and used in computation of basic and diluted loss per share $ (216,330 ) $ (1,392,843 )
             
Denominator            
Weighted average number of common shares for computation of basic and diluted loss per share   468,323,158     422,042,179  

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, all stock options and conversion features were anti-dilutive and, therefore, are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

14. Income taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes.

As at January 31, 2023, the Company has non-capital losses of approximately $32 million, $27.6 million in Canada and $4.4 million in other foreign jurisdictions, available to reduce future taxable income. Non-capital losses expire commencing in 2026. In addition, the Company has available capital loss carry forwards of approximately $1.2 million to reduce future taxable capital gains. Capital losses carry forward indefinitely.

As at January 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, the Company assessed that it is not probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to use deferred income tax assets based on operating losses in prior years; therefore, there are no balances recognized in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position for such assets.

15. Operating expenses

(a) General and administration

The components of general and administration expenses are as follows:

    Three months ended January 31,  
    2023     2022  
General and administration $ 17,602   $ 27,014  
Investor relations, listing and filing fees   7,727     14,061  
Telephone   1,085     1,926  
  $ 26,414   $ 43,001  

(b) Professional, other fees and salaries

The components of professional, other fees and salaries expenses are as follows:

    Three months ended January 31,  
    2023     2022  
Professional and consulting fees $ 31,518   $ 69,364  
Salaries and benefits   49,652     115,662  
  $ 81,170   $ 185,026  

16. Supplemental cash flow information

The following provides a reconciliation of the cash flows from convertible debentures and derivative liabilities :

    Three months ended January 31,  
    2023     2022  
Balance - beginning of period $ 4,433,363   $ 3,239,483  
Cash flows from financing activities:            
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures   125,600     189,000  
Repayments of convertible debentures   (5,000 )   -  
Non-cash changes:            
Accretion expense   79,762     823,764  
Accrued interest on convertible debentures   113,846     (10,502 )
Loss (gain) on repayment of convertible debentures   (5,667 )   -  
Loss (gain) on conversion of convertible debentures   8,779     -  
Loss (gain) on revaluation of derivative liabilities   (304,849 )   31,315  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt   120,237     26,844  
Convertible debentures converted into common shares   (107,774 )   (155,786 )
Renewal of convertible debentures   -     (11,203 )
Foreign exchange loss   49,298     49,544  
Balance - end of period $ 4,507,595   $ 4,182,459  

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

17. Key management compensation and related party transactions

The Company reports the following related party transactions:

(a) Key management compensation

Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of the Company, including officers and directors. Compensation paid or payable to these individuals (or companies controlled by such individuals) are summarized as follows:

    Three months ended January 31,  
    2023     2022  
Professional, other fees, and salaries $ 35,123   $ 30,888  
Stock-based compensation   -     -  
  $ 35,123   $ 30,888  

During the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, key management were not awarded any options.

(b) Trade payables and other liabilities

Included in accounts payable is $5,650 CDN (USD - $4,232) payable to a corporation controlled by an officer of the Company as at January 31, 2023 (October 31, 2022 - $5,650 CDN (USD - $4,139)).

18. Contingencies

(a) The Company has agreed to indemnify its directors and officers and certain of its employees in accordance with the Company's by-laws. The Company maintains insurance policies that may provide coverage against certain claims.

(b) The Company has previously reported on the lawsuit filed by Mr. Steven Van Fleet against Micromem, the Company's response to the lawsuit and its counterclaims against Mr. Van Fleet.

On April 29, 2021 the matter was resolved in Micromem's favor when the Court dismissed Mr. Van Fleet's claims and ruled that he was liable to the

Company and to MAST on their counterclaims. On June 16, 2021, the Court ruled that Micromem and MAST had established damages totaling $765,579 representing the full amount that had been requested; furthermore, the Court awarded costs and statutory prejudgment interest from May 9, 2017. On June 29, 2021 the Court entered a judgement in favor of Micromem and MAST for a total amount of $1,051,739.

With respect to the Company's efforts to collect on that Judgement, a settlement ("Settlement") was reached during October 2021. Pursuant to the Settlement, the Company received an initial one-time payment and is entitled to additional monthly payments over a period of up to six years. The Company will record those payments as and when they are received. The total amount to be received by the Company if Mr. Van Fleet makes all the required payments under the terms of the Settlement will be less than the amount of the Judgement obtained by the Company, but if Mr. Van Fleet does not comply with the terms of the Settlement, it also provides the Company a means of enforcing a larger judgement against Mr. Van Fleet that is substantially in line with the Judgement. Mr. Van Fleet has made the prescribed monthly payments each month since October 2021.

The Company is now pursuing collection of the judgement award. It will report the recovery of this contingent asset as funds are received. During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company has recorded a recovery of $2,400 received in the period as a reduction of legal expenses (2022 - $2,400).

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

19. Financial risk management

(a) Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company's financial instruments will significantly fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to currency risk to the extent that it incurs expenses and issues convertible debentures denominated in Canadian dollars (CDN). The Company manages currency risk by monitoring the Canadian dollar position of these monetary financial instruments on a periodic basis throughout the course of the reporting period.

As at January 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, balances that are denominated in CDN are as follows:

    As at     As at  
    January 31,     October 31,  
    2023     2022  
    CDN     CDN  
Cash $ 23,903   $ 15,715  
Other receivables $ 25,629   $ 13,832  
Trade payables and other liabilities $ 381,339   $ 393,978  
Convertible debentures $ 2,827,553   $ 2,810,362  
Debenture payable $ 51,500   $ 51,500  
Derivative liabilities $ 567,969   $ 601,696  
Long-term loan $ 60,000   $ 60,000  

A 10% strengthening of the US dollar against the CDN would decrease net loss and comprehensive loss by $261,412 as at January 31, 2023, (October 31, 2022 - decrease net loss and comprehensive loss by $257,995). A 10% weakening of the USD against the CDN would have the opposite effect of the same magnitude.

(b) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company's financial instruments will significantly fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its interest-bearing convertible debentures. This exposure is limited due to the short-term nature of the convertible debentures.

(c) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company's policy is to review liquidity resources and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet financial obligations as they become due. Further, the Company's management is responsible for ensuring funds exist and are readily accessible to support business opportunities as they arise. With the exception of the long-term loan, all financial liabilities are due within 1 year as at January 31, 2023.

(i) Trade payables

The following represents an analysis of the maturity of trade payables:

    As at     As at  
    January 31,     October 31,  
    2023     2022  
Less than 30 days past billing date $ 285,647   $ 287,575  
31 to 90 days past billing date   -     -  
Over 90 days past billing date   -     -  
  $ 285,647   $ 287,575  

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

19. Financial risk management (continued)

(c) Liquidity risk (continued)

(ii) Convertible debentures and derivative liabilities

The following represents an analysis of the maturity of the convertible debentures and derivative liabilities:

    As at January 31,     As at October 31,  
    2023     2022  
    Convertible     Derivative     Debenture      Convertible     Derivative     Debenture  
    debentures     liabilities      payable     debentures     liabilities      payable  
Less than three months $ 2,222,073   $ 202,865   $ -   $ 2,440,840   $ 162,380   $ -  
Three to six months   1,567,038     233,845     -     1,204,783     257,933     -  
Six to twelve months   150,193     131,581     38,976     146,441     220,986     38,001  
  $ 3,939,304   $ 568,291   $ 38,976   $ 3,792,064   $ 641,299   $ 38,001  

(d) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company's cash. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of these financial assets, which amounted to $42,579 as at January 31, 2023 (October 31, 2022 - $33,227). The Company reduces its credit risk by assessing the credit quality of counterparties, taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors.

(i) Cash

The Company held cash of $42,579 as at January 31, 2023 (October 31, 2022 - $33,227). The cash is held with central banks and financial institution counterparties that are highly rated. The Company has assessed no significant change in credit risk and an insignificant loss allowance.

20. Fair value hierarchy

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. There are no assets or liabilities in this category in these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. In these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, derivative liabilities are included in this category.

Level 3 - valuation techniques using the inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. There are no assets or liabilities in this category in these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

The Company's policy for determining when transfers between levels of fair value hierarchy occur is based on the date of the event or changes in circumstances that caused the transfer. During the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no transfers between levels.

21. Capital risk management

The Company's objectives when managing capital are to (i) maintain its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, (ii) ensure it has sufficient cash resources to further develop and market its technologies and (iii) maintain its ongoing operations. The Company defines its capital as its net assets, i.e. total assets less total liabilities. In order to secure the additional capital necessary to pursue these objectives, the Company may attempt to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debentures or by securing strategic partners. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements and there has been no change with respect to the overall capital risk management strategy during the three month period ended January 31, 2023.

 

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Micromem Technologies Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

22. Subsequent events

Subsequent to January 31, 2023:

(a) The Company secured twelve private placements with investors consisting of common shares with no warrants pursuant to prospectuses and registrations set forth in applicable securities law. It realized net proceeds of $255,000 CDN ($186,000 USD) and issued a total of 5,100,000 common shares.

(b) The Company extended convertible debentures that were within 3 months of maturity from January 31, 2023 for an additional six months.

(c) The Company secured $115,000 in convertible debentures with a 12 month term and conversion features which become effective six months after initiation date.

(d) The Company converted $141,882 of convertible debentures through the issuance of 5,760,524 common shares.

(e) The Company granted 2,000,000 options to directors, officers and employees, at an exercise price of $0.10 CDN ($0.07 USD) maturing March 20, 2028.

(f) The Company signed an agreement with Romgaz to pursue several phases of project work in partnership with Romgaz and its other Romanian partners.

 

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EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Micromem Technologies Inc.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

 

NOTICE TO READER

The Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") report for Micromem Technologies Inc. for the three months ending January 31, 2023, as attached, is dated as of March 29, 2023, consistent with the date of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm report and with the original 52-109 CEO and CFO certification filings related thereto.

 

/s/ Dan Amadori /s/ Joseph Fuda
Dan Amadori, CFO Joseph Fuda, CEO
March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023

 



MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

INTRODUCTION

The following sets out the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") of the financial position and result of operations for the three months ending January 31, 2023, of Micromem Technologies Inc. (the "Company", "Micromem" or "we"). The MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the fiscal years ending October 31, 2022, and 2021 which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Additional information regarding the Company is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

The Company's shares are traded on the OTCQB under the symbol MMTIF and on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol MRM. Micromem has several wholly-owned subsidiaries including Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc ("MAST").  MAST was active until August 2018 and has been inactive since then. All of the Company's other subsidiaries  have  been inactive since  inception.

Certain information provided by the Company in this MD&A and in other documents publicly filed throughout the year that are not recitation of historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. The words "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "estimate", "believe", "expect", "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and the actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such forward-looking statements, readers should specifically consider the various factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This MD&A contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation ("forward looking statements"). Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, potentials, future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "believes", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "intends" or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken or achieved) are not statements of historical fact, but are "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or developments in the Company's business or in its industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, achievements, or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include disclosure regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based on assumptions about future conditions, courses of action and consequences. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions, or circumstances. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the successful commercialization of our technology, comments about potential future revenues, joint development agreements and expectations of signed contracts with customers, etc. A number of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors affect the operations, performance and results of the Company and its business, and could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations of estimated or anticipated events or results. Some of these risks and uncertainties include the risk of not securing required capital in future, the risks of not successfully concluding agreements with potential partners on a timely basis and the risks associated with commercializing and bringing to market our technology. These risks are affected by certain factors that are beyond the Company's control: the existence of present and possible future government regulation, competition that exists in the Company's business, uncertainty of revenues, markets and profitability, as well as those other factors discussed in this MD&A report. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements and reference should also be made to the Company's Annual Information Form (prepared and filed in the form of a Form 20-F Annual Report pursuant to The Securities Exchange Act of 1934) for a description of risk factors.


Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities law.

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023



TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. OVERVIEW
 
2.  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS, QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023 
 
3.  FINANCING
 
4.  COMMENTARY ON CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
 
5.  DISCUSSION OF OPERATING RESULTS
 
6.  RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
 
7.  GOING CONCERN
 
8.  OTHER MATTERS
 
9.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

 




MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

1. OVERVIEW

Micromem is a company that develops customized, proprietary sensor-based solutions for large multinational corporations. Until August 2018, MAST was traditionally responsible for the development of market opportunities, maintaining customer relationships and the project management of the independent engineering subcontractors that it engaged once a client project was initiated. 

In 2022 and in the quarter ended January 31, 2023, the Company has had positive new developments in its business initiatives.  It has also experienced client driven delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of its commercialization strategies for the technology applications that it has been pursuing. It continued to deal with very tight working capital constraints and has    been successful in raising additional capital through to the date of this report.

2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS  IN QUARTER ENDING JANUARY 31, 2023:

(a) Romgaz:

Micromem has continued its ongoing discussions and negotiations with Romgaz during Q1 2023.  These discussions have advanced and three (3) phases of go forward activity have now been defined.  These are as follows:

Phase one of the Agreement relates to the development of analytics software for Micromem's ARTRA project which is to be customized for use by Romgaz and Petrom in their respective gas and oil well operations.  Micromem will maintain a 50% interest in the jointly developed analytics software which is intended to provide comprehensive real time data and analysis for operating wells. Micromem will receive recurring monthly revenues as this software is utilized. 

Phase two of the Agreement relates to purchase orders for ARTRA units:

(i) Initially, Micromem will receive a purchase order for two units to be delivered to the University for their evaluation.  These initial two units will be identical to the ARTRA technology that Micromem has previously delivered to Chevron. Micromem will recover all of the costs it incurs with respect to these initial units. The University's team will complete their assessment of the required modifications that will be needed for these initial units in order to conform with all required specifications for a well-mounted device that incorporates all of the analytics software ("Configured Units").

(ii) The follow up component of the purchase order will be for 20 of the Configured Units to be assessed and tested for field use in operating wells in Romania. These Configured Units will be built in Romania.


(iii) If the Configured Units are successfully tested in the field, the final component of the purchase order will be for up to 3,800 Configured Units, over 24 months, for installation and networking on gas wells and an additional 1,200 units for installation and networking on oil wells. These units will be built in Romania. The proposed selling price for each of these units has currently been established as Euro 200,000 per unit.

Phase three of the agreement, which will occur concurrently, will be to develop a solution for the powerline monitoring system selected for use in Romania's electricity transmission system. Micromem will work with its Romanian partners to develop both the powerline monitoring devices and the analytics software for the Romanian national electrical grid. 

Subsequent to January 31, the Company has announced that it has executed an agreement with its Romanian partners with respect to the execution of these phases of development (Note 22).

In anticipation of these developments in 2023, Micromem has planned for its business activity to include the following components: 

(i) Continuance of its working relationship with the developer of the ARTRA 171 technology which Chevron has successfully tested in onsite testing of operating oil wells and for which we anticipate Romgaz purchase orders in 2023. 

(ii) We have established a Toronto - based engineering/product development team in cooperation with an established manufacturing and engineering group whom we expect to have a role in future as a strategic partner to Micromem.

(iii) We will plan to add additional senior management to the Micromem team in the project management, engineering and financial reporting areas of discipline. We will also look to recruit additional corporate directors to our Board.

(b) Chevron:

We anticipate meeting with Chevron during Q2 or Q3 2023.

(c) Covid  19  update:

The impact on the Company's operations of the COVID-19 pandemic has been discussed in previous reports.  The pandemic has previously resulted in delays in rolling out our Romgaz program.  We believe that we will now return to more normalized operations in 2023. However, if the pandemic continues for an extended period of time in 2023 and beyond, there could be additional repercussions to the Company's ongoing business which could be significant.

3.  FINANCING

In Q1 2023 the Company secured $37,080 of financing from private placements (Q1 2022: $123,885) and received proceeds of $125,600 (Q1 2022: $189,000) from the issuance of convertible debentures (referred to interchangeably as "debentures" or "convertible loans" or "loans" throughout this document).  The Company issued 3,788,177 common shares relating to the conversion by debenture holders of their debentures totaling $107,774 during Q1 2023 (Q1 2022: issued 4,593,480 common shares relating to conversion of debentures totaling $359,507).


The Company's convertible debt structure is complex with 3 broad categories of such debt: (i) $CDN denominated debt with fixed conversion prices; (ii) $US denominated debt with fixed conversion prices, and (iii) $US denominated debt with variable conversion prices.  The term of the debt in each instance is typically between 4 months and 12 months.  To  date , the Company has repaid certain convertible loans at maturity when due as requested by the debenture holder or converted the debenture into common shares at the request of the debenture holder or extended the term of the debenture through negotiations with the debenture holder - in this latter case, certain terms of the loan - interest rate and/or conversion price - have, in some instances, been adjusted as part of the extension.

Under IFRS reporting, such loans require quarterly remeasurements.  The application of the remeasurement methodology is very specific. This is more fully discussed in Section 2; in summary, there are several non-cash related income and expense charges that arise from such remeasurements.  We recorded the following non-cash charges in the period ending January 31, 2023 and 2022 none of which impact the Company's cash flows:

2023 and 2022 none of which impact the Company's cash flows:

For the 3 months ended January 31   2023     2022     Change  
Accretion expense $ 79,762   $ 823,764   $ (744,002 )
Loss on conversion of convertible debentures   8,779     203,721     (194,942 )
Loss (gain) on revaluation of derivative liabilities   (304,849 )   31,315     (336,164 )
Net Loss (gain) on extinguishment of convertible debentures   114,570     26,844     87,726  
Net expense (gain) $ (101,738 ) $ 1,085,644   $ (1,187,382 )

 

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023 

 

4.  COMMENTARY ON CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES:

This section of the report is intended to provide readers with additional information as to the nature of the reporting requirements, procedures, and impact of the convertible debt financings  that the Company has completed. The objective is to facilitate the reader's understanding of this complex aspect of the Company's financial statements.

(1) Overview: convertible debenture reporting

(a) We are required under IFRS reporting standards to measure the components of our convertible debt including the debt, the derivative liability, and the equity component of the face value of the debt, as appropriate, upon execution of the loan agreement with the lender.

(b) The measurement methodology that we employ is in accordance with prescribed guidelines under IFRS and International Accounting Guidelines. This methodology is either a Black Scholes pricing model or a binomial distribution measurement model, depending on which model is more suitable in each case. That determination is based on a subjective assessment by the Company.

(c) When we secure a convertible debenture from an investor, the terms which are finalized through negotiation with the investor will vary on a case-by-case basis in terms of the following aspects:

(i) Term (typically 4 months to 12 months).

(ii) Interest rate (typically 1 to 2% per month but, in some cases, between 5% - 10% per annum; in yet one other case, the interest rate is 2% per annum).

(iii) Conversion price (which may be fixed at initiation date or fixed after 6 months based on a formulaic calculation, denominated in Canadian dollars or U.S. Dollars, the latter being the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries).

(iv) The option for the Company to prepay the loan during the entire term of the loan or within an initial period of the term of the loan (typically up to 6 months).

(d) At the maturity date of the debenture, the debenture holder may agree to extend the term of the loan for an additional period of time, either on the same basic terms as already exist or on renegotiated terms.


(2) Accounting measurements and periodic reporting of convertible debentures:

(a) To the extent that there is a derivative liability that arises in the initial measurement (1(b) above), we are required to revalue the derivative liability at each quarter end using prescribed Black Scholes or binomial methodology. Then, on a quarterly basis, we are required to report this gain or loss on the revaluation in our quarterly consolidated statements of income.

(b) To the extent that the face value of the loan - which is due at the maturity date - is greater than the amount that is assigned to the loan component of the total amount at inception of the loan (1(a) above), then this difference must be accreted over the term of the loan.  Typically, the loan term is from 4 months to 12 months.  Thus, over the term of the loan, we are required to report this accretion amount as an expense in our quarterly consolidated statements of income.

(c) To the extent that a loan is converted into common shares by the debenture holder, we will close out the loan at that point, record remaining accretion expense up to the date of conversion, remeasure the derivative liability to nil and calculate a net gain or loss on conversion of the loan.  The net gain or loss is reported in our consolidated statements of income.

(3) Impact on financial reporting:

The realities and complexities of these prescribed accounting treatments give rise to complicated disclosures in our financial statements and footnotes:

(a) We report substantial accretion expense in our periodic financial statements.

(b) Over time, barring significant volatility in the share price, we generally report a gain on the settlement of the derivative liabilities. However, the quarterly revaluations of the derivative liabilities can result in significant quarterly fluctuations. 

(c) The calculated effective interest rate on debt can be substantial. To illustrate,(for example) if the reported  fair value of the debt is a small fraction of the face value at inception and it must be accreted to face value over the term (for example 4 months) then the effective rate of interest can be very high in these reported financials, representing the rate that would be required  to step up the  reported value to the face value in the short period of the term of the loan.

It is essential, when reviewing our periodic consolidated financial statements, to bear in mind the following:

a) Accretion expense is a non- cash item.

b) Gain or loss on revaluation of derivatives in a non -cash item.

c) Gain or loss  on extinguishment of debentures  is a non -cash item.

d) Gain or loss  on conversion of debentures to common shares is a non -cash item.


The net non-cash income relating to items (a) - (d) above reported in the quarter ended January 31, 2023 was $24,468 (quarter ended January 2022: net non-cash loss of $1,085,214).

(4) Additional Comments:

The Company notes the following:

a) We have had to resort to convertible debentures financing as a primary means of securing financing over the past several years in order to continue our operations.

b) The actual interest expense on our convertible debentures, which is interest paid to the debenture holders, is at a coupon rate ranging between 1% and 2% per month (in one case at a rate of 2% per annum). The effective rate referenced above is an accounting measurement metric, not a payable obligation.

c) The use of convertible debentures has served to increase our outstanding number of shares over the past few years. In the quarter ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued 3,788,177 common shares in settlement of $107,774 of debentures which were converted to common shares by the debenture holders (quarter ended January 31, 2022: 4,593,480 shares issued to settle $359,507).

d) The total actual amount that the Company reports as outstanding for debentures at January 31, 2023 is $3,939,304 (January 31, 2022: $3,792,064).

e) At January 31, 2023 we report a total of 472,395,855 common shares outstanding (January 31, 2022: 443,044,888 common shares).

The Company plans to deemphasize or eliminate this complex and expensive source of financing in future as it develops and grows its business and is better able to secure more conventional, lower cost financing.

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE FISCAL THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023 

 

5.  DISCUSSION OF OPERATING RESULTS:

(a) Financial Position as at January 31, 2023:

    January 31, 2023     October 31, 2022  
    (US $000)     (US $000)  
             
Assets:            
   Cash   43     34  
   Prepaid expenses and other receivables   19     18  
    62     52  
             
   Property and equipment, net   44     48  
   Patents, at value   -     -  
    106     100  
             
Liabilities:            
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities    286     288  
  Current lease liability   16     15  
  Debenture Payable   39     38  
  Convertible debentures   3,939     3,792  
  Derivative liabilities   568     642  
    4,848     4,775  
             
  Long-term lease liability   26     29  
  Long-term loan   45     44  
      4,919     4,848  
             
Shareholders' Equity:            
  Share capital   87,930     87,785  
  Contributed surplus   27,443     27,460  
  Equity component of bridge loans    816     793  
  Deficit   (121,002 )   (120,786 )
      (4,813 )   (4,748 )
      106     100  

 


Commentary:

 

1.

The Company's working capital deficiency is $4,786,678 on January 31, 2023 (at October 31,2022: deficiency of $4,722,878). 

 

 

 

 

2

 

For financial reporting purposes the Company has fully amortized the historical cost of its investment in patents.   The Company believes that its patents remain as an asset to be exploited in future through the pursuit of licensing agreements with potential strategic partners.

 

 

 

 

3.

The Company continued to secure additional financing in 2023 through convertible bridge loans. Given the terms of the debentures, the Company has measured, as appropriate, the prescribed accounting treatment for these loans and the related derivatives.  These loans were typically of a short-term nature and, have, in many cases, renewed on multiple occasions; the related financial reporting has become progressively more complex. Refer to Section 4 of this report for additional commentary.

 

 

 

 

 

The balance reported as convertible loans at January 31, 2023, is $3,939,304 (at October 31, 2022: $3,792,064) and the related derivative liability balance is $568,291 (at October 31, 2022: $641,299).

The Company reports the following charges to the consolidated statements of income:

a) accretion expense on these debentures of $79,762 for the quarter ended January 31, 2023(year ended October 31, 2022: $1,1,179,603; quarter ended January 31, 2022: $823,764).

b) a loss on the conversion of bridge loans to share capital of $8,779 for the quarter ended January 31, 2023 (year ended October 31, 2022: gain of $9,506; for the quarter ended January 31, 2022: loss of $203,721).

c) a gain on the revaluation of the derivative liabilities of $304,849 for the quarter ended January 31, 2023 (a gain on revaluation of $409,607 for the year ended October 31, 2022; a loss on revaluation of $31,315 for the quarter ended  January 31, 2022).

d) A net loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures of $120,237 for the quarter ended January 31, 2023 (a loss of $200,650 for the year ended October 31, 2022; a loss of $26,844 for the quarter ended January 31, 2021).

Management generally employs a Black Scholes valuation model although, for certain of the loan transactions contracted for, it uses a binomial measurement model.

Management acknowledges that the cost of financing to the Company is significant; interest on the convertible debentures is substantial. We reported interest expense of $131,136 for the quarter ended January 31, 2023 (interest expense of $469,425 for the  year ended  October 31, 2022; interest  expense of $115,936 for  the quarter ended January 31, 2023.

     
  4. The Company secured funding from various sources, the significant components include:



    3 months ended     12 months ended     3 months ended  
    January 31, 2023     October 31, 2022     October 31, 2022  
                   
Private placements $ 37,080   $ 207,588   $ 123,885  
Bridge loan financing   125,600     765,671     189,000  
Bridge loan settlements for shares   107,774     764,432     359,507  
                   
  $ 270,454   $ 1,737,691   $ 672,392  

5. Operating Results:

The following table summarizes the Company's operating results for the three months ended January 31, 2023, and 2022:

 

Quarter ended January 31,

 

2023
($000)

2022
($000)

Administration

26

43

Professional fees and salaries

81

185

Stock-based compensation

6

1

Travel and entertainment

8

7

Amortization of property and equipment

4

7

Amortization of patents

-

2

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

58

(58)

Accretion expense

80

824

Interest expense convertible debt

131

116

Other financing costs

3

4

Loss on revaluation of derivatives liabilities

(305)

31

Loss on conversion of convertible debentures

9

204

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of convertible debentures

115

27

Net expenses

216

1,393

Net comprehensive income (loss)

(216)

(1,393)

Income (loss per share)

-

-

First quarter ended January 31, 2023 compared to first quarter ended January 31, 2022

a) Administration costs were $26,414 versus $43,001 in 2022.  These costs include rent and occupancy costs and investor relations fees.

b) Professional and other fees and salaries costs were $81,170 in 2023 versus $185,026 in 2022. The components of these total costs include legal and audit related expenses, consulting fees, staff salaries and benefits.  Expenses were reduced in Q1 2023 as part of a general cost containment effort.


The CFO has received $9,000 of management fees in 2023 (2022: $9,449). The CEO of the Company has received $34,873 of cash compensation in 2023 (2022: $21,410). 

c) Travel and entertainment expenses were $7,805 in Q1 2023 (2022: $6,967).

d) Interest expense was $131,136 in Q1 2023 versus $115,936 in Q1 2022. This represents the actual interest expense obligations incurred by the Company based on the stated interest rates on the convertible debenture notes.

e) Amortization expense was $4,095 in Q1 2023 versus $9,186 in Q1 2022.

f) Financing costs were $3,252 in Q1 2023 versus $3,975 in Q1 2022.  These expenses relate to costs associated with the convertible debenture financings which the Company completed in these time periods. 

g) The loss on foreign exchange reported in Q1 2023 was $58,504 versus a gain of $57,844 in Q1 2022.  This included the exchange relating to the translation of $CDN denominated transactions during the year and to Canadian denominated assets and liabilities at fiscal quarter and year ends.  It also included the foreign exchange relating to the initiation, renewal, conversion, and repayment of convertible debentures transactions during the fiscal yearsThe Canadian dollar, relative to the US dollar was $0.7516 at January 31, 2023, $0.7956 at October 31, 2021, $0.7810 at January 31, 2021.

h) The other expenses reported relate to the convertible debentures. These expenses are all non-cash expenses and compare as follows:

For the 3 months ended January 31   2023     2022     Change  
Accretion expense $ 79,762   $ 823,764   $ (744,002 )
Loss on conversion of convertible debentures   8,779     203,721     (194,942 )
Loss (gain) on revaluation of derivative liabilities   (304,849 )   31,315     (336,164 )
Net Loss (gain) on extinguishment of convertible debentures   114,570     26,844     87,726  
Net loss (gain) $ (101,738 ) $ 1,085,644   $ (1,187,382 )

 


C. Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information - Summary

Three months ended

(unaudited)

Revenues


$

Expenses


$

Income
(loss) in
period
$

Loss
per
share
$

 

 

 

 

 

January 31, 2023

-

216,330

(216,330)

-

October 31, 2022

-

(419,082)

419,082

-

July 31, 2022

-

1,421,173

(1,421,173)

 

April 30, 2022

-

(107,839)

107,839

-

January 31, 2022

-

1,392,843

(1,392,843)

-

October 31, 2021

-

(1,259,196)

1,259,196

 

July 31, 2021

-

(2,102,701)

2,102,701

-

April 30, 2021

-

3,154,574

(3,154,574)

-


Three months ended
(unaudited)

Working
capital
(deficiency)

Capital
assets at
NBV

Other
Assets

Total Assets

Shareholders'
equity
(deficit)

January 31, 2023

(4,786,678)

43,779

-

105,556

(4,813,784)

October 31, 2022

(4,722,878)

48,092

-

99,519

(4,748,000)

July 31, 2022

(5,421,607)

4,445

-

97,504

(5,463,523)

April 30, 2022

(3,939,361)

11,630

-

93,372

(3,790,399)

January 31, 2022

(4,694,513)

11,816

1,877

93,372

(4,368,574)

October 31, 2021

(3,452,924)

26,012

3,877

225,293

(3,471,278)

July 31, 2021

(4,876,595)

31,283

5,877

223,528

(4,887,324)

April 30, 2021

(7,214,669)

38,170

7,877

253,940

(7,318,323)

 

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

6.  RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

There are a number of risks which may individually or in the aggregate affect the long-term commercial success of the Company, both known and unknown. An investment in the Company should be considered speculative due to the nature of the Company's activities and its current stage of development.

Stage of Development of Technology:

The Company has made strides in advancing its technology and in developing a product portfolio and in engaging customers in joint development projects. There remains the risk that the Company must successfully complete development work on these products to have available commercially viable products which can be licensed or sold.

Customers' Willingness to Purchase:

We have previously entered into joint development agreements whereby our prototype products are being subjected to rigorous testing by our partners. We expect to be successful in commercializing  our product portfolio. If we are successful in doing so, our partners will then have to decide the extent to which they will adopt our technology for future use for their applications. The future revenue streams for the Company are dependent upon the rate of adoption by our customers and their willingness to do so.

Patent Portfolio:

The Company has previously  committed  time and effort and incurred significant costs with respect to the maintenance and development of our intellectual property portfolio. Commencing in 2019, it decided to abandon certain provisional patent filings in international jurisdictions which it believes does not impact on the core patent technology that the Company maintains.  Given the nature of IP development, the Company is subject to continuing risks that our patents could be successfully challenged and that our patent pending files may not ultimately be granted full patent status. The Company does not have extensive in-house resources so as to manage its IP portfolio in this environment and has traditionally relied heavily on its patent attorneys for these services.


Financing:

The Company has successfully raised funding on  a quarterly  basis  to continue to support its development initiatives and fund the Company's corporate structure and overheads. The Company must continue to source financing in order to continue to support its business initiatives.

Competitors:

The Company is subject to competition from other entities that may have greater financial resources and more in-house technical expertise.

Management Structure:

The Company is highly dependent on the services of a small number of senior management team members. If one of these individuals were unavailable, the Company could encounter a difficult transition process.

Foreign Currency Exposure:

The Company expects to sell its products and license technologies in the United States, in Canada and abroad. It has raised financing in both $CDN and $USD. The Company has not hedged its foreign currency exposure.  Foreign currency fluctuations present an ongoing risk to the business.

COVID-19 Pandemic:

The impact on the Company of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 2022 fiscal year and through to the date of this report has been previously reported, including the steps that management  has taken in an attempt to maintain our  operations.  There remains uncertainty as to the duration of the pandemic.  If the pandemic continues for an extended period of time in 2023, there could be repercussions to the Company's ongoing business which could be significant.

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

7.  GOING CONCERN

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the "going concern" basis, which presumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.

There are material uncertainties related to conditions and events that cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time in future.  During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company reported a net loss and comprehensive loss of $166,371 (Q1 2022: $1,392,843) and negative cash flow from operations of $144,851 (Q1 2022: $368,723).  The Company's working capital deficiency as at January 31, 2023 is $4,786,678 (October 31, 2022: $4,722,878).

The Company's future success depends on the profitable commercialization of its proprietary sensor technology. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in the profitable commercialization of its technology. Based upon its current operating and financial plans, management of the Company believes that it will have sufficient access to financial resources to fund the Company's planned operations through fiscal 2023 and beyond; however, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to secure additional financing and/or to profitably commercialize its technology. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

The COVID 19 pandemic has had a significant impact of the Company's operations since March 2020 as previously reported.  If the pandemic continues for an extended period of time in 2023, there could be additional repercussions to the Company's ongoing business which could be significant.

If the "going concern" assumption was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses and the balance sheet classifications used; in such cases, these adjustments would be material.

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

8.  OTHER MATTERS

(a)  Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting policies the Company believes are critical to the financial reporting process include foreign currency translation, financial instruments, compound and hybrid financial instruments, derivative liabilities, conversion features of bridge loans, patents, impairment of long-lived  assets, patents, deferred development costs, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and income taxes.  These critical accounting policies are set forth in Note 4 to our audited consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2022; there  have  been  no  changes  to our  critical  accounting  policies in the  quarter ended  January 31, 2023.

(b)   Legal  matters: lawsuit vs Steven Van Fleet 

We have previously reported on the litigation matter relating to Mr. Van Fleet, the former  President of MAST, which  commenced  in 2018. Ultimately, after all legal and court proceedings, on June 16th, 2021 the court ordered that Micromem and MAST had established damages of $765,579.35, the full amount that had been requested. Additionally, the court awarded costs and statutory prejudgement interest from May 9, 2017. On June 29th, 2021 the court entered a judgement ("Judgement") in favor of Micromem and MAST and against Mr. Van Fleet in the amount of $1,051,739.83.

With respect to the Company's efforts to collect on that Judgement, a settlement ("Settlement") was reached during October 2021. Pursuant to the Settlement, the Company received an initial one-time payment and is entitled to additional monthly payments over a period of up to six years. The Company will record those payments as and when they are received. The total amount to be received by the Company if Mr. Van Fleet makes all the required payments under the terms of the Settlement will be less than the amount of the Judgement obtained by the Company, but if Mr. Van Fleet does not comply with the terms of the Settlement, it also provides the Company a means of enforcing a larger judgement against Mr. Van Fleet  that is substantially in line  with the Judgement. Mr. Van Fleet has made the prescribed monthly payments each month since October 2021.

(c) Contingencies and Commitments

The Company may be subject to litigation, claims and governmental and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  In such cases, the Company accrues a loss contingency for these matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. There are no such accruals reflected in the Company's accounts  at January 31, 2023.



(d)  Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At January 31, 2023, the Company has no off-balance sheet financial commitments and does not anticipate entering into any contracts of such nature other than the addition of new operating leases for equipment and premises as may be required in the normal course of business.

(e)  Share Capital

At January 31, 2023, the Company reports 472,395,855 common shares outstanding (October 31, 2022: 467,607,678; January 31, 2022: 443,044,888). Additionally, the Company has 11,725,000 stock options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $0.06 per share (October 31, 2022: 11,700,000 options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $0.06 per share; January 31, 2022: 8,700,000 options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $0.06 per share).

(f)  Management and Board of Directors

At our most recent Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on September 8, 2020, Joseph Fuda, Oliver Nepomuceno, and Alex Dey were re-elected to serve on our Board of Directors. Brian Von Herzen was not put forward for reelection to the Board  at the  Annual Meeting. Joseph Fuda and Dan Amadori continue to serve as officers of the Company. Our management team and directors, along with their quarterly remuneration, is presented as below:

 

2023 remuneration

 

Individual

Position

Cash

Options

Total

Joseph Fuda

President, Director

34,873

-

34,873

Oliver Nepomuceno

Director

-

-

-

Alex Dey

Director

-

-

-

Dan Amadori

CFO

9,000

-

9,000

Total

 

43,873

-

43,873


 

2022 remuneration

 

Individual

Position

Cash

Options

Total

Joseph Fuda

President, Director

21,410

-

21,410

Oliver Nepomuceno

Director

-

-

-

Alex Dey

Director

-

-

-

Dan Amadori

CFO

9,449

-

9,449

Total

 

30,859

-

30,859

 


(g)  Transactions with Related Parties

The Company reports the following related party transactions:

Key management compensation:

Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing, and controlling activities of the Company, including officers and directors. Quarterly compensation paid or payable to these individuals is summarized as above.             

Trade payables and other liabilities:

As at January 31, 2023, there was $5,650 reported as payable to the CFO. 

Convertible debentures:                                                                                                                                                         

In January 2018, an officer of the Company provided a convertible debenture of $150,000 CDN ($114,138 USD).  At January 31, 2023 no amount remained outstanding.

(h)  Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity:

We currently report negative cash flow from operations. This result will only change once we are generating sufficient revenue from either license fees, royalties or the sale of products utilizing our technology. In 2023 and through to the  date  of this  report, the Company has  continued to raise additional financing.

We currently have no lines of credit in place. We must continue to obtain financing from investors or from clients in support of our development projects.

We have granted to our directors, officers, and employee's options to purchase shares at prices that are at or above market price on the date of grant. At January 31, 2023,  there are 11,725,000 stock options outstanding at an average exercise price of $0.06 per share.

Capital Resources:   We have no commitments for capital expenditures as of January 31, 2023.

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MICROMEM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

PREPARED AS OF MARCH 29, 2023

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent to January 31, 2023:

a) The Company secured twelve (12) private placements with investors consisting of common shares with no warrants pursuant to prospectus and registrations set forth in applicable securities law. It realized net proceeds of $255,000 CDN ($186,000 USD) and issued a total of 5,100,000 common shares.             

b) The Company extended convertible debentures that were within 3 months of maturity date from January 31, 2023 for an additional six (6) months. 

c) The Company secured $115,000 in convertible debentures with a 12 month term and conversion features which become effective six months after initiation date.

d) The Company converted $141,882 of convertible debentures through the issuance of 5,760,524 common shares.                 

e) The Company granted 2,000,000 options to directors, officers and employees, at an exercise price of $0.10 CDN ($0.07 USD), maturing March 20, 2028. 

f) In March 2023 the Company signed an Agreement with Romgaz to pursue the several phases of project work described in Part 2 of this document in partnership with Romgaz and its other Romanian partners.     

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EX-99.3 4 exhibit99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Micromem Technologies Inc.: Exhibit 99.3 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

I, Joseph Fuda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Micromem Technologies Inc., certify the following:

1. Review:  I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together the "interim filings") of Micromem Technologies Inc., (the Issuer) for the interim period ended January 31, 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer's GAAP.

5.1 Control of framework:  The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission or "COSO".  The Company is utilizing the guidance for smaller public companies published by COSO.

5.2 not applicable

5.3 not applicable

6. Reporting changes in ICFR:  The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer's ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's ICFR.

Date:  March 29, 2023

/s/ Joseph Fuda

___________________________________________

Joseph Fuda

President and Chief Executive Officer


EX-99.4 5 exhibit99-4.htm EXHIBIT 99.4 Micromem Technologies Inc.: Exhibit 99.4 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

I, Dan Amadori, Chief Financial Officer of Micromem Technologies Inc., certify the following:

1. Review:  I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together the "interim filings") of Micromem Technologies Inc., (the issuer) for the interim period ended January 31, 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer's GAAP.

5.1 Control of framework:  The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission or "COSO".  The Company is utilizing the guidance for smaller public companies published by COSO.

5.2 not applicable

5.3 not applicable

6. Reporting changes in ICFR:  The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer's ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's ICFR.

Date:  March 29, 2023

/s/ Dan Amadori

___________________________________________

Dan Amadori

Chief Financial Officer


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